Archive For 2024

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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2024 Golden Ticket Awards issue

By | September 7, 2024

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The 2024 Golden Ticket Awards recognize 30 winners live from Kennywood

By | September 7, 2024

Amusement Today honors parks, rides and individuals in the amusement industry WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — The Golden Ticket Awards were established by Amusement Today in 1998 to shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and attractions by recognizing the “Best of the Best.” Today, they are among the most recognized awards among theme parks, […]

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Warner Bros. Discovery announces new global division covering experiences, theme parks, studio tours, exhibitions, retail destinations and more

By | September 6, 2024

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Bruce Campbell, Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), announced today a new global structure for the company’s worldwide studio tours, retail destinations, touring exhibitions, and all location-based experiences, bringing together the existing licensed entertainment and owned and operated teams into a single worldwide division. Warner Bros. Discovery […]

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It’s a girl! — Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo welcomes baby Reticulated Giraffe

By | September 6, 2024

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a female reticulated giraffe born the morning of August 16 to 11-year-old giraffe Faye and 14-year-old Ezeji. The baby giraffe currently stands at 5’10” and 150 lbs. and is doing very well in the days following her birth. Her […]

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ETF Ride Systems unveils “Dynamic Mover”

By | September 4, 2024

NEDERWEERT — ETF Ride Systems launches its latest innovation, the “Dynamic Mover”, at the IAAPA Expo in Amsterdam. This groundbreaking ride vehicle represents ETF’s commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology in the amusement park industry. ETF Ride Systems, a market leader and a pioneer for over 25 years in trackless vehicles, continues its legacy of […]

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