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aving been severely affected by the floods of July 16, Walibi Belgium plans to reopen at the beginning of October in time for the
had ceased operations on January 24 as a preventative safety measure in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. This phased roll-out will feature a number of new safety precautions, including limited capacities in both indoor and outdoor areas and temperaturechecks, as well as a suspension of cash transactions. “These last two months have been among the most challenging our industry has ever
On July 16, both the Walibi Belgium and Aqualibi parks were forced to close their doors following major flooding which damaged a large part of the site’s technical infrastructure. “For several days, our teams have been working tirelessly to restore the site as quickly as possible. In view of the damage, we now know that we will not be able to reopen before the beginning of October. However, we challenge ourselves to reopen our doors for the Halloween season, hosting the most spectacular event the park has ever seen. The appointment is made!” said Jean- Christophe Parent, managing director, Walibi Belgium-Aqualibi.
encountered,” said Barry Kemper, Legacy’s chief operating officer. “We deeply admire the leadership shown by our Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park partners and clients in the face of this great adversity. Their thoughtful and carefully considered actions are setting a model for the rest of the world to follow.We are confident that other theme park and themed entertainment owners and operators will soon be looking to Haichang and others as they cautiously take the first steps back towards normality.” The positive news about the re-opening of the Haichang Ocean Park follows the
recent announcement that Legacy had been selected by Shenzhen, China-based Overseas Chinese Town Enterprises Co.(OCT), the country’s largest Theme Park owner and operator, to design its upcoming Happy Valley theme park in Zhengzhou,China. Elsewhere across Asia, Legacy is reporting several other significant project
milestones, each signalling a vote of confidence in the future of location based Entertainment across the region. Lotte’sMagic Forest theme park, currently under- construction in Busan, South Korea, recently affirmed its commitment to a Summer 2021 opening, while on the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc, The Sea Shell Aquarium at the upcoming VinWonders theme park remains on-track for aSummer 2020 debut.
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,
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.
Technically Creative completes Athens FEC project
30% leap in contactless technology at attractions
Technically Creative, a York (UK) based integrated technology contractor that specialises in creating fully immersive interactive spaces, has just completed a family entertainment project over in Athens. The Xplore FEC just outside of the capital, completed the second phase of installation at the end of February, with the Technically Creative project spanning 5 months from September of last year. The family entertainment centre is
Tornado Springs opens
Following the easing of lockdown restrictions, Omnico Group – an integrated guest engagement solutions provider – has seen a 30% rise in contact-less technology sales across its customer base.
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.
40% of customers are said to be making moves to upgrade their existing systems, with 30% switching to contact- less solutions such as self-service Kiosks, and ‘food & beverage mobile order ahead technology’.
split into three sections, the “Exploratorium”, “Adventureland” and the “Aquarium”, all of which are majorly influenced by the creative flair of the Technically Creative Team. Thanks to Technically Creative, children and parents alike have the opportunity to play a Laser Harp, or a Giant Piano. They can design and service a car or race each other in the racing simulator. You can even feed virtual fish. There will also be a totally new
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.
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
Omnico’s chief product officer, Jason Ashwell, said: “During the height of the pandemic, there was a rush to install contact-free technology, such as mobile order ahead capability on apps and smart ticketing. Now, following the easing of social distancing rules, we have several projects running where attractions need the solutions to become embedded into all their systems and customer touchpoints, to ensure longevity.”
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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
According to Omnico research, attraction visitors are demanding contact-less technology and will spend more once it’s installed. In fact, 1 in 4 consumers will only visit venues offering contactless experiences in 2021, while
product debuting from Technically Creative at Athens FEC, Virtual Village. The product design and programming for this exhibit has taken the team nearly 6 months of preparation, but the effort will be more than worthwhile, and once installed visitors will use various transport types, such as boats planes, trains and automobiles, as physical hands on models to place on the sensing internal projection table. The sensing system knows where and what transport type has been placed down on the table, and through the use of
35% would spend more if they could order ahead through an app, or self- service Kiosk (28%).
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live rendering software builds the virtual village in real time. In addition to the interactive exhibits
for children, Technically Creative has also provided the centre with all of its lighting, show control, electrical control system, audio and PA systems throughout. By choosing Technically Creative, which operates with a one stop shop business model, Athens FEC has guaranteed that the production of their new centre hasn’t been watered down by subcontractors. Instead, the FECs initial vision for the project has been enhanced, and this will be beneficial to the visitors, who get to experience over 14 new interactives thanks to Technically Creatives vision and hard work. Managing director Marc Broadbent
“While it may have been on attractions’ roadmaps to install more contact-free solutions – with the benefits including reduced queues, personalisation of offers, and a seamless guest experience – Covid has accelerated this innovation,” commented Jason. “This increased investment in technology is not a knee- jerk reaction to the pandemic, it’s a must-have for attractions! We have upgrade projects in progress that will continue to accelerate this trend, with the end goal being to create a seamless experience for guests as we enter a new era of visitor engagement.”
said: “From inception, through design and with great input from the client team I’m very proud for the company and my team to have played a major part in delivering this magnificent project. I’m sure you will agree that the Xplore Athens attraction stands out and proud as the only major go to Greek attraction for children of all ages in both play and learning.”
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