PUBLICATIONS
(Magazines and Newsletters)

This section lists printed as well as on-line trade magazines
associated with the Outdoor Amusement Industry. Also shown are
newsletters from enthusiast and historical groups. Many of these
are available only with membership to the publishing organization.

Be aware that some listings show items no longer published.
They are included here for reference purposes.

THE FOLLOWING MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED
WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHOR ©

ACE News

    This is the newsletter of The American Coaster Enthusiasts. There are 8 or 9 issues a year. See ACE Publications, below, for ordering details.

ACE Publications
5800 Foxridge Drive
Suite 115
Mission, Kansas
U.S.A. 66202-2333

Voice: (913) 262-4512
Fax: (913) 262-0174
E-Mail: * info@aceonline.org
WebSite: -ACE Publications

    The American Coaster Enthusiasts publishes several items including a newsletter (ACE News), magazine (Rollercoaster!) and ride guide, (Guide to Ride - see the CEC Guide Books section).

AIRTIME
Box 235
Uxbridge, Middlesex
England
UB10 0TF

E-Mail: * rccgb@aol.com

    Printed in UK colors of red & blue ink on white paper this newsletter of The Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain is published 6 times a year. Subjects covered are club events and news, "Track Talk" which covers news from around the world; history of a featured park; gossip; the members' page with offers, thankyou's, welcomes, etc.; the Editor's Comment; and finally the diary column with what trips are happening and when.

AMUSEMENT BUSINESS
Subscription Department
Box 5022
Brentwood, Tennessee 37024-9771
U.S.A.

E-Mail: * AB@aol.com

    This weekly publication concerns itself with amusement/theme/water parks, travelling carnivals, circuses, fairs/trade shows, and sports events. Rides are also covered, with their annual roller coaster round-up an anticipated issue. The latest business news takes up a large percentage of each issue.

    Subscription prices are high (it IS a weekly) and range from $100 to $200 a year.

AMUSEMENT TODAY
Box 5427
Arlington, Texas 76005-5427
U.S.A.

Voice: (817) 460-7220
Fax: (817) 265-NEWS (6397)

E-Mail: * ROLLER10@aol.com
WebSite: -Amusement Today

This publication is available by subscription only. It's published 15 times a year.

AT THE PARK
Box 597783
Chicago, Illinois 60659-7783
U.S.A.

E-Mail: * atthpark@mcs.com
WebSite: -At the Park

    A quality-printed magazine devoted to the amusement park industry. Five issues a year. Subscriptions run $25 - $32.

ATTRACTIONS MANAGEMENT

    This trade magazine focuses on administrations issues at theme parks and trade shows. Being a UK publications, it mainly concentrates on European installations.

-Attractions Management Magazine

CARNIVAL WEB MAGAZINE

    An on-line magazine devoted to the carnival industry. Their web site is at:
-Carnival Web

CASH BOX

    This American publication includes arcades and family entertainment centers.

CAROUSEL NEWS and TRADER

    A monthly magazine that features carousel news, calendar, and buyer's guide. Subscriptions are $29 U.S. per year and are available outside The U.S at additional cost.

-Carousel News and Trader

DESCOPE
"A Cranky Journal of
Themed Entertainment and Design"

    An on-line magazine with an attitude. Articles and editorials on the amusement industry may be found here.

-DeScope

DISNEY MAGAZINE
Box 37261
Boone, Iowa 50037
U.S.A.

    This magazine ceased publication in MAy of 2006. It covered all of Disney, but often had theme park information.

ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT
107 Mill Plain Road
Danbury, Connecticut
U.S.A. 06811

Voice: (203) 790-9330
FAX: (203) 743-4810

E-Mail: * info@entertainment-centers.com
WebSite: -Entertainment Management

    This magazine is directed toward developers, owners and operators of permanent theme parks and related attractions. It concentrates on the latest methods in the industry through interviews with, and articles about, theme park leaders.

E TICKET
"Collecting Theme Park Memories"
20560 Alaminos Drive
Saugus, California 91350
U.S.A.

    Published two or three times a year, it is devoted to Disneyland, California of the 1950s and 1960s. Other California parks of the past are also covered from time to time. Subscriptions are at a $6 per issue rate.

EUROSLOT

    Published in the United Kingdom, this is a trade magazine for European theme and amusement parks. They are also responsible for "Park World". (See further on.)

FAIRGROUND MERCURY
157 Field Lane Horninglow
Burton on Trent
England
DE13--0NJcs

    No Further Information.

FAIRS AND EXPOS MAGAZINE
Box 985
Springfield, Montana
U.S.A. 65801

Toll Free: (800) 516-0313

E-Mail: * iafe@fairsandexpos.com
WebSite: -International Association of Fairs and Expos

    This is a trade publication for members of The International Association of Fairs and Expos. Published 10 times a year, it concerns itself with the day-to-day running of fairs. Each month features a "Managers' Showcase" where a fair operator is profiled.

FIRST DROP
6 Green Lane
Hillingdon, Middlesex
England
UB8 3EB

Voice: (181) 561-3192
Fax: (181) 569-3478

E-Mail: *first-drop@dial.pipex.com
Web Site: -European Coaster Club

    First Drop Magazine is the official publication of the European Coaster Club, which is a worldwide park and coaster enthusiasts organization. It is included with a membership to ECC, and is published on a bi-monthly basis (roughly 6 issues a year). In addition to providing amusement park & roller coaster information and news from around the world, First Drop Magazine prides itself in breaking the latest stories to its readers.

FUNWORLD
1448 Duke Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3464
U.S.A.

Voice: (703) 836-4800
Fax: (703) 836-4801

WebSite: -Funworld Magazine

    Produced by IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions). 12 issues per year. Subscription price is $40 per year in The U.S.A.

THE GALLOPER MAGAZINE

    This is an online magazine for old-time fairgrounds. It focuses on:

• Anything Fairground related that may be considered vintage.
• Traditional Fairground music.
• Traditional Fairground art.
• Technology relating to vintage Fairground rides.
• Steam power and its relationship with the old-time Fair.

GAMES & PARKS INDUSTRY
Via U. Foscola 11
35131 Padova
Italy

Voice: (49) 876- 2922
Fax: (49) 875 3185

    No Further Information.

HANDS UP!

    This is an on-line magazine. You may view it by taking the following link:

-Hands Up

INSIDE TRACK
Inside Track
Box 7956
Newark, Delaware 19714-7956
U.S.A.

E-Mail: * InsideTrk@aol.com
Web Site: -Inside Track

    No longer published, Inside Track was monthly newspaper with the latest news and gossip of the amusement park and roller coaster world. Articles were about park and coaster designers, a new park opening or an old park closing. Other sections reviewed books and videos on the subject at hand. Subscriptions ran $20 - $30.

INTERPARK
4 Southlink Business Park
Hamilton Street
Oldham, Lancashire
England
OL4 1DE

Voice: (161) 633 0100
Fax: (161) 627 0009

E-Mail: *interpark@intergame.co.uk

    A trade magazine for owner/operators of theme parks and related attractions.

LEISURE WORLD
1215 Ouellette Avenue
Windsor, Ontario
Canada
N8X 1J3
Voice: (519) 971-3209

    An auto club magazine from The Ontario Motorist Publishing Company, this is borderline for this website, but it does from time to time feature theme parks. It comes out six times a year.

Price: $15/Year (Cdn. Funds)

NEWSPAGE

    An on-line magazine about amusement park industry news. Their web site is at:
-Newspage

PARK WORLD
The World`s Fair Limited
Daltry Street
Oldham, Lancs
England
OL1 4BB

Voice: (161) 624-3678
Fax: (161) 665-1260
E-Mail: -johall@worldsfair.co.uk
WebSite: -Parkworld

    Park World is part of Euroslot magazine.

PERSISTENCE OF VISION

    An occasional magazine published by Disney fans, it also offers audio tapes.

NET MAGAZINE

    An on-line magazine:
-The Net Magazine

PLAY METER MAGAZINE

    This magazine devotes itself to arcades and games.

THE RIDE
Box 8345
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
U.S.A.

E-Mail: * TheRideNJ@aol.com
WebSite: -RIDE! MAGAZINE

    A magazine devoted to amusement parks and roller coasters around the world, it comes out four times a year. Its annual survey is a must for people in the industry.

ROLLERCOASTER!

    Published by The American Coaster Enthusiasts and included with ACE membership, it comes out four times a year. See ACE Publications, near the start of this page for ordering information.

SPLASH

    This trade publication devotes itself to water parks and equipment.

THEME PARK ADVENTURE
San Francisco, California
U.S.A.

E-Mail: *rwesttpa@pacbell.net
WebSite: -Theme Park Adventure

    Theme Park Adventure magazine is a publication written for enthusiasts by enthusiasts - they often devote full issues to a specific event or subject.

THEME PARK INDUSTRY NEWS

    This is an on-line magazine. You may view it here:
-Theme Park Industry News

THEME PARKS ONLINE
Box 4074
Independence, Missouri
U.S.A. 64051

    This is an on-line magazine. You may view it here: