Los Angeles, California (DATE): In a white paper published today, Thinkwell Group addresses
seven areas for location-based entertainment owners and operators to consider when
reopening their park, museum, attraction, or entertainment venue in a post COVID-19 world.
From the entrance experience, ticketing processes, and queues to touchless interactives and
VR, the white paper details concepts that are intended not only for theme parks and attractions,
but for most location-based entertainment venues. Some of these solutions are already being
developed with Thinkwell’s global clients, highlighting the viability and adaptability of these
solutions.
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One area addressed in the white paper is what’s next for interactive and touch screen
experiences. Thinkwell is already working on prototype concepts for touchless interactives with
the research & development team at Thinkwell Studio Montréal. “We have been talking with
many of our clients about what they think they’re going to need to be a trusted venue for guests
and employees post COVID-19, and we’re exploring what we can do to adapt and adjust to give
everyone an improved and safer experience,” says Craig Hanna, Thinkwell’s Chief Creative
Officer.
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For the full report, please click here.

About Thinkwell Group
Thinkwell Group is a global experience design and production agency with studios and offices in
Los Angeles, Beijing, Abu Dhabi, Montréal, and Riyadh. For nearly 20 years, our
multi-disciplinary team has created compelling experiences for a wide range of clients and
brands around the world. Thinkwell’s creative, collaborative team brings extensive experience in
the strategy, planning, design, and production of theme parks, destination resorts, major
branded and intellectual property attractions, events & spectaculars, museums & exhibits,
expos, and live shows. The award-winning company has become a leader in experiential design
by bringing a unique holistic approach to every engagement. Thinkwell most recently delivered
Lionsgate Entertainment World and the award-winning Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the
world’s largest indoor theme park.
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For more information visit: www.thinkwellgroup.com.

CARLSBAD, CA (April 29, 2020) – There aren’t enough words to say “thank you” to all of the essential workers on the frontline during this difficult time, but there are 640 LEGO® bricks a Master Model Builder at LEGOLAND® California Resort, used to build such a message of gratitude. The white mosaic with black script and a yellow ribbon, all created out of LEGO, was built by Model Builder Tim Sams and spans more than three-feet long and is nearly two-feet tall. Attractions of Merlin Entertainments, including LEGOLAND Resorts and LEGOLAND Discovery Centers across the globe, are sharing their messages of hope and gratitude hopefully bringing some smiles and fun to families until we can open attractions once again. A variety of content, along with the thank you LEGO mosaic, can be found on a dedicated YouTube and Facebook page for “Making Magic With Merlin.”

With working from home being the new normal for many of us, it can be difficult to show off your vibrant
personality from the confines of your home office. Well, rest assured that we have a solution for our fans! Take co-workers on a virtual visit to SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with our brand-new "real amazing" virtual conferencing backgrounds available for free download.
 
Virtual backgrounds and download instructions  can be found at the web address links below:

Some fantastic news if you're a Cedar Fair Passholder. All parks have shared the awesome news that if you're a Cedar Fair passholder, your pass will be extended through 2021. The message is the same across the board, only the park names have changed. Check out the details below. 

April 14, 2020 Update

​As we face these unprecedented circumstances, I want to thank you for your support of California's Great America. We continue to monitor and follow local and national health directives while preparing to open our park as soon as it is safe to do so.  
In the meantime, I want to share information on how we will manage 2020 Season Passholder benefits:

• 2020 Season Passes and purchased 2020 Season Pass Add-On Products (if applicable) will be valid for the remainder of 2020 when our park is able to reopen.  
• Additionally, we will extend the validity dates for current 2020 Season Passes* (as well as purchased 2020 Season Pass Add-On Products) through the 2021 Season according to pass type.
• For 2020 Season Passholders participating in our Easy Pay Program, monthly billing has been suspended as of April 8, 2020, and will remain suspended while the park is closed.  When the park reopens, billing will resume.  Passholders will need to be current on payments to receive both 2020 and 2021 Season Pass admission and associated benefits.

Likewise, we will continue to work with Guests who have prepaid single-day tickets during the time period of our temporary park closure. Ticket inquiries may be directed to www.cagreatamerica.com/help/contact-us.
We want nothing more than to reopen our park and welcome you back, but our priority for now is to keep everyone safe.  This is a challenging time for us all, and we thank you again for your understanding and loyalty to Cedar Point.
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*2020 Pre-K Pass will be valid during 2020 only.

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The #LLCBuildingChallenge site is filled with instructional videos and activities that promote learning, creating and play. All activities on the site are free and available for everyone to enjoy. For more information: https://www.legoland.com/llcbuildingchallenge/..

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LEGOLAND® California Resort includes LEGOLAND® California, SEA LIFE® aquarium, LEGOLAND® Water Park, LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel. All are geared for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. At LEGOLAND California, you’ll find more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including the new LEGO® City: Deep Sea Adventure submarine ride where guests experience more than 2,000 real sea animals including real sharks, rays and tropical fish. The Park also includes LEGO® NINJAGO: Master of the Fourth Dimension 4D film, NINJAGO™ The Ride where guests experience 3D imagery, high-tech sensors and use hand movements in a striking motion to master their skills before battling the Great Devourer, LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display and The LEGO® Movie 4D A New Adventure™. SEA LIFE aquarium is home to more than 5,000 living creatures and incorporates LEGO® models into a child’s voyage to the depths of the ocean featuring play zones, fun facts and quiz trails. LEGOLAND Water Park features more than seven slides, sandy beaches and the unique Build-A-Raft Rive plus Pirate Reef and LEGO Legends of Chima Water Park comprising 10 acres of water fun! The nation’s first LEGOLAND Hotel features 250 rooms, all themed either as pirate, adventure, kingdom, LEGO® Friends and LEGO® NINJAGO™! New this year, LEGOLAND Castle Hotel features 250 rooms, fully themed as Knights and Dragons, Royal Princess and Magic Wizard. For more information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call (760) 918-LEGO (5346).


Merlin Entertainments plc is a global leader in location based, family entertainment. As Europe's number one and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates more than 120 attractions, 18 hotels and 6 holiday villages in 25 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable experiences to more than 65 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its 29,000 employees (peak season). Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.