Issue 5: September/October 2024

Issue 5: September/October 2024

Topic Overview (Excerpt):

  • Gobbi Express: The “new” Powered Coaster at Taunus Wunderland
  • Just a moment, Momentum! A conversation with Wouter Dekkers, CEO Momentum Leisure
  • “La Vallée des Dinos” and new Family Coaster debut in La Recré des 3 Curés
  • Frontier Falls – Gold Rush at Drayton Manor
  • Penguin Trek: An icy-cold expedition at SeaWorld Orlando
  • New “Monster” Slide & more at Parque Aquático de Amarante
  • Talks & Interview: Rodolphe Bouin, CEO Futuroscope
  • Stormfloden & Flodraketten: Two new water attractions at Fårup Aquapark
  • Fresh splashy slide fun at Aquapark Wrocław
  • “Stingray” – A world’s first celebrates its premiere at O’Gliss Park
  • The Rise of Icarus at Mt. Olympus Waterpark
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| Smurfs Power at Majaland Gdańsk

Third Majaland theme park opens in Poland

Smurfs Power at Majaland Gdańsk
This summer, the new Majaland Gdańsk on Poland’s Baltic coast celebrated its official opening, offering the proven family fun also in the region around the port city, which is also very popular with tourists and counts around 3.5 million people in its catchment area. The layout of the park and the arrangement of the 25 attractions was modelled on the existing Majaland park sites. However, with the “Smurfs” (Peyo) and some beloved Nickelodeon IPs, also figures and characters other than the Studio 100 favourites can be found in a Majaland for the first time...
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| See you soon!

Trade Shows are around the corner!

See you soon!
Tulips and canals, bicycles and Heineken ... Amsterdam, here we come! The leading European trade fair for the leisure and attractions industry is returning to the vibrant heart of the Netherlands from 24 to 26 September 2024. More than 650 manufacturers will present their products and solutions in the spacious halls of the RAI Amsterdam exhibition centre. Professionals from European adventure pools and water parks, sauna and spa facilities will also come together to meet and connect at interbad in Stuttgart, scheduled for late October...
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| Artificial Intelligence

AI applications for attractions & ride safety

Artificial Intelligence
AI-supported holograms that talk to guests in the waiting zone of an attraction, AI-based dynamic storytelling or game content development, customised experiences in virtual or augmented reality ... The use of artificial intelligence can sometimes make visitor experiences even more varied, personalised and authentic. Another highly interesting field of application for the omnipresent new technology is ride safety – we spoke to an expert about the benefits and possible risks, opportunities and potentials...
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| Aquascope

Futuroscope presents unique water worlds

Aquascope
It is a key moment in the history of Futuroscope. The Aquascope project, which was unveiled in the park’s “Vision 2025” investment plan in the midst of a global pandemic, has now been completed and has been open for guests to explore since 15 July 2024. This innovative water park is the brainchild of the teams at France’s fourth-largest leisure park, who have spared no expense or effort in its realisation. The beating heart of Aquascope is “Les Abysses de Lumière”, a space in which water merges with digital art...
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