Archive For 2024
ST. LOUIS — Intercard has installed its cashless technology at two outstanding family play venues, the 280-acre Playland amusement park in Rye, New York and the 8,000 square foot indoor Jungle Jam in Albuquerque, New Mexico. While the two centers differ dramatically in size and scope, both operators found Intercard’s versatile cashless system ideal for […]
MONROE, N.C. — Looking for miniature golf with an eerie twist, a laser maze, bowling or just a bit of fun? Monster Mini Golf, the franchised, affordable, multi-tier, indoor family entertainment center that brings black lights and international theme-park quality animated figures to miniature golf and other activities, will open its latest location at Sunset […]
BOCHOLT — Wibit Sports, the world market leader in floating water parks, announces further changes to its management team. Tarak Charfi will join on August 1st as Managing Director. Ralf Schwung, member of the management team since January, will assume responsibility for the firm’s financial management. Romann Rademacher, co-founder of Wibit Sports, will gradually withdraw from […]
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Palace Entertainment, a leading leisure park operator with more than 20 major entertainment venues across the United States and Australia today announced the appointment of Ricky Spicuzza to General Manager of Kennywood Park and Sandcastle Water Park. As a native of Pittsburgh, he brings more than 20 years of dedicated amusement and water […]
WISCONSIN DELLS — A beloved family attraction is making a triumphant comeback after five seasons to Noah’s Ark Waterpark. Complete with a new look and modern enhancements, OctoExplorer has undergone a multi-year transformation project to bring the iconic bright yellow submarine attraction. Originally opened in 1994, OctoExplorer has been a family favorite at America’s Largest Waterpark for decades and is now […]
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. and ORLANDO, Fla. — This fall, Halloween Horror Nights guests will travel deeper into the paranormal dimension of tortured souls and demonic entities when they enter “Insidious: The Further,” an all-new haunted house inspired by the successful Insidious film franchise. The terrifying journey through the darkness is set to begin Friday, August 30 at Universal Orlando Resort and Thursday, […]
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Electric Playhouse, the social gaming destination featuring dozens of motion-activated experiences, announces its Albuquerque, New Mexico, location has been recognized as a Tripadvisor 2024 “Travelers’ Choice” Award recipient. Brilliantly merging the digital and physical worlds into one, the destination fosters human connection and gets visitors of all ages and interests moving through active play and healthy movement. Each […]
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Intercard has installed its latest cashless technology at Galaxy Bowling and Entertainment Center in Richmond, Kentucky. The 32-lane center recently refreshed its 50-game arcade with 30 new games and replaced an older cashless system embedded by another manufacturer. The Intercard system is fully integrated with Galaxy Bowling’s Brunswick Sync scoring and […]
It’s never too early to celebrate the holidays especially in the summer at New York’s Largest Water Park. Splish Splash Water Park will have a new special event called Winter Wonderland. The family-friendly event kicks off July 15 through July 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Winter Wonderland will have a DJ, giveaways, exclusive meet and greets with Peppermint Pixie, […]
The Carolina’s Favorite Water Park is going BIG in celebration of the park’s 40th birthday. The World’s Largest Rubber Duck is waddling over to Wet ‘n Wild for a quacking good time beginning Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Standing more than 61 feet tall, the Mama Duck has become an icon, making her way […]