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KENNYWOOD APPEARS IN NEW MOVIE - Wednesday, November 26, 2008
CHECK OUT THE CLIPS AND GAMES (Skeeball, Whack-A-Mole, Etc.) FROM THE NEW MOVIE! MADE IN KENNYWOOD!
CLICK THE MOVIE POSTER
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HOLIDAY WORLD's NEW RIDE - Tuesday, November 25, 2008
HOLIDAY WORLD's NEW WATER RIDE IS NO LONGER THE WORLD'S TALLEST WATER RIDE.
AT 131 FT. HOW CAN PILGRIMS PLUNGE LOSE IT'S TITLE?
CLICK: FIND OUT!!!
TO CHECK OUT THE NEW RIDE, CLICK THE PHOTO
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QUASSY PARK CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY - Friday, April 25, 2008 - Wednesday, October 22, 2008
UPDATE
NAPHA CELEBRATES QUASSY's 100TH BIRTHDAY-BY SENDING THEM A 100th ANNIVERSARY PLAQUE
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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1936 Classic kiddie ride IS headed to Bay Beach-Thanks to NAPHA-Thursday, May 29, 2008 - Wednesday, October 15, 2008
NAPHA HELPS TO FIND A HOME FOR A 1936 SMITH & SMITH CHAIRPLANE RIDE AT BAY BEACH (GREEN BAY, WI)
CLICK ADVERTISEMENT FOR UPDATED INFORMATION
Ad From Jim Abbate Collection
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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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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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 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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SPECIAL FLYING TURNS CHRONICLE ISSUE - Wednesday, November 19, 2008
GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT
WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF ISSUES LEFT AND ARE OFFERING THEM TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
NAPHA MEMBERS: THIS ISSUE IS ON THE WAY TO YOUR HOME
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NAPHA MEMBERS HELP OUR TROOPS - (Posted) Sunday, November 16, 2008
PLEASE HELP NAPHA MEMBERS MARTHA & AL AMBORN
PROVIDE ALL KINDS OF "GOODIES" FOR OUR TROOPS
FOR MORE INFORMATION, HOW MARTHA & AL STARTED UP,
AND HOW YOU CAN HELP: CLICK THE LOGO BELOW
THANKS TO ALL NAPHA MEMBERS WHO HAVE DONATED
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NAPHA's ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY -(Posted) Wednesday, October 08, 2008
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Photo-Sue Nichols
NAPHA MEMBERS ONLY: NAPHA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
DECEMBER 13th, 2008
MORE INFORMATION CLICK: CHRISTMAS
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HERITAGE FUND WHIRLYBALL for 2009 -(Posted) Saturday, June 14, 2008 - Thursday, September 04, 2008
FLYER AVAILABLE NOW!!
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)
FOR FLYER CLICK THE PHOTO
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NAPHA PRESENTS A SPECIAL PLAQUE FOR LAKESIDE'S 100th -(Posted) Saturday, September 20, 2008
The NATIONAL AMUSEMENT PARK HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Congratulates
Lakeside Amusement Park
on Becoming the 34th Amusement Park
to Celebrate Its 100th Anniversary and to
the Krasner Family for Preserving an American Treasure
Presented July 18th, 2008
Link to Lakeside-CLICK PHOTO
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L to R-Bonnie Bonczyk, Craig Burda, Bruce Cassi, (NAPHA Directors) Brenda Fishman, Rhoda Krasner, (Lakeside) and Jim Hillman (NAPHA Events Coordinator)
Photos-Bruce Cassi and Mary Heck
FOR HISTORICAL INFORMATION: CLICK 100th LAKESIDE
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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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Santa's Village to rise again -- in Utica, IL? - Monday, December 01, 2008
Grizzly Jack's Resort in Utica, IL may be new home to SANTA'S VILLAGE AMUSEMENT PARK
MORE INFO: CLICK CANDY CANE
This giant candy cane was the signpost that guided visitors to the main attractions in Santa's Village in East Dundee, IL. (Submitted-Beacon News)
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CONEY ISLAND's ASTROLAND MAY BE SAVED AFTER ALL - Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The Bloomberg administration is in serious negotiations to buy 10.5 acres of real estate in Coney Island that once appeared unobtainable....
MORE INFO CLICK PHOTO:
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One vision of the Coney Island amusement area would feature robots and a ride that would double as a transportation network. (Image: Squint/Opera; courtesy of the Municipal Art Society)
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SAW-THE RIDE to Open in Thorpe Pk.-(Posted) Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - Thursday, October 23, 2008
JOHN WARDLEY, NAPHA MEMBER and FRIEND, HAS HELPED DESIGN THE NEW "HORRIFIC" COASTER AT THORPE PARK
VIDEO: CLICK POSTER
MORE VIDEO: CLICK "JIGSAW PHOTO"
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HERITAGE FUND DONEE-Please Touch Museum Moves -(Posted) Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Please Touch Museum Moves to $88 Million Home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NAPHA HERITAGE FUND donated $1000.00 to help restore the Dentzel Carousel
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MORE INFO: PLEASE TOUCH & CLICK THE PHOTO
FOR THE MUSEUM CLICK: TOUCH
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NEW YORK 1939-40 WORLD'S FAIR VIDEO RELEASED - Thursday, October 23, 2008
The New York Public Library (NYPL) recently launched an online video
series that takes viewers behind-the-scenes of The New York World's Fair
(1939-40).
FOR VIDEO: NYPL
FOR MORE IMAGES AND BOOK, CLICK PHOTO
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GROUP TRYING TO SAVE 1909 LOOFF-MANGELS CAROUSEL -Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - Friday, October 17, 2008
PLEASE HELP SAVE THE CAROUSEL-CLICK ON PHOTO
The 1909 Looff-Mangels Carousel, originally from Hanson's Park Harvey's Lake, PA, was to be auctioned in Florida on April 23, 2008, but the Wintersteen Family was able to postpone the auction. The 45-foot carousel has been owned by one family for more than 90 years.
PHOTO: NORTON AUCTIONEERS
MORE INFO: CLICK PHOTO
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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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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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