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GALVESTON, Texas — Attendees at the 2023 AIMS Safety Seminar in Galveston, Texas woke up to a Gulf coast sun filled blue sky Monday morning as the amusement industry’s first safety seminar officially kicked off in Galveston. AIMS International, the first of four major industry safety seminars during the next 60 days, kicked off with […]
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is giving guests the chance to experience some of the UK’s tallest rollercoasters like never before. High Adventure Experiences take participants on guided tour of some of Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s tallest rollercoasters, covering many ups and downs and exploring parts of the ride that most visitors will have never been before. High Adventure […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dollywood is gearing up for the upcoming season — which begins on Saturday, March 11 — by casting entertainers ready to find their place in the spotlight. Auditions take place at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Saturday, Jan. 21 and Sunday, Jan. 22, as well as at the Chapman Cultural […]
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage will increase by $1.13 to $14.13 per hour for most employees, effective January 1, 2023. Annual increases in the minimum wage are due to legislation signed by Governor Murphy in February 2019 that raises the wage floor to $15 per hour by 2024 for most employees. Under the law, the minimum […]
Herschend Family Entertainment (HFE) announced the following promotions effective January 1, 2023. These two individuals have consistently delivered results by focusing on the company’s core value of constant improvement and have shown continuous dedication to safe and efficient operations across our properties. Gina Claassen has been promoted to Vice President of Safety. In this role, Gina will serve as the leader […]
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay opened Springs Taproom, a new casual and laidback lounge that will serve guests a variety of classic cocktails, frozen beverages, small bites and more. The new venue, located in the Bird Gardens area of the park, features a calm pond and exuberant landscaping which will provide a relaxing setting for guests […]
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — North Texas’ largest indoor waterpark is celebrating the start of a brand-new year, and you are invited! Join us for a New Year’s Eve Bash that is sure to be EPIC! In honor of its mascot, Waddles, Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark has created its own take on the traditional New Year’s “ball […]
SeaWorld San Antonio lights up the night sky with a New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration that can’t be missed. After enjoying a fun-filled day, guests can take in the sparkling display, choreographed to uplifting music, that can be seen around the lake. The New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration is a perfect way to conclude a […]
ORLANDO — Say “cheese” — with over 100 attractions in 10 countries, Ripley Entertainment’s newest innovation is all smiles! A world leader in providing family fun, Ripley Entertainment has announced the company will be working with GoPhoto, an end-to-end photo solution with an attraction industry focus. Ripley Entertainment and GoPhoto will be working together to […]
The Betson team recently finished a large game room installation for the new Edison, NJ location of Supercharged Entertainment. The two-story gaming arcade is scheduled to open on December 19 with over 140 games, multiple VR experiences, and a massive prize center. Betson’s Amusement Sales Representative, Joe Kirby, provided Supercharged Entertainmentwith game and layout recommendations to optimize […]