(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
(eap) Guests can now enjoy culinary highlights in one of Germany’s highest transportable Ferris wheels, the “eye55”, located next to the Westfield CentrO in Oberhausen (North Rhine-Westphalia). Last week, a special kind of dinner took place for the (...) read more
(eap) The Düsseldorf (Germany)-based company VIOSO, which offers automated alignment solutions for complex projection and visualization systems, recently announced that it has acquired the also German company domeprojection. Under the name (...) read more
(eap) At the IAAPA Expo 2023 in Orlando, Florida, the German company SPREE Interactive, known for its VR arenas, announced a cooperation with Landmark Leisure. As part of this partnership, Spree Interactive will deliver several of its VR arenas to (...) read more
(eap) According to a French news channel, the company Concept 1900, known for its traditional vintage carousels, was recently put into liquidation by the courts. The health crisis, the loss of the Russian market due to the war in Ukraine, rising (...) read more
(eap) On Friday, LEGOLAND® Deutschland Resort in Günzburg, Bavaria, kicked off its first winter opening. As part of “WinterWonder LEGOLAND”, visitors can enjoy a winter village, an ice-skating rink, a magical MINILAND with winter scenarios, a winter (...) read more
(eap) At the annual SETT (Salon des équipements et technique du tourisme) tourism trade fair in Montpellier, the French company Edsun Loisirs, which specialises in the planning and manufacture of attractions such as waterslides for campsites and (...) read more
(eap) Last week, the German Wellness Association (Deutscher Wellness Verband) presented the “11th Wellness & Spa Innovation Awards” to five companies from the industry. In the “Spa Products” category, the company IONTO Health & Beauty received the (...) read more
(eap) During the IAAPA Expo last week, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) announced the winners of this year’s “Brass Ring Awards”, special honors for outstanding projects and product developments in the global (...) read more
(eap) LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort in Berkshire, England, recently announced that a new roller coaster named “Minifigure Speedway” is set to open in spring 2024. The family-friendly ride will be a “Dueling Reverse Coaster” from Zierer, in which two (...) read more
(eap) The Mandoria indoor theme park in Rzgów near Łódź, Poland, has announced a new themed area including a new roller coaster for 2025. The coaster, which will be called “Aquila”, is going to be a family-launched coaster from Vekoma with a (...) read more
The world’s first “Frozen“-themed area was officially opened yesterday at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL). In addition to the realization of the kingdom of “Arendelle“ from the popular Disney animation movie “Frozen“, visitors can enjoy two (...) read more
(eap) As part of the IAAPA Expo 2023, which took place last week at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando (Florida), the winners of the 30th “Thea Awards” presented by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) were announced. The Buzz (...) read more
(eap) The Walibi Belgium amusement park, which opened in 1975, will also open in the winter season for the first time in its history this year: from 16 December, visitors can experience the park, located in Wavre, in a Christmas atmosphere. Visitors (...) read more
