InPark Magazine

Check out this week’s #inparktop5: See the properties of Universal Kids Resort, LEVEL99 heads to Walt Disney World, and Merlin gets a new CEO! ----- Get the Top 5 in your inbox every week with a free digital subscription to InPark, sign up here....https://lnkd.in/d_NE5_qa ----- Universal Destinations & Experiences releases additional details on new Texas park. The themed lands and featured characters were announced for #UniversalKidsResort, the upcoming park for families with young children set to open in 2026. New Level99 Entertainment location to open at #DisneySprings. Located within the Walt Disney World Resort's retail and dining district, this location will be the largest for the social gaming LBE. PGAV expands ownership roster. The #architecture and #themedentertainment design company adds seven leaders to its ownership bench. Merlin Entertainments appoints Fiona Eastwood as new CEO. After serving as interim CEO since last fall, Eastwood continues her leadership legacy at the worldwide theme park and attraction owner/operator. Kraftwerk Living Technologies recognized with #InavationAward. The integrated media technology specialists were honored during this year's Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show for their technical work on Chimelong Spaceship's Bermuda Storm attraction. #inparknews #newattractions #themeparks #socialgaming #FECs #attractionsoperator #executiveleadership #InavationAwards2025 #ISE2025 #entertainmenttechnology

PGAV Destinations names John Wieser as studio leader for St. Louis office. Wieser joins Charlie Lutz and Gary Rogowski in the role who each oversee culture and development at St. Louis and Orlando, respectively. #inparknews #themedentertainment #leadership #architecture #architecturalfirms #placemaking

Chester Zoo has chosen Gateway Ticketing Systems, Inc. to enhance its sales platform to streamline guest experience and operations. Chester Zoo is one of the largest zoos of the United Kingdom, spanning 128 acres, and has an annual visitation of 2 million. #inparknews #themedentertainment #operationstechnology #ticketingsolutions #zoos

The second U.S. location of PEPPA PIG Theme Park has opened in Dallas-Fort Worth. This marks the first iteration of the Hasbro character-centric park not directly adjacent to other Merlin Entertainments facilities. #inparknews #themedentertainment #branding #PEPPAPIG #PEPPAPIGThemePark #attractionsindustry #familyattractions

Registration for SEA Expo 2025 is NOW LIVE! We’re excited to be part of the?7th edition of the Saudi Entertainment & Amusement (SEA) Expo, happening?20 – 22 May 2025?at?Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center! This is the region’s?must-attend?event for entertainment and attractions professionals, bringing together?15,000+ industry experts, top suppliers, and key decision-makers. From?rides and arcade games to water attractions and F&B solutions, explore the latest innovations and opportunities to grow your business. Register now for FREE – https://shorturl.at/MSvqQ For more details, contact:? [email protected] #SEAExpo #EntertainmentIndustry #SaudiArabia #Amusement #Riyadh #KSA

Semnox Solutions Pvt. Ltd.'s Radian Smart Wristband has earned another accolade, this time at the Rimini Amusement Show. The time-based RFID technology solution won Best Innovative Product. #inparknews #themedentertainment #entertainmenttechnology #RFID

TRICOLOR INDIA SCHAUSPIEL PVT. LTD has created an artful telling of the history of Khajuraho Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site, through projection mapped imagery via Christie Digital Systems 1DLP laser projectors. The show seeks to provide an entertaining yet insightful examination of the millennia-old Indian monuments. #inparknews #themedentertainment #entertainmenttechnology #projectionmapping #laserprojection #heritagesites

The Themed Entertainment Association has revealed the panelists for this year's TEA'S State of the Industry event during TEA INSPIRE. The panel seek to address core themes of the industry along with insights into the business of immersive entertainment. #inparknews #themedentertainment #TEAINSPIRE2025 #leadership #attractionsindustry

Legacy Entertainment is slated to update the master plan and design of Taman Safari Indonesia's original park Taman Safari Bogor. The park, which originally opened in 1986, will experience updates that provide a more immersive experience for guests and the animals themselves. #inparknews #themedentertainment #zoos #safariparks #animalconservation #immersivedesign #attractiondesign

Registration is open for Saudi Entertainment and Amusement (SEA) Expo 2025, which opens its seventh edition in Riyadh this May. Once again, the Saudi Light and Sound (SLS) Expo will be co-located with the SEA Expo, ensuring exhibitors can maximize business and networking during the show. #inparknews #themedentertainment #KSA #SaudiArabia #MiddleEast #MiddleEastTourism #SEAExpo2025 #SLSExpo2025 #attractionsindustryevents