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tel Transylvania attraction opens Dream Island Park, Moscow
Zip World to launch new Underground Golf site
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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,
utdoor activity giant, Zip World, has launched a brand-new activity at its Llechwedd site in North Wales. The adventure company behind the world’s fastest zipline has broken yet another record and developed the world’s first cavern-style underground golf course. The introduction of Underground Golf represents the next stage in the evolution of North Wales’s new tourism offering.
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.
aged three and above and will be the 21st attraction at the resort. Other activities on offer at Zip World’s Llechwedd Slate Caverns site include a four-person zip line, an underground bouncy net playground, a high ropes obstacle course and a deep mine tour.
Tornado Springs opens
A total of eight local businesses and 13 local contractors helped Zip World’s in-house team to develop the new attraction, and with over 535,000 visitors visiting their sites each year, the new adventure is set to add to the demand. Launching July 29, the activity is set 500ft below the ground in a disused mining cavern, and only accessible by Europe’s steepest cable railway. Visitors to the park will be transported back in time and challenged to take on the 18-hole course. The impressive build, which is perpendicular in shape and purpose-built to fit the cavern space, was an engineering feat and a first for Zip World and its sub-contractors. Each shipment had to fit into an opening no bigger than 1.2m and a purpose-built system was created to transport the construction materials to a loading bay deep underground. Underground Golf welcomes adults and children
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Sean Taylor, founder of Zip World, said: “It’s always a great feeling being able to announce a brand-new attraction and the launch of Underground Golf is no exception. We were keen to introduce an activity that was inclusive to families and groups of people of all ages without taking away the thrill and excitement factor. “The setting is what makes Underground Golf so unique and it’s unlike any other adventure golf course. It’s a superstructure built to impress, and we weren’t afraid to push boundaries or incorporate a number of quirky ideas throughout, such as ending the course via a slide.
Andrew Hudson, commercial director at Zip World, added: “We’re always consciously trying to make use of the space we have, and we wanted to draw even more attention to this vast underground area and showcase the uniqueness of this historic location.
“The crazy golf market has been evolving for a while now and thanks to the introduction of
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.
new technology and innovative adventure course designs it’s come a long way from windmills and tacky-themed experiences! We wanted to create something that allowed our consumers to have fun and interact with each other all whilst in a breath- taking subterranean setting.”
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
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