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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2023
Miirage is a new modular holographic system bringing the virtual world to life without any additional need for mobile devices, screens or wearables. The creators behind the technology speak to Planet Attractions about the new product and exactly what it can do...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 May 2023
Toshio Kagami is to step down as CEO of Tokyo Disneyland operator Oriental Land Co after more than 25 years.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2023
Canadian ride manufacturer Dynamic Attractions is set to be sold to Hong Kong-based financial services firm Promising Expert Limited (PEL) in a deal worth US$2m (€1.9m, £1.6m).
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 May 2023
Voting has opened for the European categories of the World Travel Awards, with the Game of Thrones Studio Tour, Puy du Fou Espana and Alton Towers all selected as nominees for the prestigious prize.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 May 2023
US civil rights organisation the NAACP has warned minority tourists against visiting Florida due to several ‘discriminatory’ laws supported by Republican governor Ron DeSantis
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 May 2023
Disney has announced that its Star Wars Galactic Starcruise experience will cease operations permanently in September 2023 after only 18 months
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 May 2023
Disney has scrapped plans for a US$1bn corporate campus in Lake Nono, Florida, as the company’s public feud with Florida governor Ron DeSantis continues
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2023
Universal Studios Japan has announced the closure of The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man: The Ride, with the attraction to cease operations permanently in early 2024
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 May 2023
Disney Imagineering has shared a sneak peek at its first-ever Frozen rollercoaster, which is currently under construction at Hong Kong Disneyland
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 May 2023
Disney’s parks division generated US$7.8bn in revenue in its second quarter - a 17% increase year-on-year for the operator.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 May 2023
The board appointed by Florida governor Ron DeSantis has filed a lawsuit against Disney just days after the entertainment giant sued the board for stripping it of its self-governed status
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2023
Disney has sued Florida governor and presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis, claiming the state’s retaliation for its stance on LGBTQ+ issues violates its constitutional rights
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Apr 2023
The dragon from Disneyland’s Fantastmic show accidentally burst into flames this weekend, with the 45-foot structure’s head and then body quickly engulfed by the fire.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2023
The first ever recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced, with 7thSense recognised for demonstrating outstanding short-term growth and commercial success in international trade over the last three years
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Apr 2023
Disney’s leadership structure continues to change, with Bob Iger naming company veteran Asad Ayaz as the company’s first-ever chief brand officer
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Apr 2023
The highly-anticipated Tron/Lightcycle Run rollercoaster will open today (April 4) at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. The ride was originally scheduled to open in 2021 but experienced several setbacks due to the Covid-19 pandemic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Apr 2023
Bob Iger has slammed Florida governor Ron DeSantis for for being ‘anti-business’ and ‘anti-Florida’ following moves to try and strip Disney of its self-governing power
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Apr 2023
The Big Thunder Mountain rollercoaster has reopened at the Disneyland Paris resort after undergoing a month-long renovation.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Mar 2023
Disney has managed to strip power from the newly-appointed board governing its Florida parks by invoking the name of King Charles III in an ongoing dispute with governor Ron DeSantis
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2023
Disney Cruise Line (DCL) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have announced plans to bring Disney cruises to the southeast Asia region for the first time.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2023
More musical fun at Seatrade this time from the Aruba stand with a tune that will surely be familiar to the Disney faithful.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2023
A union representing around 45,000 Disney employees has reached a deal with the company to pay its employees a minimum wage of US$18 per hour.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Mar 2023
Sonia Coleman has been appointed to lead human resources at Disney after being named executive vice president and chief human resources officer.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Mar 2023
Disney has revealed a ‘real’ lightsaber at this year’s SXSW, an arts and technology festival currently underway in Austin, Texas
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2023
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Mar 2023
Bruce Vaughn is set to return to Disney Imagineering as chief creative officer, co-leading the division alongside Imagineering president Barbara Bouza
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Mar 2023
The Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida, has introduced a new wheelchair-bound character to the ‘It’s a Small World’ attraction.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2023
Florida’s Republican governor has declared an end to Disney’s ‘corporate kingdom’ with new legislation seeing the state gaining effective control of the company’s Florida operations
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2023
Disney has grand plans for its Spider-Man attractions, with the operator developing new interactive merchandise based on future films featuring the web-slinger, as well as possibly inserting new scenes to keep the ride current.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2023
IAAPA has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) to launch a new trade summit dedicated to the region.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2023
Disney continues to celebrate its centenary, with the company unveiling a new video looking back at the last 100 years.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2023
Disney is set to axe 7,000 people as part of a US$5.5bn cost cutting plan following its Q1 results. The operator’s parks however continue to thrive with the Parks, Experiences and Products division performing strongly
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Feb 2023
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is the featured addition to Disneyland as the park celebrates 100 years of Disney with a host of new attractions and experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Feb 2023
Disney has been recognised as the top-ranked media and entertainment company on
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Feb 2023
Disney World has offered a look at the annual dismantling of its holiday gingerbread displays, sharing how it resues the massive structures to help support its bee populations.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Feb 2023
Tron Lightcycle/Run will open at Magic Kingdom on April 4, 2023, Disney World has revealed alongside a preview of the highly-anticipated attraction.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2023
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2023
A new report exploring the market dynamics of the global amusement and theme park industries estimates the sector to grow to $85bn in the next five years
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2023
Disney is celebrating 100 years with an adult-oriented immersive experience coming to London, Berlin and Paris in 2023
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2023
Disney’s Lunar New Year Celebrations have made a triumphant return to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, US.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2023
A new report from financial market specialist
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jan 2023
Disney is facing criticism from a high-profile investor that is unusual in the business world: that it is squeezing money out of its theme park customers.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2023
Nike chair and Disney director Mark Parker is set to succeed Susan Arnold as Disney’s new chairman
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2023
A ride under construction for more than five years thanks to the pandemic, Tron Lightcycle / Run is nearing completion with the attraction finally given an official opening date.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2023
Disney is introducing a number of consumer-friendly changes to its US parks, including an increase on the number of days its lowest-priced ticket will be available and increased access for annual passholders
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2023
It’s a new year with old records just waiting to be broken by some incredible new projects. Here are twelve blockbuster rollercoaster openings for the coming year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2023
Disney CEO Bob Iger told hybrid employees on Monday (January 9) that they must return to corporate offices four days a week.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jan 2023
A new version of Amazon’s Alexa digital voice assistant will come complete with Disney branding and the ability to work alongside the operator’s MagicBand+ technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Dec 2022
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Dec 2022
A new museum dedicated to Broadway has opened its doors in New York City.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Dec 2022
Ken Griffin, CEO of multinational hedge fund and financial services company Citadel, has given 10,000 members of staff and their families a trip to Disney World.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2022
Following Bob Iger’s unexpected and sudden return to Disney last month, the company’s chief financial officer Christine McCarthy has emerged as a leading contender to eventually take over the attraction’s industry’s top job.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Dec 2022
Disney has announced that Splash Mountain will close its doors in January ahead of a refurbishment and retheming that will take out references to the controversial
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2022
Disney Parks has teamed up with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) to introduce a supply chain accelerator programme focused on transforming the businesses of diverse entrepreneurs
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2022
A sculpture famously part of Banksy’s Dismaland is about to be auctioned off with half the proceeds going to aid the refugees depicted in the art work.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2022
Shanghai Disneyland has been temporarily shut down once again thanks to Covid-19 protocols in China.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2022
Real Madrid’s president Florentino Perez worked with a team of Disney executives including former CEO Michael Eisner on a plan to turn the world-famous football club into a theme park
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Nov 2022
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Nov 2022
A report from The Wall Street Journal has suggested that Bob Iger, who this week was reappointed as Disney CEO, disapproved of a number of decisions made by his successor and now also predecessor, Bob Chapek.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Nov 2022
Dronisos is seeking partners in the US following a successful year, which saw the company serve as a technology partner for Disneyland Paris
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Nov 2022
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has recognised Futuroscope’s Chasseurs de Tornades (Tornado Chaser) with a Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Nov 2022
More than 36,000 people travelled to Orlando in November for the annual spectacular known as IAAPA Expo. Planet Attractions was in attendance
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Nov 2022
The attractions industry and wider attractions community has paid tribute to the legendary Alberto Zamperla following his death last week aged 71
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Nov 2022
In a shocking move, Disney has reappointed Bob Iger as CEO, effective immediately, as Bob Chapek is ousted after less than three years in the role
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16 Nov 2022
We're in a packed theatre for this year's Legends Panel, talking Epcot and creativity with Rick Rothschild, Bob Weiss, Jodi McLaughlin, Kartika Rodriguez and panel host Bob Rogers.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2022
IAAPA has unveiled the list of finalists for its prestigious Brass Ring Awards, with winners to be announced during a special ceremony at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Nov 2022
The 2022 edition of IAAPA will see experience and attraction design firm Scruffy Dog return to the trade show floor for the first time since 2017
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2022
Industry legends Joan Ganz Cooney, Xavier Lopez Ancona, Darrell Metzger and Dennis Speigel are all set to be inducted into IAAPA’s prestigious Hall of Fame at this month’s IAAPA Expo
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01 Nov 2022
Visitors to Shanghai Disney were shut inside the park, with people not allowed to leave the popular theme park until they were able to show a negative Covid test.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2022
Disney World’s Blizzard Beach waterpark will reopen to the public next month with new Frozen additions following a lengthy refurbishment
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2022
Creative firm Zeitgeist Design and Production is behind three of this year’s haunted houses at Hersheypark’s Halloween spectacular Dark Nights
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2022
A world-first theme and waterpark utilising Sony IPs has opened its doors in Pattaya, Thailand
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2022
AVIXA produces a number of popular events around the world, including InfoComm and Integrated Systems Europe. The organisation's regional manager for the UK and Ireland, Ben Barnard, spoke to Planet Attractions
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04 Oct 2022
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are set to reduce annual visitor numbers by 20% by 2024 - a major shift in emphasis for the park to provide greater customer satisfaction from less congestion and shorter wait times for attractions.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Sep 2022
A panel of industry legends will share their stories about the creation and evolution of Disney’s Epcot at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida
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29 Sep 2022
More than a foot of rain fell overnight in Orange County last night with winds of up to 80mph, according to reports, with Disney World, Universal and other major theme parks in the area affected by the weather event.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Sep 2022
Katapult brought its entire team down to this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe in London. The company’s creative strategist, Kelly Herrick, spoke to Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Sep 2022
Vantage announced the launch of The Joy Economy at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. Planet Attractions spoke to the Whitewater division’s new president, Michael Jungen, about the campaign and what he hopes to deliver with the technology
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28 Sep 2022
After initially monitoring the approach of Hurricane Ian, Florida’s major theme parks have all taken the decision to close for both today (September 28) and Thursday (September 29).
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Sep 2022
As Florida prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Ian, here’s how the state’s theme parks are handling the situation
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13 Sep 2022
Leading drone entertainment specialist Dronisos has confirmed that Disneyland Paris’ has extended the run of its DLight daily show for an additional 12 months.
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Tom Anstey & Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022
IAAPA Expo Europe is coming to London this September. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022
OCT Group has debuted a first-of-its-kind attraction at its new Fabland Valley Resort in China. Triotech’s Ernest Yale and Nol van Genuchten speak to Planet Attractions about the exciting new multi-path dark ride, how it came to be and what it could mean for future attractions
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 30 Aug 2022
The multi-million-euros project will enable PortAventura to get one-third of its annual energy from clean electricity, and should be ready to power the park by the end of the year
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 29 Aug 2022
As well as multi-sensory, playful and colourful installations, the attraction has a café, bar and retail store
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26 Aug 2022
Disney has shared the latest update in its ongoing overhaul of Epcot - a brand new Moana attraction inspired by water.
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17 Aug 2022
Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain is about to get the Hollywood treatment with the classic ride set to be turned into its own feature film.
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11 Aug 2022
Bob Chapek has been questioned about anger on social media over increasing park prices with the Disney CEO telling
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Aug 2022
SeaWorld, Cedar Fair and Universal have all experienced strong second quarters with the operators also revealing some hints as to what’s coming for each in the near future
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01 Aug 2022
Whispering Canyon Café, an eatery located inside Disney’s Wilderness Lodge at the Disney World resort, offers a unique dining experience for its visitors.
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27 Jul 2022
While Shangai Disney Resort has not revealed an opening date for its Zootopia attraction, the immersive land is coming together with new images showing skyscrapers being lifted into the park for installation.
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26 Jul 2022
Following news that Mickey Mouse - the mascot of Disney and an icon of the entertainment giant’s theme parks - could soon follow in the footsteps of Winnie the Pooh and become public domain in 2024, the future of the mouse’s likeness has been revealed, and it’s good news for Disney.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jul 2022
Disneyland’s Finding Nemo attraction has undergone a complete renovation, with the new attraction reopening to the public after a year-long closure
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2022
Disney is about to launch its upgraded MagicBand+, with the wearable technology offering a host of new features for visitors
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2022
Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2022
Planet Attractions travelled to Belgium recently to meet Peter van der Schans, IAAPA’s new executive director and vice president for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. Here’s what he had to say
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jul 2022
The Avengers have assembled, this time in Paris for the launch of Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris with stars Brie Larson, Pom Klementieff and Iman Vellani (and even Bob Chapek) all on-hand for the spectacular opening event
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12 Jul 2022
Actor and former professional wrestler Dave Bautista took a trip to Epcot this week, with Drax the Destroyer himself taking a ride on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Jul 2022
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
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01 Jul 2022
Following its official christening yesterday, Disney Cruise Line has released new imagery from the ceremony, celebrating the landmark launch.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jun 2022
The Disney Wish will soon set sail with visitors on board following a special christening event in Port Canaveral, Florida
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2022
After months of speculation, Disney has extended the contract of Bob Chapek, with the company CEO set to stay at its head until at least 2025
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27 Jun 2022
Navigating through the pandemic and handling operations not only in parks, but across all of Disney’s various outlets, stepping into Bob Iger’s shoes has not been an easy task for Bob Chapek.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jun 2022
The new Finding Nemo production opened at Animal Kingdom in early June and features a new script and set design
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17 Jun 2022
Shanghai is awaiting the full reopening of Shanghai Disney Resort, and a return to normality in general by the end of June, with a partial reopening this week signalling the first steps towards that goal in the Chinese city.
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10 Jun 2022
During a traditional maritime ceremony held yesterday (June 9) in Bremerhaven, Germany, Disney Cruise Line (DCL) took delivery of its newest ship, the Disney Wish.
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10 Jun 2022
You might remember a few months ago a cleverly-edited video made it look like the Spider-Man animatronic at Avengers Campus had crashed into a wall. Well, you no longer need the edited version, as Peter Parker really did endure a crash landing, causing some damage to Avengers Campus in the process.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2022
With Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind now open at Walt Disney World, Disney has released a behind-the-scenes look at how the attraction and its special scenes have been brought to life
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09 Jun 2022
Shanghai Disney Resort has said that it will reopen some retail and park areas from Friday but the main Disneyland park, Disneytown and its two resort hotels will remain closed until further notice.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jun 2022
Thank You Walt Disney, Inc has launched a virtual tour of Walt Disney’s historic Laugh-O-Gram Studio, with the historic animation site set to open to the public following work in Q4 2023
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Jun 2022
Anika Noni Rose, who voiced Tiana in the 2009 hit, revealed that The Princess and the Frog ride could open in 2024 during an appearance on US morning show Live with Kelly and Ryan
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06 Jun 2022
Staffing struggles following pandemic cutbacks continue to cause issues for a number of industries, especially the visitor attractions industry, which is now having to deal with larger crowds following restricted audiences for the last two years.
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06 Jun 2022
A new report from
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2022
The cartoon twins are popular in Malaysia and Indonesia, and will be used as the IP for the proposed attraction
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19 May 2022
Actor Chris Evans has revealed that starting tomorrow (May 20th), guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Disney World Resort will be able to get an early look at scenes from Disney and Pixar’s newest sci-fi adventure,
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2022
How do you develop a POS system that caters to both digital natives and the generation before them? Convious’s Miendu Dang has the answers
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2022
Returning this Autumn, Disney Cruise Line’s Halloween on the High Seas will include new one-of-a-kind Halloween experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2022
Following the RWS acquisition of The Experience Department, Planet Attractions travelled to ted HQ to meet RWS CEO Ryan Stana and ted CEO Robin Breese-Davies to see what’s next following the landmark deal
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 May 2022
The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science is set to reopen on May 23 following an extensive renovation
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11 May 2022
Former Disney man Michael Jungen has taken up a new position as the president of WhiteWater’s Vantage division.
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Une de Boer | WhiteWater | 09 May 2022
What can the House of Gucci movie teach us about sustainability? WhiteWater’s Una de Boer tells all
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Planet Attractions | 05 May 2022
Leaders in the themed entertainment industry gathered last month for the return of TEA Summit and Thea Awards Gala for the first time in two years. Christine Kerr on behalf of the TEA and Nicole Sangster from Thea Award recipients Simworx both report on the event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 May 2022
Lin-Manuel Miranda says that Disney’s Imagineers ‘are on it’ when it comes to the development of a new Encanto attraction for Disney’s theme parks
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03 May 2022
Disney has parted ways with its head of corporate affairs, following a turbulent few months for the company in terms of public relations.
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27 Apr 2022
As part of its continued transformation, Disney World’s Epcot has officially opened Connections Café - a new addition promising a unique dining experience for its visitors.
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25 Apr 2022
Tarzan’s Treehouse at Disneyland in California, US, is set to get a complete overhaul for the second time in its 59-year history, with the attraction to be rethemed with a new IP in 2022.
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25 Apr 2022
While Florida's governor Ron DeSantis may have targetted Disney last week with a bill that sees the company lose control of its ability to self-govern its theme parks and resorts in the state, hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks recently lavished on the entertainment giant will reportedly remain untouched.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Apr 2022
The Hettema Group and Themespace are to combine their talents to form a single independent creative studio known as THG
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22 Apr 2022
With Hong Kong’s worst outbreak of Covid-19 finally starting to subside, authorities have relaxed pandemic restrictions, meaning that Disneyland and Ocean Park can finally reopen their doors.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2022
ted is the latest company to come under the RWS umbrella, with the entertainment group now able to add a number of new strings to its ever-expanding bow
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2022
Disney’s opposition to Florida’s contentious new state law which limits discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools could see the operator lose its self-governing status as a result of suspending political donations
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Apr 2022
Cityneon, Disney Location-Based Experiences and Lightstorm Entertainment have collaborated to develop an all-new Avatar attraction coming to Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay later this year
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07 Apr 2022
With Marvel’s
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Apr 2022
Could Bob Iger be Chelsea FC’s co-saviour? The former Disney man has been linked as an investor for the Premier League club alongside Steve Pagliuca
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Apr 2022
You CAN talk about Bruno at Disneyland this spring, with the multi-Platinum-certified song set to take over the iconic It’s a Small World ride as part of an Encanto celebration
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05 Apr 2022
Walkman’s at the ready, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind finally has its launch date, with the Vekoma reverse launch coaster set to make its debut in May.
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23 Mar 2022
Disney continues to do damage control over Florida’s controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill with some employees staging a walkout over its response to the legislation.
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 21 Mar 2022
Shanghai Planetarium, Shanghai Museum and more than 100 city parks have already closed to the public
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Mar 2022
The immersive experiential design firm won in the category for ‘Best Use of VR’ for its Machu Picchu and the Spirit of the Condor virtual reality (VR) experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2022
Disney’s Bob Chapek has denounced a bill aimed at banning the discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in the classroom but the Human Rights Campaign has refused a Disney donation, saying the statement doesn’t go far enough
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11 Mar 2022
Shanghai Disney Resort and McDonald’s China have announced a strategic alliance agreement for a multi-year collaboration that will see Disney products supplied as part of Chinese Happy Meals.
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10 Mar 2022
Discussing rising ticket costs at Disney’s parks, company CFO Christine McCarthy has defended prices, saying that new price tiers will cater to all audiences.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2022
Leading experience designers Thinkwell have been acquired by Tait
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07 Mar 2022
Disney’s Imagination Campus has released a new look at the iconic Space Mountain from a STEM perspective, exploring the science and technology behind the attraction while also looking at the role that energy and acceleration play in the design of rollercoasters.
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04 Mar 2022
Disney has shared a sneak peek at Disney’s upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride at Epcot, with Liz Diaz, senior ride development engineer for Disney Imagineering unveiling the load station and Starjumpers for the hotly-anticipated attraction.
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04 Mar 2022
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea have welcomed a combined 800 million visitors since opening in 1983 and 2001, the Tokyo Disney Resort has revealed.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Mar 2022
Gail Evans has been named executive vice president, chief digital and technology officer for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
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02 Mar 2022
Disney has released a statement in response to the Ukraine crisis, which includes a pause on its theatrical releases in Russia and a pledge to provide aid and assistance to refugees.
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02 Mar 2022
Visitors to Avengers Campus at Disney Calfornia Adventure can now see a plaque honouring 100 years of the legacy of Stan Lee as they enter the land.
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23 Feb 2022
One Twitter user has taken lessons learned from Imagineering in a Box - Disney Imagineering's free, online educational curriculum from the Kahn Academy - to recreate the Yeti at Animal Kingdom using just Lego, wool and modelling clay.
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John Munro | Immersive | 21 Feb 2022
How does an immersive experience tie in with the metaverse? John Munro, CEO and chief creative officer for storytellers Immersive has the answers
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2022
Continuing a long-running Super Bowl tradition, three Super Bowl-winning members of the Los Angeles Rams are making their way to Disneyland
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2022
Disney doubled revenues at its parks in its second quarter, with Bob Chapek saying that there is more storytelling infused into every aspect of a visit to a Disney park than ever before
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10 Feb 2022
SeaWorld has looked to Disney for its most recent senior appointment, with the operator naming industry veteran Jim Lake as the new president of its San Diego theme park.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2022
One of Asia’s most anticipated theme parks has finally opened its doors with Genting SkyWorlds offering a number of Fox IPs and attractions following a near-decade-long wait
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08 Feb 2022
Disney has been named one of the most admired companies in the world, with the operator ranking high in the annual list from
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03 Feb 2022
Disney is celebrating Black History Month through February with a series of productions honouring the contributions of its black cast members, creators, fans and guests.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2022
With so many big things coming in the year ahead, we’ve rounded up all the key events taking place this year. Welcome to your attractions calendar for 2022.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2022
Disney Animation has revealed that parts of Encanto were inspired by dark rides, leading to fans calling for the smash hit to get its own attraction at Epcot
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31 Jan 2022
Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has offered a sneak peek at Epcot’s upcoming attraction - Guardian’s of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind - sharing new images of the Nova Crops Starblaster ship currently being installed at the park.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jan 2022
The Avengers are leading the way for Disneyland Paris’ 30th-anniversary celebrations, with the rest of the Disney gang not too far behind in an exciting year for the French attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jan 2022
Set to premiere in 2023, Pixar Day at Sea is a brand new voyage from the Disney Cruise Line, with the exclusive event coming to the operator’s Disney Fantasy ship next January
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2022
Honouring East Asian traditions, Disney’s Lunar New Year celebration has returned to the Disneyland Resort in California
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2022
Both Bob Iger and Bob Chapek received huge pay boosts in 2021, with Disney’s top men pulling in a staggering US$74.8m between them last year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2022
Just in time to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, the Sleeping Beauty Castle has reopened to guests at Disneyland Paris following a 12 months renovation period
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19 Jan 2022
The French government has now made it legally necessary to be vaccinated to access cultural events, theme parks, ski lifts, eateries, bars and most forms of long-distance transport - the bill was passed on Sunday (January 16) and will likely be in place by Friday (January 21).
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19 Jan 2022
Check out this epic creation from Kragle Kreations, who has recreated the entire Magic Kingdom at Disney World from Lego.
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18 Jan 2022
The video of Spider-Man having a less than graceful landing so far has more than 822,000 likes with 4.3 million views but don't panic! Spidey is all good.
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14 Jan 2022
Disney World has revealed how it doesn’t let its life-sized gingerbread Christmas displays go to waste - by donating them to swarms of bees.
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12 Jan 2022
Design group and immersive experience creators Thinkwell have announced the promotion of Jason McManus to the new role of principal.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2022
We’re not far off Mark Zuckerberg’s big reveal of the metaverse and what that means for the future, but when it comes to attractions, there are some companies already well ahead of the curve. Andrew Jacobs, accesso’s chief commercial officer, explains what it means for operators to be in a mobile-first world.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jan 2022
Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions
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07 Jan 2022
Disney’s recently-departed CEO, Bob Iger, has stated his belief that a merger deal between Disney and Apple would likely have “gotten there” over time.
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13 Dec 2021
ShopDisney has launched a collectable Cinderella doll in honour of Disney World’s 50th anniversary.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Dec 2021
Orange County – the home of both Universal and Disney’s Florida operations – has been declared a Covid-19 hotspot
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13 Dec 2021
The news has been making the rounds this weekend that Disney boss Bob Chapek does not want to be seen as a ‘cost-cutter’.
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13 Dec 2021
Is it really Christmas without a bit of a singsong? We don’t think so and neither it seems does Disneyland Paris, which has shared a singalong version of its new parade song; ‘Shine A Light, Shine A Light!’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Dec 2021
The Met is taking its first-ever look at Disney’s theme parks as part of a special exhibition dedicated to the inspirations behind Walt Disney’s most iconic creations
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2021
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
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03 Dec 2021
Following the announcement during this year’s IAAPA Expo for the recipients of the 28th Annual Thea Awards, outgoing TEA International Board President Chuck Fawcett has donned a tuxedo for a formal announcement of the award winners.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2021
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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2021
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
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2021
The show has been exclusively developed for the Disney Wish and will feature a reimagined script and score
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2021
Winners were announced in a special ceremony during the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2021
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
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021
A six-storey ski paradise and Viking-themed waterpark are set to open next year in Shanghai
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021
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
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08 Nov 2021
A large number of countries can now travel to the US, with the UK, Brazil, China, India, Ireland, South Africa, Iran and the Schengen countries - a group of 26 European nations - all able to travel under COVID-related restrictions.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2021
Meow Wolf, Grona Lund and Xcaret are among the winners of this year’s Brass Ring Awards
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04 Nov 2021
Disney World isn’t the only one celebrating 50 years, with one of Australia’s most popular enterprises - Sea World - turning 50 on Saturday (October 30).
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Nov 2021
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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Nov 2021
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
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03 Nov 2021
Disney is entering the running early this year for the Christmas ad to warm your heart. Check out 'The Stepdad' below.
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31 Oct 2021
The Shanghai Disney Resort has been placed under temporary lockdown as the resort cooperated with pandemic investigation in another province.
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29 Oct 2021
Delayed due to the pandemic, the Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort has finally been given its opening date - April 5, 2022.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Oct 2021
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.
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27 Oct 2021
IAAPA has named Kelly Repass as its new director of global research, with Repass set to develop a new strategy for the IAAPA research programme, also overseeing its implementation and execution.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2021
Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lily, Anthony Mackie, Brie Larson and more have lent their talents to the Disney Cruise Line’s upcoming Marvel Experience
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25 Oct 2021
The Disneyland Resort in California has announced some adjustments to its theme park ticket pricing, with the attraction moving from a five-tier demand pricing structure for one-day tickets to a six-tier system.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Oct 2021
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
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21 Oct 2021
Did you know that Wayne Brady once played Tigger at Disney World? It was one of the TV star’s first jobs ever and was just the beginning of what would be a stellar career in entertainment.
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19 Oct 2021
Disney has debuted it's brand new Disney Genie app at Walt Disney World, with the service coming soon to Disneyland as well.
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14 Oct 2021
Visitors to Disney's Hollywood Studios can now get a sneak peak at the upcoming Disney Wish cruise shop with a special exhibition exploring the upcoming vessel.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2021
Disneyland is getting its first movie with Halloween’s David Gordon Green lined up to direct the origin story of origin stories
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2021
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
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12 Oct 2021
As part of its 50-year anniversary celebrations, Disney World has teamed up with McDonald’s to bring the magic to its Happy Meals.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Oct 2021
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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Oct 2021
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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Oct 2021
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
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05 Oct 2021
An all-new holiday store called Plaza Point is opening soon at Disneyland. A new video released by Disney takes viewers behind the scenes to learn about some of the store details and get a look at some of the skilled artistry that’s underway in preparation for opening day.
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01 Oct 2021
October 1 marks a huge landmark for Disney World, which has kicked off celebrations for its 50th anniversary.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Sep 2021
Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2021
Bob Chapek believes Disney’s parks division has emerged stronger than when the company entered the global pandemic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2021
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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Sep 2021
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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2021
Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Aug 2021
Everything is about to get bigger (and smaller) as Disney continues to take the world by storm with its latest animatronic projects
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Aug 2021
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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2021
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
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Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2021
The spookiest time of the year has started at the Magic Kingdom
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Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 11 Aug 2021
Biden’s installation forms part of a recent renovation of the attraction, which reopened in early August
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Aug 2021
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
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2021
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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jul 2021
Disney has released a new docuseries exploring how it managed to bring some of its most popular attractions to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jul 2021
Disney’s Jungle Cruise has undergone a full reimagining, with the ride experience completely modernised to ‘better reflect and value diversity’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jul 2021
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
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