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Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom Corporate Office

Dorney Park goes back as far as 1860. Long before it became an amusement park, it belonged to Solomon Dorney, who had a fish hatchery and summer resort. Dorney decided that a public attraction would be more profitable than raising fish, so in 1870 he converted his estate into a public area, which featured a hotel, restaurant, games, and playground type rides. By the early 1880’s, Dorney added mechanical rides, which was the official start of Dorney Park as an amusement park.

Today, Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, which is owned by Cedar Fair, boasts 8 roller coasters, 18 water rides, with a total of 59 rides, including Steel Force, the 9th longest roller coaster in the world, and the second longest on the East coast.

The company introduced a new type of wristband called Fast Pay, which allows park goers to preload their wrist band with money, therefore eliminating the need to carry cash. Wristbands are scanned and the money deducted from the person’s account. This program, which started in 2013, has been very successful.

Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom

Dorney Park goes back as far as 1860. Long before it became an amusement park, it belonged to Solomon Dorney, who had a fish hatchery and summer resort. Dorney decided that a public attraction would be more profitable than raising fish, so in 1870 he converted his estate into a public area, which featured a hotel, restaurant, games, and playground type rides. By the early 1880’s, Dorney added mechanical rides, which was the official start of Dorney Park as an amusement park.

Today, Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, which is owned by Cedar Fair, boasts 8 roller coasters, 18 water rides, with a total of 59 rides, including Steel Force, the 9th longest roller coaster in the world, and the second longest on the East coast.

The company introduced a new type of wristband called Fast Pay, which allows park goers to preload their wrist band with money, therefore eliminating the need to carry cash. Wristbands are scanned and the money deducted from the person’s account. This program, which started in 2013, has been very successful.

History

Dollywood Corporate Office

Dollywood has its beginnings as far back as 1961, when the Robin brothers opened a small theme park called Rebel Railroad, which offered a Civil War theme. Rebel Railroad was sold several times over the years and in 1976, it was acquired by Jack and Pete Herschend. The park was renamed Silver Dollar City Tennessee. Dolly Parton, who grew up in the area, purchased an interest in the theme park in 1986. It was renamed, Dollywood.

The theme park has become very successful, with more than 3 million visitors attending each year. The park has expanded slowly and today includes a water park, a resort hotel, along with a dinner and show Dixie themed restaurant. With more than 3,000 full time employees, the company is the largest employer in the area.

Dollywood has doubled in size since 1986. It offers 27 rides, 8 of which are roller coasters, and another 4 are water rides. Dolly Parton announced in 2010 that she would like to open a second location, but no details were given and no firm plans have been established.

Dollywood

Dollywood has its beginnings as far back as 1961, when the Robin brothers opened a small theme park called Rebel Railroad, which offered a Civil War theme. Rebel Railroad was sold several times over the years and in 1976, it was acquired by Jack and Pete Herschend. The park was renamed Silver Dollar City Tennessee. Dolly Parton, who grew up in the area, purchased an interest in the theme park in 1986. It was renamed, Dollywood.

The theme park has become very successful, with more than 3 million visitors attending each year. The park has expanded slowly and today includes a water park, a resort hotel, along with a dinner and show Dixie themed restaurant. With more than 3,000 full time employees, the company is the largest employer in the area.

Dollywood has doubled in size since 1986. It offers 27 rides, 8 of which are roller coasters, and another 4 are water rides. Dolly Parton announced in 2010 that she would like to open a second location, but no details were given and no firm plans have been established.

History

Silver Dollar City Corporate Office

Silver Dollar City was founded in 1960 in Branson, Missouri. This theme park surrounds an ancient cave, which the Osage Nation introduced to white settlers. The cave never produced marble or gold, but is a natural wonder. The Herschend family purchased the cave and much of the surrounding land. Over the years, the family reconstructed an 1880’s Ozark frontier town.

Today, Silver Dollar City still belongs to Herschend Family Entertainment Group. This amusement park features, in addtion to the cave, 6 roller coasters, 4 water rides, as well as entertainment and the frontier town itself. The park is situated on 62 acres and receives approximately 2 million visitors each year.

Several episodes of “The Beverly Hillbillies” were filmed at the park, as well as being featured on several television shows, such as “As the World Turns” and Good Morning America.

Silver Dollar City

Silver Dollar City was founded in 1960 in Branson, Missouri. This theme park surrounds an ancient cave, which the Osage Nation introduced to white settlers. The cave never produced marble or gold, but is a natural wonder. The Herschend family purchased the cave and much of the surrounding land. Over the years, the family reconstructed an 1880’s Ozark frontier town.

Today, Silver Dollar City still belongs to Herschend Family Entertainment Group. This amusement park features, in addtion to the cave, 6 roller coasters, 4 water rides, as well as entertainment and the frontier town itself. The park is situated on 62 acres and receives approximately 2 million visitors each year.

Several episodes of “The Beverly Hillbillies” were filmed at the park, as well as being featured on several television shows, such as “As the World Turns” and Good Morning America.

History

Kings Dominion Corporate Office

Kings Dominion was founded in May of 1975. Currently owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, the name comes from the popularity of Kings Island, and the nickname of Virginia, Old Dominion. The park originally had 15 attractions, as well as a cable car sky ride that took visitors from one side of the park to the other.

Today, the park boasts 60 rides, including 13 roller coasters. The water park currently has 2 rides, but expansion plans are in the works for an additional 3 rides and a 65 foot tall water slide. The company has also stated that it has plans in 2017 of expanding Planet Snoopy with three new rides, as well as a covered pavilion area.

Kings Dominion is going to offer free Wi-Fi park wide and Cedar Fairs FunPix photo service beginning in 2017 as well.

Kings Dominion

Kings Dominion was founded in May of 1975. Currently owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, the name comes from the popularity of Kings Island, and the nickname of Virginia, Old Dominion. The park originally had 15 attractions, as well as a cable car sky ride that took visitors from one side of the park to the other.

Today, the park boasts 60 rides, including 13 roller coasters. The water park currently has 2 rides, but expansion plans are in the works for an additional 3 rides and a 65 foot tall water slide. The company has also stated that it has plans in 2017 of expanding Planet Snoopy with three new rides, as well as a covered pavilion area.

Kings Dominion is going to offer free Wi-Fi park wide and Cedar Fairs FunPix photo service beginning in 2017 as well.

History

Schlitterbahn Waterpark Corporate Office

Schlitterbahn Water Park was founded in 1979 by the Henry family. The company has headquarters in New Braunfels, Texas, just outside of Austin. The company currently has 5 seasonal water parks in Texas and Kansas. There are two more water parks being constructed at this time; one in Cedar Park, Texas, the other in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The word Schlitterbahn means “slippery road” in German, which the Henry’s thought suited the park. Most parks operate only April through September, although the park on Galveston Island has a small indoor section, which enables it to remain open all year.

The tragic death of a 10 year old child occured at the original park in New Braunfels, on the ride called Verruckt (meaning “crazy” in German) on August 7, 2016. This has kept most of the park closed until investigators determine exactly what happened.

Schlitterbahn Water Park

Schlitterbahn Water Park was founded in 1979 by the Henry family. The company has headquarters in New Braunfels, Texas, just outside of Austin. The company currently has 5 seasonal water parks in Texas and Kansas. There are two more water parks being constructed at this time; one in Cedar Park, Texas, the other in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The word Schlitterbahn means “slippery road” in German, which the Henry’s thought suited the park. Most parks operate only April through September, although the park on Galveston Island has a small indoor section, which enables it to remain open all year.

The tragic death of a 10 year old child occured at the original park in New Braunfels, on the ride called Verruckt (meaning “crazy” in German) on August 7, 2016. This has kept most of the park closed until investigators determine exactly what happened.

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