Following comprehensive modernization works, Switzerland’s Säntispark opened a new slide park in November 2016, including eight new slide attractions for bathing guests (c.f. EAP, 1/17). Six months later, the waterpark takes stock and is delighted (...) read more
In the theme area “The Empires of the North”, close to the park‘s “Oath of Kärnan” hyper coaster, Germany’s Hansa-Park has now opened its “Kärnapulten” Sky Fly model from Gerstlauer. Twelve gondolas for one person each take guests to a height of 22 (...) read more
Today sees the opening of the Asian Attractions Expo 2017 at the Sands Exhibition and Convention Center (Marina Bay Sands) in Singapore. More than 300 exhibitors from over 50 countries will present their products during the next three days. A (...) read more
WhiteWater Southeast Asia (WW-SEA), a joint venture company founded by WhiteWater West Industries and Vana Nava Company in Thailand 2016 (c.f. EAP news from August 24th, 2016), recently announced the signing of waterpark services agreements in (...) read more
Following the presentation of a “rotating theater” in 2007, offering an interactive experience with immersive themed scenery, Belgian Alterface company has now introduced a new Spinning Interactive Dark Ride based on the theater system – the newly (...) read more
This month, the Madurodam miniature park located in the Dutch city of Den Haag opens its new, interactive “New Amsterdam” theme area, where visitors can discover the roots of New Amsterdam – today known as New York City. The place brings visitors (...) read more
Recently, The Grove Resort & Spa Orlando opened the new adjacent vacation destination The Grove Resort Residences, where guests will be able to enjoy water fun in the 2.8 hectare (7 acres) large Surfari Water Park, which is currently under (...) read more
Located in Germany’s East Westphalia region, Playparc has relocated its main office to a larger building in Bad Driburg, as continued growth in recent years required more room to expand the team. After 39 years in Willebadessen the manufacturer of (...) read more
As recently announced by Universal Studios Hollywood, the beloved DreamWorks character “Kung Fu Panda” will conquer the Los Angeles-based park in 2018. Following the acquisition of DreamWorks Animation by NBCUniversal last year (c.f. EAP news from (...) read more
The new ecological holiday destination Villages Nature® Paris will open its doors on August 11th, 2017, as was officially announced today by the two owner companies Euro Disney S.C.A. and Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs. The 50/50 Joint Venture (...) read more
Two new Virtual Reality (VR) arenas have now been opened at the Xtreme Racing & Entertainment indoor karting center in the greater Tulsa area (OK) as well as at the Octane Raceway in- and outdoor karting facility in Arizona’s Scottsdale. Each of the (...) read more
“Golden Galleon” is the new fun house which has recently been opened at Playland’s Castaway Cove in New Jersey, offering interactive family entertainment. Several boxes are equipped with obstacles and entertainment effects such as a sprinkler (...) read more
Visitors to LEGOLAND Windsor Resort can now discover the exciting world of the NINJAGO® brand, which comes up with its own themed area and the sixth installation of the “NINJAGO® The Ride” 4D dark ride equipped with Triotech’s hand gesture (...) read more
In due time for the 25th anniversary of Disneyland Paris, the popular “Pirates of the Caribbean” attraction sees a general make-over so it will shine in new glitter again on the day of its re-opening on July 24th. Johnny Depp could already enjoy an (...) read more
Tomorrow, Karls Erlebnis-Dorf Roevershagen, which is located close to the German Baltic Sea coast, will see the opening of 15 new attractions. This includes the new “strawberry promenade” with the “world’s largest strawberry bowl”, featuring a (...) read more
Waterplay Solutions recently announced that Melinda Pearson will take over as the company’s new Business Development Manager of its US-based sales team to guide Waterplay’s continued growth across key aquatic markets in the United States. Pearson (...) read more
Last year, Ohio’s Cedar Point introduced the “The Battle for Cedar Point” smartphone app, which has been created in cooperation with Holovis to offer visitors an even deeper immersion into the attractions’ stories (c.f. EAP, 6/16). The park has (...) read more
This Friday (June 2nd), the Odysseum science center in Cologne will launch its new interactive adventure exhibition “ICE AGE: On the trail of the mammoths” focusing on the climatic change and eco systems. Visitors can go onto a journey with their (...) read more
Main IP in the children’s areas of the two Six Flags-branded parks currently under construction in China will be cat “Garfield” from Jim Davis’ world-famous comic strip. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation and the real estate developer Riverside (...) read more
At SEA LIFE London visitors can try out a new photo point in the shape of a “Magic Mirror”, immersing them into an underwater world for their personal souvenir. Once visitors enter the submarine where the mirror and the camera are located, the (...) read more
