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Recap of the IAAPA Public Affairs Conference 2022
IAAPA held its first in-person Public Affairs Conference since it’s postponement in 2020. This two-day event was packed with great speakers and meetings with House and Senate staff. NEAAPA members participated in this two-day event that was packed with great speaker and meetings with House and Senate staff to highlight current issues facing the attractions industry. Representing the NEAAPA region was Ed Hodgdon from Hodgdon Consulting and NEAAPA Secretary; Erik Beard from International Ride Training
EPICSURF HOSTS ADAPTIVE SURFING EVENT TO BRING THE JOY & SPORT OF SURFING TO INDIVIDUAL’S OF ALL ABILITIES.
Aquatic Development Group (ADG) the manufacturer of EpicSurf - a true deep-water, stationary surfing wave, is excited to announce their recent collaboration with a team of expert disability advocates to evaluate the wave’s inclusivity, accessibility, and potentially therapeutic benefits for individuals of ALL abilities. EpicSurf teamed up with Justin Speegle, a Rhode Island surfer and retired Air Force Colonel who sits on the board of directors for non-profit, AMPSurf. AMPSurf’s mission is to share the
The Scares Are Back at Lake Compounce: Phantom Fall Fest Begins Sept. 30
Fright all night with four haunted houses and three scare zones, it’s Halloween like you’ve never seen Get ready for terrifying haunts, gruesome ghouls, and wicked food this Halloween season as Lake Compounce opens the gates for its all new Halloween event, Phantom Fall Fest. Beginning September 30, visitors will step inside the Phantom’s world as they enter through the gates at America’s First Amusement Park. The fear kicks into gear starting at 6:00 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. The
ICONIC CANOBIE LAKE CORKSCREW SPINS TO MUSEUM
The First-Generation Arrow Looper and “Movie Star” Ride Joins the Museum Collection The National Roller Coaster Museum & Archives (NRCMA) is thrilled to receive the Canobie Lake Corkscrew into its permanent collection thanks to a donation by the park. The ride’s iconic loop is included in the donation and will have a featured location as the icon for the museum building in the future. The Corkscrew started its life at Old Chicago theme park as the Chicago Loop. It was Arrow Development’s number
Adventureland's Helping Hands Foundation Raises $1 Million for Long Island
Adventureland’s Helping Hands Foundation hosted their 5th annual VIP Night fundraiser on a beautiful Friday night at Adventureland. This event raised $275,000 for Long Island, bringing the total raised from all 5 annual events to over $1,000,000. Funds raised will support the foundation’s scholarship program, grant program, and goods drive program. The picture-perfect weather made for an extraordinary night of rides, unlimited food, games, raffles, and more, all in celebration of Helping Hands. The
Volkanu Takes Gold! – Dark Ride Recognized as Best New Family Attraction at Golden Ticket Award
Lost Island Themepark receives esteemed honorAmusement Today announced their top pick for "Best New Family Attraction of 2022" in San Antonio, Texas last weekend [Sept. 10, 2022] at the annual Golden Ticket Awards. Lost Island Themepark, which just opened this past June in Waterloo, Iowa, was awarded the coveted Golden Ticket Award for their original dark ride, VOLKANU - Quest For The Golden Idol. Ranked with top international attractions, runner ups included Epcot, Six Flags Over Texas, Gardaland, and
RIDE ENTERTAINMENT TO REPRESENT LONGFISH LEISURE FOR NORTH AMERICAN SALES
New partnership brings unique revenue-share attraction to the Ride Entertainment family of companies Ride Entertainment, the Gold Standard in the attractions industry for sales and support, is excited to announce a new partnership with Longfish Leisure for all North American sales. The agreement brings the company’s Minisafari cars to Ride Entertainment’s industry-leading portfolio of attraction manufacturers. “We could not be more excited to represent a company as innovative and unique as Longfish
IAAPA names Massimiliano Freddi as second vice chair, elects 2023 board members
Massimiliano (“Massi”) Freddi, the founder and chief executive officer of Wonderwood on Lake Maggiore, Italy, was named the second vice chair of IAAPA’s Board of Directors for 2023. He will serve as the first vice chair of IAAPA in 2024 and lead the global association for the attractions industry as the chair of the board in 2025. The selection was made during a board of directors meeting on Sept. 11 in London, United Kingdom, just before IAAPA Expo Europe opened its doors at ExCeL London. “Massi is a
