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[ Dubai, UAE ] The “Worlds of Adventure” family entertainment center is expected to open in December 2013 in the United Arab Emirates with superhero-themed attractions, restaurants and shops. Developer IMG Group’s states the entertainment facility will be the world’s largest indoor theme park. The City of Arabia’s “IMG...
[ Dubai, UAE ] The F1 (Formula One) Theme Park once proposed as part of the troubled Dubailand project in Dubai, was aborted in 2010. At the time of its cancellation, site construction work was actually underway at the theme park site but with a scheduled opening date in...
[ Orlando, Florida USA ] I-Drive Live is a proposed 19-acre entertainment destination situated along International Drive in Orlando, Florida. All approvals have been secured, and the project’s developer has indicated a scheduled completion date in 2014. The project will be located on the site of the former Mercado...
[ Dubai, UAE ] Dubai’s ruler, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has announced a major initiative to develop Mohammed Bin Rashid City. The multi-billion dollar project will be developed to include several components. The project will be located between Emirates Road, Al Khail Road and Shaikh Zayed...
[ Mumbai, INDIA ] Actor Shah Rukh Kahn has acquired a 26% interest in Kidzania, and has commited to building a KidZania unit at R City Mall in Mumbai (India). Shah Rukh Kahn, also known simply as ‘SRK’ is a Bollywood superstar with more than 75 films to his credit....
[ Benicia, California USA ] Gallegos Lighting Design has been designing with light to create experiential spaces since 1983, completing over 600 projects in those three decades. The company supplies full service lighting design for projects from concept to completion for: – Theme parks – Experiential architecture – Hospitality –...
[ Wuhan, CHINA ] An observation wheel taller than 200 meters is planned as part of a redevelopment program for central Wuhan, aaccording to China’s Xinhua News Agency. The attraction would be the highlight among ten scenic spots envisioned for the banks of the Hanjiang River in the City’s...
[ Dubai, UAE ] Falconcity of Wonders will feature huge replicas of the “Seven Wonders of the World” along with replicas of other famous monuments from around the world. The project budget has recently been reported to the press at an estimated USD $12 billion. The Great Wall of China...
[ Staten Island, New York USA ] If all goes well, Staten Island will be home to a 625-foot-tall Ferris wheel – the “New York Wheel,” part of a $480 million destination place envisioned for Staten Island. At 625 feet in height, the observation wheel would become the tallest...
[ Macau, CHINA ] Macau Legend Development Ltd. has announced plans for a $645 million redevelopment of Macau Fisherman’s Wharf theme park. The redevelopment project is planned for completion in late 2015. The redevelopment plan was originally announced in 2009 and has just now received government approval to...
[ Chicago, Illinois USA ] The original among the many Ferris wheels (observation wheels) that would follow, operated in 1893 as a signature attraction during the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The original “Ferris wheel” was designed by George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr., as a landmark for the 1893 World’s...
[ Shanghai, CHINA ] The Dream Center is a proposed $3.1 billion cultural and entertainment district planned for development along the Huangpu River in Shanghai’s Xuhui distirct. The waterfront project site includes former industrial areas. The project will be anchored by the new DreamWorks animation studio, and will include...
[ Nusajaya, MALAYSIA] Themed Attractions and Resorts Sdn Bhd (TAR) will open its first Lat’s Place themed restaurant in late 2012, at Puteri Harbour Theme Park in Nusajaya (Iskandar Malaysia region). Lat’s Place will allow restaurant guests to dine in an immersive environment featuring interactive experiences with animated characters. The restaurant...
[ Las Vegas, Nevada USA ] Caesars Entertainment Corp. announced this week that its plan to build what could be the world’s tallest observation wheel, has received necessary permits to proceed with construction. The wheel, dubbed “High Roller,” will tower 550 feet over The Strip. An observation wheel at...
[ Secaucus, New Jersey USA ] The DreamWorks theme park at American Dream (Secaucus, New Jersey) would be the first theme park based on the studio’s animated movies. DreamWorks had planned to license its characters for a theme park in Dubai but that project never proceeded. It has also...
