Archive For April, 2022

Europa-Park’s Mack family donates Eurosat coaster train to the NRCMA

By | April 28, 2022

PLAINVIEW, Texas. — For more than 28 years, the seven trains of the Eurosat roller coaster were on the move at Europa-Park, carrying more than 80 million passengers from 1989 until November 5, 2017. In the ten months that followed, the popular coaster inside the futuristic silver sphere — which was developed by Europa-Park’s founding […]

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May 2022

By | April 27, 2022

The MAY 2022 issue includes: Complete 2022 What’s New Guide Intamin’s Pantheon debuts at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Tidal Surge — an S&S Screamin’ Swing — opens at SeaWorld San Antonio Six Flags CEO Selim Bassoul talks with Amusement Today Zamperla provides major ride package to Paradise Pier in Biloxi Thailand’s Jungle Adventure Park opens Wiegand CoasterKart […]

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Largest hotel in Arizona set to open in Glendale in late Spring 2023

By | April 27, 2022

GLENDALE, Ariz. — VAI Resort, the largest hotel and entertainment destination in Arizona, is set to open in late Spring of 2023. With the mission to bring a water oasis to the desert, VAI Resort will be the premiere daylife and nightlife destination in the country. VAI Resort will feature over 1,200 luxury hotel suites […]

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announces summer entertainment for 2022

By | April 27, 2022

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has released their 2022 summer entertainment schedule for the historic seaside amusement park. Evenings on the Colonnade will feature live music from local Bay Area bands on Thursday evenings starting June 16 and classic movies will return to the beach in front of the Boardwalk on […]

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Santa returns to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari

By | April 27, 2022

SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari officials announced this morning that Santa Claus will be returning to in-person meet and greets and storytime this summer and that children will once again be able to hug Santa, as well as Holidog and all his friends.   “Santa has been so busy the last two […]

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Support Hometown Attractions Coalition urges the Senate to amend S. 4008

By | April 26, 2022

We anticipate the Senate will consider S. 4008 this week! It is critical that S. 4008 is amended to include language already passed by the House (H.R. 3807) to expand relief beyond restaurants to other hard hit industries like ours.  Your engagement and advocacy is a critical part of our industry’s voice.  If you haven’t already, […]

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Merit Fasteners honored

By | April 26, 2022

Merit Fasteners was honored to be presented with the Small Manufacturer of the Year Award on March 3rd at the MACF 30th Annual President’s dinner. Merit Fasteners is a local, family-owned business proudly serving Florida manufacturers for over 45 years. We stock a full line of fasteners and industrial products. With locations in Tampa and […]

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Canada’s Wonderland opens to the public this weekend

By | April 26, 2022

VAUGHAN, Ontario — Canada’s Wonderland opens to the public this Saturday, April 30 in what will be the first day of a full and exciting season. Along with 200 attractions, including 17 roller coasters and a 20-acre water park, Canada’s Wonderland this year will feature fireworks, summer festivals and world-class, live entertainment. With more to […]

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Morey’s Piers celebrates Earth Day with expanding solar footprint

By | April 25, 2022

THE WILDWOODS, N.J. — Morey’s Piers is celebrating Earth Day by soaking in the benefits of solar energy. The company has been investing in solar power since 2018, when the company made a big decision to harness the power of the sun and offset our energy consumption, installing 901 P17 345-watt solar panels on the roof of […]

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Luna Park in Coney Island pays homage to family roots with new ride names

By | April 21, 2022

With a highly anticipated season ahead, iconic amusement park, Luna Park in Coney Island is thrilled to announce the official names of its brand-new attractions officially opening this Summer. Making its global debut, the new roller coaster, custom made for Coney Island, will be named “Tony’s Express,” and the bespoke log flume ride will be known as […]

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