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Europa-Park’s record-breaking Voltron Nevera opens to the public
 

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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

The longest multi-launch coaster in Europe has opened to the public with Europa-Park’s Voltron Nevera acting as the anchor attraction for the park’s new Croatian-themed area

Rides
 



Getty to return illegally excavated bronze head to Turkey


The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles has removed a life-sized bronze head from display after the institution learned it was illegally excavated.

Museums and galleries
 

Alone in the Dark: Alterface’s Stéphane Battaille on Heide Park’s terrifying new Dämonen Gruft dark ride attraction


Germany’s Heide Park has a new addition, with the Merlin-operated resort and theme park recently celebrating the launch of Dämonen Gruft - a brand-new horror-themed dark ride experience.

Rides
 

Efteling’s steam trains going green with switch to electric energy


With Efteling planning to become carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon positive by 2032, the operator has announced that its popular steam trains - powered by coal for more than 55 years - are set to switch to electric energy.

Theme park
 


Bright and beautiful: How Europe’s biggest light festival delivered with Christie
Already the largest of its kind in Europe, here’s how the Signal light festival worked with Christie to bring the spectacle to life
Suppliers

Industry insights
         


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


Technology
 

Things you might not know about water slide refurbishment


Waterparks
 

How can attractions capitalise on the rise of AI and virtual influencers?


Technology
 

Museum exhibition design trends


Museums and galleries

Video
         


Disneyland Paris renames park ahead of €2bn expansion
 

WATCH: Steve Drake on accesso’s expanding portfolio




WATCH: Intamin’s Lukas Spieldiener on company’s immersive projects
 

WATCH: Julie Kline on ADG, EpicSurf and company’s development pipeline




Pokémon and Van Gogh collaboration to open at the end of September

In-depth
         


Storm surge: How Chimelong Spaceship’s award-winning and record-breaking Bermuda Storm was brought to life


When the world’s largest indoor theme park opened its doors in China last year, it came with a very special, record-breaking flagship attraction.

Rides


Mundo Amazonia: Exploring Bellewaerde Park’s new themed area for 2024


A lot of hard work is currently being carried out in Ypres, Belgium, where a new themed area for Bellewaerde Park is being built.

Theme park


Supplier Showcase 2024: The biggest attractions projects landing worldwide this year


We’re only a couple of months into the year and already a host of attractions - powered, imagined and supported by the world’s leading suppliers, designers and creatives - are open for business and taking the world by storm.

Suppliers

Company Profiles
         


Company profile: Endless Surf



Company profile: Alterface Projects



Company profile: Brand Licensing Europe


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Sector news
         


Visitor attractions

Disney rule change punishes people with disabilities for actions of able-bodied ‘disability fakers’, says group
 

Theme parks

Phoenix Rising ‘100 percent complete’ reveals Busch Gardens
 

Waterparks
Plans to build second Great Wolf waterpark resort in the UK move step closer after ‘in-principle’ deal agreed
 

Animal Attractions


Holovis technology celebrated as SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi recognised with Thea Award


Museums and galleries

Nicholas Cullinan to join British Museum as new director
 
STEM
Halo Space unveils capsule ahead of public trips into the stratosphere
 
IP and Brands Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood launches TCM Classic Films Tour
 
Heritage
Unesco lists 18 new geoparks worldwide

Events

Landmark 30th edition of DEAL makes its mark on MENA region
 
Culture

Zach Galifianakis headlines LA return for Glasgow’s viral for all the wrong reasons Willy Wonka experience
 
Cruise

Could nuclear power be the key to carbon neutrality for the cruise industry?
 
Technology

Attractions.io launches Indoor Mapping feature

Rides

MSC announces world-first Cliffhanger swing ride suspended 50m above the ocean
 
Food and beverage

Chuck E. Cheese and American Society for Deaf Children partner on inclusivity initiative
 
Operations and ticketing

Attractions.io’s MapLayr utilised for reimagined Cedar Fair guest experience app
 
Tourism

Saudi Arabia attracts US$13bn of private investment as tourism industry continues to grow at pace

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‘Dino’ Don Lessem to appear on Shark Tank


‘Dino’ Don Lessem - the famed dinosaur expert who advised on Jurassic Park - is taking his army of robotic dinosaurs to TV, pitching his prehistoric creations to would-be investors on the hit show Shark Tank.

Visitor attractions


Everything you need to know about Shark Week


The annual tooth-filled extravaganza is back for another year as July 24 to 31 represents Shark Week - the popular event from the Discovery Channel that takes a deep dive into everything shark.

Animal attractions


Explore a 300-year-old shipwreck with Historic England’s new virtual dive trail


Historic England has launched a virtual dive trail allowing history fans to explore from the comfort of their own homes, the wreckage of a 70-gun warship sunk in the early 18th century.

Heritage



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Europa-Park’s record-breaking Voltron Nevera opens to the public


The longest multi-launch coaster in Europe has opened to the public with Europa-Park’s Voltron Nevera acting as the anchor attraction for the park’s new Croatian-themed area

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




Bright and beautiful: How Europe’s biggest light festival delivered with Christie
Already the largest of its kind in Europe, here’s how the Signal light festival worked with Christie to bring the spectacle to life
Suppliers



Getty to return illegally excavated bronze head to Turkey


Museums and galleries


Alone in the Dark: Alterface’s Stéphane Battaille on Heide Park’s terrifying new Dämonen Gruft dark ride attraction


Germany’s Heide Park has a new addition, with the Merlin-operated resort and theme park recently celebrating the launch of Dämonen Gruft - a brand-new horror-themed dark ride experience.

Rides



Efteling’s steam trains going green with switch to electric energy


With Efteling planning to become carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon positive by 2032, the operator has announced that its popular steam trains - powered by coal for more than 55 years - are set to switch to electric energy.

Theme park

Unesco lists 18 new geoparks worldwide


Unesco has added to its list of Global Geoparks, recognising 18 new locations of geological significance that combine conservation efforts with community-led sustainable development.

Heritage

Disney rule change punishes people with disabilities for actions of able-bodied ‘disability fakers’, says group


After threatening guests who lie about disabilities with lifetime bans from its theme parks, Disney has come under fire over the changes made to its longstanding Disability Access Service provision service.

Theme park

Industry insights


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


Technology

Things you might not know about water slide refurbishment


Waterparks

How can attractions capitalise on the rise of AI and virtual influencers?


Technology

Museum exhibition design trends


Museums and galleries

Video


Disneyland Paris renames park ahead of €2bn expansion



WATCH: Steve Drake on accesso’s expanding portfolio





WATCH: Intamin’s Lukas Spieldiener on company’s immersive projects



In Depth


Storm surge: How Chimelong Spaceship’s award-winning and record-breaking Bermuda Storm was brought to life


When the world’s largest indoor theme park opened its doors in China last year, it came with a very special, record-breaking flagship attraction.
Rides



Mundo Amazonia: Exploring Bellewaerde Park’s new themed area for 2024


A lot of hard work is currently being carried out in Ypres, Belgium, where a new themed area for Bellewaerde Park is being built.

Theme park



Supplier Showcase 2024: The biggest attractions projects landing worldwide this year


We’re only a couple of months into the year and already a host of attractions - powered, imagined and supported by the world’s leading suppliers, designers and creatives - are open for business and taking the world by storm.

Suppliers



Company profiles


Company profile: Simworx



Company profile: Connect&GO



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



Sector news


Visitor attractions

Attractions.io launches Indoor Mapping feature




Theme parks

Phoenix Rising ‘100 percent complete’ reveals Busch Gardens




Waterparks
Plans to build second Great Wolf waterpark resort in the UK move step closer after ‘in-principle’ deal agreed



Animal Attractions


Holovis technology celebrated as SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi recognised with Thea Award




Museums and galleries

Nicholas Cullinan to join British Museum as new director



STEM
Halo Space unveils capsule ahead of public trips into the stratosphere



IP and Brands Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood launches TCM Classic Films Tour


Heritage
Wellbeing created by local heritage in England creates £29bn a year in economic benefits, says study



Events

Landmark 30th edition of DEAL makes its mark on MENA region



Culture

Zach Galifianakis headlines LA return for Glasgow’s viral for all the wrong reasons Willy Wonka experience



Cruise

Could nuclear power be the key to carbon neutrality for the cruise industry?



Technology

Simworx expands into sports entertainment sector with C360 View partnership



Rides

MSC announces world-first Cliffhanger swing ride suspended 50m above the ocean



Operations and ticketing

Attractions.io’s MapLayr utilised for reimagined Cedar Fair guest experience app



Food and beverage

Chuck E. Cheese and American Society for Deaf Children partner on inclusivity initiative



Tourism

Saudi Arabia attracts US$13bn of private investment as tourism industry continues to grow at pace



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