Archive For 2016
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 […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – With the excitement of what is shaping up to be a record season in 2016, The Dollywood Company today announced the addition of TailSpin Racer to Dollywood’s Splash Country for 2017. This thrilling new attraction, supplied by WhiteWater West, allows up to six guests to race each other on mats through […]
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Amusement Today and Cedar Point invite working professionals in the amusement industry such as park owners, operators and management and ride manufacturers, designers, suppliers and vendors, to join the fun at “The Networking Event of the Year” during the 2016 Golden Ticket Awards on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10. “This is a great […]
SANDUSKY, Ohio — As a unique fundriaser for the National Roller Coaster Museum & Archives (NRCMA), Cedar Point and Amusement Today have organized a boat cruise on the Jet Express for Saturday, Sept. 10. The Jet Express will take riders on a unique 45-minute cruise on Lake Erie, circling the Cedar Point Resort giving unique […]
HERSHEY, Penn – At a press conference today, Hersheypark, the 110-acre theme park in Hershey, PA, announced its newest attraction – Hershey Triple Tower™. The new attraction, slated to debut for the 2017 Springtime In The Park event, is comprised of three drop towers of different heights: Hershey’s Tower™, Reese’s Tower™ and Hershey’s Kisses Tower™. […]
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is growing its roster of great guest experiences and embarking on a high seas adventure with a new family-friendly water attraction called Miss Fortune Falls expected to open in spring 2017. Located near Crush ‘n’ Gusher, Miss Fortune Falls brings to life the story of […]
WINTERSVILLE, Ohio – A.R.M. (USA) Inc., the manufacturer of the Super Shot ride involved in the July 25th accident which occurred at the Frederick County, Virginia fair wants to extend its prayers and well wishes to the woman who was injured. In addition, A.R.M. is compelled to address inaccuracies and misinformation reported in the news […]
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), the global trade association representing the attractions industry, announces Steve Van den Kerkhof, Plopsa Group CEO and Studio 100 chairman of the board, as the keynote speaker for the GM and Owners’ Breakfast at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2016, the premier trade show for […]
MASON, Ohio – Construction is underway on a new wooden roller coaster adventure for visitors to Kings Island. Themed to an area surrounding a lumber company becoming overrun by a mysterious medusa-like overgrowth of vines as nature reclaims its land, Mystic Timbers will be 3,265 feet in length, reach 109 feet in height and weave […]
ORLANDO, Fla. – After celebrating its first birthday this past May, Orlando’s 400-foot observation wheel is bubbling with happiness over its new name: Coca-Cola Orlando Eye. This exciting partnership with Coca-Cola allows guests to share enhanced new experiences on the observation wheel from the moment they enter the attraction. Guests will be greeted with a […]
