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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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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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FlowRider’s FlowSurf technology was inspired by river waves and creates never-ending waves
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jun 2022 |
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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
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Jun 2022 |
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The Science and Industry Museum has received a generous donation from The Law Family Charitable Foundation for the refurbishment of its Power Hall
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jun 2022 |
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Uttoxeter Business Centre
, Uttoxeter
, Staffordshire
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, ST14 8AZ
Contact: Jacob Thompson
Tel: (0)1889 560 218
Email: [email protected]
www.attractions.io | 15 Jun 2022 |
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Paris Hilton has made a significant donation to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art that will enable the museum to acquire digital artworks by female artists
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Jun 2022 |
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Holovis and Azimuth have teamed up with grand plans to develop an XR content creation and digital engineering team in Malaysia, making the country a hub for the Southeast Asia region in XR technology development
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 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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Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center
For sales enquiry:
Email: [email protected]
Call: +971 4438 0355
For Marketing & Press Relations
Email: [email protected]
Call: +971 4438 0355
https://bit.ly/3pMvyfq | 13 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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Google Arts & Culture celebrated Internation Museum Day with the launch of three new mind-bending AR art filters
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 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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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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Set to debut later this year, Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery will feature Marvel’s Black Panther as its centrepiece, with the IP being used to encourage children to explore the role of technicians
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 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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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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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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A number of attractions suppliers and manufacturers have been named winners of China’s prestigious Golden Crown Awards
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2022 |
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Ultraleap is introducing a new tool to allow the use of hand tracking while wearing a Pico Neo 3 VR headset
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 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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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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Marwell Zoo and Attractions.io have teamed up for the development of a brand new app designed to enhance the visitor’s digital experience
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 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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Walker joins the company with more than 20 years experience, having held senior creative roles at Universal Creative and Dynamic Attractions
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Mar 2022 |
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Shanghai Planetarium, Shanghai Museum and more than 100 city parks have already closed to the public
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 21 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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Jacknell Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3BS
Tel: 01455 553924
www.holovis.com | 11 Mar 2022 |
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In order for theme parks to run operations in a smooth and efficient manner, internal communications are key. Ross McCaw, CEO and founder of OurPeople, tells us more
Ross McCaw | OurPeople | 10 Mar 2022 |
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Gail Evans has been named executive vice president, chief digital and technology officer for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 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 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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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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Sesame Place San Diego is set to open next month, with the location set to include an interactive Sesame Street Neighbourhood along with themed attractions
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2022 |
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Disney doubled revenues at its parks in its second quarter, with Bob Chapek saying that there is more storytelling infused into every aspect of a visit to a Disney park than ever before
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 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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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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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
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2022 |
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Both Bob Iger and Bob Chapek received huge pay boosts in 2021, with Disney’s top men pulling in a staggering US$74.8m between them last year
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 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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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 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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Bob Iger is set to hand the reins over to Susan Arnold, who becomes the first woman to be appointed Disney chairman in the company’s history
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2021 |
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You’ll need an armed military escort to get there but the reward will be great with a new museum dedicated to exploring themes of peace through art inside Korea’s DMZ
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 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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Past meets future in this Rockwell-designed exhibition, which features 150 installations and artworks, including a guest appearance from Marvel Studios
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 22 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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The Ferrari Experience comprises immersive simulator rides, an eSports adrenaline hub and an exclusive themed dining experience
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2021 |
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The concept combines lighting, projection, audio and special effects to create an immersive mini-golf experience
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 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 K-pop music arena plans to host some 190 concerts per year
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 10 Nov 2021 |
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Simworx will be on hand to discuss several of its projects, including the newly opened Massameer Experience Ride at Boulevard RUH City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021 |
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ParadropVR Pod is a compact, attendant-free version of the company’s Paradrop VR attraction
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021 |
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Gateway’s immersive Guest Journey experience enables operators to experience their attraction from a guest perspective
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 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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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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Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lily, Anthony Mackie, Brie Larson and more have lent their talents to the Disney Cruise Line’s upcoming Marvel Experience
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2021 |
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Telecommunications giant Vodafone is supporting the development of a brand-new digital museum dedicated to the history of the mobile phone
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2021 |
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New experiences for the visually impaired are set to be rolled out at a number of Merlin attractions, including Legoland Parks, Legoland Discovery Centres and Sea Life aquariums
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Oct 2021 |
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The Innovation Awards were created to recognise excellence and innovation in the attractions and themed entertainment industries
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Oct 2021 |
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Pokémon is set to make its mark at Universal Studios Japan following a landmark deal to bring the popular IP to the park starting in 2022
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 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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Forrec has worked on several high-profile projects, including the Nickelodeon Universe indoor theme park at American Dream
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Sep 2021 |
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7thSense will be exhibiting at IAAPA Expo Europe as part of the Experience UK Pavilion
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Sep 2021 |
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Attractions.io has developed a direct-to-table in-app food ordering system for those who want to maintain social distancing
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Sep 2021 |
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Smash & Reload is a family-friendly attraction that combines competitive gameplay with a fun and interactive IP
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Sep 2021 |
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The upgraded Galaxy is an integrated solution combining ticketing, admission control, resource management
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Sep 2021 |
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Simworx will showcase two new attractions aimed at smaller venues at family entertainment centres at this year’s IAAPA Europe Expo
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Sep 2021 |
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Architects Stufish have been tasked with creating a pop-up arena for iconic Swedish band ABBA’s virtual comeback in London
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Sep 2021 |
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Battle Arena is a new interactive ride concept from Lagotronics Projects that pits riders against each other as they battle to score points
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Sep 2021 |
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Security specialists Axon have supplied Six Flags’ US theme parks with body cameras for staff
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2021 |
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Pixel Artworks has worked with Merlin Entertainments to develop Sundown Spectacular - an all-new lightshow at Warwick Castle celebrating the end of the British summer
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2021 |
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The US$1.08bn Legoland Shenzhen Resort is Merlin’s latest - and largest - venture in the Chinese market
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2021 |
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Everything is about to get bigger (and smaller) as Disney continues to take the world by storm with its latest animatronic projects
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Aug 2021 |
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Disney has introduced a new digital service offering personalised itineraries for visitors wanting to get the most out of their day at one of the operator’s parks
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Aug 2021 |
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The experience was developed to meet growing demands for high-end turnkey solutions and reliable technology
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Aug 2021 |
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Following a rollercoaster year, Six Flags is certainly on a high after more than doubling its expected EBITDA for Q2
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jul 2021 |
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A carbon-neutral cruise ship could be realised in the not-too-distant future, with MSC Group announcing a feasibility study for a hydrogen-powered vessel
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Jul 2021 |
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Unesco has deleted Liverpool from its World Heritage List after a committee determined new developments were damaging the city’s global heritage
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jul 2021 |
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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
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jul 2021 |
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The migration of artefacts will be the largest since the 1880s and will see more than a third of the museum’s collection relocated to the brand-new Harwell Campus
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Jul 2021 |
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Disney is promising a first-ever Marvel-cinematic dining adventure with the debut of Avengers: Quantum Encounter on board the Disney Wish
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 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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ProSlide’s MammothBlast five-person water coaster has made its European debut at Portugal’s popular Aquashow Park
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jul 2021 |
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The long-awaited Shanghai Astronomy Museum is set to open its doors to the public on July 18
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 06 Jul 2021 |
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The Mobile Food Ordering system saves guests time and reduces the risk of COVID transmission
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2021 |
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The attraction will feature never-before-seen photographs and behind-the-scenes shots from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beast films
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Jul 2021 |
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As the COVID tide begins to turn, the recreation sector looks set to bounce back with a new report suggesting the market could be worth as much as US$1.92tn by 2025
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jun 2021 |
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Ocean Flower waterpark is the latest step in the development of the US$24bn Ocean Flower Island
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Jun 2021 |
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A toppled slave-trader statue goes on display, Disney launches a teacher-led education scheme, Hawking’s office to go on display and Sega eyes Sonic theme parks. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jun 2021 |
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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
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Jun 2021 |
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A new permanent immersive light and spatial audio installation at St. Michael’s Cave will boost the Rock’s visitor experience in time for Summer 2021
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jun 2021 |
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Historic England’s virtual dive trail tells the story of Stirling Castle, a 70-gun warship that was destroyed in the Great Storm of 1703
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Jun 2021 |
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In collaboration with teachers, Disney is introducing students to ‘imagination-powered learning’ with the launch of the Disney Imagination Campus education scheme
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jun 2021 |
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Captain America, Ant-Man and Bob Chapek assemble for the launch of Avengers Campus, Chris Jericho rides the Voyage, a UK-only cruise is barred from the UK and Amsterdam starts trailing the use of autonomous boats. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2021 |
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New York’s brand-new flagship Harry Potter store is an immersive retail experience boasting the largest collection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts merchandise anywhere in the world
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 Jun 2021 |
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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
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jun 2021 |
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The trend for autonomous vehicles continues to grow, with Amsterdam currently testing the use of self-driving electric boats in its waterways
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jun 2021 |
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Disney has brought Marvel to life like never before with the launch of Avengers Campus at Disneyland California Adventure
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jun 2021 |
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Kazakhstan has welcomed the country’s first flying theatre ride with Brogent Technologies behind the landmark new attraction
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jun 2021 |
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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
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Jun 2021 |
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The Gruffalo Spotter 2 app combines augmented reality with animated versions of Julia Donaldson’s beloved characters
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Jun 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 | 29 May 2021 |
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The first duelling water coaster to come to Latin America has made its debut at the Cafalandia waterpark in Colombia
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2021 |
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Endless Surf coming to Germany after plans approved for Surftown MUC
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 May 2021 |
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It’s been a year of turmoil for the theme park industry, with Disney boss Bob Chapek hoping for an end to the chaos towards the end of 2021
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 May 2021 |
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The two-year project will see the addition of a new orientation gallery, research centre and reading room
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 May 2021 |
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With the opening of the UK’s hottest new attraction imminent, Gary Pope of Kids Industries has revealed how Legoland Windsor’s newest addition - Lego Mythica - was brought to life
Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 13 May 2021 |
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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
Jon Tozer | Holovis | 12 May 2021 |
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Industry veterans Caulonque and Thatcher have joined Endless Surf as demand grows for WhiteWater’s next-gen wave technology
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 May 2021 |
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The funding will be used to upgrade critical art conservation tools and create new study spaces
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2021 |
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Take a look at what Avengers Campus cast members will be wearing ahead of its public launch on June 4
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 May 2021 |
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Coming to the hotly-anticipated Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience, Disney has unveiled what looks like the most realistic lightsaber ever created
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2021 |
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WWE legend Triple H has revealed that the company has looked at building a physical Hall of Fame, with the Game revealing what his vision for such an attraction would look like
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Apr 2021 |
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Capped attendance was at 95% capacity but Covid continues to have a significant impact on Six Flags’ bottom line
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Apr 2021 |
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The famed dinosaur expert will appear on the show in an attempt to raise funding for a touring exhibition featuring his animatronic dinosaurs
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Apr 2021 |
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Jurassic World: The Exhibition first opened in Australia in 2016 and has welcomed nearly three million visitors during its world tour
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Apr 2021 |
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Characters like Grogu and Rocket Racoon could soon come to life in Disney’s parks following the unveiling of a walking, talking and even dancing version of the Guardians of the Galaxy favourite Groot by Disney Imagineering
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2021 |
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Dependent on local restrictions being lifted, the new attraction is scheduled to open in October 2021
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Apr 2021 |
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Falcon’s Creative has introduced its new ÄEONXP system - an application designed to further immerse visitors in themed entertainment experiences
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2021 |
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The eagle-eyed fan who might have spotted Wakanda is Disneyland’s expansion plan, vital funding for the Game of Thrones Studio Tour, a long-awaited ban on cruise ships in central Venice and the technology powering Legoland New York’s most anticipated attraction. Welcome to the latest edition of The Week from Planet Attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Apr 2021 |
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The IAAPA Virtual Conference wants to help the industry ‘rebound, rebuild, and return to the fun’
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Mar 2021 |
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The state-of-the-art visitor attraction will open later this year after securing a sizeable loan to part-finance the project
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Mar 2021 |
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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
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 2021 |
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Peter Cliff explains how Lego is utilising Holovis technology to create a state-of-the-art interactive dark ride
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Mar 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 | 27 Mar 2021 |
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After being named president for one of the world’s leading waterpark manufacturers, we had a chat with Paul Chutter about his new role, working with his father and what it means for WhiteWater going forward
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Mar 2021 |
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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
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Mar 2021 |
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Jean Nouvel have won a competition to design the new opera house in Shenzhen, while SANAA submitted the winning entry for the city's maritime museum
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 19 Mar 2021 |
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A new ‘at the door’ Covid test will give a result back in seconds, which could be huge in working towards bringing the visitor attractions sector back to full capacity attendance
Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 19 Mar 2021 |
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As the attractions industry struggled in 2020, Europa-Park was no exception. Company CEO Michael Mack explains how the Mack family business navigated these troubled waters, as well as detailing a number of exciting plans for when the world finally starts to turn once again
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2021 |
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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
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2021 |
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Super Nintendo World will finally open later this month, while Disneyland and California’s other major theme parks are set to reopen in April following a year of closure
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Mar 2021 |
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Europa Park and Mack Rides are two true titans of the theme park industry. On what would have been his 100th birthday, we take a look back at the man that started it all - the legendary Franz Mack
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Mar 2021 |
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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
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021 |
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Work has restarted on Universal’s fourth gate in Orlando, with Epic Universe now scheduled to open in early 2025
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2021 |
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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
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Feb 2021 |
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The CultArm3D has been developed to help museums digitise their collections
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Feb 2021 |
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The Art of Engineering has developed a program capable of designing optimised track layouts
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Feb 2021 |
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The Utah theme park says the star’s latest album infringes on its trademark
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Feb 2021 |
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New research could change the way plastic is recycled, offering attractions a greener alternative in the future
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Feb 2021 |
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jan 2021 |
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In the pandemic world, museums engaging with their audience through digital has become an essential process. Klaus Sommer Paulsen explores this evolution to and asks how it will define the museum of the future
Klaus Sommer Paulsen | AdventureLAB | 29 Jan 2021 |
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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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New video from Meow Wolf shows the country music legend in a way you’ve almost certainly never seen before
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021 |
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Rounding up all the biggest news from both publications and associations, here is this week’s edition of From the Industry
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Jan 2021 |
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Spider-Man himself reveals all about his new dark ride attraction coming to Disneyland later this year
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2021 |
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Disney Imagineer Kevin Rafferty reveals all about the making of Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jan 2021 |
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‘Sparking visitors with hope, light and connectivity’, Bruge’s WinterGlow returned in December for a series of installations across the historic city
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2021 |
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Here are the top stories from Planet Attractions since the start of the year
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2021 |
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Businessman Mario Celso Lopes is planning to transform the economic landscape of his hometown by building one of the largest waterparks in Latin America
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jan 2021 |
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If Skynet does enslave us, we sincerely hope it’s through the art of dance...
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jan 2021 |
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Recognising the world’s most astonishing attractions, Planet Attractions names 2021’s Wonder Award winners
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Jan 2021 |
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Heigh Ho! Disney gives viewers a sneak peek at new Snow White dark ride
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Dec 2020 |
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Holovis CEO Stuart Hetherington talks to Planet Attractions about the past 12 months, major projects and the future of technology in the world of attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2020 |
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Combining cutting-edge technology with traditional stagecraft, a new virtual reality experience from the Royal Opera House will make its grand debut in 2021
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Dec 2020 |
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Get a sneak peek of the arts festival ahead of its 19 December launch in Melbourne
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Dec 2020 |
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Gundam Factory Yokohama makes its official debut later this month
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020 |
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The vial will form part of an exhibit documenting the UK’s response to the coronavirus pandemic
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Dec 2020 |
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German forces likely threw the device into the water to avoid it falling into Allied hands
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Dec 2020 |
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Ultraleap’s touchless technology could prove a game-changer for health-conscious attractions and their visitors.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2020 |
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Theron Skees | The Designer's Creative Studio | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Disney has released a peek behind the curtain for the redevelopment of its castle at Hong Kong Disneyland
Hannah Reeder | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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While most of the world is in shutdown, China has managed to keep the ongoing pandemic in check. With the country successfully adapting to its new normal, Alice Davis takes a look at five major projects coming to one of its largest cities - Shanghai.
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Work on site is underway for Zaha Hadid Architects’ latest China project
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2020 |
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