Archive For 2021
STEVENSVILLE, Md. — Ride Entertainment, the Gold Standard in the attractions industry for safety, sales and support, is excited to announce that Defiance, a record-breaking, one-of-a-kind Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter roller coaster for Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park has officially broken ground. Featuring a record 102.3-degree, 110-foot-tall freefall first drop – the steepest in the Western United States […]
SAN ANTONIO – Gordon Hartman, who – along with wife Maggie – founded world-renowned Morgan’s Wonderland theme park and other endeavors to benefit the special-needs community, has launched a nationwide search for a gifted chief executive to lead Morgan’s Inclusion Initiative, the new non-profit umbrella organization that coordinates planning, fundraising and communication among all Morgan’s Wonderland-associated endeavors. In addition […]
SEEKONK, Mass. — After more than 25 years of fun and celebrations, Fantasyland Family Entertainment Center in Seekonk announced it has closed its doors permanently. But for fans who wish to relive the good times, more than 250 items from the popular indoor entertainment center are up for auction at CapitalOnlineAuctions.com, including the iconic Fantasyland carousel. In […]
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) today provided a status update on its ongoing investigation into the occurrence at Cedar Point on August 15, 2021, in which a woman was seriously injured while standing in line for the Top Thrill Dragster ride. ODA confirmed today that the investigation has determined that an […]
LANCASTER, Pa. — After taking a break in 2020, Dutch Wonderland Happy Hauntings has returned for six special days in the 2021 season. The boo-tastic kingdom will reopen on Saturday, October 16 and will operate every Saturday and Sunday through the end of the month. The Halloween-inspired family-friendly event will feature themed rides, special entertainment, […]
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Redeam, the leading and only independent global connectivity stack with digitized channel management and contactless voucher redemption/reconciliation solutions for the Things To Do sector, today announced the its partnership with Semnox, one of the world’s leading ticketing and operations management solution providers for venues and attractions. Redeam, which has integrated with online […]
TAMPA, Fla. — Starting this fall at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, thrill seekers will be able to enjoy their favorite food items from Chick-fil-A while dashing from rollercoaster to rollercoaster. Formerly the park’s Bengal Bistro, the new restaurant will be nestled into the Jungala area of the park near the tigers and orangutans where guests will […]
BALTIMORE, Md. — Premier Rides, a global supplier of high-tech ride attractions announced today that its entire organization is fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Additionally, all new positions will require successful candidates to verify full vaccination prior to starting employment. At the onset of the pandemic when many businesses were forced to shutter, Premier […]
WEST ALLIS, Wisc. — The Wisconsin State Fair, presented by UScellular, successfully returned after a year hiatus, bringing smiles, laughter, and tradition back to the people of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin State Fair Park Board and staff were delighted to welcome Fairgoers back through the gates, knowing the State Fair event provides support to thousands of […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — In an ongoing collaboration with Warner Bros. Studio Tours, Thinkwell designed and produced the all-new Welcome Center experiences at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, which opened in June. Part of an entirely new building that expands the Tour with retail, parking, and more, celebrates the Studio’s cinematic history and key franchises, […]
