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J&J SNACK FOODS TO ACQUIRE DIPPIN’ DOTS
Acquisition Adds Strong Consumer Brand with Profitable, Growing Business to J&J’s Portfolio and Expands Production and Distribution Capacity Transaction Expected to be Accretive to J&J’s Annual Operating Results PENNSAUKEN, N.J., May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: JJSF) (“J&J” or the “Company”), a leader and innovator in the snack food industry, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dippin’ Dots, L.L.C., a leading producer of flash-frozen
High-Powered Hyperlight Slide to Shine at Splish Splash this Summer
Stunning new slide experience coming to New York’s Largest Water Park, Opening Memorial Day Weekend New sights, sounds and smells will take center stage at Splish Splash this season when the park opens in just ten days. New York’s Largest Water Park received many makeovers in key areas this offseason, beginning with an all-new waterslide experience, Hyperlight, debuting as part of Splish Splash’s Opening Day on Saturday, May 28.Hyperlight is an all-new waterslide experience that sends guests on an
Education, Theme Park and Aquatics Industry Veteran Darlene Reese-Sittig Joins as Education and Operations Manager
Ellis & Associates (E&A), the world leader in aquatic safety since 1983, today announced the addition of Darlene Reese-Sittig to the organization's full-time staff. While Darlene is no stranger to E&A, the newly created role of Education and Operations Manager will leverage her extensive background, both inside and outside the industry, to further the organization’s mission of zero drownings. Darlene’s first career was as a Spanish teacher in the Washington DC area. Like many in the themed entertainment
Give Kids The World Village Launches Nationwide Summer Road Trip for Alumni Wish Families
Scheduled to take place June 9-19 at many of the country’s top amusement parks and attractions, Give Kids The World Village’s 2022 Summer Road Trip will deliver the magic and wonder of the Village to Give Kids The World alumni wish families in 11 cities nationwide. Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides critically ill children and their families from around the world with life-changing weeklong wish vacations at no cost. Each Summer Road
Mark your calendars for Ride Camp 2023
Nashville, TN – International Ride Training, the gold standard in operational safety services in the amusement industry, is pleased to announce that their Annual Safety School, known as Ride Camp, is scheduled for February 5-8, 2023. This learning-packed, 5-day event will be held once again at the amazing Carowinds Theme Park. Lead by an impressive faculty with decades of attractions industry experience, “Ride Camp Counselors” provide a highly immersive training experience focused on ride safety and
SEAWORLD ORLANDO’S ICE BREAKER WINS COVETED USA TODAY 10BEST READER’S CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST NEW THEME PARK ATTRACTION
“Ice Breaker” a quadruple-launch coaster by Premier Rides featuring Florida’s Steepest Vertical Drop is recognized as 2022 Best New Theme Park Attraction in the USA Today Reader’s Choice poll. Ice Breaker, SeaWorld Orlando’s new launch coaster by Premier Rides was recognized as the Best New Theme Park Attraction of 2022 in the USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice poll. A panel of experts which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY, editors from 10Best.com, and relevant expert
ADG ANNOUNCES THREE NEW COASTER INSTALLATIONS & THREE INNOVATIVE NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR THEIR RIDES!
ADG Mountainsides (a division of ADG) is excited to announce that three new coaster installations have been contracted in 2022. The new rides, with specifics on their locations to be announced soon, will be located in the United States & Canada and are expected to be up and running in late 2022 and early 2023.ON BOARD AUDIO ADG’s On-Board Audio System is the first-of-its kind technology that allows operators to add music, custom narration and a themed experience all signaled by a positioning system for
Palace Playland Opening for 120th Season, with a new ride flying in
Cliff Hanger will be the only ride of its kind in New England Palace Playland Amusement Park & Arcade is preparing to send guests on a journey with its newest thrill ride, Cliff Hanger. Guests will have the sensation of soaring like a superhero more than 40 feet over Old Orchard Beach as the ride spins near the Sea Viper coaster. “We love bringing new thrills and excitement to our guests as we celebrate 120 years of providing quality family fun at New England’s Only Beachfront Amusement Park,”
WhiteWater’s Vantage Announces New President: Attractions Technology Leader, Michael Jungen
Vantage Technology Ltd., part of WhiteWater’s family of companies, helps venues unify their systems around their guests and enables seamless, personalized experiences that drive rave reviews. The Vantage platform collates powerful data that reveals guest behaviour in real time, thus unlocking revenue opportunities for venues and streamlining their operations at the same time. The company is pleased to announce attractions technology veteran, Michael Jungen, as President.Technology pushing experience
Quassy’s Waterpark, Beach Set To Open On May 28
New Water Coaster Slated To Debut In June Quassy Amusement & Waterpark’s Splash Away Bay will open for the summer season on Saturday, May 28, along with Quassy Beach, park officials announced today. Splash Away Bay features 15 waterslides, a splash pad for children as well as a water play area for all ages. And later in the spring, guests can blast off on Rocket Rapids, the new state-of-the-art water coaster currently under construction adjacent to Saturation Station, the waterpark’s modular
WhiteWater’s 2022 Global Project Openings
WhiteWater is pleased to announce over 70 project openings in 23 countries ahead of the 2022 season. In addition to water parks and theme parks, these openings include venues such as hotels and resorts, municipalities, and large residential communities, involving WhiteWater’s broad range of products and services, from water slides to water play and water rides, to artificial surf, architectural design, and software as a service. These projects signal a healthy rebound after a difficult two years for the
Splish Splash Converting to Fully Digital Payment Process to Provide a Simpler and Safer Experience
New York’s Largest Water Park will only accept credit, debit and prepaid cards or secure mobile payments beginning Opening Day Splish Splash Water Park guests will soon find a more efficient, convenient, and visitor-friendly process to pay for park tickets and treats. As of May 28, 2022, Opening Day at Splish Splash, the park will only accept credit, debit and prepaid cards or secure mobile payments throughout Long Island’s Best Family Water Park. The switch allows for a smoother and safer experience for
Hyperlight Waterslide to Debut at Splish Splash This Season
New York’s Largest Water Park® recharges a classic, adding lights, sound and more thrills Splish Splash Water Park is recharged, reignited and ready for a thrilling summer 2022 season as the park introduces guests to its all new ride experience: Hyperlight! Slated to open this summer, Hyperlight will send riders on an electric journey.Hyperlight recharges the park’s Abyss ride, creating a unique thriller where riders may choose between two different slides, each offering up to four different light and
