Archive For 2021

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor to open Banzai Pipeline

By | May 26, 2021

ARLINGTON, Texas — Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the largest waterpark in North Texas, has announced that Banzai Pipeline will open this Saturday, May 29. The new waterslide complex, the park’s biggest addition since 2014, boasts three unique body slides that will spin, splash, and swirl riders down nearly 300-feet.   After climbing the four-story tower, guests will choose their thrill on one of two enclosed tubes […]

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Pacific Park celebrates 25th anniversary on May 26

By | May 26, 2021

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Pacific Park opened on May 26, 1996, becoming the first amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier since the 1930s.   Pacific Park is LA’s only admission free amusement park and offers 12 amusement rides, 14 midway games, an oceanfront food […]

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Rulantica to premier Snorri Snokling underwater VR

By | May 25, 2021

AT: Jeffrey Seifert RUST, Germany — Once the Rulantica water park at Europa-Park is able to reopen, guests will have the option to partake in a unique underwater VR experience — Snorri Snorkling VR. Equipped with VR goggles and a snorkel, adventurers will be able to follow Snorri Touren, Rulantica’s playful, six-tentacled Octopus mascot, on […]

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Lisa Price assumes role as Vice President Of Brand Development for Family Entertainment Group

By | May 25, 2021

ITASCA, Il — Family Entertainment Group (“FEG”), a market-leading designer, developer, and operator of world-class family-oriented entertainment and amusement gaming facilities is excited to congratulate Lisa Price on her new role as Vice President of Brand Development. Lisa Price joined FEG in 2008 as a Merchandise Manager at Kalahari in Sandusky, OH. Since that time, […]

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Gateway Ticketing Systems promotes Joe Marshall to General Manager in the United Kingdom

By | May 25, 2021

LONDON — Gateway Ticketing Systems, the world leader in ticketing and guest experience solutions for the attractions industry for over 30 years, has promoted Joe Marshall to General Manager of Gateway Ticketing Systems UK – poising the company for continued success in the market in 2021 and beyond. Joe has been with Gateway as a […]

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Dollywood nominated for six USAToday 10Best awards

By | May 25, 2021

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — A leader in the theme park industry, Dollywood once again has been selected as a nominee in a variety of categories in USA Today’s 2021 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. A panel of experts and USA Today 10Best editors selected Dollywood Parks & Resorts properties and attractions in six categories. The nominations include: Best […]

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IAAPA: Action needed for J-1 summer work travel exchange visitors

By | May 25, 2021

Memorial Day Weekend is coming up fast and BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Summer Work Travel (SWT) exchange visitors are needed NOW. For more than twenty years, attractions industry businesses have been partners with the U.S. State Department in hosting SWT exchange visitors. The SWT participants have added cultural diversity to attractions’ businesses, delighted guests and the community, […]

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Gardaland Park kicks off the 2021 season and inaugurates the Legoland Water Park Gardaland

By | May 20, 2021

Finally, after long months of waiting, on 15 June, Gardaland will officially inaugurate the 2021 season; the Decree Law of 17 May has, in fact, included amusement parks among the businesses that can resume their activities. Here, the reopening plan of Gardaland Resort. “We are very happy to finally welcome our guests and be able […]

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Mobaro’s new ride operator app is out and there is something for any size of park

By | May 20, 2021

Delivering their award-winning CMMS to more than 120 parks and attractions globally, Mobaro has launched the latest addition to their suite of industry-specific software.   This time, ride operators and their management teams are at the center of attention. The new app dubbed RideOps lets users perform a range of vital operational workflows and Mobaro is offering differentiated plans.   “This app is a great […]

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Camel Safari’s new experiences, exotic animals

By | May 20, 2021

A variety of photogenic animal encounters and tours have been added to Camel Safari’s desert ranch experience. Operating on 176 acres under wide-open desert skies 80 minutes north of Las Vegas, guests can choose from the Feed With A Keeper Safari, Day Glamp Camp Safari and VIP Sunset Safari. In addition, Camel Safari recently welcomed […]

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