Archive For 2016
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — More than 325 international companies will display the latest innovations and next-generation products and services across 10,000 net square meters of exhibition space at Asian Attractions Expo 2016, the region’s premier trade show and conference for the global attractions industry. The event will take place at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre […]
RUST, Germany — On Saturday 20th February 2014, 24 young women competed for the title of Miss Germany in Germany’s largest amusement park. After the presentation of evening dresses and bathing wear, the jury made of prominent personalities selected Lena Bröder from Nordwalde in North-Rhine Westphalia as the winner. Directly after the nomination, host and […]
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — Registration is now open for the IAAPA Safety Institute in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The program provides the amusement park and attractions industry with the latest safety information and best practices. Attendees will gain essential takeaways from industry experts as they discuss how to achieve operational excellence. Park maintenance personnel should not miss […]
ORLANDO, Florida — SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today announced changes in its operational management team at its corporate headquarters and its San Diego, San Antonio and Williamsburg locations. The company also announced the creation of its Resorts Development Group. John Reilly, SeaWorld San Diego Park President, has […]
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company, announced that its board of directors has split executive leadership roles at the company by naming Jim Reid-Anderson the company’s executive chairman and promoting John Duffey to president and CEO, both effective February 19, 2016. Mr. Duffey has […]
ORLANDO, Florida – SeaWorld Orlando unveiled the custom-built Mako lead car that will take riders on a thrilling experience this summer – the tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster in Orlando. Mako’s design and engineering was inspired by the real Mako shark – one of the ocean’s fastest shark species. When it opens, Mako will […]
AVONDALE, Arizona — Main Event Entertainment, the Dallas, Texas-based company that specializes in bowling-anchored family entertainment centers, has opened its second Phoenix-area location in Avondale. The new center is Main Event’s 23rd location nationwide. “Main Event is the ultimate entertainment destination for families, friends and large groups who seek variety but still want to have […]
GALVESTON, Texas — Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resorts is building the world’s tallest water coaster at its award-winning Galveston Island waterpark. Called MASSIV, the German word for massive, the water coaster will be in place in time for the waterpark’s 10th Anniversary celebration this summer. Schlitterbahn Galveston Island is home to more thrill rides than any […]
The West Coast’s only amusement park on a Pier turns 20 years old on May 26, a variety of birthday activities are planned for the world-famous landmark SANTA MONICA, Calif., — Pacific Park is busy preparing for its months-long 20th birthday celebration in 2016. The two acre amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier is […]
SARASOTA, Fla. — Bob Dean, president of Leisure Labs, LLC, announced recently the opening of the world’s largest transportable Giant Wheel at a height of 70 meters. Manufactured by Mondial World of Rides, this major ride proudly towers over Paris’s Place de la Concorde and offers thrilling panoramic views from its 48 enclosed gondolas. Froukje […]
