What CanevaWorld Resort does

CanevaWorld Resort S.r.l. operates an integrated entertainment resort in Lazise, on the southern shore of Lake Garda near Verona, Italy. The asset comprises two wholly-owned theme parks — Movieland The Hollywood Park (a cinema-themed amusement park with more than 20 attractions, over 10 live shows and 40 performing artists, stuntmen and pilots) and Caneva The Aquapark (a Caribbean-themed water park) — together with three themed restaurants operating primarily in evening hours: Medieval Times Restaurant & Show (Italy's only dinner-and-tournament show with 4 knights and horses in a 400-seat arena), Rock Star Restaurant (Lake Garda's first hamburger restaurant, operating since 1998), and Safari Giro Pizza. Two F&B outlets — Margaritas Cocktail / Spritz & Spirits and Bepi's Caffè & Gelati — round out the on-site food, beverage and retail layer. The resort primarily serves Italian families, Lake Garda domestic and inbound tourists (notably from Germany and Austria), K-12 school groups, and corporate/MICE clients across meetings, conventions, team building and film/photo shoots.

Revenue is generated through a multi-stream model: single-day and multi-day park tickets (full-day €34-€36, 2-day basic €46, 7-day weekly pass €66), combined-park passes, seasonal subscription passes (€130 Movieland Pass, €180 Infinity Pass), themed dinner covers (€22-€49), parking (€7/vehicle), on-site merchandise, parking, and add-on packages covering birthdays, school programs, corporate events and bachelor/bachelorette parties. Distribution is omnichannel: direct via canevaworld.it with PayPal and Scalapay (BNPL) checkout, walk-up at park box offices, a dedicated B2B/B2G booking office ([email protected]), and channel partnerships with Booking.com for hotel bundles and Trenord for combined train-plus-entry tickets. Marketing spans multilingual organic social (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok in IT/EN/DE), a regional radio partnership with Radio Viva FM, and a calendar of seasonal events (Movieland Film Festival, Movy Nights, American Beer Fest, Halloween, Christmas).

The underlying technology stack is predominantly physical — themed sets, rides, water slides, theatrical production, and live performance — with no proprietary software platform described. Digital touchpoints are limited to standard e-commerce, payment integrations, and a website built to partial WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility conformance. The entity is an Italian Società a responsabilità limitata (S.r.l.) with €100,000 of stated share capital, privately held with no institutional investors or parent company, and headquartered at Via Fossalta 58, Lazise (Verona), Italy. Operations are seasonal, augmented by a free shuttle bus connecting the resort to Peschiera del Garda train station and major Lake Garda campsites.

Name

CanevaWorld Resort

Legal name

CanevaWorld Resort S.r.l.

Website

https://canevaworld.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CanevaWorld Resort operates a two-park, multi-restaurant entertainment complex on Lake Garda near Verona, serving Italian families, Lake Garda tourists, school groups, and corporate clients through park admissions, season passes, themed dining, and event packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theme Park Resort

NAICS

Amusement and Theme Parks (713110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Destination Theme Parks (Large-Scale, Multi-Attraction Parks) (THAJAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water Park Concessions & Guest Services (Food, Retail, Lockers, Cabanas) (THAAABAH)

Keywords

• Theme park operations
• Water park attractions
• Themed dining experiences
• Entertainment resort services
• Live entertainment shows

Headquarters

HQ city

Verona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Theme park admissions: Revenue from selling day tickets and multi-day passes to Movieland The Hollywood Park (cinema-themed amusement park) and Caneva The Aquapark (Caribbean-themed water park). Tickets sold online and at gate. Season passes (MOVIELAND PASS, CANEVA PASS, INFINITY PASS) provide recurring seasonal revenue.
2. Themed restaurant dining: Revenue from three themed restaurants: Medieval Times (medieval dinner & show, arena of 400 seats), Rock Star Restaurant (American burger restaurant with unlimited buffet & drinks, operating since 1998), and Safari Giro Pizza (safari-themed pizzeria with unlimited pizza and drinks). Plus Margaritas Cocktail (Caribbean tiki bar) and Spritz & Spirits (drink truck).
3. Birthday party packages: Turnkey birthday celebration packages sold at the park and restaurant level, including 'Caccia all'Oscar', 'Movy Party', 'Super Star', 'VIP Party' at Caneva, 'Frizzy Party', 'Savana Party', 'Star Party', and 'Castle Party' at Medieval Times. Packages bundle park entry, food, entertainment, and extras.
4. MICE and corporate events: Corporate team building (Caccia all'Oscar, Team in scena, Trailer), meetings & conventions (up to 2,000 person arena), themed dinners, and location rental for video/photo shoots at themed sets.
5. School group programs: Educational school trips with cinema/backstage laboratory programs at Movieland Park. Priced per student with teacher freebies; minimum 15 participants. Includes lunch packages.
6. Parking: Daily parking at €7.00 per vehicle (09:00-24:00), including camper vans. Overnight stays not permitted.
7. Merchandising and retail: On-site shops selling themed gadgets and souvenirs within each park and restaurant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CanevaWorld Resort operates an integrated entertainment resort on Lake Garda combining two theme parks (Movieland The Hollywood Park, a cinema-themed amusement park with rides, stunt shows and live actors; and Caneva The Aquapark, a Caribbean-themed water park) with three themed evening restaurants (Medieval Times Restaurant & Show, Rock Star Restaurant, Safari Giro Pizza) and ancillary F&B outlets. The resort sells single-day and multi-day park tickets, season passes, restaurant reservations, hotel bundles, and turnkey event packages (birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette, school trips, corporate MICE) directly through its website and on-site gates.

Product overview

CanevaWorld Resort is a multi-venue entertainment complex on Lake Garda in Lazise, Verona, operated by CanevaWorld Resort S.r.l. The portfolio consists of two theme parks (Movieland The Hollywood Park and Caneva The Aquapark) as core products, plus three themed evening restaurants (Medieval Times Restaurant & Show, Rock Star Restaurant, Safari Giro Pizza), a cocktail bar (Margaritas/Spritz & Spirits), and a café (Bepi's). Additional offerings include birthday party packages, school group educational programs, corporate MICE events, and bachelor/bachelorette celebrations. The parks and restaurants are complemented by hotel partnerships and a free shuttle bus service to Peschiera del Garda station. Ticket options include single-park day passes, combined park tickets, and unlimited season passes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Movieland The Hollywood Park: Hollywood/Cinema-themed amusement park with over 10 shows, 40 artists, and more than 20 unique attractions featuring actors, stuntmen, and pilots
• Caneva The Aquapark
• Medieval Times Restaurant & Show
• Rock Star Restaurant
• Safari Giro Pizza
• Margaritas Cocktail e Spritz & Spirits
• Bepi's - Caffè & Gelati buoni

Products and services

• Movieland The Hollywood Park Hollywood/cinema-themed amusement park featuring more than 20 unique attractions, over 10 live shows with 40+ artists, stunt performances by professional stuntmen, movie-set recreations (King Kong, Disaster, Diabolik), food outlets, and shops. Designed for families and tourists visiting Lake Garda, with separate educational programs for school groups.
• Caneva The Aquapark Caribbean-themed water park with numerous slides (e.g., Crazy River), relaxation areas, cabanas, and adventurous attractions for families and groups, complemented by food and shop outlets.
• Medieval Times Restaurant & Show Italy's only medieval-style dinner and show featuring a tournament with 4 knights competing in a 400-seat arena, including a King's Table VIP option with exclusive service and welcome cocktail. Designed for evening entertainment by families, tourists, groups, and private events.
• Rock Star Restaurant Rock'n'Roll-themed American burger restaurant featuring unlimited buffet and drinks, jukebox and rock memorabilia atmosphere. Open since 1998 on Sunset Boulevard.
• Safari Giro Pizza Safari-themed pizza restaurant featuring an interactive Savana experience with animals, sounds and special effects, unlimited pizza rotation and drinks, plus a volcanic dessert offering.
• Birthday Party Packages (Feste di Compleanno) Turnkey birthday party packages including Cavania all'Oscar (Oscar Hunt), Movy Party, Super Star, VIP Party, Frizzy Party, Savana Party, Star Party, and Castle Party at Medieval Times, bundling park entry, themed dining, entertainment and extras; the birthday celebrant enters free at any age.
• Corporate / MICE Events (Gruppi Aziendali) Corporate event offering including team building activities (Caccia all'Oscar, Team in scena, Trailer), meetings and conventions in themed spaces of 80–2,000 seats, customizable corporate dinners (from €22/person), and location rental for video/photo shoots. Sold via the dedicated [email protected] office.
• School Group Programs (Gruppi Scolastici) Educational school group programs at Movieland Park including cinema backstage labs, dubbing workshops, attraction backstage tours, and meet-and-greets with artists. Priced at €15 per student with free entry for teachers, minimum 15 participants, with optional lunch add-ons.
• Tickets and Season Passes (Ingressi e Abbonamenti) Single-day park tickets (Movieland, Caneva), combined multi-park tickets (1 Day 2 Parks €44, 2 Days 2 Parks BASIC €46, 2 Days 2 Parks FLEX €56, 7-Day Weekly Pass €66, 2 Days Movieland €51), and unlimited season passes (Movieland Pass €130, Caneva Pass, Infinity Pass €180) valid through the 2026 season.
• Bachelor / Bachelorette Party Packages (Addii al Nubilato e Celibato) Stag/hen party packages combining park visits, themed celebrations, aperitifs and dinner options across the resort venues for adult celebratory groups.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bud (AB InBev)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBud is the exclusive beer partner of CanevaWorld Resort. AB InBev's Bud brand, known as 'The King of Beers' and founded in 1876, is featured at the resort's bars and restaurants, including the American Beer Fest event in September.
• Radio Viva FMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio Viva FM (Play 2be happy!) is a regional radio partner covering Lombardy, Piedmont, Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, and Emilia-Romagna. The station promotes CanevaWorld events and provides traffic/weather updates to listeners.
• PepsiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPepsi is the official soft drink partner of CanevaWorld Resort, providing beverages across all dining venues and bars. The partnership is highlighted as part of the all-inclusive dining experience.
• Acqua S.BernardominorGTM or Marketing PartnerS.Bernardo is the official mineral water brand of CanevaWorld Resort. Founded in 1926 in Garessio (CN), Italy, the brand celebrates its 100th anniversary with resorts powered by wind and solar energy, and a commitment to 100% emissions reduction.
• PayPalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPayPal is the primary digital payment method for online ticket purchases, restaurant reservations, and group bookings on canevaworld.it. Customers can pay securely without entering card details; One Touch enabled for returning users.
• ScalapaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScalapay enables customers to pay for tickets and reservations in 3 interest-free installments. Available as a payment option across the entire canevaworld.it booking platform.
• Vivi ParchiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVivi Parchi card holders receive 1 free child entry (under 140cm) per paying adult at Caneva Aquapark or Movieland Park. Maximum 2 children per card under these conditions.
• Mondo ParchiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMondo Parchi card holders receive discounted entry rates at CanevaWorld Resort parks, similar to Vivi Parchi scheme.
• ATV (Azienda Trasporti Verona)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerATV PASS holders, single-ride ticket holders, and annual pass holders receive discounted park entry: Movieland Park €30 (from €36) full / €24 (from €29) reduced; Caneva Aquapark €28 (from €34) full / €23 (from €28) reduced. Discounts are personal and non-transferable.
• TrenordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrenord sells combined train + park entry tickets for both Caneva Aquapark and Movieland Park via its giteintreno.trenord.it platform. Targeted at school groups and leisure travelers arriving by train to Peschiera del Garda station (5km from resort).
• Booking.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanevaWorld Resort offers hotel + park ticket bundles via Booking.com (landmark page: movie-studios-park-canevaworld). Customers can add hotel accommodation to their park tickets for a complete vacation package.
• 85° Reggimento Addestramento Volontari VeronaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMilitary regiment receiving discounted group rates at CanevaWorld Resort as part of corporate/convention partner program.
• Air Dolomiti SpaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAirline receiving discounted group rates and promotional access to CanevaWorld Resort as part of the convention and partner program.
• Confartigianato Imprese BergamominorGTM or Marketing PartnerArtisan business association receiving discounted group rates at CanevaWorld Resort as part of the convention partner program. One of 70+ corporate/association convention partners.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights9 records

Direct peers

• Leolandia: Italian family-focused theme park near Bergamo. Comparable in scale and in its positioning around families with children, similar ticket/pass structure.
• Cinecittà World: Cinema/film-themed Italian theme park near Rome. Most direct conceptual competitor to Movieland The Hollywood Park given overlapping cinema IP and live-show-driven model.
• Gardaland: Italy's largest theme park, also located on Lake Garda within kilometers of CanevaWorld. Closest direct competitor for family tourism, day-trippers, and hotel-and-park bundles in the same catchment area.
• Mirabilandia: Major Italian theme park operator on the Adriatic coast. Comparable multi-attraction park model with seasonal Italian family and tourist demand.
• MagicLand: Italian theme park south of Rome. Direct peer for the Italian regional theme park category, similar mid-size family-attractions positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Efteling: Long-established Dutch family theme park with on-site resort hotels and themed fairy-tale attractions. Comparable destination-park + accommodation model, larger scale and brand recognition.
• PortAventura World: Large Mediterranean resort-destination theme park in Spain with on-site hotels, multiple parks, and seasonal events. Comparable integrated destination model at materially larger scale.
• Europa-Park: Europe's largest seasonal theme park in Rust, Germany. Comparable themed-area model and European family demographic, but at significantly greater scale and capital base.
• Phantasialand: Compact, highly-themed German theme park near Cologne. Comparable in offering a dense themed-attractions experience to a European family demographic, though with a different seasonal profile.

Regional players

• Parco Giardino Sigurtà: Nature park in Valeggio sul Mincio, within roughly 10 km of CanevaWorld. Competes for the same Lake Garda tourist day-trip and family leisure spend, though differentiated by gardens vs. rides.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXraHVszIzmnzMiAacNUlyA
• Facebookfacebook.com/MovielandPark
• Instagraminstagram.com/movieland_officialpage
• TikToktiktok.com/@canevaworld_official
• Xx.com/movielandpark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canevaworld-resort-srl

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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