Archive For 2016
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — Apex Parks Group announced on Nov. 9 that Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer Al Weber, Jr. died suddenly on Nov. 8 while vacationing in the British Virgin Islands. “Al was a gifted leader and a great friend to all who knew him. He was a visionary who led the growth […]
TORONTO, Ontario, – Cineplex Entertainment today announced that Cineplex Starburst Inc. (“CSI”), a leading distributor and operator of amusement and gaming equipment, is rebranding its business. As of today, all of CSI’s business units will operate under its new name ‘Player One Amusement Group.’ Previously operating as four businesses – CSI, Brady Starburst LLC, Premier […]
FOLEY, Ala. — The Poarch Band of Creek Indians unveiled detailed plans for its first-class, family-friendly tourist destination currently under construction near Alabama’s most popular beaches. The development’s name, Owa, means “big water” in the Muscogee Creek language. Owa “big water” refers to the 14-acre lake at the center of the unique project that features […]
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – It is with a heavy heart that we at Schlitterbahn share the news that our founder, Robert Ray Henry, known to many of us here as Mr. Bob, passed away last night. Mr. Bob was a brilliant businessman as well as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. When he […]
BUENA PARK, Calif. – There’s farm fresh fun for everyone coming to Knott’s Berry Farm in 2017 with a brand new thrill ride, an extended Knott’s Boysenberry Festival, the exciting return of Ghost Town Alive! next summer, and the expansion of Knott’s Soak City Waterpark. Sol Spin will bring brand new hair-raising thrills to the […]
MOORESVILLE, Ind. – Creative Works has announced an exclusive partnership with Kevin Williams from KWP to develop a “Mixed Reality” (MR) attraction. The entertainment industry is constantly evolving to meet new market demands and compete with in-home entertainment. Technology is developing at an increasing rate, and the goal of this partnership is to harness the […]
SANDUSKY, Ohio, Oct. 27, 2016 – Cedar Fair (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and active entertainment, is pleased to announce the promotion of Richard A. Zimmerman to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer. “This promotion is an acknowledgement of the significant role Richard has played in the success […]
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – Lee A. Sullivan Jr., 91, of Jacksonville, IL died Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at his home. He was born July 12, 1925 in Jacksonville, the son of Lee A. Sr. and Nell Griffith Sullivan. He married Barbara Bienemann on March 29, 1949 and later married Betty Miller Kinnett Deem on October 25, […]
ORANGE CITY, Fl. – John W. Owens, Jr. 70 of Deland passed away October 24, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Lombard, Illinois on July 17, 1946 and moved to central Florida in 1988 from North Carolina. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. John was the marketing director and […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (October 26, 2016) — Coming off a record year which featured the best new attraction of 2016, Lightning Rod, as well as the successful first anniversary of Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, The Dollywood Company continues to provide more unique experiences at each of its family-friendly properties. Two new family rides debut this summer […]
