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Gilroy Gardens, April 2011 update

By Steven | Published: April 21, 2011

Gilroy Gardens is open Thursday through Sunday for the remainder of April. For operating days and hours see: http://www.gilroygardens.org/calendar.html Get the whole 2011 season for the price of one kid’s ticket during the Everyone’s A Kid! promotion. This offer is valid through May 31st. For details see: http://www.gilroygardens.org/tickets2.html. Gilroy Gardens web site: http://www.gilroygardens.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gilroy-Gardens/122943674395623 [...]

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Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, April 2011 update

By Steven | Published: April 21, 2011

Richard Tuck, Derek Willhite, and Frank Biafore photo courtesy of Playland-Not-at-the-Beach Richard Tuck, Master of Fun It is with great sorrow and joy that I let you know that Richard Tuck, driving force and creator of Playland-Not-at-the-Beach passed away Tuesday evening, April 12, at home with his partners Tim and Frank by his side. For [...]

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, April 2011 update

By Steven | Published: April 21, 2011

photo: Steven Wilson The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s rides are now open daily for full operation. For hours and dates, see the operating calendar for April here: http://www.beachboardwalk.com/calendar/2011/april.html From April 25th through May 1st, grab a brass ring while riding the Looff Carousel and exchange it for a prize at the new “Millions of Memories” [...]

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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, April 2011 update

By Steven | Published: April 21, 2011

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is open daily for spring break through May 1st. We will let you know when we learn the opening date for the park’s new-for-2011 Sky Screamer. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom web site: http://www.sixflags.com/discoveryKingdom/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/discoverykingdom photo: Steven Wilson

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ACE NorCal News, March 2011 Edition

By Steven | Published: March 8, 2011

Welcome to the March 2011 edition of ACE NorCal News! In this issue: Congratulations to Andrea Lucas! Remembering Nut Tree Family Park California’s Great America, March 2011 update Gilroy Gardens, March 2011 update Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, March 2011 update Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, March 2011 update Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, March 2011 update – Steven Wilson

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Congratulations to Andrea Lucas!

By Steven | Published: March 8, 2011

ACE Northern California extends hearty congratulations to Andrea Lucas! Andrea is the winner of our ACE Northern California Facebook referral contest. As the winner, Andrea receives a party for ten at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach! Congratulations again, Andrea! Thanks for your participation. Thanks, too, go to Playland-Not-at-the-Beach for donating the party as such a great prize for our [...]

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Remembering Nut Tree Family Park

By Steven | Published: March 8, 2011

Assistant Regional Representative Matthew Pearce recently stopped by the former Nut Tree Family Park.  According to their web site, the train and carousel remain in operation.  Some photos from Matthew’s visit are included below. Missing: one roller coaster. You can visit the Nut Tree web site here: http://www.nuttreeusa.com/ photos: Matthew Pearce

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California’s Great America, March 2011 update

By Steven | Published: March 8, 2011

California’s Great America opens for its 35th anniversary season on 27 March 2011. The park is open only on the 27th in March. In April the park will be open on weekends and for spring break. For the operating calendar, see: http://www.cagreatamerica.com/visit/visit_calendar.cfm The park has a new lineup of shows for 2011.  For more information, [...]

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Gilroy Gardens, March 2011 update

By Steven | Published: March 8, 2011

Gilroy Gardens opens for the 2011 season on March 27th. That’s the only operating day in March. In April, the park will be open on weekends and for spring break. For operating days and hours see: http://www.gilroygardens.org/calendar.html Gilroy Gardens web site: http://www.gilroygardens.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gilroy-Gardens/122943674395623 – photo: Steven Wilson

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Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, March 2011 update

By Steven | Published: March 8, 2011

Roller Coaster Rampage! photo courtesy of Playland-Not-at-the-Beach Great progress continues to be made on the Roller Coaster Video Database  Project for the latest attraction at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, Roller Coaster Rampage. Visitors to this attraction will soon be able to choose a coaster from around the world, then, while seated in the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Giant [...]

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