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The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is taking steps to protect its members from patent, trademark, and copyright infringements. Effective June 1, 2012, IAAPA member and nonmember companies that exhibit, purchase advertising, or sponsor an event must comply with IAAPA’s Policy and Procedures on Intellectual Property (IP). The new rules, which apply […]
Morey’s Piers will offer that chance to dance the night away on Friday, April 20 through Sunday, April 22 at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Guests can experience the rhythm of ballroom dancing and the beautiful beachfront views as they learn from the best and relax with Ballroom on the Beach, hosted by Morey’s Piers. “Our […]
Due to an increase in orders, Mack Rides needs significantly more space for manufacturing and construction. A modern new logistics center on Mauermattenstrasse in Waldkirch, Germany is currently under construction. The modern logistics center where goods are manufactured and prepared for different work stages is expected to be ready by the end of October 2012. […]
Producers for the Travel Channel will travel to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in May to shoot an episode of “Extreme Water Parks.” “We’re told Mammoth — our new water coaster — was top on their list for this new show,” says park president Dan Koch. “We’re launching a video contest to search for featured […]
ProSlide Technology invites attendees to visit their booth (Booth D13) at the Dubai Entertainment and Leisure (DEAL) Show to discuss the latest in waterpark innovation and performance. On display will be the World’s first six-man Hydromagnetic Tornado design for Yas Island Waterworld Aqua Park in Abu Dhabi. Yas Island is already well known for its […]
As the country’s oldest amusement park turns 167 years young, they are preparing once again to celebrate by awarding the keys to the park to one lucky family. In addition, the family will receive $200 to spend in any of the park’s retail shops, and a one-hour family photo shoot by Elizabeth Frias Photography to […]
California-based Gary Goddard and his company, The Goddard Group, world leaders in the concept, master planning, schematic design, and show design of mega resorts, casinos, retail destinations and theme parks on a global scale, have announced that construction has begun on their latest project, “Shenfu New Town,” and, specifically, on its monumental “Ring of Harmony,” […]
Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin will expand with a legendary AquaPlay Giant RainFortress. The Lost City of Atlantis will erupt with the first AquaPlay Eruption in the Dells, surging water 100 feet (30 m) high into the air! The Eruption will surge from a custom made, fully themed “volcano”, before […]
Alabama Adventure officials have announced that Alabama Adventure Amusement Park will become a new waterpark adventure named Splash Adventure. The new park, Splash Adventure, is a result of plans to operate and expand the waterpark attraction with new water only oriented […]
With summer just a few months away, Sandcastle Waterpark in West Homestead, Pa. announced Dragon’s Den as the newest addition to their family of water slides. Dragon’s Den is the biggest addition to Sandcastle in nearly ten years! “We want to try to keep things fun and exciting for our guests,” says Sandcastle’s General Manager […]
