Archive For 2022
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Quassy Amusement & Waterpark’s Splash Away Bay will open for the summer season on Saturday, May 28, along with Quassy Beach, park officials announced today. Splash Away Bay features 15 waterslides, a splash pad for children as well as a water play area for all ages. And later in the spring, guests […]
FEDERAL HEIGHTS, Colo. — Helping to educate parents and children on the importance of staying safe in and around the water is the reason community-owned Water World recognizes and joins the water-play industry in endorsing May as National Water Safety Month. Enjoying water recreational activities together with friends and family is one of life’s great […]
25 years later, Intercard continues to bring the latest cashless technology to Saudi Arabia
By News Release | May 3, 2022
ST. LOUIS — Intercard, which has been bringing its leading amusement technology to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for more than 25 years, will exhibit at the fourth Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo in Riyadh on May 16-18, 2022. At the SEA Show Intercard will feature its latest cashless technology including the E-commerce platform and the iWallet, which […]
Fun Spot America announces Reece Youmans as senior vice president of food & beverage
By News Release | May 3, 2022
Fun Spot America Theme Parks is proud to announce Reece Youmans as Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage. Reece brings more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry at theme park properties, hotels and restaurants, most recently with Landry’s Restaurants/ Rainforest Café at Disney Springs. Reece received a BS in Hospitality Management […]
Castle Park converting to digital payment process to provide a simpler and safer experience
By News Release | May 2, 2022
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Castle Park guests will soon find a more efficient, convenient, and visitor-friendly process to paying for park tickets and treats. Beginning new on May 6th, 2022, Castle Park will only accept credit cards, debit cards and secure mobile payments throughout the Inland Empire’s favorite family destination. The switch allows for a smoother […]
PLAINVIEW, Texas. — For more than 28 years, the seven trains of the Eurosat roller coaster were on the move at Europa-Park, carrying more than 80 million passengers from 1989 until November 5, 2017. In the ten months that followed, the popular coaster inside the futuristic silver sphere — which was developed by Europa-Park’s founding […]
The MAY 2022 issue includes: Complete 2022 What’s New Guide Intamin’s Pantheon debuts at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Tidal Surge — an S&S Screamin’ Swing — opens at SeaWorld San Antonio Six Flags CEO Selim Bassoul talks with Amusement Today Zamperla provides major ride package to Paradise Pier in Biloxi Thailand’s Jungle Adventure Park opens Wiegand CoasterKart […]
GLENDALE, Ariz. — VAI Resort, the largest hotel and entertainment destination in Arizona, is set to open in late Spring of 2023. With the mission to bring a water oasis to the desert, VAI Resort will be the premiere daylife and nightlife destination in the country. VAI Resort will feature over 1,200 luxury hotel suites […]
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has released their 2022 summer entertainment schedule for the historic seaside amusement park. Evenings on the Colonnade will feature live music from local Bay Area bands on Thursday evenings starting June 16 and classic movies will return to the beach in front of the Boardwalk on […]
SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari officials announced this morning that Santa Claus will be returning to in-person meet and greets and storytime this summer and that children will once again be able to hug Santa, as well as Holidog and all his friends. “Santa has been so busy the last two […]
