Today, ten years ago, Germany’s Phantasialand opened its Suspended TopSpin “Talocan” in its “Mexico” themed area, immersing guests into the shady temple world of Tlaloc, the Aztecs’ God of rain and lightning (c.f. our cover story in EAP, 4/07). The (...) read more
The nonprofit organization Sesame Workshop, maker of the beloved Sesame Street® preschooler television series, recently announced to extend its 37-year partnership with SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. through to December 2031. This agreement allows (...) read more
As one of Denmark’s largest private investment projects in recent times, a 280 meter high tower and a leisure park, both dedicated to the famous Danish fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen, are planned to be built in Nordhavn at the outskirts of (...) read more
Belgium’s Bellewaerde animal and amusement park today announced its highest investment to date: Within the next one and a half years a new indoor waterpark – Bellewaerde Aquapark – is to be built on an area of 3,000 square meters next to the park. (...) read more
Dubai Holding, which is majority-owned by Sheik Mohammed Rashid Al Maktoum (Ruler of the Emirate), announced this past Sunday to realize a new mega project in the metropolis of Dubai: “Marsa Al Arab” is a state-of-the-art entertainment and luxury (...) read more
This past Monday, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) opened its new “Disney Explorers Lodge” resort hotel, counting 750-rooms (c.f. EAP, 5/15 & EAP News from March 3rd, 2017). The storyline behind the new accommodation offer takes place in the grand (...) read more
The Florida Attractions Association (FAA) will offer its members a new online ticketing platform, which will be integrated in its proven “attractionShare” program. Florida-based ticketing specialist accesso will integrate “ShoWare” into the (...) read more
Located in Nordborg/South Jutland, Denmark’s Universe Science Park (Universe), which attracts visitors with its diversified edutainment offer, recently opened a new Sky Trail® branded high ropes course from Innovative Leisure, the British (...) read more
Dutch ELI Play company, one of the leading manufacturers of indoor playgrounds and trampoline parks, recently announced its strategic partnership with Picoo, also based in the Netherlands and focused on creating interactive play experiences. ELI (...) read more
America’s iFLY company today opens its newest flying facility at Orlando’s I-Drive, on the site of the former Hawaiian Rumble Adventure Golf. The new attraction is the first iFLY center featuring two wind tunnels, according to the company. The (...) read more
Paul Washburn, former Creative Production Manager at Pixar, will assume the responsibility as Head of Production and Producer at Los Angeles-based Super 78, one of the leading themed entertainment design and media studios. In his new position (...) read more
This week, SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. confirmed that Zhonghong Holding, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zhonghong Zhuoye Group Co., Ltd. (Zhonghong Group) has now completed the acquisition of 21 percent equity interest in SeaWorld from certain funds (...) read more
A total of 33 new stylish lamps designed by Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson and his social business “Little Sun” are now attracting the visitors’ attention at Copenhagen’s Tivoli park, hovering among the trees along Tivoli Lake. “Little Sun (...) read more
In South Yorkshire, on the site of the former Pithouse West colliery in the Rother Valley, a new family park resort will be built to open its gates in 2020. Recently, the Rotherham Council has granted planning permission for the project, which is (...) read more
After 24 years with Merlin Entertainments, where most latterly he has hold the position of ride projects technical director within the Merlin Magic Making department, Martin Booth is now joining Simworx, the British specialist for motion-based (...) read more
Recently, Six Flags Entertainment announced it has entered an agreement with EPR Properties, owner of Waterworld California, to operate the waterpark located in Concord/CA. Waterworld California was owned and operated by Six Flags from 2004 until (...) read more
Recently, Walibi Holland opened its new “NeuroGen” VR experience, which is the first VR attraction developed by Dutch film company I-MOR (learn more about the current VR trend in our latest EAP issue). In “NeuroGen” guests are immersed into a neuro (...) read more
In 2018, Dutch Toverland leisure park will open a new theme area close to its “Magische Vallei” section, which will feature a Wing Coaster from Swiss supplier Bolliger & Mabillard (c.f. EAP news from March 31st, 2017). During the ride, guests will (...) read more
Located in Middlebury/CT, Quassy Amusement & Waterpark starts into its 109th season tomorrow with new attractions for its visitors. Younger park guests can already look forward to two new kiddie rides: “Skipper’s Clippers” pirate ships (from SBF (...) read more
After the successful realization of the “Kynren” evening spectacle in England (premiere in 2016, this year’s season begins on July 1st) and the announcement of a new theme park project for Moscow which is scheduled to open in 2020, the international (...) read more
