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LIGONIER, Pa. — Idlewild’s HALLOWBOO!, a fun, friendly Halloween seasonal event, makes its triumphant return for a sixteenth season at Idlewild & SoakZone in 2021. Beginning September 25 through October 31 on weekends, Idlewild will feature three live shows, several special Halloween attractions, tasty treats, and nearly 30 rides. “We’re thrilled to extend our season into October […]
BRISTOL, Conn. — This fall, Halloween hits Lake Compounce like never before. The all-new Happy Hauntings debuts Saturday, October 2 with tricks and treats available for guests of all ages on weekends throughout the most fang-tastic month of the year. Lake Compounce visitors can eat, drink and be a little scary for this experience in one of Connecticut’s […]
The September 2021 issue of Amusement Today is available for FREE via Digital Edition and/or downloadable PDF! Dynamic Attractions Soar America debuts in Pigeon Forge Maurer Rides and Carnival Cruise Line bring roller coasters to the sea Six Flags Fiesta Texas set to take the plunge with B&M dive coaster Intamin expands the Surf Rider into larger family of coasters Storyland Studios […]
The August 2021 issue of Amusement Today is available for FREE via Digital Edition and/or downloadable PDF! Phoenix rises at Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park New offerings spotlight Cedar Point’s 150 year history RMC gives rise to the Jersey Devil Mack spinning coaster at Plopsaland De Panne Kings Island Camp Cedar opens Massive crowds enter Marvel stories at Disney’s Avengers Campus Quassy’s Rock […]
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Quassy Amusement & Waterpark here today unveiled what will be the single largest investment in the park’s 113-year history. Quassy President Eric Anderson announced that the family-owned property would build a new water raft ride in Quassy’s Splash Away Bay waterpark for the 2022 season. “This new attraction will actually be what […]
AT: Tim Baldwin VICENZA, Italy — Zamperla is one of the most well-known manufacturers in the amusement industry. The portfolio of rides the company offers is impressively broad. Among the up-and-coming products for Zamperla is its roller coaster lineup. Just recently, a new compact thriller has been announced. Dubbed Double Heart Lightning, this multi-launch coaster checks […]
The July 2021 issue of Amusement Today is available for FREE via Digital Edition and/or downloadable PDF! Silverwood adds Stunt Pilot from RMC WhiteWater Wests’s Tusnami Surge anchors Hurricane Harbor in Chicago Legoland New York opens Dragon Slayer from S&S debuts at Adventureland Zamperla unveils new coaster model Knott’s Berry Farm reaches the century mark Crystal Lagoons Resort breaks ground in Arizona […]
Resort to feature first ever Mattel-themed Adventure Park GLENDALE, Ariz. — Crystal Lagoons Island Resort officially broke ground on June 10 in Glendale, Arizona on property across the street from State Farm Stadium, home to the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals. The resort will be home to a massive Crystal Lagoon, retail shops, restaurants, hotel and the […]
In addition to the multiple core categories of the Golden Ticket Awards, a group of specific awards will reflect advancements in the industry. With the pandemic having significant effects on the 2020 season, both 2020 and 2021 will be combined in certain categories. Amusement Today is seeking nominations of worthy recipients. Nominations can be made […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Amusement Today Publisher Gary Slade has announced that the 2021 Golden Ticket Awards voting would return to it normal selection of categories and a special presentation event will be held online. “After an extensive search to find the right location for our annual in-person event, it became clear that our industry is […]
