(eap) Munich-based VR systems & content developer Hologate (founded in 2013 by entrepreneur Leif Arne Petersen) has closed a Series A funding round of 8.3 million Euros. Bolero Holdings and Vester Partners support the ambitious global growth targets (...) read more
(eap) A new LSM launch motorbike coaster from manufacturer Intamin recently opened at the Japanese amusement park Fuji-Q Highland, located near the famous Mount Fuji. The “Zokkon” named coaster seats a total of 14 people and features (...) read more
(eap) Since yesterday, guests to Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California have been able to enjoy a new water playground in the style of “Finding Nemo”. This is part of the ongoing transformation of the Paradise Pier (...) read more
(eap) For the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, which for Comcast Corporation ended on 30 June, the group reports successful results, especially for its theme park division. In fact, the company achieved the highest quarterly Adjusted EBITDA in (...) read more
(eap) Santa Claus, Indiana-based theme park Holiday World (with the associated water park Splashin’ Safari) has announced its very-first family rollercoaster. Scheduled to open next year, it will be called “Good Gravy”. Visitors can look forward to (...) read more
(eap) Today, US amusement park Cedar Point announced its future plans for the “Top Thrill Dragster” coaster, which was closed in 2021. When it opened back in 2003, it was the tallest and fastest coaster in the world. The Intamin ride will now be (...) read more
(eap) Germany’s Dinosaur Museum Altmühltal, which opened in Denkendorf, Bavaria, in 2016 (read also our cover story in EAP 6/2016), has numerous unique fossil finds on display for visitors, also thanks to its location in the Altmühltal excavation (...) read more
(eap) In the middle of the Norwegian Hardangerfjord lays the floating art object Salmon Eye, which was developed for the Norwegian salmon and trout farming company Eide Fjordbruk. The object, for whose concept design the Scandinavian companies (...) read more
(eap) Three years ago, extensive modernization work started on the Alster-Schwimmhalle Hamburg’s largest public swimming pool. We reported on the construction work, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year, in EAP issue 2/2022. The (...) read more
(eap) Recently, the new tourist attraction View Boston opened in Boston, Massachusetts: A viewing platform atop the Prudential Center that promises not only a great view of the metropolis, but also a special experience factor. The master plan and (...) read more
(eap) With the new location in the Citrus Park Town Center Mall in Tampa, Florida, Elev8 Fun recently opened its second FEC. In addition to this and the existing FEC in Sanford, the third location is soon to be opened in Jensen (both also in (...) read more
(eap) The Speikboden ski area in the Ahrntal vacation region in South Tyrol, Italy, has recently added a new summer attraction to its offering. Six landscape slides (seven lanes) from German manufacturer Wiegand Slides offer guests a total of 240 (...) read more
(eap) After 186 years, Bristol Zoo in Clifton, run by the Bristol Zoological Society, closed last year. A new zoo is soon to be built on the site of the Wild Place Project wildlife conservation park in South Gloucestershire. Recently, a new name and (...) read more
(eap) Four locations in the U.S. are home to the Nelson family’s African-themed Kalahari Resorts & Conventions water parks. The one in Round Rock, Texas, has been thrilling visitors with three new outdoor water park attractions since this summer. (...) read more
(eap) Recently, PortAventura World in Spain inaugurated its new photovoltaic plant. Over 11,000 solar panels were mounted on the ground on a 6.4-hectare site. With a capacity of 6.05 MWp, it is expected to generate 10 GWh of electricity per year, (...) read more
(eap) Imke Dransmann and her two children were visibly surprised when she was personally greeted by Stadtwerke baths manager Wolfgang Hermle and Schinkelbad manager Jens Eick during her visit to the Schinkelbad Osnabrück in Lower Saxony, Germany. As (...) read more
(eap) Last week, the completely new Fantawild Wonderland theme park by Fantawild Holdings Inc. celebrated its grand opening in Xuzhou, East China. More than four billion RMB (approx. 508 million EUR) were invested in the new theme park and its (...) read more
(eap) A new, 35-hectare large water park resort including a themed hotel, immersive dining and live entertainment is set to open in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. The new resort is expected to attract not only local residents but also tourists (...) read more
(eap) This past Friday, MEYER WERFT’s latest cruise liner, the “Carnival Jubilee”, left the construction dock and was moored at the outfitting pier in the shipyard harbour, where the first tests were carried out on the new ship on Saturday. The (...) read more
(eap) Art enthusiasts can now explore a new themed area namend "De Hollandse Meesters" at the miniature world Madurodam in The Hague. With interactive applications and miniature buildings, Madurodam teaches guests all about Dutch history and (...) read more
