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Introducing a new roller coaster to a theme park isn’t out of the ordinary, particularly for Cedar Point, a land of giants in terms of record breaking coasters. However, GateKeeper, a new wing roller coaster manufactured by B&M, has done much more than just offer guests a new round of thrills. Visitors to the world […]
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — On Saturday, May 11, the world celebrates the sport of miniature golf. Palace Entertainment is inviting guests to join in on the fun by offering free mini golf, on National Miniature Golf Day, at its twenty-one family entertainment centers across the country. Palace Entertainment family entertainment centers include Boomers, Mountasia, Malibu […]
AGAWAM, Mass. — Six Flags New England, the region’s largest theme park, is educating young women with the all-new Science Adventure Program. On Saturday, May 11, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., over 500 Girl Scouts throughout the New England region will be participating in this educational day focusing on engineering and technology. Girls Scouts […]
Summer Adventures in Fair Park exploded onto the Dallas entertainment scene with its grand opening May 3, 2013. At its preview party before an enthusiastic crowd, Summer Adventures officials christened its new park and signature Top o’ Texas Tower ride with a pyrotechnics display unparalleled by the amusement park industry. The three-minute, custom-manufactured event was […]
Salem, N.H. — The NEAAPA Spring Supervisors Seminar will be held on Monday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Canobie Lake Park’s Tom Morrow Training Center. This year’s speaker, O. Lee Mincey, most recently spoke at IAAPA’s FEC Phoenix conference. He is a results-oriented HR Executive with in-depth knowledge of HR practices […]
Tampa, Fla. — Three endangered Malayan tiger cubs were born at Busch Gardens Tampa Sunday, March 31. The litter consists of two males and one female. Each cub weighs between six and seven pounds, and is currently being monitored around the clock by the park’s animal care team. These births are critical to help preserve […]
ELYSBURG, Pa. — Knoebels Amsusement Resort recently welcomed the first riders aboard the park’s newest thrill ride, StratosFear. The new drop tower ride debuted on April 27, opening day of Knoebels’ 2013 season. Standing 148 feet above the midway, StratosFear is the tallest ride at Knoebels as well as one of the tallest drop towers […]
Session to Address Health Care Questions Facing Proprietors in 2013 ARLINGTON, Texas — The Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, the bowling industry’s premier trade organization, announced the addition of an important “Game Changer” session on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to the educational lineup at the 2013 International Bowl Expo in Las […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — On Thursday, April 25, the construction crew for the Texas SkyScreamer placed the final major piece of the ride. All nine sections of the 400-foot tower were in place earlier in the day. Afterward, one of the final pieces of the ride, including a 30 foot star, was mounted. There’s still plenty […]
Renovations, new amenities, attractions and experiences coming to all Great Wolf Lodge resorts in 2013 MADISON, Wis. — Just in time for summer vacation planning, Great Wolf Resorts, Inc., is adding more new attractions and guest experiences to its indoor waterpark resorts than ever before. With this multimillion dollar investment, guests visiting any of the […]
