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RWS Global Partners with North Carolina Zoo to Launch Groundbreaking AR Tracking Experience in Upcoming Asia Expansion?
Today, RWS Global, the world’s leader in live moments across entertainment and sports, announced an exciting partnership with the North Carolina Zoo to create a first-of-its-kind augmented reality (AR) tracking adventure debuting with the Zoo’s highly anticipated Asia expansion in summer 2026. The innovative experience, designed exclusively for the North Carolina Zoo, will transform guests into biologists on a mission to protect wildlife. Using hand-held digital devices, they will be guided by
Seabreeze Park Announces Major Investment: Family Water Attraction Coming Summer 2026
Seabreeze is making a splash at full speed in 2026 with the debut of a thrilling new water attraction. Standing 50 feet tall with over 1,000 feet of slide, this one-of-a-kind dual experience will deliver fun for families and friends to enjoy together.The attraction features two slides, each designed for two riders on a figure-eight inner tube. Guests can launch in two pairs, racing through twists, turns, and drops toward the finish line. Along the way, they encounter three rally points, a high-speed
Six Flags New England Unleashes Spooktacular Fall Lineup
From Fright Fest Scares to Trick-or-Treat Fun and Oktoberfest Flavors, Fall Thrills Await All Ages Today, Six Flags New England revealed its exciting 2025 fall lineup, featuring spine-chilling thrills, festive bites, and Halloween fun for all ages. Guests can look forward to a season filled with immersive events and family-friendly entertainment. Highlights of the fall season’s event series include: Sept. 6 ─ Oct. 26, Oktoberfest presented by Cash App is an exciting annual celebration that brings the
Golden Ticket Awards deadlines fast approaching
Charity golf event still open, new tour added at Carowinds Amusement Today’s annual Golden Ticket Awards, scheduled for Sept. 5 & 6, 2025, and hosted by Carowinds in Charlotte, N.C., is fast approaching as are numerous deadlines. All event and registration information can be found at GoldenTicketAwards.com. The deadline to register is August 25.Lodging updateWhile the GTA’s host hotel, the SpringHill Suites, is now completely booked, Amusement Today has an extra room block secured at the TownePlace Suite
Quassy Celebrates National Roller Coaster Day with New Ride Deal
Quassy Amusement Park and Waterpark is inviting thrill seekers of all ages to join in the fun on National Roller Coaster Day, Saturday, Aug. 16, for the official grand opening of its two newest attractions: the Crazy 8 spinning coaster and the Aladdin Swing Ride. Aladdin Swing RideCrazy 8 Roller Coaster To mark the occasion, the park is offering a limited-time, online-only wristband deal for just $15.99. The Rollercoaster Wristband is valid from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday only and grants guests unlimited
NEAAPA’s 112th Anniversary Summer Meeting and Golf Tournament a success in Southern Maine; breaking records
NEAAPA’s 112th Anniversary Summer Meeting and Golf Tournament, held over two days on July 28 and 29, was a phenomenal success across all measures: most summer meeting attendees ever, largest number of golf tournament players ever, and largest Pinnacle Scholarship fundraiser ever. Hosted by Palace Playland Amusement Park in Old Orchard Beach, which opened in 1902, and Funtown Splashtown USA in Saco, which opened in 1967, over 140 attendees gathered at the parks, with 37 golfers participating in the
Ryan’s Expands in Rhode Island with Acquisition of Walnut Hill Bowl
Bill Tessier named General Manager Ryan Family Amusements, New England’s leader in family friendly entertainment, announced the acquisition of Walnut Hill Bowl in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. This expansion marks Ryan’s second location in the state, complementing their existing game room on Newport’s waterfront. The bowling center, now named Ryan’s, was originally opened in 1974 by the Brunswick Corporation. In 2006, it was purchased by Robert Toth, who has operated it for the past 19 years. Ryan’s plans
NAARSO Announces 39th Annual Safety Seminar in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, FL – The National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) is excited to announce the 39th Annual Safety Seminar, taking place from January 25 to January 30, 2026, in beautiful Orlando, Florida. NAARSO, a non-profit organization committed to promoting safety within the amusement industry through the doctrine of “Safety Through Communication,” invites industry professionals to join this comprehensive event aimed at enhancing the safety and reliability of amusement rides and
