(eap) Since this past weekend, visitors to Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan (Ontario) have been able to enjoy a major new attraction: The new dual-launch coaster “AlpenFury”, manufactured by Premier Rides, was officially opened to park guests. (...) read more
(eap) From July 11th to 13th, Europa-Park celebrated its grand anniversary weekend marking the park’s 50th anniversary (read also our feature article on 50 Years of Europa-Park in EAP 2/2025). While the entire year is filled with a variety of (...) read more
(eap) The Danish Baroque palace Clausholm Castle in East Jutland is nowadays a popular tourism destination, especially during the summer months. Both locals and guests from afar take part in guided tours through the castle’s historic rooms and (...) read more
(eap) The companies belonging to Schulte-Schlagbaum AG – SAG, SSF Sächsische Schlossfabrik, eccos pro, novacom software and STS Systemtechnik Schänis – are now operating under a new, uniform brand identity. With the new claim „Gemeinsam smart. (...) read more
(eap) From today, visitors to Germany’s potts park Minden can enjoy the new family rollercoaster “Braus & Saus”. The new attraction, which is located in the “Wilde Steinzeit” (Eng.: “Wild Stone Age”) themed area, covers an area of around 2,000 (...) read more
(eap) Oskarshausen, located in Saxony, Germany, is expanding its range of attractions with a new free-to-enter spooky experience: Today sees the opening of the approximately 250-square-metre haunted maze titled “Labyrinth der ewigen Fiesta” (...) read more
(eap) Taunus Wunderland will be celebrating the opening of its latest attraction in the “Aryas Drachenschlucht” (Eng.: Arya’s Dragon Gorge) themed area tomorrow: “Energieklunker & Koboldplunder – Das Labyrinth”. This is an interactive maze designed (...) read more
(eap) The Dutch miniature world of Madurodam in The Hague, renowned for its more than 300 miniature reconstructions of Dutch landmarks and landscapes, now entices visitors with a completely different experience. Yesterday, the popular tourist (...) read more
(eap) Following a comprehensive overhaul, the simulation attraction “Terre en Colère” has reopened at Vulcania, the French edutainment park in the Auvergne region focusing on volcanism and natural phenomena. The redesigned version of the ride is (...) read more
(eap) The US amusement park Waldameer Park & Water World in Erie, Pennsylvania, is planning an extensive expansion of its water park for the 2026 season: two new large water slides from manufacturer ProSlide and an new Endless River are to replace (...) read more
(eap) The US-based company SimEx-Iwerks, specialized in 3D/4D cinema attractions, motion simulators and flying theaters, has introduced a new portfolio segment under the name “Nature Attractions”. This new product line focuses on nature-based (...) read more
(eap) To mark the 25th anniversary of the Hamburg Dungeon and the tenth anniversary of the Speicherstadt’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Hamburg-based attraction is staging a new seasonal show. Entitled “Geschichten aus der (...) read more
(eap) The former Odysseum in Cologne is set to be converted into a school, prompting EDUTAIN AG to continue its operations at a new location. Last week, the company signed the lease agreement for a building on Mercedes-Allee 1 in Cologne’s district (...) read more
(eap) Belgian theme park Bellewaerde has announced a major expansion project for its “Canada” themed area scheduled to open in 2026. According to the park, approx. ten million euros will be invested in new rides and gastronomic offerings. A key (...) read more
(eap) The Canadian theme park Santa’s Village in Bracebridge (Ontario) opened “Yeti Trek” – a new main attraction – this past weekend. The new ride is a Family Coaster from Dutch manufacturer Vekoma, which was built as a customized (...) read more
(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
