Amusement parks

Cedar Fair Announces Change in Corporate Leadership Team

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Destinations, Travel, Theme Parks, Vacation, Family, General Entertainment, Consumer, Entertainment, Entertainment, Cedar Fair, Sandusky, Ohio, Amusement parks, Economy of Ohio, Cedar Point, Paramount Pictures

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced a change in its corporate leadership team.

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  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced a change in its corporate leadership team.
  • I want to thank Duff for his tremendous leadership during a transformational period for our company, said Richard A. Zimmerman, Cedar Fair president and chief executive officer.
  • As he moves on to the next chapter of his professional career, we extend our deepest gratitude and respect for his many contributions to Cedar Fair.
  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio.

SWAT Mobility Selects Otonomo As Data Partner to Enable Improved High Capacity Mobility Solutions

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Transportation engineering, Shared transport, Smart mobility, Sky Swat, Routing, Swat District, Amusement rides, Amusement parks

The partnership with Otonomo will allow SWAT Mobility to transform Otonomos rich, harmonized, real-time vehicle data into a road speed graph.

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  • The partnership with Otonomo will allow SWAT Mobility to transform Otonomos rich, harmonized, real-time vehicle data into a road speed graph.
  • SWAT Mobility transforms the Otonomo vehicle data into speed information to help the SWAT routing engine better account for traffic conditions in solving routing problems, thereby achieving more accurate ride scheduling and reliable transport.
  • With Otonomo's straightforward vehicle data, SWAT Mobility will easily access ground-truth data with minimal processing, allowing the Company to provide more accurate speed maps and better service for their end-clients.
  • SWAT Mobility (SWAT) is a Singapore-based smart mobility solution firm that provides demand-responsive and ride-sharing technology in high capacity vehicles.

For The First Time Ever, Howl-O-Scream To Terrify SeaWorld Orlando, As The Nighttime Halloween Event For Fright Seekers And Horror Fiends Arrives This Fall

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Friday, June 4, 2021
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Entertainment, Amusement parks, Zoos, SeaWorld, Sesame Place, Busch Gardens, Howl-O-Scream, Aquatica, Halloween, Halloween Spooktacular, Blackfish

"SeaWorld Orlando fans love our extensive event line-up which includes a special event taking place every weekend of the year.

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  • "SeaWorld Orlando fans love our extensive event line-up which includes a special event taking place every weekend of the year.
  • Adding Howl-O-Scream to the calendar provides the missing element of a fright-filled Halloween event that we know our guests will welcome.
  • With this addition, we become the only theme park in Orlando to offer both a daytime family-friendly Halloween and a nighttime horror Halloween for thrill seekers," says SeaWorld Orlando Park President Kyle Miller.
  • SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Sesame Place and Sea Rescue.

Six Flags to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Friday, June 4, 2021
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Replays of the webcasts and any presentations used will be available on the companys Investor Relations website.

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  • Replays of the webcasts and any presentations used will be available on the companys Investor Relations website.
  • Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the worlds largest regional theme park company with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
  • For nearly 60 years, Six Flags has entertained hundreds of millions of guests with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling waterparks and unique attractions.
  • Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests.

World’s Tallest Water Coaster Tsunami Surge Makes a Splash at Hurricane Harbor Chicago

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Theme Parks, Entertainment, Amusement parks, Jackson Township, New Jersey, Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Six Flags Magic Mountain, States of the United States, Six Flags Great America, Geography of the United States

Hurricane Harbor Chicago today debuts the much anticipated and innovative Tsunami Surge.

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  • Hurricane Harbor Chicago today debuts the much anticipated and innovative Tsunami Surge.
  • This-state-of-the-art water attraction is the worlds tallest water coaster, towering 86 feet high, using water-blasting jet-propulsion technology for lightning-fast uphill speeds and breathtaking drops.
  • Tsunami Surge propels riders through 950 feet of slides and tunnels at a speed of 42 feet per second.
  • Hurricane Harbor Chicago, the 20-acre water park on Six Flags Great America property, is located between Chicago and Milwaukee and offers fun in the summer sun for the entire family with 25 splash-filled attractions, including the worlds tallest water coaster, thrilling water slides, and kids splash pads.

Museum to Debut Newly Unearthed, Historic Ride Footage

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Theme Parks, Entertainment, Roller coasters, Amusement parks, American Coaster Enthusiasts, National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives, Entertainment, Wooden roller coaster

Now, the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (NRCMA), the worlds largest collection of amusement ride vehicles and blueprints, will soon debut never-before-seen, recently preserved test footage from their Arrow film collection.

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  • Now, the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (NRCMA), the worlds largest collection of amusement ride vehicles and blueprints, will soon debut never-before-seen, recently preserved test footage from their Arrow film collection.
  • To be able to preserve and then share this footage with fans around the world is an absolute thrill, Richard Munch, NRCMA Historian.
  • The Arrow film collection, which will debut as part of American Coaster Enthusiasts West Texas Roundup event, consists of film reels, tapes and DVDs.
  • There are hundreds of hours of donated footage still requiring digitalization and preservation, some of which can be seen now at rollercoastermuseum.org .

Fun Spot America Announces partnership with Rocky Mountain Construction

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Amusement parks, Entertainment, Fun Spot America Theme Parks, Roller Coaster, In amusement parks, Draft:2008 in amusement parks

Atlanta, GA, May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fun Spot America Atlanta partners with Rocky Mountain Construction on the next BIG thing for Atlanta, in fact, its so big youll sayits HUGE!

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  • Atlanta, GA, May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fun Spot America Atlanta partners with Rocky Mountain Construction on the next BIG thing for Atlanta, in fact, its so big youll sayits HUGE!
  • Hold on tight because this will be Fun Spot Americas largest Roller Coaster investment ever.
  • The new roller coaster will be the first of many new marque rides and attractions yet to come to Fun Spot Atlanta.
  • Were excited to be working with Fun Spot America and thrilled to be bringing a fantastic new RMC coaster to Atlanta, said Grubb.

Moose Toys and Warner Bros. Consumer Products Get Fans Pumped for Summer Release of "Space Jam: A New Legacy" With Extensive Toy Line Available Now

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Friday, May 14, 2021
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Moose Toys , in collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, released the full line of toys, including the all-new Goon Squad toys.

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  • Moose Toys , in collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, released the full line of toys, including the all-new Goon Squad toys.
  • Their line-up includes super-enhanced animated versions of real-life basketball all-stars playing to win within the Warner 3000 entertainment digital "serververse."
  • "The Goon Squad toys bring their onscreen counterparts to life in vivid detail.
  • The division\'s successful global themed entertainment business includes groundbreaking experiences such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.

Six Flags Supports State Vaccination Efforts with Ticket Offer Valued at $4 Million

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Other Consumer, Women, Seniors, Other Philanthropy, MEN, Pharmaceutical, Family, Infectious diseases, Consumer, Fund Raising, Foundation, Philanthropy, Entertainment, Theme Parks, Health, Vacation, Other Travel, Destinations, Travel, Six Flags, Amusement parks, Entertainment, Six Flags St. Louis, Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Over Texas, Batman in amusement parks

As part of that commitment, the company has pledged up to $5 million in investments and ticket value by the end of 2022 toward programs dedicated to equality and the socioeconomic advancement of people of color.\nSix Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest regional theme park company with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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  • As part of that commitment, the company has pledged up to $5 million in investments and ticket value by the end of 2022 toward programs dedicated to equality and the socioeconomic advancement of people of color.\nSix Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest regional theme park company with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
  • For nearly 60 years, Six Flags has entertained hundreds of millions of guests with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling waterparks and unique attractions.
  • Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests.
  • For more information, visit www.sixflags.com\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210513005819/en/\n'

Yifan Li Joins Human Horizons as CFO

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Amusement rides, Amusement parks, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Human Horizons, HiPhi, Horizons, Soil horizon, Geely, Event horizon

b'SHANGHAI, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Human Horizons has today announced that Yifan Li (Frank Li) has joined the company as the Chief Financial Officer.

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  • b'SHANGHAI, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Human Horizons has today announced that Yifan Li (Frank Li) has joined the company as the Chief Financial Officer.
  • Li is a seasoned finance and accounting executive, and joins Human Horizons from Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH), a global mobility technology group headquartered in Hangzhou.
  • Furthermore, Human Horizons builds smart transportation technologies and contributes to the development of smart cities, which will redefine human mobility.\nThis press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements.
  • A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Human Horizons\' strategies, future business development, and financial condition and results of operations; Human Horizons\' limited operating history; risks associated with electric vehicles; Human Horizons\' ability to develop, manufacture, and deliver vehicles of high quality and appeal to customers on schedule and on a large scale; Human Horizons\' ability to grow manufacturing in its joint venture plant; product defects or any other failure of vehicles to perform as expected; Human Horizons\' ability to build the Human Horizons and HiPhi brands; Human Horizons\' ability to compete successfully; Human Horizons\' ability to secure sufficient reservations of orders; changes in consumer demand and government incentives, subsidies, or other favorable government policies; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing.