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Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit rollercoaster to permanently close at Universal Studios Florida in August
 

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Keeping you up to date with the latest breaking news and events from around the world, welcome to the Planet Attractions daily news feed

Universal Orlando Resort will retire its Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit rollercoaster this August, making way for a new, yet-to-be-announced attraction

Rides
 



Aztlán Parque Urbano unveils ‘Vuela México Por El Mundo’ with Brogent Technologies


Brogent Technologies has officially launched its first flying theater attraction in Mexico, unveiling the immersive “Vuela México Por El Mundo” at the newly opened Aztlán Parque Urbano in Mexico City.

Suppliers
 

Public nominations open for UK Theme Park Awards 2025


Nominations are now open for the 2025 edition of the UK Theme Park Awards, with the general public invited to put forward their favourite parks and attractions across 22 categories — including several new additions across a number of areas.

Events
 

Grand Aquarium de Saint-Malo reopens reimagined Expédition Nautibus dark ride


France’s Grand Aquarium de Saint-Malo has officially reopened its dark ride experience following a significant overhaul, combining two former attractions - Nautibus and Abyssal Descender - into a single unified underwater journey.

Suppliers
 

Interview
Interactive indulgence: Alterface’s Stephane Battaille on bringing Cadbury World’s new interactive chocolate-themed dark ride to life
Cadbury World is in the midst of a multi-million-pound investment from its new owner, Merlin Entertainments. Alterface’s Stephane Battaille explains how one of the attraction’s biggest investments - Cadbury Chocolate Quest - was brought to life
Suppliers

Industry insights
         


Maximising ROI: Revenue strategies for operators


Operations and ticketing
 

How can attractions capitalise on the rise of AI and virtual influencers?


Technology
   

Video
         


Giant-8-Loop on show as Maurer Rides heads to Amsterdam for IAAPA Expo Europe
 

Intamin’s single rail ‘Muhaka’ Hot Racer opens at Walibi Rhone-Alpes




Hyperia: UK’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster now open at Thorpe Park
 

Le Pal’s €11m Fjord Explorer opens to the public alongside new themed neighbourhood




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

In-depth
         


Supplier Showcase 2025: The biggest attractions projects landing worldwide this year


The year is off to a strong start, with a diverse array of new attractions set to open or already making an impact across the globe.

Suppliers


Innovation and expansion: A bumper year in the US for Semnox Solutions


One of the world’s leading technology solutions providers for the entertainment and leisure sector, Semnox Solutions has enjoyed a strong 2024.

Suppliers


Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo Europe 2024


IAAPA Expo Europe is headed to the Netherlands, with the premier event for the EMEA region’s attractions and leisure industries returning to Amsterdam for its 2024 edition.

Events

Company Profiles
         


Company profile: Simworx



Company profile: Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V.



Company profile: Reverchon SAMC


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Visitor attractions

Chicago’s Field Museum set to host Pokémon Fossil exhibition for first time outside of Japan
 

Theme parks

Authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati: Disney partners with Miral on first theme park resort in the Middle East
 

Waterparks
WhiteWater unveils over 60 global openings for 2025 across waterparks, resorts, and cruise lines
 
Events

DEAL to kick off 2026 global amusement industry calendar with February show

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Deadpool mocks Splash Mountain’s controversial past on Disney park debut


Deadpool made headlines last week after becoming the first Rated-R character in the entire history of Disney to appear at one of the operator’s theme parks. This week he’s making the headlines for mocking the park’s controversial former Splash Mountain ride.

IP and Brands


Giant-8-Loop on show as Maurer Rides heads to Amsterdam for IAAPA Expo Europe


Maurer Rides will be showing off a number of innovations including its Spike Giant-8-Loop at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with the new attraction offering guests the chance to “ride the impossible” with a design “coaster designers have been dreaming about for decades”.

Events


SpongeBob kickstarts year for Alterface as new projects and products in store for 2024


2024 is shaping up to be a dynamic year for Alterface which is looking ahead to a number of new ride openings.

Suppliers



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Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit rollercoaster to permanently close at Universal Studios Florida in August


Universal Orlando Resort will retire its Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit rollercoaster this August, making way for a new, yet-to-be-announced attraction

Rides


LIVE/ Planet Daily

Keeping you up to date with the latest breaking news and events from around the world, welcome to the Planet Attractions daily news feed



Interview
Interactive indulgence: Alterface’s Stephane Battaille on bringing Cadbury World’s new interactive chocolate-themed dark ride to life
Cadbury World is in the midst of a multi-million-pound investment from its new owner, Merlin Entertainments. Alterface’s Stephane Battaille explains how one of the attraction’s biggest investments - Cadbury Chocolate Quest - was brought to life
Suppliers



Aztlán Parque Urbano unveils ‘Vuela México Por El Mundo’ with Brogent Technologies


Suppliers


Public nominations open for UK Theme Park Awards 2025


Nominations are now open for the 2025 edition of the UK Theme Park Awards, with the general public invited to put forward their favourite parks and attractions across 22 categories — including several new additions across a number of areas.

Events



Grand Aquarium de Saint-Malo reopens reimagined Expédition Nautibus dark ride


France’s Grand Aquarium de Saint-Malo has officially reopened its dark ride experience following a significant overhaul, combining two former attractions - Nautibus and Abyssal Descender - into a single unified underwater journey.

Suppliers

Endless Surf to power Florida’s first surf park to open in 2026


Florida’s first surf park will open to the public in 2026, with Endless Surf technology set to be utilised in the groundbreaking attraction.

Waterparks

Brogent announces Godzilla flying theatre experience


Brogent Technologies has partnered with Japanese entertainment company Toho Co to develop a brand new flying theatre experience based on the iconic Godzilla IP.

Suppliers

Industry insights


Maximising ROI: Revenue strategies for operators


Operations and ticketing

How can attractions capitalise on the rise of AI and virtual influencers?


Technology

Video


Giant-8-Loop on show as Maurer Rides heads to Amsterdam for IAAPA Expo Europe



Intamin’s single rail ‘Muhaka’ Hot Racer opens at Walibi Rhone-Alpes





Hyperia: UK’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster now open at Thorpe Park



In Depth


Supplier Showcase 2025: The biggest attractions projects landing worldwide this year


The year is off to a strong start, with a diverse array of new attractions set to open or already making an impact across the globe.
Suppliers



Innovation and expansion: A bumper year in the US for Semnox Solutions


One of the world’s leading technology solutions providers for the entertainment and leisure sector, Semnox Solutions has enjoyed a strong 2024.

Suppliers



Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo Europe 2024


IAAPA Expo Europe is headed to the Netherlands, with the premier event for the EMEA region’s attractions and leisure industries returning to Amsterdam for its 2024 edition.

Events



Company profiles


Company profile: Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V.



Company profile: Simworx



Company profile: Reverchon SAMC



Sector news


Visitor attractions

Dolly Parton to launch third Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Florida this June




Theme parks

Authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati: Disney partners with Miral on first theme park resort in the Middle East




Waterparks
Disney World to open both water parks for the first time in six years


Events

TEA and Licensing International announce strategic partnership



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