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Mamba on your wall

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:41:00 EST

Since the holidays are approaching I thought I would share a gift that is sure to please blog readers! Yvonne from ACE was nice enough to send me a brand spankin new copy of a calendar called 'Roller Coasters'. In it, our good buddy Justin Garvanovic from the European Coaster Club has a shot of Mamba, also known as Miss July! Check it out! Go Mamba! In addition, two other CF parks, Canada's Wonderland and Cedar Point made the calendar, as well as a host of other coasters from around the globe. The calendar is printed by Shearson so its one of those ones you can find all over during the holidays, check your mall kiosks, heres what to look for: Also, let this be a lesson to the rest of you that free stuff will net you a blog entry :) Go grab your calendar today! Have a great afternoon!

I'm Still Here!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:12:00 EST

Enough with the emails! I'm still here :) You might think that since the season is over (boooooo no more Prowler rides....yaaaaaaayyyy vacation!) I'm on a white sandy beach somewhere. Well, I wish. The work never stops at the park, and we are all here getting ready for opening 2010 already. So, in my world, the lack of blog updates is accounted for by this massive project: Ugh! Too much paper, and you should see my computer screen! Don't worry, the final product is going to be worth the wait. A couple more notes: - If you haven't seen part one of Cole's new video, check it out at facebook.com/worldsoffun. Some robot footage has been included. - If you haven't registered for Coaster Christmas 2009, do it! It is December 5th/6th down at Silver Dollar City in Branson. Who knows, you might even win some sweet Wof schwag! Register at http://www.ace18.org/coasterchristmas. See you there!

Weather

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:32:00 EST

The five day forecast is frightening! Yesterday we took a few characters out to KCTV 5 for a Haunt interview, and to do the weather of course! Watch out Katie Horner! Don't forget, we're open this Thursday for Haunts & Coasters, a limited availability evening, from 5 - 11 pm. Prowler is open though, so what else do you need? Also, next weekend is the last weekend of the season, so get in your fill of Haunts and rides til 2010! See you here!

In Park Advertising

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:20:00 EST

As a marketing person, I get to hear about companies that want to work with us throughout the year. So, we were excited to sign up the following companies as sponsors for the Halloween season. Be sure to visit these businesses today! Plasma Lite, delicious and refreshing and even better with a slice of fresh orange. Or, save some cash and open up an account here. I hear their rewards program is excellent. I hope to get JT to fashion my order in the shape of a Prowler train. Or have it look like ThunderHawk and we can rotate it. Hey, everyone needs a place to clear their mind! Where can you find these awesome advertisements? Well, here's my favorite sign of all! Have a great day and see you on the midway. Overlord rises only three more weekends!

New Video

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:52:00 EST

Hello, I just posted two videos over on our Youtube page today, including one of two Haunt commercials and also some video that Ben Matson took of Overlord's Awakening. I would embed them here but I think you need to see the Overlord in a bit bigger screen! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoLWsE-77xw Also, for our Facebook fans, be sure to check out the page today for info on a special party this Friday night. You'll get discounted tickets (if you don't have a pass), free snacks, games, prizes, and more. Plus, you can be in Cole's next video, and we know those are usually amazing. Not a fan on Facebook? Just add us at facebook.com/Worldsoffun I hope everyone had a great weekend of Haunt, and I'll be back with more news soon. Have a great day!

Fits Right In

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:46:00 EST

Ah....I'm sure everyone won't mind this addition to the Prowler station.... Fits right in, don't you think? I wonder what kind of award they'd give us if they rode at night in the fog? I'm accepting cash donations for that! Also, I just posted a cool Haunt review over on our Facebook/WorldsofFun page, but here is the link in case you missed it.... http://newsplusnotes.blogspot.com/search/label/Scott%20And%20Carol%20Present There will be a new video up on our Youtube page pretty quick as well. Enjoy the Haunt weekend!

Haunt Games

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:01:00 EST

Greetings on a fall Monday! First, if you haven't seen our photos from the American Royal Parade, be sure to check them out at facebook/worldsoffun. You can get a great look at our new Haunt Ambulance, which carries those disfigured and dismembered in our Haunt attractions. If you're picked up, though, look out, because we take you over to Asylum Island. One weekend of Haunt is down, but don't worry, still plenty more to go if you didn't make it out this weekend. But, if you didn't, what were you thinking :) ? Let me know what you think of Overlord's Awakening and the Haunt processional in general. I really like it and its a fun way to start a Haunt evening. Also, I like the way CLub Blood turned out, especially the walk into the Subway areas. Look out for passing trains! Oh yeah, and Prowler ushered in its Golden Ticket with some amazing fog-filled night rides over the weekend. DON'T MISS IT! If you ventured to CarnEvil you may have noticed some midway games run by some of those wacky clowns. Lets check em out.... This is Bozo Bop. I mean, come on, Bozo really deserves it and now you get your chance to bop his body parts right off. Fun family action that can't be beat! Here we have Drown the Clown. This fella sits up there and taunts and torments, just begging to get dunked in a pool of blood. General Banks approves of this one. Oh look, ducks! Well, evil ducks, because this is Evil Duck Pond. Watch your fingers! Don't forget Human Darts. Anyone care to guess who this is? These games are just more examples of tons of little new additions to Haunt. For you little ones out there, don't forget that we have tons of new day-time scare free fun as well. Finally, Paul is the winner of our Haunt Rat naming contest with his submission of Winston, Croakfurd, Jasper, and Sir Reginald the III. Way to go! I saw Rat Lady throughout the weekend, as well as a bunch more of our fantasy characters roaming the midways. Hope to see you roaming the midways this weekend, and have a great day!

Rats!

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:16:00 EST

Rat Lady! You know her, right? Well, she recently contacted me from her underworld lair and is calling on blog readers for help. You see, Rat Lady (I mean that in the nicest way possible) has a new fleet of rats this year for Haunt, and we need to name them! Yep, thats right, those little guys need a handle for Haunt. Below are pictures of each rat and descriptions from rat lady herself. Submit your names for each four using the comment feature below and we'll choose a winner to come out for Haunt and get to know the little guys. So, I'll set you up with two tickets to come out to the park and you'll get to meet Rat Lady and her friends! Deadline is one week from today, the 23rd.... Get to thinkin', here's the rats and descriptions from Rat Lady herself: Rat 1: 2 month old Dumbo, Dark Grey with Speckled Sides This rat is the smallest of four. His big ears on his small head make him an irrestible charmer. He loves to run back and forth in the cage, at lightening speed and can't hold still when held, he treats me like a personal climbing post. He thinks tackling his roomies is the greatest fun,and thinks its funnier to tackle and run to see if he gets caught. Rat 2: 3 mo old Albino, red eyes- White with Champagne hood This guy was the schitzorat at first. Now finally adjusting he loves to be physcorat with Rat 1. Running, jumping, wrestling, and moving from one spot to another at record speed. HE thinks the wheel is his own personal toy, and doesn't always share well with his friends. When held, he calms easily, and loves to snuggle in hair. He must think I don't brush it properly, because he tries to groom it himself. He isn't as forward as the others, but is gradually learning that being forward means treats! Rat 3: 3 mo old Dumbo, White with black hood This guy is the most talkative rat I have ever seen! If he could talk he would have much to say, because he squeaks about everything. He likes to play with his roomies and loves to eat. He likes to sleep in the big hut, and play peekaboo with me when its playtime. He also likes to use his teeth... on my skin... (nibbling). He is a curious fellow and tends to get into mischeif while he is sniffing about Rat 4: 3 mo old Dark Grey with White Belly He is the king of the cage and has been since I brought him home. He acts as the big brother of the group. He is even more curoius than Rat 3. He has to taste everything, including hands, so the kids call him the "licky" rat. If there is something in his reach, he will investigate- thus the camera close-up! He has been known to snatch food from his roomies. He also pushes them out of the hut if he wants it for himself. His favorite time is "mommy" time . he knows my voice so well, he will sit in the corner of the cage when he hears me, hoping for a tidbit of food or extra attention. Remember, submit your names below by the 23rd! Good luck! Haunt is near!

Prowler Best New Ride in 2009

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:09:00 EST

Hey everyone, If you've been surfing around the web today you might have seen that PROWLER was announced the Best New Ride in Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards. Its our first Golden Ticket and hopefully won't be our last. We are so excited and I know that I wasn't the only one that took a break from Haunt decorating to drive by the ride and smile. If you missed out on the announcement, you can read my news release on the announcements tab under the news section of this very website, or you can check out amusementtoday.com for the info. So, that was the exciting news I hinted at in the last entry. I found out a while back because you have to do some prep for when the winner is announced, like send them video, quotes, write the release, that sort of thing. And let me tell you that was the hardest thing to keep quiet, even harder than before we announced the ride in the first place! It justifies all the hard work that the GCI and WOF team put in to make something special. Thanks to GCI for creating a masterpiece, and thanks to everyone that has experienced the ride! We have a six more weekends of TOTAL DARKNESS :) to go! See you at Oktoberfest this weekend! I'll be at the beer slide!

Two Sales and a Photo

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:32:00 EST

Hey everyone! I hope you all are gearing up for an awesome holiday weekend. As you know, I like to pass on the best deals and if you are at all interested in a 2010 Season Pass, this weekend is your best bet to pick up a Gold Pass at an amazing price. Only $79.99, both parks, free parking, benefits. It really is a steal. Another sale we're having this weekend is un-announced. Over at Rickshaw Richard's Imports by Spinning Dragons we're having a Sidewalk Sale of sorts. For only $10, you get this giant bag and get to stuff it with as much stuff as you like. Get there early for the best selection and tell em Hot Air sent you. Finally, the votes are tallied throughout the office and we have a winner in our Coaster Mayhem photo contest. Copy the link below and you can grab yourself a new wallpaper... http://www.worldsoffun.com/_upload/2009%20photo%20contest%20winner.jpg Emily in Group Sales says that 'even though Prowler is my favorite coaster this picture is amazing.' Cole...errrr General Banks says 'the reason I like this one is because I feel like the photographer spent some time really focusing on the composition of this photograph which screams America.' We had some really great entries this year that I've posted over on our Facebook page at facebook.com/worldsoffun. Check them out and congrats to Jason H.! Have a great weekend and next week brings VERY exciting news. Stay tuned!