Author Archives: News Release

GCII: Breaking news on a seismic upgrade

By | February 28, 2025

ATHOL, Idaho — The anticipation has been growing as word and images of a trackless wooden coaster at Silverwood Theme Park spread across the Inland Northwest. On Thursday, the park officially announced the details behind the construction. Summer 2025 will officially be the season to rediscover the legend of Tremors. Since Tremor’s opening in 1999, […]

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Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort raise their mugs to celebrate the return of Butterbeer Season in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

By | February 28, 2025

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., and ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort celebrate the return of the popular Butterbeer Season, a dedicated, annual tradition that invites guests and fans to enjoy all things Butterbeer within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Butterbeer Season begins on Saturday, March 1 and continues daily through Saturday, May 31, 2025. Reminiscent of […]

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Legoland California unveils world’s first Duplo rooms and tons of family-friendly fun!

By | February 28, 2025

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Hold onto your bricks, folks! LEGOLAND California Resort has unveiled the world’s first LEGO DUPLO themed hotel rooms at LEGOLAND Hotel and they’re bursting with toddler cuteness! Just in time for spring break, these vibrant rooms offer a playful escape where young children can immerse themselves in a world built just for them and their adult adventurers. Designed […]

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Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to unlock more magic in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

By | February 27, 2025

ORLANDO — This March, Universal Orlando Resort is bringing even more magic to its popular interactive wand experiences in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Guests can enjoy an all-new collection of Second Generation Interactive Wands that feature light and haptic effects for the first time ever, a personalized experience available within the Universal Orlando […]

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Today’s trends and tomorrow’s are celebrated during TEA’s State of the Industry

By | February 27, 2025

BURBANK, Calif. — The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) proudly announces the dynamic panel of industry experts who will take part in the TEA State of the Industry discussion during the annual TEA INSPIRE conference. Taking place on Friday 14 March at 11 a.m. PST in Universal City, California, TEA’s State of the Industry is one of the […]

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Dollywood prepares for 40th anniversary season with multiple construction projects to enhance guest experience

By | February 27, 2025

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — On Tuesday, members of the media were able to get a firsthand look at several of the more than 100 off-season construction projects currently taking place at Dollywood theme park. When Dollywood opens to season passholders on Friday, March 14, they’ll be able to experience for themselves how these projects continue to advance Dollywood’s well-known […]

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Indonesia’s famed Taman Safari Theme Park and Safari Resorts owner engages Legacy Entertainment to help master plan and design its next generation of visitor experiences

By | February 27, 2025

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. and JAKARTA, Indonesia — Taman Safari, Indonesia’s respected owner and operator of nine major parks and four safari resorts, has paired up with US-based Legacy Entertainment, to master plan and design its next-generation of experiences and attractions. Legacy will focus on Taman Safari Bogor – the chain’s original park, which debuted in April 1986. That park is […]

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Semnox Wins Innovation Award at Rimini Amusement Show

By | February 27, 2025

RIMINI, Italy — Semnox Solutions has been honored with the ENADA Primavera Innovation District Award for Best Innovative Product at the Rimini Amusement Show. The award recognizes Semnox’s Radian Smart Wristband, an innovative RFID-based solution designed to enhance time-based access management in entertainment venues. This marks the second major accolade for the Radian wristband, following […]

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Baynum Solutions announces leadership transition, names Walt Bowser President and CEO, welcomes Kevin Gessner as SVP, Administration

By | February 26, 2025

NEWPORT, Ky. — Baynum Solutions, the premier amusement park, water park, commercial and industrial painting and construction provider to leading companies worldwide since 1983, today announced the upcoming retirement of Managing Director Daniel Adams and promotion of Walt Bowser to President and Chief Executive Officer. John Andrews, longtime leader of the successful commercial and industrial […]

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International Women’s Day 2025: Embed inspires to #AccelerateAction for inclusivity

By | February 26, 2025

SINGAPORE — Embed, the world’s FEC tech partner of choice for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries, inspires to #AccelerateAction by forging gender equality in the tech sector for International Women’s Day 2025. According to a study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women held only 35% of tech jobs at the end of 2023 […]

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