http://www.newsparcs.com/ International news about theme parks and leisure industry! en-EN NewsParcs 2012 francoismayne@newsparcs.com (François Mayné) http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005680-tea_annual_business_summit_and_thea_awards_gala_to_be_held_at_disneyland_resort_march_15_17 en/article/00005680-tea_annual_business_summit_and_thea_awards_gala_to_be_held_at_disneyland_resort_march_15_17 Event [img]CIMG001[/img] Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) will celebrate once again excellence in the creation of compelling places and experiences with its [b]business Summit[/b] and the [b]annual [b... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:01:47 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005678-tokyo_disneyland_new_attraction_goofy_s_paint_n_play_house_opening_on_august_24 en/article/00005678-tokyo_disneyland_new_attraction_goofy_s_paint_n_play_house_opening_on_august_24 New While Tokyo DisneySea continues the work on [i]Toy Story Mania![/i] which is scheduled to open next June, Tokyo Disneyland Park will also benefit of a novelty this year: [b]Goofy's Paint 'n' Play Hou... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:32:23 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005677-cedar_fair_reports_record_results_for_2011 en/article/00005677-cedar_fair_reports_record_results_for_2011 Corporate [img]CIMG002[/img] Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), today reported record results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011 and announced the declaration of its first quarte... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:59:57 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005676-parksmania_award_2011_goes_to_acquavillage_water_park_italy en/article/00005676-parksmania_award_2011_goes_to_acquavillage_water_park_italy Corporate [img]CIMG001[/img][img]CIMG003[/img] Acquavillage Water Park in Cecina, Italy has been named [b]Italy's Best Water Park[/b] in 2011 by Parksmania. Acquavillage Water Park added two family rides in 2... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:47:37 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005675-lo_q_announces_full_results_for_the_twelve_months_ended_31_october_2011 en/article/00005675-lo_q_announces_full_results_for_the_twelve_months_ended_31_october_2011 Corporate [img]CIMG001[/img] Lo-Q plc (AIM: LOQ), the AIM listed provider of virtual queuing systems for theme parks, water parks and major attractions, announces results for the twelve months ended 31 October ... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:36:26 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005674-yas_waterworld_aqua_park_will_open_at_the_end_of_2012_in_abu_dhabi en/article/00005674-yas_waterworld_aqua_park_will_open_at_the_end_of_2012_in_abu_dhabi New [img]CIMG001[/img] The huge waterpark currently under construction on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE enters its final phases of development with the unveiling of its official name and logo: [b]Yas Water... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:48:07 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005673-original_communication_initiative_by_alton_towers_for_the_launch_of_nemesis_sub_terra en/article/00005673-original_communication_initiative_by_alton_towers_for_the_launch_of_nemesis_sub_terra Corporate [img]CIMG001[/img] Alton Towers Resort is customary of [b]original marketing campaigns[/b]. And for its coming attraction [b]Nemesis Sub-Terra[/b] which will be - according to the park - the [b]Brita... Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:53:35 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005672-new_organization_and_responsibilities_at_mack_rides en/article/00005672-new_organization_and_responsibilities_at_mack_rides Corporate [img]CIMG003[/img] German attractions manufacturer MACK Rides informed us of some important changes of organization and responsabilities inside the company. After 35 years of services, [b]Kurt Mack-E... Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:13:25 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005665-oziris_bandm_inverted_coaster_ready_to_immerse_parc_asterix_visitors_into_a_new_egyptian_universe en/article/00005665-oziris_bandm_inverted_coaster_ready_to_immerse_parc_asterix_visitors_into_a_new_egyptian_universe New [img]CIMG003[/img] Parc Astérix, owned and operated by Compagnie des Alpes, unveiled officially the name of its new rollercoaster scheduled to open on April 7 : [b]Oz[b]Iris[/b][/b]. The ride will be ... Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:04:54 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005669-six_flags_delivers_record_full_year_2011_adjusted_ebitda_of_$350_million en/article/00005669-six_flags_delivers_record_full_year_2011_adjusted_ebitda_of_$350_million Corporate [img]CIMG001[/img] Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX) announced that Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $350 million (about €266 million) for full year 2011, an improvement of $55 million o... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:28:02 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005668-cedar_fair_retains_spencer_stuart en/article/00005668-cedar_fair_retains_spencer_stuart Corporate [img]CIMG001[/img] The Board of Directors of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), announced that it has retained Spencer Stuart, one of the world's leading executive search consulting firms, ... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:01:57 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005667-mirabilandia_to_open_the_world_highest_water_coaster_divertical en/article/00005667-mirabilandia_to_open_the_world_highest_water_coaster_divertical New The Italian theme park Mirabilandia, located in Savio not far from Ravenna, will open in next June [b]Divertical[/b], the world highest Water Coaster which will be [b]60 meters[/b] (197 feet) tall ! ... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:20:21 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005671-six_flags_great_adventure_announces_polin_s_king_cobra_water_slide_at_six_flags_hurricane_harbor en/article/00005671-six_flags_great_adventure_announces_polin_s_king_cobra_water_slide_at_six_flags_hurricane_harbor New [img]CIMG001[/img] Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, New Jersey), the America’s largest regional theme park, announced the addition of a [b]Polin Waterparks[/b]’ [b]King Cobra[/b] waterslide openin... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:52:03 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005666-hong_kong_to_host_asian_attractions_expo_2012_june_5_8 en/article/00005666-hong_kong_to_host_asian_attractions_expo_2012_june_5_8 Corporate [img]CIMG001[/img][img]CIMG002[/img] Asian Attractions Expo 2012, the largest conference and trade show for the attractions industry in Asia, will take place in Hall 5BC of the Hong Kong Convention an... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:40:46 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005664-growing_success_in_australia_for_whitewater_west en/article/00005664-growing_success_in_australia_for_whitewater_west New [img]CIMG004[/img] WhiteWater West, known across the world for delivering world-class waterpark attractions, has seen immense growth on the Australian market in 2011, and already into early 2012.  Re... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:28:12 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005662-jim_seay_re_elected_chairman_of_astm_committee_f24_on_amusement_rides_and_devices en/article/00005662-jim_seay_re_elected_chairman_of_astm_committee_f24_on_amusement_rides_and_devices Corporate [img]CIMG002[/img][img]CIMG001[/img] Jim Seay, president of Premier Rides, Inc., has been re-elected as Chairman of ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices. The 500-member committee is respo... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:28:31 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005660-mini_europe_and_oceade_forced_to_close_in_august_2013 en/article/00005660-mini_europe_and_oceade_forced_to_close_in_august_2013 Corporate [img]CIMG002[/img][img]CIMG004[/img] The miniature park [b]Mini Europe[/b] and the waterpark [b]Océade[/b], two of the most iconic tourist attractions in the city of Brussels, will have to close their... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:37:59 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005659-the_walt_disney_company_s_parks_and_resorts_revenues_increased_10_for_q1_of_fy12 en/article/00005659-the_walt_disney_company_s_parks_and_resorts_revenues_increased_10_for_q1_of_fy12 Corporate [img]CIMG003[/img] The Walt Disney Company reported yesterday earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter increased 18% to $0.80 fro... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:29:45 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005658-gerstlauer_to_deliver_three_projects_in_north_america_for_the_2012_season en/article/00005658-gerstlauer_to_deliver_three_projects_in_north_america_for_the_2012_season New [img]CIMG001[/img][img]CIMG002[/img] For 2012 the German company Gerstlauer is opening many projects worldwide, including three in North America. Across the continent they are opening a [b]SkyFly ride... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:43:46 GMT http://www.newsparcs.com/en/article/00005657-euro_disney_s_c_a_reports_first_quarter_revenues_for_fiscal_year_2012__1_to_318_9_million en/article/00005657-euro_disney_s_c_a_reports_first_quarter_revenues_for_fiscal_year_2012__1_to_318_9_million Corporate [img]CIMG002[/img] Euro Disney S.C.A., parent company of Euro Disney Associés S.C.A., operator of Disneyland Paris, reported today revenues for its consolidated group for the first quarter of the fisc... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:20:53 GMT