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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the global leader in regional theme parks, announced a new partnership with 7-Eleven, Inc., the largest chain in convenience retailing, for its Slurpee drink to be the Official Frozen Carbonated Beverage of Six Flags. Slurpee fans can now enjoy their favorite frozen beverage at all 11 Six Flags U.S. theme parks, […]
The World Waterpark Associaion Education Committee is looking for a few good speakers to submit proposals, either individually or as part of a panel, for the 32nd Annual Symposium & Trade Show, Oct. 2-5, 2012. The deadline has been extended — submissions are now due by April 1, 2012. Whether you’re a few years into […]
An affiliate of Apollo Global Management, LLC (Apollo) and Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. announced March 13, 2012, that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby Apollo, a leading global asset manager, will acquire Great Wolf, North America’s largest family of indoor waterpark resorts, for approximately $703 million, including the assumption of the Company’s […]
Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor Water Park has been awarded the prestigious Silver International Aquatic Safety Award by Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc., International Aquatic Safety & Risk Management Consultants based in Ococee, Florida. “Please extend our profound congratulations to every member of your aquatic safety staff for their commitment to professional excellence and desire to […]
Memoreys Offers Event Services and Spectacular Venues Families have been building memories with Morey’s Piers for generations. Now, Morey’s Piers wants to turn the Wildwoods into a premiere wedding and special event destination and create the most memorable milestones of a lifetime through a new venture, Memoreys. “For 43 years we’ve been in the business […]
Arizona’s largest waterpark announces the groundbreaking of its newest kid-tastic attraction area – Wet ‘n’ Wild Jr. – an all-new waterpark created especially for children and families. Wet ‘n’ Wild Jr. tells kids “yes you can ride” with the introduction of three new slides: The Tiny Typhoon, the Screamin’ Streamers and the Banzai Racers. Opening […]
Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park will be opening three new rides this summer. Tube Top, a twisting, twirling, totally-enclosed tube slide is going into Elitch Gardens’ water park while a fresh new look for the theme park’s KiddieLand will feature Rockin’ Tug and Tike Bikes, two new children’s rides. New custom-produced shows, that bring […]
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The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal Orlando Resort – one of the world’s most popular theme park experiences – is now even better. Mind-blowingly better. The attraction reopens today, March 8, with all-new 4K digital high-definition animation, a new highly-sophisticated Infitec 3-D projection system, a new music score and new high-tech 3-D glasses so […]
The massive concrete foundation has been poured for SkyVue, which will be the largest observation wheel in the Western Hemisphere and third largest in the world when it opens July 4, 2013. Located across from Mandalay Bay, SkyVue will tower 500 feet above the Las Vegas Strip and feature 32, 24-person gondolas and offer two […]
