Archive For August, 2020
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Weekends this October, families will experience the spooky, kooky fun of one of the only kid-friendly Halloween events in Central Florida! At LEGOLAND Florida Resort’s Brick or Treat, guests will enjoy safe, neighborhood-style trick-or-treating with plenty of candy, seasonal shows and exclusive LEGO characters in the ultimate kids Halloween celebration—and, it’s all included […]
Betson Enterprises announces the promotion of Britannie Betti to Business Development Manager and Northeast Regional Sales Manager. In this two-pronged role, Britannie will be working with Rick Kirby (Regional Sales Director and EVP of Gaming) to manage the Northeast region as well as working with Jonathan Betti (SVP of Sales and Marketing) to manage Betson’s entire sales organization […]
RALEIGH, N.C. — Raleigh-based startup, TraKid, announces the launch of its new wearable technology, a wristband designed for children that brings parents across the country peace of mind. TraKid has developed a highly sophisticated tracking bracelet that pairs seamlessly with the TraKid mobile app and allows parents to find their child quickly if they get lost […]
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — A roller coaster of a season at Kennywood will come to a close next month with a collection of special events and two additional operating days added in. Kennywood and its sister park, Idlewild & SoakZone in Ligonier, will finish their seasons with their final day of operations on Monday, September 7, […]
VALDOSTA, Ga. — Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. is taking a favorite fall flavor to the next level with a new food festival and daily Trick-Or-Treating. The Pumpkin Spice Festival, weekends Sept. 26 through Nov. 1, will feature over a dozen pumpkin-spiced food items, including Pumpkin Spice Funnel Cake, Pumpkin Spice Cotton Candy, The […]
TWYFORD, U.K. — accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider for attractions and venues worldwide, has partnered with Parc Astérix – France’s second-largest theme park – to deliver a new virtual queuing program designed to promote physical distancing for guests. Parc Astérix, based just outside of Paris, has introduced Filotomatix, a virtual queuing […]
The September 2020 issue of Amusement Today is available for FREE via Digital Edition and/or downloadable PDF! Silver Dollar City unveils Mystic River Falls Pirates in Batavia return to Europa-Park New lift to Kennywood’s classic Old Mill Vekoma delivers two coasters to Erlebnispark Tripsdrill Santa’s Village debuts revamped dark ride, water park additions Chance Rides remains busy in 2020 Monster […]
JACKSON, N.J. — Six Flags Great Adventure, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, leads the way for Halloween thrills and chills with a new event for the entire family—HALLOWFEST. The event will feature Thrills by Day with family-friendly activities and Chills by Night with rides on monster coasters…in the dark and haunting Halloween theming throughout the park. HALLOWFEST will kick off September 18 and run […]
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Six Flags America, DC’s Thrill Capital, leads the way for Halloween thrills and chills with a new event for the entire family— HALLOWFEST. The event will feature Thrills by Day with plenty of family-friendly activities and Chills by Night with rides on monster coasters in the dark and haunting Halloween theming […]
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The World Waterpark Association recently announced that it will present its 40th anniversary WWA Show as a virtual experience to allow more attendees to join this industry event in the safest manner possible. Taking place over three days, October 6-8, the WWA40 virtual event will deliver the high-quality educational and networking […]
