(eap) Following a construction period of around three years, the new Schwimmwerk Memmingen combined indoor and outdoor swimming pool opened on Friday, 10 July, in the Bavarian city of Memmingen. “While swimming pools are closing in many places, we (...) read more
(eap) On Saturday, Schwaben Park in Germany (located an hour’s drive from Stuttgart) officially opened its new family attraction “Turbo Tonis Wäscheschleuder” (Engl.: roughly “Toni’s Clothes Spinner”). The Wild Swing ride from German manufacturer (...) read more
(eap) A new tourist attraction, “Falcon Fly”, recently opened on Mount Lovćen in Montenegro. The Wie-Flyer from German manufacturer Wiegand carries guests in ten TwinSeater gondolas along a route of around 600 meters, during which (...) read more
(eap) For 30 years now, “dreams have come true” at FANTASIANA Erlebnispark Straßwalchen. Today, the Austrian family park in the Salzburger Land region is officially celebrating its 30th anniversary. Under the slogan “Where Dreams Come True”, (...) read more
(eap) The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is considered as one of the world’s largest arts and cultural festivals. Every August, it brings numerous artists and visitors to the Scottish capital. This summer, Therme Manchester, which is currently under (...) read more
(eap) Yesterday marked the opening of “Tormenta: Rampaging Run” at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. The new dive coaster from Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), which opened in time for the 65th anniversary of the world’s first Six Flags park, sets no (...) read more
(eap) Less than two years after its opening in July 2024 (cf. EAP 5/2024), Aquascope, the water park belonging to the Futuroscope Xpériences theme park resort near Poitiers, France, welcomed its one millionth visitor yesterday. Nine-year-old Justine (...) read more
(eap) A new themed area based on the Pixar animated film “Monsters, Inc.” is being developed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The area’s main attraction is set to become the first suspended coaster and, as (...) read more
(eap) WasserWelten Bochum has announced the comprehensive modernisation of its indoor swimming pool in the city’s Langendreer district. Work is scheduled to begin on 19 July: “Over the next two years, we not only want to renovate the pool, but also (...) read more
(eap) The MEYER WERFT Visitor Centre in Papenburg, Germany, has opened its modernised exhibition area just in time for the summer holidays in Lower Saxony. The facility, which offers insights into the shipyard’s company history and modern (...) read more
(eap) With the recent opening of its new themed restaurant “Le Terrier” and the confectionary shop “La Confiserie de Niglotte”, the French amusement park Nigloland in Dolancourt has now completed its “La Forêt de Niglo” themed area. The (...) read more
(eap) Dutch theme park Efteling has announced a new major attraction for 2029: “Missie Luminar” is set to become the park’s first Suspended Launch Coaster. The coaster will be supplied by the likewise Dutch manufacturer Vekoma. On the announced ride (...) read more
(eap) Germany’s Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn in Heroldsbach, Bavaria, has expanded its offering just in time for summer with a refreshing new attraction. With the “Fontänenflitzer” (Engl.: roughly “Fountain Dasher”), the park now offers visitors a new (...) read more
(eap) Natur-Resort Tripsdrill in southern Germany, which offers year-round accommodation in addition to its theme and wildlife park is expanding its accommodation offering with 20 new treehouses. The additional units will each accommodate up to four (...) read more
(eap) The Dutch company Momentum Leisure, known in the industry as a developer, operator and investor, is introducing Episodia as a new brand for its theme park activities in Central and Eastern Europe. From spring 2027, the three existing Majaland (...) read more
(eap) Danish amusement park Djurs Sommerland has officially announced its new roller coaster for the coming year. After the park had already shared initial teasers about “Midgårdsormen”, it has now been confirmed that an Intamin “Hot Racer” coaster (...) read more
(eap) One of the most popular experiences at Austria’s IMMERSIUM:Wien is back: The exhibition “Planet Wildlife – the immersive experience” is once again inviting animal, nature and adventure fans on a fascinating journey around the globe. Across (...) read more
(eap) The French operating group Looping Group has completed a comprehensive rebranding and now operates under the name Looping Experiences. With its new corporate identity (CI), the company aims to reflect its development into a diversified (...) read more
(eap) Rodelparadies St. Englmar in Germany’s Bavarian Forest has put the first attractions of its newly developing themed area “Sepps zünftiger Bauernhof” (Sepp’s Traditional Farm) into operation. With the large swing ride “Hofschleuder” (Farm (...) read more
(eap) On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, The Walt Disney Company celebrated the highlight of its “Disney Celebrates America” festivities this past Saturday. In the days and weeks leading up to (...) read more
