How Disney, Universal, and Independent Attractions Have Adapted Amusement Park Operations during COVID-19
Theme parks look a little bit different these days. As some parks reopen – and others decide to slow down reopening plans – those who can go have proven they will. Open parks are busy ... [read more]
IAAPA to make final decision on 2020 Attractions Expo by September 4
On Wednesday, August 5, IAAPA updated past and future attendees and exhibitors on its plans to hold its annual convention this fall. IAAPA has continued planning for the event, however, ... [read more]
Showmen Supplies Acquires American Superior Lighting
Showmen Supplies, Inc. , a leading supplier of lighting and electrical equipment for the amusement industry, announced that it has acquired the assets of American Superior Lighting. Financial ... [read more]
How Sweet It Is: Hersheypark Opened its 2020 Season on July 3
Masks are required as are reservations, but just like its chocolate empire namesake, the reopening of Pennsylvania's Hersheypark is tasty indeed. Debuting their $150 million Chocolatetown, the ... [read more]
New Jersey Amusement Parks Reopen: Customers Grow, Workers No So Much
On July 2, along with casinos and museums, the governor of New Jersey permitted the state's famed amusement parks to reopen, as part of its second phase of reopening. New Jersey is adjacent to New ... [read more]
IAAPA Continues to Seek Critical Changes and Additional Aid from U.S. Congress in Support of Attractions Industry
IAAPA urges U.S. Congress to consider key issues as the industry recovers in the wake of COVID-19
ORLANDO, Fla. (July 16, 2020) – IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, representing major theme parks, local and destination fixed-site attractions, water parks, family ... [read more]
2021 H-2B Update: Reps. Pingree (D-ME) and Harris (R-MD) to offer H-2B Cap Relief Amendment
UPDATE: House Appropriations Committee Passes Pingree-Harris-Cuellar H-2B amendment
Updated 7/16/20 The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security passed its 2021 Fiscal Funding Bill last week. Originally, the bill does not have any provisions relating to H-2B cap ... [read more]
Indiana Beach Hosts Entertainment Packed Holiday Weekend
One of the bright spots amid the many pandemic-related closures, delays, and postponements is Indiana Beach. The park was set to close, permanently, for financial reasons earlier this year: now it's ... [read more]
Amusement Parks Offer Online Fun and Teases During Pandemic Closure; Hershey Park Reopens
With most amusement and water parks still closed, would-be attendees are being offered a variety of ways to still experience the attraction industry. From discounted and advance purchases for future ... [read more]
Silverwood, Boulder Beach, & Indiana Beach Amusement Parks Splash into Openings
From the California coast to an Indiana lakefront resort and an Idaho waterpark, having closed for the coronavirus crisis, these fun destinations are riding the wave of reopening.In Athol, Idaho, ... [read more]
