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Delgrosso’s Amusement Park puts Super Spiral up for sale

Dec 202011

Here is a ride that didn’t have a single rider the whole time I was at Delgrosso’s in summer 2011 so I’m not surprised that it is on the auction block. The Super Spiral is a Super Round up flat ride which at one time could be seen at every carnival and festival. We don’t see them too much around here anymore and I guess we won’t be seeing it at Delgrosso’s either. You can see the sale listing for the ride here.

Hmm…. First the Flying Bobs, now the Super Spiral. Two rides gone in the same general area… could Delgrosso’s be planning something big for 2012? We’ll have to wait and see!

Flying Bobs are no more at Delgrosso’s Amusement Park

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Dec 202011

I’m so glad I visited the park to get to see the Flying Bobs before they were replaced. I’d never seen a ride of that type before in person. Delgrosso’s has shown the empty spot where the Bobs were on its Facebook page and posted a teaser photo of what Santa has brought Buddy Bear. Guess we’ll have to wait for the official word though someone has posted a guess on Facebook. Check out the news here.

Kids and adults to get happier at Waldameer Park in 2012

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Dec 172011

Waldameer Park has a new ride in Kiddieland for 2012. Called the Happy Swing, this Zamperla simple swing ride is for both children and adults so the whole family can ride together. One of these rides has already proven very popular in Coney Island so folks at Waldameer can expect a fun time.

You can see a picture of a Happy Swing on Zamperla’s Asia Pacific site here.

Waldameer goes cashless for 2012

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Dec 172011

In a move to the modern reality where people rarely use cash, Waldameer Park & Water World will go cashless upon opening on May 13, 2012.

Since 2010 Waldameer has been using a bar code system that allows guess to pay for things in Wally Points with a Wally Card. Basically you put money on the Wally Card and then use that card to pay for things everywhere in the park. This system has worked so well for Waldameer that they are making it a primary form of payment while in their park.

Beginning in 2012 Waldameer will accept Wally Cards, Credit/Debit cards and gift cards at all locations within the park. The only places where cash will still work will be the Merry-Go-Round Ticket Booths, the Arcade and the Wally Card Kiosks. They are adding eight new Kiosks to help guests get set up and ready to spend! You can get a card, load a card or check a balance at these Kiosks.

Want to find out more about the Wally Cards? Check out the Waldameer website here.

Look at what Santa brought to Waldameer Park & Water World!!!

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Dec 172011

Waldameer Park in Millcreek Township, PA, received an early Christmas present this year, though this one is probably bigger than what you have running under your tree. On December 5, 2011 a new train made by Chance Rides, named appropriately the L. Ruth Express II, arrived at the park to become a sister to the L. Ruth Express I. They will be sharing the same track.

Owner Paul Nelson said the park is gearing up for increased visitor capacity as season passes have become extremely popular and sell out early. The second train will help keep all those guests moving as will the other changes being made at Waldameer Park, namely another car is being added to the Comet rollercoaster and the loading system of the Whacky Shack fun house is being overhauled to allow for smoother loading of guests.

You can get your first ride on the L. Ruth Express II on May 13, 2012 – Waldameer Park’s opening day next year, but until then, check out this video of Mr. Nelson enjoying his new Christmas present.