Zach's Theme Park Blog 5-11-2010

Hello and welcome to Zach’s Theme Park Blog. Pirating your theme park news since 2010!
Cedar Point’s (Sandusky, OH) new for 2010 attraction “Shoot the Rapids” opening has been delayed. Considering the ride is made by Intamin does this really surprise anyone? Story here
Sylvan Beach Amusement Park (Sylvan Beach, NY) will soon be offering rides on a speed boat. Taking all bets as to when the first law suit occurs. Story here
Playland Park (Rye Beach, NY) is under pressure to make money. City says “We don’t want there to be an ‘accident’” Story here
Disneyland’s (Anaheim, CA) Country Bear Jamboree appears to be gone for good. Let’s pour out a 40 on the curb for our fallen homies. R.I.P. 1972-2010 Story here
Disney’s California Adventure (Anaheim, CA) unveiled a look at their new “Cars” theme ride. Spoiler alert; it looks like a car. Story here
Luna Park (Brooklyn, NY) has been getting flooded with applications for jobs as their opening approaches. Many New Yorkers were overheard saying “COME AHHNN.” Story here
Kings Island (Mason, OH) opened their Planet Snoopy attraction. “Peanuts” is still relevant? Story here
Universal Studios (Orlando, FL) will soon be home of the hit game show “Family Feud.” Despite the show being hosted by Steve Harvey, Richard Dawson is still going to kiss your wife. Story here
Walt Disney World Resort (Lake Buena Vista, FL) declares “NERD PARTY!” Story here
Canobie Lake Park (Salem, NH) had an incident over the weekend involving a mother beating her child. So remember folks, great parenting can occur anywhere! Story here
A teen was tasered at the Georgia State Fair. Is anybody else surprise it was only one? Story here
Would you consider being a theme park manager? Don't it sucks. Story here
Dream World (Queensland, AU) has some hope to do good this season, which is excellent because they are one of the only amusement parks in Australia. Story here
Chessington’s Worlds of Adventure (Surrey, UK) is having twice the guest illnesses! Story here
Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, NJ) has added advertisements to El Toro which make it seem very “fresh” Story here
Here’s my video from GAPZAA 2008 (better late than never)

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