Jungle Cruise set for revamp
Jungle Cruise, the popular attraction at Tokyo Disneyland, Japan, will be revamped with a new version opening in autumn 2014, resort operator Oriental Land Company has stated.
The attraction, which …
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Disney boosts China presence
The Walt Disney Company has unveiled plans to build the group's first – and the world's largest – Disney Store in Shanghai, China.
Slated to open in early 2015, the …
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Six Flags set for ‘thrilling’ 2014
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced that innovation and world-class entertainment will again take centre stage at the company's 18 parks across North America for the 2014 season.
The company's …
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Obituary – Vera Bryan
Drayton Manor Theme Park regrets to announce that Vera Bryan, co-founder of the leading UK amusement park, passed away on Wednesday October 16. Here follows a statement from the company.
Beach Park wins WWA award
Brazil's Beach Park took top honours at the 2013 World Waterpark Association's WWA Show in West Palm Beach, Florida, earlier this month.Competing in the Wave Review Competition, Beach Park was …
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Hilton targets Mexican attractions market
Hotel operator Hilton Worldwide has announced plans to debut the first Home2 Suites in Latin America.
The 97-suite Home2 development will be located in Queretaro, close to the Parque Bicentenario …
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New waterpark planned for US resort
Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, has been sold and the new owners are planning to develop an indoor waterpark at the ski resort.
Real estate investment company EPR Properties …
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ASTM standards accepted by Bolivian gov’t
On August 23, Bolivian officials announced the acceptance of amusement ride safety standards developed by the ASTM International committee.
The announcement was made at a seminar on amusement ride safety …
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SeaWorld outlines 2013 conservation scheme
Wild animals in need around the world – from Antarctic penguins to sea turtles' hatchlings on Florida's beaches – will benefit from more than $1.2m in grants awarded this year …
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Waterplay introduces Grasslands
Waterplay Solutions Corporation has rolled out Grasslands, a collection of nature-inspired aquatic play features that ignite imaginations and bring waterpark visitors back to nature.
With tall blades of grass and …
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