Universal Parks & Resorts has announced two major projects at once. First, the group has announced the construction of a new horror attraction at Las Vegas’ AREA 15 entertainment complex, and second, the opening of a new family theme park in Frisco, (...) read more
With “Nordiskturn”, the Rulantica water world at Europa-Park Resort in Rust (Baden-Württemberg) received its largest indoor expansion to date at the end of December. Before the 30-meter-high tower, which according to the storyline was built on a (...) read more
Sun Group, one of the leading leisure facility and park operators in Vietnam, has kicked off 2023 with a new multimedia show at Sunset Town on Phú Quốc Island, located right before Vietnam’s southwest coast. Sunset Town is a major project realized (...) read more
The German Association of Amusement Machinery & Accessory Manufacturers (VDV) organized an information seminar on the topic of International Product Liability at the Steigenberger Icon Parkhotel in Düsseldorf. The event, which had been organized (...) read more
Kirmessen und Jahrmärkte sind „das täglich Brot“ von Schaustellerbetrieben, die sich oftmals über Generationen in Familienhand befinden. Mit ihren Buden und Attraktionen reisen sie von Ort zu Ort. Wie wirtschaftlich erfolgreich dieses Geschäft ist, (...) read more
As announced earlier today, former TEA president David Willrich (pictured) has been appointed chair of the executive board of Experience UK, a trade association that exclusively represents the interests of British companies in the entertainment and (...) read more
Recently, the Turkey-based company DOF introduced a new digital park solution under the name “Mission Space”, which can be described as a walk-through experience with a space theme. In a group of six people, visitors embark on a 30 to 40 minutes (...) read more
Dear Readers, even though it hasn’t been a quiet year for all of us, it’s still time to take a break again. Slowing down & enjoying the magic of Christmas in the company of your loved ones – that should be the beautiful imperative of this special (...) read more
At the monte mare leisure pool in Kreuzau (Germany), the new sauna tower was opened on December 20th after a year of construction. On site for the opening were the monte mare managing directors Herbert and Patrick Doll, the managing director of (...) read more
“With turbo power through the virtual karting paradise!“ is the slogan of BattleKart Beyond Reality. In addition to the already excisting centers in Bispingen, Cologne and the location in Trier, which opened this summer, Germany‘s fourth BattleKart (...) read more
Since mid-December, Europa-Park has been directly accessible by TGV for French guests – who already account for more than 20 percent of the Europa-Park Resort’s visitor volume. The TGV INOUI departs from Paris Gare de l’Est via the Champagne-Ardenne (...) read more
Simworx, the British specialist for media-based attractions and motion simulators, recently unveiled a new flying theater product that the manufacturer calls “Pegasus Flying Theatre”. The new product in the supplier’s portfolio is a dynamic, (...) read more
Announced a long time ago – but often postponed, a final opening date for the “Mission Ferrari“ coaster at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has finally been set. While annual pass holders will be able to experience the immersive high-speed roller coaster at (...) read more
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) established for the development of Saudi Arabia‘s leisure and entertainment industry, has entered into exclusive collaborations with Warner Bros. (...) read more
After a majority in the German Bundestag agreed upon the bills “on the introduction of price brakes for grid-bound natural gas heat” and “on the introduction of an electricity price brake” in its session of 15 December 2022 – whereby two amendments (...) read more
Kraftwerk Living Technologies, a global specialist in integrated media technology solutions and media-based attractions headquartered in Wels, Upper Austria, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. Founded in 1992, the company, which also (...) read more
After Hunderfossen treated its guests this year with the new rollercoaster experience “Fyr & Flamme” (a Bobsled Coaster from Gerstlauer, see Just Opened in EAP 4/2022), things will get musical in the coming season at the amusement park located near (...) read more
Located in Sevenum, the Netherlands, near the border with Germany, Toverland welcomed its millionth visitor of the year last weekend (Saturday) during its winter opening – a first for the theme park, which has never before been able to reach this (...) read more
As part of ongoing efforts to optimize operations and the customer journey through digitization which is seen in the European leisure and attractions industry, three more German leisure companies will be among those working together with Dutch (...) read more
British attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has announced the promotion of Paul Moreton to Chief Development Officer at Merlin Magic Making. Previously, this position was held by Mark Fisher, who will retire after 27 years with Merlin, as (...) read more
