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BeWunder contributes to creation of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Experience Centre
BeWunder, an expert in creating multisensory experiences using a range of media and technology, was part of the project team working on the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Experience Centre in Abu Dhabi,...
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Disney’s BDX droids bring emotional intelligence to robotics field
Walt Disney Imagineering is “bringing emotional intelligence into the field of robotics” with its innovative BDX droids. The Imagineering team has been working on robots for many years, with new...
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Merlin Magic Making to lay off 31 employees in Florida
Merlin Magic Making, the Florida-based creative division for Merlin Entertainments, is laying off 31 employees. The Orlando Business Journal reports that Merlin Magic Making will lay off the staffers...
View ArticleNostalgic exhibition on school dinners open at UK’s Food Museum
The UK’s first-ever exhibition dedicated entirely to school dinners has opened at the Food Museum in Stowmarket, Suffolk. A nostalgic experience, visitors are invited to step back in time with a lunch...
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Disney Adventure cruise ship to feature Mickey and Minnie on stern
Disney Cruise Line has unveiled the stern characters for its new Disney Adventure cruise ship, which sets sail from Singapore on 15 December. For the first time in Disney Cruise Line history, the...
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Universal close to announcing deal and investment for UK theme park
UK ministers are closing in on a deal with entertainment giant Comcast to build a Universal theme park south of Bedford in the UK. Universal’s proposed UK theme park was confirmed in December 2023...
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New museum dedicated to public housing opens in Chicago
The National Public Housing Museum, the first institution in the US to explore the history of social housing, has opened in Chicago. Founded by residents of public housing, the new museum has debuted...
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E/M Group to bring TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition to Barcelona
Experiential Media Group (E/M Group), an industry leader in creating travelling exhibitions and experiences, and RMS Titanic, Inc. (RMST), the salvor in possession and steward of the Titanic wreck...
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EAG Expo completes initial research informing 2026 edition
Entertainment, Attractions & Gaming Expo Europe (EAG), the premier event for the international entertainment, attractions, and gaming industries, has announced that it has completed its initial...
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Compagnie des Alpes acquires German theme park Belantis
Theme park and ski resort operator Compagnie des Alpes (CDA) has acquired Belantis, one of the largest amusement parks in eastern Germany. Compagnie des Alpes has purchased the entire capital of Event...
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XP Land shares exclusive insights on experiential industry from founder & CEO
XP Land, the authoritative voice dedicated to covering the business of experiential, has shared an exclusive Q&A with Erica Boeke, founder and CEO. Here, she shares her thoughts on why the...
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Kevin Young steps down as director of Smithsonian African American museum
Kevin Young, the director of the Smithsonian‘s National Museum of African American History and Culture, has stepped down from his role. Young, who has led the institution since 2021, stepped down on...
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5 top takeaways from Universal Epic Universe
I’ve just got back from the media tour of Universal Epic Universe. The first new theme park built in Orlando in 20 years, Epic has been a decade in the making (and across a pandemic!). The new park is...
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Game on: Glow Court brings immersive entertainment to Norwegian Aqua
Glow Court, the world’s first interactive LED sports court, can be found on Deck 20 of Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, debuting this April.It combines LED walls and floors with...
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All 11 rides at Universal Epic Universe
Universal Epic Universe is due to open on 22 May 2025 and will feature over 50 rides, shows, restaurants and experiences. During the media preview, blooloop got a first look at the 11 rides and...
View ArticleIMCC announces dates for International Museum Construction Congress in Tokyo
The International Museum Construction Congress (IMCC), an event that brings together museum and architecture professionals to explore sustainability, planning, project management, construction,...
View ArticlePlans revealed for Alexander the Great theme park in Greece
Greece intends to create the world’s first theme park focused on education and entertainment about Alexander the Great, with the goal of enhancing tourism and drawing investments to Northern Greece,...
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Trump administration sued for bid to dismantle agency funding museums
A coalition of 21 state attorneys general is suing the Trump administration for attempting to dismantle federal agencies including the Institute of Museum and Library Services. New York Attorney...
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Carnival Cruise Line unveils ‘Innovation Itinerary’ with new ships &...
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled its five-year plan, the “Innovation Itinerary,” centred on three pillars: the most fun fleet at sea, compelling experiences and destinations, and increasing Carnival...
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The top 10 roller coasters in the UK
by Graham Speak, Speak Consulting 2024 was an epic year for the UK roller coaster scene, with the opening of the UK’s tallest coaster, Hyperia, taking the crown from Blackpool’s Big One after a...
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Epic Universe
Universal’s new theme park, Epic Universe, opens to the public on 22 May 2025 with five new themed lands, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. Universal Orlando Resort...
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Sphere creating immersive version of ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Sphere Entertainment has announced two new productions for Sphere in Las Vegas, one presenting The Wizard of Oz as an immersive experience. The Wizard of Oz at Sphere and From the Edge are both in...
View ArticleDave & Buster’s to “unwind mistakes” following drop in revenue in 2024
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment has announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ending 4 February 2025, and board chair and interim CEO Kevin Sheehan has said the leadership...
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Balich Wonder Studio celebrates ‘It means Peace’ installation at Milan Design...
Balich Wonder Studio, a global entertainment group creating award-winning ceremonies, brand experiences, immersive shows, and destination experiences, has shared details of It means Peace, an...
View ArticleConnect&GO launches AI-powered dynamic pricing
Connect&GO, a leading global provider of integrated technology and RFID solutions for the attractions industry, has launched beta testing for the industry’s inaugural AI-powered dynamic pricing...
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Wevr presents immersive experience at Malta Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka
Wevr, a creative technology company focused on creating virtual worlds and immersive spatial experiences, has revealed its design for the Malta Pavilion Experience at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan. The...
View Articleaccesso chosen to provide guest experience technology for Qiddiya City
accesso Technology Group PLC, a leading technology provider for attractions worldwide, has been selected as the guest experience technology provider for the Qiddiya giga-project in Saudi Arabia....
View Articlegreenloop: Net zero & carbon offsetting – how to keep things simple
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the plethora of carbon measurement tools, offsetting options, jargon and advisors then you need to come to this session! Commonly-used climate interventions like Net...
View ArticleMulti-billion-pound deal agreed for Universal theme park in the UK
A multi-billion-pound deal has been agreed between Universal, the UK government, and the local council for a new Universal theme park and resort in Bedford, UK. The theme park, expected to be among...
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Year-round fear and immersive coasters: innovation in thrills
During the blooloop Festival of Innovation 2025, industry leaders discussed innovation in thrills, or how to excite theme park guests, focusing on experiences like Halloween events and roller...
View ArticleBALPPA welcomes Universal Destinations & Experiences to the UK
The British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions (BALPPA) has said that it is pleased to welcome Universal Destinations & Experiences, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal, to Bedford and...
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Museum Studio acquires majority stake in Lord Cultural Resources
Museum Studio, a cultural one-stop-shop that develops, designs and produces world-class cultural assets, has announced that with a 51% stake, it is now a majority shareholder in Lord Cultural...
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Taylor Made Designs creates bespoke uniforms for Legoland Windsor’s Woodland...
Taylor Made Designs (TMD), a creator of uniforms and workwear for leading visitor attractions, theme parks, zoos, aquariums, and museums across the United Kingdom and Europe, has provided premium,...
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WITTENSTEIN offers technical precision for dark rides with servo gearboxes
WITTENSTEIN, a leader in mechanical and mechatronic servo drive systems, has shared how its innovative servo gearboxes can drive technical precision for dark rides. Dark rides focus on immersion and...
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Comcast report details economic impact of Universal Orlando and Epic Universe
Comcast has shared a report detailing the positive economic impact of Universal Orlando and the additional benefit that Epic Universe will have. Epic Universe opens on 22 May as the first major theme...
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Houston Zoo names Lisa Peterson as new president and CEO
The Houston Zoo has announced Lisa Peterson, who currently helms the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, as its next president and CEO. Peterson begins her new role on 2 June. She brings more than 27 years’...
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Legoland Korea opens world’s first Masters of Spinjitzu coaster
Legoland Korea has opened the world’s first Masters of Spinjitzu coaster, an interactive Ninjago-themed ride. Based on the globally popular Ninjago brand, Masters of Spinjitzu is the first of its kind...
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National Gallery offering overnight stay among artworks
London’s National Gallery is offering a unique overnight stay to celebrate the reopening of its transformed Sainsbury Wing. The institution has launched a prize draw for a sleepover experience to mark...
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Interactivity & entertainment at Universal Epic Universe
We recently visited Universal Epic Universe’s media preview day before the park’s grand opening on 22 May 2025. Each portal world at Epic Universe included a range of entertainment, including...
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Drone Dash: bringing fresh thrills for ride simulators
Drone Dash, a sky-high, adrenaline-filled race, is the latest 3D/4D ride simulation film to be distributed by nWave Pictures. Produced by nWave’s long-term collaborator, Red Star Studio, the ride...
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