Archive For September, 2021

Carousel of the Month – September 2021: Eldridge Park Carousel

By | September 21, 2021

The September carousel of the month is the Eldridge Park Carousel operating at Elmira, New York. The newly created carousel opened in 2006 and utilizes the original Charles Loof frame and the building of the former amusement park. The newly carved horses emulate the original Loof and Carmel style of carving. It also has one […]

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Donald C. ‘Pappy’ Schanz — October 18, 1946 – September 11, 2021

By | September 20, 2021

Donald C. “Pappy” Schanz, age 74, of Conneaut Lake, PA passed away on September 11, 2021 at Meadville Medical Center. He was born on October 18, 1946 in Youngstown, OH to the late Gilbert K. and Mildred E. (Samuels) Schanz. He married Cheryl Schrader on June 29, 1968. She survives. Don graduated from The Rayen […]

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Intercard to unveil newest contactless systems in Barcelona September 28-30, 2021

By | September 20, 2021

ST. LOUIS — Intercard will attend the IAAPA Expo Europe 2021 in Barcelona. The leisure’s industry largest trade show in Europe, the IAAPA Expo will be held on September 28-30. Alberto Borrero, senior vice-president of international sales will represent Intercard at the first in-person IAAPA Expo to be held in Europe since 2019. Intercard will […]

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Baha Bay brings world-class ProSlide water ride attractions to the Caribbean

By | September 17, 2021

ProSlide Technology Inc., the industry leader in water ride design, technology and manufacturing, is pleased to celebrate alongside Baha Mar the opening of the all-new $200 million luxury beachfront water park, Baha Bay. Baha Mar, the leading resort destination in The Bahamas, and ProSlide have partnered to bring a collection of the world’s best aquatic attractions to the Caribbean for the […]

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The countdown of fright has started again: The Halloween Horror Festival 2021 is in the starting blocks!

By | September 17, 2021

BOTTROP-KIRCHHELLEN — The apocalypse is approaching and the scariest hour of the year will soon strike again at Movie Park Germany! When the full moon rises over the Horrorwood Studios in Germany’s largest movie and amusement park in October, monsters, zombies, and undead creatures will be unleashed for the Halloween Horror Festival 2021. Evil knows […]

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Kennywood’s “Choose the Color” contest for Phantom’s Revenge picks a clear winner

By | September 17, 2021

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — With nearly 10,000 votes submitted in Kennywood’s “Choose the Color” poll, park fans on social media made their preference overwhelmingly clear: Phantom’s Revenge, recently voted America’s 2nd-best roller coaster, will be painted Petrifying Purple this offseason. With the monumental decision made, park teams now turn their paintbrushes towards another coaster due a fresh coat: Thunderbolt. With just two […]

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Registration now open for IAAPA FEC Summit 2022

By | September 16, 2021

ORLANDO — Plans are underway for IAAPA FEC Summit 2022. Family entertainment center (FEC) industry owners and operators will learn what’s new, discuss best practices, and share ideas as they meet in person.  Organized and hosted by IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, the Summit will take place at the We-Ko-Pa Resort and Conference […]

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Making the Mobile Wallet global: Embed returns to the KSA Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Show 2021, heads to IAAPA Europe Soon after

By | September 16, 2021

DUBAI, U.A.E. — 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 returns as a major FEC representative in the concluded Saudi Entertainment and Amusement (SEA) Show 2021, priding on its innovative centrepiece, the award-winning Mobile Wallet, which […]

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Intercard partners with BPAA in arcade profitability boot camps around the country

By | September 15, 2021

ST. LOUIS — Cashless technology leader Intercard is partnering with BPAA Bowling University’s Games and Redemption ProfitabilityBoot Camps this fall. Arcade expert Jason Mitchell of Intercard will share valuable insights on how to utilize the full power of a cashless technology system to maximize revenues and profits. Best practices in security, marketing, data mining, and […]

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Oktoberfest at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

By | September 15, 2021

Willkommen zum Oktoberfest am Blackpool Pleasure Beach! Enjoy an amazing day out at Blackpool Pleasure Beach with all our rides and Oktoberfest event every Saturday in September! With this amazing event included in your admission to the park, our Oktoberfest event takes place in our new event space ‘The Hub’ and will include everything you would […]

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