https://blooloop.ae/news/halloween-horror-nights-ozzy-osbourne 2026-08-03T12:32:40+00:00 https://blooloop.com/media-library/ozzy-osbourne-with-vampire-features-skulls-flames-bats-and-a-night-sky.jpg?id=67556422&width=1200 This year's Halloween Horror Nights at Universal parks will feature an Ozzy Osbourne-themed haunted house Ozzy Osbourne with vampire features, skulls, flames, bats, and a night sky. daily https://blooloop.ae/news/silver-dollar-city-hotel-progress 2026-08-03T11:11:40+00:00 https://blooloop.com/media-library/three-people-in-business-attire-stand-on-a-hill-with-silver-dollar-city-resort-and-mountains-in-the-background.jpg?id=67567122&width=1200 Silver Dollar City's first hotel is on track to open in 2027, with a general manager now in place Three people in business attire stand on a hill, with Silver Dollar City Resort and mountains in the background. https://blooloop.com/media-library/cozy-hotel-area-at-silver-dollar-city-resort-with-a-large-stone-fireplace-and-comfortable-seating-arrangement.png?id=65295903&width=1200 Progress is taking shape across Silver Dollar City Resort , which is on track to open in 2027 Cozy hotel area at Silver Dollar City Resort with a large stone fireplace and comfortable seating arrangement. daily https://blooloop.ae/news/seaworld-busch-gardens-sony-halloween 2026-08-03T10:32:27+00:00 https://blooloop.com/media-library/lighthouse-with-seaworld-sign-and-giant-hook-under-a-cloudy-misty-sky.jpg?id=67567029&width=1200 United Parks & Resorts has announced major IP experiences for Halloween at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Lighthouse with "SeaWorld" sign and giant hook under a cloudy, misty sky. daily https://blooloop.ae/news/disney-accelerator-2026-ai-startups 2026-08-03T09:52:31+00:00 https://blooloop.com/media-library/roller-coaster-called-tron-lightcycle-run-under-glowing-blue-canopy-with-fireworks-in-the-background.jpg?id=67566929&width=1200 TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida Roller coaster called TRON Lightcycle / Run under glowing blue canopy with fireworks in the background. https://blooloop.com/media-library/disney-accelerator-2026-with-participating-companies-fieldai-openart-promise-simile.png?id=67566925&width=1200 The Disney Accelerator has selected five AI startups for this year's cohort, spanning robotics, generative AI, and data synthesis Disney Accelerator 2026 with participating companies: FieldAI, OpenArt, Promise, Simile. daily https://blooloop.ae/opinion/translating-ip-immersive-experiences 2026-06-22T12:17:40+00:00 https://blooloop.com/media-library/children-and-adults-playing-with-a-large-blue-cartoon-character-in-a-colorful-indoor-playground.png?id=66961416&width=1200 Bluey experiences at CAMP stores in the US show how IP can be used to create engaging immersive experience Children and adults playing with a large, blue cartoon character in a colorful indoor playground. https://blooloop.com/media-library/two-people-duel-with-magic-wands-in-front-of-a-large-screen-with-castle-ruins.jpg?id=66961446&width=1200 Successful IP experiences, like Harry Potter: The Exhibition, fully understand the property they are working with Two people duel with magic wands in front of a large screen with castle ruins. https://blooloop.com/media-library/spider-man-attraction-with-visitors-city-skyline-backdrop-nighttime-setting.jpg?id=57017015&width=1200 The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal Orlando uses an IP that can be found across comics, films,\u00a0TV shows, animation, and more Spider-Man attraction with visitors, city skyline backdrop, nighttime setting. https://blooloop.com/media-library/three-people-smiling-and-chatting-on-a-iconic-orange-couch-from-friends-in-a-central-perk-set.jpg?id=56477841&width=1200 The Friends\u00a0Experience: The One in London - with a much-loved IP such as this,\u00a0there are many approvals to go through in order to protect the brand's integrity Three people smiling and chatting on a iconic orange couch from Friends in a Central Perk set https://blooloop.com/media-library/dimly-lit-room-with-red-lighting-vintage-tv-showing-static-and-cluttered-decor-with-glowing-orange-rift-in-ceiling-stranger.jpg?id=65401415&width=1200 Stranger Things: Face the Dark Experience at Netflix House Dallas shows how successful immersive IP experiences act as a natural extension of the world Dimly lit room with red lighting, vintage TV showing static, and cluttered decor, with glowing orange rift in ceiling. Stranger Things: Face the Dark Experience at Netflix House Dallas https://blooloop.com/media-library/dimly-lit-gothic-bar-with-purple-seating-green-lighting-and-decorative-tentacles-haunted-mansion-parlor.jpg?id=56587328&width=1200 Disney Treasure's Haunted Mansion Parlor has plenty of Easter eggs for die-hard fans, but still appeals to the casual guest too Dimly lit, gothic bar with purple seating, green lighting, and decorative tentacles. Haunted Mansion Parlor https://blooloop.com/media-library/life-sized-monopoly-board-with-vibrant-colors-and-themed-rooms.jpg?id=56463956&width=1200 Attention to detail is crucial when it coes to the success of IP-based immersive experiences, such as\u00a0Monopoly Lifesized Life-sized Monopoly board with vibrant colors and themed rooms. https://blooloop.com/media-library/people-explore-an-automotive-exhibit-american-icon-a-mustang-immersive-experience-showcasing-a-race-inspired-car-and-componen.png?id=66961694&width=1200 American Icon: A Mustang Immersive Experience is designed to enhance visitors' emotional connection to the brand People explore an automotive exhibit, American Icon: A Mustang Immersive Experience, showcasing a race-inspired car and components. daily https://blooloop.ae/features/max-matching-ip-china 2026-07-22T16:06:05+00:00 https://blooloop.com/media-library/family-walking-in-vibrant-pink-barbie-themed-environment-with-a-pink-car-at-magic-world-in-china.jpg?id=67067577&width=1200 Barbie Dreamhouse at the new Magic World indoor theme park in Zhongshan, China Family walking in vibrant pink Barbie-themed environment with a pink car at Magic World in China https://blooloop.com/media-library/owen-zhao-headshot.jpg?id=56470401&width=1200 Owen Zhao, founder of Max-Matching Owen Zhao headshot https://blooloop.com/media-library/family-posing-with-snoopy-at-snoopy-friends-welcome-attraction.jpg?id=67067652&width=1200 Brands with multi-generational appeal, such as Peanuts, are primed for success Family posing with Snoopy at "Snoopy & Friends Welcome" attraction. https://blooloop.com/media-library/giant-robot-statue-with-blue-and-red-armor-in-a-brightly-lit-indoor-setting.jpg?id=67067653&width=1200 IP such as Hasbro's Transformers, seen here at Magic World, have developed strong brand recognition in China over many years Giant robot statue with blue and red armor in a brightly lit indoor setting. https://blooloop.com/media-library/sesame-street.jpg?id=61543668&width=1200 Sesame Workshop & Max-Matching previously announced plans to launch Sesame Street FECs in China Sesame Street https://blooloop.com/media-library/children-coloring-a-decorative-wall-while-a-man-watches-from-a-table-crayola-s-global-first-crayola-creativity-store-at-magic-w.jpg?id=67067667&width=1200 Crayola's global-first Crayola Creativity Store at Magic World Children coloring a decorative wall while a man watches from a table. Crayola's global-first Crayola Creativity Store at Magic World https://blooloop.com/media-library/colorful-playroom-with-teletubbies-decorations-and-toys-displayed-at-magic-world.jpg?id=67067671&width=1200 Visitors to Magic World can step inside the world of brands like Teletubbies, and enjoy themed merchandise alongside the experiences Colorful playroom with Teletubbies decorations and toys displayed at Magic World https://blooloop.com/media-library/pink-barbie-themed-bedroom-with-arch-headboard-and-gold-hanging-lamps.jpg?id=67067792&width=1200 Mattel Play! Hotel extends the Magic World experience overnight with themed accommodation such as this Barbie suite Pink Barbie-themed bedroom with arch headboard and gold hanging lamps. https://blooloop.com/media-library/colorful-characters-collage-with-text-promoting-a-magical-play-world-experience.jpg?id=67067607&width=1200 Magic World indoor theme park in Zhongshan, China features much loved brands such as Peppa Pig, Peanuts, Barbie and more Colorful characters collage with text promoting a magical play world experience. https://blooloop.com/media-library/group-of-six-people-giving-thumbs-up-at-magic-world-opening-in-front-of-a-colorful-backdrop.jpg?id=67067817&width=1200 (From left) Natalie Chan, head of live entertainment, Asia Pacific, Hasbro; Ivan Franco, vice president of export markets, China and Asia Pacific, Mattel; Able Lim, general manager, Asia Pacific, Max-Matching; Zhang Yanbin, Head of Shum Yip Group; Craig Herman, vice president of global brand experience and publishing, Peanuts; and Evi Sari, vice president of global live entertainment, WildBrain Group of six people giving thumbs up at Magic World opening in front of a colorful backdrop. https://blooloop.com/media-library/rws-announcement-iaapa-expo.jpg?id=56478820&width=1200 Zhao, left, with RWS Global's CEO Ryan Stana, middle, and chief growth officer Veronica Hart RWS announcement IAAPA Expo daily https://blooloop.ae/opinion/premium-theme-park-experiences 2026-07-30T11:57:44+00:00 https://blooloop.com/media-library/hand-holding-a-stanchion-hook-by-a-red-carpet-on-a-polished-metal-post.jpg?id=67555143&width=1200 More theme parks are offering "red carpet" treatment for guests with a range premium experiences now available Hand holding a stanchion hook by a red carpet on a polished metal post. https://blooloop.com/media-library/hand-swiping-a-blue-member-card-through-a-vip-only-access-reader.jpg?id=67555144&width=1200 From better parking and food offers to seperate entrances and skip-the-queue perks, theme parks are offering more...to those who pay Hand swiping a blue member card through a "VIP Only" access reader. https://blooloop.com/media-library/entrance-to-delta-one-lounge-with-illuminated-sign-on-wooden-wall.jpg?id=67555140&width=1200 Delta offers premium experiences so that customers can have a more enjoyable experience, and many theme parks are following suit Entrance to Delta One Lounge with illuminated sign on wooden wall. https://blooloop.com/media-library/tormenta-rampaging-run-roller-coaster-loop-with-riders-upside-down-against-a-cloudy-sky.jpg?id=67119924&width=1200 Six Flags Over Texas, home to the new\u00a0Tormenta: Rampaging Run \u2013 the world's tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster Tormenta Rampaging Run roller coaster loop with riders upside down against a cloudy sky. https://blooloop.com/media-library/shrek-and-fiona-costumed-characters-posing-joyfully-at-universal-kids-resort-in-texas.png?id=66985096&width=1200 Premium experiences can include things like exclusive meet-and-greets with favourite characters Shrek and Fiona costumed characters posing joyfully at Universal Kids Resort in Texas https://blooloop.com/media-library/walt-disney-world-resort-guests-use-magicbands-for-fastpass-virtual-queue.jpg?id=56469739&width=1200 Disney uses Magic Bands to give FastPass access to guests, meaning they can skip the queue for a more premium experience walt-disney-world-resort-guests-use-magicbands-for-fastpass virtual queue https://blooloop.com/media-library/giant-mickey-shaped-pumpkin-glowing-on-a-foggy-moonlit-main-street-decorated-for-halloween.jpg?id=67495212&width=1200 Halloween and festive\u00a0events\u00a0draw huge crowds and boost seasonal profits in the themed\u00a0entertainment industry Giant Mickey-shaped pumpkin glowing on a foggy, moonlit Main Street decorated for Halloween. https://blooloop.com/media-library/two-women-mouths-wide-open-express-excitement-in-a-dark-setting-at-a-cirque-du-soleil-performance.jpg?id=67507079&width=1200 Audiences seek experiences that deliver deep emotional engagement and leave them feeling transformed - and getting to go behind the scenes could elevate\u00a0it into a more premium experience Two women, mouths wide open, express excitement in a dark setting at a Cirque du Soleil performance. https://blooloop.com/media-library/couple-enjoying-drinks-at-europa-park-s-eatrenalin-with-glowing-jellyfish-projections-on-the-walls.jpg?id=67037068&width=1200 Europa-Park's multi-sensory fine-dining restaurant Eatrenalin has been awarded its first Michelin star Couple enjoying drinks at Europa-Park's Eatrenalin with glowing jellyfish projections on the walls. https://blooloop.com/media-library/universal-epic-universe-monster-makeup-experience.jpg?id=61220582&width=1200 The monster make-up experience at Epic Universe adds a extra experience for fans of Universal's classic horror IPs universal epic universe monster makeup experience daily https://blooloop.ae/features/linda-conlon-life-interview 2026-07-30T12:15:34+00:00 https://blooloop.com/media-library/people-watch-a-sunset-with-a-surreal-creature-on-a-screen-sitting-in-theatre-seats-in-the-planetarium-at-life.jpg?id=67531624&width=1200 The award-winning dome show 'Life the Greatest Story' in Life's planetarium People watch a sunset with a surreal creature on a screen, sitting in theatre seats in the planetarium at Life. https://blooloop.com/media-library/woman-named-linda-conlon-in-graduation-attire-holding-a-university-of-northumbria-diploma.jpg?id=67531604&width=1200 Linda Conlon, Life CEO, was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from Northumbria University in July 2026 Woman named Linda Conlon in graduation attire holding a University of Northumbria diploma. https://blooloop.com/media-library/exhibit-presenter-at-life-showing-students-and-visitors-including-queen-elizabeth-ii-a-model-of-a-human-brain.jpg?id=67531725&width=1200 Linda Conlon alongside Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to the International Centre for Life in 2000 Exhibit presenter at Life showing students and visitors, including Queen Elizabeth II, a model of a human brain. https://blooloop.com/media-library/family-walking-under-a-life-ice-rink-sign-surrounded-by-festive-lights.jpg?id=67531699&width=1200 Life's outdoor ice rink is part of a diverse commercial model Family walking under a "Life Ice Rink" sign, surrounded by festive lights. https://blooloop.com/media-library/entrance-to-the-international-centre-for-life-with-a-dinosaur-themed-banner-and-modern-building-facade.jpg?id=67531601&width=1200 The International Centre for Life opened in 2000 in Newcastle, UK Entrance to The International Centre for Life, with a dinosaur-themed banner and modern building facade. https://blooloop.com/media-library/healthcare-workers-in-uniform-at-the-international-centre-for-life-near-a-spiral-sculpture-in-a-plaza.jpg?id=67531614&width=1200 The International Centre for Life served as a vaccination centre during the COVID-19 pandemic Healthcare workers in uniform at the International Centre for Life, near a spiral sculpture in a plaza. https://blooloop.com/media-library/children-excitedly-playing-at-a-computer-station-in-an-interactive-exhibit-at-the-international-centre-for-life.jpg?id=67531626&width=1200 School children at the launch of Life's Space Zone Exhibition Children excitedly playing at a computer station in an interactive exhibit at the International Centre for Life. https://blooloop.com/media-library/youtube.jpg?id=67531736&width=1200 - YouTube https://blooloop.com/media-library/child-in-lab-coat-using-a-microscope-guided-by-an-adult-in-the-experiment-zone-at-the-international-centre-for-life.jpg?id=67531690&width=1200 A young visitor uses a microscope in the International Centre for Life's Experiment Zone Child in lab coat using a microscope, guided by an adult in the Experiment Zone at the International Centre for Life https://blooloop.com/media-library/smiling-child-in-front-of-suspended-astronaut-suit-at-an-exhibition.jpg?id=67531705&width=1200 Life's Space Zone examines how space exploration impacts our everyday lives Smiling child in front of suspended astronaut suit at an exhibition. https://blooloop.com/media-library/three-people-enjoy-an-interactive-exhibit-at-life-s-making-studios.jpg?id=67531709&width=1200 Monthly Relaxed Sunday Sessions offer a dedicated quiet time for visitors to access and enjoy the science centre Three people enjoy an interactive exhibit at Life's Making Studios. https://blooloop.com/media-library/youtube.jpg?id=67531740&width=1200 - YouTube https://blooloop.com/media-library/three-people-with-an-autism-acceptance-sign-one-in-a-mascot-costume-stand-indoors.jpg?id=67531607&width=1200 Life was awarded a Gold Award for Autism Acceptance by the North East Autism Society Three people with an autism acceptance sign, one in a mascot costume, stand indoors. https://blooloop.com/media-library/smiling-person-stands-in-front-of-a-blue-sky-themed-geometric-window-panel.jpg?id=67531634&width=1200 Linda Conlon, chief executive of the International Centre for Life, in its Space Zone Smiling person stands in front of a blue sky-themed geometric window panel. https://blooloop.com/media-library/child-and-adult-interacting-with-a-glowing-green-bubble-tube-exhibit-at-the-international-centre-for-life.jpg?id=67531702&width=1200 Visitors in the centre's hands-on interactive Lightbox gallery, which opened in 2025 Child and adult interacting with a glowing green bubble tube exhibit at the International Centre for Life daily https://blooloop.ae/features/kids-brands-trend-attractions-industry 2026-07-29T12:51:09+00:00 https://blooloop.com/media-library/gabby-s-dollhouse-mascot-entertaining-kids-with-bubbles-in-a-colorful-outdoor-setting-at-universal-kids-resort.jpg?id=67083648&width=1200 Universal Kids Resort is the first theme park created for children by Universal Destinations & Experiences Gabby's Dollhouse mascot entertaining kids with bubbles in a colorful outdoor setting at Universal Kids Resort https://blooloop.com/media-library/shrek-and-fiona-costumed-characters-posing-joyfully-at-universal-kids-resort-in-texas.png?id=66985096&width=1200 Universal Kids Resort is a regional theme park specifically designed for kids in Frisco, Texas Shrek and Fiona costumed characters posing joyfully at Universal Kids Resort in Texas https://blooloop.com/media-library/child-waving-beside-paw-patrol-character-at-chessington-world-of-adventures-resort.jpg?id=65536830&width=1200 Chessington World of Adventures'\u00a0new Paw Patrol land, World of Paw Patrol, opened in May 2026 Child waving beside Paw Patrol character at Chessington World of Adventures Resort https://blooloop.com/media-library/colorful-roller-coaster-with-bluey-characters-on-a-green-track.jpg?id=65415537&width=1200 At Alton Towers, the world\u2019s first coaster themed to hit animated preschool brand Bluey has opened Colorful roller coaster with Bluey characters on a green track. https://blooloop.com/media-library/people-entering-a-theme-park-entrance-styled-like-minecraft-blocks-labeled-minecraft-world.jpg?id=65337905&width=1200 Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios are developing\u00a0the first-ever theme park land inspired by Minecraft People entering a theme park entrance styled like Minecraft blocks, labeled "Minecraft World." https://blooloop.com/media-library/two-peppa-pig-characters-hold-a-onesie-that-says-pig-news-at-an-amusement-park.jpg?id=61221326&width=1200 There are three\u00a0Peppa Pig theme parks, located in Florida, Texas and G\u00fcnzburg, Germany Two Peppa Pig characters hold a onesie that says "Pig News" at an amusement park. https://blooloop.com/media-library/colorful-pok-u00e9mon-themed-carousel-with-lively-figures-set-against-a-clear-blue-sky.jpg?id=63326033&width=1200 The new\u00a0Pok\u00e9Park Kanto\u00a0in Japan\u00a0is\u00a0the world's first permanent outdoor Pok\u00e9mon attraction Colorful Pok\u00e9mon-themed carousel with lively figures, set against a clear blue sky. https://blooloop.com/media-library/children-excitedly-observe-a-dinosaur-exhibit-in-the-franklin-institute-science-museum.jpg?id=64958270&width=1200 The Franklin Institute's new exhibition\u00a0immerses visitors in the innovative world of Universal theme parks Children excitedly observe a dinosaur exhibit in the Franklin Institute science museum https://blooloop.com/media-library/colorful-roller-coaster-with-bluey-characters-in-the-front-seat.jpg?id=65415542&width=1200 Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! is inspired by a fan-favourite episode of the animated TV series Colorful roller coaster with Bluey characters in the front seat. daily https://blooloop.ae/news/va-east-strike-working-conditions 2026-07-31T11:55:37+00:00 https://blooloop.com/media-library/spacious-multilevel-atrium-at-v-a-east-storehouse-with-glass-walls-and-artifacts-people-walking-on-the-central-walkway.jpg?id=67560542&width=1200 V&A East Storehouse is a purpose-built home for over 250,000 objects, 350,000 books, and 1,000 archives Spacious multilevel atrium at V&A East Storehouse with glass walls and artifacts, people walking on the central walkway. https://blooloop.com/media-library/modern-building-with-grid-facade-v-a-east-storehouse-sign-trees-and-cyclist-in-front.jpg?id=61221761&width=1200 Staff at the V&A East Storehouse in east London have voted to strike in a dispute over working conditions Modern building with grid facade, "V&A East Storehouse" sign, trees, and cyclist in front. daily https://blooloop.ae/news/ocean-park-halloween-jackson-wang 2026-07-31T11:13:45+00:00 https://blooloop.com/media-library/pumpkin-head-with-spooky-castle-and-ghostly-figures-under-a-moonlit-sky-the-castle-has-awakened.jpg?id=67560470&width=1200 Ocean Park Hong Kong is enhancing its Halloween event in partnership with Jackson Wang's Under the Castle Pumpkin head with spooky castle and ghostly figures under a moonlit sky; "The Castle Has Awakened". daily