IB Parks Continues Expansion Plans
Indiana Beach Holdings' IB Parks, the parent company of Indiana Beach, Clementon Lake Park & Splash World, and the former Fantasy Island location on Grand Island, now Niagara Amusement Park ... [read more]
The Legendary Knott's Bear-y Tales Ride Is Now a Family Fun-Filled Sequel
Sometimes, you can indeed go home again, at least when it comes to classic theme park rides. Déjà vu and a revamped, cutting edge 2021 technology enliven and continue the adventures of ... [read more]
New Mattel-Branded Theme Park Zooms into Crystal Lagoons
A new entertainment development in Glendale, Ariz., has just added an exciting major attraction: a Mattel-branded theme park featuring Hot Wheels and Thomas the Tank Engine brands. These attractions ... [read more]
Dinosaurs May Be a Giant New York Attraction - Dinosaur Kingdom Planned in New York
Located ten miles from the New York state outpost of Legoland, the dinosaurs are coming to Walkill, N.Y. Featuring roaring, motion-filled animatronic dinos, Dinosaur Kingdom is planned for ... [read more]
Coney Island Marks a Jubilant Return
As New York reopens, so do many of the iconic attractions along the Atlantic Coast at Coney Island. Coney Island is open, busy, and filled with New Yorkers eager for a seaside respite from the ... [read more]
Labor Shortage: H-2B Workers are Essential for the Survival of the Amusement Industry
Strategies for long term cap relief are on the table
As many carnivals, concessionaires, and amusement parks are trying to recover after a year when most fairs and events were cancelled due to COVID-19 related shutdowns, another issue has reemerged ... [read more]
Tyler Law Makes Ohio Amusement Ride Inspections Most Stringent in Country
In the long anticipated legislative response to one of the worst midway accidents in recent times, Ohio's “Tyler” law went into effect this fair season. Named after Tyler Jarrell, an ... [read more]
New Jersey's Clementon Park Gets a New Lease on Life and so may Fantasy Island in New York
A New Jersey theme park and waterpark combination, the 114-year-old Clementon Park and Splash World are both headed for reopening. The 52-acre park's rides, including the popular Thunder Drop, Sea ... [read more]
Legoland Movie World Opens in California While Universal Studios Hollywood Roars Out a New Coaster
Legoland Movie World in Carlsbad, Calif. offers a LEGO brick view of California's cinematic legacy. The theme park itself reopened in early April. The new immersive Movie World offers six interactive ... [read more]
Things are Starting to Happen at Theme Parks: Re-openings & New Attractions
Re-openings, promotions, and a few new attractions: this is how theme parks are beginning to make things happen again throughout the U.S. In Arizona, a new type of themed attraction appeared for ... [read more]
