Disney Imagineer Martin “Marty” Sklar passed away in his Hollywood Hills home at the age of 83 this past Thursday. The amusement industry loses a visionary, whose working life’s heritage is impressive: during 54 years spent at The Walt Disney (...) read more
Following the announcement of London Resort Company Holdings Ltd. (LRCH) last month informing that the license agreement with US film production company Paramount to build a new large-scale entertainment resort and a film-based theme park near (...) read more
This season, Denmark’s Sommerland Sjælland has added an extra portion of fun to its kart racing track: Similar to the popular Mario Kart video game series developed by Japanese Nintendo company, on the outdoor “SamyKart” karting track participants (...) read more
In an official statement Empire Industries confirmed that Hao Wang has been appointed new President and Chief Operating Officer for its wholly owned subsidiary Dynamic Attractions, which is specialized in the themed attractions industry. Over the (...) read more
Discovery Cove, an Orlando-based all-inclusive day resort operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, is known for its dolphin interactions – now, guests can also enjoy hands-on encounters with sharks in a new immersive program. In deeper water, (...) read more
Germany’s Plopsa Holiday Park in Hassloch is going to expand its existing offer with the construction of an indoor theme park to be opened in summer 2018 near the park’s “Platz der Fontänen” area. The Plopsa Group, which had taken over the German (...) read more
Yesterday, Universal announced that the “Dragon Challenge” inverted dueling coaster (from Bolliger & Mabillard) in the “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” theme area at Universal’s Islands of Adventure will be closed down this year to make room for a (...) read more
Well-known for its high-end gastronomy, the municipality of Saulieu in the French Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region has launched new exclusive wellness offers this summer. “La Villa Loiseau des Sens” is set to be one of Europe’s most beautiful wellness (...) read more
Located in the Dutch community of Wassenaar, Tikibad Duinrell enthuses its young guests with the new, 1,000 square meter large “Playa” kids’ water play area. Children aged four years and older can enjoy four different slide attractions – two pipe (...) read more
In due time with the opening of Europa-Park’s new “Voletarium” flying theater attraction (cf. our report in EAP, 4/17), MackMedia launched the new “Voletarium: Sky Explorers” mobile game for smartphone users. Players try to find the legendary flight (...) read more
As jointly announced in a recent media release, Wanda Commercial Properties, SUNAC China Holdings and R&F Properties have signed a strategic cooperation agreement, according to which the Wanda Group sells large parts of its hotel and leisure (...) read more
Today will see the opening of The Park at OWA in Foley, Alabama, a new leisure destination with a total of 21 attractions offering excitement and fun for families (cp. EAP, 1/17). The new park, which is owned and operated by the Poarch Band of Creek (...) read more
HBO Global Licensing® has partnered with global events provider GES Events to create the first touring exhibition of the popular “Game of Thrones®” fantasy series, which is based on the novel series “A Song of Ice and Fire” by George R.R. Martin and (...) read more
During this year’s D23 Expo (the Disney in-house exhibition) in Anaheim/CA, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek revealed the first richly detailed model of the Star Wars-themed lands planned to be launched in 2019 at Disneyland Park (...) read more
Recently, Ireland’s Tayto Park opened its new “The Viking Voyage” flume ride attraction after almost one year of construction works, immersing guests into the adventurous world of the Vikings (c.f. EAP news from March 14th, 2017). The new attraction (...) read more
The Canadian entertainment company Cirque du Soleil recently acquired the New York City-based Blue Man Productions company, which is globally known for its boldly colored music, comedy and interactive shows. They are especially known for the (...) read more
Today, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) officially announced that Jakob Wahl has joined the IAAPA EMEA team as Vice President of European Operations. He will work with the staff in Brussels to support European (...) read more
Like a snake in poison-green, the new train of the 35 year old track of a Vekoma’s Whirlwind coaster in Germany’s Fort Fun Abenteuerland amusement park enthuses visitors with a complete new ride experience. An important difference of this new Sunkid (...) read more
In April this year, Germany’s Potts Park located in Minden presented its new “Kiddy Racer” attraction to visitors (c.f. EAP, 3/17). The mini coaster features a beautiful soapbox design and offers young park guests their first rollercoaster ride (...) read more
Vila-seca, a smaller city near the Catalan metropolis of Barcelona, will be home to a new large-scale tourism center under the name Hard Rock Entertainment World as one of Europe’s largest resort destinations, comprising several hotels, convention (...) read more
