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IAAPA honors industry leaders with Service and Young Professional of the Year Awards

IAAPA honors industry leaders with Service and Young Professional of the Year Awards

Nov 26, 2019 Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, News, North America, People, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on IAAPA honors industry leaders with Service and Young Professional of the Year Awards

APA recognized the 2019 IAAPA Service Award winners and the 2019 Young Professional of the Year Award winner during the annual GM and Owners' Breakfast at IAAPA Expo 2019 on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in...
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Six Flags 2019 lineup includes launch coasters and new dizzying heights

Six Flags 2019 lineup includes launch coasters and new dizzying heights

Aug 30, 2018 Europe & Middle East, Homepage Slider, Latin America & Mexico, News, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Six Flags 2019 lineup includes launch coasters and new dizzying heights

Six Flags Entertainment Company announced a collection of world record-breaking roller coasters and family attractions, along with massive park upgrades and rebrands for the 2019 season.
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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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Six Flags Great America Introduces Holiday in the Park

Six Flags Great America Introduces Holiday in the Park

Apr 13, 2018 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Six Flags Great America Introduces Holiday in the Park

This spectacular event — making its Six Flags Great America debut — features more than one million LED lights, beautifully adorned Christmas trees, thrilling rides, enchanting shows, delicious...
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Full List of 2017 Brass Ring Excellence in Marketing Finalists

Full List of 2017 Brass Ring Excellence in Marketing Finalists

Nov 12, 2017 Attractions, Business, Events, Museums, News, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Full List of 2017 Brass Ring Excellence in Marketing Finalists

The event will take place in The IAAPA Theater Presented by Wanda Group and is located in N320 on the third floor of the North Concourse. 
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Six Flags Announces 2018 Attractions

Six Flags Announces 2018 Attractions

Aug 31, 2017 Homepage Slider, News, Theme Parks, Water Parks Comments Off on Six Flags Announces 2018 Attractions

Six Flags, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Entertainment, is launching a collection of new rides and attractions themed after some of the most famous Super Heroes...
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Attraction Hybridization

Attraction Hybridization

Sep 29, 2015 #59 - Zoos/Aquaria and Waterparks 2015, 2015, Attractions, Features, Theme Parks, Water Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Attraction Hybridization

What Jurassic World teaches us about zoos by Stacey Ludlum and Eileen Hill, PGAV Destinations With the opening of Jurassic World this summer, we saw a glimpse of the future: An […]
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Fright Fest Returns to Six Flags Great America in Biggest and Most Horrific Event Yet

Fright Fest Returns to Six Flags Great America in Biggest and Most Horrific Event Yet

Sep 26, 2015 Attractions, Haunts, News, Theme Parks Comments Off on Fright Fest Returns to Six Flags Great America in Biggest and Most Horrific Event Yet

Gurnee, IL, USA (September 24, 2015) — Six Flags Great America kicks off Fright Fest on scare-oids featuring extended hours on weekends with SIX haunted attractions and SIX...
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Six Flags Announces 2016 Attractions

Six Flags Announces 2016 Attractions

Sep 03, 2015 Features, Homepage Slider, News, Theme Parks, Water Parks Comments Off on Six Flags Announces 2016 Attractions

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Rocky Mountain Redesigns Goliath into Record Breaking Wood Coaster

Rocky Mountain Redesigns Goliath into Record Breaking Wood Coaster

Jun 25, 2014 News, Theme Parks Comments Off on Rocky Mountain Redesigns Goliath into Record Breaking Wood Coaster

Gurnee, IL, USA /PRNewswire/ — The new GIANT in the world of wooden roller coasters has made its debut. Six Flags Great America presents Goliath, the fastest wooden roller coaster in the...
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