Press Releases

Katapult, the themed attraction, experience and destination design company, has released a comprehensive update to its industry roadmap: the Leisure & Attraction Trends 2030: Validation Report. This deep dive arrives at a pivotal moment for the industry, stress-testing original projections against a market that has experienced a “rollercoaster ride” of change over the past twelve…

Prayer Breakfast at IAAPA Expo Details & Registration  I’m excited to share that the annual Prayer Breakfast at IAAPA Expo will be held on Thursday, November 20 from 8:30–10:00 AM at the Orange County Convention Center – North Concourse during IAAPA Expo.  Save the date — reservations coming soon! This year’s keynote speaker is Gracie O’Loughlin, Director of Strategic Partners at Operation Christmas Child. With the theme “The…

A new report from themed attraction designers Katapult provides critical psychographic data for U.S. operators, showing that high-frequency guests have dramatically different motivations—and breaking their loyalty is easier than you think. Katapult, an international themed attraction and experience design company , has released the findings from its Theme Park Superfans Survey 2025. The report, conducted…

Legends: Epic Universe Creators to Share Secrets at IAAPA Expo 2025 ORLANDO, FLORIDA — For more than two decades, the Legends Panel at IAAPA Expo has been a rare chance for theme park fans and professionals alike to hear directly from the creative minds who’ve shaped the attractions industry. Now in its 23rd year, the…

Purdue University will host “A Look Behind the Curtain: A Discussion with the Masters of Themed Entertainment”, a one-of-a-kind online panel bringing together some of the industry’s most celebrated creative leaders. This exclusive event will take place on Thursday, October 9 at 11:00am PST (2:00pm EST), offering students a rare opportunity to hear directly from the visionaries…

The Carolwood Society was founded by Michael Broggie, son of Walt’s first Imagineer, Roger Broggie. The group celebrates Walt’s train and park legacy, and their next event is in Orlando this November. Along with Bob Gurr, Jason Surrell, and others, I’ll be sharing about my new theme park railroad book, Ticket to Ride. Check out…

Instructor or Lecturer, Design and Production, Themed Experience R111406 Main Campus, Orlando, Florida Faculty Full time Themed Experience – Academic Instruction The Opportunity: The College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) is inviting applicants for a 9-month, non-tenure earning design and production instructor or lecturer who will report to the director of the Themed Experience Graduate…

See Full Gallery Here Best in Show Teluli Resort by Amanda Caldera, Ringling College of Art & Design “Amanda’s work is on par with the work that our office puts out.”  – Dave Cooperstein, PGAV “I can look at her presentation, and as a general contractor I would know exactly how to build it.”  –…

International theme park designers Katapult have launched Pirate Cove, a brand new theme park land showcasing their team’s expertise, experience and imagination. Pirate Cove challenges guests to prove their salt and forge their own place in pirate history. The theme park masterplan features rides, themed environments, retail, F&B and hotel design. The project also includes…

Love theme parks? Love trains? So do I, and I am thrilled to share my latest book—Ticket to Ride: America’s Theme Park Trains. This is a large hardcover coffee table book full of history and photographs of park railroads. After Disneyland opened, all the regional parks that followed wanted a railroad. Some of the equipment…

The Industry Leaders IAAPA Expo Tour The Industry Leaders IAAPA Expo Tour provides students within higher education the unique opportunity to interact with industry and leaders professionals in the global attractions industry at IAAPA. As an educator you have the opportunity to nominate your best and brightest to join us on this exclusive opportunity. The…

The Themed Attraction Student Showcase returns again with a stellar panel of judges. Our goal at Themed Attraction and the TEAAS (Themed Experience & Attractions Academic Society) has always been to build a bridge from the academic world to industry. To that end, we’ve put together this panel to help you make real connections with…

International themed attraction design company, Katapult, has launched their latest Trends Report looking at how consumer behaviour megatrends will change the themed entertainment industry over the next five years. The six-month study, which included surveys and interviews with theme park superfans, industry experts, and the general public, has this year been foreword by Disney Director…

  Ready to Apply? Instructor or Lecturer, Themed Experience Creative Project Management  R109632  Main Campus, Orlando, Florida  Faculty  Full time  Themed Experience – Academic Instruction The Opportunity The College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) is inviting applicants for a 9-month, non-tenure earning creative project management instructor or lecturer who will report to the director of…

Storyland Studios – a global experience design and strategy firm, held an international competition to inspire storytellers from around the globe to share their creative talents and design an immersive Location Based Entertainment (LBE). Amy and Richard Hale, from Inspiring Heritage Ltd, were chosen from eighty-two worldwide entries. Their winning concept, Portal Riders, combines a thrilling…

It’s always a big moment when we’re able to reveal a new project, so we’re really excited at Rivershore Press to announce Creating Memorable Worlds: A Journey Into Themed Experience Design. This is a foundational book for students, professionals, and fans of the craft from former Imagineering Senior Executive Theron Skees. Theron’s heart for teaching…

Orlando, FL – The 2024 Themed Experience and Attractions Academic Symposium will take place on November 22, 2024, at the Orange Country Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The Symposium is held on the Friday of the IAAPA Expo, the industry leading event and conference. The 2024 Symposium features Keynote Speaker: Bob Rogers, Founder, CEO, and…

Legends Who Share Their Secrets ORLANDO, FLORIDA (September 4, 2024) — For 22 years, the Legends Panel at IAAPA Expo, moderated and curated by Bob Rogers, Founder and Chairman of BRC Imagination Arts, has been a cornerstone for sharing essential knowledge from creative leaders. Dedicated to preserving the invaluable wisdom of the theme park and…

An industry survey that sought the opinions of theme park guests, has warned of dwindling visitor attention spans that is now impacting the overall guest experience. In the Theme Park Fans Survey 2024, conducted by internationally-renowned design company Katapult and theme park influencer Parkineer, 72% of respondents said they regularly use their mobile phones in-park…

Hallmark partners with the Location-Based Entertainment project management consulting firm for inaugural Christmas experience ACCESS HI-RES IMAGE AND PRESS RELEASE HERE July 31, 2024 (RENO, Nev.) — Bay Laurel Advisors (BLA), a leading expert in location-based licensing and guest experience development, is providing producing expertise and support for the inaugural Hallmark Christmas Experience in Kansas…

Cincinnati, OH — July 22, 2024Dear Friends and Colleagues, As we close the final chapter of BDR Design Group, we celebrate over 40 years of creativity, innovation, and unparalleled success. It has been an extraordinary journey, bringing to life entertainment destinations that have delighted and inspired millions around the world. Our success has been fueled…

Best In Show Hidden Gems – by Maggie Tagher University of Cincinnati Best In Show 1st Runner Up Journey of the Gods – by Domenica Collaro Glenbrook South High School, Science & Engineering Learning Community Best In Show 2nd Runner Up Red Triangle Retreat by Shellsea Coe  Ringling College of Art & Design Honorable Mention…

New York, NY (June 27, 2024) — In a groundbreaking move set to redefine family entertainment, RWS Global, the foremost authority in live entertainment, has announced an exclusive partnership with CAMP, The Family Experience Company. This strategic alliance aims to expand CAMP’s reach across the globe, leveraging RWS Global’s decades of expertise in creating and…

[Los Angeles, California] – [May 02, 2024] – Academy Award-winning director Joe Johnston, known for his iconic work on the original Star Wars trilogy, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jumanji, Jurassic Park 3, and Captain America: The First Avenger, announces the formation of IRON APE, a new creative powerhouse dedicated to developing groundbreaking themed entertainment…

RWS Global Appoints Veronica Hart, Global Licensing and Entertainment Leader, to Board New York, NY (April 30, 2024) -RWS Global, the world’s largest producer of live experiences, today announced the appointment of Veronica Hart to its Board of Directors. With over 25 years of experience as a cross-disciplinary corporate leader, Hart has demonstrated success driving…

Interactive Resort Experience   By: Shellsea Coe Academic Level: Individual Entries (Graduates & Interns)   Welcome to Red Triangle Retreat, my senior Thesis project for Entertainment Design at Ringling College. While developing this concept, I worked part-time as an intern & freelance designer.   The resort’s treehouse-like interior and exterior design mirrors the lush tropical…

Introduction & Background Six years ago, I was a high school junior that was in the middle of rediscovering my passion for Minecraft, a game first available in 2009 that I had grown up playing. Naturally, being the massive theme park fan that I am, I began making small builds in the single player sandbox…

Undergraduate Team Project: Seniors: Alaina Herman, Bryan Rambo, Osuman Gimballa Juniors: Alison Casson, Hailey O’Mara, Katelyn Churakos Sophomores: Franklin Merlo, Jacob Row, Jake Glasser, Joshua Schertzer Freshmen: Mark Pozzuto, Olivia Guerin, Robbie Kipler   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ub-tpec/ Contact: ubtpec@gmail.com Project Overview The University at Buffalo Theme Park Engineering Club took part in an engineering competition created…

Juan Bonillo – Sophomore This semester-long project is part of the Entertainment Design curriculum at Ringling College. In this project, students designed different aspects of an activity at a themed resort, including storyboarding, prop design, documentation, 3D modeling, and physical modeling. Viking Voyage is an activity at a conceptual resort in Oslo, Norway. This resort…

Created by Mike Strong and Karlyn Leander for UCF’s Meow Wolf workshop, Fall 2023. This project was selected as one of two projects presented to the creative team at Meow Wolf at the end of the semester. Art created by Karlyn Leander unless otherwise noted. Welcome Welcome to Cryptic Lakes! Located in the northwest region…

Team of sophomores and graduates Jenna Smith (Sophomore) Nicole Wasserman (Sophomore) Rhiannon Walters (Graduate)  

The Themed Attraction Student Showcase returns again with a stellar panel of judges. Our goal at Themed Attraction and the TEAAS (Themed Experience & Attractions Academic Society) has always been to build a bridge from the academic world to industry. To that end, we’ve put together this panel to help you make real connections with…

Cincinnati, Ohio – April 2, 2024 – JRA, part of RWS Global has announced the hiring of Lisa Jey Schanley as its new Director of Business Development. Schanley currently serves on the Themed Entertainment Association Board of Directors, Western Division, and is the co-chair of the Communications Committee. In her new role, Schanley will spearhead…

International themed attraction design company, Katapult, has partnered with children’s entertainment studio, Cloudco Entertainment, to create a new Care Bears™ family entertainment centre concept. The attraction is a ticketed play cafe experience where guests can explore a range of themed zones, before enjoying a super sweet Care Bears treat. Aimed at the ever-growing ‘tweens’ market who…

Recognizing decades of leadership and expertise, the independent strategy, design and production company has named Carmel Lewis President, unleashing a new era of experiential imagination, innovation, and leadership at BRC   LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bob Rogers, Chairman and CEO of BRC Imagination Arts (BRC), a global experiential planning and design firm, has announced that Carmel Lewis,…

ted, part of RWS Global, Announces New Partnership with Luxury Cruise Line Cunard As It Launches RWS Global Studios London NORTHAMPTON, UK – ted, part of RWS Global, recently announced a four-year partnership with Cunard, elevating and modernizing onboard entertainment for the luxury cruise line. Through this collaboration, ted will produce and manage a custom-created…

ORLANDO, FL (November 30, 2023) —   IDEAS, The Orlando-based brand and experience design firm – is building on a 20-year history of creating branded immersive experiences around the world. From new, imaginative destinations to better healthcare, IDEAS is poised to grow its abilities to innovate the future of storytelling with two new announcements. In…

Sub Sea Systems and SottoStudios have joined forces to create the “perfect storm” of leading-edge attraction design Jim Mayfield, President & CEO of California-based Sub Sea Systems and Eddie Sotto, founder and President of SottoStudios, announce their collaboration to bring state-of-the-art “submersible” storytelling and innovation to the growing water theme park industry. Sub Sea Systems…

The 6th Annual Themed Experience and Attractions Academic Symposium is coming on Friday, November 17th, 2023 to the Orange County Convention Center. TEAAS 2023 is the only academic event that brings together academic scholarship on themed experiences and attractions in an exciting one-day symposium featuring presentations from a variety of academic fields. This year’s Symposium theme, “The…

For the past six years, industry veterans have gathered to hear industry leaders speak about the role that faith plays in their lives. Past events have included leaders like Sea World CEO Joel Manby, former Disney Imagineers Theron Skees and Dave Durham. Last year the event featured former Sea World chief creative officer Anthony Esparza.…

Matt Dawson as Vice President of Business Development Dawson & Other Key Hires Reflect Expansive Growth of JRA Cincinnati, Ohio – October 10, 2023 – JRA, part of RWS Global and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, has announced the hiring of former FORREC executive Matt Dawson as its new Vice President of Business Development. Dawson’s…

LEGENDS 2023 PANEL AT IAAPA EXPO: UNIVERSAL BEIJING RESORT – THE UNTOLD STORY OF TRIUMPH OVER TRYING TIMES; COVID, LOCKDOWNS, QUARANTINES, AND MORE Theme and guests announced for the Legends 2023 Panel at IAAPA EXPO, Orlando ORLANDO, FLORIDA (October 10, 2023) — Each year for 26 years, the Legends Panel at IAAPA EXPO, moderated and…

San Diego, California – Sept 21, 2023 – Four winners were announced at the annual Surf Park Summit event held in San Diego this past weekend. The event, hosted by Surf Park Central, is the premier event for surf park developers, operators, and industry professionals and took place September 18th – 20th, 2023. Held annually…

This year at IAAPA Europe Expo in Vienna, international themed attraction design company Katapult, will be showcasing their themed resort design expertise. For over 10 years, the UK-based team has worked on both new-build and existing themed resort projects, helping to bring a magical guest experience to destinations around the world. As well as designing…

What’s behind your favorite regional park attractions? Rick Bastrup, forty-year veteran of the theme park industry, reveals all in his new book Adventures of a Theme Park Designer. Very few park-goers realize how their favorite rides and attractions actually got there—they just know they love ’em and miss them terribly when they’re gone. So how…

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE– Kile Ozier, an admired leader in the themed entertainment industry, has finally put to paper the techniques and philosophies behind his decades of show and spectacle production in his new book Creative Catalyst: Empowering Experience Design Teams From Ideation to Production. Prodded by colleagues to spell out how he works his…

PASSENGER 25 – Part II: Forty-seven-year Disney Imagineer, Disney Legend, Thea Lifetime Achievement recipient, and Main Street Window honoree responsible for creating some of Disney’s most beloved parks and attractions, Tony Baxter. How do you time travel to all of the milestone moments in Tony Baxter‘s nearly five-decade career in one hour? You don’t. Join…

International themed attraction company Katapult and award-winning animation studio Aardman, are set to launch a new themed attraction concept featuring the studio’s much-loved characters. ‘The World of Aardman’ is a hands-on, fun visitor attraction concept that aims to empower creative talent in every guest. The turnkey concept features a studio experience, interactive elements, themed cafe,…

“World’s most famous theme park designer” will board the time machine to travel back through career highlights and discuss the closing of his Splash Mountain attractions in California and Florida at 12pm PST on Friday, June 16, 2023 Pasadena, CA – The world’s preeminent experiential design agency, Zeitgeist Design & Production, will launch its third season and…

International themed attraction company Katapult has completed a new experience for The LEGO® Group and Merlin Entertainments. LEGO® Creative Club will become a brand new area across new openings of LEGO® Discovery Centres, after a successful launch at their Brussels location. Guests are encouraged to explore their imagination with a new play experience – which…

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – April 11, 2023 – Kituwah, LLC began the development of “Smoky Gap” today, a unique entertainment district located within The 407: Gateway to Adventure in Sevierville. Smoky Gap will be the first of several phases of development and is expected to open in 2025. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is funding…

Munich, Germany, 5th April 2023: SPREE Interactive, brings tailor-made multiplayer virtual reality for the lucrative 6-12 demographic to tiNiWorld activities center in Vietnam. The highly successful installation of the X6 Arena in the Asian market is a proven success story for the SPREE Arena, delivering over 2,500 players for tiNiWorld in the last month and…

Nuremberg, Germany, 29th March 2023 – SPREE Interactive, a leading provider of virtual reality gaming experiences for location-based entertainment, and Amusement Services International (ASI), a leading and award-winning supplier of amusement arcade attractions and games, are pleased to announce the successful partnership in selling multiple systems at the recent DEAL Show 2023.   The partnership…

SPREE Interactive Launch New Multiplayer VR Arena with ASI at DEAL Expo 2023   Dubai, UAE, 7th March 2023: SPREE Interactive, a leading manufacturer of VR attractions for Family Entertainment Centers and Trampoline Parks, is excited to announce the release of a new multiplayer VR attraction, the VR Playground, accompanied with the new kid-friendly VR…

Highly Anticipated Steel Roller Coaster Ready to Soar in Georgia on Friday, March 31 Fayetteville, GA. (March 6, 2023) – It’s official! On Friday, March 31 anyone who has ever felt the need for speed will have the opportunity to soar over 3,400 feet of red and blue track as Fun Spot America Atlanta debuts…

Themed Entertainment Association Selects RWS Entertainment Group to Produce the 2023 & 2024 Thea Awards Gala RWS Creative Team to Re-Envision Show as Part of TEA’s New INSPIRE Week  New York, NY, USA – January 30, 2023 – The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), the international non-profit association representing the world’s leading creators, developers, designers, and…

After a 32-year career with Disney Imagineering, Patrick Brennan will join UCF’s Themed Experience graduate program as a visiting instructor. Brennan previously worked as an adjunct instructor in the program but will transition to a full-time teaching role for the next year while a search is conducted for the permanent position. Students in the themed…

Further industry recognition by winning the ‘People’s Choice Award’ at MAPIC 2022 – For the third year, SPREE has more than doubled its revenue.

Newest Martin & Vleminckx coaster at Sea World Gold Coast features record-breaking crossovers, top speed of 85km/h, and custom theming Mont-Royal, Quebec, December 2nd, 2022- Sea World Gold Coast today announced that it will open its newest family thrill ride, ‘Leviathan’ on Friday, December 2nd at its theme park in Gold Coast Australia. The coaster…

SplashBotix, a leading supplier of aquatic controls and submersible mechatronics to the show fountain, aquatic play and themed entertainment industries, today announced that its SplashValve, the fountain industry’s first diverter valve flow control device, has been UL listed for use with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spas, and interactive fountains.

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS I.P. to be Centerpiece of Custom-Designed Walkthrough Triotech, market leader in interactive attractions, just announced a new major project with LOTTE WORLD. Set for opening in Spring 2023, the innovative walkthrough attraction will be called “BATTLEGROUNDS WORLD AGENT” and will be set in the universe of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, KRAFTON’s widely popular I.P. Triotech…

Pretty much every virtual reality headset manufacturer recommends their product to be used exclusively for those 13-and-over. But SPREE Interactive has spent the last 4-years successfully building games and attractions for families with kids aged 4-12. The SPREE Arena has been installed in over 50 global sites with more than 75 already scheduled over the next 12-months. 

SPREE Interactive, specialists in multiplayer free-roam VR attractions for the location-based entertainment market, launches  a seasonal addition to its family friendly game pack where players must team up to save the Christmas holiday — Christmas Crunch. 

Globally Recognized Dark Ride Creator Reveals Details about “Haunted Hotel” attraction to Debut at Funtown Splashtown in 2023 JACKSONVILLE, FL (November 14, 2022) – Today, live from the tradeshow floor of IAAPA Expo 2022, Sally Dark Rides, the globally recognized leader in creating family dark rides and attractions, lifted the veil on its latest attraction.…

    Mont-Royal, Quebec, November 7th , 2022 – Martin & Vleminckx is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the patent portfolio of Bill Kitchen. Mr. Kitchen’s historic contributions to the industry have included the invention and formation of iFly (originally Skyventure), the inventor of Skycoaster, and most recently, a series of game-changing attractions as Founder/CEO of US Thrill…

Kings Island to Add Themed Area“ Adventure Port” for 2023 Season Re-imagined area to feature new family rides and coaster enhancements MASON, OH – Adventure will take center stage at Kings Island in 2023 when the amusement park debuts its newest themed area, Adventure Port. Located between Coney Mall and Action Zone, the area will…

Katapult are working in partnership with ROARR! and Cyber Group Studios to open a brand new four-acre interactive play-themed area based on the internationally renowned Netflix, Tiny Pop and Disney+ hit series, Gigantosaurus.

JRA – Part of RWS Entertainment Group in partnership with the Dallas Mavericks, Dimensional Innovations (DI), Heritage Werks and DI Build, is proud to announce Mavs Vault, presented by ShiftKey — an immersive, public exhibition highlighting the organization’s 42-year history through never-before-seen artifacts, archival footage, merchandise, memorabilia and more. Located within the Hall of State at Fair Park at this year’s State Fair of Texas, the exhibit is open to fans now through October 23rd.

Theme and Guests announced for Legends 2022 at IAAPA Orlando: Epcot; 40 Years in a State of Becoming Each year for 25 years, the Legends Panel at IAAPA Expo, moderated and curated by Bob Rogers, Founder & Chairman of BRC Imagination Arts, has shared the otherwise-lost wisdom and methods of the industry’s great achievers, in…

Executive Producer Tyler Thornberg brings a wealth of theatrical, film, TV, and themed entertainment expertise to the Storyland team. He’s a pro at taking projects from concept through completion, from themed attractions to experiential marketing campaigns. 

A new partnership brings a unique revenue-share attraction to the Ride Entertainment family of companies. STEVENSVILLE, MD – Ride Entertainment, the Gold Standard in the attractions industry for sales and support, is excited to announce a new partnership with Longfish Leisure for all North American sales. The agreement brings the company’s Minisafari cars to Ride…

OCTOBER 16-18 in SAN DIEGO Surf Park Summit is the most exclusive and largest networking and insider event for the booming surf park industry, with a heavy focus on the latest wave technologies, park developments, and the future of surfing. This year, the event runs from October 16-18 at Scripps Seaside Forum in San Diego,…

Munich/Nuremberg, Germany, September 1, 2022:    TELUS Spark Science Centre in Calgary, Canada, boasted a successful start to the summer with SPREE Interactive’s 6-player Arena as one of its newest educational attractions. The 6-Player SPREE Arena is filled with educational and family-friendly virtual reality interactive games, complementing the science centre’s existing experiences by taking the…

SPREE Interactive Enters the AR Market in Partnership with Deutsche Telekom Tech Incubator – hubraum and Qualcomm’s SPACES programme. Qualcomm is investing $100 million into Metaverse Technologies incl. AR Among hundreds of companies worldwide, SPREE Interactive has been one of 17 to be selected for the joint Deutsche Telekom and Qualcomm Augmented Reality Program “Snapdragon…

Among hundreds of companies worldwide, SPREE Interactive has been one of 17 to be selected for the joint Deutsche Telekom and Qualcomm Augmented Reality Program “Snapdragon Spaces” in efforts to drive metaverse growth with leading XR companies. The Snapdragon Spaces program, accredited in the millions, supply’s access to futuristic technology including high-quality AR glasses, exclusive business networks, and funding opportunities for the most innovative ideas. 

As the only location-based entertainment supplier chosen in the Snapdragon Spaces program, SPREE Interactive, German-based developers of proprietary patented sensor fusion XR technology, will utilise hubraums proven trust to develop a range of new products featuring AR technology and plans to commercialise AR into future product offerings & attractions. 

The Katapult team has collaborated with visitor attraction, ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure in the UK, to create a new experience, Valley of the Dinosaurs.

VOLKANU – Quest for the Golden Idol, Now Open at Lost Island Themepark Sally Dark Rides Debuts Signature Attraction at Iowa’s New Theme Park JACKSONVILLE, FL: Sally Dark Rides, a leading creator of family ride experiences around the globe, has just opened their latest attraction VOLKANU: Quest for the Golden Idol, a dark ride experience…

The TEA Master’s Spotlight series highlights the themed entertainment industry’s most renowned and respected leaders. This time the TEA Western Division will virtually welcome Joe Falzetta–who has spent 38 years as a Principal Show Lighting Design at Walt Disney Imagineering–on Wednesday, June 29 at 4PM PT/7PM ET! Joe, who is truly a “sorcerer of light,”…

About this event It’s the TEA’s 30th Anniversary and what better way to celebrate than with the Founder of the TEA, Monty Lunde. Technifex, his company of 38 years, is hosting an open house and mixer to celebrate – IN PERSON! Technifex Open House Thursday, June 23, 2022. 6-9pm 25261 Rye Canyon Road, Santa Clarita,…

Premier Parks, LLC, North America’s largest independent operator of visitor attractions and experiences, led by former Six Flags Chairman and CEO Kieran Burke, today announced the acquisition of operations of Valcartier-Calypso Group. The acquisition includes an all-inclusive four-star resort hotel with upscale spa and indoor water park, two premium outdoor water parks, a large destination campground, a unique ice hotel, and the largest winter games center in North America. These latest acquisitions increase Premier Park’s profile to fifteen properties.

IDEAS has been tapped by local developer Bahía Urbana Redevelopment, LLC to re-imagine the Port of San Juan destination experience at Bahía Urbana in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Themed attraction and experience design company, Katapult, has collaborated with The Eden Project to support a nature-based urban regeneration organisation to bring to life their vision for city living.

RWS Entertainment Group Acquires “The Experience Department” – Europe’s Largest Entertainment, Audio Visual, Fitness, and Custom Merchandise Company, Becomes World’s Largest Leisure and Attraction Experience Provider ted’s award-winning team will leverage their creative expertise and global network to deliver new immersive experiences for Halloween, holiday, and seasonal event New York, NY – April 21, 2022…

Lakemont Park’s Skyliner roller coaster, an American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) Coaster Classic is due for a makeover. Shawna Gailey of Lakemont Park approached ACE for assistance from ACE’s Preservation Fund, donations set aside to ensure parks have the needed funds to guarantee the continued operation of historically significant coasters.

Storyland Studios has been selected to master plan and design the latest addition to the world of immersive experiences- Sports Illustrated Hotels and Resorts, which are set to begin rolling out worldwide as early as 2023.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA, April 11 – IDEAS, an Orlando-based brand and experience design firm, will join respected circular economy consultancy Yorth Group to present Circular Economy and Net-Positive Development in Themed Entertainment at the greenloop attractions conference on April 19 at 11am EDT. The presentation will feature IDEAS Chief Storytelling Officer Bob Allen and Yorth Group…

RSVP for the first Themed Entertainment Christian Networking Event on the West Coast at the Disneyland Hotel on 5/21/2022.

NASHVILLE, TENN. – April 4, 2022 – Medici XD, based in Los Angeles with a media division formerly known as “Mousetrappe”, announced today that it selected Nashville as the location for building its new Corporate Headquarters to supplement its Los Angeles/Hollywood creative studio. The company is investing more than $7 million in the new facility…

“Chaos & Creativity” peels back the wrapper to show kids the colorful chaos of running the most creative place on earth—Crayola Experience. The new 2022 attraction at Crayola’s premier family entertainment venue captures the antics of Periwinkle and Cat—two new Crayola characters. Join them for a little bit of chaos and a lot of creativity behind the scenes at the Crayola Experience Command Center in Crayola’s first fully animated theater show featuring the brand’s iconic crayon characters.

Storyland Studios has been selected to master plan and design a film city and entertainment industry campus in Lagos, Nigeria.

The Ferrari concept is a media-based attraction, featuring immersive simulator rides, an esports adrenalin hub and exclusive themed dining experiences for all the family to enjoy. 

“We’re proud to be designing a truly next-generation concept that will allow those who grew up in the digital media age to experience Ubisoft’s diverse worlds through three-dimensional immersive storytelling,” said Ben Thompson, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Clients at Storyland Studios.

Calling all journalists and press! You are invited to an exclusive SPREE Press Conference @ IAAPA Orlando – Booth 3040

Join us in a panel with I.E. PARK S.R.L. SOLI BUMPER CARS and Sala Entertainment for the latest news on future installations in the GCC region and for a teaser on the newest VR Bumper Car project. Moderated by VR industry leader Bob Cooney.

“It will be a complete luxury experience, from the time you walk in to get your tattoo art or body piercing, to the aftercare,” said Matt Ferguson, Chief Innovation Officer at Storyland Studios.  

ORLANDO, FLORIDA, November 9 –IDEAS, an Orlando-based brand and experience design firm, has been selected to redesign the historic Jungle Island animal park in Miami, Florida. The firm is guiding the overhaul of the iconic, 84-year-old destination with a dynamic new guest experience that includes adventurous family attractions, showstopping entertainment, and WILD animal encounters. Originally…

Doubling down with its largest booth ever at the show Montréal, November 2nd, 2021 – Triotech is thrilled to announce its participation to IAAPA Expo 2021 in Orlando with the biggest booth in the company’s history. Covering 3,600 sq.ft, the leader in interactive media-based attractions will showcase several of its attractions directly on the show…

STEVENSVILLE, MD (October 20, 2021) – Gerstlauer Amusement Rides, GmbH, a proud partner of Ride Entertainment, has signed an agreement to manufacture a one-of-a-kind Infinity roller coaster for a soon-to-be-named customer in the United States. The attraction, which is scheduled to open in late 2022, will be formally announced in the Gerstlauer booth (#4831) at…

ORLANDO, FLORIDA, October 25 – For more than 10 years Orlando based IDEAS, a brand and experience design firm has created highly effective brands and workforce system solutions. Their new innovative slate of workforce development tools provides a new level of inspiration and development in a simple subscription-based offering for workforce regions. CareerVerse is an…

We are back this year with our 2021 edition of the Family Attraction Expo, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on the 10th and 11th of November. 

We are excited to invite you to attend the 2021 Prayer Networking Breakfast during IAAPA! It is on November 18th and features guest speaker David Durham, Executive, Creative Ride Engineering, Walt Disney Imagineering. About this event We are excited to be back at the Orange County Convention Center and host this event live. This will…