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S&S Worldwide unveils world’s tallest Screamin’ Swing vehicle for Hersheypark’s 2025 season at IAAPA Expo

By | November 20, 2024

LOGAN, Utah — S&S Worldwide (S&S) is proud to unveil the vehicle for Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, set to debut in summer 2025 at Hersheypark, Pennsylvania’s largest amusement park. This thrilling new addition will be the tallest Screamin’ Swing ever built. In collaboration with Hersheypark, S&S Worldwide has designed Twizzlers Twisted Gravity to reach record-breaking heights. […]

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Sacoa unveils five revolutionary products at IAAPA Expo 2024

By | November 20, 2024

The wait is over! Sacoa Cashless System invites all IAAPA Expo 2024 attendees to visit booth #606 where the company has officially unveiled five groundbreaking products and solutions designed to revolutionize the entertainment industry. From today to November 22, Sacoa’s booth will showcase cutting-edge innovations designed to take FECs to new heights. Attendees will have […]

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Infinite Acquisitions Partners announces LOI with Oceaneering International, Inc. for acquisition of Oceaneering Entertainment Systems (OES); Infinite and Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. announce LOI for Falcon’s to operate OES

By | November 20, 2024

HENRICO, Va. and ORLANDO, Fla. — Infinite Acquisitions Partners LLC (“Infinite”) today announced it has entered into a nonbinding letter of intent (“LOI”) with Oceaneering International, Inc. (“OII”) for Infinite to acquire Oceaneering Entertainment Systems (OES) from OII through an acquisition of assets. In addition, Infinite and Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBYD) (“Falcon’s Beyond”), a visionary […]

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Most successful Halloween season in the park’s history! Movie Park Germany sets new visitor record

By | November 20, 2024

BOTTROP-KIRCHHELLEN — The final curtain has fallen for the Halloween Horror Festival, bringing the 2024 regular season at Movie Park Germany to a close. The more than 280 monster actors not only hunted down hundreds of thousands of guests, but also a new record: Germany’s largest film and amusement park achieved a significant 9 percent […]

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Minecraft In Real Life: Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios join forces to create location-based attractions

By | November 19, 2024

Merlin Entertainments, a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, has announced “Adventures Made Real”: a new, global strategic partnership with Mojang Studios, the creator of Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time. The collaboration will bring Minecraft adventures to life in the real world through immersive and interactive entertainment attractions in fixed locations around […]

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Wicked: The Experience to officially open on Saturday, November 16 at Universal Orlando Resort

By | November 18, 2024

ORLANDO — Wicked: The Experience will thrillify guests at Universal Orlando Resort when it officially opens on Saturday, November 16. The all-new immersive experience invites guests to step into the breathtaking world of Wicked before the highly anticipated Universal Pictures film hits theaters on November 22. Located inside Universal Studios Florida just steps away from the front gate, guests can […]

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ProSlide and Chimelong unveil breakthrough water ride expansion

By | November 18, 2024

OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada — ProSlide is honored to announce an extraordinary collaboration with Chimelong Water Park, the world’s most-visited water park. Opening Spring 2025 in Guangzhou, China, this expansion will feature ProSlide’s leading technology and newest innovations. This project highlights ProSlide and Chimelong’s commitment to advancing water park guest experience and will strengthen Chimelong’s position […]

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Splish Splash Water Park announces all-new splash-tastic water playground opening in 2025

By | November 18, 2024

CALVERTON, N.Y. — From soak to spray there’s water every which way beginning next summer at Splish Splash Water Park, as the park debuts an all-new water playground. Set to open for visitors in summer 2025, the new kids’ zone will welcome the tiniest of tots as the water park celebrates its 35th summer season. Opening in […]

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November IAAPA Expo 2024 issue

By | November 18, 2024

The NOVEMBER IAAPA EXPO 2024 issue includes:

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Intercard’s Golden Bachelorette moment

By | November 14, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — “Episode 5 of ABC-TV’s hit series “The Golden Bachelorette” featured an extended bowling date at a Lucky Strike Lanes in Los Angeles. In this shot Joan Vassos, the Golden Bachelorette, has a heart-to-heart talk with one of her suitors. To the right of her, red as one of the Bachelorette’s signature roses, […]

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