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Wake The Tiger announces new attraction for Westfield London
 

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Keeping you up to date with the latest breaking news and events from around the world, welcome to the Planet Attractions daily news feed

Wake The Tiger, an immersive visitor attraction in Bristol, UK, has revealed plans to open a new London expansion, which has been described as “Europe’s largest immersive art experience”

Visitor attractions
 



Simworx partners with Mindscape Creative to launch first Truth Traveler VR attraction in Pigeon Forge


Simworx, a specialist in dynamic media-based attractions, has partnered with immersive entertainment company Mindscape Creative to launch Truth Traveler, a new bespoke virtual reality (VR) experience that takes visitors on a journey through biblical history.

Suppliers
 

CR7 LIFE: Cristiano Ronaldo museum opens in Hong Kong


A new museum celebrating the life and career of Portuguese footballing icon Cristiano Ronaldo has opened in Hong Kong.

Museums and galleries
 

Liseberg sues insurer Trygg-Hansa over denied €92m Oceana fire claim


Liseberg has filed a lawsuit against insurance provider Trygg-Hansa for denying the Swedish theme park’s insurance claim following the fire that destroyed its new indoor water park, Oceana, in February 2024.

Theme park
 


Supplier Showcase 2025: The biggest attractions projects landing worldwide this year
From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers, dark ride producers and operations specialists, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2025
Suppliers

Industry insights
         


The world is on fire, so why should we care about cultural heritage?


Heritage
 

Maximising ROI: Revenue strategies for operators


Operations and ticketing
 

Spatial Sound, Immersive Audio: What is it and is it here to stay?


Technology
 

Things you might not know about water slide refurbishment


Waterparks

Video
         


WATCH: ‘Surround yourself in horror’ as Universal’s Horror Unleashed prepares for 2025 debut
 

Giant-8-Loop on show as Maurer Rides heads to Amsterdam for IAAPA Expo Europe




WATCH: Universal Creative shares story behind Epic Universe Preview Center
 

Intamin’s single rail ‘Muhaka’ Hot Racer opens at Walibi Rhone-Alpes




Hyperia: UK’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster now open at Thorpe Park

In-depth
         


Talking heads: What trends will shape the attractions industry over the next decade?


The attractions industry is ever-changing and ever-evolving, with shifts that are both unpredictable and, at times, surprisingly clear.

People


Intelligent thinking: When will conversational AI become the primary form of guest communication?


It’s fair to say that artificial intelligence is a hot topic right now.

Technology


Innovation and expansion: A bumper year in the US for Semnox Solutions


One of the world’s leading technology solutions providers for the entertainment and leisure sector, Semnox Solutions has enjoyed a strong 2024.

Suppliers

Company Profiles
         


Company profile: FlowRider, Inc.



Company profile: Christie Digital



Company profile: Scruffy Dog Creative Group


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Visitor attractions

Holovis brings Squid Game experience to life in New York
 

Theme parks

China’s first Legoland Resort opens in Shanghai
 

Waterparks
IAAPA Expo Asia 2025 experiences 40 percent surge in attendance
 

Animal Attractions


Twycross Zoo receives government backing for £25m global conservation centre


Museums and galleries

LACMA’s US$720m David Geffen Galleries expansion to open in 2026
 
STEM
Science Museum Group’s £65m Hawking Building opened to public for first time
 
IP and Brands Chicago’s Field Museum set to host Pokémon Fossil exhibition for first time outside of Japan
 
Heritage
Christie projection technology brings Jingchu culture to life in immersive Wuhan attraction

Events

IAAPA Expo Asia 2025 experiences 40 percent surge in attendance
 
Culture

EXCLUSIVE: Cirque du Soleil’s Daniel Lamarre on diving into new territory with LUDŌ submersive experience
 
Cruise

Disney Cruise Line reveals ‘heroes and villains’ experiences on Disney Destiny, ahead of maiden sailing in November
 
Technology

Attractions.io launches Digital Guest Experience Health Check to boost visitor satisfaction

Rides

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit rollercoaster to permanently close at Universal Studios Florida in August
 
Food and beverage

Dolly Parton to launch third Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Florida this June
 
Operations and ticketing

Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo 2024
 
Tourism

Delayed £100m Eden Project Morecambe sets sights on 2028 opening

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Former British chancellor George Osborne named chairman of the British Museum


George Osborne - the former chancellor of the exchequer for the British government - has been named as the next chairman of the British Museum in London.

Museums and galleries


Oslo’s long-awaited Munch Museum set for spring launch


The NOK3bn (US$320m, €300m, £250m) Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway, has finally been given a launch window, with the long-awaited attraction now set to open this spring.

Museums and galleries


Norwegian cruising at an all-time high as 5.5 million sail to destination in 2023


Norway has hit records for travel by cruise ship in 2023, with nearly 4,000 port calls forecasted to the Scandinavian country by the end of the year.

Cruise



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Wake The Tiger announces new attraction for Westfield London


Wake The Tiger, an immersive visitor attraction in Bristol, UK, has revealed plans to open a new London expansion, which has been described as “Europe’s largest immersive art experience”

Visitor attractions


LIVE/ Planet Daily

Keeping you up to date with the latest breaking news and events from around the world, welcome to the Planet Attractions daily news feed




Supplier Showcase 2025: The biggest attractions projects landing worldwide this year
From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers, dark ride producers and operations specialists, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2025
Suppliers



Simworx partners with Mindscape Creative to launch first Truth Traveler VR attraction in Pigeon Forge


Suppliers


CR7 LIFE: Cristiano Ronaldo museum opens in Hong Kong


A new museum celebrating the life and career of Portuguese footballing icon Cristiano Ronaldo has opened in Hong Kong.

Museums and galleries



Liseberg sues insurer Trygg-Hansa over denied €92m Oceana fire claim


Liseberg has filed a lawsuit against insurance provider Trygg-Hansa for denying the Swedish theme park’s insurance claim following the fire that destroyed its new indoor water park, Oceana, in February 2024.

Theme park

China’s first Legoland Resort opens in Shanghai


China’s first Legoland Resort has officially opened in south-west Shanghai.

Theme park

IAAPA Expo Asia 2025 experiences 40 percent surge in attendance


IAAPA Expo Asia, the Asia-Pacific region’s premier event for the global attractions industry, made a triumphant return this week (June 30 - July 3), with this year’s event seeing a 40% increase in attendance compared to the previous year.

Events

Industry insights


The world is on fire, so why should we care about cultural heritage?


Heritage

Maximising ROI: Revenue strategies for operators


Operations and ticketing

Spatial Sound, Immersive Audio: What is it and is it here to stay?


Technology

Things you might not know about water slide refurbishment


Waterparks

Video


WATCH: ‘Surround yourself in horror’ as Universal’s Horror Unleashed prepares for 2025 debut



Giant-8-Loop on show as Maurer Rides heads to Amsterdam for IAAPA Expo Europe





WATCH: Universal Creative shares story behind Epic Universe Preview Center



In Depth


Talking heads: What trends will shape the attractions industry over the next decade?


The attractions industry is ever-changing and ever-evolving, with shifts that are both unpredictable and, at times, surprisingly clear.
People



Intelligent thinking: When will conversational AI become the primary form of guest communication?


It’s fair to say that artificial intelligence is a hot topic right now.

Technology



Innovation and expansion: A bumper year in the US for Semnox Solutions


One of the world’s leading technology solutions providers for the entertainment and leisure sector, Semnox Solutions has enjoyed a strong 2024.

Suppliers



Company profiles


Company profile: FlowRider, Inc.



Company profile: Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC)



Company profile: Endless Surf



Sector news


Visitor attractions

Holovis brings Squid Game experience to life in New York




Theme parks

Universal seeks planning permission for multi-billion-pound UK theme park development




Waterparks
WhiteWater unveils over 60 global openings for 2025 across waterparks, resorts, and cruise lines



Animal Attractions


Twycross Zoo receives government backing for £25m global conservation centre




Museums and galleries

LACMA’s US$720m David Geffen Galleries expansion to open in 2026



STEM
Science Museum Group’s £65m Hawking Building opened to public for first time



IP and Brands Chicago’s Field Museum set to host Pokémon Fossil exhibition for first time outside of Japan


Heritage
Christie projection technology brings Jingchu culture to life in immersive Wuhan attraction



Events

UK Theme Park Awards 2025 reveals expert judging panel



Culture

EXCLUSIVE: Cirque du Soleil’s Daniel Lamarre on diving into new territory with LUDŌ submersive experience



Cruise

Disney Cruise Line reveals ‘heroes and villains’ experiences on Disney Destiny, ahead of maiden sailing in November



Technology

Attractions.io launches Digital Guest Experience Health Check to boost visitor satisfaction



Rides

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit rollercoaster to permanently close at Universal Studios Florida in August



Operations and ticketing

Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo 2024



Food and beverage

Dolly Parton to launch third Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Florida this June



Tourism

Delayed £100m Eden Project Morecambe sets sights on 2028 opening



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