Archive For 2021
DENVER — Fruition Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm, announced today their partnership with an iconic family entertainment center (“FEC”) in Branson, Missouri, The Track Family Fun Parks (“The Track”). The Track will continue to be led by Craig Wescott and Mike Russell, who have been involved since The Track’s inception 40 years ago. (bransontracks.com) Jay Coughlon, […]
Enjoy NEW “Spark! A Nighttime Spectacular”, now launching EVERY NIGHT from Friday, June 11 through Sunday, August 8!
By News Release | June 9, 2021
Summer Nights just got brighter at Busch Gardens! Due to popular demand, the park’s NEW nighttime spectacular, “Spark!” can now be enjoyed every night starting Friday, June 11 through Sunday, August 8. As the biggest and brightest show ever to light the park’s sky, “Spark!” features an explosive array of fireworks and exciting effects from […]
WhiteWater announces ambitious corporate-wide sustainability commitment
By News Release | June 8, 2021
VANCOUVER, B.C. — As WhiteWater, the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of water park products, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, a transfer of leadership took place. Paul Chutter, son of CEO Geoff Chutter, assumed the role of President. With the generational change comes a more urgent focus on the impact the attractions industry has on the […]
DALLAS, Texas — Transforming the business of fun since 2001, Embed, the worldwide leader of the cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement, entertainment and leisure industries, is pleased to announce they will be participating in the upcoming Amusement Expo International 2021 in Las Vegas. Embed is returning not just as an exhibitor […]
New Lego Vidiyo Music Fest at Legoland Florida Resort will feature the first Lego Minifigure to sign record deal
By News Release | June 8, 2021
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — An all-new, family-friendly music festival is coming to LEGOLAND Florida Resort this Labor Day Weekend, September 4 through 6. DJ L.L.A.M.A – the musical superstar behind LEGOVIDIYO – will be making a special appearance at LEGOLANDFlorida Resort for one weekend only as part of his newly announced world tour. NEW! LEGO VIDIYO MUSIC FESTSeptember 4, 5 […]
In addition to the multiple core categories of the Golden Ticket Awards, a group of specific awards will reflect advancements in the industry. With the pandemic having significant effects on the 2020 season, both 2020 and 2021 will be combined in certain categories. Amusement Today is seeking nominations of worthy recipients. Nominations can be made […]
Innovative Leisure, the UK-based adventure attractions specialist, has continued to open a variety of new projects in the past year, despite the difficulties the attractions industry has experienced as a result of the global pandemic. The company’s range of attractions includes a host of physically challenging, ‘adventure’ based products for almost all age groups, such […]
Kennywood and Sandcastle to host job fair (with Potato Patch Fries!) as park schedules expand to daily operations in June
By News Release | June 7, 2021
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Amid growing demand to head outdoors for family fun, Kennywood and Sandcastle are adding more hours and days to their Summer 2021 operating schedules, and offering a delicious incentive to bring in more new Team Members. Kennywood will host a job fair at the historic Parkside Café from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. […]
TURKEY — Polin has set a new standard for waterslide manufacturing excellence. Polin’s technology innovation turns waterslides into genuine works of art with both interior and exterior designs – fully embedded into the production of the waterslides – that will change the way waterslides are themed forever more. In 2016, Polin Waterparks changed the way […]
PLAINVIEW, Texas — As pioneers of the amusement industry, the Arrow Development company built some of the most legendary roller coasters ever created from 1959 to 2001. Now, the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (NRCMA), the world’s largest collection of amusement ride vehicles and blueprints, will soon debut never-before-seen, recently preserved test footage from […]
