(eap) Puy du Fou’s first “creation” in China debuts today in Shanghai. The long-awaited show experience “SAGA City of Light” (we reported in detail, see EAP-News 25.5.2021) was originally planned to premiere in 2022, but there were delays due to the (...) read more
(eap) In May 2004, Therme Bad Wörishofen, located just 40 minutes southwest of Munich, opened its doors for the first time. Since then, thermal spa has welcomed almost 13 million guests, with 730,000 in 2023 alone. This year, the thermal spa, (...) read more
(eap) Suntago Water World, the indoor water park belonging to the Park of Poland, which celebrated its official opening in Wręcza at the beginning of 2020 as one of the largest facilities of its kind in Poland, is getting a new entertainment zone (...) read more
(eap) The conference and supporting program of IAAPA Expo Asia, organized by the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA), starts today at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. The show floor (...) read more
(eap) Lion Star, Everest Place and Paramount have announced their partnership to bring Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando to Kissimmee, Florida. The resort, set to open in 2026 and operated by Lion Star Hospitality (exclusive US licensee for (...) read more
(eap) After the official launch of “Hyperia” – the new hyper coaster at Thorpe Park in England – was celebrated last night, the roller coaster can now be experienced by all guests. With a height of 236 feet (over 70 meters) and a (...) read more
(eap) This weekend, the 145 feet (44 metre) high slide tower “The Rise of Icarus” will celebrate its opening at the Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park in Wisconsin Dells, USA. According to the park, the 145 feet slide tower is the tallest in the (...) read more
(eap) A new family roller coaster in a new themed area is set to open at Holiday Park Germany in Haßloch in summer 2025. The 760-metre-long track of the new coaster will run both next to and over the park’s lake and will include elements such as a (...) read more
(eap) This week, the time had finally come for the numerous guests at Emerald Park in Ireland: the new and, for the first time, fully themed area “Tír Na nÓg” was officially opened and the three new attractions were put into operation. Visitors can (...) read more
(eap) Thanks to an investment of 2.5 million euros, the Dreams Village at the Spanish theme park resort PortAventura World, where families with children who are suffering or recovering from a serious illness can spend a week for joy (...) read more
Yesterday in Brussels, the Council of Ministers of the 27 EU member states adopted the “AI Act” to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI), which will come into force by the beginning of July this year. The final rules will apply from (...) read more
(eap) A new water park opened last weekend in the Caribbean paradise of Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, just 10 kilometres from Punta Cana’s international airport. The El Dorado Water Park covers an area of around 80,000 square meters and offers over (...) read more
(eap) The first aquafun-branded inflatable water park on the German Baltic Sea coast will open on June 1 in the sea resort of Boltenhagen, more precisely on a 1,500 square meter area on the water directly by the pier. A structure comprising almost (...) read more
(eap) Belgian company The Park Playground, known for its VR experiences, is opening a new franchise location in Porto, Portugal, continuing its expansion in Europe. From June 14, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in The Park Playground’s (...) read more
(eap) The municipal pool operator Bremer Bäder GmbH will have a new Managing Director from July 1, 2024: Henry Peukert, who is currently serving as Operations Manager at Berliner Bäder-Betriebe in the German capital, is returning to the Free (...) read more
(eap) The world’s first “Mission: Play! By Mattel” Family Entertainment Center has now officially opened in The Galleria Al Maryah Island Mall in Abu Dhabi, UAE, after a soft opening phase lasting several weeks. In collaboration with iP2Operations, (...) read more
(eap) Two days before the official opening of Europe’s first PEPPA PIG Park in Günzburg, Germany, media representatives and kindergarten children from the region were able to take a first look at the new “oinktastic” park centred around the famous (...) read more
(eap) Since summer 2012, when the old municipal swimming pool in Koblenz (Germany) was demolished, the local citizens have been looking forward to a new leisure pool. Construction work on this new pool finally began in 2021 and the (...) read more
(eap) The LEGOLAND® Water Park, which is part of the Italian Gardaland Resort, starts into its new season tomorrow. Various refreshing LEGO® water attractions await families in the water park, which visitors can use with a combined ticket. Right in (...) read more
(eap) Motion-based seats in the water pool, combined with a 3D screen and special effects: The Austrian manufacturer Attraktion! has now further developed its established product “Cinesplash 5D” – an indoor effect motion theatre for water parks and (...) read more
