(eap) The visitor offer at the Harzturm observation tower in Torfhaus, Germany, which opened in 2024, has been expanded with a new attraction: The “High Swing”, which opened last Friday, adds an elevated swinging experience to the 65-metre-high (...) read more
(eap) During the annual three-day D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (D23) in Anaheim, California, the Walt Disney Company unveiled numerous new announcements and updates on ongoing projects across its parks and attractions (...) read more
(eap) On 16 August 2001, Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, founded by brothers Frederik and Gerrit Braun together with Stephan Hertz, opened its doors to visitors for the first time. Yesterday, exactly 25 years later, the attraction celebrated its (...) read more
(eap) Osnabrück Zoo is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. As part of the anniversary celebrations, which reached their highlight last Saturday, the new 1,000-square-metre “Sparkassen-Auenlandschaft” area was inaugurated. In future, it is (...) read more
(eap) Silver Dollar City in Stone County, Missouri, has announced the opening of a new family coaster for 2027. “Miner’s Mountain Express” is likely to serve as a successor to the existing mine train coaster “Thunderation”, which is scheduled to (...) read more
(eap) Billionaire St. Moritz, a new dinner show and clubbing venue, has opened in the Swiss winter sports resort of St. Moritz. Directly connected to the historic Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, the entertainment venue occupies the premises of the (...) read more
(eap) Tomorrow marks the day: Denmark’s historic amusement park Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen will celebrate its 183rd anniversary and, to mark the occasion, open its new themed area “Hikari”. The project was recently presented as the largest (...) read more
(eap) Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Qiddiya Investment Company, recently opened SEVEN Abha, its first entertainment center in Saudi Arabia’s Asir region. The opening is part of the company’s strategy to (...) read more
(eap) After around three years of construction, WasserWelten Bochum today reopened the doors of its fully modernised indoor pool in Bochum-Linden together with the city’s Mayor Jörg Lukat. “The completely modernised indoor pool in (...) read more
(eap) A new attraction recently opened at the Hochfuegen ski resort in Austria’s Zillertal valley, offering families an additional mountain experience during the summer months: On a new summer tubing track, both children and adults can ride downhill (...) read more
(eap) Japan’s Tokyo Disneyland today announced further details of the redesign of its “Tomorrowland” themed area as well as the names of two new attractions. An interactive indoor attraction called “Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue”, unlike anything (...) read more
(eap) The indoor leisure and waterpark facility Time Capsule in Coatbridge, Scotland, is planned to undergo a comprehensive modernization programme worth 2.5 million British Pounds (around 2.9 million euros). The measures are planned for 2026 and (...) read more
(eap) The children’s area at das Stadtwerk.Westbad in Regensburg (Bavaria, Germany) has existed in its current form since 1987. After almost 40 years, it is now due for a comprehensive modernisation: Starting in September, the ageing area will be (...) read more
(eap) The US-based amusement park, waterpark and attractions operator Enchanted Parks has appointed Una de Boer as its new Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, de Boer will be responsible for the company’s brand and marketing strategy. She will (...) read more
(eap) After a year and a half of exceptional circumstances, the Salz- und Kristalltherme at Miramar Weinheim recently reopened. A fire during the night of 8 December 2024 had destroyed parts of the water park in the German state of (...) read more
(eap) The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle in Merano, South Tyrol, are presenting visitors with “Grotto 2.0” an immersive media installation that takes them on a journey through the evolution of plant life. The new edutainment experience is located (...) read more
(eap) Germany’s Allwetterzoo Münster has modernised its play offer for children and redesigned its “Tiger Playground” this summer. The centrepiece of the area is a new climbing tower with a slide. It is joined by a climbing course made of ropes, (...) read more
(eap) Canadian aquatic attractions manufacturer Vortex Aquatic Structures International and Aquatec, a division of Full Sail Marine specializing in the cruise industry and based in Florida, have announced a strategic partnership. Going forward, (...) read more
(eap) Brad Gilmour (photo), who has served as President of Discovery Cove and Aquatica in Orlando since 2023, is now also taking over the role of President of SeaWorld Orlando, meaning that he will oversee all three Orlando parks operated by United (...) read more
(eap) This summer, Movie Park Germany in Bottrop-Kirchhellen is celebrating its 30th anniversary (cf. EAP 3/2026). The film-themed park, which opened in 1996 and is part of the Parques Reunidos group, recently reached another milestone in its (...) read more
