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Details unveiled for Russia’s Dreamworks theme parks
BY Jason Holland | 14 Apr 2014
Russian development company Regions Group has confirmed the locations of its
three Dreamworks-branded theme parks - which it says will be the largest
indoor themed amusement parks in Europe.
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Orlando welcomes record-breaking 59 million visitors in 2013
BY Jak Phillips | 14 Apr 2014
The city of Orlando, Florida – the theme park capital of the world – welcomed
59 million visitors during 2013, setting an all-time record for a US destination
as it reaps the benefits of major resort expansions.
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UK's Diggerland park announces groundbreaking US deal
BY Jason Holland | 14 Apr 2014
Diggerland, the construction-themed adventure park with four locations in the
UK, is expanding into the US market. H.E. Services, the park’s creators, have
signed a partnership agreement with the owners of New Jersey-based
waterpark Sahara Sam’s Oasis to open a US version of Diggerland.
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Six Flags park eyes Dubai for first international location
BY Jason Holland | 11 Apr 2014
A Six Flags-branded theme park is finally coming to Dubai. A strategic
partnership has been signed between Six Flags Entertainment Corporation and
Dubai-based Meraas Leisure and Entertainment to open the new park in 2017.
It will be located within Meraas’ multi-theme park development in Jebel Ali.
Financial terms of the partnership have not been disclosed.
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Museums at Night plans naked human installation to promote 2014 event
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Apr 2014
The organisers of Museums at Night – the annual after hours festival of arts,
heritage and culture at UK attractions – have taken a stripped-back approach to
promoting this year’s event by enlisting New York artist Spencer Tunick to
create a naked human installation in Folkestone.
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Zamperla hopes to strike gold with Thunderbolt coaster
BY Jason Holland | 10 Apr 2014
Ride manufacturer Zamperla is debuting its new rollercoaster in May at Coney
Island’s Luna Park. The Thunderbolt is Coney Island's first custom rollercoaster
since 1927, the year the renowned Cyclone was built, and the destination’s first
ever steel rollercoaster.
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Harry Potter to cast spell over Germany with attraction debut
BY Jason Holland | 10 Apr 2014
Global Experience Specialists’ travelling Harry Potter attraction is making its
German premiere in October. The 1,400sq m (15,069sq ft) exhibition, which
was created in partnership with Warner Bros Consumer Products, takes visitors
on a magical journey through displays inspired by the Harry Potter ‘Hogwarts’
film sets, featuring authentic costumes, props and creatures.
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New Venice attraction about history, not fairground rides: Zamperla
BY Jason Holland | 09 Apr 2014
Alberto Zamperla’s planned new attraction in Venice, Italy has been met with
suspicion by the mainstream media – but the head of renowned ride
manufacturer Antonio Zamperla SpA insists the project is very much a cultural
hub and historical attraction rather than a tacky fairground.
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British Museum is world’s second-most visited
BY Tom Anstey | 08 Apr 2014
London’s British Museum is now one of three in the UK capital to be among the
10 most visited museums in the world, alongside the National Gallery and the
Tate Modern.
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