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InfoComm draws thousands to Orlando for annual AV conference and trade show

1 day ago | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Martin Palicki owns |Sound America

InfoComm returned to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center June 7-13, 2025. Nearly 31,000 professionals attended the event, which included education sessions, industry panels, and an active trade show floor. For InPark, the event started out with an open house held at Quince Imaging’s new headquarters, located between Orlando International Airport and the theme parks.
Universal plans second Universal Horror Unleashed in Chicago

2 days ago | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Martin Palicki owns |Sound America

CHICAGO – Universal Destinations & Experiences, the themed entertainment division of Comcast NBCUniversal, today announced Chicago as the second location for its year-round immersive horror experience Universal Horror Unleashed. The permanent entertainment venue is Universal’s first branded experience in the Midwest and is part of the company’s plans to invest in the brand and introduce it to new audiences, in new markets with new, original concepts.
Event primer: AZA’s Annual Conference (Sept 13-18, 2025) in Tampa, Florida

2 weeks ago | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Martin Palicki owns |Sound America

This year’s AZA Annual conference takes place September 13-18, 2026, in Tampa, Florida, bringing together professionals from the zoo and aquarium communities, as well as vendors that supply and support that market. InPark will be covering the conference this year. As a preview, we spoke to Melissa Howerton, senior vice president of Member Services for AZA, for more information about the event and what attendees can expect.
Celebration of the Arts honors Domee Shi and creates a night of inspiration, creativity and community

2 weeks ago | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Martin Palicki owns |Sound America

On May 8, 2025, Ryman Arts celebrated 35 years of nurturing young artists with an unforgettable evening at the historic Grand Central Air Terminal on the Walt Disney Imagineering campus. Celebration of the Arts brought together 320 guests and 45 exhibiting artists for a night filled with inspiration, creativity, and community.
Issue 106 editorial - Hope for a brighter tomorrow

3 weeks ago | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Martin Palicki owns |Sound America

I’m writing as I return from my media preview of Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida. Simply put, the park is stunning. Because of production deadlines, InPark’s main coverage of Epic Universe will appear in our next issue. But I had just enough time to share some initial thoughts with you here. So much thought and care has been put into everything – from overall concept design to individual shows and attractions. And the amount of technology built into the park is unrivaled.
ProSlide: Sliding into Shanghai

3 weeks ago | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Martin Palicki owns |Sound America

Waterparks in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region experienced rapid growth during the 2010s. After a pandemic-related slowdown, the parks are back, reinvesting and expanding. Though China has long been the dominant player in the market, new hot spots are emerging, including Vietnam.
Moment Factory: Exploring “The Source”

3 weeks ago | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Martin Palicki owns |Sound America

On October 11, 2024, the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, opened Aquavia Lumina, An Enchanted Night Walk through a Canyon of Wonders.
Christie: A multifaceted gem of a projector

3 weeks ago | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Martin Palicki owns |Sound America

Recognizing a critical need within the themed entertainment market, Christie launched their new Sapphire projector at ISE 2025 in Barcelona last February. The new unit is a hybrid projector, bringing together the best features of both laser phosphor and RGB pure laser systems to provide maximum versatility for themed entertainment applications. We asked Larry Paul, Christie’s Executive Director of Technology and Custom Solutions, for more details on how Sapphire fits into their suite of products.
Semnox: That’s the Tixera

3 weeks ago | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Martin Palicki owns |Sound America

According to Leinad Borman, Sales Partner – Parks, for Semnox Americas, “Evaluating and selecting ticketing and operations systems is a daunting task.” She knows this from experience. Prior to joining the Semnox team, she spent over 20 years on the operations side, including roles at Palace Entertainment and Apex Parks Group.
The Themed Entertainment Association creates an “INSPIRE”-ing week of events, culminating in the 31st Annual TEA Thea Awards

Mar 28, 2025 | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Martin Palicki owns |Sound America

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) recently hosted its annual INSPIRE Week and the 31st Annual Thea Awards Gala, celebrating excellence in the themed entertainment industry. A series of events, held from March 12 to March 15, 2025, in Universal City, California, brought together professionals from around the world to engage in educational sessions, networking opportunities, and to honor outstanding achievements in the field of themed entertainment.