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Volkanu Wins First Award for Best New Family Attraction

September 13, 2022
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Volkanu Wins First Award for Best New Family Attraction

September 13, 2022
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Sally Dark Rides Promotes Rich Hill to Chief Creative Officer

July 18, 2022
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Sally Dark Rides Promotes Rich Hill to Chief Creative Officer

July 18, 2022
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Recap: IAAPA Presents Hersheypark

July 7, 2022
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Recap: IAAPA Presents Hersheypark

July 7, 2022
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Good Times, Great Oldies

June 24, 2022
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Good Times, Great Oldies

June 24, 2022
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VOLKANU - Quest for the Golden Idol, Now Open at Lost Island Themepark

June 21, 2022
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VOLKANU - Quest for the Golden Idol, Now Open at Lost Island Themepark

June 21, 2022
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A DREAM OF VOLCANOS

June 20, 2022
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A DREAM OF VOLCANOS Drew Hunter, VP of Creative Design recounts the memories that gave inspiration to the Sally dark ride, Volkanu - Quest for the Golden Idol. From a young age, Drew found volcanic inspiration all around him. It was only a matter of time before he realized his dreams of creating his own fiery masterpiece.

A DREAM OF VOLCANOS

June 20, 2022
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A DREAM OF VOLCANOS Drew Hunter, VP of Creative Design recounts the memories that gave inspiration to the Sally dark ride, Volkanu - Quest for the Golden Idol. From a young age, Drew found volcanic inspiration all around him. It was only a matter of time before he realized his dreams of creating his own fiery masterpiece.

Recap: SATE Europe 2022

May 27, 2022
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Recap: SATE Europe 2022

May 27, 2022
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Recap: TEA Summit 2022

May 2, 2022
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Recap: TEA Summit 2022

May 2, 2022
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Everything you need to know and more about VOLKANU-- Quest for the Golden Idol

April 18, 2022
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Everything you need to know and more about VOLKANU-- Quest for the Golden Idol

April 18, 2022
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Employee Spotlight: Chris Weaver

April 11, 2022
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At Sally Dark Rides, our talented team often feels more like a family; over the last few years, Project Manager Chris Weaver has become an integral member. Recently we interviewed Chris to learn more about his background, interests, and the chance meeting that brought him to where he is today.

Employee Spotlight: Chris Weaver

April 11, 2022
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At Sally Dark Rides, our talented team often feels more like a family; over the last few years, Project Manager Chris Weaver has become an integral member. Recently we interviewed Chris to learn more about his background, interests, and the chance meeting that brought him to where he is today.

Sally Dark Rides Unveils Plans for Immersive Attraction at New Lost Island Theme Park

November 18, 2021
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Sally Dark Rides Unveils Plans for Immersive Attraction at New Lost Island Theme Park

November 18, 2021
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Sally Dark Rides and Daniels Wood Land Team Up OnA New Pirate-Themed Interactive Dark Ride

November 16, 2021
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Sally Dark Rides and Daniels Wood Land Team Up OnA New Pirate-Themed Interactive Dark Ride

November 16, 2021
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Employee Spotlight: Ric Hostetter

July 21, 2021
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Sally Dark Rides is proud of their talented and dedicated team members. Ric Hostetter, Scenic Supervisor, has been creating the visual essence of a Sally dark ride for over 30 years. He does everything from painting large scale murals, sculpting characters, illustration and ride layout and design — every day is different. We recently spoke to Ric about his background, experience, and what he enjoys most about working at SDR.

Employee Spotlight: Ric Hostetter

July 21, 2021
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Sally Dark Rides is proud of their talented and dedicated team members. Ric Hostetter, Scenic Supervisor, has been creating the visual essence of a Sally dark ride for over 30 years. He does everything from painting large scale murals, sculpting characters, illustration and ride layout and design — every day is different. We recently spoke to Ric about his background, experience, and what he enjoys most about working at SDR.

Employee Spotlight: Donna Gentry

June 7, 2021
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Sally Dark Rides is proud of our talented team. Many have been working with us for years—some even for decades! One of those dedicated team members is Donna Gentry, Vice President of Projects. Donna has been part of the Sally team for nearly 40 years. We recently interviewed Donna to learn more about her background, expertise, and interests.

Employee Spotlight: Donna Gentry

June 7, 2021
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Sally Dark Rides is proud of our talented team. Many have been working with us for years—some even for decades! One of those dedicated team members is Donna Gentry, Vice President of Projects. Donna has been part of the Sally team for nearly 40 years. We recently interviewed Donna to learn more about her background, expertise, and interests.

Not a goodbye, just see ya later!

May 28, 2021
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Not a goodbye, just see ya later!

May 28, 2021
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Employee Spotlight: Todd Gillrup

May 5, 2021
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Sally Dark Rides is proud to have many talented employees on our team. Many of them have worked with us for years—even decades. One of our most critical team members is Todd Gillrup, VP of Operations. He has been on the team for almost 30 years, with many achievements and projects under his belt. Recently, we sat down with Todd to talk about his background, expertise, and interests.

Employee Spotlight: Todd Gillrup

May 5, 2021
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Sally Dark Rides is proud to have many talented employees on our team. Many of them have worked with us for years—even decades. One of our most critical team members is Todd Gillrup, VP of Operations. He has been on the team for almost 30 years, with many achievements and projects under his belt. Recently, we sat down with Todd to talk about his background, expertise, and interests.

Congratulations Hersheypark!

April 23, 2021
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Congratulations Hersheypark!

April 23, 2021
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Sally Who?

March 19, 2021
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"Sally" is a household name to our peers and colleagues in the attractions industry, but have you ever stopped and wondered who exactly is Sally and where did the name come from? The story of the animatronic that would become the companies namesake, started with a school project.

Sally Who?

March 19, 2021
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"Sally" is a household name to our peers and colleagues in the attractions industry, but have you ever stopped and wondered who exactly is Sally and where did the name come from? The story of the animatronic that would become the companies namesake, started with a school project.

Sheila Leonard Retires After 28 Years at Sally Dark Rides

March 17, 2021
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Many members of our team have been working with us for years—some even for decades. One shining star of the Sally family is retiring after 28 dedicated years. Sheila Leonard, office manager and CEO assistant gives us a final wave as she rides off on her stallion into a relaxing retirement.

Sheila Leonard Retires After 28 Years at Sally Dark Rides

March 17, 2021
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Many members of our team have been working with us for years—some even for decades. One shining star of the Sally family is retiring after 28 dedicated years. Sheila Leonard, office manager and CEO assistant gives us a final wave as she rides off on her stallion into a relaxing retirement.

Sally Dark Rides Expands Sales Team, Promotes Company Leadership

February 1, 2021
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Sally Dark Rides Expands Sales Team, Promotes Company Leadership

February 1, 2021
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A Look Back At 2020

January 12, 2021
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The Sally Dark Rides team wants to wish a happy new year to our friends, family and colleagues from all over the world. Join us as we look back on the year 2020 and forward to 2021!

A Look Back At 2020

January 12, 2021
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The Sally Dark Rides team wants to wish a happy new year to our friends, family and colleagues from all over the world. Join us as we look back on the year 2020 and forward to 2021!

Amusement Today: 2 Minute Drill with Drew Hunter

December 8, 2020
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Amusement Today recently sat down with Sally’s VP of Creative Design for a “2 Minute Drill.”

Amusement Today: 2 Minute Drill with Drew Hunter

December 8, 2020
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Amusement Today recently sat down with Sally’s VP of Creative Design for a “2 Minute Drill.”

Sally Dark Rides' Attraction Receives Global Recognition For Outstanding Achievement

November 19, 2020
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Sally Dark Rides, a leading creator of family ride experiences around the globe, announce their client PortAventura World was awarded the prestigious Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement for dark ride Sesame Street: Street Mission.

Sally Dark Rides' Attraction Receives Global Recognition For Outstanding Achievement

November 19, 2020
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Sally Dark Rides, a leading creator of family ride experiences around the globe, announce their client PortAventura World was awarded the prestigious Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement for dark ride Sesame Street: Street Mission.

IAAPA Over The Years

November 9, 2020
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Join us as we reminisce on the unforgettable moments that make IAAPA the most celebrated trade show in the entertainment industry! From 1978 to 2019, we’ve taken the time to reflect on some of our favorite revelations, projects, and awards that were made possible by IAAPA.

IAAPA Over The Years

November 9, 2020
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Join us as we reminisce on the unforgettable moments that make IAAPA the most celebrated trade show in the entertainment industry! From 1978 to 2019, we’ve taken the time to reflect on some of our favorite revelations, projects, and awards that were made possible by IAAPA.

A Haunting Career

October 30, 2020
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A Haunting Career

October 30, 2020
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