Archive For September, 2024

Embed eyes Europe market expansion at IAAPA Expo Europe 2024 

By | September 17, 2024

DUBAU, U.A.E. — Embed, the world’s FEC tech partner of choice for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries gears up to showcase its business solutions at IAAPA Expo Europe in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from 24 to 26 September 2024. After decades of being a family-owned company with deep roots in the family entertainment business, Embed sets […]

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Be a part of history by signing the final steel beam for Sea Life Florida, the newest attraction at Merlin Entertainments’ Legoland Florida Resort!

By | September 17, 2024

LEGOLAND Florida guests will have a chance to be a part of history by signing a steel beam to be placed inside the new SEA LIFE Florida Aquarium and support marine life through a donation to SEA LIFE TRUST. From Sept. 21 – 25, “Sealed with Steel” will take place in front of the Aquarium’s […]

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Lake Compounce Phantom Fall Fest kicks off September 21

By | September 16, 2024

BRISTOL, Conn. — There’s more horror around every corner as Phantom Fall Fest takes screams to the extreme at Lake Compounce. America’s First Amusement Park will feature more fog, more effects and more screams this fall as the park doubles its scare actor team and introduces two all-new haunts including its longest and most interactive haunted house in Phantom Fall Fest history. […]

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Fun Spot America announces Funoween will haunt its parks during Halloween season

By | September 16, 2024

ORLANDO — Fun Spot America Theme Parks, Central Florida’s favorite destination for safe, clean, fun is the spot for families this Halloween season. Today, the park announced the debut of its all-new family-friendly event, FUNOWEEN. Starting Monday, September 30, guests will immediately be surrounded by the sights, sounds and tastes of Fun Spot’s exclusive FUNOWEEN […]

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Amusement Today surprises Publisher Gary Slade with Golden Ticket Legend Award

By | September 13, 2024

The 2024 Golden Ticket Awards recognized 30 winners live from Kennywood ARLINGTON, Texas — Publications are routinely about deadlines and reporting on stories accurately. Rare in the field are opportunities for surprises. The staff of Amusement Today and friends within the amusement industry collaborated to honor the publication’s founder and publisher, Gary Slade, with a […]

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Sacoa jumps high with The New Award at IATP 2024

By | September 12, 2024

Not one, not two, but three! That’s how many awards Sacoa Cashless System’s K4 Kiosk has now won after being presented with the Breakthrough Product of the Year Award at the IATP 2024 Conference & Trade Show. Sacoa’s K4 Kiosk has become known in the industry for its attractive appearance, unmatched performance, and natural ability […]

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Universal Orlando Resort to expand flagship Universal Studios Store in Universal CityWalk next year

By | September 12, 2024

In 2025, Universal Orlando Resort will expand the Universal Studios Store in Universal CityWalk to include two new dedicated areas featuring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTERThe expanded retail location will offer merchandise inspired by all three lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter […]

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Happy Hauntings takes over Dutch Wonderland with longest Halloween season ever

By | September 12, 2024

LANCASTER, Pa. — Dutch Wonderland, the World’s Best Family Park, turns to Happy Hauntings for 15 days of interactive family-friendly thrills this fall. Beginning Saturday, September 14 – two weeks earlier than ever before – families are invited to enjoy 10 all-new ways to Halloween as the Kingdom for Kids continues its muti-year expansion of the beloved Halloween […]

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Cinnamoroll’s Little Big Adventure in Puroland flies high with Alterface technologies

By | September 12, 2024

WAVRE, Belgium — Alterface technologies have united the iconic Cinnamoroll character with adoring fans at the Discovery Theater in Sanrio Puroland theme park in Tokyo. Cinnamoroll is famous for endearing and inspirational quotes, many of which carry deep meanings about the importance of friendship, kindness and never giving up on your dreams. In a first […]

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Amusement Entertainment Management, LLC (AEM) announces the opening of new client facility in Spokane, Washington

By | September 10, 2024

SPOKANE, Wash. — Flight 509, an aviation-themed multi- attraction family entertainment center, opened its doors earlier this year within the Spokane Valley section of the city. The 22,000 square foot ground-up development offers the most complete set of attractions within the region, including a fully-themed two-level laser tag arena, centrally-mounted ropes course towering over the venue, […]

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