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The rail-suspended dark ride opened at Disneyland, California, in 1955 and is believed to have been one of Walt Disney’s favourite attractions
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Feb 2021 |
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Joe Rohde has swapped the most magical place on earth for the most magical place off of it, with the Disney legend joining Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2021 |
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As Disney celebrates Black History Month, Carmen Smith explains how the company is making efforts to ensure its attractions and experiences are relevant to guests
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 23 Feb 2021 |
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There’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel for attractions in Britain, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson laying out a roadmap to end restrictions in place at varying degrees for most of the last year
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 22 Feb 2021 |
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The success of an immersive attraction can be determined by the flow of people entering and exiting the space. Michelle Hicks explains how effective operations can help to optimise these experiences
Michelle Hicks | Firefly Creations | 22 Feb 2021 |
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Adam Reeves has created a range of immersive experiences at home and has now turned his attention to a new rollercoaster-themed game show
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Feb 2021 |
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We still have a long way to go but theme parks all over the world are eyeing reopening dates, hinting that the global sector might be showing the first signs of recovery
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Feb 2021 |
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Cedar Fair recorded a US$572m operating loss in 2020 with the operator only able to open its doors for 22% of the year
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Feb 2021 |
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Raya and the Last Dragon is coming to Animal Kingdom, with new experiences including a 40-tonne sand sculpture and a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming movie
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 17 Feb 2021 |
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Why has the UK theme park market changed from one targeting high action thrillseekers to one now seeking to welcome a family audience?
Planet Attractions | 16 Feb 2021 |
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Part of Universal’s new immersive world might not actually be a part of the Nintendo universe
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Feb 2021 |
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Scream if you wanna go faster! Welcome to the theme park experience built inside content creator Parkspill’s house
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Feb 2021 |
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Combined Q1 results saw losses of US$1.06bn for Disney’s theme parks domestically and globally
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 12 Feb 2021 |
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Dippy22 has already built Toad’s Cafe and Peach’s Castle and, once completed, will release the park as a playable map
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 12 Feb 2021 |
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won the Super Bowl, with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski punching their ticket to the happiest place on earth
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 11 Feb 2021 |
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Get a new perspective on Island of Adventure’s popular story coaster with this 360 degree look at the ride experience
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Feb 2021 |
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Disney has created a special event allowing California Adventure to reopen under current state guidelines
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Feb 2021 |
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The castle will be located in the Witch Valley area of the park and is expected to open in March 2024
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Feb 2021 |
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The Art of Engineering has developed a program capable of designing optimised track layouts
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Feb 2021 |
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Legislators in the state want large theme parks including Disneyland to reopen earlier than current COVID guidelines currently allow
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 04 Feb 2021 |
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Inspired by Disney Pixar’s latest release, The Soul of Jazz will explore the history of the musical art form in America
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 03 Feb 2021 |
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All Aboard! This Nintendo-adorned train will ferry consumers to Universal’s Super Nintendo World when the new land opens in 2021
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 01 Feb 2021 |
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As more and more people are vaccinated against Covid-19, Comcast executives have predicted a huge upswing in business for Universal’s theme parks division
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jan 2021 |
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COVID-19 has had a major effect on Universal’s bottom line, with the operator recording huge losses in 2020
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 28 Jan 2021 |
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Dolphins will not longer feature in the Poseidon Theatre at Parc Asterix with a new attraction to take its place
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 28 Jan 2021 |
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More than 20 years since it first opened the Men in Black dark ride is still one of the most popular attractions at Universal Studios Orlando
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2021 |
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The boat ride, first opened in 1955, is getting an overhaul ‘to reflect and value diversity’
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 27 Jan 2021 |
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Kept indoors by the global pandemic and missing Disney’s parks, this fan recreated the iconic fireworks show at home using a projector and a 3D printer
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021 |
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A COVID-safe version of the popular show is expected to open in the summer
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021 |
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Go behind the scenes with two of the men responsible for the creation of Disney’s jaw-dropping Star Wars attractions
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021 |
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Shanghai Disneyland is gearing up for the Chinese New Year
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 22 Jan 2021 |
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She usually serves clients such as Russell Brand, Demi Lovato and 50 Cent but now Maeve Reilly is turning her attentions to Mickey and Minnie for a new line of Disney merchandise
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Jan 2021 |
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Spider-Man himself reveals all about his new dark ride attraction coming to Disneyland later this year
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 20 Jan 2021 |
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Despite an extremely challenging year, Disney has continued to give back to charities across the world
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2021 |
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Did you know that Efteling and Legoland had their own videogames? Which was your favourite? This is a brief history of theme park management games.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Jan 2021 |
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Imagineering veteran and founder of the Designer's Creative Studio, Theron Skees, reveals how to take a brand concept and transform it into a physical environment
Theron Skees | The Designer's Creative Studio | 18 Jan 2021 |
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The spinning coaster by Mack Rides represents a €17.5m investment and is the first ride to be themed after a music festival
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Jan 2021 |
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Disney Imagineer Kevin Rafferty reveals all about the making of Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jan 2021 |
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Work has begun to redevelop Berlin’s former Spreepark into a cultural attraction
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Jan 2021 |
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Disneyland is on course to remain shut for an entire year, with COVID-19 surging in the state of California
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Jan 2021 |
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A surge in Coronavirus cases has put Nintendo’s theme park debut on hold for the time-being
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Jan 2021 |
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Viewist delves into the history of Six Flags’ Monster Mansion
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 14 Jan 2021 |
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The park has been closed for nearly 10 months and will now offer its services as a vaccine distribution centre
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 13 Jan 2021 |
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Here are the top stories from Planet Attractions since the start of the year
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 09 Jan 2021 |
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The Gold Coast theme park and animal attraction is bringing back its popular Carnivale festival later this month
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Jan 2021 |
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Grupo Xcaret says its new landmark attractions will now open at the end of the year - 12 months later than originally planned
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Jan 2021 |
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Expedition Theme Park has delved into the rocky past of the iconic EuroStar
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 04 Jan 2021 |
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Recognising the world’s most astonishing attractions, Planet Attractions names 2021’s Wonder Award winners
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Jan 2021 |
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Disney report outlines company’s plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and plastic waste by 2030
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 29 Dec 2020 |
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Bolt will become the world’s first rollercoaster to operate at sea when Carnival’s Mardis Gras sets sail in April
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 29 Dec 2020 |
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Seasons greetings! Walt Disney Imagineering shares a message of peace and hope for the coming year.
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 24 Dec 2020 |
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TheJackSilkstone, Screwy Loops and ArchNemesis are among this year’s winners
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 24 Dec 2020 |
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Heigh Ho! Disney gives viewers a sneak peek at new Snow White dark ride
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Dec 2020 |
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Several previous attempts to redevelop the park have all fallen through
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 22 Dec 2020 |
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From street art to street food, the 2021 Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts has it all
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 21 Dec 2020 |
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New training courses for themed entertainment professional will be available in January
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 19 Dec 2020 |
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Be among the first to see new features inside Universal Studios’ Super Nintendo World
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Dec 2020 |
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Get a first person look at The Shredder courtesy of ThemePark HD
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2020 |
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It’s been a tough year for Drayton Manor, which has had to endure flooding, COVID-19, administration and now fire.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2020 |
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The popular Belgian IP will be the main focus of a brand-new media-led family attraction
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 16 Dec 2020 |
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And they lived happily ever after! Inside Jordan Fisher and Ellie Woods’ Disney World wedding
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020 |
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With voting currently underway for this year’s Clamshell Awards, we’ve taken a look at each of the nominees.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 15 Dec 2020 |
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With voting currently underway for this year’s Clamshell Awards, we’ve taken a look at each of the nominees.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Dec 2020 |
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This eerie image of an abandoned rollercoaster has probably got more likes over the weekend than any other ride picture posted on social media. But how did it do it, what’s the fascinating backstory behind the photo in question and what are its ties to Disney?
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 14 Dec 2020 |
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You can now vote for your favourite influencers and content creators
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 11 Dec 2020 |
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The attraction has been in development for three years
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 10 Dec 2020 |
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Challenge accepted! Beto Carrero World welcomes Masterchef Brazil judge to ride the Fire Whip
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 09 Dec 2020 |
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Joyeux Noël! Get in the holiday spirit with a performance of Mickey’s Magical Christmas Lights.
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2020 |
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A new video offering a first glimpse at the ride vehicles for the new Jurassic World VelociCoaster has been released by Universal.
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2020 |
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Current chair Rich Roedel will not be standing for re-election at the next shareholders meeting.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 08 Dec 2020 |
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Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2020 |
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Analysts have projected that visitors to the state will increase in the second half of 2021
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 07 Dec 2020 |
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The opening date for the hotly-anticipated Super Nintendo World has been announced in a new video from Universal Studios Japan.
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 06 Dec 2020 |
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The trailer showcases the latest spectacles coming to Puy du Fou for its next season of shows
Adam Laver | Planet Attractions | 06 Dec 2020 |
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Florida’s largest homeless shelter has received a magical donation from Disney’s wishing wells
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 05 Dec 2020 |
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From The Simpsons to Black Mirror, we cross the entertainment multiverse to find the very best fictional attractions we wish existed, also offering you a real-world alternative.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Disney’s strict costume rules at its parks led to a Disney fashion revolution. Lauren Heath-Jones finds out more.
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Who do you think are the best content creators and influencers in the theme park community?
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Theron Skees | The Designer's Creative Studio | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Firefly Creations’ Michelle Hicks discusses the importance of immersive experiences and how they can add to the overall visitor experience.
Michelle Hicks | Firefly Creations | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Jordan Middleton explains how leveraging user-generated content can create more authentic and emotive marketing in the attractions world.
Jordan Middleton | Cupcakes & Coasters | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Florida is the undisputed theme park capital but how many of its coasters have you conquered?
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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See Walt Disney’s office exactly as it was, “down to the last paperclip” and learn a little bit about the man behind The Walt Disney Company’s media and theme park empire.
Kier Lymn | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Disney has released a peek behind the curtain for the redevelopment of its castle at Hong Kong Disneyland
Hannah Reeder | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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While most of the world is in shutdown, China has managed to keep the ongoing pandemic in check. With the country successfully adapting to its new normal, Alice Davis takes a look at five major projects coming to one of its largest cities - Shanghai.
Alice Davis | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Liseberg CEO Andreas Andersen takes a look back at the park’s history to see how we can believe in a brighter future for the struggling visitor attractions sector
Andreas Andersen | Liseberg | 04 Dec 2020 |
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The Clemson Tigers Running Back has been hailed as inspiration for his work against social injustice and the coronavirus epidemic.
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 02 Dec 2020 |
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Fans in and out of Disney’s parks will be able to get their hands on a Spider-Bot from December 4
Adam Laver | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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Visitors will be able to snorkel in virtual reality with the German waterpark’s octopus mascot Snorri Touren
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 01 Dec 2020 |
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