Archive For 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland — MSC Cruises has officially sailed into the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS books, with crew onboard its latest flagship, MSC World America, setting a new record for assembling the longest line of LEGO ships. The record attempt took place during MSC World America’s journey from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France – where she had been under […]
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — Slick City Action Park, the world’s first indoor slide park featuring proprietary dry-slide technology, has disrupted the active Family Entertainment Center (FEC) space. The company has achieved rapid growth in 2024, becoming the fastest-growing business in the active FEC industry, with the highest Average Unit Volume (AUV) of $4.96 million AUV and 41.04% average […]
WHAT: WHEN: WHERE: Viva La Fiesta at Six Flags Over Texas is ideal for making memories with friends and family in a vibrant atmosphere filled with captivating sights, lively sounds and mouthwatering flavors while experiencing your favorite rides and attractions.
MONTREAL, Canada — Vortex Aquatic Structures International (Vortex), a manufacturer and world leader in aquatic solutions, is proud to announce the launch of VECTORY, a groundbreaking Splashpad collection designed to ignite movement, creativity, and engagement through dynamic play. This strategic move underscores Vortex’s commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and its leadership in the aquatic structures […]
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — ASTM International’s amusement rides and devices committee (F24) invites all interested parties to join in developing a proposed standard covering dry slide systems. The committee is particularly interested in participation from designers and operators of both older and new slide systems. ASTM member William Bussone says that, while dry slides are […]
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Fort Wayne Zoo is excited to introduce a new African lion in our care, Kiume (Pronounced as Cue-MAY). Thirteen-year-old Kiume is welcomed from John Ball Zoo as a companion for Ina, the female lioness in our care. “We have been working with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival […]
For position sensing of vertical and horizontal toggle clamps, JW Winco offers cleverly designed and extremely practical sensor holders. Compatible proximity sensors can optionally be ordered from JW Winco at the same time using the corresponding identification number. Often the most easily overlooked things turn out to be among the most useful. The sensor holders […]
JACKSON, N.J. — Six Flags Great Adventure is set to launch a highly anticipated addition to its collection of world-class attractions: THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity. Opening this spring, the park’s newest roller coaster promises to deliver an unforgettable ride, combining forward and backward launches, four intense inversions, 10 “airtime” (negative-gravity) moments and a top speed of 60 mph. […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) announces that it has appointed Foster & Fuchs as its new legal counsel, replacing industry legend Jim Tucker, who has retired after an extraordinary career serving IAFE for more than four decades. Tucker has been an integral part of the IAFE, providing legal counsel […]
GRAPEVINE, Texas — Gaylord Texan Resort and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) today announced exciting plans to produce an out-of-this-world summer entertainment experience celebrating DC’s legendary stories and characters. The all-new, walkthrough attraction, Universe of Light, will feature multiple worlds and 40 iconic DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains in more than 1,000 glowing lanterns […]
