L. Ruth Express Retires

For almost 50 years the L. Ruth Express has brought joy to the faces of the young and old as they traveled through Waldameer. The L. Ruth has put plenty of miles on her tired frame yet she still finds the pep to take another go round. After the park closed for the 2010 season, we all sat down and chatted about the L. Ruth's career and after much discussion, she decided it was time for her to retire. With no regrets, we bid her farewell.

But that doesn't mean Waldameer won't be offering a relaxing train ride through the park. Oh no, the L. Ruth Express will ride again with a brand new engine in 2011! With a state-of-the-art Chance C. P. Huntington engine leading the way, the L. Ruth Express will continue to provide families and friends with a smooth and relaxing ride through Waldameer's grounds. And that's not all. Even more people will be able to partake in the joys of Waldameer's train rides by riding a brand new, fully functioning wheelchair accessible coach. This coach will be placed right in the front of all the action and be able to safely secure a person in a wheelchair while they ride with their family and friends.

While we are sad to see the original L. Ruth Express retire, she has given us her full blessing and is excited that her legacy of beautiful train rides can continue for years to come.

Thanks for nearly fifty years of going in circles!

Rainbow Gardens Events - Spring 2011

All-Star Comedy - Sat. 1/15/11, 5:00pm - 12:00am

Erie's Best Wings - Sat. 1/29/11, 11:00am - 8:00pm

Erepa Grotto Gun Raffle - Sat. 2/5/11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Lake Erie Fanfare - Sat. 2/12/11, 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Extreme Fight - Fri. 2/18/11, 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Classy 100 Dance - Sat. 2/19/11, 9:00pm - 1:00am

Erie City Mission Knockout Homelessness - Thur. 2/24/11, 5:00pm - 9:30pm

Elk's Lodge Gun Raffle - Sat. 2/26/11, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Tartan Ball - Sat. 3/5/11, 8:00pm - 12:00am

Train Show - Sun. 3/6/11, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Swanson Memorial Lodge Gun Raffle - Sat. 3/12/11, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Waterford Lions Gun Raffle - Sat. 3/19/11, 6:00pm - 11:00pm

Junior League 80's Rewind Dance - Sat. 3/26/11, 8:00pm - 1:00am

Millcreek Kiwanius Antique Show - Sat. 4/16/11, 9:30am - 4:30pm

OLP Casino Night - Sat. 4/30/11, 7:00pm - 12:00am

March of Dimes - Sun. 5/1/11, 7:00am - 7:00pm

So You Like to Sing and Dance?

For years Waldameer has provided its Guests with Live Entertainment on its Showtime Theater Stage. For the 2011 season, Waldameer will continue this tradition with three brand new Live Song and Dance shows produced by RWS and Associates Entertainment Inc.

In order for these shows to take-off, RWS and Associates is casting for these brand new shows. The casting directors are looking for talented people with the following qualifications:

- Age of 18 or older

- Having a dynamic personality

- Ability to connect with audiences

- Comfortable with various music, vocal and dance styles

The auditions will be held at Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA on February 13th, 2011 between 10:00am and 5:00pm by appointment only. Please call 1-212-391-1795 to schedule and audition appointment.

For more information, visit www.rwsandassociates.com

Wally Bear Finds Presents and Holiday Elves

As we all know, Wally Bear likes to hibernate when it becomes winter as all bears do. Since the 2010 season has ended, that is exactly what Wally Bear has been doing. Until recently.

All the commotion and construction of Waldameer's new North End must have jolted Wally Bear out of his winter slumber! Realizing everything that he missed since the summer, he couldn't help getting excited for the Holiday Season and Waldameer's new expansion!

"There is no way I can fall back asleep now!"

Wally strolled through the snow covered park to the North End and much to his surprise, he found more than he was expecting.
He was amazed at the progress that Waldameer had made constructing the North End and shook hands with many of the workers. But even more surprising were the extra helping hands that were from the real "North End", the North Pole!

That's right! Elves had appeared straight from the North Pole on a mission directly from the Man in the Red Suit himself to help Waldameer create their 2011 expansion. It was hard to catch a glimpse of the little elves as they sped around the construction site. But one picture was finally captured of the magical creatures and Wally Bear!

Waldameer workers, Wally Bear and if you look really closely, you can see Santa's Elves!

As progress continues at the North End, Wally Bear can be found lending a helping hand in construction and joking with our North Pole visitors.

From everyone at Waldameer, Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year!

No Escape!

CAUTION: Two rides at Waldameer have just had their exits removed! There is no telling who did this dastardly deed or why they would do such a terrible thing, but one thing is for sure, if anyone plans to ride the Ferris Wheel now, there is no escape. And if you want to ride the Sea Dragon, be careful! There seems to be a rare Heatermonster hiding at the exit to pop out at unsuspecting Guests! Until someone fixes this mess, these rides will be never ending!

This is a very rare, close-up look at the dreaded Heatermonster. Yikes!

NOTE: With the exits removed, it does seem to open up the area more... more room to walk, and more room for... stuff...

Cement Puzzle

As the delicious smells of turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie fill the air, it still smells like dirt and cement at Waldameer's new North End. But that is a good thing! Trenches are still being dug, cinder blocks are being laid and pipes are disappearing into the ground. The most recent arrival to the North End has been the new cement planters that will be filled with beautiful flowers during the summer.

They don't look like much now but I can assure you, with the touch of a few gorgeous flowers, they will  blossom!

Another arrival has most of Waldameer scratching their heads. No one can tell what it might be. It looks like a cement puzzle to most of us. I guess we will just have to attempt to put it together to see what it could be.

It is beautiful, what ever it is!

So enjoy your holiday traditions and fill up on good food and good company. But be sure to check back after football and pie to see what else has been going on at Waldameer.

2011 Season Passes Are Here

After much anticipation, Waldameer is now offering Season Passes for it's 2011 season! The Season Passes will work exactly as they have before, allowing individuals to visit the park every day of the season. There is a limited quantity available so act quickly before you miss your chance!

To purchase a 2011 Season Pass, visit www.waldameer.com or the Park Office during normal business hours.