Amusement Park News

USCIS announced at the close of business on November 7, 2019 they had approved/received applications for 33,360 slots for the first half of the fiscal year.  Although they have not made a formal announcement that the cap has hit and they will stop accepting applications, an official announcement regarding the cap is expected to come soon.  There are members of Congress who are working on immediate cap relief and it is important that every H-2B employer, supplier to the industry, and fair board members and staff be active and reach out to your representative and senators TODAY.Representatives Bergman and Keating are circulating a letter in the House urging Speaker Pelosi, Minority Leader McCarthy, Representative Lowey and Representative Granger to include the Pingree language in the upcoming government funding agreement.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE BERGMAN / KEATING LETTERSenators King and Rounds are circulating a letter in the Senate urging Senator McConnell, Senator Schumer, ...   [read more]

Cincinnati, Ohio based Coney Island announced this week that it plans to liquidate its amusement park rides by the end of the month and focus all of its attention on its water park.  The rides will be open through September 21.Coney Island is home to over 24 amusement rides including a Pinfari Roller Coaster, Watkins Tempest, Chance 36ft Carousel, Allen Herschell Flying Bobs, a Eli Bridge Ferris Wheel and Scrambler, among other classic kiddie and adult rides.  In recent years, the park made some additions including a S&S Frog Hopper, Moser Action Arm, and a Dance Party 360 from SBF Visa.To help move the equipment in a timely manner, Coney Island has partnered with Len Soled's New Jersey based Ride's 4-U to help liquidate park assets.  “The rides are priced to sell,” said Soled of the liquidation.  “Everything is well maintained and operational.  There will be some great deals for Amusement Parks and even some Carnivals,” echoed ...   [read more]