(eap) Last weekend, the US theme park Dollywood kicked off its 40th season. To mark the anniversary, co-owner and singer Dolly Parton welcomed the first guests and gave a preview of the coming season as well as of a new project for 2026. “Thank you (...) read more
(eap) Rainforest Wild Asia, the fifth wildlife park of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore, has recently opened its gates for the first time. In the new 13-hectare park, visitors can go on a journey of animal discovery in rainforest areas. (...) read more
(eap) The final spurt is being heralded on the construction site of the Mona Mare sports and leisure pool in Monheim am Rhein, Germany. Not long until guests can plunge into the waves, race down the new slides or sunbathe in the new outdoor area. (...) read more
(eap) The Irrland theme park in Kevelaer-Twisteden (NRW, Germany), which is aimed at families with children up to the age of twelve, starts its 2025 summer season tomorrow. Visitors can look forward to some new experiences in the new (...) read more
(eap) The Swiss attraction manufacturer RES Rides has a new Managing Director: Roman Rothe – RES partner and rides engineer from the very beginning – is taking over the leading position from RES Rides founder and former CEO Willy Walser. Roman Rothe (...) read more
(eap) A new attraction was recently added to the Parques da Serra in Canela, Brazil. Namely, the first “Wie-Flyer” from the German company Wiegand on the South American continent. The Wie-Flyer is an interactive suspended ride in which (...) read more
(eap) In the coming years, a new habitat is to be created for the gorillas at Zurich Zoo. The “Ndoki Forest”, which is modelled on the natural habitat of the gorillas in the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park in the Republic of Congo, is to be created in (...) read more
(eap) Europa-Park in Rust is ready for the start of its anniversary season: on Saturday, March 22, Germany’s largest theme park opens its gates again and has some surprises in store for visitors to celebrate its 50th anniversary. One of the (...) read more
(eap) The British theme park Gulliver’s World in Warrington, Cheshire, has announced the opening of a new themed area with three attractions. Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the magical “Land of Oz” from this spring. “We are so (...) read more
(eap) American leisure park operating group Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced that it will nominate Sandy Cochran, Michael Colglazier, Felipe Dutra and Steven Hoffman for election to the Board of Directors at the company’s 2025 (...) read more
(eap) Yesterday, experts and managers from the German leisure industry met for the second edition of VDFU ConnEX at Motorworld in Munich. The one-day industry event, which was organized by the Verband Deutscher Freizeitparks und (...) read more
(eap) The Heroes Paradise Outdoor Activity Center in Brandon, Florida (USA) is adding a stationary surf wave to its offering this year. Opened in June 2020 by Julie and Tim Pennenga, Heroes Paradise spans over eight acres (three hectares) and (...) read more
(eap) The new restaurant “La Forêt Secrète par Jean Imbert” has opened in the iconic Disneyland Hotel, which opened in 1992 together with Disneyland Paris. From now on, French Michelin-starred chef Jean Imbert will be offering a culinary experience (...) read more
(eap) Based on AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) technology, the Swiss manufacturer of family rides and attractions abc Rides had recently presented their AGV tractors as a new product (c.f. EAP trade show report in issue 6/2024), which has now been (...) read more
(eap) As part of the South by Southwest® (SXSW) conference in Austin, Texas, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman held a session on “The Future of World-Building at Disney”, during which details (...) read more
(eap) Schwaben Park in southern Germany, which is oriented towards families with young children, is offering its visitors new agricultural play experiences from this spring. After 35 years, the park is retiring its chain carousel, (...) read more
(eap) Last Saturday, Hagenbeck Zoo in Hamburg heralded the start of the 2025 main season. Since then, visitors have been able to visit the park again until 6 p.m. and the summer feedings, during which the Kamchatka bears, among others, can be (...) read more
(eap) “We have been incredibly buoyed by the response from our guests to The Wizard of Oz precinct over its opening period with strong visitation numbers visiting Movie World over our peak period. It has been extremely pleasing to see so much (...) read more
(eap) Hansa-Park in Sierksdorf has revealed one of its “Best Kept Secrets”... during the 2026 season, visitors can look forward to a new family coaster in the “Bezauberndes Britannien” (Beautiful Britain) themed area. The park’s eighth roller (...) read more
(eap) CityDays, a provider specializing in urban tourism, will soon be presenting a new live experience format in London that is based on the British TV show “Race Across The World” produced by Studio Lambert and is designed to give visitors a new (...) read more
