The towering Ferris wheel is the center of the park, and has been in Coney Island for longer than Deno’s itself — founder Denos Vourderis bought the Wonder Wheel in 1983 and built his new amusement ...

Ferris was hardly the first to imagine such a wheel. In fact, a carpenter named William Somers was building 50-foot wooden wheels at Asbury Park, Atlantic City and Coney Island; a roundabout ...

Beyond its technical side, the Ferris wheel has become a symbol of the festival experience. Pickett says, "Whether it's capturing a sunset ride or taking in the electrifying atmosphere from above ...

Apparently, the idea first occurred to someone in 2008, when the BMC announced plans to construct a local version of London’s Millennium Wheel. A senior employee of that august institution must ...

The National Capital Authority has released its vision for the renewal of Commonwealth Park, which includes an aquatic centre to replace Civic pool. The proposed renewal plans also include an ...

Allen "Al" Fasnacht, the owner of Funland amusement park in Rehoboth Beach, has died at the age of 96. Fasnacht was a beloved figure at the park, known for his kindness and dedication to creating ...

And when night fell, you'd board the Ferris wheel for a romantic ride with your latest crush. There was nothing quite like it. But as an adult, cotton candy may seem nauseating and carnival games ...

Eric Anderson, president of Quassy Amusement Park, said in a statement that they received almost 400 entries for the Name the Ride Contest. Get top local stories in Connecticut delivered to you ...

We've pulled back the curtain to reveal our top amusement park live shows, which feature everything from fiery stunts and moving music to improv comedy and grand fireworks. Vote for the best ...

Madrid, 16, was one of three young males who were killed at Young Park during a car meet in Las Cruces on March 21, 2025. The local baseball community was among those who paid their respects at a ...