Archive For January, 2020

Full track now in place for Efteling’s new family roller coaster: Max & Moritz

By | January 20, 2020

Efteling, the fairytale theme park in the Netherlands, added the last two track sections for the new dual-tracked, family roller coaster, Max & Moritz. After attaching nearly 5,000 bolts and nuts, the 59th and 60th track sections have today been installed. This completes the two different track courses of the new ride, which includes the […]

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Wow weekends return to Blackpool Pleasure Beach

By | January 16, 2020

Half price WOW Weekend wristbands are back at Blackpool Pleasure Beach! Visitors can enjoy access to all of their favourite rides at the UK’s favourite amusement park for just £19.50, when booked online in advance.Running from Saturday 15th February to Sunday 29th March, the park will be open every weekend, boasting fun for all of the family. […]

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Webinar: Accommodating guests with autism

By | January 16, 2020

Did you know that WWA’s Webinar Wednesday programs are available to all current member employees at no additional charge? Well, it’s true! Register today for our next Webinar Wednesday event set for 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. GMT on January 22, 2020. You’ll hear Meredith Tekin, President for the International Board […]

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Deputy Managing Director Nick Thompson takes on exciting new development and innovation role

By | January 16, 2020

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Deputy Managing Director Nick Thompson is now responsible for development and innovation.  Nick has been instrumental in a number of key projects at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and brought the exciting Intellectual Property (IP) of Nickelodeon to the park in 2011 and Wallace & Gromit, the key Aardman Animations IP in 2013.  Nick […]

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Hersheypark selects Mobaro for safety and maintenance

By | January 16, 2020

The iconic Pennsylvanian theme park has signed with software provider Mobaro to digitize the safety, maintenance and operations routines for the upcoming season.  Founded in 1906, as a leisure park for the employees of the Hershey Chocolate Company, Hersheypark is one of the biggest theme parks in the US today. Comprising both amusement rides, water […]

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Embed enhances customer experience at Apex Entertainment’s 3rd location

By | January 16, 2020

DALLAS, Texas — Embed is pleased to be involved n the opening of Apex Entertainment’s 3rd location in Albany, New York. With the opening of Apex’s Albany location in November 2019, the 3rd location installed with Embed’s 100 smartTOUCH Tap Readers, 5 kiosks, and 2 PRIZES workstation, customers visiting this outlet can expect to receive a superior guest experience, thanks to […]

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JW Winco standing strong with leveling feet

By | January 14, 2020

Machine feet, articulated feet, leveling feet, corrosion resistant stainless steel, and elegant forms: The range of leveling feet available in the JW Winco portfolio is extensive. And it continues to grow because the requirements only appear simple until you take a deeper look. There is no doubt that at the start of an engineering process, […]

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Theme park Toverland announces new admission prices

By | January 14, 2020

From the start of this year’s summer season is Theme park Toverland going to introduce variable admission prices. There will be four different price categories based on the period in which people visit the theme park. Online tickets with a fixed date will also be given huge discounts. This means that the price of a […]

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European premiere: Aquapark Reda celebrates the opening of the SlideWheel – a world first development, created by wiegand.waterrides

By | January 14, 2020

POLAND — Aquapark in Reda, Poland, inaugurated the first SlideWheel in Europe on January 10, 2020.  The SlideWheel – developed by wiegand.waterrides GmbH – is a combination of a Ferris wheel and a water slide offering a unique dimension of sliding which is not comparable to any other existing slide. This unique ride experience offers […]

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Physics programs, elementary project and wacky science offered at Quassy

By | January 10, 2020

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – As the train on the thrilling Wooden Warrior roller coaster zips by, those waiting in the line for the ride might wonder just how fast it is going. Students will be able to provide the answer by participating in Quassy Amusement & Waterpark’s Fun With Physics, one of the educational programs sponsored […]

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