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SANDUSKY, Ohio & ARLINGTON, Texas — Cedar Fair (NYSE: FUN) and Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine in a merger of equals transaction. The combined company, with a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $8 billion based on both companies’ debt and equity […]
SINGAPORE — Embed, the ultimate cloud-based, cashless solutions provider for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries, sets its eyes on IAAPA Expo Orlando to launch many industry-firsts, changing the game and leading FECs towards transformative growth which promises to keep Embed as the undisputed trailblazing solution. FECs + Embed Success Squad = The Winning CombinationEmbed is solidifying its position in the Membership […]
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — Rapids Waterpark, South Florida’s largest water park, is pleased to announce the hiring of Audrey Padgett as Director of Marketing & Sales. In this role, Padgett will be responsible for leading all marketing initiatives, communications, events, public relations, and brand partnerships for the park. Padgett brings more than 17-years of experience in the entertainment industry, with […]
NEW ORLEANS, La. — Gary Slade, Owner and Publisher of Amusement Today, was inducted into the World Waterpark Association (WWA) Hall of Fame. The award was presented at the WWA Trade Show & Symposium on October 25, 2023 at the Ernest Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. The World Waterpark Association Hall of Fame […]
ST. LOUIS — Jason Mitchell, Intercard’s customer success manager, will appear on a panel of arcade industry experts on “Beat the Cheats: Countering Theft and Scams in the Amusement Industry,” an EDUSession at the IAAPA Expo on November 14, 2023 at 8:30 am ET. Arcade veteran Eric Weigand developed the session, which will share ways […]
Liseberg amusement park in Sweden recently carried out The Peak Fear Experiment, and the research report from the experiment is now being released. Among other things, the results show that recreational fear can have benefits both for health and personal development. “With the help of the study results, we can develop and tailor new fear experiences […]
Wavegarden’s new AI video capture system redefines the surf experience and boosts surf park revenues
Wavegarden is once again at the forefront of technological innovation, this time with their latest development, CheckMySurf, which provides surf park operators and customers with an unparalleled video capture, replay, editing and distribution service. The fully automated system leverages cutting-edge AI technologies, including face recognition, to deliver an extensive array of innovative features in the […]
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ORLANDO — Falcon’s Beyond (“Falcon’s” or the “Company”), a global entertainment powerhouse and visionary leader in immersive storytelling, is proud to announce it has named Bruce A. Brown as Executive Vice President of Legal, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, reporting to the Company’s President Simon Philips. With more than 20 years of legal expertise, Brown will strategically […]
On Friday, Oct. 20, AREA15 hosted more than 4,000 guests for the exclusive, invite-only TwitchCon Party 2023. Taking place across the entire AREA15 district, including Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart and Illuminarium, the private event included distinctive performances and appearances by some of the world’s top Twitch streamers and social media influencers. Inside AREA15’s A-Lot, attendees were captivated […]
