News | 24 Jul 2017

Germany: Takeoff with New Mobile Game by MackMedia

In due time with the opening of Europa-Park’s new “Voletarium” flying theater attraction (cf. our report in EAP, 4/17), MackMedia launched the new “Voletarium: Sky Explorers” mobile game for smartphone users. Players try to find the legendary flight (...) read more

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News | 21 Jul 2017

USA: New Theme Park for Alabama

Today will see the opening of The Park at OWA in Foley, Alabama, a new leisure destination with a total of 21 attractions offering excitement and fun for families (cp. EAP, 1/17). The new park, which is owned and operated by the Poarch Band of Creek (...) read more

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News | 19 Jul 2017

Ireland: New “Viking“ Flume Ride Refreshes at Tayto Park

Recently, Ireland’s Tayto Park opened its new “The Viking Voyage” flume ride attraction after almost one year of construction works, immersing guests into the adventurous world of the Vikings (c.f. EAP news from March 14th, 2017). The new attraction (...) read more

News | 19 Jul 2017

Canada/USA: Cirque du Soleil Acquires Blue Man Group

The Canadian entertainment company Cirque du Soleil recently acquired the New York City-based Blue Man Productions company, which is globally known for its boldly colored music, comedy and interactive shows. They are especially known for the (...) read more

News | 18 Jul 2017

Jakob Wahl Joins IAAPA EMEA as VP European Operations

Today, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) officially announced that Jakob Wahl has joined the IAAPA EMEA team as Vice President of European Operations. He will work with the staff in Brussels to support European (...) read more

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News | 18 Jul 2017

Germany: SpeedSnake FREE Coaster Rushes through Fort Fun

Like a snake in poison-green, the new train of the 35 year old track of a Vekoma’s Whirlwind coaster in Germany’s Fort Fun Abenteuerland amusement park enthuses visitors with a complete new ride experience. An important difference of this new Sunkid (...) read more

News | 17 Jul 2017

Germany: Potts Park Launches “Hobelflug”

In April this year, Germany’s Potts Park located in Minden presented its new “Kiddy Racer” attraction to visitors (c.f. EAP, 3/17). The mini coaster features a beautiful soapbox design and offers young park guests their first rollercoaster ride (...) read more

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News | 14 Jul 2017

Croatia: Mirnovec Fun Park Opens Tomorrow

Tomorrow will see the opening of the all-new Mirnovec Fun Park located on Croatia’s Adriatic Sea coast, which is said to be the largest family amusement park in the country until to date. On an area of some 45,000 square meters, visitors can (...) read more

News | 13 Jul 2017

Belgium: Sunparks Ardennes Becomes Center Parcs Les Ardennes

Belgium’s existing Sunparks Ardennen (a Center Parcs’ brand) vacation destination located in Vielsalm will change its name to Center Parcs Les Ardennes, offering guests a new and refurbished relaxation offer. French operating company Groupe Pierre & (...) read more

News | 12 Jul 2017

Germany: Klafs Strengthens its Management Team

Klafs, one of the leading suppliers in the field of sauna, pool and spa facilities with headquarters in Germany, recently named Phillip Rock (37) new CEO of the corporate group, effective July 1st, 2017. He joins the long-time CEO Stefan (...) read more

News | 11 Jul 2017

USA: US Theme Park Visitors Want Interactive Maps

British Omnico company, a provider of cloud-based software solutions for the retail, destination and hospitality sectors, recently presented the results of a current survey conducted among US theme park visitors, saying that some 81 percent of the (...) read more

News | 10 Jul 2017

The Netherlands: Symbolica Enchanting Visitors to Efteling

On July 1st, Dutch Efteling theme park opened its all-new “Symbolica – Palace of Fantasy” attraction after a construction phase of around 18 months, celebrating its 65th anniversary this season. Behind the palace’s masonry the guests can now (...) read more

News | 07 Jul 2017

England: New 360 Play FEC for Farnborough Shopping Center

Farnborough’s Meads Shopping Center, owned by St. Modwen, will open a new 360 Play family entertainment center in addition to its existing retail and gastronomy offer at the end of this year, addressing families as a main target group. DP Leisure (...) read more

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