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AAM survey indicates 1 in 3 US museums at risk of permanent closure due to COVID-19 pandemic

AAM survey indicates 1 in 3 US museums at risk of permanent closure due to COVID-19 pandemic

Jul 28, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Headlines, Museums, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on AAM survey indicates 1 in 3 US museums at risk of permanent closure due to COVID-19 pandemic

Without near-term assistance from governments and private donors, hundreds of directors reported their museums may not survive the financial crisis brought on by the pandemic.
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Silver Dollar City celebrates 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee with opening of Mystic River Falls

Silver Dollar City celebrates 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee with opening of Mystic River Falls

Jul 27, 2020 Business, COVID-19, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Silver Dollar City celebrates 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee with opening of Mystic River Falls

A $23-million investment, Mystic River Falls features a one-of-a-kind rotating, 4-platform, 8-story lift.
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Halloween Horror Nights canceled at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort

Halloween Horror Nights canceled at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort

Jul 24, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Haunts, Headlines, Live Shows and Spectacles, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Halloween Horror Nights canceled at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort

The Halloween Horror Nights team looks forward to creating an amazing event in 2021.
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Holiday World introduces first of its kind ProSlide water coaster

Holiday World introduces first of its kind ProSlide water coaster

Jul 24, 2020 News, North America, Technology & Media, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Holiday World introduces first of its kind ProSlide water coaster

Cheetah Chase is a top-of-the-line water coaster and the 27th ProSlide ride at the landmark Santa Claus, Indiana park.
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SCAREHOUSE breathes new life into the dead with redesign of Kennywood’s classic OLD MILL

SCAREHOUSE breathes new life into the dead with redesign of Kennywood’s classic OLD MILL

Jul 24, 2020 Attractions, Haunts, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on SCAREHOUSE breathes new life into the dead with redesign of Kennywood’s classic OLD MILL

The OLD MILL is the biggest project SCAREHOUSE has taken on outside of its own massively popular haunted attraction.
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Electric Ocean returns to SeaWorld Orlando remixed for the COVID era

Electric Ocean returns to SeaWorld Orlando remixed for the COVID era

Jul 23, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Live Shows and Spectacles, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Electric Ocean returns to SeaWorld Orlando remixed for the COVID era

Guests are invited to stay late on summer weekends to enjoy electrifying dance music and a brilliant evening of energy that sparks as the sun sets, while maintaining safe physical distancing.
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IAAPA continues campaigning Congress for critical changes and aid for attractions industry

IAAPA continues campaigning Congress for critical changes and aid for attractions industry

Jul 21, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Museums, News, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on IAAPA continues campaigning Congress for critical changes and aid for attractions industry

IAAPA estimates nationally the COVID-19 pandemic will cause $23 billion in economic losses for attractions in 2020.
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The universal appeal of PEANUTS™: InPark exclusive interview with Craig Herman

The universal appeal of PEANUTS™: InPark exclusive interview with Craig Herman

Jul 20, 2020 Asia, Attractions, Features, Headlines, Museums, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on The universal appeal of PEANUTS™: InPark exclusive interview with Craig Herman

The beauty of Peanuts is that it speaks to human nature and the highs and lows of the human experience. -- Craig Herman
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Knott’s Taste of Calico brings culinary festival to streets of theme park’s historic Ghost Town

Knott’s Taste of Calico brings culinary festival to streets of theme park’s historic Ghost Town

Jul 17, 2020 Business, COVID-19, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Knott’s Taste of Calico brings culinary festival to streets of theme park’s historic Ghost Town

During this specially ticketed outdoor event, guests will be able to take a nostalgic stroll through the streets of Calico and sample unique Knott’s culinary creations including boysenberry...
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TEA and AECOM release 2019 Theme Index and Museum Index, Disney and Louvre remain in top slots

TEA and AECOM release 2019 Theme Index and Museum Index, Disney and Louvre remain in top slots

Jul 16, 2020 Asia, Business, COVID-19, Europe & Middle East, Features, Headlines, Latin America & Mexico, Museums, News, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on TEA and AECOM release 2019 Theme Index and Museum Index, Disney and Louvre remain in top slots

"The Asian operators once again dominated - with OCT, Chimelong, and Fantawild all reporting high single- or double-digit increases.”
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