81. AmuseNET - Amusement Park Industry Directory Of Ride, Attraction And Supply Comp The internet collection of companies supporting the amusement park industry.Category Business Arts and Entertainment amusement Organizations...... Water rides Uphill water coasters, stationary waves, dry water rides. sets/props,lockers, glow products, balloons, penny pressers, park gift certificates. http://www.amusenet.com/

AmuseNET's Discussion Board info@amusenet.com Last Update: February 28, 2003 Audio, video, pure water fog, animatronics, pyrotechnics, show control systems, lighting. Entertainers for corporate/private events, magicians, singers, hypnotists, live action production companies, exotic bird shows. Slush Puppie, lemonade, concession trailers, greaseless fryers, candy jars. Uphill water coasters, stationary waves, "dry" water rides. Point of sale software, ticket/wrist band supplies, wooden nickels, play/enclosure nets, ATM distribution, insurance, stage sets/props, lockers, glow products, balloons, penny pressers, park gift certificates. Back to Top Designed and Maintained by Bill Elgin Elgin Enterprises

82. Amusement Park Physics amusement park Physics is a comprehensive collection of digitally imaged amusementpark rides taken from a variety of amusement parks across the country. http://www.physicscurriculum.com/amusement_park_physics.htm

Amusement Park Physics Digitized Video Collection for Motion Analysis Version 1.0 for Windows Amusement Park Physics is a comprehensive collection of digitally imaged amusement park rides taken from a variety of amusement parks across the country. Ready to be used for motion analysis, the digitized video clips may be analyzed using World-in-Motion: Physics Video Analysis Software , or any analysis tool capable of working with AVI Video for Windows files. With Amusement Park Physics , students can investigate the exciting real world physics of amusement park rides. Having gathered position-time data from a number of frames in the digitized video clip, the motion of the ride can be fully studied: time, displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum, force, and energy can all be readily measured. Students can discover the magnitude of acceleration, or “g’s”, experienced by riders; a roller coaster’s conversion of gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy; and the role of centripetal forces on the motion of rotating rides. Amusement park rides from numerous amusement parks across the country, including Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, Six Flags Great America in Illinois, Valley Fair in Minnesota, and Six Flags over Texas.

83. Amusement Parks City NJ 08041 Indoor amusement park, Storybookland 609641-7847 Routes 40 322Black Horse Pike Cardiff NJ Family amusement and theme park, rides, and more. http://www.nmark.com/njs/njamuse.html

New Jersey Shore Amusements ATLANTIC CITY BEACH HAVEN BYRAM Township CLEMENTON ... NJ Shore Home Page ATLANTIC CITY TropWorld-Tivoli Pier 609-340-4000 Boardwalk and Brighton Avenue Atlantic City NJ 08041 Indoor amusement park Storybookland 609-641-7847 Black Horse Pike Cardiff NJ Family amusement and theme park, rides, and more Atlantic City Info Page NJ Amusements NJ Shore Home Page BEACH HAVEN Thundering Surf Water Slide 609-492-0869 Taylor and Bay Avenue Beach Haven NJ 08008 Water rides Fantasy Island Amusement Park 609-492-4000 320 W. 7th Street Beach Haven NJ 08008 Adult and kiddie rides, arcade, games, entertainment and more Beach Haven Info Page NJ Amusements NJ Shore Home Page BYRAM Township Wild West City 201-347-8900 50 Lackawanna Drive Byram Township NJ Pony rides, stagecoach rides, panning for gold, performances NJ Amusements NJ Shore Home Page CLEMENTON Clementon Lake Amusement Park 609-783-0263 114 Berlin Road Clementon NJ Family theme park featuring rollercoasters, kiddie rides, high dive show, and SplashWorld water rides NJ Amusements NJ Shore Home Page HOPE Land of Make Believe 908-495-5100 Route 611 Hope NJ State's largest pre-teen water and amusementpark, rides attractions and more

84. Beachboardwalk.com: California's Seaside Amusement Park Ticket and hours information, attraction guide, events schedule, and employment information. Santa Category Recreation Theme parks Individual parks......Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is California's only seaside amusement park. It features28 rides including the Giant Dipper roller coaster and Looff Carousel merry http://www.beachboardwalk.com/

Spring Has Sprung! Here's to a hot spring at the Boardwalk! The park is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6. Get ready for weekday operating hours starting next Monday, April 7. Buy your 2003 Season Pass today and ride all year long! The Boardwalk Grand Arcades, the Casino Arcade and , are open daily. They open at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Nightly closing hours vary. The Boardwalk Bowl across the street from the Boardwalk is a state-of-the-art bowling center for the entire family. Plan Your Visit Lodging Jobs About Us ... Multimedia Resources

85. Amusement Park Industry History Unlike the primitive trolley parks, the Water Chutes was the first amusementpark to charge admission and use rides as its main draw rather than picnic http://www.napha.org/history.html

THE AMUSEMENT PARK INDUSTRY A VERY BRIEF HISTORY The roots of the amusement park industry go back to medieval Europe when pleasure gardens began to spring up on the outskirts of major European cities. These gardens were a forerunner of today's amusement parks, featuring live entertainment, fireworks, dancing, games, and even primitive amusement rides. Pleasure gardens remained extremely popular until the 1700's, when political unrest caused many of these parks to close. However, one of these parks remains: Bakken, north of Copenhagen, which opened in 1583 and now enjoys the status of the world's oldest operating amusement park. In the late 1800's , the growth of the industry shifted to America. Following the American Civil War increased urbanization gave rise to electric traction (trolley) companies. At that time, utility companies charged the trolley companies a flat fee for the use of their electricity. As a result, the transportation companies looked for a way to stimulate weekend ridership. This resulted in the amusement park. Typically built at the end of the trolley line, amusement parks initially were simple operations consisting of picnic facilities, dance halls, restaurants, games, and a few amusement rides often located on the shores of a lake or river. These parks were immediately successful and soon opened across America. The amusement park entered its golden era with the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This World's Fair introduced the

86. Ocean City Amusements -- Jolly Roger Amusement Park Express, our 1952 antique train. Jolly Roger amusement park has ridesand games the whole family can enjoy. And as always, there is http://www.jollyrogerpark.com/rides.html

Take a whirl on the fast and furious Riptide Express, or challenge the twists, turns and drops of our Wild Mouse Roller Coaster, the newest roller coaster at the beach. Dive from death defying heights on our world famous Skycoaster, or for the less daring take a 45-foot plunge from our new Lighthouse drop tower. Then, when you're ready for a break, enjoy cool delights from one of our many concession stands. Try your skill at one of our Midway Games or just view the scenery on the Jolly Roger Express, our 1952 antique train. Jolly Roger Amusement Park has rides and games the whole family can enjoy. And as always, there is never a charge to just relax and stroll through Ocean City's only full-service Family Amusement Facility. We have many ways for your family to play. Purchase only enough points on your Jolly Roger Passport to Fun Card to ride the rides you want; take advantage of increasingly Olympic sized savings on points that can be used anywhere in the Jolly Roger complex with our Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Passport to Fun Cards; or purchase the Swashbuckler's Special which allows you to ride all the amusement rides you like from 2 'till 6 PM. Get your fun early and purchase your Jolly Roger Passport to Fun Cards or Swashbuckler's Special Passes in advance by calling the Jolly Roger Park office at 410-289-4902.

87. Ocean City Amusements -- Jolly Roger Amusement Park Sales Passport To Fun Employment Opportunities Ocean Pier rides Accommodations Ocean City Golf Home Page Jolly Roger amusement park / 30th Street http://www.jollyrogerpark.com/advance.html

The Jolly Roger is proud to introduce an ALL NEW WAY TO PAY-AND-PLAY for 2002!! This is one of the most innovative Point of Sale programs to be offered at any amusement complex anywhere. Guests can purchase a Jolly Roger Passport to Fun Card , which will carry points good for all of the Jolly Roger Park Rides, Speedworld, Jungle and Treasure Hunt Golf, and Splash Mountain Waterpark. Gone are the days of paying for the Park Rides, Speedworld, Jungle and Treasure Hunt Golf, and Splash Mountain Waterpark at each separate area. Jolly Roger Passport to Fun Cards can be purchased at any Point of Sale in the Jolly Roger complex giving you the luxury of one-stop-shopping for all of your family fun. Points may also be added to your Passport to Fun Card at any Point of Sale or one of the self-serve stations located throughout the complex. Take advantage of Olympic sized savings by purchasing our Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Passport to Fun cards for the best value yet. The points on your Jolly Roger Passport to Fun Card can be used for any of our attractions. What's even better is that your

88. California Amusement Park Accident Attorneys - California Roller Coaster Acciden Florida's theme parks, which account for 20% of all US amusement park business,are finding out how many guests have been seriously injured on rides at parks http://www.personalinjurylawcal.com/amusement-park.html

Home Contact Recall About Us ... Free Consultation Amusement parks and traveling carnivals offer an exciting escape from everyday life. They also offer mechanical hazards that can, and do, hurt visitors. According to estimates by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 10,000 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms for amusement ride-related injuries in 1999, an increase of 35% since 1993. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) disputes those figures, and they've hired themselves a statistician to explain away the increase. What makes their quest a little awkward is that the data they've set out to discredit is the very same data that industry has been citing for years to prove how safe their rides are. The IAAPA loved that data for 20 years, until it showed a sharp increase in ride-related injuries on permanent rides. Now, suddenly, the data is deeply flawed. But only sometimes. Oddly enough, the press materials on the IAAPA's website liberally reference figures from the CPSC data.

89. Amusement Park Physics -- Roller Coaster Roller Coaster. Physics Glossary For many people, there is only onereason to go to an amusement park the roller coaster. Some people http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/coaster.html

Teachers' Lab The goal of the Teachers' Lab is to provide teachers and educators with a deeper understanding of commonly taught math and science concepts. Many of the Labs are based upon professional development workshops broadcast on the Annenberg/CPB Channel Roller Coaster For many people, there is only one reason to go to an amusement park: the roller coaster. Some people call it the "scream machine," with good reason. The history of this ride reflects a constant search for greater and more death-defying thrills. How does a roller coaster work? What you may not realize as you're cruising down the track at 60 miles an hour is that the coaster has no engine. The car is pulled to the top of the first hill at the beginning of the ride, but after that the coaster must complete the ride on its own. You aren't being propelled around the track by a motor or pulled by a hitch. The conversion of potential energy to kinetic energy is what drives the roller coaster, and all of the kinetic energy you need for the ride is present once the coaster descends the first hill.. Once you're underway, different types of wheels help keep the ride smooth. Running wheels guide the coaster on the track. Friction wheels control lateral motion (movement to either side of the track). A final set of wheels keeps the coaster on the track even if it's inverted. Compressed air brakes stop the car as the ride ends.

90. Knoebels Home Page Fun park in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. Offers details about entertainment, including the rides, nearby campgrounds, and directions. http://www.knoebels.com/

Knoebels is now closed for the 2002 season. Thanks to all of our friends for making this another great year. We will reopen in the spring of 2003 with some neat NEW things, so check our website often for updates. Proud Member of the Susquehanna Valley Visitors Bureau. For more to see and do, click the logos below for information about attractions located in Central Pennsylvania's Susquehanna Valley.

91. Amusement Park Science A TEAMS Exhibit We propose an exhibition, using the popular and familiar context of amusement parkrides, to provide opportunities for multipleoutcome experiments with the http://www.montshire.org/teams/teams1/discovery.html

92. Silverwood Theme Park Includes guest information, a virtual park tour, group rates, ride highlights, and RV park information .Category Recreation Theme parks Individual parks...... More to do, more to see, more to experience. The newly expanded SilverwoodTheme park now offers more than 60 rides and attractions. http://www.silverwood4fun.com/

Hang on tight. It's going to be one wild summer! You've been shaken, splashed, dropped, drenched and scared out of your wits. Hmm. Sounds like another great day at Silverwood. What to do first? Submit yourself to the whims of gravity on Tremors, the biggest fastest roller coaster in the Northwest? Or maybe take on one of the rogue waves at our all-new Big Moose Bay? Aw heck, why not swallow hard and experience it all at Silverwood's newly expanded theme park. With the Addition of our Boulder Beach Water Park, Silverwood offers more fun, more excitement and more adventure than any other Northwest Theme Park. Oh, we still feature Tremors, our 60-mile per hour, heart-in-your-throat, then go screaming underground roller coaster. You'll still find Timber Terror, our other famous rides like Thunder Canyon, Corkscrew, along with Tinywood, the always-fun water rides, Steam Train and top notch stage preformers, magicians, live shows and special events. The main feature at Boulder Beach is Big Moose Bay, a gigantic wave pool where you can ride wild surf or lay on the beach and watch all the action. Or a gigantic 4 slide Rumble Falls where you can zip down "Pioneer Plunge", "Boca Loca Chute", "Sidewinder" or "H2 Uh-Oh". The Polliwog Park Kiddies Area offer little ones plenty of slides, pools and splash areas as well as beach

93. Coney Island History Web Site It was a beach resort that provided carefree entertainment and thrilling amusementpark rides to the millions of residents that lived in New York City. http://naid.sppsr.ucla.edu/coneyisland/

Coney Island History Site Last Updated on August 8, 2000 This interactive educational site covers the history of Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. It features timelines, historic articles and photographs, interactive maps that when clicked on show historic views, and lists of movies filmed on Coney Island's streets, beaches and amusement parks. Coney Island was considered the world's largest and premier amusement area during the first half of the 20th Century. It was a beach resort that provided carefree entertainment and thrilling amusement park rides to the millions of residents that lived in New York City. It featured three huge amusement parks; Luna Park, Steeplechase and Dreamland, and countless other attractions along the Bowery, Surf Avenue and its numerous side streets. The historic articles and photographs for this educational site are based on Jeffrey Stanton's research for a forthcoming history book that would concentrate on Coney Island's amusement park business during the 20th century. While others have written extensively on the area's early history and its social history, they have sadly neglected the amusement park rides and the people who designed them. Book Status: Text nearly complete with 135,000 words in seven chapters. However photos of rides and attractions are sparse and publishers aren't interested in a book with text. May have to self publish.

94. Playland Features rides, beach and boardwalk, swimming pool, miniature golf, and ice skating. Site includes Category Recreation Theme Parks Individual Parks...... over one million annual visitors who enjoy Playland, the region’s premiere amusementpark and entertainment center. Playland features 50 rides for children http://www.ryeplayland.org/

Schedule, FAQ's Information Attractions Tickets ... County Request for Proposal Playland is seeking proposals from qualified individuals and firms interested in the following: Click below to access Playland RFP Restoration of Playland Carousel Upper Rounding Board Oval Pictures To view proposals you will need If you do not already have this software, click Adobe logo for free download Join the over one million annual visitors who enjoy Playland, the region’s premiere amusement park and entertainment center. Playland features 50 rides for children and adults, including roller coasters, vertical thrills, water rides, and Kiddyland. Playland also has a beach, boardwalk and pier on beautiful Long Island Sound, swimming pool, lake boating and kayaking, picnic area, free entertainment, mini golf and indoor ice-skating. Owned and operated by Westchester County, Playland has the distinction of being America's first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today's successful theme parks. Dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, Playland has provided family fun since 1928. The park is highlighted by Art Deco structures and a distinct grass and flower covered mall. Often referred to as "Rye Playland", Playland is America's only government owned and operated amusement park.

95. Paramount Parks :: Kings Island 04/2604/27. GRAD NITE 05/09. New rides and Attractions, Buy a Season Pass Scooby-Dooand The Hunted Castle Planning your visit at Paramount's Kings Island? http://www.pki.com/

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96. Entertainment All of X3D World Advanced Imaging Classic Cars in 3D Education Entertainment Faberge Grower Flowers Harley Davidson Motorcycles JIKI fashions Lingerie Fashion Catalog MercedesBenz New York Honda New_1 Realm Perfume Roth's Westside Steakhouse The http://www.x3dworld.com/Entertainment/CI_Kids_Rides_Big_Frameset.html

97. John Coates' Fredericton, NB, Canada Real Estate Page Cummings Locomotive Works manufactures steam style trains to custom order, 24, 36 and standard 56 Category Recreation Trains and Railroads Miniature Manufacturers......REAL ESTATE Fredericton, New Brunswick CANADA Welcome to the Fredericton,NB, real estate page of John Coates. Please check out http://www.brunnet.net/coates/train.htm

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