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Katmandu Park Punta Cana ceases operation
Dominican Republic’s first theme park closes after one year of operation.
The Lost Temple at Movie Park Germany remains closed during 2024 for possible retheme
Simulator at Movie Park remains closed this year
Latest news on Tokyo’s Fantasy Springs additions coming in 2024
New information on the three upcoming dark rides
Fire in the Hole in Silver Dollar City gets opening date
Exactly three months after the closure of the original
Flyover Chicago, the latest Brogent flying theatre, now open in Chicago!
The fifth location of Pursuits flying theatre locations
SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride opens at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino
SpongeBob SquarePants takes over Circus Cirucs Hotel & Casino
Sally Dark Rides announces new Care Bears ride
Partnership forged with franchise owner Cloudco Entertainment
Opening date for SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride at Adventuredome revealed
New Sally Dark Rides attraction to open soon
Heide Park reveals new dark ride for the 2024 season
Germany’s Scariest Dark Ride coming soon
New Fantawild park Boonie Bears Land opens 12th February
New dark ride and show ride in Taizhou, China
BoldMove Nation and Triotech unveil new Smash & Reload size and Voodoo Festival IP
BoldMove’s and Triotech next step on the Smash & Reload concept
Triotech invites guests explore the depths at the Malta National Aquarium
New Dynamic Explorer stand-up simulator by Triotech
Flyover Chicago announces grand opening date
Fifth installation of the FlyOver chain is opening soon
Cadbury World to replace old dark ride with a brand new ride in 2024
Trackless dark ride Cadbury Chocolate Quest will replace Cadabra this year
Universal reveals new details of Epic Universe
Five new lands for Universal Epic Universe unvealed.
Europa-Park teases ”a complete renovation” for haunted house Geisterschloss
42 year old haunted house to be refurbished
Last day of operation for Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan closes popular dark ride
Lagotronics Projects and Mack Rides announce Smurfs IP for Gameplay Theater
Interactive Gameplay Theater attraction now available in The Smurfs-theme.
10Best Reader’s Choice Award winners announced
Dark Ride takes top stop as best new ride!
Schwaben Park presents Hans Dampf, world’s first AI supported simulator
Hans Dampf new simulator in German theme park and zoo
New dark rides and show rides for 2024
Overview with all exciting upcoming rides!
Shanghai Disneyland officially opens Zootopia
New zone including dark ride Zootopia: Hot Pursuit officially opens
Silver Dollar City announces final opening date Fire in the Hole
Fire in the Hole (© Silver Dollar City) Silver Dollar City (Branson, MO...
Several dark rides nominated for “10Best Reader’s Choice Award”
USA Today nominates the best new attractions is the USA
Zootopia Hot Pursuit starts trial operation at Disneyland Shanghai
Yesterday marked the first day of trial operation of Zootopia
Dark rides honored with IAAPA Brass Ring Award
Several dark and show rides announced as award winners at IAAPA Expo
World of Frozen opens to general public at Hong Kong Disneyland
New zone includes the major dark boat ride Frozen Ever After
Simtec Systems celebrates establishment of North American subsidiary
German simulator manufacturer crosses the pond.
Second SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride announced to open at Land of Legends Theme Park
Europe’s first Spongebob themed dark ride is coming to Turkey
Triotech announces first installation of SuperFly stand-up flying theatre
Largest installation to date to be installed at NEB’s Fun World
Thea Awards 2024 winners announced by TEA
18 winners announced, among them a couple of dark rides
Update and train reveal for Fire in the Hole 2.0 at Silver Dollar City
Silver Dollar City and Rocky Mountain Construction reveal new semi-dark ride vehicle in...
Sally Dark Rides reveals details for SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride
SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride to open early next year at Adventuredome.
Morgan’s Wonderland to open all inclusive 4D motion ride by SimEx Iwerks
Promotional image for Morgan's Wonderland new all-inclusive 4D motion ride (© SimEx-Iwerks) Today...
Efteling teases opening period for Danse Macabre
New show ride opening in fall 2024
Opening date announced for Tokyo Disney Resort’s Fantasy Springs
Fantasy Springs is set to contain four brand new dark rides.
Efteling shares construction photos of Danse Macabre ride system
New spooky simulator ride set to open in 2024
Multiple dark rides honored at the 2023 Golden Ticket Awards
Yearly Golden Ticket Awards awarded by Amusement Today
Simtec to manufacture one-of-a-kind flying theatre experience at Mercury Towers
60-minute experience revolves around the history of Malta
Legoland Shanghai has entered construction phase
11th Legoland park scheduled to open in 2024
Disney’s King Thanos Dark Ride Unveils Reality-Jumping Vehicle
New dark ride after Avengers villain opening in Disney’s California Adventure
Belantis reopens Madhouse Verlies des Grauens after 3 years
Long closed Madhouse about to reopen for Halloween
Oriental Heritage Yingtan – the latest park from Fantawild opens today
Another six dark rides from Fantawild for the database
Hong Kong World of Frozen set to open November 20
Seven years after the announcement the new themed land will open
Popcorn Panic opens in Hamanako Pal Pal park
Popcorn Revenge characters go Japan

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