(eap) In the aftermath of the major fire that broke out on 12 February 2024 at the construction site of the new Oceana water park in Gothenburg – in which one worker lost his life and which caused extensive property damage – Swedish amusement park (...) read more
(eap) Last weekend saw the official opening of China’s first LEGOLAND® Resort in Shanghai (Fengjing Town, Jinshan District). The ceremony was held in the presence of representatives from the Shanghai and Jinshan governments, Merlin Entertainments, (...) read more
(eap) A new 51-metre-tall attraction named “Time Rider“ has recently been put into operation at South Korea‘s Gyeongju World theme park – the tallest Coaster Wheel in the world. Like other installations of this ride type, Time Rider offers two (...) read more
(eap) As recently announced by Europe‘s Therme Group and Luxembourg-based investment company CVC, the two firms are partnering on a strategic joint venture under the name Therme Horizon. The new holding company will be valued at over one billion (...) read more
(eap) Schwaben Park continues its expansion and will take over the long-established Hotel Reich am Ebnisee on 1 August 2025. The hotel, operated by Volker Reich since 2017, will become the third accommodation offering of the family-run leisure (...) read more
(eap) After two years of construction, Zoo Rostock officially opened its new seal habitat last week. The modern, nature-inspired facility offers spacious aquatic and land areas for harbour seals and South African fur seals – with a central saltwater (...) read more
(eap) On 6 July 2025, a new year-round attraction will be launched in the Lower Bavarian town of Bodenmais: the “Silberberg Coaster”, a modern all-weather toboggan run of the “Alpine Coaster 2.0” type by Wiegand (see also our feature on the (...) read more
(eap) The Swedish amusement park Liseberg today opened its new ride “Kraftverket”, a Break Dance 5 attraction manufactured by Bremen-based Huss Park Attractions. Following the debut of “Laser Dance” at Vienna’s Prater (see EAP 6/2024), this marks (...) read more
(eap) Germany’s Irrland theme park in Kevelaer, located in the Lower Rhine region, has expanded its line-up of attractions just in time for the summer season with the addition of a new water slide installation. Visitors can now enjoy a dual body (...) read more
(eap) With the addition of the “Wiesenwalzer,” Eis-Greissler Erlebnispark in Krumbach, Austria, has expanded its ride portfolio with a new spin ride. Following the launch of the “Bucklbahn” roller coaster (see EAP 5/2023) and the interactive (...) read more
(eap) The completely renovated Naturbad Georgenschwaige (natural pool) was recently opened in Munich-Schwabing. Stadtwerke München (SWM) is thus adding another chlorine-free pool to its range of outdoor pools, the water treatment of which is (...) read more
(eap) Belgian interactive technology provider Alterface is stepping up its international growth by appointing three new key figures in the United States, China, and Korea. The aim is to strengthen its local presence and advance the development of (...) read more
(eap) At the German Spy Museum in Berlin, one of the museum’s most popular stations – the laser course, which has been experienced by over five million people in the past ten years – has been completely overhauled. Within just 24 days, a new (...) read more
(eap) Yesterday, Yas Waterworld on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, officially opened its new “Lost City” expansion. This is a continuation of the existing storyline “The Legend of the Lost Pearl” and adds over 13,000 square meters of space and 20 attractions (...) read more
(eap) IAAPA Expo Asia 2025 officially kicked off at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). The international trade fair for the leisure industry in the Asia-Pacific region takes place from June 30 to July 3, with the show floor open (...) read more
(eap) Adjacent to the HolstenTherme thermal spa in Kaltenkirchen, Schleswig-Holstein, the new four-star resort hotel “The Great North” is set to open in a month. The hotel building in which the Great North is housed was originally opened in 1999 and (...) read more
(eap) LEGOLAND® Billund Resort in Denmark has announced the opening of a new family roller coaster for the 2026 season. The planned ride will be a Dueling Coaster (Zierer) similar to the one that opened at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort last year (see EAP (...) read more
(eap) On Saturday, Plopsaland Germany celebrated its name change with a big event – Holiday Park became Plopsaland – although the Holidays are by no means disappearing. Quite the opposite: at Plopsaland, holidays are forever in the (...) read more
(eap) This past weekend, US amusement park Cedar Point inaugurated its 19th roller coaster: “Siren’s Curse”, a “Tilt” Coaster model developed by Dutch manufacturer Vekoma. Spanning over 900 meters (2,966 feet), the ride features 13 airtime moments, (...) read more
(eap) The Belgian five-star campsite Recreatieoord Wilhelm Tell in Opglabbeek, which also features an indoor and outdoor pool, has added a new outdoor spray park to its leisure offerings. The attraction was developed by German manufacturer (...) read more
