Longview News-Journal from Longview, Texas • Page 105

Travel 34-H SUNDAY, JULY 29, 1984, Longview Morning Journal Hanna Barbcra Land adds three attractions to park HOUSTON Hanna Barbera Land, the new family theme park that opened in North Houston earlier this year, has added three new entertainment attractions and increased the frequency of other park shows, announced Alexander Weber, vice president and general manager. "Through our in-park research, we discovered our guests consider the live shows one of in a spirited rain chant which produces surprising and cooling results. In fact, Rufus never fails to make it shower much to the delight of the park guests. He shows are hourly beginning at 10:30 a.m. In addition, the "Kops of Komedy," a six piece band, are now appearing in the park.

These keystone cops are sure crowd-pleasers with their zany antics and their upbeat music. They ap- the most entertaining aspects of our new park," Weber said. "Some guests indicated they would enjoy even more shows so we've added some attractions and daily parades as well as increased our existing show schedule." Newly introduced attractions at the park include "Rufus the Rainmaker." A leading authority in the art of rainmaking, Rufus leads Hanna Barbera Land guests pear hourly beginning ur 10:45 a.m. The Hanna Barbera Land parade begins daily at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

and features all of life-size costumed cartoon characters and live show performers, including Rufus the Rainmaker and the Kops of Komedy. The colorful parade tours the entire park providing an unobstructed view of the pageant for all park guests. Another added attraction in the park is a large video screen located in the Funsonian offering a continuous show of Scooby-Doo cartoons. Guests can cool off and enjoy as much of the three hour cartoon festival as they wish while relaxing in plump bean bag chairs. Hanna Barbera Land, a new family theme park, opened March 31 in Spring.

The main entrance of the park, located 22 miles north of downtown Houston on the east side of 1-45, can be reached by taking exit 68 and following the service road to the Hanna Barbera Land park sign. The park is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays until Labor Day.

Close-to-home weekend trips for children. Tickets may be obtained by writing Fallas Distributing 3811 Tarry, Wichita Falls, Texas, 75308, 817-692-9011. Proceeds will benefit the North Texas Rehabilitation Center, Wichita Falls; the West Texas Rehabilitation Center, Abilene, and the West Texas Boys Ranch in San Angelo. 1 INCLUDES HOTEL AND AIRFARE I hhhk. 1 nnrw mnw court i iumn XV SUNSATIONAL! PRICE REDUCTION! rperson.

dbl. occ PHH-AZ i 3 nights4 days AtpIC Air from Dallas mmmiGxi using By SUSAN STEVENS Sunday Magazine Editor There are a number of special attractions that are close enough to be considered weekend travel destinations. Here are a few things that are upcoming: DeLeon's Peach and Melon Festival begins Monday and continues through Saturday. Quitman's Old Settler's Reunion is set for Wednesday through Saturday with gospel singing, musical talent contests, country western music, and a fiddler's contest. The 13th annual Texas Folklife Festival at the Institute of Texan Cultures is set for Thursday through Aug.

5 in San Antonio. The festival showcases the many foods, entertainment and crafts of the various ethnic and cultural groups who helped to settle and build Texas. Friday and Saturday in Bates-ville. the 41st annual White River Water Carnival will be conducted. Highlights of this event will be a beauty pageant, arts and crafts exhibits, a 10-K race, a grand ball, catfish dinners, games and concessions.

Next weekend, Dogpatch Children's Festival will be held at Dogpatch. Special features for the children will highlight the weekend event, including cartoon characters, A WEEK IN WAIKIKI $569 HOLIDAY INCLUDES: Round Trip Air Fare via Wide Body Jet. Including Meal and Non-alcoholic Beverage Service 8 Days 7 Nights Your Choice of 6 Waikiki Beach Hotels WAV. Round Trio Transfers InMtirtinn Rannann Tmc -it Flower Lei Greeting. Color Memory Album More a luauhiuus week at S(S)Cln THE HYATT REGENCY WAIKIKI INCLUDES HOTEL AND AIRFARF Per person, dbl: occ.

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Advance reservations only on a space available basis. applicable to groups. Tax additional. vail hotel direct, vour travel agent or toll-free: 1-800-228-9290. I The Arkansas Catfish Festival will be Aug.

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The fourth annual Texas Ranch Roundup is scheduled for Aug. 17-18 at the Wichita County" Mounted Patrol Arena in Wichita Falls. More than 200 real workup cowboys, wagon bosses, cooks and immediate ranch family members will; pit their skills against each other in roundup competition, which features events patterned after activities on a working ranch. Roundup tickets are available for S9, reserved seats, and $4 general admission. Tickets to the dances are S5 per person per evening.

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