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parents and children can make their rounds over Adventure Bay with the new PAWPatrol attraction ‘Skye’s High-Flyer’ During the course of the year, the suspended looping coaster ‘MPXpress’ will be re- themed and turned into ‘Lucky Luke – The Ride: The Daltons Break Out’. In addition,Movie Park Germany will create a new interactive laser walkthrough under the tribune of Studio 7. Germany’s largest movie and amusement park is also continuing its quality strategy and investing extensively in infrastructure and new catering facilities. Hollywood in Germany will also return. “The response to the new PAWPatrol area has been very positive so far.We were able to attract numerous families with children last year and thus dressed our target group perfectly. Due to the
egoland Korea Resort, set to open in Chuncheon, South Korea, has officially announced plans for the Resort’s grand opening to take place in May 2022. The grand opening date is set for 5 May, in line with Korea’s Children’s Day, and has marked the announcement with the release of a limited edition ‘1st to Play’ Annual Pass. The ‘1st to Play’ Annual Pass is an exclusive annual pass with limited quantities, promising the opportunity to be one of the first to preview Legoland Korea Resort’s opening and experience the theme park’s brand new attractions. The limited edition Annual Passes were recently awarded to Kid Reporters of Legoland Korea Resort, who attended the opening date announcement event. Kid Reporters aged 7 to 13, who were announced earlier this year, are now conducting their roles in reporting
continuing demand for PAWPatrol, we have decided to expand the area with another attraction this year,” said managing director, Thorsten Backhaus. ‘Skye’s High Flyer’, will take parents and children can go on an exciting flight mission in Adventure Bay.With this,Movie Park Germany offers a total of three family attractions revolving around the successful children’s TV series PAW Patrol. In order to grant fans faster access to the PAW Patrol attractions, a new Speedy Pass will also be available. A special Nickpass will be available for visitors up to 14 years of age and include the three PAWPatrol attractions as well as numerous other
Leading vision-enhancement platform, eSight, has announced a new partnership with Merlin Entertainments. Together, the companies will provide multiple life-changing experiences for individuals with vision impairment. In addition, eSight and Merlin will work together to create more inclusive initiatives for future guests with low vision or legal blindness. eSight and Merlin Entertainments have partnered to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences at Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND Parks, LEGOLAND attractions located at Nickland.
ovie Park Germany has invested heavily in 2020, with new attractions and enhancements to the park. This spring,
on the special moments of Legoland Korea Resort in the run up to the grand opening.
eSight announces new partnership with Merlin Entertainments Discovery Center and SEA LIFE locations. Each
Island Theme Park. “We partnered with Sony Pictures in order to achieve an authentic experience that will be the first attraction of this level in Russia, in one of the world’s leading theme parks.” “In line with our growing Location Based Entertainment strategy, Dream Island Theme Park has done a fantastic job bringing this beloved brand to life and giving audiences the unique opportunity to transport themselves into the thrilling world of Hotel Transylvania,” said Jeffrey Godsick, EVP of Global Partnerships and Brand Management and Head of Location Based Entertainment at Sony Pictures Entertainment. In addition to the Hotel Transylvania ride,
The announcement event also introduced seven themed lands that will open in the Legoland Korea theme park: Bricktopia, Brick Street, LEGO City, LEGO Ninjago, Pirate Shore, LEGO Castle and MINILAND. Each land is set to open with its own themed attractions or rides.
Young Pil Kim, divisional director at Legoland Korea Resort, said: “We’re pleased to share our plan for grand opening and the release of the ‘1st to Play’ Annual Passes. Legoland Korea Resort, which is the 10th Legoland Resort in the world, will be the ultimate LEGO experience for kids aged 2-12 as well as adults who love LEGO. Legoland Korea Resort will be positioned as the nation’s key family
guests will also find a “Tavern of Fear” snack bar, a “Vampire’s Bite” burger cafe and “Transylvania Treasures,” a gift store filled with Hotel Transylvania themed souvenirs and memorabilia.
Prossotowicz. “With this, we can not only bring our Western section further together, but at the same time add an extremely popular character who is known across all generations throughout Europe.” Movie Park Germany is also aiming for the opening
of its new interactive laser walkthrough in Studio 7, a new attraction created for a broad target group. In a
total of six different scenes, the guests, equipped with laser weapons, slip into the role of ghost hunters to
recipient will get a chance to use eSight 4, eSight’s latest technology, which is clinically proven to enhance sight through a combination of best-match camera and lens technology to stimulate the brain. eSight 4 allows
Another strong license The OldWest area of the park will also be significantly reinforced by a notable character. The man who shoots faster than his shadow is setting up his new home in Germany’s largest movie and amusement park! “With ‘Lucky Luke – The Ride: The Daltons Break Out’ we have won a strong family license and will redesign the ‘MPXpress’ with a new storyline around the famous comic and movie character Lucky Luke and give it a fresh coat of paint,” said marketing directorManuel
finally free the city and the saloon of St. Elmo from its evil powers after 140 years, and get to the bottom of the mysterious history of the place. The attraction will be housed in the former premises of ‘TheWalking Dead Breakout’ and is slated to open later this year. Movie ParkGermany is also rolling out numerous
travel destination, providing an authentic LEGO experience through more than 40 rides, shows and attractions in addition to a unique 154-room
innovations as part of its long-term quality strategy. This year, the park is investing in the park’s internal infrastructure in order to further expand its family friendliness. The toilet facilities will be renovated and thematically redesigned in the course of the year. To ensure that families can find a suitable place to take a break, more seating facilities will be available in the park. Furthermore, to offer more protection from the sun on hot days, some queuing areas will be shaded. The top priority will be theNickland area. Numerous facades will also be given a new colour scheme to lend the park a “fresh shine”.
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Legoland Korea Resort is expected to be built on Jungdo of Chuncheon in Gangwon Province.
Tornado Springs opens
Danish theming firm MK Themed Attractions assisted UK family park Paultons Park in getting its brand-new themed area, Tornado Springs, ready for 12 April by producing and delivering customised props for the entire area.
and experiences, all with a heavy Midwestern US theme. The majority of the themed elements were produced and delivered by MK Themed Attractions. Guests will be immersed in the new area completed with themed signs, props, objects, and coasters, all telling the unique story of Tornado Springs.
yearlong re-tracking of Germany’s first wooden coaster “The Bandit”. This year, another 150 meters of the track were renewed, so that now three quarters of the total length have been re-worked. Meanwhile, those who are watching out for even
to say that it has been a pleasure working with Paultons Park. From the very beginning the visions and ambitions Paultons Park had sounded exciting, and a project we at MK Themed Attractions have loved being a part of. We look forward to seeing the impression the new area Operations director at Paultons
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are so pleased to finally open the park and welcome guests to explore Tornado Springs, our largest single investment here at Paultons Park. We wanted to introduce a spectacular and immersive themed area
more cinematic action in the new season can look forward to selected events. The Cosplay Day will be held for the third time, turning the park into a colourful event full of movie and gaming heroes. Furthermore, visitors can look forward to the Pyro Games or events such as the Cheerleading Championship. A highlight at the end of the year will be in October and November with the 22nd Halloween Horror Festival. “As Germany’s largest movie and amusement park,
Catering for everyone The park is expanding its food and beverage offering with new stores and products as well as elaborate redesigns. It’s understood thatMovie ParkGermany will be the first amusement park in Europe to offer a Dunkin’ Donuts Shop. The popular cult brand will move into the formerNew York Coffee. Due to the great popularity on Halloween, a completely new churros stand will be permanently built in the western area, the Spirello stand will also be redesigned and have a design adapted to the indoor coaster Van Helsing’s Factory. There will also be innovations in merchandising: The Candyshop will be given a lavish redesign and shine in American Diner style in the new season. A newly designed US Army Store will also expand the shop portfolio and will be based thematically on the water attraction “Area 51 – Top Secret”. Movie Park Germany has also continued the several
wearers to remain mobile and is used by thousands of people with more than 20 eye conditions, including those that are congenital or common amongst children, including Stargardt’s disease, retinopathy of prematurity and optic atrophy.
eSight and Merlin Entertainments first joined forces in December 2020 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas, to surprise 14-year-old Jimy Rubio, who is legally blind, with eSight 4, allowing him to see massive LEGO builds at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth and sharks at SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium. Since then, eSight and Merlin Entertainments have created unforgettable, life- changing VIP experiences for children at the brand-new LEGOLAND New York resort and SEA LIFE at Mall of America.
we have set ourselves the goal of further expanding the family offer and providing fresh impetus through new attractions and infrastructural improvements this year. In 2020, the whole family will be able to experience a movie-like day atMovie Park Germany with over 40 attractions and numerous events,” said managing director Thorsten Backhaus.
The two companies plan to extend their efforts throughout other Merlin properties in North America. “This partnership allows us to make a deep impact on lives around the world. With Merlin Entertainments’ expertise, we are able to give people with visual impairments a day they’ll never forget,” said Robert Vaters, CEO of eSight. “When a child tries on eSight, a whole new world of possibility opens before their eyes. They are able to read the board at school and they are able to stay active. They can explore their world in a whole new way, allowing them to forge new paths that may not have been available before.” Matt Jowett, chief corporate officer, Merlin Entertainments, adds, “We are always looking for ways to create magical memorable experiences. This partnership gives us the ability to provide families with a gift that extends beyond a fun day at our world- class attractions. We are creating a lasting impact for children around the world and reinforcing our goal to create more inclusive experiences for everyone.”
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