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World’s Largest Coaster Enthusiast Organization Announces Production of Anton Schwarzkopf Documentar
American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE), the world’s largest ride enthusiast organization, announced production has begun on a new, biographical documentary on Anton Schwarzkopf, one of the world’s most famous roller coaster engineers. The film is scheduled to be released in late 2024 as part of what would have been Schwarzkopf’s centennial birthday. “With so many Schwarzkopf coasters considered classics, telling the story behind them only seemed natural for an organization like ACE,” said Elizabeth Ringas,
Surf Technology Inspired by Nature—FlowRider® Launches FlowSurfTM
Announcing FlowRider’s first deep flow stationary wave system, FlowSurf Continuing FlowRider’s history of engineering prowess and stationary wave expertise, the newest product in the lineup takes the stationary wave into the deep-water format. Inspired by river waves, FlowSurf has all the qualities you know and trust from FlowRider, but instead of riding this wave on a flowboard, guests use a surfboard.The FlowSurf Experience FlowSurf was created out of over 30 years of experience in the stationary wave
VOLKANU - Quest for the Golden Idol, Now Open at Lost Island Themepark
Sally Dark Rides Debuts Signature Attraction at Iowa’s New Theme Park Sally Dark Rides, a leading creator of family ride experiences around the globe, has just opened their latest attraction VOLKANU: Quest for the Golden Idol, a dark ride experience unlike any other. Designed to create a seamless experience with the park’s mythical island theme, the ride’s storyline is inspired by the element of fire, one of the five realms of the park. Premiering alongside other attractions during the grand opening of
IRT announces record growth in IROC Program, appoints a Director of Strategic Engagement
International Ride Training, the gold standard in operational safety services in the amusement industry, has added several new parks to its International Ride Operator Certification (iROC) Program. “Over the last few months, we have increased the number of iROC facilities by nearly 40%,” said Erik Beard, Owner/Managing Member and Legal Counsel of the company. “During the 2021 operating season, there were 24 iROC facilities in the United States and Canada. In 2022, there are 33. This increase is a testament
Lake Compounce Announces All-New Day to Night Halloween Event
Play All Day, Fright All Night at Phantom Fall Fest, the brand-new Halloween event coming to The Official Park of Family Fun September 30 Lake Compounce, America’s First Amusement Park, will expand its 2022 season with the addition of Phantom Fall Fest, an all-new day to night Halloween experience. Beginning September 30, Phantom Fall Fest combines family-friendly fun during the day with nights of fright for a full-fledged fall experience bigger and better than anything ever before offered at Lake
“Industry Firsts”—WhiteWater’s USA Project Openings for Summer 2022
With the start of the water park season already underway in the United States, WhiteWater is proud to highlight a number of projects this year, both opened and upcoming, from coast to coast.First SlideWheel® in the Americas Making history at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park, the first SlideWheel in the Western hemisphere opened on the Memorial Day weekend. A cross between a Ferris wheel and a water slide, this rotating spectacle creates an unpredictable ride experience that seemingly defies the laws of
Betson Sells 1,000th Unattended VR Unit
Betson Enterprises, the worldwide leader in arcade distribution, achieved the milestone of selling its 1,000th unattended virtual reality arcade game last month. This includes games such as Raw Thrills' King Kong of Skull Island VR, LAI's Virtual Rabbids, Triotech's Storm, and titles from other suppliers. "Raw Thrills congratulates Betson's industry-leading 1,000th unattended VR game placement. Betson immediately saw the massive income potential of Raw Thrills' King Kong of Skull Island VR and brought it
S&S Worldwide Names New Service Manager
With the retirement of long time Service Manager, Scott Holliday, S&S Worldwide is proud to name James Tibbitts as the new Service Manager. James has been a member of the organization for nearly two decades starting in 2003 in the weld shop fabricating rides. After five years he moved to a role of working with customers by supplying them with parts for their rides. This position morphed into a role where James was managing, building, and servicing the company’s small rides. With James dedication,
