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Puyallup Fair Coaster Renovation Update

Starting from April 2011 to early September 2011, the Puyallup wooden roller coaster (Coaster Thrill Ride) has undergone its 5th phase in the renovation project. John Hinde (president and ride consultant of J.P. Hinde Enterprises, Inc.) completed work on the south turn in order for the coaster to operate for the 2011 Puyallup Fair. To read more visit Roller Coasters of The Pacific Northwest.com.
Posted September 22, 2011


Funtastic Shows New Thrill Ride Vertigo to Debut at Puyallup Fair

Funtastic Shows, the traveling carnival that makes its yearly circuit at the Puyallup Fair, will offer a new and exciting thrill ride for enthusiasts who like to whirl at amazing heights. Orbiting around a 100-foot tower at 30 miles per hour, Vertigo offers thrill seekers a dizzy-licous ride. Though similar to its cousin in Canada at the PNE/Playland, the ride was manufactured by ARM Rides in Ohio. The Puyallup Fair states it is NOT part of the Comcast Dizzy Pass Ride (both Extreme Scream and Vertigo are excluded on the ride bracelet). However, if you buy the Value Pack at Fred Meyer in participating Western Washington stores by 9/9, it is part of their ride deal (you get any six rides-except Extreme Scream; 10 food bucks and 2 gate tickets for only $33.95). The Fair is also offering Monday Madness on Sept. 12, with half price rides, games and select food items. To read more about this new attraction download the following pdf file Vertigo.
Posted August 16, 2011


Silverwood Set to Expand

ATHOL—Silverwood Theme Park, a popular North Idaho tourist destination, is set to expand. Thursday night (August 11th) the Kootenai County Commissioners approved a plan to rezone land near the theme park. To read more and view video visit KREM.com.
Posted August 16, 2011


Enchanted Party - Theme Park and its Founder Mark 40 Years of Fairy Tales

TURNER — A lot of people made fun of Roger Tofte, calling his plans to build a theme park along Interstate 5 just south of Salem a hare-brained idea. After Tofte got a loan to buy 20 acres, and set about building his first creation, Peter Pumpkin Eater, his co-workers at the state Highway Department would ask him how things were going on “the funny farm.” Some even called it “Idiot Hill.” But who was laughing Monday, 40 years to the day since the Enchanted Forest theme park opened for business? The kids, that’s who. To read more visit Register Guard.com. To view photos from the event visit: Enchanted Forest's 40th Anniversary | Facebook.com
Posted August 11, 2011


Tremors Receives Significant Re-tracking

Silverwood Theme Park has been quite busy adding new rides, a large waterslide, and other attractions for the 2011 season. Besides the new Ricochet Rapids water slide that opened on July 15th, the guys at Roller Coaster Alley.com said, "Tremors [also] has had some significant re-tracking done this past off-season. Silverwood put some serious effort into re-profiling and re-tracking two major sections of the ride. First, this area coming out of the second tunnel," and the curve located in front of the Roller Coaster Alley sign. To read more visit Roller Coaster Alley.com.
Posted July 27, 2011


Slide Through the Belly of a Boeing 747 at Oregon Water Park

MCMINNVILLE, Ore. – A unique water park opened in Oregon last month. The main attraction is four big slides that begin inside the belly of a Boeing 747-100 jumbo jet that sits atop the roof, 62 feet above the splash landing. The Evergreen Wings & Waves Waterpark bills itself as an educational park that includes 10 waterslides, a wave pool and a children’s museum dedicated to teaching students about the power of water. To read more visit KING5.com.
Posted July 27, 2011


Thrill Ride Oversight Mostly Left to Private Sector

It’s the height of festival season and for many kids that means thrills — as in the Zipper, the Sizzler or the Tilt-A-Whirl. But who’s making sure those traveling rides are properly maintained, set up and operated? Oregon, the answer is no one. To read more visit Statesman Journal.com.
Posted July 27, 2011


Wild Waves New Riptide Water Slide Opens Late but with a Big Splash

Wild Waves Theme Park President Jeff Stock helped commenorate the opening of the new Riptide waterslide attraction at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 23rd. Many locals have eagerly awaited the new ride's debut. To view photos of this as well as the park's other summer and fall events visit Wild Waves Theme Park Photos | Facebook.
Posted July 27, 2011