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ACE's Scandinavian Sojourn
ACE’s Scandinavian Sojourn : A Southerner’s Perspective Story by: Richard Bostic, assisted by Ronny Cook When I went on the ACEspana trip back in 2009, it was by far one of the most amazing vacations I have ever experienced. In addition to getting to visit parks in a different culture than we see here, it is also a great opportunity to spend time with fellow enthusiasts and grow friendships while enjoying our common interests. When Scandinavia Sojourn was announced for the summer of 2011, I knew it was a trip I could not miss. Since the 2009 trip was my first trip to Europe I thought that there was no way the over- all experience could be better in Scandinavia. I was wrong. We landed in Helsinki, Finland around 1300 the day before we were required to be at the hotel to meet with the group. Helsinki is an interesting city and fairly new compared to many cities in Europe. Walking around the city you can see the Russian influence in the city’s architecture. In fact, many movies during the cold war would use Helsinki to shoot scenes that are supposed to be set in the Soviet Union. After making our way to the Crowne Plaza Hotel and getting a quick lunch at the hotel restaurant we decided to spend the remaining time that afternoon checking out some of the sites around our hotel. Some of these sites included the Temppeliaukio Church inside of a rock formation, the train station, Routatientori Square and National Theater, and a couple of the city’s art museums. -
The Theme Park As "De Sprookjessprokkelaar," the Gatherer and Teller of Stories
University of Central Florida STARS Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2004-2019 2018 Exploring a Three-Dimensional Narrative Medium: The Theme Park as "De Sprookjessprokkelaar," The Gatherer and Teller of Stories Carissa Baker University of Central Florida, [email protected] Part of the Rhetoric Commons, and the Tourism and Travel Commons Find similar works at: https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd University of Central Florida Libraries http://library.ucf.edu This Doctoral Dissertation (Open Access) is brought to you for free and open access by STARS. It has been accepted for inclusion in Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2004-2019 by an authorized administrator of STARS. For more information, please contact [email protected]. STARS Citation Baker, Carissa, "Exploring a Three-Dimensional Narrative Medium: The Theme Park as "De Sprookjessprokkelaar," The Gatherer and Teller of Stories" (2018). Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2004-2019. 5795. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd/5795 EXPLORING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL NARRATIVE MEDIUM: THE THEME PARK AS “DE SPROOKJESSPROKKELAAR,” THE GATHERER AND TELLER OF STORIES by CARISSA ANN BAKER B.A. Chapman University, 2006 M.A. University of Central Florida, 2008 A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Humanities at the University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Spring Term 2018 Major Professor: Rudy McDaniel © 2018 Carissa Ann Baker ii ABSTRACT This dissertation examines the pervasiveness of storytelling in theme parks and establishes the theme park as a distinct narrative medium. It traces the characteristics of theme park storytelling, how it has changed over time, and what makes the medium unique. -
Cedar Point Debuts Biggest Investment Ever
SPOTLIGHT: Hoffman's reborn as Huck Finn's Playland Pages 26 TM & ©2015 Amusement Today, Inc. August 2015 | Vol. 19 • Issue 5 www.amusementtoday.com Cedar Point debuts biggest investment ever AT: Tim Baldwin [email protected] SANDUSKY, Ohio — Ce- dar Point no longer releases investment figures, but the re- sort has revealed that the Ho- tel Breakers makeover is the biggest investment the park has ever undertaken. With Top Thrill Dragster costing $25 million in 2003, that certainly speaks to what is on display for this season — and beyond. In addition to the new hotel grandeur, Cedar Point has also made new upgrades and ad- ditions in several areas of the park. Hotel Breakers dates back to 1905, a time when most guests coming to Cedar Point Cedar Fair recently completed its largest investment ever at the Cedar Point Resort. The 2015 improvements included a were actually arriving by boat. massive makeover to the historic Hotel Breakers (above) that now gives guests the choice of staying in remodeled rooms The hotel’s historic rotunda or newly-created suites and more activities beachside during the evening hours. At Cedar Point, guests now find the new has always been configured Sweet Spot (below left) awaiting their sweet tooth along the main midway, while coaster fans are enjoying the new B&M more toward the beach side of floorless trains on Rougarou, formerly the Mantis stand-up coaster. AT/TIM BALDWIN the property. As the decades progressed, automobiles took over and eventually the hotel welcomed visitors from what was originally the back of the building. -
Whiskey River (Take My Mind) I
whiskey river (take my mind) i introduction 00 Bush rev pg proofs 000i-xxiv i i 12/11/06 9:58:38 AM THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK whiskey river (take my mind) iii The True Story of Texas Honky-Tonk by johnny bush with rick mitchell foreword by willie nelson University of Texas Press, Austin introduction 00 Bush rev pg proofs 000i-xxiv iii iii 12/11/06 9:58:39 AM iv copyright © 2007 by the university of texas press All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America First edition, 2007 Requests for permission to reproduce material from this work should be sent to: Permissions University of Texas Press P.O. Box 7819 Austin, TX 78713-7819 www.utexas.edu/utpress/about/bpermission.html ∞ The paper used in this book meets the minimum requirements of ansi/niso z39.48-1992 (r1997) (Permanence of Paper). library of congress cataloging-in-publication data Bush, Johnny. Whiskey river (take my mind) : the true story of Texas honky-tonk / by Johnny Bush with Rick Mitchell ; foreword by Willie Nelson. — 1st ed. p. cm. Includes discography (p. ), bibliographical references (p. ), and index. isbn-13: 978-0-292-71490-8 (cl. : alk. paper) isbn-10: 0-292-71490-4 1. Bush, Johnny. 2. Country musicians—Texas—Biography. 3. Spasmodic dysphonia—Patients—Texas—Biography. 4. Honky-tonk music—Texas— History and criticism. I. Mitchell, Rick, 1952– II. Title. ml420.b8967a3 2007 782.421642092—dc22 [B] 2006033039 whiskey river (take my mind) 00 Bush rev pg proofs 000i-xxiv iv iv 12/11/06 9:58:39 AM Dedicated to v John Bush Shinn, Jr., my dad, who encouraged me to follow my dreams. -
Rural Tourism Handbook : Selected Case Studies
'• \=J> : 12 r andbook Selected Case Studies and Development Guide U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE / United States Travel and Tourism Administration Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from LYRASIS Members and Sloan Foundation http://archive.org/details/ruraltourismhandOOunit ^f^ral/ourismj^fandbook Selected Case Studies and Development Guide PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY FEB 03 1935 DOCUMENTS COLLECTION U.S Depository Copy Compiled by: United States Travel and Tourism Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Washington, DC US ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The United States Travel and Tourism Administration gratefully recognizes the following individuals and organizations for their assistance in the development of this publication. Without their support, the Rural Tourism Handbook would not have been possible. Writers and Editors: Sharon Calcote Louisiana Office of Tourism Baton Rouge, Louisiana Larry Friedman Nevada Commission on Tourism Carson City, Nevada Sharon Gaiptman Alaska Division of Tourism Juneau, Alaska Robin Roberts Oregon Economic Development Department Division of Tourism Salem, Oregon Providers of Rural Tourism Handbook Material and Information: Minnesota Extension Service South Carolina Department of Parks, University of Minnesota Recreation and Tourism St. Paul, Minnesota Columbia, South Carolina Pennsylvania Bureau of Travel South Dakota Department of Tourism Development Pierre, South Dakota Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Texas Tourist Development Agency Oregon Division of Tourism Austin, Texas Salem, Oregon Wisconsin -
Wavelength (October 1981)
University of New Orleans ScholarWorks@UNO Wavelength Midlo Center for New Orleans Studies 10-1981 Wavelength (October 1981) Connie Atkinson University of New Orleans Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.uno.edu/wavelength Recommended Citation Wavelength (October 1981) 12 https://scholarworks.uno.edu/wavelength/12 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Midlo Center for New Orleans Studies at ScholarWorks@UNO. It has been accepted for inclusion in Wavelength by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@UNO. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Pipes of Pan Presents ... A best seller. versus the best. icro-Acoustics Bose 301 FRM-3dx *33QOOper patr. *34900per pair Compare these two speakers, and you'd probably expect the one on the left - with the lower price - to be the better seller. You'd be right ... but is it the better value? Before you aecide, it pays to consider how much more a little more money will bu~: Comfare bass. The new FRM-3dx uses a twin-ducted enclosure with thicker cabine panels and larger cubic volume for rich, full bass. Compare highs. The new FRM-3dx1s unique Vari-AxiSTM control system, damped isolated tweeter suspension and rim-damped cone give lifelike h1ghs. Compare warranties. The new FRM-3dx is warrantied twice as long. The Micro-Acoustics new FRM-3dx. When you compare, there's really no com parison. Quality worth a 10-year warranty Micro-Acoustics Reg. $349.00 Bose 301" FRM·3dx Tweeter One, fixed. One, rotatable, rim·damped. Tweeter Attached Isolated from SALE NOW directly to baffle. -
Southern California Theme Park Attendance Study
Southern California Theme Park Attendance Joy Hogley • Wenxuan Chen • Dongmei He Applied Management Research Special Project April 27, 2005 Advisor: Gigi Johnson, Executive Director, Entertainment and Media Management Institute TABLE OF CONTENTS PROJECT SUMMARY..............................................................................................................................1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................4 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW ..........................................................................................................................5 THE THEME PARK INDUSTRY IN THE UNITED STATES................................................................................5 THEME PARK CHARACTERISTICS..............................................................................................................6 PROFIT DRIVERS........................................................................................................................................9 PROJECT OBJECTIVE..........................................................................................................................10 THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THEME PARK INDUSTRY ..........................................................................10 SUMMARY ...............................................................................................................................................14 BACKGROUND RESEARCH AND INTERVIEWS............................................................................15 -
Thunderbolt Turns 50 Coasterbash! XXIX
The FUNOFFICIAL Newsletter of ACE Western Pennsylvania Vol. 28, No. 2 June 2018 Thunderbolt Turns 50 by Brett Weissbart 2018 is a special year for Kennywood for many reasons: the park is celebrating its 120th anniversary, Thomas Town marks one of the largest investments in decades and perhaps most notable for coaster enthusiasts, Thunderbolt is celebrating its 50th anniversary! Originally designed by John Miller and opened in 1924 as Pippin, the ride reopened in 1968 after receiving a major overhaul by the park’s own Andy Vettel. The longer, faster and wilder ride received many accolades, including being named “the king of Photo by Joel Brewton coasters” by The New York Times and one of the top ten coasters in the country by the Smithsonian. Kennywood is celebrating the anniversary with special pricing, ride marathons and other events throughout the season. CoasterBash! XXIX by Sarah Windisch ACE members in western Pennsylvania and a Fred Ingersoll/Luna Park historical marker, which costs surrounding states converged again in early March around $2,000, so organizers added this to some of the at Salvatore's in the South Hills of Pittsburgh for fundraisers being held during the evening. Additionally, CoasterBash!, the region's off-season event with plenty it was announced that ACE Western Pennsylvania was of food, fun, prizes and even some dancing (you never looking for a Twitter coordinator. know what to expect!). With some return presenters The first presenter was Brian Butko, who authored and several fresh faces, CoasterBash! XXIX was plenty the Kennywood Behind the Screams; Pocket Edition of fun. -
National Register of Historic Places Inventory
NPS Form 10-900 0MB No. 1024-0018 (3-32) Exp. 10-31-84 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service For NPS use only National Register of Historic Places Inventory — Nomination Form date entered See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms Type all entries— complete applicable sections ___________________________________ 1. Name _____________________________ historic Philadelphia Toboggan Company Carousel^ #6___________________________ and or common El itch Gardens Carousel (1905-28) ; Kit Carson County Carousel (1928-date) 2. Location street & number Kit Carson County Fairgrounds not for publication city, town Burlington vicinity of state Colorado code 03 county Kit Carson code 063 3. Classification Category Ownership Status Present Use district X public occupied agriculture museum building(s) private unoccupied commercial park structure both work in progress educational private residence site Public Acquisition Accessible . entertainment religious A object in process X yes: restricted __ government scientific being considered _ yes: unrestricted industrial transportation no military X- other: 'Recreatic 4. Owner of Property (Carousel) name Kit Carson County street* number P -°' 248 city, town Burlington __ vicinity of state Colorado 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Kit Carson County Courthouse street & number 251 16th Street city, town Burlington state Colorado 6. Representation in Existing Surveys Colorado Inventory of title Historic Sites (#32/06/0001) has this property -
Fun Side Fun Side
3 4 5 6 7 8 Go To The Front Of The Line With A ONLY $43 per person for 8 rides Available At Any Ticket Booth, The Marvel Cave Information Desk Inside Hospitality House (I-5) NEW and Blacksmith Shop (G-5) FRISCO CR SSING Choose your favorite rides and blaze past those waiting 8 times…American Plunge, Electro Spin, Upgrades | TrailBlazers FireFall, Fire-In-The-Hole, Frisco Steam Train, The Giant Barn Swing, Wave Carousel, Show Lovers Passes A Outlaw Run, PowderKeg, Thunderation, Time Traveler, RiverBlast or WildFire. Sweepstakes $73 per person • Interactive GPS Map for UNLIMITED Rides + Directions Trailblazer Pass is $43 (plus tax) Super Pass is $73 (plus tax) for both adults and children. • Ride Wait Times Pass is valid on day of purchase only. Riders must meet all ride requirements; see our Rides Guide for more information. • Show Schedule RiverBlast and American Plunge close for the season Oct. 26, 2019. FREE Wi-Fi B ATTENTION ALL THRILL-SEEKERS Rides & Attractions Will Open At 10am (9:30am Saturday) With The Following Exceptions… 10:30am (10am Sat)…Steam Train, Mighty Galleon 11am (10am Sat)…RiverBlast ALSO NOTE, Steam Train closes at 5:30pm Marvel Cave’s last regular tour begins at 4pm / Lantern Light tour begins at 4:30pm. Homestead Animal Barn closes at 5:30pm nightly. Coming Summer ’20 Various rides and attractions may operate weather permitting or on a seasonal basis. Ride and attraction opening/closing times are subject to change at any time without notice. C C Valley Road Theaters & Event Venues Restaurants & Eateries Craftsmen -
The Rebirth of Slick: Clinton, Travolta, and Recuperations of Hard-Body Nationhood in the 1990S
THE REBIRTH OF SLICK: CLINTON, TRAVOLTA, AND RECUPERATIONS OF HARD-BODY NATIONHOOD IN THE 1990S Nathan Titman A Thesis Submitted to the Graduate College of Bowling Green State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS August 2006 Committee: Dr. Simon Morgan-Russell, Advisor Dr. Philip Terrie ii ABSTRACT Simon Morgan-Russell, Advisor This thesis analyzes the characters and performances of John Travolta throughout the 1990s and examines how the actor's celebrity persona comments on the shifting meanings of masculinity that emerged in a post-Reagan cultural landscape. A critical analysis of President Clinton's multiple identities⎯in terms of gender, class, and race⎯demonstrates that his popularity in the 1990s resulted from his ability to continue Reagan's "hard-body" masculine national identity while seemingly responding to its more radical aspects. The paper examines how Travolta's own complex identity contributes to the emergent "sensitive patriarch" model for American masculinity that allows contradictory attitudes and identities to coexist. Starting with his iconic turn in 1977's Saturday Night Fever, a diachronic analysis of Travolta's film career shows that his ability to convey femininity, blackness, and working-class experience alongside more normative signifiers of white middle-class masculinity explains why he failed to satisfy the "hard-body" aesthetic of the 1980s, yet reemerged as a valued Hollywood commodity after neoconservative social concerns began emphasizing family values and white male responsibility in the 1990s. A study of the roles that Travolta played in the 1990s demonstrates that he, like Clinton, represented the white male body's potential to act as the benevolent patriarchal figure in a culture increasingly cognizant of its diversity, while justifying the continued cultural dominance of white middle-class males. -
2015 Park Perks
Wet/Wild Big Frog Expeditions (Show ID) (Make reservations 1-877-77OCOEE - www.ocoeeriver.biz) (Not 2015 Dollywood Dollywood Family valid July & August) l Healthcare Center Branson Belle©, Branson, MO (Show ID) l Special Events Schedule Dollywood’s Splash Country®, Pigeon Forge, TN (Show ID) l Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride, Pigeon Forge, TN Sneak Preview Day Phone: 865-868-1333 (Show ID) l (Season Passholders only) Fax: 865-868-1307 Ocoee Adventure Center (Show ID) (Make reserva- Friday, March 20, 2015 tions 1-888-723-8622) (www.ocoeeadventure- Open to the Public Beginning After Hours: 1-888-489-6551 Love every moment center.com - Not valid July & August) l Hours: Monday—Friday Six Flags White Water, Austell, GA (Show ID) n Saturday, March 21, 2015 Smoky Mountain Outdoors White Water Rafting, Dolly Grand Marshall of 7:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Pigeon Forge, TN (Show ID) l Pigeon Forge Parade Splashin’ Safari, Santa Claus, IN (Show ID) n 2015 Friday, May 1, 2015 Tennessee River Boat, Knoxville, TN (Show ID) Who can use the Dollywood Family (Make reservations and pricing 525-7827) l Healthcare Center: Whitewater, Branson®, MO (Show ID) l Dollywood’s Festival of Nations * All Dollywood Company Hosts after working Park Perks Wildwater & Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours, March 21 – April 20 30 days the current or previous season. (Show ID) Call 1-888-488-9130 for (Closed Tuesdays) * Dependents of Dollywood Company Hosts who reservations n are returning for their third consecutive season. * All seasonal Dollywood Company Hosts who: Barbecue & Bluegrass 1. Leave with a status of Eligible for Rehire Nature Adventures May 23 – June 7 (EFR) after Aug.