As attractions and experiences begin to re-open, MR-ProFun issued a survey to gather information on re-opening trends and attendance performance. There were nearly 100 facilities that responded to the initial survey. Facilities of all types (attractions, museums, and gardens) responded and we are thankful to all of those that participated in this brief survey. The…
Disneyland Shanghai Reopens to New World of Masks, Distance Bloomberg NewsMay 10, 2020, 7:43 PM PDT As Shanghai Disneyland opened Monday for the first time since late January, Walt Disney Co.’s hit song “A Whole New World” played in the background. And it was a very different world for guests required to stay 6 feet…
MR-ProFun Acquires Icon Global Partners, Ltd. Acquisition substantially enhances waterpark consulting and management capabilities LOS ANGELES, CA – June 7, 2019 – MR-ProFun, Inc announced today that on June 6, 2019 they entered into an agreement to acquire Icon Global Partners Limited. The acquisition represents a consolidation of the two leading independent providers of waterpark…
(Penn State University) – Working on something as monumental as the Apollo spacecraft would be the peak of almost anyone’s career, but for Penn State alumnus Jim Benedick, it was only the beginning. With more than 50 years of experience in the industry, he has worked for companies and on projects that most could only…
(CNN) — New York will soon have “the edge” when it comes to magnificent outdoor observation decks. Already home to some of the most famous viewing spots in the world, the Big Apple is about to add another to its impressive collection. Named Edge, the upcoming Hudson Yards observation deck is set to open next year, with…
Two years after its debut in Foley, Alabama, The Park at OWA is to open its first dark ride. Supplied by the Sally Corporation, the interactive attraction will feature a version of the firm’s Ghost Blasters concept. To garner intrigue in the ride, which will open this coming season, the park teased fans with blurred photos and…
FOLEY, Ala. and LAS VEGAS, Feb. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Legends in Concert, the longest-running show in Las Vegas, has announced an all-new residency at OWA, in Foley Alabama’s Gulf Coast region. OWA is a world-class, award-winning entertainment destination owned and operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. OWA’s design celebrates its rural roots and the…
Perched a dizzying 314 meters in the sky is the “Mahanakhon SkyWalk,” which opened in November atop the King Power Mahanakhon, Thailand’s tallest building. Located on the 74th, 75th, and 78th floors, the skywalk has both indoor and outdoor observation decks offering fabulous views of the city, plus Thailand’s highest rooftop bar. The starring feature…
Today’s consumers expect fantastic, immersive, quality experiences when they come to theme parks – whether it’s a destination operated by a top international owner such as Disney, Universal, Chimelong Group, or Merlin Entertainments, or a smaller regional park. In what is anticipated to be a $70-plus billion market by 2025, as the industry expands and…
REUTERS, NOV. 23, 2018 – Visitors are flocking to Bangkok’s latest rooftop attraction, a skywalk that’s 1,017 ft above the ground from where they can see the city’s skyline. READ MORE