Universal Orlando Resort has revealed that The Bourne Stuntacular will debut at Universal Studios Florida in spring 2020. This cutting-edge live-action stunt show based on Universal Pictures’ Bourne film franchise will blur the lines between stage and cinema in a hybrid form of entertainment that has never been seen before. The Bourne Stuntacular will follow […]
The “Amusement and Theme Parks – Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Amusement and Theme Parks market worldwide is projected to grow by US$21.4 Billion, driven by a compounded growth of 5.6%. Mechanical Rides, one of the segments analysed and sized in this study, displays the potential to […]
Sub Sea Systems, a supplier of innovative products for the marine tourism industry, and San Francisco tech firm, Ballast Technology, have partnered to introduce DIVR+, the world’s first virtual reality snorkelling system with in-water sensory effects. Imagine snorkelling with whales, diving a mysterious shipwreck, exploring the International Space Station or skydiving with a squirrel suit. […]
Hersheypark amusement park, a 121-acre theme park with more than 70 rides, a water park and a zoo, today unwrapped the details of the new culinary and shopping experiences planned for the new Hershey’s Chocolatetown region at Hersheypark, where guests can play, eat, shop and gather starting in summer 2020. Inspired by the vision of […]
The St. Louis Wheel has opened at St. Louis Union Station along with a new Carousel and Mini Golf course. The three attractions are part of a comprehensive re-development of the historic landmark that was once the busiest train station in the world. The giant observation wheel and carousel were provided by Chance Rides and […]
Halloween started at theme park Toverland yesterday (12 October), with Halloween Days taking place during the entire autumn school holidays and Halloween Nights on eight evenings. These Halloween Nights are more spectacular than ever this year, with 100 scare actors, five scare zones, two haunted houses, a maze and a new walkthrough experience. A magical […]
The latest addition to the FlowRider family, FlowRider Triple is the largest FlowRider yet, wide enough to accommodate up to three guests at once eager for the fun and challenge of surfing. Riders of all ages can safely experience the thrill of both stand-up riding and bodyboarding no matter how far they are from the […]
At the recent WWA Symposium & Trade Show held at Walt Disney World, Zebec Water Sports displayed a new Sidewinder Tube. Made for two riders facing each other, the tube provides an individual compartment for each rider to keep riders in place. The tube also provides a high backrest for each rider and a covered […]
Vietnam’s island resort destination of Phú Quốc will soon have another must-see offering when “The Sea Shell” makes its debut in early 2020. Developed by Vinpearl, the leisure division of Vietnam’s Vingroup real estate company as part of an all-new theme park development, The Sea Shell promises to be one of the most unique and […]
PortAventura World is installing a photovoltaic power plant covering 100,000 m2, which will comprise of 22,000 modules that will supply energy to the whole resort. The project will launch in spring 2020 and will be the largest self-consumption photovoltaic plant in a European resort. The plant, will be the equivalent of 14 football pitches and will have an installed capacity […]
The 2019 Leading Edge Awards have been announced and WhiteWater celebrates this momentous occasion with clients, Royal Caribbean International for Perfect Day at CocoCay and Horizon Waterpark, LLC for Island H2O Live! We are also proud that Andrew Mowatt, Executive Vice President of Global Key Accounts was inducted into the World Waterpark Association’s (WWA) Hall […]
Said to be virtually the tallest rollercoaster in Blackpool and a first for the VR Industry, the new virtual reality ride will be open to the public this month at The Blackpool Tower, and features a first for VR – a bespoke townscape of Blackpool’s iconic skyline and the Fylde Coast, offering unseen views of […]
Efteling – the fairytale theme park in the south of Holland – has welcomed the very first visitors to its 30th fairytale in the Fairytale Forest, the Six Swans. The Six Swans have landed between the fairy tales of Snow White and Cinderella and amazed the first visitors. “Fairy tales have been the origin of Efteling since […]
Mandoria, City of Adventures, a brand new theme park will open next summer in Poland. It will bring guests back to the year 1520, the exciting Age of Discovery. Located near Łódź, in the heart of Poland, Mandoria will take a surface area of 50 hectares. The first stage of the investment, an indoor theme […]
Sally Dark Rides has been celebrating since the IAAPA Expo Europe after receiving two major industry awards for its successful interactive dark ride, Sesame Street: Street Mission. Sesame Street: Street Mission opened at PortAventura World earlier this year and was the first dark ride at the park, and the first Sesame Street-themed ride in Europe. […]
