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PLAYLAND AT THE PNE INTRODUCES TWO NEW FAMILY RIDES (Free Ticket Giveaway!)

by Inside Vancouver in Family Friendly on May 10, 2013

A sure sign that spring is here and summer is right around the corner, Playland at the PNE will open its gates for another season of family-friendly entertainment in less than two weeks. This year Playland is introducing two new rides that will send guests spinning and soaring: the Teacups and the Balloon Explorers.

Get the whole family together and go for a spin in the Teacups! Parents will remember this classic ride from their childhood and kids will have a blast whirling and twirling as they spin their teacup as fast as they can go!

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PLAYLAND AT THE PNE INTRODUCES TWO NEW FAMILY RIDES (Free Ticket Giveaway!)

The Planet’s Most Extraordinary Canines? Last chance to see SuperDogs at the PNE

by Remy Scalza in Events on September 1, 2012

Photo credit: bcbusinesshub | Flickr

There’s no shortage of thrills and chills at the PNE, from gravity-defying rides like the 20-storey AtmosFEAR to belly-defying fare like the two-foot-long Double Dare Ya hot dog.

But year after year, one act at the PNE manages to steal the show: SuperDogs. It’s low-tech, old-fashioned and a little bit goofy, but this showcase of super talented canines manages to pack much of 14,000-seat Pacific Coliseum three times a day. If there’s one reason to get out to the PNE before it winds down on Monday, this is it.

The SuperDogs show starts with a jumping competition. Breeds of all kinds race around the show floor, vaulting hurdles while inspirational music pumps in the background. There are sheepdogs and greyhounds and dalmations and terriers and even little pugs. Among the dozens of dogs in the show, 30 percent are rescued from animal shelters. All of the dogs undergo an average of two years of training before appearing in the spotlight. Continue reading:
The Planet’s Most Extraordinary Canines? Last chance to see SuperDogs at the PNE

Top 5 Attractions at the 2012 Fair at the PNE, Aug 18-Sept 3

by Remy Scalza in Events on August 13, 2012

It’s that time of year again. As summer nears its end, Vancouver winds up for another installment of mini doughnuts, Superdogs, hair-raising carnival rides and nightly concerts.

This year’s Fair at the PNE features hundreds of exhibits, more than 50 thrilling rides and dozens of free concerts. Here are the top five can’t-miss attractions.

Summer Night Concert Series: These concerts every evening are often alone worth the price of admission. This year’s lineup includes plenty of familiar names. Check out classic rock star Rick Springfield, boogie down with Olivia Newton-John, get funky with Tower of Power and rock on with Heart – to name a few. Continue reading:
Top 5 Attractions at the 2012 Fair at the PNE, Aug 18-Sept 3

Playland Vancouver Opens April 28, 2012

by Dana Lynch in Family Friendly on April 24, 2012

Playland Vancouver. Photo credit: Remy Scalza

It may seem hard to believe, but summer can’t be too far off when Playland, one of Vancouver’s biggest summer traditions, kicks off its 2012 season this Saturday, April 28.

The Playland Amusement Park at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) is one attraction that’s fun for all ages, from the littlest kids to full grown adults. Packed with rides—including the 218-feet-high AtmosFEAR, which debuted in summer 2011, and the famous/infamous Wooden Roller Coaster—as well as Midway games, fairground food, arcades, sports, and the Haunted Mansion, Playland truly has something for everyone. (Plus what better way is there to spend a sunny Saturday than riding the Playland Westcoast Wheel and munching on mini donuts?)

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Playland Vancouver Opens April 28, 2012

Like Haunted Amusement Parks? Fright Nights returns at PNE, Oct 14-31

by Remy Scalza in Entertainment on October 11, 2011

There’s plenty of scary stuff to do for Halloween in Vancouver. But only one activity can boast a disclaimer like this:

Warning: Not recommended for ages 12 and under, seniors 65+, people with sensitivity to strobe lighting, people with high blood pressure, pregnant women or scaredy cats.

Fright Nights is back. Once again, Playland – Vancouver’s otherwise family-friendly amusement park – has transformed itself into a demon-filled factory of fear. Among the chilling attractions are no fewer than four haunted houses, sinister rides including Hell’s Gate, the dreaded Corkscrew and Atmosfear and, best of all, a whole park full of professionally trained scarers (Yes, that is a real job).

The terror kicks off on Friday, Oct. 14, and continues through Halloween night. Having been to Fright Nights for the last two years, I can confirm that it’s a definite highlight of the Halloween season.

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Like Haunted Amusement Parks? Fright Nights returns at PNE, Oct 14-31