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New waterpark, festivals, and events highlight 2020 season at California’s Great America

New waterpark, festivals, and events highlight 2020 season at California’s Great America

Mar 10, 2020 News, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on New waterpark, festivals, and events highlight 2020 season at California’s Great America

Three new immersive themed events, along with a completely reimagined waterpark, will debut at California’s Great America in 2020
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California’s Great America WinterFest: Transforming a theme park into a holiday wonderland.

California’s Great America WinterFest: Transforming a theme park into a holiday wonderland.

Dec 25, 2019 Business, Features, Homepage Slider, IPM Interviews, North America, People, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on California’s Great America WinterFest: Transforming a theme park into a holiday wonderland.

With millions of lights and thousands of decorations, the nighttime holiday event expanded the park's operating calendar and provides additional incentive for both day and season pass holders to...
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California’s Great America enlarging and retheming waterpark to South Bay Shores

California’s Great America enlarging and retheming waterpark to South Bay Shores

Aug 13, 2019 News, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on California’s Great America enlarging and retheming waterpark to South Bay Shores

The redesigned waterpark will feature seven new water attractions including four drop slides, two tube slides, and a new lagoon area.
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Cedar Fair issuing $500 million in unsecured notes to finance Texas and California acquisitions

Cedar Fair issuing $500 million in unsecured notes to finance Texas and California acquisitions

Jun 19, 2019 Business, News, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Cedar Fair issuing $500 million in unsecured notes to finance Texas and California acquisitions

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for the proposed acquisition of Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Resort New Braunfels and Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston, the purchase of the...
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WEEKEND VIEWING: InPark Magazine presents Silicon Valley Haunts

WEEKEND VIEWING: InPark Magazine presents Silicon Valley Haunts

Oct 07, 2018 Attractions, Features, Homepage Slider, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on WEEKEND VIEWING: InPark Magazine presents Silicon Valley Haunts

In this original InPark video, we visit two venues in California's Silicon Valley, located only 5 1/2 miles apart, but each offering unique experiences.
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West Coast’s first single rail coaster opens June 14 at California’s Great America

West Coast’s first single rail coaster opens June 14 at California’s Great America

Jun 12, 2018 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on West Coast’s first single rail coaster opens June 14 at California’s Great America

The design spirit of the ride is reflective of an off-road adventure, with immersive sensory theming that embraces the great outdoors of the Bay Area and Central Coast.
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From new coaster designs to live animals, IAAPA members showcase new attractions for 2018

From new coaster designs to live animals, IAAPA members showcase new attractions for 2018

May 28, 2018 Attractions, News, Theme Parks, Water Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on From new coaster designs to live animals, IAAPA members showcase new attractions for 2018

In 2018 the anticipated U.S. theme and amusement park attendance estimate is 398.5 million and guest spending will grow to an estimated $23.58 billion.
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From Starbucks to New Themed Restaurants, California’s Great America Ups its Food Offering in 2018

From Starbucks to New Themed Restaurants, California’s Great America Ups its Food Offering in 2018

Jan 24, 2018 News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, World markets Comments Off on From Starbucks to New Themed Restaurants, California’s Great America Ups its Food Offering in 2018

New offerings include a full-service Starbucks®, French Quarter Funnel Cake & Churro, Sierra Creek Lodge rustic family restaurant and Orleans Candy Kitchen.
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InPark Presents the Top 17 Stories of 2017

InPark Presents the Top 17 Stories of 2017

Jan 19, 2018 Attractions, Business, Events, Features, Homepage Slider, Museums, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World Expos Comments Off on InPark Presents the Top 17 Stories of 2017

Spanning the globe, from new technologies to new attractions, museum trends, and world expos, here are the top stories of last year as selected by the editors of InPark Magazine.
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California’s Great America, Cedar Point, and Holiday World Achieve Industry Honors for Ride Operations

California’s Great America, Cedar Point, and Holiday World Achieve Industry Honors for Ride Operations

Dec 28, 2017 Business, News, Theme Parks Comments Off on California’s Great America, Cedar Point, and Holiday World Achieve Industry Honors for Ride Operations

In unannounced audits each summer, IRT parks are evaluated on over thirty specific performance criteria designed to improve and maintain excellence in amusement ride safety, professionalism, and...
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