Archive For April, 2023
Charlotte, N.C. — Carowinds, the region’s premier amusement park, continues the “50 years of Carolina fun” anniversary celebration with the opening of the all-new Aeronautica Landing on Friday, April 7. In the immersive aviation-themed area, families can explore, discover, and unwind together while enjoying two new culinary experiences and five new rides as well as a […]
BRANSON, Mo. — Summer in The City takes on a whole NEW look and feel when Silver Dollar City kicks off an Ozark Mountain Summer Celebration, presented by Arvest! From a colorful Picture-Perfect Canopy Sky, to trail stops with a Tomato Can reaching seven-feet tall and the NEW Rainmaker street performances in Rivertown, there’s non-stop […]
The Amusement Expo International 2023 wrapped up last week, breaking attendance records while shining a bright light on the latest in games for the coin-op industry, virtual reality technology and business strategies for operators and family entertainment centers. The show soared past expected attendance numbers, drawing over 4,600 operators, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and developers to […]
Amusement Today will be publishing its annual amusement industry preview in the May 2023 issue. To make certain your new-for-2023 installs are included, send a list of your 2023 projects to [email protected]. The deadline for inclusion is April 12, 2023. AT is looking for any new ride or attraction at parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, traveling carnivals shows, cruise ships, even stand-alone attractions such as […]
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Cooperstown All Star Village, the youth baseball resort located in baseball’s birthplace, announced a new partnership with Sodexo Live!, a global leader in hospitality for the world’s most iconic venues and events. Starting this summer, Sodexo Live! will deliver new menu concepts at the onsite restaurant and overhaul the dining experience for more […]
A successful Tag 4 A Cause event was held recently at Battle Blast Laser Tag in Las Vegas to promote fun, fitness and fundraising through laser tag. This fundraiser resulted in over $2200 in donations for The Longest Day in support of the Alzheimer’s Association. Coordinated by laser tag blogger and podcaster Laurie Jean Britton […]
BURBANK, Calif — As part of its centennial campaign Celebrating Every Story, Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled its collection of global products, content, and experiences honoring Warner Bros. Studios’ 100th anniversary on April 4, 2023. The commemorative offerings celebrate the company’s milestone birthday and includes toys, apparel, collectibles, concerts and more that showcase key moments […]
ST LOUIS — Enterprise is thrilled to continue its collaboration with Disney Parks and Resorts and help shape the future of Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park as presenting sponsor of TRON Lightcycle / Run. Now open at Walt Disney World Resort, TRON Lightcycle / Run is one of the fastest coasters at any Disney theme […]
DALLAS, Texas — Embed, the ultimate cashless solutions provider for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries, graced the Amusement Expo International (AEI) from March 29-30, 2023, and showcased STATS, the new data visualisation dashboard designed to change the way FEC operators analyse reports. STATS Goes GlobalConsistently the demo-in-demand at DEAL Show in March 2023 and IAAPA […]
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Last year, Club 24, a sports bar and grill in Caro, Michigan, opened an 18-hole miniature golf course behind their facility and adjacent to a portion of their outdoor patio. Designed and installed by Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS), “I thought it would attract more people from town and increase business by maybe ten […]
