Archive For 2020
The December 2020 issue of Amusement Today is available for FREE via Digital Edition and/or downloadable PDF! Holiday recipes from the amusement industry IAFE Virtual Vision preview Industry celebrates the holiday season Give Kids The World Village shines ZDTs acquires historic art from Playland Park Funplex Myrtle Beach holds ground breaking Greater Gulf State Fair extends run Eventful 2020 for […]
ELYSBURG, Pa. — Kozmo Klaus and the rest of the team at Knoebels are hard at work making final preparations for their newest season of fun. On November 27, Knoebels will launch their all-new Joy Through the Grove – A Christmas light experience. The drive through light display will be open nightly November 27 through […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — After more than ten years of unprecedented growth at the helm of Dollywood, Craig Ross is moving back to Herschend Family Entertainment, Dollywood’s operating partner, to assume a new role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the newly formed Herschend Growth & Opportunity Group. “Craig Ross is a fine man and […]
COHOES, N.Y. — Aquatic Development Group (ADG) is proud to announce six brand new FlowRider installation between 2020-2021 year. These installations are at popular waterparks, resorts and municipalities across the nation. These six installations, bring the total number of FlowRiders in the US to over 110 and over 200+ worldwide. Three of these FlowRiders […]
THE WILDWOODS, N.J. — Handcrafting family fun for over 50 years, Morey’s Piers, located on the boardwalk of the Wildwoods, NJ, is excited to welcome guests back to Mariner’s Pier for the unofficial start to summer on May 8th, 2021 with Surfside and Adventure piers scheduled to open at the end of May. For the […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sally Dark Rides, a leading creator of family ride experiences around the globe, today announced its partner PortAventura World was awarded the prestigious Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement for dark ride Sesame Street: Street Mission. Named by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), the Thea Award is an international symbol of excellence and […]
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A transformation is taking place to the parking lot located on North Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beac. Just steps from the beach, sitework beginning on the new Funplex Myrtle Beach. Promising a big punch in a compact footprint, Funplex Myrtle Beach was designed to maximize every square foot. Tropically themed, Myrtle […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Because traditional fuzzy slippers, tacky ties and boring blenders may not be on many Christmas lists this season, Dollywood’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials provide gift giving excitement that includes memory-making moments families can enjoy throughout 2021. Additionally, the free Pre-K Imagination Season Pass returns after its well-received debut in 2020. […]
PITTSBURGH — As Palace Entertainment leisure venues across the United States launch their annual Black Friday promotions, each park is making a commitment to guests: they will get their money’s worth on 2021 Season Passes, even if the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the amusement and attractions industry. From National Historic Landmark Kennywood to the […]
PLAINVIEW, Texas — The holidays are a time for giving and thanks to Amazon, giving to the National Roller Coaster Museum (NRCMA) is easy this season. Simply go to Smile.Amazon.com and select the NRCMA as your charity. With every one of your holiday purchases, .5% will be donated to the Roller Coaster Museum helping to […]
