Funland co-founders Don and Dee Fasnacht’s daughters Gwen, LeeAnn and Lisa enjoy the helicopter ride in 1962.

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The Cape Current is your guide to the creative energy of the Cape Region - where local culture, food, music, nightlife, art, and community come together. Stylish, approachable, and always in the know, it celebrates the people, places, and experiences that make coastal Delaware feel vibrant and alive. Whether you're a longtime local or just discovering the scene, The Cape Current connects readers to all the good stuff happening right now.