(eap) The fact that rope play equipment can also appear with a special theme is demonstrated by a newly erected climbing structure in Berlin. Designed as a “hot air balloon” with a red and white cover around a large spatial net structure, a new play (...) read more
(eap) Ritter Rost Magic Park in Verden has new owners: Bastian Lampe and Tom Becker have officially taken over the park from Dr. Fabrizio Sepe. Bastian Lampe, who has managed the park for over five years, will remain responsible for the management (...) read more
(eap) The Ketteler Hof play and leisure park in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) is currently building a new water playground for the 2025 summer season. This will be named “Summer, Sun, Beach & Sea” and will comprise three parts, each with an area (...) read more
(eap) Family-owned US operator group Herschend and Spanish operator group Parques Reunidos have signed a definitive agreement under which Herschend will acquire all US leisure facilities of Parques Reundios subsidiary Palace Entertainment. This (...) read more
(eap) The US indoor e-karting franchise K1 Speed has announced the development of what it claims to be the world’s longest indoor karting track. Together with an eSports lounge, the new kart track is set to open this fall at XSite Braehead in (...) read more
(eap) accesso Technology Group, which provides technology solutions tailored to the leisure and entertainment industry, has announced the appointment of Lee Cowie as Chief Operating Officer. Cowie has more than 15 years of international leadership (...) read more
(eap) The US theme park Six Flags Over Georgia kicked off this year’s season last weekend with the opening of a new highlight attraction. The park’s 12th coaster, the “Georgia Gold Rusher”, celebrated its inauguration. This is also the world’s first (...) read more
(eap) Visitors to the Erlebnispark Steinau in Hesse (Germany) can look forward to a new attraction this season: a “Mini Tagada” from the SBF Visa Group. The compact attraction is called “Der Üble Eberhard” (Engl.: “Nasty Eberhard”) and is dedicated (...) read more
(eap) LEGOLAND® Deutschland Resort in Günzburg has grown significantly over the last ten years – and so has the number of employees. Due to the increased demand for professional staff and workers, Legoland has expanded its employee accommodation to (...) read more
(eap) Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has taken delivery of Norwegian Aqua, the 20th ship in its fleet and the first ship in the “Prima Plus Class”, from the Italian Fincantieri shipyard. As Norwegian Aqua prepares for her maiden voyage, Norwegian Luna (...) read more
(eap) Last weekend, the US theme park Dollywood kicked off its 40th season. To mark the anniversary, co-owner and singer Dolly Parton welcomed the first guests and gave a preview of the coming season as well as of a new project for 2026. “Thank you (...) read more
(eap) Rainforest Wild Asia, the fifth wildlife park of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore, has recently opened its gates for the first time. In the new 13-hectare park, visitors can go on a journey of animal discovery in rainforest areas. (...) read more
(eap) The final spurt is being heralded on the construction site of the Mona Mare sports and leisure pool in Monheim am Rhein, Germany. Not long until guests can plunge into the waves, race down the new slides or sunbathe in the new outdoor area. (...) read more
(eap) The Irrland theme park in Kevelaer-Twisteden (NRW, Germany), which is aimed at families with children up to the age of twelve, starts its 2025 summer season tomorrow. Visitors can look forward to some new experiences in the new (...) read more
(eap) The Swiss attraction manufacturer RES Rides has a new Managing Director: Roman Rothe – RES partner and rides engineer from the very beginning – is taking over the leading position from RES Rides founder and former CEO Willy Walser. Roman Rothe (...) read more
(eap) A new attraction was recently added to the Parques da Serra in Canela, Brazil. Namely, the first “Wie-Flyer” from the German company Wiegand on the South American continent. The Wie-Flyer is an interactive suspended ride in which (...) read more
(eap) In the coming years, a new habitat is to be created for the gorillas at Zurich Zoo. The “Ndoki Forest”, which is modelled on the natural habitat of the gorillas in the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park in the Republic of Congo, is to be created in (...) read more
(eap) Europa-Park in Rust is ready for the start of its anniversary season: on Saturday, March 22, Germany’s largest theme park opens its gates again and has some surprises in store for visitors to celebrate its 50th anniversary. One of the (...) read more
(eap) The British theme park Gulliver’s World in Warrington, Cheshire, has announced the opening of a new themed area with three attractions. Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the magical “Land of Oz” from this spring. “We are so (...) read more
(eap) American leisure park operating group Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced that it will nominate Sandy Cochran, Michael Colglazier, Felipe Dutra and Steven Hoffman for election to the Board of Directors at the company’s 2025 (...) read more
