(eap) Parallel to IAAPA Expo Europe 2025, the board elections of IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) also took place this week in Barcelona. A total of nine new members were announced who will strengthen the (...) read more
(eap) This week, the Catalan capital was all about theme parks and attractions: Yesterday, the three-day IAAPA Expo Europe 2025, regarded as the largest trade fair of its kind in Europe, concluded at Fira Barcelona Gran Via with an overall positive (...) read more
(eap) With Pop Culture Arcade, a new game arcade opened this summer in the Dutch city of Nijmegen, offering visitors a wide range of arcade game – from game classics such as air hockey and basketball to new titles. For the management of the new (...) read more
(eap) As has now been announced, the Danish LEGO Group has agreed to acquire 29 LEGO® Discovery Centres and LEGOLAND® Discovery Centres from Merlin Entertainments (Merlin). Spread across nine countries, the indoor play centres attract a total of (...) read more
(eap) In mid-August this year, the new film “Das Kanu des Manitu” (The Canoe of Manitou), a sequel to “Der Schuh des Manitu” (Manitou’s Shoe, 2001), celebrated its German cinema premiere. Since then, the Western parody film by and starring director (...) read more
(eap) It’s that time of year again: to mark the upcoming Halloween season, more than 150 terrifying creatures will be wreaking havoc at Europa-Park as part of the “Traumatica – Festival of Fear” popular horror event from September 26 to November 8, (...) read more
(eap) The result of a collaboration between entertainment provider RWS Global and production company Fred Rogers Productions (FRP) will be on display in US zoos next year: Based on the well-known animated series “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” (...) read more
(eap) The Cleebronn-based theme park Tripsdrill in Baden-Württemberg, Germany is also preparing several autumnal surprises for its guests. Until 2 November 2025, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the park’s more than 100 attractions amidst (...) read more
(eap) The leisure venue WONDR Experience in Amsterdam is currently presenting “Barbie: The Dream Experience”, a large-scale special installation dedicated to the world-famous doll. Covering 2,000 square meters, the exhibition features twelve (...) read more
(eap) Most readers will remember him as the former head of Astrid Lindgren’s World in Vimmerby, and he has also worked for the Norwegian Lund Group, among others – At the turn of the year, Mikael Ahlerup will take over as Chairman of the Board of (...) read more
(eap) Tomorrow marks the opening of IAAPA Expo Europe at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via trade fair and conference center. More than 700 international exhibitors will present their latest innovations across nearly 21,000 square meters of exhibition (...) read more
(eap) SeaWorld Orlando is planning a new attraction for 2026: With the suspended dark ride “SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep”, guests will embark on a discovery journey into the mysterious depths of the oceans. According to the park, visitors will (...) read more
(eap) Gothenburg’s amusement park Liseberg has presented its new attraction for next summer: With “Stormvåg” (Eng.: Storm Surge), a Wild Swing XL from manufacturer Art Engineering will be introduced to the Swedish park in 2026. The ride’s gondola (...) read more
(eap) The U.S.-based indoor park brand Slick City Action Park announced plans to expand internationally for the first time in cooperation with Norwegian trampoline park operator Activeon (formerly Rush Group), bringing its park franchise to Europe. (...) read more
(eap) Germany’s Bodensee-Therme Überlingen, located directly on the shores of Lake Constance, has introduced a new demand-based pricing model. Following the principle of “the earlier you book, the better the price”, admission fees will now be (...) read more
(eap) Austria’s Familypark in St. Margarethen (Burgenland) now offers its guests a new dining option: “Filippo’s Restaurant”. The venue is located in the medieval-themed area “Erlebnisburg”. Its design reflects the look of a knight’s castle, (...) read more
(eap) The U.S. theme park Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, has revealed details of its planned 2026 addition. With an investment volume of more than 50 million U.S. dollars (around 42 million euro), the project represents, according to the (...) read more
(eap) With a mix of new experiences and a touch of nostalgia, the Duinrell Adventure and Holiday Park near The Hague in the Netherlands is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. A popular classic at the adventure park has undergone a makeover – (...) read more
(eap) The globally active provider of integrated media technology solutions, Kraftwerk Living Technologies (KLT), headquartered in Wels, Austria, has welcomed Domingo Vergoossen (photo) to its management team. As of August 1, he has taken on the (...) read more
(eap) Starting in summer 2026, Swedish amusement park Gröna Lund will expand its line-up with a new attraction: “Spindeln” (The Spider), a so-called Super Jumper – the first installation of this ride type in Sweden. Supplied by Italian manufacturer (...) read more
