New partnership brings next generation attractions to the Ride Entertainment family of companies. STEVENSVILLE, MD – Ride Entertainment, the Gold Standard in the attractions industry for sales and support, is excited to announce a new partnership with Ziptrek...
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Customize Your Thrills with Gerstlauer
Everyone loves to customize. From your car to your wardrobe, even your hamburger: who isn’t a fan of getting exactly what they want and standing out among the crowd? The same can be true for the biggest investment you’ll ever make in your facility – a roller coaster!...
Funtime brings thrills to new heights
When it comes to defining skylines, there’s no better company in the Ride Entertainment family that’s better than Funtime Thrill Rides. Holders of several world records in the attractions industry, Funtime’s rides are guaranteed to catch the eyes of would-be visitors...
Skycoaster thrills even more with Kool Replay video system
Automatic recording upgrade captures riders from multiple angles without the need for additional staffing. Ride Entertainment, the Gold Standard in the attractions industry for safety,sales and support, is proud to announce a new upgrade available for Skycoaster®...
GERSTLAUER TO BUILD ONE-OF-A-KIND INFINITY ROLLER COASTER IN THE UNITED STATES
STEVENSVILLE, MD (October 25, 2021) – Gerstlauer Amusement Rides, GmbH, a proud partner of Ride Entertainment, has signed an agreement to manufacture a one-of-a-kind Infinity roller coaster for a soon-to-be-named customer in the United States. The attraction, which is...
Lighting Up Your Lives with KCL Engineering
Amusement parks and other attractions tend to be eye-catching by nature. But, when you really think about it, they truly come alive at night. There’s something about a theme park at night that sets the senses into overdrive and a big part of that is the way the...
GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY HELD FOR GERSTLAUER COASTER AT GLENWOOD CAVERNS ADVENTURE PARK
Coaster enthusiast gathering this past weekend launches construction of Defiance STEVENSVILLE, MD – Ride Entertainment, the Gold Standard in the attractions industry for safety, sales and support, is excited to announce that Defiance, a record-breaking, one-of-a-kind...
A Clean Facility is A Profitable One
When it comes to the guest experience, nothing ruins the day faster than seeing a dirty park or attraction. So just how clean is your facility? As more and more guests seek out cleaner, healthier ways to have fun, what has your facility done to adapt and address its...
From Mild to Wild, Gerstlauer Delivers the Thrills
They are the ultimate in German roller coaster engineering. Family and thrill rides that (literally) stand out above all the others. They are the roller coasters of Gerstlauer, one of the most celebrated ride manufacturers of our time. Gerstlauer boats an impressive...
What a Difference a Year Makes
Where does the time go? It seems like just last month we were talking about polar temperatures and the first people getting the COVID-19 vaccine here in the United States. My how a few months changes things, huh? At Ride Entertainment, we’ve been in overdrive since...
The Gold Standard
Our customers and partners have often referred to Ride Entertainment as being the “Gold Standard” in the amusements industry. As a team dedicated to excellence, this is not something we take lightly. It’s more than just a marketing tagline – it’s our mantra, our way...
Ride Entertainment Partners with Ecological Laboratories
New partnership gives customers a cost-effective, easy and environmentally friendly method of achieving beautifully clear water, naturally, in water rides, lagoons and ponds. Ride Entertainment, the Gold Standard in the attractions industry for safety, sales and...
Lagotronics Projects Earns U.S. Patent for GameChanger
In 2016, Lagotronics Projects introduced their new ride concept ‘the GameChanger’: a rotating interactive dark ride, which is the first of its kind in the leisure industry! The first GameChanger worldwide opened in Shimao’s Max Wonder Park, China. Since then every...
The Food Network Loves Hangtime
Recently the Food Network show "Buddy vs. Duff" visited Knott's Berry Farm and used the park as inspiration for their latest baking challenge. The two famous cake-makers squared off and enjoyed rides on several attractions, including the Hangtime roller coaster. The...
Facebook Funtime offers Booster Unhinged
With more than two decades of frightening passengers and delighting onlookers along midways with its Booster attraction, Funtime is making headway into the larger theme park market with this thrill ride. The company’s StarFlyer has already been a huge seller and is...
Lagotronics Projects Unveils GameChanger XS
The GameChanger-XS is a media-based interactive dark ride. Visitors will be seated on a rotating platform, which transports the visitors along three interactive media scenes. In total, the GameChanger-XS comprises 4 sections. Every section facilitates 2 players,...
Ride Entertainment Attractions Open at Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream
Ride Entertainment, a leader in the supply and installation of some of the world’s most thrilling attractions, installed two indoor rollercoasters ahead of the opening of Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream. Read more from Blooloop here Also check out American...
Viral Baby Shark Challenge Filmed at SeaGlass Carousel
Our Parks & Attractions team was thrilled that drag artist Marti Gould Cummings chose the SeaGlass Carousel to film their entry into the "Baby Shark Challenge." Desmond is Amazing, other famous New York City performers and what looks to be the cousin of Left Shark...
Dollywood Shares Its Best on the Today Show
Jenna Bush Hager interviewed Dolly Parton about the newest area of the park, Wildwood Grove. One of our attraction's, Metallbau Emmenln's Pony Trek called "Black Bear Trail", was second only to Dolly.
Six Flags Sky Screamer Towers over Darien Lake
The tallest ride in New York state is open at Six Flags Darien Lake. Go for a ride thanks to WKBW, ABC7.
New Sky Sled harness takes riders to great heights at Fun Spot America
Fun Spot America in Kissimmee, Fla. has introduced a new harness to the world’s tallest SkyCoaster attraction called Sky Sled. This new harness allows riders to sit down during their free fall from 300 feet in the air. The Sky Sled also gives riders better views of...
New Sky Sled harness takes riders to great heights at Fun Spot America
Fun Spot America in Kissimmee, Fla. has introduced a new harness to the world’s tallest SkyCoaster attraction called Sky Sled. This new harness allows riders to sit down during their free fall from 300 feet in the air. The Sky Sled also gives riders better views of...
Greenway Carousel Celebrates the Holiday With Lights
The Greenway Carousel at The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Grove is New England's one-of-a-kind attraction for all-ages, featuring native, handcrafted wildlife of land, sea, and sky. For the holidays, guests can delight in the Carousel’s annual Holiday Light Shows where...
Adventures at Governor’s Island Opens Mini Golf
Ride Entertainment Parks & Attractions opened a new mini golf course on the island this summer. This family-friendly course allows you to putt your way across 18 holes of unique challenges for $7 per person (or 4 for $25!). No other mini golf course has our beautiful...
Adventures at Governor’s Island Opens Mini Golf
Ride Entertainment Parks & Attractions opened a new mini golf course on the island this summer. This family-friendly course allows you to putt your way across 18 holes of unique challenges for $7 per person (or 4 for $25!). No other mini golf course has our beautiful...