Andrew is traveling for work this week, and hotel internet is less than ideal for recording a podcast. But, the show must go on. Luckily, the work trip brought him to Houston, and there are two roller coasters within a...
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Small Park Showcase: Galveston Historic Pleasure Pier
The classic seaside amusement park is becoming more and more of a rarity in the United States, so when you have the opportunity to visit, you absolutely should. On this edition of our Small Park Showcase series, we’re headed to...
Continue reading...Iron Shark opens at Galveston Pier
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier quietly opened the Gerstlauer Eurofighter coaster, Iron Shark, today to eager pier guests. The park announced the coaster’s opening on their Facebook page along with this video. The photo caption reads: “The IRON SHARK IS OFFICIALLY...
Continue reading...Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier Opens
Although it seems that construction just started yesterday, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier opened to the public this Memorial Day weekend, sans a few major rides. The pier includes rides, shops and food from restaurants such as Bubba Gump Shrimp...
Continue reading...Galveston Pleasure Pier Construction
The Galveston Island Pleasure Pier will open this summer, and construction is moving along rapidly to make sure that the pier is ready for guests. We’ve really enjoyed following the progress via Facebook, and recently several new construction shots were...
Continue reading...Galveston Pleasure Pier Details Revealed
Developer and restauranteur Tilman Fertitt held a press conference today to reveal more details about the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier which is schedule to open Memorial Day weekend of 2012. Construction is progressing as scheduled on the 1,200-foot-long pier...
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