Madame Tussauds Singapore, located on Sentosa Island, has recently launched its new “Marvel 4D Experience!” immersive zone featuring popular Marvel super heroes such as “Spider-Man”, “Iron Man” and “Captain America” wax figures. The new area offers (...) read more
In the Indian capital of New Delhi, the British operator group Merlin Entertainments recently opened its first midway attraction in the South Asian country: Madame Tussauds Delhi, the 23rd "Madame Tussauds" wax figure exhibition worldwide. The (...) read more
Amsterdam’s historic building of Beurs van Berlage has recently premiered the new “Legendary Trunks” touring exhibition, which takes visitors on an exciting journey into the world of historical and iconic Louis Vuitton trunks (c.f. EAP, 6/17). (...) read more
Dear readers, We wish you, your families and colleagues a merry and contemplative Christmas, a peaceful and relaxing time "between the years" as well as a successful and healthy 2018! We are looking forward to an exciting new year with many (...) read more
Under the motto of “Karlchen Around the World”, tomorrow sees the opening of the third ice world exhibition at Karls Erlebnis-Dorf in Elstal near Berlin. The 2,000 square meter ice hall features more than a hundred colorful art objects made of ice, (...) read more
Dear Readers, As every year, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) presented its "Brass Ring Awards" during the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando. In our report below (available as pdf) you can read, which European (...) read more
With loopings, a double corkscrew and a helix, the "Python" rollercoaster has been meandering through the Dutch amusement park Efteling for 36 years by now. Since its opening in 1981, the coaster, which was once built by Vekoma, has travelled more (...) read more
The Royal Burgers’ Zoo in the Dutch city of Arnhem once again invites visitors to its “Pasar Malam” Indonesian night market, which will be held on December 23rd and from December 27th until December 30th this year as well as from January 2nd through (...) read more
Gran Canaria’s new large-scale aquarium Poema del Mar – a project of the Loro Parque group of companies based on the neighbouring island of Tenerife (c.f. EAP, 2/15 & EAP news from May 29th, 2015) – was officially inaugurated this past Sunday in the (...) read more
Since September Dutch Wildlands Adventure Zoo in Emmen has been working on the expansion of its African theme area “Serenga“. A new attraction will be added to the theme area with an opening scheduled for spring 2018. Up until now, the zoo has (...) read more
Since the 1980s, the Finnish municipality of Rovaniemi in Lapland on the Arctic Circle has turned into one of the country’s most visited tourist destinations, not only thanks to the region’s spectacular Polar lights. Rovaniemi is also home to Santa (...) read more
Responsible for planning, construction and organization of all Disney theme parks and resorts, The Walt Disney Company’s business unit Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Canada’s Cirque du Soleil circus show masters have recently renewed their (...) read more
KölnBäder Managing Director Bertholt Schmitt is leaving the KölnBäder GmbH at his own request as of March 1st, 2018 to take over the position of Managing Director of a municipal company in private legal form in the German city of Bochum. Schmitt has (...) read more
Orlando/FL-based Falcon’s Creative Group (Falcon’s) has recently appointed Daryl White, President of CAVU Designwerks, as the company’s new Vice President of Global Licensing & Business Development, effective immediately. In his new role at (...) read more
As The Walt Disney Company announced in an official statement yesterday, the global entertainment group and 21st Century Fox have entered into a definitive agreement for Disney to acquire the majority of Rupert Murdoch’s company’s businesses at a (...) read more
After 15 years at the helm of France’s Futuroscope theme park, Chairman of the Board Dominique Hummel has reportedly announced to resign from his position in March 2018. According to the French journal Nouvelle République, Hummel had announced it (...) read more
As has just become known, German architect and entrepreneur Josef Wund was amongst the three victims of the crash of a Cessna business jet in Germany yesterday. The 79-year-old architect and entrepreneur designed and built Germany’s Therme Erding in (...) read more
The Peace Light of Bethlehem – since 1986 part of a charitable relief mission for handicapped children and people in need – will come to 16 stations throughout Germany, one of which is the Europa-Park in Rust. This upcoming third Sunday in Advent, (...) read more
Italy’s Gardaland Resort, part of the Merlin group, announced this week to open a “Peppa Pig” theme area featuring three new attractions in 2018 to complement its existing offer for families and preschool kids. This project can be seen as a first (...) read more
Shanghai Disneyland – part of the Shanghai Disney Resort, which was opened in summer of 2016 (cf. EAP, 5/16) – recently announced plans for the first park expansion since its opening: Next year will see the launch of “Disney Toy Story Land”, a new (...) read more
