SANTA CRUZ, CA (Aug 4, 2009) - The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced plans to move forward on a new Haunted Castle ride, scheduled to open in June, 2010. The existing Haunted Castle ride, which has operated since 1973, will shut its doors on August 23, 2009.

The new “dark ride” as it’s known in the industry, has been custom designed for the Boardwalk by R&R Creative Amusement Designs of Anaheim in collaboration with Boardwalk technical and facilities staff. The ride will utilize 10,000 square feet of basement space below the Boardwalk.

“We’re really excited to move forward with this project,” said Kris Reyes, community relations director for the Boardwalk. “The new Haunted Castle will provide Boardwalk visitors with a new thrill ride that is fun for the entire family.”

The location of the Boardwalk’s current Haunted Castle has been home to a number of dark rides over the years, starting with Dante’s Inferno in 1935, followed by Laff-Land, Treasure Island, Pirates Cove, and the Haunted House.

Some elements of the existing Haunted Castle ride will be incorporated into the new ride. To view an artist’s rendering of the new ride, please visit http://www.beachboardwalk.com/video/hc_new/

The Boardwalk added a new ride, Sea Swings earlier this year.

About the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features both modern and classic thrill rides, restaurants, miniature golf, video game arcades, and family bowling located on a mile of sandy beach. Named the world's Best Seaside Amusement Park by industry experts in 2007 and 2008, the Boardwalk is home to 2 National Historic Landmarks.

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is located at 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

For general information, call (831) 426-7433 or (831) 423-5590, email guest.services@beachboardwalk.com or visit www.beachboardwalk.com

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