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...Top Seven Parks to See at Night
Some amusement parks undergo a dazzling transformation after the sun sets. Strung lights illuminate the midways, large lightbulbs attached the lifthills of roller coasters turn a black sky into a glowing array of light designs. The below amusement parks transform...
Continue reading...Parks Utilizing Facebook Timeline
Social media has proven to be yet another outlet to connect guests with their favorite amusement parks. The new Facebook Timeline page and profile layout are giving brands (and parks) much more freedom than they’ve ever had before. Amusement parks...
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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