Archive For 2024

Gateway Ticketing Systems appoints Chris Angelos as the new sales director to drive growth and innovation

By | April 1, 2024

GILBERTSVILLE, Pa. — Gateway Ticketing Systems, Inc., the world leader in ticketing, admission control, and revenue-generating solutions within the attractions industry, is thrilled to announce Chris Angelos as its new Director of Sales. Chris has ten years of extensive sales leadership experience and a dynamic, out-of-the-box approach to sales strategies, making him a valuable addition to […]

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New adventures unearthed at Adventureland Resort ahead of its 50th celebration season

By | April 1, 2024

ALTOONA, Iowa — Adventureland Resort has been hard at work unearthing its newest attraction, the reimagined Underground. The classic ride through an abandoned coal mine returns for the Altoona theme park’s 50th celebration with a fresh new look. It’s just one of many improvements and additions to the park as Adventureland celebrates its golden anniversary.  […]

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Fun Spot America Atlanta kicks off spring break by celebrating the first anniversary of ArieForce One

By | April 1, 2024

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Fun Spot America Atlanta, Georgia’s favorite family park, is open daily for Spring Break! To launch the park’s extended Spring Break hours of operation, coaster fans came together on Saturday to celebrate the first anniversary of ArieForce One, the park’s incredible roller coaster. On March 30, 2023, Fun Spot America Atlanta officially debuted the one-of-a-kind […]

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2024 What’s New Guide

By | April 1, 2024

Amusement Today will be publishing its annual amusement industry preview in the May 2024 issue. To make certain your new-for-2024 installs are included, send a list of your 2024 projects to jseifert@amusementtoday.com. The deadline for inclusion is April 12, 2024. AT is looking for any new ride or attraction at parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, traveling carnivals shows, […]

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Gardaland Resort’s new season has begun

By | March 29, 2024

Gardaland Resort has officially reopened its doors to fun with the arrival of spring and warm weather, a time loved by families for carefree outings, especially with the Easter holidays round the corner. The new season, which began at the Welcome Show with our friendly mascot Prezzemolo, is full of novelties and experiences resulting in […]

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Idlewild reveals major improvements to its beloved Story Book Forest for upcoming season

By | March 28, 2024

LIGONIER, Pa. — Idlewild & SoakZone is gearing up for its 2024 season with a massive improvement project across the park’s beloved Story Book Forest. The Best Kids Park in the World is also unveiling an expanded operating schedule, thrilling special events and entertainment and much more for its 147th season.   Story Book Forest, […]

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Legoland California Resort honored as Best Place to Work at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce CBAD Awards

By | March 28, 2024

CARLSBAD, Calif. — LEGOLAND California Resort, a premier family theme park destination geared towards families with children ages 2 – 12, is thrilled to announce that it has been recognized as the Best Place to Work (large company) at the prestigious Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce CBAD Awards. The award is a testament to LEGOLAND California Resort’s commitment […]

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Universal Orlando Resort reveals new details about How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk

By | March 28, 2024

ORLANDO — Universal Orlando Resort invites guests of all ages to soar with dragons in a colorful, fully-alive world filled with Viking adventures in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk – one of the five worlds featured at the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park opening in 2025. Here, guests will see what it’s […]

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Gateway Ticketing Systems appoints Chris Angelos as the new sales director to drive growth and innovation

By | March 28, 2024

GILBERTSVILLE, Pa. — Gateway Ticketing Systems, Inc., the world leader in ticketing, admission control, and revenue-generating solutions within the attractions industry, is thrilled to announce Chris Angelos as its new Director of Sales. Chris has ten years of extensive sales leadership experience and a dynamic, out-of-the-box approach to sales strategies, making him a valuable addition […]

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The Heartland’s largest indoor family coaster, Fire In The Hole opens this Saturday

By | March 28, 2024

BRANSON, Mo. — The largest family roller coaster in the Heartland, Fire In The Hole, is set to open this Saturday, March 30 at the internationally-awarded Silver Dollar City theme park. Today, media from across the country “answered the call” to experience their first rides on the new family coaster as part of a media […]

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