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SMALL PARKS & ATTRACTIONS
ADVENTURE CITY (Buena Park, CA)
2010 - Nothing is known at this point in time...
ADVENTURELAND (Altoona, Iowa)
 2010 - Adventure Island - (1/26/10) A new construction update from Adventureland has been posted to MidWestInfoGuide.
(1/21/10) Construction pics from Adventureland’s waterpark project can be seen at MidWestInfoGuide.
(12/14/09) A construction update from Adventureland USA’s new waterpark expansion can be seen at MidWestInfoGuide.
(11/18/09) Adventureland’s waterpark expansion will feature a Proslide Tantrum slide, which was confirmed by the Proslide website’s list of 2010 installations.
(11/16/09 Construction pictures of the waterpark expansion have been posted to MidWestInfoGuide.
(10/4/09) The park’s website promises details for a waterpark project called Adventure Island are coming very soon. It will feature new waterslides, new tube slides, Iowa’s longest lazy river and more.
ADVENTURELAND (Long Island, NY)
2010 - Haunted House - Rumor - (11/24/09) A reader contacted Adventureland and was able to get a confirmation from them about the new haunted house on the way for 2010. “Thanks for your concerns about our haunted house. We will be replacing our haunted house with a new and improved haunted house for the 2010 season. We are all very excited for the new season which will begin on March 27th 2010.”
(11/20/09) A Screamscape source tells us that  Adventureland in Long Island (Yes, the real park the story from the movie was named after) has decided to scrap their old classic Haunted House attraction, also known as 1313 Cemetery Way. The demolition has already begun, as you can see in some photos sent our way. The only good news at least is that the park will replace it with a new (used) dark ride, that may be a trailer mounted version brought over from Europe.
BEECH BEND PARK (Bowling Green, Kentucky)
2010 - New Attraction(s) - Rumor - (11/16/09) Beech Bend announced on Friday a huge expansion to their waterpark is also on the way for 2010. Calling it the largest expansion in the park’s history, the plans include a new wave pool, water play structure and lazy river. The wave pool and lazy river, designed by Family Fun Corp, will be connected allowing the waves to be sent down river to keep things lively. The four-story water play structure is from Fun Works Design Group. This is all in addition to the previously announced family Tea Cup and Quad Runner rides. A new amphitheater will also be added for the 2010 season with seating for 400.
(11/2/09) A newsletter from Beech Bend confirms that a new ‘family Tea Cup” ride is on the way in to replace the old mini Tea Cup ride. The new ride will also be covered by a new canopy structure. A new ‘Quad Runner” ride for the kiddies is also on the way in 2010. The letter ends by mentioning that the park is also in the final stages of ‘another major project announcement’ which will be shared very soon.
(10/20/09) I’ve been told that Beech Bend’s 2010 plans include expanding the park out towards the river by adding up to five small rides and two large rides. I’m not sure if they meant all of this was for 2010 or to be spread out over a couple of years.
(9/30/09) The park’s website mentions that a new 2010 expansion will be announced in the near future. However a reader also noticed that the park’s Looping Star coaster has been placed up for sale at ItalIntl. I’m guessing that part of the 2010 expansion may be a replacement ride for the Looping Star.
CASINO PIER (Seaside Heights, NJ)
2010 - Nothing known at this time...
CASTLE PARK (California)
2010 - Nothing known at this time...
CLEMENTON PARK (New Jersey)
2010 - Nothing known at this time...
CLIFF’S AMUSEMENT PARK (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
2010 - Nothing to report at this time.
CONEY ISLAND PARK (Cincinnati, OH)
2010 - Nothing to report at this time...
DELGROSSO’S AMUSEMENT PARK (Pennsylvania)
Park News - (9/8/09) Strange as it may sound, a car crashed into DelGrosso’s Pharaoh’s Fury ride this past weekend. According to the news report, the driver was suffering from a ‘broken finger’ and was taking himself to a hospital for it when they passed out in the car, crossover over the lanes towards the park, crashed through a fence before coming to a stop upon crashing into the ride!
2010 - Nothing to report at this time...
???? - Libertyland’s Revolution - On Site - (7/3/08) According to this news article, the biggest problem DelGrosso’s has been having with their purchase of the old Libertyland Revolution is finding a suitable place to put it due to it’s size. Keep in mind that this is simply an Arrow Loop-Screw and not really a large coaster by today’s standards, but then again DelGrosso’s isn’t a large park either. Hopefully everything will work out and they’ll find a place for it by 2009.
(12/5/07) Installing the Revolution may be a bit of a task it seems due to the fact that the pieces were welded together and not bolted. When it was removed, the pieces were cut apart, so the entire ride will have to be welded together once again, which could be a big part of the problem as to why DelGrosso’s has yet to follow through with their plans to rebuild the ride.
(7/7/06) DelGrosso’s has purchased the Revolution, an Arrow loop-screw coaster for a mere $55,000 and is expected to install it for the 2007 season according to RCDB.
DIXIE LANDIN’ & BLUE BAYOU (Baton Rouge, LA)
2010 - Kiddie Coaster / Campground / Expansion - (11/25/09) RCDB tells us that the new coaster going into Dixie Landin’ is the old Harvest Express Coaster from Nut Tree Park, a custom creation from Miler. See photos of it in action here.
(11/24/09) We’ve heard an early rumor from Dixie Landing / Blue Bayou that indicates that the park is planning on adding something new for the 2010 season. Anyone know more?
(8/25/09) A local area reader tells us that some land was is being cleared behind Blue Bayou / Dixie Landin. It is assumed that this is most likely the campground project they mentioned last year.
(11/3/08) According to the local news Dixie Landin’ / Blue Bayou has plans for a large expansion to add extra parking and a new campground as well as additional space for more new rides, a food court and even a new roller coaster. The permits have been filed to the Army Corp of Engineers, so there is no telling how long it will take for them to be approved before we see any kind of progress in the park.
DUTCH WONDERLAND (Pennsylvania)
Owned by Hersheypark
2010 - Nothing to report at this time.
ENCHANTED FOREST (Oregon)
2010 - New Attraction - Rumor - (12/22/09) The Facebook page for Enchanted Forest mentioned the other day that the park was hard at work on a new top secret project that they hope to have ready by March. Anyone know more?
FUNTOWN USA / SPLASHTOWN USA (Saco, Maine)
Park News - (10/6/08) For anyone wondering just what takes place in the park when it closes for the winter, off-season photos of Funtown Splashtown USA can be found at MainelyCoasters.
2010 - Nothing to report at this time...
GILLIAN’S WONDERLAND PIER (Ocean City, NJ)
2010 - Nothing known at this time...
GILROY GARDENS (Gilroy, CA)
Park News - (11/23/09) Gilroy Gardens will be putting on their sixth annual Holiday Lights Celebration at the park starting December 4th, running on 17 nights between then and December 30th. As part of the celebration enjoy the Lights Of Fire nighttime spectacular. Check out all the official details here.
(8/30/09) Gilroy Gardens reports that for the first time the park was bought by the city, the park has turned in a profit… of $400. Though they say that isn’t bad considering that the park is being run as a non-profit organization. Still, there are those who would rather see the park being disbanded rather than maintain itself.
(8/8/09) It’s been awhile since we’ve seen a trip report from Gilroy Gardens. Check it out over at Park Thoughts in Part 1 and Part 2. While not a bit thrill ride park, it does have some very well themed lands and beautiful landscaping. And where else are you going to ride in a swing ship themed as a gigantic Banana?
2010 - Nothing new is expected this season.
IDLEWILD (Pennsylvania)
Parques Reunidos
Park News - (8/31/09) NewsPlusNotes has posted an extensive trip report from Idlewild.
2010 - Royal Hanneford Circus - Confirmed - (12/18/09) Idlewild has announced on their website that the park will bring in the Royal Hanneford Circus to perform in the park for Summer 2010. The last time the circus performed at the park was back in 1997.
JOYLAND AMUSEMENT PARK (Lubbock, TX)
Park News - (7/13/09) A reader stopped by Joyland in Lubbock last weekend and reports that the former Kiddie Coaster has been renamed Dipsy Doodle and repainted Orange. The park’s Trabant also seems to have been repainted numerous colors.
???? - Greezed Lightning - Confirmed - (11/11/09) It seems Joyland has given up their plans to rebuild Greezed Lightning as the coaster is now listed as being for sale on Rides-4-U for $399,999.
(2/6/08) The project has been delayed again due to problems with the chosen site that would make the project cost prohibitive. A new location is being selected and they hope to open the ride in 2009.
(5/21/07) Joyland Park reports that they wont be opening Greezed Lightning in 2007 as they had hoped due to an unexpected construction delay. Seems the soil in the area they picked out for the ride is too wet and unstable and water was discovered four feet from the surface. The methods of construction will have to change here and the $900,000 the park expected to pay to install the old ride from Astroworld (which they paid just $100,000 for) will likley escalate to $1.5 million by the time they get it open in 2008.
(3/13/06) Amusement Today reports that Joyland Park has come to the rescue and has purchased Greezed Lightning, one of the most loved coasters from Astroworld. They plan to open it in 2007 where it will become the tallest coaster in the park at 148 feet.
KEMAH BOARDWALK (near Houston, Texas)
Landry’s Restaurants (SAT MAP)
Park News - (10/20/09) A local source tells me that over the past few weeks crews had been retracking sections of the Boardwalk Bullet, improving the ride experience. The Kemah Boardwalk is also running a haunt for the month called Dungeon of Doom.
2010 - Nothing known at this point in time...
LAKE WINNEPESAUKAH (Chattanooga, TN)
Park News - (11/10/09) Take a quick look at Lake Winnie over at Westcoaster.
2010 - Nothing is known at this point in time...
LAKESIDE AMUSEMENT PARK (Denver, CO)
Park News - (9/9/09) While the Lakeside Cyclone has reopened, apparently the park has adopted some kind of anti photography attitude, as I’ve heard from Rex & The Beast that they were harassed a bit over shooting footage in the park. Apparently it’s now against policy to take pictures or video in the park unless you have a family with you and are shooing a family photo. Not exactly the best way to share off the beauty of your park. You can see what they did manage to shoot here.
(9/7/09) Good news for fans of Lakeside, as the famous Cyclone is now reported as being finally reopen after being closed for the entire season so far.
2010 - No word on what is planned this season, but 2010 will be the 70th Birthday for the Lakeside Cyclone.
LITTLE AMERRICKA (Marshall, WI)
2010 - Nothing to report at this time.
2011 - Log Jammer - (1/29/10) Little Amerricka has confirmed in their newsletter than they have purchased the Log Jammer from Chicago’s former Kiddieland park. While they wont be able to get it up and running in time for the 2010 season, they will take the time to restore it and add it to their own collection of rides in the near future.
MARTIN’S FANTASY ISLAND (Grand Island, New York - near Niagara Falls)
2010 - Nothign is known at this time.
PALACE PLAYLAND (Maine)
2009 - Nothing to report at this time.
PLAYLAND (Vancouver, Canada)
Park News - (2/10/09) Screamscape has confirmed a rumor that the famous Wild Mouse at Playland / PNE Fairgrounds has been taken down for good. According to the official statement I received from the park, “Unfortunately, the Wild Mouse had to be dismantled. It was in need of constant repair and was no longer safe to ride.” The coaster was quietly taken down back in November from what I’ve been told and is already nothing more than a memory, despite the fact that they are still listing it on the official website.
2010 - Nothing to report at this time.
PLAYLAND’S CASTAWAY COVE (Ocean City, NJ)
2010 - Nothing known at this time...
QUASSY AMUSEMENT PARK (Conn)
2010-2012 - New Attractions - Confirmed - (5/28/09) A videos showing off the new Gravity Group coater has been posted online and embedded below.
(5/15/09) Quassy has sent us some concept artwork show
ing off their new Gravity Group wooden coaster to enjoy.
(5/12/09) Quassy Amusement Park has announced that they have gotten permission to build their new wooden coaster. As we reported earlier, the Gravity Group wooden coaster is to be a small family ride that stands only 35 feet tall, have a 40 foot drop and 1,200 feet of track. The hope to start construction either later this year or by next spring, though I wouldn’t expect it to be ready to open until late 2010 or early 2011.
The park is also planning on adding two more attractions, starting in 2009 with a new 35 foot tall family drop tower to go in near the carousel, and then they will add the Bullet Bowl slide to the water park from ProSlide.
SANTA’S VILLAGE (Jefferson, HN)
2010 - Ho Ho H20 - Confirmed - (1/19/10) Santa’s Village (New Hampshire) has confirmed on their website that they will open Ho Ho H2O for 2010, a new winter wonderland themed water fortress attraction. Check out the artwork here.
(12/8/09) Santa’s Village in Jefferson, HN is now teasing guests about some kind of new water attraction on the way on their Facebook page. The status update message said, “Ho Ho Ho Ho We're Adding H2O. It's Big, It's Grand, It's Wet, It's Fun. Ho Ho We're Adding H2O!”
SEABREEZE (New York)
2010 - Revolution 360 - Confirmed - (12/18/09) The Seabreeze website has given a name to their new Mega Disk’O ride… Revolution 360.
(11/27/09) Seabreeze has announced that they will install a Mega Disk'O for the 2010 season. They will install it between the Arcade and the Whirlwind coaster. The final name for the ride has not yet been chosen.
SESAME PLACE (Philadelphia)
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
2010 - Nothing is known at this time...
STEEL PIER (Atlantic City, NJ)
Park News & Status - Nothing is known at this point in time... thought Steel pier was set to be closed back in 2007, but the failing economy stalled Trump’s redevelopment plans and has left the attraction open for the time being, as long as it continues to make money and not lose money.
STORY LAND (Glen, NH)
Parques Reunidos
2010 - Nothing is known at this time.
TWEETSIE RAILROAD (North Carolina)
Park News - (5/9/08) Local county officials are proposing a plan to put up $3.15 million to help solve Tweetie’s long standing land issue that threatens to close down the park. They would eventually recover this money, with interest, and save the small theme park that generates an estimated $27 million a year for the local economy. The plan would have the county buy the land the park sits on, land that Tweetsie would eventually buy it back from them. In the meantime Tweetsie would be given a financial break by only being required to pay $1 a year for the first six years to lease the property from the county. Tweesie in turn would agree to invest at least $13 million in improvements to the park over the next 20 years as well as allowing for a new greenway to be built across some of their property, a new bike and pedestrian path that will eventually connect Boone and Blowing Rock. I have to say that it’s nice to see a local government step up to help out and realize just what they would be losing if their local regional attraction were forced to shut down.
(4/6/07) Tweetsie has managed to sign a 4 year extension to their lease which was to expire at the end of this season.
???? - The Den of Lost Thieves - (7/21/08) I’m not sure just what is going on up at Tweetsie, but back in 2007 they were supposed to have opened The Den of Lost Thieves attraction along with a few other new kiddie flat rides. Plans for this were pushed back and the interactive dark ride was then to open in 2008. In an official e-mail from the park I’ve now been told that “Construction on the building that will house the new ride, The Den of Lost Thieves, will begin following the close of the 2008 season; we are uncertain when it will be completed.” So it’s 2009 now I guess. I’ve heard of VaporWare but this may be the first VaporRide, made even more odd by the fact that this was a purchase of an existing ride from another location.
(11/7/07) It seems the park never finished building the Deb of Lost Thieves ride it promised for 2007 and now has it listed as coming in 2008.
(5/2/07) I’ve managed to confirm that this will be a reborn version of the Den of Lost Thieves from Wildwood, New Jersey. Tweetsie is building a new facility for the ride and since Sally themselves apparently owned the New Jersey ride, it is in great condition and came with a bunch of extra bells and whistles.
WESTERN PLAYLAND (Sunland Park, New Mexico)
2010 - Nothing is known at this time.
WONDERLAND PARK (Amarillo, TX)
2010 - Nothing to known at this time.
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