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Home to Tokyo Disneyland, Universal Studios Japan, Ghibli Park and PokéPark Kanto, Japan boasts some of the world's best theme parks. The country offers everything from record-breaking roller coasters and immersive themed lands to character attractions based on beloved films, games and TV series. After welcoming a record 42.7 million international visitors in 2025, Japan remains one of the world's most popular travel destinations. Alongside its rich culture, world-famous cuisine and breathtaking scenery, the country's theme parks have become a major draw, attracting millions of visitors from around the globe each year. With iconic destination resorts and hidden gems, Japan is packed with unforgettable theme and amusement parks. Here's our pick of the best parks to visit across the country – in no particular order. ​Universal Studios Japan Universal Studios Japan, located in Osaka, opened…

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FORREC, a leading experience design specialist , is marking the launch of Vila da Galinha Pintadinha, a new 3,000-square-metre themed land at Beto Carrero World in Brazil. An immersive destination for young children and their families centred on the much-loved Brazilian character Galinha Pintadinha ("Lottie Dottie Chicken"), the land signifies a major new addition to the park's family offering. Developed in collaboration with brand partner Bromelia Produções, the opening on 26 September coincides with Galinha Pintadinha's 20th anniversary. Throughout the project, FORREC worked closely with Beto Carrero World and Bromelia Produções, bringing expertise in experience design, planning, and multidisciplinary design. The FORREC team led programming and master planning for the land, while also contributing to the narrative's creative development across the built environment, rides and attractio…

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AI in Attractions: Practical Applications for Operators IAAPA

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Norxe, a Norwegian manufacturer of high-performance projection systems , is powering two immersive visual display systems (VDS) developed by project: syntropy, a creator of technology and display solutions for dome cinemas and immersive attractions , for Pilatus Aircraft’s PC-7 MKX Flight Training Devices (FTDs). These systems offer a convincing training environment, with a 220 degree horizontal field of view and a vertical field of view ranging from -42.5 degrees to +90 degrees. To deliver this wide field of view, the visual system demands high image detail and smooth motion, along with consistent performance across all five projection channels. This is achieved using 4-metre SYNJETSIM fibreglass domes with a five-channel Norxe P60 4K projection system. The P60s are equipped with Aechelon image-generation technology to deliver the high-resolution, responsive imagery needed for professio…

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IATA and WSHA partner on sustainable hotel procurement Travel Daily News International

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Europa-Park, Germany’s largest theme park , has announced three new attractions for 2027. The park will revamp its Piccolo Mondo gondola ride, with the colourful parrot character Enzo taking centre stage. The attraction, renamed Enzo’s Piccolo Mondo, will reopen in 2027, with Enzo guiding visitors on a journey through Italy. Europa-Park said the redesigned ride will feature art, classical theatre and Italian music. The park described the attraction as “lovingly redesigned” and “full of Italian flair that will enchant young and old alike”. Standing over 14 metres tall, Wild Swing XL will bring new thrills to Europa-Park’s Portuguese-themed area in 2027 Europa-Park Another new addition for 2027 is Wild Swing XL, which will be located in Europa-Park’s Portuguese-themed area. Standing more than 14 metres tall, the attraction will sit in the middle of the Portuguese lake and offer a mix of th…

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Comcast has pumped more than £250m into its new Universal UK theme park

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Sunshine 'boost' for under-pressure attractions

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Wanna be an Imagineer? Advice from the new head of USC’s theme park program

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I took my children to Britain’s ‘best’ theme park and it put crowded Legoland to shame

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Nintendo to open Super Family Restaurant in Kyoto

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Six Flags stock tanks after Georgia coaster incident leaves 1 dead

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Former ride operator admits sexually assaulting 19 girls at theme park

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Safety loophole exposed after man is thrown to his death from coaster

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‘A horrific, rare event’: Six Flags incident may trigger lawsuits over safety The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Global attractions industry responds following fatal Six Flags coaster incident blooloop

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Six Flags temporarily closes 9 other roller coasters after fatal incident in Georgia ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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ON Creative Visual Tech Provider has completed the audiovisual design and integration for Nubank Arte Lab, Brazil’s largest permanent immersive art space The new 2,700 sq m venue is located within Conjunto Nacional, a landmark modernist mixed-use complex on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo. At the heart of Nubank Arte Lab is an extensive audiovisual […] The post ON completes AV integration for Nubank Arte Lab, Brazil’s largest permanent immersive art space appeared first on Park World Online .

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Wild Adventures Theme Park has announced its 2027 Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series presented by Circle K, featuring an exciting mix of award-winning music acts and exclusive events for season passholders This year’s Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series kicks off April 10 with legendary rock ‘n’ roll band Cheap Trick, known for smash hits like […] The post Wild Adventures announces 2027 concert series line up appeared first on Park World Online .

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Digital Centre, a global manufacturer of innovative photo booth solutions, announced the launch of its proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) technology, developed in-house to transform the photo booth experience while addressing key operational and cost challenges for operators By combining local AI processing, transformations in approximately three seconds and no additional per-photo AI service fees in […] The post Digital Centre Unveils Proprietary AI Technology for Photo Booths, Combining Offline Operation, 3-Second Transformations and No Per-Photo AI Fees appeared first on Park World Online .

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