(eap) As part of the IAAPA Expo 2023, which took place last week at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando (Florida), the winners of the 30th “Thea Awards” presented by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) were announced. The Buzz (...) read more
(eap) The Walibi Belgium amusement park, which opened in 1975, will also open in the winter season for the first time in its history this year: from 16 December, visitors can experience the park, located in Wavre, in a Christmas atmosphere. Visitors (...) read more
(eap) The International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) looks back on successful trade show days in Orlando, where the show floor of IAAPA Expo 2023 closed yesterday with successful results in terms of attendance and business (...) read more
(eap) A new family entertainment center called “HAPPY FRANKY” will soon open in Troisdorf near Cologne, Germany. A mix of entertainment, lifestyle, sport, culture, shopping, restaurants and a hotel awaits visitors on an area of 17,000 square meters. (...) read more
(eap) The Margaritaville at Lanier Islands resort complex in Georgia, USA, which consists of a water park, campsite and beach area with restaurants and other amenities, is investing several million US dollars in new attractions. First, the existing (...) read more
(eap) The electric-cargo-bike company Antric is presenting “Antric EVO_1”, a newly designed electric cargo bike which, thanks to its compact dimensions, is intended to offer improved driving and operating comfort compared to its predecessor model (...) read more
(eap) Following an introductory seminar and EDUTour program over the past few days, the IAAPA Expo in Orlando (Florida), organised by the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA), officially kicks off today as the world’s (...) read more
(eap) LEGOLAND® Florida Resort will open two new attractions next year, as the operating group Merlin Entertainments recently announced: a visitor aquarium of the Sea Life Midway attraction’s brand and a “LEGO® Ferrari Build and Race” station in the (...) read more
(eap) An appeal against the building permit granted in 2022 for the “Pantanal Aviary” project at Zurich Zoo was lodged by a small group of the zoo’s neighbors. The Appellate Court has now announced its decision: the permit for the construction of (...) read more
(eap) This week, The Walt Disney Company presented its results for the past fiscal year (FY) 2023, which ended on 30 September. With an annual revenue of USD 88.89 billion (just under EUR 83 billion) for all associated business areas (including (...) read more
(eap) Construction work on the new Efteling Grand Hotel at the Dutch theme park started in fall 2022. The park’s director, Nicole Scheffers, has now announced that the planned opening of the hotel will be postponed from 2024 to 2025. She comments: (...) read more
(eap) Morgan’s Wonderland, a theme park based in San Antonio, Texas/USA, recently announced new additions for the upcoming 2024 season. The park, which places great emphasis on inclusion and designs its attractions accordingly so that all visitors – (...) read more
(eap) Modernization work amounting 8 million euros has recently begun on Efteling’s 40-year-old “Piraña” wild water ride. The first step is to demolish old artificial rocks and waterfalls, which will be replaced next year with new rock formations by (...) read more
(eap) During an online seminar organized by the European Waterpark Association (EWA e.V.), Prof. Dr. Ulrich Reinhardt, Scientific Director of the Stiftung für Zukunftsfragen, presented the results of the recently published “Freizeitmonitor 2023”. (...) read more
(eap) Two robots from Augsburg (Germany)-based automation company KUKA have recently moved into Augsburg City Hall as puppeteers. Until the end of January 2024, visitors can watch the robots controlling the from the Augsburger Puppenkiste’s (puppet (...) read more
(eap) Vekoma Rides, the roller coaster manufacturer based in Vlodrop, Netherlands, has announced changes on top management level. Har Kupers (photo), who has been serving Vekoma for over thirty years now and holds the position of the company’s CEO, (...) read more
(eap) The German company Active Leisure, which specialises in the installation of amusement rides, and Eckart Schulz (owner of Dynamic Ride Systems) are launching their collaboration to exploit synergies and expand Active Leisure’s field of services (...) read more
(eap) This past Friday, the immersive exhibition experience “Tutanchamun” celebrated its German premiere in Hamburg. Through January 31, 2024, visitors can immerse themselves into Ancient Egypt – a time full of god-like rulers, architectural wonders (...) read more
(eap) Launching today, the new VR escape game “The Break-in” can be played at the The Park Playground VR experience world in Antwerp and also at further The Park Playground locations in Europe, the UK and Australia, all developed and equipped by the (...) read more
(eap) Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announces “Norwegian Aqua”, a new ship in its “Prima” class of ocean liners, which will be the first cruise ship in the extended Prima Plus class and is scheduled to depart on its maiden voyage in April 2025. As a (...) read more
