{"id":82148,"date":"2019-04-19T13:39:50","date_gmt":"2019-04-19T13:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acenewengland.org\/?p=82148"},"modified":"2019-04-19T10:08:52","modified_gmt":"2019-04-19T14:08:52","slug":"fwd-free-day-of-amusement-rides-for-preschoolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.acenewengland.org\/?p=82148","title":{"rendered":"Fwd: Free Day Of Amusement Rides For Preschoolers"},"content":{"rendered":"

News from Quassy Amusement Park – see below.<\/p>\n

See you in the queue,<\/p>\n

*Rus*<\/p>\n

Rus Ozana
\nNew England Regional Representative
\nAmerican Coaster Enthusiasts
\nrozana@ACEonline.org<\/a>
\n617-816-9943<\/p>\n

*966 Coasters ridden in 33 states and 20 countries*<\/p>\n

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\n———- Forwarded message ———
\nFrom: Ron Gustafson <
ron@quassy.com<\/a>>
\nDate: Fri, Apr 19, 2019 at 8:57 AM
\nSubject: Free Day Of Amusement Rides For Preschoolers
\nTo:<\/p>\n

\n*Also, New Park Policy For Those Under 24 Months Of Age *<\/p>\n

\n*Free Rides For Preschoolers*<\/p>\n

*May 19 At Quassy Amusement Park*<\/p>\n

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. \u2013 Preschoolers will have their day in the park \u2013 Quassy
\nAmusement Park that is – on Sunday, May 19.<\/p>\n

The property will be hosting a special day for preschoolers in which
\nthose 5 years of age and younger will receive a free all-day ride wristband
\nwhen an adult family member purchases a wristband.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe this is an outstanding way for us to showcase all of the
\nfantastic attractions we have for not only children, but the entire
\nfamily,\u201d Quassy President Eric Anderson said of the event. \u201cThe park is
\nalso initiating a new season-long policy for those under 24 months of age.
\nThey will receive free rides on the Grand Carousel and train and entrance
\ninto the beach and Splash Away Bay (waterpark) area when accompanied by a
\npaid adult.\u201d<\/p>\n

Over the past several years the family-owned park has introduced numerous
\nnew rides for all ages.<\/p>\n

New for 2019 is the Bouncing Buggies family ride, located in the heart of
\nthe property.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe added two new children\u2019s rides at the lakefront in 2017 and both of
\nthose rides also accommodate adults,\u201d Anderson said of the park\u2019s recent
\nfocus. \u201cPlus, we have a variety of rides just for younger children \u2013 in
\ntotal, more than a dozen rides for smaller kids.\u201d<\/p>\n

The venerable property is entering its 111th season of operation and last
\nyear introduced its largest project to date: Caterogy 5 Rapids \u2013 Extreme
\nWaterslides in Splash Away Bay waterpark.<\/p>\n

The ride area of Quassy will operated weekends starting April 27 with the
\nwaterpark and Quassy Beach ramping up for the summer season on May 25.
\nDaily operation begins June 4 through Labor Day.<\/p>\n

*About The Park*<\/p>\n

Rides include the award-winning Wooden Warrior roller coaster, Reverse
\nTime, Frantic, Music Fest, Yo-Yo super swings, Free Fall \u2018N\u2019 Drop Tower and
\nGrand Carousel.<\/p>\n

Splash Away Bay waterpark has dozens of ways to get drenched on warm
\nsummer days, including 15 slides, Saturation Station modular play area and
\na splash pad for toddlers.<\/p>\n

Quassy also features a laser maze attraction in its huge arcade building.<\/p>\n

The park also has a restaurant, redemption arcade, games, live
\nentertainment and special events.<\/p>\n

Season passes are on sale now at the park office and through the Quassy
\nwebsite at
www.quassy.com<\/a>. Company picnics, school fieldtrips and other
\ncatered events are also being scheduled through the park office at (203)
\n758-2913.<\/p>\n

Quassy is located at 2132 Middlebury Road, Route 64, in Middlebury,
\nConn., on the shores of Lake Quassapaug.<\/p>\n

–30–<\/p>\n

With photo of Frog Hopper<\/p>\n

*Fantastic Ride For The Tikes*<\/p>\n

The Frog Hopper is one of many rides for younger children at Quassy
\nAmusement Park in Middlebury, Conn. This spring the park will offer a
\nspecial day for preschoolers to enjoy the rides. (Quassy photo)<\/p>\n

Ron Gustafson, director of marketing & public relations<\/p>\n

Quassy Amusement & Waterpark<\/p>\n

PO Box 887<\/p>\n

2132 Middlebury Road<\/p>\n

Middlebury, CT 06762<\/p>\n

ron@quassy.com<\/a><\/p>\n

203-758-2913 ext. 109<\/p>\n

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