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Quassy Amusement Park Calls on the Public to Name its New Ride
Quassy Amusement Park & Waterpark is calling on its loyal fans and community to make history by naming the park’s newest family coaster, set to debut this April. As part of an exciting start to the 2025 season, Quassy is introducing two new rides—and one of them will adorn the name submitted by a contestant. The new spinning family coaster features a thrilling figure-eight track design with cars that rotate as they glide along the course, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for guests of all ages. With
In The Game Fremont Street Now Open in Las Vegas An Innovative Arcade Concept Inside the Historic El Portal Theater
Welcome to In The Game Fremont Street, the NEW Las Vegas arcade with a sideshow vibe packed with Games & Attractions is located inside the historic El Portal Theater. Family Entertainment Group is proud to unveil this innovative entertainment concept, blending the energy of Fremont Street with cutting-edge attractions and fun food and drinks.Open nightly until 2 AM, In The Game Fremont Street offers an electrifying mix of arcade games, group challenge experiences, and unique attractions. From the
Living Shores Aquarium Debuts New Hampshire’s Only Alligator Exhibit
The All-New Habitat is the Educational Venue’s Largest Addition Since Opening in 2019 The Florida Everglades have officially made their way to New Hampshire, as Living Shores Aquariumdebuts its largest new exhibit addition since opening its doors in 2019. This winter, the 32,000 square foot aquarium added a new habitat that is home to three alligators, and other select species that call The Florida Everglades home. Callie, Oceola and Allie are the three female alligators making their debut in their new home
RWS Global Appoints Award-Winning Casting Executive Judy Bowman as Vice President, Talent Casting & Recruitment
RWS Global has hired award-winning casting executive, Judy Bowman, as its new Vice President, Talent Casting & Recruitment. The addition of Bowman to the team comes as RWS Global expands turnkey entertainment operations for cruise ships, resorts, theme parks and major sporting events. RWS Global fills more than 8,000 roles around the world annually, creating opportunities for singers, actors, dancers, musicians, technicians and creatives on land and at sea. This appointment underscores the company’s
Lake Compounce Announces 2025 Opening Day & Seasonal Event Lineup
The Official Park of Family Fun Kicks off its 179th Season on Saturday, May 3 Lake Compounce, America’s First Amusement Park, is already gearing up for the 2025 Season as the park announces its official Opening Day, Saturday, May 3. Celebrating nearly 180 years of family thrills and entertainment, the park will offer a full lineup of events and entertainment for families to enjoy all year long. A full season of thrills begins at 11 a.m. on Opening Day followed up by a massive lineup of events and
AWESOME Returns to LEGOLAND® New York Resort on April 10, 2025!
Merlin Entertainments’ seasonal family theme park in Goshen reopens for its fifth season this spring, with new LEGO® DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Playground, returning seasonal favorites and more! LEGOLAND® New York Resort is gearing up for an exciting fifth season in 2025, opening on April 10th. Families can expect the Park to be packed with adventures, including the launch of the LEGO® DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Playground, along with returning favorites across its 40+ rides, shows and attractions. The LEGO DUPLO PEPPA PIG
Tatvam Finishes 2024 Strong - New Customers Added
Tatvam Welcomes Quassy Amusement Park, KC Wheel, and The Capital Wheel to Its Growing List of Users Tatvam, an industry leader in guest feedback analytics, proudly announces its partnership with three iconic attractions: Quassy Amusement Park, KC Wheel, and The Capital Wheel. These leading destinations will now leverage Tatvam’s cutting-edge technology to optimize guest experiences and elevate customer satisfaction. Tatvam’s powerful platform enables attractions to collect, analyze, and act on feedback
THE BIG E RECOGNIZED AS FOURTH LARGEST FAIR IN NORTH AMERICA
On December 16, Carnival Warehouse, the fair industry’s most comprehensive news source for carnivals and events, released its annual ranking of the Top 50 Fairs in North America based on attendance numbers. After a record-setting year, The Big E of West Springfield, Mass. soared to fourth place.Aerial photo of The Big E in full swing, with Midway entertainment by NAME in the foreground. 2024, The Big E welcomed an unprecedented 1,633,935 fairgoers to the Eastern States Exposition (ESE) complex. Throughout
CLIFF HEDGES AND MACKENZIE COBURN OF EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION RECEIVE ROLES WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS AND EXPOS
Eastern States Exposition (ESE) employees Cliff Hedges, Director of Security, and Mackenzie Coburn, Sales Innovation Manager, have been appointed Chairman of Safety & Security and Chair of the Sponsorship Committee, accordingly, by the International Association of Fairs and Expos (IAFE). Cliff HedgesMackenzie Coburn The IAFE is a voluntary, nonprofit corporation that represents more than 1,100 fairs worldwide and has more than 900 members from allied fields. Its purpose is to promote and
