Archive For 2019
Katherine Webb Dean passed away on Tuesday August 27, 2019 at the age of 100. She was born on July 21, 1919 to Willie Alice and Brice Webb in Romney, Texas. She grew up in Romney and graduated from Rising Star High School. She met her future husband, Jimmy, in Ranger, Texas and they were […]
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 an expansive lineup of innovative roller coasters, family rides, waterslides and thrilling attractions for the 2020 season. The company is also adding the Hurricane Harbor name to three […]
NEW YORK — Several theme parks and attractions have landed on TIME Magazine’s annual “World’s Greatest Places” list. Among the 100 destinations the publication has recognized for breaking new ground and offering unique experiences in 2019 are Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California; Canada’s Wonderland theme park in Toronto and the […]
DALLAS, Texas — It’s finally here, the moment you’ve all been waiting for – the highly-anticipated decision that denotes the ultimate achievement in Fair food. The 15th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards, presented by Metro by T-Mobile, provided guests with an ample assortment of tasty treats. This year’s finalists proved that there is no shortage of creativity […]
HERSHEY, Pa. — Pennsylvania-based virtual reality studio andlocation-based entertainment company MajorMega is thrilled to announce a research and development partnership with Hersheypark, the 121-acre amusement park in Hershey, Pa, featuring more than 70 rides, a waterpark, zoo and entertainment offerings like shows and arcades for guests. The partnership brings Hyperdeck – MajorMega’s four-player, immersive virtual […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Earlier Wednesay, an incident was reported at the Cobra Adventure Park involving an attraction named the “Vertical Accelerator.” The Vertical Accelerator and Cobra Adventure Park are not affiliated with the Orlando Slingshot or Slingshot Group of Companies, which operates the Funtime Handels-trademarked Slingshot attractions in Orlando, Kissimmee, Daytona Beach and Panama City […]
ST. LOUIS — Bill Allen and Jason Mitchell of Intercard will attend the 21st annual CineShow in Dallas on August 28, 2019 hosted by the Theatre Owners of MidAmerica (TOMA). CineShow is the region’s premiere trade show, highlighting innovative products, services and technologies that help cinema operators bring magic to the movie-going experience. The event will be […]
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – Quassy Amusement & Waterpark’s ship is about to come in! The lakeside property will introduce Tidal Wave, a thrilling family ride that incorporates a huge clipper-like themed vessel suspended on a swinging pendulum that soars more than 30 feet into the air. “We’re certainly excited about bringing this new attraction in for […]
MASON, Ohio — Thrill-seekers will experience a new level of excitement when they visit Kings Island in 2020. Joining the world-class line-up of coasters at the park is Orion®, one of only seven giga coasters in the world, a class of coasters having a height or drop of 300-399 ft. Orion will plunge riders down […]
Friday 16th August is National Rollercoaster Day and to mark the occasion, Blackpool Pleasure Beach are launching a soundtrack for the park’s legendary rollercoaster, The Big One. This brand new composition will be heard by guests whilst they are queuing, and preparing to board the ride. The music reflects the thrills and exhilaration of the ride […]
