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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Mar 2023
Cashless solutions provider Embed will showcase a new tech innovation at this year’s DEAL event in Dubai, with a new line of solutions developed alongside Amazon Web Services (AWS).
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Mar 2023
Universal wants to enhance its interactive experiences on offer, with the operator filing two new patents for character and wand technologies at its parks
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 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.
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Cassidy Newman | WhiteWater | 28 Feb 2023
Aquatic play structures are among the fundamentals needed for a waterpark. WhiteWater’s Cassidy Newman tells us why...
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Feb 2023
Media-based attractions manufacturer Brogent Technologies has a big year ahead as the company aims to push the boundaries of flying theatre technologies and other media-based attractions.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2023
Cruise line MSC Group is set to expand its fleet with two new ships in 2023.
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Tom Anstey and Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2023
SeaWorld is expanding its network of rescue centres with the launch of Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue - the first such SeaWorld site to open outside of the US
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Feb 2023
A 24-year-old man now linked to an unusual string of crimes that kept the Dallas Zoo on the lookout for missing animals told police that after he swiped two monkeys from their enclosure, he took them onto the city's light rail system to make his getaway, court records show.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Feb 2023
Ticketing technology specialist Gateway Ticketing Systems has appointed Sharon Parker to the role of senior manager of marketing.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2023
Media tech specialist 7thSense has been recognised for two products in its brand new Performer range at this year’s ISE, which is currently underway in Barcelona
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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2023
A new technology from the Industrial Technology Research Institute can display information about different animals inside aquariums by tracking the eye movements of the user
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2023
British astronaut Tim Peake has announced he will permanently step down from his role as a European astronaut to focus on his work as an ambassador for space and science.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2023
Bavaria Filmstadt has switched its eCommerce and ticketing operations to Convious, following a new partnership with the experience economy specialist.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jan 2023
For the first time since the pandemic, California’s Aquarium of the Pacific has relaunched its Aquarium on Wheels programme.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jan 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jan 2023
The Aquarium of Niagara is expanding and adding a second building to its campus.
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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 | 06 Jan 2023
A new version of Amazon’s Alexa digital voice assistant will come complete with Disney branding and the ability to work alongside the operator’s MagicBand+ technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Dec 2022
The Neobio Museum is a brand new attraction in Shanghai, China, offering experiential STEM education to young people
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2022
Simworx’s new flying theatre concept delivers a thrilling and immersive experience within a limited footprint. Simworx CEO Terry Monkton and lead creative Matt Clarkson told Planet Attractions more about the Brass Ring Award-nominated attraction
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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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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 | 29 Nov 2022
Connecticut’s Mystic Aquarium has partnered with the developers of the state’s first offshore wind farm to conduct studies of the effects of the turbines on marine mammals and sea turtles.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2022
EAG - the Entertainment, Attractions and Gaming International Expo - is on course for one of the largest shows in its history after its organisers revealed registration is up 58% on 2020’s pre-pandemic figure.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2022
A cast of the world’s most complete Titanosaur – one of the largest dinosaurs ever discovered – will make its European debut in an exhibition at London’s Natural History Museum (NHM) next spring.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Nov 2022
A new permanent exhibition exploring life on Mars has opened at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, US
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Nov 2022
Fresh off last week's IAAPA Expo, leading waterpark supplier Whitewater is celebrating after being honoured with three prestigious awards.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2022
Extreme Engineering will announce four new Cloud Coaster projects as well as debut two new products at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2022
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
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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 | 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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2022
UK museums are struggling to meet skyrocketing energy bills, with the energy crisis posing a higher threat to the sector than the Covid-19 pandemic
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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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29 Sep 2022
Online ticketing and integrated POS provider Vennersys has said that using a cloud-based ticketing solution could help save the environment.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Sep 2022
Simworx has partnered with Katapult to develop a new dark ride offering an adrenaline-fuelled car chase. Simworx CEO Terry Monkton and lead creative Matt Clarkson spoke with Planet Attractions about the exciting new project
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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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26 Sep 2022
Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, has unveiled plans for a new permanent exhibition dedicated to “the next giant leap”, Mars.
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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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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Sep 2022
Holovis has created an innovative two-in-one system that supports the delivery of two different media or real-time interactive experiences simultaneously within the same ride or attraction
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 07 Sep 2022
Riders will face stormy weather and supernatural mysteries on this Intamin launch coaster
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Aug 2022
Carnival’s new sustainability plan will cut its emissions by 500,000 metric tons per year and save US$150m annually in fuel costs
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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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09 Aug 2022
Following extensive renovation, the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, US, will reopen the west end of its National Mall building later this year.
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04 Aug 2022
Ticketing specialists Vennersys recently partnered with Clevedon Pier in Somerset, UK, to implement a new ticketing management system to help modernise the attraction’s admission processes and deliver an integrated approach to managing revenue streams.
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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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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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25 Jul 2022
With just a few months to go until the grand opening of the highly-anticipated Ghibli Park in Nagoya, Japan, the attraction has revealed that tickets will be sold via a lottery-based booking system, with attendance to the attraction being limited to create an atmosphere likened to that of the Ghibli adventures themselves.
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21 Jul 2022
Coney Island’s New York Aquarium is, for the first time since it was devastated by Hurricane Sandy, in full operation, with all public exhibits open to the public.
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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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12 Jul 2022
Alterface has shared details of three interactive projects opened last month featuring the supplier’s interactive technology.
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06 Jul 2022
The under-construction SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is currently in the process of installing solar panels on its roof in an attempt to make the new mega attraction as clean as possible for the environment.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jun 2022
FlowRider’s FlowSurf technology was inspired by river waves and creates never-ending waves
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jun 2022
Royal Caribbean Cruises has filed a request that if approved will see SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service rolled out across the operator’s entire fleet
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jun 2022
The Science and Industry Museum has received a generous donation from The Law Family Charitable Foundation for the refurbishment of its Power Hall
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Jun 2022
SeaWorld has pledged to ensure the long-term health of the world’s oceans in accordance with the UN’s Sustainability Development Goal 14
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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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13 Jun 2022
It might seem like something straight out of Sci-Fi but flying taxis in Dubai came a step closer to reality in the last week following an agreement to introduce the first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) touristic flights from the Atlantis, The Palm.
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30 May 2022
Eureka! Science + Discovery - a new STEM attraction coming to Wirral, UK, later this year - has unveiled its first exhibit, a 12-foot tall cat statue.
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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 | 27 May 2022
It’s a busy year for WhiteWater, which has more than 70 waterpark projects across the world opening in 2022. We’ve rounded these projects up so you can keep track of everything happening this year
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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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26 May 2022
Orlando's popular Volcano Bay waterpark hit a landmark this week, with Universal celebrating five years since the Florida attraction opened to the public for the first time.
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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
A new dark ride concept based on the iconic Fisher Price IP from Mattel has been unveiled, with the new attraction utilising a number of the brand’s popular children’s toys, which will be blown up into epic proportions for the experience.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 May 2022
The highly-anticipated ‘Flying Eyes’ dark ride opened at the Sun World Theme Park in late April
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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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11 May 2022
Former Disney man Michael Jungen has taken up a new position as the president of WhiteWater’s Vantage division.
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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 | 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
Cedar Fair has reported its Q1 earnings for 2022 with announced losses despite net revenues surging after a Covid-hit period in 2021
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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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29 Apr 2022
Cruise operator MSC has announced that starting at the end of May, two of its ships will begin using shore power in an attempt to cut emissions.
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27 Apr 2022
Knoebels - the US’s largest free admission amusement resort - has partnered with Attractions.io to launch a new guest experience app.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2022
A number of attractions suppliers and manufacturers have been named winners of China’s prestigious Golden Crown Awards
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30 Mar 2022
The Giant Company, an Ireland-based visitor attractions specialist has launched The Giant, its flagship visitor attraction concept, into the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region at the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure (DEAL) trade show in Dubai.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Mar 2022
Marwell Zoo and Attractions.io have teamed up for the development of a brand new app designed to enhance the visitor’s digital experience
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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 | 23 Mar 2022
Seventeen security guards turned curator to create an exhibit inspired by music, black artists, humour, and social justice, or simply time spent guarding a particular piece
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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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14 Mar 2022
Attractions.io has announced a new partnership with Chester Zoo, with the animal attraction in the UK launching a fully-branded mobile app to enhance the visitor experience.
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11 Mar 2022
Lonnie Bunch, 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, has released a statement on behalf of the organisation, pledging its support to the people of Ukraine and their cultural heritage. In the statement, Bunch revealed that the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative (SCRI) is in contact with people in the country in order to facilitate the preservation of Ukraine’s history.
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07 Mar 2022
Disney’s Imagination Campus has released a new look at the iconic Space Mountain from a STEM perspective, exploring the science and technology behind the attraction while also looking at the role that energy and acceleration play in the design of rollercoasters.
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04 Mar 2022
Disney has shared a sneak peek at Disney’s upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride at Epcot, with Liz Diaz, senior ride development engineer for Disney Imagineering unveiling the load station and Starjumpers for the hotly-anticipated attraction.
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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 | 02 Mar 2022
Gail Evans has been named executive vice president, chief digital and technology officer for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Feb 2022
The Qiddiya Investment Company is developing Saudi Arabia’s first-ever waterpark, with the mammoth investment set to cost a whopping US$750m
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23 Feb 2022
One Twitter user has taken lessons learned from Imagineering in a Box - Disney Imagineering's free, online educational curriculum from the Kahn Academy - to recreate the Yeti at Animal Kingdom using just Lego, wool and modelling clay.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2022
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
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14 Feb 2022
Creative software and technology company 7thSense has announced the acquisition of design, consulting and production company Bluebox Attractions.
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09 Feb 2022
Dutch architecture studio MVRDV has blamed London’s Westminster City Council for the disastrous Marble Arch Mound project, revealing that its advice was ignored and design watered down, with the firm adding that “we stand by our initial design”.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Feb 2022
Forming the first phase of a US$70m 20-year project, a new otter habitat at the Santa Ana Zoo will come complete with underwater viewing area and a state-of-the-art life support system to maintain water quality
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Feb 2022
Merlin’s popular Legoland Discovery Centres have undergone a rebranding and reimagination, with the first Lego Discovery Centre coming to Belgium this summer
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2022
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.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2022
WaterSlider VR is the latest offering from BoldMove, with the new product offering an underwater VR experience inside a life raft
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2022
Work being carried out by the Louvre and Sotheby’s could ‘lead to restitutions’ as the Parisian institution researches the history of items in its collection acquired between 1933 and 1945
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26 Jan 2022
UK-based experiential design company Holovis has signed a joint venture agreement with Shanghai Luoman Lighting Technologies Inc, with the new agreement covering the entirety of China as the two companies work closely to realise the market's fast-growing outdoor experiential projects.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2022
Using breakthrough aquatic life support technology, Monterey Bay Aquarium will soon debut a collection of sea creatures you would normally only be able to see at the very bottom of the ocean
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21 Jan 2022
Parks! America Inc has announced a partnership with ticketing and technology solutions provider accesso to provide a more convenient and easy-to-navigate admission, reservation and shopping system to guests at its Wild Animal Safari attractions.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2022
A pair of highly anticipated John Wick and Now You See Me attractions are making their way to MOTIONGATE at Dubai Parks and Resorts. Planet Attractions spoke to FORREC’s Eric O’Rourke about the record-breaking new additions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2022
Lagotronics Projects will develop several media-based attractions, including a VR coaster and a dark ride for the upcoming Pradera Islands theme park
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jan 2022
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
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Michael Mascioni | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2022
What does the future look like for immersive experiences when it comes to location-based entertainment? Michael Mascioni has the answers
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jan 2022
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.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2021
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
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 Dec 2021
The water ride manufacturer will offer new sustainable services and products as part of its commitment to decarbonise the attractions industry
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2021
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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2021
Ticketing specialist Gateway has announced the promotion of Chase Mory to its new director of operations.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2021
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
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Oct 2021
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.
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25 Oct 2021
Arizona's Phoenix Zoo has gone live with Galaxy Connect from Gateway Ticketing Systems, streamlining the attraction's ability to sell admission tickets on third-party distributor websites.
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25 Oct 2021
The Disneyland Resort in California has announced some adjustments to its theme park ticket pricing, with the attraction moving from a five-tier demand pricing structure for one-day tickets to a six-tier system.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Oct 2021
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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22 Oct 2021
High-performance media specialist 7thSense has appointed Erik Iversen as senior product manager for pixel processing products.
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21 Oct 2021
Oslo’s Munch Museum is opening to the public for the first time this week, offering a twist to the usual museum experience.
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19 Oct 2021
Disney has debuted it's brand new Disney Genie app at Walt Disney World, with the service coming soon to Disneyland as well.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Oct 2021
Foul play is thought to be the reason that hundreds of drones crashed to the ground during a special performance earlier this month.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Oct 2021
The first ship from Virgin Voyages fleet of cruise ships has completed its journey from PortMiami to Nassau and Bimini in the Bahamas
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Oct 2021
A panel of industry legends will share their stories about the creation of Universal’s ever-popular Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man dark ride at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Oct 2021
Once open, the museum aims to champion children’s creativity and encourage visitors to develop their skills through performance, play and design
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Oct 2021
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
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Tom Anstey & Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Sep 2021
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
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Sep 2021
7thSense will be exhibiting at IAAPA Expo Europe as part of the Experience UK Pavilion
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Sep 2021
Attractions.io has developed a direct-to-table in-app food ordering system for those who want to maintain social distancing
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Sep 2021
Smash & Reload is a family-friendly attraction that combines competitive gameplay with a fun and interactive IP
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2021
Bob Chapek believes Disney’s parks division has emerged stronger than when the company entered the global pandemic
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Sep 2021
The experience follows a pod of endangered orcas struggling for survival in the Pacific Ocean
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Sep 2021
The upgraded Galaxy is an integrated solution combining ticketing, admission control, resource management
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Sep 2021
Covid PCR testing should be abandoned for most holidaymakers, says travel organisation Abta
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Sep 2021
Battle Arena is a new interactive ride concept from Lagotronics Projects that pits riders against each other as they battle to score points
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2021
Cruise operator Carnival recently made headlines around the world with the debut of the first rollercoaster to operate at sea. Maurer Rides’ Marco Hartwig explains how this all came about
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2021
Park Beyond’s ‘impossification’ system promises to let your imagination run wild with a new theme park simulator unlike any we’ve ever seen on modern systems
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Aug 2021
Everything is about to get bigger (and smaller) as Disney continues to take the world by storm with its latest animatronic projects
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Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 23 Aug 2021
The ice rink was cancelled last year due to the ongoing pandemic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Aug 2021
China has welcomed a flying theatre to its Changbaishan Biosphere Reserve with Brogent Technologies supplying the landmark new attraction
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Aug 2021
The four-day event will feature educational presentations, success stories, breakout sessions and networking opportunities
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Aug 2021
The poster features several Star Wars figures, which, according to Disney, are meant to represent the guests and the choose-your-own-adventure-style experience they’ll undertake at the hotel
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2021
Hailed as one of the world’s best dark ride attractions, Universal’s Spider-Man dark ride will be celebrated at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando with the return of the popular Legends Panel event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jul 2021
The World Heritage Committee has inscribed 13 new sites in Europe, Asia and the Middle East to Unesco’s World Heritage List
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jul 2021
Disney has released a new docuseries exploring how it managed to bring some of its most popular attractions to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jul 2021
Unesco has deleted Liverpool from its World Heritage List after a committee determined new developments were damaging the city’s global heritage
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jul 2021
The Smithsonian has received the largest donation in its history with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos donating US$200m for the development of two key projects for the institution
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jul 2021
We spoke to Triotech’s Ernest Yale and Nol van Genuchten about Knott’s Berry Farm’s iconic Bear-y Tales dark ride, which has been reimagined for a brand new audience more than three decades later
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jul 2021
The Colosseum’s hypogeum has undergone a major restoration allowing visitors to explore the historic passageways for the first time
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 06 Jul 2021
The long-awaited Shanghai Astronomy Museum is set to open its doors to the public on July 18
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2021
The Mobile Food Ordering system saves guests time and reduces the risk of COVID transmission
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Jul 2021
The Museum of the Home has been refused permission to remove a statue of Robert Geffrye despite public calls to ditch the controversial work
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jun 2021
Three British art galleries will present a series of exhibitions and collaborations looking back at the past year to explore the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jun 2021
He’s fast, he’s blue and he might just be coming to an attraction near you. Here are Sega’s attractions plans for Sonic the Hedgehog in 2022 and beyond
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jun 2021
Targeting students in Chicago’s underserved neighbourhoods, photojournalist Tonika Johnson and architect Taylor State have discussed creativity and collaboration as part of MSI’s Black Creativity programme
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jun 2021
Disney has brought Marvel to life like never before with the launch of Avengers Campus at Disneyland California Adventure
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jun 2021
Kazakhstan has welcomed the country’s first flying theatre ride with Brogent Technologies behind the landmark new attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Jun 2021
A 4D dome experience at the National Center of Meteorology has opened its doors to the public as part of an engagement strategy that helps audiences understand weather data and meteorological research
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2021
Endless Surf coming to Germany after plans approved for Surftown MUC
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 May 2021
WAZA CEO Martin Zordan discusses the global disruption caused by COVID-19, the association’s plans during another challenging year and how community has kept the world’s animal attractions going through an unprecedented event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 May 2021
Time to get hyped! Grona Lund has released an amazing new ad ahead of Monster - King of Roller Coasters’ debut next month
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 May 2021
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
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 May 2021
Visitors will get their first roll of the dice in August, when ‘Monopoly LIfesized’ makes its official London debut
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 14 May 2021
In addition to the waterpark development, the former Six Flags site will boast theme parks and hotels under Sunac
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Jon Tozer | Holovis | 12 May 2021
Could LED technology take the market from traditional projection in the coming years? Holovis’ Jon Tozer weighs up the pros and cons of both technologies
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 May 2021
The bar will feature a retro games space and an urban forest to offset its carbon emissions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Apr 2021
The famed dinosaur expert will appear on the show in an attempt to raise funding for a touring exhibition featuring his animatronic dinosaurs
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Apr 2021
The Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Campus is the latest addition to the zoo’s multi-year masterplan
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Apr 2021
Knott's Bear-y Tales: Return To The Fair will not only celebrate 100 years of Knott’s Berry Farm but also the reopening of the park following a year-long closure
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Apr 2021
Aerosmith has been the star of Disney’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster since it opened
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2021
Falcon’s Creative has introduced its new ÄEONXP system - an application designed to further immerse visitors in themed entertainment experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Apr 2021
In recent years, museums across the US, Europe, Australia and beyond have had to face up to the issue of decolonisation. Cultural institutions possess artefacts historically taken from colonised countries and are now having to face up to that reality. But that’s not all...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Apr 2021
Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is your latest edition of From the Industry from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2021
It’s been a landmark few weeks for Amazon, which recently launched its first till-less ‘just walk out’ stores in the UK. The shops remove tills and make retail a completely frictionless experience - something the visitor attractions sector should certainly be looking at
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2021
Peter Cliff explains how Lego is utilising Holovis technology to create a state-of-the-art interactive dark ride
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2021
The fourth shrine of Tutankhamun is heading to the Grand Egyotian Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe reopens for business, Paul Chutter on his new role at WhiteWater and Boris Johnson sparking controversy over the Elgin Marbles. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Mar 2021
The sweet shop of space is most certainly open for business and some of the world’s richest people have their face pressed up against the window, but is there room for the visitor attractions industry?
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Mar 2021
With Warner Bros ending its live owl performances, Benedict Cumberbatch sending out a message of hope for the struggling culture sector, the first apes to be vaccinated against Covid and the luchadores taking a stand against non mask wearers, welcome to the latest edition of The Week with Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2021
It’s time to tackle an army of mutated mushrooms in a new collaboration from BoldMove and Triotech
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Mar 2021
The great apes are the first to be vaccinated against COVID-19 following a breakout among the gorilla population earlier this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2021
With a Eurovision Museum making its way to Iceland, Michael Mack on ‘the toughest year in the history of our business’, Beetlejuice returning to Horror Nights and a man who owns an army of robot dinosaurs, welcome to the latest edition of The Week with Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2021
In part two of our exclusive interview with the man who advised on Jurassic Park and has his own army of robotic dinosaurs, ‘Dino’ Don Lessem returns to talk everything from the business of dinosaurs to the world-famous Trump Toilet
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021
Could the Diamond Balloon soon be coming to a city near you?
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021
Don Lessem has gone from advising on Jurassic Park to building enough robotic dinosaurs that he could fill an entire zoo. In part one of our interview, we get a peek into the life of ‘Dino Don’, who talks about everything from Steven Spielberg to the real-life dinosaur that’s been named after him
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Feb 2021
With a Disney legend joining Virgin Galactic, Edvard Munch making like Banksy, Boris Johnson setting a roadmap and Peppa Pig making her way to Florida, welcome to the latest edition of The Week with Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Feb 2021
Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Feb 2021
Students on the SEAS programme were tasked with developing two interactive museum exhibits with an emphasis on accessibility
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Andreas Andersen | Liseberg | 16 Feb 2021
While COVID-19 has been a huge disruptor globally, businesses are using this time to reshape their operations for the better
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2021
Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Feb 2021
The Art of Engineering has developed a program capable of designing optimised track layouts
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Feb 2021
New research could change the way plastic is recycled, offering attractions a greener alternative in the future
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2021
More than 20 years since it first opened the Men in Black dark ride is still one of the most popular attractions at Universal Studios Orlando
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26 Jan 2021
Almost cold as ice, Bart Dohmen, CEO of Unlimited Snow, explains how new technology is transforming the snow play experience for visitors and improving the bottom line
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2021
Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2021
The proposed attraction will “connect the night sky to life on earth through STEM education and leading-edge experiences”
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jan 2021
A surge in Coronavirus cases has put Nintendo’s theme park debut on hold for the time-being
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Jan 2021
The long-awaited museum is now expected to open in spring 2021 after experiencing a number of delays tied to the Coronavirus pandemic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jan 2021
How do you operate a zoo when your customers aren’t allowed to visit? Chester Zoo MD Jamie Christon tells Planet Attractions how the attraction made it through 2020 and what management’s outlook is for 2021
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Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 04 Jan 2021
Take a look at the Australian Museum’s A$57.5m redevelopment
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Jan 2021
Recognising the world’s most astonishing attractions, Planet Attractions names 2021’s Wonder Award winners
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Dec 2020
Heigh Ho! Disney gives viewers a sneak peek at new Snow White dark ride
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Dec 2020
Combining cutting-edge technology with traditional stagecraft, a new virtual reality experience from the Royal Opera House will make its grand debut in 2021
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Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020
Europa Nostra has announced which of Europe's heritage sites are most at risk
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Hannah Reeder | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020
Tier three is a major blow for London’s theatre venues, which had only just been given permission to reopen a few weeks ago
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Dec 2020
Rounding up all the biggest news from across the industry’s publications and associations
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Dec 2020
The attraction has been in development for three years
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020
Who was Ota Benga? How did this happen and why did it take 114 years for the zoo in question to apologise?
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Dec 2020
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visited a number of entertainment venues to show their support for the sector
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