Martin Palicki

Milwaukee

Publisher and Editor-in-Chief at InPark Magazine

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#106 - Expo 2025 Osaka

5 days ago | inparkmagazine.com | Andrew J. Friedenthal |Martin Palicki |Tina Kreitlow |Paul Williams

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.
Issue 106 editorial - Hope for a brighter tomorrow

5 days ago | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Martin Palicki owns |Sound America

I’m writing as I return from my media preview of Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida. Simply put, the park is stunning. Because of production deadlines, InPark’s main coverage of Epic Universe will appear in our next issue. But I had just enough time to share some initial thoughts with you here. So much thought and care has been put into everything – from overall concept design to individual shows and attractions. And the amount of technology built into the park is unrivaled.
Inside Expo 2025

5 days ago | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Tina Kreitlow |Paul Williams |Martin Palicki owns

Expo 2025, officially known as the World Expo 2025, debuted on Yumeshima Island in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, on April 13, 2025. The event runs through October 13, 2025, and features the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” Over 150 countries and regions are participating in Expo, with over 28 million visitors expected over the six-month run. Expo 2025 Osaka builds on nearly 200 years of world’s fairs and marks a return to Osaka as a host site.
ProSlide: Sliding into Shanghai

5 days ago | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Martin Palicki owns |Sound America

Waterparks in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region experienced rapid growth during the 2010s. After a pandemic-related slowdown, the parks are back, reinvesting and expanding. Though China has long been the dominant player in the market, new hot spots are emerging, including Vietnam.
Moment Factory: Exploring “The Source”

5 days ago | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Martin Palicki owns |Sound America

On October 11, 2024, the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, opened Aquavia Lumina, An Enchanted Night Walk through a Canyon of Wonders.
Christie: A multifaceted gem of a projector

5 days ago | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Martin Palicki owns |Sound America

Recognizing a critical need within the themed entertainment market, Christie launched their new Sapphire projector at ISE 2025 in Barcelona last February. The new unit is a hybrid projector, bringing together the best features of both laser phosphor and RGB pure laser systems to provide maximum versatility for themed entertainment applications. We asked Larry Paul, Christie’s Executive Director of Technology and Custom Solutions, for more details on how Sapphire fits into their suite of products.
Semnox: That’s the Tixera

5 days ago | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Martin Palicki owns |Sound America

According to Leinad Borman, Sales Partner – Parks, for Semnox Americas, “Evaluating and selecting ticketing and operations systems is a daunting task.” She knows this from experience. Prior to joining the Semnox team, she spent over 20 years on the operations side, including roles at Palace Entertainment and Apex Parks Group.
The Themed Entertainment Association creates an “INSPIRE”-ing week of events, culminating in the 31st Annual TEA Thea Awards

2 months ago | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Martin Palicki owns |Sound America

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) recently hosted its annual INSPIRE Week and the 31st Annual Thea Awards Gala, celebrating excellence in the themed entertainment industry. A series of events, held from March 12 to March 15, 2025, in Universal City, California, brought together professionals from around the world to engage in educational sessions, networking opportunities, and to honor outstanding achievements in the field of themed entertainment.
Herschend acquiring Palace Entertainment’s U.S. attractions from Parques Reunidos

2 months ago | inparkmagazine.com | Martin Palicki |Martin Palicki owns |Sound America

Herschend and Parques Reunidos have signed a definitive agreement under which Herschend will acquire all of Palace Entertainment’s U.S. entertainment properties from Parques Reunidos. This agreement represents a significant milestone for both organizations—supporting Herschend’s strategic expansion in family entertainment and hospitality while allowing Parques Reunidos to reinforce its strategic focus on its core European market.
Making connections that last

Mar 1, 2025 | inparkmagazine.com | Gene Jeffers |Martin Palicki

From entire theme park and resort master plans to intimate, immersive theaters; from sky-high observation decks to expo pavilions, THG Creative has worked for 20 years with high-profile clients worldwide to transcend the ordinary and create ever greater immersive experiences. Every project is a one-off, each requiring design agility and an instinct for helping clients find new and remarkable ways to satisfy guest desires.