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TM Celebrating Our 15th Year Vol. 15 • Issue 6.1 SEPTEMBER 2011 Euro Fighters from Amusement Rides GmbH , Over Georgia add coasters STORY: Scott Rutherford [email protected] German ride manufac- turer Gerstlauer Amusement Rides GmbH is having a tre- mendous year with its line of Euro-Fighter compact steel roller coasters. Two opened in and Japan respectively while another pair made their debut stateside at Canobie Lake Park and .

Untamed Canobie Lake Park Canobie Lake Park’s guests have come to expect rides and attractions of only the highest caliber. The Berni, Captell and Ulaky families that maintain and operate the classic make sure to offer this Canobie Lake Park’s new , left, is themed to the park’s new Big Bear Plaza and its Adirondack station. Six Flags on a daily basis. CLP’s new- Over Georgia’s Dare Devil Dive takes on the theme of an air school complete with hangar and control tower. Both coaster est resident easily lives up to are from Germany’s Gerstlauer. those lofty standards. CANOBIE LAKE COURTESY BRIAN PLEMMONS / SFOG COURTESY PARK From the moment one approaches Big Bear Plaza tion, which resembles a rustic the initial plunge, the two-car proud at the guest response New Hampshire. The struc- where the ride is located, it’s hunting lodge complete with trains, which each seat eight we have received from our ture was designed to feel as if clear just how much time and deer antler chandeliers. riders in two rows, zip around new Euro-Fighter this season. the coaster is being supported effort went into making cer- Serving as a replace- a tight layout that includes We opened the attraction, by a network of Birch trees. tain Untamed blended into its ment for the Rockin’ Rider, three inversions — a vertical affectionately called Untamed, Our station is hand crafted environment. The upright steel an SDC coaster that loop, an Immelmann, and a in early June and have heard with New Hampshire Granite supports have been painted to operated at the park from zero-g roll. excellent comments and feed- and the incorporated stones resemble a vast forest of birch 1970 until 2004, Canobie Chris Nicoli, Canobie Lake back from our riders. The con- and logs were found on-site trees while much of the hand- Lake Park’s new Untamed Park’s marketing/entertain- cept, acquisition and installa- here at the park. There are made fencing is fashioned of is a Euro-Fighter Model 320. ment manager explains how tion of Untamed was devel- approximately 70 hand-carved wood and capped off with The compact ride features a guests have reacted to the new oped in-house by our design bears and our three cars were carved bear-shaped finials. The 1,184-foot-long course that coaster and just how much and development team and custom molded to resemble Adirondack features extend to begins with a 72-foot verti- went into making Untamed has been themed strategically grizzly bears gliding along the and are amplified in the coast- cal lift and beyond-vertical the ride it is. “We, at Canobie to blend in with the indig- track.” er’s amazingly detailed sta- (97-degree) first drop. After Lake Park, are extremely enous beauty and nature of 4See COASTERS, page 5

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September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 3 THIS MONTH IN HISTORY •1916: A major early morning Presented by MINUTE fire on September 10, at Para- gon Park, in Nantasket Beach, Mass., started at the north end 2 DRILL of the park, and swept down COMPILED: Janice Witherow the east side of the grounds, Brad Thomas, Silver Dollar City destroying the , dance hall, the Palm Garden www.RollerCoasterMuseum.org Brad Thomas began his and administration building. career with Silver Dollar City The cause of the $100,000 fire may have been a lit cigarette in 1991, holding leadership that was dropped during a dance. Out of this major fire came roles in merchandise, special events and park manage- some good news: would hire Philadelphia To- ment before being promot- boggan Company to build the largest side friction roller coast- ed to general manager in er in the world for 1917. 2000 followed by senior vice president in 2008. Brad is •1926: The Westchester County Park Commission announced very active in the local Bran- plans on September 17, to replace Paradise Park and Rye son community as well as Beach Pleasure Park, both in Rye, N.Y., with a county oper- the state of Missouri and the ated in 1928. The two parks would be razed, amusement industry serving and the lowland areas would be filled in, with beach access, ac- on several committees and Silver Dollar City’s Brad Thomas enjoys his time in the park as cording to plans submitted by the commission. Eventually the boards. Those who work much as his job as senior vice president. new park would become the beautifully designed , with Brad enjoy his pleasant demeanor, zest for life and encouraging spirit! Favorite meal of the day situated on Long Island Sound, which will celebrate its 85th Dinner, but actually any of them that include great season in 2012. Title food and laughs. Senior Vice President, Silver Dollar City Attrac- •1937: A 30-year-old rider stood up on the roller tions in Branson, Missouri. When it comes to college football, I root for … coaster, at Park, Bristol, Conn., on Septem- I’m a regional guy … Missouri State and ber 4, and fell to his death. Ironically, while roller coaster Number of years with Silver University of Arkansas. fatalities were numerous in the early part of the century, the Dollar City investigation into the accident would discover that the man 20 years. The last time I rode in a limo was … had been part of the original construction crew that built the On a recent trip to Southern California. coaster a decade earlier. Best thing about the industry Creating fun memories for The fall TV show I am most looking forward to our guests that they may well is … •1946: The famous Venice Amusement Pier was razed during remember for the rest of their Thomas “Harry’s Law.” the month of September, at Venice, Calif. The pier was the lives. brainchild of Abbot Kinney who built the amusement palace Under my bed is … in 1906, along with many of the other attractions in the area. Favorite amusement rides Hopefully nothing! Constructed at a cost of over $1 million, it was one of the larg- Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios est piers in California when it opened. With its closure, there and Wildfire (B & M inversion coaster) at Silver If I had an extra hour of free time, I would … would only be two amusement piers remaining on the west Dollar City. Get to the next thing on the list sooner versus coast. later. If I wasn’t working in the amusement industry, I •1959: On September 19, it was reported that R u s s i a n would be … Are you more of a steak or hamburger kind of Premier Nikita Khrushchev would not be permitted to visit Teaching marketing in a university setting. guy? Chicken! , in Anaheim, Calif., during his tour. Biggest challenge facing our industry During a luncheon in Los Angeles, he was visibly upset when Keeping pace with our guests changing expecta- If I could sing on stage with any band, it would told that he would not be able to see the four-year-old theme tions and ensuring we don’t lose our heritage of definitely be … park due to security concerns. While officials could not guar- “high touch” in this “high tech” world. I am diverse, but constant, in my musical antee his safety, there are many other theories as to why his performances! I perform often (thanks to my visit was cancelled. Many believe that Disneyland would have The thing I like most about amusement/water iPod) with Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac and also had to close areas and attractions during the Khrushchev tour, park season is … with Chris Tomlin. a publicity nightmare, while there is the theory that Khrush- The adrenaline rush we all get when we see fami- chev not only wanted to see the new park, but was prepared lies having fun together. If someone opened my freezer, they would find to imitate the park with a similar operation in the USSR. There … is no available evidence to collaborate any of the many stories Something I bought recently that I really regret Healthy Choice/Lean Cuisine dinners and lots of is … blueberries and blackberries from a very famous about that non-visit in 1959. I usually ponder purchases; no recent regrets. local berry farm. —Compiled by Jeffrey L. Seifert/AT and Richard Munch/NRCMA You live in Missouri. 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SUBSCRIBER NOTICE EDITORIAL: Andrew Mellor, [email protected] Subscribers are reminded that Amusement Today publish- Making the most of what you’ve got es two issues in September, due to the annual Golden Ticket Awards. This regular September issue, will be followed by the Editor’s note: Due to a park wanted to add a new play facility for mailing of a second September issue all themed to the 2011 Golden Ticket Awards. The 2011 GTA issue will mail on Mon- computer error in the August park guests, but with some further thought day, September 19. For earlier results of the Golden Ticket issue, an older editorial ran and additional advice from an outside con- Awards interested persons are asked to log onto www.amuse in Andrew’s column on page sultancy (with many years of operational menttoday.com on Saturday, September 17 at 4:30 p.m. to 2. His correct column appears experience, too) Flambards has, in fact, view the complete results. Results will not be posted on AT’s below. AT regrets the error ended up with not only a great new facility Web site until the conclusion of the Golden Ticket Awards cer- and any confusion it may have for park guests, but also with a second gate emony being held Sept. 17 at Holdiay World & Splashin’ Safari. Mellor The ceremony should conclude by 4:30 p.m. caused. attraction for visitors just wanting to utilize the play center. ADVERTISING NOTICE In the past, the amusement and theme This has been achieved by some care- Suppliers are reminded that Amusement Today will have park industry was very much a seasonal ful planning, the positioning of the building bonus distribution at two upcoming industry trade shows. Ad- business with venues opening from April itself and the re-routing of entrance ways, vertising space is limited as these issues typically sell out fast, to maybe early October at the latest. Today, thus allowing guests to enter from the park so suppliers interested in advertising are asked to reserve their ad space early. however, as we all know, this is no longer without paying anything further, or from In October, Amusement Today will exhibit and distribute the case for many. outside the park, in which case they pay extra copies at the World Waterpark Association’s 31st Annual Yes, there are still those parks that oper- an entrance fee as they would at any stand- Symposium & Trade Show in New Orleans, La., Oct. 3-7. Is- ate for just five or six months of the year – for alone play center. sues will be distributed during seminars and during the two-day some there’s little choice if they are situated As a result, the new attraction can be op- trade show. Visit AT at WWA booth #434! in tourist areas that simply don’t sustain the erated as part of the park when it is open OCT. AD SPACE DEADLINE: Sept. 5 right numbers to stay open any longer than during its main season, and also as a year-

In November, Amusement Today will once again publish during the summer – but for many years round facility catering not only for the tour- two issues, both of which will be distributed at the International now, more and more parks have been look- ist trade in the summer months, but also Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions Expo in Orlan- ing to operate, in some way, all year round for the locals throughout the year. Thus the do, Fla., Nov. 15-18. Both issues (Pre-Convention and Conven- to ensure their valuable assets are not ly- park has created a second gate which has tion) will distribute from the IAAPA show floor in the publication ing idle for long periods of time when they also, importantly, been separately branded, bin area as well as at AT booth #4215. As an annual tradition could be adding to the bottom line. giving it an individual identity which brings and added bonus, both issues are delivered door to door Tues- day morning at the Peabody Hotel to rooms who registered as I’m was reminded of this situation when its own advantages. IAAPA attendees. I attended the recent opening of a new chil- It’s a great addition to Flambards and NOV. I (Pre-Convention) AD SPACE DEADLINE: Oct. 3 dren’s play center at The Flambards Experi- will no doubt be a major asset to the busi- NOV. II (Main Issue) AD SPACE DEADLINE: Oct. 10 ence theme park in Cornwall in the U.K. The ness – in more ways than one. September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 5 COASTERS Continued from page 1

“Our Euro-Fighter has truly become a member of the Canobie family. From a mechanical perspective, Untamed seamlessly transi- tioned from being a ‘new ride’ to part of our daily operation and we are pleased with its performance,” Nicoli added. Mark Rosenzweig of Ride Entertainment Group, which represents Gerstlauer, extolled the virtues of Canobie’s new coaster. “Untamed was the first installation of a Gerstlauer EuroFighter coaster in an American family owned park Canobie’s Untamed loading and everyone at Gerstlauer station takes on a hunting and Ride Entertainment Group lodge look while the coast- is thrilled with the result. The er’s support columns have Compact 320+ model brings been painting to resemble all of the EuroFighter’s signa- the trunks of Birch trees. ture thrilling elements from COURTESY BRIAN PLEMMONS the vertical lift to beyond ver- tical drop to a breathtaking arsenal of inversions and other exciting as flying a modern and various special effects. dares to ride.” and Construction, Ron Ebert. elements all packed up into an day fighter jet,” said Luedke. “We wanted to provide Amusement Today spoke It fit in an under-utilized part incredibly compact layout that “From the first drop to the our guests with a truly unique, about DDD’s innovation’s of Six Flags over Georgia is within the price range of barrel rolls and dives, it’s a thrilling experience here at Six with Adam Sandy of Ride and now the vertical-lift and small parks looking to up their fantastic ride.” Flags Over Georgia,” said Park Entertainment Group. “Dare beyond-vertical drop offer a coaster ante. Everyone on the A flight on DDD begins President of Six Flags Devil Dive is a great addition commanding centerpiece in park’s team in design, mainte- with a quick climb to the top of Properties Melinda Ashcraft. to Six Flags over Georgia and the area. The layout, which nance, and administration all a 10-story vertical lift followed “The introduction of Dare a giant step in restraint design features three inversions, flies took great care and pride in by a 95-degree first drop to Devil Dive continues our tra- from Gerstlauer. As the first through Six Flags’ great aero- the application of and the ground. Traveling at 52 dition of building innovative Gerstlauer looping coaster to nautical theming and offers general presentation, which mph, the sleek black cars then attractions that entertain the utilize lap bars, this thrilling guests a fantastic thrill differ- resulted in one of the most race through the 2,090-foot- thrill-seekers in every family. experience has been a hit with ent from any other coaster on impressive coaster stations long course that includes We have taken thrills to the every demographic. The ride’s property.” and overall installations in the three inversions (diving loop, next level: Dare Devil Dive is unique layout was expertly “We are extremely happy country.” Immelmann, heartline roll), that must-ride attraction of the shoe-horned into the park by to announce this great mile- zero-gravity hills and high- year, providing an incredible Siegfried Gerstlauer and the stone” said Melinda Ashcraft, Dare Devil Dive turns as well as a tunnel experience for everyone who park’s Director of Maintenance 4See COASTERS, page 6 Six Flags Over Georgia

Six Flags Over Georgia’s 11th roller coaster, the highly Check out anticipated Dare Devil Dive, opened this spring to rave Two One-Trailer Rides our options! reviews from both coaster enthusiasts and park guests Easy Up and Down alike. Located in the park’s USA section, DDD is built on real estate that was formerly home to the Drive-in theater build- ing, Shake, Rattle and Roller indoor and a first generation . The custom-designed Euro- Fighter utilizes the world’s first V-shaped ride vehicles, which are fitted with lap bar restraints and offer stadium seating. 16 cars Swing 48 or 64 seats Six Flags Over Georgia welcomed professional test pilots from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics to experience the new coaster. Bret Luedke, Bertazzon 3B srl Via Trevigiana 178 North America sales: chief test pilot for Lockheed Sernaglia, TV 31020- Italy Bertazzon America LLC- Carlo Guglielmi Martin’s F-22 program, was tel : +39 0438 966 291 cell: (615 ) 347 5295 one of the first to give the ride e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] a go. “Dare Devil Dive is as 6 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2011

COASTERS Continued from page 5 park president. “Dare Devil Dive is a wonderful addition to our park and the 100,000th rider represents the suc- cess this exciting coaster has achieved.”

Six Flags Over Georgia’s Dare Devil Dive is the first Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter to utilize the new V-shaped ride vehicles which also feature individual lap bars and stadium seating. Dare Devil Dive is the park’s 11th coaster. COURTESY SFOG September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7 INTERNATIONAL PARKS ATTRACTIONS RESORTS SUPPLIERS BRIEF Euro Attractions Expo heads for London STORY: Andrew Mellor Europa-Park to [email protected] open GCII wooden UNITED KINGDOM — coaster in 2012 This year’s Euro Attractions Show (EAS) is due to take GERMANY — Along place at London’s Olympia with the addition of yet Exhibition Centre later this another hotel – the Bell month, September 27-29, and Rock Hotel – slated to is set to be a record breaking debut at Europa-Park next event with more than 300 ex- year, the popular German hibitors in attendance, the themer has also confirmed highest number ever in the Exhibitor listing it will open its first wood- event’s history. en roller coaster. The new EAS is the largest confer- } See Page 9 ride will be supplied by ence and trade show for the Pennsylvania-based Great attractions industry in Europe stunning Victorian architec- Coasters International, Inc. and the three day event will ture. The event is expected to Currently under con- feature manufacturers and attract more than 8,000 visitors struction behind the Whale suppliers offering the latest from 60 countries and is being EAS 2011 will be held in the dramatic setting of the Lon- Adventures, the new coast- products and services for the organized by the European of- er will actually be located don’s Victorian Olympia Exhibition Centre. industry, alongside a compre- fice of IAAPA. COURTESY EAS/IAAPA within the park’s Iceland hensive seminar and work- “Going to London for EAS area. It will stand just over shop program. is a natural progression for tee. “With our strong relation- in the United Kingdom it is, 114 feet above the ground The Olympia Exhibition IAAPA and the Euro Attrac- ship with BALPPA (the British without question, one of the and feature 3,445 feet Centre was recently renovated tions Show,” stated Mats Wed- Association of Leisure Parks, best places to take EAS.” of track. The coaster will and will provide a dramatic in, chairman of the IAAPA Piers and Attractions) and the The show floor will host utilize GCII’s Millennium setting for the EAS with its European advisory commit- large number of attractions 4See EAS, page 8 Flyer trains that will reach a top speed of 62 mph. Up to 26 carpenters, includ- ing numerous German Poland to get world-class theme park colleagues besides the STORY: Andrew Mellor experts from the U.S., will [email protected] take part in the construc- tion process. POLAND — Plans have Europa officials been unveiled for the creation describe the park’s 11th of Poland’s first world-class roller coaster: Besides the theme park and resort by de- high speed, racy bends veloper Las Palm. and numerous airtime Adventure World War- phases that will make all saw (AWW) will be built in roller coaster fans’ hearts Grodzisk Mazowiecki, ap- beat faster, the attraction proximately 30 kilometers offers another spectacu- (19 miles) south west of War- lar feature: the new ride saw, and will cover an area will integrate itself into of around 240 hectares (593 the current roller coaster acres). Funding for the project landscape, and, more- is being provided by an inter- over, cross the tracks of national consortium of private two other attractions – and institutional investors, Atlantica SuperSplash and who are providing €400 mil- . The Exotic Harbor section of Adventure World Warsaw will incorporate a Main Street area lion (U.S. $565 million) for the offering a variety of F&B and retail outlets. first phase, which will feature COURTESY ADVENTURE WORLD WARSAW 4See POLAND, page 10 8 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2011 Legoland Windsor adds new underwater ride experience supplies submarines for £8 million ride STORY: Andrew Mellor [email protected]

UNITED KINGDON — Legoland Windsor in the U.K. is offering guests a new, un- derwater ride experience in 2011 with the opening of the new £8 million (U.S. $13 mil- lion) Atlantis Submarine Voy- age. The multi-million pound attraction forms part of a wid- er £30 million (U.S. $49 mil- lion) investment at the park by parent company Merlin En- tertainments Group and is the first Lego-themed underwater ride in the world. Guests are taken on a ma- rine voyage inside one of eight custom-built, Lego themed submarines, each of which holds up to 14 people. Inside, visitors are able to explore a one million litre ocean tank featuring over 50 species of rare sharks, rays and tropical fish. Almost 100 bespoke Lego brick models and features have also been hand built by the Lego model building team The new Atlantis Submarine Voyage at Legoland Windsor to bring the ride to life and takes guests on an underwater ride experience. The subma- approximately 2,683 hours rines for the attractions were supplied by Germany’s Mack of work were involved in Rides. completing these. Over 1,000 COURTESY LEGOLAND WINDSOR guests per hour can enjoy the ride. situated just outside London. of global marine conserva- lin Entertainments Group and And looking further The bright yellow subma- The new attraction has tion. Regular research projects is testament to the continued ahead, in March 2012 the park rines themselves, which each created a number of new jobs will be carried out at the new success of the park. Atlan- will open a new 150 bedroom weigh 11 tons, were built by at the park, including three aquarium and education pro- tis Submarine Voyage repre- Legoland Hotel, transforming the well-known German ride specialist jobs for the aquar- grams will also be offered. sents a unique partnering of a Legoland Windsor into a des- manufacturer Mack Rides and ium – a displays curator and Sue Kemp, divisional di- Legoland park with Sea Life, tination resort in order to meet transported by road a distance two aquarists. Marine experts rector of Legoland Windsor, Merlin’s global number one the growing demand from vis- of 586 miles from the com- based at the Windsor attrac- commented: “This is Legoland aquarium brand, and will of- itors wanting to extend their pany’s production facility in tion will be working with Sea Windsor’s biggest attraction fer families something they’ve stay at the park. southern Germany to the park, Life colleagues at the forefront investment ever by the Mer- never seen before.” EAS the attractions business, new attractions will be available, Continued from page 7 developments in ride safety, while a post EAS tour will also maintenance and compliance offer attendees the chance to exhibiting companies provid- issues and how to recruit, train visit a number of other ma- ing a wide range of products and retain employees. Addi- jor U.K. attractions, including and services for theme and tionally, a special seminar on Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, amusement parks, water- waterparks and a three day the various Merlin attractions parks, aquariums, zoos, FECs, Institute for Attractions Man- in Blackpool, Drayton Manor museums, carnivals, shopping agers will be offered. Theme Park and Warwick centers, resorts, casinos and On September 27, the sec- Castle on the weekend after more, with the exhibition be- ond Legends discussion ses- the show. ing open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. sion will take place, featuring Visitors to the show can on the first two days and until John Collins, Colin Dawson register online at www.IAA- 4 p.m. on the final day. and Olivier de Bosredon, PA.org/EAS, where more in- A diversified program of while the first edition of the formation is also available. conference and networking EAS Leadership Breakfast will events will also be available to also be held, featuring a key- This year’s EAS show in Lon- attendees, with seminar topics note presentation by Nick Var- don will host more than 300 covering subjects such as the ney, CEO of Merlin Entertain- exhibitors, the most ever for latest social media tools, the ments Group. the event. use of intellectual properties in Tours to various London COURTESY EAS/IAAPA September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 9

080 Leasing dba Simulator...... 1246 Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc...... 947 3-D Branded Attractions...... 531 Euro Attractions Expo Picsolve International Ltd...... 218 ABC Rides Switzerland...... 419 Plasticas Reiner, S.L...... 1440 Ace Inflatables Ltd...... 1628 Play Mart Co.Srl...... 209 Active Hire (Leeds) Ltd...... 1225 Exhibitor Listing Play Park di Melania Scapini...... 1202 Adalio Srl...... 315 PMS International Group Plc...... 145 ADMAR...... 1302 and Pool Systems Co...... 838 Aerophile S.A...... 202 , Inc...... 401 AFP-Technology...... 1308 London • September 27-29 Premierworld Technology Ltd...... 117 Air Inflatables Ltd...... 1425 Preston & Barbieri S.r.l ...... 731 Air-Joe...... 1101 Prime Play by Whitewater...... 1127 Airquee Limited...... 1332 Exhibitor Listing as of 8/15/11 Pro-Fab S.L...... 1433 Alinco Inc...... 231 Proslide Technology Inc...... 516 Alterface S.A...... 538 Ghesa...... 102 Qendix...... 216 Altus...... 144 Gibbons Fan Products Ltd ...... 1432 QiQi Inflatable Co.Ltd...... 1429 Amazing Interactives Limited...... 659 Gosetto Srl...... 301 QubicaAMF...... 1111 American Locker Security Systems, Inc...... 762 Great Coasters International, Inc...... 610 Race Room Entertainment AG...... 1639 AMG Leisure...... 1728 GS Engineering Ltd...... 1521 Productions ...... 652 Animalive...... 1744 Guzzi Eugenio ...... 1439 Rainbrook Projects LLP...... 1207 Antonio SpA...... 525 Gymbounce...... 1733 Realking Inflatables Co.Ltd...... 1325 Aoqi Inflatables Ltd...... 1334 HAFEMA Water Rides GmbH...... 258 Renco Nets ...... 1004 API WATER FUN GmbH...... 1134 Hankook Leisure Co., Ltd...... 1218 Revel Match LLC...... 359 Aqualeisure International...... 957 Harry Levy...... 1616 Ride Development Company...... 404 Arihant Industrial Corporation Ltd...... 1117 Hartwigsen Freizeitanlagen GmbH ...... 400 Ritter...... 1604 Art Attack Europe ...... 461 Haystack Dryers Limited...... 847 RMA Ltd...... 128 atlantics GmbH...... 1109 HEEGE Freizeittechnik...... 648 Rover International (UK)...... 155 atv-action team GmbH...... 826 Heimotion...... 816 S&S Worldwide ...... 641 Automatic Toys Modena...... 221 Henan Hengtaihua Amusement Equipment Co; Ltd...... 1420 Sacoa Playcard System ...... 1729 Avius Experience...... 1135 Herborner Pumpenfabrik J.H.Hoffmann GmbH & CO.KG ...... 546 Sally Corp...... 705 Axess AG...... 1416 Hofmann Figuren/Christian Hofmann GmbH...... 1513 Sany 5D di Marini Simone...... 162 B-token...... 855 Hofmann Figuren/Christian Hofmann GmbH...... 1411 SAPIR...... 2008 B.N.Performance Rides Srl...... 832 , Llc...... 700 Sarner Ltd...... 457 Bandai Namco ...... 1542 House of Play Limited...... 450 Sartori Int’l Group...... 356 Bandai Namco ...... 1606 Huss Park Attractions GmbH ...... 807 Saturn Imagineering Ltd...... 662 Battlefield Sports ...... 129 Husson UK Ltd...... 1238 SBF - Visa Group ...... 232 Battlefield Sports ...... 82 I.E. Park - Soli ...... 520 Scandimatic AB...... 146 Beijing Airhouse Product Engineering Company...... 1324 IAAPA Europe ...... 2000 Scandinavian Minigolf AB...... 1000 Bernd Wolter Design GmbH...... 758 IAAPA Europe ...... 2002 Schuurkot.be Polyservice...... 1545 Bertazzon 3B Srl...... 352 Idea Vending BV...... 1244 SCS Interactive...... 1240 Bob’s Space Racers, Inc...... 805 Image + Digital BV...... 501 Sega ...... 1612 BOER...... 801 Image + Digital BV...... 503 Sela Cars Srl ...... 822 Bombay Amusement Rides Private Limited...... 927 Imaginvest...... 505 Semnox Solutions Private Limited ...... 1346 Bounceabouts Leisure Limited...... 1328 Inflatable World Leisure Ltd...... 1525 Severn-Lamb...... 1006 BRC Imagination Arts...... 115 Innovative Leisure Ltd...... 944 Shades of Comfort Ltd...... 1633 Brunk Technology S.L...... 921 Intamin...... 715 Shenzhen Hongmen Technology Corporation ...... 842 Brunswick Bowling & Billiards...... 142 Interlink LG Ltd...... 405 SIK-Holzgestaltungs GmbH...... 552 BUDGAST S.C...... 600 International Play Company ...... 929 SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment...... 749 BUDGAST S.C...... 80 Interplay ...... 2006 Simtec Systems GmbH ...... 737 Inc...... 1223 IREC - Ticketing Technology ...... 946 Simworx...... 741 Bumper Boats Inc...... 1123 Isco Co Srl...... 1110 Smaps Sminketeatret...... 1515 C.and S. Srl...... 116 Ital-Resina di Di Talia Angelo...... 238 SOCRATES Digital Video B.V...... 547 Carmi Flavor & Fragrance Co., Inc...... 949 IVAN X TEAM Srl...... 208 Sokol...... 125 Carpenteria del Sud Sas ...... 240 Jack Rouse Associates...... 514 Solid Rock Productions, Inc. dba True American Cl...... 1107 Cetec Systems...... 1642 Jacobs Engineering UK...... 132 SOPARK di Lazzarin Carlo...... 357 Chengteh Chinaware (Thailand) Co.Ltd...... 862 Jakar Jacek Nowak Sp. J ...... 1221 Sound Leisure Ltd...... 1644 City Train GmbH...... 1010 JLC Hospitality Consulting ...... 2001 SPI Play (Europe) Ltd...... 110 Clarity Commerce Solutions plc ...... 261 JNC Sales Ltd...... 1602 Subway International B.V...... 1342 COGAN Srl...... 518 JOEF b.v...... 657 Sunway Manufacturing Limited...... 616 Comfy Edutainment Centers...... 307 John H. Rundle Ltd...... 362 Suzhou Fwu-Long Amusement Equipment Co; Ltd...... 1103 Core Cashless...... 159 Jolly Roger (Amusement Rides) Ltd./Photo Me...... 227 Swedice BV...... 257 cosmoproducts GmbH ...... 1245 Jora Entertainment...... 1402 Swiss Rides AG...... 1316 Costumes with Character Limited...... 757 bv...... 1001 Syndicate Printers Limited...... 1438 CPI Amusement...... 1321 Josef Wiegand GmbH & Co.KG...... 1344 snc...... 220 Crazy Jump S.n.c...... 502 Jump Jump Limited...... 1327 Tejix ...... 1121 Crazy Jump S.n.c...... 504 Kazall A/S...... 106 The Juice Brand Ltd...... 800 Crazy Play Limited ...... 661 KCC Entertainment Design ...... 747 The Play Providers Association...... 2007 Creations JCT inc...... 952 Kidsport...... 1500 The Playbus Company ...... 84 Crown Direct...... 1620 Kinderland Emsland Playground...... 100 The Soft Brick Company...... 459 Dalo S.A.S...... 759 Kirmes & Park Revue / Gemi Verlags GmbH...... 161 Theme Park Nerd...... 559 Darsie Srl...... 252 KMG International B.V...... 725 Themebuilders Philippines, Inc...... 813 de pinxi s.a...... 120 Kuenstlerische Holzgestaltung Bergmann...... 561 Themed Entertainment Association...... 1201 DEDEM - MP Group...... 451 Lagotronics B.V...... 713 Theming and Animatronics Industries...... 515 Deltrain -Fabricacao Veiculos e Atrelados Espec...... 1007 Laserforce ...... 1443 Timberplay Ltd. + Richter Spielgeraete GmbH...... 629 Directional Data Systems Ltd...... 844 Laserlight Showdesign...... 951 Tippmann Sports...... 2004 Dotto Srl...... 509 Leisure Technical Consultants Ltd...... 625 Total Interactive Technologies...... 1301 Dutch Wheels BV...... 523 LifeFormations Inc...... 130 Tourist Telescopes ...... 860 Effeci Srl...... 1421 Lo-Q plc...... 614 Trans-Force Ltd...... 358 eibe Produktion + Vertrieb GmbH & Co.KG...... 1133 loop 21 Mobile Net GmbH...... 1300 Travelmania...... 1725 Electrocoin Sales Ltd...... 1707 Losi Francesco Elettronica Industriale ...... 931 Triotech Amusement Inc...... 539 ELTON GAMES Ltd...... 806 Mack Rides GmbH & Co.KG...... 510 Triotech Amusement Inc...... 543 Embed Playsafe ...... 1713 MADEAconcept...... 1544 Triotech Amusement Inc...... 542 Emiliana Luna Park Srl...... 136 Martin & Vleminckx Rides, L.L.C...... 799 Tschu -Tschu Road Trains...... 1310 Emotion Media Factory Laserland GmbH...... 462 Maurer Rides GmbH...... 810 TUEV Nord Systems GmbH & Co.KG...... 1216 Empex Watertoys...... 233 Maxifoto International BV ...... 556 TUEV SUED Industrie Service GmbH...... 248 Engineered Arts Ltd...... 123 mbm Systems GmbH...... 859 ulockers limited...... 1501 Entertainment Booking Concepts ApS...... 646 Mediatoys S.A.S. di Licci Romano...... 761 Unique Vending Carts...... 846 Entertainment Resource GmbH...... 1417 Metallbau Emmeln GmbH & Co.KG ...... 200 United Distributing Co.Ltd...... 1624 ETF Ride Systems...... 602 Mondial World of Rides ...... 506 Valera Ltd ...... 1637 ETF Ride Systems...... 604 Mor Bahce Oyun Parklari - Mustafa Ziya Arikan...... 851 Van Egdom...... 1236 EuroAmusement Professional...... 500 Moser’s Rides Srl...... 325 Rides Manufacturing BV...... 519 Eurogames Srl...... 548 MTFX Ltd...... 1400 Vennersys ...... 1323 Eurojumper s.c...... 448 Murphy’s Waves Ltd...... 152 VEQTOR UK...... 820 Eurolockers B.V...... 948 N/A...... 1539 Vortex Aquatic Structures International...... 701 European Body Art ...... 941 National Ticket Co...... 943 Vulkoprin...... 950 Euroviva GmbH...... 1406 Neptune Benson...... 723 Water Slides de Mexico, SA de CV ...... 861 Exhibitor Logistics LLC...... 1222 Neveplast S.R.L...... 158 Water Technology, Inc...... 823 Extreme Engineering...... 753 Neverland Themepark Projects...... 447 Waterplay Solutions Corp...... 1320 ...... 210 Nicco Parks & Resorts Ltd...... 1002 Wattman Europe bv...... 1013 Facto Edizioni Srl...... 760 Northern Leisure Group Ltd ...... 1108 Wave Loch Inc...... 1229 Factory Play Inflatable Games...... 1407 nWave Pictures S.A...... 534 Whirley-DrinkWorks!...... 1731 Felimana Luna Park...... 113 Off Piste A/S...... 201 Whitehouse Leisure LLP...... 934 Ferretti International Srl...... 551 Omes New Park Srl...... 122 Whitehouse Leisure LLP...... 930 Finger Foods...... 828 OmniTicket Network...... 819 Whitewater West Industries Ltd...... 1129 Formula K International Ltd...... 1112 One World Studios GmbH...... 532 Wooddesign Amusement Rides B.V...... 138 Forrec Ltd...... 226 Open Aire, Inc...... 1125 World Waterpark Association ...... 959 Fotosmile Pegaso Control System Srl...... 148 Open Frontiers...... 858 Xtraice ...... 751 Fountainworks...... 156 P&P Projects bv ...... 526 Youstunt Concepts GmbH...... 1600 Future Beach Leisure Products...... 1306 Pan Amusements...... 135 Zebec, Inc...... 1104 G+G Rescue Products BV...... 945 Panel System Srl...... 1413 Zeppelin Hellas ...... 126 Galaxy Multi Rides ...... 1403 Park Rides, Lamborghini ...... 242 Zhengzhou Wolong Amusement Equipment ...... 1338 Gamma Dataware Ltd...... 243 Parkprod...... 424 Karussell- und Spezialmaschinenbau GmbH ...... 709 Garmendale Engineering Limited...... 347 Parkworld Magazine/Data Team Business Media...... 2005 Zone EU Ltd...... 1136 Gateway Ticketing Systems...... 507 Party Center Software...... 1241 Gerstlauer Amusement Rides GmbH...... 719 Pax Company Ltd...... 206 10 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2011 Meticulous creativity enhances attractions in U.K., Sweden UNITED KINGDOM — U.K.-based theming and design specialist Meticulous Ltd. has completed high pro- file contracts at several attrac- tion venues for the 2011 sea- son, including theme parks in the U.K. and Sweden and a world famous U.K. museum. At in England, Meticulous Ltd. won the bid, against some stiff competition, to carry out all the internal theming on the new Ben 10 – Ultimate Mission family coaster, spe- cifically in the queue line area. Working with Cartoon Network, to concept draw- ings already completed, the company was given a free U.K.-based theming and design specialist Meticulous Ltd. provided the internal queue line theming for Drayton Manor’s hand to “create it and make new Ben 10 – Ultimate Mission family coaster. The project included dynamic recreations of Asmuth’s Laboratory, the everything work physically,” Decontamination Chamber and the Alien Chamber. and within a remarkably short COURTESY METICULOUS time period – around two and a half months — completed the coaster. Meticulous premises. They Jurassic and one Crustaceous. to do this, just two and a half the work on time and on bud- A funky Decontamin- were very busy with a variety Plants and trees, made using months. It really sets the scene get. ation Chamber comes next, of projects and it was good to special molds designed from for guests before they go on the In total, three different followed by the dramatic Alien see first-hand the expertise and drawings of tree bark from ride. At the NHM the accuracy environments make up the Chamber that successfully capabilities they could offer. It the time, muddy landscaping and detail we achieved on the interior of the entrance and brings the animated series to certainly gave me much confi- and other related themed ele- plants, trees, foliage and other the queue line area of the life, even for those not famil- dence in what they could do. ments ensure the dinosaur fig- elements was extremely sat- ride – a dynamic recreation iar with Cartoon Network’s They’ve done an excellent job ures are seen within carefully isfying and rewarding to do of Asmuth’s Laboratory, the Ben 10. The theming work on our new Ben 10 – Ultimate detailed and realistic environ- and in fact, as a result of our Decontamination Chamber totally immerses guests in Ben Mission ride and have cre- ments. work there we are now also and the Alien Chamber. In the 10’s world with life-size alien ated a truly immersive and “The two projects are dif- working with other museum first area of the queue line, characters, props, interac- entertaining queue line area ferent extremes – one fantasy venues, so it speaks for itself.” Asmuth’s Laboratory, guests tives and decoration, includ- which has gone down well and the other museum fac- Additionally, continu- are introduced to Asmuth, the ing laser beam blasts and with guests of all ages.” tual detail,” said Meticulous ing a long-standing creative creator of the Omnitrix which lighting effects, all created by At the Natural History Director Dean Weal, “but they relationship the company is used by Ben to transform Meticulous Ltd. Museum (NHM), Meticulous show very well the type of has with Liseberg in Sweden, himself into a range of dif- Commenting on the work Ltd. has completed work on work we can produce and Meticulous Ltd. was also ferent aliens. The area incor- carried out by the company, a travelling dinosaur exhi- the expertise we have. We are recently contracted to provide porates interactive screens, Drayton Manor’s general bition, Age of the Dinosaur, delighted with the results of all the 3-D entrance signage through which kids learn manager park operations, for which the company was the work on the Ben 10 attrac- for the park’s new AtmosFear about the mission they will be Edward Pawley, said: “I was commissioned to create two tion, particularly in view of tower ride. undertaking when they ride impressed when I visited the immersive environments, one the very short time we had

POLAND Among these will be roller Continued from page 7 coasters, a flume ride, a rapid river, , monorail, mine train, round rides, car- a theme park, waterpark, two ousels, interactive fountains, hotels and an entertainment boat rides and more, all suit- area with cinemas, restaurants, ably themed to the area in clubs and shops. which they are housed. The project will be the Several companies are first of its kind in this area currently involved in the de- of Europe and will include a velopment of AWW, including number of elements that will a number of familiar theme operate throughout the year. park industry suppliers, such The theme park is set to fea- as Vekoma Rides Manufactur- Adventure World Warsaw will include a theme park featuring several themed ‘islands,’ one ture over 25 attractions within ing, Jora Vision and Hafema, of which will be Legendary Island, shown here. a number of themed ‘islands’ along with AGS Architects COURTESY ADVENTURE WORLD WARSAW based on myths and legends and International Destination from around the world. Dur- Strategies (IDS). and Polish architecture. tertainment Village will also A second phase of the ing the design stage these have Of the different areas of The indoor waterpark, operate year round, offering a project is also planned for a the working titles of Adven- the park, Adventure Harbour which will feature over 10 at- mix of night clubs, restaurants later date, with this set to in- ture Harbour, Creature La- will also feature a themed tractions and will be linked to and cinemas. This initial phase clude a second theme park, an goon, Castle Island and Land main street with retail and one of the two hotels, will op- is expected to attract two mil- extensive conference and busi- of Legend and various rides F&B outlets, while Polski Pla- erate throughout the year and lion visitors per year from Po- ness center and a luxurious and attractions will be avail- za will be an imaginary fanta- will offer a heavily branded land and neighbouring coun- wellness center. able in each area. sy city inspired by old Warsaw experience. Likewise, the En- tries. September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11 PARKS & ATTRACTIONS RIDES ENTERTAINMENT REVENUE SUPPLIERS BRIEF Universal Orlando launches official mobile application

ORLANDO, Fla. — For the first time ever, Universal Orlando Resort has launched an offi- cial mobile application, designed to help guests effortlessly navigate its two theme parks and entertainment complex. Available as a free download for iPhone and Android users, the app relies on GPS to provide detailed information relevant to your posi- Lake Winnepesaukah revamped its Bill Tracy ride-through dark ride – the Castle – into the more family-friendly Wacky tion – whether you’re Factory. Utilizing concepts borrowed from classic fun houses and haunted houses, the retooled ride transports guests into in Universal Studios a distorted world of illusions and surprises. Florida, Universal’s COURTESY LAKE WINNEPESAUKAH Islands of Adventure or Ride’s interior makeover done inhouse; exterior by The Wow Factory Universal CityWalk. With the new app, Lake Winnie transforms dark ride into Wacky Factory you can pinpoint your exact location on the STORY: Scott Rutherford been retained while an entirely new audio pipes coming from every possible direc- app’s highly-visual inter- [email protected] system has been installed. Additionally, tion with the sounds of dripping water active maps, discover CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — For new scenery replaced the former stunts. and a broken pipe pouring glow-in-the- nearby attractions, din- the 2011 season, Lake Winnepesaukah Greg Morrow, Lake Winnie’s games dark water down right in front of the car. ing locations, guest ser- revamped its classic Castle dark ride into and merchandise manager, oversaw The The other effect is what we have affec- vices and more using the the Wacky Factory, a whimsical amalga- Castle’s transformation into the park’s tionately called the ‘Mylar Room.’ Every mation of ideas and concepts borrowed newest hit. He explains the metamor- surface of this room is covered in crinkled application’s GPS-based from classic amusement park Fun Houses phasis: “The ideas for the Wacky Factory sheets of Mylar film with thousands of carousel navigation. and Haunted Houses. The result is a ride- came from the original Castle ride as LED mini lights imbedded into it. It is a Created by Universal through attraction that transports guests well as the park’s old Wacky Shack walk- very disorienting experience.” Orlando in partner- into a distorted world of illusions and through fun house, which were both As the 2011 summer season was ship with Geodelic, the surprises. designed by Bill Tracy,” said Morrow. winding down, Amusement Today caught Universal Orlando Resort “Travel through the creaks and groans “We took some of the best elements from up with Talley Green to see how visitors Mobile Phone App of a twisting mine shaft into the zany these attractions, updated them, and were reacting to The Castle’s new look. Version 1.0 is available world of the Wacky Factory,” said Lake added our own twist.” “Our guests have really enjoyed the new as a free download in Winnepesaukah’s Talley Green. “Water The new Wacky Factory was entirely Wacky Factory,” said Green, “In fact, Apple and Android app comes to life as it glows in the dark; constructed in-house with the exception more seem to enjoy it than the previous stores. A Blackberry ver- your own reflection is distorted beyond of the exterior façade which was designed Castle ride because it is not scary. It is sion of the app is cur- recognition; and hilarious surprises hide by The Wow Factory of Cleveland, Tenn. just pure fun!” around every corner as your world is When asked about the Wacky Though the summer season may rently being developed. turned upside down!” Factory’s most impressive elements, be fading, Lake Winnie is gearing up For more infor- The Wacky Factory began life as The Morrow responded with: “The best effect for its popular Halloween event, Lake mation, visit www. Castle, a classic Bill Tracy ride-through inside is a toss up between the water WinnepeSpookah. Details can be found UniversalOrlando.com. attraction that debuted at Lake Winnie in works room where we have surrounded at: www.lakewinnie.com. 1970. The building and ride systems have the riders with bright, glow in the dark, 12 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2011 to debut IntaRide mega/hyper coaster in 2012 HERSHEY, Pa. — After “In the train, the seats are months of online clues four across and the two ends and cryptic hints from are floorless, so you’ve got Hersheypark’s clever market- a 270-degree panoramic per- ing department regarding the spective to the ride. If you’re park’s new-for-2012 attrac- brave enough to sit in the tion, the intense specula- winged seating, you will be tion by roller coaster fans was looking out sideways with no finally assuaged when it was floor below you. The view will revealed on Aug. 3 that the be spectacular!” Pennsylvania themer would Skyrush will begin with open SkyRush, a steel mega/ 32 riders being secured in one hyper coaster with innovative of two eight-car cantilevered winged seating. trains. When the brakes are released, the train will begin a brisk skyward ascent – at 26 feet per second. After cresting Sporting a price tag of $25 million, Skyrush (shown above) will stand 200 feet-tall the 200-foot peak, riders will and feature 3,600 feet of track that will soar over the the park’s Comet wooden be treated to a steep 85-degree first drop, which will culmi- coaster and Spring Creek. Shown below, it features a new winged seating design nate at ground level into the from Intamin/IntaRide. first of four high-speed, high- COURTESY HERSHEYPARK banked turns taken at the top Described as a “whole speed of 75 mph. new breed of roller coaster,” Skyrush riders will also Skyrush will cost approxi- experience five exhilarat- mately $25 million and rank ing airtime hills along the as the park’s 12th coaster as 3,600-foot-long course, transi- well as its tallest, fastest and tioning from positive to nega- longest yet. tive gravity as they soar over “The winged seating the entire length of the Comet is the first of its kind in the wooden coaster. Skyrush will United States,” explained also travel over Spring Creek, Hersheypark’s Reilly Fies. 4See HERSHEY, page 14 September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 13 Big Rides, Big Fun - Small Spaces We have the perfect ride and application for your space! Giant Loop Bear Affair

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Keep our amusement park industry strong! E 7 S T 9 9 Buy products and services from these suppliers. . 1 September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 15 16 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2011 Gillian’s Wonderland, Funland get new rides Rides-4-U sells while Wonderland’s Chance Sling Shot was sold to make two rides to room for the Scrambler. Wonderland Pier “New rides in O.C. and those in Sea Isle are doing STORY: Scott Rutherford great. We are ahead of last [email protected] year but the season is still a little flat,” explained Gillian. With the 2011 season “The weather has been hot wrapping up, Amusement and dry. That’s tough for Today caught up with Jay rides. It keeps people on the Gillian who operates two beach longer, so daytime popular amusement parks attendance is very slow.” in – Gillian’s But Gillian feels there Funland in Sea Isle City, and may be another reason, atten- Gillian’s Wonderland Pier dance has been less than in Ocean City – to check on spectacular. “I think with how his parks fared this sum- all the summer camps and Gillian’s Wonderland Pier mer. sports camps running all sea- in Ocean City, N.J. pur- “For our Ocean City son, more families are staying chased two rides from property, we bought two home or taking shorter vaca- Rides-4-U – a new SBF rides from Rides-4-U – a new tions,” he said. “Its almost Airborne Shot (above like year-round school. I SBF Airborne Shot and a and at right) and a pre- previously-owned Zamperla know my own son has been viously-owned Zamperla Rock-n-Tug,” said Gillian, playing baseball and basket- Rock-n-Tug. The two new “Plus we added a new ball. Everyday he seems to smoothies concession stand.” have a sport occupying his attractions have helped The Wacky Worm coaster time. We need to let kids be improve the park’s atten- from Gillian’s Wonderland be kids. Let them enjoy their dance over that of was swapped with the Eli summer.” last year. Bridge Scrambler at Funland COURTESY JAY GILLIAN September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 17 18 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2011

Six Flags Over Texas timeline Scenes from Six Flags Over Texas

1960: Ground is broken for new theme park, Great Southwest- land. Name is later changed to Texas Under Six Flags before 50th anniversary reception final name Six Flags Over Texas is chosen. 1961: The $3.4 million Six Flags Over Texas park opens on Aug. August 5, 2011 5 for its first operating day. 8,374 visitors paid $2.75 to enter the 41-acre park that featured 46 rides and attractions. AT / GARY SLADE 1962: Chapparal Cars, second Freeway track, Caddo War Ca- noes and Casa Magnetica added to the park. 1963: Park expanded with new Boomtown section, including Sky Hook, Dentzel Carousel and new train station. First Arrow Six Flags management team debuts. from past and present swap 1964: The SpeeLunker Cave indoor dark added. industry stories. Shown l to r 1965: El Sombrero (Chance Trabant) added. are: Harold Hudson (retired 1966: Runaway Mine Train, first Arrow Mine Train debuts. from Six Flags); Steve Mar- 1967: Spindletop (Chance ) added. tindale, current park presi- 1968: Amphitheater enclosed to create Southern Palace, Sid & dent; Larry Cochran (retired Marty Krofft Puppet theater and Flume 2 added. 1969: 300-foot tall Oil Derrick observation tower debuts. It is from Six Flags); Al Weber, Intamin’s first amusement ride. current Six Flags COO and 1970: Las Voladores Flying Indian show takes place in Arena. Errol McKoy (retired from 1971: The Big Bend (Schwarzkopf) speedracer coaster opens. Six Flags), current State 1972: Texas Travel Exhibit (scale model) is displayed. of Texas president. 1973: Good Time Square section with Bumper Cars and Crazy Legs (Eyerly ); games of skill introduced. 1974: Music Mill Amphitheater built to host concerts. 1975: Cyrus Cosmo mascot and Rotoriculous ride introduced. 1976: First modern-day parachute drop, Texas Chute Out, (In- tamin) debuts. 1977: Spinnaker, a Schwarzkopf ride is added. All smiles over the 1978: Shock Wave (Schwarzkopf) double loop coaster debuts. Six Flags Over Texas 1979: Sensational Sense Machine () added; The 50th anniversary event Big Bend removed at the end of season. were, left, Jim Brothers, 1980: Judge Roy wooden coaster opens, Dallas engi- SFOT director of marketing neer William L. “Bill” Cobb is the designer. 1981: Conquistador (Intamin Swinging Ship) added. and Mike Sossamon, SFOT 1982: Texas (first Intamin Freefall ride) debuts. director of 1983: Roaring Rapids (Intamin ) opens. Pac-Man maintenance. Land added. 1984: The Great Six Flags Air (Intamin) added. 1985: Looney Tunes Land added to the Modern Texas section. 1986: Avalanche Bobsled moved from Magic Mountain. 1987: Splashwater Falls (Hopkins Shoot-the-Chutes) added. 1988: Silver Star Carousel opens at front of park after two-year Friends catching up for a refurbishment. quick visit during the SFOT 1989: Flashback (Vekoma Boomerang) coaster added. event were, l to r: Jay 1990: Record-breaking Texas Giant (Dinn Construction) wooden Thomas, Ada Walker and roller coaster opens. Ashley Thomas. Walker, 1991: No additions to the park. who retired from Six Flags 1992: Yosemite Sam’s Gold River Adventure replaces The Cave several years ago, began dark ride. 1993: Summer season: Forever night show on tower. her career with Great South- 1994: Judge Roy Scream turned backwards for one season. west Corp. working for park 1995: The Right Stuff: Mach One Adventure is added. founder Angus Wynne, Jr. 1996: Runaway Mountain (Premier Rides) indoor coaster opens. before moving to SFOT 1997: Mr. Freeze (Premier Rides) roller coaster added, but is un- where she was the ex- able to operate. ecutive assistant for several 1998: Mr. Freeze roller coaster opens after one-year delay. park general managers. 1999: Batman ­­– The Ride opens in new Gotham City Section. 2000: Missile Chaser (Eli Bridge Scrambler) returns to park. 2001: Titan ( Megacoaster) opens along with remod- eled front entry and new Looney Tunes Land. 2002: Space Shuttle America is shown in motion simulator. 2003: Superman Tower of Power (S&S combo tower) debuts. Celebrating the parks 50th 2004: Spongebob Squarepants 4-D is shown in motion simula- anniversary with a little cake tor. 2005: “World Class Entertainment” at three park show venues. are (l to r) SFOT’s: Bruce 2006: Ten new rides and attractions are added to the park. Mather, entertainment 2007: COOBRILA, a nighttime closing show takes place at the manager; Cal Brim, security Music Mill Amphitheater. and guest services manager, 2008: Tony Hawk’s Big Spin (Gerstlauer spinning coaster) opens. and Mike Apple, director of 2009: Glow in the Park parade takes place nightly during the operations. summer. Texas Giant closes for a 17-month rebuild. 2010: No additions to the park. 2011: Park celebrates 50th anniversary; $10 million (Rocky Mountain Construction) opens; Casa reopens. September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 19

Six Flags Over Texas promoted park via printed pieces

At right, the Six Flags Gazette was a weekly tabloid newspaper pub- lished by the Daily News Texan (a subsidiary of the Dallas Morning News) to help promote the new Six Flags Over Texas theme park. It contained information on the park by section as well as helpful information for tourists. Below, Angus G. Wynne Jr. printed this 28-page pre-opening booklet to help describe through colorful art what his new park would look like. Shown here bottom three photos l to r: the Texas- section gunfight show, LaSalle’s River Boat Adventure (France) and Confederate soldier reenactment takes place in the Confederacy section.

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IMAGES RESTORED BY DAN FEICHT 20 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2011 Waldameer’s North End expansion includes three Zamperla rides Section includes Wave Carousel, Midi Tea Cups and Rockin’ Tug

ERIE, Penn. — Pennsylvania’s welcomed guests this summer with the North End, an expansion that included three new family rides sup- plied by Italian ride manufac- turer Zamperla. Located between the Sea Dragon and the award-win- ning Ravine Flyer II , the North End’s new ride’s include the Flying Swings (Wave Carousel), Located between Waldameer’s Ravine Flyer II wooden roller coaster and the Sea Dragon is a new section of the park, the Wendy’s Tea Party (Midi North End. This new area opened this spring and is home to three Zamperla family rides as well as benches and an eight- Tea Cups) and the SS Wally foot tall water fountain in a relaxing garden setting. (Rockin’ Tug). COURTESY WALDAMEER “The Flying Swings has already proven to be very modate adults. This expan- fountain and a 20-foot arch a new engine in 2011. This coach that enables riders in popular, currently ranking sion has been well-accepted that contributes to the relax- C.P. Huntington allows riders wheelchairs to be able to enjoy No. 6 of our 32 rides,” said and is a wonderful addition to ing, carefree garden atmo- to enjoy a smooth and relax- a ride on the train with their Waldameer’s Steve Gorman. our family park.” sphere. ing ride through the park. In family and friends. “Wendy’s Tea Cups and SS In addition to the trio Along with Waldameer’s addition to the new engine, —Scott Rutherford Wally are our most popular of new rides, the North End new section, the park’s L. Waldameer’s train now has children’s rides that accom- offers an eight-foot-tall water Ruth Express Train received a new handicap accessible September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 21 22 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2011

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Tel: +1 604 273 1068 • www.whitewaterwest.com The Waterpark Company September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 23 WATERPARKS & RESORTS INDOOR FACILITIES AQUATIC CENTERS RECREATION SUPPLIERS BRIEF Expansions and additions succeed in bringing Six Flags out the crowds to Nashville Shores watepark White Water STORY: Pam Sherborne features including four color- [email protected] ful water slides, a giant bucket debuts virtual that tips hundreds of gallons queue system NASHVILLE, Tenn. — of water every few minutes, Nashville Shores 2011 multi- water jets, bridges, tunnels, MARIETTA, Ga. — Six million dollar addition, Kow- and dozens of other water Flags Atlanta Properties abunga Beach, a four-story play elements. and Lo-Q plc have once treehouse and sprayground The new attraction is lo- again teamed up to intro- for the entire family, has done cated just steps away from the duce the newest tech- just what park officials hoped Nashville Shores’ beach, along nology in virtual queu- it would – fill a void. the shores of Percy Priest Lake ing designed to shorten “One of the things we felt and on the site of the existing wait times for guests at was lacking here was some- miniature golf course and its the Southeast’s largest thing for smaller kids,” said surrounding area. Kowabun- water park, Six Flags White Daniel Strobel, Nashville ga Beach has a beach theme Water. Shores director of marketing with multiple surfboards, fish The virtual queu- and public relations. “This has and coral murals, and other ing system, aptly dubbed filled that void. The response ocean features. The Flash Pass after the from guests has been fantas- With the height of the at- popular system used at Six tic.” traction, guests get a great Flags theme parks, utilizes Kowabunga Beach, a view of the lake. a revolutionary new RFID WhiteWater West Industries Nashville Shores also pro- wristband that is light- (Vancouver, B.C.) creation, vided 2011 guests with a vari- weight and waterproof. opened with this season at ety of upgrades including ad- Guests can use The Flash Nashville Shores. This was ditional new signage, fencing, Pass wristband to reserve just one year after the largest Nashville (Tenn.) Shores opened the 2011 season with the landscaping and renovation of a virtual place in line at the expansion in park history that new Kowabunga Beach, designed by WhiteWater West In- other areas of the park. park’s most popular slides. doubled the park size. The dustries, Vancouver, B.C. The new attraction features a large “The addition of Kow- When the reservation time 2010 additions included a gi- tipping bucket, four slides, multiple water sprays, water jets, abunga Beach and these other arrives, guests enter via a ant new wave pool and lazy and dozens of other water play elements. improvements is another ma- COURTESY NASHVILLE SHORES separate entrance, avoid- river. jor step in our continuing com- ing the need to stand in “There is a general excite- dous changes and additions which has been really strong.” mitment to transform Nash- line. ment in Nashville and Middle we have made the past two Kowabunga Beach utilizes ville Shores into a regional “Six Flags Over Georgia Tennessee about Nashville years,” Strobel said. “I think thousands of gallons of water family destination,” said Rick debuted the world’s first Shores because of the tremen- that reflects in our attendance, in more than 70 interactive 4See SHORES, page 26 theme park virtual queu- ing system 10 years ago,” These yet to be named slides from said Six Flags Atlanta Funtown Splashtown USA WhiteWater West are new for next Properties Park President season at Funtown Splashtown USA Melinda Ashcraft. “It is cer- opening thrill slides in 2012 in Saco, . tainly fitting that Six Flags COURTESY FUNTOWN SACO, Maine — The sky- park in the country. The slide White Water would be the SPLASHTOWN USA world’s first water park to line on U.S. Route 1 in Saco, tower will have two levels; feature this exciting new Maine will be changing again one at 49 feet high, and the technology.” when Funtown Splashtown other at 60 feet. USA opens its newest water- The two waterslides on slide tower in 2012. The new the top level are probably the Visit tower will feature six new wa- most thrilling waterslides in ter slides with the latest tech- the country. Unlike with many Amusement nology. traditional water slides where The new slide tower is the slider either pushes them- scheduled to open in June 2012 selves or is taken by the water Today and has six new waterslides. current, these two slides will “These new thrill slides will have launch capsules. Guests at really make a big splash with will stand inside the capsule our hundreds of thousands of that leans back slightly. While WWA! guests,” stated Ken Cormier, the guest waits in the capsule founder and CEO of Funtown the floor will drop out from Booth Splashtown USA. under them, hurtling them Each of the new water down the water slides at over #434 slides have features that are 40 feet per second. Each slide not found at any other water 4See FUNTOWN, page 26

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SHORES ment team, festival areas, a FUNTOWN it here in Saco Maine.” brand new restaurant and re- The four water slides on stroom facility. Additionally, Continued from page 23 310-slip marina, boat and jet Continued from page 23 ski rental business, and other the lower level will allow for Candy Land, the Funtoberfest McCurley, general manager of attractions. also will be made of fiberglass the park’s guests to race each Beer Garden, and two group Nashville Shores. In addition to the excit- that is translucent, allowing other to the bottom of the picnic areas will be relocated Nashville Shores is a ing new Kowabunga Beach at- the slider to see outside of slide, with each sliders finish to make way for these brand 385-acre family recreation traction, last year’s wave pool the slide tunnel and guests to being ranked first to fourth new water slides. destination. Aside from the and lazy river, the water park watch the slider navigate to place. Guests will use special The waterslides have waterpark, it is comprised features multiple waterslides, the bottom. “You could put mats on these slides as they been designed and will be of multiple group event sites three pools, Kayak Cove, and a newspaper up to the inside race head first to the finish manufactured and installed hosted by an event manage- thousands of feet of beach. of the slide and clearly read it line. by WhiteWater West of Rich- from the outside,” said Cory Hutchinson went on to mond, British Columbia, Hutchinson, vice president say that, “The Cormier Family Canada. Engineering has been AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM and general manager of the is very excited to bring these done by Oak Point Associates company. Talking about the unique water slide attractions of Biddeford, R. W. Gillespie AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM unique water slide designs to Maine and the guests of & Associates of Saco, and In- Hutchinson added, “The ‘Flat- Funtown Splashtown USA.” ternational Aquatic Design of line Loop’ design is unique The new waterslide tower Danvers, Massachusetts. Con- to our park in that one water will be located at the current struction is slated to begin on slide goes through one of the Kartland Picnic Area. As part this project in mid-September loops. It’s a first-in-the-world of this new water park area, with a completion in late-May. design feature, and we’ll have the park will be opening a Holiday World to add Mammoth ProSlide to supply record $9 million HydroMagnetic Water Coaster SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — Holiday World’s Splashin’ Safari waterpark is expand- ing yet again in 2012 with the addition of Mammoth, a HydroMagnetic Water Coaster supplied by Canada’s ProSlide Technology. The ride represents the largest single- ride investment in Holiday World’s history. “We added the Wildebeest water coaster last year and it was a runaway hit,” said Park President Dan Koch. “So we asked our designers for some- thing even bigger. It’s so huge, Eight linear induction we’re calling it Mammoth.” motors (LIMs) will propel The park’s Wildebeest Mammoth’s six-person claimed the title of World’s round boats through Longest Water Coaster twists and turns along the when it opened in 2010. But 1,763-foot-long course Wildebeest bows to the mighty offering numerous instances Mammoth and turns over the of airtime. title as this new ride will be COURTESY HOLIDAY WORLD taller, longer and wider. Located east of senger boats—this is a brand- walking up stairs. Wildebeest, Mammoth will new design,” added Koch. Mammoth’s announce- begin with a conveyor ride up “These round boats add tre- ment took place on Aug. 3, the water coaster’s 69-foot-tall mendous capacity, plus riders which just happened to be the lift hill. Following a five-sto- may be facing forward, back- 65th anniversary of the park’s ry drop at a 45-degree angle, ward or even sideways. It’s opening as Santa Claus Land. eight linear induction motors all the fun of Wildebeest, plus Koch says the price tag for (LIMs) will propel the six-per- Mammoth is taller, longer and Mammoth is $9 million. In son round boats up additional wider. Starting next season addition, he announced that hills, into dark enclosed sec- we’ll have the two longest the park’s 2012 season will be tions and through twists and water coasters on the planet!” extended to include a family- turns along the 1,763-foot- Mammoth’s tallest eleva- friendly event called Holiday long course. Mammoth will tion is 69 feet higher than its World’s Happy Halloween cover three acres, increasing lowest drop. The conveyor- Weekends throughout the the waterpark’s size to 30 style lift hill replaces any month of October. acres. slide-tower stairs, making the Mammoth is expected to “The new twist to this attraction accessible to rid- debut in May 2012. water coaster is the six-pas- ers who might have difficulty September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 27

Michigan’s Adventure opens Beach Party; SplashTacular’s Keep It New program provides slide rehab first AquaPlay structure with water geyser

Michigan’s Adventure’s new Beach Party, an AquaPlay RainFortress, is the first waterpark to debut WhiteWater West’s new water geyser feature. At the height of the geyser’s eruption, this newest AquaPlay feature propels a column of water 95 feet in the air from a three- dimensional lighthouse. COURTESY WHITEWATER WEST Keeping waterpark slides and waterplay elements and other attractions in a waterpark looking new and fresh can be a challenge. Over time, the harsh chemicals and the sun can take its toll and make park equipment look unappealing. SplashTacular has launched a new program called Keep It New that provides maintenance services to parks wanting to increase the life span of their slides, regardless of who manufactured the equipment. A double slide complex at Magic Waters in Rockford, Ill. (see photos above, before and af- ter) and a waterplay structure at Eldorado Park in Scottsdale, Arizona (see photos below, before and after) were recently refurbished by SplashTacular. COURTESY SPLASHTACULAR

Polin supplies new waterslide for Turkey’s Aqua Fantasy Waterpark

TURKEY — Aqua Fantasy Waterpark, a part of Aqua Turkey’s Aqua Fantasy Waterpark expanded Fantasy Hotel and Spa built in 2011 with yet another attraction from on a 45-acre site along the Polin. The new double-tube slide – Master Aegean coast in Izmir, Turkey, Blast – is a combination of Polin’s Rafting celebrated its 10th anniver- Slide and Uphill Flying Boats. It features two sary last year by adding two uphill sections that work without water jets. COURTESY POLIN unique water rides designed, manufactured and installed by Polin. Those attractions – a Family Rafting Slide and Wave Slide – proved so pop- ular with guests that Aqua Fantasy decided to expand once more and retained Polin as the designer, manufacturer and installer of the new ride. “The design of this third slide is a combination of our Rafting Slide and our Uphill Flying Boats,” explained Zeynep Canbaz, senior archi- tect, Polin. “This ride is also very unique because it has two uphill portions. The great thing about this design is that tall, 430-foot-long double-tube Fantasy Waterpark manager, slide from Polin. We have a it uses the same tower as the slide that sports a dark blue added: “The adrenaline is great relationship with Polin previous slides and it works and turquoise color scheme. high, people are so happy and and they understand our without water jets, which low- The slide offers riders a sur- the lines are very long. Due to needs. It is amazing to see that ers the operating costs for the prisingly speedy experience, the high amount of excitement once the riders leave the slide waterpark.” especially during the double that the two slides we added there faces are glowing with Custom designed for the uphill portions. last year brought, we were joy.” park, Master Blast is a 48-foot- Muharrem Atilla, Aqua interested in adding another 28 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2011 September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 29

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Wisconsin waterpark making waves For the low price of $79.99, the ‘Winter with experimental green practices Birthday Child’ can invite four friends and splash EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Chaos Waterpark, around the park for four hours. One supervising inside Metropolis Resort in Eau Claire, Wisc., is adult is included as well as a reserved beach the only waterpark in the world currently using pavilion. Each guest has his/her choice of a cool a product called sphagnum moss to keep its wa- Tropical Sno shaved ice, or a Pucker Powder ter fresh and clean. The moss, which is grown sweet treat. And to top it all off, each guest will in New Zealand and used to pack orchid plants, receive a beach party souvenir to remember their allows Chaos to use half the chemicals typically summer celebration. A Junior package is avail- used in a water park. able Mark Steil, co-owner of the resort, says this According to Huish, guests have been tre- is groundbreaking technology with a naturally mendously responsive to this convenient, cost- grown product, making the waterpark a green effective option to celebrate with their families. facility. Further details can be found at: www.cowabung- Chaos Waterpark is currently in the fourth abay.com.

month of a six month trial with sphagnum moss. Steil is working with a vascular surgeon and a Aquatic Development Group gains microchemist from Minneapolis, Minnesota to exclusive distributor rights administer the trial. These two Minnesotans COHOES, N.Y. — Aquatic Development believe so strongly in the positive effects of the Group, Inc. (ADG), located in Cohoes, N.Y., an- moss both have quit their jobs to pursue moss re- nounced that it is now the exclusive distributor search and testing on a full time basis. of Engineered Treatment Systems (ETS) ultravio- Steil began researching sphagnum moss let disinfection technology in upstate New York more than a year ago and visited a public pool in and . Minnesota using the green material. Impressed “The uncomfortable and even harmful effects by what he saw and didn’t smell (chlorine), and of high chloramine levels in public swimming fa- water quality results, Steil petitioned the state cilities have always been a concern of the pool departments of commerce and health seeking ap- and leisure industry,” said Ken Ellis, president proval for a moss trial. After months of discus- and CEO of ADG. “As a leading manufacturer of sions, both state departments approved the six filtration systems it is important to support safer month process, which is being closely monitored and more user-friendly options. We are excited to by officials on the local and state levels. leverage our presence in this industry to promote After being shipped from New Zealand the ETS ultraviolet disinfection technology and the moss is packaged in waterproof tubes that are quality it delivers to our clients.” then used in the water park’s filter system. All ETS UV disinfection tackles the long-stand- water and pipes are then automatically treated ing problem of removing chloramines. Where and cleaned on a minute by minute basis. This swimmers once complained of difficulty breath- process reduces the amount of chlorine and other ing, dry, itchy skin, and red-eyes, a UV system chemicals needed by more than half. Steil says delivers water and air quality that is not only swimming in water treated with sphagnum moss much safer but produces almost no such irrita- is safer, cleaner and allows for people with aller- tion. “Water now looks like it came from a glacier gies to once again swim in public places. and the air quality is excellent,” said W.F. New- “I hate chemicals”, says Steil. “This option borg, executive director at Moorestown Commu- is perfect. It’s like a super drug with no nega- nity House. tive consequences and what’s even better is that UV technology provides a 99.9 percent in- it grows naturally. Anything we can use from na- activation rate of harmful bacteria and micro- ture is going to be beneficial.” organisms, significantly reducing the potential After the six month trial ends, state and lo- for a waterborne illness outbreak. UV is an effec- cal officials will review the water quality tests, tive safeguard against all known bacteria, virus- reviews from Chaos patrons, and the dollars es, and pathogens, including organisms such as spent versus saved on other chemical treatments. Cryptosporidium and Giardia which are highly If legislators and officials from the departments chlorine-resistant. of commerce and health like what they see Steil says sphagnum moss could be legalized and Wildwood’s Splash Zone introduces even promoted for use in Wisconsin. Currently new Boardwalk Central retail area the only state that has officially approved use of WILDWOOD, N.J. — Splash Zone Water Park the moss is Minnesota. Steil says 60 commercial in Wildwood, N.J. has introduced Boardwalk applications for its use in public pools in Minne- Central, a new area that is home to eateries, sota are pending. attractions and shops designed to revitalize the Utah’s Cowabunga Bay launches new heart of the famed Wildwood boardwalk. Located on the boardwalk, between birthday packages Schellenger Avenue and Cedar Avenue, the DRAPER, Utah — Now children born in fully revamped facilities feature the Super Bull the winter months can celebrate their birthdays ride; the Five-Mile Marketplace, in the summer thanks to Cowabunga Bay’s a market style retail store, along with Philadelphia new Beach Party packages. The popular Utah favorites Chickie’s & Pete’s and Potito’s Italian waterpark is offering a unique way to celebrate American Pastries. Boardwalk Central also offers a winter birthday with sunshine, slides and the the classic Wildwood favorites with a new face – “World’s Biggest Splash.” Original Idaho Potatoes, Polish Water Ice, Kohr “Over half of our guests have birthdays Bros. Ice Cream and Little Roma Pizza. in the months of October through May,” said New this season at Splash Zone Water Park Cowabunga Bay’s Shane Huish. “We wanted to is Close Encounters, where guest can ‘Expect the create a fun way for them to come to the park, Unexpected’ and The Beach, a tropically themed invite their friends and have a summer party.” area for the family. September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 31 32 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2011 September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 33 BUSINESS REVENUE PEOPLE SAFETY SUPPLIERS BRIEF Redemption Plus celebrates 15 years

LENEXA, Kan. — Re- demption Plus is celebrat- ing 15 years of providing the Family Entertainment, Educational Learning and Fundraising Industries with redemption and incentive toys, tools, and training. The Lenexa, Kansas-based company has transformed how merchandise is pur- chased, supplied, and man- aged. It also developed a Atlantic City’s 113-year old Steel Pier was sold to the Catanoso family and partners for $4.25 million. number of industry firsts COURTESY STEEL PIER to make it easier, while of- fering a solid value to help increase their customer’s Atlantic City’s Steel Pier sold for $4.25 million profitability. During the last decade ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Trump the name Steel Pier. ownership gives the company options and a half, the company Entertainment Group recently sold Steel Pier President Anthony to develop portions of the property, add has grown exponentially to Atlantic City’s Steel Pier for $4.25 million Catanoso, a co-owner of Atlantic Pier amusements and build wind turbines to become a direct wholesale to the Catanoso family and their partners, Amusements said: “To become a stake- generate electricity. “It will be a gradual importer with four distinct who have been leasing the property and holder in the city rather than a tenant thing. We’ll sit down and make our plans, brands, in addition to their operating an amusement park there for means a lot to us, helping us to be a solid secure additional financing for improve- extensive line of redemp- two decades. participant in the tourism district.” ments.” tion merchandise. The The 113-year-old industry landmark Steel Pier Associates includes Catanoso commented that guests company now reachs into was slated to be sold at auction on Aug. Catanoso, his brothers Charles and shouldn’t expect any noticeable changes the markets for crane & 25 until Steel Pier Associates LLC pur- William, longtime partner Ed Olwell and this year though he hopes to bring addi- merchandiser kits through chased the property from Trump sev- new partner, entertainment architect Paul tional attractions to the pier next season, HIP Prizes, party sup- eral weeks before the auction. The sale Steelman. including a new roller coaster. plies with Party Pack Plus, included the pier, buildings and rights to According to Anthony Catanoso, amusement plush with Em- erald Toy, and consulting through Pinnacle Entertain- 80 attend PAPA summer meet ment Advisors. Seen at STORY: Pam Sherborne phenomenal.” “When I founded this PAPA, Jason [email protected] “The Sesame characters company, I had a vision to Bartlebaugh, were on hand for our evening bring technology to the in- president of LANGHORNE, Pa. — social gathering and there was dustry to make our custom- Pennsylvania About 80 people were in at- just something about interact- ers’ lives easier. I’m lucky Showmen’s tendance at the 2011 Penn- ing with Elmo, Big Bird, Cook- to have found such a fan- Association sylvania Amusement Parks ie Monster and the rest of the tastic team that can bring and Carl Associations summer meet- Sesame characters that truly that vision to life,” says Ron Crider, ing, held here July 25 and 26 at brought out the kid in all of Hill, president and CEO. president of Sesame Place theme park. us,” Crider said. “We don’t plan on stop- PAPA. Carl Crider, Jr., DelGros- The association, which ping here. We’ll continue so’s Amusement Park, Tipton, was formed in the 1930s by innovating to help make AT/SUE Pa., is the current president of a group of amusement park our customers more suc- NICHOLS the association. He said the owners and managers, cur- cessful.” “park and entire staff were 4See PAPA, page 34 Looking for a part? E-mail us! Email: [email protected]

NORTH AMERICAN PARTS, INC. (716) 839-4791 x101 34 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2011 OBITUARY PAPA ters around those areas and Continued from page 33 the impact that the various Lee W. Merrick, founder of Little A-Merrick-A, dies at 92 items may have on our indus- rently has a total of 82 mem- try as a whole.” PAPA’s purpose is to pro- Lee W. Merrick, found- A-Merrick-A in 1991. bers. Members not only in- mote the amusement park er of Wisconsin’s Little Besides his sisters, he is clude the park and attractions industry by gathering and A-Merrick-A Amusement survived by his two sons, industries now, but also manu- disseminating information, se- Park, died peacefully on Aug. Roger (Bunny) Merrick of facturers and suppliers associ- cure the interchange of knowl- 5, 2011 at his home after a brief Redgranite and Garth (Susie) ated with the industry. edge among members relating illness. He was 92. Merrick of Amarillo, Texas; “We have six committees, to better management and Merrick was born Jan. 13, his daughter, Jorja Merrick which cover various areas in- methods of doing business, 1919, in Greene, N.Y. to Stanley of Lake Dallas, Texas; nine cluding Safety, Operations and and uphold a good public im- and Florence (Woodman) grandchildren and three great- Legislative,” Crider said. “Our Lee W. Merrick age. Merrick. He had two older grandchildren. board meeting discussion cen- brothers who preceded him youngest child of a farming The family would like in death; and two sisters who family in northern Illinois. He to thank St. Mary’s Hospital Scenes from 2011 PAPA survive him, Esther Duncan was the founder and owner of staff, HospiceCare in his home Summer Meeting of Watertown and Eleanor Marshall Stock Removal, 1968, and As You Wish for their Tobias of Medina. He was the Karem, Inc. and opened Little superior care and support. Sesame Place - July 25 & 26 AT / SUE NICHOLS

COMPILED: Scott Rutherford, [email protected] Hong Kong’s popular Grand Aquarium in by Dr. Thomas, is the foundation’s honorary Ocean Park has been enhanced with a new, chairperson. superior sound system from One Systems, Busch Gardens Williamsburg recently which included the installation of sixteen units launched its first Smartphone app. Available of 106IM/70V. The recently completed Grand for download from the App Store on iTunes , Aquarium consists of coral tanks, a man-made the new app sends park-specific information beach decorated with numerous sand sculp- such as coaster wait times, restaurant menus, Debbi Perry, PicSolve and Gina Gugliemi, Intermark tures, a touch pool, a beautiful Reef Tunnel, show schedules, restroom locations and more Jim Seay, Premier Rides. Ride Group and Pat Clark, and the world’s largest aquarium dome stand- to guests’ smartphones. An interactive map Haas & Wilkerson. ing. When Sound Classy of Hong Kong was lets GPS-compatible phones navigate the awarded this contract they chose One Sys- park easily. An Android-based version of the tems speakers based on their experience with app will be available soon. previous installations. Freestyle Music Park in Myrtle Beach, Six Flags Great America officials con- S.C. has a new owner. The mortgage holder firmed last month that the park’s Iron Wolf FPI US LLC recently bought the amusement stand-up roller coaster, which debuted in park out of and hopes to re-open 1990, will be shut down on Labor Day for re- the park within the next year. moval. When the B&M-designed Iron Wolf The Dark Harbor Halloween event returns opened, it was billed as the world’s tallest and to the Queen Mary in Long Beach, Calif,. on fastest stand-up looping coaster in which rid- Oct. 7. Fifteen nights of fiery frights will in- ers are secured in a standing position over a clude seven mazes and attractions on the ship bicycle-style seat. The ride is believed to be and on the shore as well as an entertainment part of a 2012 ride relocation program by Six complex with live entertainment, cocktails and Flags that includes this and other rides. food. Merlin Entertainments has selected pub- Desert Wake, a waterpark with cable lic relations consultant Brazen to re-launch the wakeboarding, has opened at Sunset Ranch Blackpool Tower. The Tower was slated to Oasis in Mecca, Calif. The 163-acre ranch was re-open to the public on Sept. 1, just in time previously a privately owned resort with four Gary Chubb, Hersheypark; Tim Timco, TJ Timco Agency and for the switch-on of the Blackpool Illumina- man-made lakes. The park is one of the first of Will Morey, Morey’s Pier who spoke to PAPA about current tions, following a major 10-month restoration its kind in Southern California. projects at IAAPA. Below: Bill Dauphinee; Andy Quinn, Ken- program. Merlin will re-launch the Tower with The Looff Carousel at the Santa Cruz nywood and Scott Silar, Hersheypark. two new attractions, The Blackpool Tower Eye Beach Boardwalk is celebrating a century and 4D Cinema experience and The Blackpool of entertainment this summer. The music has Tower Dungeon. a vintage sound, provided for 100 years by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company a 342-pipe Ruth und Sohn band organ built has announced it has purchased 61 acres of in 1894. In 2007, the Boardwalk acquired a land adjacent to the company’s Wurlitzer band organ from the closed Play- property located south of Charlotte, NC. This land-at-the-Beach amusement park in San land acquisition will enable the company to Francisco, and there is a third small Wurlitzer achieve future development and expansion of organ. Look for more details on this celebra- the facility. tion in the November issue of Amusement To- After initially offering her king-sized bed, day. is now putting the contents of A Star Trek-themed attraction is set to her former apartment’s bedroom boldly go ahead in Jordan thanks to U.S.$1.5 suite on ebay to benefit the Dr. Robert F. billion of funding that has been secured for a Thomas Foundation. The winning bidder can major tourism and theme park development. recreate the bedroom where Parton slept in The Red Sea Astrarium project in Aqaba will her apartment at her Dollywood theme park. include four hotels and 17 entertainment of- Parton, one of the many babies delivered ferings. September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 35 Cruise industry’s first ropes course from Annual IAAPA Charity Golf Prime Play a hit aboard Carnival Magic Tournament to benefit GKTW 2nd Annual RICHMOND, B.C., Canada — Carnival, “The Motorcycle Run World’s Most Popular Cruise Line,” has enlisted the pro- to raise funds fessional expertise of Prime Play to bring an active family ORLANDO, Fla. — Two attraction to its newest ship, fund raising events to benefit Carnival Magic. Launched in Give Kids The World Village May, the massive 130,000-ton in Kissimmee, Fla. are sched- “floating resort” is the first uled prior to the start of the cruise ship ever to feature a IAAPA Attractions Expo in ropes course designed and Orlando, Nov. 15-18. installed on board. Featuring They are: Prime Play’s unique Sky Trail •The 9th Annual IAAPA cility at 3770 37th Street in Or- Ropes Course, guests can take International Charity Golf lando. The ride, approximate- advantage of an active on land Tournament will be held at ly 130 miles and completely type family excursion in a dis- Hawk’s Landing Golf Club escorted by Harley Davidson tinctive shipboard environ- at Orlando World Center Orlando, begins at 8 a.m and ment. Marriott on Sunday, Nov. 13, will conclude at the Hawk’s Incorporating two parallel 2011. The tournament begins Landing Golf Club around tracks – one easy, one difficult sharply at 8 a.m. with a shot- 1 p.m. This will be about the – the custom-designed Sky gun start. Cost is $200 per per- same time the IAAPA golfers Trail creates a cruising experi- son. Registration deadline is finish their rounds, giving all ence that offers a 360-degree October 31, 2011. Don’t delay participants more networking view while suspended 150 feet as this event quickly sells out. time. above sea level. Located above To register contact the IAAPA Registration for the Mo- the top deck SportSquare com- golf team at: www.gktwgolf torcycle Run is $100 per rider. plex, each climber can traverse [email protected]. Riders needing to rent a bike through their own course at Gold sponsor is Vekoma for the event can do so with a their own skill level, while Rides Manfacturing. $100 rental on any bike avail- still participating in the same Tournament organizers able at the Harley Davidson active experience together. are also looking for a golf shirt Orlando dealership. Prime Play’s Sky Trail both sponsor. Interested parties Gold sponsor is Uremet. challenges participants and should contact organizer Bill Organizers are looking for keeps them completely safe, Alter at: balter1@optonline. a sponsor to make or pay for a net. patch that will be distributed harnessed into the closed Carnival Magic recently became the first cruise ship ever •The 2nd Annual IAAPA to all participants. tracking system above. This to feature a ropes course designed and installed on board. Motorcycle Run will also be Contact Tom Sheehan at custom truss system was Prime Play’s unique Sky Trail Ropes Course offers two par- held on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011. [email protected], or at (847) also designed to decrease the allel tracks – one easy, one difficult – suspended 150 feet Riders are asked to meet at the 516-3200 or check www.IAA- amount of weight on the deck above sea level. Harley Davidson Orlando fa- PA.org for more details. and reinforces Prime Play’s COURTESY PRIME PLAY and Carnival’s shared com- mitment to providing safe, family fun. “The main objective for the Carnival Magic’s SportSquare was to bring families together in an active, fun way and a large component of that was the ropes course. We knew that to create the industry’s first on-board ropes course we would need the expertise of Prime Play and their portfo- lio of attractions,” said Lania Rittenhouse, Carnival’s vice president of product develop- ment. Carnival Magic’s ropes course was specially built by Prime Play’s team of experts to withstand harsh marine ele- ments, such as sea water and UV exposure.

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Region As of Change from MARKETWATCH (U.S.) 08/08/11 year ago East Coast $3.936 $0.936 Prices Prices 52 weeks Midwest $3.875 $0.909 RIDING THE Company One Month Ago 08/11/11 High Low MARKET Gulf Coast $3.868 $0.921 Cedar Fair L.P. $20.05 $18.75 $22.69 $10.99 Mountain $3.851 $0.860 MGM Mirage $15.42 $11.16 $16.94 $8.92 West Coast $3.949 $0.825 FUEL PRICES Six Flags Ent. Corp. $35.47 $32.76 $40.25 $15.925 California $4.067 $0.884 CBS Corp. $28.74 $24.63 $29.68 $13.01 TOP 7 MOST TRADED On 08/11/2011 $1 USD = Walt Disney Co. $39.36 $32.07 $44.34 $29.60 CURRENCIES 0.69904 EURO Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. $3.48 $2.76 $3.65 $1.78 0.61587 GBP (British Pound) Blackstone Group $16.26 $12.84 $19.63 $9.89 76.77267 JPY (Japanese Yen) Village Roadshow $3.25 $3.04 $4.45 $2.19 0.72574 CHF (Swiss Franc) 0.97013 AUD (Australian Dollar) NBC Universal $18.79 $15.66 $21.65 $14.25 CURRENCY 0.98504 CAD (Canadian Dollar)

PEOPLE WATCH AIMS Safety Seminar scholarships offered in Kellen joins Creative Entertainment Concepts have with The IMAX Experience. We are very pleased to wel- memory of come him onboard.” Creative Entertainment Concepts, LLC in Indianapolis, Ind. Alan Ramsay announced that Bill Kellen has joined their team. Bill is a lawyer Marc de Grandpre’s 15-year career spans a distinguished by trade and brings years of experience in the entertainment group of consumer products and sports entertainment brands. experience to the company. He will be working to expand the As a company’s Municipal Program on work directly associated with Technomedia Solutions hires John Erickson tribute to Alan Ramsay, cities around the country to bring an entertainment venue to Continuing a steady expansion of its talent roster, Orlan- IAAPA has their market. do, Fla.-based Technomedia Solutions announced it has hired generously accomplished project manager and technical director, John donated five Erickson to help the fast growing company answer rapidly in- Gina France joins Cedar Fair’s board scholarships Cedar Fair, based in Sandusky, Ohio, an- creasing demand for its advanced audio visual design and in- to the AIMS Ramsay nounced that unitholders elected Gina France tegration services. Erickson’s vast theme park experience will Safety Semi- to a three-year term as a Class III Director of be well served directing and overseeing one of the company’s nar in Alan’s name. To apply its general partner, Cedar Fair Management, Theme Park Studios, focusing primarily on audio, video, pro- for one of the scholarships, Inc., effective immediately. France, 52, is the jection, and control design and integration for theme parks go to www.aimsintl.org, click fourth new independent director added to the and other various themed venues.He brings with him a sterling on the seminar page, then Cedar Fair Board since 2008 and brings more reputation developed over 20-years of experience working for look for the link to the Alan than 30 years of strategic planning, investment top tier companies in the theme park industry. France Ramsey Scholarship. This link banking and corporate finance experience to will bring up a copy of the ap- the position. Gina received favorable votes from 65 percent of TJ Timco Agency adds PTC as client plication in pdf form. Fill out the units present and entitled to vote at the meeting and will The TJ Timco Agency, provider of business the form and email it to info@ replace Richard Ferreira who is retiring from the board. development management services including aimsintl.org or fax it to (714) The company also announced that 92 percent of unithold- strategic planning, marketing and sales man- 276-9666. All applications ers voted in favor of the proposal to reappoint Deloitte and agement, is very pleased to announce their must be received by October Touche LLP as the Company’s independent auditors, and 57 newest client Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, 15, 2011. A committee will re- percent of unitholders voted in favor of the company’s execu- Inc., based in Hatfield, Pa. view the applications and pick tive compensation proposal. Additionally, unitholders ap- Company President, Tim Timco, said that the five recipients who will be proved the board’s proposal to conduct advisory votes on ex- his agency will be concentrating specifically on Timco acknowledged at the IAAPA ecutive compensation annually. improving marketing efforts for PTC as well as attractions expo kick-off break- the development and implementation of a very focused sales fast at the Peabody Hotel in IMAX named new chief marketing officer plan that will incorporate some new product ideas along the Orlando, Fla. on Nov. 15, 2011. New York-based IMAX Corporation announced that Marc way. de Grandpre has joined the company as chief marketing offi- I’m very excited about the new opportunities and growth Dolphin Calf born at cer. Marc de Grandpre, who will lead IMAX’s global brand and potential that I foresee taking place for Philadelphia Toboggan, SeaWorld Orlando marketing initiatives, will report directly to IMAX CEO Richard it is an absolute pleasure to be working with an organization L. Gelfond. with such a great reputation that is so well respected in the “Marc has the business acumen, the leadership skills and amusement industry. the experience to help us further develop our brand and our reputation,” said Gelfond. “He will help us determine new •Email People Watch items to: [email protected]. paths that can tap into the emotional connection consumers

A dolphin calf was born July 26 at 9:36 a.m. at SeaWorld Orlando. The calf weighs 35 pounds and is 40 inches long, with the sex unknown at this time. It was seen nursing and bonding with its mom, both a good indication that the calf is doing well. Park guests can see the pair at SeaWorld’s Dolphin Nursery. COURTESY SEAWORLD September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 37

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EDMOND, Okla. — Adrenaline Family Entertainment, Golden Ticket Registration now open Inc. (AFE), based in Edmond, Okla., has announced that it STORY: Janice Witherow

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Hotel information for 2011 GTA now available at: www.GOLDENTICKETAWARDS.com 38 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2011 Arcadia releases book on LeSourdsville Lake Amusement Park STORY: Jeffrey Seifert [email protected]

Most people are likely to have heard of Americana Amusement Park in Cincinna- ti, but few are probably aware of the long and storied history of what was originally known as LeSourdsville Lake. Images of America — LeSourdsville Lake Amusement Park went on sale on May 23, 2011. The book takes a look at the history of the park through photographs and images dating all the way back to the grand opening on June 10, 1922.

Above left, LeSourdsville Lake’s original bathhouse was designed to handle 250 customers. The number of swimmers in- creased enough that by 1931 a larger bathhouse (shown here to the right of the Sellner Water Wheel) was built to handle 4,000 swimmers daily. Above right, the park added a showboat in 1956 that permitted groups of people to enjoy a peace- ful ride across the lake. COURTESY ARCADIA PUBLISHING

Scott Fowler, cofounder of the Southwest Ohio Amuse- ment Park Historical Society and a former employee of Le- Sourdsvsille Lake provided the written text for each of the four chapter prologues and all the photo captions. Fowler maintains a park archive con- sisting of six decades worth of souvenirs, postcards, photo- Above left, in 1956, a turnpike car ride was developed in house. The cars were so popular that the Streifthau Manufactur- graphs and other park memo- ing Company was formed to build and sell turnpike cars to parks across the country. Above right, in 1964, a new stage for rabilia. musical and comedy acts was built over the lake and in the middle of the Water Skooter ride. LeSourdsville Lake was an 18-acre man-made lake dance pavilion and several swimming began to dwindle various park owners and park log flume are still standing but fed from deep water wells. more amusement rides, in- and by 1976 the beach area was managers, and the future was slowly deteriorating. In 2007 For many years the lake itself cluding a roller coaster. The removed and parts of the lake starting to look good again. the beautiful lake that was was the main draw with its coaster, known as the Cyclone, were filled in to accommo- That quickly changed in 1997 the centerpiece of the park for cool, clear water and white sil- was built in 1928 for Moxahala date more rides. Swimming when park owner Ronald nearly eight decades was per- ica sand beach. Seven diving Amusement Park in nearby now took place in the new Walker died unexpectedly manently drained. boards, two toboggan water- Zanesville, Ohio and was Blue Dolphin pool. In 1978 and his family members put Images of America — Le- slides, a Sellner Water Wheel, moved to LeSourdsville Lake the park name was changed to the park up for sale. A local Sourdsville Lake Amusement ladder swings and a 20-foot at the end of the 1939 season. Americana. For the next few businessman, Jerry Couch, Park is an interesting, if some- high diving platform kept the The park continued to grow decades the park, always in purchased and reopened the what melancholy, look back guests occupied during their over the next few decades, but the shadow of , park in 2002 but income was at the growth then ultimate visit to the lake. Cabins and the lake remained the main was holding its own, but a not high enough for the new decline of what was a popu- cottages were built along the draw. In 1952 the beach area devastating fire in January of owner to pay off the $3 mil- lar amusement park enjoyed nearby Miami River and along was expanded to encompass 1990 destroyed the bathhouse, lion he had invested in the by generations of families in the shores of the lake to en- nearly four acres, and sand Stardust Ballroom and ride park. Couch announced that the Ohio Valley area. The few courage people to spend more was shipped in from Siesta parts from several attractions he would concentrate on ex- errors that appear should not than just a day at the resort. Key in Florida. By the 1970s that were stored in the build- panding his camper sales distract from an otherwise Eventually other amusements the park was drawing nearly ings. The resulting damage business on the property well-researched book. were added to entertain guests 600,000 people annually. But was estimated at more than and the amusement parts of The book retails for $21.99 such as miniature golf and this decade was to bring about $5 million, but the insurance Americana/LeSourdsville and is available at local book- fishing decks. The first ride ap- big changes to the park. company only paid $3 million. Lake never reopened. Many stores, online retailers or peared in 1930 in the form of In 1972 Kings Island, a The park filed for bankruptcy of the park’s rides were sold through Arcadia Publishing at Dodgem bumper cars. massive new theme park, later that year. at auction a few years later. www.arcadiapublishing.com The 1930s saw the ad- opened in nearby Mason, Americana managed to Many of the buildings and or by calling (888) 313-2665. dition of Stardust Gardens Ohio. The popularity of lake stay open in the 1990s under some attractions such as their September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39

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Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers International, Ltd. • 3026 S. Orange • Santa Ana, Calif. 92707 Phone: (714) 425-5747 • Fax: (714) 276-9666 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.aimsintl.org AIMS remembers a friend AIMS member spotlight: Benjamin Santos-Rogers while looking ahead Editor’s note: This is a series of articles Which amusement rides that you work Mike Gutknecht AIMS board of directors. He to appear in AIMS News & Notes that spot- on give you the least amount of trouble? Ride Entertainment Group was also very active with both lights an AIMS member who has been active “Our Dragons Descent, an S&S Turbo IAAPA and NEAAPA. I know of Companies and in the annual AIMS Safety Seminar. To sug- Drop runs flawlessly. Never is there an issue I speak for many when I say AIMS president gest a future spotlight on an AIMS member with this attraction that our maintenance de- he will be missed. mike@ride contact Steve Laycock at: partment can’t handle.” entertainment.com In tribute to Alan Ramsay, [email protected] Tell us one thing that you have learned IAAPA has generously do- from the AIMS Safety Seminar. For those of you who nated five scholarships to the Benjamin Santos-Rogers “Just one thing? It is hard to nail it haven’t yet heard, the 2011 AIMS Safety Seminar in his down to just one thing because there are so AIMS Safety Seminar will name. Additionally, OABA Funtown Splashtown USA once again be held in con- has donated four scholar- Operations Manager many areas that the seminar touches on. I junction with ships to the AIMS Safety have gained a whole array of tools, ideas, the annual Seminars as it has for the last As operations manager for Funtown and knowledge ranging from such areas as IAAPA At- several years. Commitments Splashtown USA in Saco, Maine, Ben San- human resources to effective training tech- tractions such as these say a lot about tos-Rogers, credits his niques. I am very eager to implement some Expo this AIMS and the importance mother for pointing him of these in the upcoming season. One of coming No- leading organizations in our toward a summer job that the greatest aspects of the seminar was be- vember in industry place in the safety later became a career. Ben ing able to share and diagnose various situ- Orlando, Fla. Gutknecht and training classes offered got hooked on the amuse- ations with other operators who have expe- In these eco- at the AIMS Safety Seminars. ment industry as a teenager rienced similar situations.” nomic times, it only makes We encourage those parties and now can’t see himself What was your favorite class at the sense to get as much “bang interested in applying for working in any other indus- Rogers AIMS Safety Seminar and why? for your buck” as possible scholarships to refer to the try. In November he will be “Hands down, it was ‘Operations Super- and combining the trip to the scholarship information ar- presenting at two different educational ses- visory Basics’ with Matt Heller. The content AIMS Safety Seminar with ticle or to visit our website at: sions during the IAAPA Expo. He attended was very well presented and beneficial giv- the IAAPA Attractions Expo www.aims intl.org. the 2010 AIMS Safety Seminar and while ing me some great ideas to implement for clearly makes sound financial The 2011 AIMS board there took some time between classes to the season ahead. Matt is a great presenter sense. Where else can you of directors meeting will answer questions for AIMS News & Notes. and I jump at any opportunity to hear him find the biggest icons in the be held on September 15, speak.” amusement industry at one 2011 at Santa’s Lodge in How did you get started in the amuse- Why should someone attend the AIMS location at the same time? Santa Claus, Indiana. This ment business? Safety Seminar? AIMS is proud of its heritage will be the second year that “It was the beginning of summer, I was “The presenters are very knowledge- of providing the best instruc- the meeting is being held in 15-years old, and I was looking for a sum- able. Many of them included time for net- conjunction with the Golden tors, the small student to in- mer job. My mother who is a dental hygien- working and the sharing of ideas and expe- Ticket Awards. Gary Slade, structor ratio and perhaps ist mentioned my job hunting to a patient, riences. One of the greatest aspects of this the most recognized net- the founder, publisher and Kenneth Cormier, who is the president and industry is the willingness that everyone has, working opportunity in the Editor-In-Chief of Amuse- CEO of Funtown Splashtown USA. He sug- regardless of their position, in sharing their industry. When you com- ment Today is the driving gested that I apply to Funtown and with that experiences, and ideas which allows every- bine all these attributes with force behind the Golden my life was changed.” one to learn from each other.” the chance to visit the IAAPA Ticket Awards and has turned Attractions Expo in the same the ceremony into a must- What do you do in your free time? In general, how was your overall ex- trip, it becomes a winning attend event for anyone in “As a native of Maine but a frequent vis- perience at the AIMS Safety Seminar and decision and is synergy at its the amusement industry. As itor to Arizona, I love the outdoors. I snow- how prepared were your instructors? best. a member of the AIMS board board and play disc golf. I do just about “The experience was amazing! The in- The amusement industry of directors, Gary suggested anything that revolves around mountains, structors were knowledgeable in a variety recently lost a dear friend holding the annual meet- rivers, and lakes.” of areas. It showed that they were all pas- on June 12, 2011 when Alan ing in conjunction with the What is so special about the facility sionate about safety through educating and Ramsay passed away at the GTA as it makes sense from for which you work? in giving back to the industry. The presen- young age of 41. Alan was a a costs and time perspective. “It’s a family owned and operated facil- tations were very well prepared and most friend to anyone he met and The synergy created during ity. The Cormier family is amazing and has were interactive and stayed away from the a true fan of our industry pos- this event is incredible as the become a second family to me. You know standard lecture format.” sessing a passion and com- networking opportunities are you are at a very special place when there Tell us one person you have met here mitment for the amusement boundless. Gary has done a is a genuine concern about how your day is during a networking opportunity time industry rarely found in to- wonderful job in creating a going both inside and outside of the work- that has made an impact on you and why? day’s fast paced world. Alan new tradition for members of place. This second family is also very fo- “John Edds is one person I will not for- recently sat on the AIMS edu- the amusement industry and cused on education and one’s self improve- get because he provided some great insight cation committee and was in- I hope that we can look for- ment which is evident by my attendance on training and motivational tools.” strumental in providing many ward to many more years of here at the AIMS Safety Seminar.” —Steve Laycock, AIMS of the recommendations for GTA and AIMS meetings be- the Safety Seminar to the ing held together.

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] 40 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2011 September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 41 MIDWAY CARNIVALS STATE REVENUE SUPPLIERS BRIEF All is going well in Canada for Minot flood victims get help North American Midway Entertainment from Murphy Bros. STORY: Pam Sherborne [email protected] MINOT, N.D. — The North Dakota State Fair EDMONTON, Alberta held annually might have — On the final day of Ed- been canceled for the monton’s Capital EX, North 2011 year, but that didn’t American Midway Entertain- stop the carnival provid- ment was on par in the areas er for the state fair from of revenue and attendance as providing carnival rides the carnival, based in Farm- to those needing a break land, Ind., has been there for the last three years. from flood clean-up. In fact, Canadian dates for When Murphy Broth- NAME have gone exception- ers Exposition, Tulsa, ally well. Those dates include Okla., the carnival that had such events as the Manitoba been scheduled to provide Above left, Wisdom’s Mon- Summer Fair, Brandon, Mani- the midway for the North ster Trucks ride made its first toba, which ran June 8-12; Red Dakota State Fair heard appearance at the Westerner River Exhibition, Winnipeg, Days Fair and Exposition, about the cancellation, Manitoba, June 17-26; Calgary they decided they wanted Red Deer, Alta., this year. The (Alta.) Stampede, July 8-17; event ran July 20-24. West to help Minot. Westerner Days Fair and Ex- They split up the carni- Coast Amusements, Langley, position, Red Deer, Alta., July B.C., manages the midway val between Bismarck and 20-24; and Edmonton’s Capi- there for North American Fargo. A portion of every tal EX, which ran July 22-31. Midway Entertainment. The wristband, every ticket, “The economy in Can- Monster Trucks is owned by and every corndog sold ada is strong,” said Amber West Coast Amusements. was to go to help rebuild Swedgan, NAME’s director Above, Tony Cassata, left, the homes that had been of media and communication. Bob’s Space Racers, Day- submerged for weeks. “Our revenues and fair atten- tona Beach, Fla., visits with “Since Murphy Broth- dance have been great.” NAME’s Operations Manager ers have played the state Attendance at the Manito- Wayne Kunz, at the Edmon- fair continuously for over ba Summer Fair this year was ton’s Capital Ex. That event 40 years, being good 99,865, the highest it has been ran July 22-31. Left, NAME friends with the state fair in the last five years. The 2010 purchased a new food trailer board there, we figured attendance was 92,000. this year. Called the “Spiral we’d try to raise some NAME set a new ride rev- Spud,” the trailer came from money for the Minot relief enue record at the Brandon Hitch-Hiker Mfg., located in fund,” said Ted Murphy. event, where they provided 34 Middletown, Ohio. Murphy Brothers was rides on the midway includ- COURTESY NAME at the Red River Valley ing the new Tivoli Spin Out. Fair, West Fargo, before Karen Oliver, manager, (KMG). rent site. resents a 29,303 increase over they were supposed to Manitoba Summer Fair, re- Perfect weather helped NAME provided 46 rides 2010. move on to Minot. The ported that weather was a bit Winnipeg’s Red River Exhibi- at this event including the new Swedgan said NAME mini-carnival took place at cool during the event’s run tion set an attendance record. Spin Out. came within two percent of the Fargo Dome until July so she was very pleased with The event drew approximate- The Calgary Stampede setting a brand new ride rev- 31, and at the Gateway the attendance. She reported ly 220,000 fairgoers. That was had a great run. Although at- enue record in Calgary. The Mall in Bismarck through that the most popular rides a 25 percent increase over 2010 tendance fell slightly short of carnival provided 58 rides for July 28th. on the 2011 midway were and well beyond the last re- the current record of 1,262,518 the Stampede including the the Mega Drop (Fabbri), Zip- cord of 191,000 set in 1997, the set in 2006, the event drew new Monster Trucks owned per (Chance) and the Fireball first year the fair was in its cur- 1,174,697 patrons. That rep- 4See NAME, page 42

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The search According to local reports, Dennis Herrington, who’s during its 10 days open, which was a nearly 20 for space had become so difficult that the Wy- owned the slide since 1995 and put it up for sale just recently, percent increase over last year. andotte County event moved to Leavenworth said the winning bidder is someone local. He wouldn’t disclose According to a press release, food sales County for the past two years just to be sure the name of the new owner, saying in July that the new owner were up 25 percent and carnival revenue saw 4-H kids could show off their prized pigs and didn’t want to be immediately identified. He did say, however, a 35 percent increase over last year. Butler projects. that the new owner plans to keep operating the attraction at the Amusements, Fairfield, Calif., provided the In a news story that ran in The Kansas City fairgrounds. midway. Star, fair officials had warned 2011 fairgoers Organizers said the fair’s numerous attrac- that the event could be somewhat rustic in Herrington, 57, said he decided to sell the slide due to health tions helped draw fairgoers. The year the fair its debut. But, there would be carnival rides problems. showed a Centennial Exhibit, which featured provided by Pride Amusements LLC, Galena, The asking price was $175,000, but the final sale price wasn’t images from the last 100 years of the fair. Kan., as well as a demolition derby and food disclosed. Private owners erected the slide in 1968. The fair’s There was also a Wetlands Exhibit, displaying concessions. historian, Pam Gray, said she wasn’t immediately sure who recreational outdoor activities in the region, The grounds remain a work in progress. built the slide. concerts, outdoor motor sports events, and The 109-acre site was purchased using money The Bud Shymansky family purchased the slide in time . obtained when the fairgrounds were sold to for the 1973 fair and operated it until 1993, when Springfield Schlitterbahn, fair officials said. businessmen Herrington, Lars Buchloh, David Mayes and Steve Attendance at the 2011 Linn County Fair, Vincent bought it. Albany, Ore., which ran July 21-24, topped Officials of the California State Fair, Sac- By 1995, Herrington had bought out the other partners. 27,000, up about 12 percent over last year. ramento, were certainly enjoying the trend Herrington said five bids were submitted. Despite competition from other events, in- being set during this year’s run, July 14-31. In cluding a concert in Portland, mid-fair, paid attendance had risen 17 percent, Calderon said Saturday evening’s Main Stage according to Cal Expo spokesman Brian May. show attendance was up 1 percent. People weren’t just showing up either. new $10 Unlimited Ride Pass The carnival provider this year was Davis They were spending money, too. Food and NAME Shows Northwest Inc., Clackamas, Ore. drink spending was up 24 percent during the Continued from page 41 promotion. Beautiful weather greeted fairgoers with fair and the midway reported a 33 percent NAME provided 41 rides the majority of the days being in the 70 to increase in revenue mid-fair. Butler Amuse- by West Coast Amusements, for the Red Deer event. New 80-degree range. ments, Fairfield, Calif., provided almost 70 Langley, B.C., and manufac- rides included: West Coast rides. tured by Wisdom. Amusements’ Mega Drop by Every year, the Georgia State Fair (Ma- The betting handle at the racetrack had The carnival also present- Fabbri; West Coast Amuse- con, Ga.) board meets after the fair, and it al- improved 13 percent. ed a new game in Calgary — ments’ Alien Abduction by ways votes on whether to have another fair. the Flip-A-Chick by Global Wisdom; West Coast Amuse- When the board met in July, about 70 ac- Cotton candy, wild rides, popular enter- Midway Games. The new ments’ Monster Truck by Wis- tive members present put on hold a decision tainers, 4-H animals and homemade pies were game entails trying to flip the dom. about running a 2012 fair. all a part of the 2011 Fond du Lac (Wisc.) rubber chicken into a soup pot. “Vic (Victor) Wisdom and “That is something that has been a pos- County Fair during its July 19-24 run. It was hit, as was the car- his wife were at the Red Deer sibility for the last couple of years, because The grand finale this year was a demolition nival’s new Hitch-Hiker (New Westerner Days visiting the the fair has not been as successful financially derby in front of the grandstand. Other enter- Middletown, Ohio) food trail- show and Bob and Wendy because of the competition of the (Georgia tainment included TESLA, The Beach Boys, er the “Spiral Spud.” The new Hauser, seeing the two new National Fair in Perry), and the economy and and Theory of a Deadman. food concession serves about rides debut,” Swedgan said. other things going on,” said Don Johstono, fair With the exception of the loss of one 4-H every variety of the French fry, Presale ride tickets are board president, to a reporter in a local Macon exhibit pig, excessive heat didn’t deter the newspaper. steady stream of fairgoers. An estimated crowd including curly, fully loaded to also going well this year. For One of those “other things” is the aging of over 40,000 was expected to turn out. the original fry. The fries are some of NAME’s Canadian of the board. A sprinkler system was set up on the roof cut thin and lightly fried. dates there was an increase. “Our membership is definitely aging and of the livestock barn to cool down tempera- A new ride revenue record Those include: the Manitoba that definitely has an impact,” Johstono was tures that soared into the mid-90s during the was set for NAME at Westerner Summer Fair, up 24 percent; quoted as saying. fair. Days in Red Deer by eclipsing Red River Exhibition, up eight The state fair has been held in Macon con- Some changes to this year’s fair included the old record by nine percent. percent; Westerner Days up secutively since 1851, with the exception of the moving of the sound stage to a different Bob and Wendy Hauser, West four percent; and Edmonton’s four years during the Civil War and in 2009, space to keep alcohol sales away from the chil- Coast Amusements, manage Capital EX, up 11 percent. when the Exchange Club of Macon changed dren’s area, which featured an enhanced play- the Westerner Days event for NAME was also to play the fair dates from October to April/May, ac- land. The Ag Venture area was brought back NAME. Buffalo Days, Regina, Sask., cording to the fair’s website. this year in accordance with the mission of the Overall, Westerner Days Aug. 3-7; Prairieland Exhibi- The fair ran April 29-May 8 this year. Dixie- fair, to enhance agriculture education. experienced a great run this tion, Saskatoon, Aug. 9-14; land Carnival, Phenix City, Ala., provided the year, setting three new atten- and the Canadian National midway. Antique Car Show Coordinator Les Horn, dance records. Total atten- Exhibition, Toronto, Ont., While the fair board does not disclose fi- known for his Disabled American Veterans and dance was 93,965 setting an Aug. 19-Sept. 5. nancial information, attendance at this year’s Inner Harbor Antique Car Shows and currently all-time. The 2010 attendance (Final attendance figures fair was estimated at 35,000 to 40,000, Johsto- his work on the movie “My One and Only,” re- no said. This figure is based on ticket sales be- turned to host this year’s Maryland State Fair was 92,689. Two single-day at- for the Capital EX were re- cause there are no turnstiles or other ways to in Timonium, Md. tendance records were set as leased after this interview took count attendance. The fair started Aug. 26 and runs through well. On Sat., July 23, 26,825 place. The carnival had a good That was a slight increase over 2010. Sept. 5. fairgoers attended Westerner run there and fair officials The Maryland State Fair’s Antique Vehicle Days. That broke the previous were, overall, pleased with When the Wyandotte County Fair- Display had its beginnings in the early ‘70s It record of 24,729 set in 2008. the event even though atten- grounds (Kansas City, Kan.) were converted featured antique vehicles from as early as the The next day, on Sun- dance figures were down. Fig- into a shiny new waterpark, many thought that 1920s up to 1982 including Model A’s, Cor- day, July 24, 18,355 people at- ures released showed that the the old-time affair would quietly slip away. vair Convertibles, Camaros, Corvettes, GTOs, tended, breaking the record of 2011 attendance was 713,546 But the fair — one of the last prominent re- Mustangs, Triumphs, Zephyrs and more. 16,210 set in 2008. compared to 747,000 last year. minders of the county’s pastoral past — finally Also, on that Sunday, al- Rainy weather this year was to most 3,000 kids enjoyed the blame.) September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 43 Concession business good for O’Brien STORY: Pam Sherborne off a corn dog. company in 1949. O’Brien had [email protected] And, what he has been his own company at one time, seeing for the 2011 season is and then he merged with his CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It’s pretty much the same as the father. About 10 years ago, he getting harder to make a living last several seasons. bought his father out when he working in the mobile outdoor “As long as you have the retired. amusement industry, accord- weather, you get the event,” He has hung onto the ing to those out on the road. he said. “Some will be up and fair food staples, such as corn The economy, cost of fuel and some will be down, up and dogs, sausage sandwiches the weather inconsistencies down.” and turkey legs. Normally, his over the last few years have O’Brien has been in the prices run $3.50 for his sweet Tim O’Brien finished out these three food trailers himself. challenged outdoor operators business for 32 years. His fa- potato fries and his regular They were purchased from United Trailers. in many different ways. ther, Gene O’Brien, started the 4See O’BRIEN, page 44 COURTESY O’BRIEN FOOD SERVICE “You just have to find money wherever you can,” said Tim O’Brien, O’Brien Food Service, based in Apollo, Fla. He has found some extra money by doing his own trail- ers. Three years ago he pur- chased three trailers, all shells, from United Trailers. Then, he finished them out. “I did everything,” O’Brien said. “I did the electri- cal, cabinetry, graphics, glass – everything. I have $130,000 in those three trailers including the flatbeds to carry them. If I hadn’t done the work, I would have spent about $280,000. I have the ability to do that for myself.” Another thing O’Brien has done is to keep his overhead down. He has a total of six trailers, all 14 feet long. “I only need two people to man them,” he said. In addition, he dropped his cafeteria business a few years ago. “We retired it,” O’Brien said. “It took too many staff and with everything going up, it just didn’t pay to do it. We had 55 different items and a lot of seating. We enjoyed doing it, but it was just too much.” The last week of July, O’Brien was in Urbana, Ill., at the Champaign County Fair, which ran July 22-30. He had three stands there. Tinsley’s Amusements, High Hill, Mo., was providing the midway at the event. At the same time, O’Brien’s son, Cody O’Brien, was at the DuPage County Fair, Wheaton, Ill., which ran July 27-31. “We do split up some like that, but not often,” O’Brien said. O’Brien said he has been adjusting his prices some this year, just as he does most years. If an event raises its prices, then he usually has to pass it along. But, at the Cham- paign County Fair, he actually reduced his prices – 50 cents 44 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2011

O’BRIEN “Then, I take April, May Continued from page 43 and June off,” he said. “Then, Wheelock Rides sees the people I am up in Champaign, Whea- ton, the Illinois State Fair (Du- fries; $3 and $5 for corn dogs; Quoin, with 2011 dates Aug. when the weather cooperates $7 for sausage sandwiches; 12-21) and The Sandwich (Ill.) $7.50 for his Philly steak sand- UNION SPRINGS, N.Y. some of their dates. Or, it has Fair, running this year Sept. — All in all, business has been been raining. wiches; $7.50 for his steak-on- 7-28.” a-stick; and $8 for turkey legs. pretty good for Wheelock “Right now, it is about In September, he goes to Rides, based in Syracuse, N.Y. 73 or 74 degrees,” Ward said, His drinks run $3 and $5. the Virginia State Fair, Do- “Those are the fair staples “When we get the weath- during the evening of July 30. swell, set for Sept. 29-Oct. 9, er, the people come out,” said “But, it is really, really humid.” and people still want them,” 2011, 2011, on to the North he said. “We have tried some Corey Ward, the son-in-law of The show normally carries Carolina State Fair, Raleigh, the founders of the show. “We 17 or 18 rides, but at the Union new things. Our sweet potato set for Oct. 13-23, 2011, and fries are fairly new.” do a lot of fireman’s events. Springs event, they had 14 then home. He and his wife, People continue to support the with them. The show operates He doesn’t have a large Justine, do get some time off crew traveling with him. He local organizations that we are from the first of May through during their route. sponsoring. So, we are doing October. They travel in a 135- hires mostly local when he “We use that time for some gets to a spot. He plays 15 pretty well.” 140-mile radius from their vacation time,” he said. ‘When Corey Ward is married to home in Syracuse. They play dates a year and said, “I am our children were young, Jus- fine the way I am.” Angel Wheelock Ward. Her fa- two-day festivals, four-day tine would stay home with ther is Avery Wheelock. fireman’s carnivals, seven-day O’Brien starts his season them. But, now, we do things in February. Some of his dates Wheelock Rides was play- county fairs and “anything in like go to Washington, D.C., ing a fireman’s event in Union between.” include the Florida State Fair, and places like that.” Tampa (2011 dates were Feb. Springs when AT visited them. “We also book in with Wheelock Rides, Syracuse, Jared O’Brien, said his Ward said the weather Strates Shows (Orlando, Fla.) N.Y., carries about 17 or 18 10-21),Frederiksen the Titusville 1/7x3 b/w(Fla.) Air3/14/02- dad, 11:22 has AMno interestPage 1 in go- show (2011 dates March 11-13) hasn’t been completely coop- in Elmira, N.Y., and Reithof- rides to their dates, includ- ing into the business. He is erative. It either been really fer Shows (Gibsonton, Fla.) for ing this 1969 A.J. Sunny and the Dade County Fair, Mi- in Florida and works fulltime ami (2011 dates were March hot, with temperatures crest- two dates,” Ward said. wheel. in a business other than the ing 100 degrees or higher at —Pam Sherborne AT/SUE NICHOLS 17-April 3). amusement industry. “The #1 Leading Slide Manufacturer in America” FREDERIKSEN AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM “World’s Largest 5 Lane, One Trailer Slide - 108 Ft.” INDUSTRIES, INC. 5212 St. Paul St. AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM • Financing and Leasing Available • Trades Considered Tampa, Florida 33619 • Order Slide Bags or “New Rain” Bags (813) 628-4545 • 6 New Slides In Stock FAX (813) 621-3679 • Have 20 Used Rides www.funslide.com • 90 Ft. Fiberglass Slide • 65 Ft. Fiberglass Slide September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 45 46 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2011 MIDWAY Young carnival sports some MARKET PLACE old and restored rides STORY: Pam Sherborne [email protected]

LEXINGTON, Va. — Hav- ing a fleet of rides that range in date from 1915 to the mid- 1970s may not seem ideal for the majority of carnival own- ers, but for Lee Harris of Buf- falo Brothers Amusements based here, that is exactly what it is. Harris, along with his brother, Tommy, and their dad, Will, began operating It was this 1915 Spillman carousel that set things in motion about four years ago. They for the Buffalo Brothers Amusements, Lexington, Va. The were up to 15 antique rides in Harris brothers, along with help from their dad, have totally mid-July, which include a 1915 restored this piece of history. Below, this 1895 Gypsy cara- Spillman carousel, a 1950s au- van wagon came out of a museum in North Carolina that was thentic Herschell Sky Fighter closing. The wagon is now used as an office on the midway, and an 1895 Gypsy caravan Lee Harris, shown here, told . wagon they use for an office. AT AT/SUE NICHOLS They will do about 12 dates before the 2011 season is over, playing events such as Fire- men’s fairs, and a July 4th event this year at Gypsy Hill Park in downtown Staunton. Harris said his dad is with them part-time as he has a lumber business in Lexington. But, it was his dad’s love of the Spillman carousel that set this whole thing in motion. “Mr. (Dick) Taylor (Tay- lor Amusement Co.) actually owned it at the time my dad saw it,” Harris said. “Mr. Tay- lor has retired now. “It took me over a year to rebuild that thing,” he said. •1974 Watkins Swinger; The older rides, however, “There are a couple of replace- • 10- are extremely heavy and labor ment aluminum horses on it, seat ; intensive for set up and tear but the rest are wooden.” •1970 Eyerly ; down, Harris said. Restoration is a huge part •1972 Hrubetz ; “This old stuff was built of what they do, obviously. •1960s Allan Herschell Heli- when you expected a lot of But, because Harris’ dad coter ride. man power,” he said. “Take, also restores old rail cars, the •12-foot kiddie tubular for example, our Eli Bridge workshops and expertise were slide; wheel. Every metal piece has already at hand, making the •1960s Allan Herschell boat to be put together like a giant job much easier. They have ride; Erector Set.” one workshop in downtown •1930s Biplane ride (mfg. is It takes a crew of about six Staunton, Va., and another unknown); going “full throttle” for two to larger one in Goshen, Va. •1920s Mangles Kiddie three days to set up the rides. Harris said the space ships Whip; It takes a little less time to tear on the 1950s Herschell Sky •1960s Flying Saucer (mfg. down. Fighter were made from left- is unknown); All things considered, over bomb shells from World •1970 Canoe ride (currently Harris feels the show is do- War II that were converted. beging restored; mfg. is un- ing well. They began their They purchased the Gyp- known). business as Buffalo Broth- sy caravan wagon from a mu- Asked whether he feels ers Amusements in 2007, not seum in North Carolina that their show’s growth will con- having any idea how bad the was closing. tinue in the direction of an- economy would get the next Aside from the Sky Fight- tique rides, Harris said, “It just year. But, they have weath- er and carousel, the list of rides makes sense for us to do this ered the storm now and are include: right now. We are already set growing. The growth in rides •1958 Eli Bridge Company up for restoration and know has been about two a year. Scrambler; how to do it. My dad just fin- The number of dates has also Keep our carnival and fair industry strong! •1970 Hampton kiddie car ished totally restoring a 1950 grown and Harris hopes that Buy products and services from these suppliers. ride; Pullman rail car.” will be a continuing trend. September 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 47

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CLASSIC RIDES FOR SALE Bumper Cars (24 cars) 40x80 (SBF)....$125,000 Twister/Maverick (Moser) ...... $599,000 The following rides are for sale T/M (ARM) ...... $249,000 by the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department in North West Pa: Super Truck (SBF) ...... $19,900 Allan Herschell Merry-Go-Round, T/M (ARM) ...... $249,000 Pillow Bounce by Wapello, Antique Cars by Hampton Manu- Scooter 1800 T/M (Majestic) ...... $224,000 facturing, Space Train by Kiddie Crazy Bus T/M (Zamperla) ...... $99,000 Rides USA, Airplane Ride by King Manufacturing, Chair Swing Tornado T/M (Wisdom) ...... $99,000 by Smith and Smith, Rocket Ride Drop Tower (Moser) ...... $89,000 by King Manufacturing. Americana Carousel 28’ (Chance) .....$119,000 QUARTERTIME AMUSEMENTS (410) 358-8311 MICHAEL Our desire is to sell these rides Traffic Jam T/M (SBF) ...... $219,000 as one lot. 1989 T/M ...... $205,000 For additional information and Sea Ray T/M (Mulligan) ...... $249,000 photos please e-mail Bear Affair ...... $44,000 [email protected] or Baja Buggy T/M (Zamperla) ...... $59,000 call (814) 922-3595, attention David V. High Flyer (ARM) ...... $189,000 Deluxe Sizzler T/M (Wisdom) ...... $99,000 Crazy Surf P/M 60ft. tall 18 people (Sartori) OPPORTUNITY ...... $99,000 Check out the latest premium new and used rides at: facebook.com/ 2012 JOINT VENTURE OPPORTU- Call Len or John internationalridesmanagement NITY - You own a high visibility loca- (908) 526-8009 or call (609) 425-1220 tion in a family oriented, seasonal FAX: (908) 526-4535 to receive a current list. resort and you have successfulMay 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 marketing / promotion experience September 2009 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 in your market. GLOW NOVELTY VENDING BUSINESS TM We own factory new condition, FOR SALE - Site: http://nglbiz.biz P.O. Box 5427 family oriented amusement rides Van, trailer, tent pics, bottom of page. Arlington, Texas 76005-5427 and attractions valued at more than Nationwide credibility; 30+ years; (817) 460-7220 $1 million. In addition, we have $100,000 gross for 5 months. All shows Fax (817) 265-NEWS (6397) CLASSIFIEDSoutstanding credentials producing are exclusive contract, cash only busi- CLASSIFIEDS www.AmusementToday.com ness. Pro Web site. magic shows throughoutwww.AmusementToday.com the U.S. and own a custom century show Details on all, call Robert To place an ad call (817) 460-7220mobile along with magic, props To placeand an effects ad valued call at an (817) additional 460-7220 Home: (727) 447-4447 Find us on Facebook Cell: (727) 542-4519 $500,000. eMploYMenT FoR Sale facebook.com/amusementtodayFoR Sale FoR Sale FoR Sale EMPLOYMENT FOR SALE eMploYMenT FoR Sale We seek toFo joinR with Sale you in creat- SeRVIceS Smokey Mountain SMOKEY MOUNTAIN AMUSEMENTS KIDDIE RIDES FOR SALE Smokey Mountain ing Easta high Coast quality, Beach family Location oriented, Canned Spiel Repeaters Amusements Inc. INC. Needs Ride Help In All Turtle:$7,500 Amusements Inc. seasonal attraction for your com- Great for game booths and ride queue needs Ride Help - In All Departments munity. lines. Complete with 24-watt amp Departments: Pony Cart: $5,000 needs Ride Help - In All Departments Subscribe to our YouTube channel 12 Rides Ride Superintendent - For Green Unit and weather-tight speaker. Up to fourCan Ride Superintendent - For Green Unit. Tubs of Fun: $6,000 Ride Superintendent - For Green Unit youtube.com/amusementtoday 13 Games 2-minute custom sayings or one self- Electrician - For Green Unit Electrician - For Green Unit. Bulgy Whale: $6,000 Electrician - For Green Unit Profitable,INTERESTED owner PARTIES looking CONTACT: to diversify repeating custom canned spiel. Contact: Merlin’swith Magical existing Adventure operations. Contact: Wet Boats: $6,000 Contact: Brian (Beaver) Bitner 22 Monroe Drive $350 - Go to www.ACsound.net® for Brian (Beaver) Bitner Hampton Cars: $9,000 Brian (Beaver) Bitner and (919) 272-5627 LaurelIf interested, Springs, NJ please 08021 contact: more information or call Anthony at (919) 272-5627 Space Train: $4,000 (919) 272-5627 Billy Clark - (863) 738-1689 5-time Award Winner (609) 206-5244Len Soled (865) 742-1394 Billy Clark Little Dipper Coaster: $7,000 Billy Clark - (863) 738-1689 MAY Winter Quarters Now Open! Rides-4-U, Inc. (863) 738-1689 Bounce Room: $500 Winter Quarters Now Open! help grow your business? (843) 362-0022 TFN (908) 526-8009 Winter Quarters Now Open! (843) 362-0022 TFN

(843) 362-0022 [email protected] SpinDATEBOOK out T/M (Huss) ...... $299,000 SeRVIceS Angola, Indiana LOOPING COASTER EclipseTwister/ -Fabbri Maverick T/M= (Moser) ...... $399,000 ...... $599,000 AMUSEMENT PARK, LOOPING COASTER SEPTEMBER located in Farmington, Utah, is accepting eQUIpMenT WanTed eQUIpMenT WanTed SkyDrop Master Tower -ARM T/M (ARM) T/M ...... $179,000 ...... $299,000 J&D Carnival Services offering ser- Launch Loop Shuttle Coaster 15 1998 TM Chance Gondola Wheel vices to you for a low, low price. resumes for a Mechanical Engineering AMUSEMENT PARK BUSINESS FOR Launch Loop Shuttle Coaster Drop Tower -ARM T/M ...... $399,000 all steel with AIMSRio Grande Board (Zamperla) of Directors ...... $19,000 annual meeting$410,000 (8 a.m. - Completely5 p.m.) rebuilt July position. Applicants should have substan- SALE - NJ existingSLIDES park on 10+ acres. Arrow DynamicsSLIDES all steel with G-Force 4, 56’ high x 635’ long RioCrazy Grande- Dance Zamperla (Fabbri) ...... $325,000 T/M ...... $19,000 2009. All eight motors and gearboxes We offerYOU the following services: BETCHA! 25 ridesWanted plus games. used 90+ft. slides, Santa’s Lodge, Santa Claus, Ind. tial amusement ride and/or conveyance BuiltG-Force 1977, 4, Excellent 56’ high xcondition 635’ long in are made to 100% / over 6,000 new •Ride setup portability not needed. Wanted used 90+ft. slides, Scooter 1800 T/M (Majestic) ....$224,000 system experience. Built in 1977,Indiana. excellent $200,000 condition in Chaos -Chance T/M ...... $99,000 LED lights, new electrical wiring, new •Ride tear down [email protected] portability not needed. 16 & 17 •Ride painting FUNHOUSES ForIndiana. photos $160,000and details: ScooterCrazy Bus 1400 T/M -Majestic (Zamperla) T/M ...... $99,000 ...... $109,000 PIC drive. All updates. Ask us how you can tap into over 2011 Golden Ticket Awards presented by Amusement Today, Holiday •Ride washing For more information, see Wanted used “Carnival Funhouses”, [email protected] photosFUNHOUSES and details: Tornado T/M (Wisdom) ...... $99,000 TRAINED PARROT SHOWS FOR SALE Crazy Bus -Zamperla T/M ...... $99,000 Please call Gene Dean: (978) 375-2542 •Ride repair work www.lagoonpark.com/jobs or mobility not necessary [email protected] Other Rides World & Splashin’ Safari, Santa Claus, Ind. 250 million potential customers. OR LEASE - 40 years experience. Tech- Drop Tower (Moser) ...... $89,000 or e-mail [email protected] •Concession cleaning Wantedwww.funspotpark.com used22 “Carnival Other Rides Funhouses”, •www.GoldenTicketAwards.comTornado -Wisdom T/M ...... $129,000 e-mail [email protected] nical,Contact clinical, intellectual,Sunny (612) audio, 332-5600 effects, •Concession work mobilityAngola, not Indiananecessary Americana Carousel 28’ (Chance) ...$119,000 and much, much more. and more. Perfect in parks, casinos, TFN Orient Express -Wisdom ...... $139,000 Traffic Jam T/M (SBF) ...... $219,000 TO SIGN UP FOR affinitymm.com/twitterbook islands, any tropical venue. Domestic or Contact Sunny 612 332-5600 Turbo Force -Zamperla T/M ...... $199,000 THIS2 Bob FREE Space NEWS Racers SERVICE WeWe will travel travel the the East East Coast. Coast. Our Our Vertical Water Race Games global. TFN 1989 Orbiter T/M ...... $205,000 GO TO WWW.AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM office hourshours areare M-FM-F 88 a.m.a.m - 5 p.m., Follow us on Twitter BINGO / BEANO GAMES FOR SALE Americana Carousel 28’ ...... $199,000 1 14-player, 1 12-player parkcom models Saturday 9 a.m. - noon. www.parrotshow.comwanted for Bangor State Fair, Bangor, Truck Stop (Zamperla) ...... $18,000 in mint condition. Saturdy 9 a.m. - noon. twitter.com/amusementtoday Traffic Jam -SBF T/M ...... $219,000 Publication & Ad Design E-mail: [email protected] amusementSea Ray T/M (Mulligan) ...... $249,000today Maine 7/30-8/8 and Skowhegan Fair, FoR Sale AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM 1. SKEE BALLS CallPoint-of-Purchase (207) 825-3944 ask Materials for Jamie Design or Skowhegan, Maine 8/12-8/21. Call Funny Freight T/M ...... $29,000 AMUSEMENTTODAY.COMRetiring - Priced to Sell! Danielle. Or call our cell at 2. CLAW MACHINES Kamikazi T/M (Fabbri) ...... $149,000 AMUSEMENTTODAY.COMGreat price. Call (718) 266-8384 or Web & Flash(207) 659-4069.Design Communications Gene Dean - Fiesta Shows 3. STACKERS KiddieMini Rocking Scrambler Tug T/M -Eli (Zamperla) T/M ...... $ .....$49,000 29,000 AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM(718) 614-0597 (978) 375-2542 4. SPORTS ARENAS TV & Radio www.affinitymm.com DizzyDrop TowerDragon 806- (Sellner) Moser ...... $54,000 T/M ...... $99,000 AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM [email protected] 5. AIR HOCKEY TABLES AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM Whatever Your Project Calls For KamakaziPower Surge -Fabbri T/M T/M(Zamperla) ...... $149,000 ....$349,000 (817) 564-3843 JUN 6. POOL TABLES AMUSEMENTTODAY.COMFor Sale: Waterslide molds from AMUSEMENT TODAY 7. VIDEO GAMES For Sale: 1987 Huss Sellner Apple T/M ...... $29,000 reputable company. Four complete CLASSIFIEDS Call Len or John systems ready for production with Great Condition. YOUR USED RIDE claSSIFIed QUARTERTIME AMUSEMENTS Call(908) Len 526-8009 or John two additional systems available. Tower rehabbed in 2004. (908) 526-8009 claSSIFIed MARKETPLACE P/M. Excellent ride for FAX: (908) 526-4535 Please contact [email protected] deadlIneS Call Michael: (410) 358-8311 FAX: (908) 526-4535 mid-sizedpark. deadlIneS MAY AMUSEMENT TODAY’S Ride is operating and available Classified pages close the 10th of October 1st. AMUSEMENT TODAY’S month prior to the issue date. Location - Eastern USA. Classified pages close the 10th of Rates: month prior to the issue date. • Rates: •Regular classified ad– 99-year-old Carousel w/1924 Wurlitzer $20 minimum up to 30 words; organ. Located in USA. Major rehab •Regular classified ad– $1 per additional word. in 2004. Indoor location. Available $20 minimum up to 30 words; •Display classified ad –$50 September 2009. $1 per additional word. per column inch. A 1-point •Display classified ad –$50 Four rows, 35 jumpers, 23 standers, rule will appear around ad. per column inch. A 1-point 2 chariots. www.amusementtoday.com •Company logos, screens and rule will appear around ad. reverses also are available on Available through International Ride •Company logos, screens and display ads upon request. Management reverses also are available on display ads upon request. Call (609)SUBSCRIBE 920-0252 or (609) TODAY 827-1316 RECEIVE 14 NEWS-PACKED ISSUES PER YEAR STAY INFORMED AT CLASSIFIEDS YOUR USED RIDE MARKETPLACE AT CLASSIFIEDS YOUR USED RIDE MARKETPLACE GAMES FOR SALE LOOPING COASTER MAIL THIS FORM TO: AMUSEMENT TODAY • P.O. BOX 5427 • ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76005 USA TO SUBSCRIBE FAX THIS FORM TO: 817.265.6397 • SUBSCRIBE ONLINE: www.amusementtoday.com SUBSCRIPTION1. SKEE BALLS FORMLaunch Loop Shuttle Coaster 2.R CLAWNew MACHINES Subscription Arrow Dynamics all steel with R3. RenewalSTACKERS G-Force 4, 56’FIRST high AND LAST x 635’ NAME long CREDIT CARD NUMBER 4. SPORTS ARENAS R Change of Address Built 1977, Excellent condition in 5. AIR HOCKEY TABLES Indiana. $200,000 6. POOL TABLES USA OUTSIDE USAFor photosCOMPANY and NAME details: EXPIRATION DATE 3-4 DIGIT SECURITY CODE 7.R VIDEOOne Year GAMES $50 $70 [email protected] R Two Years $90 $130 ADDRESS NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD (Company Name and/or Cardholder Name) QUARTERTIME AMUSEMENTS P.O. Box 5427 R Three Years $130 $190 P.O. Box 5427 Arlington, Texas 76005-5427 CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE (or Province and Postal Code) TELEPHONE NUMBER (REQUIRED) Call Michael: (410) 358-8311 Arlington, Texas 76005-5427 • R Payment Enclosed AMUSEMENT • (817) 460-7220 COUNTRY EMAIL ADDRESS Charge to Credit Card: (817) 460-7220 Fax (817) 265-NEWS (6397) TODAY SIGN ME UP FOR FREE EMAIL NEWS ELI #5 FERRIS WHEEL Fax (817) 265-NEWS FREE(6397) • QUESTIONS? CALL AT: 817.460.7220 NEWS! R EXTRA! EXTRA! YOUR DESKTOP EDITION RRSerial# 1161-69 R • We accept: G/M, sand blasted CLASSIFIEDS ready for repair and paint We accept: 45-foot trailer YOUR I WANT TO HELP BY MAKING A TAX DEDUCTABLE DONATION IN THE AMOUNT BELOW TO PRESERVING MAKE A YES! THE NATIONAL ROLLER COASTER MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES. MORE INFO: ROLLERCOASTERMUSEUM.ORG $6,000 cash ROLLER COASTER USED RIDE HISTORY DONATION R $10 R $25 R $50 R OTHER AMOUNT: $ Call John Fanelli (978) 343-4881 MARKETPLACE 48 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2011