Archive For March, 2019
Amusement Today will be publishing its annual amusement industry preview in the May 2019 issue. To make certain your new-for-2019 installs are included, send a list of your 2019 projects to jseifert@amusementtoday.com. The deadline for inclusion is April 10, 2019. AT is looking for any new ride or attraction at parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, traveling […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton is making good on staking her claim in Pigeon Forge with the construction of the Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show, her newest attraction in the Smokies, and the treasure – buried and otherwise – already has begun to arrive and take shape at the venue. Construction on the Pirates […]
Components of the new Bouncing Buggies family ride are being unloaded from the tractor-trailer this morning at Quassy Amusement & Waterpark. The attraction will be set up adjacent to Ice Cream Parlor and ready for Quassy’s 111th season, which starts April 27.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carowinds marks a turning point in its evolution as a destination amusement park this year, introducing Copperhead Strike, the Carolinas’ first double launch coaster, for the 2019 season. Copperhead Strike is the central element of Blue Ridge Junction, a new immersive, richly themed area inspired by the majestic beauty and easy-going culture of […]
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Quassy Amusement Park opens for its 111th season of operation April 27 and 28 with a $45 carload special to benefit the Greater Waterbury Campership Fund. Up to 10 persons in one car will receive an all-day ride wristband for only $45, parking included. Those not taking part in the carload offer […]
Labor is one of the biggest challenges of the mobile amusement industry. The struggle of many carnival companies, concessionaires, and amusement parks is finding enough American workers who are willing to work in a seasonal business that requires hard, manual labor working during the summertime on nights, weekends and holidays. Using temporary foreign labor through […]
BRANSON, Mo. — World leaders in live performance, acrobatics and unconventional music will perform daily on the stages of Silver Dollar City (SDC) during The Festival of Wonder, April 10-28. Billed as “A Most Amazing Entertainment Experience,” the festival features performances that are as unexpected as they are entertaining, with elements like pyro theatrics and […]
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Let the party begin! LEGOLAND California turns 20 years old today. The family theme park in Carlsbad, CA celebrated the historic day with a special Park opening ceremony filled with entertainers, LEGO characters, stilt walkers, and a one-of-a kind 10-foot LEGO birthday cake. Since opening its doors in 1999 with 12 rides […]
FREEHOLD, N.J. — The much-anticipated Topgolf Swing Suite at iPlay America is set to celebrate its grand opening on Friday, May 3. iPlay America is the first family entertainment center in the country to adopt Topgolf Swing Suite, which will feature six simulator bays with, multiple HDTVs and full food and beverage service, all set within a […]
As part of Ardent Leisure’s ongoing commitment to be a leader in all aspects of theme park operations and safety, Dreamworld has established a Training Academy to deliver continued learning and development opportunities to its team members. The Dreamworld Training Academy will partner with local businesses to integrate its nationally accredited training programs in tourism, […]
