Archive For 2024
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Jingle all the way to LEGOLAND California Resort as the Carlsbad theme park prepares for the holidays with the return of its iconic, three-story tall LEGO Christmas Tree. Built from more than 360,000 LEGO and DUPLO bricks, this 35-foot-tall tree is now standing tall at the front of the Park, ready to welcome guests ahead […]
LN Urbanismo, a Brazilian urban development firm, and Wavegarden have unveiled plans for Fazenda Vista Verde, a 4 million square meter private residential complex built around a 52-module Wavegarden Cove surfing lagoon. Located in picturesque Araçoiaba da Serra, just 1 hour and 20 minutes west of São Paulo, this development – planned for completion by […]
ST. LOUIS — At IAAPA Expo 2024 Intercard will feature its latest innovations including its enhanced iQ system that represents the future of cashless payment. The company will also offer a first look at its Mobile iReader app designed to support cashless POS at outdoor attractions. Show visitors can see all of Intercard’s cashless technology […]
BREMEN, Germany — The first Break Dance 5 from Huss Park Attractions is celebrating its world premiere at Vienna Prater. It is the first attraction from the new HUSS Signature Rides Collection and in many ways an exceptional ride that builds on past successes while setting new highlights. Since its launch in 1985, the Break […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) is thrilled to announce that registration for the 38th Annual Safety Seminar is now open! The seminar will take place from January 26 to January 31, 2025, in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina. NAARSO, a non-profit organization committed to promoting safety within the amusement […]
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — Success in the attractions industry is not just about dollars and cents, its about relationships and continuing working towards success together. New Jearsey-based attraction supplier Rides 4 U is celebrating its mutually beneficial relationship with Fun Spot America. The latter’s three locations — owned-and-operated by the Arie family — feature multiple attractions […]
Alvin (Al) Joseph DeRusha passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 88 on November 4, 2024. Al was born to Mary and George DeRusha on November 8, 1935, in St. Paul, MN, and was raised on the Westside Flats adjacent to the Harriet Island on the Mississippi River. He was the youngest […]
From November 19 to 22, at the renowned IAAPA Expo 2024 in booth #606, Sacoa Cashless System will be exhibiting five of its latest technological advancements, a new single-show record for the global leader of cashless solutions. Visitors of the booth will have the opportunity to explore Sacoa’s latest developments, including the triple-award-winning K4 Kiosk, […]
PLAINVIEW, Texas — The magic of Disney is growing at the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (NRCMA). Disney Parks have graciously donated a highly-themed Arrow Development vehicle from the Magic Kingdom’s Snow White’s Scary Adventure and Mystic Rides bumper car from the defunct Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters attraction at DisneyQuest family entertainment center. “Our partnership with […]
BOTTROP-KIRCHHELLEN — Ho-Ho-Hollywood in Germany will soon be knocking on the studio doors! The second season of the winter event “Movie Park’s Hollywood Christmas” once again offers an experience for the whole family. Entertainment and shows will take center stage and immerse guests in an original American Christmas atmosphere with more than ten moments of entertainment […]
