Archive For 2022
VANCOUVER, Canada — With the start of the water park season already underway in the United States, WhiteWater is proud to highlight a number of projects this year, both opened and upcoming, from coast to coast. First SlideWheel in the AmericasMaking history at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park, the first SlideWheel in the Western hemisphere opened […]
Universal Studios Hollywood reveals details of Super Nintendo World’s signature ride, “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge,” opening in early 2023 as guests and fans eagerly await the arrival of the theme park’s all-new immersive land
By News Release | June 3, 2022
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — When “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” opens in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Studios Hollywood in early 2023, guests and fans will find themselves immersed in one of the world’s largest, most interactive rides they have ever experienced. It seamlessly fuses augmented reality with projection mapping technology and actual set pieces along a moving ride track […]
Accesso expands eCommerce ticketing features with new PayPal integration
By News Release | June 3, 2022
ORLANDO — accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider for attractions and venues worldwide, has established a new integration with PayPal to offer additional online payment flexibility for clients of its award-winning accesso Passport eCommerce ticketing solution. accesso first integrated PayPal into the checkout process for accesso Passport online ticketing system users worldwide in 2014. Now, through an expanded collaboration, accesso […]
Premier Parks, LLC has acquired operation of Canadian Valcartier-Calypso Group Resort and Water Parks
By News Release | June 3, 2022
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Premier Parks, LLC, North America’s largest independent operator of visitor attractions and experiences, led by former Six Flags Chairman and CEO Kieran Burke, today announced the acquisition of operations of Valcartier-Calypso Group. The acquisition includes an all-inclusive four-star resort hotel with upscale spa and indoor water park, two premium outdoor water […]
Blackpool Pleasure Beach to offer discount to anyone affected by the airline disruption this Jubilee Weekend
By News Release | June 2, 2022
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is extending the park’s locals discount offer to anyone affected by the airline disruption over the Jubilee Weekend and up until Friday 10th June. Anyone who has had a flight cancelled, or has been affected by the disruption, can bring proof of their flight to the park’s Ticket Centre and receive the park’s discounted […]
Splashing & blasting into summer fun at White Water now thru September 5
By News Release | June 2, 2022
BRANSON, Mo. — Slip and slide into summer at White Water, a convincingly-tropical paradise in the middle of the famed vacation destination, Branson, Missouri. With lush foliage and colorful flowers, the 13-acre adventure park boasts more than 2 million gallons of fun. White Water, a Silver Dollar City Attraction, is considered one of the Best Outdoor […]
DUBAI, U.A.E. — Transforming the business of fun since 2001, Embed, the ultimate cashless solutions provider for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries, returns to the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement (SEA) Expo 2022, bringing breakthrough innovations that will accelerate FECs in the region into the cashless future. A Key Player for Saudi Vision 2030With a […]
Kennywood Kangaroo opens May 29, bouncing park into summer of celebration
By News Release | May 31, 2022
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Kennywood’s Kangaroo officially hops back into the park’s lineup on Sunday, May 29, adding another rare, historic attraction to the world-class collection of rides found at Pittsburgh’s Thrills and Entertainment Destination. Fresh off an extensive modernization effort to restore the iconic attraction, Kangaroopops like never before with stunning, rainbow-colored ride cars and a massive […]
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — There will be a blast from the past this July 4th at Quassy Amusement and Waterpark here as “3-D” fireworks light up the sky over Lake Quassapaug. Special “3-D” fireworks viewing glasses will be sold for $2 on July 4th at Quassy to benefit Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee, Fla.. The […]
HERSHEY, Pa. — Hersheypark amusement park kicks off daily summer operations today, May 26, 2022. Two new Jolly Rancher attraction experiences that can only exist in Hersheypark and The Boardwalk At Hersheypark water park will officially open on May 28, 2022. New for 2022New for summer 2022, the Hersheypark skyline is brighter with the addition […]
