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February 2016 | Vol. 19 • Issue 11 www.amusementtoday.com 15 new exhibitors have signed up 2016 IISF Trade Show and Extravaganza looking strong AT: Pam Sherborne fun houses. Gina Guglielmi, one to Butler Amusements Denny's Electronics' Jim [email protected] Intermark Ride Group, is and another to Mr. Ed's Mag- Allen said in mid-January GIBSONTON, Fla. — Te- representing Gosetto and ical Midways, at the Gibtown that his company hadn't resa Rimes, part of the pro- will be at the show. show. made final plans for the Gib- duction team responsible for "We will be focusing on Ramon Rosario, Zam- town show, but knew they putting on the International our dark rides and fun hous- turing and Waterloo Tent and perla, said his company has would be exhibiting newer Independent Showmen's es for the carnival business," Tarp. had a very busy year and will products such as their small, Foundation (IISF) Trade she said. "We also are focus- Len Soled of Rides 4-U be glad to be at the Gibson- roundish turbo lights. Show and Extravaganza, ing on our new portable fam- said the IISF event has al- ton show. Zamperla plans to "We have them in six could barely find a mo- ily spin coaster and Dance ways been good for him. It exhibit a Balloon Fiesta, the LED and nine LED," Allen ment during January as she Party interactive ride." is sort of a last chance order 36-foot-tall ride that debuted said. "We have new control- tweaked the scheduling of Exhibitors to the trade opportunity for some shows. at IAAPA Expo. The compa- lers to go with them." educational sessions, booked show run the gamut of prod- "Sometimes, if they go ny also will have on display Allen said business is vendors for booths during ucts for the mobile amuse- ahead and order at this show, an Air Race, a kiddie version busy. the trade show, and helped ment operators, from food they will get it before the 4th of the Sky Race ride, and a "In the last seven days, with attendance registration. concession companies to of July," Soled said. Happy Swing. we have added five new The IISF is the founda- novelty, trailer, ride and Of course, that is not al- Bob's Space Racers' Tony products to our plate," he tion arm of the International game manufacturing compa- ways the case. Soled said last Cassata said his company said. Independent Showmen's As- nies. year was sort of a stressful will bring a Whopper Water The IISF Trade Show will sociation. The club grounds Some of the ride compa- year because some ride man- race game, trailer mounted, run 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday, in Gibsonton host the trade nies include Eli Bridge Co., ufacturers overbooked their and a water race game in the Feb. 9 through Friday, Feb. show and most of the activi- Wisdom Rides, A.R.M., Bat- production. company's lineup configu- 12. Saturday, Feb. 13, times ties associated with it. tech Enterprises, Majestic "I like to deliver and I like ration. There also will be a are 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rimes said, in mid-Jan- Manufacturing and Zam- to deliver on time," he said. "I Fishing Hole game on dis- The week also will in- uary, booth and attendance perla. think I was able to hold onto play at the booth. clude an array of educational registration for this year's In addition, ride broker- to about 99.9 percent of it last "Our business has been sessions and nightly social event, set for Feb. 9-13 on age companies Rides 4-U year, but it was a stressful going very well," Cassata events. club grounds in Gibsonton, and Ital International will be year." said. "There just has not been Activities on the books in appeared to be on par for the on hand, both representing Soled represents KMG, enough hours in the day to mid-January included: Super 2015 event. companies that provide new SBF/Visa and S&S World- take care of all our business. Bowl Party and Trade Show "We are actually a little rides as well as selling used wide rides. For Gibsonton, It looks like the industry is Kick-Off Party, Sunday, Feb. bit ahead of last year," Rimes rides. he plans to show SBF/Visa's doing well." 7; Big Hearted Jerry's Me- said. "The inside booth space Other exhibiting compa- Compact Spinning Coaster, Berk's Enterprises will morial Golf Tournament, is just about full, maybe five nies include Bob's Space Rac- Air Show, Drop 'n Twist and feature more new products Monday, Feb. 8; Museum or six booths short of that. ers, Dobco Enterprises, Gold Groovy Bus. He also will than they ever have, said Building Fund Dinner and "We have 15 new exhibi- Medal Products, Berk's En- have an S&S Worldwide Frog spokesperson Beth Sanders. Jamboree Fundraiser, Feb. tors," she said. "They are only terprise, Rhode Island Nov- Hopper, a ride that continues Some of those new products 10; Richie's Ragin' Cajun renting 'onesies' but they are elty, Classic Toy Company, to do well in the industry. include six differently de- Banquet and Ball, Feb. 11; Ca- new and that is good." BJ Toy Company, Chestnut KMG, he said, is backed signed 32-ounce Mini Tanks, sino Night Fundraiser for the One of those first-time ex- Identity Apparel, Hitch- up for two years for new pro- Zombie Cups, Tap Towers, Museum, Feb. 12; Memorial hibitors is Gosetto, manufac- Hiker Manufacturing, Owen duction, but he will be able to and a new Family Entertain- Service with Mass to Follow, turer of rides, dark rides and Trailers, Schantz Manufac- deliver two new Inversions, ment Package. Feb. 13. Dated material. material. Dated

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EDITORIAL: Gary Slade, [email protected] FLINT’S VIEW: Bubba Flint IISF attendees fine tune for 2016 As the amusement industry winter season is fully underway, we are re- minded of the work that is still ahead as both parks and carnival operators gear up for the upcoming 2016 season. The 2016 IISF Trade Show and Ex- Slade travaganza, Feb. 9-13, in Gibsonton, Fla. is one of the final opportunities owners and operators will have to fine tune their 2016 plans. As we've seen in the past, some carnival owners will be on hand to shop for used ride equipment, or in some cases, may try to do a last minute ride purchase with the hopes of a July 4 delivery for their road units. Others will attend to see if they can land a good deal on a new ride that is on display at the show, while some are in attendance to accept delivery of their new ride piece that is proudly on display. The same goes for interested parties who have come to Gibtown to shop for new games and new conces- INDUSTRY OPINION: Dean Lamanna, [email protected] sion trailers. Inside the display area, we see many small park Enhanced park security is sensible, embraceable policy It’s a conundrum with which park opera- announced enhanced park and gate se- operators, and numerous state fairs, attend the show tors have wrestled quietly: How much security curity. Disney, initially, is screening guests to shop for their games department prizes and selec- is enough? And how best to meet the public’s randomly using walk-through detectors; tion of plush. safety expectations while maintaining an envi- Universal and SeaWorld are using wands. ronment of fun and escape? The companies downplayed their The Gibtown show also provides attendees plenty Becoming more urgent in recent years fol- moves in the media. of time to network. Time and time again, we get at- lowing acts of horrific violence committed at “We continually review our compre- tendees coming to the AT booth asking for help in movie theaters and other venues, these ques- hensive approach to security and are imple- tions were thrust to the forefront in late 2015 by Lamanna menting additional security measures, as trying to locate an individual, a contact to a current the terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardi- appropriate,” said Disney in a statement. supplier or even another operator that has a certain no, Calif. Creeping, collective agoraphobia turned Communications from Universal and SeaWorld, into bona fide, widespread unease. while also emphasizing a long-standing commitment type of ride — in an effort to contact them and dis- Stateside, San Bernardino was particularly trou- to safety, suggested that their own stepped-up secu- cuss maintenance on that particular ride. bling not only for its notoriety as the worst act of rity was being implemented on an experimental and/ Some are fresh back from one of the recently terrorism in the U.S. since 9/11, but its proximity to or seasonal basis. Southern California’s major cities and theme parks. This public relations approach was designed to concluded safety seminars and are quick to share new In addition to the general awareness of regu- quell any panic. Yet perhaps the language needn’t safety knowledge they have learned. lar employees, virtually all parks rely on surveillance have been so coy, as park visitors have long known equipment and security personnel, both uniformed what is at stake — and they will accept, even welcome, The parks and the traveling shows may be silent and undercover. But while the Six Flags chain has added gate security just as they have at airports, now, but the sounds of hard work and dedication are had metal detectors at its main gates for more than a sports arenas and elsewhere. Patrons and park opera- clearly heard throughout the grounds of the annual decade, others have stationed security guards at the tors are on the same page in wanting no compromises turnstiles — deploying walk-through metal detectors when it comes to the safety. IISF (Gibtown) meeting. and metal-detecting wands only for nighttime Hallow- After all, the examination of bags and purses and Here's hoping everyone has a wonderful IISF show een programs and other special events. the checking of pockets are minor inconveniences to and successful 2016 season! This changed after San Bernardino. Safety re- endure before entering a special place that provides views by the country’s top theme park operators were good memories and needed relief from life’s harsher immediate. In mid-December, SeaWorld and Universal realities.

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Ice cream definitely! Aerial Railway to Mars, claiming it was a more thrilling novelty Title than the Loop-the-Loop. Beecher, the inventor of the original General Manager. You are stuck in a traffic jam. What do Flip Flap Railway, died on October 1915 in Lapeer, Michigan. you do to pass the time? Number of years in the Sing out loud and embarrass my daughter. •1917: Construction of Ohio’s newest summer resort began in industry? Brick earnest on February 20 when carpenters began building the Started in 1986 making When I feel stressed out, I… park’s first wooden roller coaster at Summit Beach Park, just cotton candy at Darien Lake (I was terrible As I get stressed, I have been reading south of Akron. Park planning began in August 1916 with the at it)! more lately (currently Killing Patton by Bill incorporation of the Summit Beach Company, with plans to O’Reilly). include every form of amusement device in the ride arsenal. Best thing about the industry... Located on the east side of Summit Lake, the resort covered The people I have been fortunate to meet What TV show would you most like to 18 acres and open in early July. “Akron’s Coney Island” would and work with. have a guest appearance on? have a successful run for over forty years, closing in 1958. Pub-

"The Newsroom" (an HBO series). lic housing was eventually built on the site. Favorite amusement ride... Boulder Dash of course! I get most of my news from… •1922: The New York Tribune ran an advertisement for the "Today Show." April 8 auction of L.A. Thompson’s home in Glen Cove, Long If I wasn’t working in the amusement Island, New York, on February 19. It was an unrestricted public industry, I would be… Favorite way to spend Saturday night... sale of the late L.A. Thompson’s “beautiful North Shore Coun- A farmer or a history teacher, I guess. Anything with my family. try Residence.” Noted as the inventor and founder of the L.A. Thompson Scenic Railway Company, the Thompson home Biggest challenge facing our industry... Three items that are always in my wallet included a garage, greenhouse, superintendent's cottage and Connecting to our young work force and are… observation tower on 29 acres. Thompson, who had died keeping them focused on the company I had to look, but my license, insurance three years earlier, developed Thompson Park in 1909, offer- goals and values. card and coaching card. ing beautiful lots for estate homes on 55 acres overlooking the Sea Cliff area of Long Island. The thing I like most about amusement/ All-time favorite sports team... water park season is… Buffalo Sabres (ice hockey team). •1935: Reported in the Tonawanda News (New York) on Feb- People-watching. ruary 26, local North Tonawanda engineer Norman Bartlett My celebrity crush is… discussed having installed three Flying Turns in 1934, in parks When I say winter, you say… Halle Berry. in St. Louis, Coney Island and Paris. The inventor of the Fly- My son’s wrestling season. ing Turns in 1929, Bartlett, who also acted as salesman for the The best vacation I ever took was… device, used the installation of the Flying Turns at the Chicago Favorite vegetable... San Antonio with my wife and kids. Century of Progress in 1933 as proof of its potential. He es- Peas. timated that the ride grossed as much or more than any other American Idol is in its final season. Is it device at the fair and that world famous aviators “got a kick” The best time of day to catch me in my time or do you want more? out of the unique ride. With Flying Turns highlighted in News office is… I never watched it! Reels all over the country, it was acclaimed as the “Ride Sen- First thing in the morning or late at night. sation” at the Chicago fair. The ride would be moved a short Would you rather skydive or bungee distance to the city’s Riverview Park for the 1935 season and Complete this sentence: Donald Trump jump? is the origin for the design of Knoebels Resort’s (Elysburg, is… Bungee jump. Why jump out of a good Pennsylvania) newest incarnation of the ride, opened in 2013. Like watching MTV reality television. plane? 4 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016 Baynum Painting gives new look S&S to provide towers to Wanda Group to iconic Coney Island Cyclone LOGAN, Utah – S&S Worldwide, Inc. an- more than 450 rides and roller coasters in 30 nounced in early January that it has signed con- countries, including over 160 tower rides. Ger- BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Kentucky-based Baynum Painting has recently completed the painting of the iconic Coney Island Cy- tracts with the Wanda Group to build and install ald Ryan, executive director of Sales and Mar- clone. The project consisted of 12-15 full-time painters working a 16-Seat Dual Tower ride at their Guangzhou keting for S&S said, “The tower rides will be a on-site for 10 weeks. The crew applied 700 gallons of paint. Wanda park and a 12-seat Space Shot Tower at great addition to both parks. S&S has proven its Amusement Today asked the owner Chris Baynum what the big- their Wuxi Wanda park. tower technology and know that Wanda will gest challenges were for this job: "It had to be waiting 23 years Wanda Cultural Industry Group is report- be very pleased with the product that is deliv- to win the job, after submitting our first proposal way back in edly China’s largest cultural enterprise, with ered.” The Wuxi Wanda tower is projected to 1992! A close second would be the removal of so many decades operations in commercial property, depart- open in March 2018. The Guangzhou Wanda of layered paint coatings, accomplished only with the help of ment stores, luxury hotels, and culture/tour- towers are projected to open August 2018. our 40,000 PSI ultra-high pressure hydro jetting equipment." ism, which includes cinemas, film and televi- Ryan added, “S&S appreciates the great Since additional refurbishment of the track is ongoing, the lay- sion production, and both indoor and outdoor relationship that has been built over the years ered wooden bed was left unpainted. theme parks. with Wanda. We are excited to begin these new S&S Worldwide, the largest U.S. manu- projects and hope to continue working with the facturer of major amusement rides and roller Wanda Group on their expansions throughout coasters, has been manufacturing air-launched China.” rides since 1994. The company has installed •engineeringexcitement.com Six Flags Discovery Kingdom opens Pacific Rim 5-D Experience

VALLEJO, Calif. — From acclaimed filmmaker Guill- ermo del Toro, Warner Bros. Six Flags Discovery Pictures' and Legendary Pic- Kingdom, opened Before (above) and after views of the Coney Island Cy- tures' sci-fi action adventure in mid-January, the clone's new 700-gallon painting project, performed by Pacific Rim is now a pulse- world's only motion- Baynum Painting. Bottom, the Cyclone's first drop. pounding new 5D ride expe- based Pacific Rim 5-D COURTESY LUNA PARK rience at Six Flags Discovery experience in the Kingdom. Presented in Six park's Iwerks Theater. Flags Discovery Kingdom's The attraction is cre- Iwerks 5D Theater, in part- ated in partnership nership with Warner Bros. with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Si- Consumer Products mEx-Iwerks Entertainment, and SimEx-Iwerks Pacific Rim 5-D opened with Entertainment. special limited sneak pre- COURTESY SIX FLAGS DISCOVERY KINGDOM views in January, with an official opening following soon after. Loaded with suspense, addition to our thrill line- tions have joined together action and monstrous crea- up," said Don McCoy, park and built massive robot tures, Pacific Rim 5-D pairs president. "As Northern Cal- fighting machines. When the the explosive special effects ifornia's most thrilling theme rate of monster attacks sud- from the popular action- park, kids and adults alike denly increases, the inevi- based science fiction film will be blown away being table showdown takes place. with a thrilling new ride part of the ground-shaking In a no holds barred brawl, simulation experience. The action." the last standing robot fight- result is the world's only Inspired by Warner Bros. er — Earth's final weapon motion-based Pacific Rim- Pictures' and Legendary Pic- — must take on the biggest themed ride attraction and tures' sci-fi adventure Pacific and baddest of the monsters. the very first version of this Rim, the storyline follows With eye-popping 4-D and film to be adapted as a ride monstrous creatures rising explosive in-theater spe- in the U.S. from the sea without warn- cial effects, Six Flags guests "Bringing in an intense, ing, attacking cities and are ready to experience the high-energy and popular threatening mankind. In a ground-shaking action of Pa- movie like Pacific Rim to our unified show of force, the cific Rim 5-D. Iwerks 5D Theater is a great world's most powerful na- •sixflags.com/discoverykingdom February 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 5 INTERNATIONAL Ferrari World's newest coaster ready for takeoff — Page 6 / GCII China coaster ready to roll — Page 7 A successful festive extravaganza held in London’s Hyde Park Mellors Group, other U.K.-based showmen provide ride mix; 3 million attend event AT: Andrew Mellor [email protected] LONDON, England — Hyde Park Winter Wonderland was held once again over the Christmas and New Year period in the U.K. capital, the event running from November 20 until January 3. Having first operated in December 2007, the event has grown annually and features attractions for all ages and tastes, from thrill rides and children’s attractions to live shows and a host of suitably themed festive entertainment. Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day, and only closed on Christmas Day, the six week event offered free admission, operating a pre-booking facility for such attractions as the Ski Zillertal Ice Rink, The Magical Ice Kingdom, the Bar Ice ice bar, the Giant Observation Wheel and Zippos Circus, while the rides were operated on a token system. All of these pre-booked attractions were making a welcome return visit to Win- ter Wonderland, as was Santa Land, aimed specifically at the younger visitors, and the Angels Christmas Market, a traditional German Christmas market with over 200 chalets offering a huge range of unusual and handmade items. The ever-popular Bavar- ian Village provided bratwurst and mulled wine, among other things, while also hosting live music throughout the day and evening. Numerous other res- taurants and bars also catered to Top, Winter Wonderland covered a huge area of London’s visitors. Hyde Park. Above, the Bavarian Village provided event While all of the above obvi- visitors with a host of F&B and live entertainment options. ously set the winter scene, the Right, The Giant Observation Wheel and Star Flyer were two of the standout attractions at Winter Wonderland. 4See EVENT, page 6 COURTESY PWR EVENTS LTD. 6 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016 Intamin Flying Aces coaster due for takeoff at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi AT: Andrew Mellor plex roller coaster emerge [email protected] under our red roof in less ABU DHABI, United than a year, an amazing Arab Emirates — Ferrari achievement.” World Abu Dhabi is set to up The new rides and attrac- the thrill level in 2016 with tions being introduced this the introduction of the re- year will appeal to guests cord breaking roller coaster of all ages and are expected Flying Aces. to increase the park’s over- Acclaimed for having all capacity by 40 percent, the world’s tallest loop and reduce waiting time and steepest starting hill inclina- enhancing the overall guest Santa’s Land (above) was tion, the new attraction is experience. one of the themed areas at due to open during the first In regards to the expan- the Hyde Park event. Rides quarter of 2016 and is the sion, Vargas added: “We are included this XXL coaster first of many surprises to be very proud of our expan- Jesse Vargas, general man- (right) while unveiled as part of Ferrari sion’s progress to date and ager at Ferrari World Abu attractions from Irvin’s World Abu Dhabi’s expan- how close we are to achiev- Dhabi. Traditional Fun Fair sion. Built by Intamin, Fly- ing our goal. There hasn’t (bottom) included this COURTESY ing Aces will take guests to FERRARI WORLD ABU DHABI been a theme park that has Helter Skelter Lighthouse speeds of up to 120 kph (74.5 been adding to its offerings at Slip and an array of games. mph) along a 1.5 kilometer Cavallino logo that is in- the pace we are setting. The COURTESY PWR EVENTS LTD. (approx. 1 mile) track featur- spired by Italy’s “ace of aces” amount we have invested in ing a 52-meter (170-foot) tall Count Francesco Baracca, a our expansion is roughly the loop and a 51 degree lift. The famous Italian aviator from same it would cost to open a structure will offer extreme, the 1900s whose legendary new park. We are confident gravity defying flight acro- Prancing Horse emblem was that the new rides and attrac- batics that include a non-in- inherited by Enzo Ferrari for tions will satisfy our guests’ verted loop, down flips and good luck. thirst for family excitement plenty of airtime. “The groundbreaking and white knuckle thrills.” The plane-themed coast- engineering and technolo- The park recently er is the first of five major gies behind this bi-plane launched Karting Academy, rides and attractions to be coaster will give guests the featuring electric powered launched as part of Ferrari thrill of their lives,” said Jes- go-karts, while for younger World Abu Dhabi’s major se Vargas, general manager visitors the all-new Junior expansion program. Already at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Training Camp has been home to the world’s fastest “We have completed 50 per- enhanced with a soft play roller coaster, Formula Ros- cent of the construction of area and a mix of climb- sa, the new bi-plane-themed Flying Aces (at the time of ing activities. In addition, coaster represents the latest writing) and are simultane- guests can also now “drive addition to the park’s offer- ously working on other rides the dream”aboard a Ferrari ing. Flying Aces brings to and attractions to launch in California in the brand new life the story behind Ferrari’s 2016. We have made a com- Driving Experience. EVENT and Star Flyer from James Mel- Continued from page 5 lors and a Huss Top Spin from Paul Hart. extensive array of rides and oth- From the continent, rides er attractions on offer is hugely included a Reverchon-built impressive. In addition to the Euro Coaster from the Buwalda aforementioned Mondial-built family in Holland, the Bayern Observation Wheel, supplied by Breaker Break Dance of Monty the Mellors Group, many of the Lagerin from Germany, the Air- rides are provided by the Man- maxx Smashing Jump of Fabrice ning Organization and included Dotremont from Belgium, Ewald their Alpine Thriller coaster (a Schneider’s 85 meter Hangover Pinfari RC50), double deck car- Freefall Tower (built by Fun ousel (Chance Rides), a KMG Time) from Germany, Michael XXL and After Burner, a Mon- Schneider’s Pirates Adventure dial Capriolo Infinity and -Tur giant walk-through, again from bine, a Helter Skelter, two sets of Germany, and the Wilde Maus bumper cars and a host of family XXL coaster from Max Eberhard and children’s attractions in the in Germany. Santa Land themed area. The full list of rides, as not- Other rides were supplied ed, was extensive and the above by fellow U.K.-based operators is just a taste of what this hugely as well as those from around Eu- successful event now has to of- rope. Among these were a Wave fer. With side stalls, games and Swinger from Chris Danter, Hel- much more to add further to ter Skelter/Lighthouse Slip and the entertainment available, it’s Gallopers from George Irvin, certainly an occasion not to be a Waltzer from James Irvin, a missed. Three million visitors Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s new Flying Aces will incorporate the world’s tallest coaster loop, Crazy Mouse Spinning Coaster can’t be wrong! standing 52 meters (170 feet) tall. COURTESY FERRARI WORLD ABU DHABI February 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7 Wind turbine theme park concept unveiled Great Coasters Intl. completes record- AT: Andrew Mellor booster. Guests would also be breaking coaster for China park [email protected] able to drop down a scream- SUNBURY, Pa. — Clair Hain, president of Great Coaster AMSTERDAM, Holland inducing 96 meter freefall International, Inc., (GCII) recently announced the completion — Holland is well-known (351 feet) in 1.5 seconds on and final testing of its newest wooden roller coaster in Nan- for its windmills which over Newton’s Nightmare, or chang, China for Wanda City Theme Park. This giant coaster the years have been used for take a roller coaster ride in is on schedule to break new records in China for the tallest at pumping water and gener- the Happy Hurricane, all of 160 feet and the longest at 5,111 feet. In addition the new ating electricity. But now a which would serve every eco- behemoth, Viper, boasts the longest wooden coaster drop in Dutch company has taken friendly thrill seeker’s needs. China at a thrilling 142.5 feet. their potential use a big step Klatten believes that an Hain was on-site to personally oversea final elements of further by embracing an am- appreciation of what wind the ride including a speed of 62 mph, their fastest wooden bitious idea to transform a turbines do for the environ- coaster to date. “We are extremely happy to have been in wind farm into the world’s ment will accelerate the re- such a close relationship with Nanchang Wanda City Invest- first sustainable theme park. newable wave, although he ment Co. throughout this project and can’t wait for the Grand Qurrent, an innovative admits there might be “some opening in 2016. Wanda has been absolutely great, and we renewable energy company, bumps on the way.” Clearly are honored to have been their choice for this amazing wood says that one of the aims of safety is one, as might be the coaster.” the park is to showcase Dutch impact on local businesses. Tim Viox of Leisure Labs, which represents GCII, added renewable energy and to But this is where, the “Our past, present and coming success stories in China are a prove that wind turbines, far The Beaufort Buster would company says, the theming testament that quality matters, especially in wood coasters, in from being an eyesore, are in be the world’s tallest spiral- expertise of fellow Dutch Asia just as much as it does in western countries. Our work, fact a celebration of environ- ling water slide. company Jora Entertainment and that of our customers, is made so much easier when you mental contribution. COURTESY QURRENT comes in. The leisure indus- represent a company and product with this type of stellar rep- “Within 10 years from hey, how neat would it be to try specialist has envisioned utation.” now, wind energy will be tell your friends you took a a theme park that is not just According to David Callen in an online posting last month ubiquitous,” says Richard ride on an actual wind tur- about adrenaline-inducing for Vertical Horizons, a coaster enthusiast website, citing views Klatten, CEO of Qurrent. “We bine?” ecotourism attractions, but from the latest Google Earth maps update, he said, “We can strive to be ahead of things Graphics of the park also about educating guests get a peek of what’s to come, and to be honest, it looks awe- and shape the future of re- show thrilling experiences on the importance of sustain- some.” newable energy. Creating an such as the Beaufort Buster, ability practices, which could Great Coasters International, Inc. offers extremely smooth, environment where people which would be the world’s be shown in solar powered, wildly twisted and the highest quality roller coaster attractions can experience clean energy tallest, spiraling water slide, in-park F&B outlets and ex- in the world. Their staff of engineers, project coordinators and in a fun and educational way and Blade Runner, a super- tensive recycling programs in field construction supervisors have earned the reputation for could be one of those. And fast ride on a turbine blade parks. being exceptionally conscientious to their customers. 8 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016

WATER PARKS & RESORTS Brazil's Beach Park opens largest funnel slide — Page 10 / Fibrart a 35-year international success — Page 11 ProSlide delivering four-slide complex Beech Bend adding significant water park attractions AT: Jeffrey Seifert [email protected]

BOWLING GREEN, Ken- tucky — Beech Bend Park has announced the largest water park expansion in the park's history. The multi-million dol- Showing off the renderings lar expansion includes Cy- of their new-for-2016 water clone Saucers, the first-ever park attractions are Beech North American installation of Bend Park's Charlotte Gon- ProSlide’s FlyingSaucer ride. zalez and Alfreda and Dallas Thrill seekers on two-person Jones. The new four-slide tubes will fly around the edge complex (below) is being of three “flying saucers” at high supplied by ProSlide and speeds. The centrifugal force will include the first North created by the saucer section American installation of the will keep the rafts banked high company's FlyingSaucer along the wall and with turns in ride. each direction, riders will feel AT/SUE NICHOLS; as if they are traversing a giant RENDERING COURTESY slalom ski course — all in per- BEECH BEND PARK fect control. At nearly 500 feet owned park, which dates back amusement park. The pool area 2010, the park opened a water seeking a ride mechanic/ long with a 55-foot elevation to the 1950s as an amusement and amusement park continued park expansion that included a safety inspector supervisor, a change, Cyclone Saucers will park, and as a picnic grove as to grow with new rides each wave pool, lazy river, and water food and beverage manager, offer a unique ride experience. far back as the Civil War era. It year. With a 2004 expansion, the play structure. an aquatics manager, and a Joining Cyclone Saucers in fell into a state of disrepair in water park was given its own Beech Bend employs ap- marketing manager. Beech 2016 are three more new iconic the 1980s until rescued by cur- name — Splash Lagoon. The proximately 300 people per Bend Park is part of a large rides. Tidal Wave, a ProSlide rent owners Dallas and Alfreda significant addition of the GCII- season. The new expansion entertainment complex that PipelineWave, positions rid- Jones. The two reopened the built Kentucky Rumbler roller will increase those numbers includes Beech Bend Raceway ers face to face as they surge Beech Bend Race Track and af- coaster in 2006 put the park by approximately 25 people, and Beech Bend Campground, up a thrilling wall and hang ter it started generating income, back on the map again, proving which includes positions and brings almost one million weightless before rocketing opened the park’s pool. In 1992 it was here to stay. for lifeguards and slide at- visitors to the Bowling Green back down. Riptide features an Jones began adding rides to the Despite damaging floods in tendants. Beech Bend is also area each year. intense dark ride section, before riders plummet into two separate ProSlide Tornado24 funnels. The two funnels will feature a notched-funnel design that is also new to North America. The open-top funnel will allow natural light to fill the Tornado, in contrast to the dark slide tube sections leading to the funnels. The combi- nation of dark-light-dark-light will provide additional thrills. Polynesian Plunge drops riders from the top of the slide tower into a swirling CannonBowl 40. All four slides will share a common 55-foot access tower and splash down pool. The slide complex was designed for Beech Bend Park by ProSlide Technology, Inc. of Canada. The four slides, each with a unique color-scheme, are intertwined with each other and will add visual appeal to the Splash Lagoon water park. The new rides are expected to open in June, 2016. Beech Bend Park is a family February 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 9 Vortex wins prestigious award NEWSSPLASH for its Water Journey Solution COMPILED: Jeffrey L. Seifert MONTREAL, Canada — Vortex Aquatic Structures Inter- [email protected] national, a manufacturer in aquatic play landscapes and entertainment solutions, recently announced its Water Journey WhiteWater West recently celebrated its rapids canoe and kayak competitions. aquatic play solution has been recognized with a Good Design 35th birthday. It was 35 years ago in Decem- The pool has a shallow entry and three Award by the Chicago Athenaeum. ber that ground was broken on the White- different depth levels. The pool is open to the This year represents the 65th annual Good Design awards, Water Waterslide & Recreation Complex in pubic when the rapids are not being used for organized by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architec- Penticton, B.C. The company celebrated with competition. Entry is be free of charge, but con- ture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for its amazing team in the Richmond, B.C., office trolled by turnstiles. Local citizens must show Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies. and thanked them for making WhiteWater into an ID for admittance to the park. The park will Water Journey is a collection of four different events – Lab- the global leader it has become. be open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Wednesday yrinth, Jet Dance, Race, and Tide Pool – that are inspired by WhiteWater has pioneered innovations to Sunday until March 1, when the city gov- nature’s flowing streams. Each event can be used separately throughout the waterpark industry such as the ernment will hand over the stewardship of the first Boomerango (and later the Family Boo- venue to the Rio 2016 Organizing Commit- or connected to provide unique play experiences, providing merango) and the world’s largest waterslide tee, to make final preparations for the Olympic guests with the ability to engage with different life-like stream complex (52 slides off one tower), as well as Games, which start on August 5. Following the behavior as water encounters creeks, flood plains, ripples and pushing the boundaries of technology with it Games, the pool will become part of a huge cascades. latest invention: Slideboarding. recreational park designed to serve as a last- “Water Journey is an example of how we try to think about The company is understandably proud ing legacy to the city and 10 underprivileged play differently,” said Vortex President and CEO, Stephen to have such a great team along for the ride, neighborhoods in close proximity to the venue. Hamelin. “It enables social, physical and cognitive develop- especially after such a fantastic year. 2015 • ment of children through playing with water but not necessar- marked one of WhiteWater’s best years win- The Colorado Economic Development ily getting wet. We’re honored that it has been recognized by ning 17 awards for business excellence, prod- Commission has approved $86 million to build the Good Design awards.” uct innovation and contributions to amazing four tourist attractions in northern Colorado, This is the second award in 2015 for Water Journey, mar- international projects. two of the four involve an indoor water park keted by Vortex and developed with design firms, Dikini and Staff members toasted with sparkling ap- hotel and a U.S. whitewater adventure Park. Daily Tous les Jours. Water Journey was previously recog- ple juice and cookies!. The projects were put together by Go NoCO nized with a Grands Prix Du Design Award for Best Street • a non-profit organization of public and private Furniture. Innovative Attraction Management partners whose mission is to bring economic More information about Water Journey can be found at (IAM) and the Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI) development to northern Colorado. Although http://www.vortex-intl.com/solutions/solution-types/wa- are merging business operations for elite life- specific details have yet to be released, the ter-journeytm. guard training and comprehensive aquatic risk proposed Waterpark Resort at the Rockies management programs to create IAM Star- will feature a 75,000 square-foot indoor water Guard Elite, LLC. park, a 55,000 square-foot outdoor water park, Since 2013 the companies have been in a 330-room hotel and other amenities including strategic alliance to expand the program offer- a family entertainment center, coffee shop, res- ings for both organizations which has resulted taurants, spa, retail establishments, ballroom in quick growth. Building upon this success, the and conference center. new company will be made up exclusively of ex- • ecutives from the two organizations. IAM Star- The newest Great Wolf Lodge in Gar- Guard Elite incorporates all the benefits of the den Grove, California, was expected to open very successful strategic alliance plus includes as scheduled on February 19 as this issue was the strategic merging of select facilities within going to press. The 603-suite hotel with its the two organizations combined client base. 105,000 square-foot indoor water park was This pushes the overall portfolio of clients for on a hiring spree in January as it was look- IAM StarGuard Elite to 70-plus water park and ing for nearly 700 people to man the resort. large public/private facility organizations both Needed was everything from housekeepers domestically and internationally, licensing over to lifeguards, waiters to water park engineers. 10,000 lifeguards and slide operators world- Of the 700 positions available, about half were wide. Some of the most recognized brands in full-time. the water park industry are among the clients • that will now be a part of IAM StarGuard Elite. Plans to turn Atlantic City's Atlantic Club IAM will continue to provide turnkey attrac- Hotel into a massive water park have fallen tion management (which will include the IAM through. The Atlantic City Club Hotel closed StarGuard Elite comprehensive risk manage- two years ago and has since been sitting un- ment system), and expand their amusement used. Pennsylvania-based Endeavor AC LLC industry consulting services. SAI will continue had announced plans to purchase the hotel to provide aquatic education products and ser- and turn the shuttered casino into an 81,000 vice aquatic facilities worldwide where a life- square-foot indoor water park. Endeavor, guard certificate program delivered through which specializes in senior-citizen housing, was a training center system (vs license) is more unable to secure financing for the project. appropriate. The new structure will also allow • SAI more time to expand its highly successful Garden City Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, has Starfish Swimming and PADI Swim School pro- opened a water play area for children. Located grams and increase drowning prevention and within the mall in the children's playground international outreach efforts. within central park, the water play area has • proven to be a popular addition to the mall. A giant retaining pool at the Deodoro Palm tree fountains, an array of water jets and Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is open sprays on a soft non-slip surface comprise the to the public. Until the start of the Olympic mini water park specifically designed for chil- Games, local citizens are welcome to enjoy the dren. Garden City Mall is part of Garden City, a giant open-air swimming pool free of charge. planned community that integrates shopping, The reservoir holds water for the white water living, working and recreation. 10 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016

Ellis & Associates expands with new training services About Ellis & Associates Jeff Ellis & Associates, Five new training programs in mix of services offered Inc. (E&A) was founded in 1983 with the purpose of OCOEE, Florida — Ellis & Asso- vide our clients with more choices. E&A are all about.” reducing the loss of life due ciates, Inc. is expanding once again, Clients will now have the opportu- E&A’s presence in the industry to drowning through Proac- with the introduction of its new safety nity to assess their individual facility is staggering. E&A works with over tive Aquatic Risk Manage- and health training services for pro- needs and choose options for training 600 organizations around the world, ment. Over the years, Ellis fessionals and laypersons. any staff members, as well as provid- conducting over 2,000 Safety Op- & Associates has been rec- Beyond its acclaimed Internation- ing training to local community mem- erational Audits and training over ognized as the innovative leader in the aquatic indus- al Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP), bers, in important lifesaving skills.” 45,000 aquatic professionals annually try through its International E&A will now offer a full line of addi- Jeff Ellis, E&A founder, explains, while serving over 100 million facility Lifeguard Training Program tional certification programs includ- "For years we have been training life- guests each year. (ILTP), its flagship Compre- ing Health Care Provider Basic Life guards to confidently perform skills Jeff Ellis adds, “At E&A, our mis- hensive Aquatic Risk Man- Support, Community CPR and AED, that include first aid, CPR, AED, and sion has always been about safety. agement Program (CARMP) Standard First Aid, Bloodborne and BBP awareness. We are responding We feel that, through our extensive that utilizes the ILTP Training Airborne Disease Prevention, and to requests from our clients for new cadre of experienced instructors, as a foundation for aquatic others. certification programs for aquatic we can broaden our mission to help safety protection systems According to Richard Carroll, staff, as well as non-aquatic staff for save even more lives through client deployed at client facilities, and its Customized Risk Pre- E&A chief operating officer, “We are facilities worldwide. Adapting to ev- and community safety education vention Program. pleased to be able to once again pro- er-changing client needs is what we at programs. ” Beach Park opens Vaikuntudo: the world’s largest Tornado slide

AQUIRAZ, Brazil — Murilo Pascoal. “Our goal Beach Park, a prominent is to continue to innovate water park and tourist resort and build the world's most situated on the Porto das exciting water attractions. Dunas Beach, has opened a Together with our long-time record breaking water slide. partners, ProSlide, we’re ex- Vaikuntudo is the world’s cited to debut yet another largest whirlwind water thrilling, world-class experi- slide. ence for more than one mil- The ProSlide Tornado lion people this year.” 60 is elevated to provide an With an investment of extended run out section fol- R $13 million (U.S. $3.2 mil- lowing the exit of the iconic lion), Vaikuntudo is the Tornado portion. But the ex- world's largest in its category. citement begins long before Vaikuntudo is part of Beach that, an extended lead-in Park’s innovation program section with both open and aimed at the development enclosed portions, allows of new experiences and ser- the rafts to build up speed vices to offer unprecedented before plummeting into the options for entertainment Tornado. The entire attrac- and leisure to guests. Beach Park, a prominent water park and tourist resort situated on the Porto das Dunas tion stands more than six sto- Beach Park is comprised Beach in Brazil, has opened a record-breaking water slide. Vaikuntudo is the world’s largest ries high and is 240 meters in of an expansive water park, Tornado water slide. It is a ProSlide Tornado 60. COURTESY BEACH PARK length. four resorts, spa and restau- Following a steep climb, rants, situated on the Porto riders in groups of four start das Dunas (Port of Dunes) with a 25-meter tube chute. beach in northeast Brazil. Guests are then whipped Porta da Dunas features 10 through a colossal, 60-foot kilometers of white sand funnel at nearly 43 miles per beach surrounded by stun- hour. Vaikuntudo overlooks ning sand dunes. It is known the entire Beach Park comfor its constant breeze and plex as well as the Atlantic warm water, making it popu- Ocean. As Beach Park’s new- lar for wind and kite surfing. est extreme attraction, the Beach Park Resorts is brilliantly colored Vaikun- one of the most popular tudo provides a dizzying choices for visitors to the amount of fun. Porto das Dunas area. Beach “Imagine standing six- Park, one of the largest wa- stories high, as tall as a great ter parks in South America, whale, and taking a ride offers family, moderate and down one of the world’s world-famous extreme at- largest funnels with a feel- tractions including, Insano, ing of total weightlessness one of the world’s tallest — that’s Vaikuntudo,” said water slides. Beach Park General Manager — Jeffrey Seifert February 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11 An international success for 35 years Fibrart’s commitment to water park fun continues momentum

AT: Dean Lamanna [email protected] model — the SnakeRacer — with an alternately enclosed ACATLÁN DE JUÁREZ, and open course. For added Jalisco, Mexico — Adapting customized project for each serpentine drama, Fibrart’s and staying fresh in a dy- client,” Mestas said. designer created giant fiber- namic, evolving industry is Fibrart’s selection of mat glass snake heads for each a slippery challenge for any racer waterslides, which can lane to enhance the new company. And in the world be modified in a variety of slide’s theming. of water park attractions, ways, comprise its most Mestas noted that Fi- astute manufacturers don’t popular product line. brart’s colorful children’s so much rest on their laurels “We have the typical water play area packages, as use them to keep sliding open, straight multi-lane such as the one at Cow- confidently and ever-faster mat racer, but we also have abunga Bay Las Vegas, are forward. developed new designs for now made almost entirely Fibrart has done just different clients,” Mestas from non-corrosive mate- that for well over three de- said. “For example, Splash- rials. “They have almost The colorfully themed Sidewinder at Raging Waters San cades. Commencing its no maintenance,” he said, Jose is Fibrart's SnakeRacer waterslide model. The course way water park in Sheridan, founding operations in 1979 of the Northern California park's four-lane mat racer, which Texas, asked for a four-lane pointing out that the com- and officially registering as is 45 feet high and 354 long, is alternately open and closed. mat racer that was 30-per- pany is able to apply any a company in 1981, it has The slide utilizes foam mats with plastic handles and, with an cent enclosed. Oasis Aquatic theme or storyline to a chil- designed and manufactured average dispatch rate of 30 seconds, has an optimal rider Park in Isla de Maipo, Chile, dren’s water play installa- water park and water play throughput of 480 pph. COURTESY PALACE ENTERTAINMENT near Santiago, requested tion. While the pirate theme equipment for some 3,000 a four-lane mat racer with is most common, Fibrart locations worldwide. ber,” Mestas explained. “We ald Pointe in North Carolina two straight, enclosed lanes has created everything from Fibrart’s appearance at work with our clients to do ordered the company’s Tur- on the sides and two straight jungle to beach and Polyne- the 35th Annual World Wa- any modifications to their boRacer mat slide, named open lanes at the center — sian themes, and it currently terpark Association Sympo- project and then we meet Riptide Racer, for debut last and at the halfway point, is developing a surf-themed sium & Trade Show in Palm with them at the IAAPA [in summer. the enclosed lanes open and play structure. Springs, Calif., last October November], usually to final- In 2014, Fibrart sup- the slide turns into a straight “What really makes was a testament to the com- ize a deal. In many cases, plied a complete children’s four-lane racer.” us different,” emphasized pany’s success: its booth we end up signing contracts play area, Cowabunga Kids Raging Waters San Jose’s Mestas, “is that we adapt hosted nonstop meetings during the IAAPA Show.” Cove, for Cowbunga Bay mandate that its Sidewinder our projects to our custom- for the full two days of the Over the past two years, Las Vegas water park in waterslide be something ers’ needs.” convention. Fibrart has completed nu- Henderson, Nev. unique led Fibrart to create •fibrart.com.mx Alejandro Mestas, sales merous attraction deals with Aside from meeting or a new, patented mat racer manager for Fibrart, told clients large and small. They exceeding ATSM and Eu- Amusement Today that the include properties of three ropean (EN) standards, company typically begins major water park chains in Fibrart’s product manufac- working with new and pro- the U.S. turing has a high degree of spective customers a few Raging Waters San Jose design flexibility that ap- months ahead of the annual in Northern California pur- peals to the company’s cus- WWA event. chased Fibrart’s SnakeRacer tomers, according to Mestas. “We meet with them waterslide, a heavily themed “We don’t have stan- at WWA and show them mat racer christened Side- dard products, heights, proposals that have been winder by the park, for its lengths or theming,” he worked on by our design- 2015 season. On the oppo- said. “When developing ers since August or Septem- site coast, Wet ’n Wild Emer- a project, we consider numerous factors to help our clients grow, succeed and come back to buy other products from us.” Fibrart, Mestas added, is able to work closely with the client in designing equipment that is compat- ible with — and maximizes the potential of — the available real estate and budget, the targeted market and the type of host business (be it a water park, a hotel or a recreation center). The local Riptide Racer at Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe in North Caro- Fibrart's skill with customization and design is on full display economy and competition lina is Fibrart's TurboRacer waterslide model. The four-lane at Cowabunga Kids Cove, the cheerfully beachy children's also are considered early in mat racer begins with a dramatic, fully enclosed spiral that water play area it created for Cowabunga Bay Las Vegas in the process. opens into a speed-boosting straightaway before the run- out. The slide, which is 33 feet high and 258 feet long, has an Henderson, Nev. The company's play structures utilize non- “These factors together optimal 480 pph throughput with a dispatch rate averaging corrosive materials to reduce maintenance and are adapt- give us the ability to create a able to virtually any theme or storyline. COURTESY FIBRART 30 seconds. COURTESY FIBRART 12 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016 February 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 13 PARKS, FAIRS & ATTRACTIONS  Star Wars mania lands at U.S. Disney parks in full force — Pages 20-21 / Fairs — Pages 24-28 SeaWorld San Antonio announces new Discovery Point for 2016 Includes dolphin, 2016 park pricing cational programming are able to develop a deeper un- guest interaction; SeaWorld San Antonio derstanding of the sea and pricing at the parks has been importance of protecting the Aquatica to get simplified for 2016: wild wonders of the world. separate gate •Single-day admission to After changing into a SeaWorld for the 2016 sea- SeaWorld-provided wetsuit, SAN ANTONIO, Texas — son will be $65 per person; guests participating in the SeaWorld San Antonio recent- •Aquatica single-day ad- dolphin swim will receive ly announced details of sig- mission starts at $40; training on how to interact nificant park enhancements •A one-park annual pass with dolphins, and get a bet- coming in 2016, including to either Aquatica or Sea- ter understanding of the chal- new ways for guests to expe- World will be $102; lenges that face dolphins in rience and interact with dol- •The best value will be a the wild. Participants will phins at its Discovery Point 2-park annual pass for $135. then wade into Dolphin La- attraction, as well as the evo- This includes unlimited ad- goon to meet the animals lution of Aquatica as a stand- mission to both SeaWorld nose-to-nose during a swim. alone water park. The news and Aquatica for 12 months, Following the in-water expe- free parking (a $20 savings coincides with the launch of a rience, guests may linger in Later this spring, SeaWorld per visit), 20 percent in-park special offer – guests get three a cabana to talk with trainers San Antonio will debut its purchase discounts, and dis- months free when they pur- and review photos and video new Discovery Point where counts on swim programs, chase a 2016 annual pass now. of their encounter. guests will now have the op- camps and educational tours, “All of our expansions The new dolphin interac- portunity to schedule swim- early park entry on select and innovations are ground- tions at Discovery Point will stand-alone park was prompt- ming with a dolphin experi- dates, exclusive previews, ed on guest feedback and complement SeaWorld’s ex- ed by market research and ence or may wish to enjoy and no blackout dates. the desire to provide experi- isting marine mammal inter- guest feedback that showed the new underwater viewing ences that matter,” said Dan action programs for sea lions strong consumer demand to areas. Decker, park president, Sea- experience for guests and and beluga whales. SeaWorld visit Aquatica a separate ex- COURTESY SEAWORLD World & Aquatica San Anto- nearly doubles the size of the San Antonio is one of few perience with its own single- nio. “Whether guests want to previous habitat. SeaWorld places in the United States day ticket. experience ocean life up-close visitors will be able to ob- that offers the opportunity to by swimming with a dolphin serve dolphins above the sur- swim with these species. FAST FACTS at Discovery Point, or spend face from the habitat’s sandy A new website to help SeaWorld San Antonio the day floating among beau- shores and playing beneath facilitate reservations and 2016 special events tiful exotic birds at Aquatica, the surface from an underwa- designing the ultimate day is Providing even more reasons to visit and purchase an an- SeaWorld is making it easier ter viewing area. also being launched at sea- nual pass, SeaWorld is enriching its strong lineup of consumer than ever to have those op- Explorer’s Reef, the park’s worlddiscoverypoint.com. events for 2016. All of these special events are included with portunities right here in Tex- popular shark, fish and coral The site is now accepting res- SeaWorld park admission. as.” reef aquarium, will reopen as ervations for dolphin interac- •Wild Days kicks off weekends in February featuring in- part of Discovery Point, fea- tions in 2016. teractive shows from top ambassadors of animal rescue and Discovery Point turing updates that enhance rehabilitation including the ever-popular Jack Hanna. Discovery Point is sched- its showcase of ocean life. Aquatica •Spring into Night is SeaWorld San Antonio’s spring break uled to open in late spring In addition, guests who Starting with the season festival featuring Texan lumberjacks competing against Alaskan of 2016. Access to this new wish to come nose-to-nose opening March 5, guests will rivals, and also includes special shows and nightly fireworks. realm will be included with with these amazing marine also have the new option to •Seven Seas Food Festival sets sail weekends in April and SeaWorld admission; the in- mammals will have the op- visit SeaWorld San Antonio May. Guests can sample and sip their way around the park’s teraction opportunities with portunity to swim with dol- or Aquatica separately, allow- craft beers, unique wines and global fusion food. dolphins will be a separate phins as a special add-on ex- ing for more focused time to •Summer Nights provides later park hours and seasonal charge. perience – the only one of its spend in each park. entertainment. The breathtaking center- kind in Texas. Entry into SeaWorld’s •Howl-O-Scream transforms SeaWorld San Antonio from a piece of Discovery Point is During the swim encoun- highly-acclaimed water park theme park to a scream park during weekends in October with Dolphin Lagoon, a new coast- ters, guests are not only in- previously required the pur- sinister houses and “terror-tories.” al-themed habitat that will troduced to these wondrous chase of a 2-park ticket. The •Christmas Celebration brings waves of holiday cheer, provide a multi-dimensional mammals, but through edu- evolution of Aquatica as millions of lights, and Santa in November and December. 14 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016 I-Drive’s proposed Skyplex gets approved by Orange County

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MONTICELLO, Ind. — Indiana Beach has started a major renovation project on the Giant Gondola Wheel in preparation for the park’s 90th Quassy Amusement Park's new Slide City, a five-slide anniversary in 2016. ProSlide complex for kiddies, is nearing completion for the The Giant Wheel, an iconic new season. COURTESY QUASSY Indiana Beach ride, was dis- mantled in November and Quassy readies for its sent to the ride’s manufacturer, Chance Rides of Wichita, Kan- sas. The refurbishment will be 108th season of operation completed over a four-month MIDDLEBURY, Conn. to the exciting experience. period at their facility. Chance – It’s about time! Or, in the “This is the ideal fit for Rides was the original manu- case of Quassy Amusement & us,” noted Frantzis. “It’s a facturer of the Wheel. Waterpark, it’s about Reverse thrilling ride, yet not too ex- “The Giant Wheel refur- Time as the family-owned treme for our clientele.” bishment is just one project of property opens April 23, for Quassy worked with To help Indiana Beach celebrate its 90th anniversary this sea- many that will be completed its 108th season. SBF/VISA Group, the Italian son, the park has sent its iconic Giant Gondola Wheel back before next season,” stated Quassy will introduce a manufacturer, in devising the to its original supplier, Chance Rides, for a complete refur- John Collins, general manager new family thrill ride, Reverse color scheme for the attraction bishment. COURTESY INDIANA BEACH of Indiana Beach Boardwalk Time, this year as well as a with the park’s artist creating Resort. “This off-season prom- new waterslide complex and a logo for the new ride. Rides ises to be an exciting and busy other improvements, accord- 4U, Somerville, N.J., repre- one under the new ownership ing to park officials. sents SBF/VISA in the United of Apex Parks Group. Watch “We’re certainly excited States. for additional announcements about all that’s happening FOR SALE in the near future as we pre- at the park this year,” said New slides pare for the upcoming 2016 Quassy’s George Frantzis II, The off-season at the lake- Top of the Line Laser Show Equipment season.” a park owner. “We will have side property has been any- This is the first time the the first Reverse Time (ride) thing but quiet as construc- Used Two Seasons Giant Wheel has undergone a in all of North America and tion workers have been busy complete updating since it was five new slides for children putting the finishing touches Your own custom show available from Producer in Florida. erected on the historic Indiana at Splash Away Bay (water- on Slide City, a new five-slide Service, if needed, available from service center in Southern US. Beach boardwalk in 1989. The park).” complex for children at Splash Giant Wheel has 20 gondolas Away Bay. and can accommodate up to New ride “We really saw the need GREAT ATTRACTION FOR A DRY PARK 120 riders at one time. It stands Reverse Time, themed as for more water park attrac- over 90 feet tall and can be seen a giant clock, accommodates tions geared toward young- Reason for selling – Our Water Park Guests leave before dark. throughout the park and along 24 riders seated in a circular sters,” Quassy President Eric the shores of Lake Shafer. configuration facing outward. Anderson said of the project. Paid $335,000, asking $200,000 The Giant Gondola Wheel As the ride starts to spin it is “We introduced an interactive is one the most photographed lifted into the air with the sup- splash pad a couple of years rides by Indiana Beach guests porting turntable rotating in ago and Slide City will greatly For More Information, please contact: and has been featured in sever- the opposite direction. enhance the experience for Sam Haynes | Blue Bayou Water Park al Indiana Beach TV commer- Guests will dip and dive younger guests. cials and area tourism market- as the ride reaches a maximum The new slides were pro- (225) 931-6000 ing campaigns. speed of 20 revolutions per vided by ProSlide Technology, •indianabeach.com minute. Mid-cycle, the ride Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. •apexparksgroup.com will change direction adding New photo spot The award-winning Wood- en Warrior roller coaster will sport a new vantage point for guests wanting to capture photos of the exciting ride. The Eagle’s Nest Observation Deck, located adjacent to the exit ramp of the thrill ride, will provide guests with a bird’s- eye view of the coaster as it screams back toward the load- ing station. Quassy’s maintenance staff built the deck during the off-season. February 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 17

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Hair-raising heights ... PO BOX 638 • PLAINVIEW, TEXAS 79072 • (806) 293-1353 • WWW.LARSONINTL.COM 18 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016 Immersive land to begin making magic April 7 Universal Studios Hollywood heralds Harry Potter’s big debut AT: Dean Lamanna An achievement in pio- [email protected] neering theme park ride tech- UNIVERSAL CITY, Ca- nology, Harry Potter and the lif. — It is the news for which Forbidden Journey will make fans of Universal Studios Hol- its U.S. debut at USH in hyper- lywood (USH) and the Harry realistic 3D-HD. The multidi- Potter books and films have mensional indoor thrill ride been feverishly waiting: the features a groundbreaking movie theme park will open robotics ride system fused The Wizarding World of Har- with elaborate filmed action ry Potter, its new immersive sequences and visceral effects. land, on April 7. Guests will sport 3D goggles In making the announce- as they travel with Harry and ment, USH illuminated the his friends, spiraling and piv- land’s towering and iconic oting 360 degrees along an el- Hogwarts Castle. Finishing evated track. details are now being applied Details about the Wizard- to the new area. ing World’s signature ride, More than five years in the as well as actor and produc- making, and inspired by J.K. tion team commentary, can Rowling’s compelling stories be found at USH’s website, and characters, The Wizarding which offers a virtual tour of the new area. World of Harry Potter will be Hogwarts Castle, the towering centerpiece of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, will be faithful to the visual landscape Currently, park guests ready to welcome visitors at Universal Studios Hollywood this spring. The new immersive can experience and purchase of the fiction and films. land features two major new rides, including Flight of the Hippogriff, the park's first out- From its snow-capped Harry Potter merchandise, indoor roller coaster. COURTESY UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD roofs and cobblestone streets cluding wands, robes and oth- to the historic British sensibili- they read about in the stories ed by the bustling village new rides also await: Harry er collectibles, at the Features ties that characterize the Pot- or watched in theaters. of Hogsmeade — with mer- Potter and the Forbidden Jour- Presentation shop, located just ter tales’ whimsical look and Upon entering the Wiz- chants hard at work, a train ney and the first outdoor roller inside USH’s main entrance. feel, the new land will trans- arding World through an conductor welcoming new coaster at USH, Flight of the •universalstudios port visitors to the very places archway, guests will be greet- arrivals and a lively pub. Two Hippogriff. hollywood.com February 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 19 Edaville USA adds Thomas Land to the mix AT: B. Derek Shaw ment’s expectations. (Current Grand Opening of Thomas ing completed this winter. It [email protected] annual attendance is 250,000. Land was highly anticipated is a two story climbing struc- The park hopes to quadruple and we have had visitors ture with netted sides, slides SOUTH CARVER, Mass. their numbers with this new coming from all over the and a ball pit. It will be open — Edaville USA expanded its area.) Way said, “It’s the first world to see Thomas and his in the summer of 2016. There operations by over 11 acres Thomas Land in North Amer- friends here at Edaville USA,” are also remote control boats this past August with the in- was in October 2014 and ica. There’s definitely a huge said Johnson. coming in the summer of troduction of Thomas Land. work was done through the appetite for Thomas and his When asked about what 2016.” Considered one of the oldest winter months while the park friends. People also make this new features are being add- Editor's note: Other Thomas heritage railroad operations was closed to the public.” a destination.” Johnson also ed to Thomas Land for 2016, Lands are located in the United in North America, Edaville Opening weekend of has enjoyed this relationship. Johnson replied, “There is a Kingdom with a third one in Ja- opened in 1947. Edaville Thomas Land generated 300 “The partnership with Mat- soft play area adjacent to the pan; however, the American site is named after its original percent over park manage- tel has been wonderful! The Winston aerial ride that is be- is the largest one to date. owner, Ellis D. Atwood. (His initials spell E.D.A.) Atwood started the railroad by purchasing two-foot gauge rail from some of the tracks once dotting the Maine landscape. He had it all transported to his cranberry plantation in southeastern Massachusetts, about 50 miles from Boston. During the IAAPA At- tractions Expo in Novem- ber, much of the attention at the Mattel booth (in addition to the “You can Be Any- thing Barbie” roll-out for this spring) was on the Thomas and Friends Day Out programming attraction. Mattel partnered with Edaville USA, to make a one day show a permanent attraction. On Au- gust 15, 2015, the first Thom- as Land in North America opened in a section of Eda- ville. The Thomas and Friends site occupies 11.5 acres. “The highlight is a train ride told by Thomas. It goes around the entire perimeter of the park (2.5 miles). There are 11 rides and contraptions,” explained Alaina Way, with Mattel. She continued, “One of the highlights is the Trou- blesome Trucks Runaway Coaster (Zamperla). There’s also Cranky’s Crane Drop and Harold’s Helicopter ride. So there’s a lot of great rides for children and families that they can enjoy together.” The relationship Eda- ville has with Mattel began many years ago when Mattel offered their Day Out with Thomas touring attraction to the park. Edaville USA is in a picturesque setting with cranberry bogs and a lush, green environment. “Customers always commented that the park looked like the Island of Sodor,” said General Manag- er Brenda Johnson. She continued, “It took twelve years for Thomas Land to come to fruition because Thomas was bought and sold a few times in the interim. The groundbreaking for Thomas Land 20 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016 Several Disneyland attractions closed in prep for themed land Early ‘Star Wars’ tie-ins tap The Force at Disney’s U.S. parks AT: Dean Lamanna dios are hosting exhibits and [email protected] rethemed rides designed to keep visitors happy until the ANAHEIM, Calif. — The respective parks can unveil Walt Disney Company, new their larger, previously an- home of the Star Wars feature nounced Star Wars-themed film franchise and associated lands. Completion dates for merchandising, opened tem- the new lands, with ground- porary attractions based on breaking taking place this the space fantasy at Disney year, have not been set. resorts here and in Florida In early January, Dis- ahead of the mid-December neyland closed a chunk of debut of The Force Awakens, Frontierland to start clear- the latest Star Wars movie. ing the way for the park’s The new experiences permanent 14-acre home of at Disney’s domestic parks Luke Skywalker and com- were positioned to capital- pany. Shuttered for good ize on the massive hype sur- are Big Thunder Ranch and rounding the film, which its associated attractions, drew largely positive re- including the petting zoo; views and broke box office the recently refurbished Big records, grossing over $1 Thunder Mountain Railroad billion worldwide in its first roller coaster is not affected. 12 days of release. The As- Temporary closures include sociated Press joined the pa- the Mark Twain Riverboat, rade of huzzahs, naming Star Sailing Ship Columbia, Pi- Wars its 2015 “Entertainer of rate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer the Year” — a back-to-back Island, Disneyland Railroad win for Disney, which also and Davey Crockett Explorer enjoyed the honor in 2014 for Canoes. its animated feature Frozen. The advance Star Wars The excitement was es- attractions, which debuted pecially evident at the Dis- November 16 on the West neyland Resort, where Dis- Coast and December 15 on From Hollywood to Anaheim, Calif., and Orlando, Fla., The neyland had to close its gates the East Coast, are — with a Walt Disney Company's "Season of The Force" is in full temporarily on Christmas few site-specific exceptions swing. At Disneyland park, Tomorrowland and its iconic in- Day after reaching capac- — virtually identical at both door roller coaster, Space Mountain, have undergone a Star ity. (Sister park Disney Cali- locations. Wars makeover in advance of a new themed land being built fornia Adventure remained The hub of the sci-fi fun around the enduring space fantasy. open.) Even before rolling is the Star Wars Launch Bay, COURTESY DISNEYLAND RESORT out its in-park “Season of featuring: The Force” promotion, Dis- •Special Character En- may choose the “light side” interviews with the directors, photos near elements of the ney reported in October that counters — After entering by stepping into a makeshift writers, producers, key mov- cantina, such as a holograph- attendance at its U.S. parks a themed atrium complete Rebel base to meet the most ie crew members and Imagi- ic chess game table. was up 15 percent. with authentic replicas of famous co-pilot in the galaxy, neers who bring the saga to •Star Wars Game Cen- Celebrating the Star Wars Star Wars props, guests jour- Chewbacca. life. ter — Here, guests can play pop culture phenomenon, ney to the dark side and •Launch Bay Theater •The Cantina — This current and upcoming video Disneyland’s Tomorrow- come face to face with Darth — Guests hear directly from setting, inspired by the unsa- games, including new Disney land and, at the Walt Disney Vader in a 360-degree im- the creative minds behind vory “hives of scum and vil- Infinity 3.0 content created World Resort in Orlando, mersive area themed around the Star Wars saga in a short lainy” in the Star Wars galaxy, exclusively for this attraction. Disney’s Hollywood Stu- the Star Destroyer, or they video that includes exclusive is a place to explore and take 4See DISNEY, page 21

Star Wars Launch Bay, the introductory hub of the new wave of sci-fi saga fun at Dis- ney's U.S. parks, features themed galleries showcasing authentic replicas of movie props. COURTESY DISNEYLAND RESORT February 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 21 DISNEY enth Sister Inquisitor from Continued from page 20 Star Wars Rebels — and learn if they have the makings of a •Themed Galleries — true Jedi. Special immersive galleries Attractions specific to the featuring authentic replicas California and Florida loca- of movie props, starships and tions: more are located throughout •Hyperspace Mountain Star Wars Launch Bay. at the Disneyland Resort is •Launch Bay Cargo — Disneyland's Galactic Grill a reimagining of the classic Guests may browse and pur- offers Star Wars sweets like Space Mountain indoor roll- chase a variety of Star Wars the BB-8 Droid Crisped-Rice er coaster. The ride rockets merchandise, including orig- Treat (above) and Darth by guests into deep space for an Princess Jasmine and Aladdin shared one last flight on the inal artwork and collector’s Chocolate and The Pastry action-packed battle between magic carpet in January as “Disney’s Aladdin — A Musical items. Menace. Rebel X-wings and Imperial Spectacular” concluded its 13-year run at Disney Califor- Other attractions pre- COURTESY TIE fighters. nia Adventure. COURTESY DISNEYLAND RESORT sented by both parks: DISNEYLAND RESORT •“Symphony in the •Star Wars — The Ad- Stars: A Galactic Spectacu- DCA’s ‘Aladdin’ rolls up magic carpet ventures Continue carries lar” at the Walt Disney ANAHEIM, Calif. — “Disney’s Aladdin — A Musical Spectacu- guests on motion simulator- World Resort presents a lu- lar” was presented for the final time January 10 in the Hyperion based journeys involving minous nighttime finish to Theater at Disney California Adventure (DCA). new characters, situations guests’ visit with a fireworks It was originally hoped by Disney that “Aladdin” would run and destinations from The show set to music from the for at least five years at the venue. The show’s huge popularity Force Awakens , all in Dolby Star Wars saga. powered it well past that expectation. 3D. Disney visitors on both “Thanks to our amazing cast and the many, many fans, ‘Dis- •Star Wars: Path of the coasts will have other op- ney’s Aladdin — A Musical Spectacular’ has enjoyed a longer Jedi allows guests to relive, portunities daily to explore run… than we could have ever imagined,” said Kris Theiler, DCA’s or discover, the stories and the Temple has been reimag- and interact with The Force. vice president of operations. characters from the Star Wars ined with new characters They may encounter First The 40-minute, Broadway-quality “Aladdin” production was saga (episodes I-VII) via an and a new villain to battle Order Stormtroopers patrol- presented some 14,000 times during its 13 years at the Hyperion, abridged cinematic reel in a from Star Wars Rebels, the ling the area around Star located in the park’s Hollywood Land area. During its run, about theater setting. It connects popular Disney XD series. Wars Launch Bay, and they 13 million people enjoyed the show, which was based on the 1992 iconic scenes from the mov- Younglings are magically may indulge in a variety of Disney animated film and employed more than 100 performers. ies in fun new ways as it transported to a secret and Star Wars-themed foods and This summer, the Hyperion will host a new stage mu- follows the journey of Luke ancient Jedi temple, where treats — all courtesy of a gal- sical based on Disney’s 2013 feature Frozen, the highest- Skywalker. they will face villains such axy far, far away. grossing animated film of all time. —Dean Lamanna •Jedi Training: Trials of as Darth Vader and the Sev- •disneyparksblog.com

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maclan.com • 800.788.3951 • [email protected] • Lakeland, FL 22 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016 Knott's Berry Farm Knott's Berry to open Starbucks Farm has announced store in California that in March MarketPlace it will open a Starbucks BUENA PARK, Calif. — just outside Knott’s Berry Farm recently the park's announced that it will open main gate at its first Starbucks location. the California The 935-square foot Star- MarketPlace. bucks store will open in COURTESY March 2016 in the California KNOTT'S BERRY FARM MarketPlace, just outside the park’s main entrance, and will offer the brand's world- class coffee drinks and en- trees. Knott’s follows Cedar Point, King’s Island and Canada’s Wonderland as the fourth Cedar Fair park to open a Starbucks location at its theme park. As a themed entertainment destination, Knott’s has partnered with Star- bucks to design a welcoming gathering place that evokes themes of the Knott family’s original roadside stand with the familiar, contemporary aesthetic of Starbucks stores. “With Knott's rooted in rich culinary traditions, Star- bucks brings a level of quality and service to the park that our guests have come to expect,” said Russ Knibbs, vice president of food and beverage service at Knott’s Berry Farm. “The partnership with Starbucks will help us continue to bring great refreshments and din- ing, while delivering the very best experiences to our guests.” Just south of the new Starbucks construction site is the ongoing restoration of Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant. The restaurant and the quick-service option Chicken-To-Go closed in early January as construction continues in preparation for a spring 2016 reopening. To ensure Mrs. Knott’s famous fried chicken is still available during construction, a temporary Chicken-To-Go counter service location has opened in the retail space where Cable Car Kitchen restaurant formerly operated. While the restaurant’s main kitchen is being reno- vated, the famous fried chicken with all the fixings will continue to be prepared using Mrs. Knott’s legendary recipe. February 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 23 24 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016 Inducted into IAFE Hall of Fame Industry awaits what McKoy will do in his "next" career

AT: Pam Sherborne tion's Hall of Fame. agreement. Intamin is develop- [email protected] "I am retired," said McKoy, ing McKoy's patented ride tech- who was president of the State nology and will manufacture LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Errol Fair of Texas from 1988 to his his new speedboat ride, LMS McKoy was surprised when, at retirement in 2014. "I thought, Speedboat. the 125th convention of the In- normally, those types of awards The agreement also allows ternational Association of Fairs go to people who are still ac- Intamin to develop McKoy's and Expos (IAFE) held last No- tive. I really thought that might ride technology for other rides vember in Las Vegas, Nev., he be behind me. It is really nice. It as well. was inducted into that associa- is really nice to think people re- McKoy has entered into a member you." similar agreement with ProSlide Errol McKoy, who retired as McKoy may say he is in re- Technology, Ontario, Canada, a the president of the State tirement, but, when he begins to manufacturer of water-related Fair of Texas last year after list the things that he is doing attractions. more than 25 years at the "in his retirement," he is far from The speedboat ride has been helm, was surprised at his sitting in a rocking chair on the described as more of a "drag induction into the Interna- front porch. race on water." It takes two tional Association of Fairs "I guess I am entering my 24-passenger speedboats from & Expos Hall of Fame last fourth career," McKoy said. zero to 62 miles per hour in four November during the as- For one thing, he is still seconds. Riders experience the Frederiksen 1/7x3 b/w 3/14/02 11:22 AM Page 1 consulting with the State Fair roaring sounds and jostling mo- sociation’s convention in Las of Texas. That was something tion of a real speedboat, while Vegas. Here, he stands with he agreed to when he left. He flames shoot from the exhaust award in hand. agreed to a consulting position pipes and 20-foot water rooster COURTESY ERROL McKOY for three years. That will end tails spout from the sterns. this year. It's all in the special effects. “The #1 Leading Slide Manufacturer in America” FREDERIKSEN "But, I am still keenly inter- The idea, he said, is to create the “World’s Largest 5 Lane, One Trailer Slide - 108 Ft.” INDUSTRIES, INC. ested in the agricultural part of feel of a massive, 1,500-horse- 5212 St. Paul St. the State Fair of Texas," he said. power speedboat. • Financing and Leasing Available Tampa, Florida 33619 He also recently accepted "I can see this ride being a • Trades Considered an offer from the IAFE to chair centerpiece for a city park, for • Order Slide Bags or “New Rain” Bags (813) 628-4545 that organization's Educational example," he said. • 6 New Slides In Stock FAX (813) 621-3679 Foundation. For Intamin, McKoy is mar- • Have 20 Used Rides www.funslide.com "For the last eight years, keting the speedboat ride to mu- • 90 Ft. Fiberglass Slide I donated $10,000 annually to nicipalities and looking at other • 65 Ft. Fiberglass Slide that Foundation," he said. "This opportunities outside of the is an area that is very important theme park industry. Intamin to me." is marketing the ride to theme In addition, he is working parks worldwide. with Intamin, a ride manufac- "I firmly believe in the stud- turing company with which he has entered into a licensing 4See MCKOY, page 26 February 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 25 26 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016 MCKOY graduated from college in 1965. Continued from page 24 The summer after his grad- uation, Six Flags tapped him to ies that say you live a longer manage the Lake Amusement healthier life if you stay busy," Area at the New York World’s he said. Fair. The IAFE Hall of Fame in- McKoy said he had a ring- duction is the highest honor be- side seat to appreciate innova- stowed by the IAFE. It is pre- tive attractions such as Disney’s sented annually in recognition It’s a Small World and the Gen- of an individual’s distinguished eral Electric Carousel of Prog- achievement in, or contribution ress. He also took advantage of to, the fair industry. the proximity to Coney Island McKoy served as president to learn more about traditional of the State Fair of Texas from amusement rides and shows. 1988 to 2014. During his tenure, When the World’s Fair the fair ranked consistently as closed, Six Flags offered McKoy one of the most attended fairs in a permanent position as director North America and grew from of human resources at the cor- 17 to 24 days with annual gross poration’s soon-to-open theme revenues more than tripling. park in Atlanta. He oversaw numerous From 1966-1968, he was grounds improvements includ- fast-tracked with increasing re- Former State Fair of Texas President Errol McKoy, (right) cuts the ribbon to open the 2011 ing a $50 million renovation sponsibilities, and in 1969 at the State Fair. Assisting McKoy are Alan Walne, former chairman of the State Fair of Texas board of the Cotton Bowl stadium. age of 26, Errol McKoy became member and former United States Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. Under his leadership, Texas the youngest general manager COURTESY KEVIN BROWN/STATE FAIR OF TEXAS SkyWay, an aerial sky ride that of a major theme park when he gives fairgoers expansive views was elevated to the top job at Six proved highly effective, and the an offer to become president of Texas. Under McKoy’s lead- of the grounds, opened in 2007, Flags Over Georgia. concept has since been expand- and an investor in White Water, ership, the fair emerged from a and the Top 'O Texas Tower, the McKoy headed up the ed by other major parks includ- Inc. Based in Dallas, the compa- troubled decade of security and tallest observation tower from Georgia operation for 10 years. ing Disney and Universal. ny owned two parks in the Dal- ride safety problems. Working Intamin opened soon after. Most notable during his tenure In 1979, new corporate las/Fort Worth area, two more closely with the Dallas Police Raised in Tulsa, Okla., McK- was his decision to build the ownership asked McKoy to re- in Atlanta and Oklahoma City, Department, he pioneered the oy attended Northeastern State biggest, tallest, fastest roller turn to Six Flags Over Texas as plus land for another in San An- use of scissor-jack platforms University, where he received a coaster in the world. The Great general manager to lead a tran- tonio. and elevated stands for officers degree in Economics. He began American Scream Machine was sition team. The following year The early water park busi- in the park and in the parking his theme park career at 19 years introduced in 1973 and gener- he was named Six Flags execu- ness literally and figuratively lots, creating effective eyes-in- old during college. He was hired ated an attendance increase of tive vice president, responsible had its ups and downs. In 1987, the-sky and providing reassur- by Six Flags Over Texas, Arling- two million visitors by 1975. for the six parks existing at that competition from Six Flags be- ance for guests. ton, when it opened in 1961 as a Theme parks across the time. With the company’s head- gan squeezing out the smaller One of McKoy’s goals was member of the Astro Lift crew. country followed suit setting off quarters relocated to Califor- White Water operations, and to bring young families back to Within weeks, McKoy was pro- an arms race to build the next nia, McKoy elected to commute McKoy opted to cash in his the fair. To this end, he intro- moted to night foreman of the super-coaster. The Great Ameri- between Los Angeles and his holdings and form a business duced theme park-styled ame- aerial tramway. can Scream Machine triggered home in Dallas. developing his own thrill rides. nities such as uniforms and ori- He continued to spend his another McKoy innovation, By 1984, he was ready for a In the spring of 1988, he entation for all fair employees, summers at the park working the "fast pass," a time-stamped job that entailed less travel. Wa- was approached to take over the dedicated clean-up crews, shade as a seasonal supervisor and mechanism to expedite the ter parks were the newest phe- reins of America’s largest an- structures and picnic areas, col- general trouble-shooter until he coaster’s line flow. The system nomena, and McKoy accepted nual exposition, the State Fair orful landscaping, and new programming geared to toddlers and tweens. In his first year on the job, McKoy hired the experts from Stone Mountain, Georgia to pro- duce a huge laser and fireworks show choreographed to a broad spectrum of musical favorites. For year two, he sought out bird trainer extraordinaire Steve Martin to create the riveting and educational "Kings of the Wind.” McKoy added an endless variety of on-grounds entertainment from walk-around to live tiger shows to ride-and-drive tracks. He championed the construction of sophisticated new rides including the Texas SkyWay and the Top ‘O Texas Tower. Consistently, he booked the best talent and borrowed the best ideas from theme parks, World fairs, Olympic venues, flower shows and international attractions. The State Fair of Texas enjoyed unparalleled success for the 25-plus years he served as the organization’s president. February 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 27

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The International Association of Fairs the front gate at the New York State Fair, & Expos (IAFE) members ushered in a new Syracuse. year as 2015 ended and 2016 began just like The work, estimated to cost as much as most folks across the U.S. But, as the new year $33 million, is part of New York's plan to re- began, IAFE members also ushered in a new vamp much of the fairgrounds. President and CEO, Marla Calico. The bids for the RV park, midway and Jim Tucker, who held that position for the front gate were due last month. The RV park past 15 years, had his final day in that position and midway expansion is expected to cost be- on the last day of 2015. tween $20-$30 million. The front gate area im- P.O. Box 238 He plans to resume a limited law practice provement is expected to cost between $2-$3 in his hometown of Springfield, Mo. He also million. Merino, CO. 80741 will return to the 1,300-acre farm, which has The grandstand on the fairgrounds was been part of his family since the 1830s. He will demolished last month to make room for the 800-634-6097 970-522-7515 Fax: 970-522-2902 renew his role as IAFE counsel, a role he was expansions. The New York State Fair concerts initially hired into in 1980. will be moved to the nearby Lakeview Amphi- [email protected] www.wisdomrides.com • theater on Onondaga Lake. The California State Fair, Sacramento, The 2016 dates for the fair are Aug. 25- received the coveted IAFE Best Marketing Sept. 5. Campaign Award for its 2015 Best 17 Days of • Summer Campaign. Not only did the Califor- The Michigan State Fair, Detroit, is quick- nia State Fair win among its Division 4 com- ly building a reputation of being committed to petitors, which includes fairs between 500,000 community, while growing the fair for the third and one million visitors, but it won the top year in row. award out of all IAFE member fairs and fes- With that in mind, fair officials have creat- tivals. ed a new program that will give teens a unique Overall, the California State Fair took opportunity to participate with the fair on the home 35 awards in the 2015 competition in management level. the areas of marketing, agricultural program- Along with the help of the Michigan State ming and communication ideas and concepts. University Extension’s 4-H Youth Development, The 2016 fair will run July 8-24. the Junior Fair Board Program offers teens in- • volvement in fair operations, from reviewing The Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, also was contracts to evaluating midway design. They recognized by the IAFE at that association's will be involved on all levels of decision mak- convention last November. The fair was the ing. winner of the Overall Judges Creative Award The 2016 fair is set for Sept. 15. for its agricultural event titled "Let’s Talk Live- • stock.” The educational session is one of many The Iowa Department of Agriculture that has been rolled out by the fair. and Land Stewardship lifted the state ban on In 2016, the annual Missouri State Fair bird exhibits January 1 that had been imposed will be held Aug. 11-21. In 2015, the fair drew since May 2015, as bird flu spread through the more than 352,000 visitors. state's turkey and chicken farms. No new cas- • es of bird flu have been confirmed in Iowa since The Humboldt County Fair Association, June, 2015. Ferndale, Calif., has settled a wrongful termi- This announcement will bring back bird nation and federal civil rights lawsuit filed by exhibits, including chickens, turkeys, ducks and the former general manager and his wife for other live birds, at the Iowa State Fair, Des $150,000. Moines, as well as the state's county fairs this Stuart and Caroline Titus, the latter the year. publisher and editor of The Ferndale Enter- The bird flu first surfaced a year ago on the prise newspaper, claimed the couple’s First West Coast and spread to flocks in 15 states Amendment rights were violated when fair over six months, resulting in the death of 48 board members tried to censor the paper, ac- million birds. Iowa lost the most – 32 million – cording to the Tituses’ lawyer Peter Martin. mostly egg-laying chickens. "They didn’t like the coverage of some The Iowa State Fair is set to run this year Gull Wing Industries of the board members and, in particular, one Aug. 11-21. board member who got a DUI arrest and the • Working with the Carnival Industry since 1989 prosecution that was covered," Martin has The Muscatine County Fair Board, Mus- Contact us at: been quoted as saying. catine, Iowa, announced last month that the www.gull-wing.com Information released last month by the Muscatine County Fairgrounds in West Liber- fair association said the settlement "was made ty has been named to the National Register of as a compromise and was not an admission of Historic Places. Listing the fairgrounds on the liability.” register will qualify the fair board to apply for Pack-Man 175 kw or 250 kw Quiet Power–Tractor or After serving 22 years as the association’s historic grants and historic tax credits to assist Trailer Mounted general manager, the fair board voted not to in the rehabilitation of the historic buildings on renew Titus’ contract in early 2013. The Titus- the fairgrounds. es filed the lawsuit in March 2014, claiming the In 2014, the Muscatine County Historic association declined to renew the contract in Preservation Commission received a grant 309 N.E. 1st Street P.O. Box 128 Alta, IA 51002 retaliation for his refusal to censor the paper. from the State of Iowa to hire a historian, who GFlex 400 Amp Toll Free: 800-838-1482 Fax: 712-200-1936 • has since spent approximately nine months New York State officials are looking for documenting a complete history of the fair and contractors to build a new recreational vehicle answering questions for the state and federal Keep our amusement park industry strong! park, expand the midway area and improve governments in order to refine the nomination. Buy products and services from these suppliers. 28 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016 Wade Shows to provide Florida State Fair with over 100 rides, 9 new ones

TAMPA, Fla. - The mid- sole midway operator. The The Florida State Fair while having fun on a bud- way of the 112th Florida State Florida State Fair operated will be packed full of events get.” Fair will be packed this year under an independent mid- and entertainment, including For the first time, the Flor- with Wade Shows providing way structure from 1992-1997 daily grounds entertainment ida State Fair played a part in more than 100 rides, includ- and then again from 2005- and headline musical enter- Cyber Monday last November ing nine new ones, when the 2014. tainment. 30. The fair kicked off ticket fair kicks off here on Febru- The nine new rides to the "There is truly something sales with a special armband ary 4. fair this year are: New York dom; Dream Wheel, Tech- for everyone at the Florida promotion. The purchase of The theme this year is "So New York Fun House, manu- nical Park; Balloon Fiesta State Fair,” said Charles C. an Anyday ride armband on Much More To Explore." It factured by Gosetto; Super Wheel, Zamperla; Hurricane, Pesano, executive director the FloridaStateFair.com web- will run through February 15. Cyclone Roller Coaster, Pin- KMG; The Stampede, Wis- of the Florida State Fair Au- site came with a Gold Access This is the second year fari; the Disk'O by Zamperla; dom; and The Storm, Wis- thority. "This is a great year Pass valued at $15.00 for free. Wade Shows has been the Jungle Twist Coaster, Wis- dom. to explore all there is to offer, The Gold Access Pass is a new upgrade program for 2016 that enables guests to use special express access at midway rides and 10 percent off on selected food and beverage. It was offered for avail- ability for use on Saturdays, Sundays and the last day of the Fair, February 6, 7, 13, 14 and 15. Cyber Monday was the only opportunity to get a Gold Access Pass until the fair starts when they can be purchased on a limited basis at the fairgrounds. Silent Auction —Pam Sherborne (all winning bids must be accepted by bank) FAIR BRIEFS EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE: •SDC 51 Meter Galaxy Coaster w/ 6 cars & station house IISA officers to be •1991 Sellner Tilt-A-Whirl installed Feb. 16 •1975 Eli Bridge “Eli 16” Rim Drive park model Ferris Wheel GIBSONTON, Fla. — The •1974 Eli Bridge Scrambler on 1995 Frederickson Trailer International Independent's Showman's Association (IISA) •1958 Allen Herschel Red Baron 2016-2017 president will be •1964 Allen Herschel Carousel installed on Tuesday, Feb. 16, • following the association's Five Kid-sized Hand Crank Train Cars Trade Show and Extravagan- •1949 Allen Herschel Car Ride za. •1955 Allen Herschel Sea Plane Ride Jo Ann Arnold, an independent operator, will take •1970 Philadelphia Toboggan Company Boat Ride over as president as last year's •1963 Philadelphia Toboggan Starliner Roller Coaster Ride president, Richard "Richie" George, George's Fun Foods, •1966 Floyd Baxter Scooter Structure w/ Soli & Duce Cars steps down. •1977 Eyerly Loop-O-Plane or Bullet Other officers to be in- •1975 Eyerly Rock-O-Plane stalled at the event to be held • in the IISA club include Wes- 1985 Zamperla Tea Cup Ride ley Burnett, independent food •2011 Outdoor Jumpling Pillow 38’6” by 30’ operator, as first vice presi- •1959 Mangles Dry Boat Ride dent, and Jessica Von Ruden, second vice president. •1969 Chance Trabant Ride OABA to host • 1990 Skee Ball Co. Skee Ball Machines (six machines) annual meeting and • 1937 Alan Herschel Caterpillar Ride reception Feb. 12 • E-Z-Go Club Golf Cart TAMPA, Fla. - The Out- •Com-Pac Water ride door Amusement Business Bidding runs through Febuary 22, 2016! Association (OABA) will host its Annual Meeting and All equipment must be removed from the property by Chair's Reception on Friday, Febuary 29, 2016! Feb. 12, at the Sheraton Tampa East Hotel, Tampa, Fla. The OABA traditionally Details & information or to Place a BiD: holds its annual event during en arl or ohn at or ark lumhagen the running of the IISF Trade l ,, e ,, JJ (908)(908) 526-8009526-8009 m BB (509)(509) 990-2968990-2968 Show and Extravaganza, Gib- email: [email protected] sonton, Fla., set this year for Feb. 9-13. February 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 29

BUSINESS, SAFETY & CLASSIFIED  SAFETY — Pages 32-34 / MarketWatch — Page 35 / Obituaries — Page 36 / CLASSIFIEDS — Page 39 2016 marks 100 years of Mini Golf in the United States Industry plans Expo 2015 to announce how couraging others in our busi- other information to be de- industry owners and opera- ness to participate with us or veloped. to celebrate with tors can join the celebration. to help miniature golf cours- The Facebook page will “Adventure Golf Servic- es and players celebrate this be a place where everyone June events es is leading the launch of an event,” says Lundmark. can reminisce about their industry-wide program to For its part, AGS has cre- fun times at miniature golf ORLANDO, Fla. — The celebrate 100 years of minia- ated a dedicated Facebook courses, provide historical U.S. centennial celebration ture golf, its place in pop cul- and webpage and is offering photos, and create a source for miniature golf is esti- ture, and its contribution to a “100 year miniature golf to share happy memories. mated to occur in June 2016, family entertainment,” com- “Is miniature golf a game toolkit” to all owners, op- Owners and operators can according to information ments Arne Lundmark, CEO or a sport? It is referred to erators, and miniature golf share their experiences as revealed in miniature golf and chief designer for AGS. both ways, but whatever it players to help participate in business owners and ideas historical documents, books “IAAPA is thrilled to is called, miniature golf has the anniversary celebration. to help promote this celebra- (Miniature Golf by John Mar- join Adventure Golf Servic- been played and revered by The toolkit contains sample tion. goles and Nina Garfinkel, es, and its hundreds of U.S. millions over the past 100 press releases, a commemo- The Facebook page 1987 Abbeyville Press), and miniature golf members to years,” stated Lundmark. rative 100 year anniversary launched on November 20 the Library of Congress. celebrate this milestone,” “This coming June we will logo template, letterhead and is available at www. Adventure Golf Services said Kyle Allison, chairman help celebrate the fun and template, advertising tem- facebook.com/US-Minia- (AGS) hosted a press confer- of the IAAPA FEC commit- enjoyment experienced by plates, a list of promotional ture-Golf-100-yr.-anniversa- ence on November 20 dur- tee and Owner, Andy Alliga- all players over the history ideas, a compilation of min- ry. Additional links will be ing the IAAPA Attractions tor’s Fun Park. of miniature golf. We are en- iature golf fun facts, and announced in the future. Vortex International acquires N.C.-based AquaBlue Acquisition positions Vortex to better serve About Vortex Vortex Aquatic Structures International, headquartered city and commercial segments with slides in Montreal, Canada, was founded in 1995 with the introduction of the first Splashpad. Vortex's use of the highest quality MONTREAL, Canada plements Vortex’s prod- materials coupled with unique, inspiring design and state-of- — Vortex Aquatic Struc- uct line by adding a broad the-art engineering, positioned the company as the world portfolio of waterslides tures International, a leader in aquatic play solutions. manufacturer and leader and continue to work from as well as strong relation- In addition to its operations in Montreal, Vortex has re- in aquatic play landscapes the company’s North Car- ships with municipal and gional sales and technical support offices in California, Michi- and entertainment solu- olina offices. commercial customers,” gan, Texas and North Carolina as well as locations in France, tions, announced that it AquaBlue’s expertise said Stephen Hamelin, Spain, Denmark and China. has acquired Aqua-Blue, a lies in its design, engineer- president and CEO of Vor- With over 6,000 installations worldwide, Vortex's mission Cornelius, N.C.-based de- ing, manufacturing, and tex. “We’ve long admired is to lead the aquatic play industry by continuing to develop signer and manufacturer project management of its AquaBlue’s waterslides. the most fun, innovative and safe products for families and of waterslides and water full range of waterslides They are well engineered children of all ages and abilities. play equipment. Formed for city pools, parks and and are quality products. •www.vortex-intl.com in 2008, AquaBlue is a recreation facilities as well Their culture fits well with fast-growing waterslide as water parks, and theme ours, given a commitment tex’s R&D capabilities and The combined compa- company, and is focused parks. David Hoy, Aqua- to excellence, innovation financial strength, this deal ny has installations located on developing innovative Blue’s president will be and infrastructure. Cus- provides us with an op- at park and recreation fa- products for the municipal staying on, and will drive tomers will benefit from portunity to collaborate in cilities, municipal pools, and commercial market the company’s design and having a single design the development of new community aquatic cen- segments. engineering resources to source.” innovative products. We ters, water parks, theme Both companies are continue to design and According to Hoy, also gain access to Vortex’s parks, YMCAs, fitness privately held. AquaBlue build innovative water- “The Vortex brand is well- global marketing, distri- clubs, hotel/resort water employees will remain slides. known for innovation. By bution and sales support parks, campgrounds, and with the new company, “This acquisition com- providing access to Vor- channels.” residential developments.

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PHONE: (716) 839-4791 FAX: (716) 839-4506 EMAIL: [email protected] www.nap-inc.com SERVING THE AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY WE’VE KEPT YOUR RIDES IN MOTION SINCE 1982 30 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016 Views FECs, modest parks as major growth market Apex Parks CEO Al Weber sees the big picture in smaller scale AT: Dean Lamanna companies are all optimized. Be- [email protected] low that scale in our industry is massive fragmentation: individ- CITY OF INDUSTRY, Cal-if. ual parks, family-owned parks, — On a sunny winter weekday stand-alone water parks, FECs. in this eastern Los Angeles sub- It’s the new frontier. We knew urb, Al Weber exuded content- that if you could get in there and ment and enthusiasm as he led start a company of scale — bring Amusement Today on a quick tour bility was pretty nice in those in capital, buy assets, bring of SpeedZone, a fun spot packed early years. There was a lot of in management, if need be — with arcade games and sur- opportunity for people who there’s a lot of consolidation you rounded by go-kart tracks. It’s loved the business and were could do. And that’s what we’re just one of several amusement good at it. But you had to move.” doing at Apex. properties he oversees. When Paramount Studios Our experience is somewhat “SpeedZone caters to teens purchased Kings Entertainment unique in this space because and adults,” Weber noted as in 1992, Weber, who had earned we’re able to bring strategy from he climbed behind the wheel a Six Flags or a Paramount into an MBA and a Ph.D in Man- Apex Parks Group of a go-kart on the Slick Trax a small-scale business — in pric- agement and Leadership, was CEO Al Weber, Jr., course for a photo op. “We’re named COO of the new coming, creative, advertising. It’s greets AT outside more localized than a theme pany, Paramount Parks. He was our “secret sauce.” park, drawing probably from a promoted to CEO 10 years later. SpeedZone Los An- What are some key criteria 20-to-30-mile radius. Our cus- He led the company for four geles (above), one of for a prospective Apex prop- tomers pay more of an impulse years before selling it to Cedar his company's acquisi- erty? visit here and they don’t have to Fair for a “very, very high mul- tions. At 16, Weber The market it is in. The qual- spend a whole day with us to get tiple.” got his industry start ity of the park and its team. And value. And there’s no charge for In 2007, Weber served as as a ride operator at does it fit our view of business? parking.” CEO of Palace Entertainment — Coney Island in We believe in a revenue- Weber is CEO and co-found- at that time, the country’s larg- Cincinnati, Ohio. growth focus, not necessarily in er of Aliso Viejo, Calif.-based est operator of FECs and water AT/DEAN LAMANNA an expense-management focus. Apex Parks Group, which has parks. There, he reorganized (TOP); COURTESY APEX You can manage your expenses become one of the largest play- the corporate structure, created PARKS GROUP into oblivion if you do that tight- ers in the family entertainment organizational accountability er and tighter. It’s about grow- center (FEC) market since its es- and focus, and set the stage for mount in which we were able to ness needed them to do. So, ing the revenue. And each park tablishment in September 2014. selling Palace to Madrid, Spain- be a little more focused on the while it’s different [structurally] is presented differently. The privately held company based Parques Reunidos for a creative, on pricing structures… when it’s a big company, it’s not What are some of the currently owns 16 properties in near-record sum. [it] was very challenging and re- really dissimilar to what Apex is changes and improvements the U.S. — and it is on the hunt Then-troubled Six Flags En- ally rewarding. doing today with Indiana Beach you are implementing at your for more. In addition to Speed- tertainment appointed Weber With Six Flags, the brand and Sahara Sam’s or FECs. properties? Zone locations here and in Dal- CEO in 2010. Twelve days later, sensitivity was very helpful. What led to the establish- With Sahara Sam’s, we’re las, Texas, its holdings include the company emerged from But each park was a little dif- ment of Apex Parks Group? expanding the indoor space be- Boomers! locations in California, bankruptcy, and Weber led a ferent. How do you leverage In between Paramount and cause they were at capacity. At Florida and Texas; Big Kahuna’s successful three-month organi- a very high-awareness brand? Six Flags, I was CEO of Palace Indiana Beach, it’s completely Water & Adventure Park in Des- zational and performance turn- How do you morph that into Entertainment. We bought 15 the opposite — that’s a 90-year- tin, Fla.; and Sahara Sam’s Oasis around. being strong regionally as well parks and FECs that we ran in old jewel that just needs some Indoor & Outdoor Water Park in Today, Weber makes his as nationally? Taking what we 2007, so I knew the business. polishing, which we’re doing. West Berlin, N.J. Apex’s latest, home in Ventura, Calif., with learned at Paramount and ap- Tyler Zachem, the managing [See story, page 16.] The Indiana and largest, acquisition is the his wife of six months, Bonnie plying that to Six Flags worked partner of the private equity Beach market is fabulous and 376-acre Indiana Beach Amuse- Rabjohn, who is park president out pretty well. company MidOcean Partners, very vocal in its opinion of a ment Resort in Monticello, Ind. of Six Flags Magic Mountain in What was your main take- which owned Palace, brought park. So you’ve got to listen. Earlier, relaxing in a con- Valencia. “The business is in our away from these major theme me in that January, and we sold Another way to [gauge] a ference space adjacent to one DNA,” he quipped. “We have park chain turnarounds? the company that October. market, under new manage- of SpeedZone’s mirthfully loud some great conversations.” That you also have to focus Three offshore companies ment, is to “paint the building.” party rooms, Weber recalled an AT’s own chat with Weber on the expectations of the owner came in wanting to buy an asset The first one we did was Boom- amusement industry career that, then turned back to what led or owners. Going in, you have to in the U.S., and it was Parques 4See WEBER, page 31 thus far, has spanned more than him to form Apex. be tuned in and have conversa- Reunidos that bought Palace. 45 years. It began in 1968 when, What was your experience tions with them. It’s a different They knew big parks, mid-size at age 16, he became a ride op- of leading major companies job when you’re reporting to a parks, water parks… but they erator, and then a ride supervi- such as Paramount and Six board or to investors. And what never really understood FECs. sor, at Coney Island amusement Flags? you learned quickly is that you Going forward, as part of a park in his hometown of Cincin- They needed to be turned manage up, manage expecta- global company, Palace focused nati, Ohio. When locally-based around, to have a strategic tions. If you’re reporting to the on the gated parks, not its FECs Taft Broadcasting bought Co- change of direction. When Par- chairman of Paramount Studios, — which included: Boomers! ney Island and relocated its at- amount bought Kings Enter- you need to be able to manage and SpeedZone. So after I left tractions to create Kings Island tainment Company, there was up real well. Six Flags in the fall of 2012, Ty- theme park in 1972, the compa- a massive culture change. In This worked very effectively ler, who was transitioning to the ny retained Weber as a full-time addition to wanting their own at Six Flags. The investors who private equity firm Broad Sky employee. theme parks, Paramount want- brought Six Flags out of bank- Partners, and I knew there was Building and/or operating ed to put movie studio stuff in ruptcy, for whom I was consult- an opportunity there. We began theme parks in Richmond, Va., the amusement space. But how ing, were — in their minds at the founding Apex along with Doug Charlotte, N.C., Santa Clara, do you take movie brands and time — taking on tremendous Honey, who’s our CFO, and Calif. and Toronto, the newly have them make economic sense financial and personal risks. We Gregg Borman, our senior vice formed Kings Entertainment in the regional [theme park mar- spent a lot of time on, “What do president of operations. Company grew quickly. And How would you character- ket]? Focusing on the brand and we need to do to move the busi- Weber demonstrates his Weber grew with it, becoming a ness?” ize that opportunity? how to morph it, and on what firm hands-on approach general manager. In the cases of both com- Six Flags and Cedar Fair are the guest expected, needed a lot to amusement business at “Every time they built a of attention. We were evolving panies, the teams were tremen- doing tremendously well. And SpeedZone Los Angeles. park, they needed a new team,” a view of the business at Para- dously loyal and I was just there SeaWorld will be fine under Joel Weber said. “So the upward mo- to help them do what the busi- Manby’s direction. But those big AT/DEAN LAMANNA February 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 31 WEBER job to run the business. They we distribute?” and more on those where we’d have to build develop their careers and to give Continued from page 30 have a lot of autonomy once we “What are the right properties a business from scratch. If you them an opportunity to do that. agree on a direction, which we to add?” can buy an existing business that Getting people to think ers! in Boca Raton [Fla.], which help set. We don’t micro-man- We’ve doubled our size needs to be fixed, that’s better differently about how they do already was a very profitable age them. in our first year of business, in than building something for two business is something else I’ve location. You paint the build- You now have properties terms of our revenue and EBIT- years and then opening it up. enjoyed. Leadership is more ing, install new carpet and new on both coasts and in the Mid- DA — and we could be four What about the amusement about listening than speaking, tile. We actually put new games west. What are your goals for times our size within another industry has really energized and sometimes with the right and a couple of attractions in. reach and growth in the U.S.? year or two. A diversified port- you? question, you grow and they Very positive response — more We don’t necessarily have a folio will help us in the long run. Early on, the guest service grow. Creating a healthy, safe guests spending more money. geographic objective. We have a Do you envision Apex ex- part of the work was very re- company culture — one that is We’ve done that at a number map in the office where we have panding overseas? warding. I liked seeing people open, collaborative and strate- of locations, and we’ll continue all these dots in California, and I don’t see that, though happy. Having moved out of the gic — pays off in so many ways. going around the portfolio this we have some in Texas. There’s we’d probably go to Mexico or field and into corporate, it’s the Hopefully, I’ve been able to do year. a lot of space without dots. But Canada. We’re not really fo- same thing but it’s also different: that each time. We’re also putting in game we’re less focused on “How do cused on greenfield projects — I love to see young, smart people •apexparksgroup.com card systems. By the end of this year, all parks we own will have these systems. It does away with counting tokens, and it allows you to be very smart about varying pricing and values and redemptions. We’re bringing [our systems] up to contemporary standards. You’ve got to invest. But you have to do it in strategic collaboration with the people who know the parks best — and they’re the people in the field. How much autonomy do park managers have within Apex? Once we agree on marketing plans and budgets, it’s their KMG, Big Rock issue statement on intellectual property lawsuit NEEDE, Netherlands — KMG International, BV (KMG) and U.S.-based Big Rock Amusements, LLC (Big Rock) have entered into a Settlement Agreement in connection with KMG's intellectual property lawsuit against Big Rock. KMG's suit alleged that Big Rock's Extreme ride was similar in design and appearance to KMG's Freak Out ride. With- out admitting liability, Big Rock agreed to the entry of an injunction, and payment of a patent licensing fee to KMG, for the purpose of avoiding further expenses and uncertainties of litiga- tion. The financial terms of the Settlement Agreement are confidential. However, as a matter of public record, the amicable resolution required the entry of a U.S. Federal Court injunction precluding Big Rock from importing any additional Extreme rides into the United States. Tom Sheehan and the The Sheehan Firm, P.C. in Cary, Ill. successfully assist- ed KMG in this intellectual property issue. 32 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016

SAFETY & EDUCATION CALENDAR Globalization and hybridization are current trends IISF Trade Show February 9-13,2016 ASTM standards now harmonized Riverview, Fla. adding entertainment. (813)677-9377 with European safety standards Where does safety play a www.gibtown role in this mix? showmensclub.com AT: • B. Derek Shaw SAFETY “All of these compa- ASTM F-24 Meeting [email protected] nies may not be very savvy February 10-13 standards that can be used about what it is to be safe The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans, La. ORLANDO, Fla. — anywhere”, explained Gon- in the amusement industry. (610) 832-9728 WhiteWater’s Franceen zales. The plan is to get gov- They might be a shopping www.astm.org Gonzales spoke with Amuse- ernments of various coun- center developer and they • Northwestern Showman's ment Today during the IAA- tries to adopt the ASTM just know they want to have Club Safety Seminar PA Attractions Expo in Or- standard. “Look, you can al- this ride or attraction in the February 14-19, 2016 lando about current safety ready use this information, that we should be using. middle of it. They may not 3407 S.E. 108th Ave. Portland, Ore. 97266 trends. this language. Don’t try to This is what we can use ev- know everything that goes (503) 761-0989 or She says the big thing in invent your own regulation erywhere.” into it, from a safety stand- (772) 485-5112 regard to safety these days — here it is,” said Gonzales. The latest trend is the point,” explained Gonzales. Class training at hybridization within the “They’re a bit on the out- Oaks Amusement Park is the globalization of stan- This is especially important and Funtastic Rides, Inc. dards. “Normally what has for international companies industry. “You have theme skirts of our industry. We Winter Quarters happened in the past, the with operations in different parks that are adding water have to be cognizant as an • AAMA/AMOA governments of these indi- parts of the world — one parks and water parks that industry of where these at- Amusement Expo 2016 vidual countries would cre- standardized safety system. are adding FEC’s and FEC’s tractions are being built and March 15-17, 2016 ate codes and regulations Gonzales was quick to that are adding other ele- also how they’re being oper- Las Vegas ments. So what we are see- ated. When the hotel busi- Convention Center relative to the amusement thank the people who have Las Vegas, Nev. industry,” said Gonzales. spent the better part of ing that it is no longer this ness started adding indoor (708) 226-1300 With emerging nations, the 10 years working on this. segmentation of amusement water parks, they didn’t www.amusementexpo.org even know that maybe you • regulations are not always “Under the leadership of parks, water parks, FEC’s, ASTM F-24 Meeting properly in place through a Disney's Greg Hale, he has aquariums, museums, sci- need to have lifeguards. You June 13 particular government. worked very hard to har- ence centers,” said Gonza- need to educate a hotelier to Shanghai New “We’re trying to get monize the different stan- les. Location based enter- do that, as that might not be International Expo Centre Shanghai, China the word out that ASTM dards that currently exist tainment might have any the mindset.” and Oct. 19-22 standards have been har- and not only that, then to get one of those things. Gonzales feels that this Valley Ho Hotel monized with European the word out to all of these The trend is also occur- hybridization process must be Scottsdale, Ariz. standards. ASTM standards emerging markets that these ring with retail and shop- inclusive while educating new (610) 832-9728 www.astm.org are the most robust set of are the industry standards ping centers that are now operators at the same time. February 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 33 34 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016 February 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 35

BUSINESS WATCH MARKETWATCH SeaWorld announces quarterly dividend ORLANDO, Fla. — The board of directors of SeaWorld Enter- COMPANY SYMBOL MARKET PRICE HIGH LOW tainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) declared on Jan. 5, 2016, a cash divi- 01/12/16 52-Week 52-Week dend of $0.21 per share of common stock. The dividend was pay- able on January 22, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of The Blackstone Group BX NYSE 25.17 43.58 24.41 business on January 15, 2016. —PR Newswire Merlin Entertainments Group/ MERL LSE 441.70 473.30 360.93 Legoland Germany's Europa-Park tops 5.5 million visitors Cedar Fair, L.P. FUN NYSE 51.50 60.64 48.94 RUST, Germany — Germany’s largest amusement park rounds off its jubilee season “40 years of Europa-Park” with a new record. CMCSA NASDAQ 54.87 64.99 50.01 As Europa-Park owner Roland Mack puts it, “The jubilee year was Comcast Corp./ the best year in our company’s history. For the first time, we achieved NBCUniversal Media CMCSK* NASDAQ 5.5 million visitors in one year.” 2015 was also a year of double-digit investments in millions of euros. 150 new jobs were created and The Walt Disney Company DIS NYSE 101.46 122.08 90 Europa-Park provided apprenticeships for 120 young people.

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Firestone Financial is an affiliate of Berkshire Bank (Member FDIC). 800-851-1001 ext. 42 | firestonefinancial.com 36 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016 OBITUARIES RCS to miss the Industry designer, J.R. (Bob) Minick loses battle with cancer larger-than-life DALLAS, Texas — J.R. vision for the industry allowed ways had a positive attitude Tony Fiori (Bob) Minick, a beloved hus- him to complete projects for and smile on his face. He is de- band, father and friend passed a large theme park one week scribed by all who knew him as PHOENIX, away peacefully on January 2 only to downsize the concept a kind gentleman, always mak- Ariz. — Tony after a brave battle with cancer. budget to fit a small indoor FEC ing generous gifts to friends Fiori, 64, direc- Bob grew up in Fort Worth, the next week. and strangers. Texas, and had a passion for He married the love of To perpetuate his kindness, tor of market- art at an early age. His career his life, Lottie, and they spent in lieu of flowers, contributions ing, Ray Cam- path was solidified when, after the last 42 years on a fabulous can be made in Bob Minick’s mack Shows high school, he moved to Cali- adventure, working together memory to his Random Acts (RCS), passed fornia to live and work with on unique projects around the of Kindness Fund, c/o Bronco away Novem- Fiori his aunt and uncle, Owen and world. Their relationship was a Productions, LLC; P.O. Box ber 18, 2015, in Dolly Pope, in the only house true partnership in every sense, 77233, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. Phoenix, Ariz., after a long ill- on the grounds at Disneyland. they encouraged each others He was preceded in death ness. They were the original manag- creativeness. They enjoyed by his parents Bob and Punkin J.R. (Bob) Minick When RCS hits the road this ers of the Circle D ranch at Dis- working together at operations Minick. He is survived by wife 1937-2015 year, Fiori's absence will not go neyland, and the house is still from Billy Bob’s Texas to the Lottie, and son James Randall unnoticed for members of Ray there — historically restored. managing several large theme State Fair of Texas. of Dallas, Cousin Billy Minick Cammack Shows and for the en- This area was known as the parks, Bob founded Minick As- Their son James Randall of Argyle, and a wide range of tire carnival industry. Pony Farm and at one time, the sociates, a world renowned de- has inherited his parents amaz- friends who are part of their ex- Fiori had been a part of RCS Pope’s with Bob’s help, cared sign and architectural firm. He ing artistic talents. He is a stu- tended family. for over 30 years. He was named for as many as 220 animals. The specialized in entertainment dent at the University of North A celebration of Bob's life the director of marketing in 1988. Popes and Bob Minick are the venues and theme parks with Texas. was held at his Dallas home on One of his most notable achieve- only people to actually ever live impressive projects from Dubai Bob has friends in all walks Jan. 24. Family, friends and in- ments for RCS was overseeing at Disneyland. to the Fort Worth Stockyards. of life and all parts of the world. dustry collegues were on hand the transition to a paperless mid- Working in that environ- His insider knowledge and He was a loyal friend who al- to share their memories of Bob. way. ment, in the early stages of Dis- management of theme parks Before finding his way onto neyland, with the influence of gave him a unique perspective Bob Minick, the midway, however, Fiori at- the late great Walt Disney pro- to crowd flow and profitabil- left, with tended Santa Rosa Junior Col- vided fuel for Bob’s imagina- ity. He was the first to design longtime lege where he studied Business tion and artistic ability. games in a theme park, design- friend and Marketing, as well as play- His amusement industry ing the skill game operations Bill Cobb ing center on the football team. knowledge, and connection first at Magic Mountain, then seen here in After college, he worked several with Randall Duell Associates, Six Flags Over Texas and many this file years in the family business, Fiori would give Bob the opportu- more. photo from Restaurant of Occidental, Calif. nity to be on hand during the During the peak of his the floor In the 1980s, he and his construction of several theme business, Bob completed count- of the brother George went into busi- parks — most notably Six Flags less projects for William L. Over Texas and Magic Moun- Cobb Associates, John F. Pierce IAAPA Expo ness together selling bottled wa- AT FILE ter from a cart. And, that busi- tain. Associates and Bill Crandall's ness sealed his future. After working at and New Wave Rides. Bob's unique The announcement of Fiori's passing on the RCS Fun social media page on Facebook read: J.R. (Bob) Minick remembered "RCS lost an amazing friend and "Bob was one of the unsung pioneers in the amusement industry. He re- Upon further inspection, it was Walt Disney, and the little boy was Bob Minick! colleague. Tony Fiori worked at ceived very little recognition for all the work he has completed in bringing the Next to the picture was an old tattered book with Mickey on the cover that RCS for 30 Years and each day he Disney-themed commitment to the upstart regional theme parks. Walt had given him. I was hooked! I always loved talking to Bob about the brought a unique and wonder- "Bob was one of the original members of the Six Flags Over Texas team, interesting things he had done. Bob will be missed" having been brought onto the project during its construction phase. I don't —Carey Don Risinger, State Fair of Texas ful spirit to work. He spread joy know of anyone in the industry that touched more projects in the theme park • amongst our team and created a industry during those early development years of the regional themers." "I have known Bob since 1965 when I began a career in theme park de- beautiful atmosphere for all to —Errol McKoy, retired State Fair of Texas sign with Randall Duell in Los Angeles. Bob worked for Randall in Texas in the enjoy. From his hilarious sense of • early 60s as a designer and moved to Southern California where Randall set "Bob and I met 46 years ago on my first trip to California (two years up his design office. At the time Bob and I were designing the initial phase humor to his kind warm heart, before Kings Island) to go to Hanna Barbera Studios, (which Taft Broadcasting of Universal Studios Tour, some development work at Cedar Point and a new Tony was one of a kind. He will owned), see Disneyland, and visit Magic Mountain under construction. addition to Busch Gardens in Los Angeles. be sincerely missed by all." "Bob was the general manger, he met me at the site and we walked the "Bob had worked at Disneyland as a ride operator in his youth, so by RCS now has a beautiful entire park under construction. California had just experienced a huge/major virtue of this unique experience, he was considered the expert on rides and earthquake , I was awed by what I saw and felt. As young kid from the Midwest, the go-to guy for the designers in the office who knew little about rides. At the angel watching over us and we I had only heard about earthquakes, never seen such force, interstates were time, there were no books on how to design a theme park, so we learned by know Tony will forever be look- tumbled and crushed, it was unbelievable! trial and error, and Bob was a very important information source to all of us as ing over the RCSFun Midway. "Bob and I remained friends all the years, and even competing on proj- well as being a talented designer. Bob moved on from our office in late 1965 Rest in peace." ects from time to time. We are losing too many of our industry pioneers!" with an offer to be the GM of Pirates World in Dania, Florida. He eventually —Dennis Speigel, International Theme Park Services, Inc. took on the responsibility for designing the park along with Paul Gross, an Fiori was preceded in death • MGM Art Director. The park was initially successful, but the land eventually by his parents Edna and George "I considered Bob to be one of my best friends. He was a pleasure to became too valuable for a theme park to operate. Fiori Sr. He is survived by his work with and I always looked forward to hearing one of his stories over a drink "In 1968 Bob was one of the first to be hired by the development team brothers, George (Susan) and at the end of the day. for Magic Mountain in Valencia, Calif., that opened in 1971. Bob helped the "Errol McKoy tells me that Bob was his first supervisor at Six Flags Over Duell office develop the program for rides, entertainment, food service, mer- Steve (Linda) Fiori; sons, Gino Texas in 1961. He said that Bob encouraged him to stay with Six Flags after chandise and support services. He also helped create the management team (Shelly) and Nick Fiori; step- Errol finished college. to build and operate the park through the first year of operation. daughters, Adrienne Weintz "Ira West also told me that both he and Randy Duell learned much of "Over the past 50 years I have worked with Bob on more projects than I (Jody) and Cheri Mariani; step- their theme park design skills from Bob. I will greatly miss Bob." can remember, and I can tell you that he has done it all and worn every hat in —Bill Haralson, William L. Haralson & Assoc. our industry. He was an encyclopedia of knowledge, and I can’t remember ask- son, Mel Rodela (Ramona); six • ing him a question about our business that he could not answer. He was a good grandchildren; wife, Sharon "We are losing another legend. During my first visit to Minick’s office and loyal friend, and I will miss him, especially not being able to pick up the Fiori; and many loving aunts, years ago, I couldn’t help notice a shadow box on his wall — it was a picture of phone to speak to him about a ride or the latest happenings in our industry." uncles, and cousins. a young boy in a wagon shaking hands with a guy standing next to the wagon. —Ira West, Theme Park Consultant February 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 37 Knoebels introduces a children’s book First SplashGolf installed on based on two popular park mascots cruise ship Norwegian Epic TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The first SplashGolf retrofit Books on amusement The involvement of Tobin to an existing splash pad was installed in early October 2015 parks and historical pioneers on the project is notable. The on Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest ship, Norwegian Epic. are more the norm when it creative director at AdOne Dubbed as a "water mini golf on a splash pad," SplashGolf comes to published offer- Advertising and Design in takes the players and game itself into an interactive water ings about the amusement Sunbury, Pa., was actually the environment. industry. Knoebels Amuse- artist called upon in 1988 to SplashGolf combines two age-old fun attractions, splash ment Resort offers a differ- craft the park mascot, Kozmo. pads and mini golf, into one completely new, interactive wa- ent option to its patrons — a The park says since then, the ter-based game attracting all age groups for more family fun. children’s book. Roaring Creek mischievous chipmunk has “We’re thrilled to install the first SplashGolf onboard Rescue, How Kozmo Met Dexter become the heart and soul of Norwegian Epic. This exciting and interactive water activity is written by Lauren Muscato, Knoebels, and Tobin has been is more inclusive of all family members, and not just tod- fourth generation of the Knoe- along for the ride ever since. dlers, as the space was originally used,” stated Scott Lund- bel family. Paired with local In Roaring Creek Rescue, mark, president, Adventure Golf services. illustrator Michael Tobin, the How Kozmo Met Dexter, the The new SplashGolf is part of the ship’s Aqua Park, two recount a tale that visi- historic flood causes Dexter to which features two pools, five hot tubs, a kid's pool and tors to Knoebels can probably be swept away in the disaster three multi-story water slides including the the 200-foot Epic relate to. The story involves only to be rescued by Kozmo. Plunge, the only bowl slide at sea. the significant flood of 2011 severance, and finding your The raccoon then finds his SplashGolf has taken Adventure Golf in unanticipated which carried away benches talent. It’s a quick read — a way of fitting in to his new directions, revealed Mike Arnold, vice president of project and ride vehicles down river, great bedtime story in fact home. In time, his artistic tal- management. "As we convert Norwegian Epic’s exisiting along with the dumping mud — and children who have ent is discovered and put to splash pad area into a five hole course, it’s clear that other and debris everywhere. At- visited the park will note use in restoring the S&G Mer- retrofits, whether on land or sea, can feature customized tractions also suffered dam- iconic details from Knoebels ry-Go-Round, which suffered course sizes depending on the space available. Norwegian age. Muscato says, “Knoebels illustrated into the tale. More the most damage in the flood. Epic’s SplashGolf has the same special water effects that are has incredible resiliency.” In below the surface are deeper The story concludes with feel- used on the nine hole models where the players get wet and real life, the park closed for a topics which could be dis- ings of making new friends the miniature golf balls go in crazy directions. “ mere two days following the cussed when a parent feels and finding one’s own gifts. "SplashGolf is offered in three models: 5,800 square feet flood before getting back to the time is appropriate. Deal- The book is available for for outdoor use; 2,800 square feet for either indoor or out- an operational state. ing with loss and being sepa- $10 in the Knoebels gift stores door applications; and a 2,800 square foot model for cruise Although the story is a rated from family are subtext and at their online store: ships,” said Lundmark. simple one, it involves teach- issues that have a secondary store.knoebels.com. •www.adventureandfun.com ing points of friendship, per- role in the story. —Tim Baldwin

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50 38 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016 Industry author Tim O’Brien launches new biography series Disneyland’s Tony Baxter and Cedar Fair's Dick Kinzel are first two editions AT: Tim Baldwin installation of 20,000 Leagues sition of parks within Ce- [email protected] Under the Sea. The on-again- dar Fair. Dorney Park and off-again nature of Big Thun- Worlds of Fun were earlier With his numerous years der Mountain is interesting- additions, followed by Mich- at Amusement Business and ly recounted. Baxter’s time igan’s Adventure, Knott’s with Ripley’s, industry vet- bouncing back from Florida Berry Farm and Geauga eran Tim O’Brien has au- to California caused his hand Lake. The big risk was ac- thored multiple publications to be involved in many Dis- quiring the five-property on some of the most integral ney iconic attractions includ- chain of Paramount Parks in people that have driven the ing Space Mountain, Splash excess of $1 billion in 2006. world of amusement parks. Mountain and the creation Following the acquisition, O’Brien has just recently of Epcot. One of Baxter’s debt took its toll on the com- launched a new series: Leg- crowning achievements with pany. A takeover attempt ends & Legacies Biographies. the latter was his creation of from Apollo Global Manage- Having visited more than the Figment character. ment and power struggles 500 amusement parks and The second part of the with Q Investments created attractions in 27 countries, biography involves the a dark time. Although finan- O’Brien has seen the movers new way of thinking that cially strong today, the years and shakers over the years. reinvigorated Imagineer- Book subject Tony Baxter received the rare distinction of of financial unrest, both per- having a window placed on Main Street in Disneyland. To initiate this new biogra- ing. With Michael Eisner’s sonally and as a company, COURTESY DISNEY phy series, a pairing of books blessing, new concepts and crushed Kinzel’s spirit. He is offered. creative approaches threw Point. During his tenure, he an increase of thrills in the retired at the end of 2011. Tony Baxter and Dick out the stigma of “We’ve was responsible for the in- ride lineup, increased atten- Highs and lows of his ca- Kinzel could probably always done it that way.” stallation of 37 multi-million dance and marketing value. reer are recalled, sometimes boast of living the dream Disneyphiles will relish in dollar roller coasters across The debut of the 205-foot with humor and sometimes of most amusement park recalling times when they the theme park chain. Ce- Magnum XL-200 is most with sadness. His recollec- fans. Baxter went from be- explored opportunities for dar Point was the first park likely Kinzel’s seminal motion of throwing more money ing an ice cream scooper on Disneyland to continue to build 200-foot, 300-foot ment in shaping the amuse- after a ride he termed “a dog” Main Street to becoming an to reach teens and not be- and 400-foot roller coasters, ment industry. Its wild (Avalanche Run/Disaster Imagineer involved in cre- come outdated. When the a formula of record setters success spawned similar cre- Transport) was his first and ating some of Disney’s big- company reached outside that Kinzel knew drove at- ations throughout the world. only attempt at theming. The gest successes. Dick Kinzel’s of the Disney brand for the tendance. It was eventually followed loss of his friendship with name became virtually syn- first time with Star Tours in O’Brien’s biography of by the 300-foot Millennium second-in-command Jack onymous with giant coast- 1987, details of the attraction Dick Kinzel has five parts. Force and 400-foot Top Thrill Falfas is something he still ers at Cedar Point. Together, transitioning from a roller The first centers on his 39- Dragster, among many oth- regrets. Kinzel also insists these two books venture into coaster concept to a simu- year career with the com- er coaster installations that to his detractors saying he the minds and perspectives lator attraction display the pany. Kinzel started at the featured record-setting di- bought Geauga Lake only to that took these gentlemen thought processes Imagi- Sandusky, Ohio amusement mensions of each particular close it down just isn’t true. into industry fame during neering went through at a park, but once Valleyfair! genre. For the most part, his highs their careers, each with their pivotal time. That being an in Shakopee, Minn. was ac- Part Three is a short look have created a wonderful life own approaches to reaching example of a huge success, quired, he was sent there to at rounding out the com- when viewed as a whole. It’s their audience. Baxter’s fascinating journey run that park. On his return plete park experience from no surprise that a man who also involves darker times to Cedar Point, he was presi- live entertainment to water had so much passion and Tony Baxter: First of the — the teething pains of Euro dent and CEO of the newly rides to food and beverage. energy to walk the park mid- second generation of Disneyland, the never real- formed Cedar Fair. Kinzel’s penchant for recog- ways every day now finds it Walt Disney Imagineers ized Westcot and the ill-fated Part Two centers on nized food brands is evident very difficult to sit back and From his start as an ice Rocket Rods. Kinzel’s mindset on how to in the many licensed restau- relax in retirement. cream scooper in 1965 to be- Part Three is titled “Be- create and market coasters. rants within the company’s The book on Tony Baxter ing Senior Vice President of ing Tony Baxter.” While not A fan of superlatives — fast- chain of parks. retails on Amazon for $16.99; Creative Development in focusing so much on his est and tallest — Kinzel saw Chapters Four and Five Dick Kinzel's book is priced 2013, Baxter has been able to personal life, which is only the strategy to big records: focus on the dramatic acqui- at $17.99. see nearly a half century of minimally discussed, the Disney history unfold before book focuses more on his his eyes. With all the brand’s philosophies, how he felt be- successes, there were cer- ing a “media darling,” his tainly its share of duds and thoughts on how he decid- low points. Baxter experi- ed on the right time to step enced it all. down and what he would The book is divided into like to pass on to future cre- three parts. The first section ative minds. unfolds Baxter’s transforma- tion as part time employee in Dick Kinzel: Roller coaster the Carnation Ice Cream Par- king of Cedar Point lor to receiving his own win- Amusement Park dow on Main Street, U.S.A. Although Dick Kinzel inside Disneyland in 2013. was president and CEO of His first real job as Imagineer Cedar Fair, he is probably Above: NASCAR star Jeff Gordon (left) takes a spin on Cedar was during the construction more associated with the Point's Millennium Force with Dick Kinzel. of Walt Disney World on the monumental giants of Cedar COURTESY TIM O'BRIEN February 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 CLASSIFIEDS

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Beech Bend Park in Bowling FOR SALE - Waterslide $10,000 Green, Kentucky is seeking a Ride Mechanic & Safety Inspector Supervisor, a Food and Beverage Manager, an Aquatics Manager and a Marketing Manager to join ARM Family Himalaya T/M...... $79,000 our operations team. Beech Bend Park is family owned Zamperla Tea Cups T/M...... $49,000 and features more than 3 dozen rides, Splash Lagoon New SBF Groovy Bus on used FOR SALE - Locomotive $3,500 waterpark and a full service campground situated between Frederiksen Trailer...... $69,000 [email protected] Indiana Location Nashville, Tennessee and Louisville, Kentucky. Hurricane T/M...... $139,000 Beech Bend Park offers: Spinout T/M...... $249,000 FOR SALE - Salary commensurate with experience, education & training. Moser Top Spin T/M...... $299,000 Zierer Wave Swinger T/M...... - Full medical and dental insurance. May 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 - 401(k) with company matching features ...... September$399,000 2009 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 - Paid vacation and holiday bonus SBF/Visa Super Truck T/M...... $29,000 Fabbri Kamikaze T/M...... $239,000 See more about the positions and the company at beechbend. com/employment. Contact: Charlotte Gonzalez,CLASSIFIEDS General Manager 2016 or Dallas Jones, President at 270-781-7634. CLASSIFIEDSCall Len or John FAMILY www.AmusementToday.com MEDIA PLANNERwww.AmusementToday.com(908) 526-8009 ROLLER Please email resume to [email protected] FAX: (908) 526-4535 with subjectTo placeline “Employment.” an ad call (817)To 460-7220place anNow ad Available!call (817) 460-7220 COASTER Manufacturer: Zierer FOR SALE eMploYMenT eMFoploYMenR Sale T FoFoRR SaleSale FoFoRR SaleSale FoR Sale SeRVIceS Height: 55 feet Smokey Mountain Ground Space: 215'x170' Smokey Mountain East Coast Beach Location Canned Spiel Repeaters Amusements Inc. Amusements Inc. Great for game booths and ride queue Track Length: 1,279 feet needs Ride Help - In All Departments lines. Complete with 24-watt amp needs Ride Help - In All Departments 12 Rides Storage Track: 39 feet Ride Superintendent - For Green Unit and weather-tight speaker. Up to fourCan Ride Superintendent - For Green Unit 13 Games 2-minute custom sayings or one self- Electrician - For Green Unit Electrician - For Green Unit Profitable, owner looking to diversify repeating custom canned spiel. 2 trains w/ eight 2-passenger cars Contact: with existing operations. - total of 16 people each train Contact: Brian (Beaver) Bitner $350 - Go to www.ACsound.net® for Capacity of 800 pph Brian (Beaver) Bitner and (919) 272-5627 If interested, please contact: more information or call Anthony at (919) 272-5627 Chain lift system with magnetic Billy Clark - (863) 738-1689 Len Soled (865) 742-1394 Billy Clark - (863) 738-1689 MAY induction brakes and pneumatic Winter Quarters Now Open! Rides-4-U, Inc. Winter Quarters Now Open! help grow your business?operated release system. (843) 362-0022 TFN (908) 526-8009 (843) 362-0022 TFN

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Wanted used 90+ft. slides, Built in1977, 1977, Excellent excellent condition condition in are made to 100% / over 6,000 new •Ride setup portability not needed. Wanted used 90+ft. slides, Scooter 1800 T/M (Majestic) ....$224,000 Indiana.Indiana. $200,000$15,000 Chaos -Chance T/M ...... $99,000 LED lights, new electrical wiring, new •Ride tear down portability not needed. •Ride painting FUNHOUSES ForFor photos photos and details: ScooterCrazy Bus 1400 T/M -Majestic (Zamperla) T/M ...... $99,000 ...... $109,000 PIC drive. All updates. Ask•Ride washing us how you can tap into over Wanted used “Carnival Funhouses”, [email protected]@vestil.comFUNHOUSES Tornado T/M (Wisdom) ...... $99,000 Crazy Bus -Zamperla T/M ...... $99,000 Please call Gene Dean: (978) 375-2542 •Ride repair work mobility not necessary 22 Other Rides Drop Tower (Moser) ...... $89,000 or e-mail [email protected] •Concession250 million cleaning potential customers. Wantedwww.funspotpark.com used “Carnival Funhouses”, Tornado -Wisdom T/M ...... $129,000 Contact Sunny (612) 332-5600 •Concession work mobilityAngola, not Indiananecessary Americana Carousel 28’ (Chance) ...$119,000 and much, much more. TFN Orient Express -Wisdom ...... $139,000 Traffic Jam T/M (SBF) ...... $219,000 TO SIGN UP FOR affinitymm.com/twitterbook Contact Sunny 612 332-5600 Turbo Force -Zamperla T/M ...... $199,000 THIS2 Bob FREE Space NEWS Racers SERVICE WeWe will travel travel the the East East Coast. Coast. Our Our Vertical Water Race Games TFN 1989 Orbiter T/M ...... $205,000 GO TO WWW.AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM office hourshours areare M-FM-F 88 a.m.a.m - 5 p.m., BINGO / BEANO GAMES FOR SALE Americana Carousel 28’ ...... $199,000 1 14-player, 1 12-player park models Saturday 9 a.m. - noon. wanted for Bangor State Fair, Bangor, Truck Stop (Zamperla) ...... $18,000 in mint condition. Saturdy 9 a.m. - noon. Traffic Jam -SBF T/M ...... $219,000 Publication & Ad Design Maine 7/30-8/8 and Skowhegan Fair, FoR Sale Sea Ray T/M (Mulligan) ...... $249,000 AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM 1. SKEE BALLS CallPoint-of-Purchase (207) 825-3944 ask Materials for Jamie Design or Skowhegan, Maine 8/12-8/21. Call Funny Freight T/M ...... $29,000 AMUSEMENTTODAY.COMRetiring - Priced to Sell! Danielle. Or call our cell at 2. CLAW MACHINES Kamikazi T/M (Fabbri) ...... $149,000 AMUSEMENTTODAY.COMGreat price. Call (718) 266-8384 or Web & Flash(207) 659-4069.Design Communications Gene Dean - Fiesta Shows 3. STACKERS KiddieMini Rocking Scrambler Tug T/M -Eli (Zamperla) T/M ...... $ .....$49,000 29,000 AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM(718) 614-0597 (978) 375-2542 4. SPORTS ARENAS TV & Radio www.affinitymm.com DizzyDrop TowerDragon 806- (Sellner) Moser ...... $54,000 T/M ...... $99,000 AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM [email protected] 5. AIR HOCKEY TABLES AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM Whatever Your Project Calls For KamakaziPower Surge -Fabbri T/M T/M(Zamperla) ...... $149,000 ....$349,000 (817) 564-3843 JUN 6. POOL TABLES AMUSEMENTTODAY.COMFor Sale: Waterslide molds from AMUSEMENT TODAY 7. VIDEO GAMES For Sale: 1987 Huss Condor Sellner Apple T/M ...... $29,000 reputable company. Four complete CLASSIFIEDS Call Len or John systems ready for production with Great Condition. YOUR USED RIDE claSSIFIed QUARTERTIME AMUSEMENTS Call(908) Len 526-8009 or John two additional systems available. Tower rehabbed in 2004. (908) 526-8009 claSSIFIed MARKETPLACE P/M. Excellent ride for FAX: (908) 526-4535 Please contact [email protected] deadlIneS Call Michael: (410) 358-8311 FAX: (908) 526-4535 mid-sizedpark. deadlIneS MAY AMUSEMENT TODAY’S Ride is operating and available Classified pages close the 10th of October 1st. AMUSEMENT TODAY’S month prior to the issue date. Location - Eastern USA. Classified pages close the 10th of Rates: month prior to the issue date. • Rates: •Regular classified ad– 99-year-old Carousel w/1924 Wurlitzer $20 minimum up to 30 words; organ. Located in USA. Major rehab •Regular classified ad– $1 per additional word. in 2004. Indoor location. Available $20 minimum up to 30 words; •Display classified ad –$50 September 2009. $1 per additional word. per column inch. A 1-point •Display classified ad –$50 Four rows, 35 jumpers, 23 standers, rule will appear around ad. per column inch. A 1-point 2 chariots. www.amusementtoday.com •Company logos, screens and rule will appear around ad. reverses also are available on Available through International Ride •Company logos, screens and display ads upon request. Management reverses also are available on display ads upon request. Call (609)SUBSCRIBE 920-0252 or (609) TODAY 827-1316 RECEIVE 14 NEWS-PACKED ISSUES PER YEAR STAY INFORMED AT CLASSIFIEDS YOUR USED RIDE MARKETPLACE AT CLASSIFIEDS YOUR USED RIDE MARKETPLACE GAMES FOR SALE LOOPING COASTER MAIL THIS FORM TO: AMUSEMENT TODAY • P.O. BOX 5427 • ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76005 USA TO SUBSCRIBE FAX THIS FORM TO: 817.265.6397 • SUBSCRIBE ONLINE: www.amusementtoday.com SUBSCRIPTION1. SKEE BALLS FORMLaunch Loop Shuttle Coaster 2.R CLAWNew MACHINES Subscription Arrow Dynamics all steel with R3. RenewalSTACKERS G-Force 4, 56’FIRST high AND LAST x 635’ NAME long CREDIT CARD NUMBER 4. SPORTS ARENAS R Change of Address Built 1977, Excellent condition in 5. AIR HOCKEY TABLES Indiana. $200,000 6. POOL TABLES USA OUTSIDE USAFor photosCOMPANY and NAME details: EXPIRATION DATE 3-4 DIGIT SECURITY CODE 7.R VIDEOOne Year GAMES $50 $70 [email protected] R Two Years $90 $130 ADDRESS NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD (Company Name and/or Cardholder Name) QUARTERTIME AMUSEMENTS P.O. Box 5427 R Three Years $130 $190 P.O. Box 5427 Arlington, Texas 76005-5427 CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE (or Province and Postal Code) TELEPHONE NUMBER (REQUIRED) Call Michael: (410) 358-8311 Arlington, Texas 76005-5427 • R Payment Enclosed AMUSEMENT • (817) 460-7220 COUNTRY EMAIL ADDRESS Charge to Credit Card: (817) 460-7220 Fax (817) 265-NEWS (6397) TODAY SIGN ME UP FOR FREE EMAIL NEWS ELI #5 FERRIS WHEEL Fax (817) 265-NEWS FREE(6397) • QUESTIONS? CALL AT: 817.460.7220 NEWS! R EXTRA! EXTRA! YOUR DESKTOP EDITION RRSerial# 1161-69 R • We accept: G/M, sand blasted CLASSIFIEDS ready for repair and paint We accept: 45-foot trailer YOUR I WANT TO HELP BY MAKING A TAX DEDUCTABLE DONATION IN THE AMOUNT BELOW TO PRESERVING MAKE A YES! THE NATIONAL ROLLER COASTER MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES. MORE INFO: ROLLERCOASTERMUSEUM.ORG $6,000 cash ROLLER COASTER USED RIDE HISTORY DONATION R $10 R $25 R $50 R OTHER AMOUNT: $ Call John Fanelli (978) 343-4881 MARKETPLACE 40 AMUSEMENT TODAY February 2016