Archive For September, 2017

Cedar Fair and Peanuts Worldwide Extend Peanuts Licensing Agreement to 2025

By | September 12, 2017

SANDUSKY, Ohio — Cedar Fair, L.P. (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and active entertainment, Peanuts Worldwide, a subsidiary controlled by DHX Media, Ltd. (TSX: DHX.A, DHX.B; NASDAQ: DHXM), and the family of Charles M. Schulz have renewed the license agreement to showcase the iconic Peanuts characters, created by Schulz, throughout Cedar […]

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JW Winco strengthens commitment to the future by introducing new logo, Launching enhanced website

By | September 12, 2017

NEW BERLIN, Wisc.  – JW Winco, Inc., A Ganter Company, has launched an evolved company logo and website to reflect its commitment to continued growth and leadership in the standard parts industry. For over 35 years, Ganter, a global leader in manufacturing of standard parts since 1894, formed a synergistic partnership with JW Winco that […]

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Har Kupers receives the 2017 AIMS International Safety Award

By | September 12, 2017

BRISTOL, Conn. – Vekoma Rides’, Har Kupers was presented with the 2017 AIMS International Safety award during the Golden Ticket Awards held Saturday, September 9, at Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut.  The Award, presented to Har by AIMS International board member, Jim Seay, and AIMS Executive Director, Karen Oertley, recognizes a person or organization that […]

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CEO Charlie Keegan To Leave Main Event Entertainment

By | September 12, 2017

DALLAS, Texas – Main Event Entertainment announced today that Charlie Keegan has resigned as President & Chief Executive Officer of the company. Keegan will step away from his day-to-day duties on Nov. 24, and has agreed to remain available in a consulting capacity for an additional 12 months. Keegan has led Main Event since Oct. 2006, when the […]

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Amusement Today’s annual Golden Ticket Awards presented at 2017 host park, Lake Compounce

By | September 9, 2017

BRISTOL, Conn. – And the Golden Ticket Award goes to … In an awards show tonight hosted by Lake Compounce – the oldest operating amusement park in the United States – the winners of Amusement Today’s 2017 Golden Ticket Awards were revealed in grand style. The Golden Ticket Awards are presented annually to honor the […]

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Ready to roll — Quassy coaster train gets updates

By | September 8, 2017

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Wooden Warrior at Quassy Amusement & Waterpark, Middlebury, Conn., received new seat cushions and lap restraints today on its Timberliner train. Mike Graham of The Gravity Group/Gravitykraft (designers of the coaster and state-of-the-art train) put his personal touch on the project.  Quassy was the first park in North America to feature the Timberliner […]

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Hurricane Harvey Tourism Recovery Fund launched to help Texas gulf coast communities

By | September 8, 2017

Austin, TX — The Texas Travel Industry Association and Texas Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism have partnered with Tourism Cares to launch the Hurricane Harvey Tourism Recovery Fund, uniting the industry and its resources in support of vulnerable, devastated Gulf Coast communities that welcome millions of visitors and support 170,000 tourism jobs.The Fund’s […]

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay & Adventure Island- Irma update

By | September 8, 2017

TAMPA, Fla. — To ensure the safety of our guests, ambassadors and animals during the expected impact from Hurricane Irma, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island will be adjusting schedules as follows: We have comprehensive weather preparedness plans, and security and zoological staff will remain on property in secure locations as we monitor the […]

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SeaWorld Orlando – Hurricane Irma Update

By | September 8, 2017

ORLANDO, Fla. — To ensure the safety of our guests, ambassadors and animals during the expected impact from Hurricane Irma, SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, Discovery Cove, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island will be adjusting schedules as follows: SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are currently planning to close by 5 pm ET […]

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LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park and Water Park will be closed Saturday, Sept. 9 through Monday, Sept. 11

By | September 8, 2017

ORLANDO, Fla. — For the safety of guests and employees, LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park and Water Park will be closed Saturday, Sept. 9 through Monday, Sept. 11. LEGOLAND Hotel will remain open to admit arriving guests; LEGOLAND Beach Retreat guests will be relocated to LEGOLAND Hotel. We encourage guests in need of shelter to seek other […]

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