Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, Calif. has said farewell to Big Foot and raft ride Big Foot Rapids. The attraction closed in September amid hints of something new to come, and it will not ......[read more]
There are few things certain in life. One certainty is this: a classic antique cars ride is returning to Kings Island Amusement Park in Mason, Ohio. One thing is uncertain: the strong rumors and ......[read more]
You couldn't have asked for better weather during the 2019 IISF Trade Show. Every day was sunny, warm, but not too hot, and there was certainly plenty to see and do at the show. While the ......[read more]
Thursday, day three of the annual IISF trade show, saw light crowds despite beautiful sunny weather for the third day in a row. Many vendors claimed traffic was slow but several new sales were ......[read more]
Another beautiful day was in store for attendees of the annual IISF Trade Show on Tuesday, February 6th. Sunny weather reached the 80s which was a nice treat for those traveling from up north ......[read more]
The Dutch amusement ride company KMG was founded in 1989 and has been manufacturing amusement rides ever since. Located in Neede, Gelderland, Netherlands, KMG has constructed more than 300 rides to ......[read more]
Networking, fellowship and the latest in rides, equipment, plush and other carnival products await attendees to the 2019 International Independent Showmen's Association's IISF trade show. The first ......[read more]
Founded in 1995, New Jersey-based Rides-4-U, Inc is one of the largest used ride brokers in the country. Not only serving as a ride broker, the company is known as a one-stop-shop for all its ......[read more]
Ride manufacturer Dynamic Attractions is offering some new thrills in 2019 with their Dual Power Roller Coaster. Capable of spin outs and racing moves, the new coaster was shown for the first time at ......[read more]
Investing in popular licensed games is nothing new for GameWorks, Inc., but this year the company has chosen to go further with its investments, elevating guest experiences with significant ......[read more]
Getting your sea legs has never been more fun – Carnival Cruise Line's new Mardi Gras will feature a cruise industry first: a roller coaster on board. Debuting in 2020, this ship's ride should ......[read more]
Grapevine, Texas has received the moniker of Christmas Capital of Texas, but according to communications coordinator Emily Adams, “It may be the holiday capital of the U.S.” And for good ......[read more]
A new partnership was announced at this fall’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, with WhiteWater waterpark operations forming a partnership with Cirque Du Soleil. The plan is to establish a unique ......[read more]
There's no escaping the popularity of escape rooms, or the wide range of choices to challenge, thrill, or chill participants. Here are some of the most popular attractions 2018 had to ......[read more]
In response to the Department of Labor receiving over 97,000 applications for the 33,000 available H-2B visas for the second half of the FY2019 cap, Reps. Harris (R-ME) and Pingree (D-ME) and ......[read more]
The Casino Pier amusement park continues to grow now that it has long since risen from the ashes – or more accurately, the water. After super storm Sandy tossed the park’s venerable ......[read more]
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park are both in the forefront of theme park holiday activities, with new attractions, new décor, and inclusive events celebrating a wide range of ......[read more]
Theme park companies usually don’t divulge attendance and revenue numbers during the holiday period, but with fresh and varied holiday programs and wide-reaching marketing campaigns, the ......[read more]
Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, Conn., has been providing family fun in one form or another since 1908, but established itself as an actual amusement park after World War II. The venerable park ......[read more]
Dutch Wonderland theme park in Lancaster, Penna., stayed open for family fun Saturdays and Sundays through October 7th this year. The park featured more than 35 rides, attractions and live ......[read more]
Operating out of the 4-D theater space that recently housed a Shrek 4-D attraction on the theme park’s upper lot, Kung Fu Panda The Emperor’s Quest is a new immersive viewing experience ......[read more]
At Sky Park at Santa’s Village, a true hybrid of family fun is on tap. Seasonally a rich North Pole kingdom, the park also includes a variety of attractions for other months of the year ......[read more]
At Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, N.J., the fun doesn’t stop when summertime ends. Oktoberfest on the Boardwalk concluded the boardwalk’s amusement season. The event ran for three ......[read more]
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) shattered records during the association’s 100th anniversary celebration. IAAPA had both a record attendance and the ......[read more]
Walking the halls of the IAAPA Trade Show reveals plenty of new and novel rides. The industry, with all the competition among manufacturers, and buyers seeking new thrills, is constantly inno-vating ......[read more]