Archive For July, 2022
MUNICH — The construction of SURFTOWN MUC was announced to the public last year as Europe’s largest surf pool, with overwhelming media attention. Since then, the developers have consistently forged the project ahead, finding solutions for the structural and technical requirements in close cooperation with the responsible authorities. In particular, the self-imposed goal to realize […]
The August 2022 issue includes: Adventureland debuts Fireball Six Flags Fiesta Texas unleashes Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger Rocket Rapids launched at Quassy’s Splash Away Bay water park Beech Bend Park’s 2022 season brings improvements Glenwood Caverns adds mountainside Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter Fun Spot America parks tackle multiple expansions Birmingham Zoo adds new electric Chance CP Huntington train […]
Zamperla put a new spin on fun this year! Several of its trademark spinning coasters opened at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Tusenfryd. Six Flags opened a classic Zamperla Twister Coaster while Tusenfryd purchased the largest Compact Spinning Coaster model to-date. “As the world leader in thrills, Six Flags continues to raise the bar to […]
Outdoor activity giant, Zip World, has launched a brand-new activity at its iconic Llechwedd site in North Wales. The adventure company behind the world’s fastest zipline has broken yet another record and developed the world’s first cavern-style underground golf course. The introduction of Underground Golf represents the next stage in the evolution of North Wales’s […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Kilburn Live, a global market leader in branded live family entertainment, and Rovio Entertainment Corporation, creators of the global phenomenon Angry Birds mobile gaming franchise, announced today plans for a new touring interactive theatrical production “Angry Birds Live: The Slingshot Adventure!” In a partnership facilitated by Angry Birds’ global licensing agency […]
As officially announced in S&S Worldwide, Inc.’s Board of Directors meeting on July 26, Tim Timco will be retiring as President & CEO of S&S Worldwide, Inc., after 40 years in the amusement industry. Tim’s retirement as President and CEO will go into effect September 1, 2022, but Timco will remain with the company through […]
LONDON, U.K. — Europe’s largest leisure entertainment experience company, The Experience Department, popularly known as ted, expands its European-based leadership team, welcoming Jake McCoy to the new position of Director of Operations. McCoy joins ted’s UK office from his previous role at ted parent company, RWS Entertainment Group. ted was acquired by RWS in April 2022 joining international design firm, JRA and […]
POWELL, Ohio — The American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) unveiled an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark plaque for Columbus Zoo & Aquarium’s Sea Dragon, the oldest operating roller coaster in Ohio. Sea Dragon, which opened in 1956, is also considered an ACE Coaster Classic owing to its traditional operating methods, including hand-pulled manual brakes and no seat dividers. The designation as […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Kilburn Live, the global market leader in creating large, branded, live event attractions with an emphasis on family entertainment, today announced the opening of the new immersive attraction The Search For Snoopy: A Peanuts Adventure. Created alongside Peanuts Worldwide, the Adventure will take fans of Charles Schulz’s world-renowned comic strip on a one-of-a-kind adventure […]
BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Expanding its lineup of world-class attractions, American Dream is excited to announce that Activate Games, an indoor, interactive gaming experience that merges the best of gaming technology with competitive, real-life activity, will open a 5,000 square-foot East Coast flagship location at the unrivaled entertainment/retail center. Activate Games takes entertainment into the future […]
