Archive For 2024
ORLANDO — SeaWorld Orlando, the Coaster Capital of Orlando renowned for its impressive selection of thrilling and unique rides, unveiled plans for its latest groundbreaking attraction planned to open in Spring 2025: the World’s first-of-its-kind Arctic flying theater. This new experience invites families to soar over icy landscapes, dive beneath frozen waters and come face-to-face […]
LAS VEGAS — Superplastic – the globally renowned character factory making content, experiences and products for those who get it – is about to unleash its most audacious venture yet: the Dopeameme Institute for Pleasure Research (D.I.P.R.). The brick-and-mortar destination is set to make its grand debut this fall inside AREA15, Las Vegas’ pulse-pounding experiential entertainment district. […]
Sacoa Cashless System, the global leader in FEC technologies, is proud to announce KwikPay, a payment solution especially designed for operators with small or route-based operations. This incredible technology will be on display at the upcoming IAAPA Expo Europe in Amsterdam, from September 24 to 26, and the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida, from November 19 […]
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Longneck Manor, home to one-of-a-kind, personal encounters with giraffes and rhinos, is proud to announce it has been awarded accreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). This prestigious honor has been granted to less than 10% of facilities with animals in North America. Earning AZA accreditation is a testament to the professionalism, commitment, […]
BOTTROP-KIRCHHELLEN — Until now, Movie Park Germany has been silent as the grave about its newly planned horror house for the upcoming Halloween Horror Festival. Now Germany’s largest movie and amusement park is revealing its best-kept secret. The new horror attraction for 2024 will be based on Paramount Pictures’ record-breaking movie franchise “A Quiet Place”. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
