Archive For May, 2021
ProSlide’s award-winning Dueling PIPElineBLAST unveiled at Cafalandia Water Park
By News Release | May 26, 2021
ProSlide Technology Inc. is congratulating Cafalandia in Bogota, Colombia on the installation of their a state-of-the-art ProSlide Dueling PIPElineBLAST Water Coaster. The addition of water ride racing to the park adds a new and thrilling element of competition that has grown increasingly popular among guests around the world. Winner of the coveted 2019 IAAPA IMPACT […]
Germany’s first surf park gets the green light, powered by Endless Surf at SURFTOWN Munich
By News Release | May 26, 2021
MUNICH — The path is clear for Germany’s first surf park, as the municipality of Hallbergmoos has officially approved development plans for SURFTOWN MUC. Adding on to Munich’s surf scene surrounding the world-famous Eisbach river wave, SURFTOWN MUC will offer authentic running waves that can be generated every 10 seconds for up to 180 meters, thanks an innovative surf pool […]
Fun Spot America announces partnership with Rocky Mountain Construction
By News Release | May 26, 2021
ATLANTA, Ga. — Fun Spot America Atlanta partners with Rocky Mountain Construction on the next BIG thing for Atlanta, in fact, it’s so big you’ll say…it’s HUGE! A new roller coaster design process is underway and scheduled to debut in 2022. Roller coaster enthusiasts, and theme park lovers, will soon be buzzing about the impact […]
Built in Coney Island in 1920 by the Eccentric Ferris Wheel Company and opened for the first time on Memorial Day, Deno’s Wonder Wheel marked the long awaited 100th anniversary in 2021. Designed during the last pandemic as the perfect social distance ride, with each group riding in their own gondola, Deno’s WONDER WHEEL welcomes everyone […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the largest waterpark in North Texas, has announced that Banzai Pipeline will open this Saturday, May 29. The new waterslide complex, the park’s biggest addition since 2014, boasts three unique body slides that will spin, splash, and swirl riders down nearly 300-feet. After climbing the four-story tower, guests will choose their thrill on one of two enclosed tubes […]
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Pacific Park opened on May 26, 1996, becoming the first amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier since the 1930s. Pacific Park is LA’s only admission free amusement park and offers 12 amusement rides, 14 midway games, an oceanfront food […]
AT: Jeffrey Seifert RUST, Germany — Once the Rulantica water park at Europa-Park is able to reopen, guests will have the option to partake in a unique underwater VR experience — Snorri Snorkling VR. Equipped with VR goggles and a snorkel, adventurers will be able to follow Snorri Touren, Rulantica’s playful, six-tentacled Octopus mascot, on […]
Lisa Price assumes role as Vice President Of Brand Development for Family Entertainment Group
By News Release | May 25, 2021
ITASCA, Il — Family Entertainment Group (“FEG”), a market-leading designer, developer, and operator of world-class family-oriented entertainment and amusement gaming facilities is excited to congratulate Lisa Price on her new role as Vice President of Brand Development. Lisa Price joined FEG in 2008 as a Merchandise Manager at Kalahari in Sandusky, OH. Since that time, […]
Gateway Ticketing Systems promotes Joe Marshall to General Manager in the United Kingdom
By News Release | May 25, 2021
LONDON — Gateway Ticketing Systems, the world leader in ticketing and guest experience solutions for the attractions industry for over 30 years, has promoted Joe Marshall to General Manager of Gateway Ticketing Systems UK – poising the company for continued success in the market in 2021 and beyond. Joe has been with Gateway as a […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — A leader in the theme park industry, Dollywood once again has been selected as a nominee in a variety of categories in USA Today’s 2021 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. A panel of experts and USA Today 10Best editors selected Dollywood Parks & Resorts properties and attractions in six categories. The nominations include: Best […]