(eap) The German Association of Indoor Playgrounds and Leisure Facilities (G.: “Verband der Hallen- & Freizeitanlagen e.V. / VDH”), which has been in existence for 20 years and unites the operators of indoor playgrounds and their suppliers under one (...) read more
(eap) “Let’s twist, fly, climb” – the Loop5 near Darmstadt (Germany) continues to evolve from a shopping centre to an experience centre. “We are currently turning the entire Loop5 around. Everything is different, much more cheerful and colourful and (...) read more
(eap) After welcoming over two million visitors in Europe, the travelling attraction “The Smurf Experience” is coming to the USA and Canada at the beginning of next year, coinciding with the release of the Paramount film “The Smurfs Movie”. The (...) read more
(eap) A unique sound project is currently being developed for the tropical sauna at Germany’s Thermen & Badewelt Sinsheim (part of Thermengruppe Josef Wund). The aim is to redefine wellness environments through sound as a connection between body, (...) read more
(eap) In the residential and resort community of Nuevo Vallarta in the Bahía de Banderas region of western Mexico, the country’s Vidanta Group is developing VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta, which – similar to the group’s resort location on the Caribbean (...) read more
(eap) A new Aquanura show – “Efteling Symphonica” – can be seen at the Dutch theme park Efteling. The original Aquanura water show celebrated its premiere in 2012 as part of the park’s 60th anniversary celebrations. It has now been extensively (...) read more
(eap) Six Flags Fiesta Texas (operated by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation) has announced that the Inverted Steel Coaster “Goliath” (B&M) will receive a new theming and the name of “Chupacabra”. Chupacabra is a mythical creature from (...) read more
(eap) At Disneyland Paris, work on the redesign and expansion of the Disney Studios Park, which will become the Disney Adventure World, is continuing. Visitors can already look forward to the newly designed entrance area – the former “Disney Studio (...) read more
(eap) Ten months after the tragic fire at Liseberg’s Oceana water park, reconstruction work has reached an important milestone. The demolition work has now been completed and, following a favourable decision by the Liseberg Board of Directors, work (...) read more
(eap) The official search for a partner to build a new water and leisure complex to replace the Aquadrome in Basingstoke, Hampshire (UK) is underway. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is seeking initial bids from leisure specialists interested (...) read more
(eap) Two new enigma attractions from escape room provider Opolum can be experienced in Hamburg, Germany, this winter. The new Christmas city rally “Abenteuer Weihnachtsmarkt: Die Akademie der Illusionen“ (Engl.: Christmas Market Adventure: The (...) read more
(eap) Burton-upon-Trent in Staffordshire (UK) is known as a brewing town par excellence. Now the town on the Trent is to be given a new visitor attraction with the Brewery Heritage & Social History Experience, which will showcase its key role in the (...) read more
(eap) The British theme park Pleasure Beach Resort (formerly Black Pool Pleasure Beach) has announced plans for the redesign of its freefall tower attraction “Ice Blast”. The freefall tower, which opened in 1997 under the name “PlayStation” and was (...) read more
(eap) Yesterday, Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo Representative Director and J.L. Bonnier, President and CEO of Universal Studios Japan came together with “Mario” and “Donkey Kong” to welcome guests to the opening ceremony of “Donkey Kong Country” at (...) read more
(eap) On December 5th, 2024, Hillard Law, a Corpus Christi, Texas-based law firm, announced a verdict in the tragic case of Tyre Sampson – the 14-year-old boy who was killed in a free-fall tower ride at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida on March 24, (...) read more
(eap) Smart Rides – the specialist office for amusement rides and leisure attractions founded in 2008 by Ralf Caspar, whose partner network includes the German rollercoaster manufacturer Gerstlauer Amusement Rides, the Dutch company Lagotronics (...) read more
(eap) A Stoke surf resort is planned for Leipzig’s Neuseenland territory, an emerging post-mining landscape. The centrepiece of the surf resort will be an artificial surfing facility from the Belgian company AllWaves. “We are proud to (...) read more
(eap) Late on Sunday evening, a major fire broke out at miramar Weinheim, that destroyed parts of the facility completely. After the regular closing of the facility in the evening, there were no more guests in the complex. Six employees are said to (...) read more
(eap) Therme Erding, which was previously owned by entrepreneur Jörg Wund and only recently celebrated its 25th anniversary (see EAP News of 11th Oct 2024), has been sold. The “largest thermal spa in the world” and its approximately 1,200 employees (...) read more
(eap) Safaripark Beekse Bergen and the associated Speelland, located near Tilburg in the Netherlands, are offering its visitors two highlights this winter: In addition to the second edition of the “Light Safari”, the indoor play area “Speelland (...) read more
