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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 Apr 2025
Opening in 2026, the UK’s first Paw Patrol-themed land is set to bring Adventure Bay to life at Chessington World of Adventures, offering young families an immersive experience with rides, characters, and themed stays
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2025
Anthony Shepherd and Chris Barlow have partnered to launch Fuzzy Lightbulb, a character development studio creating custom mascots for the attractions industry
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 Mar 2025
A Disney panel at this year’s SXSW media and arts festival offered a first glimpse at two upcoming attractions planned for the Disney World resort in Florida
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2025
The first standalone Peppa Pig theme park has opened in Texas, with the new attraction adding to the expanding IPs portfolio within Merlin’s global network of experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Feb 2025
Bluey has hopped on-board the Disney Cruise Line with the IP joining the Disney attractions roster ahead of plans to also bring the IP to Disney’s parks
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jan 2025
The British Museum will undergo ‘the most significant transformation, both architectural and intellectual, happening in any museum globally’ with the launch of a rebranding project alongside its overall development masterplan
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2024
Year-round horror is coming to Las Vegas in 2025 with the debut of Universal Destination and Experiences’ Horror Unleashed
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Oct 2024
Merlin’s upcoming Peppa Pig Theme Park in Texas, has its opening date, with the highly-anticipated visitor attractions set to open to the public on March 1st, 2025.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Oct 2024
Shinsegae Group has announced the inking of a US$3.4bn deal that will see a Paramount theme park and wider resort open in South Korea in 2029
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Sep 2024
A zoo in Thailand is urging its visitors to behave after a doubling in attendance following the birth of a baby pygmy hippo called Moo Deng
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Sep 2024
Due to the popularity of the Bridgerton series, Blenheim Palace has announced an extension to its summer film trail, as well as the launch of several new experiences based on the hit show
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Sep 2024
Warner Bros Discovery has announced a move that will see the company bring together its existing licensed entertainment and owned and operated teams into a single global division
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Sep 2024
An immersive Beetlejuice experience has opened in Los Angeles to celebrate the forthcoming release of the highly anticipated Beetlejuice sequel
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Sep 2024
Ryan Reynolds has said the Welshpool suit from Deadpool and Wolverine has been ‘accidentally mounted professionally then inexplicably shipped to The Racecourse Ground in Wrexham’ with the costume from the hit Marvel movie now on display inside Wrexham AFC’s newly-opened café
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Aug 2024
The world’s tallest pendulum ride has been announced for Hersheypark, with the record-breaking Twizzlers Twisted Gravity set to open in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2024
The Peppa Pig Theme Park making its way to Texas has been delayed until 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Aug 2024
Europa-Park’s mascots Ed and Edda are at the heart of a major campaign that will see the launch of a new videogame, motion picture and family attraction, with all three products set to launch in the summer of 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Aug 2024
The Disney Cruise Line is expanding its fleet with four new ships, with the operator also announcing new shows at sea based on its Hercules and Moana IPs
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2024
The trial of Dolores Umbridge will be the story for the centrepiece attraction of Epic Universe’s Wizarding World, with Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry utilising ‘first-of-its-kind’ ride technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jul 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine have made their mark on Disney’s parks, with a joint appearance seeing Deadpool enter the Disney Parks Universe by mocking the controversial history of its Splash Mountain ride
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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 | 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 | 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 | 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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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 | 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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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 | 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 | 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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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 | 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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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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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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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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 | 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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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 | 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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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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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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 | 25 Oct 2023
The Messi Experience - an immersive visitor attraction dedicated to global footballing megastar Lionel Messi - will open its doors in Miami in April next year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2023
A new free-roaming immersive Angry Birds experience has made its debut, with the Pigvasion sending players on a mission to recover stolen eggs from some villainous pigs
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Oct 2023
Bing and Flop will continue to appear at Gulliver’s theme parks until at least 2025, with the operator announcing an extension to its popular partnership with series producer Acamar films
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Oct 2023
Seattle Aquarium is promising comic mischief following the launch of an Animal Crossing exhibit at the popular attraction with the Nintendo partnership running through to the end of the year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Oct 2023
Record numbers of retailers and visitors from France, Germany, Italy and Spain were in attendance at this year’s Brand Licensing Europe (BLE), with this year’s event placing special emphasis on location based entertainment (LBE).
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Oct 2023
The 2023 edition of the Brand Licensing Expo is to host a new location-based entertainment trail offering special events in partnership with several major brands and IP
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
RWS Global will in attendance at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe to discuss major projects including the opening of the Hasbro City FEC, as well as several cruise line and resort partnerships
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Sep 2023
The Pokémon Company has announced an unusual collaboration that will see the popular Pokémon IP arrive at the Vincent Van Gogh Museum for a special event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Sep 2023
The Disney Treasure cruise ship will set sail at the end of next year, with Disney unveiling its latest offering in a rapid expansion of its popular cruise operation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2023
A world-first SpongeBob interactive dark ride is coming to Las Vegas’s Circus Circus, with Sally Dark Rides behind the US$6m development
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Aug 2023
Path Entertainment Group and Hasbro recently worked together to produce a world-first immersive Monopoly experience. Path CEO David Hutchinson shares all with Planet Attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Aug 2023
An exhibition inspired by hit-series Derry Girls has drawn a record number of visitors to Londonderry’s Tower Museum
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Aug 2023
A new immersive land, dedicated to Illumination’s Minions and Despicable Me franchises, has opened at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, US
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Aug 2023
The Gunpowder Plot is a multilayered immersive experience set at the Tower of London. Planet Attractions spoke to the team behind the development to see exactly how it came to life...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Aug 2023
A new Peppa Pig-themed visitor experience has opened at the Natural History Museum in London, UK
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Aug 2023
The upcoming Mattel Adventure Park is set to open in 2024 with several attractions dedicated to several IPs including Barbie and Hot Wheels
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Aug 2023
Work is set to start on Bali’s highly-anticipated Paramount theme park, with the major development representing the largest of its kind for the Indonesian tourist destination
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Aug 2023
A new immersive experience showcasing the work of French impressionist painter Claude Monet is coming to London, UK
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Jul 2023
Japan’s Ghibli Park has confirmed the opening dates for Mononoke Village and Valley of Witches with the areas set to open in late 2023 and early 2024
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jul 2023
Universal has revealed a first look at its upcoming Stranger Things experience ahead of its Halloween Horror Nights event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jul 2023
Marvel’s ‘Rogers: The Musical’ has been brought to life with a limited time run of the musical seen in Hawkeye now on show at Disney California Adventure Park
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jul 2023
Paradise Wildlife Park has welcomed KSI and The Sidemen to the animal attraction for a viral game of hide and seek
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2023
Warner Bros and Neon are working in collaboration to develop a new contemporary art experience based on the world of Harry Potter
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jun 2023
The Smurfs are making their way to the US in the form of an immersive touring location-based experience set to make its debut in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jun 2023
Lionel Messi is about to get his own touring attraction, with ‘The Messi Experience, A Dream Come True’ set to debut in the US in 2024
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Jun 2023
A replica of Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse has been listed on vacation rental site Airbnb ahead of the release of the highly-anticipated Barbie movie
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jun 2023
All of Us Are Dead will be the first Korean horror series to make its way to a Universal park, after being announced for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Singapore
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jun 2023
The PIF-owned Red Sea Global has been announced as the sponsor of the Al-Ahli Football Club, also owned by PIF, in Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Pro League
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jun 2023
Morph has arrived in London for a wheelchair accessible public art trail, with the event to run until August in an effort to raise money for the children’s charity Whizz Kidz
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jun 2023
Location-based experiences are taking centre stage at this year’s Brand Licensing Europe event, which is now open for registration ahead of its return to London’s ExCeL in October
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jun 2023
The Last of Us is the first major new IP to be announced for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Jun 2023
A new visitor experience inspired by beloved British soap opera Coronation Street has opened in Manchester, UK
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 May 2023
BBC Studios is to launch a collection of immersive experiences on metaverse platform; The Sandbox later this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2023
Build-A-Bear is on the hunt for new partners in locations offering family experiences, with the company announcing a new partnership to bring its Workshops to all four of Kalahari’s US waterpark resort destinations
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 May 2023
Triotech has been selected to supply interactive dark rides for Saudi Arabia’s upcoming Transformers attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 May 2023
Merlin’s Scott O’Neil and Sony’s Jeffrey Godsick have hinted at the use of further Sony IPs in Merlin attractions following the launch of World of Jumanji at Chessington World of Adventures in the UK
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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
Universal Orlando has revealed details and renderings of its upcoming Minion Land, with the hotly-anticipated attraction set to open to the public this summer
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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
A major Transformers attraction is planned for Seven’s upcoming entertainment destination in Riyadh, with plans for two further attractions in the kingdom as Saudi Arabia’s PIF continues to expand its entertainment offerings
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2023
Ahead of the launch of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld CEO Marc Swanson has said the company would look at domestic licensing or joint venture projects should the ‘right opportunity’ present itself
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 May 2023
Europe’s answer to the Velocicoaster has its opening date, with the highly-anticipated Batman-themed Gotham City Escape set to launch on May 13
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 May 2023
An official location tour dedicated to hit BBC series ‘Call the Midwife’ has opened at The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent, UK
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2023
A new blockbuster exhibition based on hit CBBC show Operation Ouch! will open at the Science and Industry Museum (SIM) in Manchester, UK, in July
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2023
Sega Sammy Holdings has agreed a deal to acquire Rovio, with Sega aiming to accelerate its mobile gaming capabilities while also acquiring a powerful IP in the world of entertainment
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Apr 2023
The 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon is being celebrated with a special show taking place at 100 planetariums worldwide
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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 Mar 2023
The highly-anticipated Katmandu Park Punta Cana has opened in the Dominican Republic. Developed by Falcon’s Beyond, the park features cutting-edge rides and attractions themed around the company’s ‘The Hidden Realms of Katmandu’ IP
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Mar 2023
Development company Seven is to launch the world’s first Play-Doh-themed attractions in partnership with Hasbro
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2023
Universal’s Parks & Resorts division will now be called Universal Destinations & Experiences following a rebranding
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Feb 2023
Merlin Entertainments is adding to its cluster of attractions in Blackpool, with a £2.3m Gruffalo-themed attraction set to open later this year
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 20 Feb 2023
Rumours that a Peaky Blinders theme park is in the works are not to be believed but officials have said there are potential plans for a permanent attraction based on the popular IP
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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 | 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 | 26 Jan 2023
An interactive experience taking visitors inside hit NBC sitcom ‘The Office’ is set to open in Toronto later this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2023
Chessington World of Adventures has unveiled what will become the world’s first Jumanji-themed coaster when it opens later this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2023
MSC and the New York Knicks have announced a multi-year marketing partnership that sees MSC become the official cruise line of the NBA side
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jan 2023
Following Argentina’s historic win at the 2022 World Cup, the student accommodation that global footballing icon Lionel Messi stayed in is set to be turned into its own mini museum
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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2022
The Italian theme park will open a new themed maze attraction inspired by the multi-billion-dollar movie franchise
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2022
The opening marks the North American debut of the attraction, which first opened at Universal Studios Japan in 2021
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Dec 2022
A world-first Discovery entertainment centre is coming to Saudi Arabia with more to follow in the coming years
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2022
Hasbro’s Monopoly Lifesized has opened in Riyadh following a three-way partnership between the toy manufacturer, the Al Hokair Group and The Path Entertainment Group
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2022
PortAventura has announced plans for a new Uncharted dark ride coaster with Sally Dark Rides and Intamin behind the €25m attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2022
Audiences around the world will soon get to see record-breaking stunt performers pushing the boundaries of what is possible with Guinness World Records and Mirage Entertainment Design announcing the launch of an exciting new show
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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Nov 2022
The world-first theme park will feature several key attractions inspired by iconic Mattel brands including Barbie, Thomas & Friends and Hot Wheels
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Nov 2022
Footballing legend Cristiano Ronaldo has taken over the iconic Times Square to unveil a new waxwork for Madame Tussauds New York
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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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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 | 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 | 06 Sep 2022
JRA has revitalised Bush's Visitor Center Museum in Tennessee, celebrating the brand’s history and all things bean with an all-new guest experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Aug 2022
Merlin has announced that three of its ‘next generation’ Lego Discovery Centres are coming to the US in 2023
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Aug 2022
A light trail inspired by the iconic forest from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beast franchises will open in the US in October
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Aug 2022
Michael Myers, Dracula and now The Weeknd will be offering the scares at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, with the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter set to debut an all-new horror experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jul 2022
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
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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 | 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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Jul 2022
An official stage production based on Stranger Things is in the works after the series became Netflix’s first English-language show to be viewed for more than one billion hours
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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Jun 2022
Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights 2022 will see the debut of a new Mummy as fans await the reopening of iconic Revenge of the Mummy attraction
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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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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2022
Universal has revealed the return of Michael Myers for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, with the iconic slasher set to deliver the frights for the always popular horror spectacular
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jun 2022
Is Kanye West planning to enter the attractions realm?
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 20 May 2022
Launching this summer, Stranger Things: The Experience is the result of a partnership between Netflix and live-entertainment discovery platform Fever
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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 May 2022
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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 May 2022
You can finally be a Barbie girl in a Barbie world with World of Barbie - a brand new immersive touring attraction set to make its debut later this year in Toronto
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2022
The iconic Nerf brand will gain its first themed land in its 53-year history with the debut of a new attraction coming to Brazil’s Beto Carrero World in 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2022
Honor of Kings, Minions and Jurassic World are all set to feature in a range of new themed experiences coming to Universal Beijing this year
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Apr 2022
Starting this June you’ll be able to find the Wizarding World’s Fantastic Beasts at the Royal Ontario Museum, with the popular Natural History Museum exhibition set to embark on the first leg of its world tour
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2022
Warwick Castle will soon be home to a Zog-themed playland, with the popular IP set to arrive at the heritage attraction in April
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2022
Sesame Place San Diego is set to open next month, with the location set to include an interactive Sesame Street Neighbourhood along with themed attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Feb 2022
Twycross Zoo is set to launch a new attraction in the spring, with the UK’s first Gruffalo Discovery Land being developed to ‘inspire the next generation of conservationists’
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Feb 2022
Fans will experience Game of Thrones like never before, with the ‘ground-breaking’ attraction featuring authentic sets, costumes and props used in the show’s production
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Feb 2022
Merlin’s popular Legoland Discovery Centres have undergone a rebranding and reimagination, with the first Lego Discovery Centre coming to Belgium this summer
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Feb 2022
The first phase of the long-awaited Ghibli Park in Japan will open in November 2022 with a themed land inspired by the studio’s My Neighbor Totoro animation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2022
Merlin has announced its acquisition of Cadbury World in the UK, reaching an agreement with Mondelez International to take over the iconic chocolate attraction
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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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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2022
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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jan 2022
Martin Luther King Jr’s original ‘I have a dream’ speech is now on display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which is open in observance of Martin Luther King Jr day
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2021
A Peter Rabbit attraction will be making its way to the UK in 2022, with an all-new experience from Merlin set to add to the operators growing portfolio on the Blackpool seafront
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Dec 2021
The Grinch might have stolen Christmas but apparently he did while looking good
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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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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 19 Nov 2021
Alterface, Storyland and Studios Occitanie are collaborating with the video game company on the project, which is slated to open in 2025
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2021
The Ferrari Experience comprises immersive simulator rides, an eSports adrenaline hub and an exclusive themed dining experience
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 17 Nov 2021
Eleven major new ride attractions to open at waterparks and theme parks in 2022 – the most “significant and exciting lineup” in SeaWorld history
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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 | 11 Nov 2021
The three-part zone, opening next spring, allows guests to get creative as they design and build their own Lego cars and take part in a virtual race
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 10 Nov 2021
The K-pop music arena plans to host some 190 concerts per year
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Nov 2021
A new Stranger Things-themed retail experience will feature immersive photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise and an in-store arcade
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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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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2021
The team behind Universal Studios’ iconic Horror Nights in Singapore has launched an exhibition exploring what goes into planning the horrifying event.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Oct 2021
Pokémon is set to make its mark at Universal Studios Japan following a landmark deal to bring the popular IP to the park starting in 2022
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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2021
King’s Cross’ Platform 9 ¾ installation will tour four major UK train stations to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the first Harry Potter film
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2021
The US$1.08bn Legoland Shenzhen Resort is Merlin’s latest - and largest - venture in the Chinese market
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Aug 2021
The self-guided Mr. Men Little Miss Discovery Trail takes visitors through the museum’s permanent collection of Mr. Men and Little Miss memorabilia
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Aug 2021
ZSL London Zoo will host several family-friendly, Bing-themed activities, free to its visitors throughout the Autumn
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2021
The Lego Pop & Play Tour will feature several activity stations inspired by different Lego IPs
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jul 2021
Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House is set to make its theme park debut at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2021
Donkey Kong could soon be making his theme park debut after reports suggest Nintendo and Universal have big plans for the popular franchise
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jun 2021
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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jun 2021
Disney has brought Marvel to life like never before with the launch of Avengers Campus at Disneyland California Adventure
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 May 2021
The National Air and Space Museum’s US$250m transformation continues with one of Star Wars’ X-Wings set to go on display outside the Albert Einstein Planetarium
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 May 2021
Take a look at what Avengers Campus cast members will be wearing ahead of its public launch on June 4
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2021
Godzilla the Ride: Great Kaiju Decisive Dominance Battle will be the signature attraction for Seibu-en’s new 1960s-themed Showa land
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2021
Twitter user HelmsmanFreddy appears to have discovered the secretive fictional nation of Wakanda in Disneyland’s new expansion plans
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Mar 2021
They might well be playing Jaja Ding Dong at the new Eurovision Museum, coming to Húsavík, Iceland, later this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Mar 2021
Universal is rethinking elements of its Dr Seuss attractions after the book’s publisher removed number of titles from circulation
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Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021
David Walliams’ children’s book is being brought to life at Alton Towers, which has offered a first look at the ride opening April 12
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Feb 2021
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes is designed for diehard and casual fans alike
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Feb 2021
Rejoice preschoolers and parents - a Peppa Pig theme park is making its way to Florida
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2021
Build your own soap bottle droid with Imagine from Home
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Feb 2021
The resort will include a 260,000 sq ft water park and luxury themed suites
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Feb 2021
Raya and the Last Dragon is coming to Animal Kingdom, with new experiences including a 40-tonne sand sculpture and a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming movie
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Feb 2021
Part of Universal’s new immersive world might not actually be a part of the Nintendo universe
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Feb 2021
Dippy22 has already built Toad’s Cafe and Peach’s Castle and, once completed, will release the park as a playable map
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2021
Former Sega CEO Tom Kalinske will be the first of the Strong Museum’s guests in its new ‘Cocktails with the Creators’ Zoom series
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Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2021
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won the Super Bowl, with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski punching their ticket to the happiest place on earth
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Feb 2021
The Utah theme park says the star’s latest album infringes on its trademark
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Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2021
All Aboard! This Nintendo-adorned train will ferry consumers to Universal’s Super Nintendo World when the new land opens in 2021
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2021
She usually serves clients such as Russell Brand, Demi Lovato and 50 Cent but now Maeve Reilly is turning her attentions to Mickey and Minnie for a new line of Disney merchandise
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2021
Spider-Man himself reveals all about his new dark ride attraction coming to Disneyland later this year
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2021
Despite an extremely challenging year, Disney has continued to give back to charities across the world
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Theron Skees | The Designer's Creative Studio | 18 Jan 2021
Imagineering veteran and founder of the Designer's Creative Studio, Theron Skees, reveals how to take a brand concept and transform it into a physical environment
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2021
Traditional audiences need to broaden their audiences and generate some much-need income by partnering with big-name IPs
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Dec 2020
Heigh Ho! Disney gives viewers a sneak peek at new Snow White dark ride
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2020
The popular Belgian IP will be the main focus of a brand-new media-led family attraction
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020
And they lived happily ever after! Inside Jordan Fisher and Ellie Woods’ Disney World wedding
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Dec 2020
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2020
Joyeux Noël! Get in the holiday spirit with a performance of Mickey’s Magical Christmas Lights.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2020
A new video offering a first glimpse at the ride vehicles for the new Jurassic World VelociCoaster has been released by Universal.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Dec 2020
The opening date for the hotly-anticipated Super Nintendo World has been announced in a new video from Universal Studios Japan.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020
Disney’s strict costume rules at its parks led to a Disney fashion revolution. Lauren Heath-Jones finds out more.
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Jordan Middleton | Cupcakes & Coasters | 01 Dec 2020
Jordan Middleton explains how leveraging user-generated content can create more authentic and emotive marketing in the attractions world.
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Hannah Reeder | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020
Lego has turned Rome’s historic colosseum into a 9,036-piece construction, which is now available to buy
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020
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
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