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WORLD WATERPARK ASSOCIATION AWARD CELEBRATES VIETNAM'S AQUATIC ENTERTAINMENT RISE The Malaysian Reserve
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Six Flags Over Georgia reopening excludes Goliath coaster FOX 5 Atlanta
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What Your Payment Processor Isn't Telling You - Presented by Embed IAAPA
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Exhibition Tour—Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Disneyland Resort Culinary Pastry October 2026 Hiring Events Disney Careers
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Santa's Workshop won't open in 2026, cites staffing issues NewYorkUpstate.com
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Most recent inspection of Six Flags roller coaster involved in fatal fall found no violations: Officials ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Sectors: safety
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Sudbury Seeks Head Lifeguard For Atkinson Pool Patch
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Dugout Size-Up: Inside Banana Ball with Caden Green Firehouse.com
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As IAAPA Expo Europe 2026 drew to a close, a panel at Framestore ’s London headquarters brought together leaders from visual effects, theme parks, gaming and shared reality to consider a central question for location-based entertainment: how can new experiences deepen audiences’ connections with the stories they already love? The discussion, moderated by blooloop managing director Ella Baskerville , explored the enduring appeal of established intellectual property (IP), the role of nostalgia in immersive entertainment, and how technology can create new ways for audiences to engage with familiar fictional worlds. Panellists included Julian Randall , business development and strategy lead at Epic Games; Andy Merkin , vice president of entertainment productions at Cosm; Bowie Faas , principal creative producer at Walt Disney Imagineering; and Eugénie von Tunzelmann , an independent visual e…
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Step inside the story: Disney, Epic Games Cosm on the future of immersive storytelling. As IAAPA Expo Europe 2026 drew to a close, a panel at Framestore ’s London headquarters brought together leaders from visual effects, theme parks, gaming and shared reality to consider a central question for location-based entertainment: how can new experiences deepen audiences’ connections with the stories they already love? The…
Sectors: attractions · museums · theme-parks
V A Dundee appoints four new board members
Sectors: attractions · museums · theme-parks
Witnesses describe 'traumatic' moment man fell out of Six Flags coaster
Sectors: attractions · museums · theme-parks
On the strange and tragic accident at Six Flags Over Georgia
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Paultons Park displays plans for 129-lodge holiday village
Sectors: attractions · museums · theme-parks
British Museum chief ‘optimistic’ Parthenon Marbles deal can be done
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Landlocked Disneyland adds 25 acres to support expansion
Sectors: attractions · museums · theme-parks
Global contest begins for museum pavilion at Galleria Borghese
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Motown Museum in Detroit undergoes massive expansion
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Dollywood has announced its opening date for the 2027 season, the first to begin since the death of its dreamer-in-chief, Dolly Parton . The park’s 42nd season opens to season passholders on 10 March, followed by the public opening on 11 March. Next year, the park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee will introduce a new character called the Dream Maker to the Wildwood Grove area. Per a press release, the Dream Maker will encourage guests to "dream big, believe in themselves and lift others up through courage and kindness". Dollywood's newest addition, the $60 million NightFlight Expedition attraction, has opened to guests Dollywood Additionally, the new NightFlight Expedition ride will be open for its first full season next year. “Every season at Dollywood brings something different, and there’s always a new reason to experience the park and the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains around us,” sai…
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Dollywood sets 2027 opening date for first season without Dolly Parton. Dollywood has announced its opening date for the 2027 season, the first to begin since the death of its dreamer-in-chief, Dolly Parton . The park’s 42nd season opens to season passholders on 10 March, followed by the public opening on 11 March.
Sectors: attractions · museums · theme-parks

SSA Group, a best-in-class provider of integrated guest services , has published its 2026 Attractions Trends Report, which combines industry research with findings from 25,228 written guest reviews to reveal eight key trends shaping the visitor experience. Together, the trends provide a broader understanding of what visitors increasingly expect from zoos , aquariums, museums, and cultural attractions, and identify ways in which leaders might respond. To download the SSA Group’s 2026 Attractions Trends Report, please click here. Understanding friction The reviews, dating from January to June 2026, were analysed in partnership with sentiment specialist Tatvam and reveal opportunities across the entire visitor experience. These trends highlight changing expectations around food and beverage, immersive technology, and the role of membership in developing a sense of belonging. Additionally, n…
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SSA Group reveals findings of 2026 Attractions Trends Report. SSA Group, a best-in-class provider of integrated guest services , has published its 2026 Attractions Trends Report, which combines industry research with findings from 25,228 written guest reviews to reveal eight key trends shaping the visitor experience. Together, the trends provide a broader understanding of what visitors increasingly expect from zoos ,…
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