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Dinosaurs Alive! at Kings Island
Visitors to Ohio's Kings Island will have an opportunity to step back in time by millions of years when the world’s largest animatronic dinosaur park debuts next month. More than 60 life-sized dinosaurs will feature in Dinosaurs Alive! against a spectacular Jurassic forest setting. The dinosaurs, which are scientifically accurate, were created by the
Canadian company Dinosaurs Unearthed. Each is hand- carved and covered with skin- like materials. The highlight will be the world’s largest animatronic dinosaur, the Ruyang Yellow River dinosaur, which measures an incredible 72ft long and 30ft high! The attraction will feature six
main scenes and nine thematic exhibits. Four of the dinosaurs will have interactive consoles to allow guests to control the creatures’ movement. Other highlights include an excavation site replica and a kids’ paleontological dig site, not forgetting a dinosaur-themed gift shop.
Boardwalk to celebrate carousel centennial
On the California coast, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its oldest ride, the Looff Carousel. The ride arrived at the
Splash Island expands
Wild Adventures Theme Park, Valdosta, Georgia, has unveiled its largest ever waterpark expansion. The $4 million (€2.7m) upgrade to Splash Island will feature two new family slides and nine VIP cabanas. The new slides, from ProSlide, will be called Hakini Rapids and Kona Cliffs, carrying up to five guests in giant rafts. A conveyor belt will transport the rafts from the bottom of the slides to the top. Rental of the cabanas start at $50.
Planet Snoopy at Worlds of Fun
Worlds of Fun, Kansas City, Missouri, has invested over $8 million (€5.4m) for 2011. Planet Snoopy, formerly Camp Snoopy, will boast seven new Zamperla rides, including car and truck rides, a giant balloon tower ride, teacups and a tug-boat. In total Planet Snoopy will now feature over 20 rides, shows, and attractions, including the famous 1926 MC Illions Supreme carousel. The ride formerly operated at the now-defunct Geauga Lake, another Cedar Fair property.
Boardwalk in August 1911 when a ticket to ride the painted ponies cost just a nickel (25 cents). The park is now planning a number of
special events to mark the anniversary of the local treasure and National Historic Landmark. Built by master woodcarver Charles ID Looff, the ride one of only a handful of carousels in the world that still has a ring machine. This is the theme of one of two collectible fine art posters that have been produced to celebrate ride’s centennial. A new mural by trompe- l'œil artist John Pugh will be unveiled outside the carousel building, while inside a third organ will be added, by Wurlitzer. An exhibition featuring carousel-themed art and a
The Looff Carousel
children’s colouring contest are also planned, together with a special edition wine and locally-brewed “Horse Tale Ale.” Three special “Brass Ring” promotions will be staged including a new memory wall where the public can buy
One of the two art posters produced for the ride’s anniversary
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commemorative brass plaques.
MAY 2011
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