Category: History Project Updates
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2025 Was A Productive Year For The Lagoon History Project
Many additions and improvements were made to the Lagoon History Project in 2025. Dozens of existing pages were expanded and updated along with ten all new ride pages, articles and other informational pages. 2026 will…
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Zugspitz page expanded
New images and information have been added about Zugspitz, a short-lived Lagoon ride from the ’70s. Click below to go to the page.
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Lagoon – 25 Years Ago
Step back in time to the turn of the 21st century at Lagoon. Two new rides were added that year while an old favorite was making its last lap. Look through photos, the official press…
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Samurai & Double Thunder info added
Pages with photos and history about Samurai and Double Thunder Raceway, two rides that were added in the same season, have been added to the website.
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New Page for Engine 86
Photos and information about Engine 86, as well as the actual fire engine displayed in front of the ride, have been added.
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Lagoon – 50 Years Ago
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Lagoon’s 1975 season brought two new rides, rescued from the defunct Pixieland amusement park in Oregon, University of Utah students put on three different stage shows at the Opera House and you could get a…
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New Cliffhanger Page Added
Information and photos of the ride, which was removed after the 2024 season, has been added to the Lagoon History Project. Read more.
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Frightmares Attractions Past & Present
New section of the website added for Frightmares where information on current and former attractions can be found.
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Interactive Fountain Details Added
A page for the Interactive Fountain has been added along with a brief history of the area before the fountain was added 20 years ago.
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Details About Lagoon’s Midway Games Now Available
You can now find information on current and former games on the Lagoon History Project. The pages are a work in progress so if you have photos or other information, please share.