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Family Entertainment Group (FEG) Names New Vice Presidents
Family Entertainment Group LLC (FEG); a market leading designer, developer and operator of world-class family-oriented entertainment and amusement gaming facilities and attractions; announced the promotions of Jeff Pierce to Vice President, Design and Construction, Bill Michalski to Vice President, Amusement and Equipment Services, Silvia Lintner to Vice President of Revenue Management Systems, Victoria Duff to Vice President of Human Resources and Rich Pankey, whose role will transition to Vice President,
The Original Stationary Wave Machine, FlowRider® Gets a Brand New Look
Having been around for 30 years, FlowRider® is the leading name in the stationary wave machine industry. By pumping a thin sheet of water over a tensioned ride surface, they have created a nonstop wave and an entirely new sport in flowboarding (imagine a mix of surf and skate, now with a global fan base). While the brand lives on the cutting edge of innovation and comes out with new waves yearly, the brand identity has just been refreshed to reflect that passion and forward-looking innovation
Cloud Coaster for Wilderness at the Smokies
Opening in 2023, the family coaster will be located in a state-of-the-art indoor adventure park located in Sevierville, Tennessee. Extreme Engineering, the global supplier in family-friendly attractions, has announced the installation of an exciting indoor suspended roller coaster, the “Cloud Coaster,” for Wilderness at the Smokies in Tennessee. The Cloud Coaster is designed to interact with other attractions throughout the adventure park, immersing guests of all ages in the themed Forest Family
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
