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The amusement park advertised throughout the world as Disneyland is a collection of Midway rides, concessions, hot-dog stands and soft drink counters, peep-shows and advertising stunts for big corporations, neatly laid out on several hundred acres twenty minutes' drive on a super-highway from downtown Los Angeles or a few minutes flight by direct, scheduled helicopter service from the Los Angeles International Airport. As one go to the press, it would seem that statehood for the convenience of pilgrims who have traveled considerable distances and who don't want to be distracted from the main purpose of their visit, there is a large hotel on the grounds and, if one can believe the billboards, it's possible to relax there in a luxurious hotel atmosphere, where formal attire is unnecessary, while enjoying an extended visit.

The article focuses on the miniature train business of Miniature Train Co., considered the largest producer of miniature locomotives and cars for public and amusement parks. It says that the business started as a hobby, when current Miniature Train president P. A. Sturdevant built a train for his three-year-old son. It states that the company makes two sizes of trains, namely F-16 and G-12, and operates roughly 30 trains in stores across the U.S. at Christmas and nearly 10 at Easter.

Points out that Coney Island is a place where people suffer much more battering than in other places. Battered by life, industrial civilization and the conditions human beings must endure if they choose to dwell in the city; Noisy surroundings; Violent pleasures; Roller coaster ride as one of the most popular means of self-battery.

The article focuses on Joe McKee, a scientist capable to design and build a roller coaster in the U.S. McKee has been building roller coaster for about 41 years and has been in-charged in constructing various implements of torture. He emphasized that people should not be scared in the ride because there is nothing to be afraid of. Furthermore, McKee stressed that fright against ride is just an illusion of the mind of the rider.

Features the Elitch Gardens amusement park in Denver, Colorado. Price for admission at the park; Popularity of the rides at the park; Reason for the attractiveness of the park to young mothers according to owners Jack and Bud Gurtler.

The article focuses on a Ferris wheel on display at Chicago World's Fair. The upright wheel was like 270 feet big gigantic statue. The mass production of the wheel was done by Eli Bridge Co. It manufactured different sizes of Ferris wheels, the smallest was 16 feet high, and the others were 40 feet and 55 feet taller. All the four wheels are movable and portable. Most of these wheels are brought by the American ride men and 43 had gone abroad in the carnivals of Africa and New Zealand.

Features a picture story entitled "The Great Fair," which features the various attractions presented in the various exhibits and pavilions of the participating countries and sector in the 1964 World's Fair in New York City.

The article discusses the author's experiences of visiting Walt Disney's Disneyland in California. He was met by a former Hollywood press agent named Edward Meck who lectured him about the management style of Walt Disney and its operating committee. The author relates the explanations revealed by Meck to him about how Disney planned the operations in the amusement park

The author shares his insights and experiences while visiting the Walt Disney World in Florida with his wife and their three-year-old daughter. He comments on the park's attractions, employees and customers, and reflects on the proper attitude that customers should have to enjoy Walt Disney World. He offers his views on the concerns raised by his wife about Mickey Mouse's flattened face, the hiring policy of Disney, and the quality of the park's services and products.

The article focuses on the opportunities for concession business in the field of amusement parks as of September 1, 1944. The author pays special attention to the profitability of amusement rides investments in existing amusement parks. Also reviewed is the coin-operated movie machines and possibilities of establishing one's own amusement park.

The article focuses on the business strategy of businessman Arthur Rea from Camden, New Jersey involving the use of merry-go-rounds for attracting customers for his ice cream business. He decided to offer one coupon for each ice cream bought by customers and a merry-go-round ride for five coupons. His first merry-go-round went on the streets in the middle of 1949. In the summer of 1950, Rea has reported a 25% better business than his competitors.

A photograph of the Air Boy Ring Swing, a combination of merry-go-round and teeter-totter that can accommodate persons of unequal weights invented by E. E. Miller is presented.

The article reports that New York City-based City Investing Co. has bought the 65-year-old Wilson Line, which features moonlight rides in Wilmington, Delaware, for one million dollars.

This article describes the Great Adventure amusement and safari park in Pennsylvania created and designed by Warner LeRoy. Radio station executives inaugurated a water flume amusement ride. A baseball clinic was conducted by player Walt Williams. A traffic jam of people going to the park began two miles away in the Interstate 195.

The article discusses a tour of the Palisades Amusement Park in Fort Lee, New Jersey. The park has been sold to the Centex-Winston Corp. and offered historical tours before its closing. It featured historical sites, rides and galleries and open-air theater. Rides include a Ferris wheel, carousel and the roller coaster.

The article presents information on the growing popularity of London coster.

An excerpt from an "Osaka Expo News" article is presented, which describes the appeal of the Expoland's rides.

The article presents the suggestion published in the newspaper "Daily News" on placing beautiful rides across the Parks in the West End.

The article describes New York's Coney Island amusement park during an early spring. The absence of summer crowds and the closure of some galleries make Surf Avenue apparently deserted. The roller coaster is shut down and only a carousel or some other minor attractions. It is surprising to find in this setting an establishment as busy as Nathan's Famous delicatessen. Visitors of the park can still enjoy a trip to the New York Aquarium or the Coney Island boardwalk.