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FLY LINQ at The LINQ Promenade, the first and only zipline on the Las Vegas Strip, and the Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck at Paris Las Vegas announce extended hours of operation to meet increased visitor demand. Now, guests can experience the Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck daily from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. and ride FLY […]
The past six months of dealing with COVID-19 seem as long as a lifetime and many days I find myself in a very dark spot trying to figure out how we will get through this. I’m admitting here and now that these times have been hard for me and I often have difficulties finding my […]
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Weekends this October, families will experience the spooky, kooky fun of one of the only kid-friendly Halloween events in Central Florida! At LEGOLAND Florida Resort’s Brick or Treat, guests will enjoy safe, neighborhood-style trick-or-treating with plenty of candy, seasonal shows and exclusive LEGO characters in the ultimate kids Halloween celebration—and, it’s all included […]
Betson Enterprises announces the promotion of Britannie Betti to Business Development Manager and Northeast Regional Sales Manager. In this two-pronged role, Britannie will be working with Rick Kirby (Regional Sales Director and EVP of Gaming) to manage the Northeast region as well as working with Jonathan Betti (SVP of Sales and Marketing) to manage Betson’s entire sales organization […]
The September 2020 issue of Amusement Today is available for FREE via Digital Edition and/or downloadable PDF! Silver Dollar City unveils Mystic River Falls Pirates in Batavia return to Europa-Park New lift to Kennywood’s classic Old Mill Vekoma delivers two coasters to Erlebnispark Tripsdrill Santa’s Village debuts revamped dark ride, water park additions Chance Rides remains busy in 2020 Monster […]
The August 2020 issue of Amusement Today is available for FREE via Digital Edition and/or downloadable PDF! Kings Island welcomes arrival of Orion Candymonium opens at Hersheypark Eli Bridge wheel is centerpiece of new Scheel’s store World’s largest ropes course at Natural Bridge Caverns Efteling opens Max & Moritz Trans Studio’s Jurassic Island Talley Amusements works to rebuild season Splashin’ […]
The July 2020 issue of Amusement Today is available for FREE via Digital Edition and/or downloadable PDF! NEAAPA honors Amusement Today Florida’s theme parks begin reopening Arnolds Park’s numerous improvements enhance guest experience Parks start to reopen nationwide Arizona Boardwalk has new name, new attractions Tonga Twister adds heart-pounding attraction to Aquatica WhiteWater supplies new Endless Surf Joyland Park handles shutdown […]
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — State officials have informed Quassy Amusement & Waterpark here that the property can open Saturday, June 20, for the 2020 season after the traditional April opening was postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis. The landmark property is currently hiring to fill dozens of positions in a variety of departments for the summer. […]
The June 2020 issue of Amusement Today is available for FREE via Digital Edition and/or downloadable PDF! Indiana Beach SAVED! More carnivals; concessionaires get creative during pandemic Observations from a social distance Seabreeze’s Jack Rabbit commemorates 100 years of fun Rides 4 U marks 25 years in the industry San Antonio’s drive thru Zoo Esports […]
HOLLY HILL, Fla. — With the world forever changing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bob’s Space Racers felt the need to do its part to promote safety and hygene within the attractions industry. Realizing that the safety of every individual is of utmost importance, Bob’s Space Racers developed and manufactured the Hands-free Sanitizer Station. Made […]
