And They're Off! Season Passes are Flying Off the Shelves!

The time has come that many have been patiently waiting for... Waldameer's online store is open! After much hard work behind the scenes and screens, waldameer.com is selling everything from Wally Cards to Season Passes right from the comfort of your computer. Purchase Gift Cards and give them as the perfect summertime gift or buy All Day Combo Passes for the whole family with only a few clicks of the mouse. Purchasing your tickets online is the best way to save time waiting in line and save money too! So start clicking to have one of the first E-tickets offered by Waldameer!

Gearing up for Summer: Apply Now!

As the days grow longer and the lake ice recedes, Waldameer is also brushing off the cold to warm up for the summer season of 2010. Improvements are being made, rides are being put back up and Wally Bear is stretching for his musical shows. Lots of things need to happen for the upcoming season but one thing is for sure, Waldameer needs Team Members once again! Starting April 1st, Waldameer will be accepting applications for summer employment. Come into the park office between 9:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday or Saturday 9:00am to 3:00pm. You can fill out an application here in the office or fill one out in advance online by visiting our website. But remember, anyone who fills out an application needs to have a short interview in the office. So if you want to have loads of fun while making friends all summer long, apply to join the 2010 Waldameer Team!

Plans Finally Revealed for 2010 and Beyond

All your questions have finally been answered! In the Valentine's Sunday edition of the Erie Times News, Ed Palattella spilled the beans about Waldameer's plans for the 2010 season and beyond. Read all about the new cashless system from CORE Cashless Systems and the proposed plans for a flying carousel in 2011.

Article about cashless system for 2010:http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010302139877

Article about flying carousel for 2011:http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010302149891

FUNWORLD Spotlight

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Waldameer has made the cover story of IAPPA's FUNWORLD magazine!

Waldameer has an astounding history filled with stories of laughter, community and above all, family. In the article "Small Park, BIG IDEAS" written by Jim Futrell, that history is captured perfectly. The article takes the reader on a journey through the park's success due to its owner Paul Nelson. Focusing on the achievements and hardships that Mr. Nelson and Waldameer have overcome through the years, Waldameer's story is one of persistent success. If you would like to read the article in its entirety, visit the IAAPA website at http://www.iaapa.org/ and click on FUNWORLD magazine or click on the following link: http://www.iaapa.org/industry/funworld/2010/Feb/features/SmallPark/index.asp.

Waldameer would like to thank all the people that helped contribute to this article especially: Jim Futrell (NAPHA historian, IAAPA Hall of Fame and Archives Commitee member, IAAPA Oral History Project head and author of four amusement historical books), Norma Jean Hiller (Photographer), and IAAPA.

Rainbow Gardens Events - Spring 2010

Z102 Wing Cook-Off - Sat. 1/30/10, 11:00am - 8:00pm

Lake Erie Fanfare Gun Raffle - Sat. 2/13/10, 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Classy 100 70's Dance - Sat. 2/20/10, 9:00pm - 1:00am

Knockout Homelessness (boxing) - Thu. 2/25/10, 5:00pm - 9:30pm

Elk's Lodge Gun Raffle - Sat. 2/27/10, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Tartan Ball - Sat. 3/6/10, 8:00pm - 12:00am

Model Train Show - Sun. 3/7/10, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Swanson Memorial Lodge Gun Raffle - Sat. 3/13/10, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Waterford Lions Gun Raffle - Sat. 3/20/10, 6:00pm - 11:00pm

Millcreek Kiwanis Antique Show - Sat. 4/17/10, 9:30am - 4:30pm

March of Dimes Walk America - Sun. 4/25/10

OLP Casino Night - Sat. 5/1/10, 7:00pm - 12:00am

So You Like to Sing and Dance?

2010

SHOWTIME THEATER AUDITIONS

Waldameer will soon be holding auditions for their three new live shows next season. To audition you must be at least 16 years old by April 2010 and be available to work from May through Labor Day. The cast will perform three live musical shows produced by Encore International:

"American Vibe" - The heartbeat of America lies deep within the hits of Rock n' Roll! Join us for your favorite stacks of wax songs from the 50's, 60's and 70's. It's a Rock n' Roll journey you won't want to miss!

"The Evolution of Dance" - From the twist to the robot we celebrate fun dance crazes from the past to the present. Loosen up your joints and come join the fun!

"Wally and Wendy's Hip Trip" - Join Wally and Wendy on their quest for fun and adventure! There is magic, surprises and audience participation. Come hop aboard the wonderful world of imagination.

For more information or to schedule an audition, call Nancy at (814) 474-5688 or email nngorman@roadrunner.com

Auditions will be held Thursday, February 11th from 4:00p to 8:00p at Rainbow Gardens inside Waldameer.

For audition requirements, visit our website at www.waldameer.com and click on employment.

The New Year Calls for New Things

Happy New Year Everyone! It's been awhile since a post has been posted but what better time for an update than the start of a new year? Since the park closed, the maintenance staff has been busy packing things away. Rides are dismantled, signs are taken down and snow has begun to fall. With Waldameer put to bed, maintenance is being done on rides in the shop, picnics are being booked for our 2010 season and new things are being planned for summer already.

The most exciting plans involve Waldameer's creative side. For the Imagination Station, a new spin art tee-shirt station will be introduced. Aspiring artists will be able to pick out a plain tee-shirt, spin some color into it and wear it the rest of the day! (Just be sure the paint dries before hugging anyone) Choose between black and white shirts and a variety of different colors to create your fashion statement.

New additions to the airbrush station in the Gift House will be in your face next summer... Literally! Waldameer plans to offer airbrush face painting for anyone craving a colorful tribal design on their face. And for all you glitter fans, you can even add glitter to your airbrush face paint design! The airbrush face painting will be located right next to the airbrush tattoos in the entrance to the Gift Shop.

Hope that gets all your creative juices flowing for next season!