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News and articles about theme parks and visitor attractions and the industry in North America

A new multi-attraction Simpsons experience arrives in Myrtle Beach courtesy Simex-Iwerks

A new multi-attraction Simpsons experience arrives in Myrtle Beach courtesy Simex-Iwerks

Aug 15, 2018 Attractions, News, North America, Technology & Media, World markets 0

The Aztec Theater is set to premiere later this year. This ticketed attraction includes a fully themed lobby and theater experience rich with detail.
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Science and Media Summit to introduce Speed Pitching sessions at 2018 event

Science and Media Summit to introduce Speed Pitching sessions at 2018 event

Aug 13, 2018 Business, Events, Museums, News, North America, World markets 0

The sessions offer a rare chance for production companies to discover new science storytellers, pre-published research, and new filmmakers in search of production partnerships.
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7thSense brings projection mapping to The Egg at New York’s XI Gallery

7thSense brings projection mapping to The Egg at New York’s XI Gallery

Aug 10, 2018 Attractions, North America, Technology & Media, World markets 0

The Egg is warped and fitted inside a quarter ovoid shape, using relative scaling tricks to force a unique perspective of the cityscape.
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San Antonio Zoo integrating transformed rhino habitat into expanded African Savanna

San Antonio Zoo integrating transformed rhino habitat into expanded African Savanna

Aug 09, 2018 Attractions, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums 0

The zoo plans to receive two female rhinos from other zoological facilities when the exhibit re-opens in early 2019 and a male shortly after that to begin a breeding program for Southern White
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All tracks lead to Thomas Town at Kennywood Park

All tracks lead to Thomas Town at Kennywood Park

Aug 09, 2018 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets 0

Thomas Town is one of the largest single-year additions in Kennywood’s 120-year history, adding five new family rides, plus retheming The Olde Kennywood Rail Road into a Thomas & Friends story.
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Two Bit Circus prepares for Fall opening in Downtown Los Angeles

Two Bit Circus prepares for Fall opening in Downtown Los Angeles

Aug 07, 2018 Attractions, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets 0

InPark Magazine received a complete tour of Two Bit Circus and our report will be online later this month.
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Dollywood to open family-friendly Wildwood Grove themed land in 2019

Dollywood to open family-friendly Wildwood Grove themed land in 2019

Aug 07, 2018 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets 0

The total cost for the project is $37 million, meeting The Dollywood Company’s 2013 commitment of $300 million in investments over a 10 year period four years ahead of schedule.
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JK2 Construction and JK2 Scenic complete work on Orlando Science Center’s Makerspace

JK2 Construction and JK2 Scenic complete work on Orlando Science Center’s Makerspace

Aug 06, 2018 Museums, News, North America, World markets 0

After JK2 Construction completed the interior build-out, JK2 Scenic turned the project into a functional, inviting space for children to create in.
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The VOID brings VR wizardry to the Midwest with opening of Mall of America location

The VOID brings VR wizardry to the Midwest with opening of Mall of America location

Aug 06, 2018 Attractions, News, North America, Technology & Media, World markets 0

The Mall of America location will open featuring Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire.
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Chinese tourists: a primary and growing market for visitor attractions

Chinese tourists: a primary and growing market for visitor attractions

Jul 31, 2018 Asia, Attractions, Europe & Middle East, Features, Headlines, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets 0

This exclusive story for InPark explores this vital new consumer pool: who they are, what they want to experience, and how they use technology and social media.
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