Planned Ho-Chunk Nation casino in Beloit gets final approval
May 13, 2022 GMTBELOIT, Wis. (AP) — The Bureau of Indian Affairs on Friday approved the Ho-Chunk Nation's application for a casino in Beloit, more than two decades after the city residents voted in favor of the complex.
Ground is broken on $100M indoor water park in Atlantic City
January 12, 2022 GMTATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein broke ground Wednesday on a $100 million indoor water park on the Atlantic City Boardwalk that is designed to give families a year-round option in the seaside resort that doesn't involve gambling.
Opening, ticket prices announced for Peppa Pig theme park
October 12, 2021 GMTWINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — A standalone Peppa Pig theme park at the Legoland Florida Resort is set to open Feb. 24, park officials announced Tuesday.
Officials also announced ticket prices.
American Dream mall reopens, seeking to regain momentum
October 4, 2020 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — When the American Dream megamall opened in New Jersey last autumn, visitors could only gape at its unfinished signature attraction: a massive DreamWorks-themed waterpark with room for up to 5,600 bathers.
Massive American Dream mall opens but will shoppers come?
October 25, 2019 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — More than two decades ago when a mega entertainment and shopping complex was being conceived on a vast swath of swamp land in New Jersey, the iPhone didn't exist, Amazon was only selling books online and malls were where you went for all your shopping needs...
Big Rivers Waterpark on track for June 29 opening near New Caney
June 14, 2018 GMTBrightly colored water slides and buildings that will soon hold alligators and an interactive play structure seemed to magically arise out of the field of dirt along Texas 242 near New Caney where Big Rivers Waterpark calls home.
Splish Splash: Waterpark Opens For Season
May 27, 2018 GMTMontage Mountain Waterpark opened for the season Saturday and welcomed 700 guests looking to beat the heat. ‘That’s an amazing turnout for the first day,’ spokesman Jeff Slivinski said. The water park is open again today and Monday from noon to 6 p.m.
Letter: Apache Mall could use hotel, waterpark, new restaurants
May 22, 2018 GMTAs a part of the Destination Medical Center initiative, I am surprised that there has not been discussion of revitalizing Apache Mall. With an influx of enthusiasm and capital, it could really turn into an entertainment hub for Rochester residents, and Mayo Clinic patients and guests.
Big Rivers Waterpark
May 4, 2018 GMTComprised of 80 acres of land on Hwy. 242 in New Caney, Big Rivers Waterpark and Gator Bayou Adventure Park will have a rustic theme where people can enjoy physical activities such as swimming in their lake, zip lining or enjoy floating in the 15-foot long lazy river when it opens this summer.