Archive For 2024
ORLANDO — Madame Tussauds Orlando has revealed its newest wax figure: global soccer legend Lionel Messi, celebrating his iconic legacy and recent arrival in Florida. The reveal coincides with Messi’s latest move to the United States, where he continues to leave an indelible mark on the soccer world with Inter Miami CF. Messi, frequently hailed […]
DALLAS, Texas — Embed, the world’s FEC tech partner of choice for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries, sets a new bar at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida— holding an industry-first, TED Talk-style Embed Connect Summit as a testament to Embed’s customer-centricity and commitment to layering value for members of the Embed family, […]
CARLSBAD, Calif. — The joyful sounds of holiday carolers and LEGO bricks snapping together echoed through the Ronald McDonald House of San Diego as LEGOLAND California Resort brought a special preview of the Park’s ‘Holidays at LEGOLAND’ event to families. Prior to the start of the celebrations, the family theme park gifted $35,000 to help support the […]
In the last few years, boba — a drink originally from Taiwan — has transcended its origins to become a cultural phenomenon. Theme parks and entertainment venues are also tapping into the boba revolution, recognizing its potential to elevate customer experience by adding a whimsical and trendy option to their beverage menus. In fact, the […]
ST LOUIS — Intercard has received a Best New Product Award at IAAPA Expo 2024 for its innovative iQ system of readers and kiosks. The company’s QR-based system was recognized in the category of Technology Applied to Amusements – Product or Service used by Facilities. The judges praised the iQ system as a “QR code reader for […]
ORLANDO — Ellis Aquatic Innovations (EAI), a member of the Ellis & Associates (E&A) family of aquatic safety and risk management consulting firms, today shared insight into the first public data set to include pivotal statistics derived from hundreds of thousands of hard data points collected by the proprietary Ellis Aquatic Vigilance System (EAVS). EAVS, […]
This Black Friday, Merlin Entertainments has the perfect stocking stuffers and holiday gifts for families craving adventure and unforgettable family memories. Enjoy huge discounts at its popular attractions across North America that include LEGOLAND® Resorts, LEGO® and LEGOLAND® Discovery Centers, SEA LIFE Aquariums, PEPPA PIG™ Theme Parks, PEPPA PIG™ World of Play and Madame Tussauds. […]
Owners of Saffire, LLC are proud to announce a primary partnership with FunTagg, the carnival-industry leading provider of RFID ticketing systems, to now support Saffire’s BlastPass/RFID product. This partnership amplifies the strength of these providers in the carnival and live event industries, making these technologies more readily available for operators & events throughout the country. […]
The world’s biggest LEGO Thanksgiving parade is also the country’s smallest as it was unveiled across America one week before the big day at LEGOLAND Discovery Centers, LEGO Discovery Centers, and LEGOLAND New York Resort! The holiday parade across America used more than 20,000 LEGO bricks and more than 1,000 LEGO Minifigures. The attraction’s Master Model Builders took over 100 combined hours […]
Gardaland announces the arrival for the upcoming 2025 season – and on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary – of a new world premiere experience: Animal Treasure Island. The Italian amusement park will be the first among the entire Merlin Group to offer the new Intellectual Property (IP) developed by Merlin Magic Making (the creative […]
