Archive For March, 2022
Family Entertainment Group has expanded its agreement with Cedar Fair to upgrade and operate the game rooms for five additional amusement parks within the Cedar Fair family for the 2022 season and beyond. Cedar Fair is one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world. The expanding relationship between Family Entertainment Group and Cedar […]
Baynum Painting is pleased to announce another long time Amusement industry professional as the latest addition to our staff. Terry Stephens of Newnan, GA has over 32 years’ history working at seven different parks across the US. Most recently serving as maintenance director for Six Flags (15+ years), Terry’s in depth knowledge of Amusement park […]
SINGAPORE — Transforming the business of fun since 2001, Embed, the ultimate cashless solutions provider for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries is set to launch a campaign aimed at celebrating a woman’s place – which is anywhere she wants to be – during International Women’s Day this year. Putting an end to gender inequality in the […]
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Lagoon’s Waterpark is set to open for the 2022 season on Saturday, March 5. The waterpark will be open 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday during opening weekend. The waterpark and fun park are under new management for the 2022 season. BWL Acquisition LLC, who acquired Daytona Lagoon late […]
Amusement Today is planning to publish its annual amusement industry preview in the May 2022 issue. To make certain your new-for-2022 installs are included, send a list of your 2022 projects to jseifert@amusementtoday.com. The deadline for inclusion is April 11, 2022. AT is looking for any new ride or attraction at parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, traveling carnivals […]
LAS VEGAS — AREA15, the immersive art and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, announces new additions to its executive team. Chief Financial Officer Lauren ObergServing as the CFO for AREA15, Oberg brings nearly 20 years of experience as a corporate finance professional within the hospitality, gaming and entertainment industry. Prior to working with […]
With the completion of a new feature pack, yet another milestone has been reached for the team at Mobaro. Looking back 5 months, the software company launched their competency module Competency Management. However, with the new addition of the training and certification features, there is good reason for visitor attractions to pay close attention. Anyone […]
BRANSON, Mo. — Five Star Parks & Attractions, backed by Fruition Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm, has completed the acquisition of two separate companies that operate family entertainment centers (FEC’s) in a move that significantly expands its offerings throughout the Midwest and southern United States. The transactions combine a portfolio of five locations from […]
BUSAN, South Korea — The all-new Lotte World Adventure Busan Theme Park in South Korea – one of the year’s most hotly-anticipated new theme parks – will officially open its gates to members of the public on March 31, following a soft opening period from March 17-20. The new park was designed in collaboration with […]
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Dan Schultz, Chief Operating Officer of JRA – Part of RWS Entertainment Group has announced his retirement after 29 years in the company and over 40 years in the attractions industry. His retirement is effective April 1. Schultz’s four decades of diversified operations and management experience in the attractions industry, great sense […]
