Archive For The “Extra! Extra!” Category

Wavegarden Bays: the best place to learn to surf

By | July 23, 2024

SAN SEBASTIAN — Wavegarden is excited to shine a light on The Bays, a surfing zone that positively impacts both the way people learn surfing and the financial viability of our wave parks. While much attention is often given to the larger, more impressive Turn, Barrel, and Air waves, the Bays are equally as important […]

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Lightning opens at Dinosaur Dream Factory

By | July 23, 2024

Zamperla and Dinosaur Dream Factory are proud to announce the newest Lightning Coaster opening at Dinosaur DreamWorks. This is Zamperla’s third Lightning coaster and the first to use a vertical chain lift hill. “As one of the 10 most anticipated roller coasters in the world in 2024, Lightning of Zamperla brings visitors a new thrilling […]

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Baby boom continues! Second baby dolphin born at SeaWorld San Antonio

By | July 22, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — For the third time in two weeks, SeaWorld San Antonio experienced the birth of a new member of its whale and dolphin family. Arriving on the heels of the births of a beluga whale and a Pacific white-sided dolphin in late June, the new calf, another Pacific white-sided dolphin, was born under […]

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Restored historic DC mini golf course re-opening this summer!

By | July 22, 2024

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The East Potomac Miniature Golf Course, America’s oldest continuously operating miniature golf course, and the only outdoor miniature golf course in Washington, D.C., was recently restored to much of its original 1931 splendor by Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS) and will be re-opening this summer. “We were very pleased to have been selected […]

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San Diego’s hottest kids’ nightclub, Brick Boogie, is open at Legoland Hotel

By | July 19, 2024

CARLSBAD, Calif — Get ready to boogie! LEGOLAND California Resort, operated by Merlin Entertainments, is turning up the volume and lighting up the dance floor with Brick Boogie, the coolest kids’ nightclub, nestled inside LEGOLAND Hotel. Open nightly exclusively to LEGOLAND Hotel and LEGOLAND Castle Hotel guests, families are invited to make memories and bust some moves this summer and beyond! […]

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Now open: Universal Orlando Resort’s largest daytime parade, Universal Mega Movie Parade

By | July 19, 2024

ORLANDO — Guests and clients can watch in awe as fan-favorite films leap off the screen and onto the streets of Universal Studios Florida during Universal Mega Movie Parade, now open at Universal Orlando Resort. The all-new parade highlights iconic movies such as E.T., Back to the Future, JAWS, Ghostbusters, Jurassic World, Illumination’s Minions and Sing, and DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls and Kung Fu Panda. Universal Mega […]

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Amusement Expo International announces new show board for 2025 #AEI

By | July 19, 2024

CHICAGO, Ill. — The Amusement Expo International #AEI has unveiled its new Show Board for the upcoming March 2025 event.  This group of industry leaders will guide AEI through the next year, leveraging their expertise to enhance the value for exhibitors and attendees in the Out-of-Home #OOH and Family Entertainment Industry #FEC.  Board members include: […]

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Area15 announces ongoing residency, “Will Bradshaw’s Wonderground – The Underground Magic Show”

By | July 18, 2024

LAS VEGAS — AREA15, the pulse-pounding hub of experiential art and entertainment located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, invites guests to enter a realm of enchantment with “Will Bradshaw’s Wonderground – The Underground Magic Show.” With magic, mystery and theater colliding in an unforgettable spectacle, each “Wonderground” performance is a one-of-a-kind experience, including a fresh […]

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Liseberg is rebuilding Oceana waterworld – expected to be completed in 2026

By | July 18, 2024

Liseberg’s Board of Directors has July 17 made the formal decision to rebuild Liseberg’s indoor water park, Oceana. The water park, which suffered extensive damage in a fire in February this year, has been cleared over the last few months, and reconstruction will start in the fall. In recent months, Liseberg has completed extensive investigations […]

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Universal Orlando Resort reveals exceptional Florida resident ticket offer

By | July 18, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando Resort has launched an incredible ticket deal exclusive for Florida residents that provides access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure for an unlimited number of days now through December 18, 2024. Available now for just $199 plus tax, the “Florida Unlimited Days Ticket” gives Florida residents the opportunity to […]

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