On the cover
Expo 2025 Osaka’s defining feature is The Grand Ring, which encircles the expo site and provides views of the pavilions and surrounding bay area. Shown here from atop The Grand Ring are the France, USA and Philippines pavilions Photo by Paul Williams
Table of contents
Editorial
Hope for a brighter tomorrow by Martin Palicki, InPark Magazine Publisher
Industry news
News from Alterface and Huitt-Zollars
Features
Illuminating creativity interview by Becci Knowles
Luoman’s acquisition of Holovis is a game changer for immersive experiences
Sustainable thrills interview by Becci Knowles
Maurer Rides’ B Corp certification accelerates the industry’s path to a greener future
An accurate forecast by Andrew Friedenthal
The new “How We Know the Weather” exhibit at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center unites powerhouse teams from the design, technology and weather industries
Inside Expo 2025 by Martin Palicki, Tina Kreitlow & Paul Williams
Osaka, Kansai, Japan hosts the World’s Fair, bringing together people from around the world to experience food, culture, architecture and technology
Ein Prosit! by Becci Knowles
The Bavarian Inn Lodge grows from legacy resort to year-round destination with a new 170,000-square-foot waterpark and family fun center
A battle at sea between good and evil by Joe Kleiman
VinWonders Nha Trang adds “Rise of the Ocean Princess” nightly stunt show thanks to Renaissance Entertainment and TechFulcrum
Connecting hearts and ROI interview by Becci Knowles
How RWS Global approaches the creation of globally successful destination experiences
The story you tell by Annie Quaile
Building a career in themed entertainment
Gilroy Gardens at 25 by Joe Kleiman
Inspiring young minds for a quarter century
Sliding into Shanghai interview by Martin Palicki
As the industry prepares to return to China for IAAPA Expo Asia, ProSlide examines highlights and trends from APAC waterparks
Exploring “The Source” by Martin Palicki
The Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells partners with Moment Factory to develop a new world-class visitor attraction, Aquavia Lumina
InPark Market Report: Ticketing
A multifaceted gem of a projector interview by Martin Palicki
Chistie’s new Sapphire brings together the best of both RGB pure laser and laser phosphor projection technologies
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