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CARVER, Mass. — Edaville Family Theme Park today announced it will be hosting a ride auction on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, as it prepares for a new exciting era in late 2025. The popular family amusement park is going to be reimagined with many wonderful things to come toward the end of the year. As […]
DALLAS, Texas — Embed, the world’s FEC tech partner of choice for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries, is set to introduce breakthrough innovation updates to its integrated hardware and software solutions at Amusement Expo International in Las Vegas, NV from 19 to 20 March. Like Embed’s award-winning Mobile Wallet virtual game card innovation — […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dollywood Parks & Resorts has added another employment-related award to its list of recent honors by being named a 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces award winner. Dollywood made the list of organizations with more than 2,500 employees. Millions of employees were surveyed to recognize the top organizations across 65 markets for regional Top Workplaces awards. […]
The Swedish Accident Investigation Board has concluded the investigation of the fire at Oceana on February 12, 2024 and has today presented its final report. It is a thorough and well-founded report with important lessons for all parties involved. The Accident Investigation Board states in its report that the fire probably started in connection with […]
ORLANDO — Grammy-winning icon Beyoncé is set to make her mark in Orlando with a stunning new wax figure at Merlin Entertainments’ Madame Tussauds Orlando, debuting on March 29 – exactly one year after her groundbreaking album Cowboy Carter. For one evening only, fans will have an exclusive opportunity to celebrate the arrival of the new figure […]
ABERDEEN, S.D. — Allevity Entertainment is excited to announce a major expansion of its offerings, introducing a new sports bar, an upgraded restaurant and menu, and additional arcade games. Since opening in 2020, Allevity has remained committed to delivering a unique “eatertainment” experience in the Aberdeen area. As guest expectations evolve and industry trends shift, […]
JACKSON, N.J. — Six Flags Great Adventure is proud to introduce Jeremy Hacker as the park’s first Executive Chef. Chef Hacker’s leadership and culinary expertise marks a new chapter in Six Flags Great Adventure’s commitment to elevating the park’s dining experience. Chef Hacker’s career has been defined by a passion for creating innovative, high-quality dishes at popular establishments […]
The Seminole Towne Center Mall, an enclosed shopping center originally owned by Simon Property Group and later owned and operated by Hollywood-based 4th Dimension Properties, that serves as the first location for Elev8 Fun, has been sold. Atlanta-based “The Ardent Companies”, an asset-management firm with multiple divisions including real estate development, has acquired The Seminole […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — The swashbuckling and adventurous crew from Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Pigeon Forge veer slightly off course this spring and find themselves docked in an unknown port in their never-ending search for more treasure. This new experience for the pirates, “South Pacific Celebration,” adds even more excitement and fun to […]
GILROY, Calif. — Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park opens on Saturday, March 22, kicking off the park’s 25th Anniversary year with exciting new live musical shows, nostalgic exhibits, fun character meet-and-greets, and specialty food and drinks throughout the park. The Gilroy Gardens 25th Anniversary Celebration includes an energetic “Welcome Party” at the Clubhouse as guests […]
