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SEOUL, Korea—Lotte World’s aggressive expansion continues as the park announced its newest addition, a family drop ride called “Brother Moon & Sister Sun’s Tall Tale,” to be designed by Hollywood entertainment design firm the Goddard Group. Hardware for the new attraction is being provided by Utah-based S&S~Sansei. The ride is slated to take its first […]
GARDENA, Calif. — Millennium Elastomers (ME) is pleased to announce Walter Bowser as Vice President of Amusement Products. Bowser has long history in the amusement industry working for Six Flags in various capacities for 21 years. Millennium Elastomers is the one of the largest urethane processors in North America with facilities strategically located across the […]
WEST, Texas — Following the massive April 17 explosion in West, Texas that has left one-fifth of the rural town in ruin, David Teel, president & CEO of the Texas Travel Industry Association (TTIA) is urging all of the state’s tourist attractions, amusement, theme and waterparks to come together to aid in the relief efforts. […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla — John Stegall, eleven-year veteran technical services manager at Sally Corporation, has been promoted to the position of technical services director for the dark ride and animatronics Design/build company. In his new position, he will play a greater role in the design and specification of Sally projects, assuming responsibility for laying out ride […]
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio — If you grew up in the 1970’s, chances are you really had two families: your own and The Brady Bunch. One of the grooviest sitcoms of the era, The Brady Bunch filmed one of its most popular episodes at Kings Island. The episode, called “The Cincinnati Kids,” was filmed at Kings […]
Special event for 24 lucky bidders SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The National Roller Coaster Museum has a very special event you won’t want to miss, should you be the lucky bidder. On Friday, May 17, 2013, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., enjoy the VIP Preview Party for Iron Rattler, the hit new coaster of […]
POINT PLEASANT, N.J. — On May 13th, the New Jersey Amusement Association (NJAA) will host its 54th Annual Dinner Dance. This year, New Jersey State Governor Chris Christie will be attending as our guest speaker and honoree, as well as the individuals dedicated to rebuilding the communities, beaches and boardwalks devastated by Super Storm Sandy. […]
VALENCIA, Calif., — On Thursday, April 11, Six Flags Magic Mountain hoisted the final piece of steel onto the world’s tallest and fastest looping coaster, Full Throttle, completing the “Top Hat” feature of the ride. Unlike traditional coasters, this triple launch coaster will launch riders up and over a first-ever “Top Hat” that traces the […]
SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — Phil Koch passed away on Tuesday, April 9, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. Koch was President and CEO of HO HO HOldings LLC in Santa Claus, the parent company of Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort, Santa Claus Christmas Store, Kringle Place Shopping Center and Santa’s Land LLC. He was […]
Oklahoma City, Okla. — Frontier City opens for the season at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 13. New this year is a revamped and action-packed “Wild-West Gunfighter Stunt Show.” The lovable “Character Tales” are back for another spectacular season, and a number of artists are lined up to take the stage for Frontier City’s Summer […]
