SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT TEASER

Erie Times News. Today's issue. "Hurry."

We're Famous!

Mike from ErieBlogs.com was kind enough to ask me for a quick interview about myself, the park, and the blog.


I just want to say: THANKS MIKE! THANKS ERIEBLOGS.COM!

You Can Count Them On Your Fingers

WARNING: YOU MAY NEED A BOX OF TISSUES!

Unfortunately, we only have four (4) more operating days...

Friday, August 29 - Monday, September 1.

So, gather up the kids for one last hurrah (or maybe four?) this summer before they do their homework or that project they haven't started anyway.

Summer is almost out and school is almost in!

SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT UPDATE

It's been declared top secret so I can't even give clues :(

Save Some Dough!

Some upcoming promotions...

This Tuesday through Friday (8/19 - 8/22):

Bring one non-perishable food item per person and receive $5 OFF THE COMBO PASS (regularly $21.95).


Next Friday through Monday (8/29 - 9/1):

Bring a coupon (from your local newspaper or waldameer.com) and receive your second Combo at $2 (basically, it's BUY ONE COMBO, GET ANOTHER FOR $2).

Last Chance To Sit Back and Relax

As our summer is coming to an end, so is your chance to enjoy our Showtime Theater!

The entertainment is free of course and we have 3 different shows:

Rockin' the Country (2:00 and 7:30 PM)
A knee-slapping good time featuring a variety of country hits.

Wally and Wendy's Wacky Wild Adventure (3:30 and 6:30 PM)
An eye-opening journey of magic and wonder starring your favorite furry friends.

Retroactive (5:00 and 8:30 PM)
A psychedelic mix of the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

A kid's photo opportunity with Wally and Wendy is also offered once daily.

And for those who rather be singing themselves than watching, there's KARAOKE! It's open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:30 to 8:30.

SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE

September 4.

Summer Countdown

Starting tomorrow, there's only 13 more Waldariffic days left of summer!

Our last operating day is Labor Day, September 1. Of course we're closed Mondays (except holidays), but we're also closed August 26-28.

School combo tickets are be good August 19-September 1. If you want to use them now, you must pay the difference ($9.95) or you can always save them for next year and pay to upgrade ($0.50).

Wally Bear is already getting ready for hibernation so he'll be ready for next season!

Find That Statue Conclusion

CARISSA and SARA are still dancing in front of Pizza Beach in Water World.




I must say we've covered lots of Waldameer's permanent residents. However, I think I'll let you enjoy the rest of summer and let you take a break from statue hunting.

Have fun and soak up the sun while you can!

Survey Says:

You are the Ravine Flyer II!

Ravine Flyer II (new kid on the block) - 85 votes - 37%
Comet (oldie but a goodie) - 62 votes - 22%
Ravine Flyer III (just a grown up kid) - 42 votes - 18%
Steel Dragon (new and unique) - 35 votes - 15%

Thanks to the 224 people who voted!

10 Wateriest Slides

(based on water capacity in gallons)

The final part of our comparing slides segment...

1. Endless River: 143,500 gal
2. Awesome Twosome: 45,500 gal
3. Midnight Plunge: also 45,500 gal
4. Bermuda Triangle: 28,800 gal
5. Raging River: 28,520 gal
6. Wild River: also 28,520 gal
7. Relaxation Pool: 10,500 gal
8. Giant Body Slides: 10,400 gal
9. Free Fall Slide: 2,160 gal
10. Speed Slide: also 2,160 gal

So that being said:

Over 66 Free Fall Slides = 1 Endless River
About 4.5 Giant Body Slides = 1 Midnight Plunge
About 1.5 Bermuda Triangles = 1 Awesome Twosome
About 14 Relaxation Pools = 1 Endless River

SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT

Will be revealed at the end of the month.

To Be Continued...

Wally Bear Spotting

All this talk about Wally got me wondering. If you haven't been to our park yet (shame on you first of all), how do you know that our 113-year-old bear (and his friend) actually exists? Well, here's the indisputable evidence:





(Here we are during the groovy days of summer. Probably the 60's.)

I know what you're thinking: No, these photos weren't staged like the moon landing and Big Foot.

Wally Bear Ages Well

Not bad for 113. That's how many candles were on Waldameer's birthday cake this year (I had to put them all on. After the 73rd candle, it's like clockwork). 113 seems ancient to anyone, even to 113-year-olds. But don't worry Wally, nowadays 113 is the new 100. Speaking of age, Waldameer is the:

• 27th oldest amusement park in the world
• 5th oldest trolley park in the world
• most fun 113-year-old you'll ever meet

Oh, and Wally won't pinch your cheek, I promise.

Find That Statue 4

CHUCK and DEVON were at the Big Rigs kiddie ride across from the Gift Shop. They haven't moved since.



Today, I pranced around with CARISSA and SARA. Why? Because I couldn't contain my Walda-Joy, but more importantly: Where was this?

Welcome to Water World: Part II

The impressive Bermuda Triangle in all its glory.


An elephant?! Sign me up!


Can't think of anything to say so...(insert funny caption here)


Break a sweat without even moving! Comes with free tan or sunburn.


Is that the Walda-Skyline? X Scream, Lake Erie, Ferris Wheel...

Have You Earned Your Wings?

Have you ridden the Ravine Flyer II yet?

If so, leave a comment telling us about your ride, your favorite part, etc.

If not, you can still leave a comment about what you think the ride will be like.

Remember When...

...the Gift Shop was tiny?


2005 Season


2006 Season

So much more space for...


Waldameer cups, shot glasses, and mugs,


RF II tee shirts,


RF II towels,


lots o' hats,


Hot Lockz hair extensions,


Hot Lockz again and temporary Airbrush tattoos! Visit your local Gift Shop for more infomation!