In Southern-France, around a 40-minute-drive from Montpellier, a new Entertainment Center will be developed by Ubisoft and Storyland Studios as part of the Studios Occitanie Méditerranée. This was lately announced by the two companies. The Studios (...) read more
Walibi Rhône-Alpes, located near Lyon and operated by Compagnie des Alpes, has announced that visitors can look forward to the completion of the first construction phase of its new “Exotic Island” theme world during next year’s season. In early (...) read more
The development of LEGOLAND® destinations in Asia is proceeding rapidly. In August, Merlin Entertainments announced the construction start of LEGOLAND Resort Shenzhen, the world‘s largest LEGOLAND Resort ever built (see EAP news of 26 Aug 2021). (...) read more
Already last week IAAPA announced some winners of this year’s “Brass Ring Awards” (cf. EAP news of 8 Nov 2021). Meanwhile also the winners of the “Brass Ring Exhibitor Awards 2021” are known. This year‘s winners include the Dutch manufacturer (...) read more
UK-based design firm Katapult and Simworx, also based in the UK and a specialist for media-based rides, have collaborated on the development of a midway attraction concept for a branded “Ferrari Experience”, which was officially presented today. The (...) read more
The “ICON” double launch coaster opened at England’s Blackpool Pleasure Beach (BPB) in 2018 (see EAP 3/2018) and still the only coaster of its kind in the UK, will be getting a spectacular new feature for the coming season: starting next spring, (...) read more
The German manufacturer Gerstlauer Amusement Rides and its US partner company Ride Entertainment announced yesterday together with their customer the construction of a new roller coaster called “Palindrome”, which will be implemented at the Texas (...) read more
“Treasure Hunt: The Ride” is the name of a new attraction that will in future invite visitors to a new dark ride experience on the famous waterfront street Cannery Row in Monterey Bay, California. It is a joint project of the two US firms of Sally (...) read more
Established in 2014 by Romee Popelier as a design agency for ride manufacturers, the Netherlands-based company RP Rides, which today also offers an extensive product and services range for theme parks, showmen, design companies and leisure (...) read more
Mark Woodbury, Vice Chairman of Universal Parks & Resorts and President, Universal Creative, will become Chairman and Chief Executive Officer upon the retirement of current Chairman Tom Williams, effective March 16, 2022. Mark Woodbury will step (...) read more
From today until 13 February 2022, Europa-Park presents “Dinner-Show Special“ in the Europa-Park Arena. During the four-hour event, which combines artistry, live music and comedy, visitors can enjoy a four-course menu created by “house chef“, (...) read more
A collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering, the new, family-friendly show production “Drawn to Life”, which was originally scheduled to premiere in spring last year (cp. EAP news of 12 Dec (...) read more
In EAP issue 6/2021, we presented the details of the new “Hyper Ride” dark ride product development from Canadian provider Triotech. Now, together with the future operator, the company announced the project under which the first implementation of (...) read more
After several new products that the Italian manufacturing company Zamperla had promoted during its “Z-Funweeks“, the team today introduces two more rides into the market: the “Family Launch Coaster“ and the pendulum attraction “Zetta Swing“. The (...) read more
Headquartered in New York City and with a European office in London, RWS Entertainment Group, which specializes in the production of live entertainment, events and branded experiences for theme parks and cruise ships, among others, is acquiring (...) read more
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced the winners of the 28th annual Thea Awards, which have been presented since 1994. Officially, the awards will be presented during a celebratory awards gala on April 23, 2022, at the Disneyland (...) read more
As of the 2022 season, a new roller coaster at Fun Spot America Atlanta is supposed to provide visitors with a new thrill experience. “ArieForce One“ – a tribute to the passion of flying of the father of CEO John Arie Jr. – will be a roller coaster (...) read more
Theme and amusement parks are often supplemented by a second gate in the form of a water park, i.e. a second park that is built next to the existing main facility. In the case of a current project in the US state of Iowa, it’s the other way around. (...) read more
After a successful resumption of IAAPA Expo Europe in Barcelona in September, today IAAPA Expo in Orlando celebrates its opening day at Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). More than 850 exhibitors present their latest products and developments (...) read more
Claudio Sartori, founder of the Italian manufacturing company Sartori Amusement Rides, has passed away at an age of 88 years on 28 September 2021. The company, founded by him in 1957 and headquartered in Montagnana, has been one of the renowned (...) read more
