Archive For 2021
After passing the Senate in April, and the House in June, Governor Ned Lamont signed Senate Bill 186, ‘An Act Allowing Persons Sixteen Years Of Age Or Older To Operate Rides At Amusement Parks.’ into law on June 14. The bill was sponsored by Senator Eric Berthel who represents the district that Quassy Amusement and […]
The World Waterpark Association announces their worldwide event to help kids learn how to be safer in and around water. WHO: Hundreds of instructors and tens of thousands of kids at waterparks, aquatic centers and swim schools are working together to teach and learn vital water safety skills to help prevent childhood drowning. WHAT: The World’s […]
The first Wavegarden Cove in America will open in Praia da Grama, located 60 miles from São Paulo, on July 1. Built in partnership with KSM Realty, the world-class waves breaking in a palm-fringed, white sandy beach lagoon is at the centerpiece of a private residential complex and sets a new benchmark for how Wavegarden […]
Eastern States Exposition (ESE) is thrilled to announce that The Big E is Back! ESE President Gene Cassidy, and West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt met with media Tuesday, June 15 to officially announce the opening of the 105th edition of The Big E, September 17- October 3. Cassidy said, “It’s a good day! We have […]
JEJU-DO, South Korea — To enhance the visitor experience at Pororo & Tayo Theme Park Jeju, TechDataPS Co., Ltd. recently upgraded the iconic park’s aging sound systems with state-of-the-art HARMAN Professional audio solutions. Based on the popular characters Pororo the Little Penguin and Tayo the Little Bus, Pororo & Tayo Theme Park Jeju features numerous […]
ST. LOUIS — Intercard has declared summer 2021 the Season of the Switch. States are switching from lockdown to open. Consumers are switching from social-distancing to socializing at their local FEC. Operators are switching from slow mode to go mode. “It is exciting to see business pick up so much and so fast,” says Scott […]
ST. LOUIS — Intercard arcade expert Jason Mitchell has joined the panel for Bowling University’s Games and Redemption ProfitabilityBoot Camp at Bowl Expo on June 20in Louisville, Kentucky. Mitchell 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, […]
Six Flags Great Adventure announces opening of triple world record-shattering ‘Jersey Devil Coaster’
JACKSON, N.J. ─ Six Flags Great Adventure, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, today announced that its highly-anticipated Jersey Devil Coaster will preview to press June 10 and debut to the public June 13. Jersey Devil Coaster will rank as the world’s tallest, fastest and longest single rail coaster—towering 13 stories, flying at speeds up to 58 miles-per-hour, and propelling riders single […]
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced a change in its corporate leadership team. Duffield E. (Duff) Milkie has agreed to transition out of his role as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary after nearly 14 years in […]
