Archive For 2019
HB 233 by Rep. Matt Krause will be heard on the House floor this week, and this vote will be crucial for the establishment of a uniform and predictable school start date in Texas. We need your help to make sure this legislation passes! Call your state representative and let them know that you support […]
Looping Group digitizes safety and maintenance operations in all its parks
By News Release | May 2, 2019
Mobaro and Looping Group team up in a joint effort to digitally empower park staff to optimize operations and create more fun in full comfort and safety for park visitors and employees alike. According to Charles Bennet, COO of Looping Group, a key goal in Looping Groups decision of going digital, is to empower employees […]
Hydro Adventures launches safe swimmer promise for National Water Safety Month
By News Release | May 2, 2019
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. —Poplar Putters Mini Golf and Tailpipe Alley Go-Karts at Hydro Adventures open this weekend for the 2019 season, and as Hydro Adventures is preparing the waterpark to open on May 18, General Manager Barrett Byers announces the launch of the Safe Swimmer Promise and shares six water safety tips in conjunction with […]
Military and first responders get free admission to Schlitterbahn during American Heroes week
By News Release | May 2, 2019
TEXAS — As a thank you to military and first responders, all Schlitterbahn Waterparks are holding the fourth annual American Heroes Week with FREE admission to the New Braunfels, Galveston, South Padre Island, and Corpus Christi parks. American Heroes Week kicks off on Memorial Day and runs from May 27 through June 2, 2019. Members of […]
Announcing new “Bluegrass Nights” at Silver Dollar City’s Bluegrass & BBQ Festival
By News Release | May 2, 2019
BRANSON, Mo. — One of the world’s top bluegrass events, the Bluegrass & BBQ Festival, announces its biggest lineup ever with all-new “Bluegrass Nights,” beginning today and pickin’ through the month until May 27 at Silver Dollar City. Awarded by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) for Distinguished Achievement in the festival’s presentation, Bluegrass & […]
Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in location-based entertainment, announces changes to its senior management team. Fiona Eastwood will move from her role as Managing Director, Resort Theme Parks to become Managing Director of Midway leveraging her three years as Global Marketing Director for the Operating Group. Ian Crabbe, currently Divisional Director, Alton Towers Resort, will […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Fun Spot America Orlando not only celebrated John Jr’s birthday but they announced the iconic Fun Spot ferris wheel is coming down. They are replacing the current ferris wheel with a brand new Technical Park wheel that has the world’s greatest led light package on it. This light package will keep you […]
LONDON — LEGOLAND Florida Resort has opened its newest and largest expansion to date called “THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD.” Scruffy Dog Creatives team was privileged to be involved from the early creative stages of this project providing initial concept & concept development services to the talented Merlin Magic Makers Candy Holland and Theodore Papadopoulos who […]
Andreas Veilstrup Andersen, who succeeded Mats Wedin in the post, has been CEO of Liseberg since February 2011. During his time, the park has undergone major changes, both physically and organizationally. Attractions like Helix and Valkyria have been built, the children’s area Rabbit Land has opened and the company’s largest expansion ever, Liseberg’s on-site hotel […]
VAUGHAN, Ontario — At Canada’s Wonderland this week, the winners of a charity draw took the first ride on Yukon Striker, the world’s tallest, fastest and longest dive roller coaster. With the park’s season opening to the public on May 3, the event gave riders and select media a preview of the most anticipated attraction […]
