“Gallery” inspired by aura of amusement parks By celia R. Baker Special to The Tribune Published Jan 25, 2012 08:35PM MDT Shooting galleries in amusement parks make their profit by confusing the carnival rube’s aim though shrewd use of movement, light, color and sound. American dance pioneer Alwin Nikolai used those elements to astonish audiences in his bizarre and whimsical “Gallery,” circa ...

RYE, N.Y. - Fifteen Muslims arrested after an amusement park scuffle in the New York City suburbs are set to have charges against them dismissed. A Rye Town Court judge told the defendants on Tuesday that their cases will be dropped if they stay out of trouble for two months.

ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices will be holding ~50 separate standards development meetings from February 16-18, 2012 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Open to members and non-members of ASTM, each meeting will focus on one specific safety element of amusement industry. Roughly 150-200 safety experts from global community are expected to attend, and several sessions will ...

Riders prepare to try out the Nitro rollercoaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. Six Flags officials say that even with the new law, they hope to end their concerts and special events by 10 p.m. / NJ PRESS MEDIA 2011

A former French minister is planning a historical theme park dedicated to Napoleon, complete with battle re-enactments and guillotines

A top-shelf amusement company that helped create Luna Park in Coney Island may be interested in reviving the long-shuttered Forest Park Carousel.

Amusement park operator Cedar Fair LP issued full-year revenue guidance Thursday that would beat market expectations.

SANDUSKY, Ohio , Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN - News), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and active entertainment will hold its quarterly conference ...

A technical error caused the amusement park ride they were on to malfunction, causing them to plunge 16 metres. -Tuoi Tre News

McDonald's and Pacific Amusement this week confirmed their renewal of support to the Saipan Little League Baseball Inc.'s upcoming 2012 season. The season is set to open on Feb. 18 at the Oleai Sports Complex.