This week we are celebrating Friday’s grand reopening of Disney California Adventure (DCA), which has undergone a five-year re-imagining that has included both new and renovated attractions. First up we will take a look at the brand new Buena Vista Street,...
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What’s up with Bluegrass Boardwalk?
The old Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom park has been a rollercoaster in itself since it closed in 2010. Ed Hart, the man who originally opened the park, tried to rally support for the reopening the park as simply “Kentucky Kingdom,”...
Continue reading...Kentucky Kingdom to Reopen as Bluegrass Boardwalk
The Kentucky State Fair Board unanimously approved a lease that moves the Koch family one step closer to reopening the shuttered Kentucky Kingdom as Bluegrass Boardwalk: This afternoon’s unanimous vote by the Kentucky State Fair Board to approve a lease...
Continue reading...Freestyle Music Park Won’t Reopen in 2012
Freestyle Music Park is not reopening in 2012, however, work is being done to see that he park does reopen, possibly as soon as 2013. A MyrtleBeachOnline.com article states: “FPI US LLC, the mortgage holder that reclaimed the park property through the Horry...
Continue reading...Alex East’s Mission: Reopen Joyland
Often after the announcement of the closure of an amusement park, it’s normal for some backlash from the community, perhaps even a grassroots effort to reopen said amusement park. However, it’s not common for a high school student to head...
Continue reading...Holiday World Trying to Revive Kentucky Kingdom
A newly-formed company by the name of Bluegrass Boardwalk, comprised of four individuals who are tied to the Holiday World family, has confirmed that they are in fact looking to reopen the shuttered Kentucky Kingdom amusement park. The press release...
Continue reading...Ghost Town in the Sky to Reopen
Alaska Presley, a woman who was involved with the opening of Ghost Town in the Sky over 50 years ago, plans to reopen at least a portion of the North Carolina park by this summer, according to this news source. After...
Continue reading...Dollywood to Open Snow/Water Park in Nashville
Since Opryland USA closed in 1997, there has been a void left in the Nashville area as far as tourism/entertainment options go. However, Dollywood announced plans today to open a snow/water park near the Gaylord Opryland resort hotel. The park...
Continue reading...Ed Hart fights for Kentucky Kingdom
Despite a setback we mentioned a couple of weeks ago, Ed Hart continues to fight to reopen his Kentucky Kingdom amusement park. According to this article: “Businessman Ed Hart has put forward a third proposal for re-opening the Kentucky Kingdom...
Continue reading...No plans to demolish Six Flags New Orleans
According to New Orleans city officials, there are no plans in place to demolish the shuttered Six Flags New Orleans park, despite a claim in a recent video that the park was to be demolished in January of 2011. A...
Continue reading...Kentucky Kingdom to reopen
A group led by Ed Hart, the original operator of the former Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, has been approved to regain ownership of the park: The Courier-Journal of Louisville reported Thursday, the board voted unanimously for a proposal from Ed...
Continue reading...Opryland USA Possibly Returning?
Could the Opryland amusement park in Nashville that closed in 1997 make a comeback in the future? Gaylord Entertainment, the owner of the Opryland resort, is not denying the possibility. Since Gaylord is expanding with the recent approval of a...
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