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Sacoa Cashless System chosen for newly-inaugurated Sould Park Game at Rosaleda Shopping Center, Malaga, Spain

By | April 23, 2024

Sacoa is proud to announce the successful installation of its cashless PlayCard system in Sould Park’s latest venture, Sould Park Game, located in the Rosaleda Shopping Center in Malaga, Spain. Miguel Angel Notario, CEO of Sould Park Corporate, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership, stating, “We are very happy to have Sacoa’s collaboration to carry […]

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Intercard debuts iQ reader in Saudi Arabia at Sea Expo

By | April 19, 2024

ST. LOUIS — Intercard, which has been bringing its leading amusement technology to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for more than 25 years, will exhibit at the sixth Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo in Riyadh on May 7-9, 2024. Intercard’s CEO Scott Sherrod and Alberto Borrero, senior vice-president of international sales, will be at the […]

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Universal Studios Hollywood introduces an 87North produced live show, “The Fall Guy Stuntacular Pre-Show,” added to its popular “WaterWorld,” inspired by the new film

By | April 19, 2024

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Universal Studios Hollywood, in collaboration with Universal Pictures and 87North, presents “The Fall Guy Stuntacular Pre-Show,” inspired by Universal’s new 87North film The Fall Guy, as part of the theme park’s popular “WaterWorld” attraction, beginning Saturday, April 27 through Sunday, May 19, 2024. The Fall Guy, starring Oscar nominees Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, from blockbuster director David Leitch, […]

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Wild Waves Theme and Water Park opens for the 2024 season May 18

By | April 19, 2024

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — Wild Waves Theme and Water Park, Washington’s largest combination theme and water park, will kick off its 2024 season on May 18 with more days and more ways to experience thrilling family fun for guests of all ages. The park will be open on select days beginning May 18 through September […]

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Adventureland Resort unveils new additions for 2024, celebrating 50 years of thrills

By | April 19, 2024

ALTOONA, Iowa — With just one month to go until Opening Day, Adventureland Resort is putting the finishing touches on its newest additions for the theme park’s 50th season. The Home of Iowa’s Best Thrills will kick off its milestone season on Saturday, May 18. From the return of a beloved classic, Underground to delectable […]

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Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo mourns the loss of African Lion

By | April 19, 2024

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The ledge in the African Journey has always been filled with wide-eyed wonderment and fantastic nose to nose connections. Today, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo mourns the loss of a dear friend as we had to say goodbye to Bahati, the male African lion, but we will always celebrate the squeals […]

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Noah’s Ark Waterpark wins Newsweek Readers’ Choice Award for Best Outdoor Waterpark

By | April 19, 2024

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — Not only does Noah’s Ark Waterpark hold the claim to being America’s Largest Waterpark, but the beloved Wisconsin Dells attraction has officially been named the Best Outdoor Waterpark by Newsweek, claiming the top spot. Handpicked by experts across various industries, and voted on by its readers, the Newsweek award recognizes Noah’s […]

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Spanish engineering company Wavegarden and URBNSURF group bring perfect waves to Sydney’s Olympic Park

By | April 19, 2024

SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain — Australia’s home of Olympic sport, Sydney Olympic Park, just 13 kilometers west of the CBD, is now the home of New South Wales’ first Wavegarden surf park, with an investment in excess of $75 million AUD. Although Sydney is blessed with a large number of surfing beaches, access to those beaches […]

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Kings Island breaking news: First test run of new coaster is complete!

By | April 18, 2024

Kings Island opens for the season this Saturday, and today (Wednesday) at 2:24 p.m., the park completed the first test run of its new family coaster, Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers. The coaster is part of the amusement park’s Camp Snoopy, a new kids area that will open later this spring. It also will include Beagle Scout Acres, a […]

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Lake Compounce opens April 27 with park-wide enhancements

By | April 18, 2024

BRISTOL, Conn. — Opening Day at Lake Compounce is justten days away as The Official Park of Family Fun welcomes visitors back to the park with an Opening Weekend celebration highlighted by the Grand Opening of the re-tracked Wildcat Roller Coaster. The gates will officially open at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27.  To celebrate […]

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