In 2012, the construction works for Dubai’s new zoo Safari Park have started. As the Dubai Municipality recently announced, the zoo is expected to open in mid-2016. Situated at the locality of Al Warqaa in Dubai, Safari Park will replace the current (...) read more
The Heineken Experience, located in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, can look back on a successful year 2015. In addition to an increase in visitor numbers of 22 percent compared to the year before, the tourist attraction could register a new record (...) read more
As the US-based manufacturer of roller coasters and thrill rides S&S Worldwide recently announced, the company has been commissioned to build and install two tower rides for the Chinese Wanda Group. The first ride, a 12-seat Space Shot Tower, is (...) read more
The amusement parks located in Northern Germany’s Lueneburg Heath are satisfied with the season 2015. As Erlebniswelt Lüneburger Heide’s General Manager Wilfried Gebhardt says, the parks could increase their visitor numbers despite a moderate start (...) read more
In 2007, Crystal Lagoons, a multinational company headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and known for the development of crystal clear lagoons in tourist destinations, set up a Guinness World Record for the “World’s Largest Manmade Crystal (...) read more
Last December saw the opening of Chel*ski, a new indoor ski center located in London’s district of Chelsea. Owned by businessman Ben Wray and his wife Arabella Wray, the facility was built in a warehouse not far from Stamford Bridge. Chel*ski’s (...) read more
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
