Archive For 2021
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dollywood officials today announced an unparalleled benefit for hosts working at the Smoky Mountains theme park. Through a new partnership with WeeCare, the largest childcare network in the United States, hosts at all Dollywood Parks & Resorts properties can find licensed childcare providers who offer flexible schedules for newborns through school-aged children. […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Six Flags EntertainmentCorporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and largest operator of waterparks in North America, is rewarding its team members with extra cash this summer. Seasonal team members employed as of July 1, and who work through September 6, can earn up to an additional $500-$1,000 or more. “Our team members are our […]
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — “The future of Retail is not Retail” says Barry Kemper, Chief Operating Officer and co-owner of Legacy Entertainment, one of the world’s leading entertainment design firms. Kemper’s bold assertion comes at a time in which traditional brick and mortar retail destinations are in a state of introspection and reinvention, striving to evolve […]
California based amusement rides company, Western Train Co., has begun repairs on the historic 1900s Dentzel Menagerie Carousel at Castle Amusement Park in Riverside, CA. The Carousel, originally found among the first rides in the Historic Knott’s Berry Farm Lagoon, has been at the park in Riverside since the 1980s. Installed and originally maintained by […]
With the recently announced goal of achieving zero waste to landfill by 2030, the Disneyland Resort has accelerated its ongoing commitment to reducing waste. While the resort has been recovering food scraps since 2014, mostly throughout food and beverage locations, guests will now be able to help reduce the amount of waste that is sent […]
AT: Tim Baldwin VICENZA, Italy — Zamperla is one of the most well-known manufacturers in the amusement industry. The portfolio of rides the company offers is impressively broad. Among the up-and-coming products for Zamperla is its roller coaster lineup. Just recently, a new compact thriller has been announced. Dubbed Double Heart Lightning, this multi-launch coaster checks […]
COHOES, N.Y. — Aquatic Development Group (ADG) is proud to announce the launch of their new ‘EpicSurf’ stationary surf wave which was introduced to the market during a virtual Tradeshow Summit that took place on June 24, 2021 and was hosted by Surf Park Central. The event brought together leaders from around the world within the […]
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Wisconsin State Fair officials announce new operating hours, a cashless experience for parking and admissions, and more updates to the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair taking place Thursday, August 5 – Sunday, August 15 at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, Wis. Due to a number of factors, including increased sanitization protocols that require […]
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort deliver the thrills to guests this summer as the place to experience all things Fast & Furious as Universal Pictures’ opens the ninth installment in the global blockbuster franchise, F9,in U.S. theaters June 25. Fans can see the new movie at Universal CityWalk, check out original cars from the films and […]
Efteling — the faiytale theme park in the south of Holland — will start adjusting a number of attractions in the park’s adventurous area of Reizenrijk this autumn. This will be the first phase of a development plan for this whole area. For an investment of 2.8 million euros, the attractions Adventure Maze and Monsieur […]