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Bad weather can’t stop Funland from opening for 60th season

Fasnachts welcome all to family-run business
Funland opened for its 60th season May 7. Enjoying one of the first rides on the kiddie cars are sisters (l-r) Ruby and Rae Lynn Clagett. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS
Chris Flood
May 9, 2022

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Funland
6 Delaware Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
United States

Rehoboth Beach’s Funland kicked off its 60th season with its traditional opening on the Saturday before Mother’s Day.

The rain was falling, the wind was blowing and entertainment was limited to indoor attractions, but customers braved the weather for some family fun.

For more information, go to funlandrehoboth.com.

 

Funland employee Bailey Brounce is a friendly face in the ticket booth.
The large garage doors are closed to keep out the elements, but kiddie rides are still going.
Lots of time will be spent over the next summer by customers figuring out what toys to get with their tickets.
As part of the 60th season, Funland is asking for customers to send memories on a postcard.
With the wind blowing, and the associated noises, the Haunted Mansion was a little spookier than normal.
It’s official. Craig Fasnacht opens the doors for the 2022 season.
We can’t see the face of the little girl here, but it’s hard to imagine she’s any more excited than grandpa her taking the picture.
Special stickers available this year include one for first-timers and another for people who can prove they were born in 1962.
Rain and high winds kept the outdoor rides grounded for the day.
Colorful banners recognizing 60 years of memories adorn the columns.
16-month-old Farrah Silverman enjoys the kiddie boats.
It’s not just kids who were enjoying the park. Here, Harry Papaleo watches wife Charlotte Papaleo try her hand at the ball toss.
Lights are on and the rides are ready to be ridden.
If the pile of toys is any indication, Jennifer Cunningham was showing Dustin Fritz a thing or two about Skee Ball.
Funland is offering a number of special purchases this year in recognition of the 60th season.
Getting ready for Route 1 traffic this summer are Maureen Sullivan, left, and Susan Callanen.
Except for a handful of years, Funland traditionally opens the Saturday before Mother’s Day. Here, mom Jessica Sager waves to her daughter in the plane.
As this point in his turn, it appears dad Joshua Cruz is about to win this stuffed animal for his daughter Briella Cruz. Unfortunately, he didn’t.

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Chris Flood has been working for the Cape Gazette since early 2014. He currently covers Rehoboth Beach and Henlopen Acres, but has also covered Dewey Beach and the state government. He covers environmental stories, business stories and random stories on subjects he finds interesting, and he also writes a column called Choppin’ Wood that runs every other week. He’s a graduate of the University of Maine and the Landing School of Boat Building & Design.

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