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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Apr 2021 |
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Life in Stages is a brand-new conversation series from the National Theatre profiling some of the biggest names in British theatre
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Apr 2021 |
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Does the classic phrase ‘oldest ride, longest line’ hold up? Or are Disney’s newest attractions the way forward for the operator?
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Apr 2021 |
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Godzilla the Ride: Great Kaiju Decisive Dominance Battle will be the signature attraction for Seibu-en’s new 1960s-themed Showa land
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2021 |
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Charlie Brooker’s popular Netflix series Black Mirror is set to make its theme park debut next month, with the launch of a new VR maze experience at Thorpe Park
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2021 |
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The song, titled ‘Light is in You’, forms the soundtrack to the new nighttime spectacular
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Apr 2021 |
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The head of the island’s tourism commission takes the helm from May
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 13 Apr 2021 |
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A new touring experience will bring Thomas Dambo's folklore-inspired troll sculptures made out of reclaimed materials to outdoor venues worldwide
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Apr 2021 |
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Adventure Cove is a nautical-themed land aimed at families
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2021 |
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IAAPA to bring back its three major shows in person for the first time since the start of the global pandemic
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2021 |
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Take a tour of Queen Elizabeth II’s back garden, with visitors allowed to explore the exteriors of Buckingham Palace unguided for the first time ever
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Apr 2021 |
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The Royal Albert Hall has released a short film, narrated by Mick Jagger, to celebrate the anniversary
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Apr 2021 |
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Egypt has celebrated the long-awaited opening of its National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with a procession of 22 ancient Egyptian royal mummies through Cairo
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Apr 2021 |
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The ride will take guests on a madcap adventure with characters from the Flåklypa Universe
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Apr 2021 |
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In recent years, museums across the US, Europe, Australia and beyond have had to face up to the issue of decolonisation. Cultural institutions possess artefacts historically taken from colonised countries and are now having to face up to that reality. But that’s not all...
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Apr 2021 |
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The eagle-eyed fan who might have spotted Wakanda is Disneyland’s expansion plan, vital funding for the Game of Thrones Studio Tour, a long-awaited ban on cruise ships in central Venice and the technology powering Legoland New York’s most anticipated attraction. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Apr 2021 |
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Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Apr 2021 |
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Apr 2021 |
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Cruise ships are no longer welcome in Venice following a ruling by the Italian government
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Apr 2021 |
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The London venue says the move will widen access to its performances while also enticing an audience fresh out of a national lockdown
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Apr 2021 |
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The IAAPA Virtual Conference wants to help the industry ‘rebound, rebuild, and return to the fun’
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2021 |
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The historic Chichén Itzá Maya has been closed to the public while Mexican authorities battle an influx of non mask-wearing tourists
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2021 |
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The state-of-the-art visitor attraction will open later this year after securing a sizeable loan to part-finance the project
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Mar 2021 |
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Twitter user HelmsmanFreddy appears to have discovered the secretive fictional nation of Wakanda in Disneyland’s new expansion plans
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2021 |
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Unesco has revealed the extent of the effects of Covid 19, with only half of the world’s heritage sites fully open to the public
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2021 |
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It’s been a landmark few weeks for Amazon, which recently launched its first till-less ‘just walk out’ stores in the UK. The shops remove tills and make retail a completely frictionless experience - something the visitor attractions sector should certainly be looking at
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2021 |
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Peter Cliff explains how Lego is utilising Holovis technology to create a state-of-the-art interactive dark ride
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2021 |
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The fourth shrine of Tutankhamun is heading to the Grand Egyotian Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe reopens for business, Paul Chutter on his new role at WhiteWater and Boris Johnson sparking controversy over the Elgin Marbles. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2021 |
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Mar 2021 |
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The bid was backed by actors Sir Ian McKellen and Martin Freeman
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Mar 2021 |
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Legoland Belgium could become a reality after Merlin and public investment fund Sogepa confirmed feasibility studies were currently underway for such a project
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Mar 2021 |
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‘All Together For Animals’ is happening in aid of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ members
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Mar 2021 |
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Comments from Boris Johnson aimed at drawing a line under the Elgin Marbles dispute are bound to ignite further controversy with the Greek people
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2021 |
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The historic theatre in London will reopen with a series of Shakespeare classics starting in May
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2021 |
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Visit Orlando has collaborated with a number of major theme parks for a consumer-facing virtual travel show
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2021 |
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The partnership will see the launch of an initiative that aims to facilitate greater representation in the arts.
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Mar 2021 |
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The long-awaited museum was reported to be ‘96.5%’ complete in August 2020
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Mar 2021 |
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The Flying Kiss has firmly planted itself as one of China’s strangest attractions since its official launch in 2020
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 23 Mar 2021 |
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After being named president for one of the world’s leading waterpark manufacturers, we had a chat with Paul Chutter about his new role, working with his father and what it means for WhiteWater going forward
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Mar 2021 |
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The sweet shop of space is most certainly open for business and some of the world’s richest people have their face pressed up against the window, but is there room for the visitor attractions industry?
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Mar 2021 |
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With Warner Bros ending its live owl performances, Benedict Cumberbatch sending out a message of hope for the struggling culture sector, the first apes to be vaccinated against Covid and the luchadores taking a stand against non mask wearers, welcome to the latest edition of The Week with Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Mar 2021 |
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Mar 2021 |
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Jean Nouvel have won a competition to design the new opera house in Shenzhen, while SANAA submitted the winning entry for the city's maritime museum
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 19 Mar 2021 |
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A new ‘at the door’ Covid test will give a result back in seconds, which could be huge in working towards bringing the visitor attractions sector back to full capacity attendance
Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 19 Mar 2021 |
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It’s time to tackle an army of mutated mushrooms in a new collaboration from BoldMove and Triotech
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2021 |
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The former operator of Drayton Manor theme park has been fined £1m after a girl died on a ride in 2017, but the penalty will never be paid as the company is in administration
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2021 |
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No owls will be used in any licensed live productions, including at all Wonderful Wizarding World locations
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Mar 2021 |
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Gold, jewels and ribbons, oh my! The first phase of Disney’s Cinderella Castle’s magical makeover begins
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Mar 2021 |
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The Disney Cruise Line’s Lighthouse Project second port in the Bahamas has taken another step to becoming a reality after passing its environmental impact assessment
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Mar 2021 |
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The great apes are the first to be vaccinated against COVID-19 following a breakout among the gorilla population earlier this year
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Mar 2021 |
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Mexico’s famous luchadores are taking a stand against COVID-19, touring Latin America’s largest wholesale food market to promote mask wearing
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2021 |
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The actor shared his story to raise awareness for the fund, which supports theatre workers in financial crisis
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2021 |
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Zoo Guardians is available now on Android and iOS
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2021 |
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With a Eurovision Museum making its way to Iceland, Michael Mack on ‘the toughest year in the history of our business’, Beetlejuice returning to Horror Nights and a man who owns an army of robot dinosaurs, welcome to the latest edition of The Week with Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2021 |
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2021 |
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As the attractions industry struggled in 2020, Europa-Park was no exception. Company CEO Michael Mack explains how the Mack family business navigated these troubled waters, as well as detailing a number of exciting plans for when the world finally starts to turn once again
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2021 |
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The gallery was originally founded with the hope of bringing art to the working classes
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2021 |
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The National Football Museum is telling the story of football and COVID-19 in England through the acquisition of 11 recently-acquired artefacts soon to be added to its collection
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2021 |
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In part two of our exclusive interview with the man who advised on Jurassic Park and has his own army of robotic dinosaurs, ‘Dino’ Don Lessem returns to talk everything from the business of dinosaurs to the world-famous Trump Toilet
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2021 |
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Following a dire 2020, Comcast’s Mike Cavanagh is predicting a much better year for Universal’s theme park division
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2021 |
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They might well be playing Jaja Ding Dong at the new Eurovision Museum, coming to Húsavík, Iceland, later this year
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Mar 2021 |
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Horror Nights celebrates its 30th anniversary with the man who started it all - Beetlejuice
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2021 |
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Fauci was asked to donate a personal item to The Smithsonian’s upcoming ‘In Sickness and Health’ exhibit
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2021 |
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Visitors will be able to learn about how Stonehenge was constructed and how it has changed over time
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2021 |
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Disney has created a giant sand sculpture to celebrate the recent release of Raya and the Last Dragon
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2021 |
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Super Nintendo World will finally open later this month, while Disneyland and California’s other major theme parks are set to reopen in April following a year of closure
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Mar 2021 |
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Universal is rethinking elements of its Dr Seuss attractions after the book’s publisher removed number of titles from circulation
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Mar 2021 |
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Europa Park and Mack Rides are two true titans of the theme park industry. On what would have been his 100th birthday, we take a look back at the man that started it all - the legendary Franz Mack
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Mar 2021 |
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Could the Diamond Balloon soon be coming to a city near you?
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021 |
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Isle of Wight festival organisers say that they hope to bring back as many artists as they can for the later dates
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021 |
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Epcot’s Harmonious will be the largest nighttime illumination that Disney has ever produced
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021 |
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Don Lessem has gone from advising on Jurassic Park to building enough robotic dinosaurs that he could fill an entire zoo. In part one of our interview, we get a peek into the life of ‘Dino Don’, who talks about everything from Steven Spielberg to the real-life dinosaur that’s been named after him
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021 |
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David Walliams’ children’s book is being brought to life at Alton Towers, which has offered a first look at the ride opening April 12
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021 |
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Work has restarted on Universal’s fourth gate in Orlando, with Epic Universe now scheduled to open in early 2025
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2021 |
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Coming to Canada in 2025, the multi-purpose venue will incorporate state-of-the-art features necessary to facilitate large-scale eSports events
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 03 Mar 2021 |
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dearMoon will see Elon Musk’s SpaceX make its inaugural tourist flight around the Moon, with Yusaku Maezawa footing the bill for eight lucky applicants
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Mar 2021 |
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DriveINSIDE Theatre will allow visitors to get a dose of culture right from their cars
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Mar 2021 |
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‘Songs of England’ explores traditional folk music associated with different heritage sites throughout England
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Mar 2021 |
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Museum spaces should be a source of joy, debate, learning and fun
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Mar 2021 |
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Coming to New York City in 2023, the Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM) is funding for its new home in the Bronx
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2021 |
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Coral bleaching caused by climate change is turning the famous wonder white
Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2021 |
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Following an ITV documentary last year on Merlin’s world-first beluga sanctuary, John and Melanie Bishop are getting ‘hands on’ with the Sea Life Trust as its new patrons
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2021 |
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With a legion of hardcore fans, visitor attractions could do with learning a thing or two from a place they probably hadn’t considered - the world of professional wrestling
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2021 |
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With a Disney legend joining Virgin Galactic, Edvard Munch making like Banksy, Boris Johnson setting a roadmap and Peppa Pig making her way to Florida, welcome to the latest edition of The Week with Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Feb 2021 |
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Feb 2021 |
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Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes is designed for diehard and casual fans alike
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Feb 2021 |
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Rejoice preschoolers and parents - a Peppa Pig theme park is making its way to Florida
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Feb 2021 |
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Experts previously speculated that the graffiti was a vandalism attempt
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Feb 2021 |
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The CultArm3D has been developed to help museums digitise their collections
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Feb 2021 |
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Six Flags lost 26 million visitors in 2020, with theme park attendances worldwide slashed as a result of the global pandemic
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Feb 2021 |
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The rail-suspended dark ride opened at Disneyland, California, in 1955 and is believed to have been one of Walt Disney’s favourite attractions
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Feb 2021 |
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The Isles of Scilly Museum is creating a series of pop-up ‘mini-museums’ to showcase its collection of more than 8,500 artefacts
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Feb 2021 |
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Joe Rohde has swapped the most magical place on earth for the most magical place off of it, with the Disney legend joining Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2021 |
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As Disney celebrates Black History Month, Carmen Smith explains how the company is making efforts to ensure its attractions and experiences are relevant to guests
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2021 |
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Build your own soap bottle droid with Imagine from Home
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2021 |
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There’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel for attractions in Britain, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson laying out a roadmap to end restrictions in place at varying degrees for most of the last year
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2021 |
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The success of an immersive attraction can be determined by the flow of people entering and exiting the space. Michelle Hicks explains how effective operations can help to optimise these experiences
Michelle Hicks | Firefly Creations | 22 Feb 2021 |
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Featuring the WWE, Hula Hoop supermo Elena Lev, Liseberg’s Andreas Andersen and a manatee called Lesley, welcome to the latest edition of The Week with Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Feb 2021 |
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Feb 2021 |
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The resort will include a 260,000 sq ft water park and luxury themed suites
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Feb 2021 |
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Adam Reeves has created a range of immersive experiences at home and has now turned his attention to a new rollercoaster-themed game show
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Feb 2021 |
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Omega Mart is officially open and with it comes Meow Wolf's 'man made high' Projected Desert
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Feb 2021 |
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What does it take to make it to the elite level of circus performer? Cirque du Soleil veteran Elena Lev reveals all...
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Feb 2021 |
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We still have a long way to go but theme parks all over the world are eyeing reopening dates, hinting that the global sector might be showing the first signs of recovery
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Feb 2021 |
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Lesley the manatee has finally returned home
Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 17 Feb 2021 |
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Cedar Fair recorded a US$572m operating loss in 2020 with the operator only able to open its doors for 22% of the year
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Feb 2021 |
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Students on the SEAS programme were tasked with developing two interactive museum exhibits with an emphasis on accessibility
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Feb 2021 |
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Raya and the Last Dragon is coming to Animal Kingdom, with new experiences including a 40-tonne sand sculpture and a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming movie
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Feb 2021 |
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Why has the UK theme park market changed from one targeting high action thrillseekers to one now seeking to welcome a family audience?
Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2021 |
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While COVID-19 has been a huge disruptor globally, businesses are using this time to reshape their operations for the better
Andreas Andersen | Liseberg | 16 Feb 2021 |
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Part of Universal’s new immersive world might not actually be a part of the Nintendo universe
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Feb 2021 |
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The 100-year-old key was posted to English Heritage customer services with a note apologising for the 48-year delay
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Feb 2021 |
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Featuring Sonic, Nicholas Cage, Gandhi and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, welcome to the latest edition of The Week with Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2021 |
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2021 |
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Scream if you wanna go faster! Welcome to the theme park experience built inside content creator Parkspill’s house
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Feb 2021 |
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Combined Q1 results saw losses of US$1.06bn for Disney’s theme parks domestically and globally
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Feb 2021 |
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UK lockdown restrictions have left six in 10 museums, galleries and historic houses concerned for their survival post-pandemic
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Feb 2021 |
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Dippy22 has already built Toad’s Cafe and Peach’s Castle and, once completed, will release the park as a playable map
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Feb 2021 |
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Former Sega CEO Tom Kalinske will be the first of the Strong Museum’s guests in its new ‘Cocktails with the Creators’ Zoom series
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2021 |
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One of India’s highest security prisons has opened to the public, with educational tours taking visitors inside the place where Mahatma Gandhi was held prisoner for several years
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2021 |
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won the Super Bowl, with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski punching their ticket to the happiest place on earth
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2021 |
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Louis Ailot - mayor of the French city of Perpignan and deputy leader of far right National Rally political party - has reopened the city’s museums, claiming that the French need “access to culture”.
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2021 |
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Scotland’s animal attractions have been offered some much-needed funding to support animal care and conservation work during the pandemic
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Feb 2021 |
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Get a new perspective on Island of Adventure’s popular story coaster with this 360 degree look at the ride experience
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Feb 2021 |
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Geoff Ellis says the vaccine rollouts are ‘encouraging’ for the festival sector, which has been hard hit by the Coronavirus pandemic
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2021 |
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Disney has created a special event allowing California Adventure to reopen under current state guidelines
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2021 |
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The castle will be located in the Witch Valley area of the park and is expected to open in March 2024
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Feb 2021 |
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You can now explore the pandemic’s digital history thanks to Twitter and the Museum of London
Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 08 Feb 2021 |
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Featuring a dog, a doge, Soul’s Epcot debut and Taylor Swift’s legal issues, welcome to the latest edition of The Week with Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Feb 2021 |
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Feb 2021 |
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The Art of Engineering has developed a program capable of designing optimised track layouts
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Feb 2021 |
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Members of the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions are creating virtual experiences to aid homeschooling as Britain’s lockdown continues
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Feb 2021 |
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Coachella and Stagecoach will not be able to go ahead due to the ‘dire COVID-19 situation’ in California
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Feb 2021 |
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Legislators in the state want large theme parks including Disneyland to reopen earlier than current COVID guidelines currently allow
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Feb 2021 |
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Sniffer dogs are being given new training in the fight against Covid-19
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Feb 2021 |
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The Utah theme park says the star’s latest album infringes on its trademark
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Feb 2021 |
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Inspired by Disney Pixar’s latest release, The Soul of Jazz will explore the history of the musical art form in America
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Feb 2021 |
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After six straight correct predictions, is Nicholas the dolphin the greatest sport pundit in history?
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 03 Feb 2021 |
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As the world fights back against Covid, so does the visitor attractions community, which is offering its sites up as mass vaccination centres
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Feb 2021 |
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New research could change the way plastic is recycled, offering attractions a greener alternative in the future
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Feb 2021 |
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The zoo says it only has enough reserve finances to last another month
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2021 |
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Thomas Becket: Murder and the Making of a Saint has been dubbed a real-life ‘Game of Thrones’
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2021 |
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Amsterdam could be a very different place in 2021, with plans to ban tourists from cannabis cafés and to move the Red Light District away from the city centre
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2021 |
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Cruise Saudi will develop ports and terminals in several cities and tourist destinations, as well as itineraries that explore Saudi heritage and culture
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2021 |
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Are plastic bubbles the future of live music?
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2021 |
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All Aboard! This Nintendo-adorned train will ferry consumers to Universal’s Super Nintendo World when the new land opens in 2021
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2021 |
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Featuring Men in Black, Willie Nelson, Chernobyl and of course Yoda, welcome to the latest edition of The Week with Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jan 2021 |
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jan 2021 |
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As more and more people are vaccinated against Covid-19, Comcast executives have predicted a huge upswing in business for Universal’s theme parks division
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jan 2021 |
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The platform will help to recoup revenue lost as a result of the ongoing pandemic
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Jan 2021 |
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In the pandemic world, museums engaging with their audience through digital has become an essential process. Klaus Sommer Paulsen explores this evolution to and asks how it will define the museum of the future
Klaus Sommer Paulsen | AdventureLAB | 29 Jan 2021 |
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COVID-19 has had a major effect on Universal’s bottom line, with the operator recording huge losses in 2020
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jan 2021 |
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There are parts of Chernobyl so dangerous you could die in minutes just standing there but that’s not stopping tourists who are visiting the exclusion zone in record numbers
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jan 2021 |
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The 160ft text work was created to shed light on racial inequality and police brutality in America.
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Jan 2021 |
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Dolphins will not longer feature in the Poseidon Theatre at Parc Asterix with a new attraction to take its place
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 28 Jan 2021 |
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More than 20 years since it first opened the Men in Black dark ride is still one of the most popular attractions at Universal Studios Orlando
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2021 |
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The boat ride, first opened in 1955, is getting an overhaul ‘to reflect and value diversity’
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2021 |
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Star Wars Identities: The Exhibition has been touring since 2012
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2021 |
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A converted steel factory and Butchart-inspired gardens are at heart of Shanghai’s newest and largest parkland and culture zone
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 26 Jan 2021 |
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Almost cold as ice, Bart Dohmen, CEO of Unlimited Snow, explains how new technology is transforming the snow play experience for visitors and improving the bottom line
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Nickelodeon, China Leisure and JRA have collaborated on Shenzhen's brand new Nickelodeon-themed Family Entertainment Centre at the OCT Happy Harbor retail and entertainment complex
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New video from Meow Wolf shows the country music legend in a way you’ve almost certainly never seen before
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021 |
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Set to open in spring 2021, the new museum will make Milton Keynes a hub for sci-fi enthusiasts across the country
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021 |
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The World Tourism and Travel Council predicts a best-case scenario, which will see 111 million jobs return to the travel and tourism sector this year
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021 |
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Kept indoors by the global pandemic and missing Disney’s parks, this fan recreated the iconic fireworks show at home using a projector and a 3D printer
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021 |
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A COVID-safe version of the popular show is expected to open in the summer
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021 |
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Go behind the scenes with two of the men responsible for the creation of Disney’s jaw-dropping Star Wars attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021 |
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Taking a look at all the top stories from the last seven days, The Week will be available right here on planetattractions.com
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2021 |
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2021 |
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Shanghai Disneyland is gearing up for the Chinese New Year
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 22 Jan 2021 |
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Base camp gallery hopes to raise awareness of Everest trash problem
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 22 Jan 2021 |
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Saga will now resume operations in May in order to allow its customers enough time to get vaccinated
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2021 |
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WhiteWater showcases Jungala Aqua Experience - a luxury waterpark designed to blend in with its surroundings
Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2021 |
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She usually serves clients such as Russell Brand, Demi Lovato and 50 Cent but now Maeve Reilly is turning her attentions to Mickey and Minnie for a new line of Disney merchandise
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2021 |
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The world-famous Glastonbury music festival will not go ahead in 2021 ‘with great regret’
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2021 |
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The proposed attraction will “connect the night sky to life on earth through STEM education and leading-edge experiences”
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2021 |
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Spider-Man himself reveals all about his new dark ride attraction coming to Disneyland later this year
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2021 |
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Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park ordered to surrender tiger and lion cubs, along with their mothers to the federal government.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2021 |
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Despite an extremely challenging year, Disney has continued to give back to charities across the world
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2021 |
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Did you know that Efteling and Legoland had their own videogames? Which was your favourite? This is a brief history of theme park management games.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2021 |
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The giant orange effigy of US President Donald Trump is set to be added to the Museum of London’s permanent collection
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jan 2021 |
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The renovation is the most significant in the gallery’s 89-year history
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Jan 2021 |
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IAAPA has moved its annual Asian Expo to Shanghai
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jan 2021 |
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Imagineering veteran and founder of the Designer's Creative Studio, Theron Skees, reveals how to take a brand concept and transform it into a physical environment
Theron Skees | The Designer's Creative Studio | 18 Jan 2021 |
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Oceania Cruises will set sail for a new cruise in their “Around The World In 180 Days” sailings.
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 18 Jan 2021 |
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The spinning coaster by Mack Rides represents a €17.5m investment and is the first ride to be themed after a music festival
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jan 2021 |
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Disney Imagineer Kevin Rafferty reveals all about the making of Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jan 2021 |
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Work has begun to redevelop Berlin’s former Spreepark into a cultural attraction
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Jan 2021 |
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Disneyland is on course to remain shut for an entire year, with COVID-19 surging in the state of California
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jan 2021 |
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A surge in Coronavirus cases has put Nintendo’s theme park debut on hold for the time-being
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jan 2021 |
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Viewist delves into the history of Six Flags’ Monster Mansion
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Jan 2021 |
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Comedian Ricky Gervais wants to be fed to the lions when he dies but London Zoo doesn’t seem too keen on the idea...
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jan 2021 |
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The park has been closed for nearly 10 months and will now offer its services as a vaccine distribution centre
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jan 2021 |
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Step into Claudia Bueno’s aquarium-style installation at Meow Wolf Las Vegas and experience the slow, oscillating movements of natural life
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2021 |
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Friends of the Animals is seeking an injunction against the the Mystic Aquarium, which is trying to import five beluga whales from Canada’s Marineland
Hannah Reeder | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2021 |
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Curators are focusing their acquisition efforts on the National Mall but hope to work with the Capitol Building
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2021 |
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Visitor numbers at the world-famous museum have plummeted 72% over the last year
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2021 |
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‘Sparking visitors with hope, light and connectivity’, Bruge’s WinterGlow returned in December for a series of installations across the historic city
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2021 |
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The experience will feature memorabilia and memories curated by Def Leppard
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2021 |
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Delayed by more than two years, the NOK6.05bn project will become the largest art museum in any Nordic country when it opens
Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2021 |
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Traditional audiences need to broaden their audiences and generate some much-need income by partnering with big-name IPs
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2021 |
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Here are the top stories from Planet Attractions since the start of the year
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2021 |
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Businessman Mario Celso Lopes is planning to transform the economic landscape of his hometown by building one of the largest waterparks in Latin America
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jan 2021 |
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The second round of NLHF’s Culture Recovery Fund makes £36m available for sites across Britain
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 08 Jan 2021 |
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The long-awaited museum is now expected to open in spring 2021 after experiencing a number of delays tied to the Coronavirus pandemic
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Jan 2021 |
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The ‘cinematic’ performance follows the tragic story of poet André Chénier who was executed during the French Revolution
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Jan 2021 |
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How do you operate a zoo when your customers aren’t allowed to visit? Chester Zoo MD Jamie Christon tells Planet Attractions how the attraction made it through 2020 and what management’s outlook is for 2021
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jan 2021 |
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Industry leaders have urged the British government to set out reasonable return timetable for mass gatherings and to introduce insurance policies to provide stability for the country’s music festivals
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Jan 2021 |
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The UK’s only giant pandas might not be able to stay in Scotland, with Edinburgh Zoo facing a £2m deficit
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jan 2021 |
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The Gold Coast theme park and animal attraction is bringing back its popular Carnivale festival later this month
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Jan 2021 |
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If Skynet does enslave us, we sincerely hope it’s through the art of dance...
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jan 2021 |
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Grupo Xcaret says its new landmark attractions will now open at the end of the year - 12 months later than originally planned
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jan 2021 |
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The new museum will include unreleased music and other memorabilia from the late EDM artist
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Jan 2021 |
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Expedition Theme Park has delved into the rocky past of the iconic EuroStar
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Jan 2021 |
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Take a look at the Australian Museum’s A$57.5m redevelopment
Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 04 Jan 2021 |
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Recognising the world’s most astonishing attractions, Planet Attractions names 2021’s Wonder Award winners
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Jan 2021 |
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The government has finally greenlit long standing plans from the Smithsonian for an American Latino Museum and a Women’s History Museum
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 Dec 2020 |
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Disney report outlines company’s plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and plastic waste by 2030
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Dec 2020 |
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Bolt will become the world’s first rollercoaster to operate at sea when Carnival’s Mardis Gras sets sail in April
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 29 Dec 2020 |
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Wish fulfilled! Disney has offered a first look at the newest ship in its fleet - ‘Disney Wish’
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 28 Dec 2020 |
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The British institution highlights the challenges COVID-19 has presented to maintain and present the thousands of priceless works in its collection
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 28 Dec 2020 |
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A happy holidays and a quick thank you from us
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Dec 2020 |
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Seasons greetings! Walt Disney Imagineering shares a message of peace and hope for the coming year.
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Dec 2020 |
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See the Dickens Museum take its performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’ online with actor Dominic Gerrard
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Dec 2020 |
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TheJackSilkstone, Screwy Loops and ArchNemesis are among this year’s winners
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Dec 2020 |
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ELLO, ELLO, ELLO! The former police station will welcome visitors as soon as COVID restrictions allow
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Dec 2020 |
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Architects PAU will handle the rockin’ expansion for Cleveland-based music Hall of Fame
Hannah Reeder | Planet Attractions | 23 Dec 2020 |
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What went right? What went wrong? What happened to that giant Ferris wheel - here’s what happened to the flagship Times Square store for Toys R Us
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Dec 2020 |
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Heigh Ho! Disney gives viewers a sneak peek at new Snow White dark ride
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Dec 2020 |
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Several previous attempts to redevelop the park have all fallen through
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Dec 2020 |
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The renowned naturalist and documentarian has backed zoos and aquariums for their work in conservation and education
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Dec 2020 |
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From street art to street food, the 2021 Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts has it all
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Dec 2020 |
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A year of programming will build to the UN conference on Climate Change in 2021
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 21 Dec 2020 |
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Read the top stories from Planet Attractions this week
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Dec 2020 |
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New training courses for themed entertainment professional will be available in January
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Dec 2020 |
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Holovis CEO Stuart Hetherington talks to Planet Attractions about the past 12 months, major projects and the future of technology in the world of attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2020 |
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Be among the first to see new features inside Universal Studios’ Super Nintendo World
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2020 |
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Rounding up all the biggest news from across the industry’s publications and associations
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2020 |
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Combining cutting-edge technology with traditional stagecraft, a new virtual reality experience from the Royal Opera House will make its grand debut in 2021
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Dec 2020 |
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Get a sneak peek of the arts festival ahead of its 19 December launch in Melbourne
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Dec 2020 |
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With attractions forced to close and the public ordered to stay at home, it might not be a surprise that ‘virtual museum tours’ experienced a huge surge in Google searches for 2020.
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2020 |
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Get a first person look at The Shredder courtesy of ThemePark HD
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2020 |
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It’s been a tough year for Drayton Manor, which has had to endure flooding, COVID-19, administration and now fire.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2020 |
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The popular Belgian IP will be the main focus of a brand-new media-led family attraction
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2020 |
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Europa Nostra has announced which of Europe's heritage sites are most at risk
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020 |
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Tier three is a major blow for London’s theatre venues, which had only just been given permission to reopen a few weeks ago
Hannah Reeder | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020 |
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The US$55m Branson aquarium is home to more than 7,500 sea creatures and a 55ft light up octopus called Aquarius
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020 |
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And they lived happily ever after! Inside Jordan Fisher and Ellie Woods’ Disney World wedding
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020 |
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Gundam Factory Yokohama makes its official debut later this month
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020 |
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With voting currently underway for this year’s Clamshell Awards, we’ve taken a look at each of the nominees.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020 |
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