Archive For October, 2024

2024 IAFE Convention and Trade Show set to build on strong foundations

By | October 3, 2024

PHOENIX, Ariz. — The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE), headquartered in Springfield, Mo., looks forward to the highly anticipated 2024 IAFE Convention, themed Building On Strong Foundations, set to take place Dec. 1-4, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz. “At the 2024 IAFE Convention and Trade Show, we will celebrate the success of our members […]

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Intercard, Pinnacle And Shaffer team up for arcade at new regional sports park in Kansas

By | October 3, 2024

ST. LOUIS — Intercard’s latest cashless technology was chosen to manage the state-of-the-art arcade at Advent Health Sports Park at Bluhawk in Overland Park, Kansas. The 200,000 square foot facility will be the premiere venue in the central United States for traveling sports teams, tournaments and local youth sports play. An in-house FEC will provide […]

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Sacoa Cashless System installed at Ghana’s first international amusement park, Shornaa Island

By | October 2, 2024

Shornaa Island Amusement Park, opened its doors in Accra in September, bringing a new world of fun, excitement and adventure to visitors of all ages. The park has partnered with Sacoa Cashless System and installed their state-of-the-art solutions. Shornaa Island has chosen to implement Sacoa’s Spark readers, POS system, and triple-award-winning, self-service K4 Kiosk, ensuring […]

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Lovato lights up Vegas: Madame Tussauds reveals Demi Lovato’s latest wax figure

By | October 2, 2024

LAS VEGAS — Lovatics, get ready! Fresh off the release of her directorial debut with the acclaimed new Hulu documentary Child Star, GRAMMY-nominated and award-winning musician, actor, and New York Times best-selling author Demi Lovato has revealed her latest wax figure, this time for Merlin Entertainments’ Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. While her first U.S. figure debuted at Madame […]

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Upcoming Sea Life Florida celebrates major milestone with placement of final steel beam, at Merlin Entertainments’ Legoland Florida Resort

By | October 2, 2024

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Conservation efforts are already making waves at LEGOLAND Florida Resort, with guests diving into action to protect marine life even before the new SEA LIFE Florida Aquarium is built. During a special structure-signing event at the Park, guests were invited to leave their mark on the project— both literally and figuratively. […]

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The Embed difference goes to IAAPA Expo Europe

By | October 1, 2024

Embed, the world’s FEC tech partner of choice for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries showcased its roster of breakthrough innovations at IAAPA Expo Europe in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from 24 to 26 September 2024. “We’re excited to be back in Europe for the showi Now that our expansion plans for the European market are […]

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First Wavegarden in Middle East coming to Bahrain

By | October 1, 2024

SAN SEBASTIAN — The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to transform the region’s leisure and tourism landscape with the launch of the Middle East and North Africa region’s first surf park, powered by Wavegarden Cove technology. The Bahrain Surf Park – Club Hawaii Experience, developed through a partnership between Edamah (Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company), […]

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Fred Rogers Productions and Palace Entertainment announce expansion of partnership to span theme park locations nationwide

By | October 1, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Fred Rogers Productions, the iconic producer of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and other hit PBS KIDS series, and Palace Entertainment, a leading theme and water park operator in the United States and Australia,announce a new multi-year licensing deal across six Palace Entertainment parks throughout the United States. This new licensing deal will allow both […]

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Quassy Amusement Park swings into 2025 with exciting new rides

By | October 1, 2024

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Quassy Amusement Park & Waterpark will introduce two thrilling new attractions for the 2025 season including a brand-new spinning family roller coaster.  This coaster will boast a figure-eight track design with spinning carts, allowing families to share in the excitement as they zip around the winding course, circling around and back again and […]

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