Archive For December, 2011
Officials at Universal Studios Orlando confirmed on Dec. 2 that Jaws, the park’s classic ride in which boats full of guests are ‘attacked’ by a great white shark, is closing forever. Guests wishing to take one more trip aboard Captain Jake’s Amity Boat Tours have until Jan. 2, 2012. After that, the iconic theme park […]
The Great Wolf Resorts will be a little sweeter this holiday season with the addition of an enormous, edible gingerbread house at each of the 11 Great Wolf Lodge locations. Visitors to the lodge during the Snowland festival will have the opportunity to dine inside the house before, during or after a day of splashing […]
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – Quassy Amusement Park will be putting a fresh spin on its family-friendly tradition with the addition of a new ride for the 2012 season. A tea cup ride from Italian ride manufacturer Zamperla will make its debut in the spring at the lakeside property, which will be celebrating its 104th season of […]
Mattel, Inc. and the Ride Entertainment Group have reached an agreement to bring the excitement of Hot Wheels into the amusement park industry in the form of Hot Wheels branded park attractions in North America. Originally introduced by Mattel in 1968, Hot Wheels is the No. 1 vehicle property in the United States, and one […]
Warning to IAAPA Trade Show Exhibitors: If your company is exhibiting at one of IAAPA’s trade shows, you may be contacted by “Fair Guide,” “Expo-Guide,” “Construct Data Publishers” or “European Trade Register” about a “free listing” in a directory. These companies are using misleading tactics to solicit IAAPA exhibitors and others for listings in trade […]
