Archive For July, 2021
Alton Lipkin, industry legend and NEAAPA Hall of Fame inductee, has passed away
By News Release | July 8, 2021
Alton ‘Al’ Lipkin, longtime CEO of NANCO/Nancy Sales, passed on Monday, July 5, 2021, after a brief illness. he was 89 years old. After graduating from Brown University in 1954, he joined his father-in-law at Nancy Sales in 1957. From 1993-2008, Al was the CEO of NANCO/Nancy Sales. He was an accomplished and respected force […]
PLAINVIEW, Texas — Dozens of ride and theme park enthusiasts descended on the National Roller Coaster Museum (NRCMA) for the Fourth of July holiday to explore the museum collection and, for the first time, see the 10,000-sq. ft. Mark Moore wing. In addition, the group was also honored to see the unveiling of two new, […]
Special needs individuals get in free for Champions Day – families get exclusive access before the waterparks opens to the general public
By News Release | July 8, 2021
ROANOKE, Texas — Hawaiian Falls is hosting Champions Day Saturday, July 24th at its Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco waterparks. The “Champions” (special needs children or adults) get in free. Companion tickets for family members or caregivers are only $10 each (plus tax, limit 4 people per Champion.) Champions Day tickets and companion tickets can be purchased at the front gate ticket […]
Attractions industry supports coalition efforts calling for safely easing border entry restrictions for travel
By News Release | July 8, 2021
ORLANDO — IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, is one of 24 national travel and tourism trade organizations that have come together to provide the Biden administration a set of science-based recommendations and guidelines for safely lifting border entry restrictions to stimulate international leisure and business travel. The plan is entitled “A Framework to […]
DETROIT — Indoor skydiving is coming to Detroit as iFLY World will open their first Michigan location in Metro Detroit at 26975 Adell Center Drive in Novi on Saturday, July 24. iFLY’s indoor skydiving complex allows people of all ages (3-103) and abilities to feel the power and thrill of flight without jumping out of […]
ProSlide Technology Inc., the industry leader in water ride design, technology and manufacturing, has brought its groundbreaking MammothBLAST water propulsion water coaster technology to Europe for the first time ever. The revolutionary MammothBLAST/FlyingSAUCER 45 water ride attraction made its debut earlier this month at Aquashow, the family water park known as one of Portugal’s top […]
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — Today, The Funplex Mount Laurel officially opens its newest area to guests, just in time for hot summer days. Named Splash Island, this unique area doubles the size of the Funplex’s existing water park adding five new slides, a pool, ten premium cabanas, and twice the deck space for guests. Rising […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dollywood is searching for its next panel of park insiders who share experiences and tips through online content. For the past five seasons, park guests have found helpful information on Dollywood blogs and social channels thanks to this group of non-employed Dollywood pros. Applications for the sixth panel of Dollywood Insiders […]
ESU in conversation with the British showwomen of “Future 4 Fairgrounds”s
By News Release | July 7, 2021
All over Europe the showwomen and showmen have defied the Corona pandemic in the past months and impressively demonstrated with numerous actions: The millennia-old European fairground culture is alive and well and we will be back! In keeping with the old showmen’s tradition help was offered everywhere and everyone pitched in; whether it was setting […]
Six Flags Over Texas to host coasting for kids event benefiting Give Kids The World July 31, 2021
By News Release | July 6, 2021
ARLINGTON, Texas — Give Kids The World Village is partnering with Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, and six other top theme and amusement parks this summer to stage Coasting for Kids – a fundraising program that enables participants to experience the thrill and excitement of their favorite local attractions while giving back to […]
