(eap) The Norsk Bremuseum (Norwegian Glacier Museum) in Fjærland is today opening a comprehensively redesigned version of its climate exhibition. At the heart of the new concept lies a new multimedia visitor experience that places the current (...) read more
(eap) The US amusement park Kennywood near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has announced the reopening of its record-breaking roller coaster “The Steel Curtain” for May 24, 2025. Following an extensive technical overhaul, the ride, labelled by the park as (...) read more
(eap) Tomorrow, May 10, the KölnBäder (public pools of Cologne) will officially start the new outdoor pool season. This will be accompanied by the introduction of new services and a special anniversary. “Our outdoor pools are important places for (...) read more
(eap) Christoph Schell will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KUKA AG as of July 1, 2025. According to a recent company announcement, the technology executive and former Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of the US-based semiconductor (...) read more
(eap) The Turkish theme park resort The Land of Legends in Antalya opened its new “Nickelodeon” themed area, including the zone’s main attraction “SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride”, a few weeks ago. For the first time, this interactive (...) read more
(eap) The multi-award-winning musical adaptation of the cult film “Back to the Future” is set to celebrate its German premiere in spring 2026. It has now been announced that the Stage Operettenhaus in Hamburg will be the venue for (...) read more
(eap) Taiwanese media-based attraction manufacturer Brogent Technologies has announced a partnership with Japanese film production company Toho Co., Ltd., to launch a new flying theatre film based on the internationally renowned IP “Godzilla”. The (...) read more
(eap) Germany’s Meersburg Therme on Lake Constance has been closed since 8 April 2024 due to modernisation works. The facility, which is more than 20 years old, is scheduled to reopen in new splendour soon on 28 May. Visitors can look forward to an (...) read more
(eap) The non-profit resort Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) in Kissimmee, Florida, has appointed former executive Caroline Schumacher as its new president and CEO. Schumacher, who currently serves as President and CEO of the Astronaut Scholarship (...) read more
(eap) Merlin Entertainments has officially announced 5 July 2025 as the opening date of the LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort. According to Merlin, the new leisure destination in Fengjing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai, will be the world’s largest (...) read more
(eap) The Walt Disney Company and UAE-based developer Miral announced today plans to build a new Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi. The destination, to be located on Yas Island – already home to several major leisure and (...) read more
(eap) This weekend, Dollywood’s Splash Country in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, will open the gates for its 25th season. Opened in 2001 by U.S. country singer Dolly Parton and located adjacent to the Dollywood theme park, the water park ranks among the (...) read more
(eap) As of this summer, a new highlight will complement the visitor offerings of “Mountopolis”, the adventure world operated by Mayrhofner Bergbahnen in the Austrian Zillertal: With the commissioning of the new “SkyRide Ahorn”, guests will have the (...) read more
(eap) Dubai-based retailer Apparel Group and UK-based international leisure company Immersive Gamebox have recently entered into an exclusive franchise partnership for the next five years to bring interactive digital gaming experiences to numerous (...) read more
(eap) Germany’s Rodelparadies St. Englmar (Engl.: “tobogganing paradise of St. Englmar”) in Bavaria, which is nowadays a popular summer destination for families with numerous playgrounds, rides such as carousels and even a rollercoaster rather than (...) read more
(eap) Disneyland® Paris has launched a new event format, the “Disney Music Festival”, which has been entertaining guests with live music performances and character appearances since mid-April this year. The new festival is scheduled to run for a (...) read more
(eap) Loro Parque, located on the Canary Island of Tenerife, has appointed British zoologist Mike Jordan (photo) as its new Zoological Director. With more than three decades of experience in zoology and wildlife conservation – including ten years in (...) read more
(eap) Following a comprehensive renovation and reopening in 2023 (see EAP 4/2023), Center Parcs Park Eifel will be further expanded this year. There will be a total of 30 new VIP vacation homes – 20 for six and ten for eight people each. The new (...) read more
(eap) The IAAPA Honors 2025 were celebrated this year from 28 to 30 April at Europa-Park in Rust. For decades, the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) has presented its annual Brass Ring Awards and special Awards for (...) read more
(eap) Sensoria, the “House of Fragrances and Flavours” in Holzminden (Germany), which opened a few months ago, is now holding its first themed year: visitors can look forward to various experiences centered around the medicinal and aromatic plant (...) read more
