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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, Headlines, 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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Silver Dollar City takes top spot for Best Theme Park Holiday Event in USA Today poll

Silver Dollar City takes top spot for Best Theme Park Holiday Event in USA Today poll

Dec 16, 2019 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Silver Dollar City takes top spot for Best Theme Park Holiday Event in USA Today poll

This year added an 8-story multi-effects Christmas tree with hundreds of thousands of lights, capable of projecting angels, falling snowflakes and carolers onto its evergreen branches
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San Diego Zoo adds new outdoor projection performances to popular Jungle Bells celebration

San Diego Zoo adds new outdoor projection performances to popular Jungle Bells celebration

Dec 16, 2019 Attractions, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on San Diego Zoo adds new outdoor projection performances to popular Jungle Bells celebration

New this year is Aurora, an exciting visual and sound experience that weaves 3-D projections, music, and light into a spectacular performance.
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Space Center Houston marks record attendance and introduction of Galaxy Lights

Space Center Houston marks record attendance and introduction of Galaxy Lights

Dec 09, 2019 Museums, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on Space Center Houston marks record attendance and introduction of Galaxy Lights

The nonprofit is the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center and a Certified Autism Center
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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom lights up with solar power for Holiday in the Park

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom lights up with solar power for Holiday in the Park

Dec 03, 2019 News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Six Flags Discovery Kingdom lights up with solar power for Holiday in the Park

Moving forward, 80% of the park’s energy usage will be powered by one of the largest solar carport installations in the country.
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SeaWorld Orlando wins IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Christmas Celebration

SeaWorld Orlando wins IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Christmas Celebration

Nov 27, 2019 Business, Events, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on SeaWorld Orlando wins IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Christmas Celebration

The “SeaWorld Christmas Celebration” won for most creative property-wide event
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Worlds of Fun’s Winterfest joining with Sporting KC and Victory Project to help children fighting cancer

Worlds of Fun’s Winterfest joining with Sporting KC and Victory Project to help children fighting cancer

Nov 22, 2019 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Worlds of Fun’s Winterfest joining with Sporting KC and Victory Project to help children fighting cancer

Throughout WinterFest, guests will be able to “Kick to Victory”, where 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards the cause.
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Bungalow Scenic Studios creates immersive holiday attractions for Gaylord Resorts

Bungalow Scenic Studios creates immersive holiday attractions for Gaylord Resorts

Oct 30, 2019 Attractions, North America, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets Comments Off on Bungalow Scenic Studios creates immersive holiday attractions for Gaylord Resorts

Bungalow has been rehabbing, designing, and building the themed holiday villages for various Gaylord Hotels since 2014, including locations in Kissimmee, FL.; National Harbor, MD; and Grapevine, TX.
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Dollywood announces inaugural Flower & Food Festival for 2020

Dollywood announces inaugural Flower & Food Festival for 2020

Oct 22, 2019 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Dollywood announces inaugural Flower & Food Festival for 2020

Coinciding with the park’s 35th anniversary, the first new festival experience at Dollywood since 2006 immerses park guests in the splendor of spring flowers through creative and aromatic displays
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Silver Dollar City investing $30 million in festivals, record-breaking attraction and new themed area area as park prepares to celebrate Diamond Jubilee

Silver Dollar City investing $30 million in festivals, record-breaking attraction and new themed area area as park prepares to celebrate Diamond Jubilee

Aug 19, 2019 Headlines, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Silver Dollar City investing $30 million in festivals, record-breaking attraction and new themed area area as park prepares to celebrate Diamond Jubilee

This represents the largest investment, made during a one-year time frame, in the 60-year history of Silver Dollar City.
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