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AT: David Fake building designed to represent museum-class pieces include Special to Amusement Today the dynamic attributes of the an original doll from Walt ORLANDO — The amuse- attractions industry. The door Disney’s It’s a Small World that ment industry has a new must- pulls of the main entrance was part of the attraction’s orig- see “attraction” in Orlando, incorporate IAAPA’s logo with inal incarnation at the 1964 New the theme park capital of the its eight multicolored triangles York World’s and a carrou- world, with the opening of arranged in a circle representing sel horse presented to IAAPA IAAPA’s new global head- the sum of its unique perspec- from Dynamic Attractions and quarters. While not the typical tives and how, when inspiring . attraction for which Orlando is each other, its members move While the headquarters known, the new 22,000-square- the attractions industry for- does provide office space for An indoor go-kart track (left) and the Nuclear Rush spinning foot facility that officially ward. Within the walls of the more than three-quarters of coaster (right) deliver thrills and family fun to guests at opened on September 27, is a headquarters, the colorful trian- IAAPA’s 75 employees world- Scene75 in Columbus, Ohio. AT/JOHN W.C. ROBINSON beautifully and functionally gles of the logo and its theme of wide, this building is truly designed home for the asso- diversity-forward takes shape designed for the organization’s Making it big, Scene75 opens ciation’s employees, as well as in the murals on the walls and 6,000+ member companies and a home-away-from-home for its ceiling forming icons of the dif- their employees who represent largest FEC location yet traveling members. ferent aspects of the industry. more than 100 countries. This From outside IAAPA’s The building is also a muse- is evidenced by the dedication AT: John W.C. Robinson headquarters, visitors will um, of sorts, with several histor- of more than half the build- [email protected] notice a unique architectural ic industry artifacts on display COLUMBUS, Ohio — The family entertainment center wave pattern adorning the throughout the facility. These 4See IAAPA, page 6 (FEC) marketplace is one of the fastest growing in the amuse- ment industry. That very growth is what’s paved the way for the Scene75 entertainment center brand, which started with a single location in 2012 in Dayton, Ohio, to now open its fifth location just seven years later. Scene75 in Columbus, Ohio, opened in October after much anticipation. Originally expanding from Dayton into the Cincinnati, Cleveland and Pittsburgh markets, the Columbus expansion of Scene75 marks the chain's largest center to date. Occupying a former Macy’s anchor store in the Tuttle Mall, the two-floor complex is more than 225,000 square feet of entertainment options and family fun. “We brand ourselves as operating the largest indoor enter- tainment centers in the country, so size is part of our strategy,” said Jonah Sandler, who founded Scene75 with his father, Les Sandler. “But this is a large undertaking at the same time; [the for- mer Macy’s was an] unbelievable shell of a building for our uses.” Within the massive space, Scene75 has raised the bar of what an FEC can offer in variety. Outfitted with a cashless card system from Embed, being a home to more than 200 video games is only the beginning for the venue. “We can have so many different components in our build- IAAPA officially opened its new Orlando, Florida, headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ing that are taken from our years of learning,” stated Sandler. ceremony and open house event. Pictured during the ribbon cutting are (l to r): Jerry The facility boasts an indoor go-kart track (supplied Demings, mayor, Orange County, Fla.; David Rosenberg, ICAE, chairman of the board IAAPA and vice president, Monterey Bay Aquarium; and Hal McEvoy, ICAE, president and CEO, 4See SCENE, page 8 IAAPA. AT/DAVID FAKE

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AT NOTEBOOK: Gary Slade, [email protected] FLINT’S VIEW: Bubba Flint IAAPA’s new HQ built for its membership After three years of planning and hard work, IAAPA officially opened its beautiful new global headquarters building on September 27. The spacious 22,000-square-foot facility is a short drive from the Orange Slade County Convention Center (annual home to IAAPA’s Expo) in Orlando. It is located on seven acres of land that was built to house the 50- plus IAAPA Orlando-based staff members. What should not be overlooked is a trip to visit in person. According to IAAPA’s top brass, the building was designed for its members, and to be used by its members. Inside, it features exclusive meeting rooms that are available for booking, special event space, workstations and even an electronic media/video GUEST OPINION: Reno Deschaine, VP, IAAPA Global Education & Member Services production room. Outside, a spacious patio features a full kitchen and seating while overlooking the The power of learning headwaters that become Florida’s famous Everglades. Some say success happens when at her company. We also look forward to the preparation meets opportunity. And many session “Game Changer: Creativity is the The IAAPA membership now has a home away credit lifelong learning with an endless New Attraction,” featuring Vince Kadlubek, from home when visiting the greater Orlando market. spark of curiosity as fundamental to suc- cofounder of the interactive experience-cre- Amusement Today urges all IAAPA members to make cess. I think we all need a bit of both. ating multimedia art collective Meow Wolf. time during this year’s Expo to visit the new building, I am honored to be a part of the In addition, the “Young Professional: International Association of Amusement Welcome to the Industry Forum” will be a and, most of all, make plans in the future to use it, for Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) team Deschaine must-attend event for young professionals meetings, your park or firm’s special gathering or a that focuses on providing educational who are passionate about the industry. place to come learn through IAAPA’s interactive area opportunities to attractions industry professionals While IAAPA Expo is truly our busiest week, and multimedia displays. around the world. We strive to provide diverse IAAPA’s educational work does not stop there. events and programs year-round that inspire IAAPA members receive complimentary access to Congratulations to the IAAPA team for creating a professionals to take the next step in their career, all IAAPA webinars all year long. In December, we beautiful new facility that the membership can enjoy enhance their knowledge and skills, and learn will host our second virtual IAAPA Safety Institute. for years to come. from industry experts. The IAAPA Certification program is a great way for • During the annual IAAPA Expo, we host our members to track their participation in our educa- largest education conference of the year. For the tion programs while also working toward earning Speaking of new facilities, construction is 2019 event, we will have more than 100 educational professional achievement. If you don’t know about well underway in Plainview, Texas, on the new experiences that include in-depth learning opportu- IAAPA Certification, I invite you to learn more 10,000-square-foot expansion of the Mark Moore nities such as IAAPA Safety Institute and exclusive today. Please visit iaapa.org/education. Memorial Wing of the National EDUTours around Orlando. I am honored to help industry professionals We are thrilled to have Christine Duffy, presi- further their careers through IAAPA’s education Museum & Archives. The building's steel, walls and dent of Carnival Cruise Line, as the keynote speaker programs. I encourage our members to look to roof are completed with interior work scheduled next. during the GM and Owners’ Breakfast. Christine will IAAPA and the many ways we can help further their See building construction photos on page 93. share how our industry plays an ever-increasing role pathway to lifelong learning. Opinions expressed on this page are those of the columinst(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher.

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ORLANDO — Fun is what it is all about for Fun Spot America Theme Parks, and the company owners don't want that to stop. To stay on that roll, new experiences and attractions are added annually. Fun Spot America Theme Parks currently has three parks in three different locations. There are two in Florida, Orlando and Kissimmee. The third and new- est location is , Georgia. "Business has been great for all three parks," said John Arie, Jr., park owner and CEO. "Atlanta is showing the big- gest increases right now with all the new rides we have been adding up there. Since we have The 100-foot-tall wheel by (above left) is a recent addition to Fun Spot America Orlando, Florida. That owned that property just over location also recently added a new splash pad (top right) designed by Martin Aquatic Design and Engineering with water two years, we have added over features supplied by Vortex. Fun Spot America's Kissimmee park plans to have its latest addition — a Gosetto five-story fun a dozen new rides and millions house (bottom right) — open in early November. COURTESY FUN SPOT AMERICA of dollars in improvements." Arie feels the popularity of the Orlando and Kissimmee vested into them to keep up the ed attraction for many years." began on two new attractions track and seating for six per train. parks speak for themselves. level of excitement. The splash pad was designed at Fun Spot Kissimmee. Those "We have a similar Hi-Miler "They are incredible and we The newest attractions at Fun by Martin Aquatic Design and include a three-story, American- coaster in Fun Spot Atlanta, so we have built such a great founda- Spot America Orlando is a splash Engineering (formerly Aquatic themed fun house from Gosetto know, with a 42-inch minimum tion in the Central Florida mar- pad and a 100-foot-tall wheel. Design and Engineering). and a 52-foot tall E&F Miler Hi- height restriction, it will be fun for ket," he said. "We listen to our guests and "The water features were Miler . the whole family," Arie said, add- The family-owned and op- what they want to see in our supplied by Vortex (Aquatic "This fun house is so cool, ing they hope to have the coaster erated company has taken the parks," Arie said. "The splash pad Structures) and our amazing with so many different features operational by mid-November. success of the parks and rein- had been the number one request- floor with a huge Fun Spot Amer- for not only the kids but the And if that wasn't enough, ica embedded in it was supplied adults will love it, too," he said. Arie said they purchased four by Life Floor," Arie said. "They Hopes are to have this piece kiddie rides from were all wonderful vendors to open by the first week in No- in Cincinnati, Ohio, to go into work with, and we would recom- vember, in time to showcase it Fun Spot Atlanta. Those rides are mend them all for anyone look- to guests attending the Interna- an S&S Frog Hopper, Chance ing to add a splash pad." tional Association of Amuse- Rides , SBF-Visa swing The next addition to Orlan- ment Parks and Attractions ride and Moser . do was a new wheel. Manufac- (IAAPA) Expo 2019. "These kiddie rides should tured by Technical Park, Arie Fun Spot Kissimmee is the complete our kid spot in Atlan- said it has "a spectacular LED third home for the coaster. Its first ta," Arie said. lighting package." location was , a Fortunately, so far, the instal- "Many of our guests say now shuttered park in Branson, lation of all the new attractions at it's like watching a fireworks Missouri. Its second was Wild the three parks has not required show," he said. "Each gondola Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia. the removal or relocation of any lights up individually and all of "We have not yet named it other rides. However, since the the spokes on both sides light or themed it as we are allowing Orlando and Kissimmee loca- Recently, Fun Spot America purchased this Hi-Miler roller up as well. This has given us a our guests to give us feedback tions are land-locked, that will coaster from in Valdosta, Georgia, where great street view for our guests on what they want the name likely change in the future, as this photo originated. The coaster is currently being installed traveling by the park." and theme to be," Arie said. the company is currently in the at Fun Spot's Kissimmee, Florida, location. After installing the splash The coaster has a triple out- middle of master planning. COURTESY FUN SPOT AMERICA pad and wheel, construction and-back layout over 1,300 feet of •fun-spot.com 58 AMUSEMENT TODAY IAAPA Convention Issue | November II 2019

WATER PARKS & RECREATION 40 years of — page 60 / Great Wolf Lodge opens in Arizona — page 62 Australia's Maze Sequoia Park transforms into Outback Splash AT: Jeffrey Seifert [email protected]

PERTH, Australia — Just in time for the summer season (down under), Perth’s Outback Splash is set to open its new four-slide tower complex. Designed by of Turkey, the complex features two body slides and two raft slides, adding almost half a kilometer of waterslides to the park, including the fastest body slide in Western Australia. The slides will run from a new six-story slide tower and were on track to make their debut on Nov. 20. According to Paul Woodcock, Outback Splash director, all the structural steel of the slide tower was completely assembled by August and all the fiberglass was Outback Splash is going onsite. He stated, “We will soon after the thrill-seeker see the task of lifting market with a new slide and installing almost half a kilo- complex from Polin. A meter of fiberglass waterslides. colorful array of stripes We are working with the ongo- awaits riders who challenge ing support of the WA Health Blackout (far right). Department, our safety specialists COURTESY and a world-class international OUTBACK SPLASH; POLIN engineering team.” Woodcock added, “We are true to its name, the enclosed proud to expand our range of tube raft slide will begin with attractions here, which will a pitch-black section, but then losing momentum, riders will originally gained attention with broader age-range audience. increase the park’s appeal for suddenly surprise riders with experience weightlessness as the its 27,000-square-foot timber The park, located near the visitors of all ages.” a dazzling display of colorful raft reverses direction. It then labyrinth and now includes a Swan Valley region, is hoping The Wedgie, one of the tall- translucent stripes and other traverses back down the wall, hedge maze, tractor tire maze, to capture more tourists from est in all of Australia, will offer special lighting effects. pops over a bump and ter- two brain-teaser mazes and, for Perth, Western Australia’s capi- thrill-seekers an adrenaline- The fourth attraction is minates into a splashy runout. the little ones, a tangle maze. tal city and the fourth most filled plunge with a near-verti- one of the more popular slides Along with the enhance- Guests also have the opportu- populous city in the country. cal drop in an open tube. Single from the Polin catalogue — a ments to the property comes nity to experience encounters Swan Valley, noted for its fertile riders will achieve a speed of up Turbolance. Dubbed The Wall, a new name. The with koalas, emus, kangaroos soil, has seen a recent expan- to 47 mph as they plummet feet- it will be the first of its kind formerly known as Outback and wombats. The Splash Island sion of tourism-based destina- first down the slide. in Western Australia. Riders Splash at the Maze was a part waterslide playground made its tions such as numerous winer- Gold Rush pays homage to aboard a two-person raft will of The Maze Sequoia Park. debut in 2013 and three years ies, microbreweries, a chocolate Western Australia’s mining his- meander in an enclosed tube The combined park will now be later Bay Kids Splash factory, restaurants and cafes, tory. Also for solo riders, this with special lighting effects called Perth’s Outback Splash. Zone was added. On weekends as well as food festivals based enclosed tube will take guests similar to Blackout, but with The entire complex features the and school holidays, the park on locally grown produce. on their own “gold rush“ as slower acceleration. As the raft expanded seasonal water park also operates a 30-foot inflatable Completion of the they careen at up to 38 mph bursts into daylight, riders will and several attractions that are slide called The Plummet. NorthLink dual carriageway through multiple twists and suddenly plunge down a steep open year-round such as mazes, The four-slide addition is multi-lane highway later this turns in a gold-colored translu- drop, only to be met by “the miniature golf and a children’s the first expansion aimed at year should shorten the drive cent body slide. wall,” where they climb almost playground, as well as some thrill-seekers in their teens and time from central Perth to about Two people can experience 30 feet up a near-vertical open unique animal encounters. The twenties as the park is look- 30 minutes. Blackout together. Starting out fiberglass section. Eventually park, which opened in 1981, ing to expand its appeal to a •outbacksplash.com.au 66 AMUSEMENT TODAY IAAPA Convention Issue | November II 2019

BUSINESS & NEWSMAKERS S&S Worldwide's Tim Timco — page 70 / launches multiple attractions — page 74 2019 WWA Symposium and Trade Show one of association's best AT: Pam Sherborne [email protected]

ORLANDO, Fla. — Buzz- words like interactivity and customization frequently were heard this year on the trade show floor of the 39th Annual World Waterpark Association (WWA) Symposium and Trade Show, held Oct. 7-10 at the Resort. "Park owners want to cus- tomize the experience for their guests," said Tony Hansen, Techni-Lux, a design and supply firm. "They want interactivity." Joel Schafer, Big Squirt, echoed Hansen's sentiments. More than 1,800 attended the WWA Symposium and Trade Show, including Water Odyssey (left). Above right; Andrew "Park owners are taking ex- Mowatt celebrated his WWA Hall of Fame induction on the show floor in the WhiteWater booth. During the celebration, periences and making them more Mowatt got a hug from Geoff Chutter, president and CEO, Whitewater. AT/JOHN W.C. ROBINSON; PAM SHERBORNE interactive," Schafer said. "Games are becoming more interactive." opment projects in the works Georg Dobler, Sunkid, a the support from our sponsors ways been the intersection for Schafer was exhibiting some around the world. company which traditionally and in the turnout to our fan- all things water park-related,” new interactive possibilities for There were 380 booths on has about 150 projects a year just tastic networking events. At- said Aleatha Ezra, WWA direc- his Big Squirt product involving the WWA trade show floor rep- for conveyor systems, has been tendees traveled to Orlando, tor of park member develop- a fun use of new technology. resenting 225 exhibiting compa- pleased with the company's Florida, from parks large and ment. “We were excited to see From exhibitors to attend- nies spread out across 100,000 push into the water park market. small, public and private, in- so many water park profession- ees to WWA staff, the 2019 event square feet of exhibit space. Ex- The company has been working door and outdoor, from all over als from all over the world come was deemed a success. In fact, a hibitors showcased their prod- on the Kasai Canoe Slalom, part the world." together to learn and share chal- report released by the WWA in- ucts and services, some brand of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Root said some of the 23 lenges and successes in order dicated this year's was one of the new and some tried and true. Rick Root, WWA president, countries represented this year to make the industry safer and best. There were more than 1,800 Exhibitors also boasted was very happy with the results outside of the U.S. included more impactful in the lives of owners, operators, develop- quite a bit of business going of the 2019 Symposium and Australia, Austria, the Bahamas, the guests we serve." ers, suppliers and designers on on throughout the show. Pete Trade Show. Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, , The educational events hand this year. They came from Downs, exhibiting products un- “Working with a partner Denmark, Germany, Ireland, were very well attended, said 23 countries and six continents der Shade Creations by Water- like Disney allowed us to deliv- Jamaica, Lebanon, , the Ezra. There were more than 100 to be a part of the experience. loo, a division of Waterloo Tent er on all the things our attend- Netherlands, Nigeria, the Phil- water park professionals this In addition, the 2019 show and Tarp Co. was one of those. ees expect from us, but with ippines, Sweden, Switzerland, year sharing their best ideas on welcomed more than 300 first- "Yep," Downs said. "We even more ‘magic,’” Root said. Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab the things that matter most to time attendees, many of whom have had a good show. We have “We saw impressive attendance Emirates and United Kingdom. have new water park devel- gotten some business done." in our educational programs, in “The WWA Show has al- 4See WWA, page 69

There were 225 companies exhibiting at this year's WWA trade show, spanning more than 380 booths and 100,000 square feet of exhibit space. Pictured from left are Gary Patrick and Georg Dobler, Sunkid; Arielle Dworetsky and Brittlyn Miller, American Jewel; Joel Schafer and his daughter, Ona-Michelle Schafer, from Big Squirt; and Techni-Lux's Lisa Hansen, Alex Gonzalez, Steffie Murphy and Tony Hansen.AT/PAM SHERBORNE November II 2019 | IAAPA Convention Issue AMUSEMENT TODAY 77

SAFETY, MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS 2020 safety seminars and conferences preview — page 80 / Drones complete safety inspections — page 88 Disney Skyliner expands Walt Disney World transportation network AT: David Fake Special to Amusement Today FAST FACTS LAKE BUENA VISTA, Disney Skyliner Fla. — Walt Disney World routes and travel times Resort added a fourth mode of complimentary pub- •Disney’s lic transportation on Sept. Hollywood Studios to 29 when the resort opened Disney’s Caribbean Disney Skyliner, a gondola Beach Resort: lift system that connects 5 minutes two of the resort’s four • to theme parks and four of its Disney’s Caribbean 20-plus resort and Beach Resort: accommodation offerings. 12 minutes Disney Skyliner, which the resort calls “the most magi- •Disney’s Caribbean cal flight on earth,” oper- Beach Resort ates in the same manner as to Disney’s Riviera Resort: a ski resort’s gondola lift 3 minutes system utilizing a moving •Disney’s Caribbean cable with attached vehicles Beach Resort (gondolas). At Disney, these Disney Skyliner’s nearly to Disney’s gondolas, nearly 300 in total, 300 gondolas soar over the Art of Animation and can accommodate up to 10 Walt Disney World Resort, Pop Century Resorts: passengers per cabin or six connecting Epcot, Disney’s 5 minutes passengers in the system’s Hollywood Studios and wheelchair-accessible cabins. four of the resorts hotels, it has reopened to guests Disney Skyliner fills a including the Disney’s new today. Following a complete gap in transportation options Riviera Resort (opening in review with the manufactur- for the Epcot and Disney’s December). Each spacious er, we’ve made adjustments Hollywood Studios parks gondola can accommodate to our processes and train- and the resort hotels in that up to 10 passengers (inset). ing, and we are improving area, which previously had COURTESY how we communicate with only two options of com- WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT guests during their flight plimentary transportation: from up there.” of innovative transportation mentary access. with Disney Skyliner. We bus and, in some cases, boat. The Skyliner’s cabins are options that began at the Disney Skyliner experi- again offer our deepest apol- The system has three lines not air-conditioned, but the opening of the Florida resort enced a malfunction on Oct. ogies to the guests impact- with four routes that con- windows of a capsule are in 1971, with its monorail 5, less than a week after it ed by the malfunction that nects five stations/terminals tinted to reduce direct sun- system and ferryboats con- officially opened. The inci- resulted in extended operat- along five miles of cable. But light and each contains mul- necting the resort’s parking dent resulted in hundreds of ing delays on Oct. 5. Similar Disney Skyliner is more than tiple vents with a design that areas, hotels, and the Magic passengers being stranded, to ski lift systems, Disney just another mode of com- focuses on cross-ventilation. Kingdom around and across some for three hours. Skyliner may slow or come plimentary transportation at The vents are screened and Bay Lake. In 1982, with the The transportation sys- to some stops during the Walt Disney World. located at the top of the cab- addition of Epcot, the resort tem was closed to the public ride, particularly when we “Disney Skyliner is so ins on the two long sides and added an additional mono- for over a week as a result, need to accommodate guests much more than getting on the wall opposite of the rail line connecting it with and it was reopened with who require additional time from point A to B. It’s an door. Passengers can slide the ’s trans- limited service on Oct. 14 to load their cabin. We want experience,” said Thomas them shut should it ever get portation hub and park- accompanied by an official to assure you that the com- Mazloum, Walt Disney World too chilly or too windy. There ing lot. Disney’s Animal statement: fort of every guest is impor- Resort's senior vice president are also vents near the floor, Kingdom is the only remain- “We know many of you tant to us.” of resort and transportation. beneath the benches. ing park of the resort’s four have been looking for an Disney Skyliner has since “You get a whole new appre- Walt Disney World for which bus transportation update on Disney Skyliner resumed regular operations. ciation of Walt Disney World Resort has a long tradition is the only means of compli- and are glad to share that •disney.com November II 2019 | IAAPA Convention Issue AMUSEMENT TODAY 85

Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers International, Ltd. P.O. Box 92366 • Nashville, Tenn. 37209 Phone: (714) 425-5747 • Fax: (714) 276-9666 Mary Jane Brewer • [email protected] www.aimsintl.org Holly Coston, (714) 697-6654, [email protected] 10 reasons to attend the 2020 AIMS Safety Seminar in Galveston, Texas With the world watching through 9. You can apply for scholarships! the lens of social media and extensive 5. No other seminar offers such a IAAPA provides five scholarships to mainstream media coverage, amuse- diverse range of classes. At the AIMS the AIMS Safety Seminar in memory ment industry safety, employee train- Seminar, you can choose classes that of Alan Ramsay. Application forms ing and education are the best ways fit your needs. can be found at aimsintl.org. OABA to ensure attractions are equipped to offers four scholarships to OABA avoid and prevent accidents. The AIMS 6. Learning takes place in the members who are first-time Safety Safety Seminar is a once-a-year oppor- classroom, where students and Seminar attendees. Contact oaba@ tunity to learn from industry experts in instructors exchange information, as oaba.org for more information. a weeklong educational setting. Here well as through hands-on opportuni- are 10 great reasons to attend the 2020 ties at local attractions. 10. AIMS delivers! More than AIMS Safety Seminar: 92% of students who attend an AIMS 7. AIMS offers certifications Safety Seminar plan to return to 1. Safety is the # 1 priority in the in maintenance, operations, ride another AIMS Safety Seminar. amusement industry. maintenance and operations workers inspection and aquatics. A Certified to top management as well as indus- Pool Operator course is also offered. A complete schedule and class 2. The AIMS Safety Seminar is try suppliers, you will learn from your list, along with and other infor- the top-rated amusement industry peers and make friendships. These 8. Tuition is $645 and includes mation, can be found at aimsintl.org. safety seminar worldwide. are connections you can use for years class materials, an opening reception, For more information about the AIMS to come. all lunches and snack breaks, a com- Safety Seminar, please email info@ 3. The seminar attracts more pletion certificate and CEU from Old aimsintl.org or contact Holly Coston, than 450 students from all areas of 4. Classes are taught by more Dominion University. AIMS has a dis- seminar manager at 714.697.6654. the industry: theme and amusement than 100 instructors — all top-quality counted rate of $115 per night at the Please stop by and visit the parks, water parks, carnivals, zoos, industry experts in their fields. More Galveston Hilton with free parking! AIMS International booth #4527 at FECs and other attractions. From great connections! IAAPA Expo!

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