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26-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Memorial Day marks busy time of year for Waldameer
Waldameer Park representatives said they've been enjoying a nice start to their summer season as they welcomed thousands of people to the park on Memorial Day. Waldameer's Chief Operating Officer Brian Gorman said many people have been eager to get out and enjoy the nice weather after what's been a cold and rainy May. PA Soldiers' & Sailors' Home holds Memorial Day ceremony He said their new ride, the Time Twister, has been well-received and that people are excited to be back in the park with family. 'We come to Waldameer every year on Memorial Day. We love it, and wanted to check out the new ride,' said Ashley Strello, who was visiting Waldameer with family. NFL Hall of Famer Fred Biletnikoff makes stop in Erie to sign autographs, raise funds 'Being able to have the option for families to come and enjoy our park on a day like this, it's a great holiday weekend and is the unofficial start of summer. We have great areas to relax, cook food, and enjoy time with the family, which is what we're all about. It's about family and having safe fun here. That's what it's all about,' said Gorman. While the park has been open every weekend since May 3, Sunday marked opening day for Water World over at Waldameer. Summer hours go into full effect starting Friday, June 6. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-04-2025
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New Waldameer ride ‘Time Twister' in process of being built
Waldameer Park is in the process of assembling their newest ride this week, which will be called the Time Twister. The new attraction finds its home next to the 'Whacky Shack' where the 'Spider,' which was taken down in the off-season, once sat. To celebrate 75 years, Art's Bakery hosts four-day anniversary event Parts of the new ride will continue to arrive throughout the week. It's a project that has been in the works for about a year now. Love to laugh? Check out the 2025 Flagship City Comedy Festival lineup 'It's not as spinny and dizzying as maybe the Spider that used to be there. That feeling though, is really neat, the near misses that you get. It's kind of like a vertical scrambler, I like to call it. The near misses, the spinning action, you're going to get some airtime as you're coming down. I think it's going to be a really great, thrilling family ride,' said Brian Gorman, COO of Waldameer. Their goal is for construction to finish by Monday, April 28. Throughout the next week, the ride will be tested so that it's ready for the opening day of the park. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
