Theme parks are intended to be an escape from the real world. The busyness, the hectic pace, the crowds, the worry about checking things off your list. A day in the park is supposed to relax you, to help revive your inner spirit. Of course, this is usually a total fantasy. Ever been to a…
In the age of social media, podcast interviews, and streaming services, fans of almost all forms of popular entertainment are constantly granted exclusive first looks, ‘making of’ documentaries, and numerous other peeks behind the curtain of their favourite television shows, films, albums, music videos, and even theme park attractions. How much is too much?
COVID-19 safety measures, smart tech, personalisation, and loyalty apps tops list 16 November 2021: New research reveals that despite COVID-19 rules easing, only 50% of Brits have visited an attraction since the start of the pandemic, with nearly half admitting they are still hesitant to visit due to safety concerns. According to the latest research…
The future is more immersive, more experiential, and more storytelling! The creed of our profession today – but the stories we tell are seldom other than those of happiness or fear. I was born in 1987. Reborn in 1994. Disney’s The Lion King was such a life changing moment for many of us 90’s kids.…
A new experience at 8 LEGOLAND® Parks worldwide has been designed and rolled-out by international themed attraction designers, Katapult working in collaboration with The LEGO® Group and Merlin Entertainments.
Pale Blue Dot Ventures has partnered with Orlando-based experience design firm IDEAS to design an all new space-themed entertainment and education destination in coastal Santa Barbara County, CA.
Over the course of the last couple of decades, increasingly easy and inexpensive international travel has made the world feel smaller; making the appeal of such ideas limited, even as recently as five or ten years ago. Why would I want to look at Orlando through a window, when I could just fly there tomorrow? But as we all begin to finally wake up to the evidence climate scientists have been waving in our faces for several generations — perhaps flying to Orlando tomorrow isn’t the best idea — and the separate realisation that something like Covid-19 can ground flights without much warning, the idea of seeing the world without actually travelling very far may become more appealing. The future of themed entertainment may well be a hybrid, combining in-person visits with virtual experiences set in far flung locations.
JRA recently presented the session “Learning to Win by Learning How to Lose” at the 2021 IAAPA Visual Conference. The video is now available for public viewing and features over 20 industry leaders sharing their thoughts on adversity, adaptability, resilience, and hope.
Greetings and Salutations, valued guests! Welcome to Creepenstein Manor, we do appreciate your presence here on the night of our most ambitious experiment yet!! The Creepenstein Club is a brand new, immersive, horror-comedy dining and nightlife venue that tells the story of the zany Dr. Creepenstein. Tonight is the night of his biggest experiment yet,…
8 in 10 UK consumers reluctant to visit attractions in 2021 Covid concerns mean 1 in 4 Brits won’t be visiting at all 03 February 2021: New research has revealed that almost 8 in 10 (78%) UK consumers are concerned about visiting attractions in 2021 as a result of the on-going Covid-19 pandemic. Just…
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Our guest this episode is Jesse Crawford from WhiteWater West in beautiful Vancouver BC, the award-winning slide and water ride design firm responsible for many of the most incredible “immersive” (pun intended) attractions on the planet. Jesse is a sales engineer which means his work has taken him around the world to help theme parks…