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The Lagoon IMAX That Never Was
In the 1980s, Lagoon announced plans to expand its “world of entertainment” by adding Utah’s first IMAX theater.
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2019 Season Recap
Here’s a quick rundown of the rest of the 2019 season, in addition to what was covered in the mid-season recap that was posted in July. The Speedball game reopened around the middle of the…
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2019 Mid-Season Recap
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As we reach the halfway point of the 2019 season at Lagoon, let’s look at what’s been happening so far. When the park opened on March 30th, the first noticeable change was the area in…
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Lagoon’s Lunchtime Legacy
“…the picnics are really the backbone of our business here at Lagoon.” -Peter Freed With millions of dollars worth of thrill rides and attractions, it may be hard to believe that statement by former Lagoon…
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Old Attractions Hidden In Plain Sight
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in ArticlesAs new rides and attractions are added to Lagoon, sometimes it’s necessary to remove an older attraction – often to the dismay of fans. But even then, some remnants are often left behind or repurposed.…
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2018 Monthly Recap #7: October
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The last month of Frightmares brought with it the end of another season at Lagoon. At the beginning of the month, the new south restrooms were completed. Soon after, the old restrooms built in the…
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2018 Monthly Recap #6: September
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What was new at Lagoon in September this year? Frightmares! But more specifically, there were some new additions and updates to Frightmares attractions in 2018. Frightmares began on September 14th this year with all the…
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2018 Monthly Recap #5: August
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The biggest news at Lagoon in August was probably all the work happening on the upcoming Frightmares event. Almost all of the walk-throughs were underway this month, including some new additions. The most promising addition…
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Live At Lagoon, 1956!
Out of the hundreds of concerts at Lagoon’s Patio Gardens, some might assume there are many recordings of those concerts available. But in reality, they are extremely rare. For a long time, I thought Stan…
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From The Runway To The Midway
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Many who have lived in or around Utah for long enough will remember ZCMI. For those who are unfamiliar, ZCMI was a regional department store chain that started in Salt Lake City in 1868. The…