Archive For 2022
The Amusement Today staff want to wish you and your families a Happy Independence Day weekend! Our offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, as our staff enjoys the holiday with their families. EXTRA! EXTRA! Your Desktop Edition will not publish that morning as a result. Desktop Edition will resume normal publication on Tuesday, […]
Discover the mysticism and beauty of Scandinavia while relaxing in the south Baden sun. Rulantica offers one of the most beautiful swimming and bathing experiences in Europe, both indoors and outdoors, all year round. Visitors can experience action and relaxation while surrounded by a Nordic theme. In the new ‘Tønnevirvel’, from 2nd July, the motto […]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — After a two-year absence, owing significantly to the COVID-19 pandemic, Amusement Today’s popular Golden Ticket Awards event is set to return on September 9 and 10, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. Friday night’s opening reception will showcase Morgan’s Wonderland theme park with its innovative designs that accommodate those with special needs […]
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A brand-new, swashbuckling quest awaits families visiting LEGOLAND Florida when the Pirate River Quest opens on November 2, 2022. This November, board a family-friendly boat ride to search for Captain Redbeard’s lost treasure through an all-new hilarious adventure. The quest to uncover the lost treasure unfolds brick by brick as families face […]
THE WILDWOODS, NJ. — Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Water Parks, located on the boardwalk in Wildwood, NJ, recently presented Beacon Animal Rescue, a volunteer-run, no-kill dog and cat rescue servicing Cape May and Atlantic Counties, with a $1,000 check at their Dog Days of Summer Adoption Event. The check represented a portion of the proceeds from the Doggie Splash Pool Party held last […]
The July 2022 issue includes: North America’s first SlideWheel debuts at Mt. Olympus DelGrosso’s Park celebrates 75 years Kings Island holds season long 50th anniversary celebration Hersheypark opens reimagined Vekoma Boomerang; Zamperla ride Wade Shows adding KMG XXL midway Record number of ETF vehicles used on dark ride Drayton Manor expands with new Viking area […]
SINGAPORE — Transforming the business of fun since 2001, Embed, the ultimate cashless solutions provider for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries, launches another industry-first innovation at the International Bowl Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, from June 29 to 30. True to its commitment and legacy in technology innovation, the developer of the award-winning Mobile […]
Former VP and Director of Research and Development John Denham recently retired from Amusement Products, a leader in FEC attractions manufacturing. Since his retirement, however, John still spends several hours a week consulting and managing special projects. Prior to John’s 24 years of service with Amusement Products, he owned and operated his own family entertainment […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, in partnership with Coca-Cola, is excited to invite guests to this summer’s biggest party: the Coca-Cola July 4th Fest. Six Flags Over Texas will celebrate Independence Day July 2-4 with special Coca-Cola July 4th Fest pricing and spectacular fireworks lighting up the sky each night, launched from […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando Resort embraces the ‘aloha’ spirit with the much-anticipated return of Loews Royal Pacific Resort’s Wantilan Luau. The festive, family-friendly luau and dinner show returns on Saturdays at 6:00 pm. The hotel’s captivating evening event unfolds at an outdoor covered pavilion, with the roar of the drums and traditional chants before […]