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Georgia’s Lake Lanier Islands Resort® Lights the Path to a Magical Holiday Season
Southern Lakeside Resort Prepares to Flip the Switch on the 19th Annual Magical Nights of Lights® - November 02, 2011 - Lanier Islands Resort
Outside the Lines Rockwork/Water Feature Construction Company Named Fastest-Growing Private Company by Orange County Business Journal
Design/Build Company Ranked 16th - October 21, 2011 - Outside the Lines
America's Haunted Theme Park is Opening in Sacramento
The smell of fear is howling in the air as a new haunted theme park is being constructed in Sacramento. Fright Planet "World of Fear" is transforming the haunted ruins of Cal Expo's Paradise Island into what many are calling a one-of-a-kind theme park. "We are extremely excited to... - September 26, 2011 - Fright Planet Park
Georgia Golfers Will Soon Discover Why Lake Lanier Islands’ Course is One in a Million
Legacy on Lanier Golf Club Showcases One of the South’s Most Beautiful Courses, While Golfers Showcase Their Talents During the $1,000,000 Challenge - September 25, 2011 - Lanier Islands Resort
Fear Overload Haunted Houses Terrorize the Bay Area, Open September 30th 2011
Fear Overload Haunted Houses is opening September 30th 2011. Celebrate the Halloween season with Fear Overload, rated one of the scariest haunted houses in California - September 18, 2011 - Fear Overload Scream Park
Outside the Lines Ranks #411 in Inc. Magazine’s 2011 Inc. 500 List of United States' Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Outside the Lines (OTL), a California-based design and themed construction company, has been named to the coveted 2011 Inc. 500 List of fastest-growing private U.S. companies. Inc. magazine ranked OTL No. 411 on its 30th annual Inc. 500. Within the construction industry, OTL ranks 17th. This is... - September 03, 2011 - Outside the Lines
Night Frights High Tech Halloween Props to be Featured in Wired Magazine
Night Frights, the creators of amazing high-tech Halloween props, has been chosen to be featured in Wired Magazine in an issue scheduled for release in the fall. Wired is known for showcasing state-of-the-art items that pique the interest of their technology-savvy readers, and the spooky... - August 06, 2011 - Night Frights
Lake Lanier Islands' Chef Rick Whorf Brings Something New to the Table
Introduction of New Culinary Talent at Lakeside Resort Could Cause a Stir in North Georgia - August 03, 2011 - Lanier Islands Resort
Newest Eco-Ride in U.S. Premiers Over Alligators in Florida Conservation Park
With summer just around the corner, our nation’s destination venues are gearing up for their busy season. New-comer, SkyCycle™ will give Florida’s EcoSafaris Park a brand new eco-friendly way to look at nature. The SkyCycle™ is a bike on a cable that takes riders high over... - June 02, 2011 - Eco Adventure Technologies
Lake Lanier Islands’ Golf Course Launches New Health Initiative
Legacy on Lanier Golf Club at Georgia Lakeside Resort Debuts the P.A.R. Program and Employs Old-Fashioned Means for Positive New Results - June 02, 2011 - Lanier Islands Resort
Lake Lanier Islands Resort Secures Its Anchor as a Summertime Destination in the South with Debut of Lanierworld
Curtain Rises on Exciting New Boardwalk-Themed Entertainment District at the North Georgia Lakeside Resort This Memorial Day Weekend - May 26, 2011 - Lanier Islands Resort
Shifting Blue Announces the Immediate Release of Saucer Central for iPhone, iPad and Android Mobile Devices
Mobile app publisher and developer Shifting Blue, today announced the release and immediate availability of Saucer Central, an exciting new game for both iOS and Android devices. - May 18, 2011 - Shifting Blue
Family Entertainment Center (FEC) Builder's Miniature Golf Holes to be Featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Premier Amusement Developers, LLC creates novelty golf holes for deserving family’s home renovation. - January 22, 2011 - Premier Amusement Developers, LLC
Asheville’s Fun Depot Gives Back to Goodwill
Fun Depot has shown innovation and passion in its support for Goodwill’s mission by hosting three donation drives in the past year. These events have generated over 6,000 articles of clothing that were sold to fund Goodwill’s training services. - December 02, 2010 - Asheville's Fun Depot
Lake Lanier Islands Resort Marks a Milestone with Its 18th Annual Magical Nights of Lights
2010 Signifies Five Years with Visionary CEO Virgil Williams at the Master Switch. - November 21, 2010 - Lanier Islands Resort
Dallas Area Haunted House Partners with Salvation Army to Treat the Needy
Phantom's Ghost Ranch, a haunted house attraction in McKinney Texas, offers a discount for event goers if they donate food to the Salvation Army. - October 16, 2010 - Phantom's Ghost Ranch
Popular Georgia Resort Gives Atlanta Families an Entirely New Reason Not to be Afraid of the Dark This October
Lake Lanier Islands Resort Sets the Stage for its First Ever Haunted Nights of Lights - October 08, 2010 - Lanier Islands Resort
Georgia’s Lake Lanier Islands Resort Golf Course Thrives Despite Record-Breaking Temperatures This Summer, Forecast for Fall is Excellent
Legacy on Lanier Golf Club’s Brian Conley Attributes Success to Excellent Greens, New Island Partnership Program, and Belief in Above-and-Beyond Customer Service - October 08, 2010 - Lanier Islands Resort
Welcome to the Bates Motel LLC, Shifts Into Production
Feature Film Looks to Make a Killing - October 06, 2010 - Welcome to the Bates Motel LLC
Bay Area’s Newest Haunted House Attractions in San Leandro: Fear Overload: Eternal Nightmare 2 Haunts Open October 8th
Fear Overload: Eternal Nightmare opens two haunted house attractions in San Leandro, California this October 2010. Fear Overload is a unique haunted attraction in its creative scares and detail. - June 27, 2010 - Fear Overload Scream Park
Georgia's Lake Lanier Islands Resort Pays Tribute to the "New Age of Romance" by Debuting Three Exciting Outdoor Wedding Venues
Luxury Lakeside Resort Growing in Popularity as a Destination Wedding Site for Southern Brides and Grooms by Offering 20 Distinctive Ceremony and Reception Venues - April 15, 2010 - Lanier Islands Resort
Putting Edge is Celebrating Spring with the "Our Balls Glow in the Dark Sweepstakes." Two Grand Prize Giveaways: Win $1,000 or a Private Party for You and 100 People.
Putting Edge is celebrating spring by giving away some serious cash in their latest promotion: Our Balls Glow in the Dark, What do Your (golf) Balls do? The Our Balls Glow in the Dark Sweepstakes offers two grand prizes: $1,000 and a private party for up to 100 people at Putting Edge. It’s... - April 02, 2010 - Putting Edge Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf
San Mateo County Fair Carnival Contract Announced Butler Amusements Join the 2010 June 12th -20th Fair
Butler Amusements of Fairfield, California, has been awarded a three year contract, with two one year options, to supply the carnival midway at the 2010 Fair scheduled for new dates June 12-20 in San Mateo, California. This year’s fair will be the first year that Butler Amusements will supply the Fair’s Carnival. - February 16, 2010 - San Mateo County Fair
The San Mateo County Fair Announces $20,000 Scholarship; California Scholarship Encourages High School Students to be Creative in Literary Arts
San Mateo County Fair, June 12 – 20, 2010, invites all California high school juniors and seniors to participate in the Creative Writing Scholarship offered by Notre Dame De Namur University, Belmont, CA. Students are to submit their original short stories, poetry and essays to the San Mateo County Fair Literary Contest. Students must enroll and be accepted to Notre Dame De Namur University within one year of graduating from high school and have a 3.00 GPA or above. - February 12, 2010 - San Mateo County Fair
San Mateo County Fair Announces Celebrity Concert Line-Up with Two Nights of Tower of Power. Rick Springfield, En Vogue and Eddie Money Among Headliners
The San Mateo County Fair announces the 2010 renowned free entertainment series scheduled to perform nightly with a celebrity roster at the San Mateo County Fair, June 12-20, 2010. - February 12, 2010 - San Mateo County Fair
Have a Frighteningly Fun Halloween at PortAventura
For those who are brave enough to mingle with the living dead, be photographed with monsters, dance with devils, and sleep in the company of zombies and ghosts, PortAventura is the right place to be. - October 03, 2009 - PortAventura
The Biggest Haunted House in Sacramento is Yet Again Fright Planet "World of Fear!"
The biggest haunted House in Sacramento, Fright Planet "World of Fear" features four massive haunts, over 100 actors, and 60,000 square feet of pure terror. Located at Marketplace at Birdcage in Citrus Heights, CA. www.FrightPlanet.com. Doors open at 7PM Oct. 9th-11th, 15th-18th, 22nd-31st, and Nov. 1st. - September 25, 2009 - Fright Planet Park
Millions of Americans Lost in Cornfields: Corn Mazes Affordable for Families During Tough Economy and Help Farmers Survive
While unemployment and a tough economy put a damper on many summer vacations, many farms are looking to give families affordable entertainment this fall with corn mazes while making income to support their farms. Corn mazes have become popular activities for both consumers and farms since they... - September 11, 2009 - Corn Mazes America
High Adventure Ranch: Not the Typical Family Vacation
High Adventure Ranch is offering an exclusive opportunity this summer for families to experience the tranquility of a trip to the countryside with the excitement of a big game safari tour. High Adventure Ranch will make this summer one to remember. - May 08, 2009 - High Adventure Ranch
Elated Worldwide Group Private Placement Offering
Elated Worldwide Group Corporation announces the opening of non-brokered private placement offerings of up to 30,000,000 units at a price of $1.00 each for gross proceeds of up to $30,000,000. - February 04, 2009 - Elated Worldwide Group Corporation
Cozumel Government Partners with Elated Worldwide Group in Plans to Develop and Build First Amusement Park in Cozumel, Mexico
Cozumel looks to ensure its place in the tourist trade by partnering with Elated Worldwide Group Corporation of San Diego California on this project. “Mayan Adventures,” will be built on 60 acres in one of the top tourist destinations in Mexico. The conceptual master plan is currently being developed in two phases, with the initial ground breaking in spring of 2009. - January 22, 2009 - Elated Worldwide Group Corporation
Top UK Theme Parks Open for Questions This Christmas
Several of the UK's most popular theme parks have opened themselves up to questions as a present to fans this Christmas. - November 23, 2008 - ThemeParks-UK
15% of Brits Prefer Halloween to Christmas
A new survey has revealed that 15% of British people prefer Halloween to Christmas. - October 30, 2008 - ThemeParks-UK
Slovakia Wins World’s Top Green Tourism Prize
Slovakia swept the board in the first World Travel `Green’ Awards held on 15th October. - October 22, 2008 - AquaCity
Dudes Rock-tober Halloween Lock-in
Surf’s Up family fun center is proud to announce its Dudes Rock-tober Halloween lock-in on Friday October 31st from 10PM-8AM. The Bash is designed to give kids in Horry County a fun and safe place to enjoy their Halloween night. Parents are allowed to drop off their kids between ages 8-17 off... - October 12, 2008 - Surfs up Family Fun Center
Brand New Theme Park Guide Launched
In time for the hugely popular Halloween theme park season starting October 13th, a brand new website providing an independent guide to the UK's theme parks has been launched. - October 11, 2008 - ThemeParks-UK
AquaCity, Slovakia to Host European & Green World Travel Awards
AquaCity Resort, Slovakia will host the European & Green World Travel Awards. It will be held in the eco-friendly waterpark and spa on the 15th October 2008. - October 08, 2008 - AquaCity
Sacramento’s Biggest Haunted House Attraction Fright Planet “World of Fear” Opens October 3rd
Scare fanatics in Sacramento and surrounding cities will be excited to learn that Fright Planet “World of Fear” Haunted House is charging into the 2008 haunt season opening on October 3rd. “Terrifying new scares are being installed at our new location in Citrus Heights in... - August 28, 2008 - Fright Planet Park
Historic Niagara Falls Hotel is Born Again
The Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls - Fallsview Hotel has made its way into the Falls Avenue Entertainment Complex family after the completion of its renovations from the Brock Plaza Hotel. - May 29, 2008 - Canadian Niagara Hotels
The World’s Leading Green Resort Achieves the World’s First Live Earth Certification
AquaCity Resort, Slovakia has become the first destination in the world to achieve `Live Earth’ certification, which recognises and certifies global standards of sustainability. - May 17, 2008 - AquaCity
Poprad Turns Out to Say 'Thank You for the Music'
British owner of AquaCity resort, Poprad sponsors the restoration of an 18th century church organ in his wife’s hometown of Poprad in north east Slovakia. - April 20, 2008 - AquaCity
World’s First Leading Green Resort Hosts First World Travel Green Awards
AquaCity has been chosen to host the first World Travel Green Awards in September 2008. The awards recognise the contribution that tourism organisations make towards conserving the planet and advancing green tourism. - March 30, 2008 - AquaCity
JARM Amusements Aim to Become the U.K.’s Greenest Funfair Operators
Following the success of their recent Fairtrade initiative, JARM Amusements have published details of their plans to become the U.K.'s greenest funfair operators - February 24, 2008 - Jason AR Moody Amusements
Fred Heim’s Fantastic Half-Scale Replicas Now on Display at Edaville USA
Edaville USA is creating a large-scale buzz this year with the unveiling of a number of Fred Heim’s working, half-scale replicas of popular construction vehicles. - December 12, 2007 - Edaville USA
Friday Night Fireworks at Edaville USA
From young folks to old, everyone will certainly get “more bang” out of their visit to Edaville USA this holiday season with the added treat of a fireworks show held every Friday night. - December 01, 2007 - Edaville USA
Edaville USA Kicks Off 2007 Festival of Lights and Thanksgiving Food Drive
Edaville USA has opened their gates for the 2007 Christmas Festival of Lights. - November 15, 2007 - Edaville USA
Carver Residents Receive Free Admission to Edaville USA on “Carver Days” November 9th – 11th
Edaville USA invites Carver residents to visit their Holiday Festival of Lights during “Carver Days” - Friday, November 9th, Saturday, November 10th and Sunday, November 11th and receive free admission. Free admission will be awarded for up to 4 family members with at least one registered voter in the household. - November 05, 2007 - Edaville USA