News | 09 Jun 2026

New Ferris Wheel Offers Panoramic Views in Gdańsk

(eap) In the Polish port city of Gdańsk, more specifically on the river island of Ołowianka east of the city centre, the new AmberSky Ferris wheel has commenced operations. The 60-metre-high tourist attraction replaces the previous (...) read more

News | 09 Jun 2026

Start of 2026 IAAPA Expo Asia in Hong Kong

(eap) Starting tomorrow, 10 June, professionals and executives from the international leisure industry will have three days to explore the show floor of IAAPA Expo Asia 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This marks the return of (...) read more

News | 09 Jun 2026

QUERION: New Indoor Entertainment Park Opens in Poland

(eap) In the Polish city of Piechowice in Lower Silesia (Karkonosze Mountains), the Querion Hypermedia Entertainment Park has recently launched as a new year-round indoor offering for visitors. The park covers more than 4,000 square metres. The (...) read more

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News | 09 Jun 2026

Carowinds Announces Record-Breaking Super Flume Ride

(eap) The U.S. amusement park Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina, has announced a new water ride for the 2027 season with “Rip Roarin’ Falls”. The Super Flume water attraction from Canadian manufacturer WhiteWater is to be built on the former (...) read more

News | 09 Jun 2026

Zugspitzpark Ehrwald Opens New Forest Slides

(eap) Zugspitzpark in Ehrwald, Austria, which attracts visitors particularly during the warmer months of the year with picturesque hiking routes, challenging bike trails and further leisure activities such as archery, recently opened six new (...) read more

News | 08 Jun 2026

Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Invests in New Attractions

(eap) The US amusement park Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, located directly by the sea in Point Pleasant Beach in the state of New Jersey, recently opened a new coaster. According to the park, “Patriot’s Run” represents its largest investment into a ride to (...) read more

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News | 08 Jun 2026

Conny-Land Plans New Record-Breaking Rollercoaster

(eap) The Swiss amusement park Conny-Land in Lipperswil (Canton of Thurgau) is planning to build a new major attraction called “Massai”. The ride is set to be a Big Dipper coaster from Mack Rides. According to information provided by the operator, (...) read more

News | 08 Jun 2026

Brogent Commissions New Production Facility

(eap) Brogent Technologies has commissioned its new production site at Ciaotou Science Park in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The expanded production capacities are said to mark another milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy in the field of (...) read more

News | 05 Jun 2026

Mourning the Loss of Funtime Founder Walter Pondorfer (†)

(eap) Walter Pondorfer, founder of the Austrian company Funtime and an entrepreneur in the Vienna Prater, died in a small aircraft’s crash in Croatia yesterday at the age of 65. Together with three other victims, he was on a private trip to Pula in (...) read more

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News | 05 Jun 2026

BRC Imagination Arts Completes Ownership Transition

(eap) The US-based strategy, design and production company BRC Imagination Arts has announced the completion of a long-planned ownership transition. Founder and former Disney Imagineer Bob Rogers will remain involved with the company as an active (...) read more

News | 05 Jun 2026

Skånes Djurpark to Open New “Shaun the Sheep” Attraction

(eap) The animal park Skånes Djurpark in southern Sweden has announced the expansion of its “Shaun the Sheep” themed area, “Fåret Shaun Land”. The new attraction “Skrotflygaren” (Eng.: “The Scrap Flyer”) is scheduled to open there on 2 July. It will (...) read more

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News | 04 Jun 2026

“Land of Dino’s”: Dinosaurs Take Over Bobbejaanland

(eap) The giants of the prehistoric age are back at the Belgian theme park Bobbejaanland: with the return of “Land of Dino’s”, visitors can encounter more than 30 “life-sized” dinosaurs this season. From an impressive T-Rex to other prehistoric (...) read more

News | 03 Jun 2026

PortAventura Shares Details on 2026 New Additions

(eap) The Spanish leisure resort PortAventura World has shared further details and concept images of its upcoming additions. With “Coral Bay, La Leyenda Perdida”, a new family zone is being created at Caribe Aquatic Park, while “Makamanu Jungle, The (...) read more

News | 03 Jun 2026

New Summer Highlights for Guests at Center Parcs Europe

(eap) Center Parcs Europe is starting into the summer season with several new features for its guests. The focus is on additional family, nature and wellness offerings as well as new premium accommodation, with which the holiday park operator aims (...) read more

News | 03 Jun 2026

Christian Woller Appointed as CEO of Therme Horizon

(eap) Therme Horizon, Therme Group’s joint venture with CVC Capital Partners, has announced the appointment of Christian Woller (pictured) as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In this role, Woller will be responsible for the company’s strategic (...) read more

News | 02 Jun 2026

Water World Colorado to Open New “Summit Canyon” Area

(eap) The US water park Water World Colorado, operated by Hyland Hills Parks and Recreation District north of Denver, will open its all-new “Summit Canyon” area this summer featuring four large-scale water slides, pools for both relaxation and (...) read more

News | 01 Jun 2026

Walibi Belgium Unveils Investment Plans Through to 2030

(eap) With a new hybrid roller coaster and the future “Festival World” themed area, Walibi Belgium is setting the course for its next major development phase through to 2030. The Belgian amusement park presented the corresponding plans this morning. (...) read more

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