(eap) The IAAPA Honors 2025 were celebrated this year from 28 to 30 April at Europa-Park in Rust. For decades, the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) has presented its annual Brass Ring Awards and special Awards for (...) read more
(eap) Sensoria, the “House of Fragrances and Flavours” in Holzminden (Germany), which opened a few months ago, is now holding its first themed year: visitors can look forward to various experiences centered around the medicinal and aromatic plant (...) read more
(eap) The Dutch Recreatiepark TerSpegelt – a five-star holiday park in the province of Noord-Brabant – has recently opened a new attraction: “TubbyJump”, a nine-metre-high slide with jumping platforms, jump slides and family slides, which can be (...) read more
(eap) Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced that its amusement park Six Flags America and the adjacent water park Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland, will permanently close following the 2025 operating season. The approximately 500-acre (...) read more
(eap) The World of Volvo brand and event centre in Gothenburg is launching a new attraction today: the “Traffic School”, where children can learn the basics of road safety in a playful and engaging way. Set up as an outdoor driving course, the (...) read more
(eap) Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has announced an extensive 40 percent expansion of the “Minion Park” themed area to mark its eighth anniversary. The centerpiece of the expanded area, which is scheduled to open this summer, will be the (...) read more
(eap) On 17 May, Paultons Park in the UK is set to open “Ghostly Manor” – a media-based Gameplay Theatre in which guests take part in an interactive ghost hunt. Developed in cooperation with Mack Rides and Lagotronics Projects, the attraction (...) read more
(eap) Merlin Entertainments has announced plans to open the first “PAW Patrol” themed land in the UK in 2026 in partnership with Paramount. The multi-million pound investment is to be realized at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. The planned (...) read more
(eap) Germany-based automation specialist KUKA, which is majority-owned by China’s Midea Group and known in the attractions industry for robotics-based rides such as its “KUKA Coaster”, has announced that CEO Peter Mohnen will be leaving the company (...) read more
(eap) Since last weekend, visitors to Chimelong Water Park in Guangzhou (China) have been able to enjoy two new large water slides, which now complement the destination’s extensive range of attractions. The two new features are the world’s first (...) read more
(eap) The Oriental Land Group (OLC Group), operator of Tokyo Disney Resort®, has presented its new long-term management strategy until 2035: The aim is to achieve sustainable growth through targeted investments, particularly in the theme park and (...) read more
(eap) The Arabian Miral Group, developer of leisure and entertainment destinations in Abu Dhabi, announced at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai that the expansion of the Yas Waterworld water park on Yas Island will open this summer. A total of (...) read more
(eap) Last weekend, the Swedish amusement park Gröna Lund opened its gates for its 142nd season with several new attractions. The biggest novelty is “Pumpen”, a Super Swing (by RES Rides) that promises fun for the whole family. “Pumpen” is located (...) read more
(eap) Theme park operator Momentum Leisure, known for the development and operation of theme parks in Central and Eastern Europe, is intensifying its cooperation with Paramount Location-Based Entertainment & Experiences. As part of the partnership, (...) read more
(eap) Merlin Entertainments and RWS Global have announced a strategic partnership to develop new entertainment offerings at six Merlin theme parks in the UK and US. The aim of the partnership is to further enhance the guest experience through an (...) read more
(eap) In Heerlen, a city in the south of the Netherlands, a vacant church building is being converted into a public swimming pool. The project, entitled “Holy Water”, was designed by the architectural firms MVRDV and Zecc Architecten, who jointly (...) read more
(eap) Two theme parks of the Chinese OCT Group – Fantasy Valley Xiangyang and Happy Valley Nanjing – have recently added new rides from the German company Huss Park Attractions to their offerings. In the “Kunlun Fairyland” themed (...) read more
(eap) Germany’s Toskana Therme Bad Orb is celebrating its 15th anniversary next week with a varied program of events. The thermal spa, which is operated by Toskanaworld AG, opened its doors for the first time on May 2, 2010. In addition to musical (...) read more
(eap) Almost 33 years ago, Efteling opened its very first overnight accommodation: the “Efteling Hotel”. In recent months, the well-known landmark hotel, whose architecture is reminiscent of an air castle, has been extensively renovated and has now (...) read more
(eap) Bodensee-Therme Überlingen, Germany’s thermal spa located directly on the shores of Lake Constance, will be extensively modernized in the coming weeks. The thermal bath will be temporarily closed from May 5 to 25, 2025. During this time, (...) read more
