Galactica news

Birmingham-based design firm Scruffy Dog has named Deborah Eicher as its new commercial director. An IAAPA Foundation board member, Eicher has more than 17 years ... More

An industry report on the virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) markets predicts that the sectors will be worth US$30bn (£22.7bn, €26.7bn) and US$90.8bn ... More

IAAPA has identified several trends for the year ahead, pinpointing VR rollercoasters, 3D/4D immersion, guest interactivity and edutainment as key themes for developments in 2016. ... More

Thorpe Park has postponed the opening of Derren Brown’s Ghost Train as the ride’s developers add the “final tweaks” to the new concept. Originally scheduled ... More

The designer of Alton Towers’ new virtual reality rollercoaster – the first to come to the UK – has told Attractions Management exclusive new details ... More

Six Flags has announced plans for Superman-themed virtual reality coaster experiences to debut at its parks in the coming months as it seeks to lead ... More

Alton Towers has turned UK astronaut Tim Peake’s home street into a ‘gravity-free zone’, also announcing a new space education programme to promote the upcoming ... More

Alton Towers has confirmed plans to launch the UK’s first ever virtual reality rollercoaster, rebranding its Air ride as Galactica for the all-new space-themed VR ... More

A £3m expansion and refurbishment of Kingswood Leisure Centre has resulted in 150% increase in the number of visitors since it opened last May. The ... More