Archive For 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — The darker side of magic comes to life this fall in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal Orlando Resort with the return of Death Eaters and the breathtaking experience “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” – a sinister spectacle of state-of-the-art projection mapping, special effects, lighting and more that brings […]
PLAINVIEW, Texas — Iconic ride designer and manufacturer Anton Schwarzkopf’s legacy is being preserved at the National Roller Coaster Museum thanks to the latest donation from Knott’s Berry Farm and Cedar Fair Parks—classic artifacts from Montezooma’s Revenge. “This is an historic addition to the museum’s permanent collection that showcases the classic Schwarzkopf shuttle loop,” Richard […]
GREENVALE, New York — Apple Industries, manufacturer of faceplace photo booths, will attend the 2022 IAAPA Expo Europe to be held September 13-15 in London. CEO Allen Weisberg and President Scott Avery will be on hand for the European debut of Apple Industries’ new outdoor version of its blockbuster faceplace Marvel Adventure Lab photo booth. The […]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — On September 10, during a live event at San Antonio’s Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Amusement Today released the results of its international poll known as the Golden Ticket Awards. Started in 1998, the Golden Ticket Awards were established by Amusement Today to shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and […]
The award-winning virtual reality flying experience Paradrop VR, created by Frontgrid, is now installed and operating in 11 countries worldwide and counting. It combines operatorless, motion-based hardware with exciting, gamified VR environments to create sensational experiences. Being multiplayer and supported by a global online league, it is perfect for esports and events opportunities. CEO, Matt […]
