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

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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

Grand Aquarium de Saint-Malo has reopened its reimagined Expédition Nautibus dark ride, merging two former attractions into a single immersive underwater journey

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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
 

SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride comes to Turkey’s Land of Legends


SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride has made its first appearance outside of the US, with the attraction now open to the public at Antalya’s Land of Legend.

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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Other 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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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


Next generation: How Triotech innovated a first of its kind attraction with Lagoon Park’s Primordial


A new attraction at a regional theme park in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been turning a lot of heads.

Rides


Hyperia reopens as tickets sell out at Thorpe Park


After an unexpected two-week closure just after its launch, Hyperia has reopened at Thorpe Park.

Rides



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Top Stories

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


Grand Aquarium de Saint-Malo has reopened its reimagined Expédition Nautibus dark ride, merging two former attractions into a single immersive underwater journey

Suppliers


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



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


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



SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride comes to Turkey’s Land of Legends


SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride has made its first appearance outside of the US, with the attraction now open to the public at Antalya’s Land of Legend.

Suppliers

Expedition Odyssey to open at SeaWorld Orlando in May


The SeaWorld Orlando resort in Florida, US, has revealed the opening date for its upcoming Expedition Odyssey attraction.

Theme park

Vekoma Rides expands global operations with new Orlando offices


Vekoma has announced a major expansion of its global operations, with the company opening a new and expanded office in Orlando, Florida.

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: Reverchon SAMC



Company profile: Simworx



Sector news


Visitor attractions

Meow Wolf’s Jose Tolosa to step down as CEO, Disney veteran Rebecca Campbell named interim leader




Theme parks

Lightbulb moment: Industry veterans Anthony Shepherd and Chris Barlow launch new character development studio




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


Events

Speaker line-up revealed for IAAPA Honors 2025



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