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Saudi Arabia’s mega-investment into its tourism and attractions industry continues with the kingdom announcing plans to open a world-first Dragon Ball theme park in Qiddiya City


Saudi Arabia’s tourism push is gaining momentum with more than US$13bn of private investment attracted by the kingdom’s ongoing spending spree


Belgium’s Bellewaerde Park is investing €21m in a new themed land for 2024. Erik Huijing visited Mundo Amazonia ahead of its opening next month to get a behind the scenes look at the upcoming addition to the park


A new Intamin Ultra Surf rollercoaster set to open at the Six Flags Over Georgia theme park later this year has been given a name.


With records for the tallest, fastest and longest rollercoaster all set to be broken by a single ride, it should give you an idea of the kind of thrills in-store for thrillseekers this year as we list 26 of the biggest coaster launches coming in 2024


Entering 2024, companies across the attractions and themed entertainment industries are on the hunt for new talent. Check out some of the positions available right now worldwide


Disney’s first fully-themed Frozen land is now open at Hong Kong Disneyland, with World of Frozen the latest offering in major expansion of the company’s park portfolio


This year's IAAPA Expo brought huge news from across the industry, with Falcon’s Flight - the record-breaking coaster by Intamin coming to Six Flags Qiddiya - among the headliners


Intamin’s Lukas Spieldiener speaks to Planet Attractions on the launch of a number of immersive projects this year, with further such attractions also in the pipeline for 2024 and beyond


Intamin, Simworx and Vekoma are among the winners in this year’s Park World Excellence Awards, with 2023’s recipients named at a glamorous show in Vienna, Austria


We’re into our final day at IAAPA Expo Europe and what a week! For those who haven’t been able to attend, we’ve walked the entire show floor to offer a look at the entire spectacle! Check out this time lapse of Hall A, where you can find exhibitors including Vekoma, Intamin and Triotech.


A new Intamin-designed rollercoaster, combining water elements with a thrill ride experience, will open at Six Flags Over Georgia in 2024


French theme park and animal attraction Le Pal is celebrating its 50th year in 2023. Its CEO, Arnaud Bennet speaks to Planet Attractions on half-a-century of one of the country’s most popular offerings


Park officials at California’s Knott’s Berry Farm hope to reopen its Xcelerator rollercoaster this summer.


Kingda Ka - the world’s tallest rollercoaster - is closed indefinitely following an incident where the ride’s launch cable snapped while riders were still on the attraction.


The Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo (SEA) is in full swing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the three-day event offering the chance for professionals to network during what is fast becoming one of the most important annual events on the industry calendar.


Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s indoor dark flume ride Valhallaha has reopened following an extensive £4m refurbishment.


Europe’s answer to the Velocicoaster has its opening date, with the highly-anticipated Batman-themed Gotham City Escape set to launch on May 13


Holovis has revealed an exciting year ahead for the experiential design firm, which has already launched one major theme park project and has another on the way in 2023.


From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers and dark ride producers, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2023



An Intamin-manufactured rollercoaster, the steel LSM launch coaster Toutatis is set to become a signature attraction for France’s Parc Asterix when it opens to the public later this year.






Possibly one of the coolest-looking new ride cars you’re going to see in 2023, the Nolan-era Batmobile-style trains for Parque Warner Madrid’s Gotham City Escape are enough to get the motors of any DC fan running.


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


PortAventura has announced plans for a new Uncharted dark ride coaster with Sally Dark Rides and Intamin behind the €25m attraction


IAAPA has unveiled the list of finalists for its prestigious Brass Ring Awards, with winners to be announced during a special ceremony at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida



Riders will face stormy weather and supernatural mysteries on this Intamin launch coaster



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


Flamingo Land’s upcoming coaster Sik is one step closer to its launch after staff at the UK theme park were given the chance to experience the ride for themselves as part of ongoing testing.



Part of the Qetaifan Island North entertainment destination, new imagery has shown the latest update for Qatar’s upcoming US$270m (€245.7m, £206.2m) Aquatar Waterpark.


Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s indoor dark flume ride Valhalla is set to reopen this season following an extensive refurbishment, with the park sharing a teaser video for the attraction on its social media channels.


Planet Attractions has expanded its offering with a brand-new jobs portal


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


Universal has released first person footage of what it’s like to ride its brand new Velocicoaster at night


It screams (no pun intended) Korean and we love it. Check out this spectacular footage from the Halloween Parade at South Korea’s largest theme park - Everland.


Vietnam’s largest theme park, a game-changing aquarium project and 12,000 hotel rooms are just a few of the features of the new Phu Quoc United Center


Why has the UK theme park market changed from one targeting high action thrillseekers to one now seeking to welcome a family audience?


The Gold Coast theme park and animal attraction is bringing back its popular Carnivale festival later this month


Expedition Theme Park has delved into the rocky past of the iconic EuroStar


Recognising the world’s most astonishing attractions, Planet Attractions names 2021’s Wonder Award winners


A new video offering a first glimpse at the ride vehicles for the new Jurassic World VelociCoaster has been released by Universal.


From The Simpsons to Black Mirror, we cross the entertainment multiverse to find the very best fictional attractions we wish existed, also offering you a real-world alternative.


Florida is the undisputed theme park capital but how many of its coasters have you conquered?



Europa-Park’s record-breaking Voltron Nevera opens to the public





Getty to return illegally excavated bronze head to Turkey




Alone in the Dark: Alterface’s Stéphane Battaille on Heide Park’s terrifying new Dämonen Gruft dark ride attraction




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Saudi Arabia lands latest major IP with announcement of world-first Dragon Ball theme park


Saudi Arabia’s mega-investment into its tourism and attractions industry continues with the kingdom announcing plans to open a world-first Dragon Ball theme park in Qiddiya City

Saudi Arabia attracts US$13bn of private investment as tourism industry continues to grow at pace


Saudi Arabia’s tourism push is gaining momentum with more than US$13bn of private investment attracted by the kingdom’s ongoing spending spree

Mundo Amazonia: Exploring Bellewaerde Park’s new themed area for 2024


Belgium’s Bellewaerde Park is investing €21m in a new themed land for 2024. Erik Huijing visited Mundo Amazonia ahead of its opening next month to get a behind the scenes look at the upcoming addition to the park

Six Flags names new Intamin Ultra Surf coaster following contest


A new Intamin Ultra Surf rollercoaster set to open at the Six Flags Over Georgia theme park later this year has been given a name.

Twenty-six of the biggest rollercoaster launches coming in 2024


With records for the tallest, fastest and longest rollercoaster all set to be broken by a single ride, it should give you an idea of the kind of thrills in-store for thrillseekers this year as we list 26 of the biggest coaster launches coming in 2024

Companies seek new hires as new year rings in fresh opportunities for attractions industry


Entering 2024, companies across the attractions and themed entertainment industries are on the hunt for new talent. Check out some of the positions available right now worldwide

World of Frozen arrives at Hong Kong Disneyland


Disney’s first fully-themed Frozen land is now open at Hong Kong Disneyland, with World of Frozen the latest offering in major expansion of the company’s park portfolio

‘Evolution of the century’: Intamin reveals new details on world’s tallest, fastest, and longest rollercoaster


This year's IAAPA Expo brought huge news from across the industry, with Falcon’s Flight - the record-breaking coaster by Intamin coming to Six Flags Qiddiya - among the headliners

WATCH: Intamin’s Lukas Spieldiener on company’s immersive projects


Intamin’s Lukas Spieldiener speaks to Planet Attractions on the launch of a number of immersive projects this year, with further such attractions also in the pipeline for 2024 and beyond

Suppliers and attractions celebrated as Park World Excellence Award winners revealed


Intamin, Simworx and Vekoma are among the winners in this year’s Park World Excellence Awards, with 2023’s recipients named at a glamorous show in Vienna, Austria

IAAPA Expo Europe 2023: Exploring the show floor on day three


We’re into our final day at IAAPA Expo Europe and what a week! For those who haven’t been able to attend, we’ve walked the entire show floor to offer a look at the entire spectacle! Check out this time lapse of Hall A, where you can find exhibitors including Vekoma, Intamin and Triotech.

Intamin coaster to open at Six Flags Over Georgia in 2024


A new Intamin-designed rollercoaster, combining water elements with a thrill ride experience, will open at Six Flags Over Georgia in 2024

Generational development: Arnaud Bennet on 50 years of Le Pal


French theme park and animal attraction Le Pal is celebrating its 50th year in 2023. Its CEO, Arnaud Bennet speaks to Planet Attractions on half-a-century of one of the country’s most popular offerings

Xcelerator to reopen at Knott’s Berry Farm this summer


Park officials at California’s Knott’s Berry Farm hope to reopen its Xcelerator rollercoaster this summer.

World’s tallest rollercoaster closed indefinitely following cable snap


Kingda Ka - the world’s tallest rollercoaster - is closed indefinitely following an incident where the ride’s launch cable snapped while riders were still on the attraction.

Industry descends on Riyadh for Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo


The Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo (SEA) is in full swing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the three-day event offering the chance for professionals to network during what is fast becoming one of the most important annual events on the industry calendar.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s Valhalla reopens following £4m refurbishment


Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s indoor dark flume ride Valhallaha has reopened following an extensive £4m refurbishment.

Parque Warner’s highly-anticipated Batman-themed coaster to launch in May


Europe’s answer to the Velocicoaster has its opening date, with the highly-anticipated Batman-themed Gotham City Escape set to launch on May 13

Major Holovis projects set to open in 2023


Holovis has revealed an exciting year ahead for the experiential design firm, which has already launched one major theme park project and has another on the way in 2023.

Supplier Showcase 2023: The biggest attractions projects landing worldwide this year


From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers and dark ride producers, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2023

Port Aventura's Uncharted coaster among 2023's most anticipated openings



Excitement building for Parc Asterix’s upcoming Toutatis coaster


An Intamin-manufactured rollercoaster, the steel LSM launch coaster Toutatis is set to become a signature attraction for France’s Parc Asterix when it opens to the public later this year.

SeaWorld’s Arctic Rescue aims will send climate change message when it opens later this year



Busch Gardens Williamsburg gearing up for 2023 launch of DarKoaster



Parque Warner set to excite with new Batman coaster for 2023


Possibly one of the coolest-looking new ride cars you’re going to see in 2023, the Nolan-era Batmobile-style trains for Parque Warner Madrid’s Gotham City Escape are enough to get the motors of any DC fan running.

Twelve of the biggest rollercoaster openings of 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

PortAventura announces world-first Uncharted dark ride coaster


PortAventura has announced plans for a new Uncharted dark ride coaster with Sally Dark Rides and Intamin behind the €25m attraction

IAAPA announces 2022 Brass Ring Awards finalists


IAAPA has unveiled the list of finalists for its prestigious Brass Ring Awards, with winners to be announced during a special ceremony at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida

Storm Coaster officially named record breaker



Busch Gardens Williamsburg preparing storm-themed adventure indoor ride DarKoaster


Riders will face stormy weather and supernatural mysteries on this Intamin launch coaster

Ferrari Land is on F1 driver Carlos Sainz’s bucket list



From The Community: The Bizzare Garfield dark ride, Alton Towers as an F1 track and how Disneyland is responsible for the creation of Doritos


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

Flamingo Land’s Sik undergoing testing ahead of July opening


Flamingo Land’s upcoming coaster Sik is one step closer to its launch after staff at the UK theme park were given the chance to experience the ride for themselves as part of ongoing testing.

Intamin’s record-breaking Pantheon now open at Busch Gardens Williamsburg



Construction update on Qatar’s US$270m Aquatar Waterpark


Part of the Qetaifan Island North entertainment destination, new imagery has shown the latest update for Qatar’s upcoming US$270m (€245.7m, £206.2m) Aquatar Waterpark.

Reimagined Valhalla set for Blackpool Pleasure Beach return in 2022


Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s indoor dark flume ride Valhalla is set to reopen this season following an extensive refurbishment, with the park sharing a teaser video for the attraction on its social media channels.

Planet Attractions launches new recruitment portal


Planet Attractions has expanded its offering with a brand-new jobs portal

From The Community: How does Disney’s Test Track work? What’s happening at the Tiger King compound? And who just got married?


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

WATCH: Experience Universal’s Velocicoaster ride at night


Universal has released first person footage of what it’s like to ride its brand new Velocicoaster at night

Spooky Korean Halloween


It screams (no pun intended) Korean and we love it. Check out this spectacular footage from the Halloween Parade at South Korea’s largest theme park - Everland.

Vietnam’s ‘Sleepless City’ open for business as US$2.8bn mega-development featuring country’s largest theme park opens doors


Vietnam’s largest theme park, a game-changing aquarium project and 12,000 hotel rooms are just a few of the features of the new Phu Quoc United Center

Where have all thrillseekers gone?


Why has the UK theme park market changed from one targeting high action thrillseekers to one now seeking to welcome a family audience?

Sea World’s Carnivale set to return in January


The Gold Coast theme park and animal attraction is bringing back its popular Carnivale festival later this month

WATCH: The history of EuroStar - Germany’s lost travelling rollercoaster


Expedition Theme Park has delved into the rocky past of the iconic EuroStar

Recognising excellence as inaugural Wonder Award winners are revealed


Recognising the world’s most astonishing attractions, Planet Attractions names 2021’s Wonder Award winners

WATCH: Get a first look at the ride cars for Universal’s VelociCoaster


A new video offering a first glimpse at the ride vehicles for the new Jurassic World VelociCoaster has been released by Universal.

Nine fictional attractions we wish existed in real life and one we definitely don’t


From The Simpsons to Black Mirror, we cross the entertainment multiverse to find the very best fictional attractions we wish existed, also offering you a real-world alternative.

WATCH: Every Florida rollercoaster in 60 seconds


Florida is the undisputed theme park capital but how many of its coasters have you conquered?



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