Archive For 2020
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — After being closed for more than three months because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Castle Park will begin welcoming Guests back by reopening its four championship miniature golf courses and arcade this upcoming Friday, June 19. The experience at Castle Park will be different from any other year since the Inland Empire’s favorite destination for family […]
AIMS International is now seeking presentation proposals for its 2021 Safety Seminar which will be held in Galveston, TX, January 10-15, 2021. We are looking for qualified instructors to present (either live and in-person OR virtually through a webinar-style format) on topics related to amusement industry inspection, maintenance, aquatics and operations. If you have a […]
MIAMI — The first day of summer will bring a ray of sunshine after a challenging spring: Miami Seaquarium will reopen on Saturday, June 20, 2020. South Florida’s best aquarium and favorite visitor attraction has spent the past 99 days closed as a precautionary measure, taking the time to implement new cleaning and safety procedures. […]
VENLO, The Netherlands — Lagotronics Projects has been commissioned to develop, design and realize a very unique and brand-new attraction concept for Kaisa Group Holdings LTD. The development of this first of its kind attraction is conducted in close cooperation with the Kaisa creative team. Kaisa Group Holdings LTD is a large Chinese comprehensive investment […]
July 8th is an important date for PortAventura World, as it gets ready to welcome in the summer with the long-awaited start to this season. The Resort has planned a leisure and holiday program that will allow visitors to enjoy its iconic rides, wide and varied range of cuisines, and accommodation in its different themed hotels, […]
Our family is determined and dedicated to providing safe, clean fun for our loyal season pass holders and all guests. The safety and health of our employees and guests is our top priority. We have not been given official guidelines for opening just yet, but the guidelines below were submitted to the Governor’s office with […]
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Lahn Family, owners of The Funplex Amusement Centers of East Hanover and Mount Laurel, NJ, are excited to announce their plans to build a new outdoor amusement park, The Funplex Myrtle Beach. Conveniently located just a few steps from the beach on 14th Ave between Withers Drive and Ocean Avenue, […]
Dear PAPA Members and Friends, I hope this letter finds everyone safe a well. Since our last meeting in February, a lot has changed. We are grappling with a pandemic that effects all aspects of our lives. As we navigate the uncertainty of the future, the Board has decided to cancel the 2020 Summer Meeting […]
ORLANDO, Fla., — IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, today announced the cancellation of IAAPA Expo Europe 2020 due to the uncertainty surrounding the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Expo was scheduled to take place 21-24 Sept. in London, United Kingdom, at the ExCeL Exhibition Center. IAAPA will host IAAPA Expo Europe in Barcelona, […]
WEST MIFFLIN, PA – Western Pennsylvania’s premier places for family fun, Kennywood Park, Sandcastle Waterpark, and Idlewild & SoakZone, are getting ready to welcome guests once again in early July. Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild will open in phases, starting with a Friends & Family Day on Monday, July 6, followed by several dates exclusively for Season […]
