Archive For January, 2019

CEC Entertainment, Inc. expands international footprint in Central America and Middle East

By | January 11, 2019

DALLAS, Texas — CEC Entertainment, Inc., the leader in family dining and entertainment, announced today that it has signed development agreements with franchisees for 25 new Chuck E. Cheese’s restaurants across Mexico, Egypt, Kuwait, El Salvador and Bahrain.  The company has been actively growing its international franchise footprint and currently operates 65 Chuck E. Cheese’s restaurants across 13 foreign countries and territories, with […]

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Sunkid becomes a provider of mountain coasters

By | January 11, 2019

Sunkid and Brandauer agree to continue the summer toboggan run business as a part of Sunkidworld. Summer toboggan runs of the Brandauer brand are among the most-frequently used facilities world-wide. Brandauer GmbH, founded by Ing. Josef Brandauer in 1980, opened its first run in Abtenau, Austria, in 1996. More than 50 facilities have since been […]

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Little Engine Playhouse, presented by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, expands 2019 tour

By | January 10, 2019

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — The Little Engine Playhouse Tour, presented by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, brings another delightful children’s book to life with expanded dates and new locations in 2019. The Playhouse Tour, which traditionally runs for two months in the spring, now begins Jan. 15 at the Nashville Public Library. Audiences will enjoy the […]

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Firestone Financial announces plans to expand carnival and parks finance team to meet increased demande

By | January 10, 2019

NEEDHAM, MA — Firestone Financial, a subsidiary of Berkshire Bank, announced plans to expand their Carnival and Parks Finance team to meet increased customer demand and industry growth. Sal Cifala, one of Firestone’s most experienced lenders, will join Rich Gockelman on the carnival and parks team. Cifala will also continue to lead the amusement, vending, […]

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Quassy coaster rated among Top 50 in the world

By | January 8, 2019

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Wooden Warrior, the marquee roller coaster at Quassy Amusement & Waterpark here, continues to get high marks from coaster enthusiasts worldwide. ElloCoaster, an online magazine dedicated to roller coasters, theme parks, and “other thrilling diversions,” announced this week that Wooden Warrior was rated among the top 50 wood coasters on the planet. […]

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Adventure on four paws for the whole family: PAW Patrol themed area to open at Nickland in Movie Park Germany

By | January 8, 2019

BOTTROP-KIRCHELLEN — Families can already start looking forward to the new season at Movie Park Germany: In 2019, Germany’s largest film and amusement park will dedicate a whole new area in Europe’s largest Nickland to the puppy rescue team from the popular Nickelodeon PAW Patrol TV series. With new attractions, fresh design details and exciting […]

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Milkshake! Monkey’s Musical comes to Blackpool Pleasure Beach

By | January 7, 2019

Milkshake! Monkey’s Musical, a new all singing, all dancing preschool musical extravaganza starring Channel 5’s iconic Milkshake! Monkey from acclaimed kids’ TV writer Miranda Larson is set to arrive at the Globe Theatre at Blackpool Pleasure Beach on Saturday 16th March.   Milkshake! Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical for you all! But […]

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San Diego Zoo and Safari Park report all-time record attendance

By | January 4, 2019

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — It’s a time to celebrate for San Diego Zoo Global as the organization’s two world-renowned facilities, the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, experienced combined record attendance in 2018—with more than 4 million people entering the turnstiles to the Zoo and over 1.5 million visiting the Safari […]

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Wild Adventures names Vigue assistant general manager

By | January 4, 2019

VALDOSTA, Ga. – Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. announced today that Jon Vigue, an industry veteran with 20 years of experience, has been promoted to the position of assistant general manager.  Vigue has been serving as Wild Adventures’ director of revenue, security and safety, joining the Herschend Family Entertainment property in 2016. “This is […]

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Busch Gardens celebrates 60 years of fun with 52 weeks of special events

By | January 4, 2019

TAMPA, Fla. — There’s more to explore than ever before at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in 2019. New this year, park guests can enjoy fan-favorite events EVERY week of 2019 as a part of the park’s 60thAnniversary celebration. Guests can enjoy the celebration all year with great deals on park admission, including BOGO Fun Cards – […]

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