News | 16 Jul 2026

Kinderland Builds Rope Making Factory

(eap) The German play equipment manufacturer Kinderland, based in the Emsland region of Lower Saxony, is currently building a new production facility that will house the company’s first in-house rope-making plant. The investment lays (...) read more

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News | 16 Jul 2026

VilVite Brings the World of the Oceans to Life

(eap) The VilVite science centre in Bergen, Norway, which welcomes around 125,000 guests annually, has expanded its offering with the immersive exhibition “Planet Ocean”. It aims to convey the importance of the oceans for life on Earth in an (...) read more

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News | 14 Jul 2026

SEA LIFE Scheveningen Reopens Following Modernisation

(eap) As of today, SEA LIFE Scheveningen has reopened following almost a year of extensive modernisation work. Operated by Merlin Entertainments, the aquarium on the Dutch North Sea coast not only boasts a fresh new look but also offers visitors a (...) read more

News | 14 Jul 2026

Leisure Industry Mourns Filmtechnology Pioneer Don Iwerks

(eap) US entrepreneur and Disney legend Don Iwerks passed away on 9 July at the age of 96. Born on 24 July 1929, he was the son of animator and fellow Disney legend Ub Iwerks. Like his father, Don pursued a career at Walt Disney Productions, today (...) read more

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News | 13 Jul 2026

New Combined Pool Opens in Memmingen

(eap) Following a construction period of around three years, the new Schwimmwerk Memmingen combined indoor and outdoor swimming pool opened on Friday, 10 July, in the Bavarian city of Memmingen. “While swimming pools are closing in many places, we (...) read more

News | 13 Jul 2026

New Themed Swing Ride Open at German Schwaben Park

(eap) On Saturday, Schwaben Park in Germany (located an hour’s drive from Stuttgart) officially opened its new family attraction “Turbo Tonis Wäscheschleuder” (Engl.: roughly “Toni’s Clothes Spinner”). The Wild Swing ride from German manufacturer (...) read more

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News | 10 Jul 2026

30 Years of FANTASIANA Erlebnispark Straßwalchen

(eap) For 30 years now, “dreams have come true” at FANTASIANA Erlebnispark Straßwalchen. Today, the Austrian family park in the Salzburger Land region is officially celebrating its 30th anniversary. Under the slogan “Where Dreams Come True”, (...) read more

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News | 10 Jul 2026

Record-Breaking Dive Coaster Opens at Six Flags Over Texas

(eap) Yesterday marked the opening of “Tormenta: Rampaging Run” at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. The new dive coaster from Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), which opened in time for the 65th anniversary of the world’s first Six Flags park, sets no (...) read more

News | 09 Jul 2026

Aquascope Welcomes One Millionth Visitor

(eap) Less than two years after its opening in July 2024 (cf. EAP 5/2024), Aquascope, the water park belonging to the Futuroscope Xpériences theme park resort near Poitiers, France, welcomed its one millionth visitor yesterday. Nine-year-old Justine (...) read more

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News | 09 Jul 2026

WasserWelten Bochum Modernise Langendreer Indoor Pool

(eap) WasserWelten Bochum has announced the comprehensive modernisation of its indoor swimming pool in the city’s Langendreer district. Work is scheduled to begin on 19 July: “Over the next two years, we not only want to renovate the pool, but also (...) read more

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