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The decision was made to open a theme park to complement the zoo, and so Chessington World of Adventures was born. [13] On 7 July 1987 Chessington World of Adventures opened to the public in a ceremony including Prince Edward. [14] The park was built on a relatively small budget of around £12 million, to test the still-emerging theme park market.
In 1971, the Efteling was the first theme park to receive the Pomme d'Or (Golden Apple), in recognition of superior efforts in promoting and raising Europe's level of tourism. The Pomme d'Or is the highest award in the European tourist industry. [30] In 1992, the Efteling was awarded the IAAPA Applause Award for best theme park in the world.
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The idea of Puy du Fou originated in 1977, when Philippe de Villiers, a 27-year-old student, decided to create an original show named "Cinéscénie". [citation needed]On 13 June 1977, Villiers discovered the ruins of an old Renaissance castle in the village of Les Epesses, near Cholet, and wrote a story about a (fictitious) local family named Maupillier (the real name of a soldier of Vendée ...
The block's setting is inspired by ancient Egypt, with themes of social hierarchy and contrast between life and death. In Amonkhet, Gatewatch [who?] set out to destroy the evil dragon planeswalker Nicol Bolas after learning of his dominion over the titular desert plane Amonkhet. In the desert, they find a city (Naktamun) teeming with food ...
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Its name was changed to IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth after the Millennium Celebration. Tapestry of Nations (1999–2001): a new parade about unity and world peace featuring large puppets. Millennium Village (1999–2000): a large building with many small attractions that represent other countries that are not in World Showcase.