Archive For January, 2024
BUENA PARK, Calif. — Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration welcomes fans of all ages to join Snoopy and the PEANUTS gang as they stage a park takeover with plenty of excitement and family-friendly fun starting January 27 and running daily through February 25. The park-wide celebration features a new Franklin-focused exhibit, plenty of new PEANUTS-inspired cuisine, a fun lineup […]
ORLANDO — Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBYD) (“Falcon’s” or the “Company”), a global entertainment powerhouse and visionary innovator in immersive storytelling, today announced a licensing agreement with The Hershey Company (“Hershey”). Through this expansive contract, Falcon’s will conceive and develop Hershey-branded Location Based Entertainment (LBE) experiences featuring the industry-leading confectionary and snack company’s iconic IP, such […]
MAITLAND, Fla. — Ellis and Associates (E&A), the world leader in aquatic safety and risk management since 1983, expands to enhance client service and support organization growth with the addition of two new full-time positions. Debbie Evans, who has been managing external marketing efforts for the company as a consultant, assumes the new role of […]
Kings Island’s 2023 season officially ended last week, and this week the park is releasing details on some of its most ridden rides for the year. It’s no surprise that roller coasters topped the list. Orion, the park’s newest roller coaster gave the most rides in the park with more than 1.5 million. Five other […]
Dorothy Jane Baxter Vivona, 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving husband and family on Thursday, December 28th in Pawleys Island, SC. Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Inza Floyd, first husband Billy Baxter, brother JD Floyd, and nephew Jimmy Floyd. She is survived by her sister-in -law Ann Floyd, […]
Sacoa Cashless System, a leading innovator in the entertainment industry, is set to kick off its 2024 exhibition circuit with a dynamic presence at EAG Expo 2024. After a triumphant end of the year, Sacoa is ready to start the new one with a flurry of exciting developments and a full schedule of international engagements. The company is all prepared […]
MAITLAND, Fla. — Jeff Ellis Management (JEM), a full-service aquatic safety, risk management, and facility operations firm and part of the Ellis & Associates family of companies, has named Jerica Cyr Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Cyr has more than two decades of experience in both the private and public sectors specializing in resort, water park, […]
WAIMĀNALO — Sea Life Park Hawai‘i will launch the “Year of the Honu” with a special Keiki Day on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The festive and informative event marks the first in a yearlong celebration, recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the park’s Honu Conservation Program and the collective efforts that like-minded organizations are making to encourage a daily difference in Hawaiian […]
ASTM International has shared the unfortunate news that longtime ASTM member Emmett Peter has passed away. Emmett was an ASTM member since 2001 and served eight years as our F24.24 sub-chair (2008-2016). Emmett was always such a bright light, a calming force, and a great leader. Emmett B. Peter III, 72, of Leesburg, passed away […]
MAITLAND, Fla. — Ellis & Associates (E&A), the world leader in aquatic safety since 1983, today announced the launch of two new aquatics education resources designed to enhance safety for lifeguards and swimmers alike. E&A education resources are developed utilizing original source research, best practice studies, constantly advancing technology, and data analysis. With the rapid […]
