Archive For 2018

Developers have announced plans to build Europe’s tallest observation wheel on Newcastle Quayside in a project that would see more than £100m invested in the city and up to 550 jobs created. Standing 140 metres high, the observation wheel – dubbed ‘The Whey Aye’ in celebration of its location – will be five metres taller […]

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NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Senator Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels) and Representative Kyle Biedermann (R-Fredericksburg) in conjunction with the Texas Historical Commission (THC) presents Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resorts as a Texas Treasure Business Award winner. The Texas Treasure Business Award program pays tribute to businesses that have provided employment opportunities and support to the state’s economy for 50 […]

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The next chapter of IAAPA’s history officially began Thursday, May 17, when the association broke ground on its new global headquarters in Orlando, Florida. During a special groundbreaking ceremony, local IAAPA members, community partners, and the association’s team gathered to celebrate and share IAAPA’s story in Central Florida. Our new headquarters, located in the epicenter […]

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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. —– Mark your calendars. Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival is just around the corner.  Daily operations at Busch Gardens begin Friday, May 18, and the festival starts a week later on May 25 and runs through July 1. Park guests can sample a variety of food and beverages not normally served in the […]

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TAMPA, Fla. — As the sun goes down, the night comes alive at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Summer Nights. New this year, the event starts earlier than ever on May 25. The event features extended hours, endless energy and world-class coasters that light up the night. “We are excited to bring back our Summer Nights […]

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Universal City, CA, Orlando, FL (May 16, 2018) – Beginning September 14, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort will bring Legendary Pictures’ cult Halloween classic Trick ‘r Treat to life in all-new Halloween Horror Nights mazes that dare guests to live by the rules or suffer the consequences.    Based on the critically-acclaimed and […]

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UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — The countdown to the extinction of “Jurassic Park—The Ride” begins as Universal Studios Hollywood excavates the site in preparation for the 2019 arrival of “Jurassic World Ride,” inspired by Universal Pictures’ blockbuster film franchise. “Jurassic Park—The Ride” will officially become extinct on September 3, 2018. In 1996, Universal Studios Hollywood redefined […]

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ORLANDO, Fla. — As the sun goes down, the park comes alive with the glow of Electric Ocean at SeaWorld, returning May 25 for another summer of fun. Joining SeaWorld Orlando’s already impressive event lineup, Electric Ocean brings longer park hours and allows guests to voyage into an exotic underwater world filled with dazzling lights, […]

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Emotion beats technology, even in the future! This was the conclusion of high-ranking international representatives of the theme park industry at the TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) conference at the beginning of May in Europa-Park. Theme parks will therefore see an increased use of VR and projection technology as well as digitisation in the future. However, […]

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NEW BERLIN, Wisc. — JW Winco, Inc., A Ganter Company, a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, has available GN 509.4 Heavy Duty Ball Transfer Units without Flange. Typically used on conveyor tracks, the RoHS compliant Heavy Duty Ball Transfer Units without Flange enable a linear or rotary movement of heavy loads on those […]

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