(eap) The Familypark in St. Margarethen (Austria) has announced a new themed area with two attractions for the 2026 season: In the “Abenteuerinsel” themed world, a new area is to be created in place of the roughly 20-year-old “Tempelrutsche”, where (...) read more
(eap) The comprehensive modernization and expansion of the indoor and outdoor swimming pool in Bochum-Linden, Germany is progressing. After the new natural outdoor pool with a total water area of more than 1,670 square meters had already gone into (...) read more
(eap) On 29 March 2026, the new themed area “World of Frozen” – and with it the redesigned Walt Disney Studios Park, which will in future bear the name Disney Adventure World – will open at Disneyland Paris®. With the transformation, the area of the (...) read more
(eap) An anniversary is approaching: In 2026, the Western-themed amusement park Fraispertuis-City, located in the Vosges region in eastern France, will celebrate its 60th year of operation. Visitors can already look forward to two new family (...) read more
(eap) Six Flags Entertainment Corporation today announced the appointment of John Reilly as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Reilly will assume his positions effective December 8, 2025, and will join the Six Flags Board of (...) read more
(eap) Just recently, the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) – the international association representing creative minds and companies in the leisure and entertainment industry – announced the new members of its International Board of Directors (...) read more
(eap) On Friday, the IAAPA Expo 2025 in Orlando, Florida, concluded with a record-breaking result: A total of 43,840 participants registered for the trade show (2024: 41,429), which took place from 17 to 21 November. Of these, 38,520 (2024: 37,066) (...) read more
(eap) Before the IAAPA members who had purchased a ticket for this year’s “IAAPA Celebrates” event were able to enjoy an “epic” evening at Universal’s newest theme park at the end of the third day of the trade show, there were once again all kinds (...) read more
(eap) A new global initiative aims to define how the design and architecture of spaces can contribute to human health and well-being. The project “Intentional Spaces: The Power of Place” was initiated by Thermengruppe Josef Wund and developed by the (...) read more
(eap) As was announced yesterday, California-based booking software provider Peek has acquired the two companies Connect&GO and ACME Ticketing. With this step, the company – whose customer base includes leisure operators such as museums, theme parks (...) read more
(eap) In the presence of representatives from politics, business and society, the new Salinarium Bad Dürkheim Therme was officially inaugurated yesterday following several years of planning and construction. As part of an extensive redevelopment (...) read more
(eap) On the second day of the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, further exciting product innovations, projects, and collaborations from across the leisure industry were presented. Merlin Entertainments announced investments of more than 90 million US dollars (...) read more
(eap) Today, the Disney Cruise Line’s newest vessel, the “Disney Destiny”, the third ship of the “Wish” class, embarks on its maiden voyage. The ship, constructed at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, was christened this past Monday in (...) read more
(eap) With the “Brass Ring Awards”, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) recognises innovative products and outstanding creativity that represent significant developments or milestones for the global leisure (...) read more
(eap) The toy company Mattel has announced the development of several indoor water parks. A total of five facilities – including one location in the entertainment metropolis of Orlando, Florida – are to be created in cooperation with the companies (...) read more
(eap) On 26 November, the Spanish leisure resort PortAventura World will debut a new mixed reality experience that sends visitors on an immersive journey into the cenotes of Mexico, where they take on the role of scientists and suddenly encounter (...) read more
(eap) The first day of the IAAPA Expo 2025 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, saw numerous announcements and exciting presentations: At the booth of Mack Rides, trade show visitors were able to take a closer look at the (...) read more
(eap) Another leadership change at Cirque du Soleil: On 17 November, Mark Cornell (pictured here) assumed his new role as President and CEO of the Canadian entertainment company. He succeeds Daniel Lamarre, who had provisionally resumed the position (...) read more
(eap) During IAAPA Expo 2025, which officially opened yesterday with an Opening Ceremony at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, the international association of entertainment creators and designers – the Themed Entertainment Association (...) read more
(eap) The U.S. amusement park Story Land in New Hampshire plans to bring back two of its former rides for the 2026 season. Starting next summer, visitors can enjoy “Turtle Twirl” and “Crazy Barn”. The Turtle Twirl carousel was originally opened at (...) read more
