Highlights from this week’s GAP Daily newsletter, the market’s only independent daily news source.
PARKS: Toverland reveals €30m Merlin-themed expansion
Dutch park Toverland is undergoing its biggest expansion to date, with a new entrance and a new themed area scheduled for 2018.
THEMING: Lappset adds second Peter Rabbit park
Lappset Creative has brought a second Peter Rabbit Adventure attraction to the UK at Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo in Yorkshire.
PINBALL: Stern launches new Heads-Up competition
Stern Pinball is teaming up with the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA) to host the inaugural Heads-Up Pinball Championship at the annual Big Buck World Championship and Ladies Tourney at the Hard Rock Las Vegas on October 27th and 28th.
JUKEBOXES: Sound Leisure seals Sgt Pepper deal
Industry veteran Mike Ansell of Lordsvale/Jingle Games has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with The Beatles’ company Apple Corps for a Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club-themed jukebox.
THEMING: Lappset building second activity site in Finland
Lappset is building a second activity park for Tykkimaen Vapaa-aikakeskus in Finland.
FEC: Creative Works ties up Whipples business
Creative Works has installed multiple custom attractions for Whipples Fun Center.
PARKS: Legoland upgrading Billund park
Legoland Billund will be marking next year’s 50th anniversary with a new ride and a revamp of key areas in the park.
SYSTEMS: Fasano departs Suzohapp
Cash handling specialist Suzohapp, has announced the departure of Colombo Fasano, managing director of its Cash Automation Solutions business in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
ARCADES: New UNIS launches at China Expo
UNIS showcased a number of new products at the 9th GTI Asia China Expo in Guangzhou recently.
AMUSEMENTS: Heber adds to Pluto range
Heber Gaming customers will soon be able to order the brand new addition to the Pluto range; a drop-in replacement for the Sanken 2H167W-1 power supply unit that provides multiple voltage outputs.