Archive For 2022
AUSTIN, Texas — Virtuix, creator of the “Omni Arena” virtual reality esports attraction, has released “Rhythm Master,” the 8th game for Omni Arena. Rhythm Master marks the second new game released this year for the popular VR esports attraction. In Rhythm Master, up to four players walk to the tempo of the music and slash the beats to outscore […]
Richard Charles Tinsley, 86, of High Hill, passed away at 12:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at SSM Health St Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis. Richard owned and operated Tinsley’s Amusements, Inc. since 1975 along with Family Entertainment, Inc. and Play Day Farm. Through the years, he has provided carnival services for several community, […]
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Ahoy adventure! LEGOLAND Florida Resort announces Pirate River Quest will open January 12 and charts the course for 2023 as a year of fantastic family fun at the Theme Park built for kids! LEGOLAND invites fans to “join the crew” with the introduction of an all-new fleet of Annual Passes, starting at […]
GILBERTSVILLE, Pa. — Gateway Ticketing Systems, the world-leader in ticketing and guest experience solutions for the attractions industry for 34 years, is exhibiting at IAAPA Attractions Expo for the 29th year. The conference runs from Nov. 15 – 18, 2022 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Gateway will be at Booth #4847 and […]
ST. LOUIS — At IAAPA Expo 2022 Intercard will demo its Edge Mobile Apps Collection with iWallet, a significant update of this key product. “We listened to our customers and made sure the Edge Mobile Apps Collection continues to make doing business easier,” says Scott Sherrod, CEO of Intercard. “The introduction of the iWallet makes […]
MARATHON, Fla. — Johnny Morris presented plans for the oceanfront Valhalla Island Resort development before an audience that included Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and key leaders of the Florida Keys recreational fishing and conservation communities. Valhalla Island is the largest resort property anywhere in the Florida Keys. It includes more than 175 acres and more than a mile of […]
CINCINNATI, Ohio — The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (“IAAPA”) announced today the selection and induction of Dennis Speigel, Founder & CEO of International Theme Park Services, Inc. (ITPS), into the industry’s prestigious Hall of Fame. The induction will take place at the IAAPA Expo Orlando Florida, Tuesday, November 15, 2022. The annual IAAPA […]
With their return to IAAPA Expo, the CMMS providers of Mobaro not only bring great new features for ride maintenance & technical services and operators alike. They also enter the arena with a whole new group of local amusement and theme parks, water parks, zoos and family entertainment centers using the system. Having won the hearts of […]
ST. LOUIS — Intercard, the world leader in cashless technology, has hired amusement software sales and customer service expert Chris Deusinger to handle its key accounts. Deusinger is based in St. Louis and will support Intercard’s global family of customers. Chris knows the amusement industry. He comes to Intercard with many years of successful key […]
ORLANDO — Ride into IAAPA Expo week in style during the 12th Annual IAAPA Charity Motorcycle Run. Benefitting Give Kids The World Village, the fundraising event gives amusement industry bikers a chance to catch up with one another and spend a day riding across beautiful Central Florida. With the COVID shutdown and surrounding uncertainty of […]
