Amusement and Theme Parks Press Releases

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek turns into a magical winter wonderland. The east valley mainstay has partnered for the second year with World of Illumination — known for producing the largest drive-through light shows in…

World of Illumination, the world’s largest drive-through animated light show, unveils its brand new holiday attraction Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. The light show, called Candy Rush, is located in the parking lot of Six Flags White Water in Marietta and…

Challenge course and aerial attraction focused company Experiential Resources (“ERi”) has announced a new member of their team.  Niels Damman has joined ERi in the role of Course Services Manager. Niels will be spearheading client care and delivery of services for…

As businesses and public places begin returning to activities following months of self-isolation and social distancing, successful economic reopening will require effective precautionary measures. Practical social distancing and a heightened awareness of COVID-19 virus symptoms will help ensure a healthy…

Ideum, an interactive design firm that focuses on installations for public spaces, announces the release of a revolutionary new touchless device. The Touchless Pedestal allows visitors to safely interact without touching a screen or any physical interface elements. This unique…

An independent survey has found that visitors to America’s first reopened attractions enjoyed their experiences, felt safe, and would recommend the experience to others. In late June, Enigma Research conducted 1,000 exit surveys with visitors to recently reopened theme parks and…

Cities across the U.S. continue to emerge from a post-COVID-19 shut down with different regulations in place. Entertainment venues likes zoos, public swimming facilities, and amusement parks are being especially cautious, as they want to provide safe environments for families.…

The brand new 33,000 square foot Trampoline Park on the border of Mesa & Queen Creek features all-inclusive activities, including a large trampoline court, dodge ball arena, slam dunk basketball, massive foam pits, ninja course, wipe out wheel, interactive rock…

Rain or shine, World of Illumination, the world’s largest drive-through animated light show, is open nightly through Jan. 5, 2020, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The family-friendly attraction returned for its third year to Tempe Diablo Stadium, while debuting…

​​​​​Virtuix, developer of the “Omni Arena” virtual reality esports attraction, announced a cash prize pool of $100,000 for the 2020 Omni Arena esports series, doubling the current prize pool of $50,000 and making the Omni Arena esports series the largest…

​Over the past few years, the attraction and travel industries have begun to take more steps to provide inclusive programs and accommodations for guests with special needs; however, many are now running into difficulties when managing the registration and identification…

​​LakePoint Sports, the nation’s premier youth sports destination located in the Metro Atlanta area, announced today several additions to its growing professional team, including naming veteran Atlanta executive Greg Barckhoff as its Executive Vice President, Partnerships and Marketing. The full…

Virtuix Inc. announced today the availability of Omniverse VR ARENATM, a new esports attraction that lets players run freely inside video games. The action-packed experience will be offered first for a limited time at the Dave & Buster’s location in…

Patterson’s release of the new direct drive V-Series HVLS ceiling fan stimulates the market with a competitively priced, high-performance unit. The V-Series is remarkably light, extremely quiet, simple to operate, and maintenance-free due to the self-lubricating bearings. Rated for indoor…

​​​​​LakePoint Sports, the nation’s premier youth travel sports destination located in the Metro Atlanta area, announced today it has named Mark O’Brien as its new president and CEO. O’Brien, who recently served as president of Mizuno USA and chairman of…

DFW's most colorful family attraction is celebrating its 1st Colorversary this Saturday, March 23. In honor of its birthday, the Plano destination is creating a colorful VIP experience for every guest with special offers and events, detailed below. Plus, any…

​May the wind always be at your back when you chase the Leprechaun from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17, at Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events in Memphis, Tennessee; Baltimore, Maryland (BWI and White Marsh);…

Jump Time Bozeman, co-owned by Chad Babcock, Katie Babcock, and Eric Anderson, will be the first trampoline park in the world to offer a variety of attractions that illuminate when exposed to black lights. The 24,000 square-foot entertainment center will…

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is celebrating its 100th anniversary. A centennial anniversary is an amazing milestone that few companies can say they have achieved. "Believe It or Not!" is a phrase you likely hear daily and was coined by…

The holidays are right around the corner and the excitement is in the air. It is the season for giving, spending time with loved ones and thinking about others. AirTime appreciates families and community members, so AirTime is offering a special two-hour…