Archive For July, 2021
German Association of Amusement Machinery & Accessory Manufacturers (VDV) appeals to IAAPA officials
Referring to the precarious situation in which the exhibiting Verband Der Deutschen (VDV) association members find themselves, Wieland Schwarzkopf, VDV President, declares: “We are all undoubtedly in a very difficult time for everyone, with great uncertainties worldwide, especially in the events and shows sector – not to mention international travel. All of us in this […]
Born April 8, 1936, passed away at home in Douglasville, Georgia, on July 21, 2021. Wally and his beloved wife, Connie Paul James, shared forty-nine years together. Wally was known for his life-long love of motorcycle racing, skiing, and service to the worldwide waterpark Industry. He was born in Vermont and later moved to Akron, […]
HERSHEY, Pa. — Pepsi and Hersheypark today unveiled Pepsi Pop Star, a first-of-its-kind, immersive entertainment experience created within the iconic amusement park. Inspired by the brand’s deep history and roots in music and entertainment, Pepsi Pop Star is the ultimate stop for the whole family to unapologetically unleash their inner pop stars for free when […]
JACKSON, N.J. ─ Six Flags Great Adventure, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, today announced that its iconic fall festival, Fright Fest, will return in 2021 with new scares. Fright Fest will feature family-friendly “Thrills by Day” and terrifying “Fright by Night.” Admission will include six elaborately-decorated areas, attractions for kids including the popular Trick-or-Treat Trail, nine live […]
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Six rides, six themed playscapes, a water play area and even more oinktastic experiences have been revealed for the World’s First Peppa Pig Theme Park. These all-new attractions will create an unforgettable day of adventure at the new standalone theme park, opening in 2022, just steps away from LEGOLAND Florida Resort. Designed […]
LAS VEGAS — Experience Designer Chris Wink introduces an original music video for the song “Loving Tone” by up-and-coming singer-songwriter Lucy Weld. The vibrantly colorful video was filmed inside “Wink World: Portals Into the Infinite,” which Wink describes as “a hybrid between a psychedelic art house and a carnival fun house” located inside Las Vegas’ […]
ProSlide Technology Inc., the industry leader in water ride design, technology and manufacturing, has been powering the top water parks across the United States throughout its 35 years of innovation. This week the company is happy to celebrate that eight parks with ProSlide water rides have been named to USA Today’s annual readers’ choice list […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, opened its gates for the first time on Saturday, August 5, 1961. Starting this Saturday, July 31, the park will officially kick off the celebration of its 60th season and will allow guests to relive their favorite memories of the park’s history and celebrate […]
ROCKLAND, Maine — Thaxter R. Trafton, of Rockland, ME passed away in Camden with his wife, Linda, by his side on July 25, 2021, from complications of Lewy body disease. He was 84. Thaxter was born in Danforth, ME on January 5, 1937, to Leone Fitzpatrick and Elton Trafton. A graduate of Morse High School and Maine […]
HOLOGATE, the market leader in virtual reality systems for entertainment venues is further expanding its product portfolio with the upcoming launch of its next-gen free-roaming VR adventure platform, HOLOGATE X. HOLOGATE X features HXR (HOLOGATE XPERIENCE REALITY), HOLOGATE’s proprietary hyper-reality technology that integrates a perfect blending of the latest in high-end next-level virtual reality, full-body tracking, and […]
