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Tis the season to be jolly AND to give gifts, so why not give a special gift to a special someone from your favourite attraction? We took a look at some of our favourite stocking fillers from the world’s biggest attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2021 |
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We asked some of the industry’s top names from Disney and Universal where it all started for them - with their first-ever ride experience
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2021 |
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Bob Iger is set to hand the reins over to Susan Arnold, who becomes the first woman to be appointed Disney chairman in the company’s history
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2021 |
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The show has been exclusively developed for the Disney Wish and will feature a reimagined script and score
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2021 |
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Winners were announced in a special ceremony during the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2021 |
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The six-zone Paramount Film and Television Park is part of a US$8 billion tourism development and is expected to open in Yunnan province in 2024
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2021 |
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A six-storey ski paradise and Viking-themed waterpark are set to open next year in Shanghai
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021 |
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For a limited time starting November 21, visitors to Downtown Disney will be able to experience Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge in virtual reality
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021 |
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Meow Wolf, Grona Lund and Xcaret are among the winners of this year’s Brass Ring Awards
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2021 |
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Alice in Wonderland has reached the grand old age of 70 and as a result the Disney Imagination Campus has taken a look at the science behind its historic Mad Tea Party attraction
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Nov 2021 |
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Shanghai Disneyland is reopening to the public after a single case of Covid-19 caused the park to be shut down and all of its guests tested
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Nov 2021 |
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When it comes to global trends this is THE next big thing and there’s a good chance you don’t quite know what it means yet. Welcome to the metaverse and here’s exactly why you need to get in on the ground floor.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Oct 2021 |
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Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lily, Anthony Mackie, Brie Larson and more have lent their talents to the Disney Cruise Line’s upcoming Marvel Experience
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2021 |
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It’s back! 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 | 23 Oct 2021 |
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Disneyland is getting its first movie with Halloween’s David Gordon Green lined up to direct the origin story of origin stories
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2021 |
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The popular Museum of Ice Cream is coming to Chicago in 2022, with the interactive experience set to make its debut inside the historic Tribune Tower
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2021 |
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A panel of industry legends will share their stories about the creation of Universal’s ever-popular Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man dark ride at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Oct 2021 |
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With Evergande at risk of complete collapse thanks to US$305bn worth of debts, the future of its portfolio of 15 theme parks across China is currently uncertain
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Oct 2021 |
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From October 7 Universal Studios Hollywood and Six Flags Magic Mountain will both be affected by new rules that require proof of vaccination before entry
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Oct 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 | 24 Sep 2021 |
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Bob Chapek believes Disney’s parks division has emerged stronger than when the company entered the global pandemic
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2021 |
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2022 is looking good for the Disney Cruise Line, with Disney boss Bob Chapek revealing an upward booking trajectory in terms of demand through the next year
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2021 |
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Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is the main feature of the expanded French pavilion which will make its debut next month to kickstart Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebrations
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Sep 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 | 04 Sep 2021 |
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Everything is about to get bigger (and smaller) as Disney continues to take the world by storm with its latest animatronic projects
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Aug 2021 |
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Disney has introduced a new digital service offering personalised itineraries for visitors wanting to get the most out of their day at one of the operator’s parks
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Aug 2021 |
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Disney’s NBA attraction hasn’t been a slam dunk for the operator, with reports suggesting the attraction will not reopen following its COVID-enforced closure in 2020
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2021 |
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The spookiest time of the year has started at the Magic Kingdom
Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2021 |
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Biden’s installation forms part of a recent renovation of the attraction, which reopened in early August
Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 11 Aug 2021 |
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The poster features several Star Wars figures, which, according to Disney, are meant to represent the guests and the choose-your-own-adventure-style experience they’ll undertake at the hotel
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Aug 2021 |
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Hailed as one of the world’s best dark ride attractions, Universal’s Spider-Man dark ride will be celebrated at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando with the return of the popular Legends Panel event
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2021 |
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Disney has released a new docuseries exploring how it managed to bring some of its most popular attractions to life
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jul 2021 |
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Disney’s Jungle Cruise has undergone a full reimagining, with the ride experience completely modernised to ‘better reflect and value diversity’
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jul 2021 |
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We spoke to Triotech’s Ernest Yale and Nol van Genuchten about Knott’s Berry Farm’s iconic Bear-y Tales dark ride, which has been reimagined for a brand new audience more than three decades later
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jul 2021 |
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Disney is promising a first-ever Marvel-cinematic dining adventure with the debut of Avengers: Quantum Encounter on board the Disney Wish
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jul 2021 |
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IAAPA supports the lifting of US travel restrictions, Donkey Kong could be making his way to Universal’s theme parks, George Osborne becomes British Museum chairman and Portugal has welcomed Europe’s first five-person water coaster. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jul 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 | 10 Jul 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 | 03 Jul 2021 |
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As the COVID tide begins to turn, the recreation sector looks set to bounce back with a new report suggesting the market could be worth as much as US$1.92tn by 2025
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2021 |
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Belgium agrees to help the Congo recover its lost heritage, Ireland’s €73m tourism investment, Africa remodels its tourism outlook and a snow-topped waterpark comes to China. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jun 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 | 26 Jun 2021 |
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Continuing its 50-year anniversary celebrations, Disney is offering 50 people in the US a trip to Disney World in recognition of their acts of kindness, compassion and creativity
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jun 2021 |
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A toppled slave-trader statue goes on display, Disney launches a teacher-led education scheme, Hawking’s office to go on display and Sega eyes Sonic theme parks. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jun 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 Jun 2021 |
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The production opens on June 16, marking the resorts five-year anniversary
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Jun 2021 |
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In collaboration with teachers, Disney is introducing students to ‘imagination-powered learning’ with the launch of the Disney Imagination Campus education scheme
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jun 2021 |
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Captain America, Ant-Man and Bob Chapek assemble for the launch of Avengers Campus, Chris Jericho rides the Voyage, a UK-only cruise is barred from the UK and Amsterdam starts trailing the use of autonomous boats. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 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 | 12 Jun 2021 |
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Disney has brought Marvel to life like never before with the launch of Avengers Campus at Disneyland California Adventure
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jun 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 | 29 May 2021 |
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Disney has honoured 92-year-old cast member and World War II veteran Alex Stromski with a special flag raising ceremony
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2021 |
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It’s been a year of turmoil for the theme park industry, with Disney boss Bob Chapek hoping for an end to the chaos towards the end of 2021
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 May 2021 |
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Where exactly is the line when it comes to improving the visitor experience and interfering with historic sites?
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 May 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 | 22 May 2021 |
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Celebrating 100 years of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, the under-construction Phoenix coaster represents the largest investment in the attraction’s history
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 May 2021 |
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Fit for a Disney prince or princess, the penthouse suite aboard the upcoming Disney Wish cruise liner is promising to be one of the operator’s most spectacular accommodation offerings ever
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2021 |
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Tokyo Disney has limited capacity and reduced the opening times in an effort to curb a rise of COVID-19 cases in the region
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2021 |
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Going behind-the-scenes for the development of Legoland Windsor’s newest attraction, an evening with a videogame industry legend, the immersive Doctor Who experience coming to London and the Smithsonian’s latest out-of-this-world acquisition. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 May 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 | 15 May 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 | 08 May 2021 |
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The gallery will raise its national and international profiles with a major social media campaign and digital content subscriptions
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 May 2021 |
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Take a look at what Avengers Campus cast members will be wearing ahead of its public launch on June 4
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 May 2021 |
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"We're powering the magic by harnessing the power of the sun"
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2021 |
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Coming to the hotly-anticipated Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience, Disney has unveiled what looks like the most realistic lightsaber ever created
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2021 |
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The rich and powerful were recently taught a lesson that being rich and powerful only goes so far. Taking a lesson from the PR disaster that was the attempt to franchise European football, it’s time for attractions operators to recognise that while they might own it, it’s certainly not theirs...
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 May 2021 |
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A new ride from Triotech celebrating 100 years of Knott’s Berry Farm, the Jurassic world exhibition coming to North America, Disney’s next step in robotics and WWE looking at building a physical Hall of Fame. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 May 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 | 01 May 2021 |
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Disney Wish will set sail for the first time in June 2022
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 2021 |
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WWE legend Triple H has revealed that the company has looked at building a physical Hall of Fame, with the Game revealing what his vision for such an attraction would look like
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Apr 2021 |
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Knott's Bear-y Tales: Return To The Fair will not only celebrate 100 years of Knott’s Berry Farm but also the reopening of the park following a year-long closure
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Apr 2021 |
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Characters like Grogu and Rocket Racoon could soon come to life in Disney’s parks following the unveiling of a walking, talking and even dancing version of the Guardians of the Galaxy favourite Groot by Disney Imagineering
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2021 |
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The US cruise industry is a step closer to resuming operations, the creation of the Lego Sky Lion at Legoland Windsor, the fan who built a gargantuan rollercoaster entirely out of K’nex and the operator’s role as a custodian of treasured memories. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 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 | 24 Apr 2021 |
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Aerosmith has been the star of Disney’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster since it opened
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Apr 2021 |
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In 1967, Economic Research Associates were hired to find out what impact the upcoming Disney World Resort would have on the state. The outcome, it turned out, would surprise even Disney
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Apr 2021 |
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Imagineering veteran Designer's Creative Studio founder Theron Skees shares the secrets for everything you need to be successful in themed entertainment
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 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 | 17 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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Viewist delves into the history of Six Flags’ Monster Mansion
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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New training courses for themed entertainment professional will be available in January
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 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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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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This eerie image of an abandoned rollercoaster has probably got more likes over the weekend than any other ride picture posted on social media. But how did it do it, what’s the fascinating backstory behind the photo in question and what are its ties to Disney?
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Dec 2020 |
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Rounding up all the biggest news from across the industry’s publications and associations
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Dec 2020 |
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Joyeux Noël! Get in the holiday spirit with a performance of Mickey’s Magical Christmas Lights.
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2020 |
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2020 |
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Florida’s largest homeless shelter has received a magical donation from Disney’s wishing wells
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Dec 2020 |
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From The Simpsons to Black Mirror, we cross the entertainment multiverse to find the very best fictional attractions we wish existed, also offering you a real-world alternative.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Disney’s strict costume rules at its parks led to a Disney fashion revolution. Lauren Heath-Jones finds out more.
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Theron Skees | The Designer's Creative Studio | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Firefly Creations’ Michelle Hicks discusses the importance of immersive experiences and how they can add to the overall visitor experience.
Michelle Hicks | Firefly Creations | 01 Dec 2020 |
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See Walt Disney’s office exactly as it was, “down to the last paperclip” and learn a little bit about the man behind The Walt Disney Company’s media and theme park empire.
Kier Lymn | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Disney has released a peek behind the curtain for the redevelopment of its castle at Hong Kong Disneyland
Hannah Reeder | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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While most of the world is in shutdown, China has managed to keep the ongoing pandemic in check. With the country successfully adapting to its new normal, Alice Davis takes a look at five major projects coming to one of its largest cities - Shanghai.
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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A brand new Nickelodeon family entertainment centre is about to open its doors in Shenzhen, China. Planet Attractions spoke to China Leisure president, Linda Dong, about the upcoming project, the country’s FEC market and the importance of major IPs to developments in China
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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The Clemson Tigers Running Back has been hailed as inspiration for his work against social injustice and the coronavirus epidemic.
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2020 |
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Fans in and out of Disney’s parks will be able to get their hands on a Spider-Bot from December 4
Adam Laver | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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So what’s it all about then? We’ve just launched a news and media service for the world of visitor attractions, and it’s all about you. Welcome to Planet Attractions.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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