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Vol. 14, Issue 4 JULY 2010 $5.00 Ghost Ship attraction docks at Morey’s Piers New themed attraction Having materialized at the cost $1 million and is site of the former miniature golf course, Ghost Ship is a 14,000-sq.-ft. in size completely immersive experi- Scott Rutherford ence featuring costumed ac- tors, animatronics and other surprises. Shrouded in mystery and “The Ghost Ship was re- code named Project 5292010 incarnated from the original during its construction, Mo- Seaport miniature golf course rey’s Piers’ newest major thrill that our father, Will Morey Sr. is a haunted walk-through and architect Fred Langford, known as Ghost Ship. The dreamed up in the early 80s. Diabetes claims heart of the attraction is the Numerous ideas came forth, PHOTO COURTESY MOREY’S PIERS Holiday World’s 14,000-square-foot cargo ship but in the end we decided to Ignis Fatuus – another victim get back into the custom-built, Morey’s Piers’ newest thrill is a haunted walk-through owner, Will Koch, 48 of the U.S. Navy’s mysteri- classic boardwalk attractions known as the Ghost Ship. Shown here, the ship also incor- Holiday World & ous Philadelphia Experiment. 4See MOREYS, page 4 porates a waterslide, Sky Ships and Sky Cycles rides. Splashin’ Safari owner and president, Will Koch, passed away June 12 at his Indiana Disney California Adventure unfurls World of color home from what the family New show heralds believes to be complications from diabetes. He was 48. major multi-year Born and raised in the expansion at DCA town of Santa Claus, Koch attended Heritage Hills Dean Lamanna High School in Lincoln City, Amusement Today and was Valedictorian of his graduating class in 1979. With a typically impres- He graduated with honors sive burst of fanfare, fire- from the University of Notre works and famous faces, Dame in 1984 with a B.S. in Disney California Adventure Electrical Engineering. In (DCA) at the Disneyland 1986, he received a Master’s Resort in Anaheim, Calif., degree in Computer Sci- premiered its newest attrac- ence from the University of tion, “World of Color,” to Southern California. hundreds of media, VIPs and Koch was Chief Ex- invited guests on the evening PHOTO COURTESY DISNEYLAND RESORT ecutive Officer of Koch 4See DCA, page 5 Disney California Adventure’s new “World of Color” debuted on June 10. 4See KOCH, page 4 INTERNATIONAL AMUSEMENTPARKS WATERPARKS BUSINESS MIDWAY/CLASSIFIEDS SEE PAGES 7-12 SEE PAGES 13-18 SEE PAGES 19-26 SEE PAGES 27-32 SEE PAGES 33-39

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The sudden and untimely death of Holiday World owner Will Koch not only shocked the town of Santa Claus, Indiana and its park staff, but sent out a flurry of emails in the amusement industry, asking if the news was true? At only 48 years of age, how could this be. It appears that complications from diabetes is to blame. “Will did such a good job of controlling his diabe- tes through the latest in pump technology, many in in the industry probably didn’t even know he had diabetes,” one industry person told Amusement Today. How true. One look at Will Koch, and one would never suspect he had diabetes or even wore a pump. Will was not one to let his medical condition slow him down. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Koch Devel- Andrew Mellor opment Corporation, the parent company of Holiday Entertainment at its best World Theme Park and Splashin’ Safari Water Park. Under his direction, the theme park followed an aggres- A couple of months ago I wrote a ing the way and to the credit of the sive growth program including the addition of Splashin’ news item for AT on a report by the owners and operators of such venues Safari Water Park in 1993, The Raven and The Legend leading market intelligence company and their continued investment in the wooden roller coasters in 1995 and 2000, plus The Voyage Mintel on how well theme parks in product. But parks also offer great wooden coaster in 2006, for which he was a designer. In the U.K. were performing, despite the value for money, despite what some economic downturn of the past couple critics might say. 2004, Koch received the international Applause Award of years. I’ve paid vastly more than the aver- from the amusement industry; the criteria for the coveted The report noted that even with Mellor age adult price at a theme park to go award include foresight, originality and creativity, plus lower consumer spending overall, the to a Premiership football game here sound business development and profitability. Each year park sector has traded strongly during the in the U.K., for example, or a good concert, since 2006, annual seasonal attendance at Holiday World recession with the outlook for the next few while when you compare prices and what is & Splashin’ Safari has topped one million visitors. This years also looking positive, a real boost for actually on offer at some other day out ven- year, the park premiered Wildebeest, the world’s longest the industry in these tough times and proof, ues - and stop to think about the huge invest- water coaster. if it were needed, that theme parks are offer- ment needed at parks year in year out - our Will also helped Amusement Today launch the Golden ing a very popular form of entertainment and theme parks remain superb value for money Ticket Awards into an annual ceremony, when Holiday good value for money. with all that they provide. And where else can The fact that more people are choosing to the whole family go and be genuinely and World hosted the first ever official event in 2001. Since holiday at home rather than go abroad was properly entertained for a whole day? then, the awards ceremony has grown into what has another contributory factor to this success But there’s another angle to all this too now become a two-day summer meeting for amusement and if it is happening in the U.K. it is surely and that’s the fact that people still want, and professionals. For this and all of his many other contribu- happening elsewhere in the world too. And indeed need, to have fun even during a time tions to our amusement industry we say “Thank You.” not only does it bode well for the future of of recession and a tightening of the proverbial Will Koch may be missed by all of us, but certainly the theme park industry but perhaps for other belts. It’s human nature. And where better to will not be forgotten. sectors of the visitor attractions market as forget about the stresses and strains of life —Gary Slade well. than in the fantasy filled, fun drenched envi- Theme parks, however, are clearly lead- ronment of a theme park.

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Favorite amusement ride My idea of a good surprise is … Millennium Force at … incredible! Projects that turn out good when you did not expect them to. If I wasn’t working in the amusement industry, I would be A history teacher (I am somewhat of a history buff). If you could have a home with the most beautiful view Compiled by Janice Witherow in the world, where would it be? Biggest challenge facing our industry There are a lot of places with stunning views. I have Monty Jasper The high cost of new attractions. always liked California, Nevada and Colorado for the Cedar Entertainment Company mountains. If it comes down to a choice, I would prob- I could eat this every day and never tire from it ably settle for someplace in central Texas (my home state). When you first meet Monty Jasper, Blue Bell ice cream. you notice his Texas accent, nice laugh I know I need a vacation, when … and dedication to his profession … this The funniest person I know is … Even I begin to notice my Texas drawl! easy-going Southern disposition and I have always liked Bill Cosby and Steve Martin. strong work ethic have served him well What is your definition of fun? during his tenure in the amusement My favorite thing about July is … Traveling to historical places. industry. Monty got his start in the The celebration of the Fourth of July holiday. business at Over Texas and Jasper To me, the biggest news story of the summer of 2010 is … stayed with the chain of parks until 1995 I am in the best mood when … The comeback of the amusement industry (wouldn’t that when he landed a position as director of It is quiet. be great?)! maintenance and construction at Cedar Point. He is now on the corporate side of things with I think I would be a good contestant on this game show … What would you rather give up: voice-mail or e-mail? Entertainment Company and relishes in the challenges Jeopardy. Hands-down … voice-mail. and rewards of his job as corporate vice president of safety and engineering. If I could do anything when coming home from work, it Best place to hang out on a rainy day would be … My home. Title Relax by reading a good history book. Corporate Vice President of Safety and Engineering. The coldest place I have ever visited is … It would be so cool to co-star in a movie with … Italy … it was beautiful, but chilly! Number of years in the industry Zoe Saldana. 37 years. The ultimate fried food is … The celebrity I am most tired hearing about would have Fried chicken. Best thing about the industry to be … It is fun, and it keeps you young at heart. Tiger Woods … enough already.

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1428 Maple Ave. • Hamilton, OH 45011 • 513.737.9012 • www.TheBigIdeaPeople.com 4 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2010 MOREYS KOCH Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 business,” said Morey’s Piers Development Corporation, President Will Morey. the parent company of Holi- Construction began in day World Theme Park and January 2010 under the direc- Splashin’ Safari waterpark. tion of Jack Morey. Over 100 Under his direction, the theme designers, technicians, and park followed an aggressive builders took part in the for- growth program including the mation of Ghost Ship, costing addition of Splashin’ Safari well over $1 million to build. waterpark in 1993, The Raven Will Koch helped convince The result is one of the most and The Legend wooden roller Amusement Today publish- impressive and original walk- coasters in 1995 and 2000, plus er Gary Slade to make the through dark attractions seen The Voyage wooden coaster in Golden Ticket Awards an in a long time. This is espe- 2006, for which he was a de- annual ceremony. His park signer. In 2004, Koch received cially true on the Jersey Shore, hosted the first such event. which was at one time home to the international Applause a number of such experiences. Award from the amusement “He was a gentleman, fair, It is not the intention of PHOTOS COURTESY MOREY’S PIERS industry; the criteria for the reasonable, approachable, and this report to reveal all the sur- Morey’s Piers Ghost Ship set the scarey tone on the out- coveted award include fore- supportive of the entrepre- prises in store for those brave side of the ship, then continues it inside with the use of sight, originality and creativ- neurial spirit. It is a privilege enough to board the new themed props and live actors and actresses. ity, plus sound business devel- to have known Will and to Ghost Ship, but it is clear that opment and profitability. Each have seen the realization of his the Morey family pulled out all year since 2006, annual sea- vision for the park,” Bill said. the stops on this one. The at- sonal attendance at Holiday Quassy’s John Frantzis II tention to detail is impressive. World & Splashin’ Safari has said, “All of our small parks A video pre-show sets up the topped one million visitors. group are saddened and action at the start, instructing This year, the park premiered shocked by this news. We guests on what has happened Wildebeest, the world’s lon- have lost a great friend, a great to the ship during an experi- gest water coaster. mind, and a good person. ment gone wrong. Guests are Koch served as president Will’s innovative ideas and his then ushered to a 1,120-foot- of the Lincoln Boyhood Drama ability to think outside the box Association, which worked brought creativity and stabil- The Philadelphia with the State of Indiana to ity to his park and to our park Experiment explained reopen the Lincoln Amphithe- group. He will be missed by atre in 2009 with a new drama all of us.” honoring the bicentennial of Jerry Pendleton, who de- Though denied by the Abraham Lincoln’s birth. He livered two water rides to U.S. Navy, the Philadelphia was also a past member of the park said, “I have had the Experiment refers to an Oct. long evacuation route that Fla.); Animations, Bo Sherman the board of directors of the good fortune of knowing the 28, 1943 military endeavor leads not to safety but deeper of Works Unlimited (Orlando, International Association of Koch family since 1982 and at the Philadelphia Naval into the nightmare. Guests Fla.); Architect, Rich Stokes Amusement Parks & Attrac- have watched Will, with the Shipyard in which the U.S. travel in small groups as they (Philadelphia, Pa.); and Scenic tions; and he served on the help of his mother, pick up the Navy destroyer escort USS explore 30 different scenes and painting, Pete Bieling & Son, administrative council of the vision of his father and create Eldridge was rendered invis- rooms – some quite graffic and (Burlington, N.J.) Santa Claus United Methodist a truly great . ible to enemy radar. Also frightening – and rooms lo- Amusement Today spoke Church. He was still in college when I known as Project , cated on various levels of the with Jack Morey after Ghost “Will was not only our first met him. It was clear to the experiment was based doomed cargo vessel. Utilizing Ship had been operational for leader, he was our dear friend,” me from that meeting that he on an aspect of Albert Ein- dim (or pitch black) lighting, several weeks. When asked said park spokesperson Paula would someday follow in his stein’s unified field theory claustrophobic hallways, ac- about guest reactions to Mo- Werne. “Our park family is in father’s footsteps. and used extremely power- tors, special effects and classic rey’s resurrection of this cher- mourning for this sweet man “My company had nu- ful EM generators to stimu- scares, Ghost Ship ished but rare type of attrac- who worked tirelessly to bring merous dealing with Will and late a ‘degaussing’ effect. reminds one of the old haunt- tion, Morey said, “The Ghost fun and happiness to so many he was always a pleasure to Observers claim that the ex- ed houses once staples of the Ship represents the type of families in the 20 years he ran do business with. There was periment did indeed work, amusement industry. attractions that make seaside the park. never any drama about him but it also had an unexpect- “To the dreamers and parks so unique. It has been Just as AT was going and he always made me feel ed side effect: the ship was dream builders, we cannot 33 years since a walk-through to press, Holiday World & like he was talking to his el- for a brief time “relocated” thank them enough. From of this magnitude has been Splashin’ Safari announced der. You always knew where to Norfolk, Va. where it concept artists, architects, en- built at the Jersey Shore and that the park will continue to he stood on any issue. He was in full view of the SS gineers, graphic designers, our guests are responding be owned and operated by the had a way of making you feel Furuseth’s crew. When it re- writers, scenic painters, spe- as if they are reconnecting Koch Family, naming Will’s good even when he had given appeared in Philadelphia, cial effects experts, actors, and with a long lost friend – com- younger brother Dan Koch as the ride sale to a competitor,” numerous crew members artisans to carpenters, electri- plete with all the emotions of the company’s new CEO. Pendleton said. were either dead, miss- cians, steel workers, laborers, screaming, laughing, and an The Gravity Group’s Koch is survived by his ing or fused into the ship’s and numerous other trades occasional crying,” said Mo- Larry Bill, who has been in- wife, Lori, and three children: bulkheads. that all came together for one rey. “The attraction is not rec- volved in the design of all Lauren, Leah, and William. He The Philadelphia Ex- specific purpose: to build the ommended for those under 12 three wooden coasters at Holi- is also survived by his mother, periment inspired a motion world’s best haunted walk- (or with heart conditions) as day World said, “I’m not sure Pat, and siblings Dan, Kristi, picture of the same name through attraction right here the 12 actors on the inside tend what words describe this great Philip and Natalie. in 1984 as well numerous in Wildwood, U.S.A.,” said to not like the faint of heart.” loss. Vision, intelligence, an in- Donations may be made TV shows and books. The Jack Morey, executive vice For Ghost Ships hours of novative spirit, and pursuit of to the Lincoln Boyhood Dra- alleged event remains one president. operation and additional in- excellence were qualities Will ma Association (P.O. Box 721, of the most intriguing and Ghost Ship’s core team of formation, visit: www.morey- Koch possessed that propelled Lincoln City, Ind. 47552) or controversial mysteries of creators include: Lead design- spiers.com. Holiday World to its growth the Juvenile Diabetes Research the 20th century. er, Russell Betheau (Orlando, and success. Foundation (www.jdrf.org). July 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 5 DCA breathing volcano combined, Continued from page 1 amped-up visually and au- rally fivefold, and then graced of June 10. with a rich lighting palette, A nighttime multimedia bubble-making machines, la- spectacular presented on the sers and animated characters park’s manmade Paradise Bay, projected onto a dreamlike, “World of Color” uses power- 19,000-square-foot curtain of ful water fountains, kaleido- mist, and you’ll have a good scopic colors, compelling mu- idea of what to expect. sic, fire, lasers, special effects With its theme taken from and outdoor digital projection the Emmy-winning 1960s tele- to bring Disney and Disney- vision series “Walt Disney’s Pixar animation to life in an Wonderful World of Color,” exciting and enchanting new the 25-minute show draws on way. Disney’s classic stories and It’s a grand Las Vegas characters as well as the newer Strip-style outdoor extrava- Disney-Pixar films. Animated ganza done in Disney’s best sequences projected onto the family-friendly tradition. giant water screen take audi- Picture the Bellagio’s foun- ences on a condensed jour- tains and the Mirage’s fire- ney into the colorful worlds of Finding Nemo, Toy Story, FAST FACTS The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, WALL-E and more. Special effects help drive the Attraction/Park narrative—creating not only “World of Color” graceful movement and gor- Disney California Adventure geous hues, but drama and Disneyland Resort dynamic action that delivers Anaheim, Ca. emotional highs and sensory thrills. Type “‘World of Color’ is a tes- Outdoor nighttime water/ tament to the creativity, pas- multimedia show sion, innovation and talent of people throughout our orga- Duration nization,” said Robert A. Iger, 25 minutes (twice nightly president and chief executive during the resort’s “Summer officer of The Walt Disney Nightastic! 2010” season) Company, during introductory remarks at the premiere. “The Water Features combination of water, light, 1,200 programmable fire and music makes it a truly fountains (various magical event that showcases configurations reaching beloved Disney characters in 30 to 200 feet high); an entirely new way.” 380-foot wide water screen A “living Fantasia” is how Steve Davison, creative direc- PHOTOS COURTESY DISNEYLAND RESORT Projection Features tor of “World of Color” and “World of Color” combines animated wizardry, high-tech show technology, lush sur- High-definition digital, vice president of the Parades round-sound orchestrations, and the timeless elements of water and fire to create a with 28 projectors (14 and Spectaculars division of 25-minute nighttime spectacular at Disney California Adventure. submersible); more than , 100,000 animated images aptly describes the new show. innovative technology—with- ence is the soundtrack. The “World of Color” rendered in formats includ- “We want our guests…to be in the 3.5-acre Paradise Bay la- From tender melodies to score was recorded at the ing computer-generated, immersed in the show so that goon to support the intricately menacing crescendos, every fabled Abbey Road Studios 2D and 3D projected onto a they experience the laughter, choreographed production. sequence in “World of Color” in London. In addition to the screen of mist 380 feet wide drama and beauty. The secret The huge underwater system is supported by familiar music orchestra, the soundtrack fea- by 50 feet high to ‘World of Color’ is to create features three electrical rooms, associated with the films and tures more than 100 voices a kind of ‘ice skating’ effect: each the size of a semi trailer such popular characters as (soloists and choir) and parts Sound Features It has to tell a good story and and weighing 30,000 lbs. In Buzz Lightyear, the Little Mer- for guitar, drums and synthe- World-class surround sound seem effortless while it’s do- performance, these rooms can maid, Simba and the jovial Ge- sizer. It opens and closes with with more than 100 ing it.” travel up and down with the nie from “Aladdin.” The lush the original theme from “Walt speakers and 48 tracks of Although Disney public- platform like submarines as score, which carries the show Disney’s Wonderful World of show audio ity politely declined to discuss they control the power and through a series of story arcs, Color” TV show, composed the attraction’s price tag, it is infrastructure that runs the was composed and arranged by Oscar-winning Disney leg- Special Effects obvious that no expense was fountains and lifts. by Mark Hammond—a vet- ends Richard M. and Robert B. Integrated, synchronized spared to create just such an More than 75 miles of cable eran musician and producer Sherman (Mary Poppins, “It’s bubbles, fire, fog and experience. supply the nervous system for who has worked with artists a Small World”). state-of-the-art lasers Walt Disney Imagineer- one of the biggest show-con- ranging from Whitney Hous- “World of Color” has en- ing and Creative Entertain- trol systems ever assembled— ton to Michael Bolton. Orches- tailed additional upgrades at Design and Production ment spent five years design- with more than 18,000 active trations for the 100-piece or- DCA. A terraced park was con- Walt Disney Imagineering ing, developing and building points of control ranging from chestra were created by fellow structed on the lagoon’s bank and Creative Entertainment the show’s various elements. elaborate fountain movement industry veteran David Ham- opposite Paradise Pier’s Cali- These include a one-of-a-kind to extensive LED lighting. ilton, who has directed music fornia Screamin’ Public Debut submersible “stage”—nearly Just as crucial to the im- for Shania Twain and many and the 150-foot Mickey’s Fun June 11, 2010 an acre of superstructure and mersive quality of the experi- others. 4See DCA, page 6 6 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2010 The 1,200 viewing positions. acrobatic DCA Continued from page 5 The June debut of the sig- fountains of nature production doubled as an opportunity for the Dis- “World of Color” Wheel, which form a backdrop neyland Resort to preview its assume their for the show. This area offers ambitious multi-year DCA multihued “at prime waterside viewing (and expansion slate—designed to rest” pose on a few wet surprises) and also boost the profile and strength- Disney California will serve as a venue for live en the identity of a park that, entertainment, music festivals Adventure’s man- on the eve of its 10th anni- and outdoor film premieres. made Paradise versary, must operate in the Special “World of Color” din- Bay. shadow of its venerable older ing options include sit-down sister, Disneyland. New DCA dinners and boxed picnic AT PHOTO/ entertainment and family- meals that come with reserved DEAN LAMANNA oriented attractions which are expected to help increase both attendance and the length of visitor stays at the Disneyland Resort complex include The Little Mermaid–Ariel’s Under- sea Adventure in 2011 and a 12-acre attraction subdivision called Cars Land, based on the hit Disney-Pixar film Cars, in 2012. For the moment, how- ever, it’s all about celebrating “World of Color.” “This show transforms the landscape of the Disney- land Resort and marks a major milestone in the expansion of Disney California Adventure,” said Thomas O. Staggs, chair- man of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. “It is a spectacular show…unlike any attraction we’ve created before. It will captivate our guests with an end-of-day experience that is exhilarating, emotional and highly memorable. We are ex- cited to debut this great new experience and extremely proud of the talented team that drove its creation.”

AT PHOTOS / DEAN LAMANNA “Desperate Housewives” TV star Teri Hatcher (above) and Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis delight fans at the Genie-blue “magic carpet” premiere of Dis- ney California Adventure’s “World of Color.” July 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7 INTERNATIONAL www.AmusementToday.com PARKS ATTRACTIONS RESORTS ENTERTAINMENT SUPPLIERS BRIEF Largest ever Asian Attractions Expo set for Malaysia KHS&S brings Andrew Mellor attractions to life Amusement Today at Singapore resort The IAAPA organized Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) The innovative themed 2010 is set to host the biggest construction of KHS&S In- trade show ternational took center stage area in the when Resorts World Sen- event’s history tosa Singapore unveiled its when it opens signature attractions, Lake its doors on of Dreams and Chamber of July 14. Treasures. Due to PA Safety Institute, while the Visitors experience take place Bray annual exhibition commences KHS&S's unique construc- the following day, July 14, and PHOTO COURTESY IAAPA in the Kuala tion technology, which plays Lumpur Convention Centre continues until July 16. This year’s Asian Amusement Expo will take place at the a major role in these multi- (KLCC) in Malaysia, the Expo “Asian Attractions Expo sensory attractions. In its de- Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. begins on July 13 with the IAA- 4See EXPO, page 8 sign-assist role, KHS&S took the attractions from concept to implementation. The at- Supplied by tractions are the concept of Emmy award-winner Jer- Alton Towers unveils world’s emy Railton. Lake of Dreams, a mu- first with new roller coaster sical extravaganza, features synchronized high- Andrew Mellor development. water jets and flaming fire Amusement Today Best described as an excel- pits. KHS&S played a key lent family attraction, Alton role in nearly every aspect Touted as the world’s first Towers’ latest addition fea- of this centerpiece display, free fall drop coaster, Th13teen tures a track length of 740 me- including supplying and was opened to the public at ters (2,428 feet) and has a maxi- installing “vines” of glass the start of the 2010 season mum track height of 19 meters fiber reinforced polymer at the Alton Towers Resort in (62 feet). Maximum speed is (GFRP) that transform into Staffordshire, U.K. 67 kph (41 mph), ride time 120 fire-breathing dragons. Built by Intamin, the new seconds and three trains each Chamber of Treasures, thriller takes riders on a twist- with five, four-seater cars are a multi-sensory escalator, ing, turning journey through utilized, providing an impres- transports visitors to the the Dark Forest area of the sive hourly capacity of ap- resort casino via a kaleido- park where they “battle the proximately 1,300. scope of sights and sounds overwhelming force of the 4See ALTON, page 10 showcasing works of world- woods, before plummeting renowned glass sculptor into the unknown.” With high Th13teen, the newest roller Dale Chihuly. speeds, rapid reversing, nu- coaster at Alton Towers “These projects truly merous left to right combina- was supplied by Intamin showcase the talent of our tions, drops and a pitch black and features a attraction and show control indoor section, not to mention vertical drop on the ride. experts, and the comprehen- a fun storyline to complete sive services we bring to the The coaster was two years the experience, Th13teen has in development. entertainment and theme proved an instant hit with park industry,” said Philip RENDERING COURTESY visitors following all the hype Cherne, KHS&S COO. ALTON TOWERS and secrecy surrounding its 8 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2010 EXPO Continued from page 7 Asian Attractions Expo 2010 • July 14-16 • Malaysia Exhibitor list as of 06/14/2010. Check expo program for last-minute additions and cancellations. 2010 will be IAAPA’s largest 3-D Branded Attractions...... 600 Leisure Activities Co., LTD...... 801 show ever held in Asia,” com- 3DME Photo Novelties...... 908 Leisure Entertainment Company...... 807 mented Charlie Bray, IAAPA ABC RIDES SWITZERLAND...... 55 LifeFormations...... 4 Aerophile SA...... 511 Lo-Q plc...... 808 president and CEO. “In fact, Afortune International Pte Ltd...... 2406 GmbH & Co. KG...... 711 the exhibit floor is sold out AIMS International...... 1919 Malaysian Assoc. of Amusement Themepark & Family Attractions...... 2408 with more than 200 exhibi- Airglow Co., Ltd...... 1910 Martin & Vleminckx Rides LLC...... 1210 American Locker Security Systems, Inc...... 1705 Maurer Soehne GmbH & Co. KG...... 1008 tors filling more than 4,000 American Ramp Company...... 2004 Mediak, LLC...... 1911 square feet of exhibit space. Amusement Corp...... 210 Megma Print-O-Pack Pvt.Ltd...... 54 Amusement Today...... Publication Bin Mirage Amusement, Inc...... 805 In addition to the trade show Antonio SPA...... 1401 Modern Masters, Inc...... 1105 floor, AAE 2010 will provide Aoqi Inflatables Co., Ltd...... 7 Mondial World of Rides...... 710 educational and networking Arihant Industrial Corp. Ltd...... 1005 Moser’s Rides S.r.l...... 1301 Attractions Audio Visual Ltd...... 411 MP GROUP srl...... 1609 opportunities to 3,000 indus- Beijing Jiuhua Amusement Rides Manufacturing Co.,...... 507 Neptune-Benson, Inc...... 1703 try professionals. Specifically, Beijing Shibaolai Amusement Equipment Co. Ltd...... 1508 Nicco Parks and Resorts Ltd...... 309 3B Srl...... 1805 NTK Entertainment Sdn Bhd...... 2604 AAE 2010 will host an IAAPA Bimbit.com Sdn Bhd...... 2509 nWave Pictures S.A...... 601 Safety Institute (one of nine Blooloop Limited...... 1808 OASE Asia Pacific Pte Ltd...... 301 Bob’s Space Racers, Inc...... 910 Ocean Amusement Machine Co.,Ltd...... 408 IAAPA is hosting around the Bolliger & Mabillard Consulting Engineers, Inc...... 1107 Okamoto Mfg. Co., Ltd...... 1804 world in 2010) as well as sev- Bombay Amusement Rides Private Limited...... 1108 OmniTicket Network...... 1110 eral sessions related to leader- BRC Imagination Arts...... 211 OY C.E. Lindgren AB...... 50 C2 Turnkey Solutions...... 1309 P&P Projects BV...... 311 ship, marketing, and opera- Centaman Systems...... 26 Park Games Equipment (M) Sdn Bhd...... 2600 tions. Cheah Chyuan Yong (M) Sdn Bhd...... 2606 Park World Magazine...... 1814 Cheer Amusement Equipment Corporation...... 401 Pax Company Ltd...... 706 “This year’s location, China Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions...... 2106 Polin...... 1101 Kuala Lumpur, provides CIAE Guangzhou...... 1812 Premier Rides, Inc...... 904 unique settings for network- Circus-Circus Amusement (M) Sdn Bhd...... 2404 Premierworld Technology Limited...... 1505 CLM Entertainment, Inc...... 1206 Preston & Barbieri S.r.l...... 607 ing events, such as Aquaria, Clostermann Design GmbH & Co. KG...... 909 Prime Play by Whitewater...... 24 Sunway Lagoon and Genting CNC Laser Co.,LTD...... 15 ProSlide Technology, Inc...... 811 Cobay Sdn Bhd...... 2501 PT Image Qreator Indonesia...... 32 Highlands Resort. These Cogan S.R.L...... 1908 PT. Pembangunan Jaya Ancol...... 2006 events allow a less formal Comet M-One Sdn Bhd...... 2511 Qubica AMF...... 2704 Comfy Edutainment Centers...... 209 Rave Sports...... 1810 environment for key players Cosmic Animation Entertainment Sdn Bhd...... 2401 RCG Holdings Limited...... 2410 – new and old – in the indus- Creek - Surfing Ltd...... 33 Reka Setia Playground Sdn Bhd...... 1601 try to build or renew business Dominic Fun Rides PVT LTD...... 1604 Resort Photo Services, Ltd...... 2002 Dotto S.r.l...... 510 S&S Worldwide, Inc...... 701 partnerships. All of us at IAA- Dreampark International...... 2113 ...... 905 PA look forward to July and a ECA2...... 1710 Sanderson Group Pty Ltd...... 1501 eibe Produktion + Vertrieb GmbH & Co...... 110 Sanford Tools Co., Ltd...... 1407 great show. Embed...... 1903 Sartori...... 1803 And he continued: “The Emotion Media Factory Laserland GmbH...... 2612 SCS Interactive...... 705 growth we see taking place Empex Watertoys...... 10 Semnox Solutions Private Limited...... 1702 Engineered Arts...... 306 Severn-Lamb...... 1011 in the region currently is tre- Evans & Sutherland...... 409 Shenyang Chuangqi Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd...... 1510 mendous for the industry. ...... 1111 Shenzhen Hongmen Machinery & Electrical Equipment...... 2201 Facto Edizioni S.r.l...... 2204 Shenzhen Playfun Culture & Technology Co. Ltd...... 1801 IAAPA is helping to facili- Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC...... 1307 Showtime Entertainment Productions...... 25 tate that growth by creating Family Fun Corp...... 2111 Sim Leisure Consultants Sdn Bhd...... 1209 Forrec Ltd...... 205 SimEx- Iwerks...... 1606 environments for buyer con- FotoSmile Pegaso Control System SRL...... 1920 Skafos International Limited...... 1507 nections to form and through Galloway International Ltd...... 1009 Space Dome Technologies Ltd...... 2108 valued member service, such Game Art (Hong Kong) Limited...... 1511 Steelman Partners...... 1711 Game Plus Ltd...... 201 Subway International B.V...... 508 as continued education and Game Time International (GTI)...... 1713 Sunway Manufacturing Limited...... 1204 training in the areas of safety, Garner Holt Productions, Inc...... 504 Suzhou Fwu-Long Amusement Equipment Co; Ltd...... 312 Gateway Ticketing Systems, Inc...... 810 Tan Kok Aun (M) Sdn Bhd...... 2400 leadership, operations and General Group (Inflatable) Co., Limited...... 1104 Tank Mobile Kiosks Limited...... 2200 marketing. You may also be Golden Horse Amusement Equipment Co. Ltd...... 1504 S.R.L...... 1809 interested to know that as Gosetto S.r.l...... 1813 Tecway Development Co. Ltd...... 2100 Great Coasters International, Inc...... 708 The Korea Amusement Industry Association...... 2701 & 2306 the industry grows globally Guangzhou Channal Inflatable Carnie Facility Co...... 2206 Theme Builders Philippines, Inc...... 1411 so does IAAPA. Later this HAFEMA Water Rides GmbH...... 1605 Theming and Animatronics Industries S.A...... 107 Hankook Leisure(Zhongshan) co.,Ltd...... 108 Tianjin Brother Tourist Co. Ltd...... 1509 year, IAAPA will open an of- Heege Freizeittechnik...... 1607 Total Immersion...... 1900 fice to support the attractions Heimo animated attractions Mordelt GmbH & Co. KG...... 707 Triotech Amusement Inc...... 1201 Hengtaihua Amusement Equipment Co; Ltd...... 406 Unique Green Recreation Sdn Bhd...... 2110 industry in the Asia-Pacific Herborner Pumps...... 43 Unite Art Co.; Ltd...... 404 region through government Hindustan Amusement Machines Ltd...... 405 Universal Space Amusement (H.K) Ltd...... 1001 relations, education and pro- , LLC...... 1208 Van Egdom B.V...... 911 Hot Games...... 1802 Rides Manufacturing B.V...... 901 fessional development, and HUSS Park Attractions GmbH...... 1610 Vortex Aquatic Structures International Inc...... 1704 member service.” Hytechnology, Inc...... 804 Waterco (Far East) Sdn. Bhd...... 200 I.E. Park S.r.l./Amusement Rides & SOLI ...... 410 Waterplay Manufacturing...... 1611 The exhibition will again IAAPA Central...... 1215 and 1706 Wave Loch, Inc...... 11 feature a wide variety of in- IdeAttack, Inc...... 2101 Weike Creative (S) PTE. LTD...... 2107 dustry manufacturers and Indiabungy...... 505 Westech Ltd...... 611 Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries...... 2 Whitewater West Industries Ltd...... 22 suppliers with everything Industrial Frigo ICE...... 101 World Equipment SDN BHD...... 2301 from rides, games, merchan- Intamin Transportation Ltd./ Ride Trade Intl...... 1010 Yellow Sea Free Economic Zone Authority...... 2610 Interlink LG Ltd...... 2010 Yuehua Token Company...... 1405 dise, F&B, ticketing, water- International Play Company, Inc...... 1902 Zebec, Inc...... 1701 slides, theming, design and InterPark Magazine...... 3 Zhengzhou Wolong Amusement Equipment Co. Ltd...... 100 IREC Beijing Co. Ltd...... 35 ZhongShan G-Look Amusement Machine Co., Ltd...... 19 more being on offer from sup- ITEC Entertainment...... 2208 Zhongshan Golden Dragon Amusement...... 305 pliers from across the globe. IvanXTeam S.r.l...... 104 Zhongshan Guang Yang Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd...... 37 Additionally, running along- Jack Rouse Associates...... 1004 Zhongshan Jinying Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd...... 1708 Jackson Digital Imaging Corp...... 2000 Zhongshan Junye Amusement Facility Supply Co.,Ltd...... 1800 side the show will be an ac- KCC Entertainment Design...... 46 Zhongshan Luck Amusement Co. Ltd...... 51 companying education pro- Kodak (Thailand) Limited...... 501 Zhongshan Redsun Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd...... 308 Korea Tourism Organization...... 2309 Zhongshan Rodeoride Amusment Equipment Ltd...... 310 gram which also commences Kuka Roboter GmbH...... 1 Zhongshan Supergame Amusement Machine Co. Ltd...... 1921 on July 14 for a three day du- Lagotronics BV...... 1409 Karussell- und Spezialmaschinenbau GmbH...... 13 ration. LCI Ltd...... 208 Z’odd Design Sdn Bhd...... 206 July 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 9 10 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2010 ALTON Continued from page 7

The coaster was two years in development and features a host of theme park ride tech- nologies. The freefall element occurs in the dark - the track drops freely under gravity and is brought to a smooth halt at its lower position by magnetic brakes on the fixed structure. Riders are taken backwards at high speed, brought to a sudden halt, the track is raised to its initial po- sition by hydraulic rams and riders are then “fired” back PHOTOS COURTESY ALTON TOWERS into the station to complete Various new coaster technologies have been used in Th- the experience. 13teen, including one segment in which the coaster train “Th13teen is a hugely ex- experiences a freefall vertical drop. The Alton Towers ride citing addition to the Alton also takes riders right through the heart of the Dark Forest Towers Resort and demon- strates our commitment to area of the park. developing the very best thrill sales and marketing director uously raises the bar in terms Th13teen is certainly testa- perfectly, it is also the first attractions in the world,” com- at the Alton Towers Resort. of devising ground-breaking ment to this. Capturing the roller coaster in the world to mented Morwenna Angove, “Alton Towers Resort contin- names for its attractions, and essence of the ride experience be named after a number.” buys Andrew Mellor Amusement Today This acquisition is an additional Spanish based Parques step within the growth strategy of the Reunidos, the second largest “ leisure park operator in Eu- rope, has acquired the largest Parques Reunidos Group of acquiring movie-related theme park in Europe, Movie Park Germany, and successfully integrating leading for an undisclosed figure. The group now owns or parks. Taking into consideration the operates 69 different parks from all sectors within the in- current situation of financial mar- dustry, including theme parks, animal parks and waterparks, kets, this acquisition underlines the situated in 10 different coun- tries mainly throughout Eu- ability of the Parques Reunidos Group rope and the U.S. The group is the third largest leisure to deliver its growth strategy. PHOTOS COURTESY MOVIE PARK GERMANY park operator worldwide Movie Park Germany has much to offer the whole family with many well-known names in five different theme areas, including this one, the Santa within it, including Parque –Richard T. Golding, ” Monica Pier. Warner Madrid, Bobbejaan- land, , Palace En- Parques Reunidos Group CEO tertainment, Idlewild, Kenny- wood and TusenFryd, to name Warner Bros. expired at the ence. but a few. end of the 2004 season. “We are extremely proud Movie Park Germany is a The venue opened the fol- of the integration of a leading leading venue in the country, lowing year under the new park like Movie Park Germa- located 60 km (37 miles) north name of Movie Park Ger- ny within the Parques Reuni- of Dusseldorf at Bottrop-Kirch- many and today features five dos Group,” said group CEO hellen, and opened in June main themed areas - The Old Richard T. Golding. “This ac- 1996 as Warner Bros. Movie West, Streets of New York, quisition is an additional step World. It was subsequently Hollywood Street Set, Santa within the growth strategy of sold to Six Flags, Inc., in 2000, Monica Pier and Nickland. the Parques Reunidos Group and a few years later changed A wide range of rides and at- of acquiring and successfully hands again when Six Flags tractions is on offer, including integrating leading parks. sold almost all its European those based on world famous Taking into consideration the parks to the U.K. private equi- IP such as Shrek, Ice Age and current situation of finan- ty partnership Palamon Capi- SpongeBob Squarepants and cial markets, this acquisition tal Partners, in April 2004. The various other characters from underlines the ability of the park became part of the Star the Nickelodeon stable, while Parques Reunidos Group to Live entertainment is always a major part of the show Parks Group as a result and live entertainment also plays deliver its growth strategy.” offerings at Movie Park Germany, as seen with this stunt the licence agreements with a big part in the guest experi- show scene. July 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11 12 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2010 July 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 13 AMUSEMENT PARKS www.AmusementToday.com FEC’S ATTRACTIONS RESORTS ENTERTAINMENT SUPPLIERS At Maryland’s Six Flags America BRIEF North America’s largest Thomas Town rolls into action Lakemont park Guests visiting Maryland’s acquires rides Six Flags America this sea- son are finding a familiar from Bell’s face in his very own section – Thomas the Tank Engine. As Two popular flat rides its most ambitious expansion that once thrilled guests at in over a decade, Six Flags Oklahoma’s Bell’s Amuse- America’s newest area is the ment Park have found largest Thomas Town in North their way to a new home at America. It features new rides Pennsylvania’s Lakemont and attractions, a new retail Park. The Reverchon Hi- store and a new character malaya and a Venture 4X4 meet-and-greet. Truck Kiddie Ride are un- “Thomas & Friends have der construction. The 4X4 entertained and educated should be operational by more than three generations July 4 with the Himalaya with messages of teamwork coming online sometime and friendship,” said John later this month. Winkler, Six Flags America Amusement Today spoke park president. “Now fami- North America’s largest with Lakemont Manager lies who visit the park have a Thomas town recently Barry Kumpf about the new, permanent, place – the made its debut at Six Flags decision to purchase these largest in North America – to America. Shown above enjoy and interact with these particular rides. “We were is Cranky the Crane, a wonderful characters. We are looking for another kiddie Zamperla Sky Tower. At ride and felt that the 4X4 delighted to welcome Thomas right, top to bottom is: was attractive and a good Town to Six Flags America and fit for us,” said Kumpf. offer our guests more ways to Sodor Carnival Wheel and “The decision to have the experience family-friendly fun Diesel Derby, both from Himalaya replace our Ey- together.” Zamperla and Thomas erly was a direct Encompassing more than the Tank Engine from result of the older ride’s in- three and a half acres, the star Matallbau Emmeln. spection and maintenance of Thomas Town is a train PHOTOS COURTESY requirements being cost ride on a Thomas the Tank SIX FLAGS AMERICA prohibitive.” Engine replica (supplied by While the terms of the Matallbau Emmeln) that takes from HAGS Play. deal were not disclosed, the guests on a journey through In addition to these rides transaction was brokered Thomas’ mythical home on and attractions, Sir Topham the Island of Sodor. Other Hatt, Controller of the Railway by Sam Shurgott, sales rides and attractions in the all- – a new character at Six Flags manager for International new Thomas Town include: America – greets visitors and Rides Management. Shur- Sodor Carnival (Zamperla poses for photos throughout gott, a champion and ma- 12); Harold the the day. The Knapford Station jor supporter of traditional Helicopter (Zamperla Mini Jet Shop, the park’s first retail amusement parks, is con- 6); Diesel Derby (Zamperla location since 2005, features stantly working with IRM Themed Convoy); Cranky the themed merchandise, includ- to supply smaller venues Crane (Zamperla Sky Tower); ing the popular Thomas & with top-quality rides and Bertie the Bus (Zamperla Friends die cast trains, apparel attractions. Crazy Bus) along with a and storybooks. •www.irmpri.com. Thomas Town play structure 4See THOMAS, page 16 14 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2010 Knoebel’s famed Phoenix turns 25, Morgan’s Wonderland helps mark event A Texas flag flown over Morgan’s Won- for more than 30 years,” said Slade. “After derland played a role on June 15 as Knoebel’s Playland closed in 1980, The Rocket was re- Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Penn., marked born as The Phoenix and has gone on to de- the 25th anniversary of The Phoenix, a clas- light countless other thrill-seekers over the past sic that previously was quarter-century. Presentation of the Texas flag known as The Rocket at Playland Park in San to Knoebel’s helped recall The Rocket’s colorful Antonio. San Antonio heritage.” Gary Slade, publisher of Amusement To- The Rocket made it debut in 1947 at Play- day, delivered a Texas flag during The Phoe- land Park north of downtown San Antonio. nix’s silver anniversary celebration on behalf After Playland closed in 1980, Knoebel’s un- of Morgan’s Wonderland, the world’s first dertook the huge project of dismantling the ultra-accessible family fun park designed with ride and moving it to the Elysburg, Pa. resort. Showing off the signed special-needs individuals of all ages in mind. The newly christened Phoenix, reopened to the Texas flag that flew at It flew at The Phoenix for the remainder of the public on June 15, 1985. the Phoenix are l to r: day and then was presented back to Slade, who Morgan’s Wonderland has three rides – Dick Knoebel, Gary Slade also serves as chairman for the National Roller , off-road adventure and train – that and Buddy Knoebel. At Coaster Museum. The flag, dated and signed have been specially configured to accommo- left, Dick Knoebel gives a by Morgan’s Wonderland General Manager date wheelchair-bound guests. They’re part Dave Force, was also signed by Knoebel’s of- of more than 25 attractions that include play- thumbs up to a back seat ficials and ultimately will go on display at the grounds, gardens, an eight-acre fishing lake, ride on the Phoenix’s 25th museum’s archival/display facility in Plain- 18,000-square-foot special-events center, 575- birthday party. view, Texas. seat amphitheater, picnic area and rest areas PHOTOS COURTESY “The Rocket wowed Playland Park guests throughout the 25-acre park. KNOEBEL’S RESORT July 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 15 16 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2010 THOMAS ica rides, such as the Diesel Continued from page 13 Derby and the Sodor Carnival AMUSEMENT Ferris Wheel, as well as, the The addition of Thomas Cranky the Crane Tower- one MARKET PLACE Town nearly doubles the of only two attractions of its number of family attractions type on the planet.” at Six Flags America, and Gary Krakower, senior manages to create a far more vice president for consum- realized ‘park within a park’ er products and live events than the previous versions at at HIT Entertainment, par- four other North American ent company of Thomas Six Flags properties. & Friends, said, “We are Amusement Today spoke thrilled to have worked about the new section just with Six Flags theme parks, after its opening with Julia L. as they have an outstand- Filz, communications director ing reputation for providing Arcadia publishes for Six Flags America. “I’m quality family amusements. happy to say the introduc- The wholesome appeal of new book on tion of Thomas Town offers Thomas & Friends comes Rock Springs Park an incredibly unique experi- to life at Thomas Town and ence for Six Flags America allows children to experience New from Arca- guests of every age. Children the themes of discovery, per- dia Publishing's Images and their parents can step severance and friendship that Magnetic Brake Retrofit of America series is Rock The best stop is a smooth one. EMG is proud to onto the Island of Sodor are synonymous with the Springs Park. The book fea- be the exclusive representative for Velocity and interact with Thomas Thomas & Friends brand.” Magnetics magnetic retrofit braking systems. tures more than 200 rarely e the Tank Engine and all of Ride Entertainment seen images and portrays his friends,” said Filz. “With Replacement Chain Systems (www.rideenter- the lifespan of the park As the representative for Elecon Chain EMG can eight rides and attractions, tainment.com) is the exclu- provide replacement chain, sprockets and drive g from its history as Na- systems for roller coasters, water rides, and flat rides. M Thomas Town showcases sive licensed ride distribu- tive American hunting unique elements not found tors and brand manager for grounds to its develop- Custom Spare Parts at any other Thomas Town Hit Entertainment’s theme If you are having trouble finding a pump, ment as a local trolly park in North America- including park projects in the U.S. and commutator or piece from an old ride contact EMG. and full-fledged amuse- We have the ability to track down and source rides exclusive-to-Six-Flags-Amer- Canada. from any era. ment park. Entertainment Management Group Once described as "a 1-410-643-9300, ext. 303 place where God and man [email protected] Group of Companies went fifty-fifty to produce perfection," Rock Springs Park remained a landmark along the Lincoln high- way in Chester, W.V., un- til 1970. In its heyday, this panhandle playground captivated 20,000 visitors daily with attractions in- cluding the world's great- est scenic railway, the Cy- clone roller coaster and a hand carved 1927 Dentzel carousel. The park hosted busi- ness and community picnic excursions and countless celebrity enter- tainers. Performer Bobby Vinton remembers the era of dances at the park as "a very romantic time... almost like something in the movies. There was the carousel, the guys in white shoes and girls that were all dressed up with their crinoline skirts." Rock Springs Park is written by Joseph A. Comm. It features 128 pag- es, is priced at $21.99 and is available through local bookstores or through Ar- Keep our amusement park industry strong! cadia web store at: www. Buy products and services from these suppliers. arcadiapublishing.com. July 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 17 Steel Pier brings first SBF Twist Tower to United States Anthony Catanoso, president, Steel Pier “The ride goes up, rotates 360-degrees, then Amusements, Atlantic City, N.J., now has the free falls,” Soled said. “It is really quite impres- first SBF Twist Tower in the U.S. sive. There are four programs to the ride, where And, even though by June 10 he had had younger kids can program it to bounce down only one weekend operating with the new ad- instead of free fall. It is pretty exciting and dif- dition, he feels good about things to come. ferent.” “The response has been really good,” Cat- Soled said the Chopper Train doesn’t just anoso said. “I feel really good about the year. take the kiddies around a track. We had a really strong Memorial Day week- “They can pull a throttle and do a wheelie,” end.” he said. Catanoso also bought a new kiddie SBF Catanoso was to hold a grand opening for Chopper Train as well, bringing the number of the Twist Tower on June 25. He planned a VIP PHOTO COURTESY RIDES-4-U total rides up to 23 for the 2010 season. party where he was to unveil the name of the Steel Pier Amusements, Atlantic City, N.J., is opening its Len Soled, Rides 4-U, Somerville, N.J., who ride. A contest was held to name the ride. It was 2010 season with a new SBF 60-foot high Twist Tower, the represents SBF, said the new Twist Tower is a open to anyone wanting to participate. first one of its kind in the United States, as well as a new SBF combination observation tower and drop tow- —Pam Sherborne er. It is 60 feet (18 meters) in height. kiddie ride, the Chopper Train. The park now has 23 rides. Theming changes, night show create new fun at Tim Baldwin portunities for families to meet close out the night. Amusement Today Peanuts characters in real life New this year is a behind- walking about the kids’ area. the-scenes tour of the park’s As Kings Island opened A Snoopy Boutique has been steam locomotives. On select its 39th season, there wasn’t added, and all snack shops, Saturdays that started in mid- a new high-profile attraction eateries and restrooms all tie May and run through the end towering over the park such as into a Peanuts thematic in one of July, guests can purchase 2009’s massive B&M coaster. way or another. The makeover tickets for this special tour However, there were still new has allowed the entire area to ($25.00 for adults, $12.50 for changes and additions that receive a fresh new, colorful children under 48 inches tall). have added up to an enhanced look. Train enthusiasts get an up guest experience. When the change was an- close and personal tour that Headlining the changes nounced, several local guests begins before the park opens to is the makeover of Kings Is- were asking Kings Island of- the public. Tour attendees re- land’s award-winning kids’ ficials if kids today even knew ceive early admission and also area into . For- who Snoopy was. The answer AT PHOTOS / TIM BALDWIN have a complimentary photo seems to be a resounding yes. taken alongside the train in merly, under the Paramount The Peanuts-theming is seen at Kings Island this year in regime, what was originally “Kids today are aware and the station area of the ride. their kid’s area, Planet Snoopy. Also new at the park this built as The Happy Land of know who Snoopy is,” says While the crew prepares Hanna Barbera in the 70s was Don Helbig, public relations season, is a nightly LED light show, Starlight Spectacular the trains for daily operation, transformed into attractions manager for Kings Island. from RWS and Associates. It features more than 2 million guests can watch, learn and based on the Nickelodeon “Many of them, though, had LED lights. ask questions in this rare op- franchise of cable TV. With never had a chance to meet ride is the largest in the chain the change to LED lights due portunity. The Kings Island & the acquisition of the parks Snoopy in person before this and the makeover is very elab- to their greater brightness and Miami Valley Railroad dates previously operated under year.” orate. Now, guests go against energy-saving attributes, and back to the 1972 opening of the the Paramount umbrella, cur- Helbig reports that rider- Boocifer with their Boo Blast- the result is beautifully dis- park. Ironically, when the own- rent owners Cedar Fair have ship is up in the re-worked er guns. Newest among the played at Kings Island. Emmy ers were developing the theme opted to not renew the licens- area. “Planet Snoopy has been scenes is a room of animated award-winning RWS and As- park, they thought they were ing agreement for the Nickel- a busy place this season. We’ve skeletons which borders just sociates in New York designed ordering two new locomotives odeon properties. given more rides than we had on the edge of being scary. It’s the Spectacular specifically for assuming they were getting Expanding their relation- at the same time last year.” The all spooky fun with a competi- Kings Island. small models. As it turns out, ship with the Peanuts fran- park regards the change as a tive twist. Snoopy’s Starlight Spec- through a miscommunication, chise, Cedar Fair has done a success. “Guest feedback has Each of the parks that was tacular begins at nightfall the locomotives were full scale makeover of each of the kids been very positive for Planet formerly under the Paramount and encompasses various and have served the park well areas into Planet Snoopy. All Snoopy,” Helbig tells Amuse- brand saw the above make- planes of visibility − low to ever since. the attractions within the kids ment Today. “They’ve been very overs. In addition to these, the ground lighting in the Kings Island’s two trains section now sport a Peanuts receptive to the change. Many Kings Island has also added landscaping, lights stretching are scale replicas of the famous theme. Highlights include The guests have commented about Snoopy’s Starlight Spectacu- skyward in numerous trees, 1800s locomotive known as Great Pumpkin Coaster which how colorful and vibrant Plan- lar. Started Memorial Day and even a Charlie Brown zig- The General, which was the features well-loved scenes et Snoopy is. They’ve noticed weekend and running through zag stretched along the Eiffel subject of the Great Locomo- from the animated holiday the attention to detail.” Labor Day, visitors who stay Tower. Also included are il- tive Chase of the American special painted on a mural As reported in the May until nightfall can enjoy a larg- luminated figures of Peanuts Civil War. Of note, KI uses backdrop to the ride, as well 2010 issue of AT, Sally Corp. er-than-life light display. characters engaged in summer propane gas rather than coal, as Race for Your Life Charlie has worked with Cedar Fair to Custom made for Kings Is- time activities. Three times but they remain authentic Brown, a themed to re-work the existing Scooby- land, the Starlight Spectacular nightly, a light show synchro- steam-spitting locomotives. the Peanuts movie of the same Doo dark rides into a re-imag- utilizes more than two million nized to music adds even more With the various changes title. All the attractions and ined new theme. Boo Blasters LED lights along a pathway flare with dancing lights along the park has initiated this sea- surroundings now sport Pea- on Boo Hill is the theme for all below the park’s famed Eiffel the tower. At park closing, the son, guests are bound to find nuts characters, as well as op- the parks. Kings Island’s dark Tower. Many parks have made park’s traditional fireworks new fun to discover. 18 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2010 July 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 19 WATERPARKS www.AmusementToday.com AQUATIC CENTERS INDOOR FACILITIES RESORTS REVENUE SUPPLIERS BRIEF Record setting ride delivered by ProSlide Parc Management Holiday World’s Wildebeest proves to be a huge hit rolls as new rewards Tim Baldwin program launches Amusement Today Lori Gogel, director of Parc Rewards, an in- Splashin’ Safari was the first novative new rewards pro- to ride the waterpark’s newest gram will be making its way attraction — Wildbeest. “I was across the country to six Parc scared,” confided Gogel. “I Management theme and rode with a guy from ProSlide. waterparks. Parc Rewards It was just the unknown.” Af- is designed to acknowledge ter completing the journey, she guests as well as Parc team felt as she does today. “I decid- members for their support ed it was definitely a winning and dedication to the park ride.” and to the community. Holiday World and The program was Splashin’ Safari guests would launched this spring at Wild agree. Even with its high Waves, Federal Way, Wash. throughput of more than 700 “We are making history here guests an hour, people are still at Wild Waves as well as lining up close to 90 minutes five other Parc Management to experience what is being parks,” said Parc Manage- marketed as the world’s lon- ment CEO and President, gest water coaster. Even af- Randy Drew. “This program ter healthy queues, riders are has many more levels in the coming off exclaiming it was works and will continue to worth the wait. please our guests and team The hourly capacity of members as additional func- Wildebeest is quite impres- tionality is rolled out.” sive for a waterpark attrac- “Overall, our goal is for tion. With a moving conveyor increased guest and team loading system, guests have member satisfaction,” said ample time to board the boats. Wild Waves General Man- Even better, the conveyor sys- ager, John Riggleman. “This tem automatically dispatches program allows us the op- boats within 15 seconds. Com- portunity to provide that pared to some roller coasters plus an enhanced engage- with four-person cars, this wa- ment experience for both ter coaster has a greater rider- our team members and ship. Maximum capacity for guests” the water coaster is 720 riders Along with Wild per hour, and Holiday World Waves, the parks partici- is most likely meeting that. pating in Parc Rewards this Part of this is due to a single Clockwise from top, Wildebeest’s curvaceous layout year include Darien Lake rider line incorporated into sprawls on more than two acres of Splashin’ Safari, a Resort (N.Y.), Elitch Gar- the queuing. dens (Colo.), Frontier City “Based on our experience conveyor system begins the rider’s experience instead of (Okla.), SplashTown Hous- with single rider lines in Holi- stairs, and one of many drops gives a true roller coaster ton (Texas), and White Wa- day World, it only made sense feel to the attraction. ter Bay (Okla). for us to look into utilizing one AT PHOTOS/TIM BALDWIN in Splashin’ Safari for Wilde- spaces. At that point, slide at- the single rider line in place,” ished early,” says Gober. This Don’t forget to beest,” says Mike Kamp, gen- tendants pull from the single comments Kamp. “Knowing feat is not credited to good renew your eral manager of guest experi- rider line to fill each boat and how popular a ride marketed winter weather, which wasn’t ence. “The Wildebeest boats keep the queue moving. “The as ‘the world’s longest water the case, but having several subscription to each have four seats. We want single rider line is working coaster’ would be this sum- people involved in addition to Amusement Today. to fill them efficiently.” And very well and we’re sending mer, we wanted to plan for the early start. “I think it was efficiently they do. Prior to out full boats. The lines at maximum capacity. “ because we had so much plan- Call (817) 460-7220 loading, guests are arranged Wildebeest are still the lon- The Wildebeest proj- ning beforehand.” to renew. in groups of four. Groups of gest in Splashin’ Safari, but ect opened right on time for ProSlide has had a long re- three, as well as couples that they move much faster than guests this spring. “We started lationship with Splashin’ Safa- can’t be paired leave open they would if we didn’t have the ride so early and we fin- 4See WILDEBEEST, page 22

HAVE WATERPARKS NEWS OF INTEREST? EMAIL IT TO US AT: [email protected] 20 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2010 July 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 21 22 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2010 WILDEBEEST does have some attractions to ride it again.” Continued from page 19 that guests in wheelchairs can At 1,710 feet Wildebeest enter at zero depth —Bahari claims a record for longest ri. Among the park’s installa- River, Bahari wave pool and water coaster. Admittedly, this tions are seven large attractions treehouse play areas— Wil- includes the conveyor ride by ProSlide, and Wildebeest debeest marks the first big up where typically just rafts stands as the most remarkable. thrill ride for such guests. take that belted journey alone. “Wildebeest is the most thrill- Amusement Today asked Gobel However, guests seem to enjoy ing,” says Gobel of all the wa- if this was something guests the anticipation involved with terpark’s additions.”It’s easily were asking for or if it was a the climb, not to mention the accessible,” she says of the wa- direction Holiday World and lack of having to climb stairs ter coaster. On this attraction, Splashin’ Safari wanted to to reach the top. there are no stairs or towers take for them. “It’s something The total ride takes close for guests to climb. “It’s guest we wanted to do for them. Our to two and a half minutes to friendly.” guests in wheelchairs love it complete. Once positioned in While Splashin’ Safari and usually get right around groups of four, riders board inline boats that take a slow climb to the top of the water- AT PHOTOS / TIM BALDWIN slide. In all, 10 boats (out of 14) Above, riders are propelled up one of Wildebeest’s eight supplied by ZPro Watersports uphill launched sections. Below, boats are transferred eas- are used while the ride is in op- ily from the exit platform to the loading dock via an auto- eration. Once dropped into the mated system. layout at the apex of the con- veyor system, riders are rol- licking along between splash- ing curves, misty tunnels and dramatic drops. One of the most unique aspects to the ride is that the forces that rock- et passengers uphill are deliv- ered through hydromagnetics. Eight sections of LIMs propel boats uphill in ghostly fashion gaining speed as they climb. This can deliver moments of back. The ride just keeps com- shippers spread out among weightlessness, which coaster ing at you with all these great the massive complex of attrac- enthusiasts lovingly term “air- drops.” Two of the ride’s drops tions. Having a high capacity time.” Referencing the park’s plunge into tunnels. attraction such as Wildebeest massive wooden coaster, some The Voyage wooden roller seems like a solid move for the enthusiasts were heard to say coaster was the most expensive park. that Wildebeest is The Voyage attraction put into the park. Public relations director of waterslides. The new Wildebeest comes in Paula Werne can recall writing Indeed. The tangled lay- second at $5.5 million. That a press release in 1992 when out is brilliantly balanced with seems like a significant sum Holiday World was introduc- diving curves, dramatic drops, for a waterpark attraction, but ing Splashin’ Safari. “It was in- sudden tunnels and splashy just by observing the crowds, tended to be a five year project banking. Joe Radomile, a Splashin’ Safari is integral to with a final cost of $3 million.” coaster enthusiast from Phila- most people’s visit to Holiday Exceeding expectations far be- delphia, says, “I like it in the World. Throngs of sun wor- yond what was ever imagined, Splashin’ Safari has grown to enormous proportions. “The joke was on us.” Park President Will Koch also chuckles, “Paula has been suggesting the name Wilde- beest for new rides for eight years.” Remarking on her lack of support for the name, Koch adds, “Paula just got picked on. We just laughed.” “I got the last laugh,” Wer- ne chimes in. And park man- agement agrees, the name has caught on. Editor’s note: As fate would have it, the above quote from Will Koch became his final contribu- tion to Amusement Today. The beloved father, friend and park owner passed away less than a week after this interview. He will be greatly missed. Like anyone Splashin’ Safari has hired on live musical talent for guests else fortunate enough to have known him, we at AT will miss in the waterpark. The Beachcombers offer four perfor- Will’s wit, trademark smile and mances of surf music six days a week throughout the sum- laugh. mer. July 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 23

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The length of the Anaconda, the largest family raft ride ever the MegaTube can vary with each unique slide designed. The Anaconda is the latest in this se- path, which can comprise multiple MegaTube ries of high-capacity waterslides, joining the sections and can also be combined with other Viper and Python which were introduced at attractions from WhiteWater West, such as the IAAPA 2009. Three MegaTube waterslides have Family Raft Ride or the Family Boomerango. already been sold since last month’s launch. The MegaTube technology allows for The defining feature of the Anaconda is its flume-in-flume capabilities meaning another massive 30-foot diameter fully enclosed Mega- waterslide can actually pass through it, creat- Tube flume, 50 percent larger than the Viper ing a one-of-a-kind experience for riders and and Python flumes. Like its sister rides, the An- spectators alike. One example would be to RENDERING COURTESY WHITEWATER aconda MegaTube is set at a 90-degree angle to imagine a Master Blaster passing right through WhiteWater West Industries’ new MegaTube waterslide the slide path. The thrills begin with a sudden the MegaTube, with riders hurtling by above as line launches with Anaconda, the largest family raft ride drop down a steep ramp and into the Mega- a raft serpentines through below. ever designed. Tube. Once inside, the raft – carrying up to six Disneyland Hotel to renovate pool area, add themed waterslides Disneyland Resort officials sive waterplay area. With a have announced plans for sub- nod to the iconic original park stantial upgrades to the pool signage, ‘Disneyland’ will be and courtyard areas of the Dis- spelled out in familiar blocks neyland Hotel, continuing the atop a platform supporting landmark property’s current two thrilling Monorial-themed renovation project. Changes waterslides. Reminiscent of will include building a new the original Monorail station pool and waterplay area, reno- at the Disneyland Hotel, at vating an existing pool, open- each slide’s entrance will sit ing a new restaurant and bar, a replica Monorail train that and re-theming of the hotel’s guests will glide through as three guest room towers. they twist and turn their way “These exciting enhance- to the water below. The larger ments, along with our current of the two main slides stands Disneyland Hotel renovation 26-feet-high and stretches and the expansion of Disney’s 187 feet until it plunges into California Adventure, under- a splash pool. The second score our ongoing investment Monorail-themed slide is in the Disneyland Resort and 13-feet-high and 112-feet-long. the Anaheim Resort District,” For younger guests, the area said George A. Kalogridis, will include a third two-lane president of Disneyland Re- mini slide as well as a series of sort. “We are proud to col- small bubble jets in which to laborate with city and busi- play. The tower and all three RENDERING COURTESY DISNEYLAND RESORT ness leaders as we continue to slides are being supplied to A new waterslide tower under construction at the Disneyland Hotel will include iconic evolve the area into a world- Disneyland resort by White- original park signage and two replica Monorail trains. class, multiday tourist desti- Water West Industries, Ltd. nation.” The existing Never Land dining area will take its archi- to be completed in June 2010, fiber optics to create a magical Changes will restore and pool will receive a complete tectural cue from the original will become the Adventure skyline with fireworks - bring- highlight the original mid-cen- cosmetic makeover but retain Tahitian Terrace restaurant Tower. The Wonder Tower, ing the immersive park expe- tury style of the classic hotel. its unique footprint. A new in Disneyland Park and the next to undergo transforma- rience into the room. The hotel’s original two-story 4-foot-deep pool will be built Polynesian architecture that tion and slated for comple- The work at the Disney- bungalows were built in 1955, between the existing Never was popularized during the tion in 2011, will be the Fron- land Hotel is a part of a larger just months after Walt Dis- Land pool and the new wa- early era of the hotel. A new tier Tower. Finally, the Magic expansion project underway ney’s first theme park opened terplay area. The space also enclosed bar will feature spe- Tower, which will be finished throughout the Resort. Dis- its gates; the first tower was will include two spas at op- cialty drinks and surprises for in 2012, will transform to the ney’s California Adventure erected in 1962. posite ends of the pool area. guests. Fantasy Tower. Large mar- Park is undergoing a multi- “Disney is all about sto- The site of the current Cove Construction for the new quees featuring classic art- year expansion project that rytelling, and these changes pool will become a manicured waterplay area, pool, and work will identify each tower. includes new experiences, will weave a cohesive thread lawn area, perfect for outdoor food and beverage locations The Disneyland Hotel ren- attractions and nighttime throughout the property and events. In addition, six new is scheduled to begin in Au- ovation began in Aug. 2009. spectaculars, culminating in infuse the historic hotel with cabanas will be added; each gust 2010 and be completed The remodeled guest rooms 2012 with the opening of Cars Disneyland nostalgia,” said features a flat screen TV, re- by summer 2011. The remod- feature exquisite Disney Land. The four-diamond Dis- Tom Fitzgerald, executive vice frigerator, safe, phone, and eled existing pool is slated for touches woven into the decor. ney’s Grand Californian Hotel president and senior creative ceiling fan. completion by summer 2012. A stunning new headboard & Spa also underwent an ex- executive, Walt Disney Imagi- New dining and lounge Changes also include re- with an artistically carved pansion last year that added neering. experiences will be intro- naming of the hotel’s three representation of Disneyland 203 hotel rooms and 50 two- The most noticeable duced in the current location guest room towers for Disney- Park’s famous Sleeping Beauty bedroom villas that are part changes will be to the swim- of Hook’s Pointe, Croc’s Bits land’s distinctive lands. The Castle serves as the focal point of the Disney Vacation Club, ming pool, where guests of all ‘n’ Bites, the Wine Cellar and Dreams Tower, currently un- in each guest room. The back- marking the club’s West Coast ages will enjoy a new, immer- Lost Bar. A new ‘smart casual’ der renovation and scheduled ground on the headboard uses debut. July 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 25 26 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2010 July 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 27 BUSINESS www.AmusementToday.com REVENUE PEOPLE RESORTS AIMS INTL. SUPPLIERS Ride supplier completes restoration of historic Baron Cigar building BRIEF Amusement Expo Premier Rides completes relocation to Baltimore 2011 gains IAAPA Premier Rides, Inc., manu- educational support facturer and supplier of rides and attractions to the theme/ amusement park industry, has On June 11, leaders relocated their headquarters to from the American Amuse- Baltimore as part of their plans ment Machine Association (AAMA), the Amusement & for expansion. Music Operators Association Premier recently pur- (AMOA), and the Interna- chased the former Baron & tional Association of Amuse- Company Cigars building ment Parks and Attractions originally built back in the (IAAPA) jointly announced 1800’s. After acquiring the future plans for Amusement 35,000-square-foot building in Expo 2011, which will be held the heart of Baltimore’s Little at the Las Vegas Convention Italy, Premier began an exten- Center March 1-3, 2011. The sive 2 year historic restoration Jim Seay, above left, president of Premier Rides shows off conference and trade show and technical upgrade of the the firm’s new offices, now located in the Little Italy area of for the coin-operated amuse- building from the ground up Baltimore, Md. Premier Rides purchased and restored the ment and family entertain- working closely with federal/ 35,000-square-foot building which dates back to the 1800s. ment center industries is state and city officials to make PHOTOS COURTESY PREMIER RIDES owned by AAMA and AMOA sure the building met all cur- es many state-of-the-art tech- on seven flat-panels around business, Baron and Company and managed by William T. rent safety codes. nologies to keep at the cutting the office that allow video con- Cigars to Baltimore. In 1904, Glasgow Inc. IAAPA will de- edge of the themed entertain- ference sessions to take place the building was then taken velop and produce an edu- Jim Seay, president of Pre- cational program for family mier Rides, comments, “Balti- ment industry and to provide with our clients and the rest of over by the American Coat entertainment center opera- more is a dynamic technology the most effective solutions for the Premier Rides staff located Pad Company. Founded by tors that will be scheduled in focused waterfront city with a their clients. Seay notes, “As around the world.” Louis Bouchat and George conjunction with Amusement highly educated workforce. I an example, Premier deployed Premier’s 25 employees Schleunes, the American Coat Expo 2011. The association am both excited to see Premier a fixed-wireless Internet con- moved into the newly reno- Pad Company was established will also have a booth on the become part of the fabric of the nection based on WiMAX vated building on June 11. to produce padding for men’s exhibit floor and host a social city and honored to have had technology which allows Built in the 1800’s, the his- and women’s clothes. By 1910, event at the show. the opportunity to oversee the quick scaling of our Internet toric building was purchased American Coat Pad had be- AAMA, AMOA, and restoration of such a historic bandwidth. Additionally, we by Bernard Baron and Henry come the largest manufacturer IAAPA have jointly decided building.” Although the build- have a satellite connection dis- Kraus back in 1883 when they of coat pads in the country. not to extend their 10-year ing is historic, the office utiliz- playing high-definition format decided to move their cigar 4See PREMIER, page 28 joint venture agreement to produce Fun Expo Interna- tional beyond the 2010 event which took place in March in Las Vegas. Joe’s Fish Co. opens at Morey’s Surfside Pier Amusement Expo was Morey’s Piers has opened a new con- Curley’s Fries location in front of Morey’s Jurusz intends to emphasize local produced for the first time in 2010. It was collocated with temporary boardwalk family restaurant Surfside Pier in North Wildwood and of- and regional finfish and shellfish, and Fun Expo in Las Vegas. Ap- known as Joe’s Fish Co. at Morey’s Surf- fers a wide selection of menu options for will also offer a variety of non-seafood proximately 2,500 people, side Pier, located at 25th Street in North hungry boardwalk patrons. items. Entrées will include brick oven including more than 1,000 Wildwood, N.J. “Joe’s will serve locally-caught fish, pizzas, hearty salads, sharable appetiz- buyers, participated in the Joe’s Fish Co. is named after the late locally-grown produce, by our local Ex- ers and Morey’s famous Curley Fries. In comingled events. More than eatery entrepreneur, Joe Marchiano – the ecutive Chef Wally Jurusz,” said Execu- addition, sandwiches like panini, burgers 150 companies exhibited their founder of Curley’s Fries. The new board- tive Vice President, Jack Morey, “but the and wraps will be served. Joe’s Fish Co. goods and services on the walk eatery, under the direction of Execu- beer, wine, and tequila for our specialty will also offer a variety of drink options. trade show floor. tive Chef Wally Jurusz, expands upon the margaritas will all be international.”

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IAAPA to open Asia office FSI drop with a circulation of 46 million. ing relationships with MetLife, Hallmark, Universal The International Association of Amusement Parks Post Cereals also will present a national Six Flags Studios, Warner Bros., Cedar Fair, H&M, Benetton, and Attractions (IAAPA), based in Alexandria, Va., “Rise-n-Scream” event. On July 13th, Six Flags theme Old Navy, CVS and Walgreens. The Peanuts brand is will expand and enhance the services it provides its parks across the country will open their gates one hour licensed in over 40 countries and generates annual retail members by opening an office in Asia. Led by a new early for Post consumers who registered online to be sales of over $2 billion. executive director, the office will support the attractions part of the special promotion (www.sixflags.com/rise- The purchase price for this acquisition was $175 industry in the Asia-Pacific region through government andscream). million. Iconix funded its portion of the purchase price relations, education and professional development, with cash on its balance sheet. information dissemination, member service, and mem- Star Trek Live comes to San Diego County Fair bership marketing. One of the most popular science-fiction franchises Bigpoint to develop “The Mummy’” franchise The executive director of IAAPA’s Asia-Pacific of all time was featured at the 2010 San Diego County into a Massively Multiplayer Online Videogame operations will report to IAAPA President and CEO Fair, located in Del Mar, Calif. Bigpoint, a leader in browser-based Massively Charlie Bray and will work closely with IAAPA’s Asian Mad Science Productions presented Star Trek Live, Multiplayer Online Games (MMOG) announced on Advisory Committee. The office will be located in Hong an action-packed, interactive spectacle that is out of June 3 that it is developing a browser-based MMOG Kong or Singapore and will open by October 1. this world! Fairgoers joined the newly formed Starfleet based upon Universal Pictures’ “The Mummy” film “The attractions industry is growing and evolving Academy and were whisked into an exciting adventure franchise. Developed in partnership with Universal at a rapid rate in the Asia-Pacific region,” said IAAPA steeped in the grand tradition of the Star Trek franchise Partnerships & Licensing, The Mummy Online will Chairman Chip Cleary. “We expect that growth will and the thrilling new Paramount Pictures movie, Star only be available online at http://www.bigpoint.com continue, and we want to further develop the services Trek: Final Stand. and will be delivered to gamers worldwide in winter we provide to our members where they conduct their Participants had to quickly master the intricacies 2010. business.” of modern communications, space travel and NASA The Mummy Online is developed with Unity technology as they draw on 21st century achievements technology for MMOG audiences. This platform inde- Six Flags Entertainment Corp. trims corporate staff to try to defeat alien adversaries. With cutting-edge pendent engine makes it possible to produce real-time Six Flags Entertainment Corp. announced that special effects, unmatched audience interaction, and 3D applications such as MMO games in any internet three park executives are leaving the company as on-screen appearances from Captain Kirk and Spock, browser with exceptionally high quality graphics with- part of recent layoffs that the company estimates will Star Trek Live is an exhilarating and unforgettable jour- out having to download a client. The game is being save it $16 million a year. ney through the Star Trek universe for audiences of all developed in multiple languages by Schell Games, a The company did not disclose how many jobs ages. Pittsburgh-based development studio. were affected in the June 16 reductions, but said the The theme for the 2010 San Diego County Fair was move mainly targeted its New York City and Grand “Taste the Fun,” which highlights local agriculture, Former AstroWorld property sold Prairie, Texas corporate offices. Six Flags is also mov- producers, culinary arts and all things related to food! The land, that was the former home to the ing its CEO to the company’s Texas corporate head- The Fair operated for 22 days opening Friday, June 11 AstroWorld theme park in Houston, has been sold to quarters. The estimated savings excludes severance and closing on Monday, July 5. (The Fair closed the first the Mallick Group of Fort Worth, Texas. and other costs, Six Flags said in a filing with the Se- three Mondays, June 14, 21 and 28.) The transaction closed on May 21, according to curities and Exchange Commission. David Angel of Angel/McIver Interests, the Conroe- Leaving the company are Michael Antinoro, launches Unicoaster Web site based real estate firm that had owned the 104-acre tract executive vice president of entertainment and mar- ChanceMorgan Inc., based in Whcita, Kansas, since 2006. keting, Andrew Schleimer, executive vice president recently launched a new Web site for its Unicoaster, Angel said the company always planned to sell the of strategic development and in-park services, and now in operation at Minnesota’s Mall of America, vacant property and had gotten “quite a few” offers Mark Quenzel, executive vice president of park strat- Nickelodeon Universe. over the years. egy and management. The Web site features downloadable ride specs, “He made the best offer,” said Angel of the Mallick has a video and photo gallery of the ride in operation, Group’s Michael Mallick, who could not be reached for Six Flags back on NYSE under stock symbol SIX contact information and more. comment. Six Flags Entertain- •www.chancemorgan.com/unicoaster Six Flags sold the property to Angel/McIver for ment Corporation, for- $77 million. The site is located along the South Loop merly Six Flags, Inc., an- Iconix Brand group closes acquisition of Peanuts between Fannin and Kirby. nounced that its shares Iconix Brand Group, of common stock com- Inc. announced on June 3 CLM Entertainment renews contract with IAAPA menced trading on the that it has completed the Rhode Island-based CLM Entertainment has been New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “SIX” acquisition of the Peanuts chosen by the International Association of Amusement at the market opening on Monday, June 21, 2010. brand and related assets of Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) as the amusement ride Al Weber, president and interim chief executive United Media Licensing, a and device safety inspection and supervision company officer of Six Flags, said, “We are excited to be once division of United Feature for the Asian Attractions Expo in Kuala Lumpur and again listed on the New York Stock Exchange under Syndicate, Inc. through IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida. the familiar SIX ticker symbol. With the financial a newly formed joint venture company, Peanuts “Our team of inspectors will be assessing the rides restructuring behind us and a much improved bal- Worldwide LLC, owned 80 percent by Iconix and 20 and attractions on the trade show floor during set-up ance sheet, Six Flags is well positioned for future percent by Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, man- and while the trade show is open daily to attendees, as growth.” aged by the Schulz family. well as in the months leading up to the show by assist- This transformative deal changes the landscape of ing exhibitors in various ways,” notes Alan E. Ramsay, Six Flags enters into partnership with Post Foods Iconix and moves the company well beyond fashion President of CLM Entertainment. “For example, if an Six Flags Entertainment, based in New York City, into a true global brand management entity. Iconix now amusement ride or device vendor wants to offer attend- has entered into a strategic cross-promotion agreement has a diversified portfolio of brands with consumer ees rides on one of their attractions, we will review their with Post Foods, LLC, and its suite of family-targeted products outside of fashion representing approximately set up and operational plan so they can adequately pre- cereal brands. one-third of the company’s overall revenue. pare prior to shipping their products to Kuala Lumpur The national promotion will be featured on 12 The cast of Peanuts, includes, among others, iconic or Orlando.” million boxes of Post’s cereal brands - including Fruity and well known characters such as Charlie Brown, “The overall safety of everyone on the show floor Pebbles, Cocoa Pebbles, Honey Combs, Waffle Crisp Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Sally, Schroeder, Peppermint Patty is our primary concern and our team will be reviewing and Alpha-Bits - and provide consumers with one free and Woodstock. In addition, Iconix has acquired the every square foot of the trade show floor daily” Ramsay kids admission coupon (valid with a paid adult admis- licensing and character representation for a number of adds. sion) to any Six Flags theme park. In addition to on-box character brands, including Dilbert and Fancy Nancy. •www.clmentertainment.com creative, the free admission coupon giveaway will be Peanuts has a strong diversified global licensing plat- supported with in-store merchandising and a national form with over 1,200 licensing agreements includ- July 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 31

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But what about the be held in conjunction with Amusement Today’s 13 at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Va. you think part of doing something that annual Golden Ticket Awards held each year in The Golden Ticket Awards will be hosted by about vaca- you find interesting and/or September and the general membership meet- Busch Gardens Williamsburg this year. tions you relaxing and fulfilling. ing will be held in conjunction with the annual The general membership meeting will be usually I am a person who al- AIMS Safety Seminar and the IAAPA Attrac- held the afternoon of November 14th (Sunday) think about ways believes you should tions Expo held in November each year. at the Doubletree Resort Orlando. Exact times going to an be learning something new By choosing these key industry dates we and places will be announced at a later date. exotic place, Craven every day of your life and getting away when the opportunity arises, New classes to be offered at 2010 AIMS Safety Seminar from work, and doing some- you should be sharing some thing out of the ordinary of that information with oth- Area/Title Instructor that will be relaxing or make ers so they can also be learn- General Classes: you feel good. So why then ing. Because of this philoso- •Navigating the IAAPA Trade Show Floor Gina Claassen would I spend my vacation phy I have always been a •OSHA Top 6 Training Topics Tom Edgar time going to the AIMS Safe- person who asked questions ty Seminar? I was asked that and who would dig through H2O Park Classes: very question the other day different materials looking •Recruiting & Retaining Lifeguards in Today’s Job Market TBA and although I was in sixth for answers to my questions. •Basic Safe Waterpark Operations Mike Neace/Kristin Muehleisen grade the last time I wrote Finding answers and learn- •Inspection of an Aquatics Facility TBA an essay on what I did on ing new things is very satis- •Water Quality Today TBA my last vacation, I thought I fying and rewarding. Being •Lifeguard Placement Considerations Richard Carroll would give it a try. able to spread some of that •Emergency Action Planning for Aquatic Facilities Richard Carroll In reality, many of the knowledge to others is even •Writing SOP Manuals for Aquatics Mike Neace/Kristin Muehleisen same reasons that people more rewarding. •Hot Topics and Industry Trends in Aquatics Franceen Gonzales/Lori Kaupp give for going to a particu- Being in front of a group lar place on vacation are the teaching may stretch your Leadership Classes: same reasons that compel comfort level and may not •Operational Risk Management for Supervisors Dennis Clark me to use my vacation time be considered a vacation. •Cash In With Buy In Mike Neace/Matt Bosslet going to the AIMS Safety The first time I had to make Seminar. First of all AIMS a presentation I was nervous Maintenance Classes: goes to the exotic places too. But I found out that •Sling Inspections and Recording Keeping C.W. Craven like Las Vegas and Orlando. you get better and more re- •Electric Motor Maintenance for Mechanics C.W. Craven Now I realize this is no Ca- laxed with practice. So the •Inspection Considerations for Aging Rides Leon Verwijlen/Casper Oosterwaal ribbean cruise, but I have more I taught the easier it •Electrical Safety for carnival Operators Bucky Elkins no plans on going on one became, and the easier it be- •Visual Inspection Jeff Abendshien of those anyway. The great came the better I felt. Yes, •Blueprint-Pneumatic & Hydraulics Greg Stevens/Steve McAllaster thing really is not the loca- interacting with others and •Blueprint-Electrical Greg Stevens/Steve McAllaster tion, but it is the people. relating information with The last job I had, work- others is very rewarding. I Operational Classes: ing for an aerial passenger have found that teaching is •Making Training Fun Lori Kaupp ropeways company, I was a great way to learn about •Auditing-putting What I know to Work Patty Beazley •Safe sense of Urgency Pet Carmichael/Jen Jutte constantly on the road, go- something new. It doesn’t ing here and going there. matter what the topic is, I Safety Classes: There was very little time at like steam locomotives and •OSHA Top 10 Violations Tom Edgar home so I cultivated a sup- being a volunteer firefighter •Ergonomics in the Work Place Tom Smith port community of friends with my local fire depart- •OSHA-Personal Protective Equipment Tom Smith all across North America. I ment, but those activities always figured when you have allowed me to stretch go on vacation you want my mind and keep learning to be with people you like. new things that I have been Since I had friends all over able to relate to others. So North America it was dif- why do I spend my vacation ficult seeing a lot of them at at the AIMS Safety Seminar? PDF copies available at one time. I could only count The answer is really very on this happening at gather- simple, I enjoy it. amusementtoday.com ing points such as the AIMS

Space for this AIMS page is provided courtesy of Amusement Today as a corporate partner of AIMS Intl. Content is provided by AT & AIMS. Please direct comments to [email protected] 32 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2010 PEOPLE WATCH Longtime assistant GM Herb Brooks retires from Dutch Riding the Market Wonderland after long career with Hershey

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AIMS celebrates doubt that Carl was concerned about safety the life of amusement but he knew that keeping a ride running was ride safety expert Wal- the livelihood of the owner, just as he under- ter Carl Dills, who stood that selling a ride was the manufactur- AT PHOTO passed away in the er’s reason for being. Carl was one of those Former roller coaster designer and amuse- early hours of May 26, who understood all aspects of the ride busi- ment industry legend Ron Toomer recently celebrated his 2010. He was buried ness and worked with all the different enti- 80th birthday with his wife Betty, family and friends. En- in Arlington National ties to try to keep the industry safe. joying a night out to celebrate Toomer's birthday at the Cemetery. After spending 20 years in the U.S. Air Olenjack's Grille in Arlington (Texas) were board members Carl Dills grew up Force, Carl retired as master sergeant. Once of the National Roller Coaster Museum and employees of in Northern Kentucky Carl Dills back home, he worked for the State of Ken- Six Flags and Dollywood. Shown l to r: Carole Sanderson and started his career tucky as director of the Division of Weights in the amusement industry at Ohio’s Coney and Measures, the entity responsible for (NRCMA), Walt Bowser (NRCMA & Six Flags), Ron Toomer, Island. His knowledge of the industry and amusement ride inspections and safety. It Gary Slade (NRCMA and Amusement Today), Pete Owens ride safety continued to grow and he was al- was during these years that Carl began teach- (NRCMA & Dollywood), B. Derek Shaw (NRCMA), Pat Hoff- ways willing to share with those around him. ing at the AIMS annual Safety Seminars. Dur- man (Six Flags) and Richard Munch (NRCMA). Ron spends For over three decades he was a mainstay ing his years with the State he was also know much of his time now working on notes for a future book at the annual AREA and later AIMS Safety for investigating ride accidents and testifying on the history of Arrow as well as spending time on his Seminars. regarding the causes of those mishaps, which favorite hobby, woodcarving. The Toomers make their Many in AIMS and around the indus- eventually lead to the certification testing of fome in the DFW area to be near family and of course their try will remember Carl as that feisty inspec- ride inspectors. grandchildren. tor who always had an opinion and was not Though Carl retired from state inspec- bashful about giving it. He made some ride tion work he continued as a ride safety con- Tim Timco accepts position with Core Cashless owners add safety precaution modifications sultant, inspecting rides in a number of dif- to their rides that the ride manufacturers had ferent states for a variety of clients. He also not considered. This sometimes strained continued to travel to the AIMS Safety Semi- Tim Timco has been announced as new Director of Sales the relationship between the inspector and nars until recent years when his failing health and Marketing for Core Cashless, based in Lenexa, Kan. Tim has the ride owner, but the owner would soon kept him closer to home. more than 30 years experience in the admission and ticketing learn that Carl had the last word. As he was Carl may be gone but his legacy is car- segment of the mass amusement and entertainment industries heard to say: “you can wrestle with a pig in ried on by everyone who knew him, who sat with 11 of those years in an executive management position. He the mud but after a while you realize the pig in a class with him, or spoke with him in the comes to Core after serving two years with Worldwide Ticket enjoys it.” hallway or on the midway. Carl’s mission to as their V.P. of Sales and Marketing and 30 years with National Regardless of how people might have felt keep people safe on amusement rides lives on Ticket as their V.P. of Sales. “We are very pleased and excited about Carl’s field rulings regarding ride safe- thanks to those who follow in his footsteps. to have Tim join our team here at Core and look forward to his ty, he was well respected by those who knew The members of AIMS salute him and thank expertise in helping grow our organization,” said Brooks Lilly, him. He was also known to help ride owners him for all he has given to the association and Core’s director of development. get a piece of equipment back into service af- to the amusement industry. ter it went down on a busy night. There is no —AIMS International EMAIL news briefs TO: [email protected] July 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 33 MIDWAY www.AmusementToday.com CARNIVALS FESTIVALS REVENUE SUPPLIERS

New stock listing as of 6/21/2010 BRIEF Allegan County Fair officials create the Iowa State Fair to pick up residents Spring Flair as fundraiser for main fair state-wide Pam Sherborne talking with a local radio sta- Amusement Today tion about something. So, we The Iowa State Fair, Des will see.” Moines, has announced a Officials at the Allegan Fair officials began look- new bus service that will (Mich.) County Fair didn’t ing at supplemental events transport fairgoers to this wait around to see where they for the county fair premiums year’s event from 75 dif- might be able to pick up extra when the State of Michigan ferent locations throughout funds that could be put to- pulled funding for premiums. the state. ward premiums paid during In addition, the premiums for The fair will run Aug. fair time. harness racing have dipped 12-22. The new fair manager, over the years. Called the State Fair Saree Miller, and her staff cre- The fair used to hold as Express, the service is of- ated a new event, the Spring many as nine days of horse fered through a partnership Flair, as a fundraiser for the racing, but that number has between the Iowa State Fair main event set this year for decreased over the years to and Windstar Lines. Sept. 10-18. four. Then, last year, the state Each State Fair Express “And, we did quite well,” cut the number of days to ticket, which is ranging Miller said. “Even with some two. from $20 to $40 depending weather challenges.” “The fair is now paying on location, includes: The Spring Flair, which PHOTO COURTESY ALLEGAN COUNTY FAIR for two days so we can still •Round trip transpor- ran May 21-23, was held in Allegan (Mich.) County Fair officials held the Spring Flair have a total of four days of rac- tation on a deluxe Windstar conjunction with a lawn show. this May as a fundraiser for the Allegan County Fair, set for ing,” she said. “We started that Lines motor coach; It also included three days of Sept. 10-18. The funds raised at the spring event, which ran last year. We do very well with •Fair admission; agricultural events, exhibits, May 21-23, will go toward premiums paid out in Septem- our horse racing. We draw great crowds during the day. It •A complimentary bot- and seminars presented by ber. Skerbeck Brothers Shows, Michigan City, Ind., played tle of water; sponsor Home Depot. is our lunch crowd. Our rides the Spring Flair. That show also plays the county fair. •Fair coupon book of- Skerbeck Brothers Shows, don’t open until the afternoon, fering food and drink dis- Michigan City, Ind., brought get in free. There was one day money.” because schools are in during counts with more than $30 in 22 rides. of grandstand entertainment And, it will be held again our fair.” in savings; “I was amazed at how consisting of a dual demoli- next year, without the lawn The Allegan County Fair •Daily Program with many rides they brought,” tion derby (both off-road and show. Miller said response was very successful last year. map of the Fairgrounds; Miller said. “We had contract- regular demolition derby). from the lawn show was not The event averages slightly and ed with them for 18, but they That event had a separate tick- that favorable. over 200,000 guests. Sker- •Easy pickup and drop kept calling and saying they et price of $5. “I think by late May, peo- beck Brothers reported a re- off in the Fair’s North Lot were bringing in another ride, Miller feels attendance ple around here are sort of cord gross on the midway of at Gate 15. then another. I said that was would have been even higher, out of the lawn show frame of $311,018 during the 2009 run. The State Fair Express fine with me.” but bad weather dampened mind,” she said. Major musical entertain- will arrive at the Fair at ap- Skerbeck Brothers also the turnout. She called the Next year, it will just be ment for the 2010 fair includes proximately 10 a.m. and provides the midway for the rainy weather the first day “a called the Spring Fair. Grand- Shinedown with Rev Theory will depart at 5 p.m. Allegan County Fair. The car- monsoon.” stand entertainment will be and Sore Eyes; Montgomery Lori Chappell, State nival brings in about 30 rides “Our attendance was very added for an event each day. Gentry with Colt Ford; and Fair spokesperson, said in for that event. low that day,” she said. “On “We don’t know what Terry Fator, from America’s announcing the State Fair The Spring Flair drew an Saturday, the weather was type of entertainment as of Got Talent. Express that the new ser- estimated attendance of 6,000 pretty nice and we had a good now,” she said. “I am sure we Other entertainment in- vice would provide state paid. Admission for those crowd. But, then on Sunday, it will have the demolition der- cludes demolition derbies, residents better access to over 10 years of age was $3. was hot so it was another light by again. But, as far as musical tractor pulls, rodeo, duck races 4See IOWA, page 34 Those 10 years and younger day. But, overall, we still made entertainment, we have been and petting zoo.

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IOWA Continued from page 33 the fair. There will be four separate routes covering northeast, north- west, southeast and southwest Iowa. The fair Web site offers a complete listing of the locations where the buses will run, along with prices and how to reserve a spot. There must be 30 people booked on a trip for the trip to run, and it runs rain or shine. The Iowa State Fair offers a wide variety of entertainment including musical, grounds, ag- ricultural and midway rides and games. The midway is provided by Belle City Amusements, Del- tona, Fla. Musical headliners this year include acts such as Sheryl Crow, Boys Like Girls, Darius Rucker, Keith Urban, Pat Benatar & REO Speedwagon, and Sugarland. The National Tractor and Truck Pull as well as the Demolition Derby are scheduled. July 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 35 Carnival profile: Kissel Entertainment boosts 70 plus years of carnival experience Pam Sherborne Kissel and his wife, Tam- Kissel Entertain- Amusement Today my Kissel, are both third gen- ment had two erations in the carnival indus- free sunscreen Russ Kissel was raised in try. The carnival boosts having stations added to the carnival industry. combined experience of over the midway this Yet, even after all the years 70 years. Kissel’s mother, year. From left he has been on a midway, the Mary Kissel, actually owned are the show’s Kissel Entertainment until her magic still exists for him on Victor Joseph; Kissel Entertainment. son bought the show during Savannah Kis- “When it is all clicking the 2005-2006 year. just right…when all the lights “She works for me now,” sel; her father are on, when the parking lot he said, with a laugh. Russ Kissel; and is full, when there is a roar of Tammy Kissel’s parents, Richard Warren, tractor pulls coming from the Darwin “Lucky” and Alieta fair manager of grandstands, when the money Klinger were both involved in the Boyle County machines are spinning, there is the industry and both served Fair, Danville, Ky. definitely a high,” Kissel said. as presidents of the Interna- AT PHOTO/ “It’s just hard to explain unless tional Independent Showmen SUE NICHOLS you have been there.” 4See KISSEL, page 37 Discounts and promotions help keep Sacramento Co. Fair on track Pam Sherborne Amusement Today Sacramento (Calif.) Coun- ty Fair officials were very pleased with the 2010 event, which drew 68,877 during five-day run May 27-31. That figure represents a drop of just one percentage point from the 2009 event. “We did a lot of discount- ing at this year’s event,” said Manager T.J. Plew. “It worked for us.” This year the Sacramento County Fair and Brass Ring Amusements Midway of Fun, Oroville, Calif., the carnival that fielded the midway with 31 rides, joined together to PHOTOS COURTESY SACRAMENTO COUNTY FAIR provide a number of discount Discounts and promotions were the recipe to success for opportunities for fairgoers, es- the 2010 Sacramento (Calif.) County Fair, which ran May pecially families, to get more 27-31. Brass Ring Amusements Midway of Fun, Oroville, bang for their buck by pur- Calif.provided 31 rides on the midway including the chasing special ticket pack- ages in advance. Chance Century Wheel and the Huss , seen at right. Some of those discounts package that provided two gen- sion Service Provider (VSP) em- helped keep the attendance tion. Over 1,000 people showed- included: eral admissions, two coupons ployees. numbers on par with last year off school projects, art, crafts, •Available at 30 Sacra- valid for unlimited ride wrist- The community sought out despite the challenging eco- baked goods or floral design. mento area Walgreen’s stores, bands and $10 worth of food the deals with both the carnival nomic times. Highlights this year includ- the Fair ValuePass included vouchers for just $26.99. Sales and fair redeeming more ad- The agricultural compo- ed the “Wild About Monkeys” general admission and unlim- numbers for Costco have not vance discount coupons at both nent of the fair had good partic- show, Oasis Camel Dairy and ited ride wristbands for visi- yet been released. the admission gates and on the ipation with nearly 800 4-H and Safari Adventure Live, hypno- tors 13-61 years old for only •Plus, special offers were midway this year than over the FFA youth exhibiting home- tist Tyzen and Chef Tyler Stone’s $15. available to local Farm Bureau past several years. grown livestock helping to raise daily cooking demonstrations. •Costco sold an event members and fair sponsor Vi- Plew feels the discounts $454,000 for the livestock auc- 36 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2010 NEBRASKA MIDWAY Continued from page 34 J&J Magic Midway reports MARKET PLACE are two separate entrances. Whether or not we are able to normal season thus far incorporate these two things together is very hard to say at Scotty Jeter, who with Jim Jackson, owns J & J Mag- this moment. That is an issue ic Midway, based in Haines City, Fla., has been out on for another time.” the road since March and so far, things have been about The $42 million project what they have expected. was funded by a variety of “We did have a wind storm while we were up in Mis- sources. Hafer said the Uni- souri,” Jeter said. “It destroyed our duck pond, but that versity of Nebraska gave the was it. So, we were lucky. We have had more cold weath- biggest percentage due to the er than rain, so I guess everything is about normal.” fact it was the University that The show’s Everly Loop-O-Plane and Chance’s Pha- wanted to develop the Lin- raoh’s Fury were two of the featured rides at the Milan, coln land. The University gave Tenn. fair. $21.5 million in three install- The carnival starts its season in southern Georgia. ments. The State of Nebraska Jeter said unusually cold weather started with them gave $5 million and the State Fair $7 million through spe- there. The carnival travels with 15 rides primarily in cific appropriations. Georgia, Tennessee, Missouri, Alabama, Illinois and Ar- The City of Grand Island kansas. gave $8.5 million that went Jeter stays with the carnival for the first four months towards constructing the of the season, until July. Then, from July until the end of 70,000-sq.-ft exhibit area. The the season, he travels an independent route with another Frederiksencity will use 1/7x3that area b/w for 3/14/02 in- company 11:22 AM he Pageowns, 1 Malone’s Taffy. door athletics from Oct. 1-July Jackson continues with the carnival route. 31. 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Keep our carnival and fair industry strong! Buy products and services from these suppliers. July 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 37 KISSEL related problems, but has been the entire ride and added an Continued from page 35 able to turn those around. He outside row of horses.” feels as long as the weather Kissel had to purchase 10 Association during the late holds, so will the business. original Herschel horses to 1980s and early 1990s. He has 30 rides, 25 games create the outside row. And, now Russ and Tam- and an array of food conces- “We also added LED my Kissel have their children sions. He does about 42 events lights to it through Showman on the midway when they annually. The week of June 7, Supply,” he said. “It ended up aren’t in school. They have he found a little down time costing quite a bit, but it looks three daughters, Savannah, 17; and decided to do three church great.” Paris, 15; and Madison, 13. events before hitting the road Kissel also refurbished his “We used to have a school again. Venture Scat. For the 2009 sea- on the road and they traveled For the 2010 season, Kissel son, he refurbished his Chance with us everywhere,” he said. purchased a Zamperla safari Astro Wheel. “But, as they got older, they kiddie ride, but didn’t make “We bought the Astro AT PHOTOS/SUE NICHOLS wanted to do the other things any major purchases. He spent Wheel a number of years ago Russ Kissel, Kissel Entertainment, and his crew have re- their friends did. So, they stay the winter completely refur- from Amusements of Buffalo,” furbished three rides during the past two years. For this at home (in Clanton, Ala.) dur- bishing an Allan Herschell he said. “It is an older ride, but season, he refurbished his Allan Herschell carousel and ing the school year, but they carousel. it is quite a piece now. As far his Venture Scat. For the 2009 season, he refurbished his are on the road with us every “When I bought that ride, as I know, there are only about summer.” it was two abreast and had the three of these operating in the Chance Astro Wheel. Kissel admits the carnival old style theming,” he said. country.” than being a carnival owner. He likes where he is now, industry isn’t an easy life, so “We put the twisted brass on Kissel said he has never “But, it always had some- though, and he and his wife “you have to love it to do it.” the holdings, built a new ceil- considered leaving the carni- thing to do with the carnival are bringing along their fourth In mid-June, Kissel said his ing, had new scenery painted val industry. There were times, industry,” he said. “At one generation in Kissel Entertain- 2010 season was going great. on the ceiling and on the out- however, he thought about time I thought I wanted to de- ment. He has run into some weather- side, sandblasted and painted pursuing something other sign rides.” 38 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2010

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