Soft opening for Hello Kitty Park
In time for the celebrated cartoon character's 40th birthday, Hello Kitty Park has opened its doors for a special inauguration ceremony in China.
Japanese company Sanrio, which created Hello Kitty …
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IAAPA calls for EU action
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has called for EU action to improve the industry's business environment.
During the recent Euro Attractions Show (EAS) in Amsterdam, IAAPA …
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MM partners with FC Barcelona
Queenstown, New Zealand-based photographic solutions company, Magic Memories, is celebrating the success of a new guest experience developed in partnership with internationally famous and globally recognised Futbol Club Barcelona (FC …
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WhiteWater signs deal with NASCAR
WhiteWater has signed a licensing agreement with NASCAR, one of the world's best-known sporting brands.
The deal will allow the Canadian company and its waterpark clients to use the NASCAR …
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Merlin outlines US expansion plans
At the 2014 IAAPA Attractions Expo last week, Merlin Entertainments revealed a large-scale Lego model that showcased three iconic brands coming to Orlando next year: The Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds …
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Hersheypark unveils ‘glow-coaster’
Known for blending the best of the past with the innovations of the future, Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, has announced the addition of Laff Trakk, the first indoor, spinning, glow-coaster …
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Aquatopia to open next year
In March 2015, Camelback Resort in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, will unveil the new Camelback Lodge and Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark at the base of Camelback Mountain.
The $163m, 453-suite lodge will be …
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Industry leaders celebrate IAAPA success
The annual IAAPA Attractions Expo took place in Orlando, Florida, last week, with amusement and leisure industry leaders from around the world coming out on top at this year's Brass …
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Angry Birds attractions set for China
Finnish software developer Rovio Entertainment has entered into agreement with China's Guogou Group, for the construction and operation of nine Angry Birds family entertainment centres.
The first Angry Birds-branded FEC …
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AirSurfer: surf the sky
The Ride Entertainment Group has introduced AirSurfer, the world's first standing zipline that can navigate turns and climb hills.
US-based Ride Entertainment, which also owns the Skycoaster fly-by-wire thrill ride, …
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