Archive For June, 2020
How technology and innovation can reconvert a production helping to realize devices to guarantee social distancing and safe environments? The Covid-19 found us unprepared to adapt to an unexpected new everyday reality, that brought us to reprogram our habits thanks to the use of technology, which has allowed us to move forward in the phase […]
VALDOSTA, Ga. — Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. welcomed a pint-sized member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Saturday when actress Lexi Rabe visited with her family. Eight-year-old Lexi is best known for her role in Avengers: Endgame as Morgan Stark, the daughter of Tony Stark, a.k.a Iron Man. Rabe has also appeared in Godzilla: King of […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — This Fourth of July weekend, families and friends can enjoy three nights of the new physically distant fireworks presentations “Light Up the Sky” on Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5 included with park admission. Visit Seaworld.com/orlando/events/4th-of-july for full details. To promote safe physical distancing while still offering incredible views of the fireworks displays around the park, […]
FLY LINQ at The LINQ Promenade, the first and only zipline on the Las Vegas Strip, and the Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck at Paris Las Vegas will reopen with enhanced public health protocols this Thursday, July 2 through Sunday, July 5 for Independence Day weekend. After July Fourth weekend, both attractions are scheduled to operate […]
On behalf of the staff and trustees of Eastern States Exposition, I bring you a very difficult message to convey. For the safety of our fairgoers, staff, vendors, entertainers, exhibitors, sponsors, suppliers and the broader community, we have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Big E. Please know that this decision was not made […]
The July 2020 issue of Amusement Today is available for FREE via Digital Edition and/or downloadable PDF! NEAAPA honors Amusement Today Florida’s theme parks begin reopening Arnolds Park’s numerous improvements enhance guest experience Parks start to reopen nationwide Arizona Boardwalk has new name, new attractions Tonga Twister adds heart-pounding attraction to Aquatica WhiteWater supplies new Endless Surf Joyland Park handles shutdown […]
ITASCA, Il. — As Family Entertainment Group (FEG) geared up to re-open its locations, like most businesses, they found it very difficult to source the equipment and supplies needed for disinfecting, sanitizing and meeting required safety measures. That’s when they took matters into their own (sanitized) hands. Family Entertainment Group constructed free standing hand sanitizing stations […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Visitors to Brevard Zoo can now witness one of nature’s extraordinary events thanks to an enlightening augmented reality (AR) experience, the first of its kind at the Melbourne, Florida facility. Brevard Zoo commissioned Falcon’s Creative Group to design and implement a turnkey AR experience for their new “Rainforest Revealed” exhibit. The goal […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Kingdom opens to the general public on Monday, June 29. Several Hurricane Bay attractions, including Big Surf wave pool, will also open June 29. All Hurricane Bay water attractions will open Friday, July 3. Ed Hart, President and CEO said, “The park looks beautiful and our team members are enthusiastically awaiting […]
JACKSON, N.J — Six Flags Great Adventure, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, today announced plans to open for the 2020 season. In accordance with Governor Phil Murphy’s opening guidelines for amusement parks, Six Flags Great Adventure will operate with reduced attendance levels and in preview mode beginning July 3. During this preview phase, the park will open […]
