Archive For 2022
Amusement Today is planning to publish its annual amusement industry preview in the May 2022 issue. To make certain your new-for-2022 installs are included, send a list of your 2022 projects to jseifert@amusementtoday.com. The deadline for inclusion is April 11, 2022. AT is looking for any new ride or attraction at parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, traveling carnivals […]
LAS VEGAS — AREA15, the immersive art and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, announces new additions to its executive team. Chief Financial Officer Lauren ObergServing as the CFO for AREA15, Oberg brings nearly 20 years of experience as a corporate finance professional within the hospitality, gaming and entertainment industry. Prior to working with […]
With the completion of a new feature pack, yet another milestone has been reached for the team at Mobaro. Looking back 5 months, the software company launched their competency module Competency Management. However, with the new addition of the training and certification features, there is good reason for visitor attractions to pay close attention. Anyone […]
BRANSON, Mo. — Five Star Parks & Attractions, backed by Fruition Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm, has completed the acquisition of two separate companies that operate family entertainment centers (FEC’s) in a move that significantly expands its offerings throughout the Midwest and southern United States. The transactions combine a portfolio of five locations from […]
BUSAN, South Korea — The all-new Lotte World Adventure Busan Theme Park in South Korea – one of the year’s most hotly-anticipated new theme parks – will officially open its gates to members of the public on March 31, following a soft opening period from March 17-20. The new park was designed in collaboration with […]
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Dan Schultz, Chief Operating Officer of JRA – Part of RWS Entertainment Group has announced his retirement after 29 years in the company and over 40 years in the attractions industry. His retirement is effective April 1. Schultz’s four decades of diversified operations and management experience in the attractions industry, great sense […]
NEW YORK — When James Sanna, president and CEO of Running Subway, came to the team at Super 78 seeking the design firm’s expertise to help develop an attraction in New York City, little did they know it would take them on a 10-year journey together. RiseNY, the first flying theater experience in the northeast […]
AUSTIN — Virtuix, creator of the “Omni Arena” virtual reality esports attraction, has released “Gunslinger,” the 7th game for Omni Arena. In Gunslinger, teams of up to four players work together to protect a Western town from a gang of plundering bandits. Players score points by safeguarding the town’s resources and fending off bandits with […]
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — As guests were ushered into the new Peppa Pig Theme Park many were thrilled by the great theming and collection of attractions. However, many guests did not have time to take it all in and ran directly to the park’s anchor- Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster. The experience staets with a walk […]
Tampa’s premier spring festival returns on Friday, March 11 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Food & Wine Festival. With more than 20 NEW delicious dishes to pair with wines, craft brews and cocktails, park guests can explore a variety of flavors while enjoying a diverse concert lineup, including acts for all tastes. The Food & […]
