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After a difficult few years the museum sector is showing promising signs of recovery with several exciting projects set to open this year. Here are 14 of 2023’s most anticipated museum openings
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Jan 2023 |
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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
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2023 |
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Simworx’s new flying theatre concept delivers a thrilling and immersive experience within a limited footprint. Simworx CEO Terry Monkton and lead creative Matt Clarkson told Planet Attractions more about the Brass Ring Award-nominated attraction
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2022 |
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When it comes to all-in-one solutions for visitor attractions, Semnox’s Venue Management Software system has transformed operations at popular FEC Kokomo Joe’s. Here’s how the technology works
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Dec 2022 |
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The highly-anticipated Pipeline surf coaster is coming to SeaWorld Orlando this spring. SeaWorld’s vice president of rides and engineering, Jonathan Smith, spoke to Planet Attractions about the project
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2022 |
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More than 36,000 people travelled to Orlando in November for the annual spectacular known as IAAPA Expo. Planet Attractions was in attendance
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Nov 2022 |
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Ahead of a special industry panel looking at iconic attractions, experts from WhiteWater have named their personal picks, explaining why they think their choice is an iconic attraction
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2022 |
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Simworx has partnered with Katapult to develop a new dark ride offering an adrenaline-fuelled car chase. Simworx CEO Terry Monkton and lead creative Matt Clarkson spoke with Planet Attractions about the exciting new project
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Sep 2022 |
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The Giant - a mammoth moving attraction and exhibition - is coming to a city near you
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Sep 2022 |
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IAAPA Expo Europe is coming to London this September. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
Tom Anstey & Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022 |
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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
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022 |
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Blurring the lines between an experiential art gallery, interactive theme park and detailed film set, Wake the Tiger is a new attraction that just opened its doors in Bristol, UK. We spoke to co-founder Graham MacVoy about the new attraction, dubbed the world’s first ‘Amazement Park’
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Aug 2022 |
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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
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Aug 2022 |
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Shark Week is back for 2022 and Planet Attractions has taken a deep dive to find a collection of shark-related content that you can take in during the event
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jul 2022 |
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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
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2022 |
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It’s a busy year for WhiteWater, which has more than 70 waterpark projects across the world opening in 2022. We’ve rounded these projects up so you can keep track of everything happening this year
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 May 2022 |
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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
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2022 |
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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
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2022 |
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The new Gruffalo Discovery Land at Twycross Zoo opened to the public in April. Lauren Heath-Jones paid a visit to The Deep Dark Wood to find out more
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 May 2022 |
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Fast becoming one of the key industry events for the visitor attractions sector, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 May 2022 |
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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
Planet Attractions | 05 May 2022 |
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A number of attractions suppliers and manufacturers have been named winners of China’s prestigious Golden Crown Awards
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2022 |
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Attractions.io’s Peter O’Dare explains how user segmentation is transforming the visitor experience for the better
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2022 |
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The Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Exhibition returned in 2022, bringing with it much success for attendees and exhibitors alike
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2022 |
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Toronto Zoo is starting to undergo a major transformation. Its CEO Dolf DeJong spoke to Planet Attractions about the ambitious masterplan
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2022 |
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Here are all the events you should be attending this month
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2022 |
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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.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2022 |
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The Jean Nouvel-designed Museum of Art Pudong has been in operation for six months. Alice Davis paid a visit to the cultural newcomer in Shanghai
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 31 Jan 2022 |
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Visitors to SeaWorld’s US parks are being offered a new perspective on animal care, with a brand-new education programme taking them behind the scenes of its animal operations
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2022 |
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A pair of highly anticipated John Wick and Now You See Me attractions are making their way to MOTIONGATE at Dubai Parks and Resorts. Planet Attractions spoke to FORREC’s Eric O’Rourke about the record-breaking new additions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2022 |
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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.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2022 |
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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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You’ll need an armed military escort to get there but the reward will be great with a new museum dedicated to exploring themes of peace through art inside Korea’s DMZ
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2021 |
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IAAPA’s international trade show is back with IAAPA Expo Europe emanating from Barcelona, Spain. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
Tom Anstey & Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Sep 2021 |
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Cruise operator Carnival recently made headlines around the world with the debut of the first rollercoaster to operate at sea. Maurer Rides’ Marco Hartwig explains how this all came about
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 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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China has welcomed a flying theatre to its Changbaishan Biosphere Reserve with Brogent Technologies supplying the landmark new attraction
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2021 |
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The World Heritage Committee has inscribed 13 new sites in Europe, Asia and the Middle East to Unesco’s World Heritage List
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 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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He’s fast, he’s blue and he might just be coming to an attraction near you. Here are Sega’s attractions plans for Sonic the Hedgehog in 2022 and beyond
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 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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Kazakhstan has welcomed the country’s first flying theatre ride with Brogent Technologies behind the landmark new attraction
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jun 2021 |
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A museum dedicated to the Jewish refugees who fled Nazi Germany for Shanghai reopened after a major expansion and renovation project. Our contributor in Shanghai, Alice Davis, paid a visit
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 04 Jun 2021 |
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WAZA CEO Martin Zordan discusses the global disruption caused by COVID-19, the association’s plans during another challenging year and how community has kept the world’s animal attractions going through an unprecedented event
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 May 2021 |
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With the opening of the UK’s hottest new attraction imminent, Gary Pope of Kids Industries has revealed how Legoland Windsor’s newest addition - Lego Mythica - was brought to life
Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 13 May 2021 |
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Peter Cliff explains how Lego is utilising Holovis technology to create a state-of-the-art interactive dark ride
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2021 |
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After being named president for one of the world’s leading waterpark manufacturers, we had a chat with Paul Chutter about his new role, working with his father and what it means for WhiteWater going forward
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Mar 2021 |
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As the attractions industry struggled in 2020, Europa-Park was no exception. Company CEO Michael Mack explains how the Mack family business navigated these troubled waters, as well as detailing a number of exciting plans for when the world finally starts to turn once again
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2021 |
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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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Europa Park and Mack Rides are two true titans of the theme park industry. On what would have been his 100th birthday, we take a look back at the man that started it all - the legendary Franz Mack
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Mar 2021 |
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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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Adam Reeves has created a range of immersive experiences at home and has now turned his attention to a new rollercoaster-themed game show
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Feb 2021 |
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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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There are parts of Chernobyl so dangerous you could die in minutes just standing there but that’s not stopping tourists who are visiting the exclusion zone in record numbers
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jan 2021 |
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Businessman Mario Celso Lopes is planning to transform the economic landscape of his hometown by building one of the largest waterparks in Latin America
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jan 2021 |
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How do you operate a zoo when your customers aren’t allowed to visit? Chester Zoo MD Jamie Christon tells Planet Attractions how the attraction made it through 2020 and what management’s outlook is for 2021
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jan 2021 |
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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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Holovis CEO Stuart Hetherington talks to Planet Attractions about the past 12 months, major projects and the future of technology in the world of attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2020 |
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Europa Nostra has announced which of Europe's heritage sites are most at risk
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020 |
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With voting currently underway for this year’s Clamshell Awards, we’ve taken a look at each of the nominees.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020 |
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Dec 2020 |
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Ultraleap’s touchless technology could prove a game-changer for health-conscious attractions and their visitors.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2020 |
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Prof Theo Pagel, president of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) and director of Germany’s Cologne Zoo, looks back at a year of turmoil for his community, while also looking at the future for visitors, biodiversity, education and animal protection.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 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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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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Who was Ota Benga? How did this happen and why did it take 114 years for the zoo in question to apologise?
Tom Anstey | 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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