Wild West World, the $26 million western-themed amusement park under development in Park City, has received its first ride — a 50-foot water log flume from Florida-based manufacturer OD Hopkins. The ride is the first of about 25 for the amusement park, being developed by Thomas and Cheryl Etheredge, who also own Prairie Rose Chuckwagon… [Leggi tutto]

We already knew that Dubailand was going to have a Formula One theme park. Now Ferrari and Aldar Properties have announced an agreement to develop a theme park in Abu Dhabi dedicated all things Ferrari. The project will include a race track, an amusement park, Ferrari sporting events and virtual Ferrari simulations. The race track… [Leggi tutto]

LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. buyout firm The Blackstone Group is among bidders who submitted first round offers in the sale of H.J. Heinz Co.’s European seafood, vegetable and frozen food operations, sources close to the matter said on Tuesday. The bids, submitted on Monday, come from a mix of private equity and trade buyers, one… [Leggi tutto]

Atlanta/Rust. Franz Mack (84), senior director of the Mack company, was honoured by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) on November 16th: he is now an IAAPA Hall of Fame inductee, together with famous personalities such as the legendary Walt Disney. The announcement was made during a ceremonial act on the occasion… [Leggi tutto]

On October 28th 2005, Europa-Park has been honoured by the international trade magazine “Games and Parks Industry” with the Golden Pony Award 2005 for “the creativity, the enterprise and the courage that have brought about the constant development and growth of one of the most beautiful theme parks in the world”. Only a few months… [Leggi tutto]

Also this year, Europa-Park starts its winter season with a big Santa Claus Gathering on November 26th. Already for the 5th time, Germany’s biggest theme park opens its doors for the “magical Winter Weeks” from November 26th 2005 until January 8th 2006 (except December 24th/25th) and offers numerous rides, fantastic winter shows and many additional… [Leggi tutto]

Researchers Say People With Heart Disease Should Avoid Roller Coasters. Nov. 16, 2005 (Dallas) — Riding a roller coaster may spark potentially deadly abnormal heart rhythms in people with heart disease, researchers say. “For people with known heart disease, we strongly recommend passing on the roller coaster,” says researcher Jurgen Kuschyk, MD, a heart specialist… [Leggi tutto]

A short video of Halloween event at Europa Park made by Parksmania “crew”. Enjoy it.