(eap) In early October, Sparkx opened its first sporttainment park outside Belgium in Nieuwegein, near Utrecht in the Netherlands. The operators had announced the new location in spring this year. At the 5,500-square-metre facility, (...) read more
(eap) Three North Chinese leopard cubs were presented to the public for the first time last week at Tierpark Hagenbeck in Hamburg, Germany. The two males and one female were born in early August and have now begun exploring the redesigned leopard (...) read more
(eap) The world’s first “Double Heart Coaster” from Italian manufacturer Zamperla opened yesterday at Lotte World Adventure in Busan, South Korea. Named “Giant Revolution”, the roller coaster occupies a compact footprint and, with a maximum height (...) read more
(eap) From tomorrow, HANSA-PARK in Sierksdorf on Germany’s Baltic Sea coast will once again transform into a sparkling autumn wonderland for the whole family. As part of its seasonal event “Herbstzauber am Meer” (Autumn Magic by the Sea), the theme (...) read more
(eap) The first programme details for the Brand Experience Center Conference 2027 have been revealed: From 25 to 27 January 2027, international professionals from the world of brand experience centres will gather at Swarovski Crystal Worlds in (...) read more
(eap) Following Disney Cruise Line’s (DCL) announcement of its next ship, the “Disney Believe”, in spring this year, the cruise operator has now revealed details of the vessel’s entertainment program. The fourth ship in the “Wish” class is scheduled (...) read more
(eap) Germany’s Europa-Park Resort has announced its first additions for the 2027 season: Two new family attractions will expand the park’s ride offering, while a popular themed ride is set to return following a refurbishment. In the (...) read more
(eap) What do amusement parks like Bakken or Tivoli Gardens in Denmark, the Karls Erlebnis-Dörfer in Germany, and Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach in the UK have in common with funfairs? They all offer a pay-per-ride model, in which visitors pay for (...) read more
(eap) From mid-October, The Dream Rooms will invite visitors in Munich to immerse themselves in the world of dreams. Ten individually designed rooms combine light, sound, tactile elements and large-scale installations to create imaginative (...) read more
(eap) Since 2024, Walibi Belgium has transformed into the dark parallel world of “Ibilaw” – the park’s name spelt backwards – during the Halloween season. This year, the Belgian theme park’s Halloween event will run for a total of 20 days between 10 (...) read more
(eap) British holiday park operator Haven, a portfolio company of Blackstone since 2021, has announced that Seal Bay Resort on England’s south coast has been acquired by Blackstone and will become part of the Haven portfolio. Located on the Selsey (...) read more
(eap) Royal Caribbean is bringing a production inspired by the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “The SpongeBob Musical” to sea for the first time. Based on the Nickelodeon animated series “SpongeBob SquarePants”, the show will be staged aboard (...) read more
(eap) At Plopsaland Deutschland, the Halloween season now also ranks among the busiest periods of the year. Building on the success of its Halloween festival in previous years, the theme park in Haßloch, Germany, has expanded the concept and planned (...) read more
(eap) interbad 2026 has opened its doors at Messe Stuttgart! Until Thursday, 8 October, the international swimming pool, sauna and spa industry will gather at the three-day trade fair. Across more than 26,000 square metres of exhibition space, (...) read more
(eap) The new Balashi Beer Experience, a brand experience dedicated to the Caribbean beer brand Balashi in Oranjestad, the capital of the Caribbean island of Aruba, celebrated its opening yesterday. Across several themed rooms, the attraction (...) read more
(eap) British attractions operator Merlin Entertainments, which operates LEGOLAND Resorts, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE and various amusement and theme parks in more than 20 countries, is using the AI-powered customer experience platform “CXone” from (...) read more
(eap) Mattel has shared an update on its upcoming Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark: In Bellevue, Nebraska, the first Mattel-branded indoor water park is scheduled to open at the end of 2027 as the first of five planned destinations. At the same time, (...) read more
(eap) Zoo Zurich has refreshed its brand identity to highlight its role as a science-led conservation organization. Species conservation, habitat protection, research and education are set to shape its public image going forward. The new motto, (...) read more
(eap) To mark tomorrow’s German Unity Day (3 October), the Deutschlandmuseum in Berlin is presenting an unusual exhibit: what at first glance appears to be an ordinary loaf of farmhouse bread. What makes it special is that it was bought just a few (...) read more
(eap) AquaSpa Soest – the sauna and wellness facilities at the AquaFun Soest leisure pool complex in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany – is expanding its wellness and health offering with professionally guided ice bathing workshops. A dedicated ice (...) read more
