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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
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
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,”
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
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RWS Entertainment Group Acquires “ted” - Europe’s Largest Entertainment, Audio Visual, Fitness and Custom Merchandise Company, Becomes World’s Largest Leisure and Attraction Experience Provider
ted’s award-winning team will leverage their creative expertise and global network to deliver new immersive experiences for Halloween, holiday and seasonal events RWS Entertainment Group (RWS), the world’s largest, full-service provider of visitor attractions and experiences, today announced the acquisition of The Experience Department, popularly known as ted. This announcement follows RWS’s November 2021 acquisition of international attraction design firm JRA and expands the group’s expertise to include
Luna Park in Coney Island pays homage to family roots with new ride names
With a highly anticipated season ahead, iconic amusement park, Luna Park in Coney Island is thrilled to announce the official names of its brand-new attractions officially opening this Summer. Making its global debut, the new roller coaster, custom made for Coney Island, will be named “Tony’s Express,” and the bespoke log flume ride will be known as “Leti’s Treasure,” the Zamperla family – owners of Central Amusement International Inc. (“CAI”) and Luna Park in Coney Island – and their legacy of five
Connecticut Couple Continue Comedy Magic Tradition At Quassy Amusement & Waterpark
Twenty years ago Jim and Sandy Sisti stepped up on Quassy Amusement & Waterpark’s Lakeside Theatre stage for their first comedy magic show at the iconic property. The Beacon Falls, Conn., couple will return to the park Memorial Day weekend with a new production for Quassy’s 114th season.“We started at the park 20 years ago but, of course, didn’t perform in 2020 (due to COVID), so this will be our 19th season,” Jim said with enthusiasm as preparations are made for the upcoming show.. The husband-and-wife
Lake Compounce’s Most Eventful Season Ever Kicks Off on April 30
The “Official Park of Family Fun” begins 2022 with Kids Fest special event, cashless payment systems The countdown to summer is officially on: less than two weeks remain until Opening Day at America’s First Amusement Park. The 175th birthday celebration continues this season with new special events and entertainment, beginning on Saturday, April 30 when Lake Compounce reopens its gates at 11:00 a.m. This year’s fun kicks off with Kids Fest, a new event running every Saturday and Sunday from April 30
Story Land & Living Shores Converting to Fully Digital Payment Process to Provide a Simpler, Safer Experience
The theme park and aquarium will only accept credit, debit and prepaid cards or secure mobile payments beginning May 21 Story Land and Living Shores guests will soon find a more efficient, convenient, and visitor- friendly process to pay for tickets and treats. As of May 21, 2022, Opening Day for Season Passholders at Story Land, the park and neighboring aquarium will only accept credit, debit and prepaid cards or secure mobile payments throughout both properties. The switch allows for a smoother and
AIMS International announces new Board Officers and Directors
AIMS International, the world leader in amusement safety education, and its board of directors are pleased to announce the election of David Bromilow as board president effective April 1, 2022. Currently the Global Director Parks and Attractions for Mobaro, Bromilow brings 45 years of industry experience to the position. He replaces Tony Claassen of Silver Dollar City, who served as board president since April 2020. Classen will remain on the executive committee as past president. AIMS and the board would
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
