Author Archives: News Release

Protect your intellectual property at AEI24

By | February 28, 2024

The 2024 Amusement Expo International is just around the corner and all the early indicators are telling us it’s going to be the biggest in its 14-year history.  You’d have to go back to the old AMOA/ASI shows held in the late 80’s/early 90’s to find the last time we held as big an industry trade […]

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Mall of America is ready to welcome guests for an epic spring break

By | February 28, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Mall of America is prepared to spring into fun! Whether guests are spending their spring break with us or shopping for their upcoming destination, the Mall has everything you can dream of under one roof! Mall of America is the destination for travel must haves, one-day getaways, or a weekend-long escape with […]

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The Resorts Companies welcomes Lee Lorimer as cew Corporate Director of Human Resources

By | February 28, 2024

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The Resorts Companies, Inc., owner of Massanutten Resort in Rockingham County, Virginia near Harrisonburg and Wilderness Presidential Resort in Spotsylvania County, Virginia near Fredericksburg, today announced the appointment of Lee Lorimer as its new Corporate Director of Human Resources. In this newly created position, Lorimer will play a crucial role in overseeing all […]

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Care Bears gets added to Sally’s roster of available dark rides

By | February 27, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sally Dark Rides, a leading creator of family ride experiences around the globe, has entered a marketing partnership with Cloudco Entertainment to bring a Care Bears family dark ride experience to the attractions marketplace. Introduced in 1982 through consumer products, greeting cards, and later a series of animated television shows and feature […]

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Kings Island: Final piece of new coaster’s track installed

By | February 27, 2024

Just a week ago Kings Island installed the first piece of track for its newest family coaster, Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers.  Today the amusement park reports that the FINAL piece of track was installed on Monday, just after 1:00 p.m. The new coaster will race forward and backward at speeds up to 36 mph over […]

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Betson completes FunZone Arcade installation for Pizza Ranch Detroit Lakes

By | February 23, 2024

Betson Enterprises, the industry’s leading distributor of location-based amusement products, proudly announces the completion of a 20-piece game room installation as part of Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade Detroit Lakes. Betson regional sales director Ron Hunt prepared a unique game room design & layout for the Pizza Ranch FunZone to optimize for the local market. […]

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Embed gears up for DEAL 2024, International Women’s Day Celebration

By | February 23, 2024

DUBAI, U.A.E. — Embed, the ultimate cloud-based, cashless solutions provider for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries is heading back to Dubai to showcase its breakthrough innovations at DEAL from 5 to 7 March and celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day at the show.  Home to the development of world-class themed destination parks and full-scale […]

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Make a splash this spring break at Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi

By | February 23, 2024

WAIMĀNALO — Local residents and visitors are invited to take advantage of exciting opportunities at Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi this spring break. From unforgettable animal experiences to educational presentations to mermaid makeovers—there is something for everyone! Recently ranked as one of the most beautiful aquariums in the U.S. and home to a Travelers’ Choice lūʻau*, Sea Life Park also just launched its “Year of […]

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JW Winco: Securely fastened loads

By | February 22, 2024

A crane, rope, or chain may be required when something needs lifting – plus anchoring points on the load. JW Winco offers a wide range of solutions to fasten the load securely. The classic and simplest lifting points are lifting eye bolts, when a female threaded hole is present the DIN 580, lifting bolt is […]

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Kings Island: first piece of new coaster’s track installed!

By | February 22, 2024

Kings Island is having a busy offseason as the amusement park continues to make progress on the construction of its new Camp Snoopy. Included in the area will be the new family roller coaster, Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers. And, today the park is sharing images of the first piece of track being installed. Kings Island […]

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