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IAAPA Expo Asia 2025 experiences 40 percent surge in attendance
 

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IAAPA Expo Asia 2025 welcomed more than 7,000 delegates to Shanghai – a 40% increase over the previous year

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


Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, a steel rollercoaster known for its onboard musical experience, will close permanently at Universal Studios Florida on August 18, 2025.

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.

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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
 

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
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Industry insights
         


Maximising ROI: Revenue strategies for operators


Operations and ticketing
 

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


Technology
   

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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

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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.

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Company profile: Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V.



Company profile: Reverchon SAMC



Company profile: Simworx


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

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Infrastructure upgrades essential for Universal’s UK theme park plans, says council leader
 

Waterparks
WhiteWater unveils over 60 global openings for 2025 across waterparks, resorts, and cruise lines
 
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DEAL to kick off 2026 global amusement industry calendar with February show

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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


SeaWorld Orlando’s Penguin Trek gets July opening date


SeaWorld Orlando’s latest coaster offering is set to open to the public on July 7, with the B&M-designed Penguin Trek taking riders on a high-speed expedition through the wilderness of Antarctica to find real-life penguins.

Rides


Triotech and BoldMove introduce Smash and Reload Maxi alongside Voodoo Festival IP


Following the success of Smash and Reload at French theme park Le Pal, Triotech and BoldMove have partnered on a new format of the award-winning dark ride - Smash and Reload Maxi.

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IAAPA Expo Asia 2025 experiences 40 percent surge in attendance


IAAPA Expo Asia 2025 welcomed more than 7,000 delegates to Shanghai – a 40% increase over the previous year

Events


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



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


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

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

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: Simworx



Company profile: Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V.



Company profile: Reverchon SAMC



Sector news


Visitor attractions

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




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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