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03 Nov 2016
Watercoaster and virtual queuing confirmed for Universal's Volcano Bay
Universal Orlando has revealed further details about its highly anticipated Volcano Bay waterpark, including a watercoaster and virtual queuing technology. The operator announced today (3 November) the waterpark will feature a watercoaster thrill ride that journeys through the 200ft (61m) -high volcano
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03 Nov 2016
SeaWorld forms in-house creative team to drive innovation and experience
As it continues to rebuild its identity from the ground up, SeaWorld has announced the formation of Deep Blue Creative – a new team within the company tasked with bringing to life innovative new experiences under its "fun and meaningful" philosophy. Bringing together talent from both within and outside of
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03 Nov 2016
Native American tribe unveils US$241m Alabama theme park plan
A Native American tribe has announced plans for a US$241m (€217m, £194m) theme park and resort to feature one of the US’s longest rollercoasters. Located in Foley, Alabama, the multi-million dollar plans by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians will be built over the space of five years in a multi-phased approach,
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03 Nov 2016
Dynamic Attractions partners with Altair for US$444m China space park
Dynamic Attractions has partnered Chinese space technology company Altair on a proposal to build a space-themed amusement park in Hangzhou, which will include three cutting-edge mixed reality attractions. The CA$600m (US$444m, €400m, £357m) project, dubbed Space Park, signals a new role for Dynamic Attractions,
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03 Nov 2016
Duffey rules out Six Flags Orlando after declaring US market 'covered'
Six Flags CEO John Duffey has quashed rumours of a new theme park in Orlando after saying the US was “covered” in terms of reach at its existing parks, with the operator instead opting to focus on its continued international expansion. Speaking during Six Flags’ Q3 earnings call, Duffey said there were no
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03 Nov 2016
Universal breaks ground on CN¥50bn China venture
Universal Studios has broken ground on its largest ever theme park project – a CN¥50bn (US$7.4bn, €6.65bn, £6bn) development set to open in Beijing in 2020. While Disney and Wanda battle for theme park supremacy in China, Universal is a name that can now be thrown into that hat, with the massive investment to
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02 Nov 2016
MoMA acquires the very first emojis
New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has announced plans to display the original set of 176 emojis used widely around the world as part of its permanent collection. Starting in December, MoMA will showcase its emoji library either as wallpaper or silkscreens in the museum lobby. The emojis from Japanese
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02 Nov 2016
Arctic inspired design celebrates Danish explorer Knud Rasmussen
Architecture practice Cebra have unveiled concepts for a new cultural attraction focusing on the historic connection between Denmark, Greenland and the Arctic. The iceberg-esque form, located in the harbour of Danish town Hundested, covers 3,000sq m (32,300sq ft) and will aim to communicate the relationship
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02 Nov 2016
Schlitterbahn founder Robert Henry dies at 89
Waterpark pioneer and Schlitterbahn founder Robert Henry has died aged 89. A statement from the operator said that Henry – or Mr. Bob as he was known to many of his employees – had died at his New Braunfels home in Central Texas following a prolonged illness. “Mr. Bob was a brilliant businessman as well as a
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01 Nov 2016
First gallery completed at Kengo Kuma's V&A Museum of Design Dundee
A major milestone in the construction of Kengo Kuma’s V&A Museum of Design Dundee in Scotland has been reached, with the completion of the upper floor revealing an extensive public area which will house galleries, learning spaces and a restaurant. At the ground floor level V&A Dundee will be formed of two
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31 Oct 2016
Legoland opens, launching Dubai Parks mega-resort
The Middle East’s long-awaited multi-billion-dollar theme park destination Dubai Parks and Resorts opened to the public for the first time today (31 October). The retail and dining area, Riverland, and Legoland Dubai are the first zones to welcome visitors. Dubai Parks and Resorts announced earlier this month
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31 Oct 2016
Architect sought for £49m Southend museum project
Five years on from its inception, Southend Council is searching for an architect to develop a £49m (US$59.6m, €54m) museum to house the Saxon King’s relics, launching a £1.3m (US$1.6m, €1.44m) bid to find a suitable candidate for the UK project. First touted in 2011, the council is searching for an architect-led
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