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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Apr 2025
Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, celebrated the debut of the all-new Norwegian Aqua to Port Canaveral, Fla. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, where she commenced her inaugural season of round-trip Caribbean cruises as the newest ship in port.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Apr 2025
Today, the Mellon Foundation announced a $15 million emergency funding commitment to the Federation of State Humanities Councils (Federation) to address the impact of the recent federal funding cuts that have devastated state humanities councils. This emergency funding will help provide support to all 56 state and jurisdictional humanities councils across the United States.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Apr 2025
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is entering an exciting new chapter with a bold almost $40 million investment and a new park president at the helm. Under the leadership of Jeff Davis, the park is unveiling sweeping additions and upgrades—including the debut of Wild Oasis at Jungala in May, new animal encounters, elevated dining, enhanced guest experiences, and a major transformation of Adventure Island. These improvements aim to make Busch Gardens the best it's ever been and solidify the park as Florida's ultimate family adventure destination.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 Apr 2025
Opening in 2026, the UK’s first Paw Patrol-themed land is set to bring Adventure Bay to life at Chessington World of Adventures, offering young families an immersive experience with rides, characters, and themed stays
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Apr 2025
The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) has launched a new quality scheme designed to uphold the standard of visitor attractions throughout Scotland. The scheme is now available to join.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 28 Apr 2025
Several UK museums and institutions have declared that their facilities are trans inclusive in solidarity with the trans community, following a UK Supreme Court ruling
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Apr 2025
Merlin Entertainments has partnered with RWS Global in a strategic move to transform and expand live entertainment offerings at six of its UK and US resorts
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Apr 2025
Vekoma Rides has announced a major expansion of its global operations, with the company opening a new and expanded office in Orlando
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2025
Attractions.io has debuted a new in-app Audio Tours module that aims to engage and influence visitor behaviours
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2025
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is set to debut a new attraction in May, with the Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge set to become North America‘s longest inverted family coaster.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2025
London’s Royal Drawing School is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special exhibition featuring artwork from a plethora of renowned artists, with King Charles III also set to lend his own talent to the exhibition.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2025
Christie has supplied more than 50 1DLP laser projectors to power an immersive theatrical experience in Wuhan, China, with the Ballad of Chu utilising the supplier’s cutting-edge projection technology to create a visually rich celebration of Jingchu culture
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Apr 2025
Anthony Shepherd and Chris Barlow have partnered to launch Fuzzy Lightbulb, a character development studio creating custom mascots for the attractions industry
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Apr 2025
Arts Council England (ACE) has announced details of a new £20m fund aimed at English civic museums looking to safeguard community access to their collections and invest in upgrading their services.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Apr 2025
Comcast, Universal’s parent company, is close to reaching a deal with the UK government for its proposed theme park in Bedford
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Apr 2025
Conductr has partnered with Norwegian Cruise Line to launch Glow Court, a new active entertainment experience, aboard the Norwegian Aqua
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Apr 2025
Merlin Entertainments has announced it will lay off 31 staffers at Merlin Magic Making, its Florida-based creative facility
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Apr 2025
A new state-of-the-art elephant Elephant Trail has opened at the Werribee Open Range Zoo in Melbourne, Australia.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Apr 2025
Hong Kong’s Leisure and Culture Services Department (LCSD) is launching a new month-long initiative to celebrate its cultural heritage.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Apr 2025
Following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake and 6.7 aftershock last Friday, Myanmar’s cultural heritage sites are at risk.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Apr 2025
Six Flags Great Adventure has confirmed a Spring opening for The Flash: Vertical Velocity, with the new attraction from Vekoma representing North America’s first Super Boomerang coaster
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Mar 2025
Brogent is set for an exciting year, with the launch of seven major projects across the globe in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Mar 2025
Napoleon I as you’ve never imagined him! From March 27, 2025, you’ll be able to embody the emperor in a never-before-seen immersive experience. Put on your virtual reality headset and relive key moments in Napoleon’s history. Tickets are now available.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 20 Mar 2025
IAAPA has revealed the speaker line-up for IAAPA Honors 2025, with speakers including Europa-Park owner Roland Mack, IAAPA president Jakob Wahl and Therme Group CEO Dr Robert C. Hanea
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Mar 2025
accesso has announced the appointment of Lee Cowie as the company’s new COO
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2025
Kynren – The Storied Lands, the UK’s first live-action historical theme park, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the renowned Flambards Victorian Village, ensuring that this extra-ordinary collection remains together and will be brought to life in a spectacular new show at the attraction opening in 2026.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2025
Universal has revealed a first official look at Universal Epic Universe, the operator’s highly anticipated fourth theme park in Orlando set to open later this year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Mar 2025
Bringing nearly 40 years of experience to the role, Continuum Attractions has announced the appointment of Andrew Pearson as its new CEO
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2025
Christie veteran Sean James has a new role within the company after being named its new executive vice president of Global Sales and Service
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2025
Accesso has entered the year with a renewed focus on innovation, unveiling a range of new products aimed at enhancing the guest experience and streamlining operations for attractions worldwide
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Mar 2025
Sesame Place Philadelphia continues to lead in accessibility as the first theme park in North America to launch the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. The park first announced its participation in the program during Invisible Disabilities Week in October 2024 Sesame Place is now thrilled to announce that the Sunflower will officially launch on March 29, 2025, just ahead of Autism Acceptance Month in April.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 13 Mar 2025
Game Volt, Conductr’s social-gaming arm, has launched a premium digital shooting experience purpose designed for hospitality and entertainment venues
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2025
Manchester will host the inaugural Amusement & Retail Entertainment (ARE) Expo in April 2025, with the event offering a fresh platform for operators to seeking to explore new revenue streams and the latest in the interactive entertainment sector
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Mar 2025
Rogue Rides has introduced its advanced omnidirectional trackless ride system, with the new technology offering dynamic movement and customisable experiences for dark ride attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Mar 2025
Holovis has a big year ahead, with the company’s 2025 highlighted by the global expansion of its popular 360Golf product and the launch of several new immersive entertainment experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Mar 2025
The likes of David Bowie, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys are set to be included in London’s brand new ‘Live Odyssey’ immersive experience.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2025
The first standalone Peppa Pig theme park has opened in Texas, with the new attraction adding to the expanding IPs portfolio within Merlin’s global network of experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2025
The director of the Tremon real estate group has unveiled plans for the new Tivoli theme park. Following the signing of an agreement with Benalmadena town hall on Friday 21, Tremon offered thrill-seekers a glimpse of the park’s future.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2025
Triotech is gearing up for a big year ahead, celebrating 25 years in business with the debut of new attractions and an expanded global presence in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2025
A brand new entertainment destination has been brought to life, with Aquatic Development Group playing a key role in the realisation of Oklahoma City’s US$400m Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Feb 2025
Alterface is celebrating a major milestone in 2025 with the launch of its first Action League attraction in China, now open at Suzhou Paradise Forest World
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Feb 2025
From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers, dark ride producers and operations specialists, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Feb 2025
An ancient Mexican archaeological site, originally thought to be a fortress, is actually a sprawling and well-preserved 600-year-old city. Built by the Zapotecs, the true extent of Guiengola, located around 520km south-east of Mexico City, has been revealed with the help of airborne lidar—a laser mapping technology that enables archaeologists to peer through the thick forest canopy covering the site and see the buildings hidden beneath.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Feb 2025
Liverpool’s International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum have been granted £10m in government funding to help both institutions carry out much-needed refurbishments
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Feb 2025
Merlin Entertainments, a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, today announces the appointment of Fiona Eastwood as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. This follows her initial appointment to the role on an interim basis, at the end of November 2024. She will be responsible for leading the implementation of the business’s transformational strategy, and to ensure it is well placed to grow at scale and deliver a sustainable, thriving future.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2025
A brand new multi-million pound historical theme park from the creators of Kynren is set to open its doors in 2026 - and is described as a "game-changer".
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Feb 2025
Universal Studios has officially registered a trademark application in the UK, signaling the next step in its intentions to expand into the European market
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Feb 2025
Mass layoffs are hitting Legoland, one of the biggest theme parks in California and the first of its kind in America.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jan 2025
A new indoor family coaster has upped the offering at Polish theme park Mandoria, with the Vekoma-designed Aquila representing a major new addition for the attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Jan 2025
Christie is set to unveil a brand new world-first product at ISE 2025, with the Sapphire 4K40-RGBH combining pure laser and laser phosphor technology for exceptional projection in attractions and experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2025
Cornwall is set to host a combat-style team event this spring where players engage in battles using plastic balls. Airsoft International has revealed that its AI-500 event will take place at Flambards Theme Park in Helston on April 11.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2025
Berlin Zoo has reopened after a two-week closure due to a foot and mouth disease outbreak with some areas of the attraction remaining off-limits due to safety precautions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jan 2025
The first phase of Universal’s Epic Universe development is now open with the launch of the Universal Stella Nova Resort. The galaxy-themed hotel features 750 rooms and is the first of three Universal hotels opening in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2025
The Eden Project in Cornwall has renewed its partnership with Volvo, with the deal continuing to feature a fleet of electric XC40s while also showcasing the new EX30 model
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jan 2025
Alton Towers Resort is challenging thrillseekers to submit to the spin as they reveal the first tantalising details of the unique new attraction that awaits them this spring.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jan 2025
The British Museum will undergo ‘the most significant transformation, both architectural and intellectual, happening in any museum globally’ with the launch of a rebranding project alongside its overall development masterplan
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Dec 2024
Disney Imagineering veteran and Designer’s Creative Studio founder Theron Skees has announced plans to release a book in 2025, with the work exploring the inner workings of themed experience design at the very highest level
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Dec 2024
Chessington World of Adventures could soon be home to a new themed land complete with a rollercoaster, children's ride and play areas if plans get the green light. The popular resort is looking to revamp one of its oldest areas to provide a 'wow factor' for visitors.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Dec 2024
The owner of a NSW fun park has been ordered to dismantle dozens of rides after a court found some were "materially unsafe" and were built without council approval.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2024
The National Museum of the Royal Navy has been the victim of a ransomware cyber attack.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Dec 2024
In January, a star was hatched.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Dec 2024
Promising human-like interactions, real-time support, and personalised experiences for visitors, conversational AI is the new hot topic when it comes to visitor attractions. But with something so new and groundbreaking, there are always going to be sceptics. With its new AI Assistant launched at IAAPA Expo, Attractions.io’s Mark Locker and Peter O’Dare spoke to Planet Attractions about what AI truly has to offer the sector...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Dec 2024
A major French attraction has announced that it will close in January 2025, citing economic difficulties and law changes banning live shows with certain animals.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Dec 2024
A large number of artefacts, posters, signs and memorabilia that was held back by Bristol Zoo from a series of auctions this month will be displayed in a permanent exhibition at the zoo in the future.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2024
The National Science and Media Museum in Bradford has confirmed a reopening date of 8 January, with a temporary exhibition showcasing David Hockney’s use of film and photography opening the following week.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Nov 2024
Brogent is partnering with Niagara Parks to debut a flying theatre attraction in 2025.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Nov 2024
The Smurf Experience is making its way to the North America, with the touring attraction set to commence a multi-city tour across the U.S. and Canada in early 2025.
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Planet Attractions | 19 Nov 2024
Planet Attractions is expanding its portfolio of websites, announcing the launch of its brand-new portal, Planet Rides.
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Lauren Heath-Jones and Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Nov 2024
With almost 42,000 industry professionals descending on Orlando for this year’s IAAPA Expo, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s event
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2024
WhiteWater is unveiling several new products and attraction categories during this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the new additions said to ‘redefine’ the modern waterpark
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2024
Holovis has unveiled its second generation 360Golf Experience with a demo course on the trade show floor
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2024
Leading drone entertainment specialist Dronisos is spotlighting its six-year partnership with Disneyland Paris
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Nov 2024
Attractions technology provider accesso is showcasing a new version of its accesso Passport platform alongside its portfolio of attractions technology solutions at this year’s IAAPA Expo
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Nov 2024
Ever wondered what it’s like to live in Bluey’s world? Well, you can now find out because a world-first attraction dedicated to the beloved blue heeler and her family has officially opened its doors in Australia.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Nov 2024
On Tuesday, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill – intended to prevent British children from ever legally being able to smoke – started its journey through UK Parliament. If passed, it will give the country some of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world. Take a brisk 30-minute stroll north through Covent Garden to the British Museum, though, and you’ll find tobacco is viewed in a different light.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2024
Bristol Zoo is to auction off hundreds of items of memorabilia, from signs to sculptures and statues to Victorian benches from its historic site in Clifton - to help fund the expansion of its site on the edge of the city.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Nov 2024
Attractions.io is set to launch its new AI Assistant at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the technology set to revolutionise the way attractions can meet the exact needs of their customers in an instant
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2024
Year-round horror is coming to Las Vegas in 2025 with the debut of Universal Destination and Experiences’ Horror Unleashed
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Oct 2024
Semnox Solutions has announced the implementation of its attraction booking software on its self-service kiosks at Planet Play - the first attraction in Malta to use the company’s technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Oct 2024
Holovis has launched its cutting-edge 360Golf system at Butlin’s Bognor Regis, with three immersive themed courses part of a new £15m addition to the popular family resort
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Oct 2024
Merlin’s upcoming Peppa Pig Theme Park in Texas, has its opening date, with the highly-anticipated visitor attractions set to open to the public on March 1st, 2025.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2024
The long-awaited return of a New York City attraction arrives Monday: the reopening of The Vessel.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Oct 2024
Visitors to a recently reopened aquarium in China were demanding refunds after it turned out the attraction’s signature whale shark was actually a robotic replacement
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2024
WhiteWater’s Geoff Chutter is set to be inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame, with Chance Rides’ Dick Chance also joining alongside two more industry veterans in this year’s class
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2024
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded 15 UK heritage projects a share of £30m in funding, with London’s Crystal Palace Park and North Yorkshire’s Ripon Museum among recipients
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Dark Ride Database | 11 Oct 2024
ETF recently announced an expansion to its portfolio with the 2.0 addition of its ride system. Called the Dynamic Mover, the company has promised not just an evolution of its current offering, but a “revolution” of what it has on offer
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Oct 2024
More than 360,000 people had their say in this year’s UK Theme Park Awards, with a record public vote seeing Thorpe Park crowned Theme Park of the Year, while Hyperia was named the Best New Attraction for 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Oct 2024
WhiteWater has celebrated the year in style, showcasing a series of aquatic attractions worldwide alongside its latest product innovations and company initiatives
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 23 Sep 2024
IAAPA returns to Amsterdam for the 2024 edition of IAPPA Expo Europe. Here’s everything you need to know about the event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Sep 2024
Valo Motion is set to exhibit at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with the company set to introduce three new, original mixed-reality games for its ValoClimb, ValoJump and ValoArena platforms
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Sep 2024
London’s Natural History Museum has unveiled its first-ever mixed-reality tour, with visitors invited to travel a century into the future to see how the natural world has responded to the actions we take today,
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Sep 2024
This year’s UK Theme Park Awards will be hosted at Thorpe Park, with presenter George Akid also set to return to his role as host for the event’s awards ceremony
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Sep 2024
Embed is heading to Amsterdam for this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with the company set to showcase some of its breakthrough innovations at the landmark event
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Sep 2024
Ahead of an upcoming webinar exploring the subject, new research from Attractions.io has revealed the attitudes of both guests and operators regarding the use of technology across the visitor experience
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Sep 2024
An immersive Beetlejuice experience has opened in Los Angeles to celebrate the forthcoming release of the highly anticipated Beetlejuice sequel
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Sep 2024
The British government has announced a probe into the use of dynamic pricing after ticket seller Ticketmaster significantly increased costs for the Oasis reunion while customers sat in a virtual queue
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Sep 2024
Two major theme park developments are set to open to the public this December, with Pico Play working on both the upcoming Wizard of Oz-themed land at Warner Bros Movie World and the first-of-its-kind Jungle Rush rollercoaster at Dreamworld
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Aug 2024
With Scarefest at Alton Towers fast approaching, the popular UK theme park has revealed two new experiences to add to the horrifying mix - the ‘Compound’ scare maze and the family-friendly ‘Amigos in the Afterlife’.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Aug 2024
Lord Sainsbury - the former chair of the British supermarket chain of the same name - has been revealed to have left a note inside a false column inside the National Gallery in London revealing his contempt for the design element.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Aug 2024
Immersive entertainment creators Layered Reality have secured an investment deal worth £1.75m with Channel 4’s consumer investment arm, Channel 4 Ventures
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Aug 2024
The Peppa Pig Theme Park making its way to Texas has been delayed until 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Aug 2024
A trio of Six Flags’ waterparks will unveil ride and slide additions in 2025, as well as record-breaking expansions, with a slate of major new investments set to open to the public in the coming year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Aug 2024
The former chief financial operator of Columbus Zoo has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty for his role in a scheme that saw the illegal misuse of US$2.3m of zoo funds
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 21 Aug 2024
Travel service provider Trip.com Group has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Merlin Entertainments to attract visitors to marine-focused events and experiences across the Asia region
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Aug 2024
Six Flags has announced that it will debut seven new rollercoasters in 2025, with the company also planning an expansion of its seasonal events in the coming year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Aug 2024
Detroit Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago and Toronto Zoo have all launched new apps this summer, with Attractions.io partnering with Cinchio Solutions to bring its platform to these popular attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Aug 2024
A content creator who went viral producing tongue-in-cheek reviews of towns and businesses in the UK has turned his eye to the world of attractions. Planet Attractions spoke to Phil Carr about his social media rise and what’s next for the TikTok star
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Aug 2024
Disney has avoided a potential labour strike at its Disneyland Resort in California, US, after reaching an agreement with unionised workers following three months of contract negotiations.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Aug 2024
The UK’s national tourism board VisitBritain is headed to Australia to host its first travel trade mission to the country since 2016.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 06 Aug 2024
The historic Wolsey Rooms at Hampton Court Palace have re-opened with a brand-new exhibition, ‘The Tudor World’, celebrating the early reign of the iconic Tudor king, through a vivid display of original artworks, historic objects, and interactive experiences.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Aug 2024
The trial of Dolores Umbridge will be the story for the centrepiece attraction of Epic Universe’s Wizarding World, with Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry utilising ‘first-of-its-kind’ ride technology
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Aug 2024
Sacoa Cashless System has announced its latest installation at Mulligans Hemel Hempstead - a brand new games venue offering an 18-hole mini golf course, VR games and over 50 arcade machines.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Jul 2024
The son of the former CFO of Columbus Zoo has pleaded guilty for the role he played in a theft scandal that saw the misappropriation of zoo funds between multiple executives to the tune of US$2.3m
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Jul 2024
A new waterslide has opened at Nagashima Spa Land in Japan, with the Mega Abyss from Whitewater breaking the record for the world’s largest funnel-shaped waterslide.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 Jul 2024
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery has announced a new programme that aims to improve wellbeing through cultural activities, with ‘Museum Meet Up’ a scheme for local people over 50 who are facing anxiety and loneliness.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jul 2024
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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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jul 2024
An Irish museum has withdrawn a waxwork of singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor just one day after installing it, following a backlash from her family and the public.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jul 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine have made their mark on Disney’s parks, with a joint appearance seeing Deadpool enter the Disney Parks Universe by mocking the controversial history of its Splash Mountain ride
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Dark Ride Database | 22 Jul 2024
A new theme park has opened to the public in Jining China, with Glorious Orient the fourth such branded attraction to open from operator Fantawild
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Jul 2024
A mobile aquarium is being used in Ohio to teach people about the waterway’s biodiversity.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jul 2024
The buyer of a record-setting stegosaurus skeleton has said it is going to ‘stay in America’, with the US$44.6m ‘Apex’ thought to be making its way to a US institution in the near future
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jul 2024
A 31-year-old chimpanzee at the Edinburgh Zoo has died after a fight with its troop.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jul 2024
A collection of 38 UK theme parks will battle it out in this year’s UK Theme Park Awards, with Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Blackpool Pleasure Beach among the heavyweights set to go head-to-head for the title of the UK’s best theme park
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jul 2024
A lot has happened in the last week, here's some of the headlines:
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Jul 2024
An experience celebrating Premier League football club Liverpool has moved to Chengdu, with a trio of club legends welcoming the touring exhibition to its new location
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Jul 2024
Layered Reality, creators of the forthcoming immersive experience ‘Elvis Evolution’, have signed a strategic partnership with Technicolor Group, home of The Mill, to create a realistic Elvis avatar powered by artificial intelligence
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Jul 2024
Atomic Golf is a brand-new attraction in Las Vegas, with the sports entertainment venue utilising Christie technology to light up a series of virtual putting areas for a game of skill catering to both beginners and experts alike
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Jul 2024
The merger of Six Flags and Cedar Fair is complete, with the newly-branded Six Flags Entertainment Corporation now holding the title of North America’s largest theme park operator
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Jul 2024
The company that owns the land designated for the proposed London Resort is now up for sale, with the failed project potentially reaching the end of the road following this latest blow
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jun 2024
Six Flags has taken its first step into the luxury hotel market, with the operator opening a new safari-themed hotel at its Great Adventure park in New Jersey
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jun 2024
Universal’s new DreamWorks Land is now open for business alongside a range of new exciting new experiences at the operator’s Orlando parks
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jun 2024
The highly-anticipated Eden Project Dundee has received planning permission from councillors, meaning the £130m (US$165.3m, €153.5m) project can now go ahead
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jun 2024
Disney asked a federal appellate court to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis, a day after a deal was approved to develop Disney World over the next 20 years.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2024
King Charles III has taken up a position formerly held by his mother Queen Elizabeth II, becoming Royal Patron for the UK’s Art Fund
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jun 2024
New research has found that museums in the UK need a 10-20% increase in funding just in order to stabilise their finances, with many concerned over ongoing funding shortfalls
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jun 2024
Christie is helping to power performances at the famous Teatro Real in Madrid, Spain, with the venue acquiring Christie technology to help enrich its opera, dance, concert, and recital programming.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Jun 2024
The Albergo dei Poveri, one of Europe’s biggest historic buildings, is undergoing nearly €150m worth of work that will see it house the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, as well as university facilities and the city’s National Library
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jun 2024
Christie is offering a showcase of “95 years of innovation” at this year’s InfoComm, with the AV specialists set to showcase a range of integrated and interactive technology at this year’s event.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Jun 2024
The Kursaal - home to the world’s first purpose-built amusement park - has been named in the Victorian Society’s annual list of endangered buildings in England and Wales
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 31 May 2024
IAAPA Expo Asia has concluded following a successful event which represented a return to Thailand for the first time in nearly two decades for the landmark show
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 May 2024
Puy du Fou has debuted its first Asian attraction in Shanghai, China, with Triotech supplying seven dynamic platforms to help the operator produce its unique brand of immersive storytelling
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Stephanie Grant | Cultural Protection Fund | 28 May 2024
In a world affected by conflict, climate change and economic uncertainty, culture and cultural icons are under threat, but the British Council and its partners are leading projects across 19 countries to protect and preserve the world's cultural heritage. Stephanie Grant, director of the Cultural Protection Fund explains how this work is being done and why it is essential
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 May 2024
Christie technology is behind a new immersive experience in Beijing, China, with Wonderland Science Fiction Exploration Hall at the ZGC Science Fiction Industry Innovation Center taking visitors on two different sci-fi-themed space adventures
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 May 2024
Australia’s Perth Zoo has started the next phase of its government-backed AUS$51m expansion with work starting on a new gibbon habitat that will triple the animals’ space while also offering visitors new ways to see them
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 May 2024
Costa Rica has shut down its last two state-run zoos more than a decade after enacting a law ordering their closures
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 May 2024
Safari style lodges overlooking giraffes grazing on a savannah have been given the go ahead at Chester Zoo.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 May 2024
WhiteWater has been named as the supplier to Qiddiya’s Aquarabia, with the company set to deliver a range of groundbreaking and record-breaking products to the under-construction attraction
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 May 2024
Holovis’s 360Golf is on the rise with the company set to debut its largest-ever installation in the GCC region later this year. James Lodder, head of product at Holovis, speaks to Planet Attractions
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 May 2024
The German city of Bad Harzburg has a new dark ride addition, with its operator HarzVenture hoping the new attraction proves popular as tourists seek entertainment options during the winter months
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 May 2024
V&A Dundee, Culture Perth and Kinross and Paisley Museum are among 19 museums, galleries and heritage organisations that will be participating in Museums Galleries Scotland’s (MGS) Museum Transformers programme.
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Aaron Mendelson | Vantage | 01 May 2024
How do you utilise different revenue strategies to maximise your park’s return on investment? Vantage’s Aaron Mendelson explains...
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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 | 23 Apr 2024
Changes set to be made to Disney’s Disability Access Service will punish those with disabilities rather than prevent use by able-bodied ‘disability fakers’, a group has said
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Apr 2024
Attractions.io has expanded the capability of its technology with the launch of its new Indoor Mapping tool - a system designed to help map complex indoor spaces for visitors
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Apr 2024
With the cruise industry aiming to hit carbon neutrality by 2050, could nuclear power be the unlikely answer to the problem?
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Apr 2024
A new immersive experience is coming to Las Vegas, with ‘Bob Marley Hope Road’ set to open at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino later this year.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Apr 2024
Turner Classic Movies and Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood have collaborated on a new tour experience taking visitors through the history of classic cinema on the Warner Bros lot
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Apr 2024
The record-breaking Bermuda Storm is one of the most impressive attractions in the world and it took a host of creative minds and companies from every corner of the globe to bring it all together. Here’s the story behind its creation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Apr 2024
The event so bad the police were called is set to make its return, with Zach Galifianakis and the ‘sad Oompa Loompa’ Kirsty Paterson both set to appear in the reimagined version of the infamous Willy’s Chocolate Experience in Los Angeles later this month
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Apr 2024
Already the largest of its kind in Europe, here’s how the Signal light festival worked with Christie to bring the spectacle to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Mar 2024
From ancient landmarks steeped in history to natural wonders, a new interactive map has revealed the exact locations of England's 400,000 heritage sites.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Mar 2024
Archaeologists undertaking excavations on Insula 10 (Regio IX)—a central area of the city of Pompeii—have discovered an ancient Roman construction site.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 26 Mar 2024
Merlin Entertainments continues to focus on its attractions ‘mega clusters’ with the operator announcing its reacquisition of Orlando’s iconic giant wheel
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Mar 2024
First-of-its-kind research from Historic England has quantified the impact of local heritage on residents, with the annual economic benefit of historic sites in the country worth an estimated £29bn
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Natalia Szczepanczyk | Holoplot | 20 Mar 2024
Natalia Szczepanczyk, segment manager for Experiential and Immersive Applications at Holoplot, shares insights into the status quo of immersive entertainment and the advances in audio technology Holoplot brings
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Mar 2024
Opening its doors on March 19, 1904, Hawaii’s Waikiki Aquarium is celebrating its 120th anniversary with two days of special events.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2024
Saudi Arabia’s tourism push is gaining momentum with more than US$13bn of private investment attracted by the kingdom’s ongoing spending spree
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Mar 2024
Holovis technology has been celebrated at the 30th annual TEA Thea Awards, with SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi claiming one of the prestigious prizes
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2024
Perth’s Elizabeth Quay is set to welcome an immersive art experience from award-winning studio Atelier Sisu next month, with large-scale ‘bubbles’ to captivate audiences through a vibrant sound and light spectacle.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Mar 2024
Polin Group has announced the promotion of Ahmet Sumer to the position of business development director for Latin America.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Mar 2024
Adirondack Studios has named Jeff Moulton, former director of Client Delivery for RWS Global’s Holland America Line division, as the company’s new VP of Project Delivery
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Mar 2024
March is a month of celebration for South Africa’s Johannesburg Zoo, with the attraction celebrating the 120th anniversary since its foundation.
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Ray Sagasky | WhiteWater | 06 Mar 2024
What are some of the tips and tricks when it comes to simplifying waterpark maintenance? WhiteWater’s Ray Sagasky has the answers...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2024
Universal Orlando is launching its new DreamWorks Land this summer with attractions including a Trolls coaster, Shrek’s Swamp and an interactive Kung Fu Panda experience. Here’s everything that will feature...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Mar 2024
Specialists in media-based attractions, Simworx has a busy year on the cards in 2024 with a range of different projects set to be delivered worldwide
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Feb 2024
There’s a trend on social media that is seeing more and more virtual and AI influencers gain significant popularity, should you be using them to promote your attractions? Tom Anstey explores...
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2024
WWE is offering the ‘ultimate’ five-day fan experience during the week of this year’s Wrestlemania, with WWE World offering a host of immersive experiences, exhibits and interactions this April
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2024
Fans of My Neighbor Totoro will finally get the chance to ride the iconic Catbus for real starting next month when a fleet of special vehicles make their debut at Japan’s Ghibli Park
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Lauren Heath-Jones | 19 Feb 2024
A vote will take place on February 21 to decide whether or not a toppled statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston will go on display in Bristol's M Shed museum
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2024
John Wick is the latest major IP to be announced for Las Vegas’s immersive entertainment district Area15, with the new experience taking visitors inside the world of the franchise as they navigate their own high-stakes action adventure
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Mather & Co | 16 Feb 2024
Gone are the days of stuffy and quiet museums. In today's world, people seek unique experiences, an escape from reality, and a place where they can immerse themselves and express their creativity. With this in mind, we have asked our designers about the trends that are currently shaping museums. Read on to discover their insights
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2024
Connect&GO’s attractions management solution Konnect will play a part in this year’s Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with Canada Olympic House set to utilise the technology for the benefit of Canada’s athletes, families and guests.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Feb 2024
Triotech has announced a partnership with sales and project consultancy firm JNELC in order to expand the Canadian company’s reach in Europe
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2024
Legendary professional wrestler Triple H has shared a first look at The Undertaker’s Graveyard Escape - an attraction coming to the all new WWE Experience, set to open this week in Riyadh
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Feb 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2024
From waterpark suppliers and media specialists to creative designers, dark ride producers and operations specialists, Planet Attractions has gone to every corner of the globe to find out what’s hot in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Feb 2024
Liseberg’s under construction Oceana waterpark has been almost totally destroyed following a major fire that has seen 22 people seek medical care, while one man remains missing
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2024
Popular children’s IP Bluey is set to make its way to the Merlin-operated Alton Towers, with the character arriving at CBeebies Land starting March 23.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Feb 2024
With records for the tallest, fastest and longest rollercoaster all set to be broken by a single ride, it should give you an idea of the kind of thrills in-store for thrillseekers this year as we list 26 of the biggest coaster launches coming in 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jan 2024
The Giant has its first location, with the mammoth moving attraction and accompanying exhibition set to open at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey, US, in 2025
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2024
Merlin, Lego and Hasbro are teaming up to create new Duplo theme visitor experiences based on the Peppa Pig IP
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2024
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2024
Ghibli Park, the Studio Ghibli-themed natural theme park in Japan’s Tōkai region, has offered a first look at its new Valley of the Witches themed area.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Jan 2024
Entering 2024, companies across the attractions and themed entertainment industries are on the hunt for new talent. Check out some of the positions available right now worldwide
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Jan 2024
Melbourne’s Sea Life aquarium has undergone a major transformation, with the Merlin attraction’s Oceanarium undergoing an AU$9m redevelopment to turn it into the bioluminescent Night on the Reef exhibit
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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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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Jan 2024
The Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) in the US, has received a US$6.5m (€5.3m, £5.1m) donation, the largest in the institution’s history.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Dec 2023
A new visitor attraction dedicated to Manchester City has opened its doors in Abu Dhabi, with the new City Challenge offering visitors a chance to show off their footballing skills through a range of immersive experiences
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2023
Former Walt Disney Attractions chairman Dick Nunis has died aged 91.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2023
The cruise industry is lined up for a record year, with travellers from across the globe booking trips in greater numbers than even before as the travel sector bounces back from the effects of the global pandemic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2023
Integrated attractions management technology specialist Connect&GO has announced a new partnership with the upcoming multi-sport amusement park, ARENA23.
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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 | 01 Dec 2023
Disney World’s Epcot has launched its winter season with its International Festival of the Holidays - a festive event running through to December 30.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2023
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its upcoming Icon of the Seas - a vessel launching in Miami in January 2024 offering a record-breaking waterpark as one of its main features.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 30 Nov 2023
Storyland Studios is behind the development of Libertyland USA - a world class theme park and resort development coming to South Dakota in 2026
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Nov 2023
Scruffy Dog and Sela have teamed up to produce Wonder Garden - an immersive experience offering ‘limitless creativity’ during Riyadh Season
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2023
Daleks, the Tardiss and other icons of
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Nov 2023
Sacoa Cashless System is celebrating after being recognised with a Brass Ring Award for its Kiosk K4 product.
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Gary Pope | Kids Industries | 24 Nov 2023
Kids Industries has created a range of immersive experiences such as Legoland’s Lego Mythica: World of Mythical Creatures. Its CEO, Gary Pope, shares his thoughts on the arrival of Netflix’s recently-launched ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ and how this reflects on the growing LBE market
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24 Nov 2023
The Themed Entertainment Association has announced the appointment of Joe Graziano to its Europe and Middle East Board of Directors.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Nov 2023
Formula 1 and Tottenham Hotspur are joining forces to deliver a first-of-its-kind karting experience that will allow people of all abilities to feel as though they are part of an F1 Grand Prix
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Nov 2023
Here is a closer look at the train car for Falcon’s Flight - the upcoming record breaker coming to Six Flags in Saudi Arabia. Because of the speed of the rollercoaster the train actually features a wind shield. The car also features a striking set of distinctive light up eyes.
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Lauren Heath-Jones and Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Nov 2023
IAAPA Expo is making its grand return to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center this week, with the 2023 edition of the event selling out its trade show floor for the first time since 2019
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Nov 2023
AV specialist Christie will showcase product capabilities of MicroTiles LED technology with video wall at IAAPA Expo 2023
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Nov 2023
RWS Global will make its trade show debut at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the company set to showcase its projects from the past 12 months
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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 | 06 Nov 2023
September saw the debut of a brand-new addition to Salt Lake City’s Lagoon Park - a hybrid rollercoaster and dark ride experience known as Primordial. Planet Attractions speaks to Ernest Yale and Nol Van Genuchten about the experience and how its team brought the first-of-its-kind attraction to life
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Nov 2023
Sacoa Cashless System is set to reveal a number of new features for its payments solution at this year’s IAAPA Expo, with the company also announcing a new partnership with Brazilian FEC chain HotZone
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 02 Nov 2023
Six Flags and Cedar Fair are merging in an US$8bn deal that will create a new theme park powerhouse in the North American market
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2023
A panel of legends representing the elite of the attractions industry will share strategies utilised by Universal Beijing Resort to successfully open despite facing major challenges including the Covid-19 pandemic
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Nov 2023
Spain’s Tivoli World has been closed since 2020 following the emergence of Covid-19 but that might all be about to change with new a foreign investor is ‘very interested’ in relaunching the project and developing a ‘major attraction’ on the theme park site.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 30 Oct 2023
Simworx is set to celebrate the opening of Europe’s first Pegasus Flying Theatre attraction at IAAPA Expo, with the company also set to showcase several attractions innovations during this year’s show
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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
Among its offerings at this year’s IAAPA Expo, leading guest experience platform Attractions.io is set to launch its MapLayr mapping engine and wayfinding solution as a stand-alone software development kit with the product set to go on show at the annual attractions spectacular
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Oct 2023
The Messi Experience - an immersive visitor attraction dedicated to global footballing megastar Lionel Messi - will open its doors in Miami in April next year
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2023
Dubai Parks and Resorts and Global Village have joined forces with charity Pink Caravan to provide direct, accessible support and raise awareness about breast cancer.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2023
Yorkshire’s Craven Museum has beaten off competition from some of the UK’s top museums, galleries, historic homes and heritage sites to be named the winner of this year’s Family Friendly Museum Award
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Oct 2023
Attractions.io has partnered with Alton Towers to introduce an industry-first in-app dynamic lighting map to be utilised at the operator’s popular Scarefest and Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular events
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2023
A new free-roaming immersive Angry Birds experience has made its debut, with the Pigvasion sending players on a mission to recover stolen eggs from some villainous pigs
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2023
Chuck E. Cheese has announced a multi-year licensing, entertainment and marketing partnership that will for the first time see the brand become part of a new waterpark development.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Oct 2023
Dubai is set to become the world’s first Real Madrid theme park, after the world-renowned football club inked a deal with Visit Dubai that aims to generate new growth opportunities for both institutions and make the UAE city the first official destination for the Real brand.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2023
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and The Grinch are the headline acts at Universal Studios for the festive period, with events for both IPs starting November 24.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2023
Dr Nick Merriman is set to replace Kate Mavor CBE as chief executive of English Heritage, the charity has announced.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Oct 2023
Benoit Cornet shares a fascinating insight into the world of dark rides and the emergence of his new company - BoldMove Nation
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Oct 2023
The Merlin-operated Chessington World of Adventures has said a proposed waterpark would be an “affordable” option for visitors who wanted to visit without an overnight stay.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Oct 2023
Bing and Flop will continue to appear at Gulliver’s theme parks until at least 2025, with the operator announcing an extension to its popular partnership with series producer Acamar films
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Oct 2023
Bowling operator Lane7 has announced the launch of its largest site to date, with further plans to open its first location in the British capital and its first site overseas as the company continues to grow
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Oct 2023
Perth Zoo has officially opened its new café precinct, playground and function centre to the public, with the launch underpinning a AU$51m (US$32m, €30.1m, £25.9m) investment from the Australian government into the attraction.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Oct 2023
The Museum of Liverpool underwent an evacuation following the discovery of a “training device” in the British museum dating back to World War II.
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Oct 2023
A new exhibit from the National WWII Museum in New Orleans will give its visitors the opportunity to have conversations with some of the heroes of World War II, with AI technology powering the upcoming Voices from the Front experience
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 03 Oct 2023
Intamin, Simworx and Vekoma are among the winners in this year’s Park World Excellence Awards, with 2023’s recipients named at a glamorous show in Vienna, Austria
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
Chessington World of Adventures is your 2023 UK Theme Park of the Year, with Alton Towers, Drayton Manor and Blackpool Pleasure Beach also picking up big wins in this year’s UK Theme Park Awards
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
RWS Global will in attendance at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe to discuss major projects including the opening of the Hasbro City FEC, as well as several cruise line and resort partnerships
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Sep 2023
There’s a transformative shift happening when it comes to use of technology in attractions management. Anthony Palermo, co-founder of Connect&GO, spoke to Tom Anstey...
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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 | 20 Sep 2023
Three former Columbus Zoo and Aquarium executives engaged in a pattern of corrupt activity that cost the facility more than $2.2 million, according to an indictment.
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Sep 2023
Experiential design firm FORREC will showcase several of its latest projects, including the upcoming American Heartland Theme Park resort in Oklahoma, US
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Sep 2023
AV specialist Christie is to showcase new additions to its M 4K RGB projector series as well as new projects, including an immersive visitor attraction in Toronto, Canada
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Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 18 Sep 2023
Experience UK’s UK Pavilion will return at this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe, with the booth offering an ‘experiential showcase of British ingenuity’ to all attendees
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Sep 2023
An Asiatic black bear, which endured severe trauma in a zoo in Russian-occupied Ukraine, is set to be adopted by a zoo in Scotland.
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