Archive For March, 2021
VANCOUVER, B.C. — Each year, International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world to honor and recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women everywhere. In the attractions industry in particular, there is an added cause for celebration as we move towards more open dialogue around the gender diversity issue that both men […]
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Quassy Amusement & Waterpark will host a “Totally Rock’n Drive-In Laser Light Show” this year, park officials announced today. “We’ve been working on this concept for quite some time and have finalized details with the production company,” Quassy President Eric Anderson said. “This will be a fantastic family show and set up […]
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Spring is just a couple weeks away, which means it can’t be much longer until Kennywood and Sandcastle welcome back Guests and Team Members for another summer! 2021 promises to bring better times to fun seekers than last year’s roller coaster. Kennywood will begin its 123rd season on Saturday, May 8, two months earlier […]
Thank you to everyone who answered the call and reached out to the U.S. Senators on Friday, March 5. The Senate passed the American Rescue Plan Act, but it did NOT include the amendment by Senator Braun (R-In) that would have changed the Shuttered Venues Operator Grant program to provide relief for the fair industry. Your Association […]
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — With news that California theme parks can open as early as April 1, Castle Park kicks off a hiring push to ready its rides and other attractions to welcome guests back this spring. The Inland Empire’s favorite family fun center seeks to hire approximately 300 people for positions in departments such as Ride […]
“Legendary Twin Dragon” at Sunac Land in Chongqing in China successfully started operation. With a physical track length of 251 meters resulting in 1400 meters of experienced track length and a height of 70 meters, this launch coaster has a very space-efficient footprint. The 360° twisted track spikes reaching up into the sky make this […]
Zamperla supplies captivating thriller: Dare Devil Dive AT: Tim Baldwin SAN ANTONIO — Management at Six Flags Fiesta Texas knew a good angle when they saw one. Following a year-long retheme of the park’s dark ride throughout 2018, Pirates of the Deep Sea opened just after midnight on Jan. 1, 2019. It kicked off the park’s […]
BRANSON, Mo. — With adventure-loving travelers seeking great outdoor activities, Silver Dollar City kicks off the 2021 season revving up 40 themed rides & attractions and tuning up live entertainment on stages throughout the “City.” Silver Dollar City Spring Ride Days run select days March 17-April 11. Notable rides with world footprints include the towering Time […]
VALDOSTA, Ga. — Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. has been spending the park’s off-season renovating, expanding and creating new areas for guests to enjoy during the upcoming season, including a new immersive animal experience. “One of things we’ve focused on in the past few years is setting the stage for our guests to […]
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — The Funplex Mount Laurel is growing again with the addition of Splash Island. Opening May, 2021, Splash Island will double the size of The Funplex’s water park adding 5 new slides, a relaxation pool, 10 premium cabanas and twice the space for guests to socially distance. Standing 50 feet tall, the […]
