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Special event for 24 lucky bidders SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The National Roller Coaster Museum has a very special event you won’t want to miss, should you be the lucky bidder. On Friday, May 17, 2013, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., enjoy the VIP Preview Party for Iron Rattler, the hit new coaster of […]
POINT PLEASANT, N.J. — On May 13th, the New Jersey Amusement Association (NJAA) will host its 54th Annual Dinner Dance. This year, New Jersey State Governor Chris Christie will be attending as our guest speaker and honoree, as well as the individuals dedicated to rebuilding the communities, beaches and boardwalks devastated by Super Storm Sandy. […]
VALENCIA, Calif., — On Thursday, April 11, Six Flags Magic Mountain hoisted the final piece of steel onto the world’s tallest and fastest looping coaster, Full Throttle, completing the “Top Hat” feature of the ride. Unlike traditional coasters, this triple launch coaster will launch riders up and over a first-ever “Top Hat” that traces the […]
SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — Phil Koch passed away on Tuesday, April 9, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. Koch was President and CEO of HO HO HOldings LLC in Santa Claus, the parent company of Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort, Santa Claus Christmas Store, Kringle Place Shopping Center and Santa’s Land LLC. He was […]
Oklahoma City, Okla. — Frontier City opens for the season at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 13. New this year is a revamped and action-packed “Wild-West Gunfighter Stunt Show.” The lovable “Character Tales” are back for another spectacular season, and a number of artists are lined up to take the stage for Frontier City’s Summer […]
Register your aquatic facility to be a host for the 2013 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Tens of thousands of kids and adults at aquatic facilities around the world will unite for the fourth year in a row to set a new Guinness World Record. The global record attempt for The World’s […]
Animals are at the forefront of these educational camps With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time for families to sign their children up for summer camp. Looking for a unique camp experience that will help shape or grow a child’s interest? Then look no further than SeaWorld Orlando’s Day and Resident […]
BOYERTOWN, Pa. — Gateway Ticketing Systems has announced its 2013 User Group Meeting and the UGM host, The San Diego Zoo. In its 18th year, the annual meeting will be held from August 12–15, 2013, at the US Grant Hotel in San Diego’s Gaslamp district. “We’re very excited to have The San Diego Zoo host […]
Registration for the Middle East Symposium is now open. This event, held in conjunction with the Dubai Entertainment Amusement & Leisure Show (DEAL) will occur April 22-23, 2013 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. You’ll experience two days of networking and educational sessions, as well as tour some of the area’s most amazing and innovative […]
CHICAGO, Ill. — The very notion of what’s magical will take on new meaning in America’s most famous theme park this November. For the first time ever, the Walt Disney World Resort will be the venue to For A Cause, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that orchestrates multi-day charity walks in vacation destinations that uniquely allow […]
