Archive For 2018
HOLLAND — As of today (31 March), Efteling visitors can once again enjoy a trip on the Python roller coaster with loops. Over just 12 weeks, the 37-year-old Efteling roller coaster has been almost entirely dismantled and reconstructed to complete the €4.5 million renovation. The renovated Python roller coaster has retained its familiar appearance because […]
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Quassy Amusement & Waterpark will mark its 110th anniversary season this year with a commemorative magazine focusing on the storied history of the landmark property. Available May 1 at the park, the full color publication will have numerous feature articles including Quassy’s Trolley Park Heritage, The Coasters At Quassy, Just Add Water […]
VLODROP, Netherlands — Dutch roller coaster manufacturer Vekoma Rides (Vekoma), based in Vlodrop, the Netherlands, was acquired today by Sansei Technologies (Sansei), a Japanese company listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange. With the 100% acquisition of Vekoma (100% of the shares will be taken over), Sansei will increase its global market share in the field of […]
Courtesy of the World Waterpark Association — Many of you are likely aware of the charges that have been filed against Schlitterbahn and its current and former employees. Here is a link to Schlitterbahn’s latest statements. While the WWA is not involved in these legal proceedings, we know that this unprecedented situation is one our industry and membership organization […]
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Dennis Speigel, President of International Theme Park Services, Inc. (ITPS), announced that his long-time leading consulting company to the amusement and leisure industry, is celebrating its 35th year in 2018. Speigel, who established ITPS 35 years ago this month, started his career in this industry when he was just 13 years of […]
New safety section grows from requests by industry leaders ARLINGTON, Texas — Amusement Today Publisher Gary Slade has announced several enhancements to the print publication that will begin with the April 2018 issue. Readers will notice that the six issue sections have been modified slightly. The Newstalk page has been rebranded Amusement Viewsto reflect the diversity of staff and […]
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – The adrenaline rush begins April 28 and gets an added boost on May 26. Quassy Amusement & Waterpark here will be celebrating its 110th season of operation and opens the amusement ride area of the park on Saturday, April 28, with a $45 carload special. Up to 10 persons in one car […]
TURKEY — If Tyumen could become a touristic center is again a question on the agenda. The country’s largest waterpark, which name was a secret to the utmost, gets ready for the opening. Tens of fake web sites and social media pages appeared in the Internet where over a year they sprightly discuss a project […]
On March 23, Congress passed the 2018 omnibus appropriations bill which funds the government for the remainder of the fiscal year. IAAPA successfully advocated for a provision in the bill which sends a strong positive message to the Administration about the value of the Summer Work Travel Program (J-1 Visas), widely used by the attractions […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. — RWS Entertainment Group (RWS), a New York City based full-service production company that creates award-winning custom entertainment, live events, and branded experiences worldwide, announced today that it will cast and produce ‘Club Eternity’ with TransWorld. The multi-tiered cabaret event is part of TransWorld’s 2018 Halloween & Attractions Show and will take […]
