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The September 2022 issue includes: Wonder Woman: Flight of Courage debuts at Six Flags Magic Mountain Zamperla provides spinning coasters to opposite side of glove The Park at OWA rebrands its parks to Tropic Falls PNE Playland’s Skybender is first installation of Zamperla Gryphon Familypark Austria debuts Intamin flume ride Houston’s Traders Village adds two […]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Amusement Today has announced the return of the annual live event to accompany the Golden Ticket Awards this year, scheduled for September 9 & 10, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. Two parks will serve as our host parks: Morgan’s Wonderland (Friday night) and Six Flags Fiesta Texas (Saturday) will host the event and […]
The August 2022 issue includes: Adventureland debuts Fireball Six Flags Fiesta Texas unleashes Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger Rocket Rapids launched at Quassy’s Splash Away Bay water park Beech Bend Park’s 2022 season brings improvements Glenwood Caverns adds mountainside Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter Fun Spot America parks tackle multiple expansions Birmingham Zoo adds new electric Chance CP Huntington train […]
The Amusement Today staff want to wish you and your families a Happy Independence Day weekend! Our offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, as our staff enjoys the holiday with their families. EXTRA! EXTRA! Your Desktop Edition will not publish that morning as a result. Desktop Edition will resume normal publication on Tuesday, […]
The July 2022 issue includes: North America’s first SlideWheel debuts at Mt. Olympus DelGrosso’s Park celebrates 75 years Kings Island holds season long 50th anniversary celebration Hersheypark opens reimagined Vekoma Boomerang; Zamperla ride Wade Shows adding KMG XXL midway Record number of ETF vehicles used on dark ride Drayton Manor expands with new Viking area […]
The June 2022 issue includes: Sesame Place San Diego debuts Vekoma, Disney redefine ‘dark ride’ with new EPCOT omnicoaster Joyland Amusement Park celebrates its 50th season Edaville Family Theme Park future uncertain Land of Make Believe adds Zamperla ride Lotte World Adventure Busan opens Festivals strengthen the pinball industry ACE donates $10,000 to aid Lakemont […]
WILDWOOD, N.J. — Morey’s Piers, located in Wildwood NJ, is celebrating the expansion of their solar footprint and continued commitment to improve sustainability and conservation by hosting a “Cutting the Cord” celebration. Enjoy a little tailgating, small bites (including Curley’s Fries), live entertainment, and happy hour on this little piece of “Paved Paradise”. Morey’s recent investment in […]
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Mattel, Inc. and EPIC Resort Destinations, LLC. announced today that Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale, Arizona will feature additional brand activations from Barbie, Masters of the Universe, and Mattel Games when it opens in 1Q 2023. These Mattel brands join the previously announced Hot Wheels roller coaster and go-karting experiences and […]
VANCOUVER, Canada — WhiteWater, the world’s largest water park manufacturer, is proud to have achieved the prestigious Gold Standard status as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Presented by Deloitte, Gold Standard is awarded to firms who have maintained multiyear Best Managed status and demonstrated their commitment to the program. This award recognizes outstanding business […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando Resort commemorates Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s iconic films “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,” “JAWS” and “Back to the Future” with the newest edition of its popular Summer Tribute Store, now open at Universal Studios Florida. The limited-time retail location transports guests to a 1980s movie theater where favorite scenes from retro […]
