At Florida’s Walt Disney World Resort, Epcot continues the biggest transformation of any Disney theme park in history, developing groundbreaking attractions, magnificent new landscapes and unforgettable entertainment spectaculars. Guests may now see a glimpse into this bright future when they visit Walt Disney Imagineering presents the Epcot Experience, an engaging and immersive new showcase of […]
Happy Hauntings has kicked off at Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and runs Saturdays and Sundays through November 3. This special event sees the Park transform with family-friendly Halloween décor and features more than 30 themed rides and attractions like the Scary-Go-Round, Roller Ghoster, and Monster’s Monorail. All children 12 and under can visit the Trick-or-Treat […]
Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Virginia, is preparing to deck the halls with its popular Christmas Town celebration beginning November 16. For 38 days, the theme park will transform into one of the largest Christmas light displays in North America celebrating the spirit of the season through January 5. Park-goers will have the chance to not only […]
Raging Waves, Yorkville, Illinois, will unveil a new attraction in Summer 2020. With the new, six-lane mat racing waterslide, aptly named Aussie Mat Dash, Raging Waves continues to grow with an attraction that will allow six riders to race side-by-side in tunnels to the bottom. With only two other such slides installed in the world, […]
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 […]
