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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2023

Miirage is a new modular holographic system bringing the virtual world to life without any additional need for mobile devices, screens or wearables. The creators behind the technology speak to Planet Attractions about the new product and exactly what it can do...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2023

A new experience exploring space and featuring images from the James Webb Space Telescope has launched at Illuminarium Las Vegas
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Jun 2023

A museum in the Netherlands has come under fire for cultural appropriation, after using the likeness of American rapper Nas’ in a Tutankhamun-inspired bust
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2023

Cairns Aquarium is on the hunt for a new investor, with Colliers appointed to seek expressions of interest for the popular Queensland attraction
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 31 May 2023

The Royal Commission for the ancient Saudi Arabian city of AlUla has approved plans for a new eco-luxury destination with its own museum
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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 | 26 May 2023

Donald Finley, owner of the Bayville Adventure Park on Long Island, New York, has pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining US$3m in Covid relief funding to buy himself a house
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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 | 25 May 2023

The former home of both George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix has reopened to the public in London following a two-year, £3m renovation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 May 2023

SeaWorld and Miral are celebrating the launch of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi - the first SeaWorld-branded attraction to open in more than thirty years and the first to open outside the US
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 May 2023

UN experts have expressed alarm after three people evicted from homes to make way for Saudi Arabia’s The Line, now face the death penalty
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 May 2023

Five cultural institutions are in the running for this year’s Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 May 2023

A new exhibition celebrating and exploring the life and times of iconic English footballer Paul Gascoigne has opened its doors in London
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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 | 18 May 2023

Global attractions association IAAPA has launched its 2022-2026 Global Theme and Amusement Park Outlook report, with the research forecasting a 7% increase in attendance at North American theme parks
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2023

Digital agency Rubber Cheese has teamed up with attractions management platform Convious to launch the 2023 edition of its Visitor Attraction Website Report. The survey was launched during this year’s Museums + Heritage Show
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2023

A Fjordarium with a literal window to the ocean is at the heart of a proposed development in Oslo, with the plans forming ‘an important part of the regeneration and conservation of the fjords of Norway’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2023

Attractions.io has teamed up with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to develop a brand new experience platform for guests of the popular destination
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 May 2023

The Nerja Caves has launched a new VR experience that allows visitors to access parts of the caves that have previously been closed to the public
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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 | 02 May 2023

A new brand home dedicated to Pilsner Urquell has opened its doors in Prague. BRC’s Christian Lachel tells Planet Attractions how the attraction celebrates the brand’s place in Czech history and culture
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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 | 27 Apr 2023

Pembrokeshire County Council has approved plans to transform a grade II-listed prison in Haverfordwest, Wales, into a visitor attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Apr 2023

Audubon Aquarium will reopen in June following a major renovation project that creates a combined experience with the newly-relocated Audubon Insectarium
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2023

Disney has sued Florida governor and presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis, claiming the state’s retaliation for its stance on LGBTQ+ issues violates its constitutional rights
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2023

Chester Zoo is set to host "Planet Shark: Predator or Prey," a touring exhibition dedicated to sharks. Taking visitors through 310 million years of shark evolution, the immersive experience debuts in May
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2023

Nassau Cruise Port in the Bahamas is scheduled to reopen next month following a US$300m renovation targeting increased visitor numbers and an enhanced visitor experience
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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 | 25 Apr 2023

You can hear Avenged Sevenfold’s upcoming Life Is But A Dream early thanks to a 360º Immersive Album Experience coming to AREA15 in Las Vegas next month
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2023

With the attractions and cruise industries seemingly closer than ever before, RWS CEO Ryan Stana speaks to Planet Attractions about what that means and the steps we can take to bring these two powerhouses under one metaphorical roof
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Apr 2023

Work has started on a new agriculture museum dedicated to cannabis in Atlantic City. The museum is one of several marijuana-themed projects greenlit by the city in the hopes of attracting a new wave of ‘weed tourists’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2023

A first-of-its kind offering will make guests feel like they’re at the heart of the action during live UFC events, with Cosm’s ‘shared reality’ spectacles set to transform the way we watch live sporting events
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2023

A major museum dedicated to William Shakespeare will be built on the foundations of the theatre where the famed playwright hosted some of his first works
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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 | 14 Apr 2023

A major new development in Tennessee has broken ground, with The 407: Gateway to Adventure’s ‘Smoky Gap’ entertainment district promising to feature world-class attractions when it opens in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2023

Continuum Attractions has taken up operations of the Loch Ness Centre, which is set to reopen next month following a £1.5m redevelopment
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2023

You can experience Carnegie Science Center with a roaring twenties twist on April 14, with the popular attraction set to host a special adults-only speakeasy night
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2023

Digital attractions platform Love To Visit has raised £2.1m as it aims to corner the UK tourism attractions market and expand its operations overseas
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Apr 2023

Amnesty International says that Cambodian officials are forcing residents of the Angkor Wat World Heritage site to ‘voluntarily’ leave in the name of preserving the popular heritage attraction, with the move affecting an estimated 10,000 families
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Apr 2023

The Caribbean’s most popular cruise destination is about to gain a major new port, with work on Calypso Cove to start towards the end of this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Apr 2023

Will AI take over the planet or could it just maybe develop your next new dark ride attraction? Tom Anstey asked an AI a few simple questions to see how it would do in developing such a ride concept
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2023

Arie Force One has been cleared for take off at Fun Spot America Atlanta, with the RMC steel coaster hybrid marking a major addition to the Georgia theme park
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Mar 2023

Disney has managed to strip power from the newly-appointed board governing its Florida parks by invoking the name of King Charles III in an ongoing dispute with governor Ron DeSantis
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2023

A cargo port controversially seized from a US company last week by the Mexican government has been earmarked for an XCaret style water and theme park, as well as a docking point for cruise ships
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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 | 20 Mar 2023

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s Mission Ferrari opened to the public to much fanfare in January. Holovis’s James Lodder shares a decade-long journey to realise this incredible immersive rollercoaster experience
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Mar 2023

Disney has revealed a ‘real’ lightsaber at this year’s SXSW, an arts and technology festival currently underway in Austin, Texas
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Una de Boer | WhiteWater | 08 Mar 2023

Equity is different from equality, and on International Women’s Day Una de Boer reflects how to support this foundational step towards a more just world
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Mar 2023

Fun Spot America Atlanta’s hotly-anticipated RMC-manufactured ArieForce One is set to open later this month, with the major attraction representing the park’s largest-ever investment
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Mar 2023

Scandinavian artist Olafur Eliasson has collaborated with author Robert MacFarlance to create a permanent art installation on the West Cumbria coastline
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Mar 2023

Keith James, president of JRA; Robin Breese-Davies, executive vice president of ted; and Danielle Kramer, executive vice president of RWS, speak to Planet Attractions about what looks to be a bumper year ahead for the company
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Mar 2023

The UK’s National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced several changes to its funding priorities to address concerns for the ‘health and future of the nation’s heritage’
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Adam Hattan | The Hattan Company Ltd | 03 Mar 2023

Adam Hattan explains how content creators can be effectively used to drive new and returning guests to your attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2023

Florida’s Republican governor has declared an end to Disney’s ‘corporate kingdom’ with new legislation seeing the state gaining effective control of the company’s Florida operations
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2023

Ukrainian security company Ajax Systems has installed US$13,000 worth of security equipment to protect several Banksy artworks in Kyiv created by the artist during the Russian invasion
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Feb 2023

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince has announced plans for New Murabba - a US$48bn commercial downtown development in Riyadh, anchored by a cube-shaped skyscraper large enough to accommodate 20 Empire State buildings
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2023

Original costumes, set designs, drawings and handwritten lyrics will allow visitors to V&A East to trace David Bowie’s creative process across six decades
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2023

Romain Grosjean’s torched F1 car from the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix is set to go on display as part of a wider touring exhibition looking at the world of F1
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2023

A riverside retreat featuring Manhattan’s first public beach is set to open in New York City this summer
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Feb 2023

DEAL is coming back to Dubai next month. Here’s everything you need to know about the region’s hottest attractions show
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Feb 2023

3D printing has been used to create a full-size replica of a World Heritage site in China, offering visitors an up close and personal experience while also securing crucial data for future world heritage protection
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Feb 2023

Fancy a job as a rollercoaster test rider? Well good news - Blackpool Pleasure Beach is on the hunt...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Feb 2023

London is set to emulate New York’s Highline with its own version running from Camden to St Pancras. Here’s everything you need to know about the £14m project
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2023

Unesco has offered its support to the victims of the devastating earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria this week as concern grows for a number of historically important World Heritage sites in the region
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2023

The popular Titanic Belfast attraction will reopen next month with four new galleries and a 7.6m-long replica of the iconic ship following a multi-million pound revamp
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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 | 08 Feb 2023

The former Pleasure Island could find new life as a tourist destination after plans were submitted to turn the former theme park into a £65.9m holiday site
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Feb 2023

Operator Great Wolf has broken ground on a new US$300m resort in Connecticut, with a 91,000sq ft indoor waterpark set to be the development’s main attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Feb 2023

SeaWorld has announced a shakeup of its leadership structure, making eight new appointments as the company seeks to accelerate growth
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Feb 2023

Norway’s TusenFryd will soon launch Europe’s first ever suspended triple launch coaster, with the NOK100m Storm - The Dragon Legend being described as the ‘most important single investment’ in the park’s 34-year history
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2023

South Carolina’s Greenville Zoo is looking at changing to a nonprofit operation following a city consultation last month
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Jan 2023

Workers at the British Museum along with a number of other institutions across the UK are set to go on strike in February
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2023

Patients at a number of children’s hospitals across the state of South Carolina can now explore Charleston’s popular aquarium remotely, using a robot to interact with the exhibits and take part in tours
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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 | 25 Jan 2023

Another mega project has been announced for Saudi Arabia, with the PIF’s Seven announcing plans for a SAR1bn entertainment destination in the city of Tabuk
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2023

Connect&Go - a global leader in guest and attractions management technology - has grown significantly over the last decade. Its co-founder Anthony Palermo spoke to Planet Attractions
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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 | 23 Jan 2023

The fifth annual MENALAC Awards ceremony will take place in Dubai, with the event bringing together senior leaders to celebrate attractions across the Middle East and North Africa
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2023

Attractions.io has teamed up with SSA Group to provide a fully digital experience for visitors to cultural attractions in 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2023

A ‘radical, once-in-a-generation’ development will see Bradford’s National Science and Media Museum undergo a year-long transformation starting in June
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Jan 2023

After a difficult few years the museum sector is showing promising signs of recovery with several exciting projects set to open this year. Here are 14 of 2023’s most anticipated museum openings
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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 | 12 Jan 2023

Nike chair and Disney director Mark Parker is set to succeed Susan Arnold as Disney’s new chairman
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2023

Disney is introducing a number of consumer-friendly changes to its US parks, including an increase on the number of days its lowest-priced ticket will be available and increased access for annual passholders
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2023

It’s a new year with old records just waiting to be broken by some incredible new projects. Here are twelve blockbuster rollercoaster openings for the coming year
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2023

Arguably Britain’s most well known dinosaur - the Natural History Museum’s iconic ‘Dippy’ the diplodocus - is set for a three year move to Coventry starting next month
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2023

Trade body Experience UK has named David Willrich as its new chair
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jan 2023

A Ukrainian activist who tried to take a Banksy work from Kyiv faces a 12-year prison sentence for an act he says was intended to support the work of the country’s army
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Dec 2022

Just a quick message from everyone at Planet Attractions to say thank you and to wish you a happy holiday
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Dec 2022

The Museum of Sex is expanding, with the New York attraction announcing plans to open a new Miami location in the spring
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Dec 2022

When it comes to all-in-one solutions for visitor attractions, Semnox’s Venue Management Software system has transformed operations at popular FEC Kokomo Joe’s. Here’s how the technology works
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2022

The highly-anticipated Pipeline surf coaster is coming to SeaWorld Orlando this spring. SeaWorld’s vice president of rides and engineering, Jonathan Smith, spoke to Planet Attractions about the project
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2022

London Eye operator Merlin Entertainments has applied to extend the attraction’s planning permission ahead of its 2028 deadline
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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2022

New online courses from the Natural History Museum will share exciting insights into the institution’s research
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Dec 2022

Culture, heritage and sport sites are set to receive £4.5m over the next three years to support actions in the Welsh Government’s Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2022

Disney Parks has teamed up with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) to introduce a supply chain accelerator programme focused on transforming the businesses of diverse entrepreneurs
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 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 | 30 Nov 2022

Saudi Entertainment Ventures - part of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund - will develop more than 150 new attractions in the kingdom across 21 integrated entertainment destinations
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2022

Merlin executive Fiona Eastwood has been promoted to oversee the operator’s global portfolio of theme parks and midway attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2022

Directors from The Met, British Museum, Louvre and National Gallery have signed an open letter published by ICOM condemning the ‘risky endangerment’ of irreplaceable artworks in climate demonstrations
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Nov 2022

Dronisos is seeking partners in the US following a successful year, which saw the company serve as a technology partner for Disneyland Paris
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Nov 2022

More than 36,000 people travelled to Orlando in November for the annual spectacular known as IAAPA Expo. Planet Attractions was in attendance
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 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 | 22 Nov 2022

Longtime member and actor Helena Bonham Carter CBE has become the first female president of The London Library
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Nov 2022

The attractions industry and wider attractions community has paid tribute to the legendary Alberto Zamperla following his death last week aged 71
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Nov 2022

Ride manufacturer Zamperla is behind the CA$9m development of what will be Canada’s fastest launch coaster when it opens in 2024
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2022

IAAPA has appointed Jakob Wahl as its new president and CEO. Wahl will assume the role at the beginning of 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2022

Industry legends Joan Ganz Cooney, Xavier Lopez Ancona, Darrell Metzger and Dennis Speigel are all set to be inducted into IAAPA’s prestigious Hall of Fame at this month’s IAAPA Expo
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Oct 2022

Following a special panel session featuring some of the UK’s top theme park content creators, Planet Attractions joined Jack Silkstone, Sean and Jo Dyer, and Kieran Adams as they explored this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe in London
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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 | 26 Oct 2022

Gateway Ticketing Systems has appointed Joe Marshall to lead the company’s UK operations
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2022

Flight bookings to Qatar and the UAE are currently 10 times higher than pre-pandemic levels ahead of this winter’s FIFA World Cup
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Oct 2022

Convious showcased its digital engagement platform at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. The company’s managing director for the UK & Ireland, Andy Povey, tells Planet Attractions about everything the company has to offer
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2022

Leading experience designers Mather & Co have named Kim Kherlopian as the company’s new managing director. Planet Attractions caught up with him at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe to find out more
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2022

Ahead of a special industry panel looking at iconic attractions, experts from WhiteWater have named their personal picks, explaining why they think their choice is an iconic attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Oct 2022

Ohio’s Kings Island theme park will introduce Adventure Port, its newest themed area, in 2023. The themed land will feature several attractions and enhanced theming on a classic rollercoaster
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2022

IAAPA’s president and CEO, Hal McEvoy spoke to Planet Attractions about this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, the industry’s post-Covid recovery, his retirement plans and more
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2022

Creative firm Zeitgeist Design and Production is behind three of this year’s haunted houses at Hersheypark’s Halloween spectacular Dark Nights
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2022

WhiteWater brings a strong presence to each and every IAAPA Expo. The company’s chief marketing officer, Una de Boer, tells Planet Attractions about everything the company has to offer
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2022

Industry veteran Paul Kent has been named as VP of global business development at Mad Systems
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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 | 14 Oct 2022

A wildfire on Easter Island which could have been started deliberately has caused ‘irreparable’ damage to the Unesco World Heritage Site’s iconic moai head statues
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2022

Clearwater Marine Aquarium has debuted a new manatee exhibit to inform guests about the threats the species faces as well as the work being carried out by various groups to protect them
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2022

AVIXA produces a number of popular events around the world, including InfoComm and Integrated Systems Europe. The organisation's regional manager for the UK and Ireland, Ben Barnard, spoke to Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Oct 2022

Russia’s lethal barrage of strikes against Ukrainian cities this week has seen a number of cultural sites in the capital of Kyiv hit
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Oct 2022

The world’s tallest freestanding drop tower will be dismantled in Orlando following the death of a 14-year-old boy on the ride
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Oct 2022

IAAPA’s director, Global Communications, Caitlin Dineen, spoke to Planet Attractions at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe about her new role and what goes into putting on an event of such magnitude
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Oct 2022

Holla at your boy for the zoo work - Paradise Wildlife Park recently turned to professional pool cleaner turned social media influencer Miles Laflin - aka The Pool Guy - to clean the zoo’s animal pools
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Oct 2022

The Louvre is among a number of French cultural institutions and landmarks turning their lights off in an attempt to cut soaring energy costs
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Sep 2022

Family-friendly active free-roam VR experiences provider Spree Interactive showcased its technology at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. Co-founder and CEO Jonathan Nowak Delgado spoke to Planet Attractions at the show
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Sep 2022

A panel of industry legends will share their stories about the creation and evolution of Disney’s Epcot at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Sep 2022

Katapult brought its entire team down to this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe in London. The company’s creative strategist, Kelly Herrick, spoke to Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Sep 2022

Vantage announced the launch of The Joy Economy at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. Planet Attractions spoke to the Whitewater division’s new president, Michael Jungen, about the campaign and what he hopes to deliver with the technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Sep 2022

As Florida prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Ian, here’s how the state’s theme parks are handling the situation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Sep 2022

Experiential design collective Conductr made its first appearance at an IAAPA show this year as part of the Experience UK stand in London. Planet Attractions spoke to co-founder and CEO Peter Cliff about the start-up and its plans for the future
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Sep 2022

With sizeable business growth and the need for new team members, HB Leisure has embarked on a recruitment drive, with the company aiming to expand its workforce in multiple locations worldwide
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Sep 2022

More than 200,000 people have voted in this year’s UK Theme Park Awards 2022 with Alton Towers, Flamingo Land, Drayton Manor and more coming out with some of the top accolades
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2022

Triotech has landed a deal with Puy du Fou Asia that will see the dynamic attractions specialist supply several attractions to the upcoming SAGA attraction in Shanghai
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Sep 2022

The Giant - a mammoth moving attraction and exhibition - is coming to a city near you
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Sep 2022

IAAPA Expo Europe saw a 30% increase in attendees to its 2022 show in London, compared to its previous year in Barcelona
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Tom Anstey & Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022

IAAPA Expo Europe is coming to London this September. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022

OCT Group has debuted a first-of-its-kind attraction at its new Fabland Valley Resort in China. Triotech’s Ernest Yale and Nol van Genuchten speak to Planet Attractions about the exciting new multi-path dark ride, how it came to be and what it could mean for future attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2022

The attractions community has been sharing stories of the profound impact Queen Elizabeth II had on some of Britain’s most beloved institutions, paying tribute to the monarch following her death, aged 96
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2022

Planet Attractions recently travelled to meet the team behind IAAPA Expo Europe - the EMEA region’s largest trade show for the attractions industry. Here’s what to expect from this year’s show.
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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 | 27 Aug 2022

Attractions.io is adding a new feature to its mobile platform with the company set to showcase its new for 2022 wayfinding solution at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Aug 2022

An immersive experience celebrating the life and music of rock legend Prince has opened in Chicago
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Aug 2022

FORREC and Sun Group have formed a long-term strategic partnership to develop world-class tourism projects in Vietnam
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Aug 2022

Media-based attractions specialist Triotech will showcase a new stand-up flying theatre attraction and announce a major European theme park project at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Aug 2022

The dynamic media-based attractions specialist will showcase several new ride concepts at IAAPA Expo Europe
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Aug 2022

Blurring the lines between an experiential art gallery, interactive theme park and detailed film set, Wake the Tiger is a new attraction that just opened its doors in Bristol, UK. We spoke to co-founder Graham MacVoy about the new attraction, dubbed the world’s first ‘Amazement Park’
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Aug 2022

RWS Entertainment Group will showcase its capabilities as a full-service provider of visitor attractions and experiences at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe following two major acquisitions
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Aug 2022

SeaWorld, Cedar Fair and Universal have all experienced strong second quarters with the operators also revealing some hints as to what’s coming for each in the near future
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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 | 05 Aug 2022

A new art installation powered by data from London’s Natural History Museum will provide an ever-changing visual representation of how society’s choices impact the natural world
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Aug 2022

Carmel Allen has been named the new managing director of Tate
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Aug 2022

Planet Attractions is set to be joined by some of the UK’s top content creators this September for a special panel session to be held at IAAPA Expo Europe in London
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Aug 2022

Mather & Co has developed the visitor experience for Hydro Ness - a new hydro scheme in Scotland on the River Ness that generates renewable energy using an Archimedes Screw
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2022

A change in the law will see private ownership of big cats in the US banned, putting an end to possession of tigers, lions and other big cat species except by qualified entities
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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 | 29 Jul 2022

IAAPA is on the hunt for its new president and CEO with a global search now underway to find a replacement for the outgoing Hal McEvoy
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2022

Fundraising has started for the Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project, a scheme which will allow the museum to turn its five-acre site into a free-to-visit educational outdoor space
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WhiteWater | 28 Jul 2022

As we enter the busiest time of the year for most waterpark operators, the team at WhiteWater has offered some tips to ensure the season runs smoothly
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Jul 2022

Experiential design collective Conductr has appointed Ben Dowson to oversee the company’s creative division
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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 | 22 Jul 2022

Disney is about to launch its upgraded MagicBand+, with the wearable technology offering a host of new features for visitors
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2022

The projection mapping market could be worth as much as US$8bn according to a new report on the technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jul 2022

Six Flags is offering improved access for its guests with physical disabilities with a specialised restraint harness that allows them to experience rides they would otherwise be unable to
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jul 2022

The heatwave currently cooking the UK has forced the closure of one of Europe’s most visited zoos
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2022

Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2022

Planet Attractions travelled to Belgium recently to meet Peter van der Schans, IAAPA’s new executive director and vice president for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. Here’s what he had to say
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jul 2022

A £38m cultural development in the north of England is set to open its doors this weekend, with the debut of the astonishing Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jul 2022

Matt King, co-founder of arts and entertainment collective Meow Wolf has passed away
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jul 2022

Madame Tussauds has taken a cheeky dig at Boris Johnson, after a waxwork of the soon-to-be-former Prime Minister appeared outside a Job Centre in Blackpool
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jul 2022

Registration is now open for this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jul 2022

Almost 70 European theme park enthusiasts made their way to the US last month for the trip of a lifetime, gathering to visit seven of the country’s top theme parks
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2022

Colour deficient and colour-blind visitors to Australia’s Chau Chak Wing Museum are now being offered special glasses to see works of art in clear, vibrant colour for the first time
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jul 2022

Merlin is introducing a new education scheme that will offer training opportunities to guest-facing staff members to help elevate their careers and encourage diversity in the company’s senior ranks
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Jul 2022

It’s back! Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jun 2022

The Disney Wish will soon set sail with visitors on board following a special christening event in Port Canaveral, Florida
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2022

California’s Great America will cease to operate by 2033 after Cedar Fair announced the US$310m sale of the land the park is built on
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 24 Jun 2022

Tibet Planetarium, which could open in two years’ time, hopes to welcome over 100,000 guests annually
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 22 Jun 2022

The US$70m is being funded from donations, and hopes to attract some 35,000 visitors annually after its 2024 opening
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jun 2022

The redeveloped ‘The Open Era’ gallery is now open to the public at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jun 2022

The Ford Island Control Tower at Pearl Harbor is now open to the public for the first time in decades following a US$7m restoration
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2022

The Adler Planetarium in Chicago is one of a number of informal education institutions to receive NASA funding to serve students from communities underrepresented in STEM fields
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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

Thank You Walt Disney, Inc has launched a virtual tour of Walt Disney’s historic Laugh-O-Gram Studio, with the historic animation site set to open to the public following work in Q4 2023
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2022

Pop supergroup ABBA need to earn £140m from ticket sales of their London residency Voyage to cover the cost of the virtual spectacle
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2022

The concert series, the second such partnership between Sofar Sounds and Tiqets, will see artists perform at iconic attractions in London and San Francisco.
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2022

The cartoon twins are popular in Malaysia and Indonesia, and will be used as the IP for the proposed attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 May 2022

A man entered the Louvre on Sunday disguised as an old lady in a wheelchair in an attempt to deface the Mona Lisa with cake
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 27 May 2022

Site workers will be kept inside a ‘closed-loop’ system following strict prevention and control measures
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2022

The British government is supporting a range of public sector organisations in reducing their dependency on carbon and improving energy efficiency
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 May 2022

Construction has started on the King Salman Park’s Royal Arts Complex, which once complete will act as a cultural hub for the Saudi capital of Riyadh
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 May 2022

‘The Pop District’ from The Andy Warhol Museum will feature a larger cultural hub for live music, events, public art, expanded programming and a home for creative workplace development
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 May 2022

The Natural History Museum is partnering with the University of Reading on a major new digitisation centre to be built at the Thames Valley Science Park
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2022

FORREC’s Anthony Van Dam is set to leave the company after 34 years following his retirement announcement
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2022

How do you develop a POS system that caters to both digital natives and the generation before them? Convious’s Miendu Dang has the answers
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2022

Following the RWS acquisition of The Experience Department, Planet Attractions travelled to ted HQ to meet RWS CEO Ryan Stana and ted CEO Robin Breese-Davies to see what’s next following the landmark deal
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Planet Attractions | 16 May 2022

Planet Attractions and IAAPA Europe have announced a partnership that will see them work together on, media, content creation and more for this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe at London’s ExCeL Centre
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 May 2022

The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science is set to reopen on May 23 following an extensive renovation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2022

A new Supreme Committee has been formed to plan and implement the future of the Expo 2020 Dubai district
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 May 2022

Fast becoming one of the key industry events for the visitor attractions sector, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2022

Puy du Fou has partnered with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to develop its first-ever attraction in the US
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Une de Boer | WhiteWater | 09 May 2022

What can the House of Gucci movie teach us about sustainability? WhiteWater’s Una de Boer tells all
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 May 2022

Minnesota Zoo has started work on the US$39m redevelopment of its monorail track, which is set to be repurposed into the world’s longest elevated pedestrian loop
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2022

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
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Planet Attractions | 05 May 2022

Leaders in the themed entertainment industry gathered last month for the return of TEA Summit and Thea Awards Gala for the first time in two years. Christine Kerr on behalf of the TEA and Nicole Sangster from Thea Award recipients Simworx both report on the event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 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 | 03 May 2022

We've rounded up all the special events you should be attending this month
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 2022

An iconic wedding destination is now home to a new visitor experience, with designers Mather & Co behind the newly-opened Gretna Green Experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 2022

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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2022

Would you pay US$125,000 to travel into space via a hydrogen balloon? Well that’s exactly what you can do in the Space Lounge, launching from Florida in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Apr 2022

The Hettema Group and Themespace are to combine their talents to form a single independent creative studio known as THG
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2022

ted is the latest company to come under the RWS umbrella, with the entertainment group now able to add a number of new strings to its ever-expanding bow
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2022

Attractions.io’s Peter O’Dare explains how user segmentation is transforming the visitor experience for the better
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2022

The Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Exhibition returned in 2022, bringing with it much success for attendees and exhibitors alike
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Apr 2022

Starting this August, Katherine E. Fleming will take the reins at the J. Paul Getty Trust, leading the institution’s mission to advance and share the world's art and cultural heritage for the benefit of all
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2022

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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2022

IAAPA’s president and CEO, Hal McEvoy has announced his intention to retire in 2023 following a glittering career in the attractions industry that has spanned more than five decades
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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

Family entertainment company Main Event is set to be acquired by Dave & Buster’s in a deal worth US$835m
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Apr 2022

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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Apr 2022

Could Bob Iger be Chelsea FC’s co-saviour? The former Disney man has been linked as an investor for the Premier League club alongside Steve Pagliuca
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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 | 31 Mar 2022

IAAPA has named Peter van der Schans as its new executive director and vice president for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, with Schans set to take up his new position starting April 4
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2022

Toronto Zoo is starting to undergo a major transformation. Its CEO Dolf DeJong spoke to Planet Attractions about the ambitious masterplan
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2022

The companies have entered into a three-year partnership that will see Accesso supply its point of sale solutions across four of Pyek Group’s waterparks
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2022

The new attraction will feature a planetarium dome and exhibition spaces and will open in June
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Mar 2022

The event will feature an extensive tradeshow and the MENALAC LEA Conference and awards
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Mar 2022

The immersive experiential design firm won in the category for ‘Best Use of VR’ for its Machu Picchu and the Spirit of the Condor virtual reality (VR) experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2022

San Diego Zoo has launched one of its most ambitious ever additions, with the brand-new US$69m Wildlife Explorers Basecamp showcasing a number of different ecosystems through a series of immersive experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2022

The B&M-designed Emperor has opened to the public at SeaWorld San Diego
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Mar 2022

The effects of Covid-19 continue to affect China, with IAAPA Expo Asia cancelled again as a result of the pandemic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2022

Leading experience designers Thinkwell have been acquired by Tait
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2022

Los Angeles’ iconic La Brea Tar Pits will soon undergo a major transformation should a masterplan by Weiss/Manfredi pass its environmental review
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Mar 2022

The Ivankiv Historical and Local History Museum was burned to the ground as Russia continues its aggressive invasion of the country
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2022

Here are all the events you should be attending this month
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2022

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
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Feb 2022

The exhibition had its world premiere at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute earlier this month
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