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Disney introduces finger scans for three-year-olds to fight fraud

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Sep 2016

Disney’s theme parks are to start scanning the fingers of children as young as three in an attempt to combat theft and fraud.

The story behind Toy Story: California exhibition to explore the science of Pixar

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Sep 2016

STEM education will be the focus when a new 12,000sq ft (1,114sq m) exhibition exploring the science behind the magical world of Pixar goes on display in Los Angeles next month.

Exclusive: Academy Award winners want industry creatives to revolutionise the dark ride

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Sep 2016

Gavin and Jason Fox, creative directors for Oscar award-winning visual effects company Framestore, have said that dark ride creators must step up their game as technology and consumer expectation increases.

Chester Zoo announces £7m investment into animal wellbeing

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Sep 2016

Following on from its recent successes, Chester Zoo has announced plans to invest £7m (US$9.4m, €8.3m) to improve the habitats of its 20,000-plus animal collection.

Alton Towers accident affects 'healthy' European theme park market

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Sep 2016

Last year’s Smiler accident at Alton Towers has had a notable impact on European theme park statistics, negatively affecting a “healthy market”, according to AECOM EMEA director, Margreet Papamichael.

First ever London Design Biennale opens this week with utopia theme

BY Kim Megson | 05 Sep 2016

The first ever London Design Biennale will open to the public on 7 September, with participants from 37 nations using the event to explore the concept of utopia.

Grand Canyon development plans move forward as legislation introduced

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Sep 2016

Officials from the Native American-governed US territory Navajo Nation are considering contentious plans to develop tourist attractions at the edge of the Grand Canyon.

Swedish architects propose observation tower for Stockholm built around disused pylon

BY Kim Megson | 05 Sep 2016

Swedish firm Anders Berensson Architects have been commissioned by the country’s Royal Court to investigate the future of twelve disused pylon towers in one of Stockholm’s national parks, with a view to transforming them into community structures.

Europe's highest swing offers over the edge experience

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Sep 2016

Daring visitors are being encouraged to take a ride on Europe's highest swing – the 100m (328ft) A'DAM Tower which has been built in Amsterdam.

Stephen Merchant to host Crystal Maze celebrity special at London attraction

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Sep 2016

Following huge success as a visitor attraction, the recreation of beloved British game show The Crystal Maze has been used to film a one-off celebrity special to air as part of Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer campaign.

Exoskeleton could change VR game with haptic feedback to simulate touch

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Sep 2016

Chinese technology company Dexta Robotics has unveiled a new product that promises to revolutionise virtual reality – a wearable exoskeleton hand making it possible for users to physically touch things in a digital world.

Studio Gang will design next year's Summer Block Party for Washington D.C building museum

BY Kim Megson | 05 Sep 2016

Studio Gang have been lined up to produce a temporary installation for the National Building Museum's 2017 Summer Block Party, following in the footsteps of Snarkitecture and Bjarke Ingels.

Taronga Zoo to build A$30m educational facility

BY Alice Davis | 05 Sep 2016

Taronga Zoo, near Sydney, Australia, has received planning approval for a new science and conservation education centre.

Fitness and fun promoted at MVRDV's madcap House of Movement and Culture

BY Kim Megson | 02 Sep 2016

Culture, health and movement are the focus at MVRDV’s new community centre in Copenhagen, which encourages adults and children alike to enjoy a better quality of life through physical activity.

Eli Roth’s killer clown to ‘haunt guests for the rest of their lives’ at Universal Hollywood scarefest

BY Alice Davis | 01 Sep 2016

Eli Roth, the director of horror hits Cabin Fever and Hostel, is returning to collaborate on Halloween Horror Nights.

Norton Priory Museum open again after comprehensive makeover

BY Alice Davis | 31 Aug 2016

Cheshire attraction Norton Priory Museum reopened in August after a major renovation was carried out by Mather & Co.

Ma, Ingels and Koolhaas in the running for Design Museum's annual architecture gong

BY Kim Megson | 31 Aug 2016

Ma Yansong, Bjarke Ingels, Rem Koolhaas and Herzog and de Meuron are all in the running for the annual architecture prize awarded by London’s Design Museum.

Diller Scofidio + Renfro triumph in competition to design vast tourist hub on artificial Chinese island

BY Kim Megson | 31 Aug 2016

Diller Scofidio + Renfro have been selected to create a 250 hectare eco-tourism hub for Haikou Bay in China’s Hainan province.

Studio Pei-Zhu design Chinese pottery museum shaped like a giant brick kiln

BY Kim Megson | 31 Aug 2016

Beijing architects Studio Pei-Zhu have developed a reputation for their sculptural leisure buildings across China, and they have just started work on another: a museum for, and inspired, by pottery.

Former Manchester United MD Mike Farnan to oversee Ferrari's China expansion

BY Tom Anstey | 31 Aug 2016

Ferrari has brought in former Manchester United International managing director Mike Farnan to help drive its growth strategy in China, including the launch of its first theme park venture in China.

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3281 to 3300 of 9725 news stories

Disney introduces finger scans for three-year-olds to fight fraud

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Sep 2016

Disney’s theme parks are to start scanning the fingers of children as young as three in an attempt to combat theft and fraud.

The story behind Toy Story: California exhibition to explore the science of Pixar

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Sep 2016

STEM education will be the focus when a new 12,000sq ft (1,114sq m) exhibition exploring the science behind the magical world of Pixar goes on display in Los Angeles next month.

Exclusive: Academy Award winners want industry creatives to revolutionise the dark ride

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Sep 2016

Chester Zoo announces £7m investment into animal wellbeing

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Sep 2016

Following on from its recent successes, Chester Zoo has announced plans to invest £7m (US$9.4m, €8.3m) to improve the habitats of its 20,000-plus animal collection.

Alton Towers accident affects 'healthy' European theme park market

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Sep 2016

First ever London Design Biennale opens this week with utopia theme

BY Kim Megson | 05 Sep 2016

The first ever London Design Biennale will open to the public on 7 September, with participants from 37 nations using the event to explore the concept of utopia.

Grand Canyon development plans move forward as legislation introduced

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Sep 2016

Officials from the Native American-governed US territory Navajo Nation are considering contentious plans to develop tourist attractions at the edge of the Grand Canyon.

Swedish architects propose observation tower for Stockholm built around disused pylon

BY Kim Megson | 05 Sep 2016

Europe's highest swing offers over the edge experience

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Sep 2016

Daring visitors are being encouraged to take a ride on Europe's highest swing – the 100m (328ft) A'DAM Tower which has been built in Amsterdam.

Stephen Merchant to host Crystal Maze celebrity special at London attraction

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Sep 2016

Exoskeleton could change VR game with haptic feedback to simulate touch

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Sep 2016

Studio Gang will design next year's Summer Block Party for Washington D.C building museum

BY Kim Megson | 05 Sep 2016

Studio Gang have been lined up to produce a temporary installation for the National Building Museum's 2017 Summer Block Party, following in the footsteps of Snarkitecture and Bjarke Ingels.

Taronga Zoo to build A$30m educational facility

BY Alice Davis | 05 Sep 2016

Taronga Zoo, near Sydney, Australia, has received planning approval for a new science and conservation education centre.

Fitness and fun promoted at MVRDV's madcap House of Movement and Culture

BY Kim Megson | 02 Sep 2016

Culture, health and movement are the focus at MVRDV’s new community centre in Copenhagen, which encourages adults and children alike to enjoy a better quality of life through physical activity.

Eli Roth’s killer clown to ‘haunt guests for the rest of their lives’ at Universal Hollywood scarefest

BY Alice Davis | 01 Sep 2016

Eli Roth, the director of horror hits Cabin Fever and Hostel, is returning to collaborate on Halloween Horror Nights.

Norton Priory Museum open again after comprehensive makeover

BY Alice Davis | 31 Aug 2016

Cheshire attraction Norton Priory Museum reopened in August after a major renovation was carried out by Mather & Co.

Ma, Ingels and Koolhaas in the running for Design Museum's annual architecture gong

BY Kim Megson | 31 Aug 2016

Ma Yansong, Bjarke Ingels, Rem Koolhaas and Herzog and de Meuron are all in the running for the annual architecture prize awarded by London’s Design Museum.

Diller Scofidio + Renfro triumph in competition to design vast tourist hub on artificial Chinese island

BY Kim Megson | 31 Aug 2016

Diller Scofidio + Renfro have been selected to create a 250 hectare eco-tourism hub for Haikou Bay in China’s Hainan province.

Studio Pei-Zhu design Chinese pottery museum shaped like a giant brick kiln

BY Kim Megson | 31 Aug 2016

Beijing architects Studio Pei-Zhu have developed a reputation for their sculptural leisure buildings across China, and they have just started work on another: a museum for, and inspired, by pottery.

Former Manchester United MD Mike Farnan to oversee Ferrari's China expansion

BY Tom Anstey | 31 Aug 2016

Ferrari has brought in former Manchester United International managing director Mike Farnan to help drive its growth strategy in China, including the launch of its first theme park venture in China.

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