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What has been the highlight of the season so far? 90km/h. The channel also has walk-throughs of the
colouring in pages for our guests to print at home that will both keep them engaged with our brand and keep our brand front of mind. • Use honesty to create impactful social content – Our park has wildlife that needs care even in a lock-down situation, so we’re telling and showing our guests how we’re continuing to do this.
• Use honesty to create impactful social content – Our park has wildlife that needs care even in a lock-down situation, so we’re telling and showing our guests how we’re continuing to do this.
• Find aspects of your business to make virtual –We have set up live stream filming of some of our wildlife so that guests can watch them from home and keep having “Dreamworld” experiences.
• Find aspect
• Bring your product or service into the homes of your guests – Our SkyPoint business is working on how-to videos for menu items and cocktails that guests can create at home.
Coen Bertens, theme park director, Efteling: Thrill seekers can still experience the adrenaline rush of riding a roller coaster through our series of on-ride videos available on the Efteling YouTube channel, which are filmed from the front carriage on rides at Efteling. For Example, viewers can experience the tale of De Vliegende Hollander (The Flying Dutchman) and the jaw-dropping Baron 1898 dive coaster – which plunges 37.5m into a mineshaft at
Coen Bertens, theme park
Kondaa is the main attraction in Exotic World, a new 4.5 hectare immersive area that has also been expanded with a children’s attraction called Kondaala, a new shop and a themed restaurant called Nsoso. We are very happy that visitors have responded by being present to tame our new beast!
director, Efteling: Thrill seekers can still experience the adrenaline rush of riding a roller coaster through our series of on-ride videos available on the
platforms and online channels to support its membership with education, professional development, discussion and networking. The program will support online discussion threads, webinars, watch parties, virtual mixers and more – including an online job fair.
platforms and online channels to support its membership with education, professional development, discussion and networking. The program will support online discussion threads, webinars, watch parties, virtual mixers and more – including an online job fair.
TEA Digital launches The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has launched TEA Digital to use the organisation’s dedicated, global
TEA Digital launches The Themed Entertainment
Association (TEA) has launched TEA Digital to use the
Jenefer Brown, Lionsgate Global Live, Interactive and Location-Based Entertainment Welcoming back guests! As capacity restrictions lift in regions around the world, we’re seeing encouraging attendance at many of our attractions. Our existing attractions in Las Vegas, The Hunger Games: The Exhibition and The Official Saw Escape are experiencing pre-pandemic or better attendance levels. This strong visitation comes at a perfect time as we ready to open our third Lionsgate branded attraction in that market later this summer, the first-of-its- kind Escape Blair Witch multi-room escape experience. We’re also opening an expansion of the Lionsgate Zone at Motiongate Dubai this fall, which will feature two new thrill rides centred on our blockbuster John Wick and Now You See Me film franchises. It’s wonderful
Efteling YouTube channel, which are filmed from the front carriage on rides at Efteling. For Example, viewers can experience the tale of De Vliegende Hollander (The Flying Dutchman) and the jaw-dropping Baron 1898 dive coaster – which plunges 37.5m into a mineshaft at
organisation’s dedicated, global
• Bring your product or service into the homes of your guests – Our SkyPoint business is working on how-to videos for menu items and cocktails that guests can create at home.
Muhannad Ishaq, Global Village Dubai Undoubtedly, being able to safely welcome over 4.5 million guests to celebrate culture from around the globe was the highlight of our Silver Jubilee season! Season 25 will always be remembered as a milestone because it enabled us to fundamentally improve our guest experience by weaving agility, HSE and digital intelligence into the heart of our operations. We built strong partnerships with both local and international entities, integrated cross- functional design thinking and launched ground breaking new digital platforms. This “new normal” modus operandi has enabled us to set solid foundations for the exciting plans we have for the future of Global Village.
colouring in pages for our guests to print at home that will both keep them engaged with our brand and keep our brand front of mind.
Paul Callander, chief strategy officer, Dreamworld, WhiteWaterWorld, SkyPoint: Adapt your brand presence to the environment –We have created
Paul Callander, chief strategy officer, Dreamworld,
WhiteWaterWorld, SkyPoint: Adapt your brand presence to the environment –We have created
Jean-Christophe Parent, Walibi Belgium The highlight for Walibi Belgium was - of course - to start the season on 8th May (a little later due to the Covid-situation in Belgium) with the opening of Kondaa: the highest and fastest Megacoaster in the Benelux. And what a ride it is - 50 metres high, 1200m long, reaching a top speed of 113km/h. During a ride time of approximately one minute, riders experience 15 airtimes and g-forces of 4.5.
• Find aspects of your business to make virtual –We have set up live stream filming of some of our wildlife so that guests can watch them from home and keep having “Dreamworld” experiences.
90km/h. The channel also has walk-throughs of the recently opened attraction, Fabula as well as three different journeys through the magical Symbolica: Palace of Fantasy. Alongside this, users can get Efteling tips from Efteling
experiences through our multiple channels. For children who are being homeschooled right now, we offer joy in the form of free-of-charge learning materials on our website related to Linnanmäki Amusement Park and also current topics such as learning media skills. Across our popular social media channels we offer
experiences through our multiple channels. For children who are being homeschooled right now, we offer joy in the form of free-of-charge learning materials on our website related to Linnanmäki Amusement Park and also current topics such as learning media skills.
amusing content such as many quizzes, fun things to do, challenges and funny contests to keep the younger-ones entertained. Also, Linnanmäki has enchanting material throughout its 70-year-old history, so we have brought photographs from our archives to our social media channels for people to marvel and to refresh their good amusement park memories. In addition, this spring we will launch our very own
amusement park boardgame, featuring a range of fun tasks that will challenge their intellect. This game will enable our guests to enjoy Linnanmäki Amusement Park while at home.
Smurfs theme park re-opens in China After a long period of closure, Smurfs theme park ‘Dream City’ in China has opened its doors again for the public. One of the main attractions is Lagotronics Project’s recently installed GameChanger dark ride, ‘Swamp Adventure’, which is completely themed in Smurfs style.
which is completely themed in Smurfs style.
Smurfs theme park re-opens in China After a long period of closure, Smurfs theme park ‘Dream City’ in China has opened its doors again for the public. One of the main attractions is Lagotronics Project’s recently installed GameChanger dark ride, ‘Swamp Adventure’,
In addition, this spring we will launch our very own amusement park boardgame, featuring a range of fun tasks that will challenge their intellect. This game will enable our guests to enjoy Linnanmäki Amusement Park while at home.
Pia Adlivankin, CEO, Linnanmäki Amusement Park: During this exceptional time we want to keep our guests close and still offer them fun and joy with amusement park -like
Pia Adlivankin, CEO,
recently opened attraction, Fabula as well as three different journeys through the magical Symbolica: Palace of Fantasy.
employees, behind-the-scenes access and sneak peaks of the new double family roller coaster,Max &Moritz.
Alongside this, users can get Efteling tips from Efteling employees, behind-the-scenes access and sneak peaks of the new double family roller coaster,Max &Moritz.
Linnanmäki Amusement Park: During this exceptional time we want to keep our guests close and still offer them fun and joy with amusement park -like
in associationwith
How do you keep guests engaged, while gates are shut? Suzanne Smagala-Potts,
in associationwith
to see audiences ready to be entertained and I’m proud of the work being performed by our partners around the world to make certain our guests feel safe and comfortable.”
entertained, we have created a way for our guests to engage with Ripley’s virtually. Ripley’s Aquariums at Home and Outside the
Ripley’s Aquariums at Home and Outside the
Across our popular social media channels we offer amusing content such as many quizzes, fun things to do, challenges and funny contests to keep the younger-ones entertained. Also, Linnanmäki has enchanting material throughout its 70-year-old history, so we have brought photographs from our archives to our social media channels for people to marvel and to refresh their good amusement park memories.
Pablo Chavez, Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach & Ripley’s Attractions of Myrtle Beach, US Although we have been lucky enough to have many highlights so far this season, there are two at the top of my list. The first is seeing how much families are truly enjoying themselves once again and bringing that great, positive energy that makes us remember why we’re in this industry in the first place. Nothing makes our day better than seeing families visiting our attractions with a smile on their face. The second highlight is seeing how our team members, from senior leadership to new hires, have swiftly adapted to the new challenges of this busy season by becoming more dynamic and versatile in order to support each other while continuing to provide guests with a great experience.
entertained, we have created a way for our guests to engage with Ripley’s virtually.
Suzanne Smagala-Potts, public relationsmanager, Ripley Entertainment:With so many families staying at home and looking for ways to keep their children
public relationsmanager, Ripley Entertainment:With so many families staying at home and looking for ways to keep their children
Odditorium can be used as hubs for a schedule of live Facebook events, downloadable educational materials, arts-and-crafts, and more. Be sure to follow us to tune in for events like Story Time
Odditorium can be used as hubs for a schedule of live Facebook events, downloadable educational materials, arts-and-crafts, and more.
Live!, Champs & Chumps with Dustyn, and even live readings ofMoby Dick… on toilet paper! These sites will be continuously updated with additional
Be sure to follow us to tune in for events like Story Time Live!, Champs & Chumps with Dustyn, and even live readings ofMoby Dick… on toilet paper!
lesson plans and activities throughout the week. Following advice from health officials to practice social
es throughout the week.
Aldo Maria Vigevani, Gardaland, Italy Unfortunately, the season at Gardaland Resort has just begun: Gardaland Park opened on 7 June and LEGOLAND Water Park Gardaland opened on 26 June; in the last three weeks we have, however, seen a steady growth in bookings in our three hotels even with numbers higher than those of 2019, which makes us think that there is a great desire for a holiday and sure prospects of recovery of the national economy.”
Lawrence Mancey, Paultons Park, UK The highlight of our season so far has to be watching guests enjoy our brand new area, Tornado Springs. Having delayed the opening by a year due to the pandemic it was a joy to see people on the new rides. Our new spinning rollercoaster from MACK rides has been a particular hit, as well as our thrilling gyro swing from Zamperla, The Cyclonator! We’ve worked hard to create an immersive area at Paultons and the reviews from our guests make us really proud of what the whole team have achieved. We’re looking forward to the summer season and welcoming people from all over the country to the UK’s No.1 Theme Park.
TessaMaessen, Communications Manager, Toverland:We keep our guests entertained through our social media channels.We share our park shows and on ride videos of our main attractions.We also provide games to play at home and ask our followers to share their best Toverland memories with us.
TessaMaessen, Communications Manager, Toverland:We keep our guests entertained through our social media channels.We share our parkpark sshows an
hows and on ride videos of our main
attractions.We also provide games to play at home and ask our followers to share their best Toverland memories with us.
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Covid-19: IAAPAprovidesadditional resources Visitors to the IAAPAMember Resource Center can learn more about the support in their region and take advantage of free IAAPA resources, including Covid-19 webinars, a Crisis Communications Plan Template, the IAAPA Security Advisory Program, Covid-19 Educational Series and more.
Covid-19: IAAPAprovidesadditional resources Visitors to the IAAPAMember Resource Center can learn more about the support in their region and take advantage of free IAAPA resources, including Covid-19 webinars, a Crisis Communications Plan Template, the IAAPA Security Advisory Program, Covid-19 Educational Series and more.
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distancing, our Ripley’s Believe It or Not! attractions and Ripley’s Aquariums are temporarily closed, but we are thankful for the opportunity to deliver free, family-friendly entertainment and educational Ripley’s programs directly to your homes.
These sites will be continuously updated with additional lesson plans and actiivviittiies thro
Following advice from health officials to practice social distancing, our Ripley’s Believe It or Not! attractions and Ripley’s Aquariums are temporarily closed, but we are thankful for the opportunity to deliver free, family-friendly entertainment and educational Ripley’s programs directly to your homes.
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