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15 Nov 2022
Scott O’Neil takes the reins from Nick Varney at Merlin Entertainment
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size, has chosen its new CEO, following the retirement of founder, Nick Varney. American Scott O’Neil takes over from Varney today (15 November 2022), being responsible for the global growth of the business, as
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14 Nov 2022
Disney launches wearable MagicBand+ for Disneyland resort
Disney is utilising wearable technology to provide guests at its Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, with a wide range of "hands-free conveniences and immersive experiences". The new MagicBand+ wristband unlocks a new dimension of Disney storytelling and marks the first time guests can utilise a smart
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14 Nov 2022
Museum of London to close its doors with festival and all-night openings
The Museum of London in the UK capital is to hold two free weekend festivals and all-night openings ahead of the closure of its current home at London Wall in the City of London. The museum is moving to its new home in Smithfield in the heart of the capital at the beginning of 2023. Described as one of Europe's
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04 Nov 2022
Sue Harmsworth awarded Leading Woman in Wellness
Sue Harmsworth, founder of ESPA and 50-year veteran of the spa and wellness and beauty industry, has been named as the recipient of the 2022 Leading Woman in Wellness award. The accolade, given by the Global Wellness Institute, was presented at the 2022 Global Wellness Summit in Tel Aviv. The emotional
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04 Nov 2022
Nigeria's film city project will break ground in Q1 2023
A huge "film city" and visitor attraction project in Nigeria has reached a major milestone, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between marketing and development agency Del York International Group and The Lagos State Government. The two partners signed what they described as a
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02 Nov 2022
Universal theme parks report record revenues
Universal's theme parks saw revenues increase by more than 40 per cent during the third quarter of 2022. The figure comes from a financial statement of parent company Comcast, which released its Q3 earnings this week. According to Comcast, revenues in its Universal theme park division for the three-month
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28 Oct 2022
Mary Rose Museum adds 4D attraction as part of 'biggest ever expansion'
Plans have been announced for the biggest ever expansion of the museum housing the Mary Rose, the historic warship of King Henry VIII. The main new addition to the attraction – which opened its doors in 2013 – is a new 4D immersive theatre experience, called "1982 – Dive the Mary Rose". Set to open in the
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27 Oct 2022
Sea World to launch major rides at all of its three parks in 2023
Sea World will open new major rides at each of its three parks in early 2023. At Sea World Orlando, the operator will introduce the world's first surf coaster, called Pipeline. "Pipeline: The Surf Coaster" will give riders an immersive experience, with rising and falling seats that mimic the sensation of
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25 Oct 2022
Kings Island to add Adventure Port for 2023 Season
Kings Island theme park in Ohio, US, is adding a new area, called Adventure Port, for the 2023 season. The theme and design of the new area – led by JRA – features the myths of an ancient civilization and its mighty city carved out of stone. According to the storyline, the mysterious land has lured
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24 Oct 2022
Falcon’s Beyond reveals details for Katmandu theme park in Punta Cana
Falcon’s Beyond has revealed further details for a theme park it is developing in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic. US-based Falcon's Beyond is an entertainment development company specialising in IP-based attractions and is a joint venture with Spanish hospitality giant, Meliá Hotels International.
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IDEATTACK was founded in 2004 by Natasha Varnica and Dan Thomas. Bringing together their expertise in architecture and entertainment design, they saw the need for planners of a new type of mixed-use project that requires expertise in both disciplines.
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