The new state-straddling, Disneyland-lite park dedicated to the Carolinas was scheduled to open in 1972 after breaking ground in 1970. The weather had something to say about that, though, and so things were pushed back a year. Finally on Saturday, March 31, 1973, Carowinds proudly braved a dismal, rainy day and swung open the gates…
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Our guest today is Theme Park Art Director, Daniel Kerscher. Daniel Kerscher is an Art Director for theme park projects worldwide with decades of experience ranging from Landmark Entertainment and the TAA Group. Most recently, he spent 6 years guiding the art direction at Europa-park and Mack Rides contributing his brilliant creativity in one of…
Nuremberg, Germany, 29th March 2023 – SPREE Interactive, a leading provider of virtual reality gaming experiences for location-based entertainment, and Amusement Services International (ASI), a leading and award-winning supplier of amusement arcade attractions and games, are pleased to announce the successful partnership in selling multiple systems at the recent DEAL Show 2023. The partnership…
PASSENGER 22 on the Spirit of the Time Zoomcast: Oscar-nominated master storyteller, inventor, writer, producer, TEA Lifetime Achievement recipient, Bob Rogers, inductee into the IAAPA Hall of Fame, and founder and chairman of BRC Imagination Arts. Register on Eventbrite for Friday March 10th at 12pm PST. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zeitgeist-presents-the-spirit-of-the-time-zoomcast-with-bob-rogers-tickets-562596339797 From “Impressions de France” (in the France Pavilion at Epcot)…
SPREE Interactive Launch New Multiplayer VR Arena with ASI at DEAL Expo 2023 Dubai, UAE, 7th March 2023: SPREE Interactive, a leading manufacturer of VR attractions for Family Entertainment Centers and Trampoline Parks, is excited to announce the release of a new multiplayer VR attraction, the VR Playground, accompanied with the new kid-friendly VR…
Highly Anticipated Steel Roller Coaster Ready to Soar in Georgia on Friday, March 31 Fayetteville, GA. (March 6, 2023) – It’s official! On Friday, March 31 anyone who has ever felt the need for speed will have the opportunity to soar over 3,400 feet of red and blue track as Fun Spot America Atlanta debuts…
The themed entertainment industry has always been about creating immersive experiences that transport guests to a different world, and video games have proven to be a powerful tool in achieving this goal. The ability of video games to transport players into another world has translated well into the creation of theme park attractions, museum exhibits,…
For decades, the attractions industry has relied on annual or season passes to deliver value to loyal guests. These passes have been a great way to generate additional revenue that encourages guests to visit more frequently than they otherwise would have if they purchased a general admission ticket on each visit. Better yet, parks often…