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fteling – the fairytale theme park in the south of Holland - will start adjusting a number of attractions in the park’s adventurous area of Reizenrijk this autumn. This will be the first phase of a development plan for this whole area. For an investment of 2.8 million euros, the attractions Adventure Maze and Monsieur Cannibale will be adapted to become Archipel and Sirocco respectively. Both rides will be themed to Sindbad the Sailor, originating from the Tales of the Thousand and One Nights, Efteling CEO Fons Jurgens, said: “Recently, we received a positive decision from the Council of State, which clears the way for us to expand our theme park on the east side in the future. Of course we are very happy about that, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, we have postponed the large expansion plans for the time being. Therefore, we are now focusing on the park area adjacent to the planned area of expansion on the east side. In the coming years, this area will be tackled in its entirety, in terms of theming, walking routes, infrastructure, etc. We have planned this in phases. This winter the attractions Adventure Maze and Monsieur Cannibale spinning cauldrons will be adapted to the Oriental theme of Sindbad the Sailor. At a later stage, the existing Panorama Restaurant will also be adapted to this theme. This way, this area will be optimised when, in a few years’ time, guests will walk towards the attractions in the new expanded eastern area.”
Sindbad the Sailor
The enterprising and wealthy merchant Sindbad the Sailor has been in the theme park since 1998. The indoor roller coaster Vogel Rok is an element from one of his seven sea voyages. Sindbad (and his seven adventurous sea voyages) is one of the most popular stories from the Tales of the Thousand and One Nights, and therefore recognisable for a very wide and diverse audience. Opposite Vogel Rok, from the end of 2021 onwards, two new elements from Sindbad’s sea voyages will be found.
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,
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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.
Sirocco
The spinning cauldrons of the current Monsieur Cannibale attraction become merchant boats. A whirlwind has started up at sea and everyone who sets foot on board embarks on a dizzying adventure until the storm subsides.
Today’s Adventure Maze will become an exciting island, where young explorers can brave the (play) elements and discover the surprises hidden there.
Efteling extends the 1001 Nights theme with the adventures of Sindbad the Sailor
of Sindbad is created and with that an adventurous experience for our guests.”
Lead designer Sander de Bruijn says about the project: “As a designer at Efteling, it is my goal to create a natural and fairy-tale environment providing a well-rounded experience through well-known fairytales and stories. The sea voyages of Sindbad the Sailor are a perfect stepping stone to create a logical connection within this part of the Efteling theme park and to further expand the theming of the indoor roller coaster Vogel Rok. This way, a more complete World
PlayPower announces merger of Soft Play and PLAYTIME brands PlayPower, a leading commercial playground and recreational equipment manufacturer has
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.
announced the merger of its Soft Play and PLAYTIME brands, combining two industry leaders under the Soft Play name to help customers transform play environments into true brand experiences, increasing visitations wherever families go to shop, dine, be entertained and have fun. Now operating with a new logo, the brands will be fully integrated over the next 12 months. “Soft Play and PLAYTIME are both trusted, high-performing businesses, and their combination as a unified PlayPower brand enables us to bring our complete portfolio of creative, custom design solutions to bear for our clients,” said Ken Schober, PlayPower vice president of entertainment solutions. “Working as one global brand will accelerate the front end of the concept-to-play process, allowing our customers to realise the benefits of play earlier. One designer carries a customer’s brand through every element of a project, and one team ensures its seamless completion.”
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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
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
Efteling was assisted by Richard van Leeuwen, lecturer in Islamic Studies at the University of Amsterdam in the development and application of the stories of Sindbad the Sailor, Richard van Leeuwen translated (first in 1993) the authentic Arabic texts of the Tales of the Thousand and One Nights. He studied Arabic in Amsterdam and Damascus, Persian in Leiden, obtained a doctorate in historical research and published articles and books on the Tales of the Thousand and One Nights. He won several awards for his work (including his translations). He said: “The used tales of Sindbad and his sea voyages contain a large reservoir of cultural characters. This offers many possibilities, that in combination with Efteling’s ambition to tell stories in an inclusive manner, are sure to create a positive image of the rich Arab culture.”
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