Archive For April, 2020

Tony Claassen appointed President of the AIMS International Board of Directors

By | April 2, 2020

We are pleased to announce Tony Claassen of Herschend Family Entertainment has been appointed President of the AIMS International Board of Directors, effective today, April 1, 2020. The board also appointed David Bromilow of Moboro as vice president and Timo Klaus of KumbaK, treasurer. George Tso of Ocean Park remains secretary. We would like to […]

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Icon-ic theme park experience from the comfort of your own home

By | April 1, 2020

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has announced a string of activities allowing the public to experience the thrills and spills of the UK’s favourite amusement park from home. Launching a virtual experience of ICON on Saturday 4th April at 4pm – ‘riders’ will reach dizzying new heights on the park’s newest and fastest rollercoaster, simply by tuning into […]

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State Fair of Texas is searching for next voice of Big Tex

By | April 1, 2020

DALLAS — No April Fool’s joke here. The State Fair of Texas really is looking for the next Voice of Big Tex. Do you think you have the perfect voice to fit our Texas-sized cowboy? We know, it’s a tall task, (55-foot tall to be exact,) but if you’re up for the challenge, head to […]

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SeaWorld Orlando provides free classroom resources helping teachers, students and parents virtually explore the wild world of animals and nature

By | April 1, 2020

SeaWorld Orlando understands that you may need turnkey, engaging activities now more than ever.   Our parks have developed standards-aligned resources available to help families virtually explore the wild world of animals and nature for grades K-12. Parents, students and teacher can explore hands-on, creative resources including Classroom Activities, Teacher’s Guides, Saving a Species Video Series, Animal […]

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NEAAPA member meetings every Monday at 11am to discuss industry challenges related to COVID-19

By | April 1, 2020

The next meeting will be on Monday, April 6, 2020 at 11:00am. Again, this meeting will be open to all NEAAPA members to discuss the industry-related impacts brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak.  This meeting will be held using the Zoom meeting platform that the Board and committees use. You will have the ability to use […]

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Dolly Parton to read children’s books at bedtime beginning Thursday, April 2

By | April 1, 2020

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dollywood and Abramorama, in association with The Dollywood Foundation, announced that Dolly Parton will read select children’s books from her Imagination Library each Thursday evening beginning on Thursday, April 2, at 7 p.m. EST. For the next 10 weeks, “Goodnight With Dolly” will feature Parton reading books that have been specifically […]

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Swimplex Aquatics Coronavirus (Covid-19) statement

By | April 1, 2020

The world is struggling with an issue of enormous scale and human impact, and our hearts go out to all who have been affected by the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). We continue to monitor the latest updates about the global COVID-19 outbreak provided by health officials; federal, state and local governments and are taking actions […]

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