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April 18, 2024
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"The Quest" family boomerang roller coaster and the "Na Fianna Force" roller coaster will form part of the new Tir Na nOg land opening next month at Emerald Park in County Meath, Ireland. The new 6.5-acre land will also house "The Celtic Dreamer" attraction, retail spaces and food outlets.
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Effective and impactful training, whether for employees, contractors, or volunteers, must go beyond simply presenting good content. Those who design the training, including the trainers themselves, should examine how the delivery of their training programs impacts the learner. Learn more about strategies for creating engaging training programs on the IAAPA News Hub.
Open until Tuesday, April 23, the Q2 2024 survey is live and available to all attraction operators. This survey provides insights regarding economic outlook, business performance, trends, key opportunities and challenges. Your input will provide insight into the state of the industry and help shape future strategies. To participate in the survey, please sign up and a survey link will be emailed directly to you.
The Q1 2024 results are also now available to members on the IAAPA Bookstore for free.
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Kennywood amusement park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, is preparing to open for its new season on Saturday. The "Steel Curtain" will be closed this year to complete planned refurbishments.
The "Flower and Food Festival" will kick off its fifth season at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. This year, the event will run through June 9 and include new stage shows, unique food options and larger-than-life Mosaicultures.
Florida Attractions 75th Annual Conference June 9-12, 2024: attraction leaders and industry suppliers will convene at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL for 30+ hours of educational content, networking and more! This 100% attractions-focused event is for industry pros everywhere. Registration is now open!
The new Salisbury Aquatic Centre in South Australia is scheduled to debut on June 24. The facility will feature a 50-meter outdoor pool, a water play area, a splash pad, a triple water slide tower, a health club and two indoor pools.
Splash Universe water park in Dundee, Michigan, will reopen on April 22 after being closed for four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility got new owners in 2022.
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The new Indy SkyTrack attraction is expected to open on May 3 at C.J. Barrymore's in Clinton Township, Michigan, to coincide with the amusement center's 50th anniversary celebration. The three-story go-kart track requires riders to be at least 60 inches tall, but there are no age limitations.
Destination Golf in Basildon, England, is changing its name to Glo-Bar & Golf. The mini-golf course also submitted a request to Basildon Council for an alcohol license and announced plans to upgrade the facility to include new attractions such as a lounge area and an arcade.
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Zoo Midland was recently granted a Specific Use Designation without Term for a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Midland, Texas. The center will serve as an off-site area for receiving animals, space for food preparation and a greenhouse to produce food for the animals. The zoo will be built at the former site of Nueva Vista Golf Course, with work expected to start in June to allow for an opening in 2027.
The Friends of Oxbow nonprofit organization has met its fundraising target of $1 million to support Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo in Byron, Minnesota. The project also received support through funding from the American Rescue Plan Act and a Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails grant.
Work on the second phase of the three-phase expansion of the Experience Children's Museum in Erie, Pennsylvania, has begun. The second phase involves the creation of a "Made in Erie" display case and three new classrooms.
The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology in Syracuse, New York, is set to undergo major upgrades following an almost $3 million grant. The project will include the transformation of the museum's eastern section into a STEAM education area, as well as the addition of an elevator and upgrades to mechanical, plumbing and other support systems.
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