Archive For July, 2020
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Busch Gardens Williamsburg announced today the launch of an all-new special event – Coasters and Craft Brews. While the general park remains closed, this new specially ticketed outdoor event will highlight an array of hand-picked park experiences including three iconic roller coasters, high flying Screamin’ Swing, ice cold local and craft brews, and tasty […]
While the theme park remains closed, Knott’s Berry Farm is introducing another new outdoor dining and retail experience beginning August 21 with the all-new Taste of Knott’s. Expanding upon the popular Taste of Calico introduced earlier this month, Taste of Knott’s will celebrate classic flavors from around the park including new and one-of-a-kind food, drink and […]
Creative Works Founder Jeff Schilling passed away on Sunday, July 26 after courageously battling cancer for almost 4 years. Jeff took inspiration from his entrepreneurial grandfather and started Creative Works in 1997. Jeff was working in the laser tag industry and, at the time, most laser tag arenas were sterile spaces, lacking imagination and creativity. […]
TOPSFIELD, Mass. — The Essex Agricultural Society, the organization that runs the Topsfield Fair, announces that for the safety of fairgoers, staff, volunteers, vendors, exhibitors, and sponsors, it has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Topsfield Fair. “For the past few months we have continued to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and based on the […]
Semnox has added another feather to its cap with Unique Hospitality Group implementing the Play Pass system at all its Chuck E. Cheese stores in Saudi Arabia. Unique Hospitality Group owns more than 14 Chuck E. Cheese franchise stores across Saudi Arabia, which are regarded as the #1 place for birthdays and the place Where A Kid Can Be A Kid ®. Chuck E. Cheese has a goal to create positive, lifelong […]
The U.S. Senate has introduced the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act, which is likely to be the last major COVID-19 stimulus package considered in 2020. Please contact your elected officials and urge them to include the following items in the next phase of COVID-19 related stimulus funding: Small Business Administration LoansMore […]
Having fun, feeling safe. That is the current challenge Amusement Parks are facing with the Coronavirus Pandemic and the connected regulations and access restrictions related to rides. The return to amusement parks after lockdown measures is a complex affair, with visitors having to deal with various guidelines alongside the concerns of employees, suppliers, and customers. […]
When it was time to build their latest water park, OCT Group looked, once again, to WhiteWater to provide them with groundbreaking and thrilling attractions. Having previously collaborated on 14 projects at 10 water parks throughout mainland China, OCT Group and WhiteWater have developed a flourishing partnership spanning over a decade. The latest addition to […]
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Adventure Golf Services is changing its name and will be launching a new website featuring the company’s new logo, new brand promise and new website content. After more than 35 years in business, Adventure Golf Services is re-naming itself Adventure Golf & Sports. “We felt it was time for our name to reflect […]
ProSlide Technology Inc., the industry leader in water ride design and manufacturing, is pleased to congratulate Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – known as the world’s first theme park – on the opening of their new ProSlide water coaster, Cheetah Chase. With the latest technology and innovations, Cheetah Chase is a top-of-the-line water coaster and […]
