(eap) The new Aquarabia Qiddiya City water park in Saudi Arabia has entered its soft-opening phase. Covering more than 250,000 square metres, the destination offers a diverse range of entertainment with over 22 water slides, rides and attractions. (...) read more
(eap) Following the announcement of a new SpongeBob-themed area for Brazil’s Beto Carrero World in Penha, Santa Catarina, the first details have now been released about one of its main attractions, which is being developed in collaboration with (...) read more
(eap) Stuart Edgington, most recently serving as Global Head of Platforms, Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence at the British AV and media technology specialist Holovis, has been appointed Global Director of Business Development at the company. (...) read more
(eap) Triotech, the Canadian company specializing in media-based attractions, has announced the introduction of new content for its “XD Dark Ride”. It is based on the world of the fantasy adventure IP “Jumanji” and was developed in collaboration (...) read more
(eap) As announced by operator Miral, the latest expansion of Yas Waterworld on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is set to open next week on April 4. The development marks the next phase of the “Lost City” themed area, which was introduced last summer. Eleven (...) read more
(eap) The British operator group Merlin Entertainments and video game developer Mojang Studios have announced the world’s first “Minecraft” themed land for an amusement park: “Minecraft World” will open in 2027 at Chessington World of Adventures. (...) read more
(eap) Last Saturday, Germany’s Jaderpark animal and leisure park, located in Jaderberg in Lower Saxony, started its 30th season. To mark this anniversary, the park is giving itself and its visitors a special gift: a new attraction for the whole (...) read more
(eap) This upcoming Wednesday, 25 March, Holland-Park, located in Panketal (Brandenburg) north of Berlin, will open its first family roller coaster. Named “Klompi”, the multi-launch coaster by ART Engineering is designed to deliver both excitement (...) read more
(eap) The European Waterpark Association e.V. (EWA), the association representing European leisure pools and thermal spas, has announced the finalists and winners of this year’s EWA Awards. Awards were presented in the categories of “Professional (...) read more
(eap) The role of amusement parks as an economic driving force can hardly be illustrated more clearly in Germany than by the example of the Europa-Park Resort in Rust. The municipality in Baden-Württemberg, with around 5,000 inhabitants, has (...) read more
(eap) Vintia, a provider specializing in all-in-one software solutions with a focus on leisure facilities and attractions, has announced the acquisition of Belgian software company Tactics. This strategic move expands Vintia’s portfolio with a (...) read more
(eap) This Sunday, Germany’s Plopsaland Deutschland will start into the 2026 season with its new family roller coaster “100% Wolf” as well as further premieres. The installation realized by Gerstlauer Amusement Rides is characterized by a varied (...) read more
(eap) At the Dutch Center Parcs resort Parc Sandur in Emmen (province of Drenthe), water park enthusiasts and slide fans can look forward to a new water slide from the Netherlands-based manufacturer iPlay Water Attractions. The new slide, “Sandur (...) read more
(eap) Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment), which specialises in live entertainment, and Sphere Entertainment Co., a company focused on immersive experiences and technologies, have announced that the experienced lawyer Allen (...) read more
(eap) Copenhagen Zoo (København Zoo) was founded in 1859 and is therefore among the oldest zoos in Denmark. Last year, it welcomed nearly 1.3 million visitors. Yesterday, an extension of the existing big cat enclosure – the “Leopard Trail” – was (...) read more
(eap) The soft opening of the new Avonturenpark de Tovertuin in Hoogerheide, the Netherlands, is imminent: while the new theme park centred around the two popular dog characters “Woezel” and “Pip” from the beloved cartoon series begins its test (...) read more
(eap) The German Spy Museum at Leipziger Platz in Berlin has expanded its offering with the new attraction “The Truth Chamber”. In collaboration with the specialists from the room laboratories, an interactive experience format centered around the (...) read more
(eap) New details about the next Disney Cruise Line ship, including its name and design theme, were presented at the 2026 Annual Shareholders Meeting by Josh D’Amaro, the new CEO of The Walt Disney Company. “We continue to expand our award-winning (...) read more
(eap) The fine dining venue Ammolite – The Lighthouse Restaurant, located in the lighthouse of the four-star superior hotel Bell Rock at the Europa-Park Resort, was ceremonially reopened yesterday under a new name following an extensive redesign. (...) read more
(eap) A new perspective is emerging for the former “Happy Franky” leisure centre in Troisdorf near Cologne, Germany: after the site was forced to temporarily close unexpectedly in the winter of last year, the property has now been acquired by a new (...) read more
