Indiana Beach Amusement Park Closed, but New Development Plans Sought
$3 million incentive could attract buyers
Owned by Apex Parks Group, Indiana Beach amusement and waterpark, which recently turned 94, had announced its closing February 18th, but according to White County Economic Development director Randy ... [read more]
UPDATED: H-2B Rule for 35,000 Supplemental Visas On Hold
DHS temporarily reverses decision on supplemental visa release
Amid the COVID-19 crisis that virtually shut down the entire country, many have forgotten about one of the carnival industry's other concerns, the H-2B labor crisis. After months of pleading ... [read more]
COVID-19 and the Future of Our Events - A Pandemic Planning Guide
A CarnivalWarehouse.com Exclusive Editorial
With the pandemic in full swing in the US, we have had many phone calls and conversations with fairs, carnivals and events over the last week or two, trying to figure out what to do and what others ... [read more]
Disneyworld's Runaway Railway Attraction and an Upcoming Star Wars Hotel Among Disney Additions for 2020
There’s a bevy of additions to Disneyland and Disney Orlando for 2020, from an iconic mouse’s railway to an upcoming out-of-this-world guest stay and a major new attraction coming to ... [read more]
Massanutten Resort WaterPark is Getting Ready for a Wave of Expansion
Coming this summer to Masanutten Resort WaterPark in McGaheysville, Va. is a major new expansion and four new attractions. Construction on the first expansion to occur at the 14-year-old WaterPark ... [read more]
Waterloo Tent and Tarp Announces Temporary Closing
Waterloo Tent & Shade Creations production facilities will be closed for the next two weeks. At this time all sales and some administrative personnel will be available remotely to continue a ... [read more]
IAAPA Updates Amusement Park Industry Amid Corona Virus Concerns
As the global coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to spread rapidly and impact attractions around the world, concern for your business, health and safety remains top of mind. IAAPA is here to ... [read more]
Firestone Financial's Michael Smith, Addresses COVID-19 Pandemic
CEO takes a business-as-usual approach
Over the last two years Firestone Financial has written over $300MM in loans to the amusement, carnival, FEC, vending, and fitness industries. We've built countless partnerships with the franchises, ... [read more]
Greater Ohio Showmen's Association Wraps Up Inaugural Safety Conference
Columbus, OH – The Greater Ohio Showmen's Association (GOSA) staged a successful inaugural Midwest Safety & Operations Conference Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at ... [read more]
Changes at Epcot Debuting in 2020; The Seas with Nemo & Friends Staying Put
At Disney's Epcot in Orlando, many changes are coming, with some debuting for 2020, but The Seas with Nemo & Friends, which was awash with rumors about a closing, is keeping its tidal treasures ... [read more]
