Archive For 2019

Universal Orlando Resort releases first-ever look at magical creatures that await in Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

By | April 15, 2019

ORLANDO, Fla. — Starting today through April 19, Universal Orlando Resort is giving guests a first-ever look at the magical creatures they’ll encounter inside the most highly themed, immersive coaster experience yet – Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. The epic new addition to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be an immersive experience unlike […]

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Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park celebrates grand opening of the Glenwood Gondola

By | April 12, 2019

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. — There’s a new gondola in the Roaring Fork Valley, and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is ready to celebrate its completion. The Glenwood Gondola, which replaces the park’s former Iron Mountain Tramway, has been under construction since October 29, 2018. On Saturday, April 20, the mountain-top theme park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, is […]

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Dreamwood Park wins Golden Pony Award

By | April 12, 2019

LONDON — Scruffy Dog Creative Services would like to congratulate Dreamwood Park Russia on their Golden Pony Award, won in early March, in Moscow. Scruffy Dog Creative is proud to have worked on this award winning park, delivering the masterplanning, concept design, development, schematic design and detail design, along with the other creative partners. The […]

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Rockin’ Jump retrofits with glow-in-the-dark attractions

By | April 12, 2019

A new Neon Ninja Course and Neon Dodgeball Court were recently debuted at Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park in Vacaville, California. Rockin’ Jump Vacaville opened in 2016 as a premier trampoline park offering an array of entertainment options to area residents in search of active fun. The park offers guests an open jump trampoline court, a slam […]

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Amusement Industry denounced inaccurate stereotypes in AT&T commercial; inaccurate ad targeting industry does not meet AT&T core values

By | April 11, 2019

WINTER PARK, Fla. — Shocked, angered and saddened are the first reactions to a new AT&T advertisement that has been running on broadcast television and on social media. The ad promotes the worst stereotypes of an industry that provides safe family entertainment throughout the United States and around the world, and clearly conflicts with AT&T’s […]

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New Universal Citywalk restaurant, Bigfire, brings fireside dining experience directly to guests

By | April 10, 2019

ORLANDO, Fla. — This summer, Universal Orlando Resort will debut its next original concept dining experience – Bigfire – an all-new, full-service restaurant that will bring a specially created menu and a highly-themed environment directly to guests at Universal CityWalk – and take open fire cooking to a whole new level. Bigfire will feature unique […]

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Ralph S. Alberts Company adds Thomas Schmidt

By | April 9, 2019

The Ralph Alberts Company is pleased to announce the strategic addition of Thomas Schmidt to its leadership team. As of Monday, April 8th , Schmidt will assume a senior role as Director of Sales & Marketing for Ralph S. Alberts (RSA).  His primary responsibility will be to expand the company’s long-standing industry relationships as RSA […]

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International tastes for every palate at the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival

By | April 9, 2019

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Busch Gardens Williamsburg offers a delectable culinary tour around the world with its seventh annual Food & Wine Festival.  Guests can enjoy authentic international tastes at 19 themed food and beverage kiosks featuring specialty entrées and desserts and more than 100 craft beers, wines, specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.The Food & Wine […]

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AIMS International announces new Board Officers and Directors for 2019

By | April 9, 2019

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The AIMS International Board of Directors is pleased to announce that effective April 1st, Franceen Gonzales, EVP business development–the Americas, for WhiteWater, has become president of the AIMS board of directors. She replaces Tim Viox who served as board president for the past two years. The board has also appointed Tony Claassen, rides maintenance compliance officer at Herschend Family Entertainment, […]

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Triple-launch coaster Tigris to officially open Friday, April 19 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

By | April 5, 2019

TAMPA, Fla. — Just in time for the holiday weekend, Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay will officially open Tigris, a triple-launch steel roller coaster, on Friday, April 19, 2019. The new attraction is Florida’s tallest launch coaster and the ninth coaster in the park’s collection, solidifying Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as Florida’s thrill ride leader.  Tigris will catapult riders […]

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