Archive For 2021

Amusement Products’ FEC Success Institute draws above average crowd at first in-person event since 2019

By | June 22, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — On June 8-9, Amusement Products hosted their first in-person FEC Success Institute since the COVID-19 pandemic with exciting results. Having a larger than usual number of groups and attendees is a good indication that everyone is ready to get back out and network again face to face.   Dutch Magrath, president of […]

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Skypark at Santa’s Village celebrates 66th summer with vintage vibes and action adventure

By | June 22, 2021

The Southern California theme park, SkyPark at Santa’s Village, celebrates its sixty-sixth summer. Now open seven days a week, the park features a new RV Resort and Campground and a world-class mountain bike park. The park also boasts delicious BBQ, craft beer and home-baked goods. With a skating rink, fly fishing, zip-lining, ax throwing, and the historic Santa’s Village park, there’s […]

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Luna Park in Coney Island teams up with Little Kid Big City to celebrate the Cyclone roller coaster

By | June 22, 2021

Luna Park in Coney Island is excited to announce that they are partnering with NYC-based lifestyle and travel influencer Little Kid Big City to celebrate the release of her first book, Little Kid, Big City! New York. Coinciding with the 94th birthday of the iconic Coney Island Cyclone rollercoaster, the book launch party will be held on Saturday, June 26th starting at 11:00 […]

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Dollywood’s Summer Celebration opens with exclusive Intel Drone Light Show on June 25

By | June 22, 2021

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Summer in the Smokies is about to get a little bit sweeter and a little more special, thanks to Dollywood’s Summer Celebration which takes place June 25-July 31. Guests visiting during the event can experience the new Sweet Summer Nights as well as new show offerings from the park’s award-winning entertainment team.  […]

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Evan McGugan 1925 – 2021

By | June 22, 2021

Evan McGugan passed away Wednesday May 12, 2021 at University Hospital, London, Ontario Canada with his wife Lucille at his side. Evan was a kind gentleman, a tireless worker, volunteer, and a charismatic international public speaker.  He was a visionary, resourceful and courageous leader during his 35 years as general manager of the Western Fair […]

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Experience a cozy chalet at Melbourne Star only available over winter!

By | June 22, 2021

 MELBOURNE — Step into a one-of-a-kind cabin designed with everything cosy in mind! Snuggle into a beanbag amongst scattered rugs and throws, cradling a warm mulled wine, and enjoy some tasty treats crafted by Peter Rowland with a Winter Chalet experience.  Embrace the warmth with a 30-minute flight in a Private Cabin transformed into your […]

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Silvergate Media extends partnership with Merlin Entertainments for immersive Octonauts events at Sea Life Centres

By | June 21, 2021

LONDON, U.K. — Silvergate Media and Merlin Entertainments are extending their established Octonauts partnership with the announcement of an exciting new interactive brand experience. The activity-based Octonauts trails are set to ‘make waves’ when they launch across 13 SEA LIFE centres and aquariums across the UK and ANZ this summer, and all year-long at Chang Feng Ocean World in China ahead of the highly […]

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Gröna Lund’s new Monster is alive

By | June 21, 2021

Gröna Lund has finally opened its greatest attraction ever, Monster – King of Roller Coasters! The legendary roller coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard has custom designed a never-before-seen inverted steel coaster for the Swedish waterfront amusement park. This new coaster has guests soaring through the park, with several near miss moments at speeds up to […]

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Crystal Lagoons Island Resort breaks ground in Glendale, Arizona

By | June 19, 2021

Resort to feature first ever Mattel-themed Adventure Park GLENDALE, Ariz. — Crystal Lagoons Island Resort officially broke ground  on June 10 in Glendale, Arizona on property across the street from State Farm Stadium, home to the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals. The resort will be home to a massive Crystal Lagoon, retail shops, restaurants, hotel and the […]

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Six high-performance ProSlide water ride complexes debut at Evergrande Ocean Flower Water Park

By | June 18, 2021

ProSlide Technology Inc. is pleased to announce and congratulate the Evergrande Group on the soft opening of the brand-new Ocean Flower Water Park. This momentous opening marks the advent of a significant collaboration between ProSlide and Evergrande Group in China. Ocean Flower Water Park will be home to six breathtaking complexes that house 15 iconic […]

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