Sally Dark Rides Expands the Mini™ Dark Ride Line to Zoos and Aquariums
Small Scale. Big Impact. A Fully Immersive Attraction Experience in Just 2,000–3,000 Square Feet. Sally Dark Rides, the leading creator of immersive, interactive dark rides around the world, has announced a new addition to its innovative lineup: the Mini™ Dark Ride for Zoos and Aquariums. Designed for venues with compact footprints and a growing demand for weatherproof indoor attractions, the Mini™ brings the magic of a traditional dark ride to spaces as small as 2,000-3,000 square feet-without
Lake Compounce Makes the Season Sparkle with Holiday Lights 2025 Beginning November 28
The Beloved Holiday Tradition Has Been Nominated as a USA Today 10Best Theme Park Holiday Event Join in the joy at Lake Compounce’s Holiday Lights as the park lights up the night sky for 14 sparkling days this holiday season. Celebrating 13 years of timeless holiday tradition, America’s First Amusement Park, will usher in the holidays beginning on Friday, November 28 at 4 p.m. To celebrate all that is merry and bright, Holiday Lights has been nominated by USA Today as a 10Best Theme Park Holiday Event.
Betson Enterprises Partners with Arcade Time Entertainment to Launch 24-Hour Flagship Arcade in Orlando
Betson Enterprises is proud to announce its collaboration with Arcade Time Entertainment on the successful launch of the company’s newest flagship location on International Drive near Universal Orlando. The new 32,000-square-foot Family Entertainment Center (FEC) represents the next evolution of the modern arcade experience — blending nostalgia, innovation, and all-day entertainment under one roof. Open 24 hours a day, Arcade Time Orlando features over 300 arcade games, from beloved retro titles to the
RWS Global, an Entertainment and Sports Company, Showcases Diverse Capabilities at IAAPA Expo 2025
RWS Global, the world leader in groundbreaking live moments across entertainment and sports, will present its 2025 IAAPA Expo tradeshow booth, offering visitors a glimpse at the company’s expansive offerings, representing every step of live experience from ideation and design to production and operations. While at IAAPA Expo, the team will be celebrating the legendary career of Keith James as he is inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame on Monday, November 17th. The team will also be sharing their
ADG Wins Two 2025 WWA Leading Edge Awards for Design/Build Projects
Aquatic Development Group (ADG) is proud to announce that their specialty aquatic design/build work on both OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark and Bavarian Blast Indoor Waterpark was recognized with Leading Edge Awards at the 2025 World Waterpark Association (WWA) Show in Orlando, Florida, during the conference’s opening general session today. The WWA Leading Edge Award is presented annually to individuals, parks, and suppliers for creativity in the development of new themes, facilities, programs, services,
Four WWA Leading Edge Awards 2025 for WhiteWater Projects
At the World Waterpark Association Show in Orlando, Florida, WhiteWater received Leading Edge Awards for outstanding work in the following global projects: Yas Waterworld Expansion (with WTI, Life Floor)Bavarian Blast at Bavarian Inn (with ADG, OpenAire, H&LA, Life Floor)Summer Savanna Outdoor Waterpark at Kalahari Resort – Round Rock (with WTI)Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration Key (with Martin Aquatic, Life Floor)Water Slides AND Water Ride Headline Bold Yas Waterworld ExpansionThe most anticipated water
Ellis & Associates and Mobaro Announce the New EllisDocs powered by Mobaro
Groundbreaking Partnership Advances Aquatic Facility Operations with a Powerful New App that Combines Task Management, Record-Keeping and Accountability EllisDocs is available for use by any aquatic facility in the world – regardless of any affiliation with a lifeguard instructor program Two of the attractions industry’s most respected safety organizations, Ellis & Associates (E&A) and Mobaro, today announced a partnership that delivers a powerful and easy-to-use aquatic facility operations app now
REBELS WITH A CAUSE MOTORCYCLE & SPORTS CAR POKER RUN ROLLS INTO ORLANDO AHEAD OF THE IAAPA EXPO
Get ready to rev your engines for a ride that makes a difference! The Rebels with A Cause Motorcycle and Sports Car Poker Run is hitting the road on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Calling on riders and drivers of all kinds to support the IAAPA Foundation and the Breaking Barriers Grants Program – helping people with disabilities find meaningful employment in the attractions industry. Participants will cruise through scenic Central Florida, stopping at pre-planned pit stops to collect poker cards,
RIDE ENTERTAINMENT PROMOTES INDUSTRY VETERAN AMANDA MERCADO TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Ride Entertainment Corp., the attractions-industry leader in sales, service, operations, and financial partnerships, today announced that veteran executive Amanda Mercado has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ed Hiller, Founder and current CEO, will focus on the continued growth of the company’s financial partnerships, where they are considered to be the leader.“Stepping into the CEO role is both an honor and incredible opportunity to build upon the exceptional foundation that has been
HISTORIC ROLLER COASTER TRACK RISES IN WEST TEXAS
Corkscrew inversion to become the future gateway to unique museum The National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (NRCMA), the world’s largest collection of historic amusement artifacts, has completed construction on its largest exhibit to date: a complete, corkscrew inversion from the retired Canobie Corkscrew. “This museum is no longer a dream. It is a reality being built right now,” said Jeff Novotny, President of the NRCMA Board of Directors. “This project represents one of the biggest
FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES ANNOUNCES NEW ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERSHIP WITH RWS GLOBAL
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled exciting plans to further elevate its onboard entertainment offering through a new partnership with global entertainment leaders, RWS Global. By actively listening to guests’ verbal and written feedback, Fred. Olsen is evolving its entertainment programme to better reflect what guests want and expect. This partnership is a direct result of that commitment to putting guests first and ensuring their voices shape the onboard experience.From February 2026, guests
NEAAPA to induct two industry legends into Hall of Fame
NEAAPA – The Northeast’s Entertainment Association is proud to announce that two of the organization’s long-time members will be inducted into the NEAAPA Hall of Fame on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Joel Golder, owner of Palace Playland Amusement Park in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, has spent more than 60 years in the amusement industry. Growing up on Revere Beach, Golder began working in amusements as a child, helping his father at Paragon Park before expanding to well-known seaside destinations such as Salisbury
Dunk Cannon Debuts During IAAPA Expo 2025
Blast into Fun: Introducing Dunk Cannon – The Next Evolution of Interactive Attractions This November at IAAPA Orlando, say goodbye to the old dunk tank and hello to Dunk Cannon, the ultimate target-shooting showdown that’s taking interactive entertainment to the next level. Dunk Cannon delivers high-energy, fast-paced competition where players step up, aim, and fire foam balls at glowing LED targets. Every hit brings competitors closer to victory, and the first to score 50 points sends their opponent
