Pico Play creates ship icon for SplashMania
Versions of this article appear in Blooloop. Pico Play, a global leader in the planning, design, development and construction of world-class themed attractions and entertainment, has completed work on a record-breaking waterpark in Malaysia. SplashMania, with the tagline “Where Nature Meets Fun”, is Asia’s largest rainforest water theme park, covering 18 acres (7.28 hectares)
Why the business of FUN is important
Having fun has positive biological effects. When we do pleasurable activities, it releases dopamine which leads to positivity and can counteract more uncomfortable feelings of hopelessness and stress. We currently live in a world of tension and stress, and having fun becomes fundamentally important for recovering energy, resting, and escaping from
10 tips for the long-term development of theme parks in Vietnam
On November 10, Darren McLean, Director of Pico Play gave a speech on the 10 keys to theme park success for the Vietnam market at the Meet The Experts (MTE) symposium at Melia Hotel, in Hanoi. Wehub Community and Savills Hotels cooperated to organize the Real Estate and Resort event -with
Meet the maestros of new lands and new attractions
Project Managers (PMs) in the attractions industry lead a very exciting life; responsible for the happiness of millions, all whilst navigating a sea of stakeholders and staff. But for all the twists and turns of cost and risk management, their communication and time management skills are 1st class. Have you considered
Pico Play shapes exciting careers with unrivalled opportunities for interns
If Pico Play’s newest interns learn only one thing during their three-month, paid work placement, it is that work can be fun. But the 14 second-year Malaysian university students who started their internships with the global fun-makers in August are learning so much more. They are gaining a richer understanding
Climb your way into the $18 Billion industry of FECs
As the saying goes; “Sometimes there are decades where nothing happens and sometimes there are weeks where decades happen”. For Family Entertainment Centres (or FECs), this is one of those ‘weeks’. Despite the devastation of the entertainment and leisure industry through the pandemic, a silver lining is quickly becoming apparent.
The science of success: Pico Play reveals formula for wildlife parks and attractions
There’s no exact science to developing and operating a popular and profitable wildlife attraction. What draws avid interest and bumper attendance in one market, may struggle to gain a foothold in another. But Pico Play – a global leader in zoos, nature parks, aquariums and marine parks – has developed
The not so stranded employee
Our Senior Art Director John Robinson has had quite a unique COVID experience, only just being allowed back into his place of residence in Singapore after nearly half a year in Australia. Below he shares his journey and what he has learnt along the way. You’ve had a tumultuous experience
Music, the emotive finishing touch.
Theme Parks are an immersive experience, full of emotion, happiness, curiosity, and wonder. They offer a unique channel of escapism, removing yourself from the everyday hustle of life and transporting you to a magical alternate reality. Perhaps an aspect of a theme park that is often overlooked by the consumer