Archive For August 24th, 2012

Golden Ticket Awards registration deadline extended to August 30

By | August 24, 2012

Event open to all industry professionals UPDATED — The deadline to register for Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards has been extended until Thursday, August 30. This will be the last opportunity to register for this “don’t miss” industry event hosted by the beautiful Dollywood Theme Park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on Friday and Saturday, Sept. […]

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Dollywood's Splash Country lifeguards exceed standards for 2012 season

By | August 24, 2012

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—During three annual 2012 safety audits, Dollywood’s Splash Country’s aquatics staff received two “exceeds standards” and one “meets standards” ratings from industry experts Ellis & Associates. “Guest safety is our top priority at Dollywood’s Splash Country and that makes these three prestigious industry ratings for our aquatics team even more important to us,” […]

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WhiteWater acquires Hopkins Rides

By | August 24, 2012

RICHMOND, B.C. — WhiteWater is pleased to announce that Hopkins Rides (formerly O.D. Hopkins) has joined the WhiteWater family of companies. Hopkins Rides will continue to operate under the same name and will continue to offer its legendary amusement park attractions: the Log Flume Ride, Super Flume, Shoot the Chute, River Raft Ride, as well […]

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