Triotech, a world leader in interactive entertainment, has just launched its first XD Dark Ride interactive theatre in the Granby Zoo. The “7D theatre” is already one of the most popular attractions at the Granby Zoo, which operates 11 rides. “The XD Dark Ride interactive theatre was designed in Quebec for the whole family,” said…
Call it luck of the Irish or just plain talent as Celtic Fyre®, Busch Gardens® Williamsburg’s popular Irish dance show, has once again been recognized as the top theme park show in the country. Celtic Fyre has held a special place in the hearts of Busch Gardens® Williamsburg guests with its fabulous music and energetic…
UK-listed theme parks operator Merlin Entertainments PLC is set to be bought by the Danish family that controls toy maker Lego AS, US private equity firm Blackstone and a Canadian pension fund for $7.5 Billion (USD). The news was reported by the Financial Times on Thursday. The newspaper noted that the deal would mark one of…
Universal Orlando’s newest original concept restaurant, Bigfire, is now officially open, adding a unique dining experience that draws modern inspiration from open-fire cooking and the nostalgia of long summer evenings at the lake to the incredible collection of restaurants at Universal CityWalk. Bigfire’s unique theming is designed to make guests feel as though they have…
To celebrate Canada’s Day long weekend, Canada’s Wonderland is kicking off a massive celebration featuring exciting circus, stunt and Lumberjack shows, amazing food, family entertainment and a spectacular firework display on July 1st! Celebration Canada returns June 29 to July 14 in the new Frontier Canada section of the park where the best of this…
Things are getting wild at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this summer. Guests can now enjoy animal encounters with rhinos and sloths. Reservations are now being accepted for both the sloth and rhino encounters. Each tour provides the opportunity to learn more about the renowned animal care at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with hands-on activities. Take…
Six Flags Great Adventure, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products on behalf of DC, today launches the world’s tallest pendulum ride,WONDER WOMAN Lasso of Truth, to thrill-seeking reporters, bloggers and VIPs. Towering at a staggering 17 stories tall, this jaw-dropping, spinning disk reaches speeds up to 75 miles per…
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire two iconic water parks and one resort in Texas – Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Resort New Braunfels and Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston for a cash purchase price of $261 million, subject…
Harry Potter film stars Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Warwick Davis (Professor Filius Flitwick), James Phelps (Fred Weasley) and Oliver Phelps (George Weasley) brought a little magic to Universal Orlando Resort for the opening celebration of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. The beloved Harry Potter film stars reunited…
Falcon’s Creative Group, a global creative services firm, has landed a deal with Cloudco Entertainment (owners of the venerable Care Bears franchise) to develop “retailtainment” products that will bring Care Bears to life! Falcon’s and Cloudco Entertainment will work together to develop “retailtainment” venue experiences that bring the Care Bears franchise to life. This expansion of…
SeaWorld Orlando has confirmed that they are building a new roller coaster that’s set to debut in 2020! The announcement was sent to us with a 20-second teaser video that provided no details about the attraction, other than to declare it will feature “plunging thrills” and “predatory heights.” The video takes riders through a series…
New lands invite guests to live their own Star Wars adventures as they take the controls of the Millennium Falcon, enjoy galactic food and beverages, and engage with the lands using the Play Disney Parks app. Today, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland Park as the largest and most technologically advanced single-theme land expansion in a…