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Efteling expands accommodation offering
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utch fairytale theme park Efteling has revealed further details of its new hotel, which is set to open in spring 2024 and will be the first on-site accommodation to be located within the theme park itself. The largest hotel at the resort, the Efteling Grand Hotel will be a striking seven-storey building, with a 106-metre facade, giving a grand impression to all those that walk past. Seven towers will frame one of the building’s stand out features - a gigantic clock with a pendulum, sitting high up in the green oxidised copper roof.
A classically designed glass
conservatory will be divided across two floors. A nine-metre high and 16-metre wide arcade will make an impressive entrance for guests to walk into the park. Sander de Bruijn, head designer of the new hotel, says: "In terms of design, this hotel fits in with other characteristic buildings at Efteling, but its shape and
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,
Creative Works adds two sales consultants
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.
Amusement attractions provider Creative Works has added two Creative Consultants to its sales team. Dan Borgie and Lori Ovenden joined the company in February and will bring their years of sales experience to help entertainment operators improve their offerings by adding Creative Works’ immersive attractions. Borgie brings a wealth of industry experience. He spent 37 years with Brunswick, where he held a variety of positions, including VP of International Sales and director of New Centre Sales. With his decades of experience, Dan understands the needs and struggles of entertainment operators and he works to deliver solutions to help them meet their goals.
functionality give it a character all of its own. Nature, greenery and water are the connecting factors."
The Efteling Grand Hotel will have 143 rooms and approximately 700 beds, plus a spa with a swimming pool, two restaurants and two shops.
Wild Swing debuts at two European amusement parks
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.
ART Engineering’s new family ride Wild Swing will celebrate its premiere this summer at Potts Park, Germany, in its Stone Age area, and at Fantasiana Strasswalchen Amusement Park in Austria, where it will replace the old boat swing at the lake.
The ride works like a big swing with an additional degree of freedom. A total of 16 people sit in the gondola, back to back, in 2 rows. A newly developed, foamed bucket seat, as well as an individually adjustable single bar, offer the passenger a highly comfortable 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.
With a small footprint of only 11m x 6m and a clearance of approximately 15x12m, Wild Swing is very compact. With a total height of approximately 12m, it is a real eye-catcher for park visitors. Depending on the ride program, the capacity is around 500 passengers per hour.
Ovenden, meanwhile, has a diverse background in sales across multiple industries and will be using her vast experience to help bring lasting memories to operators and their guests around the world.
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
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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
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