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Meet the Team: Leah Peterkin

Every so often, we like to take the time to highlight a member of the Ride Entertainment family. Recently, we sat down with Leah Peterkin, Director of Operations for our Parks and Attractions division, to learn more about her and what she enjoys most about the...

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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®...

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Gerstlauer to Reveal New Infinity Coaster at IAAPA

  “One-of-a-kind” coaster has fueled significant speculation online among park fans.   STEVENSVILLE, MD – Ride Entertainment, the Gold Standard in the attractions industry for safety, sales and support, will officially unveil Gerstlauer’s newest roller coaster on...

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Ride Entertainment Partners with Ecological Laboratories

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...

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Ride Entertainment Introduces New Partner, NewcoUSA

Ride Entertainment Introduces New Partner, NewcoUSA

Ride Entertainment’s Maintenance & Installation Division (RMI) has installed and worked on roller coaster projects around the world including many record-breaking attractions. In doing so, the RMI team has built a reputation within the attractions industry as the...

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Ride Entertainment Partners with Clear Gear

Ride Entertainment Partners with Clear Gear

April 2021 Ride Entertainment, the gold standard in the attractions industry for safety, sales and support, is proud to announce a new, strategic partnership with disinfectant manufacturer, Clear Gear. Together, they seek to provide amusement parks of all sizes with...

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Lagotronics Projects Earns U.S. Patent for GameChanger

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...

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The Food Network Loves Hangtime

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...

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Facebook Funtime offers Booster Unhinged

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...

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Lagotronics Projects Unveils GameChanger XS

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,...

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Viral Baby Shark Challenge Filmed at SeaGlass Carousel

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...

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Greenway Carousel Celebrates the Holiday With Lights

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...

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Adventures at Governor’s Island Opens Mini Golf

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...

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Adventures at Governor’s Island Opens Mini Golf

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...

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