(eap) Holland-Park has expanded its offering with another weather-independent attraction. In the new 1,200-square-metre indoor play hall “Cheese Factory”, children can discover a diverse world of experiences featuring slides, climbing structures, a (...) read more
(eap) With pumpkins, ghosts and spooky costumes: While some parks are still in the final stages of their preparations for the Halloween season, most venues are already welcoming their visitors since the beginning of October in a delightfully eerie (...) read more
(eap) To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, The Walt Disney Company has announced plans to celebrate the nation’s milestone as part of the “Disney Celebrates America” program. In this context, a new film for the Flying Theatre (...) read more
(eap) The Amsterdam-based company Momentum Leisure, which focuses on the development and operation of leisure facilities in Eastern Europe – particularly in Poland – has received the building permit for its planned new park in Gliwice (Upper (...) read more
(eap) For more than 20 years, the European Waterpark Association (EWA) and Koelnmesse have been working together with the aim of making the aquanale and FSB trade fair duo a platform for innovation in the swimming pool and leisure industry. To (...) read more
(eap) Global Village in Dubai has started its 30th season: until 10 May 2026, visitors of all ages can discover the new offerings of the multicultural destination, ranging from shows and rides to culinary experiences and (...) read more
A completely new themed area, a four-star hotel, and the extensive redesign of two existing themed zones … During a press conference last weekend, the largest investment plan in the history of Parc Astérix was presented. A total of 250 million euros (...) read more
(eap) The Berlin Dungeon has expanded its Halloween production this year with a technological innovation: for the first time ever, a hologram illusion is being used in a Dungeon attraction. In “The Case of Marie N.”, the Dungeon in the heart of the (...) read more
(eap) Universal Destinations & Experiences has released further details about its Universal Kids Resort, currently under construction in Frisco, Texas, and scheduled to open next year. After the company had already announced which IPs will be (...) read more
(eap) From October 18th to November 9th, the Peppa Pig Park in Günzburg, Bavaria, will host a special Halloween event designed for preschool children. Under the title “Peppa’s Halloween Party”, families are set to experience a celebration full of (...) read more
(eap) With “Les Landes de Gascogne,” the Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs Group opened its latest holiday park on the French market in 2022 (see EAP 4/2022). Located in the pine forests of New Aquitaine in southwestern France, the resort offers the (...) read more
(eap) Har Kupers, Corporate Executive Officer at Sansei Technologies Inc. and Chairman of Vekoma Rides and S&S, has been honored with the “William T. Cavanaugh Award” by ASTM International (headquartered in Pennsylvania, USA). The award was (...) read more
(eap) In the summer of 2025, a spectacular discovery was made at Dinosaurierpark Teufelsschlucht: three tiny teeth of the pterosaur Eudimorphodon were found. “At around 210 million years old, they represent the oldest evidence of this ancient animal (...) read more
(eap) SeaWorld San Antonio has announced a new family thrill ride for 2026: “Barracuda Strike” is the name of the new attraction, which will bring an exciting suspended roller coaster (from B&M) to the Texas marine animal theme park. According to (...) read more
(eap) For seven years now, the “Wilde Hilde” has been part of the Schwaben Park’s attraction line-up. Now it’s time to say goodbye to the iconic roller coaster: First unveiled as a world novelty by Swiss manufacturer RES in 2016, put into operation (...) read more
(eap) The Spanish operator group Parques Reunidos, headquartered in Madrid, is delighted to announce the appointment of Vicente Bosque as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In his new role, Bosque will lead the group’s global revenue strategy (...) read more
(eap) Nine years ago, in October 2016, JUMP House Cologne opened in the Ossendorf district and quickly developed into a popular leisure destination for sports enthusiasts of all ages. In recent years, the trampoline park has evolved (...) read more
(eap) The Spanish theme park resort PortAventura World has announced plans to comprehensively modernize its looping coaster “Dragon Khan” – which has given several million rides since its debut in 1995 – during the upcoming winter (...) read more
(eap) With “Super Neon” and “Wondra”, entertainment company Merlin Entertainments and the ticketing and experience platform Fever have created two new visitor experiences this autumn that invite guests to immerse themselves in surreal worlds of (...) read more
(eap) The Norwegian cruise company Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, based in the UK, has entered into a strategic partnership with international entertainment company RWS Global to modernize and expand the entertainment program on board its fleet. Based on (...) read more
