Archive For 2021
Amusement Today will be publishing its annual amusement industry preview in the May 2021 issue. To make certain your new-for-2021 installs are included, send a list of your 2021 projects to jseifert@amusementtoday.com. The deadline for inclusion is April 16, 2021. AT is looking for any new ride or attraction at parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, traveling carnivals shows, […]
AUSTIN — Virtuix, creator of the “Omni Arena” virtual reality esports attraction, has reported the latest usage data from Omni Arena sites nationwide. Over the spring break vacation, many sites earned record-breaking revenues, indicating that the FEC industry is rebounding. Omni Arena revenues at FECs averaged $15,315 in March, up 9% from the pre-pandemic monthly average […]
STEVENSVILLE, Md. — Ride Entertainment, the Gold Standard in the attractions industry for safety, sales and support, is proud to announce two new, key additions to their award-winning team: Communications Manager, Kris Rowberry and Marketing Manager, Ed Hodgdon. “Passion for what we do is a major part of our success,” said Ed Hiller, CEO of […]
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Cedar Point today announced that Carrie Boldman has been named vice president and general manager of the park. She succeeds Jason McClure, who has been promoted to senior vice president, park operations, at Cedar Point’s parent company, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. Boldman previously served as Cedar Point’s vice president of merchandise and games, and […]
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Carowinds, the premier entertainment destination of the Southeast, announced today that Manny Gonzalez has been named vice president and general manager of the park. He succeeds Pat Jones, who has been promoted to senior vice president, park operations, at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, Carowinds’ parent company. Gonzalez brings a wealth of […]
Semnox Solutions LLC has been chosen as the newest sponsor for Foundations Entertainment University as their preferred Cashless Payment & IT provider. The Dallas-based group will be joining Foundations for their first time at the upcoming Virtual Seminar on April 28 & 29, 2021. Jerry Merola, Executive Director of Foundations Entertainment University expressed his delight […]
The World Waterpark Association is officially opening registration for the 12th Annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on Thursday, April 1st. Host Locations can celebrate April Pools Day by signing-up for this year’s worldwide lesson at https://www.wlsl.org/WLSL/host_an_event.aspx. Tens of millions of children missed the opportunity to participate in aquatics last summer, creating an urgent need for swim lessons […]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — SeaWorld is kicking off 2021 with a food festival that’s bigger, better and packed with more flavor than ever before! This year at San Antonio’s largest theme park food festival, foodies and families alike can discover the widest variety of chef- and mixologist-curated tastes inspired by cultures from across the Seven Seas. […]
CARLSBAD, Calif. — LEGO costume characters, employees and a brass band greeted guests as LEGOLAND California Resort reopened today after being closed for 13 months due to COVID-19. The long-awaited opening was welcomed by kids and families who are able to ride rollers coasters for the first time in more than a year, drive miniature cars and […]
Powers Great American Midways (PGAM) took delivery of its new Sky Hawk from ARM of Winterville, Ohio, last week while the show was playing a still date in South Carolina. Show owner Corky (Les) Powers said the spectacular ride will play some upcoming major Florida fair dates later this month before rejoining PGAM for its […]
