Archive For February, 2023
From February 10, 2023, Harry Potter fans in Dubai and beyond will have a magical opportunity to experience The Wizarding World Shop by Fandom at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai! Activities for Wizarding World fans of all ages will be offered during the opening event, including the chance to win prizes, take part in contests, play […]
COHOES, N.Y. — Aquatic Development Group (ADG) is proud to announce their deep-water stationary surf wave EpicSurf, has been granted the title of a ‘Certified Autism Resource’ by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), furthering EpicSurf’s ability to bring the healing power and joy of surfing to people of ALL abilities including […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Phoenix, Arizona was once again home to the aquatic industry’s longest-running, largest, and most comprehensive safety school. A record number of Instructors participated in the pre-IASS Instructor Trainer update and for the first time in 37 years, attendance soared to more than 275 participants. Programming for IASS includes classroom sessions, land skills, in-water […]
Last year, theme park Toverland welcomed a record number of 1,032,000 visitors. An increase of 20% compared to the last record, which dates back to 2019. This substantial increase was realised by focussing on extended opening times throughout the year and investing in seasonal events, including the successful Halloween Nights and a new concept called […]
SINGAPORE — Embed, the ultimate cashless solutions provider for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries, will showcase its latest breakthrough innovation – STATS, insights data visualization dashboard, at the upcoming DEAL Show 2023 in Dubai and Amusement Expo International 2023 in Las Vegas. Launched at the recent IAAPA Expo Orlando 2022, STATS was the demo-in-demand at […]
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Kennywood, Pittsburgh’s Thrill and Entertainment Destination, will open for the 2023 season on Saturday, April 22 to continue its 125th Celebration. Sister parks Idlewild and SoakZone and Sandcastle Waterpark will open May 20th and May 27th respectively. All three parks have an exciting event lineup for the upcoming season, including new experiences and exclusive Passholder Perk Days. All three parks […]
ST. LOUIS — Intercard, the world leader in cashless technology, has hired arcade industry expert Jeff Tash as a sales rep. Jeff is based in Intercard’s St. Louis headquarters and will represent Intercard to arcade owners and route operators west of the Mississippi River. Jeff knows the arcade industry. He comes to Intercard with more than 15 […]
Wiegand.Waterrides is known for highly innovative novelties in the water slide segment. Interactive games on slides, individual and sustainable stainless-steel creations, combinations, the revolutionary SlideWheel and currently the spectacular SlideCoaster with rapid LSM acceleration technology. A combined 90 years of experience in the waterslide industryWith over 40 years of experience, the Wiegand family business has […]
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Family Kingdom Amusement Park, home to the classic Swamp Fox wooden roller coaster and more than 30 other rides, will be charging into the 2023 season under new ownership. The seaside property has been purchased by industry veterans Les (Corky) and Debbie Powers and Bill Prescott. New rides and many property […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), the international non-profit association representing the world’s leading creators, developers, designers and producers of compelling places and experiences, has selected global Emmy Award-winning experience company RWS Entertainment Group to provide full creative and production services for its 2023 and 2024 Thea Awards Gala. The 2023 Thea Awards Gala […]
