Archive For July, 2021
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Quassy Amusement & Waterpark here today unveiled what will be the single largest investment in the park’s 113-year history. Quassy President Eric Anderson announced that the family-owned property would build a new water raft ride in Quassy’s Splash Away Bay waterpark for the 2022 season. “This new attraction will actually be what […]
Digital operations platform Cmd-Ctr has launched a new range of operational support apps across LEGOLAND Windsor Resort UK, which is set to increase ride capacity and minimize ride downtime – creating huge efficiency gains for their park operations and enhancing guest satisfaction. Built by UK-based company First Option Software, Cmd-Ctr is a cloud-based park operations […]
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Quassy Amusement & Waterpark here will present a spectacular ‘3-D’ fireworks display at 9:45 p.m., Saturday, July 31, park officials announced today. The event was postponed due to inclement weather on July 3. Special “3-D” fireworks viewing glasses will be sold for $2 at Quassy to benefit Give Kids The World Village. […]
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif — Universal CityWalk Hollywood, located adjacent to Universal Studios Hollywood, scores with today’s opening of its newest dining establishment, NBC Sports Grill & Brew, leveling up the concept of sports-themed dining with state-of-the-art HDTV screens at the iconic destination. A sleekly designed addition to Universal CityWalk, NBC Sports Grill & Brew is reflective […]
Paul Lewis Ruben passed on July 12 at age 84. He was predeceased by his parents, Harrry and Rose Ruben. Paul is survived by his daughter, Dr. Cherie Ruben (David Green) of Derby, NY, son, Joel (Abbey) Ruben of Fairport, NY, grandchildren, Maisa and Zoë Ruben, and brother, Arnold Ruben (Sandra) of Pittsburgh, PA., a […]
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Amusement Products sadly announces the passing of Jay M. Grant, Sr., company CEO. He leaves behind a legacy that helped shape commercial go-kart manufacturing as a prominent and popular attraction in the FEC industry. Before Amusement Products, there was Golf Players, Inc., where Jay worked as an accountant to maintain the books […]
VANCOUVER, B.C. — When you are an entertainment destination as iconic as Atlantis Dubai, it only stands to reason that you would also be home to the world’s leading aquatic theme park, Aquaventure. It is here, where Vantage will begin its digital transformation of this innovative property. Being the world’s largest water park, nestled amongst numerous […]
Gardaland Resort’s new season has begun with the opening of Gardaland Park and the inauguration of LEGOLAND Water Park Gardaland, the first fully-themed LEGO water park in Europe
By News Release | July 9, 2021
Gardaland Resort kicked off the 2021 season with the opening of Gardaland Park and the inauguration of the eagerly-awaited LEGOLAND Water Park Gardaland, the first fully-themed LEGO water park in Europe. “After months of closure, we were very happy to see our guests in the streets of the Park and on board the attractions”, said Aldo Maria Vigevani, Managing Director […]
Australian entrepreneur Jason Wallace chooses Intercard cashless technology for his growing group of FECs
By News Release | July 9, 2021
ST. LOUIS — Intercard, the world leader in cashless technology for the amusement industry, has installed its latest system at Fun Planet, a renovated FEC in Shepparton, Victoria, Australia. Fun Planet is a 5,000 sq. m. (54,000 sq. ft.) FEC that features a three-level laser tag arena, an indoor go-kart track with Sodi electric-powered karts, […]
