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HALF-PRICE WINTER WONDER DAYS AT THE ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO AND FREE DAY DEC.27TH WITH FOOD DONATION
THE TOP FIVE REASONS TO VISIT THE ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO IN THE WINTER It’s a Bargain!Roger Williams Park Zoo offers half-price admission from January 1-February 28, 2025. (Members do not need advance tickets; all other visitors must purchase tickets online). Roger Williams Park Zoo is open Thursday-Monday from 10 am to 4 pm. And, the Zoo will be free on Friday, December 27th, but the Zoo family encourages every visitor to share the holiday spirit with the community by bringing non-perishable
PB AMUSEMENT AND SPIRELLO DONATE NEARLY 10,000 POUNDS OF PRODUCT TO COMMUNITY-BASED FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM
Just in time for the holidays, PB Amusement, LLC and Spirello BV has teamed up to donate nearly 9,750 pounds of SpirelloTM (the only Pre-Cut, Pre-Fried, Pre-Frozen, Spiral Potato-on-a-Stick) to Table to Table, a 25-year-old New Jersey’s food rescue organization. Pete Barto, President of PB Amusement, LLC said, “Robert Luttjehuizen (Owner, Spirello BV in the Netherlands) and I had discussed a few ideas for making positive use of some extra product we had on hand at the end of the season and settled on
RWS GLOBAL, LARGEST PRODUCER OF LIVE MOMENTS, BRINGS HOLIDAY CHEER TO OVER 10,000,000 CUSTOMERS AROUND THE WORLD
The global entertainment and experience company creates 75+ custom holiday experiences, from concept to decor and creative, casting to production and operationsRWS Global, the world leader in live moments, is celebrating a cheerful and fun-filled holiday season, delighting more than ten million consumers at attractions around the globe, on land and at sea. With more than 75 bespoke experiences, RWS Global is bringing the holiday spirit to life in a spectacular way with unparalleled theatrical and
MINDBENDING SCHWARZKOPF MODEL ARRIVES AT NATIONAL ROLLER COASTER MUSEUM
Scale replica from West Edmonton Mall is the first museum donation to come from Canada. The iconic Mindbender at West Edmonton Mall will live on - in spirit - at the National Roller Coaster Museum, thanks to a donation of a scale model of the retired Schwarzkopf coaster from Galaxyland. The all-metal, static display is the first artifact to be donated from Canada and was used by the park’s maintenance department. Over the ride’s 30-year history, the model was used as a reference for safety
Mini Melts welcomes Jerry Law as chief operating officer
Industry veteran brings decades of leadership experience to guide the brand’s continued growth Mini Melts USA, the leader in premium beaded ice cream, has announced the appointment of Jerry Law as chief operating officer. Law, who joined Mini Melts in April 2024, brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in the frozen food industry and spearheads the brand’s operational and distribution growth across the U.S. In his role as COO, Law oversees Mini Melts’ nationwide network of more than 25
Endless Surf Wraps Up a Breakthrough Year with Major Global Headlines on Upcoming Surf Parks
Endless Surf, innovator in surf pool technology, is celebrating a landmark year recently highlighted by high-profile project announcements and the growing success of its next-generation wave technology. Making global headlines with news from the Gold Coast of Australia to the shores of Brazil and Cabo, Endless Surf is gaining serious momentum heading into 2025 after debuting its first waves in Munich this past summer. With surfing’s popularity surging worldwide, Endless Surf wave pools are proving to be
Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND® New York Resort Lights Up the Holiday Season with Spectacular Tree
The Resort's 35-foot-tall LEGO® Christmas tree, made from over 364,000 LEGO® DUPLO® bricks, sparkles at its annual Holiday Bricktacular, presented by Hallmark Channel, with a special appearance by Hallmark Star Wes Brown!LEGOLAND® New York Resort built on the spirit of the holiday season with its 2nd Annual LEGO® Christmas tree lighting during last weekend’s Holiday Bricktacular, presented by Hallmark Channel. Guests gathered to witness the illumination of the Park’s iconic LEGO Christmas tree, a towering
PB AMUSEMENT ADDS AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY VETERAN TO ITS TEAM
PB Amusement, LLC is proud to announce the addition of Dave Mugnaini as the Director of Guest Services and Business Development. With over 15 years of amusement industry hospitality leadership and 10 years of leadership experience at Universal Orlando in Park Operations management, Dave oversaw the short- and long-term development of department strategies for Guest Services and Attractions Operations. This included the development and facilitation of training for large-scale event planning, change
Two Brass Ring Awards for WhiteWater and a Slate of Exciting New Product
With IAAPA Expo 2024 completed, WhiteWater reflects on the impact the company’s new products made at the show; receiving two Brass Ring Awards as runners up in the following categories: Best New Product: Class A (over $2M) for Walhalla and Class B (under $2M) for Mini Blaster. In addition to award wins, WhiteWater unveiled more new products this year than in any year prior. Walhalla—Fastest 6-Person Raft Ride in the World A fusion between two eye-catching attractions—first, Boomerango and then
Betson Enterprises Collaborates with Gametime Lanes and Entertainment for a 75-Game Installation
Betson Enterprises, the industry leader in distributing location-based amusement products, proudly announces the completion of a 75-piece game room installation at Gametime Lanes and Entertainment in Peabody, MA. This marks the second Gametime location that Betson has partnered with to supply games.Led by Betson Sales Representative Ray Borges, the project was carefully planned to create a dynamic and engaging entertainment space tailored to the needs of Gametime Lanes and Entertainment. Ray worked closely
IAAPA Expo 2024 Concludes in Orlando, Celebrating Record Attendance and Unveiling Industry Innovatio
IAAPA Expo 2024 successfully wrapped up today at the Orange County Convention Center, concluding a remarkable week that brought together 41,429 attendees and 37,066 verified attendees from across the globe. This year’s event set a new attendance record, cementing its position as the premier annual event for the global attractions industry. Reflecting the growth and innovation in the industry, IAAPA Expo 2024 featured more than 1,100 exhibitors and approximately 27,000 buyers from more than 20,000 buying
Ellis & Associates prepares for public release of first EAVS data set — providing the aquatic industry’s first fact-based, data-driven analysis of aquatic safety incidents
Ellis Aquatic Innovations (EAI), a member of the Ellis & Associates (E&A) family of aquatic safety and risk management consulting firms, today shared insight into the first public data set to include pivotal statistics derived from hundreds of thousands of hard data points collected by the proprietary Ellis Aquatic Vigilance System (EAVS®). EAVS, an integrated system that incorporates cameras with video analytics, communication alerts, two-way radio communications, data storage and highly trained lifeguard
Winners announced for Best Exhibit and Best New Product Awards at IAAPA Expo 2024
Winners of the IAAPA Brass Ring Best Exhibit Awards were announced today during the Leadership Breakfast at IAAPA Expo. The IAAPA Brass Ring Best Exhibit Awards carry forward a tradition dating back to the 1800s when carousel riders aimed to grab a rare brass ring on the ride, with the ring symbolizing a special prize and often another free ride. This tradition has evolved into one of the industry's most prestigious honors, celebrating excellence in exhibit presentations. The IAAPA Brass Ring Best
RWS Global Shares Bold Plan for Worldwide Growth
Opening Offices in Shanghai and Orlando, Adding Former Paramount Executive Veronica Hart in New Chief Growth Officer Role, Forging Strategic Partnership with Max-Matching Entertainments in ChinaRWS Global, the world’s leader in live moments, today announced further expansion into location-based entertainment experiences in Asia with the opening of a new headquarters in Shanghai. The end-to-end professional services provided by RWS Global around the world will be further expanded in Asia to include master
WhiteWater’s IAAPA Expo 2024 Update: ISO 14001 Certification, Groundbreaking Projects
WhiteWater’s press conference at IAAPA Expo 2024 was a celebration of new projects, thrilling products, and noteworthy achievements. The company announced its ISO 14001 certification, gave updates on major projects, shared insights into trends, and celebrated CEO Geoff Chutter’s induction into the IAAPA Hall of Fame.ISO 14001 Certification and Impact Report WhiteWater is proud to share that the company has achieved ISO 14001 certification, the internationally recognized standard for environmental
ProSlide Breaks New Ground in Water Ride Design with HIVE™
HIVE™ Debuts with World-First Installations at Zoombezi Bay and Chimelong Water Park ProSlide, a global leader in water ride innovation, is proud to introduce HIVE™—the world’s first immersive helix water ride feature. In 2025, the ProSlide HIVE™ will debut at Zoombezi Bay in the United States, Chimelong Water Park in China, and with Radamis in Egypt, capturing guests in ways only world-class attractions can. Behind the HIVE™ lies a mission to craft a world-first water ride experience that pushes beyond
Extreme Legacy Debuts During IAAPA Expo
Today during a press conference at the Orange County Convention Center, executives announced the launch and creation of Extreme Legacy, a full-service engineering design and manufacturing firm that services the amusement, attractions and leisure industries. A majority female-owned company, Extreme Legacy also announced the appointment of Jaimie Enterkin as chief executive officer. Based in Orlando, Florida, Extreme Legacy purchased Extreme Engineering’s 30 year portfolio of attractions. The purchase
S&S Worldwide Unveils World’s Tallest Screamin’ Swing Vehicle for Hersheypark’s 2025 Season at IAAPA Expo
S&S Worldwide (S&S) is proud to unveil the vehicle for Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, set to debut in summer 2025 at Hersheypark, Pennsylvania’s largest amusement park. This thrilling new addition will be the tallest Screamin’ Swing ever built. In collaboration with Hersheypark, S&S Worldwide has designed Twizzlers Twisted Gravity to reach record-breaking heights. In addition, this Screamin’ Swing will feature four branded zones across two gondolas, each inspired by Twizzlers’ classic flavors – Strawberry,
S&S Worldwide Launches New Tagline: Where Excitement Begins
S&S Worldwide (S&S) is thrilled to announce a significant brand update with the introduction of a new tagline, Where Excitement Begins. This new slogan replaces Engineering Excitement, a phrase that has represented the company for more than a decade and has come to symbolize S&S’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the amusement ride industry. The change to Where Excitement Begins reflects the broader scope of S&S’s contributions beyond engineering. While engineering has been, and will always
Splish Splash Water Park Announces All-New Splash-Tastic Water Playground Opening in 2025
From soak to spray there’s water every which way beginning next summer at Splish Splash Water Park, as the park debuts an all-new water playground. Set to open for visitors in summer 2025, the new kids’ zone will welcome the tiniest of tots as the water park celebrates its 35th summer season. Opening in 2025 at New York’s Largest Water Park, the new kid-friendly zone will offer families more than 15 fun and silly ways to stay cool during their visit to Splish Splash. The all-new water playground will be
Gateway Ticketing Systems® Unveils Powerful New Galaxy 8 Platform and E-Commerce Solution to Revolut
Gateway Ticketing Systems®, the world leader in ticketing, admission control, and revenue-generating solutions within the attractions industry, is proud to announce the launch of Galaxy 8 and a newly re-engineered e-commerce platform, setting a new standard in intuitive design, advanced scalability, and comprehensive operational insights for its customers worldwide. These significant updates represent Gateway’s continued commitment to driving innovation, efficiency, and enhanced guest engagement across the
Mini Melts rolls out fresh look for a new era of growth
Mini Melts USA, the leader in premium beaded ice cream, today announces a complete brand refresh to align with the company’s remarkable growth and expansion from 2024. The new visual identity, which includes an updated logo and brand expression, revamped website and modernized product packaging and distribution equipment, will roll out in early 2025. This brand refresh follows a period of rapid expansion for Mini Melts, fueled by a recent investment from Altamont Capital Partners in 2023. As Mini
