Archive For September, 2022

American Dream becomes the new home ice of PHF’s Metropolitan Riveters

By | September 15, 2022

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — The Metropolitan Riveters Hockey Club, in association with the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) and American Dream, today announced a three-year agreement to make American Dream the team’s new home ice, beginning with the start of the 2022-23 PHF campaign. Over the next three seasons, the Riveters will have a permanent facility for all practices and games […]

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Wild Adventures announces 3-acre addition for 2023

By | September 14, 2022

VALDOSTA, Ga. — On Tuesday, Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga, announced a major construction project for 2023 featuring all-new experiences, including an adventurous family ride, immersive animal encounters, a playful water attraction, a fun and unique food location, engaging play zones and other new ways to create memories at the South Georgia theme park. […]

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Celebrating 25 years of fall family thrills – Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends returns Thursday night

By | September 14, 2022

SANDUSKY, Ohio — What began with a few modest fall weekends at Cedar Point has grown into the seven-weekend HalloWeekends extravaganza, filled with family-friendly activities, blood-curling haunted attractions, specialty food and drink delights and the best live shows in the Midwest. Popular daytime HalloWeekends kids favorites return, like trick-or-treat, The Magical House on Boo Hill, pumpkin decorating, corn […]

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Halloween heads for Adventureland: new Phantom Fall Fest details emerge

By | September 14, 2022

ALTOONA, Iowa — Construction is underway on seven all-new haunted experiences at Adventureland as the Home of Iowa’s Best Thrills prepares for the first-ever Halloween event in its nearly 50-year history, Phantom Fall Fest. The Altoona theme park will debut the new, walk-through haunted houses and scare zones on Friday, September 30, continuing on weekends until October 30. […]

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For its 30th birthday, Maurer Rides presents two world firsts

By | September 14, 2022

A normal loop doesn’t really get the adrenaline going for hardened roller coaster fans. But when the familiar momentum suddenly gets a boost, or even slows down, and then on top of that the seat tilts, there is danger ahead. No, not really! Of course, the new Spike Fun is absolutely safe like all roller […]

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The Horrorland Miami Scream Park returns with a new version of South Florida’s scariest haunt experience at Jungle Island

By | September 14, 2022

MIAMI — For three consecutive years, The Horrorland has been rated South Florida’s most popular Halloween event, and now it returns this season with an even more terrifying and haunting experience. Nightmares await at the all-new experience debuting on an unprecedented 18-acre park complete with devilish dens and lurid lairs that will prey upon your […]

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Ronna Heftman — November 19, 1947 – September 12, 2022

By | September 14, 2022

Ronna Sue Heftman age 74. Beloved wife of Ronald Neil Heftman. Loving mother of Jeffery (Michele) Heftman and Larry (Vanessa) Heftman. Proud and doting Nannie of Nathan, Noah, Dalia and Benjamin. Dear sister of Mark (Mary) Lazar, sister-in law of Lila (Bob) Ardell and Charles (Mary Pat) Heftman, and “sister” to cousin Susan (Lee) Steinberg. […]

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WhiteWater’s IAAPA Expo Europe update: new products, major projects, and continued regional expansion

By | September 14, 2022

LONDON, U.K. — At a press conference at IAAPA Expo Europe 2022, WhiteWater, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of water parks and attractions, made some big announcements regarding its projects, personnel, and products. Working to Create a More Sustainable Future for Europe Parks, Responding to Climate Change with Water ConservationWith the extreme heat this past […]

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Virtuix launches new player website for Omni Arena

By | September 13, 2022

AUSTIN — Virtuix, creator of the “Omni Arena” virtual reality esports attraction, announced that it has launched a new online website for Omni Arena players: arena.virtuix.com. On the site, players can monitor Omni Arena’s weekly and monthly contest leaderboards in real time. The player hub also displays Omni Arena’s games and its 60+ locations nationwide. “The player […]

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Taking an international stand against hate and speaking up for more tolerance: Movie Park Germany and Haunters Against Hate organize special Halloween Event Day

By | September 13, 2022

BOTTROP-KIRCHHELLEN — The Halloween Horror Festival at Movie Park Germany can spread more than just fear and darkness! Together with the U.S. organization Haunters Against Hate, Germany’s largest movie and theme park is organizing a joint Halloween Event Day for more equality and tolerance on October 1, 2022. The Halloween scare actors – who are often […]

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