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Universal City, Calif. — “Transformers: The Ride-3D,” based on the iconic brand from Hasbro and hit film franchise directed by Michael Bay, celebrated its premiere at Universal Studios Hollywood on May 24 before making its big public splash Memorial Day Weekend. Costing an estimated $100 million, the park’s most ambitious ride to date fuses original […]
BELGIUM — IAAPA Europe has announced that it has moved to new office facilities to better service its members throughout Europe. IAAPA asks that members make note of the new contact details below: IAAPA Europe IVZW Rue du Congrès 37-41, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium Tel +32 2 609 54 45 Fax +32 2 609 54 46 […]
Rust, Germany — During the Asian Attractions Expo, held June 5-8 in Hong Kong, Mack Media GmbH & Co. KG of Germany showcased its first own production together with the distribution partner Brussells, Belgium-based nWave Pictures S.A. The crowd pleaser The Secret of Balthasar Castle has already been screened in the Magic Cinema 4D in […]
Erie, Pa. — As the state of Pennsylvania celebrates ride safety week June 3–9, Agriculture Secretary George Greig offered amusement ride safety tips during a visit to Waldameer Park & Water World. “Everyone should take precautions to ensure each ride experience is a safe one,” Greig said. “Take fun seriously and make safety the most […]
Trieste, Italy — Set to sail the high seas for the very first time on June 3rd, Carnival Breeze, the newest Carnival “Fun Ship,” will offer guests a splashing good time with Carnival WaterWorks, an onboard waterpark featuring a signature Champagne Bowl waterslide, an AquaPlay AP1050 multi-level interactive play structure and other exciting WhiteWater attractions. […]
Marietta, Ga. — Six Flags White Water is bringing back the guest favorite Dive-In Movies this summer to offer families the chance to catch the latest films while relaxing in the Atlanta Ocean Wave Pool. The park will project full-length movies on to a 22-foot screen atop the wave pool to provide a refreshing way […]
After three and a half years of providing operational, management, and design support to the ORA Istanbul mixed-use project in the Bayrampasa district, Dennis Speigel, president of International Theme Park Services, Inc. (ITPS) said, “we can no longer continue to provide services to this failing project.” The ownership of the project has taken it upon […]
The new Pirate Reef attraction at Legoland California opened on Friday, May 25. The main feature of the new attraction is a specially designed Shoot the Chute ride from Hopkins Rides of Haines City, Florida. Instead of the 50 to 100-foot thrilling drop typical of most Shoot the Chute Rides, Pirate Reef features a modest […]
iLuminate, the sensational dance-in-the-dark show that placed third on last summer’s hit television competition series “America’s Got Talent,” will perform live at the Six Flags Over Georgia May 26 through August 12, 2012. iLuminate Live will combine state-of-the-art light up costumes with 12 electrifying entertainers who perform in the dark to create the ultimate performing […]
Manta, a new mega-attraction that seamlessly transitions guests from the awe of watching rays in underwater flight into the sensation of actually being one, opened for the press Thursday, May 24, 2012, at SeaWorld San Diego. The attraction will open to the public on May 26, 2012, at 9 a.m. Swooping over sea and sky, […]
