The three founding moments that made Alterface
CEO and founder,Benoit Cornet reveals all….
A place where age is left at the gate
One of the oldest surviving amusement parks in the UK, Dreamland gives visitors of all ages the chance to experience stunning vintage rides, pop-up entertainment, art installations and eclectic street food, and boasts a year round programme of live music and events. Having grown up spending her summers there, Park world editor, Becci Knowles recently […]
The future is Erratic!
Park World took a trip to Walibi Belgium to try out Popcorn Revenge, the world’s first non-linear, mixed media Erratic Ride, featuring proprietary popcorn characters. Developed by Alterface, the story is that the popcorn pieces are tired of being eaten by cinema guests, so they revolt and get out of control. They pop out of […]
Jialong Parks signs Letter of Intent for up to 9 rides from Dynamic Attractions
Jialong Parks has signed a Letter of Intent for Dynamic Attractions to provide up to nine key ride systems to some of China’s newest theme parks. The formal signing ceremony occurred yesterday in Shanghai at the annual expo held by the International Attractions and Amusement Park Association. “Jialong Parks’ vision for guest entertainment is fresh […]
New resort concept featuring the Wavegarden Cove planned for Garopaba, Brazil
Giesta Enterprises has announced a new resort concept in Garopaba called Surfland Brasil, which will feature a Wavegarden Cove at the core of the development. The destination being created by the real estate developer has “condominium fractions” now on sale. “Surfland Brasil is a resort, a condominium, a hotel, a surf park… and much more,” said André Giesta, a partner at Surfland Brasil and founder of Giesta […]
Fear to the Max at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights
Following last year’s immensely popular event, the ‘80s will return with a vengeance to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights. All-new horrifying experiences inspired by some of the biggest frights of the era will invade the world’s premier Halloween event – offering no escape from the decade that just won’t die. Guests will face 10 elaborately […]
Fernando Eiroa – new CircusTrix CEO
CircusTrix, a developer, operator, and franchisor of indoor active recreation centres, has appointed Fernando Eiroa as chief executive officer. As CircusTrix’s new CEO, Eiroa will lead a company that has experienced rapid growth since its founding in 2011, including adding approximately 50 new locations in 2018. CircusTrix now has a network of more than 260 […]
Marineland of Canada season launches new family-friendly features
Marineland of Canada, Niagara Falls, Ontario, has launched a multi-stop ‘Marineland Express,’ an in-park tram system that will carry passengers through the park, making it easier for families to see all that Marineland has to offer. From True American Classics, the Bear, Bison, and Elk Express trains will each carry families from the park’s new […]
And then there were three
A stork has made another special delivery to the Dreamworld family, with a new set of paws stealing the hearts of Tiger Island team members. “Our bundle of joy took the limelight on Sunday 26 May, arriving into the world as the only cub of his litter. As a single cub, socialisation is typically more […]
Schlitterbahn announces 40th anniversary celebration
Schlitterbahn Waterparks and Resorts is celebrating 40 years of delivering water-themed fun with a big anniversary celebration on the first day of summer, June 21st. On that day, there will be a little something extra for everyone at Schlitterbahn’s New Braunfels, Texas, location. For over 40 years, Schlitterbahn has invented everything from the uphill water […]
