The acquisition of DreamWorks Animation by NBCUniversal, which was already announced this past spring (c.f. EAP news from May 3rd, 2016) and is planned to be completed by the end of this year, opens up new perspectives for Universal theme parks, (...) read more
During this year’s Golden Ticket Awards, Harold Hudson – CAVU Designwerks’ expert for technical security – received the AIMS International Safety Award for his leadership, innovation and foresight in improving safety in the amusement (...) read more
As the Arab company Miral Asset Management officially announced yesterday, Abu Dhabi’s entertainment offer on Yas Island will be extended by adding a new indoor park, which is scheduled to open by 2018. CLYMB is the name of the new indoor facility, (...) read more
The Alpamare water park in the Swiss town of Pfaeffikon, which with its total area of 25,000 square meters and 2,750 square meters of water surface is one of Europe’s largest roofed water parks, opened its new kids area called “children’s paradise” (...) read more
As the Heide Park Resort – Germany’s second largest theme park – officially announced yesterday, next season will see the opening of a new “Ghostbusters 5D” interactive dark ride, which will be the first interactive “Ghostbusters” attraction in a (...) read more
The Jump House Cologne trampoline park recently opened as the largest trampoline park in the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia– after Hamburg, Berlin and Flensburg, it is the fourth facility of the trampoline park chain in Germany. On a (...) read more
The Adventure Zoo Hannover and the Berlin-based artist Yadegar Asisi recently announced its cooperation in a project named “Panorama at the Zoo”, which is scheduled to open in autumn 2017. This will be an exhibition of 360 degree panoramic images of (...) read more
After almost three and a half years of construction, the Dubai Opera House opened in Dubai’s Opera District this summer as a modern venue for classical opera performances, theater, concerts and events. The property, which is owned by the real estate (...) read more
The construction project of the new Center Parcs Allgäu park is progressing – last Friday (October 7th, 2016), the groundbreaking ceremony took place on the premises in the town of Leutkirch. Mark Haak Wegmann, CEO of Center Parcs Europe, emphasized (...) read more
The British amusement park Blackpool Pleasure Beach recently announced to build the UK’s first double launch coaster, which is scheduled to open in spring 2018. The project is named “Construction 2018” and refers to a state-of-the-art rollercoaster (...) read more
The majority of Kuka’s shareholders recently sold its shares to the Chinese Midea Group. Located in China’s Guangdong province, the manufacturer of air conditioners, kitchen appliances and washing machines now holds 94.5 percent of the German (...) read more
At the Netherland’s Attractie- and Vakantienpark Slagharen you feel already the joyful anticipation of its new “Gold Rush” attraction to be opened in 2017 (c.f. EAP news from September 8th, 2016), but nevertheless, real leisure park and coaster fans (...) read more
After four years of construction and a total of 180,000 working hours, Hamburg’s Miniatur Wunderland recently opened its new “Italy” theme world, the completion of which was initially scheduled for summer 2015 (c.f. EAP news from July 2nd, (...) read more
Whereas Nanchang Wanda City’s outdoor theme park in the Chinese province of Jiangxi already opened its doors on May 28th this year (c.f. EAP news from May 31st, 2016), the Dalian Wanda Group recently inaugurated its second Wanda City entertainment (...) read more
As part of a comprehensive investment plan of some 175 million US dollars (approx. 156 million Euros) for the upcoming season, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment recently announced the construction of a new multi-launch rollercoaster for its SeaWorld (...) read more
Visitors to Canada’s Wonderland leisure park, which is operated by the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, can look forward to even two new attractions in the upcoming year – a thrill ride named “Soaring Timbers” will open in the theme park area, (...) read more
Located in Ypres, Belgium, Bellewaerde will begin construction works of a new major attraction this fall: the first Duelling Alpine Coaster in Europe. The attraction, which will consist of two parallel tracks providing guests with an exciting race (...) read more
Following the success of the newly opened „Lego Ninjago World“ at Denmark’s Legoland Billund Resort at the beginning of this season (cp. EAP, issue 2/2016), the Merlin Entertainments-operated park recently announced to expand its accommodation offer (...) read more
The international trade fair for swimming pools, sauna and spas (interbad) is held from today until Friday, September 30th at the fairgrounds of Germany’s Messe Stuttgart. Nearly 450 exhibitors from 64 countries will present the industry’s latest (...) read more
The International Trade Fair for Gardening and Landscaping (GaLaBau), which was held from September 14th-17th 2016 at NürnbergMesse in Germany, registered higher numbers of both international exhibitors and visitors. In total, 64,138 professionals (...) read more
