Archive For 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando Resort today announced it is increasing its starting base rate to $15 per hour – up from $13 – and giving more than 18,000 current team members a raise based on the new rates and their time with the company. Today’s announcement represents the single-largest wage increase in Universal Orlando […]

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CARLSBAD, Calif. — Streamers filled the air, sparklers burst into the sky and entertainers packed the stage as LEGOLAND® California Resort President Kurt Stocks and two junior Resort ambassadors announced THE LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD was officially open to guests at LEGOLAND California Resort. Based on the blockbuster films The LEGO® Movie™ and The LEGO® Movie™ 2: The Second Part, […]

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The June 2021 issue of Amusement Today is available for FREE via Digital Edition and/or downloadable PDF! Universal delivers Jurassic Park: VelociCoaster Amusement Expo International 2021 preview 2021 Golden Ticket Awards to be held online New Funplex lights up Myrtle Beach sky Miler coaster to see new life at Traders Village Wisdom Tornado touches down at Knoebels Martin & Vleminckx constructing new […]

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BRISTOL, Conn. — Lake Compounce’s big 175th birthday celebration gets even more massive starting Memorial Day Weekend. Venus Vortex, Lake Compounce’s largest water slide to date, opens for adventurous riders Saturday, May 29. After being devoured by the Venus flytrap-themed thriller, guests can do the dining themselves throughout June at the first-ever Bites and Pints Food & Drink […]

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SINGAPORE — 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 proud to provide integrated cashless solutions to Zone Out Arcade located in Nelson Bay, Australia. Zone Out Arcade opened its doors to the public on Christmas […]

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WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) introduced H.R. 3392 – The Family Fun Act – which would expand eligibility for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Shutter Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program to include amusement parks and other community businesses. They were joined by Reps. Lee Zeldin (R-NY), Kathleen […]

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ProSlide Technology Inc. is congratulating Cafalandia in Bogota, Colombia on the installation of their a state-of-the-art ProSlide Dueling PIPElineBLAST Water Coaster. The addition of water ride racing to the park adds a new and thrilling element of competition that has grown increasingly popular among guests around the world. Winner of the coveted 2019 IAAPA IMPACT […]

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MUNICH — The path is clear for Germany’s first surf park, as the municipality of Hallbergmoos has officially approved development plans for SURFTOWN MUC. Adding on to Munich’s surf scene surrounding the world-famous Eisbach river wave, SURFTOWN MUC will offer authentic running waves that can be generated every 10 seconds for up to 180 meters, thanks an innovative surf pool […]

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ATLANTA, Ga. — Fun Spot America Atlanta partners with Rocky Mountain Construction on the next BIG thing for Atlanta, in fact, it’s so big you’ll say…it’s HUGE! A new roller coaster design process is underway and scheduled to debut in 2022. Roller coaster enthusiasts, and theme park lovers, will soon be buzzing about the impact […]

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Built in Coney Island in 1920 by the Eccentric Ferris Wheel Company and opened for the first time on Memorial Day, Deno’s Wonder Wheel marked the long awaited 100th anniversary in 2021.  Designed during the last pandemic as the perfect social distance ride, with each group riding in their own gondola, Deno’s WONDER WHEEL welcomes everyone […]

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