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Get ready to ride: Planet Attractions announces launch of Planet Rides website
 

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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

Planet Attractions is expanding its portfolio of websites, announcing the launch of its brand-new portal, Planet Rides.

Rides
 



Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo 2024


IAAPA Expo 2024 is here, with this year’s show set to be the most well-attended in the event’s history.

Events
 

Vekoma to unveil ‘surprising’ rollercoaster and 2025 openings at IAAPA Expo


At this year’s IAAPA Expo, Vekoma will unveil a “unique and surprising” new rollercoaster in partnership with Mexican resort developer; Grupo Vidanta.

Rides
 

WhiteWater ‘redefining’ modern waterparks with new additions at IAAPA Expo


Leading waterpark manufacturer WhiteWater will unveil several new products and attraction categories during this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the new additions encouraging operators to “rethink” the modern water park, beyond anchor attractions and capacity absorption.

Waterparks
 


Innovation and expansion: A bumper year in the US for Semnox Solutions
It’s been a year of growth in the US for Semnox Solutions. Phil Showler, head of FEC Sales for Semnox Americas, tells Planet Attractions more...
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
         


Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo Europe 2024


IAAPA Expo Europe is headed to the Netherlands, with the premier event for the EMEA region’s attractions and leisure industries returning to Amsterdam for its 2024 edition.

Events


Honest comedy: TikTok’s viral town reviewer Phil Carr is turning his focus to attractions


A content creator who went viral producing tongue-in-cheek reviews of towns and businesses in the UK has turned his eye to the world of attractions.

People


Interactive indulgence: Alterface’s Stephane Battaille on bringing Cadbury World’s new interactive chocolate-themed dark ride to life


Cadbury World - one of the UK’s top visitor attractions - has been undergoing a transformation.

Suppliers

Company Profiles
         


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



Company profile: Semnox



Company profile: WhiteWater


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Sector news
         


Visitor attractions

First-of-its-kind dark ride system opens at Efteling with launch of Danse Macabre
 

Theme parks

Silver Dollar City reveals US$500m expansion plan
 

Waterparks
Region-first technology to be implemented as Bahrain Surf Park - Club Hawaii announced for 2026
 

Animal Attractions


Shepreth Wildlife Park to host hedgehog hospital charity event


Museums and galleries

Penn Museum launches three-year study into ethical collection practices in US museums
 
STEM
Science Museum Group’s £65m Hawking Building opened to public for first time
 
IP and Brands Texas’s Peppa Pig Theme Park sets opening date for 2025
 
Heritage
National Lottery Heritage Fund awards £30m to heritage projects across the UK ahead of thirtieth anniversary

Events

Holovis showcases second generation 360Golf experience with demo course
 
Culture

Deadpool and Wolverine’s ‘Welshpool’ goes on display at Wrexham football club
 
Cruise

Disney Cruise Line announces four new ships by 2031 alongside upcoming Hercules and Moana shows
 
Technology

Dronisos highlights continuing partnership with Disneyland Paris at IAAPA Expo

Rides

Triotech and Seven to jointly unveil new attraction at IAAPA Expo
 
Food and beverage

Museum of Ice Cream teams up with major brands including Dippin’ Dots to offer sprinkle pools and free ice cream at pop-ups worldwide
 
Operations and ticketing

Walmart enters virtual world with immersive retail experiences
 
Tourism

Home of the Komodo Dragon under strain from increased tourism as government considers closures

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Moonraker steps into full-dome market with launch of ‘Moonbase: The Next Step’


Visual effects studio Moonraker VFX is launching a new immersive experience designed for full-dome theatres, with the 4K show taking viewers to the moon where they will test the limits of what mankind can potentially achieve there.

STEM


Immersive Smurfs experience set to tour US in 2024


A new attraction based on The Smurfs is making its way to locations across the US in 2024, with a brand new experience set to create a one-of-a-kind interaction with the iconic blue characters through the use of special technologies.

IP and Brands


Belgian Zoo records first positive Covid cases in hippos


Antwerp Zoo has announced both of its hippopotamuses have been taken into quarantine following positive Covid-19 tests.

Animal attractions



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Get ready to ride: Planet Attractions announces launch of Planet Rides website


Planet Attractions is expanding its portfolio of websites, announcing the launch of its brand-new portal, Planet Rides.

Rides


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




Innovation and expansion: A bumper year in the US for Semnox Solutions
It’s been a year of growth in the US for Semnox Solutions. Phil Showler, head of FEC Sales for Semnox Americas, tells Planet Attractions more...
Suppliers



Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo 2024


Events


Vekoma to unveil ‘surprising’ rollercoaster and 2025 openings at IAAPA Expo


At this year’s IAAPA Expo, Vekoma will unveil a “unique and surprising” new rollercoaster in partnership with Mexican resort developer; Grupo Vidanta.

Rides



WhiteWater ‘redefining’ modern waterparks with new additions at IAAPA Expo


Leading waterpark manufacturer WhiteWater will unveil several new products and attraction categories during this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the new additions encouraging operators to “rethink” the modern water park, beyond anchor attractions and capacity absorption.

Waterparks

Holovis showcases second generation 360Golf experience with demo course


Holovis is exhibiting its second generation 360Golf experience at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the experiential design and immersive technology firm showcasing the experience with a demo course on the stand.

Suppliers

Dronisos highlights continuing partnership with Disneyland Paris at IAAPA Expo


At this year’s IAAPA Expo, Dronisos is spotlighting its ongoing partnership with Disneyland Paris.

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



In Depth


Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo Europe 2024


IAAPA Expo Europe is headed to the Netherlands, with the premier event for the EMEA region’s attractions and leisure industries returning to Amsterdam for its 2024 edition.
Events



Honest comedy: TikTok’s viral town reviewer Phil Carr is turning his focus to attractions


A content creator who went viral producing tongue-in-cheek reviews of towns and businesses in the UK has turned his eye to the world of attractions.

People



Interactive indulgence: Alterface’s Stephane Battaille on bringing Cadbury World’s new interactive chocolate-themed dark ride to life


Cadbury World - one of the UK’s top visitor attractions - has been undergoing a transformation.

Suppliers



Company profiles


Company profile: Reverchon SAMC



Company profile: BoldMove Nation



Company profile: Attractions.io



Sector news


Visitor attractions

First-of-its-kind dark ride system opens at Efteling with launch of Danse Macabre




Theme parks

Silver Dollar City reveals US$500m expansion plan




Waterparks
Region-first technology to be implemented as Bahrain Surf Park - Club Hawaii announced for 2026



Animal Attractions


Shepreth Wildlife Park to host hedgehog hospital charity event




Museums and galleries

Penn Museum launches three-year study into ethical collection practices in US museums



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



IP and Brands Texas’s Peppa Pig Theme Park sets opening date for 2025


Heritage
National Lottery Heritage Fund awards £30m to heritage projects across the UK ahead of thirtieth anniversary



Events

Accesso unveiling updates on accesso Passport solution at IAAPA Expo



Culture

Deadpool and Wolverine’s ‘Welshpool’ goes on display at Wrexham football club



Cruise

Disney Cruise Line announces four new ships by 2031 alongside upcoming Hercules and Moana shows



Technology

Attractions.io’s AI Assistant to be unveiled at IAAPA Expo



Rides

Triotech and Seven to jointly unveil new attraction at IAAPA Expo



Operations and ticketing

Walmart enters virtual world with immersive retail experiences



Food and beverage

Museum of Ice Cream teams up with major brands including Dippin’ Dots to offer sprinkle pools and free ice cream at pop-ups worldwide



Tourism

Home of the Komodo Dragon under strain from increased tourism as government considers closures



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