Archive For 2022
New dates announced to experience the UK’s tallest rollercoaster like never before
By News Release | May 11, 2022
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is giving guests the chance to experience the UK’s tallest rollercoaster like never before. Walk the Big One XL takes participants on a guided tour of the Big One which covers many ups and downs of the famous 235ft tall ride and will take them to places the public will have never been […]
‘Enchant Christmas’ – world’s largest christmas-themed event preparing expansion throughout U.S. in fall – taps former Cirque Du Soleil business head Jerry Nadal as chief operating officer
By News Release | May 11, 2022
LOS ANGELES — Enchant Christmas–the fastest-growing live-entertainment concept in America, and on the road to major expansion throughout the U.S. this fall—has named Cirque du Soleil pioneer Jerry Nadal as chief operating officer as the growing holiday extravaganza prepares to unveil an expanded series of 2022 dates in key cities throughout the U.S. “To have […]
YANGZHOU, China — Zamperla’s latest thrill coaster, Canal Peak, opened at Yangzhou Fancy City on November 6, 2021. The ride redefined the park’s skyline with its vertical lift and near-vertical drop. “OCT has been a fantastic partner for Zamperla in China for a long time. This was one of our largest projects together and we […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — International Ride Training, the gold standard in operational safety services in the amusement industry, is pleased to announce that their Annual Safety School, known as Ride Camp, is scheduled for February 5-8, 2023. This learning-packed, 5-day event will be held once again at the amazing Carowinds Theme Park. Lead by an impressive […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — For the third time since the award’s inception in 2018, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa was named the number one Amusement Park Hotel in the country by USA Today readers in the publication’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. A panel of experts and USA Today 10Best editors selected which properties and attractions […]
IAAPA Expo Asia Virtual Conference announced for June 21-22, 2022, on IAAPA Connect+
By News Release | May 10, 2022
ORLANDO — IAAPA today released details on a Virtual Education conference hosted by IAAPA Asia Pacific (APAC) on the new IAAPA Connect+ platform. Scheduled for June 21-22, 2022, the conference will guide attendees on a road map to reshaping and reimagining the attractions industry in Asia. The event includes two days of critical discussions and […]
WhiteWater’s Vantage announces new President: attractions technology leader, Michael Jungen
By News Release | May 10, 2022
VANCOUVER, Canada — Vantage Technology Ltd., part of WhiteWater’s family of companies, helps venues unify their systems around their guests and enables seamless, personalized experiences that drive rave reviews. The Vantage platform collates powerful data that reveals guest behaviour in real time, thus unlocking revenue opportunities for venues and streamlining their operations at the same time. The company […]
Guests visiting Kings Island today were able to ride The Beast roller coaster for the first time this season. For the park’s 50th Anniversary, 2,000 ft. of the coaster’s track was replaced and the first drop was made steeper. During the six month project, The Beast’s length also grew from 7,359 ft. to 7,361 ft., helping […]
Andrew Vogelsong promoted to Operations Manager at Ralph S Alberts Company
By News Release | May 9, 2022
MONTOURSVILLE, Pa. — The Ralph S Alberts Company Inc. announces the promotion of Andy Vogelsong to Operations Manager. Andy joined RSA in 2011. During his tenure he has been a positive contributor to many areas of operations including Foam production, Shipping, Receiving and most recently as Customer Service Manager, for which he will continue to […]
Vietnam’s first ProSlide-exclusive park – The Amazing Bay – opens near Ho Chi Minh City
By News Release | May 6, 2022
ProSlide Technology Inc. is congratulating their client Suoi Tien Group on the opening of Vietnam’s largest water park, The Amazing Bay. Located close to Ho Chi Minh City, The Amazing Bay uses a collection of the world’s most awarded water rides to create a water park experience unlike anything in the country. This leading Vietnamese […]
