Polin Waterparks, a global industry leader in design, engineering, manufacturing and installation of waterparks and water play attractions, has launched AIPIX, their new waterpark image recognition technology that makes it easier for attractions to capture guests’ memories of their experiences in action. AIPIX is a next-level image recognition technology that is much more advanced than…
Apex Parks Group, LLC announced that it is pursuing a comprehensive financial restructuring aimed at reducing the Company’s current debt. As part of this process, Apex has filed for Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the District of Delaware to facilitate the sale of the company. As it currently stands, the company plans to be…
One of the most innovative amusement park attractions over the last few years has been a product from Whitewater West called ‘The SlideWheel’. This new cutting edge attraction combines both the thrills of a high speed waterside and the slow gentle rotation of a Ferris Wheel. Here’s a demo model of the slide in action…
On February 18th, 2020 Apex Park Group officially put an end to the rumors and announced the closure of four of its properties — including Indiana Beach (Indiana) and Fantasy Island (Buffalo, NY). The move was announced through updates posted on the respective park’s social media channels. With the announcement, Indiana Beach will not operate…
All your favorite Nickelodeon characters now call New Jersey… home! After 16 years of planning, a lengthy construction process, and numerous delays, The American Dream mall is officially open in East Rutherford, NJ. The park features over 35 rides, rollercoasters and attractions for families and thrill-seekers, both young and young at heart. SpongeBob, Dora The…
Six Flags Great America—the Thrill Capital of the Midwest—today announced an innovative, record-breaking new water coaster coming to the park’s Hurricane Harbor in 2020―Tsunami Surge. This-state-of-the-art water attraction will be the tallest water coaster in the world towering over 86 feet high, using water-blasting jet- propulsion technology for lightning fast uphill speeds and adrenaline-pumping drops….
Northern California’s premiere amusement park is getting bigger and better in summer 2020, when California’s Great America debuts the new South Bay Shores waterpark. Guests will be immersed in a completely transformed waterpark experience featuring seven new water attractions including four drop slides, two tube slides, and a new lagoon area. Guests will also enjoy…
It’s been less than a month into 2019, and we already have clues to what could be installed at parks in 2020. According to documents filed to the Santa Clara permit office, California’s Great America filed documents to “Construct a (n) one story building with basement for drop slides equipment & mechanical equipment building to…