Archive For 2013

Discovery Cove announces special Florida resident rate

By | September 4, 2013

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida residents can experience Discovery Cove at an exclusive rate. Named the No. 1 theme park in the world by Trip Advisor 2013 Traveler’s Choice Awards, Discovery Cove is offering savings available through Dec. 31, 2013, where Florida residents can enjoy a Dolphin Swim Day Resort package for $219 plus tax—a savings […]

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Canobie readying haunted attractions, new petting zoo, live entertainment and more for Screeemfest/Oktoberfest Fall events

By | September 4, 2013

SALEM, N.H. — Not ready to leave summer behind quite yet? Canobie Lake Park is open each weekend during September and October with a range of fall events that is unrivaled in New England. Canobie’s seven-weekend Oktoberfest celebration opens on September 14th with fall festivities that include a beer garden, traditional German food, music, rides, […]

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to stream 2013 Golden Ticket Awards

By | September 4, 2013

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will host the 2013 Golden Ticket Awards on September 6 and 7, 2013. Presented by trade newspaper Amusement Today, the private, two-day event for amusement industry professionals recognizes the “best of the best” in the amusement industry. In addition to the Golden Ticket Awards ceremony and […]

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to host 2013 Golden Ticket Awards

By | August 29, 2013

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will host the 2013 Golden Ticket Awards on September 6 and 7, 2013. Presented by trade newspaper Amusement Today, the private, two-day event for amusement industry professionals recognizes the “best of the best” in the amusement industry. In addition to the Golden Ticket Awards ceremony and […]

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Cedar Point announces plans for family rides, changes to Camp Snoopy and Hotel Breakers renovation

By | August 27, 2013

SANDUSKY, Ohio — Cedar Point amusement park/resort, known around the world for its record-breaking collection of rides and roller coasters, announced several plans for the 2014 season, including introducing two new family rides, changes to the park’s Camp Snoopy area and more details on a two-year renovation project to Hotel Breakers. Joining Cedar Point’s impressive […]

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Marvel and Hero Ventures announce a new super hero themed entertinament experience

By | August 23, 2013

4D Motion Ride Is Centerpiece of Interactive National Tour Launching in 2014 by World Class Investor and Production Teams Los Angeles, Calf., – Hero Ventures, a Los Angeles based entertainment company, announced today that it is teaming up with Marvel Entertainment to create “The Marvel Experience,” an innovative, traveling experience, featuring dozens of Marvel’s iconic […]

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Additional hotel rooms now available for 2013 Golden Ticket Awards

By | August 22, 2013

Due to tremendous interest in the 2013 Golden Ticket Awards, two of the recommended hotels for this event have sold out. However the nearby Santa Cruz Hotel Paradox has made available a limited number of rooms for event attendees at a special rate of $189/night. The newly opened, full-service Hotel Paradox is just a 10 […]

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New coaster, 300-room resort just part of Dollywood’s 10-year, $300 million investment project

By | August 22, 2013

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – Dollywood officials announced yesterday a $300 million, 10-year investment project to the Dollywood property here. All specifics for the next 10 years haven’t been ironed out as yet, but definites include a Gerstlauer dual launch roller coaster expected to open in 2014 and a 300-room hotel to open in the summer […]

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IATP Announces call for conference presenters

By | August 21, 2013

Hershey, Pa. — The International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP) is planning its first annual conference and trade show and the Program Committee is actively seeking industry innovators and educators to submit proposals to present to a growing segment of the entertainment industry. When: October 23-24, 2013 – Educational Sessions will be held on October […]

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Teen theme park visitation on the decline

By | August 19, 2013

CHICAGO, Ill. — As a new school year looms on the horizon, many American households might be trying to squeeze in one last trip to the amusement park before it’s time to hit the books. But when it comes to theme parks, new research from Mintel reveals that while teens are still the most prolific […]

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