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Site workers will be kept inside a ‘closed-loop’ system following strict prevention and control measures

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 27 May 2022 |
 
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The highly-anticipated ‘Flying Eyes’ dark ride opened at the Sun World Theme Park in late April

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 May 2022 |
 
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Visitation and revenue soared for SeaWorld in the first three months of the year, with the most visitors in Q1 since 2013 and record all-time revenue for the period

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2022 |
 
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Cedar Fair has reported its Q1 earnings for 2022 with announced losses despite net revenues surging after a Covid-hit period in 2021

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 May 2022 |
 
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Lin-Manuel Miranda says that Disney’s Imagineers ‘are on it’ when it comes to the development of a new Encanto attraction for Disney’s theme parks

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 May 2022 |
 
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Nick Varney who has led Merlin since its inception and Mark Fisher, who played a key role in the company’s formation, have both announced their intention to leave the attractions giant in 2023

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2022 |
 
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A number of attractions suppliers and manufacturers have been named winners of China’s prestigious Golden Crown Awards

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2022 |
 
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ted is the latest company to come under the RWS umbrella, with the entertainment group now able to add a number of new strings to its ever-expanding bow

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2022 |
 
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Disney’s opposition to Florida’s contentious new state law which limits discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools could see the operator lose its self-governing status as a result of suspending political donations

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2022 |
 
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Attractions.io’s Peter O’Dare explains how user segmentation is transforming the visitor experience for the better

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2022 |
 
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The former tallest rollercoaster in the world is being dismantled following an accident on a separate ride that has seen the complete demolition of Mexico City’s La Feria de Chapultepec theme park

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2022 |
 
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The hotly-anticipated Fønix from Vekoma has opened to the public at Fårup Sommerland with the new rollercoaster representing the park’s largest investment ever

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2022 |
 
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Swedish theme park Gröna Lund has recruited popular actor Felix Herngren to voice an alien in its new advertising campaign for the 2022 season

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Apr 2022 |
 
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Efteling will break ground on a new hotel at the end of this year’s summer season, with the 143-bedroom development to open its doors in 2024

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Apr 2022 |
 
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Could Bob Iger be Chelsea FC’s co-saviour? The former Disney man has been linked as an investor for the Premier League club alongside Steve Pagliuca

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Apr 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Apr 2022 |
 
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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.

| 05 Apr 2022 |
 
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With a number of ongoing issues, the London Resort theme park development has withdrawn its current planning application with a new proposal set to be resubmitted later in the year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2022 |
 
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Shanghai Planetarium, Shanghai Museum and more than 100 city parks have already closed to the public

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 21 Mar 2022 |
 
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Merlin will develop and operate exclusive Jumanji-themed attractions

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2022 |
 
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The B&M-designed Emperor has opened to the public at SeaWorld San Diego

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2022 |
 
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Disney’s Bob Chapek has denounced a bill aimed at banning the discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in the classroom but the Human Rights Campaign has refused a Disney donation, saying the statement doesn’t go far enough

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2022 |
 
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Super Nintendo World is making its US debut in 2023, with the attraction now under construction at Universal Studios Hollywood

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Mar 2022 |
 
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In order for theme parks to run operations in a smooth and efficient manner, internal communications are key. Ross McCaw, CEO and founder of OurPeople, tells us more

Ross McCaw | OurPeople | 10 Mar 2022 |
 
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Gail Evans has been named executive vice president, chief digital and technology officer for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Mar 2022 |
 
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The RAAPA Expo will go ahead as scheduled despite the difficulties being caused for people and businesses in Russia following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2022 |
 
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A combined US$400m investment, Resorts World Sentosa is launching the first phase of its RWS 2.0 expansion plan, with an all-new Minions land at Universal Studios Singapore and the redevelopment of the rebranded and reimagined Singapore Oceanarium

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2022 |
 
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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

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2022 |
 
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Continuing a long-running Super Bowl tradition, three Super Bowl-winning members of the Los Angeles Rams are making their way to Disneyland

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2022 |
 
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Disney doubled revenues at its parks in its second quarter, with Bob Chapek saying that there is more storytelling infused into every aspect of a visit to a Disney park than ever before

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2022 |
 
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Long-time Studio Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki has detailed how studio co-founder, Hayao Miyazaki, was convinced to go ahead with the project

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2022 |
 
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One of Asia’s most anticipated theme parks has finally opened its doors with Genting SkyWorlds offering a number of Fox IPs and attractions following a near-decade-long wait

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2022 |
 
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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

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Feb 2022 |
 
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SeaWorld Entertainment has made a bid of US$3.4bn for Cedar Fair, with the bid sending company stocks soaring ahead of the proposed takeover

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2022 |
 
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With so many big things coming in the year ahead, we’ve rounded up all the key events taking place this year. Welcome to your attractions calendar for 2022.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2022 |
 
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Efteling must cut its nitrogen emissions or cap its visitor numbers to five million people a year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Jan 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jan 2022 |
 
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The Circus Bumba land was inspired by Flemish children’s TV show Bumba and has been in development for several years

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2022 |
 
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Visitors to SeaWorld’s US parks are being offered a new perspective on animal care, with a brand-new education programme taking them behind the scenes of its animal operations

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2022 |
 
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Honouring East Asian traditions, Disney’s Lunar New Year celebration has returned to the Disneyland Resort in California

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2022 |
 
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A pair of highly anticipated John Wick and Now You See Me attractions are making their way to MOTIONGATE at Dubai Parks and Resorts. Planet Attractions spoke to FORREC’s Eric O’Rourke about the record-breaking new additions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2022 |
 
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Both Bob Iger and Bob Chapek received huge pay boosts in 2021, with Disney’s top men pulling in a staggering US$74.8m between them last year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2022 |
 
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Just in time to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, the Sleeping Beauty Castle has reopened to guests at Disneyland Paris following a 12 months renovation period

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2022 |
 
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Lagotronics Projects will develop several media-based attractions, including a VR coaster and a dark ride for the upcoming Pradera Islands theme park

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2022 |
 
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Gardaland has offered a first look at the ride vehicle for the upcoming Jumani - The Adventure dark ride attraction

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jan 2022 |
 
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Have you ever wanted to own an actual piece of rollercoaster track? Well now you can, with Blackpool Pleasure Beach now selling parts of the Big One for the most avid of theme park enthusiasts

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jan 2022 |
 
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We’re not far off Mark Zuckerberg’s big reveal of the metaverse and what that means for the future, but when it comes to attractions, there are some companies already well ahead of the curve. Andrew Jacobs, accesso’s chief commercial officer, explains what it means for operators to be in a mobile-first world.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2022 |
 
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Reanimated and ready to take a bite out of its visitors, the former Camelot Theme Park is being resurrected as an immersive cinematic zombie experience

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jan 2022 |
 
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New attractions based on Hey Duggie, JoJo & Gran Gran and Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures will open at CBeebies Land at the Alton Towers Resort later this year

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Jan 2022 |
 
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You can now vote for your favourite influencers and content creators in the 2021 Clamshell Awards from Cupcakes & Coasters

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Dec 2021 |
 
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Work on a new dinosaur-themed rollercoaster at Tayto Park is currently underway, while construction is also expected to begin on two steel coasters next year

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Dec 2021 |
 
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Orange County – the home of both Universal and Disney’s Florida operations – has been declared a Covid-19 hotspot

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Dec 2021 |
 
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YellowRoc and ActiveLeisure have announced a partnership to deliver a complete construction and installation service for themed attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Dec 2021 |
 
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The Met is taking its first-ever look at Disney’s theme parks as part of a special exhibition dedicated to the inspirations behind Walt Disney’s most iconic creations

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Dec 2021 |
 
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Tis the season to be jolly AND to give gifts, so why not give a special gift to a special someone from your favourite attraction? We took a look at some of our favourite stocking fillers from the world’s biggest attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2021 |
 
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Change is coming for Universal, with the incoming chairman and CEO, Mark Woodbury, handing new senior positions to Karen Irwin, Tom Mehrmann and more in a major shakeup of the company’s leadership structure

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2021 |
 
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The Grinch might have stolen Christmas but apparently he did while looking good

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Dec 2021 |
 
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We asked some of the industry’s top names from Disney and Universal where it all started for them - with their first-ever ride experience

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2021 |
 
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Bob Iger is set to hand the reins over to Susan Arnold, who becomes the first woman to be appointed Disney chairman in the company’s history

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2021 |
 
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Planet Attractions’ Editor-in-Chief Tom Anstey is set to host a panel looking at trends emerging from Vietnam’s growing attractions industry

| 29 Nov 2021 |
 
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Vice chair Woodbury, who has played a key role in the Comcast company’s parks expansion worldwide, steps up in March 2022

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 25 Nov 2021 |
 
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Alterface, Storyland and Studios Occitanie are collaborating with the video game company on the project, which is slated to open in 2025

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 19 Nov 2021 |
 
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Michael Spanos steps down after two years as CEO; Ben Baldanza takes Bassoul’s former position as chairman of the board

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2021 |
 
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Eleven major new ride attractions to open at waterparks and theme parks in 2022 – the most “significant and exciting lineup” in SeaWorld history

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 17 Nov 2021 |
 
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The six-zone Paramount Film and Television Park is part of a US$8 billion tourism development and is expected to open in Yunnan province in 2024

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2021 |
 
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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

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 11 Nov 2021 |
 
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Despite a lack of international visitors and a decline in overall visitor numbers, SeaWorld Entertainment has seen record earnings for its third quarter, marking continued recovery from a COVID-hit 2020 for the operator

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021 |
 
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For a limited time starting November 21, visitors to Downtown Disney will be able to experience Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge in virtual reality

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021 |
 
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As part of its mission to become a full-fledged resort and leisure destination, Ocean Park is hosting a month-long wellness event with yoga, hiking and glamping starting November 7

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Nov 2021 |
 
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Alice in Wonderland has reached the grand old age of 70 and as a result the Disney Imagination Campus has taken a look at the science behind its historic Mad Tea Party attraction

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Nov 2021 |
 
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Shanghai Disneyland is reopening to the public after a single case of Covid-19 caused the park to be shut down and all of its guests tested

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Nov 2021 |
 
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The founder of Madame Tussauds and the father of the Latin American attractions industry have both taken their rightful place as a part of the IAAPA Hall of Fame

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2021 |
 
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Universal’s theme park attendance has surged in Q3, with Universal Orlando at the forefront after recording its most profitable quarter ever

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Oct 2021 |
 
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When it comes to global trends this is THE next big thing and there’s a good chance you don’t quite know what it means yet. Welcome to the metaverse and here’s exactly why you need to get in on the ground floor.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Oct 2021 |
 
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Six Flags has seen staff costs more than double since the pandemic with cost-cutting measures taking place elsewhere in the business to accommodate the sharp rise in labour expenses

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Oct 2021 |
 
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Six Flags continues to show positive recovery from a COVID-affected 2020 with visitor numbers almost reaching pre-pandemic levels in its latest earnings report

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Oct 2021 |
 
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The Rig is a unique venture that will transform a former oil rig in the Arabian Gulf into a resort featuring theme parks, hotels, restaurants and even actual sky diving!

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2021 |
 
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Universal has released first person footage of what it’s like to ride its brand new Velocicoaster at night

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2021 |
 
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Disneyland is getting its first movie with Halloween’s David Gordon Green lined up to direct the origin story of origin stories

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2021 |
 
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The team behind Universal Studios’ iconic Horror Nights in Singapore has launched an exhibition exploring what goes into planning the horrifying event.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2021 |
 
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New experiences for the visually impaired are set to be rolled out at a number of Merlin attractions, including Legoland Parks, Legoland Discovery Centres and Sea Life aquariums

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Oct 2021 |
 
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A panel of industry legends will share their stories about the creation of Universal’s ever-popular Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man dark ride at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Oct 2021 |
 
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This year’s event will offer a host of horror-themed attractions, including new scare zones and horror mazes

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Oct 2021 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Oct 2021 |
 
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With Evergande at risk of complete collapse thanks to US$305bn worth of debts, the future of its portfolio of 15 theme parks across China is currently uncertain

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Oct 2021 |
 
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From October 7 Universal Studios Hollywood and Six Flags Magic Mountain will both be affected by new rules that require proof of vaccination before entry

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Oct 2021 |
 
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With the US still not setting a firm date in November to open up to international visitors, IAAPA is working with the government to help its members attend the biggest attractions show of the year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Oct 2021 |
 
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Inka Park will be the first leisure destination of its kind in Latin America

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Sep 2021 |
 
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Starting in October De Grote Efteling Koekoekshow will tour both the Netherlands and Belgium

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Sep 2021 |
 
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Bob Chapek believes Disney’s parks division has emerged stronger than when the company entered the global pandemic

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2021 |
 
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Cruise operator Carnival recently made headlines around the world with the debut of the first rollercoaster to operate at sea. Maurer Rides’ Marco Hartwig explains how this all came about

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2021 |
 
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Security specialists Axon have supplied Six Flags’ US theme parks with body cameras for staff

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2021 |
 
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Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is the main feature of the expanded French pavilion which will make its debut next month to kickstart Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebrations

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Sep 2021 |
 
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The tourism development plan will encourage the predicted 10 million visitors a year to Universal Studios to explore the wider Beijing area

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Sep 2021 |
 
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The long-awaited Universal Beijing is set for a spectacular launch on September 20

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Aug 2021 |
 
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The US$1.08bn Legoland Shenzhen Resort is Merlin’s latest - and largest - venture in the Chinese market

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2021 |
 
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Park Beyond’s ‘impossification’ system promises to let your imagination run wild with a new theme park simulator unlike any we’ve ever seen on modern systems

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2021 |
 
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Everything is about to get bigger (and smaller) as Disney continues to take the world by storm with its latest animatronic projects

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Aug 2021 |
 
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Disney has introduced a new digital service offering personalised itineraries for visitors wanting to get the most out of their day at one of the operator’s parks

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Aug 2021 |
 
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The event was cancelled last year and is set to return this Halloween

Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 20 Aug 2021 |
 
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The spookiest time of the year has started at the Magic Kingdom

Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2021 |
 
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Biden’s installation forms part of a recent renovation of the attraction, which reopened in early August

Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 11 Aug 2021 |
 
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The poster features several Star Wars figures, which, according to Disney, are meant to represent the guests and the choose-your-own-adventure-style experience they’ll undertake at the hotel

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Aug 2021 |
 
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Unvaccinated park-goers will be offered the Pfizer vaccine

Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2021 |
 
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With guests returning to its parks in their droves, Universal has for the first time since COVID-19 emerged made a profit in its quarterly earnings report

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jul 2021 |
 
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Adventure Cove features several new family-friendly attractions

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Jul 2021 |
 
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Hailed as one of the world’s best dark ride attractions, Universal’s Spider-Man dark ride will be celebrated at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando with the return of the popular Legends Panel event

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2021 |
 
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Following a rollercoaster year, Six Flags is certainly on a high after more than doubling its expected EBITDA for Q2

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2021 |
 
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Disney has released a new docuseries exploring how it managed to bring some of its most popular attractions to life

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jul 2021 |
 
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Disney’s Jungle Cruise has undergone a full reimagining, with the ride experience completely modernised to ‘better reflect and value diversity’

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jul 2021 |
 
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We spoke to Triotech’s Ernest Yale and Nol van Genuchten about Knott’s Berry Farm’s iconic Bear-y Tales dark ride, which has been reimagined for a brand new audience more than three decades later

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jul 2021 |
 
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Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House is set to make its theme park debut at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jul 2021 |
 
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One child has died and another remains in critical condition following an accident on the Raging River ride at Iowa’s Adventureland theme park

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jul 2021 |
 
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Donkey Kong could soon be making his theme park debut after reports suggest Nintendo and Universal have big plans for the popular franchise

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2021 |
 
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Tom Iven joins SeaWorld following 45 year career working for Six Flags

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jun 2021 |
 
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Continuing its 50-year anniversary celebrations, Disney is offering 50 people in the US a trip to Disney World in recognition of their acts of kindness, compassion and creativity

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jun 2021 |
 
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Following a successful launch in 2020, Oktoberfest is making its way back to Thorpe Park this year with a special event celebrating the Bavarian festival

Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 18 Jun 2021 |
 
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He’s fast, he’s blue and he might just be coming to an attraction near you. Here are Sega’s attractions plans for Sonic the Hedgehog in 2022 and beyond

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jun 2021 |
 
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Universal CityWalk has partnered with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to host a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination site

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jun 2021 |
 
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The production opens on June 16, marking the resorts five-year anniversary

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Jun 2021 |
 
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In collaboration with teachers, Disney is introducing students to ‘imagination-powered learning’ with the launch of the Disney Imagination Campus education scheme

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jun 2021 |
 
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Howl-O-Scream will feature several Halloween-themed attractions for horror fans and thrill-seeking guests

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Jun 2021 |
 
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A new degree is being launched to offer students the chance to develop and forge a career in the themed entertainment industry

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2021 |
 
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Police have asked for assistance in identifying a suspect following an attempted arson attack on Silverwood’s Timber Terror wooden coaster

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jun 2021 |
 
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Disney has brought Marvel to life like never before with the launch of Avengers Campus at Disneyland California Adventure

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jun 2021 |
 
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The former WWE and AEW World Champion Chris Jericho and his band Fozzy have released a new music video shot on board Holiday World’s record-holding wooden coaster ‘The Voyage’

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2021 |
 
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Snorri Snorkling VR at Europa Park’s Rulantica is ready to roll, though the launch has been slightly delayed thanks to local restrictions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 May 2021 |
 
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Disney has honoured 92-year-old cast member and World War II veteran Alex Stromski with a special flag raising ceremony

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2021 |
 
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It’s been a year of turmoil for the theme park industry, with Disney boss Bob Chapek hoping for an end to the chaos towards the end of 2021

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 May 2021 |
 
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Time to get hyped! Grona Lund has released an amazing new ad ahead of Monster - King of Roller Coasters’ debut next month

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 May 2021 |
 
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Vietnam’s largest theme park, a game-changing aquarium project and 12,000 hotel rooms are just a few of the features of the new Phu Quoc United Center

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 May 2021 |
 
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Celebrating 100 years of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, the under-construction Phoenix coaster represents the largest investment in the attraction’s history

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 May 2021 |
 
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Six Flags Great America is partnering with the state of Illinois to incentivise COVID-19 vaccination in underserved communities

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2021 |
 
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Tokyo Disney has limited capacity and reduced the opening times in an effort to curb a rise of COVID-19 cases in the region

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2021 |
 
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Give Kids The World will hosts its annual Coasting for Kids amusement park event at seven premiere attractions this summer

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2021 |
 
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Universal CityWalk Beijing will offer 24 dining, retail and entertainment experiences, including Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 May 2021 |
 
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With the opening of the UK’s hottest new attraction imminent, Gary Pope of Kids Industries has revealed how Legoland Windsor’s newest addition - Lego Mythica - was brought to life

Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 13 May 2021 |
 
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Guests at Silverwood will be invited to jump into the cockpit of a Pitts Special biplane as a new RMC single-rail coaster makes its debut at the end of May

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2021 |
 
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Take a look at what Avengers Campus cast members will be wearing ahead of its public launch on June 4

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 May 2021 |
 
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SeaWorld veteran Marc Swanson has been named permanent CEO following a year of managing the role on an interim basis

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 May 2021 |
 
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Have you ever wanted to rob a bank with the kids? Well now you can with Gangsta Granny: The Ride at Alton Towers in the UK, which has been given the green light by David Walliams himself

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2021 |
 
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"We're powering the magic by harnessing the power of the sun"

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2021 |
 
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Coming to the hotly-anticipated Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience, Disney has unveiled what looks like the most realistic lightsaber ever created

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2021 |
 
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Universal’s parks are once again on the rise as its results after a year of struggle show promise for the entire theme park industry

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 2021 |
 
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Capped attendance was at 95% capacity but Covid continues to have a significant impact on Six Flags’ bottom line

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Apr 2021 |
 
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Knott's Bear-y Tales: Return To The Fair will not only celebrate 100 years of Knott’s Berry Farm but also the reopening of the park following a year-long closure

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Apr 2021 |
 
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Characters like Grogu and Rocket Racoon could soon come to life in Disney’s parks following the unveiling of a walking, talking and even dancing version of the Guardians of the Galaxy favourite Groot by Disney Imagineering

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2021 |
 
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Aerosmith has been the star of Disney’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster since it opened

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Apr 2021 |
 
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Ningbo and Ganzhou to open second gates in the next stage of the Beautiful China Trilogy resorts

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 23 Apr 2021 |
 
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Dependent on local restrictions being lifted, the new attraction is scheduled to open in October 2021

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Apr 2021 |
 
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In 1967, Economic Research Associates were hired to find out what impact the upcoming Disney World Resort would have on the state. The outcome, it turned out, would surprise even Disney

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Apr 2021 |
 
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Imagineering veteran Designer's Creative Studio founder Theron Skees shares the secrets for everything you need to be successful in themed entertainment

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2021 |
 
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YouTuber CoasterWriter has built a gargantuan rollercoaster entirely out of K’nex, with the mega ride filling his entire back garden

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2021 |
 
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Merlin has offered a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the giant Lego Sky Lion for its upcoming Mythica attraction at Legoland Windsor

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Apr 2021 |
 
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Does the classic phrase ‘oldest ride, longest line’ hold up? Or are Disney’s newest attractions the way forward for the operator?

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Apr 2021 |
 
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Godzilla the Ride: Great Kaiju Decisive Dominance Battle will be the signature attraction for Seibu-en’s new 1960s-themed Showa land

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2021 |
 
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Charlie Brooker’s popular Netflix series Black Mirror is set to make its theme park debut next month, with the launch of a new VR maze experience at Thorpe Park

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2021 |
 
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The song, titled ‘Light is in You’, forms the soundtrack to the new nighttime spectacular

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Apr 2021 |
 
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The head of the island’s tourism commission takes the helm from May

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 13 Apr 2021 |
 
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Adventure Cove is a nautical-themed land aimed at families

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2021 |
 
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Twitter user HelmsmanFreddy appears to have discovered the secretive fictional nation of Wakanda in Disneyland’s new expansion plans

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2021 |
 
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Peter Cliff explains how Lego is utilising Holovis technology to create a state-of-the-art interactive dark ride

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2021 |
 
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Legoland Belgium could become a reality after Merlin and public investment fund Sogepa confirmed feasibility studies were currently underway for such a project

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Mar 2021 |
 
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The former operator of Drayton Manor theme park has been fined £1m after a girl died on a ride in 2017, but the penalty will never be paid as the company is in administration

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2021 |
 
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No owls will be used in any licensed live productions, including at all Wonderful Wizarding World locations

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Mar 2021 |
 
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Gold, jewels and ribbons, oh my! The first phase of Disney’s Cinderella Castle’s magical makeover begins

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Mar 2021 |
 
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As the attractions industry struggled in 2020, Europa-Park was no exception. Company CEO Michael Mack explains how the Mack family business navigated these troubled waters, as well as detailing a number of exciting plans for when the world finally starts to turn once again

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2021 |
 
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In part two of our exclusive interview with the man who advised on Jurassic Park and has his own army of robotic dinosaurs, ‘Dino’ Don Lessem returns to talk everything from the business of dinosaurs to the world-famous Trump Toilet

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2021 |
 
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Following a dire 2020, Comcast’s Mike Cavanagh is predicting a much better year for Universal’s theme park division

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2021 |
 
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Horror Nights celebrates its 30th anniversary with the man who started it all - Beetlejuice

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2021 |
 
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Disney has created a giant sand sculpture to celebrate the recent release of Raya and the Last Dragon

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2021 |
 
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Super Nintendo World will finally open later this month, while Disneyland and California’s other major theme parks are set to reopen in April following a year of closure

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Mar 2021 |
 
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Universal is rethinking elements of its Dr Seuss attractions after the book’s publisher removed number of titles from circulation

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Mar 2021 |
 
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Europa Park and Mack Rides are two true titans of the theme park industry. On what would have been his 100th birthday, we take a look back at the man that started it all - the legendary Franz Mack

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Mar 2021 |
 
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Epcot’s Harmonious will be the largest nighttime illumination that Disney has ever produced

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021 |
 
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Don Lessem has gone from advising on Jurassic Park to building enough robotic dinosaurs that he could fill an entire zoo. In part one of our interview, we get a peek into the life of ‘Dino Don’, who talks about everything from Steven Spielberg to the real-life dinosaur that’s been named after him

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021 |
 
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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

Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021 |
 
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Work has restarted on Universal’s fourth gate in Orlando, with Epic Universe now scheduled to open in early 2025

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2021 |
 
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Rejoice preschoolers and parents - a Peppa Pig theme park is making its way to Florida

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Feb 2021 |
 
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Six Flags lost 26 million visitors in 2020, with theme park attendances worldwide slashed as a result of the global pandemic

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Feb 2021 |
 
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The rail-suspended dark ride opened at Disneyland, California, in 1955 and is believed to have been one of Walt Disney’s favourite attractions

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Feb 2021 |
 
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Joe Rohde has swapped the most magical place on earth for the most magical place off of it, with the Disney legend joining Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2021 |
 
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As Disney celebrates Black History Month, Carmen Smith explains how the company is making efforts to ensure its attractions and experiences are relevant to guests

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2021 |
 
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There’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel for attractions in Britain, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson laying out a roadmap to end restrictions in place at varying degrees for most of the last year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2021 |
 
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The success of an immersive attraction can be determined by the flow of people entering and exiting the space. Michelle Hicks explains how effective operations can help to optimise these experiences

Michelle Hicks | Firefly Creations | 22 Feb 2021 |
 
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Adam Reeves has created a range of immersive experiences at home and has now turned his attention to a new rollercoaster-themed game show

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Feb 2021 |
 
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We still have a long way to go but theme parks all over the world are eyeing reopening dates, hinting that the global sector might be showing the first signs of recovery

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Feb 2021 |
 
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Cedar Fair recorded a US$572m operating loss in 2020 with the operator only able to open its doors for 22% of the year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Feb 2021 |
 
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Raya and the Last Dragon is coming to Animal Kingdom, with new experiences including a 40-tonne sand sculpture and a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming movie

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Feb 2021 |
 
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Why has the UK theme park market changed from one targeting high action thrillseekers to one now seeking to welcome a family audience?

Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2021 |
 
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Part of Universal’s new immersive world might not actually be a part of the Nintendo universe

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Feb 2021 |
 
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Scream if you wanna go faster! Welcome to the theme park experience built inside content creator Parkspill’s house

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Feb 2021 |
 
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Combined Q1 results saw losses of US$1.06bn for Disney’s theme parks domestically and globally

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Feb 2021 |
 
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Dippy22 has already built Toad’s Cafe and Peach’s Castle and, once completed, will release the park as a playable map

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Feb 2021 |
 
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won the Super Bowl, with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski punching their ticket to the happiest place on earth

Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2021 |
 
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Get a new perspective on Island of Adventure’s popular story coaster with this 360 degree look at the ride experience

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Feb 2021 |
 
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Disney has created a special event allowing California Adventure to reopen under current state guidelines

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2021 |
 
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The castle will be located in the Witch Valley area of the park and is expected to open in March 2024

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Feb 2021 |
 
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The Art of Engineering has developed a program capable of designing optimised track layouts

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Feb 2021 |
 
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Legislators in the state want large theme parks including Disneyland to reopen earlier than current COVID guidelines currently allow

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Feb 2021 |
 
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Inspired by Disney Pixar’s latest release, The Soul of Jazz will explore the history of the musical art form in America

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Feb 2021 |
 
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All Aboard! This Nintendo-adorned train will ferry consumers to Universal’s Super Nintendo World when the new land opens in 2021

Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2021 |
 
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As more and more people are vaccinated against Covid-19, Comcast executives have predicted a huge upswing in business for Universal’s theme parks division

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jan 2021 |
 
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COVID-19 has had a major effect on Universal’s bottom line, with the operator recording huge losses in 2020

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jan 2021 |
 
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Dolphins will not longer feature in the Poseidon Theatre at Parc Asterix with a new attraction to take its place

Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 28 Jan 2021 |
 
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More than 20 years since it first opened the Men in Black dark ride is still one of the most popular attractions at Universal Studios Orlando

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2021 |
 
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The boat ride, first opened in 1955, is getting an overhaul ‘to reflect and value diversity’

Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2021 |
 
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Kept indoors by the global pandemic and missing Disney’s parks, this fan recreated the iconic fireworks show at home using a projector and a 3D printer

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021 |
 
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A COVID-safe version of the popular show is expected to open in the summer

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021 |
 
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Go behind the scenes with two of the men responsible for the creation of Disney’s jaw-dropping Star Wars attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021 |
 
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Shanghai Disneyland is gearing up for the Chinese New Year

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 22 Jan 2021 |
 
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She usually serves clients such as Russell Brand, Demi Lovato and 50 Cent but now Maeve Reilly is turning her attentions to Mickey and Minnie for a new line of Disney merchandise

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2021 |
 
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Spider-Man himself reveals all about his new dark ride attraction coming to Disneyland later this year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2021 |
 
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Despite an extremely challenging year, Disney has continued to give back to charities across the world

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2021 |
 
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Did you know that Efteling and Legoland had their own videogames? Which was your favourite? This is a brief history of theme park management games.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2021 |
 
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Imagineering veteran and founder of the Designer's Creative Studio, Theron Skees, reveals how to take a brand concept and transform it into a physical environment

Theron Skees | The Designer's Creative Studio | 18 Jan 2021 |
 
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The spinning coaster by Mack Rides represents a €17.5m investment and is the first ride to be themed after a music festival

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jan 2021 |
 
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Disney Imagineer Kevin Rafferty reveals all about the making of Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jan 2021 |
 
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Work has begun to redevelop Berlin’s former Spreepark into a cultural attraction

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Jan 2021 |
 
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Disneyland is on course to remain shut for an entire year, with COVID-19 surging in the state of California

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jan 2021 |
 
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A surge in Coronavirus cases has put Nintendo’s theme park debut on hold for the time-being

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jan 2021 |
 
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Viewist delves into the history of Six Flags’ Monster Mansion

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Jan 2021 |
 
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The park has been closed for nearly 10 months and will now offer its services as a vaccine distribution centre

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jan 2021 |
 
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Here are the top stories from Planet Attractions since the start of the year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2021 |
 
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The Gold Coast theme park and animal attraction is bringing back its popular Carnivale festival later this month

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Jan 2021 |
 
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Grupo Xcaret says its new landmark attractions will now open at the end of the year - 12 months later than originally planned

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jan 2021 |
 
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Expedition Theme Park has delved into the rocky past of the iconic EuroStar

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Jan 2021 |
 
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Recognising the world’s most astonishing attractions, Planet Attractions names 2021’s Wonder Award winners

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Jan 2021 |
 
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Disney report outlines company’s plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and plastic waste by 2030

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Dec 2020 |
 
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Bolt will become the world’s first rollercoaster to operate at sea when Carnival’s Mardis Gras sets sail in April

Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 29 Dec 2020 |
 
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Seasons greetings! Walt Disney Imagineering shares a message of peace and hope for the coming year.

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Dec 2020 |
 
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TheJackSilkstone, Screwy Loops and ArchNemesis are among this year’s winners

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Dec 2020 |
 
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Heigh Ho! Disney gives viewers a sneak peek at new Snow White dark ride

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Dec 2020 |
 
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Several previous attempts to redevelop the park have all fallen through

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Dec 2020 |
 
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From street art to street food, the 2021 Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts has it all

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Dec 2020 |
 
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New training courses for themed entertainment professional will be available in January

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Dec 2020 |
 
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Be among the first to see new features inside Universal Studios’ Super Nintendo World

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2020 |
 
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Get a first person look at The Shredder courtesy of ThemePark HD

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2020 |
 
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It’s been a tough year for Drayton Manor, which has had to endure flooding, COVID-19, administration and now fire.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2020 |
 
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The popular Belgian IP will be the main focus of a brand-new media-led family attraction

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2020 |
 
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And they lived happily ever after! Inside Jordan Fisher and Ellie Woods’ Disney World wedding

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020 |
 
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With voting currently underway for this year’s Clamshell Awards, we’ve taken a look at each of the nominees.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020 |
 
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With voting currently underway for this year’s Clamshell Awards, we’ve taken a look at each of the nominees.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Dec 2020 |
 
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This eerie image of an abandoned rollercoaster has probably got more likes over the weekend than any other ride picture posted on social media. But how did it do it, what’s the fascinating backstory behind the photo in question and what are its ties to Disney?

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Dec 2020 |
 
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You can now vote for your favourite influencers and content creators

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Dec 2020 |
 
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The attraction has been in development for three years

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Dec 2020 |
 
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Challenge accepted! Beto Carrero World welcomes Masterchef Brazil judge to ride the Fire Whip

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Dec 2020 |
 
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