Archive For 2021

“On June 3, 2021 it was finally time for Liseberg to open it’s gate, after 520 days of closure. It was an emotional day for all of us working here as well as our guests,” says Andreas Andersen, CEO & President of the Liseberg Group. The re-opening of Liseberg on June 3, 2021 marked one of […]

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment announces its latest BBC Earth release, Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience, a custom special effects show that highlights one of the most captivating creatures of our planet’s oceans: the octopus. Developed from BBC Earth’s critically acclaimed Blue Planet II television series, this brand new 4D Experience premiered at […]

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PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — After having just finished a decade of unparalleled growth, The Dollywood Company embarks on an ambitious investment strategy that will see the Smoky Mountain vacation destination invest more than half-a-billion dollars over the next 10 years across its properties. Announced today, one of the first projects in the campaign is the 302-room Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge […]

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CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. — The AMOA Coin-Op Cares Foundation board met last month to review scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 scholastic year and are pleased to announce the Foundation will be awarding 58 $1,000 scholarship awards. Over the years, the Foundation has been widely recognized for directing its Wayne E. Hesch Memorial Scholarship program named […]

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Despite the challenging times that have been affecting us all this past year, our staff is optimistic about the future and plans are underway for the 2022 AIMS International Safety Seminar, which will be held in Galveston, Texas January 9-14, 2022. As plans for the Safety Seminar unfold, AIMS staff will be considering ways to […]

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Today, the Dutch Council of State ruled on the development plan ‘Wereld van de Efteling 2030’ and the appeals against the plan that were submitted. The appeals have been rejected, which means that the development plan is definitive. This rewards the extensive and several years’ preparation by the amusement park.  Giant step towards the future“In […]

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MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — The Independence Day weekend will be one of celebration at Quassy Amusement & Waterpark here. The highlight will be “3-D” Fireworks on Saturday, July 3, over Lake Quassapaug as the show is presented from barges anchored offshore. Special “3-D” fireworks viewing glasses will be sold for $2 on July 3 at Quassy […]

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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — For three weekends in June, LEGOLAND Florida Resort’s guests will “discover their inner ninja” and meet their favorite heroes from the world of NINJAGO [NIN-JAH-GO] as LEGO NINJAGO Days take over the theme park in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the LEGO NINJAGO brand. This limited-time event will feature ninja-themed activities, exclusive LEGO character […]

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W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Global standards organization ASTM International held its annual business meeting today. The virtual event celebrated last year’s standards development successes, including efforts to support the fight against COVID-19, and unveiled the 2020 annual report. At the event, 2021 Board Chair John R. Logar previewed the annual report, entitled “Resilience” (available here). The […]

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GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark in Grand Prairie, Texas is proud to announce they will be the host for the Flowboarder, FlowTour Nationals Championship this year!  Not only will this annual competition be held at Epic Waters, but the waterpark is taking the event to a whole new level by turning it […]

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