(eap) Parc Astérix, located near Paris, recently announced new attractions for its 2024 anniversary season, when the leisure destination turns 35 years old. The highlight for all visitors who are not afraid of heights is likely to be the coming new (...) read more
(eap) Germany’s Tripsdrill theme and animal park welcomes a new Managing Director as of January 1, 2024. Stefan Seipel (photo), the new man at the helm of the park, has many years of marketing and management experience. In addition to his expertise (...) read more
(eap) The Alte Meister Picture Gallery in Dresden, Germany is presenting a special exhibition dedicated to the genre of the still life through September 1, 2024. „Zeitlose Schönheit: Eine Geschichte des Stilllebens“ (“Timeless Beauty: A History of (...) read more
(eap) The joy on the side of the Zurich Zoo cableway project team following the ruling of the Administrative Court of the Canton of Zurich, which confirmed the decision of the lower court and ruled that the cantonal design plan was lawful, was (...) read more
(eap) Dream Labs Adventures, a unique immersive adventure, opens today in Bad Steben, Franconia. The Room Labs team around Chris Lattner (responsible for design and construction), together with operators and escape room enthusiasts Ilona and Thomas (...) read more
(eap) For over a year now, the next-level gastronomic experience Eatrenalin in Rust has been delighting guests with a special culinary journey. The distinguished restaurant recently won the Red Dot Design Award for “Brands & Communication Design” (...) read more
(eap) At the Californian theme park Knott’s Berry Farm (operated by Cedar Fair, resp. Cedar Fair/Six Flags), work is currently underway to redesign the “Camp Snoopy” area, which is set to feature new experiences when it reopens on Memorial Day (...) read more
(eap) The Belgian electro festival Tomorrowland continues expanding in the attractions market. In cooperation with Momentum Leisure (part of Momentum Capital), Tomorrowland Leisure is planning to open a water park resort next to Majaland Warsaw. The (...) read more
(eap) Preparing for the next season, the Europa-Park Resort in Rust, Germany recently celebrated the reopening of the MACK Academy – formerly Europa-Park Academy. In new premises, centrally located at the Bell Rock Hotel, training courses, (...) read more
From tomorrow, Harry Potter fans in Germany can once again embark on magical paths at the Odysseum in Cologne and take a transformative journey into some of the most mysterious corners of the Wizarding World™. This enchanting experience will be open (...) read more
(eap) In recent years, extreme and adventure sports have become increasingly popular with the general public (read also our special feature in EAP issues 2/2021 und 3/2021). From surf simulators to indoor skydiving and indoor skiing, such activities (...) read more
(eap) SEVEN (Saudi Entertainment Ventures) is planning to develop the next new entertainment destination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, precisely between Abha and Khamis Mushait near the Abha International Airport. The planned destination is part (...) read more
(eap) Meryal Water Park, developed on Qetaifan Island North in Qatar, an artificial island created for various leisure activities, is now officially in its soft opening phase. The facility, commissioned by Qetaifan Projects (a wholly owned (...) read more
(eap) Osaka, Japan-based Sansei Technologies, parent company of roller coaster manufacturers S&S (USA) and Vekoma Rides (Netherlands), has acquired a majority stake in the Canadian design company FORREC. As part of this new structure, Sansei will (...) read more
(eap) The newest and second ship in Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) Prima class made its maiden voyage in August this year, marking its first summer season in Europe. In the presence of around 1,500 guests, the latest NCL cruise ship was christened (...) read more
(eap) Next year, LEGOLAND® California Resort, operated by Merlin Entertainments, will be celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark the occasion, a new themed area named “Dino Valley” will open in spring 2024, which will be located in the entrance (...) read more
(eap) The German Europa-Park theme park and its employees mourn the loss of one of their “master builders” from the very beginning, Günther Stumpf, who passed away on November 27 at the age of 85. As the nephew of Europa-Park founder Franz Mack, (...) read more
(eap) The Arabian Miral Group is expanding Yas Waterworld on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi by some 16,900 square meters. A total of 18 new attractions, including a total of 3.3 kilometres of slide sections, are to be added until 2025, in order to increase (...) read more
(eap) Construction of the new “Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac” roller coaster at Europa-Park is in full swing. The first tracks were installed ten months ago and the impressive ride is taking an impressive shape in the new (...) read more
(eap) Following the success of the first Hall U Need Family Entertainment Center in Saint-André-lez-Lille, which opened in 2021, the CEO of Hall U Need, Cyril Parenna, plans to open ten more facilities in France over the next five years. For this, (...) read more
