Archive For April, 2019
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — During SeaWorld San Antonio’s “Inside Look,” guests can go behind the scenes to see firsthand what goes into providing world-class animal care and to hear from the professionals who provide that care every day of the year. Inside Look, which is included with park admission, will bring together park guests, zoological staff […]
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — As an unseasonable cold winter and spring has many Floridians dreaming of warmer days, Daytona Lagoon has made moves to ensure the upcoming season is the best one yet. Central Florida’s favorite waterpark and family entertainment center has added two new major water slides for the 2019 season. “There’s nothing much better […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Today, on World Autism Awareness Day, SeaWorld Orlando announced that it has been designated as a certified autism center by The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). SeaWorld Orlando joins Aquatica Orlando and Discovery Cove to become the first family of parks, in the world’s leading theme park destination, […]
TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is excited to welcome Sesame Street’s Julia to the Safari of Fun. Julia is an autistic four-year-old girl from Sesame Street who enjoys playing with her friends Elmo and Abby Cadabby. To celebrate the addition of Julia and to honor Autism Awareness Month, Busch Gardens will host a sensory friendly showing […]
COLORADO SPRINGS, Calif. and ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) officially launched April 1, unifying the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) and the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP). The new organization operates with PHTA as the umbrella, leading industry wide advocacy, alliances and promotions. Trade and foundation activities are […]
WAVRE, Belgium — Alterface proudly presents the world’s first Erratic Ride featuring its proprietary Popcorn Revenge IP in a ground-breaking attraction at Walibi Belgium, a park owned by the French entertainment group Compagnie des Alpes. Compagnie des Alpes owns and exploits a range of successful parks across Europe, which requires constant innovation. Alterface and its […]
The Department of Labor decided today to approve 30,000 visas. While this number is double the 15,000 released last year, it is still under the cap. These visas will only be for returning workers who worked any year of 2016, 2017 or 2018. There will be a public comment period which could last a few […]
Laser tag history was made in Texas on Thursday (March 28th) on International Laser Tag Day which marked the 35th anniversary of the day the game debuted. Laurie Jean Britton, a laser tag enthusiast and blogger from upstate New York, completed her quest to play laser tag in all 50 states while being joined by laser tag inventor […]
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is launching a great new product which will give guests much more flexibility around their visits. Open Dated Wristbands mean that visitors to Blackpool Pleasure Beach can purchase a wristband for a great online price and then visit on any day of the 2019 season. When booking, guests will have the option […]
Patron safety is a top priority for the International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP). Every incident is a serious matter, and we take every opportunity to communicate and recommend to our members that all optimal steps be taken to mitigate risks. The IATP advocates that trampoline parks abide by ASTM International F2970-17, the Standard Practice […]
