News: Waterparks
Village Roadshow continues to negotiate on Chinese theme parks
Village Roadshow Chairman Robert Kirby says the theme park and cinema operator is making "very good progress" on its plans to open a park in China. Kirby recently explained that...
Mar 5, 2012
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AALARA releases 2012 Conference Program
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released the program for its 2012 Conference and Trade Show. The conference, being held from 14th to...
Feb 25, 2012
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IAAPA brings management program to Hong Kong
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is to stage its Institute for Attractions Managers immediately prior to the 2012 Asian Attractions Expo...
Feb 17, 2012
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SpongeBob SplashBash launches at Sea World Resort and Water Park
Nickelodeon has arrived at Sea World Resort and Water Park with the launch of the SpongeBob SquarePants water playground. Resort guests can now join the popular sponge and his...
Feb 17, 2012
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Inaugural Middle East Hotel Awards to recognise leisure facilities
The first ever Middle East Hotel Awards are set to recognise 'Best Fitness & Leisure Facilities within a hotel' in an award category. The award intends to recognise any area of...
Feb 11, 2012
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Illnesses lead to closure of Yarra Ranges splash park
Yarra Ranges Council has confirmed the ongoing closure of its Seville Water Play Park after laboratory tests showed the presence of heightened levels of E coli bacteria and...
Feb 9, 2012
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AALARA launches aquatic industry issues survey
The Aquatic Industry Committee of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is inviting aquatic industry professionals to participate in a survey to...
Feb 9, 2012
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Online registration opens for IAAPA Asian Attractions Expo 2012
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has launched online registration for its 2012 Asian Attractions Expo. To be held from 5th to 8th June at...
Feb 8, 2012
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Lotte World waterpark signs US$22 million deal with WhiteWater
Lotte World, South Korea's largest theme park has just signed the largest contract in the waterpark industry for a new waterpark to be located in Kimhae, near Busan, South...
Feb 7, 2012
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Wet'n'Wild Sydney set for go ahead
With developers Village Roadshow expected to soon respond to the NSW Government on 'conditions' made on the Wet'n'Wild Sydney project, construction of the waterpark is expected...
Feb 2, 2012
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Slater makes waves with plans for artificial surf
Following on from his record-breaking 11th world surfing title, Kelly Slater has launched upon another challenge with a rivalry-igniting patent for an artificial surf wave. In...
Jan 25, 2012
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End of an era as Wild Wadi's Sceirah pulled down
Dubai's signature and industry leading waterpark, Wild Wadi, part of the Jumeirah Group and part of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, has announced they are removing the iconic Jumeirah...
Jan 25, 2012
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Jamberoo Action Park uses latest technology to speed entry
Hand held scanners used at Jamberoo Action Park's entry gates have been speeding up visitor entry this holiday season. Introduced in time for the busy Christmas holiday season,...
Jan 24, 2012
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Maytronics Australia to develop Poseidon computer-aided drowning detection systems
Respected aquatic product suppliers Maytronics Australia are to distribute the Poseidon computer-aided drowning detection systems for public swimming pools. Aided by Poseidon...
Jan 18, 2012
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WaveHouse Sentosa celebrates its third anniversary
Singapore's WaveHouse Sentosa artificial surfing wave attraction is celebrating its third birthday today (Saturday 7th January 2012). Opened at the end of 2008, Wave House...
Jan 7, 2012
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Polin launches 'Magic Spheres' waterslide
Leading international waterpark ride manufacturers Polin have launched a new waterslide series called 'Magic Spheres'. With a futuristic appearance, the Magic Spheres concept is...
Jan 2, 2012
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Kalamunda Water Park reopens after $3 million refurbishment
The Shire of Kalamunda's Kalamunda Waterpark reopened just before Christmas having undergone more than $3 million in refurbishments. The park was closed at the beginning of 2010...
Dec 30, 2011
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Melbourne Sports Hub launches landmark Double FlowRider wave simulator
Victoria's State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) has launched south-eastern Australia's first double FlowRider at the Melbourne Sports Hub. Sited in the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic...
Dec 27, 2011
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Water cannon represents the new wave in aquatic toys
The ultimate children's play experience associated with interactive aquatic toys is more accessible than ever with the introduction of the new water cannon developed by Water...
Dec 23, 2011
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Cairns' Sugarworld reopens
Cairns' Sugarworld waterpark, sited in the suburb of Edmonton, has reopened. The park's slides were declared unsafe in April last year, prompting its closure and subsequent...
Dec 21, 2011
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DEAL 2012 provides a gateway to the Middle East's multi-billion theme parks industry
International Expo Consults (IEC), organisers of the 2012 Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure (DEAL) Expo, is aiming for the event to capture the potential of the...
Dec 6, 2011
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WA Health Department to issue 'Spray Park' guidance
The Western Australia Department of Health is developing laws for the operation of spray parks (also known as splash pads and 'zero-depth' water playgrounds) in Western...
Nov 30, 2011
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Dinosaur to star in Rainbow Springs' NZ$10 million Big Splash water ride
Rotorua's Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park is set to launch its Big Splash water ride on 2nd January. The 431 metre-long flume ride will take boats of up to eight people on a...
Nov 29, 2011
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App-solute first for Australia's Theme Parks
In an Australian first for amusement parks, Jamberoo Action Park is going mobile, with the launch of Australia's first ever theme park application. Guests visiting the NSW...
Nov 23, 2011
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