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Amusement Today’s annual Golden Ticket Awards presented at 2019 host park, Silverwood Theme Park

By | September 9, 2019

ATHOL AND COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — Where is the best amusement park food? The best dark ride?  The best steel roller coaster?  The ballots have been tallied, and in an awards show hosted this evening by Silverwood Theme Park, Amusement Today announced the winners of its prestigious 2019 Golden Ticket Awards.      The Golden Ticket Awards are […]

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The Walt Disney Company to donate more than $1 million to relief and recovery efforts in the Bahamas

By | September 4, 2019

BURBANK, Calif. — The Walt Disney Company, led by Disney Cruise Line, has committed more than $1 million in cash and in-kind support to help relief and recovery efforts for those in The Bahamas affected by Hurricane Dorian. “The Walt Disney Company stands with the people of The Bahamas affected by Hurricane Dorian,” said Robert A. […]

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First LEGO brick laid at the building site of LEGOLAND Water Park at Gardaland

By | September 3, 2019

Today saw the first LEGO brick laid at the building site of LEGOLAND Water Park at Gardaland, in an entertaining ceremony featuring Prezzemolo (the most famous and beloved mascot in Italy) along with Aldo Maria Vigevani, CEO of Gardaland and Luca Marigo, Sales and Marketing Director of Gardaland. They were joined by some great young […]

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Katherine Webb Dean, co-founder of Joyland, passes

By | August 29, 2019

Katherine Webb Dean passed away on Tuesday August 27, 2019 at the age of 100. She was born on July 21, 1919 to Willie Alice and Brice Webb in Romney, Texas. She grew up in Romney and graduated from Rising Star High School. She met her future husband, Jimmy, in Ranger, Texas and they were […]

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Record-breaking coasters, state-of-the-art waterslides and immersive family thrills headed to Six Flags parks in 2020

By | August 29, 2019

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, today announced an expansive lineup of innovative roller coasters, family rides, waterslides and thrilling attractions for the 2020 season. The company is also adding the Hurricane Harbor name to three […]

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Canada’s Wonderland and SoundWaves among TIME’s 100 ‘Greatest Places’

By | August 28, 2019

NEW YORK — Several theme parks and attractions have landed on TIME Magazine’s annual “World’s Greatest Places” list. Among the 100 destinations the publication has recognized for breaking new ground and offering unique experiences in 2019 are Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California; Canada’s Wonderland theme park in Toronto and the […]

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State Fair of Texas announces winners of the 2019 Big Tex Choice Awards

By | August 26, 2019

DALLAS, Texas — It’s finally here, the moment you’ve all been waiting for – the highly-anticipated decision that denotes the ultimate achievement in Fair food. The 15th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards, presented by Metro by T-Mobile, provided guests with an ample assortment of tasty treats. This year’s finalists proved that there is no shortage of creativity […]

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Intercard to showcase cashless arcade management technology at CineShow 2019 on August 28

By | August 21, 2019

ST. LOUIS — Bill Allen and Jason Mitchell of Intercard will attend the 21st annual CineShow in Dallas on August 28, 2019 hosted by the Theatre Owners of MidAmerica (TOMA). CineShow is the region’s premiere trade show, highlighting innovative products, services and technologies that help cinema operators bring magic to the movie-going experience. The event will be […]

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Tidal Wave to roll into Quassy for 2020 season

By | August 20, 2019

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – Quassy Amusement & Waterpark’s ship is about to come in! The lakeside property will introduce Tidal Wave, a thrilling family ride that incorporates a huge clipper-like themed vessel suspended on a swinging pendulum that soars more than 30 feet into the air. “We’re certainly excited about bringing this new attraction in for […]

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Uremet Corporation names Jessy Coffeen new CEO

By | August 9, 2019

SANTA ANA, Calif. –– Uremet Corporation, the leading manufacturer of high-quality, high-performance solid polyurethane wheels, announced that it has named Jessy Coffeen its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment became effective in April. Coffeen has worked her way up at Uremet in her 12 years with the company, serving first as a temporary receptionist and […]

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