Located in Charlotte/North Carolina, Cedar Fair group’s Carowinds amusement park has announced to build a new launch coaster, which is set to open in the upcoming 2019 season under the name “Copperhead Strike“, offering thrilling ride fun for (...) read more
Germany’s capital of Berlin recently saw the opening of a new visitor attraction: Centrally located at Alexanderplatz, the new Museum of Illusions (G.: “Museum der Illusionen”) is now welcoming its first guests, enthusing them with over 80 exhibits. (...) read more
Now it is clear: As indicated by park director Luc de Roo when speaking with EAP earlier this year (cf. EAP issue 4/2018), Walibi Rhône-Alpes located near Lyon will open up a new infinity coaster in the course of the 2019 season. The park, which (...) read more
Today, Six Flags Entertainment Group announced their novelties for all of their parks for the 2019 season. Besides numerous rollercoasters, several pendulum and swing rides, waterslides and attractions, new themed areas as well as new events (Fright (...) read more
Technology company Suzohapp, provider of hardware and software solutions such as cash handling automation and self-service systems for the amusement industry with offices around the globe, has recently appointed Markus Prader as new Business (...) read more
For its Vaughan/Ontario-based Canada’s Wonderland amusement park, US Cedar Fair Entertainment Company has recently announced to build a two-branded hotel complex. The new accommodation offer is set to open in late 2020, comprising a total of 203 (...) read more
Today, Sweden’s Tivoli park Gröna Lund located in Stockholm announced to open up a new ride in due time for the beginning of the 2019 season: “Snake“ will be the name of the new pendulum ride, which will lift up guests at a speed of 80 km/h and with (...) read more
From this upcoming Sunday, young bathing guests to Germany’s Moskaubad in Osnabrueck will be able to enjoy the new “Jungle Oasis” indoor water play area, which complements the bath’s “Jungle Path” outdoor playground opened back in 2016 (cf. EAP news (...) read more
The Royal Liver Building, former seat of the Royal Liver Friendly Society, is one of the most popular landmarks of Liverpool. In October 2016, the building was sold to Luxembourg-based investment group Corestate Capital and Iranian businessman (...) read more
Yesterday saw the opening of the new Silberstromers Fundora family indoor entertainment centre in the city of Schneeberg (Saxony). Covering a total area of some 3,600 square meters, the diverse activity offer includes a six-level adventure (...) read more
Near the Australian coastal city of Yeppoon/Central Queensland, a demo version of a new multi-break wave pool for surfers is currently under construction, which will feature four reefs for up to 2,400 waves per hour. The project is being (...) read more
Universal Orlando Resort has recently opened its all-new Aventura Hotel (Universal’s Aventura Hotel), which has 600 rooms and is the resort's first hotel to have a bar and grill on the rooftop. Connected to the Volcano Bay water park, which opened (...) read more
Visitors to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo/California can now try out the park’s new “Skywarp” attraction dubbed “Harley Quinn Crazy Coaster”, which officially opened this week after a construction period of some 18 months (c.f. EAP News (...) read more
UK-based digital content provider Picsolve has recently expanded its international management team to be well positioned for further company growth, including the expansion into new regions, sectors and technologies. Brendan Hegarty (photo), who (...) read more
Since its opening in October 2013, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada has been enthusing visitors from all over the world. Last week, the aquarium was able to welcome its ten millionth visitor. Peter Doyle, General Manager of the aquarium, said: ”We always (...) read more
Germany’s Hansa-Park, which welcomed around 1.4 million guests in the 2017 season (cf. our park report in EAP, 2/18), recently announced a new thrill attraction for 2019 after this year’s opening of its new kiddie attraction "Barcos del (...) read more
Zoo Rostock recently added a new Viking boat to its forest playground. The ten meter long and two meter wide boat, which is made of plastic material, is designed as a picnic place and play area. The project was realized in cooperation with Euro (...) read more
In Dubai, off the coast where the “Jumeirah Beach Residence“ (JBR) complex is located, Meraas Holding is currently developing “Bluewaters Island”, an artificial luxury island. Once completed, this man-made island will not only house premium (...) read more
In the course of the reconstruction of its French theme area, which mainly includes the renovation of the old “Eurosat” to the new “CanCanCoaster”, Europa-Park opens a converted family attraction today. The former dinosaur ride “Universum der (...) read more
As the near Toronto located amusement park Canada´s Wonderland recently announced, the new theme area “Frontier Canada” will be expanded with the overall 17th rollercoaster in the park in 2019. The new Dive Coaster “Yukon Striker” from Bolliger & (...) read more
