Archive For 2024

Ellis & Associates prepares for public release of first EAVS data set — providing the aquatic industry’s first fact-based, data-driven analysis of aquatic safety incidents

By | November 22, 2024

ORLANDO — Ellis Aquatic Innovations (EAI), a member of the Ellis & Associates (E&A) family of aquatic safety and risk management consulting firms, today shared insight into the first public data set to include pivotal statistics derived from hundreds of thousands of hard data points collected by the proprietary Ellis Aquatic Vigilance System (EAVS). EAVS, […]

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Unwrap adventure this Black Friday at Merlin Entertainments’ popular attractions

By | November 22, 2024

This Black Friday, Merlin Entertainments has the perfect stocking stuffers and holiday gifts for families craving adventure and unforgettable family memories. Enjoy huge discounts at its popular attractions across North America that include LEGOLAND® Resorts, LEGO® and LEGOLAND® Discovery Centers, SEA LIFE Aquariums, PEPPA PIG™ Theme Parks, PEPPA PIG™ World of Play and Madame Tussauds. […]

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Saffire adopts FunTagg technology for RFID offerings

By | November 22, 2024

Owners of Saffire, LLC are proud to announce a primary partnership with FunTagg, the carnival-industry leading provider of RFID ticketing systems, to now support Saffire’s BlastPass/RFID product. This partnership amplifies the strength of these providers in the carnival and live event industries, making these technologies more readily available for operators & events throughout the country. […]

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America’s ‘Mini-est’ Thanksgiving Parade

By | November 22, 2024

The world’s biggest LEGO Thanksgiving parade is also the country’s smallest as it was unveiled across America one week before the big day at LEGOLAND Discovery Centers, LEGO Discovery Centers, and LEGOLAND New York Resort! The holiday parade across America used more than 20,000 LEGO bricks and more than 1,000 LEGO Minifigures. The attraction’s Master Model Builders took over 100 combined hours […]

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Gardaland announces 2025 arrival of Animal Treasure Island

By | November 22, 2024

Gardaland announces the arrival for the upcoming 2025 season – and on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary – of a new world premiere experience: Animal Treasure Island. The Italian amusement park will be the first among the entire Merlin Group to offer the new Intellectual Property (IP) developed by Merlin Magic Making (the creative […]

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Intercard’s Out of this World Party at IAAPA Expo

By | November 22, 2024

ST. LOUIS — Intercard’s “Out of This World” annual IAAPA Expo Customer Appreciation Party brought together more than 400 members of the company’s intergalactic family of customers, staff and industry colleagues for pre-show festivities in Orlando on November 19, 2024. Guests came from as far away as Asia, Australia, the Middle East, South America and […]

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Universal Orlando Resort announces a new ticket deal that offers two days free admission with the purchase of a two-day ticket

By | November 22, 2024

ORLANDO — Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Universal Orlando Resort is offering two free days of admission to the award-winning theme park destination with the purchase of a two-day ticket. On sale now for travel now through April 30, 2025, the “Buy 2 Days, Get 2 Days” ticket offer gives U.S. and Canada residents […]

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‘Bigger and Brighter’: Six Flags Over Texas announces massive expansion of Holiday in the Park Celebration for 2024

By | November 22, 2024

ARLINGTON, Texas — North Texas’ premier Christmas event, Holiday in the Park®, returns to Six Flags Over Texas bigger, brighter, and better than ever. This year’s festival will feature seven new shows and four new seasonal activities for the whole family, partnered with fan favorites such as photos with Santa, thrilling rides and dazzling lights. […]

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Triotech wins 2024 IAAPA Brass Ring Award for “Primordial”

By | November 21, 2024

The Interactive Dark Coaster “Primordial” by Triotech has claimed the 2024 IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Best New Product in the Major Ride/Attraction category. This marks a significant achievement in Triotech’s 25-year history as a leader in immersive and interactive media-based attractions. Developed in partnership with Lagoon Amusement Park, “Primordial” represents a leap forward in […]

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Universal Orlando Resort’s Holidays Celebration kicks off this Friday, November 22

By | November 21, 2024

ORLANDO — Universal Orlando Resort’s Holidays celebration officially kicks off this Friday, inviting guests to celebrate the most wonderful time of year with an incredible collection of festive experiences for the whole family inspired by beloved characters and stories. Beginning November 22 and running daily through December 31, guests can enjoy a jolly slate of experiences […]

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