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Exterior and landscaping complete on Aquarium of the Pacific’s Pacific Visions expansion

Exterior and landscaping complete on Aquarium of the Pacific’s Pacific Visions expansion

Feb 04, 2019 Attractions, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums 0

The 300-seat Honda Pacific Visions Theater, which houses a 130-foot-wide by 32-foot-tall screen that curves in a 180-degree arc, a tilting floor projection disc, and special effects capabilities.
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B&M dive coaster will add thrills to SeaWorld San Diego in 2020

B&M dive coaster will add thrills to SeaWorld San Diego in 2020

Jan 08, 2019 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets 0

This new roller coaster will be the tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster in California, as well as the only floorless dive coaster in the state.
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Extended PEANUTS Celebration returns to Knott’s Berry Farm

Extended PEANUTS Celebration returns to Knott’s Berry Farm

Jan 03, 2019 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets 0

The vibrant décor will include full-size comic strip props like Charlie Brown’s kites and his renowned thought bubbles which will adorn the park’s pathways.
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Two Bit Circus: When maker culture met the LBE

Two Bit Circus: When maker culture met the LBE

Dec 18, 2018 #76 - Year End/Trade Show Round-up, 2018, Attractions, Current Issue, Features, North America, World markets 0

This new approach to LBE has been undertaken by Los Angeles firm Two Bit Circus, founded by Brent Bushnell (son of Atari and Chuck E Cheese founder Nolan Bushnell) and Eric Gradman.
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Sally Corporation’s JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis to receive TEA Thea Award

Sally Corporation’s JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis to receive TEA Thea Award

Dec 11, 2018 Business, Events, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets 0

The mixed-media ride took home IAAPA’s Best New Product and the Impact Award in 2015, from rides at Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags St. Louis.  The seventh iteration, at Six Flags Magic...
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Knott’s Berry Farm integrating raft ride into park’s historic Calico storyline

Knott’s Berry Farm integrating raft ride into park’s historic Calico storyline

Dec 04, 2018 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets 0

Calico River Rapids will take voyagers on a search for new land through the outskirts of Calico, the richly themed area in Knott’s esteemed Ghost Town.
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46th annual Knott’s Scary Farm to feature 14 haunted attractions Sept 20 – Oct 31

46th annual Knott’s Scary Farm to feature 14 haunted attractions Sept 20 – Oct 31

Aug 31, 2018 Attractions, Haunts, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets 0

Knott’s Scary Farm has welcomed millions of visitors over the past 46 years and has become an institution in the Southern California theme park landscape. 
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First SPACES Center opens at Irvine Spectrum with VR quest to fight Terminators for the future

First SPACES Center opens at Irvine Spectrum with VR quest to fight Terminators for the future

Aug 24, 2018 Attractions, News, North America, Technology & Media, World markets 0

SPACES was founded at Dreamworks Animation and the team has wide-ranging backgrounds in film, television, video games and theme parks.
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LEGOLAND California Resort guests dive into a new kind of adventure

LEGOLAND California Resort guests dive into a new kind of adventure

Jul 10, 2018 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets 0

LEGO® CITY: Deep Sea Adventure submarine ride is Merlin Entertainments’ single largest investment for a ride in any LEGOLAND® Park.
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Pixar Pier opens at Disney California Adventure

Pixar Pier opens at Disney California Adventure

Jun 25, 2018 Headlines, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets 0

Shanghai Disney Resort recently opened Disney•Pixar Toy Story Land, and Walt Disney World opens Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 30, 2018.
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