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Christmas in The Wizarding World of “Harry Potter” and “Grinchmas” set to return to Universal Studios, Hollywood
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“Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and “Grinchmas” will return to Universal Studios Hollywood this season, beginning Friday, 26 November and running daily through to Sunday, 2 January 2022. The holiday festivities are included in the price of admission. In the “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” the quaint wizarding village of Hogsmeade will be transformed to reflect the holiday spirit. Guests can take delight in special holiday acapella performances from the Hogwarts Frog Choir, stroll through the village shops while sipping a delicious Hot Butterbeer and enjoy savoury festive fare at the Three Broomsticks.
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,
Triotech to showcase brand new attraction at IAAPA Expo 2021
Triotech has announced its participation to IAAPA Expo 2021 in Orlando with the biggest booth in the company’s history. Covering 3,600 sq.ft, the leader in interactive media-based attractions will showcase several of its attractions directly on the show floor (Booth 1069). Triotech will be launching its brand-new product during its press conference to announce a major project on November 17 at 1.40 pm. Furthermore, visitors will be able to see and try this innovative ride directly in Triotech’s booth. “Even knowing there are
challenges for travellers, we decided to increase our presence and have the largest booth at the Expo to showcase a wide range of attractions directly on the floor”, stated Ernest Yale, president and CEO of Triotech. He added “The industry needs investment and momentum. We saw at IAAPA Expo Europe that visitors are highly qualified, and we want people to be able to try our attractions right on the show floor.” The company is delighted to share that it will be part of the IAAPA’s Trade Show Floor Tour of Virtual Reality Suppliers. Triotech will be showcasing “Sugary Slope” its latest interactive movie for the STORM
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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.
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.
simulator. This third film bonifies the existing movie catalogue that already offers a variety of thrilling adventures and is available free of charge for all existing and future units. Finally, visitors will also be available to try Triotech’s top earners for Family Entertainment Centers: the quintessential coin-op simulator, Typhoon, as well as the iconic interactive theatre XD Dark Ride.
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
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
Beginning at dusk each night, “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” will feature stunning imagery and animation as the impressive light projection show illuminates Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, bringing the iconic Hogwarts castle to life and infusing the land with the sounds of an arrangement of music from the Harry Potter film series. Guests can commemorate their Christmas visit to Hogsmeade Village with a variety of exclusive keepsake items available for purchase, including personalized ornaments, garland, scarves and stockings. The jolly “Grinchmas” Who-lebration returns in festive fashion as holiday
park-goers will be rockin’ around the topsy-turvy 65 foot-tall “Grinchmas” tree in Universal Plaza, adorned with hundreds of ornaments and thousands of LED lights. A tree lighting ceremony accompanied by a snowfall flurry will take place every evening, bringing good tidings and season’s greetings as guests celebrate with The Grinch, his faithful dog Max and the Who-ville Whos, who will be performing on select nights. A selection of themed Wh.o-tacular sweet treats, including hot cocoa will be available for purchase.
In addition to the theme park, spirited holiday décor will permeate Universal
CityWalk. Guests to the outdoor entertainment destination will be enchanted by the spectacular 40-foot-tall Christmas tree, featuring more than 200,000 LED lights. The popular Voodoo Doughnut will entice guests with a variety of festive designs and flavours to celebrate the season.
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