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Parques Reunidos has acquired Belantis, the theme park located in Leipzig, Germany.
Germany is a strategic market for Parques Reunidos. This acquisition strengthens the group’s strategy and reinforces its market positioning in Germany, where the group already owns Movie Park Germany, one of the leading parks in the country.
The acquisition includes 27 ha. of nearby land for the expansion of the park.
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Starting in April 2018, visitors to Futuroscope will be able to experience Sébastien Loeb's rally driving through an unprecedented combination of virtual reality and 5D.
The new attraction will bring together a 360° 6K film presented through VR headsets, dynamic bucket seats with 6 axis of movement, spacial sound and added effects such as wind and water.
Sébastien Loeb Racing Xpérience is being developed by Futuroscope in partnership with FrayMédia.
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Parc Saint Paul will open a new wooden roller coaster called Wood Express from The Gravity Group in 2018.
At a cost of 3 million euros the new wooden roller coaster will be 49 feet (15m) tall with a 57° drop reaching speeds up to 38 mph (61 km/h) over 1,572 feet (479m) of track and will feature 13 moments of airtime.
Parc Saint Paul is a family theme park near Paris in France. Wood Express will be their 7th roller coaster.
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Puy du Fou will be introducing 2 original creations for the 2018 season, following a 25 million euro investment.
Le Mystère de La Pérouse is a multi-sensory experience that will transport visitors into the adventures of the famous 18th century explorer, and Le Café de la Madelon is a cabaret-restaurant where you can enjoy a meal in the lively atmosphere of the Belle Epoque.
What's more, Puy du Fou will be open until the October half-term holiday, closing on the 4th November 2018.
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Walibi Belgium has announced the name of the new family roller coaster opening in 2018: Tiki-Waka.
The brand new ride will be located in a new exotic-themed area with the existing Challenge of Tutankhamon attraction.
German manufacturer Gerstlauer is building the new roller coaster, which will be 500 meters long and reach speeds of up to 55 km/h.
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Opening in 2019, Europa-Park’s new water park Rulantica will feature 17 water slides and an elaborate Nordic theme.
In the approximately 32,600 square-meter indoor area, water enthusiasts can expect eight exciting Nordic themed areas, open throughout the year.
A total of 25 attractions including 17 spectacular water slides, Germany’s largest indoor wave pool, a relaxing Mystery River as well as many other highlights promise real water fun.
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French theme park La Mer de Sable will open a new Mexican themed area in 2018 with 2 new family rides, Tornado and Condor.
Let yourself be carried away by the tentacles of the Tornado in the square of a Mexican village then fly aboard the Condor and travel to the time of the Aztecs.
Tornado is a 'Sombrero' ride from Zamperla and Condor is a 'Family Swinger' ride from the same manufacturer.
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Disney has announced that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Walt Disney Studios at Disneyland Paris is to become a Marvel attraction.
The popular launched roller coaster opened with the theme park in 2002 and will be reimagined with an Iron Man and Avengers theme, keeping the existing building and ride system.
A "high-speed, hyper-kinetic adventure" is promised when the ride re-opens after its transformation.
