The global attractions industry’s premier event is now IAAPA Expo 2019 (formerly IAAPA Attractions Expo), where more than 38,000 international attractions professionals will come together to discover the latest products and technologies on the trade show floor, learn from industry experts, and build connections with industry colleagues. Earlier this year, the association launched a new […]
Warner Bros. Movie World, in conjunction with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, opened the all new WB Studio Showcase on 1 November. With the help of Warner Bros. Corporate Archives, the WB Studio Showcase features over 30 authentic costumes, in addition to film used cars and props, to make the attraction the largest Warner Bros. exhibit […]
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, California, will commemorate its 100th anniversary with its largest celebration ever, all paying tribute to the Knott family’s rich history and legacy of family fun for all. Kicking off May 15 through August 30, “A Knott’s Family Reunion,” will bring together old classics with new favuorites, which includes the return […]
Heading into the 2019 IAAPA Expo, Hollywood-based design firm Legacy Entertainment is rounding out a year that saw the opening of five major projects, including three full theme parks and two large-scale dark rides. In addition to 2019’s openings, the firm has yet another five projects under construction in Asia alone. North American editor, Paul […]
In an interview with general manager Don Strickler, Park World finds out how Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is faring a year on Read it here first!
Holovis continues to expand its global footprint with the opening of new offices, mockup-build facilities and dedicated R&D and demonstration spaces in the US, UK and Ukraine. Over the past 12 months the company has expanded its operation in Orlando, established a Software Development Hub in Kyiv and is launching an Innovation Hub and new […]
Triotech celebrates 20 years of media based attractions Established in 1999, Triotech recently celebrated its 20thanniversary with the installation of its 200thXD Dark Ride interactive theatre in Quebec City’s Méga Parc. It’s been quite the ride for president and CEO Ernest Yale, who is on a mission to bring media-based attractions to the masses. Park […]
Established in 1999, Triotech recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with the installation of its 200th XD Dark Ride interactive theatre in Quebec City’s Méga Parc. It’s been quite the ride for president and CEO Ernest Yale, who is on a mission to bring media-based attractions to the masses. Park World editor, Becci Knowles reports Visiting […]
Established in 1987, Oakwood Theme Park in Prembrokeshire, Wales, started out with just five attractions, but the arrival of legendary wooden rollercoaster Megafobia in 1996 marked the beginning of its transformation from a small leisurely Welsh family attraction into a major UK theme park. Parkworld editor, Becci Knowles, caught up with park director, Phil Verbinnen, […]
From voting systems to LED lighting, complete experience centres to attractions and rides in theme parks, Lagotronics Projects has been creating fun and entertainment for 40 years! By the age of 22 and already a popular DJ, Lago’s fun-loving founder Carlo Görtjes was making a good living creating audio and lighting shows for bars, clubs, […]
