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From an immersive new ride in Abu Dhabi’s Ferrari World to an after-hours tour of Alcatraz, here’s the latest attractions and tickets news from around the world
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has added new ride Mission Ferrari, which is billed as the world’s most immersive mega-coaster. Riders become part of a stealth mission to deliver a Ferrari spy car to a rendezvous deep inside the Ferrari Factory in Italy. ferrariworldabudhabi.com
The Hong Kong Peak Tram, one of the world’s oldest funicular railways, celebrates its 135th anniversary in May. New tram cars have made it a better experience for visitors, ascending Victoria Peak for the spectacular views.
The Motown Museum in Detroit is in full expansion mode. Hitsville NEXT, a new creative hub, and Rocket Plaza, an outdoor performance space, were added last year, while construction has now begun on a 40,000 sq ft theatre. motownmuseum.org
Gameshow Studios, a new attraction opening in London this spring, aims to replicate the experience of a TV gameshow. Contestants will share a booth and answer live questions using the technology, tense music and bright lights that TV gameshows are famous for. gameshow-studios.co.uk
DoSomethingDifferent.com has added a new night tour in San Francisco, visiting Alcatraz Island, Fisherman’s Wharf and Boudin Bakery for a taste of some legendary sourdough bread. From £97pp, tour only runs Saturday nights. dosomethingdifferent.com
Israel has announced a new theme park aimed at increasing tourism in the southern region. The Negev theme park, which will have a number of on-site hotels, is integral to the destination’s plans to attract 10 million tourists by 2030. goisrael.com
Attraction World has teamed up with Party Hard once more to offer dedicated party packages. These are available in Ibiza, Kavos, Ayia Napa, Malta, Magaluf, Zante, Sunny Beach and Malia. Customers will experience a minimum of six events, be hosted by the dedicated Party Hard rep team and given exclusive discount wristbands.
Not only that, Attraction World is also providing its agent partners with an incentive so they can join the party. For all Party Hard bookings you make between 27 January and 31 March, email your details to partyhard@attractionworld.com to enter the prize draw. Five winning agents will be invited to Party Hard with Attraction World in Kavos at the end of May. The fam trip will include flights, accommodation and drinks at all events. The more bookings you make, the more chance you have of winning.
Book it: The standard cost of these packages is £129pp (except for Sunny Beach, which is £79pp), which offers a 50% saving versus purchasing in-resort. login.attractionworldportal.com
From 30 September – 15 December Guernsey will host a new exhibition, Renoir in Guernsey, 1883, celebrating the 140th anniversary of the French painter’s stay on the island. The focal point will be the Candie Museum. visitguernsey.com
Mattel Adventure Park is set to open in Glendale, Arizona, later this year, offering the chance to drive a lightning-fast Hot Wheels go kart, hunt for treasure with Thomas & Friends and curate a wardrobe with Barbie. matteladventurepark.com; visitarizona.com
Parc Asterix, 35km north of Paris, has a new area this spring, Festival Toutatis. The headline attraction will be a new rollercoaster featuring 23 airtimes (when riders are lifted out of their seats) and speeds of 110kmph (a French record). parcasterix.fr
by April Hutchinson
Hidden beneath the streets of busy Marble Arch is London’s latest immersive art experience. In fact, the largest of its kind in the UK. As visitors wander the 30,000sq ft venue, they interact with waves of 40 digital interpretations of masterpieces by 28 artists in four themed galleries.
Artworks are projected all around with specially composed soundtracks enhancing the experience – some of the elements are even triggered by visitors themselves as they move around.
Caneletto’s Piazza Di San Marco in Venice comes to life to rousing classical music; or watch as elements of Yellow, Red, Blue by Wassily Kandinsky bounce around to jazz. After all that, there’s a gift shop and cafe, where visitors can try an art-inspired afternoon tea.
Book it: Frameless (6 Marble Arch, London W1H 7AP, frameless.com) is open daily. Adult tickets start at £25 (child, £15; under-fives, free) and are commissionable rates. For trade bookings, email travel@frameless.com
