Amusement and Theme Parks Press Releases

Georgia-based Stars and Strikes recently announced the Grand Opening Party for their brand-new Summerville, South Carolina location. The event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and features the largest discounts of the year. Discounts…

North Carolina’s Premier Haunted Attraction Kersey Valley Spookywoods prepares for its 33rd season of scares and at the top of the to-do list is billboard design. Last year, the company came under fire for the content of their billboard advertisement. Some…

Georgia-based Stars and Strikes recently announced the Grand Opening of their brand-new Smyrna, Tennessee location. The event takes place on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and feature the steepest discounts of the year. Discounts and…

Multiplayer online warfare is becoming the next VR-genre that developers and game equipment manufacturers love to create. It’s more suitable for commercial operation and brings more freedom as well as a more interactive game experience. Owatch VR Team is finally ready to go public.…

Fun Spot America, a family-owned business with a history dating back to 1969 in the industry, has announced the opening of the Samson Monster track at their Georgia location. Samson Monster Track is the first elevated go-kart track in Georgia…

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square unveiled the fingernail exhibit of Mr. Shridhar Chillal of Pune, India, who had not cut his nails since 1952. Embarking on his journey as a young teenager, he has grown his nails for…

Founded on unbelievable athletic feats in 1918, Ripley's Believe It or Not! is re-energizing its history with a two-year touring, digital content and publishing partnership with action sports entertainment brand Nitro Circus. As a category exclusive partner, Ripley's Believe It or…

With more than 18 locations across North America, Bad Axe Throwing is opening its doors in Dallas this weekend.  Originally established in Canada in 2014, Mario Zelaya, President & CEO of Bad Axe Throwing, transformed a niche activity into one…

Morey’s Piers, Beachfront Water Parks and Hotels, a six-block beachfront amusement park featuring more than 100 rides and attractions on the Jersey Shore, has implemented a digital signage network of more than 30 networked screens across its ticket booths and restaurant…

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is hosting a 99 Strange Days of Summer Photo Contest with a $5,000 cash prize for the strangest photo.    From incredibly weird pets to outrageously cool beards and mustaches, everyone has a little STRANGE in them. Ripley’s…

Fun Spot America, a family-owned business with a history dating back to 1969 in the industry, has announced a new ride at their Orlando, Florida location. Fun Spot America will open HeadRush 360 on May 1, 2018. HeadRush 360, which sits…

​​Thinkwell Group, a global experience design and production agency specializing in the creation of theme parks, major attractions, live events, and museum exhibits around the world, has announced the appointment of Laurie E. Knight to Vice President of People. Knight…

In honor of the latest film from the esteemed Star Wars® franchise being released, Star Wars: The Last Jedi™, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is bringing the original Star Wars lightsaber® used by Luke Skywalker™ himself, Mark Hamill, in Star Wars:…

As Christmas approaches, there is a deep sense of community in the air. Streets and shops are abuzz with excitement and residences are lit up. And there’s a particularly bright glow on Firhouse Road in Dublin 24, where stands the…

AirTime Trampoline & Game Park has a new franchise member located in Ann Arbor. The Grand Opening of AirTime's newest location is scheduled to kick off this Sunday, Dec. 17. Bring your family and friends to enjoy free popcorn, cotton candy,…

If you’ve ever visited Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco and wondered what it must have been like to be standing there during the Gold Rush, San Francisco-based Owlized has your solution: a virtual reality time machine called OWL VR. Now…

For a limited time, you can see the iconic dress Marilyn Monroe wore when she famously sang “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” to John F. Kennedy on May 19, 1962, for his 45th birthday gala at Madison Square Garden. The dress…

AirTime Trampoline & Game Park, focused on fun and powered by music, announces the expansion into the Boston area.  Dave & Pamela Hanlon have recently signed for multiple parks in the Boston market. Expected to open their first location in…

Backyard X-Scapes Inc., the nation’s largest supplier of bamboo, thatch and tropical products has unveiled a new logo and launched a new website to promote its products and services for customers interested in buying bamboo and thatch. Backyard X-Scapes has established…

Join 3000 people as they celebrate the Hottest New Year’s Eve Party in style at the historic Drake Hotel hosted by Chicago Scene. Voted "Best Chicago New Year's Eve Party" by ABC's Good Morning America, NBC, Redeye Chicago. Party Vegas…