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Seafront funfair to shut after more than 100 years
A seaside funfair dating back more than 100 years is to close later this year, its owners have announced. Coney Beach ...
Six Flags Great America: What you need to know about the Gurnee amusement park’s roller coasters, thrill rides
The attached video is Marcus Leshock of the WGN Morning News’ debut ride on Wrath of Rakshasa, the newest roller coaster at Six Flags Great America. Chicagoland roller coaster enthusiasts and ...
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UK amusement park set to close down after over 100 years
The Coney Beach Amusement Park in Wales will cease operations this October, it’s been announced. First welcoming visitors in 1918, Coney Beach is believed to have been built as a way of entertaining ...
Amusement park dating back 100 years to shut down with owners describing it as the 'end of an era'
The rides will run for the final time in October after first thrilling visitors in 1918. The funfair offers many attractions, ...
A look back at 100 years of seaside funfair set to close
It's the end of an era for a seaside attraction which has been in south Wales for more than 100 years. Coney Beach Amusement ...
Beloved seafront fairground in Porthcawl to shut down
Porthcawl's Coney Beach fairground will close its doors for good after more than a century of operation, the owners announced on Wednesday (July 9). In an emotional Facebook post, the owners shared ...
Popular UK amusement park to shut its gates for final time after 100 years ‘bringing fun & laughter’ to seaside hotspot
A FAMOUS UK amusement park has closed its doors after serving customers for 100 years.  The seaside attraction has brought ...
Coney Island, Ponderosa Ranch and more: the lost amusement parks of Northern Nevada
From petting zoos to Wild West replicas and log flume rides, Northern Nevada has had a long history of amusement parks geared for summer fun.