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fromwww.latimes.com
5 days ago

Commentary: A tale of two parks: One was a 'poor boy's Disneyland,' the other had a Cobra Woman who was really a man

The Pike amusement park opened in 1902 and lasted until 1979, becoming a notorious hangout with a reputation for unsavory activities, and even had a corpse exhibited as a sideshow.
Los Angeles
#great-america
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

The Bay Area theme park that hosted some of the hottest concerts of the '90s

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Sadly, Great America Amusement Park Looks Like It's Closing Permanently in 2027, Not 2033 as Previously Announced

fromFast Company
5 days ago
California

Six Flags says no final decision on the closure of California's Great America has been made-yet

fromSFGATE
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

The Bay Area theme park that hosted some of the hottest concerts of the '90s

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Sadly, Great America Amusement Park Looks Like It's Closing Permanently in 2027, Not 2033 as Previously Announced

fromFast Company
5 days ago
California

Six Flags says no final decision on the closure of California's Great America has been made-yet

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Smaller amusement parks hope for a strong summer under the shadow of tariffs

For park owners, tariffs could subject them to extra costs that their customers might not think about, impacting prices and affordability for families wanting to have fun.
NYC parents
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

No more long lines? AI and other new technologies are transforming amusement parks this summer.

AI technology is enhancing guest experiences at amusement parks by providing real-time data on ride operations.
#dollywood
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Humpday Headlines: Layoffs Hit Amusement Parks Great America and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Alden Global Capital's acquisition of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat is leading to fears of significant layoffs, with staff recently receiving voluntary separation offers as a precaution.
Silicon Valley food
#six-flags
#ride-wait-times
#coney-island
fromAol
1 month ago
Brooklyn

8 Things to Experience at Coney Island (From a Native New Yorker)

fromAol
1 month ago
Brooklyn

8 Things to Experience at Coney Island (From a Native New Yorker)

#theme-parks
#santa-cruz
fromMission Local
3 months ago

The 79-year-old hoped to start his own museum of oddities. But now everything must go.

"At this point in my life I'm trying to mentally adjust to letting go," said Kremen in his soft, meandering cadence. "Not too long ago it was acquisition. Now it's deposition."
Portland food
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Which of the World's Oldest Roller Coasters Would You Ride?

Roller coasters are becoming even faster, taller, and more intense, designed for adventurers and thrill-seekers. Canada's AlpenFury may open in 2025, being the fastest in the nation.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 months ago

Snapp Shots: Children's Fairyland in Oakland marking 75th anniversary

Mott was amused by the suspicion, but the issue of children's safety was no laughing matter. So he and Navlet devised a simple policy to keep the bad guys out.
SF parents
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Theme Park Employees Are Sharing Stories About Their Most Ignorant And Foolish Guests

We turned around and watched as this woman picked up her toddler and ran away from the ride.
NYC parents
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

This California theme park opened just before Disneyland. Now it's in trouble.

Playland celebrates its 70th anniversary while facing financial difficulties unlike its thriving neighbor Storyland.
SF parents
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