Archive For October, 2019
LONDON — Gateway Ticketing Systems, a world leader in ticketing software, admission control and revenue-generating solutions for worldwide attractions for over 30 years, is attending this year’s Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) Conference 2019 from 7-8 November in Perth, Scotland. Gateway is also a headline sponsor of the event. “Gateway has a proud and active […]
Semnox has announced the launch of Parafait Achievement 2.0, aimed at driving engagement, encouraging repeat play and repeat visits through game playing and gamification. The technology leverages the concepts of point scoring, competition and rules of play. The solution involves the use of Parafait Tap-to-play hardware and software integrated with traditional Arcade Games, eSports and […]
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, today announced that it has appointed Mike Spanos as President and Chief Executive Officer effective November 18, 2019, and as a member of the Board of Directors effective immediately. […]
NEW YORK — Today SiriusXM and Marvel announced a multi-year agreement under which Marvel will create a substantial amount of exclusive podcasts for SiriusXM and Pandora. In Marvel’s most sweeping podcast deal ever, the venture will include both scripted and unscripted series, themed live events, and much more, premiering in 2020. SiriusXM and Pandora will […]
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Fun Spot America Theme Parks is adding more excitement to its Kissimmee, Florida location with the addition of a custom layout E&F Miller Industries Hi-Miler steel roller coaster. “I scream, you scream we all scream for more roller coasters,” said Fun Spot America CEO and owner John Arie Jr. “We are pleased […]
BRANSON, Mo. — Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas, 4-time winner of “Best Theme Park Holiday Event*,” debuts an all-new, 80-foot-tall, state-of-the-art Christmas tree as part of the two-month long holiday celebration in Branson, Missouri. The sheer height and immense density of lights on the tree make it the first of its kind on Earth. The custom-designed, […]
Sandusky, Ohio — Ride Entertainment was thrilled at the fantastic turnout for its annual Skycoaster seminar where site controllers receive on-site training from industry experts. This year’s seminar was held at Cedar Point from September 26th-28th. “The entire weekend went extremely well,” said Lance Beatty, Managing Director of Skycoaster. “The weather was beautiful, and we […]
YORKVILLE, Ill. — With sights already set on summer family fun, Illinois’ largest waterpark dedicated to family fun for all ages, Raging Waves, 4000 N. Bridge St. in Yorkville, is excited to announce plans to unveil a new attraction in Summer 2020. With the new, six-lane mat racing waterslide, aptly named Aussie Mat Dash, Raging Waves continues to grow with […]
DALLAS — US Assets, Inc. has announced its acquisition of TexPlex Park and Blaine Stone Lodge (“the company”) on Oct. 11, 2019. The agreement enables the company to accelerate its strategic growth plan to become the top name in powersports riding and retail, including an immediate expansion into the sale of powersports ATVs, UTVs, dirt […]
Kraftwerk Living Technologies’ SFX Motion Seats have been successfully implemented in the largest 4D theaters in the world, rounding off its expertise in creating immersive 4D Theater solutions. With clients also asking for a solution for smaller venues or even individual seat set-ups for VR applications, the audiovisual system integration experts have now introduced an electric drive version of their […]
