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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — Space Shuttle Atlantis arrived November 2 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to begin its new mission as the dramatically displayed centerpiece of a $100 million exhibit scheduled to open in July 2013. Atlantis completed its historic final journey – the last of any of NASA’s space shuttles – with […]
WILDWOOD and JACKSON, N.J. — With a collective sigh of relief and gratitude, New Jersey’s two largest amusement operators — Morey’s Piers in the Cape May County beach town of Wildwood and Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson — have emerged from Hurricane Sandy largely unscathed. “The damage Morey’s Piers sustained was less extensive that […]
Portion of Hersheypark in the Dark ticket sales will be donated to assist Hurricane Sandy relief efforts Hershey, Pa. — Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HE&R) is proud to announce a partnership with the American Red Cross to help assist those throughout the Northeast affected by Hurricane Sandy. HE&R will be donating $5 from every ticket […]
Dear NJAA Members, New Jersey has just been through an unprecedented disaster. Superstorm Sandy has brought widespread flooding and property damage that has been devastating for our amusement association. There has been damage but most hard hit is from Atlantic City to Keansburg. Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach have lost most of the boardwalk […]
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — They didn’t name it Hurricane Sandy for nothing: The massive and dangerous storm swept piles of wet sand from the Coney Island beachfront into Luna Park and around other local amusement landmarks when it slammed into New York and New Jersey earlier this week. But fortunately, the most damaging ocean waves that […]
BUENA PARK, Calif. — In their continued efforts to re-invest in their property and enhance guest experience, Knott’s Berry Farm will debut new family attractions to the theme park’s Boardwalk section during the summer of 2013. This multi-million dollar development will include three attractions designed for families. The area will further enhance the feeling of […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Amusement Today Publisher Gary Slade has announced that the publication will have a complete recap of the Hurricane Sandy storm damage as it relates to the amusement industry in the December issue. Press schedules for that issue have been moved up to allow for printing and delivery of the issue to Amusement […]
BOONTON, N.J. — Zamperla, Inc. President Valerio Ferrari has informed Amusement Today that the company is slowing working its way back to full speed following the path of destruction left behind by Hurricane Sandy. The Zamperla offices did not sustain any major storm damage. The offices have reopened but the main office number is still […]
Netherlands based giant wheel manufacturer Dutch Wheels BV, a member of the Vekoma Rides Group of companies, will expand its presence in the USA and Canadian market. A new, direct approach has been taken to respond to the increased demand for giant wheels in prominent locations in major cities, on beaches and at tourist locations. […]
Help Wanted: Dream Job Requires Long Hours Of Fun, Play WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Legoland Florida is seeking qualified applicants for a new, in-house Master Model Builder to join its team. Essential job responsibilities include envisioning, designing and building unique Lego creations. “Master Model Builders are royalty here at the park,” said General Manager Adrian […]
