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Silver Dollar City’s Showboat Branson Belle embarks on 2019 season

Silver Dollar City’s Showboat Branson Belle embarks on 2019 season

Feb 28, 2019 Attractions, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on Silver Dollar City’s Showboat Branson Belle embarks on 2019 season

New for 2019, fireworks cap the evening cruises during spring break on March 15–16 and 22–23.
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In Memoriam: JoDee Herschend, Co-owner of Herschend Enterprises

In Memoriam: JoDee Herschend, Co-owner of Herschend Enterprises

Nov 30, 2018 Attractions, Business, News, North America, People, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on In Memoriam: JoDee Herschend, Co-owner of Herschend Enterprises

Over 50+ years, JoDee and Peter Herschend worked together to build Herschend Enterprises and raise five children.
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Esparza HQ brings a positive outlook and 3 decades of experience to help brands, IP owners and developers navigate the LBE space

Esparza HQ brings a positive outlook and 3 decades of experience to help brands, IP owners and developers navigate the LBE space

Nov 05, 2018 Business, Homepage Slider, News, People, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks Comments Off on Esparza HQ brings a positive outlook and 3 decades of experience to help brands, IP owners and developers navigate the LBE space

Esparza HQ is built on its principal’s 30+ years’ experience with leading owner-operators: SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment (Chief Creative Officer), Herschend Family Entertainment (CCO/SVP,...
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Herschend: From cave tours to spinning coasters

Herschend: From cave tours to spinning coasters

Nov 05, 2018 #75 - IAAPA 2018, 2018, Attractions, Features, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Herschend: From cave tours to spinning coasters

Herschend Enterprises was founded as a family business and remains family-owned to this day.
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Silver Dollar City goes all out in 2019 with “The Year of Shows & Festivals”

Silver Dollar City goes all out in 2019 with “The Year of Shows & Festivals”

Oct 22, 2018 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Silver Dollar City goes all out in 2019 with “The Year of Shows & Festivals”

The 1880s internationally-awarded theme park is planning millions of dollars in additions with new and original productions, larger-than-life shows and festival adventures.
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Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas returns with Christmas In Midtown Light Spectacular

Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas returns with Christmas In Midtown Light Spectacular

Oct 08, 2018 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas returns with Christmas In Midtown Light Spectacular

Christmas in Midtown takes holiday lighting to a new level, filling over an acre with 1.5 million LED lights -- 145 miles of lights covering 70,000 square feet -- in the Midtown area alone.
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New themed land at Wild Adventures to focus on kids and alligators

New themed land at Wild Adventures to focus on kids and alligators

Sep 14, 2018 Attractions, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on New themed land at Wild Adventures to focus on kids and alligators

The new area will feature six rides and several opportunities to get up close and personal with South Georgia’s most intriguing native species.
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IAAPA Operators Forum 2018 to examine ADA in-depth

IAAPA Operators Forum 2018 to examine ADA in-depth

Aug 31, 2018 Attractions, Business, Events, Haunts, Museums, News, People, Theme Parks, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on IAAPA Operators Forum 2018 to examine ADA in-depth

If you have ever wondered specifically what this means for your attraction or property, consider attending the IAAPA Operators Forum: ADA, An in-depth study of what it means to you and your...
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Herschend Enterprises forms live entertainment company

Herschend Enterprises forms live entertainment company

Aug 21, 2018 Attractions, Business, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on Herschend Enterprises forms live entertainment company

The Harlem Globetrotters are the first Herschend-owned property under the Live banner.  Herschend purchased the Globetrotters in October of 2013.
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Dollywood to open family-friendly Wildwood Grove themed land in 2019

Dollywood to open family-friendly Wildwood Grove themed land in 2019

Aug 07, 2018 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Dollywood to open family-friendly Wildwood Grove themed land in 2019

The total cost for the project is $37 million, meeting The Dollywood Company’s 2013 commitment of $300 million in investments over a 10 year period four years ahead of schedule.
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