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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
Walt Disney Imagineering has revealed that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is in the “final stages” of construction at Epcot. (Blooploop)
Storyland Studios has announced a partnership with video game publisher Ubisoft to develop themed entertainment experiences. (InterPark)
A WWII Nazi bunker has been discovered inside a 1,700-year-old Roman fort. (ARTnews)
‘We had to say Black Live Music Matters’ - Adem Holness, music curator at the Horniman Museum and Gardens, explains how its 696 festival came together. (Museums Journal)
Cedar Point GM Carrie Boldman is helping the park adapt for the future. (InPark)
ILMxLAB, Lucasfilm’s immersive entertainment studio, has released the official gameplay trailer for the upcoming “Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Last Call,” which launches on Sept. 15 for Oculus Quest. (Attractions Magazine)
European museums have been invited to register their interest in an EU-funded project on Sound in Museums. The application deadline is September 7. (Ecsite)
The world’s tallest flying jet ride in North America has made its debut at the all-new Funplex Myrtle Beach. (Park World)
It would be great if reopening were as simple as unlocking the doors and saying, “Welcome back!” However, the leaders of Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facilities agree that returning to some semblance of normalcy has required numerous operational adjustments that are still underway. (Mary Ellen Collins via AZA)
Virtual offerings are captivating animal fans in Singapore. (Funworld)
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has welcomed Atlantis, Dubai as a new institutional member to the global zoo and aquarium community. (WAZA)
What does a truly equitable recruiting process look like? (American Alliance of Museums)
Supporters have rallied around the National Trust with a 383% spike in online donations over the last year. (National Trust via Museum and Heritage Advisor)
TEA SATE Europe 2021 - Breaking Boundaries. (Themed Entertainment Association)
Superstitions are closely linked to culture. Most of the time, they transcend national boundaries, but in some cases, they're hyper-localised. Here are some of the world’s most superstitious locations. (Tourism Review)
A huge floating waterpark has opened in Saudi Arabia. (InterGame)
Maurer Rides and Carnival have launched their brand-new world-first rollercoaster at sea. (Amusement Today)
After 30 years in the service of the German Air Force, an Airbus A310 will be converted by Serengeti-Park Hodenhagen into an experience restaurant. (EuroProfessional)
Starting October 1 as part of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary celebration, “Disney KiteTails” will take the magic of nature and Disney storytelling to new heights, immersing everyone in a gala performance of colour and movement at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. (Disney Parks Blog)
MSC Cruises CEO Gianni Onorato: ‘We helped the cruise industry on the road to recovery’. (Cruise Trade News)
Museums are being encouraged to join a global climate strike on September 24. (Nemo)
Does the art world have a sense of humour? Is there still a place for characters in museums or galleries? Or were some people and practices never funny in the first place? (Apollo)
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