Archive For 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A total of 1,603,354 visitors attended the 2022 Big E, in West Springfield, Mass! During the Fair’s 17-day run, an all-time single day attendance record was set when 177,789 visitors came to The Big E on the Saturday, Sept.24. Five additional daily attendance records were also set. A diverse concert line-up of more than 80 […]
HERSHEY, Pa. — Tis’ the season to plan a holiday visit to Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth during the most wonderful time of the year! Beginning Nov. 11, 2022, the destination will transform into a winter wonderland full of holiday cheer with festive lights, rides, Santa and all nine of his reindeer, hot chocolate […]
