(eap) After the devastating fire in July, in which several attractions were destroyed (see EAP news of 31 July 2025), there is now reason for joy at the Funny-World amusement park in Kappel-Grafenhausen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): On 6 December, a (...) read more
(eap) The offering of the Europa-Park Resort continues to grow steadily – and with it, the number of employees. For them, the foundation stone for a new staff restaurant with work and break facilities was laid last Wednesday. The future building is (...) read more
(eap) The Oceanogràfic aquarium in Valencia (Spain) has launched a mixed-reality experience in its auditorium: The “Inmersión” programme enables visitors to perceive the real environment while simultaneously embarking on a virtual journey through (...) read more
(eap) After the Dutch company Momentum Leisure received the building permit for its fourth theme park in Poland in October of this year, the groundbreaking ceremony has now been celebrated in Gliwice. In the immediate vicinity of the Europa (...) read more
(eap) For the forthcoming new show “Disney Cascade of Lights”, which will celebrate its premiere at Disneyland Paris on 29 March to mark the opening of the new “World of Frozen” in the redesigned Disney Studios Park – which will in future be called (...) read more
(eap) The live entertainment company RWS Global has announced several new personnel appointments to its board and advisory board. Ariel Granoff and Janshaaz Khan are joining the board as directors. In addition, Jack Ross has been appointed to the (...) read more
(eap) Since 1 December 2025, the newly opened “Efteling Postkantoor” in the Dutch World of Wonders has been welcoming its guests – located directly next to the “De Smulpaap” restaurant on the nostalgic “Anton Pieckplein” square. On weekends and (...) read more
(eap) In Rosersberg (Sigtuna Municipality) in Sweden, located about a 25-minute drive north of Stockholm, one of the largest indoor waterparks in Northern Europe is planned to be developed. The responsible authority recently granted a building (...) read more
(eap) After the last elephants left Tierpark Berlin six years ago and were relocated to other zoos (see EAP 6/2020, p. 81), five of the gray giants will return to the capital’s zoo next year. The elephant cow “Pori”, her daughter “Tana”, and her (...) read more
(eap) Across a total area of 20 hectares, the Oceano Loisirs group operates O’Fun Park, O’Gliss Park and O’Tel Park in the western French municipality of Le Bernard (Vendée), comprising an adventure and activity park, an outdoor water park and (...) read more
(eap) The plans for the subsequent use of the former Sea Life Königswinter are taking further shape. At Easter 2026, the new DinoXperience is scheduled to open there, an edutainment offering by EXPLORADO, which operates interactive educational and (...) read more
(eap) In 2027, the Literatuurmuseum/Kinderboekenmuseum – one of the 26 Dutch national museums – will relocate from The Hague to Utrecht. Its future home will be the Magazijn De Zon, where the museum plans to offer two entirely new exhibition (...) read more
(eap) This morning, the French Compagnie des Alpes (CDA) released its annual results for the 2024/2025 financial year. According to the listed group, the following results were achieved: Record revenues of around 1.4 billion EUR, corresponding to (...) read more
(eap) After around four and a half years of construction, the new Hirschbachbad combination pool in Aalen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany) was put into operation last weekend. The swimming pool facility is intended to meet both sporting and (...) read more
(eap) Legacy Entertainment, a global design and production studio for entertainment offerings and leisure experiences, has announced the creation of a new, independent division: “The Safari Park Company”. This newly specialized business unit is (...) read more
(eap) Merlin Entertainments and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences have announced a partnership to bring the world’s first “Wizarding World™” in LEGO® format to life. A “magical” new land and a “Harry Potter”-themed accommodation are set to (...) read more
(eap) Starting 13 December 2025, the immersive art centre Port des Lumières operated by Culturespaces in Hamburg, Germany, will present a new exhibition: created in collaboration with Apple TV, BBC and London-based studio Lightroom, “Prehistoric (...) read more
(eap) The indoor leisure park Space Magic in Aurich (Germany) has been awarded the “Gründerpreis Nordwest 2025” (Northwest Founders Award 2025), taking first place in this year’s competition. With this decision, the jury acknowledged the concept of (...) read more
(eap) In Ehrwald at the foot of the Zugspitze (Tyrol, Austria), the first three of a total of six stainless-steel slides were installed on a slope last week with the help of a helicopter. The holiday destination, which is popular with families and (...) read more
(eap) At the start of the 2026 season, Erlebnispark Tripsdrill in Cleebronn, Germany, will expand its offering with the new family attraction “Luftikus”. This is a ride of the “Flying Tiger 8” type from the Italian manufacturer Zamperla, in which (...) read more
