Archive For March, 2022
LAS VEGAS — AREA15, the immersive art and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, launches “On The Decks,” a one-of-a-kind digital NFT collection of stylized playing cards minted on the Polygon blockchain. Paying homage to table games throughout Las Vegas, the first drop in the NFT collection will feature a suit of hearts, including […]
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — If you have ever attended an amusement and attractions industry event in the past twenty years, you have probably crossed paths with Pete Barto. For years, Pete has built a successful career in the industry with his unique skill set, unmatched passion for everything amusement, and a desire to give back to […]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Amusement Today has announced the return of the annual live event to accompany the Golden Ticket Awards this year, scheduled for September 9 & 10, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. Two parks will serve as our host parks: Morgan’s Wonderland (Friday night) and Six Flags Fiesta Texas (Saturday) will host the event and […]
ORLANDO — Wendover Housing Partners and Universal Parks & Resorts today revealed the initial development plan for Universal’s Housing for Tomorrow initiative, a new approach aimed at helping address the shortage of affordable housing in Orlando. The development plan provides the first look at the site plan, elevations and key elements of the community, which has been named Catchlight Crossings. It was […]
ORLANDO — The 24th Annual Seminole County Fair in Sanford ends its nine-day run of family fun on Saturday, April 2nd. Located on Hickman Drive, off State Route 46 just east of the I-4, the Fair features over 30 state-of-the-art rides, a Kiddieland designed especially for children, delicious fair food and challenging games of skill. […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Water Park season is close than ever as Wet’n Wild Emerald Pointe announces plan to open early on May 21; the first time over a decade that the park will open before Memorial Day weekend. With more days to play, Wet’n Wild Emerald Pointe is actively seeking more than 600 energetic team […]
MASON, Ohio — Kings Island’s world-famous roller coaster, The Beast, will break its own World Record in 2022. The coaster, which opened in 1979 as the World’s Longest Wooden Roller Coaster, has held that distinction ever since. When it opens for the season in May it will beat its own record by two feet, from […]
BOTTROP-KIRCHHELLEN — The first cinematic scenes of the 2022 season have been shot and the spotlights are back in position! On March 25, Movie Park Germany was able to start the new season as planned and opened its doors to all movie and theme park fans, accompanied by the best spring weather. Not only was […]
On March 25th, 2022 Busch Gardens Williamsburg successfully opened “Pantheon”, their key attraction and most anticipated coaster of 2022, which at the same time is the world’s fastest multi LSM Launch Coaster. “Pantheon” combines the might of five Roman gods in one record breaking display of strength, speed and power. The gods referenced in Pantheon’s […]
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. — The American Amusement Machine Association, (AAMA) has established a Hall of Fame to honor individuals and entities who have made outstanding contributions to the Coin-Op Industry. About the Coin-Op Industry Hall of FameAAMA’s Coin-Op Industry Hall of Fame is open to any person or entity that meets the admission criteria. These criteria include […]
