Everything you need to know about Saudi Arabia’s giga-projects
From Qiddiya to Neom, Saudi Arabia is creating a host of giga-projects and attractions as part the Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) Vision 2030. This aims to diversify the economy and reduce the...
View ArticleUniversal Rocks transforms Aquascope water park at Futuroscope with immersive...
Universal Rocks, an expert in planning, building, and developing themed areas that reproduce the beauty of nature, is celebrating the completion of a landmark project at Futuroscope’s newly opened...
View ArticleAlton Towers adding two new Halloween experiences to Scarefest
Alton Towers is adding two new chilling attractions to its Scarefest event for Halloween 2024, including a live-action scare maze and an interactive family experience. Scarefest, which runs from 11...
View ArticleFinal judges announced for 2024 blooloop Innovation Awards
We’re excited to reveal the final judges for the 2024 blooloop Innovation Awards, presented with AREA15. Tom Acomb, chief creative officer, AOA Mike Aiello, senior director – entertainment creative...
View ArticleHersheypark launching new Twizzlers-themed swing ride in 2025
Hersheypark in Pennsylvania has announced the new Twizzlers Twisted Gravity pendulum attraction for summer 2025. When it opens, Twizzlers Twisted Gravity will be the world’s tallest Screamin’ Swing by...
View ArticleBluey immersive experience heading to Camp flagship in NYC
Family experience company Camp is taking its Bluey immersive experience to its flagship New York City location for the holiday season. Inspired by the award-winning animated children’s show and...
View ArticleValo Motion releases new mixed-reality ValoJump game, Dunk It!
Valo Motion, a pioneer in combining interactive technology with physical activities, has revealed a new mixed-reality game for its acclaimed ValoJump attraction, Dunk It! This basketball-themed game...
View ArticleGetting out of the house while staying home: introducing the VLBE
by Michael “Baz” Balzer, The Bezark Company, introduction by Adam Bezark. Adam Bezark We live in the Golden Age of “Rs.” VR, AR, MR, XR… The tech world keeps bringing us new and gee-whizzier versions...
View ArticleConservation at Seattle Aquarium: storytelling as a superpower
The Seattle Aquarium, which showcases complex global marine conservation and regeneration efforts, will open its $160 million Ocean Pavilion on August 29. This addition features species and ecosystems...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about Meow Wolf’s immersive art experiences
Meow Wolf started out as a small art collective in Santa Fe in 2008 and is now a leader in the world of immersive art experiences. The group’s big break came when it caught the attention of Game of...
View ArticleVictoria Siddall named first female director of National Portrait Gallery
Victoria Siddall has become the first female director of the National Portrait Gallery in London, replacing Nicholas Cullinan, who is now director of the British Museum. Siddall, who will begin her...
View ArticleSemnox Solutions partners with Play Playground
Semnox Solutions, a provider of technology for the entertainment and amusement industry, has entered into a new partnership with Play Playground, a fantastical and immersive adult playground designed...
View ArticleRocketRez announces collaboration with Wings and Waves Waterpark
RocketRez, the end-to-end cloud ticketing platform for tours and attractions, has announced a new collaboration with Wings and Waves Waterpark, a popular family attraction in Oregon, US. With this...
View ArticleLego Group to double sustainability spending by 2025
The Lego Group has announced it will double its spending on sustainability initiatives by next year compared to 2023. In a new post on LinkedIn, the Lego Group said there “isn’t a single solution” to...
View ArticleDisneyland reopens Winnie the Pooh ride in new Bayou Country
Disneyland is reopening its Winnie the Pooh ride and the Pooh Corner candy shop today (29 August) as part of its transformation of the Critter Country land. The Many Adventures of Winnie Pooh is a...
View ArticleBrand Licensing Europe (BLE) shares 25 highlights of event’s 25th edition
Brand Licensing Europe (BLE), the continent’s leading event for licensing and brand extension, is getting ready for its 25th edition, which is taking place from 24 to 26 September at ExCeL London, UK....
View ArticleArt Processors announces launch of experience management platform, Pladia
Art Processors, the experiential design consultancy, has unveiled the advanced experience management system, Pladia. With its official business launch, the platform is positioned to transform how...
View ArticleThe 14 best water park additions for 2024
By Lance Hart, Screamscape While we are approaching the end of the busy summer 2024 season, it’s a great time to look back at some of the new creations that provided some of the best wild and wet fun...
View ArticleNatacha Rafalski: Disneyland Paris’ immersive €2bn transformation
Natacha Rafalski is présidente of Disneyland Paris, Europe’s leading tourist destination with more than 375 million visits since it opened in the early 1990s. She leads a team of more than 18,000...
View ArticleGolden Heaven secures land use rights for amusement park in Yunhe Sanwan...
Amusement park operator Golden Heaven Group Holdings Ltd. has been granted land use rights for a plot at Yunhe Sanwan Scenic Spot in Yangzhou, China, where the company plans to develop a recreation...
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