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Family of teen killed on Orlando FreeFall ride awarded US$310m settlement as manufacturer held responsible


The parents of a boy who died after falling from Icon Park’s Orlando FreeFall, have been awarded US$310m (€294.5m, £243m) following a detailed investigation into the accident.

Rides
 

Vekoma looks to 2025 following stacked year of projects


The last year has been stacked for ride manufacturer Vekoma, which is celebrating a bumper year in 2024, along with major announcements and completions for both 2025 and 2026.

Rides
 

HUSS celebrates multiple Brass Ring Awards


Ride supplier HUSS is celebrating after winning two Brass Ring Awards at the recent IAAPA Expo.

Rides
 

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
         


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


Storm surge: How Chimelong Spaceship’s award-winning and record-breaking Bermuda Storm was brought to life


When the world’s largest indoor theme park opened its doors in China last year, it came with a very special, record-breaking flagship attraction.

Rides

Company Profiles
         


Company profile: Reverchon SAMC



Company profile: Simworx



Company profile: Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V.


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Other sector news
         


Visitor attractions

Get ready to ride: Planet Attractions announces launch of Planet Rides website
 

Theme parks

Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo 2024
 

Waterparks
WhiteWater ‘redefining’ modern waterparks with new additions at IAAPA Expo
 
Events

Vekoma to unveil ‘surprising’ rollercoaster and 2025 openings at IAAPA Expo

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Vekoma coasters coming to Warner Bros Movie World’s Wizard of Oz land named as new details revealed


Warner Bros Movie World has revealed new details about its new upcoming Wizard of Oz-themed land, including the names of two Vekoma coasters coming to the Australian park.

Rides


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


An industry worth US$17bn (€15.7bn, £13.4bn), influencer marketing has proved over the last decade-plus to be an important part of outreach for the visitor attractions sector. Now, a new type of content creator is starting to make waves on digital platforms and it’s time to ask if the industry should be utilising this medium.

Technology


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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RIDES NEWS for Theme parks, visitor attractions and waterparks. News and comment from around the planet | PLANET RIDES
Top Stories

Happy Holidays from Planet Attractions


A quick message from the team at Planet Attractions to say thank you and to wish you a happy holiday

Visitor attractions


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



Family of teen killed on Orlando FreeFall ride awarded US$310m settlement as manufacturer held responsible


Rides


Vekoma looks to 2025 following stacked year of projects


The last year has been stacked for ride manufacturer Vekoma, which is celebrating a bumper year in 2024, along with major announcements and completions for both 2025 and 2026.

Rides



HUSS celebrates multiple Brass Ring Awards


Ride supplier HUSS is celebrating after winning two Brass Ring Awards at the recent IAAPA Expo.

Rides

Get ready to ride: Planet Attractions announces launch of Planet Rides website


Planet Attractions is expanding its portfolio of websites, announcing the launch of its brand-new portal, www.planetrides.com.

Rides

Everything you need to know about IAAPA Expo 2024


IAAPA Expo 2024 is here, with this year’s show set to be the most well-attended in the event’s history.

Events

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


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



Storm surge: How Chimelong Spaceship’s award-winning and record-breaking Bermuda Storm was brought to life


When the world’s largest indoor theme park opened its doors in China last year, it came with a very special, record-breaking flagship attraction.

Rides



Company profiles


Company profile: Simworx



Company profile: Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V.



Company profile: Reverchon SAMC



Sector news


Visitor attractions

First-of-its-kind dark ride system opens at Efteling with launch of Danse Macabre




Theme parks

Silver Dollar City reveals US$500m expansion plan




Waterparks
WhiteWater ‘redefining’ modern waterparks with new additions at IAAPA Expo


Events

Vekoma to unveil ‘surprising’ rollercoaster and 2025 openings at IAAPA Expo



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