Archive For December, 2018
BRANSON, Mo. — Silver Dollar City is named to the top spot in the nation for “Best Theme Park Holiday Event” in USA Today’s 10Best poll, announced today by the newspaper. The honor followed four weeks of voting by USA Today’s audience that included their readers, theme park guests and fans, members of the media and […]
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — A nationwide poll conducted by USA TODAY confirms what many Pittsburghers already know: when looking for family-friendly fun this time of year, Kennywood’s Holiday Lights is a must-see attraction! Kennywood Holiday Lights was one of twenty theme parks selected by a panel of USA Today and 10Best.com editors and expert contributors. After a […]
The offices of Amusement Today will be closed Friday, December 21, 2018 starting at Noon, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, so the staff can enjoy the holidays with their families. From the entire staff of Amusement Today, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The AAMA/AMOA Amusement Expo International (AEI), the annual event for the coin-op and revenue generating amusement, music, and family entertainment industry, is reaffirming its focus on the rapidly growing virtual reality entertainment industry at the conference and trade show. Following a tremendous response to last year’s inaugural VR focus, the AEI […]
Our condolences go out to the family of Claire Morton who passed away December 16. Claire was an amazing person who became the first woman president of the Showmen’s League of America in 2005. She was so involved with the SLA she even moved to Chicago during her presidency to ensure the historical preservation and […]
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — JoAnn Delores Davis, of Rancho Mirage, CA passed away on 12/6 following a fall while on vacation with family in Hawaii. JoAnn was 82 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Larry Davis in 2004 and is survived by her beloved daughter, Debby (Davis) Helm […]
BRANSON, Mo. — Wondering where to take the kids and family for fun during the Christmas break? Silver Dollar City and the Showboat Branson Belle stay open December 26 through January 1, with entertainment options ranging from shows and lights to rides (weather permitting), dining and shopping. An Old Time Christmas continues with all the […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — AIMS International is searching for candidates for the Executive Director position currently held by Karen Oertley who plans to retire in April of 2019. AIMS International is non-profit 501(c)(6) trade association with a mission to improve amusement industry safety through leadership in education. The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations […]
Christmas holidays are fast-approaching but festive lights have already been shining for a while at Gardaland thanks to Gardaland Magic Winter, the evocative event – scheduled for 22nd, 23rdand 24th December and then uninterruptedly from 26th Decemberto 6th January 2019 – where the Park is enwrapped by an enchantingChristmas atmosphere, allowing Guests to keep enjoying […]
1. Please click on the appropriate link below, set up by the National Association of Landscape Professionals, to send a letter to your Representative and two Senators urging them to support the Tillis/Harris H-2B cap relief package in a final Department of Homeland Security Spending bill. Please also share these links with your colleagues and encourage […]
