Archive For October, 2022

JW Winco: Reliable and corrosion resistant

By | October 25, 2022

JW Winco continues to expand its selection of standard parts of AISI 316L (A4) stainless steel – now including threaded plugs, magnetic plugs, and robust oil sight glasses for hydraulics in an entirely new design. At first glance, the Fluid Fill / Drain Plugs offered by Winco as GN 742.5 appear to follow the established […]

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Joyland Park saved! — Two local business couples agree to acquire Lubbock park

By | October 21, 2022

LUBBOCK, Texas — Joyland Park’s owners, David and Kristi Dean have announced that the family-owned traditional amusement park will stay open thanks to two local business couples stepping up to make sure the fun continues. Jim and Kai Evans and Darryl and Stephanie Holland, both Lubbock couples, have agreed in principle to acquire the park. […]

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Gaylord National Resort announces return of Ice!, Early opening and more ways to celebrate the holidays at ‘Christmas On The Potomac’

By | October 21, 2022

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — With more ways than ever to celebrate Christmas, Gaylord National Resort will open its holiday experiences five days early. In addition to the return of ICE! and fan-favorite activities like ice skating and gingerbread decorating, newly-added experiences include an over-the-top gingerbread display, a Christmas-themed pop-up bar, a NITRO PEPSI pop-up featuring holiday themed drinks, and more. […]

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World’s largest coaster club 2023-24 Executive Committee takes office

By | October 21, 2022

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — As a democratic organization, members of American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) have the opportunity to choose the direction of the club via an election for four officers every two years. Elizabeth Ringas was recently elected to serve as ACE’s next president. She is the fourth woman to be elected to this position […]

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Kings Island to add themed area “Adventure Port” for 2023 season

By | October 20, 2022

MASON, Ohio — Adventure will take center stage at Kings Island in 2023 when the amusement park debuts its newest themed area, Adventure Port. Located between Coney Mall and Action Zone, the area will feature two new family rides and enhanced theming for Adventure Express, the park’s mine train family roller coaster. Additional improvements include a […]

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November 2022 Pre-IAAPA

By | October 20, 2022

The November 2022 Pre-IAAPA issue includes: IAAPA Expo 2022 preview Accesso and Parque Reunidos enter five-year agreement Adventureland Iowa preparing for Zamperla ride combo EPCOT celebrates 40 years Six Flags Over Texas introduces Oktoberfest SeaWorld San Diego, Busch Gardens Williamsburg to welcome Intamin coasters Scene75 opens Chicagoland location Fun City migrates to Semnox Oklahoma State Fair on par […]

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Joyland auction cancelled

By | October 7, 2022

The auction of Joyland Amusement Park by Norton of Michigan Auctioneers — which was originally scheduled for Thursday, October 27, 2022 — has been cancelled.  This information comes to Amusement Today per the owners of Joyland and Norton of Michigan Auctioneers.   Other opportunities have presented themselves with further details to follow.

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Landmark Group’s flagship entertainment brand, Fun City, migrates to Semnox’s Parafait Technology Solutions across all Middle East locations

By | October 7, 2022

MANGALORE, India — Fun City, the premier family entertainment brand across UAE, Bahrain, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and India, has replaced its swipe card systems with Semnox’s Parafait RFID Cashless solution to run their operations. Fun City India migrated its card system to Parafait three years ago and has been operational in 30 stores across […]

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Universal Orlando resort invites guests to amp up the awesome this holiday season

By | October 6, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando Resort guests can take the merriment of the destination’s Holidays celebration to the next level with additional festive experiences select dates from November 12 through January 1, 2023 – including embarking on an exclusive guided tour of this year’s event during Universal’s Holiday Tour and encountering the mean, green one himself, the […]

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Four WWA 2022 Leading Edge Awards for WhiteWater projects

By | October 6, 2022

VANCOUVER, Canada — At the World Waterpark Association Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, WhiteWater was honoured with four Leading Edge Awards for its achievements in extraordinary projects: Water World Ocean Park Hong Kong, China Aqua Nick at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya, Mexico Wild Rivers, USA Baha Bay at Baha Mar, The Bahamas These projects […]

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