Josh Hays (photo) recently joined Utah-based rollercoaster manufacturer S&S Worldwide as new Executive Director of Sales & Marketing. He entered the leisure industry five years ago as Director of Sales for Setpoint and JR Automation Setpoint. (...) read more
During a press conference held yesterday, further details were revealed about next year’s novelties at SeaWorld Entertainment’s Orlando- and Tampa-based theme and water parks. With “Ice Breaker” a new multi-launch coaster is coming to SeaWorld (...) read more
Yesterday the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort announced plans to extend its “DUPLO® Valley“ theme area by adding the “Duplo Dream Coaster“. This ride is designed especially for children aged two to five years old with a “My First Ride“ character and (...) read more
With its new “Stargazing Pods“ the Alton Towers Resort, located in Staffordshire (England), has been offering new accommodation facilities since spring this year. The small camping-style pods are minimally furnished with one double and two single (...) read more
Montréal-based ticketing specialist Connect&GO recently announced changes in its management team related to three positions: Mathieu Dupuis joins the company as new Vice President of Products & Technology. The founder of Billetterie Première Loge (...) read more
After four years of construction work the new Futurium Museum – a “house of futures“ – opened in Berlin yesterday. The 3,000 square meter museum is seperated in three large “thinking spaces“ – humans, nature and technique – in which it presents (...) read more
After England’s Chester Zoo submitted its plans for the creation of a new Africa theme area called “Grasslands“ earlier this year (cf. EAP-News of 23 Apr 2019), the project was approved by councillors at a planning meeting, subject to final (...) read more
A pilot project for an autonomously driving mini robot, initiated by Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) and German software developer TeleRetail, was recently launched at British Alton Towers Resort for a test phase during the park’s peak (...) read more
After the premiere of “El Sueño de Toledo” – the first night show of future Puy du Fou España theme park (cp. EAP News of 22 Jan 2019) – which took place on the park grounds this past Friday with a total of 4,000 spectators, including guests from (...) read more
Service Value GmbH – in cooperation with WELT AM SONNTAG and Goethe University Frankfurt – conducted a customer survey and recently published this year‘s results on family-friendly businesses in Germany. The German leisure parks are in front (...) read more
A few months after the opening of “Highlander” – a new, 120-meter high drop tower attraction for thrill seekers (cp. EAP 4/2019) – Germany’s Hansa-Park now announced its plans to open a new theme area in 2020, which will be dedicated to a younger (...) read more
After 34 years and a total of 6.5 million kilometers travelled, the bobsleigh coaster at Efteling theme park was closed down yesterday. The attraction was opened on 4 April 1985 as the park’s fourth ride with “a guarantee for thrill”. It will now (...) read more
Today sees the opening of the new FlyOver Iceland flying theatre attraction in Reykjavík, which is operated by Pursuit/Esja Attractions ehf. Based on a 6-DOF i-Ride system from Brogent, FlyOver Iceland provides guests with a virtual flying (...) read more
Slagharen Themepark & Resort, operated by Parques Reunidos, has recently appointed Dave Storm new General Manager of the company, effective 2nd September. The 39-year old takes over the position from Wouter Pops, who succeeded former park manager (...) read more
Today, the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando/Florida celebrates the official opening of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge“ at its related Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The all-new theme area, which opened at Disneyland Park in Anaheim/California in May (...) read more
Today, Six Flags Entertainment has announced new rides and attractions for its related theme & water parks, slated to debut in the 2020 season. Plans include the opening of new rollercoasters, family rides, slides and high-thrill (...) read more
With 560,000 visitors in the months of July and August, of which 340,000 came in August alone, France’s Futuroscope theme park is pleased with a highly successful summer season. The month of August brought an increase of visitors of more than ten (...) read more
Yesterday, the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) unveiled the park design concept for Six Flags Qiddiya, a high thrill theme park planned to be part of the future leisure and entertainment destination Qiddiya, which is under development at short (...) read more
Merlin Entertainments recently announced two new senior marketing appointments to lead the development of its global brands. Ash Tailor (photo, l.), who brings professional experience in retail and marketing from his former positions at companies (...) read more
During the annual Disney in-house exhibition “D23 Expo”, held in Anaheim/CA this past weekend, Bob Chapek (Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences & Products) announced details of the planned investments in guest experiences for the coming years. An (...) read more
