As was announced by Universal Studios Japan (USJ) and The Pokémon Company yesterday, the two entertainment companies will enter into a long-term collaborative partnership in order to create new, interactive entertainment experiences that will (...) read more
For four decades now, Burbank, California-based design and production company BRC Imagination Arts has been active in the global development of branded experiences. Founded in 1981 by CEO and industry icon Bob Rogers, the company’s portfolio (...) read more
During IAAPA Expo Europe last week in Barcelona, Dutch design and theming company Jora Vision presented a unique concept that involves the development of a mixed-use leisure resort on the northern coast of Peru. One of the highlights of this project (...) read more
Founded more than 40 years ago, the family-run EuroParcs Group took over the Biggesee-Waldenburg Campsite in the heart of Germany‘s Sauerland region this month from the previous owner 12.18. Unternehmensgruppe. The Dutch EuroParcs Group, which (...) read more
After the Erlebniswelt Grusellabyrinth NRW experience was saved from permanent closure by the takeover of the business operations by Erlebniswelt Grusel GmbH in 2020 (cf. EAP News of 30 Apr 2020), the operation is now re-starting under a different (...) read more
Visitors to Rostock Zoo can now learn more about the sleeping habits of gorillas – in the outdoor area of the “Darwineum”, two climbing structures designed as gorilla sleeping nests with lifelike wooden sculptures now invite guests to take a closer (...) read more
Since yesterday the hands-on and children museum Explorado in Duisburg has been presenting itself with new digital and analog offerings for young and old. In addition to the popular and proven interactive exhibits, new analog and digital features (...) read more
Under the motto “Moving Forward“, professionals of the amusement industry came together at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe (IEE) at the Fira Barcelona from September 28th to 30th. According to estimates of the International Association of Amusement (...) read more
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) recently announced that five new members will join the association’s board of directors beginning in 2022. Wuthichai Luangamornlert (pictured here) has been elected as second (...) read more
With a grand opening ceremony in the Al Wasl Plaza – the dome centrally located on the Expo site – Expo 2020 Dubai has now been ceremoniously opened after being postponed due to Covid. In addition to 3,000 spectators on site, an audience of millions (...) read more
Halloween has become a not insignificant season in the theme park industry. The creepy festival originating from the USA, which has its climax on October 31, so in the evening before All Saints’ Day, is celebrated in most parks with various events (...) read more
Today’s opening of the French Pavilion expansion at EPCOT World Showcase marks the beginning of 18 months of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” in honor of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary and a milestone in EPCOT’s multi-year (...) read more
Gardaland Resort, in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, recently announced “Jumanji – The Adventure”, the world’s first fully Jumanji-themed ride for the 2022 season. The dark ride, suitable for adventurous guests of all ages, is (...) read more
Today marks the grand opening of a new National Geographic Ultimate Explorer Family Entertainment Center (FEC) at The Galleria Al Maryah Island shopping mall in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – as an addition to the existing leisure offer. With a (...) read more
As was announced yesterday, the “Super Nintendo WorldTM”, which opened at Universal Studios Japan this spring (cf. EAP news of 18 Mar 2021 & EAP issue 2/2021), will be expanded by the addition of a new theme area bringing the iconic video game (...) read more
Already more than five years ago, the stunning giant appeared “on the horizon” of the leisure and edutainment industry, when the Dublin-based The Giant Company presented its newly developed and enormously impressive concept of the giant for the (...) read more
In the Canadian recreational area of Camp Fortune (Chelsea, Québec), which offers a wide range of sportive leisure activities in both summer and winter, such as climbing courses, mountain bike trails and ski slopes, a new attraction has been (...) read more
LEGOLAND® Billund is planning a major expansion for the upcoming 2022 season with eight new attractions for young and old, which includes more than ten million of the colorful building blocks. The various new building attractions will be located at (...) read more
After five years, the IAAPA Expo Europe (IEE) today returns to Barcelona, to bring back together the professionals of the European leisure & attractions industry after the cancellation of last year’s trade show event in London. This time, the (...) read more
Since the beginning of 2019, Wouter Dekkers (pictured) has been General Manager of Tropical Islands, the vacation paradise in Brandenburg (cf. EAP news of 18 Jan 2019), which is part of the portfolio of the Spanish operator group Parques Reunidos. (...) read more
