Archive For August, 2016
The time is now to register for the “Networking Event of the Year!” Registration for Amusement Today’s 2016 Golden Ticket Awards is looming with a deadline of Friday, Sept. 2. The host park for the two-day event on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10 is the beautiful Cedar Point amusement park and resort located along the […]
Stephen Swika, Jr., 77, of Scott Twp., Pa., owner of Pennsylvania-based S&S Amusements, passed away peacefully at home August 19, 2016. Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Stephen Swika Sr. and Justine Mikloiche Swika. He was a graduate of Blakely High School. Swika Jr.’s family began in the outdoor amusement industry […]
VICENZA, Italy – It was a labor of love for Alberto Zamperla as he began putting together celebratory preparations for his company’s 50th anniversary. The anniversary is year-long, but Zamperla wanted to bring his friends and customers together to show his appreciation of their support throughout the years. And, that is what he did on […]
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – The 25th Annual OKTOBERFEST is slated for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25, at Quassy Amusement Park here. Two bands will be performing for the event, which is held in the Fieldside Pavilion at the lakeside facility. They are: Joe Stanky & The Cadets on […]
THE NETHERLANDS – Our co-founder and executive vice president Maarten van de Ven passed away unexpectedly at home on 16 August 2016, aged 58 years. After finishing his studies of Master of Sciences in Industrial Engineering at the University of Technology in Eindhoven, Maarten worked at Philips Electronics and Tulip Computers before starting his career […]
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Owing to the popularity of both the “Networking Event of the Year,” and host park Cedar Point, the Hotel Breakers is now sold out of rooms reserved for the Golden Ticket Awards Ceremony weekend. Fortunately Cedar Point is home to multiple lodging options and the park is offering accommodations at Sandcastle Suites, […]
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — California’s Great America (CGA) will introduce Patriot, the first floorless roller coaster in the park’s 41-year history, for the 2017 season. Patriot will emerge from a technical makeover of Vortex, which opened at the park in 1991, was designed by Werner Stengel and manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard of Monthey, Switzerland. […]
MASON, Ohio – Nostalgia and a return to traditions are what holiday seasons are known for, and in 2017 Kings Island will deliver those sentiments with the return of a month-long holiday celebration. After a 12-year absence, the long awaited return of WinterFest will provide Gold season passholders and Tristate residents with four seasons of […]
THE NETHERLANDS – It is with great sadness that we share that our co-founder and colleague, M.W.T.M. (Maarten) van de Ven passed away unexpectedly. In the almost 15 years of the existence of KumbaK, Maarten has always been the contact person for our suppliers and subcontractors. We at KumbaK owe him great gratitude and will […]
SELLERSBURG, Ind. – With deep regret and great sadness, Weber Group has tragically lost one of their own. On August 14, president Tom Weber passed away unexpectedly. “Tom and I founded Weber Group together in 1983 as a Design/Build Company. Through Tom’s leadership, WGI has become a pathfinder in comprehensive specialty fabrication and a world […]
