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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jul 2024
A clay pigeon and a golden poo splat are the new logo for the rebranded London Museum, which is more than halfway through its multi-year, £437m move to Smithfield
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jul 2024
The merc with a mouth has made his way to Disney’s parks, with Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool coming to both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Paris for a set of special appearances
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jul 2024
The Thailand Amusement and Attraction Parks Expo is coming back to Bangkok’s Impact Exhibition Center later this year, with the event acting as a key meeting point for Southeast Asia’s growing attractions sector
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jul 2024
Comcast’s Brian Roberts has blamed ‘difficult comparisons’ for a decline in Universal’s theme park revenue, with the latest financial results showing a 10.6% decline for the operator during the quarter
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jul 2024
An upcoming theme park development in Poland is looking to provide competition to the likes of Energylandia, with the expansive Hossoland set to become one of the country’s largest attractions when it opens to the public next year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jul 2024
Another item has gone missing from the British Museum, except this time the object in question was taken by a Brazilian conceptual artist
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Dark Ride Database | 22 Jul 2024
A new theme park has opened to the public in Jining China, with Glorious Orient the fourth such branded attraction to open from operator Fantawild
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2024
Brian Robinson, chief creative officer at Universal Creative, has shared his insight on the creative story behind the Epic Universe Preview Center at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jul 2024
The buyer of a record-setting stegosaurus skeleton has said it is going to ‘stay in America’, with the US$44.6m ‘Apex’ thought to be making its way to a US institution in the near future
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jul 2024
Liseberg has announced the formal decision to rebuild its indoor water park Oceana after much of the attraction was destroyed following a fire earlier this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2024
Phoenix Rising has its opening date, with visitors to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay soon to ‘ride on the wings of the legendary phoenix’ starting July 21st
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jul 2024
Boasting 99% positive feedback from its users, the Knoebels Amusement Resort app has expanded its offering, working with Attractions.io to add native purchasing to the popular platform
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jul 2024
Lord Hall has been appointed chairman of the Natural History Museum, his first major appointment since quitting a previous post over his involvement in a BBC scandal
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jul 2024
Ahead of the opening of its transformed gardens on July 18, London’s Natural History Museum has unveiled Fern, the bronze cast of its iconic diplodocus ‘Dippy’, to the public
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jul 2024
The London Science Museum has cut ties with oil giant Equinor after it was revealed the museum had voiced concerns over the energy giant's decarbonisation efforts
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jul 2024
A fort-like structure built by the Nazi’s during World War II has undergone a €100m transformation to reopen as a green hotel, bar and events space complete with a rooftop public garden
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jul 2024
The Museum of Ice Cream is teaming up with a number of major ice cream brands to give out thousands of free samples of ice cream at pop-ups in New York, Chicago and Austin and Singapore
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jul 2024
The redeveloped Nassau Cruise Port is looking for family-friendly options to add to its offering, with plans announced to develop a US$35m waterpark as part of the tourist destination
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jul 2024
A summer of fun is the focus for a new campaign from Merlin which for the first time is bringing all of its UK attractions under one identity for a new brand campaign
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jul 2024
Copenhagen’s tourist body is offering visitors to the Danish city the chance to pay for a variety of attractions in the city by completing a number of climate-friendly actions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jul 2024
Disney and Oriental Land are coming together to launch a brand new cruise ship set to launch every night in Japan
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jul 2024
A collection of 38 UK theme parks will battle it out in this year’s UK Theme Park Awards, with Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Blackpool Pleasure Beach among the heavyweights set to go head-to-head for the title of the UK’s best theme park
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jul 2024
Failte Ireland has unveiled a five-year tourism development plan for the city of Kilkenny, with the nation’s smallest city aiming to drive and sustain tourism by improving its visitor experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jul 2024
The River is a first-of-its-kind exhibition for London’s Natural History Museum, with acclaimed Norwegian artist Jana Winderen using sound to explore the world below the surface of the River Thames
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Jul 2024
French historic attraction operator Puy du Fou has announced plans to open its first UK theme park in Oxfordshire
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jul 2024
An experience celebrating Premier League football club Liverpool has moved to Chengdu, with a trio of club legends welcoming the touring exhibition to its new location
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jul 2024
SeaWorld Orlando’s snowmobile-themed Penguin Trek has opened to the public, with visitors able to meet real-life penguins alongside the family launch coaster experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2024
Leading Canadian theme park Playland is set to debut its latest addition - the country’s fastest launch coaster with the CA$17m ThunderVolt
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jul 2024
As tourists continue to visit Japan in record numbers, many tourism businesses and attractions across the country are increasing prices, charging more for foreign visitors to enjoy certain products and experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jul 2024
Layered Reality, creators of the forthcoming immersive experience ‘Elvis Evolution’, have signed a strategic partnership with Technicolor Group, home of The Mill, to create a realistic Elvis avatar powered by artificial intelligence
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jul 2024
Barcelona says it's at capacity, with city council officials voting to raise its tourist tax for the second time this year in an attempt to curb visitor numbers
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Jul 2024
Atomic Golf is a brand-new attraction in Las Vegas, with the sports entertainment venue utilising Christie technology to light up a series of virtual putting areas for a game of skill catering to both beginners and experts alike
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Jul 2024
The merger of Six Flags and Cedar Fair is complete, with the newly-branded Six Flags Entertainment Corporation now holding the title of North America’s largest theme park operator
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Jul 2024
The company that owns the land designated for the proposed London Resort is now up for sale, with the failed project potentially reaching the end of the road following this latest blow
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Jul 2024
Drayton Manor and Wolverhampton Wanderers have formed a strike partnership that will see the theme park act as the Premier League football club’s first ‘Official Family Partner’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jun 2024
Something strange is making its way to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, with Sony’s Ghostbusters set to make an appearance with an all-new haunted house
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jun 2024
SeaWorld Orlando’s snowmobile-themed Penguin Trek has its opening date, with visitors able to meet real-life penguins alongside the family launch coaster experience
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Dark Ride Database | 28 Jun 2024
Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion will reopen in August following renovations that will see significant parts of the attraction enhanced and expanded
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jun 2024
The judging panel for the UK Theme Park Awards 2024 has been announced, with 10 experts from the attractions industry lined up to participate.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jun 2024
Iceland is starting to feel the effects of over-tourism, with the country’s government planning to introduce a flexible tax to stem the effects of an influx of visitors to the island nation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jun 2024
New for 2024, Tassie’s Underwater Twist utilises digital elements to create a one-of-a-kind immersive waterslide experience, with the new addition now open to the public at Aquatica Orlando
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Jun 2024
Victoria, the largest and most complete T-Rex fossil ever discovered, will go on display at the Melbourne Museum with her own dedicated exhibition
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jun 2024
Six Flags has taken its first step into the luxury hotel market, with the operator opening a new safari-themed hotel at its Great Adventure park in New Jersey
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Jun 2024
IAAPA Explores: Sustainability will highlight environmental initiatives at some of France’s most exciting attractions. Here’s everything you need to know about the July event
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Jun 2024
Universal’s Epic Universe has revealed details of Dark Universe, the last of five immersive themed lands set to make up the long-awaited theme park
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jun 2024
As the cost of living increases, parents are putting themselves into debt in order to facilitate a trip to a Disney park for their children
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jun 2024
A major heritage attraction in China has found itself under scrutiny after installing timers above all of its public toilets in order to cope with an increase in visitor numbers
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jun 2024
Netflix is set to create its first permanent attractions, with two immersive entertainment venues dedicated to the brand’s IPs to open in the US in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jun 2024
Universal’s new DreamWorks Land is now open for business alongside a range of new exciting new experiences at the operator’s Orlando parks
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jun 2024
The highly-anticipated Eden Project Dundee has received planning permission from councillors, meaning the £130m (US$165.3m, €153.5m) project can now go ahead
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jun 2024
Intamin has enhanced its Hot Racer coaster model, with the new version now on show at Walibi Rhone-Alpes following the debut of Mahuka
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jun 2024
Euro 2024 is responsible for a €1bn boost to Germany, with an influx of visitors seeing increased spend at tourism-related businesses
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jun 2024
The French are famous for their cheese and now it’s being celebrated with the launch of a new cheese museum in Paris - the first in the country
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2024
King Charles III has taken up a position formerly held by his mother Queen Elizabeth II, becoming Royal Patron for the UK’s Art Fund
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2024
New research has found that museums in the UK need a 10-20% increase in funding just in order to stabilise their finances, with many concerned over ongoing funding shortfalls
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2024
Gardaland's new drop and twist tower attraction - Wolf Legend - has opened to the public as part of a €14m investment into the Merlin-operated theme park in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jun 2024
The record-breaking Hyperia has finally reopened at UK theme park Thorpe Park, with operator Merlin limiting ticket sales on the day to offer visitors the best possible experience with the exciting new addition
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jun 2024
Fiji’s tourism body has praised an initiative to promote environmental sustainability with BULA Reef - an ambitious coral nursery created to combat coral bleaching - expected to become a significant tourist attraction for the island nation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jun 2024
The Albergo dei Poveri, one of Europe’s biggest historic buildings, is undergoing nearly €150m worth of work that will see it house the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, as well as university facilities and the city’s National Library
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Jun 2024
Simworx has teamed up with IP2 Developments and Mattel to launch a new Barbie-themed attraction at the Galleria Al Maryah Island lifestyle destination in Abu Dhabi
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jun 2024
A new theme park in Florida is on the cards after the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s board voted in favour of an expansion of Disney World’s expansion, with Disney set to spend as much as US$17bn over the next decade on the plans
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jun 2024
UK charity Guide Dogs has partnered with Warner Bros Studio Tour London in order to enhance the visitor experience for those with visual impairments and to create a best-in-class blueprint for other attractions to follow in the future
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2024
Nintendo is bringing its biggest brands to cities across the US this summer with a free-to-visit special touring event offering fans a chance to immerse themselves in a number of its most popular IPs
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2024
The International Council of Museums (ICOM) has promised “a new era of renewal and innovation” following the appointment of Medea Ekner as its new director general
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jun 2024
Despite facing a number of global challenges, the cruise industry is on target to break a pre-pandemic record as nearly 35 million passengers are expected to take to the seas for a cruise vacation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Jun 2024
The Kursaal - home to the world’s first purpose-built amusement park - has been named in the Victorian Society’s annual list of endangered buildings in England and Wales
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 May 2024
Perth Zoo’s new playground has been recognised with an award celebrating Western Australia’s best landscape architecture
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 May 2024
IAAPA Expo Asia has concluded following a successful event which represented a return to Thailand for the first time in nearly two decades for the landmark show
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 May 2024
Planet Attractions will partner with this year’s UK Theme Park Awards, joining the expert judging panel and acting as media partner once again for the 2024 edition of the prestigious awards
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Dark Ride Database | 29 May 2024
Europa-Park’s Journey to Rulantica is entering its final week of operations, with the theatre attraction set to make way for a new show ride - the Gameplay Theater
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 May 2024
Puy du Fou has debuted its first Asian attraction in Shanghai, China, with Triotech supplying seven dynamic platforms to help the operator produce its unique brand of immersive storytelling
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 May 2024
Leading themed entertainment design firm Falcon’s Creative Group has been announced as the master planner for the upcoming Dragon Ball theme park in Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia
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Stephanie Grant | Cultural Protection Fund | 28 May 2024
In a world affected by conflict, climate change and economic uncertainty, culture and cultural icons are under threat, but the British Council and its partners are leading projects across 19 countries to protect and preserve the world's cultural heritage. Stephanie Grant, director of the Cultural Protection Fund explains how this work is being done and why it is essential
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 May 2024
Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh has welcomed a new STEM-themed exhibition based on the science behind award-winning Pixar films such as Toy Story, Monsters Inc and Finding Nemo
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 May 2024
Following a star-studded VIP launch, Hyperia at Thorpe Park is now open to the public with the ride breaking a number of records including the UK’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 May 2024
Work on the £1.7bn Stonehenge Tunnel has been delayed after campaigners were granted permission to challenge the controversial ruling that the project should go ahead
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 May 2024
Christie technology is behind a new immersive experience in Beijing, China, with Wonderland Science Fiction Exploration Hall at the ZGC Science Fiction Industry Innovation Center taking visitors on two different sci-fi-themed space adventures
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 May 2024
Australia’s Perth Zoo has started the next phase of its government-backed AUS$51m expansion with work starting on a new gibbon habitat that will triple the animals’ space while also offering visitors new ways to see them
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 May 2024
Hallmark is launching its own immersive Christmas experience, with the themed event coming to Kansas City this holiday season
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Erik Huijing | Themed Entertainment Consultant | 16 May 2024
In the last thirty years, there has been a slow but steady increase in the number of vertical dark rides all over the world. So why should you go vertical at your attraction? Erik Huijing tells all...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 May 2024
Costa Rica has shut down its last two state-run zoos more than a decade after enacting a law ordering their closures
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 May 2024
Lake Compounce has completed the second phase of the re-tracking of its popular wooden coaster Boulder Dash, with the ride now featuring more than 1,000ft of new track as well as a new train car
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 May 2024
Attractions management platform Connect&GO has further expanded its presence in France, after announcing a new partnership that will see French theme park and zoo Le Pal utilise its Konnect platform
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 May 2024
WhiteWater has been named as the supplier to Qiddiya’s Aquarabia, with the company set to deliver a range of groundbreaking and record-breaking products to the under-construction attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 May 2024
London’s Natural History Museum has announced its newly transformed gardens will open to the public this July
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2024
Holovis’s 360Golf is on the rise with the company set to debut its largest-ever installation in the GCC region later this year. James Lodder, head of product at Holovis, speaks to Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2024
Aquarabia is the latest major addition to Saudi Arabia’s Qiddya, with the under-construction waterpark project set to be the largest in the Middle East when it opens in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 May 2024
An ex-intelligence officer from Saudi Arabia has alleged that Saudi forces were instructed to use ‘lethal force’ against those resisting relocation as a result of the under-construction linear mega city The Line
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 May 2024
The German city of Bad Harzburg has a new dark ride addition, with its operator HarzVenture hoping the new attraction proves popular as tourists seek entertainment options during the winter months
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 May 2024
French theme park and zoo Le Pal is celebrating the launch of Fjord Explorer - its brand new Water Coaster ride from Mack Rides and BoldMove
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Planet Attractions | Dark Ride Database | 07 May 2024
Planet Attractions and Dark Ride Database have announced an exciting new partnership that will see the industry sources cross-promote various dark ride content across both platforms
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 May 2024
Two men have been charged with criminal damage following the felling of the famous Sycamore Gap tree along Hadrian’s Wall
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 May 2024
Nominations are now open ahead of this year’s highly-anticipated UK Theme Park Awards
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Aaron Mendelson | Vantage | 01 May 2024
How do you utilise different revenue strategies to maximise your park’s return on investment? Vantage’s Aaron Mendelson explains...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 2024
Florence’s Ponte Vecchio is about to undergo its biggest restoration in sixty years, with the city icon prepared for £1.7m of works to protect the landmark
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2024
The longest multi-launch coaster in Europe has opened to the public with Europa-Park’s Voltron Nevera acting as the anchor attraction for the park’s new Croatian-themed area
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2024
The Getty Museum is set to return an ancient bronze head to Turkey after it discovered that the artefact was excavated illegally
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2024
A new attraction has arrived at Germany’s Heide Park, with Dämonen Gruft frighting and delighting visitors since its launch in March. Alterface’s Stéphane Battaille spoke to Planet Attractions about what went into the horror-filled ride’s creation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Apr 2024
As Efteling makes moves towards carbon neutrality, the theme park operator has announced that its popular coal-powered trains are set to make the switch to electric energy
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Apr 2024
Unesco has added 18 new locations to its list of Global Geoparks, with each location celebrated for its combination of conservation and local community involvement
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Apr 2024
Changes set to be made to Disney’s Disability Access Service will punish those with disabilities rather than prevent use by able-bodied ‘disability fakers’, a group has said
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Apr 2024
Attractions.io has expanded the capability of its technology with the launch of its new Indoor Mapping tool - a system designed to help map complex indoor spaces for visitors
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Apr 2024
With the cruise industry aiming to hit carbon neutrality by 2050, could nuclear power be the unlikely answer to the problem?
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Apr 2024
Turner Classic Movies and Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood have collaborated on a new tour experience taking visitors through the history of classic cinema on the Warner Bros lot
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Apr 2024
A major addition is soon set to open at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, with the park revealing the track for the upcoming Phoenix Rising B&M coaster is now ‘100% complete’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Apr 2024
Chuck E. Cheese and the American Society for Deaf Children have partnered up on an initiative that aims to foster greater inclusivity for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Apr 2024
Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris is no more after the company announced it was rebranding the park Disney Adventure World, also announcing new attraction and experiences alongside a ‘fresh creative vision’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2024
The record-breaking Bermuda Storm is one of the most impressive attractions in the world and it took a host of creative minds and companies from every corner of the globe to bring it all together. Here’s the story behind its creation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2024
MSC Cruises has unveiled Cliffhanger - a new attraction coming to its upcoming World America vessel that will give riders a one of a kind of experience as they swing out 50m above the ocean
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Apr 2024
Space tourism has a new competitor, with company Halo Space unveiling its Aurora space capsule ahead of its first public flights in 2026
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Apr 2024
The event so bad the police were called is set to make its return, with Zach Galifianakis and the ‘sad Oompa Loompa’ Kirsty Paterson both set to appear in the reimagined version of the infamous Willy’s Chocolate Experience in Los Angeles later this month
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Apr 2024
DEAL celebrated its 30th edition with a record-breaking show that saw more people than ever visit the regional meeting point. Here's what happened:
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Apr 2024
Simworx is expanding its business with a move into the sports entertainment sector, announcing a partnership with C360 View that will see the development of a ‘groundbreaking’ stadium viewing experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Apr 2024
Cedar Fair is making use of Attractions.io’s MapLayr, utilising the interactive and layered mapping technology to add 'flair and functionality' as it reimagines the mobile experience across all 13 of its US theme parks
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Apr 2024
Already the largest of its kind in Europe, here’s how the Signal light festival worked with Christie to bring the spectacle to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Apr 2024
After overseeing a transformation of London’s National Portrait Gallery, Nicholas Cullinan has been chosen to do the same again, this time as director of the British Museum
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Mar 2024
Disney’s dispute with Florida governor Ron DeSantis seems to be over with the entertainment giant agreeing to end litigation involving the special tourism district that oversees governance of the Disney World resort
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Mar 2024
Merlin Entertainments continues to focus on its attractions ‘mega clusters’ with the operator announcing its reacquisition of Orlando’s iconic giant wheel
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Mar 2024
Saudi Arabia’s mega-investment into its tourism and attractions industry continues with the kingdom announcing plans to open a world-first Dragon Ball theme park in Qiddiya City
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Mar 2024
The longest multi-launch coaster in Europe will open to the public next month with Europa-Park announcing an opening date for the Mack-designed Voltron Nevera
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Mar 2024
‘Evolution of Cruise’ will be the theme for this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global ahead of the industry-leading event’s return in April
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Mar 2024
First-of-its-kind research from Historic England has quantified the impact of local heritage on residents, with the annual economic benefit of historic sites in the country worth an estimated £29bn
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Mar 2024
English Heritage is testing body-worn cameras at four of the national organisation’s sites in an attempt to deter anti-social behaviour and crime, as well as to protect its staff during ‘confrontational situations’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Mar 2024
Mattel has announced plans to build a second US theme park, with Kansas set to feature attractions inspired by Barbie, Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends and more
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Mar 2024
A new waterpark, themed lands and a Smurfs dark rides are all in the works for Holiday Park in Germany, with its owner Plopsa announcing a five-year, €80m investment in the regional attraction
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Natalia Szczepanczyk | Holoplot | 20 Mar 2024
Natalia Szczepanczyk, segment manager for Experiential and Immersive Applications at Holoplot, shares insights into the status quo of immersive entertainment and the advances in audio technology Holoplot brings
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Mar 2024
France’s Ampere Museum has uncovered a hidden gem in its reserves, with the only complete and authentic version of the Einstein-de Haas experiment set to go on display at the attraction in April
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2024
Aura: The Forest at the Edge of the Sky is among the outstanding projects to be recognised with a Thea Award, with the Weta Workshop celebrating its achievements in creating the multisensory retail experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2024
BoldMove’s expanded Smash and Reload formats, as well as its new Voodoo Festival IP will be a key focus for the company through 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2024
Saudi Arabia’s tourism push is gaining momentum with more than US$13bn of private investment attracted by the kingdom’s ongoing spending spree
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2024
Holovis technology has been celebrated at the 30th annual TEA Thea Awards, with SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi claiming one of the prestigious prizes
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2024
With the entertainment industry expected to contribute around US$23bn to Saudi Arabia by 2030, it’s no wonder that SEA Expo continues to grow at pace with the rapidly expanding market. Here’s what to expect for its sixth edition this May
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Mar 2024
Convious says it’s planning to unleash the power of dynamic pricing in 2024 with the company set to introduce new features designed to align with evolving consumer behaviour
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Mar 2024
The Smithsonian Institution will introduce a new policy on human remains that will see descendants or communities of origin able to decide what happens to their ancestors
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2024
As the customer experience becomes increasingly immersive, accesso is placing its focus for 2024 on seamless experiences through use of its cutting-edge technologies
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2024
Adirondack Studios has named Jeff Moulton, former director of Client Delivery for RWS Global’s Holland America Line division, as the company’s new VP of Project Delivery
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2024
Legoland Windsor’s Minifigure Speedway has been given the green light to open later this month
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2024
Triotech has a big year ahead, with the company’s year including new theme park openings across Asia, the Middle East and Europe
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Mar 2024
Connect&GO has promised to bring further enhancements to its Konnect platform in 2024, with the company also making waves across multiple markets alongside new partner attractions worldwide in the coming year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Mar 2024
Disney CEO Bob Iger has said the company has the ability to build seven full themed lands around the world, including expanding the size of Disneyland by up to 50%
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Mar 2024
Alterface has a number of major projects and products set to launch in 2024, with its interactive technology utilised in the recently opened SpongeBob attraction at Circus Circus
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Ray Sagasky | WhiteWater | 06 Mar 2024
What are some of the tips and tricks when it comes to simplifying waterpark maintenance? WhiteWater’s Ray Sagasky has the answers...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2024
From Circuit Breaker at Cotaland to Flight of the Wicked Witch at Warner Bros Movie World, Vekoma’s 2024 has been hailed as ‘unprecedented’ with the rollercoaster manufacturer set for a number of major project launches across the world in the coming year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2024
Universal Orlando is launching its new DreamWorks Land this summer with attractions including a Trolls coaster, Shrek’s Swamp and an interactive Kung Fu Panda experience. Here’s everything that will feature...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2024
New York University’s Grey Art Museum has reopened at its new location with an ambitious new exhibition dedicated to American artists working in Postwar France
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2024
Specialists in media-based attractions, Simworx has a busy year on the cards in 2024 with a range of different projects set to be delivered worldwide
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2024
Attack on Titan will be the subject of a new flying theatre film from Brogent, with the company also planning the launch of new projects in the US, Mexico South Korea and Hong Kong
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Feb 2024
Attractions.io continues to champion the guest experience in 2024 with a host of new product releases. Here’s what the company has coming this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2024
There’s a trend on social media that is seeing more and more virtual and AI influencers gain significant popularity, should you be using them to promote your attractions? Tom Anstey explores...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2024
Plans for a second Great Wolf waterpark in the UK could soon be finalised after an ‘in-principle’ deal was agreed for a proposed attraction in Basingstoke
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Feb 2024
The UK’s Science Museum Group has revealed a significant partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Culture which includes the development of a new Museums Hub in Riyadh as the two nations focus on boosting co-operation, cultural exchange and more in the museum sector
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2024
WhiteWater is set for a big 2024, with the waterpark supplier outlining a host of projects set to open their doors in the coming year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2024
McDonald’s is bringing its manga counterpart to life with its new ‘WcDonald's’ campaign introducing an immersive dining experience among other anime-themed products
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23 Feb 2024
Sweden is hailing the launch of what it calls “the world’s cleanest snowmobile”, with the electric vehicle also designed to maximise the product life span.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2024
As staff at the Eiffel Tower continue to strike over the monument's management, France’s culture minister has suggested classifying the iconic building as a national monument, which would allow the state to help fund necessary works
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2024
WWE is offering the ‘ultimate’ five-day fan experience during the week of this year’s Wrestlemania, with WWE World offering a host of immersive experiences, exhibits and interactions this April
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2024
Fans of My Neighbor Totoro will finally get the chance to ride the iconic Catbus for real starting next month when a fleet of special vehicles make their debut at Japan’s Ghibli Park
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Feb 2024
Normandy’s historic D-Day landing beaches could finally be named a Unesco World Heritage Site with the cultural organisation now ready to consider a new application 80 years on from the event that marked the beginning of Europe’s liberation from the Nazis
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21 Feb 2024
Swedish amusement park Liseberg has said that it will rebuild its Oceana waterpark following a fire that led to the death of one person and almost entirely destroyed the attraction.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Feb 2024
Ripley’s is offering out its latest annual free of charge after some of its titles were pulled from school libraries as a direct result of Florida’s controversial law restricting the discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in public schools.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Feb 2024
The British Museum has been bombarded with social media messages from Chilean Instagram users demanding the return the institution’s iconic Easter Island statues from its collection
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Lauren Heath-Jones | 19 Feb 2024
Clearwater Marine Aquarium's Rising Tides project will see the launch of a new Manatee Rehabilitation Center
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19 Feb 2024
Dutch rollercoaster manufacturer Vekoma has revealed details of a new AU$35m (US$23m, €21.2m, £18.2m) family thrill ride opening at Australia’s Dreamworld later this new year.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | 19 Feb 2024
A vote will take place on February 21 to decide whether or not a toppled statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston will go on display in Bristol's M Shed museum
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2024
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels will open a new child-focused section later this year, with Schatze’s Storybrook Park set to open in the summer with the first Master Blaster attraction built specifically for children
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2024
John Wick is the latest major IP to be announced for Las Vegas’s immersive entertainment district Area15, with the new experience taking visitors inside the world of the franchise as they navigate their own high-stakes action adventure
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Mather & Co | 16 Feb 2024
Gone are the days of stuffy and quiet museums. In today's world, people seek unique experiences, an escape from reality, and a place where they can immerse themselves and express their creativity. With this in mind, we have asked our designers about the trends that are currently shaping museums. Read on to discover their insights
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Feb 2024
With thousands of visitors from across the world expected to attend a landmark DEAL event, its organisers are urging companies to secure final booths, promising this year’s show will ‘redefine the landscape of FECs, theme parks and the amusement industry’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Feb 2024
Triotech has announced a partnership with sales and project consultancy firm JNELC in order to expand the Canadian company’s reach in Europe
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Erik Huijing | Pretwerk | 14 Feb 2024
Belgium’s Bellewaerde Park is investing €21m in a new themed land for 2024. Erik Huijing visited Mundo Amazonia ahead of its opening next month to get a behind the scenes look at the upcoming addition to the park
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2024
Saudi Arabia’s tourism push is hitting the rails with the country investing US$75m into an Orient Express-style luxury train that will travel to two of the Kingdom’s World Heritage Sites
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2024
Legendary professional wrestler Triple H has shared a first look at The Undertaker’s Graveyard Escape - an attraction coming to the all new WWE Experience, set to open this week in Riyadh
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2024
Two Vekoma coasters coming to Warner Bros Movie World’s upcoming Wizard of Oz themed land have been named after new details about the new land were unveiled by the park
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2024
Legoland’s upcoming Minifigure Speedway is taking shape ahead of its opening later this year, with the record-breaking ‘Roxie’ now in place as the ride’s centrepiece
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2024
Two people are in critical condition following an incident in which a tree fell onto PortAventura’s Tomahawk coaster
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2024
Plans for Universal’s UK theme park project are looking ‘positive’, according to Bedford MP Mohammad Yasin, who told Planet Attractions that the plans would bring ‘enormous prosperity’ to the region should it come to fruition
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2024
From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers, dark ride producers and operations specialists, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2024
Liseberg’s under construction Oceana waterpark has been almost totally destroyed following a major fire that has seen 22 people seek medical care, while one man remains missing
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Feb 2024
Disney’s parks and experiences division has reported a 7% increase in revenue up to US$9.1bn despite rising operational costs and lower guest attendance at the Disney World resort in Florida
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2024
Triotech and BoldMove have jointly announced the launch of the new Smash and Reload Maxi dark ride product alongside a new IP - Voodoo Festival
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2024
Connect&GO has announced a client partnership with Wicked Waves Water Park and Cape Cod Inflatable Park, with the attraction utilising the company’s Konnect platform to help simplify park operations and modernise its management technology
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Feb 2024
Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount are in preliminary talks to merge the two companies. Here’s what such a deal could mean for the attractions industry
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Feb 2024
Work will soon start on a multi-million dollar development in North Dakota, with the Wave Waterpark Resort in Fargo, North Dakota, set to open in February 2026
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Feb 2024
Blenheim Palace has announced a ‘groundbreaking’ organic waste project that will act as a ‘major step’ towards such sites meeting net zero sustainability goals
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2024
Hours after appearing in court following her arrest during a protest, climate campaigner Greta Thunberg appeared at the London Science Museum to protest the institution’s ties with fossil fuel supplier Adani
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2024
Disney has branded a decision by a judge to dismiss its lawsuit against Ron DeSantis as ‘dangerous’, with the company planning to appeal the decision as its ongoing dispute with the Florida governor continues
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2024
With records for the tallest, fastest and longest rollercoaster all set to be broken by a single ride, it should give you an idea of the kind of thrills in-store for thrillseekers this year as we list 26 of the biggest coaster launches coming in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2024
A new trackless dark ride is coming to Cadbury World following Merlin’s acquisition of the popular British attraction, with Cadbury Chocolate Quest taking visitors on a journey to make a real bar of chocolate
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2024
Charity organisation Survival International has called on Prince Harry to ‘distance himself’ from African Parks and step down from its board, after allegations emerged accusing some of its guards of abuse against Indigenous people
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2024
BTS are on their way to the Philippines with an immersive exhibition dedicated to the K-Pop sensations set to make its debut in the country in May
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Jan 2024
SeaWorld Entertainment is soon to be no more, with the company set to change its name to United Parks and Resorts to ‘better reflect’ its collection of parks and experiences in the US and abroad
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jan 2024
The game changing Epic Universe has been dubbed Universal’s ‘most ambitious theme park yet’, with the operator offering a first official look at its fourth Orlando gate
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jan 2024
The Caribbean island of St Vincent is eyeing cruise visitors for a major new theme park based on the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jan 2024
The Giant has its first location, with the mammoth moving attraction and accompanying exhibition set to open at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey, US, in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jan 2024
Japanese authorities are fighting over tourism on Mount Fuji by announcing plans to introduce a toll and visitor cap on the World Heritage site’s most popular hiking trail
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2024
Merlin, Lego and Hasbro are teaming up to create new Duplo theme visitor experiences based on the Peppa Pig IP
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2024
The American Heritage Museum has unveiled the restoration of a WWII-era German Deutsche Reichsbahn Rail Car in the first phase of a project aiming to develop a comprehensive permanent exhibit remembering the Holocaust
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2024
Tom Hanks is bringing visitors to the moon and back with a new immersive experience co-written by the actor currently on show at London’s Lightroom
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2024
Malta National Aquarium has opened a brand new attraction from Triotech that blends state-of-the-art technology with special effects to create an exciting and educational underwater experience
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2024
Semnox Solutions has been named a technology partner at Palooza Park in Marrakech. The collaboration marks the attractions technology provider’s first project in Morocco
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2024
Two whale sharks at the Notojima Aquarium in Japan, have died after equipment failures, from the Noto earthquake, caused their environment to degenerate
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jan 2024
Nominations are open ahead of the sixth edition of the annual MENALAC Awards, with the event set to celebrate the best in class for leisure and attractions in the MENA region
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jan 2024
AV specialist Christie has for the third time in its history won an Academy Award, with Mike Perkins recognised for his work on the design and development of the Christie E3LH projection system
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2024
A former department store in Texas is set to become the new home of the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum following a multi-million-dollar renovation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2024
Entering 2024, companies across the attractions and themed entertainment industries are on the hunt for new talent. Check out some of the positions available right now worldwide
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2024
Prague Planetarium is currently undergoing a major redevelopment that will see the STEM attraction open Europe’s first and the world’s largest LED dome to the public in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2024
Melbourne’s Sea Life aquarium has undergone a major transformation, with the Merlin attraction’s Oceanarium undergoing an AU$9m redevelopment to turn it into the bioluminescent Night on the Reef exhibit
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2024
An Australian natural heritage attraction will undergo a significant renovation project to protect the site and streamline the visitor experience
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2024
A new AI-powered Elvis Presley concert experience billed as a celebration of the artist’s life and legacy is coming to London later this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jan 2024
A cultural attraction dedicated to China’s Great Wall will become a national museum when it reopens in 2025 following an extensive renovation
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Planet Attractions | 29 Dec 2023
Just a quick message from everyone at Planet Attractions to say thank you and to wish you a happy holiday
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Dec 2023
The British Museum has been branded ‘astonishingly out of touch’ after announcing its decision to accept a record-breaking £50m donation from oil giant BP
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Dec 2023
New research has said that the children and family entertainment centre sector will be worth US$30.7bn by 2032, with the market growing by more than 10% each year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Dec 2023
Orlando could be about to welcome a major new attraction, with Ocean Sports Development leading a US$45m (€41.1m, £35.6m) project anchored around a 52,000sq m (566,000sq ft) pool capable of producing artificial waves - the first of many planned for locations across the US.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Dec 2023
A new visitor attraction dedicated to Manchester City has opened its doors in Abu Dhabi, with the new City Challenge offering visitors a chance to show off their footballing skills through a range of immersive experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Dec 2023
The English town of Bedford could be a surprising contender for Universal’s next theme park and resort development, with the operator confirming plans are ‘at the early stages’ for what would be a landmark attraction destination for the UK
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Dec 2023
Alterface is eyeing malls and FECs in China for its Action League Interactive Thrill Ride, after the company announced its first such attraction in the country is set to open at Suzhou Paradise Forest World in May next year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2023
Argentina no longer has a Ministry of Culture after its new President Javier Milei abolished the government office one day into his four year tenure
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2023
The cruise industry is lined up for a record year, with travellers from across the globe booking trips in greater numbers than even before as the travel sector bounces back from the effects of the global pandemic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Dec 2023
European tourism and attractions consultants TDAC have added former Disney Imagineer Scott Ault to its growing team of industry experts
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Dec 2023
Christie has supplied a number of projection solutions for Museum X - an exciting immersive experience that recently opened to the public in South Korea
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Dec 2023
A major new addition is coming to Japan’s Yomiuriland, with the operator announcing plans to develop a nature-based Pokémon theme park at its home in Tokyo
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Dec 2023
As the MENA attractions market continues to surge, DEAL represents one of the most important business opportunities of 2024. Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, president of show organisers International Expo-Consults speaks about this year’s upcoming event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2023
A new attraction from developer HyperSpace has opened its doors in Riyadh, with the ‘digital theme park’ acting as a hybrid of content creation arena and videogame for its visitors
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2023
Legendary rock band Kiss have promised to ‘change music performance history’, after unveiling their own digital avatars and announcing a special stage show working with the likes of Thierry Coup, Industrial Light & Magic, and Pophouse Entertainment Group
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Dec 2023
Universal has announced the launch of two hotels to open in 2025, with Universal Stella Nova and Universal Terra Luna forming the first part of the operator’s upcoming Epic Universe development
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Dec 2023
You can now pass beyond the doors of the Hobbiton Movie set in New Zealand, with director Sir Peter Jackson behind the development of two ‘83% human size’ Hobbit holes for visitors to explore
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Dec 2023
Sansei Technologies has announced the acquisition of leading experience design firm Forrec, with the Japanese ride and equipment manufacturer promising to elevate the guest experience through the new partnership
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Dec 2023
Universal has unveiled the name of its upcoming children’s theme park and resort destination, with Universal Kids Resort set to open in Frisco in 2026
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2023
The soon-to-open Wisdome Stockholm at Tekniska Museet is the latest development as part of a national project to boost STEM activities and encourage sustainable construction methods across Sweden
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2023
Storyland Studios is behind the development of Libertyland USA - a world class theme park and resort development coming to South Dakota in 2026
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2023
Saudi Arabia has won a bid to host World Expo 2030 in Riyadh, with US$7.8bn set to be invested into building a site that focuses on ‘shaping a prosperous and sustainable future’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2023
Scruffy Dog and Sela have teamed up to produce Wonder Garden - an immersive experience offering ‘limitless creativity’ during Riyadh Season
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2023
Disney’s first fully-themed Frozen land is now open at Hong Kong Disneyland, with World of Frozen the latest offering in major expansion of the company’s park portfolio
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Nov 2023
Miral has announced a major expansion of its Yas Waterworld waterpark, with the award-winning attraction set to add more than 3.3km of slides across 16,9000sq m to the destination by 2025
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Gary Pope | Kids Industries | 24 Nov 2023
Kids Industries has created a range of immersive experiences such as Legoland’s Lego Mythica: World of Mythical Creatures. Its CEO, Gary Pope, shares his thoughts on the arrival of Netflix’s recently-launched ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ and how this reflects on the growing LBE market
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Nov 2023
Formula 1 and Tottenham Hotspur are joining forces to deliver a first-of-its-kind karting experience that will allow people of all abilities to feel as though they are part of an F1 Grand Prix
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Nov 2023
This year's IAAPA Expo brought huge news from across the industry, with Falcon’s Flight - the record-breaking coaster by Intamin coming to Six Flags Qiddiya - among the headliners
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Lauren Heath-Jones and Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Nov 2023
IAAPA Expo is making its grand return to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center this week, with the 2023 edition of the event selling out its trade show floor for the first time since 2019
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2023
AV specialist Christie will showcase product capabilities of MicroTiles LED technology with video wall at IAAPA Expo 2023
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Nov 2023
At this year’s IAAPA Expo, BoldMove will host its first booth on the show floor, celebrating the milestone with the launch of a new IP for its Smash & Reload dark ride
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Nov 2023
At this year’s IAAPA Expo, WhiteWater will launch a new zero-G waterslide alongside several new attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2023
RWS Global will make its trade show debut at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the company set to showcase its projects from the past 12 months
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2023
Dual additions to accesso’s product portfolio have strengthened the attractions technology provider’s offering in 2023. Steve Drake, accesso’s senior vice president of Global Initiatives, speaks to Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2023
September saw the debut of a brand-new addition to Salt Lake City’s Lagoon Park - a hybrid rollercoaster and dark ride experience known as Primordial. Planet Attractions speaks to Ernest Yale and Nol Van Genuchten about the experience and how its team brought the first-of-its-kind attraction to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Nov 2023
Sacoa Cashless System is set to reveal a number of new features for its payments solution at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the company also announcing a new partnership with Brazilian FEC chain HotZone
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2023
A coaster themed after gravy and Thanksgiving dinner is among the offerings this IAAPA season, with Vekoma highlighting a host of major projects set to open in 2024 at this year’s Expo
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2023
Six Flags and Cedar Fair are merging in an US$8bn deal that will create a new theme park powerhouse in the North American market
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2023
A panel of legends representing the elite of the attractions industry will share strategies utilised by Universal Beijing Resort to successfully open despite facing major challenges including the Covid-19 pandemic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2023
Semnox will introduce a number of innovative new solutions at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with a bigger booth and a larger team on-hand to welcome attendees to the Orlando show
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