“Emma“ is the name of the steam locomotive and faithful companion to “Jim Button“ and “Luke“, the two main characters known from Michael Ende’s childrens’ books published in the 1960s. For the latest German film adaptions of “Jim Button and Luke the (...) read more
Vulcania, the science and leisure park located in the French Auvergne region focusing on the three topics of “volcanoes”, “natural phenomena” and “the Earth in space”, will open a new rollercoaster in the 2021 season, on which the park just revealed (...) read more
Among the most popular souvenirs that guests love to take home after their park visit are snapshots taken of them on rollercoaster rides and attractions. The Cologne-based start-up company of CaptiVR aims at revolutionizing this kind of souvenir (...) read more
Positive news from Gothenburg: Following the construction start of Liseberg’s new “Grand Curiosa” hotel in autumn last year (cf. EAP news of 25 Sept 2019), construction can now also begin of the planned indoor water park as part of the expansion of (...) read more
At Groupe Pierre et Vacances, the signs are pointing to further growth: following the announcement of Center Parcs to develop a vacation park in the Franconian Lake District in Southern Germany, the company just revealed its plans to construct (...) read more
Every year, traditionally during the IAAPA Expo in November, the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) presents several industry awards in various categories to personalities from the leisure and attractions business who (...) read more
The Piscine Global Europe (PGE) trade fair, which addresses swimming pool and spa professionals and takes place in Lyon, France every two years, has now officially been cancelled. After first rescheduling the original event dates from November 2020 (...) read more
With the opening of two new visitor attractions, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi recently celebrated its tenth park anniversary (cf. EAP news of 22 Jan 2020). The two new experiences are not for the “faint hearted”, but aimed at visitors who are free of (...) read more
Since this weekend, visitors to Dollywood theme park, which was founded by country music star Dolly Parton, have been able to enjoy the park’s Christmas season. During the “Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas“ weeks guests are offered a variety of (...) read more
Due to the current development of the pandemic and new lockdown measures in many countries, the Board of the International Association of Trampoline Parks listened to the feedback of members and has thus decided to postpone the “IATP Virtual (...) read more
Founded in 2019 by Michael Mack (photo left), MackNeXT, a subsidiary of the Mack International Group, specializes in the development of multi-media entertainment offerings – this year, the company opened its first permanent free roam VR attraction (...) read more
One year ago, Merlin Entertainments (Merlin) had announced the signing of a framework agreement for the development of LEGOLAND® Shanghai (cf. EAP news of 6 Nov 2019). Now, the British operating group entered into a formal cooperation agreement with (...) read more
The board of directors of Malaysia-based Sim Leisure Group Ltd. (theming specialist for leisure and water parks) just announced that the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Sim Leisure Escape, had on 4 November executed a sale of shares agreement (...) read more
In Summer 2021, the first part of the new whiskey experience world dedicated to the Irish whiskey brand Portmagee will open its doors. The Portmagee Whiskey Experience and Seine Boat Visitor Center will be located in County Kerry in South-Western (...) read more
As of 27 December this year, Michael Moriarty will take over as new Managing Director of the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL), succeeding Stephanie Young, who assumes the role as President of Consumer Products, Games and Publishing for Walt Disney (...) read more
The Finland-based company Valo Motion, which is specialized in technology-based, interactive trampoline sports games, recently announced the launch of its latest game “Jumpball“, which is the company’s first extended-reality (XR) game suitable for (...) read more
In the new Urban Air Aurora Family Entertainment Center, located in Aurora, Colorado (USA), which opened its doors on October 23rd this year, families are able to experience a VR attraction suitable for children. With the so-called “VR Portal“ the (...) read more
The electric karts whizz around the track at the new BattleKart Center in Bispingen (Lower Saxony, Germany), in close proximity to the Schumacher Motodrom – the new leisure center, which was realized by Belgian company BattleKart Europe SA and (...) read more
Due to the latest Covid-19 restrictions, the Walibi Sud-Ouest amusement park in the south of France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine region) also had to end its season early. Actually, the Halloween festival in the park was supposed to be celebrated with (...) read more
The Natural History Museum (NHM) in London recently received the “go ahead” from the responsible authorities for the transformation of the museum garden. For the “Urban Nature Project“, the museum is forming a coalition with wildlife organizations (...) read more
