Archive For April, 2013

International Bowl Expo adds affordable health care act to education lineup

By | April 26, 2013

Session to Address Health Care Questions Facing Proprietors in 2013 ARLINGTON, Texas — The Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, the bowling industry’s premier trade organization, announced the addition of an important “Game Changer” session on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to the educational lineup at the 2013 International Bowl Expo in Las […]

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Texas SkyScreamer topped off

By | April 25, 2013

ARLINGTON, Texas — On Thursday, April 25, the construction crew for the Texas SkyScreamer placed the final major piece of the ride. All nine sections of the 400-foot tower were in place earlier in the day. Afterward, one of the final pieces of the ride, including a 30 foot star, was mounted. There’s still plenty […]

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Great Wolf Resorts announces largest resort-wide expansion in history

By | April 24, 2013

Renovations, new amenities, attractions and experiences coming to all Great Wolf Lodge resorts in 2013 MADISON, Wis. — Just in time for summer vacation planning, Great Wolf Resorts, Inc., is adding more new attractions and guest experiences to its indoor waterpark resorts than ever before. With this multimillion dollar investment, guests visiting any of the […]

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Goddard Group, S&S~Sansei team up for new Lotte World attraction

By | April 24, 2013

SEOUL, Korea—Lotte World’s aggressive expansion continues as the park announced its newest addition, a family drop ride called “Brother Moon & Sister Sun’s Tall Tale,” to be designed by Hollywood entertainment design firm the Goddard Group. Hardware for the new attraction is being provided by Utah-based S&S~Sansei. The ride is slated to take its first […]

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Walter Bowser named VP of Amusement Products at Millennium Elastomers

By | April 24, 2013

GARDENA, Calif. — Millennium Elastomers (ME) is pleased to announce Walter Bowser as Vice President of Amusement Products. Bowser has long history in the amusement industry working for Six Flags in various capacities for 21 years. Millennium Elastomers is the one of the largest urethane processors in North America with facilities strategically located across the […]

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TTIA urges Texas attractions to aid in West, Texas disaster relief efforts

By | April 19, 2013

WEST, Texas — Following the massive April 17 explosion in West, Texas that has left one-fifth of the rural town in ruin, David Teel, president & CEO of the Texas Travel Industry Association (TTIA) is urging all of the state’s tourist attractions, amusement, theme and waterparks to come together to aid in the relief efforts. […]

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Sally Corp. names new technical services director

By | April 18, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — John Stegall, eleven-year veteran technical services manager at Sally Corporation, has been promoted to the position of technical services director for the dark ride and animatronics Design/build company. In his new position, he will play a greater role in the design and specification of Sally projects, assuming responsibility for laying out ride […]

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Brady Bunch stars returning to Kings Island

By | April 17, 2013

KINGS ISLAND, Ohio — If you grew up in the 1970’s, chances are you really had two families: your own and The Brady Bunch. One of the grooviest sitcoms of the era, The Brady Bunch filmed one of its most popular episodes at Kings Island. The episode, called “The Cincinnati Kids,” was filmed at Kings […]

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NRCMA/Six Flags Fiesta Texas VIP event

By | April 17, 2013

Special event for 24 lucky bidders SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The National Roller Coaster Museum has a very special event you won’t want to miss, should you be the lucky bidder. On Friday, May 17, 2013, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., enjoy the VIP Preview Party for Iron Rattler, the hit new coaster of […]

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Plan to attend NJAA's 54th Annual Dinner Dance

By | April 15, 2013

POINT PLEASANT, N.J. — On May 13th, the New Jersey Amusement Association (NJAA) will host its 54th Annual Dinner Dance. This year, New Jersey State Governor Chris Christie will be attending as our guest speaker and honoree, as well as the individuals dedicated to rebuilding the communities, beaches and boardwalks devastated by Super Storm Sandy. […]

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