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Showtime as SimEx-Iwerks opens new locations and attractions

07 Nov 2014 . BY Jason Holland

SimEx-Iwerks has opened several locations in the past year including Madame Tussauds Hollywood

SimEx-Iwerks is to debut ten new blockbuster 4-D titles at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) trade show.

The company has also announced two new upcoming partnership sites – the Phoenix Zoo, opening in November 2014, and Denver Aquarium, opening in December 2014.

In a third piece of news, SimEx-Iwerks has partnered with Nickelodeon to launch a new laser maze attraction at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando, Florida. Based on the popular cartoon, ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Laser Lockdown’ will open on 18 November. The attraction is located next to the hotel’s 4-D theatre and a bundled ticket will be offered.

IAAPA is this year being held in Orlando between November 18-21. Since last year’s event, SimEx-Iwerks has opened several new locations including Madame Tussauds Hollywood and Las Vegas and the Museum of Science in Boston.

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Showtime as SimEx-Iwerks opens new locations and attractions

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