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
Following this year’s Euro Attractions Show (EAS), which was held from September 20th until September 22nd at Fira Gran Via Convention Center in Barcelona, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) already announced (...) read more
DHX Brands, the brand management and consumer products arm of DHX Media, a creator, producer, marketer and broadcaster of family entertainment, and the British design firm Paragon Creative recently announced their collaboration to develop (...) read more
Six Flags’ La Ronde theme park, located in the Canadian city of Montreal, recently announced to add a new thrilling attraction to its lineup of rides in 2017. This will be a new giant frisbee, which will be named “Titan”, according to the Greek (...) read more
Visitors to Disneyland® Paris can look forward to an exclusive new STAR WARSTM saga show program starting at the beginning of 2017 at the Walt Disney Studios® Park. “The Time of Power” is the name of the spectacular show, which will be unique to (...) read more
S&S Worldwide, a manufacturer of rollercoasters and thrill rides, recently announced the appointment of Tim Timco as the company’s new CEO succeeding Rich Allen. After nearly 20 years Allen decided to retire from his position, in which he (...) read more
Today will see the start of the Euro Attractions Show (EAS) 2016 at Fira Gran Via Convention Center in Barcelona, with more than 500 exhibitors who present their latest developments and innovations to the professionals of the international leisure (...) read more
Twentieth Century Fox’ “American Horror Story” has come to life at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, where guests get creeps in a new maze of different scenes out of the TV series. The new attraction has been opened to (...) read more
