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 […]
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 […]
Experience designer Holovis and its shareholding partner KingJoy have launched an Innovation and Demonstration Center in the heart of Shanghai. The new five floor complex will feature applications of Holovis’s emerging technologies and complex immersive environments from their entertainment, enterprise and simulation sectors, as well as offices, innovation labs and house development teams for both […]
CAVU Designwerks Inc. (CAVU) an attractions provider that specialises in delivering media-based attractions to the themed entertainment industry is establishing a presence in the Middle East. The new branch, servicing Riyadh, Beirut and Abu Dhabi will allow CAVU to develop closer relationships with clients in the MENA region and provide seamless services to CAVU’s North […]
The Simpsons in 4D has opened at Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This highly-anticipated attraction features authentic recreations of the show’s famous Kwik-E-Mart and iconic Aztec Theater, bringing a slice of Springfield to South Carolina’s most popular tourist destination. The Aztec Theater is a family-friendly motion experience in a state-of-the-art 4D theater […]
A high-flying thrill ride has debuted at Virginia’s Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Finnegan’s Flyer, an exhilarating Screamin’ Swing from S&S – Sansei Technologies is located in the park’s Ireland village adjacent the park’s Loch Ness Monster roller coaster. Finnegan’s Flyer takes 32 riders to staggering heights of more than 80 feet (24 m), with speeds reaching […]
Story Land, Glen, New Hampshire, is gearing up for another season of family fun. The park has been delighting families for over 65 years and features more than 30 themed rides, attractions and shows. New for 2019 is the Rap Tour Safari. Dinosaurs have taken over the Slipshod Safari and everyone’s favourite tour guide is […]
Western Train Czo. Is now offering C.P. Huntington Train conversions. They will convert your existing C.P. Huntington Engine to a cleaner burning, more efficient diesel drive system. They will remove your train’s old transmissions, transfer cases, drive shafts, and overheating engines and replace it with a diesel engine built to last. Western Train’s Hydrostatic Diesel […]
A new themed entertainment and event suite will open at The Blackpool Tower this summer and will be used for family fun, events and conferences. This comes as The Blackpool Tower celebrates its 125th year of providing amazing and memorable family experiences. Work has already started on the new 750-capacity venue which is […]
Jungle Island, South Florida’s iconic attraction, has appointed Curtis Crider as its new general manager. Crider brings more than 26 years of hospitality management experience to the 18-acre park and will oversee Jungle Island during the next phase of its multi-million dollar reinvention into an eco-adventure theme destination. Upon completion, Jungle Island will boast a […]
