Archive For 2019
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Sally Dark Rides has been celebrating since the IAAPA European Expo after receiving two major industry awards for its successful interactive dark ride, Sesame Street: Street Mission. The interactive dark ride opened at PortAventura World earlier this year and was the first dark ride at the park, and the first Sesame Street-themed […]
Carmen M. Cesari, 80, of Elysburg PA passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville PA. Born March 1, 1939, in Ashland PA, the son of Russell and Josephine ( Feudale ) Cesari. Carmen ( more commonly known as Chuck ) graduated from Kulpmont High School in 1957. The next four years […]
IAAPA officially opened its new Orlando, Fla. headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house event. Pictured during the ribbon cutting are (l to r): Jerry Demings, Mayor, Orange County, Fla.; David Rosenberg, ICAE, Chairman of the Board IAAPA; and Hal McEvoy, ICAE, President and CEO, IAAPA.
It opened in 1987 as the tallest, full-circuit roller coaster with the highest drop in the world and the first roller coaster in the world with six inversions, but in the coming weeks Kings Island’s Vortex steel roller coaster will be closing for good. While most coasters of this type typically last 25-30 years, Vortex […]
EAG, the Entertainment, Attractions and Gaming International Expo (ExCeL London, 14-16 January 2020) looks set to fulfill its promise to become the entertainment industry’s leading and most comprehensive trade event, offering vastly increased opportunities for the UK’s coin-operated sector. By widening the Expo’s scope, bacta, the official trade association for the UK’s coin-operated amusement machine […]
After almost six years of preparation, construction of the park-integrated themed hotel will now start. The hotel is phase one of the Liseberg’s expansion project, celebrating the park’s centennial in 2023. Phase two will be a fully integrated indoor waterpark. “We intend to sign an agreement with a contractor within the next week, and construction […]
ST. LOUIS — Intercard has allied with party specialist Dorothy Lewis, who contributed to the development of Intercard’s Shindigger party planning and reservation software. Lewis has worked in the amusement industry for more than 25 years and began her career with the legendary Al Kress, co-founder of Benchmark Games, before going on to work with […]
WAVRE, Belgium — Alterface enjoyed the recognition and enthusiasm during IAAPA Expo Europe in Paris for its successful Popcorn Revenge. The interactive dark ride in Walibi Belgium was nominated in four categories for the Park World Excellence Award. Finally, Alterface won the Best Use of Technology Award for its innovative Erratic Ride technology, together with […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Orlando is offering a respite for displaced Thomas Cook vacationers: free, single day admission available now through Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. “We’re pleased that this free offer lets stranded families and friends enjoy a day together,” stated Kyle Miller President of SeaWorld Orlando. “From our newest immersive experience Sesame Street Land, to exciting ride […]
TURKEY — For the eighth year in a row, Polin Waterparks’ innovative King Cobra waterslide has been honored by Kirmes & Park Revue magazine and sixth time in eight years, it earned the “First Place European Star Award” in the category of “Best Thrill Waterslide in Europe.” Polin is honored by King Cobra’s impact in the waterpark world and is excited […]
