Author Archives: News Release

Hatfield And Mccoy Christmas Disaster serves up a sleigh-load of laughs and merry memories for families this holiday season

By | October 26, 2023

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — The holly-jolly chaos of the Christmas season takes the stage at the Hatfield & McCoy Christmas Dinner Feud in Pigeon Forge, delivering a brand-new yuletide show that will have families laughing all the way through the holiday experience. America’s two favorite feuding families have found a new seasonal squabble to create holiday […]

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Three 2023 WWA Leading Edge Awards for WhiteWater projects

By | October 26, 2023

VANCOUVER, Canada — At the World Waterpark Association Show in New Orleans, USA, WhiteWater was honoured with three Leading Edge Awards for its innovation and creativity in these projects: Through thoughtful design, unique theming, and exciting attractions, these projects demonstrate new possibilities in the world of leisure. When Space Travel Meets Art Deco: Studio City […]

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International Ride Training welcomes Dreamworld and WhiteWater World as the first Australian iROC-certified Parks

By | October 25, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — International Ride Training, the gold standard in amusement industry operational safety services, welcomes Australian parks Dreamworld and WhiteWater World as the newest members of the International Ride Operator Certification, or “iROC,” family of parks. They join nearly fifty other amusement parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, and attractions located in the United […]

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Legoland says “thank you” to military and first responders

By | October 25, 2023

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — As a special thanks to Service Members, LEGOLAND Florida Resort is offering Military and First Responders FREE admissions and exclusive savings for their families, just in time for celebration of National First Responders Day (Oct. 28) and Veterans’ Day (Nov. 11). FREE 1-Day, 1-Park Ticket & Ticket Discounts             Hotel Savings

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Embed announces new global appointments, gears up to trailblaze at IAAPA Expo 2023

By | October 23, 2023

SINGAPORE — Embed, the ultimate cloud-based, cashless solutions provider for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries, announces new global leadership appointments and expanded team in the run-up to IAAPA Expo Orlando, where Embed will launch exciting industry-firsts, led by this team. “We are proud to reveal the Embed Mavericks who will champion customer success across […]

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2023 National Haunted Attractions Survey results released by Passage event-ticketing company in Detroit

By | October 19, 2023

DETROIT, Mich. — Passage event ticketing company in Detroit, which operates the ticketing brand HauntPay for haunted attractions, is announcing the results of its 2023 Haunt Industry Report. The survey includes data from 215 haunted attraction owners in the US and Canada, plus data from HauntPay’s own platform, which includes statistics from more than 1,300 haunted attractions and events. The survey’s results […]

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Universal Destinations & Experiences reveals the name of new, year-round horror experience

By | October 18, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. — Today, Universal Destinations & Experiences, a division of Comcast NBCUniversal and the creator of the global phenomenon Halloween Horror Nights, reveals the name of the company’s first-ever permanent horror experience: Universal Horror Unleashed.   The new concept – to be located at AREA15 in Las Vegas – pairs the company’s impressive expertise in the horror […]

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Unleashed Brands launches foundation to empower at-risk youth

By | October 18, 2023

DALLAS — Unleashed Brands today announced the launch of the Unleashed Brands Foundation, an organization that’s committed to empowering at-risk youth and providing them with the resources needed to successfully transition to adulthood through education, financial support and in-person volunteerism efforts. Michael Browning founded Unleashed Brands to positively impact the lives of every kid by […]

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Gardaland Resort announces a new 2024 attraction, inspired by Native American legends

By | October 18, 2023

Gardaland Resort, leader in family entertainment in Italy and Europe, announces the new 2024 attraction at Gardaland. “This will be a major attraction, with a very strong theme inspired by the legends of the Native Americans, who have always been the protagonists of true stories as well as cinematographic and literary works which illustrate qualities […]

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Hersheypark team gets arcade training from Intercard

By | October 18, 2023

ST. LOUIS — In September Intercard, the world leader in cashless technology, provided a two-day advanced arcade operations seminar to the arcade leadership team at world-renowned Hersheypark amusement park in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Hersheypark uses Intercard technology throughout its arcades and outdoor Midway attraction. The executive level arcade and card system operations training focuses on card system […]

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