Fun Spot America
Florida’s ‘little guy on the block’ Orlando, Florida, is unarguably the amusement park Mecca...
Read MoreAug 18, 2014 | Back Issues, Park Profile
Florida’s ‘little guy on the block’ Orlando, Florida, is unarguably the amusement park Mecca...
Read MoreJun 30, 2014 | Back Issues, Editorial, News
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed that it is to open a Legoland park in Nagoya, Japan. The new park, its second in Asia, will open in 2017. Representing an investment of ¥32 billion ($315/€230 million), the park will be built...
Read MoreJun 20, 2014 | Back Issues, Editorial, News
During this week’s Asian Attractions Expo in Beijing, Antonio Zamperla SpA issued lawsuits against two Chinese ride manufacturers – the Italian company’s latest attempt to get tough on intellectual property (IP) infringement....
Read MoreJun 16, 2014 | Back Issues, Editorial, News
What’s the largest marine life park in Europe? Marineland in Antibes, France – and it’s set to get even larger thanks to a planned €30 million investment from owner Parques Reunidos. The Spanish-based group will invest the money...
Read MoreJun 16, 2014 | Back Issues, Editorial, News
Six months after opening its showcase RMB 20 billion ($3.2bn/€2.3bn) Ocean Kingdom resort in Zhuhai, a senior manager at China’s Chimelong group has told Park World that the company is exploring options for a third resort...
Read MoreJun 16, 2014 | Back Issues, Editorial, News
US Thrillrides has confirmed that it is to build the world’s tallest rollercoaster in Orlando – one of two new observation experiences coming soon to the International Drive district. The Skyscraper at Skyplex (pictured) will...
Read MoreMay 23, 2014 | Back Issues, Editorial, Ride Profile
Set for an official opening on 28 May, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is the crowning jewel of Walt...
Read MoreMay 23, 2014 | Back Issues, Editorial, News
The Indonesian amusement park Ancol launched a new Ice Age themed attraction last month, featuring an immersive flume ride. Inspired by the hit animated films, Ice Age Arctic Adventure was realised in partnership with 20th...
Read MoreMay 23, 2014 | Back Issues, Editorial, News
For one day only – Sunday 4 May – visitors to Bristol, England, were able to enjoy a “pop up” slide set up down one of the city’s hilly streets. The 95m-long (300ft) water slide was installed on Park Street as part of Make...
Read MoreMay 23, 2014 | Back Issues, Editorial, Features, Park Hoppin'
by Paul Ruben Innovation is to be celebrated, to be cherished. That’s why I was so pleased to revisit Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom to experience the crown jewel in the park’s New Fantasyland, the Seven...
Read MoreApr 16, 2014 | Back Issues, Editorial, News
The multimedia and audiovisual attractions specialist Holovis is to work with the British Museum in London to provide technology allowing it to bring to life the stories of ancient mummy. The company will supply AV integration...
Read MoreApr 14, 2014 | Back Issues, Editorial, News
Kolmården looks likely to win international recognition thanks to the addition of a mammoth new wooden coaster. Get ready for Wildfire. Enjoying the distinction of becoming Europe’s fastest woodie, as well as the tallest...
Read MoreApr 14, 2014 | Back Issues, Editorial, News
Are these the friendliest spooks you’ve ever seen? Ghost – The Haunted House is a new attraction providing thrills and not-so-scary chills in 2014 at Legoland Billund, Denmark. Hosted by Lego characters Lord Vampyre and the...
Read MoreApr 14, 2014 | Back Issues, Editorial, News
Tivoli started its 172nd season in Copenhagen on 10 April with the relaunch of its classic wooden rollercoaster. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the park’s much-loved Rustchebanen (pictured below), its mountain peaks,...
Read MoreApr 14, 2014 | Back Issues, Editorial, News
Austria’s Familypark Neusiedlersee kicked off its 2014 season on 5 April with a new ride and another on the way. at the park in Burgenland, near Lake Neusiedlersee, can now enjoy Adlerflug (Flight of the Eagle, pictured below),...
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