Archive For 2021
Six Flags Great America supports state vaccination efforts with ticket offer valued at $4 million
By News Release | May 14, 2021
ARLINGTON, Texas — Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and largest operator of waterparks in North America, is proud to announce that Six Flags Great America, the Thrill Capital of the Midwest, is providing 50,000 one-day tickets — over $4 million in value — to the State of Illinois in support of COVID-19 […]
COVID restrictions to be eased in Connecticut; announcement made at Quassy
By News Release | May 14, 2021
Starting May 19, guests at Quassy Amusement & Waterpark will no longer be required to wear face masks outdoors or practice social distancing as the COVID pandemic has eased in the state. The announcement was made Wednesday at the Middlebury, Conn., park by Gov. Ned Lamont (D) as a regional high school prepared to celebrate […]
Water Park Dining Pass returns for Dollywood’s Splash Country’s 21st season
By News Release | May 14, 2021
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — As the summer heat arrives in the Smoky Mountains, the region’s friendliest and most-trusted water park opens for its 21st season. Dollywood’s Splash Country offers its guests a resort-style getaway—with a splash of new menu and entertainment offerings. Opening day is Saturday, May 15. On the heels of a successful first year, […]
BOWIE, Md. — Six Flags America, DC’s Thrill Capital, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC, today announced that its newest attraction — Harley Quinn Spinsanity — will make its official debut on May 14, 2021. The oversized giant pendulum ride, named after the iconic DC Super-Villain Harley Quinn, promises to deliver […]
Maine Governor Mills updates Moving Maine Forward Plan, lifts restrictions
By News Release | May 14, 2021
The Mills Administration today updated its public health protocols under the Moving Maine Forward Plan. Effective May 24th, Maine will: lift all capacity limits and requirements to physically distance in all public outdoor settings. lift all capacity limits in public indoor venues. Physical distancing requirements are also eliminated, except in settings where people are eating […]
Written by Erik Beard (International Ride Training and NEAAPA) Bottom line: Spacing riders out on rides is actually counterproductive to reducing potential exposure because ride capacity has an inverse relationship to line length. The fewer people you allow on your ride, the more people are waiting in your line and the longer they are waiting. […]
Throughout its 90-year history, Gold Medal Products Co. has pioneered many innovations in the concession industry. Now, the company is paving the way for contactless concessions by introducing its latest addition to the self-serve popcorn machine line, the ReadyPop Jr. ReadyPop Jr. combines the power of an 8-oz popper with the convenience of a self-serve dispenser […]
A new world of mythical creatures is coming to the 4D Theater at Legoland Florida Resort
By News Release | May 13, 2021
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Enter an undiscovered world where LEGO creatures come to life with an all-new 4D movie, LEGO MYTHICA – JOURNEY TO MYTHICA, and an augmented reality (AR) experience opening May 27 at LEGOLAND Florida Resort’s Fun Town Theater. Full of adventures and mysterious creatures all waiting to be discovered, LEGO MYTHICA is an incredible parallel universe to ours. A universe that, unbeknown to us, has been created by […]
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — ASTM International’s amusement rides and devices committee (F24) is revising one of its key standards to include a new section requiring owner/operators to have a documented record retention program. The standard (F770) outlines information and establishes procedures for the operation, maintenance, inspection, and training for amusement rides and devices. According to […]
The Showmen’s League of America would like to send our deepest condolences to the Salerno Family on the loss of Karen Salerno. Karen Lynn Salerno recently passed away on May 8, 2021, just before Mother’s Day. Born April 10, 1960 in Hoffman Estates, IL, Karen was the wife of Tony Salerno, Jr. of Windy City […]
