Archive For 2024

Dragons are coming to Fair Park

By | June 17, 2024

Dragons are coming to Fair Park and everyone can get a sneak peek at this colorful new attraction today, Monday, June 17. Sea Dragon Safari — a fleet of six dragon-shaped boats — will soon set sail on the Fair Park Lagoon. The boats, which come in two-person and four-person sizes, will be available for […]

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Kings Island debuts Gazillion Bubbles

By | June 17, 2024

On Friday Kings Island passholders received a special sneak preview of the amusement park’s newest summer show, Gazillion Bubbles. The 30-minute multimedia show is packed full of high-energy music, lasers and yes, lots and lots of bubbles.  The show officially opens for all park guests on Saturday. 

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Florida Panther fans show their support at Legoland Florida Resort

By | June 17, 2024

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — With just one win away from sweeping the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup, the Florida Panthers have some true LEGO fans at LEGOLAND Florida Resort cheering them on! Using more than 2,000 LEGO pieces, three Master Model Builders created 20 Florida Panther fans and six actual panthers (some even […]

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Redemption arcade expert Justin Michaels joins Intercard’s account team

By | June 17, 2024

ST. LOUIS — Intercard, the world leader in cashless technology, has added amusement industry veteran and redemption expert Justin Michaels to its team as an account executive. He will cover the Mid-South territory for the company. Justin knows the arcade industry and has experience in sales and business development for bowling and family entertainment centers, route […]

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Miami’s newest megaship — MSC World America — will be the ultimate family vacation at sea with new Lego experiences and largest kids club

By | June 14, 2024

GENEVA, Switzerland — MSC World America, the latest World Class ship in the MSC Cruises fleet, will redefine family cruising with new activities and never-before-seen spaces, including new programs and facilities developed in partnership with the LEGO Group. The ultramodern new flagship will feature seven distinct districts when it enters service in April 2025, each bringing together a range […]

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The Friends Experience to debut Las Vegas Flagship at MGM Grand later this year

By | June 14, 2024

LAS VEGAS — Could we BE any more excited?! Later this year, The FRIENDS Experience will debut its West Coast flagship location in Las Vegas at MGM Grand. “The One in Vegas” transports guests into the world of FRIENDS allowing fans to explore the show’s iconic moments, behind-the-scenes content and photo opportunities within life-sized set […]

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Franceen Gonzales appointed park president of Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND Florida Resort

By | June 14, 2024

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND Florida Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Franceen Gonzales as its new Park President, effective June 10th. With more than 30 years of experience in amusement parks, water parks, hotels, and family entertainment, Gonzales brings a wealth of expertise to the role. She will oversee all […]

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Intamin — Hot Racer, Mahuka Walibi Rhône-Alpes, France

By | June 14, 2024

Mahuka, meaning “escape” in Hawaiian, invites visitors to explore the heart of an abandoned temple built in honor of the God of Fire on a secluded island in the South Pacific. But be careful not to provoke the God’s sacred fire, or risk becoming a prisoner of the temple! Escape the site, conquer your fears, […]

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The Exciting collection of new experiences, including the all-new DreamWorks Land, are now open at Universal Orlando Resort

By | June 14, 2024

ORLANDO — Summer just got more exciting with today’s official debut of several all-new, must-see experiences at Universal Orlando Resort.  Guests of all ages can now enjoy DreamWorks Land – the expansive, vibrant themed environment inspired by beloved characters from DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda; CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular – a riveting new nighttime lagoon show; and Hogwarts Always – an all-new […]

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World’s Largest Coaster Ride to dispatch at amusement parks across North America

By | June 14, 2024

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Coaster enthusiasts across North America will take a ride at 2 p.m. EDT on June 16 on roller coasters at 22 amusement and theme parks to celebrate the anniversary of the opening of the first modern roller coaster. The ride celebrates the engineering, architecture, history and thrills of these marvels that were […]

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