Amusement Park News

  Fairview Park, OH — McGowan Allied Specialty Insurance announced today a strategic realignment of sales territories within its in-house team. This realignment is designed to enhance services, improve regional coverage, and ensure a more personalized experience for clients nationwide. By reallocating territories among its sales producers, McGowan Allied Specialty Insurance is strengthening its ability to respond efficiently to client needs while maintaining deep knowledge of regional markets. The updated structure allows the team to provide more focused support, clearer points of contact, and a streamlined customer experience. “This realignment positions our team to better serve our customers by pairing them with dedicated professionals who understand their specific needs and regions,” said Drew Tewksbury. “We’re excited to continue delivering the high level of service and expertise our clients expect. The newly assigned territories are now in effect, ...   [read more]

  Gibsonton, Florida — Feb. 6, 2026 — Rocken Graphics announced the introduction of custom change aprons and money bags designed for food vendors, concession operators, carnivals, fairs, and game operators who require dependable cash-handling solutions in fast-paced environments.The new products are intended for high-volume operations where organization, security, and ease of use are essential. The change aprons and money bags help vendors manage cash efficiently while maintaining a professional appearance. Each item can be customized with logos, team names, event branding, or other graphics.Designed for daily use, the aprons and money bags feature durable construction, comfortable wear, and accessible compartments that support quick transactions during peak operating hours.“Our focus was on creating practical tools that support vendors during long, busy days,” said Kenny Smith of Rocken Graphics. “These products are built for reliability and can be ...   [read more]

  IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, announced significant progress in strengthening federal safety and security protections for U.S. fixed-site amusement parks as unauthorized drone activity continues to pose growing risks to guests, employees and operations.Amusement parks are among the most highly attended public spaces in the United States, welcoming nearly 880 million visitors each year. On busy days, crowd sizes at outdoor parks can rival attendance at major stadium events, placing thousands of people in open, high-density environments.As drone use expands nationwide, unauthorized drone flights over amusement parks have increased. Those flights can create safety hazards, disrupt operations and raise security concerns — whether caused by careless operators or potentially malicious activity.IAAPA’s Public Affairs team has worked closely with Congress and the Federal Aviation Administration to advance solutions that improve both long-term airspace ...   [read more]