Archive For 2020

Alabama Adventure announces new mat racer

By | December 30, 2020

We want to take this time to personally wish each and every one of a you a Merry Christmas. We hope that you are all enjoying the Holiday Season and spending valuable time with family and friends. A very important part of the Holiday Season is being Thankful for the amazing things in one’s life. […]

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New show equipment and technical dark ride upgrade for the Railway Museum

By | December 23, 2020

VENLO, The Netherlands — In dark ride ‘’Stalen Monsters’’, visitors take an adventurous ride through the dark in a vehicle on real train rails. It is one of the most popular and surprising parts of the Railway Museum in Utrecht. Stalen Monsters in The Railway MuseumThe Railway Museum illustrates the vital link between the railways […]

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F2FEC: Hold the dates and your optimism

By | December 22, 2020

Face 2 Face: “Gathering” – May 4,5,6 – 2021. Kalahari Resort, Round Rock, TX Face 2 Face: “Entertainment Showgram” – March 1,2,3 2022. Kalahari Resort, Round Rock, TX In August we announced the planning of F2FEC RISE for March 2021 and we’ve known for several months that a March date, or anytime in Q1 for a Covid-free, […]

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Semcor Manufacturing announcesstrategic brand acquisition in agreement with Owen Trailers

By | December 22, 2020

LA PORTE, Ind. — Semcor Manufacturing (www.Semcor-Mfg.com) is pleased to announce they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Owen Trailers, Inc. (www.OwenTrailers.com)  The sale will insure that Owen Trailers’ legacy of manufacturing affordable, dynamic and eye-catching double deck fun houses, mirror mazes and dark rides for portable amusement operations will […]

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January 2021 issue

By | December 20, 2020

The January 2021 issue of Amusement Today is available for FREE via Digital Edition and/or downloadable PDF! 2021 kicks off with AIMS Virtual Safety Seminar Kalahari opens nation’s largest indoor water park in Round Rock Indiana Beach saves coaster, adding Polyp 2021 IAFE Virtual Vision recap Mack Rides’s extreme spinning coaster for Plopsa De Panne Knoebels looking ahead North Pole […]

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Mauer Rides: Signature Tower ST 30 — an idea makes its mark

By | December 17, 2020

Maurer Rides has designed a concept that will inspire technicians and marketing managers alike: The Spike Signature Tower makes a own trademark and digs itself into the most memorable experiences of its guests like a rideable autograph. Imagine a roller coaster in the future that looks like a signature or autograph; like the company logo […]

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Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, designed by Legacy Entertainment, wins big at Chinese Theme Park Awards

By | December 16, 2020

ZHENGZHOU, China — The Legacy Entertainment-designed Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park took this year’s “Golden Crown Awards” event by storm, winning three major awards: “Outstanding Themed Land Park,” “Outstanding Family Entertainment Center” and “Outstanding Social Media Famous Tourist Attraction.” The awards were presented on December 10th during the 2020 Amusement World Cultural Tourism Development Summit held at […]

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BoldMove launches Houba World, Marsupilami’s great adventures for all-family indoor entertainment

By | December 16, 2020

BRUSSELS, Belgium — BoldMove, creator of happier worlds with media-based attractions, is pleased to announce a spectacular new indoor concept: Houba World, Marsupilami’s great adventures. This has been developed in close cooperation with the creative team of Mediatoon Licensing. As part of the French and Belgian Média Participations Group, Mediatoon Licensing manages the IP of […]

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Quassy turns back time by offering $20 all-day passes

By | December 16, 2020

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. —  Do you remember when  you could take your family to an amusement park and enjoy the rides all day for less than $100? That was probably 30 or 40 years ago. Quassy Amusement & Waterpark here is turning back time by offering all-day ride and waterpark passes for only $20 each during […]

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Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn And Suites is now open

By | December 16, 2020

ORLANDO — Today, Universal Orlando Resort welcomed the first guests to its newest hotel – Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites – with an impressively low starting rate of $77 per night.  Dockside Inn and Suites is the second hotel in the destination’s Value category, joining sister property Surfside Inn and Suites. The extra-affordable resort adds […]

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