Author Archives: amusementtoday
BOTTROP-KIRCHHELLEN — Spotlights and Hollywood stars, a golden award and a criminal case on the red carpet including a fast-paced chase – this is the script of the new stunt show at Movie Park Germany! In addition to more details about the storyline, Germany’s largest movie and theme park now also announces the title of […]
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Intercard recently installed a cashless system in the new redemption arcade at the City Lights Cinema in Georgetown, Texas. The cinema is part of Schulman Theatres, a major Texas regional chain founded in the 1920’s. Schulman Theatres also uses Intercard in the arcades in several of its other cinemas.
COHOES, N.Y. — Aquatic Development Group (ADG) is proud to announce their deep-water stationary surf wave EpicSurf, has been granted the title of a ‘Certified Autism Resource’ by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), furthering EpicSurf’s ability to bring the healing power and joy of surfing to people of ALL abilities including […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Phoenix, Arizona was once again home to the aquatic industry’s longest-running, largest, and most comprehensive safety school. A record number of Instructors participated in the pre-IASS Instructor Trainer update and for the first time in 37 years, attendance soared to more than 275 participants. Programming for IASS includes classroom sessions, land skills, in-water […]
Last year, theme park Toverland welcomed a record number of 1,032,000 visitors. An increase of 20% compared to the last record, which dates back to 2019. This substantial increase was realised by focussing on extended opening times throughout the year and investing in seasonal events, including the successful Halloween Nights and a new concept called […]
AT: Tim Baldwin FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Screams at the IAAPA Expo are transferring to Virginia. One of the rides eliciting shrieks was music to Funland of Fredericksburg’s ears. “This [Expo] was actually special for us because we actually had a ride that was ours on display,” said Clint Novak, general manager. “They closed the show on […]
The January 2023 issue includes:
Amusement Today would like to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! As our staff celebrates with their families, our offices will be closed on Thursday, December 22, 2022 and will not reopen until Tuesday, January 3, 2023. EXTRA! EXTRA! Your Desktop Edition will not be published on December 26 & 27, […]
