Archive For May, 2021
Throughout its 90-year history, Gold Medal Products Co. has pioneered many innovations in the concession industry. Now, the company is paving the way for contactless concessions by introducing its latest addition to the self-serve popcorn machine line, the ReadyPop Jr. ReadyPop Jr. combines the power of an 8-oz popper with the convenience of a self-serve dispenser […]
A new world of mythical creatures is coming to the 4D Theater at Legoland Florida Resort
By News Release | May 13, 2021
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Enter an undiscovered world where LEGO creatures come to life with an all-new 4D movie, LEGO MYTHICA – JOURNEY TO MYTHICA, and an augmented reality (AR) experience opening May 27 at LEGOLAND Florida Resort’s Fun Town Theater. Full of adventures and mysterious creatures all waiting to be discovered, LEGO MYTHICA is an incredible parallel universe to ours. A universe that, unbeknown to us, has been created by […]
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — ASTM International’s amusement rides and devices committee (F24) is revising one of its key standards to include a new section requiring owner/operators to have a documented record retention program. The standard (F770) outlines information and establishes procedures for the operation, maintenance, inspection, and training for amusement rides and devices. According to […]
The Showmen’s League of America would like to send our deepest condolences to the Salerno Family on the loss of Karen Salerno. Karen Lynn Salerno recently passed away on May 8, 2021, just before Mother’s Day. Born April 10, 1960 in Hoffman Estates, IL, Karen was the wife of Tony Salerno, Jr. of Windy City […]
The Swedish government decided to change the special regulations for amusement parks, which has been in effect since March 2020. This means that Swedish amusement parks are allowed to open from June 1st, with special restrictions. Liseberg will open the gates on June 3rd. “We are so incredibly happy to welcome our guests to the […]
India’s Kingfisher Waterpark, Mandla goes live with Semnox’s Park Solution – Tixera
By News Release | May 13, 2021
Semnox is delighted to announce the latest implementation of its Park Solution – Tixera, at Kingfisher Waterpark in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, India. The Kingfisher Mandla group has opted for Tixera suite of products to run the operations for their new 4-acre facility. The park has strategically opted their operations to involve contactless solutions from Semnox […]
Long-time former Schwarzkopf employee Gerhard Klein (head of vehicle construction) born on September 04th 1941 unfortunately passed away on May 04th 2021. He began his professional career at the age of 14 as an apprenticeship in1955 at the Schwarzkopf company in Münsterhausen. In 1995, he joined Gerstlauer company as head of vehicle construction. In 2006, […]
VALDOSTA, Ga. — Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia has announced a pair of legendary additions to its concert and special events lineup: ZZ Top and The Original Harlem Globetrotters. “The return of the Valdosta Toyota All-Star Concert and Special Event Series is something we’ve looked forward to just as much as our guests,” said […]
AREA15 named Best Immersive Art Experience in USA Today 10best Readers’ Choice Awards
By News Release | May 11, 2021
LAS VEGAS — AREA15, the dynamic art, events and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, ranks No. 1 in the 2021 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for Best Immersive Art Experience. A panel of industry experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial nominees and then top 10 winners were determined by […]
Alex Aliume’s live painting event at “Wink World: Portals Into The Infinite” at AREA15
By News Release | May 11, 2021
On Saturday, May 2, “Wink World: Portals Into The Infinite”, the first-of-its-kind immersive art experience at AREA15 in Las Vegas hosted a live painting event with artist Alex Aliume. Aliume created under blacklight, “Eye of Eternity.” Aliume is known for his psychedelic artwork featured on the Wink World façade and in the Wink World gallery located in the […]
