Archive For January, 2025

Grammy winner T-Pain, pop superstar Joe Jonas and Colombian singer Juanes to headline live concerts on select nights during Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras 2025 Celebration

By | January 7, 2025

ORLANDO — Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to celebrate 30 years of Mardi Gras from February 1 through March 30 during Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, featuring an all-new menu of mouth-watering international cuisine, a spectacular parade with colorful floats and – on select nights – live concerts by the biggest names in music. And guests can […]

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Deborah Eicher appointed to European Manufacturers & Suppliers Subcommittee 2025

By | January 7, 2025

Deborah Eicher, International Sales & Marketing Director at Swiss based RES RIDES, has been selected to serve on the IAAPA European & Middle East (EMEA) M&S Subcommittee beginning in January 2025. The EMEA M&S subcommittee is a constituency volunteer committee of industry leaders that represents manufacturers and supplier members of IAAPA. “I am honoured to be selected […]

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NAARSO to offer 16 hours of Spanish-language amusement ride inspection courses at the 38th Annual Safety Seminar

By | January 3, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) is excited to announce the addition of 16-hours of comprehensive amusement ride inspection courses conducted entirely in Spanish at its 38th Annual Safety Seminar. These will occur from Monday, January 27, to Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Hilton Charlotte Airport in Charlotte, […]

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Kentucky Kingdom announces details of new rides coming in 2025

By | January 3, 2025

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park is ringing in 2025 by announcing more details about the three new family rides debuting in May. In our commitment to enhancing the Kentucky Kingdom experience, we are proud to introduce three brand-new rides that will be featured in our exciting new Kentucky-themed land. These attractions […]

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Strates named Manatee County Fair midway provider

By | January 3, 2025

PALMETTO, Fla. — The James E. Strates Shows, one of North America’s leading outdoor amusement providers, has proudly signed an agreement with the Manatee River Fair Association, Inc.to serve as the exclusive carnival midway provider for the annual Manatee County Fair in Palmetto, Florida. “Being part of the Manatee County Fair is an honor as […]

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