(eap) Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, has announced the passing of its President Emeritus and long-time leader, Richard “Dick” Knoebel. He died at an age of 87. For almost four decades – from 1988 until assuming the role of (...) read more
(eap) Spanish leisure facilities operator Parques Reunidos has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with German technology provider purematic aimed at optimising visitor management across its attractions and venues. As part of the (...) read more
(eap) Center Parcs Nordborg Resort in Denmark, which recently celebrated its first anniversary and reported positive results for the twelve months since its opening (see EAP news of 22 June 2026), is expanding its range of activities with a virtual (...) read more
(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
(eap) After 33 years, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is set to close its iconic “Kumba” roller coaster. The Florida theme park, operated by United Parks & Resorts, announced the decision yesterday. Coaster fans still have the chance to experience the B&M (...) read more
(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
(eap) Tomorrow will see the official opening of an all-new glamping holiday park operated by Landal in the heart of the Ardennes. Named Resort Val de Bois Durbuy, it will become the operator’s tenth holiday park in Belgium. Open throughout the year, (...) read more
(eap) Following the transfer of ownership of Safariland Stukenbrock to Thomas and Anni Meyer a few weeks ago, an official celebration marking the takeover and further development of the leisure business was held on the park grounds (...) read more
(eap) The “Monsterverse” is making its debut in the theme park world: On Friday, 24 July, “KONG X GODZILLA: THE RIDE” will open at Lotte World’s indoor park Lotte World Adventure in Seoul as the first theme park attraction to bring Legendary (...) read more
(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
(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
(eap) Mandoria, the indoor theme park that opened in Rzgów, Poland, in 2021, inaugurated its new outdoor roller coaster “Valtor” a few days ago. With the family ride – a Bobsled Coaster supplied by German manufacturer Gerstlauer Amusement Rides – (...) read more
(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
(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
(eap) A new tourist attraction, “Falcon Fly”, recently opened on Mount Lovćen in Montenegro. The Wie-Flyer from German manufacturer Wiegand carries guests in ten TwinSeater gondolas along a route of around 600 meters, during which (...) read more
(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
(eap) The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is considered as one of the world’s largest arts and cultural festivals. Every August, it brings numerous artists and visitors to the Scottish capital. This summer, Therme Manchester, which is currently under (...) read more
(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
(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
(eap) A new themed area based on the Pixar animated film “Monsters, Inc.” is being developed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The area’s main attraction is set to become the first suspended coaster and, as (...) read more
