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Browsing Archive: index, 2011
(News) Worlds of Fun, the Midwest’s premier amusement park, announces an
additional capital project for the 2011 season. Sally's Swing Set, an
exciting new swing ride that can be enjoyed by children and their
parents, will join the previously announced new ride offerings in the
all new Planet Snoopy, boosting the park's new ride offerings in 2011 to
eight.
Reminding parents of childhood swings, children and their families
gently glide in a rocking motion, swooping 17 feet tow... Continue reading ...
(News) After 35 years of history, Walibi, with parks in Belgium, France and The Netherlands, announced that it would introduce a new look. Souces state that the company will invest some 15 million euro in the re-branding and upgrading exercise. If the new logo is a base for the change-over, Walibi will be introducing a more modern and up-to-date look for its parks and associated products. The famous kangaroo will remain, but look different to the previous character. Continue reading ...
(News) After an extensive search, CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc. has reached agreements regarding new management for eight of its amusement park properties beginning on or before February 1, 2011. Five managers were chosen based on their track records of providing safe, high-quality guest experiences. “We are excited to transition to these industry-leading management teams as we finalize preparations for the new season,” said Byron Carlock, president and CEO of CNL Lifestyle Proper... Continue reading ...
(News) Disneyland Paris is launching a recruitment campaign throughout 12 European countries. Until 16 June 2011 it will target Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, England, Bulgaria, Rumania, Poland and France. Disneyland Paris expects to recruit 3000 for the new year-long season. With over 14,000 employees representing nearly 100 different nationalities and with more than 500 different trades on the site, Disneyland Paris is one of the most dynamic recr... Continue reading ...
(News) Thierry
Coup has been named Senior Vice President of the Creative Studio at
Universal Creative, the planning and development division of Universal
Parks and Resorts. In his new role, Coup leads the creative development
activities for upcoming attractions at all of Universal’s theme parks
world-wide. Coup began his career with Universal Creative more
than 10 years ago and has played an integral part in shaping the
award-winning rides and attractions at Universal’s theme... Continue reading ...
(News) Reuters reports that IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond is denying claims that his company could get taken over by Disney. Full story: Reuters.
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(News) After two days of intense auditions, Cal Walsh, 24, from
Grapevine, Texas, was named yesterday as the winner of The Brick
Factor Master Model Builder Competition for the new LEGOLAND
Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth, opening March 30, 2011, at Grapevine
Mills Mall. First runner-up was Kassie Nopratvarakorn of Dallas, and
second runner-up was Cody Martin of North Richland Hills, Texas. Beating
over 200 applicants, Cal will go through the final interview process with Merlin... Continue reading ...
(News) This spring, crustaceans will scuttle to Sea Life Arizona
with the opening of its newest display, "Claws". The five-tank Claws
exhibit features Japanese spider crabs, which can grow to 15 feet
across, and coconut crabs, named for their ability to crack open
coconuts with the power of their claws. Guests will journey to a world where even the tanks have sprouted claws to
see the extraordinary weapons and defenses of these fascinating
alien-like creatures of the deep... Continue reading ...
(News) Technomedia Solutions, a leading provider of creative advanced
interactive, media, and audio visual technology design and integration
services announced that Blaine Helmick has joined the team as Director of Information and Creative Technologies. Helmick came to
Technomedia in early 2011. Prior to
joining Technomedia, he worked as the Chief Technology Officer for Promo Only
as a development pioneer, combining innate technical aptitude with
stellar business acumen to drive busine... Continue reading ...
(News) Toverland Theme Park in The Netherlands announced that it has received 495,000 visitors in 2010, a figure similar to its 2009 results. The park was aiming for 500,000 but had to cut back on that target due to heavy snow in Europe at the end of the year. 2010 was a year of innovation for the park, the announcement stated. It opened two attractions during the year and saw some unique events, including a 24-hour coaster challenge as well as several new shows. The park also won... Continue reading ...
(News) Playworld Systems, a leading manufacturer of imaginative playground
equipment has announced the launch of AeroGlider, the industry's most
inclusive motion play product. The standalone product brings the fun of
the amusement park to the playground and is designed for use by kids
and adults of all ages and abilities. The product's inclusive design provides endless hours of
action and entertainment. The unique stepping platform on both ends
provides an opportunity for more kids... Continue reading ...
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(News) Taittinger has created a Champagne label exclusively for the inaugural year of the newest Disney Cruise Line vessel, the recently introduced Disney Dream. Disney announced that the champagne can be found aboard the ship, where it is served in all the lounges. "The most fun place to sip [the champagne] is "Pink", an intimate cocktail bar in The District
(the nighttime entertainment area with five adults-only venues), where a
special Taittinger Prestige Rose is the... Continue reading ...
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(News) Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari officials expect to handle a
record number of job applications as job fairs are held to fill 2,100
seasonal positions at the Indiana park in the US. Job seekers may arrive at Holiday World any time during the Job
Fairs (for dates see here), which will feature representatives from the park’s various
departments, including Admissions, Food & Beverage, Lifeguards,
Rides, Games, Sweepers, Merchandise, and more. Holida... Continue reading ...
(News) PARC Management announced that it has closed its sale transaction
with CNL Lifestyle Properties. In order to facilitate the
Jacksonville-based entertainment management company’s new focus, PARC
and CNL agreed to dissolve their sale-leaseback relationship last
November. PARC provided extended transition services to CNL and will
continue to provide limited transition services in the future to ensure
a smooth transition of the parks and continue the tradition of gue... Continue reading ...
(News) Cedar Fair Entertainment Company announced that it has appointment C. Thomas Harvie as its non-executive, independent chairman of the Board of Directors,
effective immediately.Harvie succeeds Dick Kinzel
as the company's chairman. Kinzel voluntarily relinquished his
chairman position in response to unitholders' support of the proposal
regarding the separation of the chairman and chief executive roles.
Kinzel will remain as president and chief executive officer of Cedar
Fair th... Continue reading ...
(News) Parc Asterix , part of Compagnie des Alpes Group, announced that it will be recruiting just over 1000 people for its season, which starts on April 9, 2011. The park is looking for a range of people, from experienced to beginner, to fill jobs in its restaurants, at receptions, info points, for maintenance, hygiene, sales, ride management and so forth. As part of its search the park is looking for 50 people to fill artistic posts to entertain guests. Continue reading ...
(News) Dollywood theme park’s Vice President
Barbara Joines announced that she will retire. Her final departure will
coincide with the end of the 2011 season. Craig Ross, Vice President of Retail
will assume her role. Ross has been with the company since 2007. Prior to
joining the Dollywood team he was General Manager of Kings Island
amusement park (Ohio). In a further staffing change, the
park also announced that Gene Scherrer, Vice President of Dollywood's Splash
Country has now officiall... Continue reading ...
(Event) With only a few days to go, EAG Expo 2011 is set to deliver even more for
operators and equipment buyers who visit the show, event organizers announced. BACTA, the show’s organiser, reports that a comparative
‘Progress Report’ for the same dates a year ago shows that EAG Expo 2011
will offer visitors the opportunity to see more products from more
exhibitors from more places around the globe than was seen last year.
The list of 2011 exhibitors now totals 95 companies ... Continue reading ...
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(News) Disney took the opportunity, during one of its evens surrounding the launch of the Disney Dream, to announce that the Star Tours attraction at its Hollywood Studios in Florida would open before the summer. Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton, announced that the 3-D attraction will make its galactic debut May 20. "Star Tours: The Adventures Continue will feature new droids, a new Starspeeder, new destinations and even a new pilot", the park announced. Continue reading ...
(News) The Geyser Falls Water Theme Park (Mississippi, USA) will open its doors again for the summer of 2011 after significantly upgrades and adaptions, the Neshoba Democrat reports. Geyser Falls stayed closed during the 2010 season to enable it to do the changes. The park, which offers multiple water-based attractions, including 13 water slides, a wave pool, playgrounds, beaches and other water related fun, is owned by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, spans across 33 acres o... Continue reading ...
(News) On the heels of Warner Bros.' recent announcement of its acquisition and
in excess of £100 million planned redevelopment of Warner Bros. Studios
Leavesden (UK), Thinkwell Group, a full-service experiential design and
development firm, announced its involvement in the project,
designing and producing a one-of-a-kind behind the scenes look at the
Harry Potter movie series, which will, by prior booking, give the
general public the ability to tour several of the ... Continue reading ...
D. Marcel Chairman and CEO |
(News) Consolidated sales of Compagnie des Alpes came to €90.3 million in the first quarter of 2010-2011, an increase of 1.4% on a reported basis and 0.8% like for like, CdA reported. The first quarter is usually the weakest period of the year for the CDA Group, representing around 15% of annual sales and focuses primarily mainly ski areas (over 60%). Sales from leisure parks were flat, at €29 million, or slightly up
(+1.5%) if adjusted for the closing of... Continue reading ...
Disney Dream |
(News)Disney announced that it has christened its latest cruiseship, the Disney Dream today. The ceremony was attended by a large crowd of well-wishers looking on as the Disney Dream was officially welcomed to the Disney Cruise Line
fleet at Port Canaveral in Florida. Disney did not spare time or effort and pulled out all of the stops with a spectacular show at the Disney Cruise Line Terminal
with classic Disney music, dancers, fireworks and Disney characters. "Since bec... Continue reading ...
Image: Ocean Breeze |
(News) Ocean Breeze Waterpark (Virginia, USA) has been acquired by former Six Flags executives Kieran Burke and Gary Story. Terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed.
"We are absolutely thrilled by the opportunity to be part of Virginia Beach's dynamic family entertainment community," said Kieran Burke. "Ocean Breeze is an iconic part of Hampton Roads and we intend to invest our resour... Continue reading ...
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(News) Larson International announced that it has acquired Sellner Manufacturing in the US. The purchase includes all of Sellner’s assets at its factory in Faribault, Minn., including the furniture, machinery and associated equipment, office materials, molds, and ride plans and blueprints. The building which housed Sellner's equipment however, was not included. Sellner has been struggling over the past years to stay afloat. The company, established in 1923 primarily... Continue reading ...
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(News) In 1999, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay unleashed Gwazi,
the Southeast’s largest and fastest double wooden roller coaster
featuring 1.25 million feet of twisting lumber. On Saturday, Jan. 22,
Gwazi will reopen to fans outfitted with new Millennium Flyer trains
designed by Great Coasters International, Inc., the coaster’s original
manufacturer, the park announced. "The new trains provide the smoothest way to ride a wooden coaster and
are highly regarded for thei... Continue reading ...
Image: Emerald Cities |
(News) Good news for theme parks trying to keep their visitors cool during hot summer months, Emerald Cities USA announced it has just successfully resurfaced the world's first solar reflective "Green" asphalt
parking lot to demonstrate the importance of "Cool Pavements", addressing the problems of urban heat. The 24,000 sq.ft. parking lot at the Duffy Charter School (Phoenix) where asphalt temperatures
soared to 200 degrees (F) last summer in Arizona received a ... Continue reading ...
Oriental Land Co., Ltd., which manages Disney's parks in Japan, announced that Jasmine’s Flying Carpets, a brand new attraction, will open on July 18, 2011 at Tokyo DisneySea Park, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Themed to the Disney film Aladdin, Jasmine’s Flying Carpets is a ride attraction where guests can soar over Jasmine’s garden on a flying carpet. Guests will be able to maneuver their vehicle up and down to a height of five meters, and tilt the vehicle forward and backwar... Continue reading ...
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(News) Plopsa, which manages several theme parks across Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany, announced that it will invest €3.5 million in a new spinning coaster for its Plopsa Coo park. The new attraction, set to be ready for the 2011 season. The ride will be built around a viking theme, following the thematics from a cartoon series owned by Studio 100, which owns Plopsa, called "Wickie the Viking". The ride is around 400 meters in length. Continue reading ...
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(News) An article in the Shanghai Daily states that the city will build a specially designed subway line to take visitors to the theme park, which is set to open in 2015. Construction on the new underground line, which will stretch just over 9 kilometers in length, will start in September of this year and cost around US$600 million. Disneyland, which will be part of a larger holiday resort near Shanghai, is expected to attract some 7.3 million visitors annually. Sourc... Continue reading ...
(News) The Efteling theme park, located in Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands announced that it had received 4 million visitors in 2010, matching their record year figures from 2009, according to Omroep Brabant, a Dutch news channel. The park, which was open throughout most of the year, hired an additional 200 people to support the visitor flow. The Efteling park aims to increase its visitor numbers to 5 million by 2020, Omroep Brabant announced here. Continue reading ...
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(News) Disney has published a number of new renderings of its new Fantasyland park section today, showing some changes, including a new ride. The US-based theme park has big plans, with one of the largest expansions to date planned at its Magic Kingdom, which will nearly double the park's size. Most of Fantasyland is expected to be completed by 2012 with some phases closing in 2013. Disney has felt the pressure form Universal, who's Harry Potter attraction... Continue reading ...
(News) Budget Travel magazine has published the, according to it, top 10 indoor water parks in the United States. Parks include the Wilderness Territory Waterpark Resort (Wisconsin Dells), Splash Lagoon (Erie, Pennsylvania), Kalahari Resort (Sandusky, Ohio) and the Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark, Kellogg, Idah. More information can be found via Budget Travel. Continue reading ...
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(News) Therme Erding announced that it has contracted slide producer Wiegand Maelzer to develop and build a new waterslide complex featuring no less than ten slides at its Galaxy water park near Munich in Germany. The installation will happen over the next two years and will cover some 2760 meters of slides in total. Two Formula One Turbo Racer slides each measuring in at 130 meters in length, will be installed before the summer season opens. By the spring of 2012 the par... Continue reading ...
Hotel Matamba |
(News) Phantasialand's adventure hotel MATAMBA
has won the HolidayCheck tourist awards, the Germany theme park announced. The award, given by holiday specialist holidaycheck.de was voted in by guests. With a positive evaluation rating reaching 97%, the MATAMBA hotel can now call itself a world leader in its field, the park announced. "We are very pleased to receive this award, since this is a recognition by given by tourists audience,"Recker Birgit Drees,
Director of Mar... Continue reading ...
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(News in the margin) It's official, the Efteling theme park in The Netherlands has the country's tastiest sandwich. The Efteling's Hotel chef, Corstiaan van Lent, won first prize at a competition held in Amsterdam with his "Fishy Dutchman". The sandwich is a traditionally baked bun with a mackerel croquette and lemon mayonnaise. Efteling announced that it will, over time, make the sandwich available at its hotel and in its park. Continue reading ...
(News) In the United States, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced it will open a new public database openly listing individual consumer complaints about products in the US. The CPSC stated it expects the database, accessible via the web, to be online by March. The move is a 180 degree turn, as previously such complaints were not publicly available due to an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.
The story, which was first published by the Washington Post, has ca... Continue reading ...
Image: Carowinds Park, owned by Cedar Fair |
(News) In an official letter filed with the SEC, Q Investments stated that it may push for another special meeting of Cedar Fair unitholders if the resolution on the priority of paying cash distributions does not pass. Cedar Fair unitholders voted to split CEO and Chairman positions last Tuesday, but the company has not yet announced the results of the second vote. "We also understand from your comments after Tuesday's meeting that the
board in... Continue reading ...
(News) Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi's leading property development,
investment and management company, and developer of Ferrari World, unveiled a series of steps
designed to solidify the company's position for long-term, sustainable
growth. The measures are focused on addressing current market conditions
and on boosting the company's capital structure. These include the recognition of an approximately US$2.86 billion impairment charge relating to the value of assets; the reimburseme... Continue reading ...
(News) Aquatic Development Group, Inc. (ADG) announced it has signed a letter of intent to purchase Alpine
Products, LLC, based in Vermont (USA). Alpine is a producer of the Alpine Supercoaster mountain coaster
and the Superslide.
Alpine Products is North America’s only manufacturer of mountain
coasters. “Incorporating innovative and proprietary ride safety systems
while providing an exhilarating and exciting guest experience the
Alpine Products Supercoaster is an ideal add... Continue reading ...
(News) Center Parcs in the United Kingdom will take, on average,
at least one booking per minute, for the entire month of January, the company announced. Center Parcs, the leading UK family short break provider, anticipates that the busiest
days it could receive around 2,500 bookings. "The success proves that after
the time spent with family over the Christmas period, Britons are still
in the mood to create more family memories", the park stated. Continue reading ...
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