Archive For July, 2019
NEW YORK, N.Y. — RWS Entertainment Group, an experiential company that creates award-winning activations through technology, performance, branded experiences and live events worldwide, has launched an ongoing partnership with the designer and manufacturer of spectacular light displays, ILMEX Illumination. Headquartered in Spain, ILMEX transforms ordinary locations into attractive destinations for events, holidays, festivals and more. […]
“The first LEGOLAND Water Park in Europe will be built inside Gardaland Resort and it will also be the first in the world inside a theme Park not LEGOLAND branded”, Gardaland CEO, Aldo Maria Vigevani, declared today. Founded in 1932 in Denmark, the LEGO name was formed as a combination of the first two letters of the Danish […]
MOKENA, Ill. — The American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) and the Amusement and Music Operators Association (AMOA) are pleased to announce their continued partnership in Amusement Expo International (AEI), the leading Spring trade show and educational summit in North America for the In-Venue Amusement and Entertainment Industry. “Amusement Expo International has experienced year-over-year growth since […]
MONTOURSVILLE, Pa. — Seth E. Alberts has been named President of the Ralph S. Alberts Co., Inc. on June 17, 2019, to succeed his father, Ed Alberts, who will remain active on the Company’s Board of Directors. The Alberts family founded the custom molded foam and plastics business in 1963, and Seth is a 3rd […]
Mobaro and the Danish Association of Amusement Parks (FFD) publish book for ride and attraction professionals
By News Release | July 2, 2019
In connection with the release of the revised EN13814 standard, Danish software provider Mobaro and FFD have joined forces to inspire parks in working with the standard. From a general ambition to support ride engineers, operators, and technical managers as well as general managers, FFD and Mobaro have been collaborating since 2017 through seminars and […]
World famous NYC Landmark Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, the centerpiece of Coney Island welcomes Stranger Things with ten days of promotion, decoration and activations June 28th through July 7th. Starting June 28th, Stranger Things fans can head to Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park in Coney Island for a sneak peek of activations ahead of […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — The SeaWorld Orlando rescue team has had a busy June and their efforts are paying off! On June 18, three juvenile green sea turtles were returned to their natural environment by the SeaWorld Orlando rescue team after months of treatment at SeaWorld Orlando. The three turtles were rescued in February and were found […]
VALDOSTA, Ga. — Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. is celebrating seven days of independence during its second annual Celebrate America Week, July 1 through July 7, with free military admission, patriotic fireworks displays and Uncle Kracker live in concert. “Celebrate America Week is another way in which we strive to show our appreciation […]
Cedar Fair completes acquisition of two iconic Schlitterbahn water parks in Texas
By News Release | July 2, 2019
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, announced today it has completed the acquisition of two iconic water parks and one resort in Texas – Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Resort New Braunfels and Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston – for a cash purchase price of […]
