Author Archives: News Release

Sesame Place Philadelphia paves the way in accessibility by becoming first theme park in the United States to join Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

By | October 23, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — After becoming the first theme park in the world to be designated as a Certified Autism Center, Sesame Place Philadelphia will once again pave the way as an industry leader in accessibility as the first theme park in the United States to join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. The program, which helps […]

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Legoland Florida Resort offers free admission for frontline heroes

By | October 23, 2024

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — This November, LEGOLAND Florida Resort proudly salutes our naIon’s heroes— first responders, military members, and veterans with free Park admission as a hearPelt thank you for their dedicated service to our country. This limited-time offer is valid between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30. LEGOLAND Florida welcomes frontline heroes to enjoy a […]

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Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue now open in Dallas

By | October 22, 2024

DALLAS — Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue (www.minecraftexperience.com) will continue in the Dallas area (Plano) through the end of the year before the touring experience visits additional cities (to be announced) around the world in 2025 and beyond. Single ticket prices for Dallas start at $32, and friends and family multipack tickets start at $28 per person. […]

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National Roller Coaster Musuem board adds two members

By | October 22, 2024

PLAINVIEW, Texas — At their annual board meeting, the National Roller Coaster Museum & Archives, the world’s largest collection of amusement ride vehicles and other historic artifacts, voted to add Mark Rosenzweig, Principal and Chief Business Officer of 3dxScenic, and Kris Rowberry, long-time museum volunteer to its Board of Directors. “Bringing aboard these two gentlemen was […]

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NEAAPA to induct two past presidents into Hall of Fame

By | October 22, 2024

NEAAPA is proud to announce that two of the organization’s Past Presidents will be inducted into the NEAAPA Hall of Fame on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Stephen Lipkin served as NEAAPA President in 2005 and 2006. During his address after receiving the gavel, he said one of his goals was establish a treasury with enough […]

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Carlo Guglielmi — July 1, 1951-October 13, 2024

By | October 18, 2024

It is with deep sadness that the family of Carlo Guglielmi announces his passing on October 13, 2024 in Nashville, TN, at the age of 73, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Carlo was born on July 1, 1951, in the charming city of Vicenza, Italy, to Mildred and Dante Guglielmi, who preceded him […]

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Theme park veteran joins WOW! Entertainment to lead next-gen live productions

By | October 17, 2024

WOW! Entertainment, a premier music and live theatrical show production company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dewey Joe Beene Jr. asVice President of Development & Production. With over three decades of experience in the live entertainment and theme park industries, Beene will play a pivotal role in both shaping WOW!’s future creative projects and spearheading […]

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Universal Orlando Resort’s much-anticipated new theme park, Universal Epic Universe, officially opens on May 22, 2025

By | October 17, 2024

ORLANDO — The countdown to Epic has officially begun! Universal Orlando Resort’s highly anticipated fourth theme park – Universal Epic Universe – will officially open on May 22, 2025, unlocking the portals to five astounding worlds that will bring to life extraordinary adventures that go beyond guests’ wildest imaginations. Universal Epic Universe is the most ambitious theme park […]

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Rick Hunter, ProSlide president & CEO, inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame

By | October 17, 2024

OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada — ProSlide is delighted to share that Rick Hunter, President and CEO of ProSlide, has been inducted into the esteemed IAAPA Hall of Fame. This recognition honors the extraordinary contributions that Rick and the ProSlide team continue making to the water park industry over nearly four and a half decades of innovation, […]

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Chuck E. Cheese teams up with Harlem Globetrotters for sports & family entertainment collaboration

By | October 16, 2024

DALLAS, Texas — Chuck E. Cheese, the number one global family entertainment venue, and the world-famous, Harlem Globetrotters are proud to announce an exciting new collaboration that will bring together two of America’s most iconic and legendary properties. The first-of-its-kind collaboration will leverage a new family sports and entertainment platform developed by the two entertainment brands that will […]

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