Archive For September, 2023
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — FlowRider Inc., a preeminent name in the stationary wave category, and Hydrostadium, subsidiary of French energy conglomerate, EDF, are proudly announcing a licensing agreement surrounding Hydrostadium’s patented “river wave” technology. The culmination of this deal was months in the making and pairs together a multi-billion dollar company with expertise in hydrodynamics […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Orlando is excited to celebrate Halloween with families and children of all ages once again at this year’s Spooktacular. From showing off their dance skills at the Scarecrow Halloween Dance Party to decorating witchy-good cookies in Sesame Street Land, the days will be overflowing with activities to get the whole family in the […]
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Intercard, the world leader in cashless technology, has hired Steven Guignon as its house accounts manager. He will work on the inside sales team along with key accounts manager Chris Deusinger. An experienced small businessman, Steve has expertise in growing B2B sales from existing accounts. A US Coast Guard-certified boat captain, Steve […]
From Saturday 7 October, theme park Toverland is all about Halloween with sixteen family-friendly Halloween Days at daytime and thirteen terrifying Halloween Nights in the evenings. During those Nights, 160 scare actors will scare the hell out of visitors across five thrilling scare zones and six horrifying Haunted Experiences. New this year is a haunted […]
Thrill or family – the question that so often stands at the beginning of roller coaster planning has been answered: Maurer Rides presents the Speed Chaser. Passengers determine their own speed, 8-seater and 2-seater racers can be used alternatively or simultaneously on the track, plus tilting seats, boosters, gaming, shooting, light gates … the Speed […]
ITASCA, Ill. — Family Entertainment Group (FEG) is thrilled to announce that PrimeTime Amusements has joined the Family Entertainment Group portfolio of businesses. Founded by David Goldfarb in 1992, PrimeTime Amusements, a globally recognized operator of arcades, has entered into a transformative partnership with Family Entertainment Group. This partnership signifies a significant milestone for both […]
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Universal Studios Hollywood marked the highly anticipated opening of Halloween Horror Nights with a feverish flurry of excitement last night, beckoning in 38 terrifying nights that feature eight scary haunted houses, including “The Last of Us,” “Stranger Things” and “The Exorcist: Believer,” three original scare zones, two new live experiences and the popular Terror Tram. […]
ST. LOUIS — Cashless technology innovator Intercard will attend the 2023 IAAPA Expo Europe, the leisure industry’s largest trade show in Europe, to be held September 26-28 in Vienna. CEO Scott Sherrod and Alberto Borrero, senior vice-president of international sales, will be on hand for the European debut of Intercard’s new tappable version of the […]
On the occasion of the 80th Venice Film Festival, Gardaland and its beloved mascot Prezzemolo took the opportunity to present – from the city that celebrates the magic of cinema – the Gardaland Amusement Park as a set for film productions. The cute little green dragon – dressed to the nines in an impeccable suit […]
