Water Park Safety

Christmas gifts for theme park fans: 2011

walter — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:03:03 +0000

Some valuaable suggestions for those interested to give a gift for a fellow theme park fan, are as follows:

1) THEME PARK BOOKS

For a Disney fan who loves reading about the history of Walt Disney World, tjhe right book to be chosen isr “Walt and the Promise of Progress City” by Sam Gennawey. [$19.99 from Amazon, or $9.99 for Kindle] The author has informed that the book,makes the readers walk through what Disney World would have been like, had Walt lived to build it his way.

2) An interview with Steve Barrett, “The Hidden Mickey Guy,” talking about his latest Disney guidebook: “Disneyland’s Hidden Mickeys: A Field Guide to the Disneyland Resort’s Best-Kept Secrets.” [$9.95 from Amazon]. Steve discovered Hidden Mickeys soon after falling in love with Walt Disney World as a tourist two decades ago. In addition to the new Disneyland guide, Steve also offers a Walt Disney World Hidden Mickey guide, as well. [$8.99 from Amazon, and $7.19 for Kindle]

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Christmas gifts for theme park fans: 2011

The Top 10 Fastest Roller Coasters in the World

walter — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:02:58 +0000

Rating the top ten rollercoasters based on maximum height, velocity an length of the circuit featured in theme parks.
Ratings
10. Intimidator 305 – King’s Dominion
9. Millennium Force – Cedar Point
8. Steel Dragon 2000 – Nagashima Spa Land
7. Tower of Terror II – Dreamworld
7. Superman: Escape from Krypton – Six Flags Magic Mountain
5. Dodonpa – Fuji Q Highlands
4. Top Thrill Dragster – Cedar Point
3. Kingda Ka – Six Flags Great Adventure
2. Ring Racer – Nürburgring
1. Formula Rossa – Ferrari World

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The Top 10 Fastest Roller Coasters in the World

Giving thanks, as theme park fans

walter — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:02:57 +0000

Thanking the theme park for the facilities it has provided such as wifi in hotels, Free parking, drinks and sunscreen at Holiday World and suggesting yearly pass to park is an that shouldnt be missed.

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Giving thanks, as theme park fans

The Big Debate: Will the revamped Disney California Adventure be a success?

walter — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:02:57 +0000

Debate about whether disney california will be able to attract more people than in the past upon the installation of World of Color, updated rides such as Goofy’s Sky School and the long-awaited The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure.

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The Big Debate: Will the revamped Disney California Adventure be a success?

Alton Towers to host Spy Weekend on February 3-4, 2012

walter — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:02:52 +0000

Alton Towers,a special Spy Weekend on February 3-4, 2012, featuring a range of challenges designed to test the deductive powers of young sleuths. It will be hosted in the Alton Towers Hotel, with the theme park itself remaining closed until the February half term week (February 11-19). The activities are a code-breaking exercise, a laser maze, and a tutorial on using spy gadgets such as covert cameras, surveillance devices and bugs.This towers is also offering short break packages for budding spies,include a 2 night stay at the Alton Towers Hotel, breakfast, and the spy activities.

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Alton Towers to host Spy Weekend on February 3-4, 2012

Leviathan roller coaster continues to take shape at Canada’s Wonderland

walter — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:23:47 +0000

Leviathan is already beginning to dominate the skyline at Canada’s Wonderland. The construction works have been started and continuing at a rapid pace, with the park’s skyline being transformed by the ride’s massive first drop. This is charting progress on the Leviathan project on its official blog. Canada’s Wonderland, revealing that the ride’s 80-degree first drop is now fully in place. When it is completed and guests will see the ride rising over their heads as they enter the park. It will the sixteenth rollercoaster at the park, placing it third in the “most coasters at a theme park” charts behind Six Flags Magic Mountain and sister park Cedar Point.

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Leviathan roller coaster continues to take shape at Canada’s Wonderland

Shanghai Disneyland expected to attract 10-15 million visitors annually

walter — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:04:08 +0000

Shanghai Disneyland, is an enormous castle will sit at the center of Disney’s ambitious Shanghai Disneyland project. It will attract between 10 and 15 million visitors per year when it opens. It is set to host one of the most unique Disney parks built to date. It will be the first “Magic Kingdom-style” park not to feature a Main Street, USA at its entrance, include an 11 acre entry area featuring water elements, trees and costumed characters.

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Evolution of Water Park

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:42:54 +0000

Waterparks have grown in popularity since their introduction in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The United States has the largest and most concentrated waterpark market, with over a thousand waterparks and dozens of new parks opening each year. Major organizations are IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) and WWA (World Waterpark Association).

Waterparks emerging from spas continue to more closely resemble mountain resorts as they become four-season destinations-for example, Splash Universe Water Park Resort, a member of the World Water Park Association, is themed to match the community in which it is located. The theme is intended to enhance the communities’ destination appeal. Therefore, the amusement and leisure time industry is becoming more concentrated as winter sports are becoming commonplace themes in summertime water rides. A process of concentration can be observed in the hybrid segments of theme-, amusement-, and waterparks. Some waterparks are more spa-oriented; e.g. Schwaben Quellen, a member of European Waterparks Association (EWA) has no water slides, but instead has many saunas, steam rooms, “adventure showers”, and relaxation-oriented waterplay areas.

From 2000′s, popular waterparks were disclosed by long wait line problems of attractions. To solve this problem, some waterparks adapt conveyor belt to lift passengers or use water jets.

Best water parks in U.S.

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:29:55 +0000

1. Schlitterbahn Water park, New Braunfels, Texas

2. Blizzard Beach at Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

3. Raging Waters, San Dimas, Calif.

4. Water Country U.S.A., Williamsburg, Va.

5. Splish Splash, River Head, N.Y.

6. Knott’s Soak City, Palm Springs, Calif.

7. Water World (Hyland Hills), Federal Heights, Colo.

8. Six Flags White Water, Marietta, Ga.

9. Wet ’n Wild, Las Vegas (now closed)

10. Noah’s Ark, Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

Safety Tips

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:28:06 +0000

These are basic water park safety tips to make your experience near the water safer.

Learn to swim. The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim.
Always swim with a buddy; never swim alone. The American Red Cross has swimming courses for people of any age and swimming ability.
Be sure the area is well supervised by lifeguards before you or others in your group enter the water. If your a international student the international student health insurance is required to secure from any health emergency.
Read all posted signs. Follow the rules and directions given by lifeguards. Ask questions if you are not sure about a correct procedure.
When you go from one attraction to another, note that the water depth may be different and that the attraction should be used in a different way.
Before you start down a water slide, get in the correct position—face up and feet first.
Some facilities provide life jackets at no charge. If you cannot swim, wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Check others in your group as well.