The “IAAPA Brass Ring Awards” were held last November in Orlando. These prizes are the means by which the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) honors outstanding achievements and innovations in our industry in several (...) read more
An intense year full of changes and new developments comes to its end and Christmas is around the corner. We look forward to the numerous developments and news our industry will have in store for us next year. But the most important thing we all (...) read more
In November, Germany’s Autostadt, located in the city of Wolfsburg, has started a design exhibition series entitled “DESIGN DISPLAY” dealing with current issues in the field of design and presenting a broadened concept of design. Situated on the (...) read more
The Canadian manufacturer of waterpark attractions Waterplay® Solutions has enlarged its nature-inspired product line “Grasslands” by adding a new water spray character. “Critters” are surface-mounted, worm-shaped water cannons created to bring (...) read more
Currently, a new rollercoaster is under construction at Walibi Holland, which is scheduled to open at the beginning of next season in March 2016. Recently, the Dutch amusement park announced the name of the new attraction: “Lost Gravity”. In order (...) read more
Following extensive renovation and expansion measures, the Swarovski Kristallwelten (Swarovski Crystal Worlds), located in the Austrian city of Wattens, reopened in May this year (cf. EAP News from May 21, 2015). A number of new attractions and art (...) read more
On December 15, the Canadian waterpark and attractions company WhiteWater West Industries celebrated its 35th birthday at its Richmond, British Columbia office (pictured). The company’s success story started in 1980 when the WhiteWater Waterslide & (...) read more
The US-based waterpark chain Schlitterbahn Waterparks and Resorts recently published a short video clip announcing the opening of a new attraction at its Galveston Island, Texas facility next year. For the time being, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island (...) read more
A few days ago, the British simulation and 4-D attractions specialist Simworx announced two changes in staff in its sales team. Edward Pawley, who joined the company two years ago, has been promoted to the role of Sales Director. In his previous (...) read more
In June last year, Germany’s sports and bathing center Fildorado Filderstadt started construction for the expansion of its wellness and spa area (cf. EAP News from July 11, 2014). This past Saturday saw the grand opening of the new 1,000 square (...) read more
Following the opening of the LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Istanbul in Turkey this past July (cf. EAP, issue 4/2015), Merlin Entertainments recently announced its plans for the construction of the 17th Discovery Center globally and at the same time (...) read more
Several years ago, the planning and contractual regulations for the construction of Germany’s sixth Center Parcs facility, which will be situated in the city of Leutkirch in the Allgäu region, have started (cf. EAP News from December 19, 2012). (...) read more
This summer, Universal Studios Hollywood announced that its new “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” themed area will open in spring next year (cf. EAP News from June 30, 2015). Now the California-based theme park has scheduled the official opening (...) read more
As Merlin Entertainments recently announced, the company will open its first attraction in India in early 2017. It will be a Madame Tussauds wax museum located in India’s capital New Delhi. Furthermore, Merlin intends to introduce several more of (...) read more
In cooperation with Berlin-based architectural firm dan pearlman Erlebnisarchitektur GmbH, Berlin Zoo has established a development plan between April 2014 and February 2015, which foresees the implementation of a number of long-term measures within (...) read more
For more than 20 years Germany’s automobile and technology museum Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim has offered visitors unique cinematic experiences in its IMAX 3-D film theatre. Over five million guests have seen an IMAX film at the cinema to date. (...) read more
Currently, a real trampoline trend is arising throughout Europe resulting in the launch of more and more trampoline parks. This past mid-October saw the opening of Berlin’s first trampoline hall. Jump Berlin is located inside the indoor beach center (...) read more
In order to expand its cruise travel business, Wanda Tourism, a tourism service provider belonging to Dalian Wanda Group, entered into a strategic partnership with the Royal Caribbean International cruise company in mid-November. The agreement (...) read more
This past Tuesday Orange County commissioners unanimously approved the construction of the Skyplex entertainment complex at the intersection of International Drive and Sand Lake Road in Orlando, Florida. Throughout the last months critical voices, (...) read more
Since Friday last week visitors to Europa-Park have the possibility to see the US-American pop-art artist James Rizzi’s winter exhibition at the amusement park. Until January 10, 2016 more than 400 artworks will be presented in Europa-Park’s (...) read more
