Past week, the Jena Association of Pools and Leisure (G.: Jenaer Bäder- und Freizeitgesellschaft) celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Schwimmhalle Jena-Lobeda indoor swimming facility. On a ground space of 3,360 square metres, a (...) read more
In a children therapy centre for mental illnesses located in Vicenza (Northern Italy), the Z+ technology division of manufacturer Zamperla has equipped an immersive experience room for children with (mental) disabilities, in which they can learn and (...) read more
The Dutch company LaserMaxx Lasergames, headquartered in De Bilt, announced to take over an existing laser tag location in Canada’s metropolis of Ottawa, which will be called LaserMaxx Ottawa in the future. The Dutch manufacturer of laser tag (...) read more
As of summer 2021, the youngest visitors to the family-friendly Efteling theme park in the Netherlands will be able to explore a new, inclusive play area. In the so-called “Nest!“, children will be offered a “quiet” alternative to exciting (...) read more
In an announcement made yesterday by The Walt Disney Company, the conglomerate communicated the strategic reorganization of its related media and entertainment businesses. In order to further accelerate the company’s Direct-to-Consumer strategy and (...) read more
Over the next ten years, a total of 300 million euros is to be invested in the development of the French theme park Futuroscope located in Poitiers. This is the aim of the extensive investment plan that was officially signed yesterday, October 12, (...) read more
Longueuil, Canada-based D-BOX Technologies Inc. and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the governing body of motor sports and mobility, have announced the exclusive endorsement of D-BOX products by the FIA. According to this, (...) read more
After New York City and Boston, the fan experience world dedicated to the popular US sitcom of ”FRIENDSTM” (first broadcast in 1994) now makes a temporary stop in Chicago, in the The Shops at North Bridge retail complex. Through January 3rd, 2021, (...) read more
On Yas Island, Abu Dhabi‘s leisure and entertainment hub, the new SeaWorld Abu Dhabi maritime theme park is currently under construction (cf. EAP news of 13 Dec 2016). Miral Asset Management now announced that construction works reached over 40 (...) read more
The first phase of the Ticiland theme park project, initiated by Markus Mack-Even and showman Peter Hablützel, has been completed – today at 2 p.m., the indoor park will welcome its first guests, who will be able to enjoy a range of exciting rides (...) read more
The 75th edition of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums‘ (WAZA) “Annual Conference“ will be organized as a virtual conference this year, due to the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic. From October 12th to 15th, WAZA will present a comprehensive (...) read more
Actually, the new, exclusive “Super Nintendo World” at Universal Studios Japan was supposed to open in due time for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo (cp. EAP news of 25 Nov 2019). Now the theme park resort announced yesterday that the opening is (...) read more
During the virtual edition of this year’s “WWA Show“ (from 6th to 8th Oct 2020), the World Waterpark Association’s annual trade show, which due to the corona pandemic had to be organized as an online event this time (cf. EAP news of 25 Aug 2020), (...) read more
This past Monday (Oct 5th), the members of the project group working on the preparation of the future study by the German Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (VDFU) came together at Adventure Zoo Hannover for their first meeting. The (...) read more
The whisky manufacturer ORMA, founded in Switzerland in 2010 by the two entrepreneurs Rinaldo Willy and Pascal Mittner, recently announced the opening of the – according to the company – “world’s highest whisky distillery.“ As of October 10th, (...) read more
The International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP) will host its Annual Conference & Trade Show as a virtual event this year under the motto of “Bouncing Back”. On 10th November, operators and professional staff of trampoline and indoor parks (...) read more
Despite the persistend corona pandemic, The Netherland’s Efteling fairytale theme park will host its annual “Winter Efteling“ event weeks. From November 16th, 2020 to January 31st, 2021, the park’s grounds will be turned into a winter wonderland. As (...) read more
From April 14 to October 9, 2022, the Dutch city of Almere (province of Flevoland) will host the seventh edition of the Floriade (cf. EAP news of 23 Oct 2019). The international horticultural expo takes places in the Netherlands every ten years, the (...) read more
After closing its doors to visitors on March, 16th, due to the corona pandemic, American Dream Mall has celebrated its reopening on October 1st after around seven months of total closure. As of September 1st, visitors have already been able to visit (...) read more
On a height of 30 metres, visitors to the Bavarian Treetop Path St. Englmar are able to enjoy a panoramic view over the Bavarian Forest’s nature. To enhance the experience, the site has developed an additional 23.5 metre-high tower at the end of the (...) read more
