Archive For 2024
ORLANDO — Today during a press conference at the Orange County Convention Center, executives announced the launch and creation of Extreme Legacy, a full-service engineering design and manufacturing firm that services the amusement, attractions, and leisure industries. A majority female-owned company, Extreme Legacy also announced the appointment of Jaimie Enterkin as chief executive officer. Based […]
BURBANK, Calif. — Today, the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced the recipients of the prestigious 31st Annual Thea Awards. Live at SeaWorld Orlando, the TEA proudly honored the outstanding teams and creative individuals who designed, built, installed, and introduced incredible new guest experiences around the globe. Today’s announcement kicks off the annual celebratory campaign that […]
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Holiday Lights season is in full swing at Kennywood as Pittsburgh’s Home for the Holidays shines brighter than ever with more days, more rides and the park’s first-ever immersive walk-through experience featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his friends. Once the park wraps up its timeless holiday tradition, Kennywood will continue to expand on the success of its […]
WILDWOOD, N.J. — Morey’s Piers, a premier amusement destination on the Jersey Shore, is excited to announce an exhilarating upgrade to one of its most beloved attractions, The Great White. In preparation for the 2025 season, this iconic wooden roller coaster will be receiving brand new coaster trains, along with other enhancements designed to improve […]
ORLANDO — Today, Universal Orlando Resort is sharing a sneak peek inside the stunning, full-scale recreation of the British Ministry of Magic that will be the setting of the innovative new attraction, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry – opening on May 22, 2025 at Universal Epic Universe. The groundbreaking new attraction found within The Wizarding […]
ALTOONA, Iowa — Summer 2025 shines brighter at Adventureland Resort as the park adds an all-new water slide experience, Hyperlight to the Adventure Bay lineup of attractions. Hyperlight electrifies the park’s Typhoon water slide, adding vivid lights, dynamic sounds and new thrills. Next summer, the Adventure Bay water slide will be recharged and ready to rock with iSlide technology. The all-new experience, Hyperlight will include […]
Zamperla’s first Family Thrill Launch coaster will soon become a reality at Parc Spirou in France. In collaboration with Parc Spirou, Zamperla is thrilled to unveil the new Family Thrill Launch Coaster, set to open in 2026. This coaster is designed to appeal to both thrill-seekers and families. Engineered to provide a mix of high-energy […]
LOGAN, Utah — S&S Worldwide (S&S) is proud to unveil the vehicle for Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, set to debut in summer 2025 at Hersheypark, Pennsylvania’s largest amusement park. This thrilling new addition will be the tallest Screamin’ Swing ever built. In collaboration with Hersheypark, S&S Worldwide has designed Twizzlers Twisted Gravity to reach record-breaking heights. […]
The wait is over! Sacoa Cashless System invites all IAAPA Expo 2024 attendees to visit booth #606 where the company has officially unveiled five groundbreaking products and solutions designed to revolutionize the entertainment industry. From today to November 22, Sacoa’s booth will showcase cutting-edge innovations designed to take FECs to new heights. Attendees will have […]
HENRICO, Va. and ORLANDO, Fla. — Infinite Acquisitions Partners LLC (“Infinite”) today announced it has entered into a nonbinding letter of intent (“LOI”) with Oceaneering International, Inc. (“OII”) for Infinite to acquire Oceaneering Entertainment Systems (OES) from OII through an acquisition of assets. In addition, Infinite and Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBYD) (“Falcon’s Beyond”), a visionary […]
