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SeaWorld Orlando unveils Ice Breaker car

SeaWorld Orlando unveils Ice Breaker car

Nov 21, 2019 Business, Events, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on SeaWorld Orlando unveils Ice Breaker car

Ice Breaker will feature four launches, both backwards and forwards, culminating in a reverse launch into the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida
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Hersheypark and MajorMega partnering on on virtual reality Hyperdeck for park’s Chocolatetown expansion

Hersheypark and MajorMega partnering on on virtual reality Hyperdeck for park’s Chocolatetown expansion

Nov 20, 2019 Business, Events, Latin America & Mexico, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Hersheypark and MajorMega partnering on on virtual reality Hyperdeck for park’s Chocolatetown expansion

Two unique, 300-square-feet Hyperdecks will create a dynamic virtual world featuring a full-motion floor and multi-sensory effects
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First fully interactive Ancient Lore Village from Infinite Kingdoms and Weber Group to open in Tennessee

First fully interactive Ancient Lore Village from Infinite Kingdoms and Weber Group to open in Tennessee

Nov 20, 2019 Attractions, Business, Events, News, North America, Technology & Media, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets Comments Off on First fully interactive Ancient Lore Village from Infinite Kingdoms and Weber Group to open in Tennessee

Guests at Ancient Lore Village will play their part in an original story world that will take place all around them
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LEGOLAND New York ride will make LEGO replicas of riders

LEGOLAND New York ride will make LEGO replicas of riders

Nov 20, 2019 Business, Events, News, North America, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on LEGOLAND New York ride will make LEGO replicas of riders

The company announced the ride, LEGO Factory Adventure Ride, along with co-creators Holovis (ride creation) and ETF (ride vehicles) at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando.
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SeaWorld and Busch Gardens showcase 2020 attractions at IAAPA Expo 2019

SeaWorld and Busch Gardens showcase 2020 attractions at IAAPA Expo 2019

Nov 20, 2019 Business, Events, News, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on SeaWorld and Busch Gardens showcase 2020 attractions at IAAPA Expo 2019

SeaWorld Orlando and San Antonio, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Williamsburg revealed the lead ride car design and details on their new park attractions, while SeaWorld San Diego announced the name...
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Carnival showcases details on BOLT coaster at sea during IAAPA Expo 2019

Carnival showcases details on BOLT coaster at sea during IAAPA Expo 2019

Nov 20, 2019 Attractions, Business, Events, News, People, Technology & Media Comments Off on Carnival showcases details on BOLT coaster at sea during IAAPA Expo 2019

The vehicle will feature a digital speedometer display and speakers with new sound effects that will activate to enhance the exhilarating, one-of-a-kind experience.
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Holovis technology to turn dark ride passengers into LEGO Minifigures at LEGOLAND New York

Holovis technology to turn dark ride passengers into LEGO Minifigures at LEGOLAND New York

Nov 19, 2019 Business, Events, Headlines, News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Holovis technology to turn dark ride passengers into LEGO Minifigures at LEGOLAND New York

Holovis’ proprietary HoloTrac platform leverages advanced computer vision and tracking technologies underpinned by deep neural-network-based facial detection and recognition algorithms
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Knott’s Berry Farm and Triotech resurrect classic dark ride for new generation of guests

Knott’s Berry Farm and Triotech resurrect classic dark ride for new generation of guests

Nov 08, 2019 Headlines, News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Knott’s Berry Farm and Triotech resurrect classic dark ride for new generation of guests

Celebrating Knott’s Berry Farm‘s 100th anniversary, “A Knott’s Family Reunion,” will bring together old classics with new favorites, which includes the continuation of...
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Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor sky deck to open at New York’s Hudson Yards in March 2020

Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor sky deck to open at New York’s Hudson Yards in March 2020

Oct 24, 2019 Attractions, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor sky deck to open at New York’s Hudson Yards in March 2020

Piercing the sky at a soaring 100 floors from its record-setting height of 1,131 feet, Edge will reveal never-before-seen views of The City, Western New Jersey and New York State spanning up to 80...
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American Dream set to open in phases starting with Nickelodeon Universe on Oct 25

American Dream set to open in phases starting with Nickelodeon Universe on Oct 25

Oct 23, 2019 Attractions, Headlines, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on American Dream set to open in phases starting with Nickelodeon Universe on Oct 25

American Dream, the new entertainment and shopping complex developed in The Meadowlands, NJ by Triple Five Group (West Edmonton Mall, Mall of America) will open in phases beginning October 25.
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