Archive For 2018
ORLANDO, Fla. — Earlier today, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment celebrated the groundbreaking of its new headquarters to be based at SeaWorld Orlando. The 40,725 square foot, three-story building will be a shared home for ambassadors from the current Park Support Center and at the SeaWorld Orlando park. “Today is much more than the groundbreaking of […]
MIAMI, Fla. — Get ready to ride! In another cruise industry first, Carnival Cruise Line’s MardiGras will feature the first-ever roller coaster at sea when it debuts in 2020, providing an unforgettable and unique open-air thrill ride on the line’s newest and most innovative ship. Built by Munich-based Maurer Rides, BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster is a heart-pounding rush of […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — International Ride Training announced today the 2018 International Ride Operator Certification Audit Excellence Award winners. This year’s winners, in noparticular order, are: The Park at OWA: Foley, Alabama Valleyfair: Shakopee, Minnesota Holiday World: Santa Claus, Indiana Kings Island: Mason, Ohio Of the thousands of amusement ride operators throughout the United States that […]
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Family Entertainment Group (FEG) would like to proudly acknowledge our Bonkers-Columbia location on being awarded “Best Place To Have A Birthday Party,” while also being nominated for other awards including “Best Family Entertainment”. “Best of Columbia” is an annual award ceremony that is held by the Columbia Tribune. These awards vary across […]
Sally Corporation’s dark ride project for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation was awarded the prestigious Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement. Given by the Themed Entertainment Association, it’s one of the industry’s greatest honors representing some of the finest achievements in the creation of compelling places and experiences. Already an industry award-winner, the mixed-media ride took home […]
TURKEY — As an official R&D center and a pioneer in the field of innovative advancement and application of closed-molded manufacturing technology in waterslide development, Polin Waterparks continues to focus on innovation in composites manufacturing technologies. The core of Polin Waterpark’s R&D strategy is its concentration on financial, customer and process perspectives with particular emphasis on learning, […]
The AIMS International Nomination Committee is pleased to announce a call for nominees to serve on the AIMS Board of Directors. The committee seeks nominees willing to lend their leadership and vision to AIMS International’s mission to improve safety in the amusement industry through leadership in education, and to contribute to defining the organization’s path […]
To be held at The PARK at OWA, FOLEY, ALABAMA. Opened in the summer of 2017, the PARK at OWA boasts 21 attractions, a bustling dining and entertainment district, hotel accommodations, and a multi-use sports complex – all just 15 minutes from the white sand beaches of the Gulf Coast. This year’s “Ride Camp” is […]
JoDee passed away on Sunday, November 25 surrounded by her loving family following a courageous 24-year battle against cancer. She was deeply loved by her family, friends and thousands of Herschend employees blessed to know her. We all feel a tremendous loss. JoDee Remien grew up in Springfield, MO and took a job at Silver […]
WICHITA, Kan. — Chance Rides is extremely eager to announce its latest achievement. The company was nominated and won the first ever Innovation of the Year Publisher’s Pick Award. On Saturday September 8th, at the Golden Ticket Awards in Branson Missouri, Dick Chance proudly accepted the Innovation of the Year award. Chance Rides was nominated […]
