Archive For 2021
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dollywood officials today visited the Sevier County Food Ministries to provide the non-profit with a check for $65,605, the proceeds from the park’s summer Sevier County Days. The presentation occurred as Dollywood prepares to host its next Sevier County Days during Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana. County residents have an opportunity to […]
BRISTOL, Conn. — Break out the hot chocolate: the holiday season has officially returned to Lake Compounce! The park is gearing up for its largest Holiday Lights celebration to date in honor of its 175th birthday. Lake Compounce’s Holiday Lights launches on Friday, November 26 at 5:00 p.m. when Connecticut’s Tallest Christmas Tree is relit for the […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Even with plenty of fun still to go during Dollywood’s 2021 season thanks the award-winning Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana (Nov. 6, 2021-Jan. 2, 2022), the Pigeon Forge theme park plans for an even bigger 2022, thanks to larger festival offerings, the return of two guest-favorite experiences, and a new season pass […]
Today Kings Island announced that this year’s WinterFest will feature the addition of a brand new parade. The nightly Wonderland Parade will feature more than 150 festive performers and eight floats with classic themes such as toy boxes, gingerbread houses and even a float for the big man himself- Santa Claus. WinterFest kicks off on Friday, […]
The Park was launched in June 2018 and the market data deemed it a success. They believe there are three reasons for that. Philippe Deschutter (CEO):First, The Park doesn’t emphasize technology; we focus on experience. It’s inherent in our design. Other VR franchises use cold colors and surfaces, going for the sci-fi look. We build […]
SAN DIEGO — San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) is expanding its mission to help all life thrive by cultivating some of its most important allies—the next generation. Opening in February 2022, the 3.2-acre Denny Sanford Wildlife Explorers Basecamp at the San Diego Zoo will be a place where guests and their families can enjoy […]
Codonas Amusement Park, a popular FEC and Park destination of Scotland has implemented the Semnox’s Parafait and Tixera solutions to power their venue. Located at Aberdeen Beach Boulevard, right on the coast, the destination hosts a mix of amusement rides, indoor and outdoor adventure games, attractions, laser tags, indoor & outdoor golf, go-karting tracks, bowling […]
AUSTIN — Virtuix, developer of the “Omni Arena” virtual reality esports attraction, announced a cash prize pool of $100,000 for the 2022 Omni Arena esports series, making the Omni Arena contest the largest VR esports competition in the world. “$100,000 in cash prizes attracts guests to FECs and drives repeat play,” said Jan Goetgeluk, founder and […]
SAN FRANCISCO — Volta Inc. (“Volta”), an industry leader in commerce-centric electric vehicle (“EV”) charging networks, today announced a partnership with Topgolf Entertainment Group, a global sports and entertainment company, to add electric charging stations to additional venues across the country. Charging stations have already been installed at select venues in Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Oregon and Texas, […]
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — In a return to its in-person roots, this year’s WWA Show was humming with energy and good vibes as people were more than ready to be together again to learn from many of the industry’s best leaders and to explore a bustling marketplace filled with key industry designers, suppliers and innovators. […]
