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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2024
A new attraction has arrived at Germany’s Heide Park, with Dämonen Gruft frighting and delighting visitors since its launch in March. Alterface’s Stéphane Battaille spoke to Planet Attractions about what went into the horror-filled ride’s creation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Apr 2024
Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris is no more after the company announced it was rebranding the park Disney Adventure World, also announcing new attraction and experiences alongside a ‘fresh creative vision’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2024
Saudi Arabia’s tourism push is hitting the rails with the country investing US$75m into an Orient Express-style luxury train that will travel to two of the Kingdom’s World Heritage Sites
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jan 2024
The game changing Epic Universe has been dubbed Universal’s ‘most ambitious theme park yet’, with the operator offering a first official look at its fourth Orlando gate
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Jan 2024
Tom Hanks is bringing visitors to the moon and back with a new immersive experience co-written by the actor currently on show at London’s Lightroom
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2024
A new AI-powered Elvis Presley concert experience billed as a celebration of the artist’s life and legacy is coming to London later this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2023
Legendary rock band Kiss have promised to ‘change music performance history’, after unveiling their own digital avatars and announcing a special stage show working with the likes of Thierry Coup, Industrial Light & Magic, and Pophouse Entertainment Group
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2023
Dual additions to accesso’s product portfolio have strengthened the attractions technology provider’s offering in 2023. Steve Drake, accesso’s senior vice president of Global Initiatives, speaks to Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Oct 2023
Intamin’s Lukas Spieldiener speaks to Planet Attractions on the launch of a number of immersive projects this year, with further such attractions also in the pipeline for 2024 and beyond
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Oct 2023
Bringing together some of the industry’s leading suppliers under one banner, the Attractions Technology Lab returns to Orlando next month to showcase a complete technical mock-up of a dark ride experience, with a behind the scenes look at how such an attraction comes to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2023
ADG’s Julie Kline speaks to Planet Attractions on everything the company has to offer, including the upcoming US$400m Okana development in Oklahoma
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Sep 2023
Triotech has announced the launch of its latest project - a ‘next generation interactive dark coaster at Salt Lake City’s Lagoon Park
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
IAAPA is gearing up for its largest EMEA event ever, with the 2023 edition of IAAPA Expo Europe taking place in Vienna between September 25 - 28. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Sep 2023
The Pokémon Company has announced an unusual collaboration that will see the popular Pokémon IP arrive at the Vincent Van Gogh Museum for a special event
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Aug 2023
IAAPA has offered a first glimpse at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, taking place in Vienna, Austria, in September
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Aug 2023
CGI studio Red Raion announces the launch of new CGI title ‘Van Helsing - Rise from the Dark’ in 5D, VR and Dome formats
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2023
Cedar Point has announced a sequel to Top Thrill Dragster, with Zamperla behind the reimagined Top Thrill 2, which will break the record for the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch strata coaster when it opens in 2024
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jul 2023
A touring exhibition celebrating 100 years of Disney is to open in London in October
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jul 2023
Universal has revealed a first look at its upcoming Stranger Things experience ahead of its Halloween Horror Nights event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jul 2023
Meow Wolf’s The Real Unreal is a psychedelic playground for adults and kids alike and its about to open in Grapevine, Texas
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jul 2023
Marvel’s ‘Rogers: The Musical’ has been brought to life with a limited time run of the musical seen in Hawkeye now on show at Disney California Adventure Park
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Jul 2023
Engineering company Sanvik has used artificial intelligence to design a statue that draws on the styles of famous artists spanning three continents and 500 years, with the resulting work on display in Sweden’s Tekniska Museet
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jul 2023
Registration is now open for this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe event, which is set to make its return to Vienna, Austria, in September
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jul 2023
Paradise Wildlife Park has welcomed KSI and The Sidemen to the animal attraction for a viral game of hide and seek
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 Jun 2023
Virgin Voyages has partnered with Jennifer Lopez to launch Jen A.I. a new tool that enables guests to receive personalised invitations from the pop superstar
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jun 2023
Morph has arrived in London for a wheelchair accessible public art trail, with the event to run until August in an effort to raise money for the children’s charity Whizz Kidz
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Jun 2023
Amazon has launched a new immersive shopping feature that could be utilised in theme parks and attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jun 2023
The Last of Us is the first major new IP to be announced for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2023
MrBeast has released a new video which sees the world’s biggest YouTuber take over Royal Caribbean's gigantic Harmony of the Seas cruise ship
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2023
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mark Wahlberg, Jaime Camil and Abraham Ancer are the figureheads for a star-studded promotional campaign for the upcoming Vidanta World theme park, which is set to open in its first phase later this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2023
BT has launched an all-new experience in the UK that uses camera and HD projection to bring 360° content to life in a range of realities powered by 5G
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Jun 2023
World of Frozen is currently under construction at Hong Kong Disneyland. Here’s how it’s looking at the moment
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2023
Miirage is a new modular holographic system bringing the virtual world to life without any additional need for mobile devices, screens or wearables. The creators behind the technology speak to Planet Attractions about the new product and exactly what it can do...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2023
A new experience exploring space and featuring images from the James Webb Space Telescope has launched at Illuminarium Las Vegas
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 May 2023
Five cultural institutions are in the running for this year’s Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 May 2023
Andreas Andersen speaks to Planet Attractions about what's coming for Liseberg following the launch of Luna Park, the opening of the Grand Curiosa Hotel and the soon-to-open Oceana waterpark
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 May 2023
Europe’s answer to the Velocicoaster has its opening date, with the highly-anticipated Batman-themed Gotham City Escape set to launch on May 13
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 May 2023
A new brand home dedicated to Pilsner Urquell has opened its doors in Prague. BRC’s Christian Lachel tells Planet Attractions how the attraction celebrates the brand’s place in Czech history and culture
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2023
With the attractions and cruise industries seemingly closer than ever before, RWS CEO Ryan Stana speaks to Planet Attractions about what that means and the steps we can take to bring these two powerhouses under one metaphorical roof
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Apr 2023
An official stage production based on Stranger Things will open at the Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End later this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Apr 2023
The 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon is being celebrated with a special show taking place at 100 planetariums worldwide
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2023
A new museum dedicated to failure has opened in Brooklyn, New York. The Museum of Failure celebrates bad ideas and features 150 items that were considered to be commercial failures
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2023
A US$14m museum is being developed for Chichén Itzá, one of Mexico’s most popular tourist destinations
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Mar 2023
SeaTrade Cruise Global is returning to Florida. Here’s everything you need to know...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Mar 2023
Fun Spot America Atlanta’s hotly-anticipated RMC-manufactured ArieForce One is set to open later this month, with the major attraction representing the park’s largest-ever investment
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Mar 2023
Keith James, president of JRA; Robin Breese-Davies, executive vice president of ted; and Danielle Kramer, executive vice president of RWS, speak to Planet Attractions about what looks to be a bumper year ahead for the company
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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 27 Feb 2023
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince has announced plans for New Murabba - a US$48bn commercial downtown development in Riyadh, anchored by a cube-shaped skyscraper large enough to accommodate 20 Empire State buildings
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Feb 2023
Hersheypark has revealed the official video for the highly anticipated Wildcat’s Revenge, showing for the first time the full track layout of the upcoming hybrid coaster in first person
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2023
Patients at a number of children’s hospitals across the state of South Carolina can now explore Charleston’s popular aquarium remotely, using a robot to interact with the exhibits and take part in tours
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2023
Disney is celebrating 100 years with an adult-oriented immersive experience coming to London, Berlin and Paris in 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2023
Another mega project has been announced for Saudi Arabia, with the PIF’s Seven announcing plans for a SAR1bn entertainment destination in the city of Tabuk
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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 | 18 Jan 2023
The Sidemen recently took a trip to Dubai for an epic game of hide and seek in one of the world’s premiere waterparks
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2023
The virtual band worked with Google to host two first-of-their-kind AR experiences in New York and London to promote their new single
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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2022
The opening marks the North American debut of the attraction, which first opened at Universal Studios Japan in 2021
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2022
The highly-anticipated Pipeline surf coaster is coming to SeaWorld Orlando this spring. SeaWorld’s vice president of rides and engineering, Jonathan Smith, spoke to Planet Attractions about the project
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2022
Hasbro’s Monopoly Lifesized has opened in Riyadh following a three-way partnership between the toy manufacturer, the Al Hokair Group and The Path Entertainment Group
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2022
Disney Parks has teamed up with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) to introduce a supply chain accelerator programme focused on transforming the businesses of diverse entrepreneurs
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2022
Developed specifically for attractions, nWave’s newest title takes viewers on an adventure with skunk and martial artist Meg, as she searches for a missing relic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2022
PortAventura has announced plans for a new Uncharted dark ride coaster with Sally Dark Rides and Intamin behind the €25m attraction
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Nov 2022
Dronisos is seeking partners in the US following a successful year, which saw the company serve as a technology partner for Disneyland Paris
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Nov 2022
Footballing legend Cristiano Ronaldo has taken over the iconic Times Square to unveil a new waxwork for Madame Tussauds New York
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2022
Red Raion will offer an exclusive preview of its latest title - ‘Around the World in 80 Days - Journey of Wonders’ - at this year’s IAAPA Expo
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Oct 2022
Following a special panel session featuring some of the UK’s top theme park content creators, Planet Attractions joined Jack Silkstone, Sean and Jo Dyer, and Kieran Adams as they explored this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe in London
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Oct 2022
Convious showcased its digital engagement platform at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. The company’s managing director for the UK & Ireland, Andy Povey, tells Planet Attractions about everything the company has to offer
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2022
Leading experience designers Mather & Co have named Kim Kherlopian as the company’s new managing director. Planet Attractions caught up with him at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe to find out more
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2022
IAAPA’s president and CEO, Hal McEvoy spoke to Planet Attractions about this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, the industry’s post-Covid recovery, his retirement plans and more
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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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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Oct 2022
IAAPA’s director, Global Communications, Caitlin Dineen, spoke to Planet Attractions at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe about her new role and what goes into putting on an event of such magnitude
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Oct 2022
Holla at your boy for the zoo work - Paradise Wildlife Park recently turned to professional pool cleaner turned social media influencer Miles Laflin - aka The Pool Guy - to clean the zoo’s animal pools
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Sep 2022
Family-friendly active free-roam VR experiences provider Spree Interactive showcased its technology at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe. Co-founder and CEO Jonathan Nowak Delgado spoke to Planet Attractions at the show
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Sep 2022
Katapult brought its entire team down to this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe in London. The company’s creative strategist, Kelly Herrick, spoke to Planet Attractions
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Sep 2022
Experiential design collective Conductr made its first appearance at an IAAPA show this year as part of the Experience UK stand in London. Planet Attractions spoke to co-founder and CEO Peter Cliff about the start-up and its plans for the future
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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 | 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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Sep 2022
Planet Attractions recently travelled to meet the team behind IAAPA Expo Europe - the EMEA region’s largest trade show for the attractions industry. Here’s what to expect from this year’s show.
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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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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 | 01 Aug 2022
Michael Myers, Dracula and now The Weeknd will be offering the scares at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, with the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter set to debut an all-new horror experience
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jul 2022
Disneyland’s Finding Nemo attraction has undergone a complete renovation, with the new attraction reopening to the public after a year-long closure
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2022
Planet Attractions travelled to Belgium recently to meet Peter van der Schans, IAAPA’s new executive director and vice president for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. Here’s what he had to say
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jul 2022
The Avengers have assembled, this time in Paris for the launch of Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris with stars Brie Larson, Pom Klementieff and Iman Vellani (and even Bob Chapek) all on-hand for the spectacular opening event
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Jul 2022
An official stage production based on Stranger Things is in the works after the series became Netflix’s first English-language show to be viewed for more than one billion hours
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2022
With Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind now open at Walt Disney World, Disney has released a behind-the-scenes look at how the attraction and its special scenes have been brought to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jun 2022
Universal has revealed the return of Michael Myers for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, with the iconic slasher set to deliver the frights for the always popular horror spectacular
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2022
Pop supergroup ABBA need to earn £140m from ticket sales of their London residency Voyage to cover the cost of the virtual spectacle
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2022
Following the RWS acquisition of The Experience Department, Planet Attractions travelled to ted HQ to meet RWS CEO Ryan Stana and ted CEO Robin Breese-Davies to see what’s next following the landmark deal
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 May 2022
The new Gruffalo Discovery Land at Twycross Zoo opened to the public in April. Lauren Heath-Jones paid a visit to The Deep Dark Wood to find out more
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2022
The iconic Nerf brand will gain its first themed land in its 53-year history with the debut of a new attraction coming to Brazil’s Beto Carrero World in 2023
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Apr 2022
Would you pay US$125,000 to travel into space via a hydrogen balloon? Well that’s exactly what you can do in the Space Lounge, launching from Florida in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Apr 2022
The hotly-anticipated Fønix from Vekoma has opened to the public at Fårup Sommerland with the new rollercoaster representing the park’s largest investment ever
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Apr 2022
Swedish theme park Gröna Lund has recruited popular actor Felix Herngren to voice an alien in its new advertising campaign for the 2022 season
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Apr 2022
Starting this June you’ll be able to find the Wizarding World’s Fantastic Beasts at the Royal Ontario Museum, with the popular Natural History Museum exhibition set to embark on the first leg of its world tour
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05 Apr 2022
Walkman’s at the ready, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind finally has its launch date, with the Vekoma reverse launch coaster set to make its debut in May.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2022
Merlin will develop and operate exclusive Jumanji-themed attractions
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Mar 2022
The immersive experiential design firm won in the category for ‘Best Use of VR’ for its Machu Picchu and the Spirit of the Condor virtual reality (VR) experience
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2022
The B&M-designed Emperor has opened to the public at SeaWorld San Diego
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2022
A new documentary filmed at the Natural History Museum explores the origin stories of mythical beasts that inspired the creatures in the Fantastic Beasts series
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2022
Continuing a long-running Super Bowl tradition, three Super Bowl-winning members of the Los Angeles Rams are making their way to Disneyland
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2022
Award-winning visual effects studio Moonraker is eyeing the planetarium market with the launch of its latest product - a full-dome experience that shows guests what it would be like to live and work on the moon
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2022
Merlin has announced its acquisition of Cadbury World in the UK, reaching an agreement with Mondelez International to take over the iconic chocolate attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jan 2022
Gardaland has offered a first look at the ride vehicle for the upcoming Jumani - The Adventure dark ride attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Dec 2021
Funderstruck. Adjective. Shocked and amazed by the power of fun on Carnival. Well, that’s what the cruise operator is saying in its new ad campaign at least!
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2021
Brazil’s Beach Park has teamed up with musician Alok and waterpark supplier Polin to develop a first of its kind attraction for the Latin America region
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2021
We asked some of the industry’s top names from Disney and Universal where it all started for them - with their first-ever ride experience
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Nov 2021
The company won prizes for best new product and best exhibit at this year’s IAAPA Brass Ring Awards
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 26 Nov 2021
The charity launches Energise Young Minds to help alleviate “perfect storm” of disruptions affecting young people and the cultural sector
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 11 Nov 2021
The three-part zone, opening next spring, allows guests to get creative as they design and build their own Lego cars and take part in a virtual race
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Nov 2021
For a limited time starting November 21, visitors to Downtown Disney will be able to experience Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge in virtual reality
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Oct 2021
According to John Cena, the time to visit Ferrari World, the Louvre and the rest of Abu Dhabi is now
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Oct 2021
Set up by tech entrepreneur Frédéric Jousset, Art Explora will go on a tour of the Mediterranean in 2023 with a €32m catamaran the choice of transport for the floating attraction
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Oct 2021
Universal has released first person footage of what it’s like to ride its brand new Velocicoaster at night
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Oct 2021
This year’s event will offer a host of horror-themed attractions, including new scare zones and horror mazes
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Oct 2021
With the US still not setting a firm date in November to open up to international visitors, IAAPA is working with the government to help its members attend the biggest attractions show of the year
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Sep 2021
Netflix will create a “unique universe” themed around Dahl’s beloved children’s stories
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Sep 2021
Starting in October De Grote Efteling Koekoekshow will tour both the Netherlands and Belgium
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Sep 2021
The Met is offering visitors a chance to connect with artists and community partners from across New York City during a daylong celebration held inside and outside of the historic institution
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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Aug 2021
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
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Aug 2021
The experience was developed to meet growing demands for high-end turnkey solutions and reliable technology
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Jul 2021
The animated short encourages museums and other heritage sites to safeguard their collections from pests
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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 | 22 Jul 2021
Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein has opened its doors to the public a stone's throw away from where the famous author first dreamt up the legendary monster
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jul 2021
The Natural History Museum’s iconic diplodocus ‘Dippy’ is about to complete a tour of the UK after arriving at his final destination - Norwich Cathedral
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jul 2021
Disney’s Jungle Cruise has undergone a full reimagining, with the ride experience completely modernised to ‘better reflect and value diversity’
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jul 2021
Disney is promising a first-ever Marvel-cinematic dining adventure with the debut of Avengers: Quantum Encounter on board the Disney Wish
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jul 2021
Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House is set to make its theme park debut at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jun 2021
Continuing its 50-year anniversary celebrations, Disney is offering 50 people in the US a trip to Disney World in recognition of their acts of kindness, compassion and creativity
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jun 2021
In collaboration with teachers, Disney is introducing students to ‘imagination-powered learning’ with the launch of the Disney Imagination Campus education scheme
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 11 Jun 2021
Howl-O-Scream will feature several Halloween-themed attractions for horror fans and thrill-seeking guests
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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Jun 2021
The Gruffalo Spotter 2 app combines augmented reality with animated versions of Julia Donaldson’s beloved characters
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Jun 2021
The former WWE and AEW World Champion Chris Jericho and his band Fozzy have released a new music video shot on board Holiday World’s record-holding wooden coaster ‘The Voyage’
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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 May 2021
Celebrating 100 years of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, the under-construction Phoenix coaster represents the largest investment in the attraction’s history
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 May 2021
Fit for a Disney prince or princess, the penthouse suite aboard the upcoming Disney Wish cruise liner is promising to be one of the operator’s most spectacular accommodation offerings ever
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 May 2021
Tokyo Disney has limited capacity and reduced the opening times in an effort to curb a rise of COVID-19 cases in the region
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 May 2021
Travel to the year 3000 and back with a brand-new Doctor Who-themed immersive theatre experience coming to London in May
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2021
Guests at Silverwood will be invited to jump into the cockpit of a Pitts Special biplane as a new RMC single-rail coaster makes its debut at the end of May
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 May 2021
Take a look at what Avengers Campus cast members will be wearing ahead of its public launch on June 4
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 May 2021
Baha Bay will be one of the Carribean’s top tourist attractions when it opens to guests later this year in July
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2021
Have you ever wanted to rob a bank with the kids? Well now you can with Gangsta Granny: The Ride at Alton Towers in the UK, which has been given the green light by David Walliams himself
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2021
"We're powering the magic by harnessing the power of the sun"
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 May 2021
Coming to the hotly-anticipated Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience, Disney has unveiled what looks like the most realistic lightsaber ever created
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 May 2021
Would you cross the 516 Arouca? The recently-opened attraction in Portugal is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 2021
Disney Wish will set sail for the first time in June 2022
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 2021
The Smithsonian Institute has announced the launch of a new initiative aiming to provide US citizens with information about COVID-19 vaccines
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Apr 2021
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
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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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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 23 Apr 2021
Ningbo and Ganzhou to open second gates in the next stage of the Beautiful China Trilogy resorts
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Apr 2021
In 1967, Economic Research Associates were hired to find out what impact the upcoming Disney World Resort would have on the state. The outcome, it turned out, would surprise even Disney
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Apr 2021
Royal Caribbean’s Richard Fain has hailed positive discussions with the CDC, bringing the US cruise industry a step closer to a return to operations
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2021
Imagineering veteran Designer's Creative Studio founder Theron Skees shares the secrets for everything you need to be successful in themed entertainment
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Apr 2021
YouTuber CoasterWriter has built a gargantuan rollercoaster entirely out of K’nex, with the mega ride filling his entire back garden
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Apr 2021
Merlin has offered a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the giant Lego Sky Lion for its upcoming Mythica attraction at Legoland Windsor
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Apr 2021
Life in Stages is a brand-new conversation series from the National Theatre profiling some of the biggest names in British theatre
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Apr 2021
The Royal Albert Hall has released a short film, narrated by Mick Jagger, to celebrate the anniversary
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Apr 2021
Egypt has celebrated the long-awaited opening of its National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with a procession of 22 ancient Egyptian royal mummies through Cairo
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Apr 2021
The ride will take guests on a madcap adventure with characters from the Flåklypa Universe
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Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 23 Mar 2021
The Flying Kiss has firmly planted itself as one of China’s strangest attractions since its official launch in 2020
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2021
Mexico’s famous luchadores are taking a stand against COVID-19, touring Latin America’s largest wholesale food market to promote mask wearing
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2021
The actor shared his story to raise awareness for the fund, which supports theatre workers in financial crisis
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2021
Zoo Guardians is available now on Android and iOS
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Mar 2021
Disney has created a giant sand sculpture to celebrate the recent release of Raya and the Last Dragon
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021
Epcot’s Harmonious will be the largest nighttime illumination that Disney has ever produced
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Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2021
David Walliams’ children’s book is being brought to life at Alton Towers, which has offered a first look at the ride opening April 12
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 Mar 2021
‘Songs of England’ explores traditional folk music associated with different heritage sites throughout England
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 26 Feb 2021
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes is designed for diehard and casual fans alike
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Feb 2021
The rail-suspended dark ride opened at Disneyland, California, in 1955 and is believed to have been one of Walt Disney’s favourite attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2021
Joe Rohde has swapped the most magical place on earth for the most magical place off of it, with the Disney legend joining Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2021
As Disney celebrates Black History Month, Carmen Smith explains how the company is making efforts to ensure its attractions and experiences are relevant to guests
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2021
Build your own soap bottle droid with Imagine from Home
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Feb 2021
Omega Mart is officially open and with it comes Meow Wolf's 'man made high' Projected Desert
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Feb 2021
What does it take to make it to the elite level of circus performer? Cirque du Soleil veteran Elena Lev reveals all...
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Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 17 Feb 2021
Lesley the manatee has finally returned home
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Feb 2021
Scream if you wanna go faster! Welcome to the theme park experience built inside content creator Parkspill’s house
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Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2021
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won the Super Bowl, with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski punching their ticket to the happiest place on earth
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Feb 2021
Get a new perspective on Island of Adventure’s popular story coaster with this 360 degree look at the ride experience
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Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 03 Feb 2021
After six straight correct predictions, is Nicholas the dolphin the greatest sport pundit in history?
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021
New video from Meow Wolf shows the country music legend in a way you’ve almost certainly never seen before
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021
Kept indoors by the global pandemic and missing Disney’s parks, this fan recreated the iconic fireworks show at home using a projector and a 3D printer
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021
Go behind the scenes with two of the men responsible for the creation of Disney’s jaw-dropping Star Wars attractions
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Alex Chapman | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2021
WhiteWater showcases Jungala Aqua Experience - a luxury waterpark designed to blend in with its surroundings
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2021
She usually serves clients such as Russell Brand, Demi Lovato and 50 Cent but now Maeve Reilly is turning her attentions to Mickey and Minnie for a new line of Disney merchandise
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2021
Spider-Man himself reveals all about his new dark ride attraction coming to Disneyland later this year
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2021
Despite an extremely challenging year, Disney has continued to give back to charities across the world
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2021
Did you know that Efteling and Legoland had their own videogames? Which was your favourite? This is a brief history of theme park management games.
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Theron Skees | The Designer's Creative Studio | 18 Jan 2021
Imagineering veteran and founder of the Designer's Creative Studio, Theron Skees, reveals how to take a brand concept and transform it into a physical environment
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Jan 2021
Viewist delves into the history of Six Flags’ Monster Mansion
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2021
Step into Claudia Bueno’s aquarium-style installation at Meow Wolf Las Vegas and experience the slow, oscillating movements of natural life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jan 2021
If Skynet does enslave us, we sincerely hope it’s through the art of dance...
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Jan 2021
Expedition Theme Park has delved into the rocky past of the iconic EuroStar
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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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Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 28 Dec 2020
Wish fulfilled! Disney has offered a first look at the newest ship in its fleet - ‘Disney Wish’
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Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 28 Dec 2020
The British institution highlights the challenges COVID-19 has presented to maintain and present the thousands of priceless works in its collection
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Dec 2020
Seasons greetings! Walt Disney Imagineering shares a message of peace and hope for the coming year.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Dec 2020
What went right? What went wrong? What happened to that giant Ferris wheel - here’s what happened to the flagship Times Square store for Toys R Us
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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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2020
Be among the first to see new features inside Universal Studios’ Super Nintendo World
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Dec 2020
Get a sneak peek of the arts festival ahead of its 19 December launch in Melbourne
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2020
Get a first person look at The Shredder courtesy of ThemePark HD
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020
And they lived happily ever after! Inside Jordan Fisher and Ellie Woods’ Disney World wedding
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020
Gundam Factory Yokohama makes its official debut later this month
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Dec 2020
The attraction has been in development for three years
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Dec 2020
Challenge accepted! Beto Carrero World welcomes Masterchef Brazil judge to ride the Fire Whip
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Dec 2020
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Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2020
The Las Vegas attraction has combined sci-fi and Christmas for the bizarre event
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2020
Joyeux Noël! Get in the holiday spirit with a performance of Mickey’s Magical Christmas Lights.
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Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2020
Make-Up artist Rebecca Butterworth shows you how to get that Ancient Roman glow
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2020
A new video offering a first glimpse at the ride vehicles for the new Jurassic World VelociCoaster has been released by Universal.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2020
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Hannah Reeder | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2020
The theatres might be closed but the British Library is inviting families to make their own at home
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Theron Skees | The Designer's Creative Studio | 01 Dec 2020
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020
Florida is the undisputed theme park capital but how many of its coasters have you conquered?
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Kier Lymn | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020
See Walt Disney’s office exactly as it was, “down to the last paperclip” and learn a little bit about the man behind The Walt Disney Company’s media and theme park empire.
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Hannah Reeder | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020
Join Rey, a young African penguin, on her adventures, as she gets a private tour of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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Hannah Reeder | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020
Lego has turned Rome’s historic colosseum into a 9,036-piece construction, which is now available to buy
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Hannah Reeder | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020
Disney has released a peek behind the curtain for the redevelopment of its castle at Hong Kong Disneyland
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Adam Laver | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020
Fans in and out of Disney’s parks will be able to get their hands on a Spider-Bot from December 4
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020
So what’s it all about then? We’ve just launched a news and media service for the world of visitor attractions, and it’s all about you. Welcome to Planet Attractions.
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