NEW YORK, N.Y. — – RWS Global, the world’s leader in live moments, today announced further expansion into location-based entertainment experiences in Asia with the opening of a new headquarters in Shanghai. The end-to-end professional services provided by RWS Global around the world will be further expanded in Asia to include master planning, design, build, execution and operations for cruise, theater and sport clients through a new strategic partnership with leading creators from Max-Matching Entertainments. 

Continued worldwide growth for RWS Global, including a new office in Orlando as well as the new Shanghai headquarters, will be led by newly appointed Chief Growth Officer, Veronica Hart. As Chief Growth Officer, Hart will leverage her extensive experience in franchise planning, global licensing, strategic planning, retail and brand positioning to guide and elevate the company’s marketing, business and client strategy across all markets. Hart has spent more than two decades in leadership roles at Paramount, HIT Entertainment, Sesame Workshop and CBS Studios among others, and now transitions from a board position to full-time executive with RWS Global. 

“After nearly three decades of serving Asia with projects including Nickelodeon Playtime, Lao Niu Children’s Discovery Museum and Science Center Singapore, RWS Global is underscoring our leadership in this market by opening a full-time office in Shanghai and expanding to include our end-to-end suite of services that promises unforgettable live moments,” said Ryan Stana, RWS Global Founder, Chairman & CEO. “There is simply no better expert in the entertainment industry to lead our worldwide growth than Veronica Hart.”

“Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of partnering with incredible brands and amazing people around the world, none more inspiring than those within RWS Global,” said Veronica Hart, Chief Growth Officer, RWS Global. “I’m thrilled to join the team and look forward to further elevating experiences and opportunities for our talent, brands, clients, guests and fans.”

The teams based full-time in the new RWS Global Shanghai and Orlando offices will be supported by offices in NYC, Cincinnati, London and Sydney plus dedicated full-service rehearsal spaces at RWS Studios in New York City and the United Kingdom. With the most accomplished and award-winning talent around the world, RWS Global seamlessly integrates intellectual property (IP) partnerships with world-class brands ensuring that brands, clients, sports fans and guests experience unmatched immersive entertainment. 

As part of the expansion, RWS Global and Max-Matching Entertainments, a prominent player in the location-based entertainment industry in Asia, are excited to announce a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the entertainment landscape in China. The partnership will capitalize on Max-Matching’s strengths in operational excellence, local market expertise, and resources, alongside RWS Global’s innovative capabilities and global network, to develop and deliver award-winning entertainment products and experiences in China. The Shanghai office also positions the company to tap into new opportunities by providing immersive content to Max-Matching’s ongoing IP projects in China which include Top Park, the largest international IP-themed Family Entertainment Centers (FEC) cluster in Asia which will house the world premiere of PEPPA PIG Ice World, the first Crayola experience outside of United States, and themed experiences of brands by key IP holders, Hasbro, Mattel and WildBrain.  

“This partnership represents an exciting opportunity for us to harness RWS Global’s extensive expertise and innovative practices to deliver even more engaging and unique experiences including themed experiences on cruise lines, award-winning musicals and top-selling concerts to the Chinese market. We look forward to this remarkable journey ahead and are excited about the potential this partnership holds for our company and our valued audiences in China and beyond,” said Owen Zhao, Founder and President of Max-Matching Entertainments.  

“We believe this synergy will foster exciting opportunities for growth and innovation in the entertainment sector. We look forward to delivering groundbreaking experiences that will redefine entertainment as we know it,” added Stana.

RWS Global offers everything (and everyone) necessary to deliver an unmatched guest experience – from idea to operation, anywhere in the world.  Visit rwsglobal.com to learn more. 

ORLANDO — ProSlide, a global leader in water ride innovation, is proud to introduce HIVE™—the world’s first immersive helix water ride feature. In 2025, the ProSlide HIVE™ will debut at Zoombezi Bay in the United States, Chimelong Water Park in China, and with Radamis in Egypt, capturing guests in ways only world-class attractions can.

Behind the HIVE™ lies a mission to craft a world-first water ride experience that pushes beyond conventional expectations. Inspired by the authentic design of the FlyingSAUCER and dynamic energy of a Formula 1 track, ProSlide’s design transforms every ride into a fast-paced adventure.

The ProSlide HIVE ™ is available in two configurations – 2-person tubing (HIVE™ 20) and 5-person raft (HIVE™ 35). This revolutionary feature introduces panoramic sightlines in a seamless, high-speed, high-G helix. The experience is as much about visual storytelling as it is about speed, delivering a stunning, high-energy environment where guests can feel part of a thrilling narrative at every moment.

World-First HIVE™ 20 Installations at Zoombezi Bay
Zoombezi Bay, located in Powell, Ohio and operated by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is known for its adventurous spirit and bold attractions. The renowned water park will unveil the world’s first two HIVE™ 20 installations in Summer 2025 as part of its Conservation Tower expansion. This new area will feature:

The Hive: Two HIVE™ 20s where guests will experience panoramic sightlines and 360-degree spirals for a fast-paced, zero-G, head-spinning journey.

Mussel Mayhem: Featuring the TornadoWAVE 12 / TORNADO 18 SwitchBACK, this iconic duo brings next-level action to riders in the American Midwest for the first time. Captina Falls: The world’s first matting RallyRACER with FlyingSAUCER 8s.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring Conservation Tower to life at Zoombezi Bay this summer—a first-of-its-kind adventure that blends heart-pounding fun with a purpose,” said Anthony Sabo, Vice President of Zoombezi Bay. “Each waterslide in this groundbreaking complex tells a story about the Columbus Zoo’s conservation efforts, starting with The Hive, the first waterslide in the world to feature dual helixes through towering beehives. Only at Zoombezi Bay can you experience unique and cutting-edge attractions while supporting local and global conservation efforts.”

HIVE™ 35 Debuts at Chimelong Water Park
The larger family version, the HIVE™ 35, will make its debut at Chimelong Water Park in Guangzhou, China in Spring 2025. As part of Asia’s tallest family water ride complex, the HIVE™ 35 joins the iconic Mega Tower alongside groundbreaking attractions like the world’s first Launched HydroMAGNETIC LIM Mammoth Water Coaster, world’s first Double TORNADO 60, and Asia’s first FlyingSAUCER 60.

Jeff Janovich, ProSlide’s Senior Vice President of Global Strategic Partnerships, reflects on the journey to bring HIVE™ to life: “Our team pushed boundaries to craft this experience for Zoombezi Bay and Chimelong Water Park. HIVE™ embodies our commitment to clients and our passion for developing unrivalled attractions that define the future of water parks.”

With HIVE™, ProSlide demonstrates its commitment to pioneering design, offering clients distinct, iconic attractions that engage guests from around the world. HIVE™ stands as the latest innovation from a company that consistently dares to dream big—because, at ProSlide, every ride tells a story, and every story is just the beginning.

ORLANDO — Today during a press conference at the Orange County Convention Center, executives announced the launch and creation of Extreme Legacy, a full-service engineering design and manufacturing firm that services the amusement, attractions, and leisure industries. A majority female-owned company, Extreme Legacy also announced the appointment of Jaimie Enterkin as chief executive officer.

Based in Orlando, Florida, Extreme Legacy purchased Extreme Engineering’s 30-year portfolio of attractions. The purchase consists of the rights to Extreme Engineering’s intellectual property and expertise in engineering design and fabrication. The company’s name, Extreme Legacy, was chosen as a nod to Extreme Engineering’s 30-year legacy of creating  award-winning attractions and providing breakthrough solutions around the globe.

“Extreme Engineering has exhibited at IAAPA Expo for 25 years,” shared Phil Wilson, chief development officer and president, strategic partnerships, Extreme Legacy. “We could not think of a better time or place to announce the launch of Extreme Legacy than right here. Today we acknowledge the history that brought us here while moving forward and inventing for the future.”

“Orlando is the epicenter of the global attractions industry,” Wilson continued, “And so it makes perfect sense that Extreme Legacy is based here. We are ready to provide excellent service and design to our clients while solving any engineering challenge they may have.”

Chief Executive Officer Jaimie Enterkin said, “Extreme Legacy is an inventive engineering design and manufacturing firm. We approach each project by partnering with our clients to anticipate their needs and then develop new products and solutions to meet them.”

Along with the announcement of Enterkin as CEO, Extreme Legacy shared the members of the company’s leadership team. Key executives include:

• Kris Benken, President, Extreme Legacy
• Phil Wilson, ICAE, Chief Development Officer & President of Strategic Partnerships, Extreme Legacy
• Alex Yamich, P.E., Chief Engineering Officer, Extreme Legacy
• Ryan Brooks, Director of Operations Extreme Legacy
• Marsha Hafstrom, Manager of Parts and Services, Extreme Legacy

Enterkin furthered, “I’m proud of the work this team has done to get us here today. Extreme Legacy is a majority woman-owned company and as its CEO, I’m excited to be here at IAAPA Expo, immersed in the diversity of talent and experience that defines this industry.”

Extreme Legacy is based in Orlando, Florida, and has manufacturing facilities in Texas. In 2025, the company plans to expand its manufacturing capabilities in Central Florida.

More information can be found about Extreme Legacy online at: ExtremeLegacy.com.

BURBANK, Calif. — Today, the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced the recipients of the prestigious 31^st Annual Thea Awards. Live at SeaWorld Orlando, the TEA proudly honored the outstanding teams and creative individuals who designed, built, installed, and introduced incredible new guest experiences around the globe. Today’s announcement kicks off the annual celebratory campaign that leads up to TEA’s INSPIRE program, Thea Awards and Gala in Universal City, California.

Today’s announcement kicks off the TEA’s annual celebratory campaign that leads up to TEA’s INSPIRE program, Thea Awards Inspire Program and Gala.

“For more than 30 years, the TEA has celebrated the creators, developers, designers and producers who make the themed entertainment industry special,” said Matt Barton, International Board President, TEA and Chairperson, 7thSense. “The Thea Awards are the epitome of excellence and our industry’s highest honor. The combined work of this year’s Thea Award winners brings joy to millions of guests worldwide while inspiring our industry to continue to push the envelope of creativity and innovation.”

During the presentation, the TEA announced the expansion of their yearly honors, with the addition of the TEA Recognition of Merit. This new recognition has been created to spotlight projects that may not have received a Thea Award of Outstanding Achievement, yet demonstrate extraordinary creative artistry, innovation, and execution in our ever-expanding industry. The TEA Recognition of Merit honors the projects and the people behind them: content creators including designers, architects, engineers, technicians, and business leaders.

The 31^st Annual Thea Award Winners are:  

The Buzz Price Thea Award for a Lifetime of Outstanding Achievement

• Rick Rothschild, Founder and Chief Creative, FAR Out! Creative Direction

The Thea Catalyst Award

• Dayton Schroeder, AIA, Vice President and Design Director, SmithGroup
• Naoki Tanaka, Creative Director, Dentsu Lab Tokyo

The Thea Classic Award 

• The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando Resort

Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement

• Attraction, Limited Budget: The Ladder – Immersive Gaming, Los Angeles, California, USA
• Attraction: Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac, Europa Park, Rust, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• Attraction, Limited Budget: Adventure Play at Windsor Great Park, Windsor, United Kingdom
• Children’s Museum, Limited Budget: NEOBIO Museum, Shanghai, China
• Immersive Land:  Valley of Witches, Ghibli Park, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
• Immersive Show/Hotel Lobby Transformation, Limited Budget: The Legend of Luna: A Great Wolf Story, Great Wolf Lodge, Perryville Maryland, USA
• Immersive Technology and Production: The Sphere, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
• International Live Spectacular: 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Opening Ceremonies, Paris, France
• Live Event: Kiss of The Sea (Nụ hôn của Biển Cả), Sunset Town, Vietnam
• Marine Theme Park: Chimelong Spaceship, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
• Museum: International African American Museum, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
• Museum Attraction: The Priddy Family Foundation Freedom Theater at the National WWII Museum, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
• Spectacular Show: Chimelong Show, Chimelong Theater, Zhuhai, China
• Technological Innovation:  BDX Droids Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development (Glendale, CA) and Disney Research Zurich (Switzerland)
• Theme Park Land: Fantasy Springs, Tokyo DisneySea, Tokyo, Japan
• Theme Park Land: Zootopia, Shanghai Disney Resort, Shanghai, China
• Waterpaark: Aquascope, Futuroscope, Jaunay-Marigny, France

TEA Recognition of Merit (New for 2025)

• Attraction, Limited Budget: Treasure Hunt: The Ride, Monterey Bay, California, USA
• Connected Immersion Event, Limited Budget: The DigiWave Experience, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
• Immersive Gaming, Limited Budget:  The Time Travel Agency at Electric Forest Festival, Rothbury, Michigan, USA

The Peter Chernack Distinguished Service Award

• Lynn Willrich, Co-Owner І Director, D J Willrich, Ltd.

“The increasing quality of yearly Thea submissions is a testament to the expertise, passion, and focus of our industry.  Each year, the Thea Awards Judging Committee has a tough task of reviewing hundreds of truly outstanding and deserving projects,” said Andy Westfall, Chair of the Thea Awards Judging Committee and Senior Director of Strategic Planning and Development, Herschend Family Entertainment. “This year we received even more award submissions than the prior year, demonstrating that professionals around the world are proud of their work and aspire to earn a Thea Award. Today we celebrate these amazing projects and the teams that brought them to life.”

The announcement of the 31^st Annual Thea Awards is just the beginning for this incredible class of honorees. TEA will continue to share and celebrate the projects and professionals who earned a Thea Award while leading up to the 31^st Annual TEA Inspire Thea Awards Gala. The annual event will take place 13-15 March 2025, in Universal City, California.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Holiday Lights season is in full swing at Kennywood as Pittsburgh’s Home for the Holidays shines brighter than ever with more days, more rides and the park’s first-ever immersive walk-through experience featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his friends. Once the park wraps up its timeless holiday tradition, Kennywood will continue to expand on the success of its seasonal events as it looks ahead to 2025 and introduces its best seasonal lineup yet.

The USA Today 10Best Holiday Event features Pennsylvania’s Tallest Christmas Tree, three million lights, more than 25 rides and attractions and decked midways. This year, Holiday Lights is glowing with five all-new ways to ring in the season including, the Holiday Reflections Light Show around the lagoon, Spirit of the Season: A Holiday Celebration stage show, an all-new location in Lost Kennywood to meet and greet with Santa and an immersive walk-through experience headlined by meet and greets with Rudolph, Clarice, Sam the Snowman and Bumble.  

As the park rounds out the 2024 season, Pittsburgh’s favorite amusement park is already gearing up for what is sure to be one of the park’s biggest seasons yet. Next year, Kennywood is scheduled to open egg-stra early on 412 Day, Saturday, April 12, with its all-new Eggcellent Celebration kicking off the park’s 127^th season. Next spring, visitors are encouraged to hop in for unforgettable moments, rides on their favorite attractions and fantastic photos with the park’s all-new Easter Bunny, Tuft.

That’s not all, 2025 will be headlined by the most Pittsburgh surprise of all, the return of the Steel Curtain Roller Coaster. After an on-going modification project, the record setting coaster is back in 2025 for more rides, more thrills and more screams. Coaster lovers in the Steel City are encouraged to hold onto their lap bars and get ready to set their own records for most rides on the Curtain in a single season.

The 2025 Season will bring even more spectacular surprises as Kennywood introduces a brand-new themed haunted house during Phantom Fall Fest. Increasing the lineup of haunted attractions to 11, the newest addition to the popular Halloween event will feature more horror around every corner as the Phantom kicks the fear into gear for the 23^rd annual tradition. Next season, park-goers should prepare for more frights and more nights as Kennywood adds additional days to the Phantom Fall Fest calendar including Halloween night.

“2025 is going to be a massive year here at Kennywood as we bring back the beloved Steel Curtain Roller Coaster and introduce our best lineup of events ever highlighted by the all-new Eggcellent Celebration, popular Bites and Pints, Phantom Fall Fest and Holiday Lights,” said General Manager Rick Spicuzza. “Kennywood is a Pittsburgh staple, and we can’t wait to open the gates for the 2025 season on the iconic 412 Day.” 

To celebrate all that’s new in 2025, the return of the Steel Curtain and the all-new Eggcellent Celebration, Kennywood is kicking off Black Friday early. 2025 Season Passes are currently on sale for up to $60 off. Select passes include access to 2024 Holiday Lights for free and the entire 2025 season, including seasonal events, plus thrilling perks like free parking, free guest tickets, discounts on food and retail and more.

WILDWOOD, N.J. — Morey’s Piers, a premier amusement destination on the Jersey Shore, is excited to announce an exhilarating upgrade to one of its most beloved attractions, The Great White. In preparation for the 2025 season, this iconic wooden roller coaster will be receiving brand new coaster trains, along with other enhancements designed to improve the rider experience.

A fan favorite for nearly three decades, The Great White is known for its dramatic drops and scenic seaside views. This classic wooden coaster will soon offer an even smoother ride thanks to the addition of two new Millennium Flyer trains from Great Coasters International, Inc. (GCII), a leading expert in wooden roller coaster design and engineering based in Sunbury, PA.

The new Millennium Flyer trains feature twelve 2-passenger cars, each supported by a single axle. This innovative axle configuration allows the trains to more fluidly adapt to the track’s curves, reducing the lateral “shuffling” associated with the previous train design. With these new trains, riders can expect a smoother, more exhilarating ride along The Great White’s track.

Stay tuned for more updates and special events this summer as we celebrate The Great White‘s exciting return.

ORLANDO — Today, Universal Orlando Resort is sharing a sneak peek inside the stunning, full-scale recreation of the British Ministry of Magic that will be the setting of the innovative new attraction, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry – opening on May 22, 2025 at Universal Epic Universe. The groundbreaking new attraction found within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic promises to be Universal’s most impressive ride to date – blending massive incredibly detailed environments, powerful storytelling, unprecedented ride technology and so much more to take guests on an action-packed adventure to witness the trial of the infamous Dolores Umbridge.

Just like Hogwarts castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade and Gringotts Bank in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, the immense scale and awe-inspiring details within the British Ministry of Magic will amaze guests as they are immersed in yet another iconic location from the beloved Warner Bros. Pictures Harry Potter films. The journey through the typically restricted wizarding government building will take guests through the grand Ministry atrium, Dolores Umbridge’s office, other Ministry departments and more before boarding magical, omnidirectional lifts to bring Dolores Umbridge to justice once and for all.   

Here is a closer look at some of the highly immersive details and environments guests will find in Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry:

Guests will journey from wizarding Paris – the setting of the other exciting experiences inspired by the Fantastic Beasts films in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic – to the Ministry via the Métro-Floo – a unique mode of transportation inspired by the iconic Floo Network from the films. As they emerge from the fireplace-like structures they’ve seen in the films, guests will immediately find themselves in the lobby of the Ministry of Magic.

The jaw-dropping grand atrium of the Ministry of Magic comes to life in all its grandeur in the queue for the attraction. Here, guests will find a restored Fountain of Magical Brethren statue, the breathtaking enchanted weather ceiling, an endless array of Ministry offices from floor to ceiling and many more intricate details for guests to discover while inside. Guests will also discover that their visit falls on the same day that Dolores Umbridge will stand trial for her crimes against the wizarding world.

MINISTRY RECEPTION
Guests will pass by the Ministry Reception, where wizards typically ask for information before going about their wizarding business. However, guests won’t find anyone working the reception booths today as the entire Ministry is busy preparing for the trial.

DOLORES UMBRIDGE’S OFFICE
A glittering chandelier illuminates Dolores Umbridge’s former office, which is revealed to be just as over-the-top as the woman herself with its pink hues and ornate gold carvings throughout. Here, guests will meet Higgledy, Umbridge’s former house-elf, for the first time as she enthusiastically cleans out the office ahead of the trial. 

DAILY PROPHET
Guests should keep an eye out for a variety of details from the films while they venture through the Ministry, like the latest edition of the Daily Prophet, flocks of interdepartmental memos and even the belongings of some of their favorite characters from the films.

MAGICAL MINISTRY LIFT
Guests will board a magical, omnidirectional lift that seats up to 14 guests to travel even deeper through the British Ministry for the long-awaited trial of Dolores Umbridge. Adorned with vibrant red and gold accents, these lifts are unlike any ride vehicle ever created and will propel guests up, down, forward, backward, sideways and more throughout the Ministry – just like guests have seen in the films.

ADDITIONAL MINISTRY AREAS
Once aboard the ride, guests will find themselves on a thrilling chase to catch Umbridge as she attempts to escape her trial – all while dodging attacks from the Death Eaters, rampaging creatures and more along the way. Additional areas guests will soar through in the British Ministry include the Magical Archives –a cavernous library filled with towering cabinets that hold centuries of Ministry archives and wizarding documents; the Department of Magical Creatures – where creatures have escaped and are running amuck; and the Time Room – which is overflowing with a variety of Time-Turners and unique timekeeping devices.  

Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry will open at Epic Universe on May 22, 2025, and is just one of many exciting experiences in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. The third installment of Universal Orlando’s wildly popular Harry Potter-themed lands will also include an all-new live show, Le Cirque Arcanus, inspired by the Fantastic Beasts films; a variety of highly themed dining and retail experiences; interactive wand magic and captivating entertainment.

ALTOONA, Iowa — Summer 2025 shines brighter at Adventureland Resort as the park adds an all-new water slide experience, Hyperlight to the Adventure Bay lineup of attractions. Hyperlight electrifies the park’s Typhoon water slide, adding vivid lights, dynamic sounds and new thrills.

Next summer, the Adventure Bay water slide will be recharged and ready to rock with iSlide technology. The all-new experience, Hyperlight will include out of this world color changing lights and lasers and dynamic surround sound that will transform the water slide into an all-new full sensory experience. Riders should prepare to hold onto their tubes and get ready to launch into a galaxy far away as they race through the tunnel to the bottom. With several different combinations of laser lights and sound to choose from, no two rides are the same on Hyperlight.

“Our park team is continuing our massive park-wide transformation project in 2025 with yet another new experience for our visitors to enjoy,” said Adventureland Resort General Manager, Mike Lusky. “Next summer, the thrills are going to shine brighter in Adventure Bay as we introduce the completely reimagined Hyperlight water slide, offering summer fun in a whole new light for every rider.”

The Home of Iowa’s Best Thrills continues its multi-year transformation project with the first upgrade coming to Adventure Bay since 2012. Since Palace Entertainment acquired the park in 2021, the organization has made several park-wide enhancements including introducing the re-imagining Underground, adding the all-new Flying Viking Roller Coaster and Draken Falls Log Flume, upgrading several food and beverage locations and more.

Adventureland is gearing up for what is sure to be one of the best seasons yet at the resort as the theme park prepares to reopen its gates in May. From a summer packed with new ways to beat the heat to including Hyperlight to the fall return of Iowa’s Largest Halloween Event, Phantom Fall Fest, there’s something for the entire family to enjoy throughout the season.

To celebrate the announcement of Hyperlight, Adventureland Resort is kicking off its Black Friday Sale early. Right now, park-goers can save $50 on Season Passes and glow with the flow all summer long onthe reimagined attraction. Select passes include free parking, free friend tickets, discounts on food and beverage and more.

For the first time ever, Season Passholders can add an All-Season Dining Pass onto their 2025 Season Pass. The new dining pass allows visitors to enjoy two meals throughout their day each time they visit Adventureland during the 2025 season. The passes are valid at select dining locations within the park and are currently on sale for just $99.99 during the park’s Black Friday Sale.

Zamperla’s first Family Thrill Launch coaster will soon become a reality at Parc Spirou in France.

In collaboration with Parc Spirou, Zamperla is thrilled to unveil the new Family Thrill Launch Coaster, set to open in 2026. This coaster is designed to appeal to both thrill-seekers and families.

Engineered to provide a mix of high-energy excitement with a unique profile smooth ride, this coaster is an ideal blend of thrill and family-friendly appeal, making it a distinctive addition to Parc Spirou’s lineup.

Parc Spirou sees this project as an opportunity to expand its family area, providing a thrilling attraction that is also suitable for younger visitors.

Hervé Lux, General Manager of Parc Spirou, stated, “We are thrilled to bring an exclusive attraction like the Family Thrill Launch Coaster to Parc Spirou, a unique coaster designed specifically for us. We chose Zamperla for the role as a major manufacturer with highly qualified engineers, their industry-leading safety record, and—since we wanted to work with IPs—the high quality of their creative team.

With this partnership, we’re confident we’re offering our visitors an exciting and safe experience, ideal for those needing that ‘first big coaster’ while also satisfying teens and young adults looking for a coaster with excitement.”

It’s not just a thrill to ride but also eye-catching in design. From detailed set pieces to thematic ride elements, Zamperla’s Creative Department has expertly crafted an immersive experience that will delight both Naruto fans and newcomers alike.

“I have a personal connection to this project because I’ve always been a fan of manga, and I can proudly affirm that our team has done an outstanding job” shared Enrico Patechi, Creative Design Manager. “Our goal was to create an experience that feels like an extension of Naruto’s world, and we believe fans will love the final product. It was challenging to translate the 2D manga into detailed 3D fiberglass elements.”

The rider experience is a pair of acts- two different coaster experiences combined for a 1,004 m (3,204 ft) ride. The first half of the ride features a 65

LOGAN, Utah — S&S Worldwide (S&S) is proud to unveil the vehicle for Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, set to debut in summer 2025 at Hersheypark, Pennsylvania’s largest amusement park. This thrilling new addition will be the tallest Screamin’ Swing ever built.

In collaboration with Hersheypark, S&S Worldwide has designed Twizzlers Twisted Gravity to reach record-breaking heights. In addition, this Screamin’ Swing will feature four branded zones across two gondolas, each inspired by Twizzlers’ classic flavors – Strawberry, Cherry, Hershey’s Chocolate, and Black Licorice. The attraction’s bold and colorful gondolas will become an iconic part of the Hersheypark skyline, celebrating the Twizzlers brand as part of the guest experience.

Trever Dyer, Executive Director of Sales and Marketing at S&S, called working with Hersheypark “an incredible experience.” He continued “They have been great partners with S&S for many years.  Being part of this world record-setting experience with such a fantastic partner is amazing.  Guests of Hersheypark will love riding Twisted Gravity again and again.  There is no better airtime experience in the world.”

Twizzlers Twisted Gravity will be the 30^th Screamin’ Swing and 5^th of the 40-Seat variety installed worldwide. With installations in parks across the US, Japan, and Europe, these rides have been thrilling park guests around the world since 2004. Most of these rides have customizable thrill levels, so guests measuring 48 inches and up can all enjoy swinging higher than ever before.