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Aqualantis to open at Energylandia O


pening in 2021, Aqualantis is the newest zone at Polish theme park Energylandia. The new section has been designed to resemble


an ancient, sunken city over an area of six hectares. Aqualantis, which was designed by Dutch company


Jora Vision, is themed around the ancient city of Atlantis. One day the city was taken by a giant wave, and it wasn’t until recently that the ruins have been found by brave explorers. The streets resemble an ancient, sea land with all details made with utmost precision. The new zone at Energylandia will feature 10 new attractions. Firstly, new coaster Abyssus, a Shockwave


Double Launch Coaster made by Vekoma, which boasts an electromagnetic launch and a maximum speed of 100 km/h. The Roller Coaster has been themed to appear as a pumping station for draining water from the sunken kingdom. Also featured will be Light Explorer is a family


boomerang roller coaster; Grotto Expedition is a sightseeing boat expedition that leads through mysterious caves and a magnificent lagoon outside the city. For younger guests there are several smaller carousels: the Burning Engine, which allows the kids to sit behind the wheel of a “real fire engine” and try to extinguish fire in a small building in the middle, and the Submarine Dive, a carrousel with small submarine boats. Elsewhere in the new area is Water Works, a water playground, and new interactive carrousels: Stormy Ship and Magic Pump. Finally, Tidal Wave Twister is a Disco Coaster, a twirling disc which moves around a short track pivoting up and down. In the main market


square of the city guests willl find a number of snack and sweets selling points, as well as shops with souvenirs.


Organisers of The WLSL Event announce #21in21


Now in its 12th year, The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) serves as a crucial platform for the aquatics industry to build awareness about the fundamental importance of teaching children to swim. With a whole year of learn to swim programmes having been lost in 2020, the need to provide children with access to formal swimming lessons this summer is more important than ever. “A dire consequence of the pool closures created by


the 2020 pandemic is that millions of children did not have the chance to begin swimming lessons as they normally would,” said Rick Root, president of the World Waterpark Association, founding organisation of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. As waterparks, swim schools and other aquatic


venues return to a more normal operating schedule in 2021, TEAM WLSL is unveiling a new #21in21 campaign to encourage host locations of all sizes to get back on deck for the WLSL event on 17th June 2021. Whether facilities are able to host just 21 swimmers


and their parents due to social distancing protocols or 2,100 because the whole community is in full-swing, organisers are encouraging as many locations as possible to participate in this year’s programme.


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New virtual conference


IAAPA is bringing together industry leaders and top speakers for an upcoming IAAPA Virtual Conference focused on resilience and recovery on 7-8 April, 2021. On day one, presenters will focus on


recovery planning with valuable forecasts from a top economist. Additional experts will share solutions for safe, profitable operations in a COVID environment. Day two will feature presenters that


specialise in motivation and how to inspire your attractions team. Hear from speakers who have overcome major obstacles and learn new strategies for managing your workforce in uncertain times. The event will be hosted by Johnathan Lee


“Over the last 11 years of hosting the WLSL event, we’ve learned we can make a real difference in our communities if we all work together,” said Root. “By committing to the #21in21 campaign, we can get kids and families back on track to being water aware by participating in life-saving swim lessons.” Aquatic facilities and trainers in the local community


are encouraged to help parents connect the dots between learning to swim and staying safer in and around the water. Registration for host locations opens 1 April at www.WLSL.org.


Iverson, showman and former ringmaster, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. Speakers include Leon Logothetis, global


adventurer, motivational speaker, & author/ creator of the book and Netflix show The Kindess Diaries; Adam Sacks, president, Oxford Econimics Company; Marc Swanson, interim chief executive officer, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Amanda Thompson OBE, ICAE, IAAPA chairman and managing director, Blackpool Pleasure Beach.


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