Archive For June, 2022
Universal Orlando Resort will feature special entertainment at Universal Studios Florida on July 4 to celebrate Independence Day, including a high-energy band, live DJ, meet & greets with Universal’s most popular characters, and patriotic-themed performers and stilt walkers. The activities are included with admission to Universal Studios Florida – allowing guests to top off an […]
ST. LOUIS — At International Bowl Expo don’t miss the next big trend. Bowling proprietors can test drive Intercard’s Impulse hybrid card reader, which takes credit cards as well as play cards. Operators and industry leaders are saying credit card use is up because it makes payment easier than ever before. “Our customers tell us […]
ProSlide Technology Inc., the industry leader in water ride design, technology and manufacturing, is pleased to celebrate the beginning of water park season with a record number of high-performance water rides opening in 2022. Since March, ProSlide has commissioned over 65 rides across 5 countries and 14 water parks. Most recently, ProSlide commissioned the world’s […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — International Ride Training, the gold standard in operational safety services in the amusement industry, has added several new parks to its International Ride Operator Certification (iROC) Program. “Over the last few months, we have increased the number of iROC facilities by nearly 40%,” said Erik Beard, Owner/Managing Member and Legal Counsel of […]
BOTTROP-KIRCHHELLEN — Sherlock Holmes will soon be investigating at Movie Park Germany – for what is probably the most magical case of his career! Because none other than the renowned and award-winning master illusionist Christian Farla steps into the spotlight of Studio 7 for the role of the world-famous detective and challenges guests’ perception with […]
Continuing FlowRider’s history of engineering prowess and stationary wave expertise, the newest product in the lineup takes the stationary wave into the deep-water format. Inspired by river waves, FlowSurf has all the qualities you know and trust from FlowRider, but instead of riding this wave on a flowboard, guests use a surfboard. The FlowSurf ExperienceFlowSurf […]
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA) announced today the relaunch of the popular Circle of Excellence (COE) program. The COE program has allowed members to stand out from the competition by offering the results of an onsite visit that confirms an operator’s adherence to a checklist of issues that are important to […]
Eurosat ride vehicle donated by Mack Rides and Europa-Park arrives at National Roller Coaster Museum
PLAINVIEW, Texas — The National Roller Coaster Museum & Archives (NRCMA) is proud to announce the arrival of ride vehicles from Europa-Park’s Eurosat roller coaster, courtesy of the Mack Family. This donation marks the first time a ride vehicle will be added to the museum’s collection from outside the United States. “It is truly a blessing for […]
WEST BERLIN, N.J. — Big Kahuna’s Water Park has made a $10,000 charitable donation to Camden County Partnership for Children, which supports children with emotional needs, behavioral challenges, and/or Developmental Disabilities, and their families, in Camden County, New Jersey. The year-round water park announced the contribution during its renaming and ribbon cutting event on May […]
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — The Best Day in L.A. starts at Universal Studios Hollywood as the popular theme park brings some of the most popular franchises in film history to life and readies for nonstop summer fun with its blockbuster rides and attractions, including the return of “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” in “The Wizarding World of Harry […]
