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ORLANDO, Fla. — IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, announced the promotion of David Mandt to executive vice president (EVP) and chief engagement officer (CENO). The newly created position is responsible for association member engagement, and global marketing, communications, and education. Most recently, Mandt has served the association as senior vice president, marketing […]
WILLIAMSBURG, Va — A high-flying thrill ride debuted at Busch Gardens Williamsburg with the grand opening of Finnegan’s Flyer, an exhilarating Screamin’ Swing attraction located in the park’s Ireland village adjacent the park’s Loch Ness Monster roller coaster. Dignitaries including Virginia Senator Tommy Norment; Vicki Cimino, Executive Director and CEO of the Greater Williamsburg Chamber […]
Nashville, Tenn. — The board of Directors of AIMS International is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Jane (MJ) Brewer as the next Executive Director. She will succeed Karen Oertley who announced her retirement last November. Brewer brings more than 20 years of industry experience to AIMS International and will assume overall responsibility for […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Starting today through April 19, Universal Orlando Resort is giving guests a first-ever look at the magical creatures they’ll encounter inside the most highly themed, immersive coaster experience yet – Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. The epic new addition to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be an immersive experience unlike […]
The Ralph Alberts Company is pleased to announce the strategic addition of Thomas Schmidt to its leadership team. As of Monday, April 8th , Schmidt will assume a senior role as Director of Sales & Marketing for Ralph S. Alberts (RSA). His primary responsibility will be to expand the company’s long-standing industry relationships as RSA […]
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Busch Gardens Williamsburg offers a delectable culinary tour around the world with its seventh annual Food & Wine Festival. Guests can enjoy authentic international tastes at 19 themed food and beverage kiosks featuring specialty entrées and desserts and more than 100 craft beers, wines, specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.The Food & Wine […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The AIMS International Board of Directors is pleased to announce that effective April 1st, Franceen Gonzales, EVP business development–the Americas, for WhiteWater, has become president of the AIMS board of directors. She replaces Tim Viox who served as board president for the past two years. The board has also appointed Tony Claassen, rides maintenance compliance officer at Herschend Family Entertainment, […]
On March 26, 2019, the United Stated District Court for the Southern District of California ordered that three patents assigned to Pacific Surf Designs, Inc. are the property of WhiteWater West Industries, Ltd. The ruling is the culmination of two-years of litigation against Pacific Surf Designs and its co-founders, Richard Alleshouse and Yong Yeh, and […]
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Mall of America (MOA) and Nickelodeon Universe, the seven-acre theme park inside MOA, will now officially be recognized as Certified Autism Centers (CAC), granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). As the first destination in Minnesota to become a Certified Autism Center, the certification means that visitors […]
Amusement Today will be publishing its annual amusement industry preview in the May 2019 issue. To make certain your new-for-2019 installs are included, send a list of your 2019 projects to jseifert@amusementtoday.com. The deadline for inclusion is April 10, 2019. AT is looking for any new ride or attraction at parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, traveling […]
