Category: Back Issues

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

First came an outlet mall, then rides, restaurants and now an all singing, all dancing waterpark. Welcome to  Santorini Water Fantasy, one of the latest of a shower of new waterparks to arrive in Thailand. The 4-acre...

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...

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...

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,...