Joel Bullock, aka The Coaster Critic, stopped by the park recently to ride the Ravine Flyer II. He's ridden nearly 200 coasters in over 20 parks. His website received the Best Theme Park Blog Coaster Web Award. He was also featured in the New York Times about Pennsylvania's coasters. So basically, he's a pretty big deal.
The Ravine Flyer II is his 5th favorite wooden coaster and 8th favorite coaster overall.
He also interviewed President Steve Gorman while he was here. This is a portion of the interview:
Waldameer's Plans for 2010
Steve Gorman shared an exclusive during our interview. When asked about plans for 2010, he confirmed rumors that the park was looking to add a flat ride. He cautioned that it depended on the park's performance this year; which of course can be affected by the weather. The flat ride they plan on adding will be a chair swing known as Yo-Yo.
Check out the full interview.
Check out his website.
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Four More Days of Fun!
We're only open four, count 'em - four, more days for the 2009 season!
We're open Friday Sept. 4 - Monday Sept. 7. We also have a promotion for these last days:
Buy 1 Get 1 for just $5
Buy 1 Combo Pass and get another one of equal or lesser value for just $5 with a coupon from the newspaper (week of promotion) or Waldameer's website or a register receipt from CVS.
The weather is supposed to be sunny and in the 70's so bring your sunscreen!
We're open Friday Sept. 4 - Monday Sept. 7. We also have a promotion for these last days:
Buy 1 Get 1 for just $5
Buy 1 Combo Pass and get another one of equal or lesser value for just $5 with a coupon from the newspaper (week of promotion) or Waldameer's website or a register receipt from CVS.
The weather is supposed to be sunny and in the 70's so bring your sunscreen!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Park Patrol!
Paul Ruben, a friend of the park, writes for Park World magazine and is starting a new feature called "Park Patrol." Each feature shows a picture of a park and comments by the park's operator. The point is to see "everyday scenes through the operator's eye."
Paul chose us for his next "Park Patrol" and owner Paul Nelson will be commenting. Here's a link to a previous article by Paul Ruben.
I'll make sure to share a link when our "Park Patrol" gets published!
Paul chose us for his next "Park Patrol" and owner Paul Nelson will be commenting. Here's a link to a previous article by Paul Ruben.
I'll make sure to share a link when our "Park Patrol" gets published!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Save Some Green!
No, not the environment (even though that is a good green thing to do). SAVE SOME DOUGH!
4 for $54 OR $5 Off Combo!
Tues.-Fri. Aug. 18th - 21st and Tue. - Fri. Aug. 25th - 28th4
All Day Combo Passes for only $54, that’s just $13.50 each
OR
Save $5 on your 48” Combo or $2.50 on your under 48” Combo. You choose! Either way it’s a great deal! Offers valid with coupon from the newspaper, (week of promotion) Waldameer’s website (To be posted 1 week prior to promotion) or a register receipt from Country Fair.
Buy 1 Get 1 for just $5
Fri. Sept 4th - Mon. Sept 7th
Buy 1 Combo Pass and get another one of equal or lesser value for just $5 with a coupon from the newspaper (week of promotion) or Waldameer's website (To be posted 1 week prior to promotion) or a register receipt from CVS. Last promotion of the season!
4 for $54 OR $5 Off Combo!
Tues.-Fri. Aug. 18th - 21st and Tue. - Fri. Aug. 25th - 28th4
All Day Combo Passes for only $54, that’s just $13.50 each
OR
Save $5 on your 48” Combo or $2.50 on your under 48” Combo. You choose! Either way it’s a great deal! Offers valid with coupon from the newspaper, (week of promotion) Waldameer’s website (To be posted 1 week prior to promotion) or a register receipt from Country Fair.
Buy 1 Get 1 for just $5
Fri. Sept 4th - Mon. Sept 7th
Buy 1 Combo Pass and get another one of equal or lesser value for just $5 with a coupon from the newspaper (week of promotion) or Waldameer's website (To be posted 1 week prior to promotion) or a register receipt from CVS. Last promotion of the season!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Imagine the Possibilities
When I was in Imagination Station (located at the entrance to the Merry-go-round) today I was pleasantly surprised at what they had to offer. Gemstone mining, spin art, sand art, face painting - you name it.
Our History: 1930-1940
As Waldameer was struggling to survive the Depression in the 1930’s, a chestnut blight killed off many of the majestic trees that gave the park its name. To boost attendance during this tough time, a relatively new phenomena – talking movies – were offered, and with the repeal of prohibition in 1933, the famous Beer Garden was brought back.
The park’s tough times continued in 1937 as the aging Dip the Dips roller coaster was removed and the Dance Hall burnt down. Since funding did not exist to rebuild the Dance Hall, Waldameer built an outdoor dance floor for the 1938 season. However, due to the unpredictable nature of the weather, the new concept met with limited success.
In August of 1938, another tragedy hit the park. The Ravine Flyer got caught between dips, and as a man rose to try to calm his hysterical sister, he lost his balance and fell 30 feet to his death. Alex Moeller’s wife, L. Ruth, was so upset by the tragedy that Mr. Moeller immediately removed the ride, although the station was retained and converted into a picnic pavilion.
As the Thirties ended, the economy improved, and Waldameer once again began expanding. The first priority was to build a new dance hall. Opened in 1940, the new dance hall had a capacity of 3,000. A local contest was held to name the new building and Rainbow Gardens was selected as the winning entry, due to the multi-colored floor tiles in the building.
The park’s tough times continued in 1937 as the aging Dip the Dips roller coaster was removed and the Dance Hall burnt down. Since funding did not exist to rebuild the Dance Hall, Waldameer built an outdoor dance floor for the 1938 season. However, due to the unpredictable nature of the weather, the new concept met with limited success.
In August of 1938, another tragedy hit the park. The Ravine Flyer got caught between dips, and as a man rose to try to calm his hysterical sister, he lost his balance and fell 30 feet to his death. Alex Moeller’s wife, L. Ruth, was so upset by the tragedy that Mr. Moeller immediately removed the ride, although the station was retained and converted into a picnic pavilion.
As the Thirties ended, the economy improved, and Waldameer once again began expanding. The first priority was to build a new dance hall. Opened in 1940, the new dance hall had a capacity of 3,000. A local contest was held to name the new building and Rainbow Gardens was selected as the winning entry, due to the multi-colored floor tiles in the building.
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