Ruud Koppens, founder of ETF Ride Systems, retires
Ruud Koppens, the founder of ETF Ride Systems, has announced his retirement effective July 1st....
Read MoreJul 17, 2024 | Editorial, Features, Latest News
Ruud Koppens, the founder of ETF Ride Systems, has announced his retirement effective July 1st....
Read MoreAug 25, 2020 | Editorial, Latest News, News, Theme Parks
Following the reopening of the world’s largest indoor theme park, Warner Bros. World™ Abu...
Read MoreNov 15, 2018 | Editorial, Park Profile, Waterparks
Shinhwa Waterpark, which opened as a part of South Korean integrated entertainment resort Jeju Shinhwa World earlier this summer, is Jeju’s largest waterpark facility. With a total area of 15,000 sq m, it can accommodate up to...
Read MoreNov 14, 2018 | Editorial, Ride Profile, Theme Parks
World’s first dual looping coaster debuts at California’s Six Flags Discovery Kingdom In partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products on behalf of DC Entertainment, the Harley Quinn Crazy Coaster lets riders experience the...
Read MoreNov 13, 2018 | Attractions, Editorial, Features, Theme Parks
Visitors to the Virginia theme park will find themselves soaring over Ireland on a fantasy quest with a fairy warrior when they take on the new VR attraction at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Developed by Falcon’s Creative Group,...
Read MoreNov 12, 2018 | Editorial, Park Profile, Theme Parks
Fantawild Holdings Inc.’s latest launch, Nanning Fantawild Asian Legend, aims to educate and entertain, providing a unique, interactive insight into Southeast Asian culture and history. The theme park was designed and developed...
Read MoreNov 12, 2018 | Editorial, Waterparks
Located on the picturesque bank of the Mahisagar River, The Enjoy City waterpark opened to the public earlier this year. Joining an existing theme park, adventure park and gardens, the waterpark completes the line up to offer...
Read MoreMay 23, 2017 | Editorial
Parks with limited space that crave a big, tall, eye-catching coaster ride, need not be...
Read MoreMay 23, 2017 | Editorial
Jora Entertainment rebrands as the Leisure Expert Group A change of name for Jora Entertainment...
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
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 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 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...
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