Archive For July, 2021
Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) introduced H.R. 3392 – The Family Fun Act – which would expand eligibility for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Shutter Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program to include amusement parks and other community businesses. The Family Fun Act will amend the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, […]
ST. LOUIS — Amusement technology changes fast and bowling operators need to keep up with the latest and how best to use it to improve operations and the bottom line. On July 27 and August 24 at 10:15 am EDT the Bowling Proprietors Association of America’s “Tuesday Morning Profit Break” online TV show will present a […]
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota State Fair’s 2021 Commemorative Art was unveiled at the State Fairgrounds on Tuesday, July 20, by cartoonist and illustrator Kevin Cannon. Surrounded by State Fair enthusiasts, he presented his highly detailed watercolor rendition fairgrounds map publicly for the first time. Originally commissioned for the 2020 Minnesota State Fair, the […]
LAS VEGAS — Any lingering concerns about how fast and fully the out-of-home entertainment industry would rebound coming out of COVID were dismissed at the outset of the June 29-July 1, 2021 Amusement Expo International in Las Vegas, when attendees and exhibitors showed up in solid numbers and in a high-energy, upbeat mood. In fact, preliminary […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — In early July, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa was named the number one Amusement Park Hotel in the country by USA Today readers in the publication’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. Dollywood’s family-favorite resort now has the opportunity to go two-for-two, as it has been nominated for the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best […]
MASON, Ohio — The much-anticipated Kings Island Camp Cedar is now open. Located less than one mile from Kings Island amusement park, Camp Cedar welcomes park visitors, families, vacationers, and recreational vehicle (RV) travelers to a luxury outdoor resort and camping experience unlike any other. “We are thrilled to welcome guests to this very special, first-class, overnight, […]
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — The sights, sounds, smells, and tastes from cultures around the world take over the midways at Valleyfair starting Saturday, July 24, as the park debuts its newest and largest-ever event, Grand Carnivale. “We are excited to produce this new immersive event on a scale that Valleyfair guests have never seen before,” said Raul […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The show WILL go on. That’s what officials with the International Association of Fairs and Expositions are saying about the 2021 IAFE Convention, scheduled for Nov. 28-Dec. 1, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. “We are so looking forward to meeting again in person! We’ve heard from […]
DALLAS, Texas — Transforming the business of fun since 2001, Embed, the worldwide leader of the cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries, is proud to partner with Pizza Ranch to announce the opening of three new locations across the Midwest: Champlin, MN; Brookings, SD; and, Duluth, MN. Pizza […]
Intamin is proud to present the completely upgraded version of our “Surf Family” coasters: The Surf Rider 2.0 – available in two sizes – and their bigger sibling with an enhanced ride experience: The Ultra Surf. All “Surf Family” members come with a significantly increased capacity and are powered by the most powerful LSM launch […]
