Archive For July, 2020
On June 22, 2020 Swedish amusement parks were informed that they will not be allowed to open this summer. This has large consequences for the Swedish amusement park industry. Despite this, Liseberg is looking ahead. At the south end of the amusement park the new Grand Curiosa Hotel is rapidly taking shape. “In these tough […]
Outstanding brand in the tourism sector: Movie Park Germany wins the German Brand Award 2020!
By News Release | July 6, 2020
BOTTROP-KIRCHHELLEN — Hollywood action and family fun are the script for success: Movie Park Germany receives the German marketing Oscar 2020! At this year’s German Brand Awards, Germany’s largest movie and amusement park was able to assert itself in the “Excellent Brands: Tourism” category and received the renowned industry award for brand management. In addition, […]
Hydro Adventures to remain closed for the remainder of the 2020 Season
By News Release | July 2, 2020
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Hydro Adventures will remain closed for the remainder of the 2020 season due to the devastating impact of the coronavirus epidemic. In light of the shortened operating season and social distancing guidelines created in response to the coronavirus, opening the park for any portion of the 2020 season is not a financially […]
BALTIMORE, Md. — A&A Global Industries, a leader in redemption, amusement and vending industries’ products, announced today it has completed an asset purchase of HMS Monaco a Jersey City, New Jersey based company specializing in plush and redemption merchandise. HMS Monaco’s well-known product line and founder Ira Erstling joins the A&A Global family effective immediately as HMS Division Manager […]
Kings Island Amusement Park debuts Orion, the seventh giga coaster in the world
By News Release | July 2, 2020
Today, Kings Island debuted Orion, its newest coaster. Joining the world-class line-up of coasters at the park is Orion, one of only seven giga coasters in the world, a class of coasters having a height or drop of 300-399 ft. Orion plunges riders down an exhilarating 300-foot drop before sending them on a high-speed journey […]
Malahat Sky Walk selects Gateway Ticketing Systems to be their ticketing system partner
By News Release | July 2, 2020
GILBERTSVILLE, Pa. — Malahat Sky Walk, a new attraction on Southern Vancouver Island set to open in Spring of 2021, has chosen Gateway Ticketing Systems and their Galaxy Ticketing and Admission Control software. Malahat Sky Walk will provide amazing views of Southern Vancouver Island from its 2,133 feet (650m) treetop journey which leads you to a […]
There’s magic in the air in downtown Wildwood. Real magic at New Jersey’s only Open Air Theater of Magic
By News Release | July 1, 2020
You won’t believe your eyes as New Jersey’s first and only Open Air Theater of Magic comes to Downtown Wildwood. Guests who previewed the spectacular new “Belmont Evening of Fun & Magic” show declared it, “The Best Family Show in Wildwood!” The show stars award-winning Magicians, Al & Sue Belmont, who have headlined aboard cruise […]
Daytona Lagoon celebrates Independence Day with early-bird special and season pass sale
By News Release | July 1, 2020
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Lagoon is offering guests multiple ways to save this 4th of July with an online-only season pass sale as well as an in-park early bird special on Independence Day. Guests who purchase a water park general admission ticket on July 4 before 2 p.m. EST will receive 20 Bonus Arcade Credits for […]
A work crew was busy this morning unloading shipping containers at Quassy Amusement & Waterpark in Middlebury, Conn., as the park’s new giant swinging ship, Tidal Wave, arrived from SFB/Visa Group of Italy. The thrill ride is the sixth attraction from SBF/Visa to be added at Quassy in recent years and will be erected in […]
