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Plopsa - character driven fun in the Benelux
Plopsa is the theme park division of Studio 100, the largest provider of family entertainment in the Benelux. As the company prepares to open its first Plopsa-branded outlet in the Netherlands, Owen Ralph catches up with Plopsaland general manager Steve Van den Kerkhof.
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TiLEzone London 2010
The fifth TiLEzone London seminar takes place on Thursday, February 25, where operators of visitor attractions, and their suppliers, will be presented with hot new ideas to future proof their attractions and insight into current trends.
Miracle Strip 2.0
Many of the old rides from Miracle Strip amusement park in Panama City Beach, Florida, are due to by employed by another park in the same resort.
Gillian's Funland expands
Opened last summer, Gillian's Funland at Sea Isle City in New Jersey will expand this season with the addition of five new rides.
Legoland Waterpark
The first glimpse of the world’s first Lego-themed waterpark was provided recently at Legoland California Resort.
Changzhou Dino Coaster
Zamperla’s new junior coaster will be one of several new attractions opening in 2010 at Changzhou Dinosaur Park in China, and it features a unique twist: a choice of regular or sit-astride themed ride vehicles.
Gaia: The Living World
Seoul Grand Park is to enter a new phase by combining its amusement park, zoo and botanical garden into a single destination showcasing Korean heritage. The move is predicted to revitalise the attraction in the South Korean capital according to Thinkwell, the Californian company that will design it.
Sesame Street Safari
In keeping with the rest of the park, the new Sesame Street-themed area of Busch Gardens in Florida will celebrate the spirit of Africa.
SkyJump Las Vegas
The Stratosphere Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is preparing to add its next big thrill.
Never-ending Rainbow
New Zealand’s largest amusement park, Rainbow’s End, has been granted an extended lease through until 2034 following five-years of talks with Manukau City Council. In exchange the park, located near Auckland, must surrender 4,000 square metres of land and move its Power Surge ride.
Mt Olympus Water & Theme Park
It all started with a hot dog stand. But how did a family of Greek immigrants build up a successful theme park, waterpark and hotel business in Wisconsin Dells? Gary Kyriazi reveals the Laskaris’ fascinating story.
Zamperla to operate Coney Island park
New York City has chosen Zamperla USA to operate a new amusement park at Coney Island.
Legoland Florida
Merlin Entertainments is to transform the former Cypress Gardens park in Winter Haven, Florida, into Legoland Florida – the biggest Lego theme park to date.
S&S approaches 2010 with confidence
Fresh from receiving an IAAPA award for its Free Fly Coaster, S&S Worldwide has exciting plans for 2010. Park World has a quick chat with vice-president of sales and marketing Kevin Rohwer (pictured).
