Author Archives: News Release
WINDERMERE, Fla. — Innovative Attraction Management (IAM), a leading provider of creative management services and strategic growth solutions for the entertainment and leisure industry, is proud to announce its acquisition of Diggerland USA, a unique and one-of-a-kind theme park where guests can operate real construction equipment in a family-friendly environment. This acquisition marks a significant […]
The Children’s Aquarium Dallas in Fair Park will remain open during the expected winter weather Thursday and Friday, January 9 and 10. While schools are closed, the aquarium will offer a warm, indoor place for families to enjoy fun and educational activities when it is safe to travel. Families attending on Thursday and Friday will […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) is excited to announce the addition of 16-hours of comprehensive amusement ride inspection courses conducted entirely in Spanish at its 38th Annual Safety Seminar. These will occur from Monday, January 27, to Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Hilton Charlotte Airport in Charlotte, […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park is ringing in 2025 by announcing more details about the three new family rides debuting in May. In our commitment to enhancing the Kentucky Kingdom experience, we are proud to introduce three brand-new rides that will be featured in our exciting new Kentucky-themed land. These attractions […]
PALMETTO, Fla. — The James E. Strates Shows, one of North America’s leading outdoor amusement providers, has proudly signed an agreement with the Manatee River Fair Association, Inc.to serve as the exclusive carnival midway provider for the annual Manatee County Fair in Palmetto, Florida. “Being part of the Manatee County Fair is an honor as […]
All of us at Amusement Today wish you and yours a Happy New Year and an exciting 2025! EXTRA! EXTRA! Your Desktop Edition will not publish on Dec. 30 & 31, 2024, and Jan. 1, 2025. The daily email newsletter will return to normal publication on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
America’s First Amusement Park is gearing up for its end of season celebrations. Lake Compounce will close out the 2024 season with a fireworks spectacular on Sunday, December 29 at 8 p.m. so Guests can marvel at the spectacular show above the lake after a heart-warming visit to the park’s 12th annual Holiday Lights, Southern New England’s Only […]
Quassy Amusement and Waterpark, Middlebury, Conn., will soon take delivery of its new Wave Swinger from Wooddesign Amusement Rides BV, The Netherlands, Quassy President Eric Anderson told Amusement Today. “The first two of the four containers have been shipped and we should have them in a few weeks,” Anderson said. The Wave Swinger is one […]
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — David “Doc” Cooksey Rivera — a talented artist, historian, showman, and Mason — passed away at his home on December 14, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on September 28, 1947, in San Diego, California, Rivera lived a life as full and colorful as the carnival murals he painted. His early […]
All of us at Amusement Today wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and the Happiest of Holidays! EXTRA! EXTRA! Your Desktop Edition will not publish on Dec. 23, 24 & 25, 2024. The daily email newsletter will return to normal publication on Thursday, December 26, 2019.
