Amsterdam, Netherlands (5 September 2024) -- Visitors to the IAAPA Expo Europe in the RAI can be the first to visit the new amusement park Bommelwereld on 24 September. During the attraction industry's largest trade fair, which is taking place in Amsterdam for the first time after six years, Bommelwereld will share a virtual tour including attractions, layout and design of the first theme park in honour of Olivier B. Bumble. During a presentation at Jora Vision's booth, a virtual floor plan will be unveiled of the new Dutch park that will open its doors in Groenlo in 2025.
Bommelwereld
The new theme park is based on the beloved cartoon character Olivier B. Bommel and his comrade Tom Poes of cartoonist Marten Toonder. Bommelwereld will be a large indoor theme park of approximately 9,000 square meters and is set in castle Bommelstein. The castle, which will be a new landmark for the region with a height of 23 meters, will accommodate over 20 attractions. During this one-time only presentation at IAAPA Expo Europe 2024, visitors of the exhibition are offered a virtual fly-over of Bommelwereld. The tour provides a detailed look into the richly themed indoor decorations and attractions that await in Castle Bommelstein.
"We are very excited that our visitors will have the chance to discover more about the new Dutch park during the expo," said Peter van der Schans, Executive Director and Vice President of IAAPA EMEA. "The Netherlands is one of the countries with the very highest density of theme parks, amusement parks and festivals. It is rare for an entirely new amusement park to be built. We are therefore proud that they choose IAAPA Expo Europe to showcase their park for the first time."
"Especially in the Netherlands, it is special for a theme park to be built from scratch. It is therefore extra fun to show how we went from the drawing board to a themed setting and to reveal the extraordinary line-up of attractions," adds Sjors van Roosmalen, Creative Director at Jora Vision. "This exclusive preview is the perfect chance to experience Bumblebee World before anyone else does."
Register to attend
With a sprawling 18.500 sqm, IAAPA Expo Europe 2024 has the largest tradeshow floor ever and will feature over 680 exhibitors from across Europe. Attendees will have the chance to engage with some of the world's most acclaimed manufacturers and suppliers, exploring a wide range of cutting-edge products, services, and solutions.
Press can register for this extraordinary event via this link. The Virtual Tour takes place on September 24th at 4:05 p.m. at booth #12416.
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About IAAPA
IAAPA is a diverse and dynamic community of global attractions professionals. As the largest international trade association for permanently located attractions, IAAPA unifies the attractions community, connects people to learn and grow together, and strives to promote the highest professional standards for excellence and safety around the world.
Founded in 1918, IAAPA represents leading industry attractions and supplier companies, consultants, and individual members from more than 100 countries. Members include professionals from amusement parks, theme parks, attractions, water parks, resorts, family entertainment centers, zoos, aquariums, science centers, museums, cruise lines, manufacturers, and suppliers.
The association’s global headquarters and North America office are in Orlando, Florida, U.S. IAAPA also maintains offices in Brussels, Belgium; Hong Kong, China; Shanghai, China; and, Mexico City, Mexico. Visit IAAPA.org or connect through IAAPA’s social media channels: @IAAPAHQ #IAAPA
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About Bommelwereld
Bommelwered will be the new indoor theme park in The Netherlands and opens in 2025. It will be decorated entirely in the world of Oliver B. Bommel and Tom Poes. You will soon enter the amusement park through the large Bommelstein castle and pass various areas that appear in Marten Toonder's stories. Follow the developments on bommelwereld.nl.
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About Jora Vision
Jora Vision’s design expertise and building mastery makes for a one-stop-shop for themed entertainment. With over 30 years of experience, we are Europe’s most seasoned company for design and build. Starting with your dreams and goals, we use our storytelling expertise to create themed experiences beyond imagination.
For more information:
Egon van der Lee - Ovide Agency (PR-agency)
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