News: Waterparks

Outrage over Chimelong Theme Park’s captive Orcas

The Chimelong Theme Park located in Zhuhai, China - designed to appear like a giant spaceship - has softly launched its offerings and attractions. However, while the indoor theme park…

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Oct 10, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Environment / Tourism / Waterparks / Zoos /

 
 

EpicSurf to bring real surfing indoors for first time in Saudi Arabia

Aquatic Development Group (ADG) has announced they will be installing their award-winning stationary surf wave - EpicSurf 46 product - at the new state-of-the-art sports and entertainment…

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Sep 26, 2023 Aquatics / Attractions / Retail / Technology / Waterparks /

 
 

Chimelong Spaceship Theme Park secures unprecedented seven Guinness World Records

Ahead of its official opening, the all-new Chimelong Spaceship Theme Park in Zhuhai, China, has become the recipient of an unprecedented seven Guinness World Records. Designed by Los…

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Sep 22, 2023 Aquatics / Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

IAAPA enhances its leadership team with new appointments

IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has enhanced its leadership team with the addition of three distinguished professionals - Jack Chan, Jorge Cabrera and Christy…

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Sep 15, 2023 Attractions / Retail / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

World’s largest wave pool and surf park set to open in Abu Dhabi before end of 2023

Referring to the project as being set to deliver the “the biggest and most advanced artificial wave facility in the world”, the Abu Dhabi Media Office has advised that Surf Abu…

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Jul 15, 2023 Aquatics / Attractions / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Water-based attractions revived across Japan

Theme parks across Japan are reintroducing water-based features this summer following the downgrading of COVID-19 to Category V. Hirakata Park Water Wonderland 'The Boon' in Osaka…

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Jul 11, 2023 Aquatics / Attractions / Waterparks /

 
 

2022 Financial Report shows Merlin Entertainments back to pre-pandemic performance

Global attractions giant Merlin Entertainments financial report for 2022 has revealed that the group’s revenues grew 59% and visitation rose 30% in the last year - performance above…

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Jun 30, 2023 Attractions / Finance / Retail / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Water World Ocean Park hosts World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

Water World Ocean Park has made history as the first Hong Kong host for internationally acclaimed water safety event the World's Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL). Held on 22nd June, the…

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Jun 25, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Events / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

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