Archive For September, 2020
Theme park Toverland presents the Halloween Nights on 14 nights in October and November. One hundred and twenty scare actors take up residence in five scare zones, a haunted house and a maze at this popular event. A couple of unique experiences, including a new Haunted House called ‘Maison de la Magie’, will frighten the […]
BOTTROP-KIRCHHELLEN — Spooky music, thick fog and plenty of zombies and monsters will soon lurk in the darkest corners of Movie Park Germany again! The Halloween Horror Festival will provide new scary surprises for 2020. When the full moon rises above the Horrorwood Studios in Germany’s largest movie and amusement park from October, over 280 […]
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Urban Air Naperville will be opening its doors to welcome back families to its indoor entertainment attractions on Saturday, Sept. 12. The facility has been closed since March 17 as a precautionary measure to stop the spread of COVID-19. With over 60,000 sq. ft., the Naperville location offers activities from wall-to-wall trampolines, dodgeball […]
WOLLERAU, Switzerland — Robert Spieldiener, one of three men who co-founded Intamin Amusement Rides in 1967, passed away Aug. 8. He was 92. A statement signed by the company’s governing board, management and employees said: “[Spieldiener’s] large commitment and knowledge was the cornerstone of the company. His entrepreneurial dedication and passion for the leisure industry […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, today announced the cancellation of IAAPA Expo 2020 in Orlando, Florida. In addition, the association is launching a new virtual conference for global attractions industry professionals so that they can take part in many of the education sessions originally planned to take place at […]
We are excited to welcome Mark Rosenzweig, Senior Account Executive to the 3dx team. Mark brings over 20 years of experience in the attractions industry, with roles in amusement ride sales, marketing, park operations, and amusement ride operator training/certification. Mark has worked with major park groups, including Cedar Fair, Six Flags, Herschend Family Entertainment, Sea […]
ROANOKE, Texas — For the first time in its nearly 20-year history in Texas, Hawaiian Falls waterparks in Roanoke, Mansfield and Waco are extending their summer season past Labor Day. “The team worked very hard to get the parks open for the 2020 season,” said Hawaiian Falls Managing Director Ryan Forson. “With the added COVID-19 and government […]
GILBERTSVILLE, Pa. — Gateway Ticketing Systems®, the world leader in guest experience solutions for the attractions industry, is sponsoring and exhibiting at the Association of Zoos and Aquariums 2020 Virtual Annual Conference from September 14 – 18. Since this is the first time Gateway will be exhibiting 100% virtually at AZA, they developed some first-time strategies to help make […]
International Theme Park Services, Inc. (“ITPS”) has launched a new LIVE podcast – I’M4FUN…with Dennis Speigel. The ups and downs of the theme park and amusement industry can sometimes be hard to navigate, but the outcome is great reward, fun, and seeing smiles on people’s faces! Dennis Speigel, the Founder & CEO of International Theme […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted industries globally, with the entertainment industry being no exception. Entertainment facilities now have to adhere to several guidelines, both from local administrations and international organizations to ensure the safety of their visitors and staff. As a result, the need for implementing cashless and contactless solutions has increased and operators are […]
