Does stuff cost a lot more in Wales? Aspro claiming to have invested £25M at Oakwood (for a couple of small second hand coasters and a Disk'O) and Mr Danter claiming £12M at Barry Island (for an SBF Galaxi and some fairground rides).Since Mr Danter took over the pleasure park in 2015 he said he’d spent more than £12m on rides and has spent more money on a new dodgems ride arriving in the coming weeks. He added: "I promised the people of Barry I’d bring the golden days back for them and I believe I’ve achieved that."
So it’s confirmed, in addition to incredible work bringing the track a new life, the 2.0 of Wipeout will feature a new train. This will come with waist restraints in place of the traditional over the shoulder. We can’t wait to welcome thrill seekers and fun lovers for an exciting season.
On my list this year, as we heed Andy Hine's call to support small UK parks this year.Andy Fuller, Pleasurewood Hills Head of Sales and Marketing has posted this on LinkedIn:
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Confirming the new train, seems to be the same as Prater's Boomerang. Which I believe is a Schäfer built train.
Link: POST HERE
Guess those plans of replacing Goudurix by 2030 have been put on the backburner (or changed to an eventual retrack?)Goudurix has received new trains:
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Parc Astérix 🎢 on Instagram: "Non, vous ne rêvez pas : il y a des nouveaux trains sur Goudurix ! 😎"
4,910 likes, 141 comments - parcasterix on March 15, 2025: "Non, vous ne rêvez pas : il y a des nouveaux trains sur Goudurix ! 😎".www.instagram.com
With this and the new spinner it's a big season for PA!
After nearly 70 years Playland Fresno will be permanently closing in less than a week. Playland opened its gates in 1955, the same year Disneyland opened, and in a social media post, the amusement park says its last day will be this Sunday, January 14. The park, the home of a dragon coaster, ferris wheel, and several kiddie flat rides, will be open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm. On Thursday, January 11, Playland is hosting a Farewell Community Day with $1 admission and $1 train rides for everyone. Source
That didn't go well. I posted those on January 10th/16th and it's already been announced that the park will permanently close on March 30th due to financial difficulties under its current vendor. The Storyland-Playland board is exploring options for a new vendor again, but I don't see that happening this time.Just days after news broke that it would be closing its doors for good this past weekend, Playland Fresno announced operator Helm and Sons struck a deal with the Playland board to continue to operate the amusement park for at least another six months. The park is expanding its days of operation from Wednesday through Sunday with extended hours and will offer new specials for guests, including a flat $5 admission on Thursdays. Source
I've been trying to return to film at the park for a decade, but their PR guy keeps refusing to allow it. I wanted a mounted POV, but he's a corporate type who came from a chain park and claims it takes too long to mount a camera (40-60 minutes). Here's the one I filmed when I used to duct tape to my hand, which the park didn't have a problem with back then.Arkansas Twister at Magic Springs is done.
1992 - 2024