British ride manufacturer Garmendale Engineering recently announced that Kelvin Ensor has been appointed as new General Manager of the company, having worked with Garmendale for many years as both supplier and client in the automotive and (...) read more
“Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire” is the name of a new hyper reality experience set to open this year at Disney Springs in Orlando, as announced today by Lucasfilm, ILMxLAB (the “immersive entertainment” arm of the media group, belonging to the (...) read more
This past March, Finland’s Särkänniemi Theme Park had announced to build a triple launch coaster as its largest investment into a new attraction until to date (cf. EAP, 2/17). Recently, the new coaster named “Hype” has been opened, attracting lots (...) read more
October 2017 will see the opening of “National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey” in Times Square in NYC, for which Orlando-based Falcon’s Creative Group will deliver the show design. On an area of some 5,574 square meters (60,000 square feet), (...) read more
Once a year in Viena, the Agency for Health and Wellness (G.: “Agentur für Gesundheit und Wellness”) hands out the “European Health & Spa Awards” for outstanding spa and health offerings. Applicants are rated in a two-stage procedure, first by (...) read more
As officially confirmed by Six Flags Entertainment Corp, Jim Reid-Anderson has been re-appointed Chairman, President and CEO of Six Flags effective immediately, replacing John M. Duffey who has retired from the company. Reid-Anderson formerly served (...) read more
In late 2016, Canadian Triotech company had introduced its new “Fear of the Walking Dead” walkthrough concept (c.f. EAP news from January 2nd, 2017), soon the first related project will be inaugurated in Las Vegas/Nevada: Fremont Street Experience – (...) read more
Renovation and expansion measures undertaken by Spreewelten GmbH in relation to the Spreewelten Bad Lübbenau bathin complex and the construction of a new aparthotel (cf. EAP, 3/16) are well underway: this month saw the groundbreaking of the new (...) read more
Disney Imagineer Martin “Marty” Sklar passed away in his Hollywood Hills home at the age of 83 this past Thursday. The amusement industry loses a visionary, whose working life’s heritage is impressive: during 54 years spent at The Walt Disney (...) read more
Following the announcement of London Resort Company Holdings Ltd. (LRCH) last month informing that the license agreement with US film production company Paramount to build a new large-scale entertainment resort and a film-based theme park near (...) read more
This season, Denmark’s Sommerland Sjælland has added an extra portion of fun to its kart racing track: Similar to the popular Mario Kart video game series developed by Japanese Nintendo company, on the outdoor “SamyKart” karting track participants (...) read more
In an official statement Empire Industries confirmed that Hao Wang has been appointed new President and Chief Operating Officer for its wholly owned subsidiary Dynamic Attractions, which is specialized in the themed attractions industry. Over the (...) read more
Discovery Cove, an Orlando-based all-inclusive day resort operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, is known for its dolphin interactions – now, guests can also enjoy hands-on encounters with sharks in a new immersive program. In deeper water, (...) read more
Germany’s Plopsa Holiday Park in Hassloch is going to expand its existing offer with the construction of an indoor theme park to be opened in summer 2018 near the park’s “Platz der Fontänen” area. The Plopsa Group, which had taken over the German (...) read more
Yesterday, Universal announced that the “Dragon Challenge” inverted dueling coaster (from Bolliger & Mabillard) in the “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” theme area at Universal’s Islands of Adventure will be closed down this year to make room for a (...) read more
Well-known for its high-end gastronomy, the municipality of Saulieu in the French Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region has launched new exclusive wellness offers this summer. “La Villa Loiseau des Sens” is set to be one of Europe’s most beautiful wellness (...) read more
Located in the Dutch community of Wassenaar, Tikibad Duinrell enthuses its young guests with the new, 1,000 square meter large “Playa” kids’ water play area. Children aged four years and older can enjoy four different slide attractions – two pipe (...) read more
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
As jointly announced in a recent media release, Wanda Commercial Properties, SUNAC China Holdings and R&F Properties have signed a strategic cooperation agreement, according to which the Wanda Group sells large parts of its hotel and leisure (...) read more
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
