Archive For 2019
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — The Little Engine Playhouse Tour, presented by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, brings another delightful children’s book to life with expanded dates and new locations in 2019. The Playhouse Tour, which traditionally runs for two months in the spring, now begins Jan. 15 at the Nashville Public Library. Audiences will enjoy the […]
NEEDHAM, MA — Firestone Financial, a subsidiary of Berkshire Bank, announced plans to expand their Carnival and Parks Finance team to meet increased customer demand and industry growth. Sal Cifala, one of Firestone’s most experienced lenders, will join Rich Gockelman on the carnival and parks team. Cifala will also continue to lead the amusement, vending, […]
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Wooden Warrior, the marquee roller coaster at Quassy Amusement & Waterpark here, continues to get high marks from coaster enthusiasts worldwide. ElloCoaster, an online magazine dedicated to roller coasters, theme parks, and “other thrilling diversions,” announced this week that Wooden Warrior was rated among the top 50 wood coasters on the planet. […]
BOTTROP-KIRCHELLEN — Families can already start looking forward to the new season at Movie Park Germany: In 2019, Germany’s largest film and amusement park will dedicate a whole new area in Europe’s largest Nickland to the puppy rescue team from the popular Nickelodeon PAW Patrol TV series. With new attractions, fresh design details and exciting […]
Milkshake! Monkey’s Musical, a new all singing, all dancing preschool musical extravaganza starring Channel 5’s iconic Milkshake! Monkey from acclaimed kids’ TV writer Miranda Larson is set to arrive at the Globe Theatre at Blackpool Pleasure Beach on Saturday 16th March. Milkshake! Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical for you all! But […]
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — It’s a time to celebrate for San Diego Zoo Global as the organization’s two world-renowned facilities, the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, experienced combined record attendance in 2018—with more than 4 million people entering the turnstiles to the Zoo and over 1.5 million visiting the Safari […]
VALDOSTA, Ga. – Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. announced today that Jon Vigue, an industry veteran with 20 years of experience, has been promoted to the position of assistant general manager. Vigue has been serving as Wild Adventures’ director of revenue, security and safety, joining the Herschend Family Entertainment property in 2016. “This is […]
TAMPA, Fla. — There’s more to explore than ever before at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in 2019. New this year, park guests can enjoy fan-favorite events EVERY week of 2019 as a part of the park’s 60thAnniversary celebration. Guests can enjoy the celebration all year with great deals on park admission, including BOGO Fun Cards – […]
WINTER PARK, Fla. — The board of directors of the Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA) announces that Greg Chiecko, of Chicopee, MA, has been named President and CEO, effective February 1, 2019. Chiecko is currently Director of Sales at Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA, home of The Big E, the nation’s sixth largest fair. This announcement […]
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Premier Parks, LLC, announced today it will assume operation and management of City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri. Premier Parks is led by Kieran Burke, a former chairman and CEO of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. Premier Parks operates entertainment facilities in the United States and Canada, including the iconic Pacific Park on […]
