Archive For 2018
WEST MIFFLIN, PA – In Southwestern Pennsylvania, Kennywood Day is as eagerly anticipated as a Steelers game, while Pittsburgh’s gridiron greats regularly send their fans on emotional roller coasters. Now these two iconic brands will come together for a collaboration that’s unprecedented in both the sports and amusement worlds. Kennywood will welcome the Steelers franchise to […]
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Today, ASTM International announced two revisions to an amusement ride standard which could help support safety efforts in the amusement ride community. Members of the ASTM International committee on amusement rides and devices (F24) developed new requirements related tonon-destructive testing inspections. The group also changed the standard from a guide to […]
TIPTON, Pa. — DelGrosso’s Park will host the 21st Annual Native American Pow Wow on Saturday and Sunday, July 21-22, 2018. The Weekend Festival will be filled with Native American Dancing in Full Regalia, Drumming, and Singing. Native American Arts and Craft Vendors will also have various booths throughout the Pow Wow Grounds (inside the […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Construction is coming to a close at SeaWorld Orlando as Infinity Falls – the highly anticipated new attraction opening at SeaWorld Orlando this summer – takes its place in the Orlando skyline. The record-breaking new attraction was “topped off” over the weekend as cranes lifted the final piece of the rides iconic […]
Gardaland Oktoberfest, the extravaganza dedicated to Bavarian food and winery is becoming a tradition, as it will be on offer for the Guests of the Park for the fourth consecutive year. From 15th to 30th September, thanks to rich theming and a food offer appropriate for the event all the joy of one of the […]
Universal Orlando Resort’s all-new nighttime lagoon show – Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration – officially opens tonight at Universal Studios Florida. Guests now have a brand-new way to cap off their day in Universal Studios as they enjoy an “epic cinema under the stars” in the heart of the theme park. The show seamlessly blends panoramic […]
The California Attractions and Parks Association (CAPA) is pleased to announce that Erin Guerrero has been named as the Association’s Executive Director. With nearly 20 years of experience in and around the State Capitol, Erin will be responsible for advocating on behalf of the organization and its members with the Legislature, the Governor, and regulatory […]
TURKEY — The burgeoning waterpark industry in Russia led Polin Waterparks (Turkey) to open an office in the country several years ago specifically to manage the development of these facilities and serve the waterpark industry int he region the best way possible. Now a leader in bringing waterpark attractions to the country, Polin’s previous installations include […]
TORRANCE, Calif. — CineMovida announces plans to open a Motion EFX Theatre beginning Spring of 2019. The theatre will be one of eight screens at a new multiplex in Maurepas, part of the new town of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. The location will utilize MMI’s dynamic MX4D Motion EFX seats and will be a featured part of the location. […]
The Galleon Pirate Ship at Quassy Amusement & Waterpark was aglow in red, white and blue this July 4th week thanks to new LED (light emitting diode) lights on the thrill ride. This time exposure caught the pendulum attraction at the Middlebury, Conn., property Saturday evening as the computerized sequence struck a patriotic note for the […]
