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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2023 |
 
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Disney is celebrating 100 years with an adult-oriented immersive experience coming to London, Berlin and Paris in 2023

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2023 |
 
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An interactive experience taking visitors inside hit NBC sitcom ‘The Office’ is set to open in Toronto later this year

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Jan 2023 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2023 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2023 |
 
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Chessington World of Adventures has unveiled what will become the world’s first Jumanji-themed coaster when it opens later this year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2023 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2023 |
 
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Attractions.io has teamed up with SSA Group to provide a fully digital experience for visitors to cultural attractions in 2023

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2023 |
 
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A ‘radical, once-in-a-generation’ development will see Bradford’s National Science and Media Museum undergo a year-long transformation starting in June

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2023 |
 
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After a difficult few years the museum sector is showing promising signs of recovery with several exciting projects set to open this year. Here are 14 of 2023’s most anticipated museum openings

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Jan 2023 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jan 2023 |
 
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Nike chair and Disney director Mark Parker is set to succeed Susan Arnold as Disney’s new chairman

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2023 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2023 |
 
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It’s a new year with old records just waiting to be broken by some incredible new projects. Here are twelve blockbuster rollercoaster openings for the coming year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2023 |
 
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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

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2023 |
 
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Trade body Experience UK has named David Willrich as its new chair

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2023 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jan 2023 |
 
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Just a quick message from everyone at Planet Attractions to say thank you and to wish you a happy holiday

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Dec 2022 |
 
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The Museum of Sex is expanding, with the New York attraction announcing plans to open a new Miami location in the spring

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Dec 2022 |
 
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When it comes to all-in-one solutions for visitor attractions, Semnox’s Venue Management Software system has transformed operations at popular FEC Kokomo Joe’s. Here’s how the technology works

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Dec 2022 |
 
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A world-first Discovery entertainment centre is coming to Saudi Arabia with more to follow in the coming years

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Dec 2022 |
 
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The highly-anticipated Pipeline surf coaster is coming to SeaWorld Orlando this spring. SeaWorld’s vice president of rides and engineering, Jonathan Smith, spoke to Planet Attractions about the project

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2022 |
 
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London Eye operator Merlin Entertainments has applied to extend the attraction’s planning permission ahead of its 2028 deadline

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2022 |
 
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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

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2022 |
 
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New online courses from the Natural History Museum will share exciting insights into the institution’s research

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Dec 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2022 |
 
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PortAventura has announced plans for a new Uncharted dark ride coaster with Sally Dark Rides and Intamin behind the €25m attraction

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2022 |
 
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Merlin executive Fiona Eastwood has been promoted to oversee the operator’s global portfolio of theme parks and midway attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2022 |
 
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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

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2022 |
 
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Dronisos is seeking partners in the US following a successful year, which saw the company serve as a technology partner for Disneyland Paris

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Nov 2022 |
 
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More than 36,000 people travelled to Orlando in November for the annual spectacular known as IAAPA Expo. Planet Attractions was in attendance

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Nov 2022 |
 
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Footballing legend Cristiano Ronaldo has taken over the iconic Times Square to unveil a new waxwork for Madame Tussauds New York

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Nov 2022 |
 
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Longtime member and actor Helena Bonham Carter CBE has become the first female president of The London Library

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Nov 2022 |
 
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The attractions industry and wider attractions community has paid tribute to the legendary Alberto Zamperla following his death last week aged 71

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Nov 2022 |
 
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Ride manufacturer Zamperla is behind the CA$9m development of what will be Canada’s fastest launch coaster when it opens in 2024

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Nov 2022 |
 
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IAAPA has appointed Jakob Wahl as its new president and CEO. Wahl will assume the role at the beginning of 2023

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Oct 2022 |
 
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Disney World’s Blizzard Beach waterpark will reopen to the public next month with new Frozen additions following a lengthy refurbishment

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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2022 |
 
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Flight bookings to Qatar and the UAE are currently 10 times higher than pre-pandemic levels ahead of this winter’s FIFA World Cup

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Oct 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2022 |
 
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Ahead of a special industry panel looking at iconic attractions, experts from WhiteWater have named their personal picks, explaining why they think their choice is an iconic attraction

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Oct 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2022 |
 
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Creative firm Zeitgeist Design and Production is behind three of this year’s haunted houses at Hersheypark’s Halloween spectacular Dark Nights

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2022 |
 
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Industry veteran Paul Kent has been named as VP of global business development at Mad Systems

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2022 |
 
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A world-first theme and waterpark utilising Sony IPs has opened its doors in Pattaya, Thailand

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Oct 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2022 |
 
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Russia’s lethal barrage of strikes against Ukrainian cities this week has seen a number of cultural sites in the capital of Kyiv hit

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Oct 2022 |
 
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The world’s tallest freestanding drop tower will be dismantled in Orlando following the death of a 14-year-old boy on the ride

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Oct 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Oct 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Oct 2022 |
 
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The Louvre is among a number of French cultural institutions and landmarks turning their lights off in an attempt to cut soaring energy costs

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Oct 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Sep 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Sep 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Sep 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Sep 2022 |
 
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As Florida prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Ian, here’s how the state’s theme parks are handling the situation

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Sep 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Sep 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Sep 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Sep 2022 |
 
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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

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2022 |
 
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The Giant - a mammoth moving attraction and exhibition - is coming to a city near you

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Sep 2022 |
 
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IAAPA Expo Europe saw a 30% increase in attendees to its 2022 show in London, compared to its previous year in Barcelona

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Sep 2022 |
 
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IAAPA Expo Europe is coming to London this September. Here’s everything you need to know about the event

Tom Anstey & Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022 |
 
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OCT Group has debuted a first-of-its-kind attraction at its new Fabland Valley Resort in China. Triotech’s Ernest Yale and Nol van Genuchten speak to Planet Attractions about the exciting new multi-path dark ride, how it came to be and what it could mean for future attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2022 |
 
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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.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Sep 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2022 |
 
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An immersive experience celebrating the life and music of rock legend Prince has opened in Chicago

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Aug 2022 |
 
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FORREC and Sun Group have formed a long-term strategic partnership to develop world-class tourism projects in Vietnam

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Aug 2022 |
 
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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

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Aug 2022 |
 
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The dynamic media-based attractions specialist will showcase several new ride concepts at IAAPA Expo Europe

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Aug 2022 |
 
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Blurring the lines between an experiential art gallery, interactive theme park and detailed film set, Wake the Tiger is a new attraction that just opened its doors in Bristol, UK. We spoke to co-founder Graham MacVoy about the new attraction, dubbed the world’s first ‘Amazement Park’

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Aug 2022 |
 
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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

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Aug 2022 |
 
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Merlin has announced that three of its ‘next generation’ Lego Discovery Centres are coming to the US in 2023

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Aug 2022 |
 
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SeaWorld, Cedar Fair and Universal have all experienced strong second quarters with the operators also revealing some hints as to what’s coming for each in the near future

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Aug 2022 |
 
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A light trail inspired by the iconic forest from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beast franchises will open in the US in October

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Aug 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Aug 2022 |
 
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Carmel Allen has been named the new managing director of Tate

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Aug 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Aug 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Aug 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Aug 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jul 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2022 |
 
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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

WhiteWater | 28 Jul 2022 |
 
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Experiential design collective Conductr has appointed Ben Dowson to oversee the company’s creative division

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Jul 2022 |
 
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Shark Week is back for 2022 and Planet Attractions has taken a deep dive to find a collection of shark-related content that you can take in during the event

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jul 2022 |
 
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Disney is about to launch its upgraded MagicBand+, with the wearable technology offering a host of new features for visitors

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2022 |
 
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The projection mapping market could be worth as much as US$8bn according to a new report on the technology

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jul 2022 |
 
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The heatwave currently cooking the UK has forced the closure of one of Europe’s most visited zoos

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jul 2022 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2022 |
 
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Planet Attractions travelled to Belgium recently to meet Peter van der Schans, IAAPA’s new executive director and vice president for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. Here’s what he had to say

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jul 2022 |
 
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Matt King, co-founder of arts and entertainment collective Meow Wolf has passed away

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jul 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jul 2022 |
 
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Registration is now open for this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jul 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jul 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jul 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Jul 2022 |
 
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The Disney Wish will soon set sail with visitors on board following a special christening event in Port Canaveral, Florida

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jun 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2022 |
 
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Tibet Planetarium, which could open in two years’ time, hopes to welcome over 100,000 guests annually

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 24 Jun 2022 |
 
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The US$70m is being funded from donations, and hopes to attract some 35,000 visitors annually after its 2024 opening

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 22 Jun 2022 |
 
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The redeveloped ‘The Open Era’ gallery is now open to the public at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jun 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jun 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jun 2022 |
 
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Pop supergroup ABBA need to earn £140m from ticket sales of their London residency Voyage to cover the cost of the virtual spectacle

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

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2022 |
 
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The cartoon twins are popular in Malaysia and Indonesia, and will be used as the IP for the proposed attraction

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 May 2022 |
 
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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 British government is supporting a range of public sector organisations in reducing their dependency on carbon and improving energy efficiency

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 May 2022 |
 
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‘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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 May 2022 |
 
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Launching this summer, Stranger Things: The Experience is the result of a partnership between Netflix and live-entertainment discovery platform Fever

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 20 May 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 May 2022 |
 
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FORREC’s Anthony Van Dam is set to leave the company after 34 years following his retirement announcement

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2022 |
 
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How do you develop a POS system that caters to both digital natives and the generation before them? Convious’s Miendu Dang has the answers

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2022 |
 
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Following the RWS acquisition of The Experience Department, Planet Attractions travelled to ted HQ to meet RWS CEO Ryan Stana and ted CEO Robin Breese-Davies to see what’s next following the landmark deal

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2022 |
 
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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

Planet Attractions | 16 May 2022 |
 
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The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science is set to reopen on May 23 following an extensive renovation

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 May 2022 |
 
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A new Supreme Committee has been formed to plan and implement the future of the Expo 2020 Dubai district

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2022 |
 
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Fast becoming one of the key industry events for the visitor attractions sector, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 May 2022 |
 
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Puy du Fou has partnered with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to develop its first-ever attraction in the US

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2022 |
 
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What can the House of Gucci movie teach us about sustainability? WhiteWater’s Una de Boer tells all

Une de Boer | WhiteWater | 09 May 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 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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Leaders in the themed entertainment industry gathered last month for the return of TEA Summit and Thea Awards Gala for the first time in two years. Christine Kerr on behalf of the TEA and Nicole Sangster from Thea Award recipients Simworx both report on the event

Planet Attractions | 05 May 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 May 2022 |
 
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We've rounded up all the special events you should be attending this month

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 May 2022 |
 
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An iconic wedding destination is now home to a new visitor experience, with designers Mather & Co behind the newly-opened Gretna Green Experience

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 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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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2022 |
 
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The Hettema Group and Themespace are to combine their talents to form a single independent creative studio known as THG

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 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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Attractions.io’s Peter O’Dare explains how user segmentation is transforming the visitor experience for the better

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2022 |
 
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The Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Exhibition returned in 2022, bringing with it much success for attendees and exhibitors alike

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 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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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2022 |
 
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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

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Apr 2022 |
 
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Family entertainment company Main Event is set to be acquired by Dave & Buster’s in a deal worth US$835m

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 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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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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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2022 |
 
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Toronto Zoo is starting to undergo a major transformation. Its CEO Dolf DeJong spoke to Planet Attractions about the ambitious masterplan

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2022 |
 
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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

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2022 |
 
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The new attraction will feature a planetarium dome and exhibition spaces and will open in June

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 24 Mar 2022 |
 
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The event will feature an extensive tradeshow and the MENALAC LEA Conference and awards

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Mar 2022 |
 
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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

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Mar 2022 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 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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The effects of Covid-19 continue to affect China, with IAAPA Expo Asia cancelled again as a result of the pandemic

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Mar 2022 |
 
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Leading experience designers Thinkwell have been acquired by Tait

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2022 |
 
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Los Angeles’ iconic La Brea Tar Pits will soon undergo a major transformation should a masterplan by Weiss/Manfredi pass its environmental review

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2022 |
 
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The Ivankiv Historical and Local History Museum was burned to the ground as Russia continues its aggressive invasion of the country

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Mar 2022 |
 
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Here are all the events you should be attending this month

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2022 |
 
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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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The exhibition had its world premiere at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute earlier this month

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Feb 2022 |
 
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Warwick Castle will soon be home to a Zog-themed playland, with the popular IP set to arrive at the heritage attraction in April

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 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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How does an immersive experience tie in with the metaverse? John Munro, CEO and chief creative officer for storytellers Immersive has the answers

John Munro | Immersive | 21 Feb 2022 |
 
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Fans will experience Game of Thrones like never before, with the ‘ground-breaking’ attraction featuring authentic sets, costumes and props used in the show’s production

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Feb 2022 |
 
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Merlin’s popular Legoland Discovery Centres have undergone a rebranding and reimagination, with the first Lego Discovery Centre coming to Belgium this summer

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Feb 2022 |
 
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Attractions.io partnership with Merlin Entertainments has been expanded to include the supplier’s mobile wallet technology at all Merlin-operated theme parks

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Feb 2022 |
 
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Merlin has announced its acquisition of Cadbury World in the UK, reaching an agreement with Mondelez International to take over the iconic chocolate attraction

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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WaterSlider VR is the latest offering from BoldMove, with the new product offering an underwater VR experience inside a life raft

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2022 |
 
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Cityneon has announced a deal with the Wuxi Jingkai Government to develop a global R&D facility in the city of Wuxi in China

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jan 2022 |
 
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Convious has named Andy Povey as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland, with Povey set to lead the company’s ambitious growth plan for the region

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jan 2022 |
 
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What does the future look like for immersive experiences when it comes to location-based entertainment? Michael Mascioni has the answers

Michael Mascioni | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2022 |
 
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The Gateway to Hell could soon burn no more with Turkmenistan’s President ordering the famous blaze to be extinguished for good

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 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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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 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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A happy holidays and a quick thank you from us

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2021 |
 
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Prince Charles has become patron of Museum of London following a visit to the institution’s under development new home earlier this year

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Dec 2021 |
 
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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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NASA has selected a group of projects from across the US to receive a share of US$520,000 in funding as Education Community Anchors

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 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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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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Even the Natural History Museum’s dinosaurs are getting into the Christmas spirit, with one of the museum’s dinosaur’s now donning a giant Christmas jumper

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2021 |
 
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A Peter Rabbit attraction will be making its way to the UK in 2022, with an all-new experience from Merlin set to add to the operators growing portfolio on the Blackpool seafront

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2021 |
 
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Stéphane Lefebvre is taking the step up from COO to take the reins as president and CEO of the Cirque du Soleil entertainment brand

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 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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Planet Attractions has expanded its offering with a brand-new jobs portal

Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2021 |
 
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Oman is developing an 11 million square metre tourist development aiming to transform and extend the capital of Muscat into a tourism hub for the sultanate

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 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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Winners were announced in a special ceremony during the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2021 |
 
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A new virtual reality platform from VRsenal can double efficiency, throughput and ROI in footprint and price compared to the company’s previous single-player model

Tom Anstey | 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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The K-pop music arena plans to host some 190 concerts per year

Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 10 Nov 2021 |
 
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A six-storey ski paradise and Viking-themed waterpark are set to open next year in Shanghai

Alice Davis | 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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Meow Wolf, Grona Lund and Xcaret are among the winners of this year’s Brass Ring Awards

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2021 |
 
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A new Stranger Things-themed retail experience will feature immersive photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise and an in-store arcade

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Nov 2021 |
 
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IAAPA has revealed the winners of its Service Awards and Young Professional of the Year, with the winners to be honoured at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando later this month

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2021 |
 
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Dino Safari from Imagine Exhibitions is set to bring visitors face-to-face with more than 30 life size dinosaur animatronics

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2021 |
 
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Illuminarium Experiences and Accesso are teaming up once again, with the operator set to make its Las Vegas debut at the highly-popular AREA15 immersive entertainment venue in 2022

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2021 |
 
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Do you think you could survive Squid Game? Well now you can give it your best shot with a new immersive experience featuring a cash prize coming to the UK later this month

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 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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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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According to John Cena, the time to visit Ferrari World, the Louvre and the rest of Abu Dhabi is now

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2021 |
 
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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

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Oct 2021 |
 
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The winners of IAAPA’s prestigious award programmes, including the Hall of Fame, Service Awards and Brass Rings, will now be announced in advance of the IAAPA Expo via Facebook

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Oct 2021 |
 
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Available for free, the Virtual Experience of Dale Chihuly: Glass in Bloom exhibition will allow visitors from all over the world to experience the works of the famous glass artist

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Oct 2021 |
 
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IAAPA has named Jakob Wahl its new executive vice president and chief operating officer, with Wahl set to oversee the regional operations of the global association for the attractions industry and global sales effective November 1

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2021 |
 
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Rising sea levels will swallow entire cities, taking iconic attractions with them, according to a new report from Climate Central

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2021 |
 
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Foul play is thought to be the reason that hundreds of drones crashed to the ground during a special performance earlier this month.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Oct 2021 |
 
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Guru-Murthy will serve his second term as a trustee of Kew Gardens

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Oct 2021 |
 
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The Pandora Papers have revealed The Met as one of several major institutions to have displayed looted items linked to indicted art dealer Douglas Latchford

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 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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IAAPA’s international trade show is back with IAAPA Expo Europe emanating from Barcelona, Spain. Here’s everything you need to know about the event

Tom Anstey & Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Sep 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Sep 2021 |
 
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Covid PCR testing should be abandoned for most holidaymakers, says travel organisation Abta

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Sep 2021 |
 
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The new Ilulissat Icefjord Centre is part of Greenland’s plan to attract more tourists to the country

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Sep 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2021 |
 
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Here’s why Klaus Sommer Paulsen wrote a book about the evolution of the story, the creator and the audience

Klaus Sommer Paulsen | AdventureLAB | 31 Aug 2021 |
 
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A new survey has shown the severe impact of the global pandemic on visitor attractions in England

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Aug 2021 |
 
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Disney’s NBA attraction hasn’t been a slam dunk for the operator, with reports suggesting the attraction will not reopen following its COVID-enforced closure in 2020

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2021 |
 
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The upcoming Oman Botanic Garden has been designed to celebrate the country’s botanic diversity and to be enjoyed by the people of Oman for generations to come

Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2021 |
 
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China has welcomed a flying theatre to its Changbaishan Biosphere Reserve with Brogent Technologies supplying the landmark new attraction

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2021 |
 
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Marble Arch Mound was supposed to offer a look at London from a new perspective. Instead, it’s become the victim of memes and criticism after the site opened looking more like a building site than a green haven

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2021 |
 
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Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein has opened its doors to the public a stone's throw away from where the famous author first dreamt up the legendary monster

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2021 |
 
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The Lego Pop & Play Tour will feature several activity stations inspired by different Lego IPs

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2021 |
 
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The 21m structure represents the struggle of the Coronavirus crisis

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 20 Jul 2021 |
 
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The Natural History Museum’s iconic diplodocus ‘Dippy’ is about to complete a tour of the UK after arriving at his final destination - Norwich Cathedral

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jul 2021 |
 
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TikTok influencers Ehiz Ufuah, Poppy O’Toole, Ben Black and Jeremy Lynch will offer coaching sessions on how to create successful TikTok content

Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Jul 2021 |
 
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IAAPA supports the lifting of US travel restrictions, Donkey Kong could be making his way to Universal’s theme parks, George Osborne becomes British Museum chairman and Portugal has welcomed Europe’s first five-person water coaster. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions.

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jul 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from fans and influencers, here is your latest edition of From the Community from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jul 2021 |
 
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In an effort to help kickstart the visitor attractions industry, IAAPA has supported the efforts to lay out a framework for the safe easing of border entry restrictions in the US

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jul 2021 |
 
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions

Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Jul 2021 |
 
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