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Disney Dollars discontinued


With many Disney guests now opting for electronic payments (including gift cards) over cash, the sale of Disney Dollars has been discontinued at the group’s US parks. The recently deceased former Disneyland president and marketing supremo


Jack Lindquist came up with the idea for Disney Dollars, which were first used at the California park in May 1987. They were later extended to all parks at Walt Disney World in Florida, starting with EPCOT in 1987. Available $1, $5, $10, $20 and $50 denominations, their value was equal to US dollars. Similar in size and shape to American paper currency, the bills featured the image of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Dumbo and/or a drawing of one of the landmarks of the Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Dollars were produced with “the same level of security, care and


concern as any other currency,” noted Lindquist in his memoir, In Service to the Mouse. Those still in possession of the notes can


use them for the time being to make payments at both US Disney resorts, or exchange them for cash. Park World suspects some diehard Disney fans might also keep a few as memorabilia.


Martin’s


Fantasy Island New York park joins Apex portfolio


As he steadily builds up the Apex Parks portfolio, CEO Al Weber has made what we are told is its first acquisition of 2016, leading us to believe it won’t be the California-based group’s last. Located in Grand Island, New York, less than 10 miles southeast of Niagara


Falls, Martin’s Fantasy Island boasts over 25 rides and seven water attractions, including the signature Silver Comet wooden coaster (pictured above). The facility takes its name from Martin DiPietro: “I bought this park 22 years ago,"


notes the former owner, “and it’s been a laboru of love. I decided Apex Parks Group was the best choice to ensure that Martin’s Fantasy Island continues to be the best family fun park in the area. Their track record in the family-oriented amusement business is unmatched.” “We’re excited to work with the Martin’s team to continue the successful


operation of Martin’s Fantasy Island," comments Weber. "The addition of this beautiful family-niche park is another step toward Apex’s goal of growing to become the leading company in the fragmented out-of-home entertainment business.”


A new ride at Quassy? It’s about Time!


The new thrill ride for 2016 at Quassy Amusement Park, Middlebury, Connecticut, is called Reverse Time. Built in Italy by the SBF/Visa Group (represented in the US by Rides4U), the ride uses the manufacturer’s catalogue name and arrived at the park in early March, becoming a huge hit with fans in its first few days of operation.


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