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NEW AMUSEMENT PARK FOOD Catching on in California and Minnesota - Tuesday, August 12, 2008
MOVE OVER "CHEESE-ON-A-STICK" HERE COMES THE NEW PARK FOOD "CHOCOLATE COVERED BACON"
Bacon makes everything better - even chocolate?
For More Info: CLICK the YUMMIES
Bacon is coated in chocolate at Marini's candy shop at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk-AP Photo
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Ferris Wheel Invented to Showcase American Technology - Tuesday, August 12, 2008
That wonderful wheel!!!
George Ferris’ 1893 creation remains at height of popularity.
CLICK HIS INVENTION BELOW:
Photo: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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1936 Classic kiddie ride IS headed to Bay Beach-Thanks to NAPHA - Monday, April 28, 2008 - Thursday, May 29, 2008
NAPHA HELPS TO FIND A HOME FOR A 1936 SMITH & SMITH CHAIRPLANE RIDE AT BAY BEACH (GREEN BAY, WI)
CLICK ADVERTISEMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION
Ad From Jim Abbate Collection
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NAPHA RATES CEDAR POINT COASTERS AMONG THE TOP in THE NATION - Tuesday, April 29, 2008
NAPHA RANKS MAVERICK AS THE BEST NEW ATTRACTION IN ITS RECENT SURVEY
OTHER COASTERS RATED HIGH ON THE LIST
FOR SURVEY RESULTS CLICK: SURVEY 2007
MORE INFO CLICK PHOTO
Photo Sandusky Register
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QUASSY PARK CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY - Friday, April 25, 2008
NAPHA PLANS TO CELEBRATE QUASSY's 100TH BIRTHDAY-CHECK BACK HERE FOR MORE INFO.
George Frantzis, left, and Eric Anderson check out the carousel as Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury gets ready for opening day on April 26th. (Steven Valenti / RA)
For More Info-Click Photo
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'The Rocket' roller-coaster rides again in Ocean View - Friday, April 25, 2008
ROLLERCOASTER CAR SAVED FOR MUSEUM
Now located in the new Ocean View Station Museum
For More Information Click the Photo:
(L. Todd Spencer | The Virginian-Pilot)
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 Welcome to the National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) Internet Web site.
NAPHA is the world's only educational and enthusiast's organization dedicated to all aspects of the amusement park. In this site you will be able to find out about NAPHA, its publications and its events.
Also included are all kinds of facts and figures about the amusement park industry. Learn about amusement park history, where the world's oldest amusement parks are located, what parks feature world record breaking roller coasters, where you can still experience that classic ride you might remember from childhood plus all kinds of other great stuff. Plus, you have the opportunity to ask questions or give feedback on NAPHA and this website. We hope you enjoy your visit!
NAPHA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation
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Announcements
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NAPHA "HALLOWEEN" SOCIAL MEETING - Tuesday, August 19, 2008
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
NAPHA IS HAVING A SOCIAL MEETING OCT. 25th
MORE INFO: CLICK PUMPKINS
HOW MANY PUMPKINS CAN YOU FIND
IN THE FOLLOWING VIDEO FROM
PLAYLAND AT THE PNE AMUSEMENT PARK? CLICK: PNE
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NAPHA HELPS CELEBRATE LAKESIDE'S 100th - Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Lakeside reaches 100 with formula for family fun
By Janet Forgrieve, Special to the Rocky
Originally published 09:05 p.m., July 15, 2008
Updated 10:11 a.m., July 16, 2008
Preston Gannaway © The Rocky
Nicolas Gonzales, 8, and his dad, Tim Sartin, ride the Dragon roller coaster at Lakeside Amusement Park.
It was Gonzales's second time ever riding a coaster. The park celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.
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TAKE THE AMUSEMENT PARK QUIZ - Friday, July 04, 2008
CELEBRATE SUMMER by taking this quiz:
Amusement Parks Quiz
By Myriam Gabriel-Pollock
Ahh ... summer. Nothing like downing a greasy hot dog, some cotton candy
and a tall lemonade before getting on a big screamer of a roller coaster!
There is something about amusement parks that bring out the
goofy, carefree child in all of us. Whether it's the thrill rides,
the cheesy theme shows or the dazed crowds, a day at an
amusement park has something fun and memorable for
everyone. Take a ride through our Amusement Parks Quiz --
this one won't leave you feeling queasy.
CLICK ON PHOTO TO TAKE THE QUIZ
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HERITAGE FUND WHIRLYBALL for 2009 - Saturday, June 14, 2008
NAPHA IS LETTING EVERYONE KNOW THAT YOU CAN NEVER BE TOO
"EARLY FOR WHIRLY"
NAPHA ANNOUNCES THE 12th ANNUAL WHIRLYBALL® EVENT
on JANUARY 18, 2009
(The Day After ACE's NO-Coaster CON)
CLICK THE PHOTO
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NAPHA PRESENTS PLAQUE to WALDAMEER PARK - Wednesday, July 02, 2008
NAPHA Presents a PLAQUE CELEBRATING the RAVINE FLYER II
to WALDAMEER PARK on May 24th, 2008.
The PRESENTATION was made at the WNYCC COASTERFEST '08
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Left to Right-Paul Nelson (Owner), Steve Gorman (General Mgr.), Bruce Cassi, and
Bonnie Bonczyk (NAPHA Directors) (Photos by Jim Bonczyk & Bruce Cassi)
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NEW NAPHA MERCHANDISE - Monday, February 18, 2008
CELEBRATE NAPHA's 30TH ANNIVERSARY
WITH NEW MERCHANDISE FROM CAFEPRESS
CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO SEE ALL THE GREAT MERCHANDISE:
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NAPHA NEWS PUBLICATION STATUS
NAPHA MEMBERS ONLY
For the latest update on the NAPHA News Publication status:
Please click on: NAPHA News Update YOU MUST LOG-IN
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NAPHA EVENTS FLYERS AVAILABLE
NAPHA MEMBERS:
Check Out the Latest NAPHA EVENTS
and FLYERS
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Scenic Railway Roller Coaster Reopens at Luna Park in Australia - Tuesday, August 12, 2008
The Great Scenic Railway at Melbourne’s Luna Park, one of the oldest rollercoasters in the world, has been reopened.
MORE: CLICK PHOTO
Photo: Jim Abbate Collection
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HISTORIC SCENIC RAILWAY DESTROYED BY FIRE - April 08, 2008 - April 12, 2008 - Monday, June 30, 2008
UPDATE!!!
NEW PLANS FOR DREAMLAND CLICK on Bruce's Photo
Margate UK Dreamland rollercoaster blaze 'suspicious'
The iconic historic wooden structure went up in flames just before 5pm on Monday April, 7th, 2008.
Picture: Nick Evans
Photo below by NAPHA Member Bruce Cassi during NAPHA's 1996 Convention in Happier Times-MORE INFO-CLICK PHOTO
HELP FIND SCENIC RAILWAY BLUEPRINTS
CLICK: MARGATE
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NAPHA Member Open California Museum Featuring Historic Amusement Parks -Monday, January 21, 2008 - - Saturday, June 14, 2008
*Richard Tuck (NAPHA MEMBER) Opening Playland-Not-at-the-Beach Museum May 31st, 2008
(During 2004, the Museum received a NAPHA Heritage Fund donation)
For News Article-CLICK: BEACH
FOR the Museum-CLICK:
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NAPHA Names Busch Gardens the Most Beautiful Theme Park - Friday, April 25, 2008 - Thursday, May 01, 2008
NAPHA NAMES BUSCH GARDENS: EUROPE AS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THEME PARK
NAPHA SURVEY RESULTS AVAILABLE NOW!!
CLICK PHOTO
"Bienvenue" to the delightful French village of Aquitaine.-Busch Gardens: Europe
CLICK PHOTO BELOW FOR INFO.
Griffon-Busch Gardens: Europe
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FIRE DESTROYS CONNEAUT LAKE PARK - Sunday, February 03, 2008 - Monday, February 04, 2008 - Thursday, April 24, 2008
Conneaut Lake Park Ballroom and Facilities Destroyed by Fire
The Amusement Park (the 23rd oldest) was opened in 1892
Photo by Darrell Sapp
More Info, CLICK PHOTO
For Video Newscast, CLICK FIRE
More Updates-CLICK PHOTO Below
NAPHA MEMBER recalls Conneaut Park
Click Tom Keefe's Photo below
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1909 LOOFF-MANGELS CAROUSEL FACES AUCTION - Tuesday, April 08, 2008
The 1909 Looff-Mangels Carousel, originally from Hanson's Park Harvey's Lake, PA, will be auctioned in Florida on April 23, 2008. The 45-foot carousel had been owned by one family for more than 90 years.
PHOTO: NORTON AUCTIONEERS
MORE INFO: CLICK PHOTO
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