(eap) This autumn, Gardaland Resort is staging its longest Halloween season to date: starting as early as 12 September, visitors to the Italian theme park operated by Merlin Entertainments will be able to immerse themselves in an increasingly spooky (...) read more
(eap) Show Floor, here we come! Today marks the start of the three-day IAAPA Expo Europe at Excel London, which, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), is the largest and most comprehensive edition of (...) read more
(eap) The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has elected six new members to its global Board of Directors, with their terms set to begin in 2027. Working closely with the IAAPA team, the Board defines the (...) read more
(eap) As part of this year’s annual maintenance period, Europabad Karlsruhe is upgrading its technical infrastructure. One of the main focuses during the three-week closure from 14 September up to and including 2 October is the replacement of nine (...) read more
(eap) While the international art collective teamLab is already represented in the Japanese capital with two permanent digital art museums – teamLab Borderless: MORI Building Digital Art Museum and teamLab Planets TOKYO – a further venue is (...) read more
(eap) In Kenton County in the US state of Kentucky, the official starting signal is being given today for the transformation of the former Fox Run Golf Course into a new recreation and nature park. A groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of the (...) read more
(eap) Germany’s Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort is continuously investing not only in enhancing the experience offered to its guests, but also in the well-being of its employees. This is reflected, among other things, in the recent opening of the new (...) read more
(eap) Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, a destination comprising a number of parks and leisure attractions in Dubai, will welcome guests again from 7 October. On that date, The World of Riverland™, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, Real Madrid World and (...) read more
(eap) Japanese amusement park Fuji-Q Highland, located at the northern foot of Mount Fuji, is set to open a new major attraction in summer 2027. The Fuji Kyuko Co. group announced the plans today on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. The new (...) read more
(eap) The new Hofis Erlebnispark in Dasing, Bavaria, which opened its gates to visitors for the first time this year, has already expanded its offering with two new attractions: “Tucker-Gucker” and “Ackerflitzer”. Both tractor rides are based on the (...) read more
(eap) As part of the celebrations marking its fifth anniversary, Universal Beijing Resort, which opened in 2021, has announced plans to develop two new attractions: Asia’s first Fast & Furious-themed indoor thrill ride and a new nighttime (...) read more
(eap) Next year, Futuroscope will celebrate its 40th anniversary. For its 2027 anniversary season, the French theme park resort is planning several new additions designed to offer visitors something special. Alongside a varied events programme (...) read more
(eap) The Episodia Theme Park Gliwice is continuing to take shape: On Tuesday, developer and operator Momentum Leisure welcomed journalists, representatives of the local administration and companies involved in the construction project to the site, (...) read more
(eap) The show theme park Puy du Fou España near the Spanish city of Toledo welcomed its six-millionth visitor since opening in March 2021 last Saturday (see our opening report in EAP 3/2021). This marks a milestone in the still (...) read more
(eap) Canadian water slide manufacturer ProSlide Technology is strengthening its presence in the EMEA region to further expand its technical customer support in the Middle East and thus has welcomed Arun Thangaraj (photo) to the team. Thangaraj, who (...) read more
(eap) Cruise line Royal Caribbean has been celebrating another milestone for a new ship in its “Icon” class this week: The keel laying for the fifth vessel in the series took place at the Finnish Meyer Turku shipyard, with the first large steel (...) read more
(eap) As the Archdiocese of Paderborn announced yesterday, the immersive light, sound and video-mapping show LUMINISCENCE will take place at Paderborn Cathedral from 6 November. The approximately 50-minute production combines 360-degree projections (...) read more
(eap) “The Magic of Disney Animation” has officially opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, offering a new experience dedicated to the art of animation. Inspired by Disney’s “Roy E. Disney Animation (...) read more
(eap) Following its European market debut in the UK, the US-based indoor park concept Slick City Action Park is continuing its expansion across the continent. The first European located opened in Nottingham in spring this year. Together with (...) read more
(eap) Starting today and running through Friday, 18 September, the “green industry” is gathering at the NürnbergMesse exhibition grounds in Nuremberg, Germany, for the 2026 edition of GaLaBau. Around 1,100 exhibitors are presenting their products, (...) read more
