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© TM Your Amusement Industry NEWS Leader! Vol. 17 • Issue 2 MAY 2013 Merlin ’ U.S. Hotel a brickwork bonanza Southern leap into the destination cat- their perspective that has gone egory. into the planning first and park becomes Officially opened April foremost.” full-fledged resort 5 after several days of me- AT found this in abundant dia previews, the three-story, evidence during a visit to the STORY: Dean Lamanna Special to 250-room inn, like the park, brightly multicolored hotel is designed to immerse fami- — beginning with the giant, CARLSBAD, Calf. — With lies with children aged two breathing green made its unique toy theme and se- to 12 in the creative world of from some 400,000 bricks ries of tasteful, steadfastly Lego toys. Guests of the hotel, that welcomes lodgers while kid-focused additions over its which is located adjacent to guarding the porte cochere 14-year history, including an Legoland’s entrance gate, will from a clock tower. Inside the aquarium in 2008 and a water- have early-morning access to lobby, which contains a “wad- park in 2010, Legoland Cali- the park of up to an hour be- ing pond” filled with Lego fornia has established itself as fore the general public is ad- bricks, several of the more a serious player in Southern mitted. than 3,500 elaborate Lego California’s heated amuse- “This is a one-of-a-kind models adorning the hotel’s ment market. property,” said Frank Idris, public spaces, hallways and Now, with its debut of the Legoland Hotel general man- accommodations greet guests. Legoland Hotel workers, in- Legoland Hotel, the ager, formerly director of ho- The rooms, some offering cluding one made entirely of metro-area park — newly and tel operations at the JW Mar- balconies and premium ame- the classic toy bricks, over- confidently rechristened the riott Resort and Spa. nities like dynamic Lego char- see finishing touches at the Resort — “Everything here is designed acter wall murals, are mini- new inn. is poised to make a successful with children in mind — it’s 4See LEGO, page 4 AT/DEAN LAMANNA ’s new Planet is a record setter New area should Dominion this spring, Snoopy is full of bright colors AT spoke with KD Public and stands out like it never challenge sister Relations Manager Gene has before. The biggest chal- park Petriello about the scope of lenge was the massive size of this major addition to the park. the project. Spanning nearly for Golden Ticket “We are thrilled to open the 14 acres, everything in Planet

STORY: Scott Rutherford bigger, better . Snoopy had to be linked up [email protected] With 18 total rides, there is and run through one system, something for everyone. The including the eight new rides, DOSWELL, Va. — Some best part is that all of the new Family Care Center, the reno- records are made to be bro- rides are designed specifically vation of the restrooms and ken. And Kings Dominion did for families to ride togeth- more.” just that when it kicked off the er,” said Petriello. “Kings Located on the site of the 2013 season on March 29 with Dominion is known for its park’s former Kidsville, this the introduction of its “Bigger, roller coasters, including the ambitious multi-million dol- Kings Dominion’s new Planet Snoopy, the world’s largest Better” Planet Snoopy, the towering , but lar project expands that sec- -themed children’s area, features 18 rides including world’s largest Peanuts- this year we wanted to focus tion from its original seven Snoopy’s Rocket Express (a Aerial Tramway), that themed children’s area. on our little thrill seekers and acres to an impressive 14. gently glides over the action below. During a visit to Kings their families. The new Planet 4See SNOOPY, page 5 AT/SCOTT RUTHERFORD SUBSCRIBE TO Dated material. material. Dated AMUSEMENT TODAY NEWSPAPER POSTMASTER:

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While driving by Harbor in Arlington, , the other day, I can tell that the 2013 daily summer waterpark season is near. Painters from Baynum Painting were smoth- ering one of the park’s big slide towers with a team of workers who were busy giving the Slade slides and tower a complete paint makeover and color change. The park, originally opened in May 1983, under the direction of George Millay as Wet ‘n Wild, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. With all the paint, TLC, and a new slide tower complex (CannonBowl and PipelineWave) from ProSlide the park is currently building, SFHH should be set for a banner year. When the park opened in 1983 it was billed as the new “king” of waterparks. It was built for capacity thanks to its wide walkways, multiple slide towers, a massive wave pool and a Lazy River that encircled the wave pool. George learned much from the first first park in Orlando that has made the Arlington park a lasting success. Interesting “Texas-Size Facts” from the opening year EDITORIAL: Scott Rutherford, [email protected] press materials issued by then Marketing Manager Joe Gib- bons are: Riding together •The 35-acre park was built at a cost of $19.5 million, the most expensive waterpark built to date at that time in Spring is in the air ... final- history’s greatest thrill rides — the incompara- the U.S. ly! I am more than ready to say ble Shooting Star at on the •Plumbers installed 22 miles of pipe underground farewell to Old Man Winter. River near . Back then, at the tender ranging in size from 1 inch to 48 inches in diameter. He outlasted his welcome by age of nine, I was already fully obsessed with •More than 100 pumps were used to constantly move several weeks. everything carnival/-related. the park’s water through filtration pits. My early assignments But it was a life-changing ride aboard the •42 miles of electrical wiring would be housed in this spring included a visit Shooting Star that truly ignited my life-long 14 miles of underground conduit pipe in the park. Rutherford to ’s Kings Dominion passion and love for the , espe- to cover that park’s 2013 cially those of the wooden variety. •More than 15,000 yards of concrete were used to build improvements. KD, like many of the Cedar I recall standing for what seemed like the Arlington park. That’s enough concrete to pave properties, boasts some of the biggest, hours watching the trains slowly climb the 5 1/2 miles of residental street to a depth of six inches. baddest and most unique thrill rides on the lift and then become like rockets as they tra- Many great industry names worked with George at planet. But this year’s focus was on the oppo- versed that soaring mountain of -washed either the Orlando or Arlington parks and remain in the in- site end of the spectrum – the park’s young- wood. I proclaimed it was something I simply dustry today. A few of those early day trendsetters are Mike est visitors. In KD’s case, the park opened had to do. Because of my young age back Black, Ron Sutula, John Seeker, Joe Gibbons, the world’s largest Peanuts-themed children’s then, I would never have been allowed to ride Bob Gallagher, Walt Hawrylak and Rick Faber. George area. There was specific attention paid to alone. Fortunately, my Dad was more than surrounded himself with the best of the best, evident adding rides designed so that parents can happy to accompany me for the journey. It today by the success of the Arlington park and the enjoy them along with their children. It was a was a traumatizing yet unbelievably wondrous continued success by those mentioned above. real treat to stroll through Planet Snoopy and adventure and one for which I am eternally see nearly every ride populated with an equal thankful. I am glad my Dad was there with me. Gary Slade is the founder and publisher of Amusement number of adults and kids. Here’s wishing everyone a safe and pros- Today. His love for amusement parks began at age six when he Witnessing this phenomena sparked a perous season filled with that same wonder first visited Amusement Park and . His long newspaper career helped lead to memory of my early experience aboard one of and joy. the launch of AT in 1997. AMUSEMENT TODAY STAFF Gary Slade, Founder Tim Baldwin Sammy Piccola Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Editorial Accounting / Circulation (817) 460-7220 [email protected] (817) 460-7220 [email protected] [email protected] Deliveries Member of: Pam Sherborne 2012 E. 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Presort Standard Postage (Permit No. 2069) pre-paid at Fort Worth, Texas. The entire contents of this newspaper and its related websites are copyrighted and trademarked Editorial / Special Projects by Amusement Today 2013, with all rights reserved. [email protected] POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Amusement Today, P.O. Box 5427, Arlington, Texas Contributors: Ron Gustafson, Dean Lamanna, Andrew Mellor, Richard Munch, Janice Witherow, WHR Inc. 76005-5427. May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 3 THIS MONTH IN HISTORY MINUTE •1893: President Grover Presented by Cleveland hit an electric switch and the Great Columbian Ex- 2 DRILL position officially opened in COMPILED: Janice Witherow Chicago, Illinois, on May 1. Considered one of the most Peter Osbeck, Gröna Lund Parks And Resorts, Scandinavia spectacular events of the cen- Peter Osbeck began his tury, the exposition marked a career in the amusement great turning point in America, industry as a teenager displaying all the wonderful inventions and social improve- working summers at Grö- www.RollerCoasterMuseum.org na Lund (Sweden). Soon ments of that time. Unfortu- thereafter he was working nately, the public found the fair full-time at the park in the still in a somewhat incomplete condition, but the situation was Technical Department; due more to the tardiness of exhibitors than to any lack of zeal on the first attraction Peter the part of the management of the exposition. No World’s Fair was involved with was Exposition since has even been able to match the creativity and the , Blå Tåget. architectural wonder of this . Since that time, he has worked on the planning •1906: in Arlington, Virginia, opened May 28. The and installation of seven new summer park had many of the familiar attractions of the roller coasters, three time, including 30 places of along the great mid- tower rides and numerous Peter Osbeck clowns it up for the camera while awaiting a way. The new park, operated by the Ingersoll family, would enjoy flat rides and attractions. ride on the park’s Gravity Group-supplied wooden coaster, great crowds of pleasure seekers its first year, with a Chutes ride Peter lives and works with Twister. COURTESY GRONA LUND and Scenic Railway. The park was built in the hills at Four Mile great passion and his Run, to take advantage of the cool breezes and numerous attrac- friendly spirit makes him tions of the time. someone everyone wants to be around. If I were to set a Guinness World Record, it would be for … •1916: The new wooden side-friction Greyhound roller coaster at Lakewood Park, in the Southeastern Fairgrounds, , Title Building the highest roller coaster in the world! , opened on Memorial Day. The park advertised the new Ride Manager. I am most comfortable wearing … ride as only being outclassed by the roller coasters at Coney Is- Number of years in the industry Outdoorsman clothes. land. The John Miller design would serve the fairgrounds into Since 1980 full-time, so 33 the 1970s, and be destroyed during the filming ofSmokey and years in this capacity. Osbeck The first thing I do when I get home from the Bandit 2 in 1979/1980. work is … Best thing about the industry Greet my dogs. •1924: The new Bobs coaster opened May 7, at Riverview Park, Creating happiness. in Chicago, Illinois, during a rainy day. The Frederick Church de- You are going to the moon. The three sign is considered one of his masterpieces, and complimented Favorite amusement ride things you would take on the Space Shuttle the park’s extensive collection including Our coaster, Twister. are … the Pippin, Derby, , Greyhound, Skyrocket and Can- My dogs, my chain saw and some good music. non Ball. It would be torn down after the park closed in 1967. If I wasn’t working in the amusement indus- try, I would be … The thing I most dread is … •1932: On Saturday, May 21, a fierce windstorm ran across the Developing heavy equipment like Caterpillars. Two things: health problems for my family and Great Salt Lake, in Utah, damaging buildings and structures in its a ride incident. path. The Saltair Resort would suffer a great loss, when a large Biggest challenge facing our industry is … portion of the old racing coaster was blown down, killing two Favorite dinnertime meal … To continue to create new and fantastic attrac- men who were on the ground and injuring six others. Rebuild- Barbecued moose filet with sauce béarnaise tions for our guests. ing would begin almost immediately and by mid-June it was re- and roasted vegetables. paired. Even with fires, it is considered the worst day in Saltair’s The thing I like most about amusement/wa- When friends come to visit me, I always take 65-year history as an amusement resort. ter park season is … Seeing all the smiling guests. them here … My home in the archipelago. •1956: Walt Disney announced in mid-May that it would be spending $2,000,000 to expand . The result of the When I want to really relax, I … big investment, including improvements to Fantasyland and To- Chop firewood or read a good book. Take your pick: an afternoon at a winery or an evening at a brewery morrowland, would be unveiled June 15 — approximately one month before the first birthday of the park. It was a clear indica- The celebrity I would most like to hang out The winery. tion that the park was already highly successful, and Disney him- with would have to be … Clint Eastwood. The professional athlete I most admire is … self was solely intent on investing in the the future of the park. Magnus Samuelsson, once the strongest man —Compiled by Richard Munch, NRCMA and Jeffrey Seifert, AT My Mom always told me … in the world.

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Available in themes evoking pirate, medieval and other ex- otic adventures, they feature Wi-Fi; a separate clubhouse- like play and TV viewing area with bunk beds for the kids; and an array of Lego-crafted critters ranging from beetles to butterflies. (For kiddie practi- cality, each room has a child- high peephole in the door and Featuring dynamic detailing and an array of playful Lego The buffet-style Bricks Family Restaurant (above) offers equal a flip-down potty seat built models, the premium pirate-themed room at the Legoland portions of food and fun, while a friendly, steam-breathing into the toilet seat lid.) Hotel can accommodate up to five guests. Lego dragon (below) greets arriving hotel guests. The thematic fun contin- COURTESY LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA RESORT COURTESY LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA RESORT; AT/DEAN LAMANNA ues at Bricks Restaurant, a cial charge out of the eleva- industry estimates have run as Group family buffet-style eatery with tors: When the doors close and high as $50 million.) The hotel — as it has shown with its food presented at a height kids the elevators move, disco-ball will employ about 250 during similar properties in , can easily reach and paper lighting fills the space as yes- peak season. , England, tablecloths designed for color- teryear dance hits like “The “We really want to create and — has grown ing; and at Mini’s Lounge and Hustle” and “YMCA” play. a resort environment where the entertainment brand one The Skyline Café, both appeal- Noting the success of a you have overnight stays — carefully placed brick at a ing more to adults and open Legoland Hotel introduced and right now, we’re averag- time. Whether the Legoland later into the evening. The ho- at Legoland Windsor in Berk- ing about two nights,” said California Resort will become tel also features a large Castle shire, England, last year, Idris Idris, suggesting a “captive a new stateside model for the Play area off the lobby with described the Carlsbad incar- guest” marketing approach company, whose ownership nightly children’s entertain- nation as a “not inexpensive” akin to that of the Disneyland of and nu- ment, plus an outdoor pool endeavor involving 50 model Resort, an hour north in Ana- merous other properties place with lifeguard, a fitness center builders and over three mil- heim. it second only to Disney in the and an event room. lion Lego bricks in addition to Even while resort offi- attractions business world- While shepherding their the actual building construc- cials have been hinting at fur- wide, should be known by the families between the hotel’s tion. (Although he declined ther expansion in Carlsbad, end of summer. floors, adults will get a spe- to divulge the project’s cost, Legoland’s U.K.-based owner May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 5 SNOOPY SEE RELATED STORY — PAGE 33 Continued from page 1 Along with fully re-imagining then the cars went on top of fun and summer sun. the ten existing attractions that and the ride was ready with Peanuts makeovers, to go. The onsite technician Snacks and Songs Planet Snoopy is also home from Zamperla was excellent With so many rides and to eight completely new rides. to work with and very knowl- attractions to experience, one Supplied by prolific Italian edgeable, which helped make should also find time to grab manufacturer Zamperla, the install of the new rides run a snack and take in a show. Planet Snoopy’s new attrac- smoothly.” Planet Snoopy addresses these tions include: needs in proper style. Snoopy’s Rocket Express Family FUNtastic Guide Making its first appear- (Aerial Tramway); Flying Ace For most guests, visiting ance in a theme park is (Samba Balloon an amusement park is primar- Richmond-based Sweet Frog Tower); Linus Launcher (Kite ily all about the rides. But frozen yogurt. Situated adja- Flyer); ’s Wind Kings Dominion came up cent to the Express Planet Snoopy features eight new rides supplied by Zamperla Up (Loli Swing); Snoopy’s with a unique way to combine wooden roller coaster, this that all allow parents to ride alongside younger guests. Junction (Kiddie ); fun and education. During the indoor Sweet Frog location Snoopy’s Junction (above) and Snoopy’s Space Buggies Lucy’s Tugboat (Rockin’ Tug); off-season, KD partnered with offers a large selection of fat- (below) illustrate this quite well. AT/SCOTT RUTHERFORD Snoopy’s Space Buggies (jump the United Way of Greater free, sugar-free and gluten- Around); and Woodstock Richmond and Petersburg free frozen yogurt options Whirlybirds (Midi Tea Cups). to create the Planet Snoopy and plenty of toppings among The 10 existing rides, Family FUNtastic Guide, a other treats. “We saw an some of which have been re- ground-breaking project for opportunity to have another themed are: Lucy’s Crabbie an amusement park in this location in Virginia and were Cabbie (formerly Boulder region. intrigued with the idea,” Bumpers); “The Family FUNtastic said Sweet Frog Director of Coaster (formerly Taxi Jam); Guide was created for families Marketing, Victor DiPace. Woodstock Express (former- to interact and teach their chil- “With Richmond being the ly Ghoster Coaster); Snoopy dren before, during and after home base of Sweet Frog, vs. (formerly Red a trip to Kings Dominion. what better place to have a Baron); Peanuts Inside the guide, families location than at an amuse- (formerly Junior Turnpike); will find a concept such as ment park in our own back Peanuts Road Rally (formerly ‘Space Relation’ connected to yard? It is a perfect combina- Road Rally); Boo Blasters on at least one of the rides in tion of entertainment, family Boo Hill; Joe Cool’s Driving Planet Snoopy. That concept and kids having fun.” School; Flying Ace; and then has a teachable moment Also in Planet Snoopy Snoopy’s Moon Bounce. that can occur either on the is The Kings Dominion ride, waiting in line or after Marketplace, a large outdoor, Working with Zamperla the ride,” explained Petriello. open-air kiosk that offers Procuring and install- “There are also large signs in healthy food options includ- ing such a large ride package many of the queues for par- ing a wide selection of fresh requires expert planning and ents to interact with their kids fruits, cheese, vegetables, sal- coordination between the park while waiting to ride, along ads and healthy drinks. and supplier. KD Maintenance with ‘Snoopy Snippets’ locat- Manager Wayne Fuqua, who ed all over Planet Snoopy. The Guests love Snoopy oversaw the install of the ‘Snoopy Snippets’ are quick As the new season was rides on this project, has high statements, such as ‘Learning getting underway, AT asked praise for Zamperla. “Kings is Fun’ that helps stimulate how guests were responding Dominion chose Zamperla as the mind. This project at Kings to all that Planet Snoopy has the Planet Snoopy ride manu- Dominion shows our commit- to offer. “It is such a gratify- facturer based upon the sis- ment toward not just having ing feeling to see the guests ter parks in the fun, but learning at the same smiling and enjoying their company, which have simi- time.” day at the new bigger, better lar Zamperla rides. Zamperla Planet Snoopy,” said Petriello. Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up (above) and Lucy’s Tugboat (below) also was a great fit for us Family Care Center “Many guests stopped me as are perfect examples of how Zamperla worked with Kings because all of the eight new Guests with smaller chil- I have been walking through Dominion to custom-design and manufacture the eight new rides are designed specifi- dren and infants have specific Planet Snoopy to tell me rides so they fit in with Planet Snoopy’s overall Peanuts cally for adults and children needs that might not always how excited they are to no theme. to ride together, which is be met at an amusement longer stand on the side- AT/SCOTT RUTHERFORD the goal of the bigger, bet- park. KD officials remedied lines and wave at their kids ter Planet Snoopy. Each this by incorporating into on the rides, but rather, they ride took one to two days Planet Snoopy a new Family can get onto the rides with to install. Snoopy’s Rocket Care Center. This innovative, their kids and experience the Express took longer than that 1,100-square-foot air-condi- same thrills together. Families based upon its 600-foot-long tioned oasis just off the mid- are especially excited about track. All of the additional way offers a flat screen TV and our newly expanded Family new rides were simplistic play area to keep little ones Care Center, which provides to install, in respect to most occupied while parents take families a bright spot for a other rides. All were easily care of their younger siblings. break from the heat, a place to assembled once they arrived Soft colors and a quiet envi- nap with their kids, a place to at the park. For example, with ronment along with rocking warm up their child’s bottles Woodstock Whirlybirds, the chairs, changing and feeding and a place to watch some install included the track, rooms, nap areas and more Peanuts cartoons on a big- four circular frame pieces; offer guests a respite from the screen TV.” 6 AMUSEMENT TODAY May 2013

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Akita Plaza, Las Vegas...Launched roller coaster (relocation of Speed the Ride from Nascar Café) Connecticut Cowanbunga Bay Waterpark, Henderson...New Waterpark with multiple Polin attractions including , Bristol...Retheming of water park to Crocodile Cove; Bayou Bay — new wave a Surf Safari pool and party patio Freemont Street Experience, Las Vegas...SlotZilla — two Skyline zip rides, one with a first-of-its- Quassy, Middlebury...Lazer Maze Challenge — Funovation laser maze; ProSlide Mach complex with kind propulsion launch system PipelineWave and three Pipeline slides Wet ‘n’ Wild Waterpark, Spring Valley...New Waterpark with multiple Whitewater slides including a Splash Away Bay, Middlebury...Water expansion of former Saturation Station with three ProSlide family Rattler, Constrictor, Family Boomerango and SuperBowl slides and a Vortex Aquatic Structures play structure Florida Storybook Land, Egg Harbor Township...Zamperla Convoy Tampa Bay, Tampa...Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation — live musical show Whale’s Tale Waterpark, Lincoln...ProSlide SuperLoop , ... — revamped and re-imagined previous Test Track Fun Spot America, Orlando...White — GCII wooden roller coaster; Freedom Fighter — , Seaside Heights...Technical Park Street Fighter Revolution; BSR Top Glo and Whac-A- Vekoma/Chance suspended family coaster; Refurbished 250-foot Skycoaster from MGM; Larson Mole Tilt-A-Whirl; BSR Short Range, Water Game and Balloon Dart Funplex, Mount Laurel...FunCoaster — SBF Visa spinning coaster Kennedy Space Center Visitor’s Complex, Kennedy Space Center...Space Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit Jenkinson’s Boarkwalk, Pt. Pleasant Beach...BSR Lucky Duck and Fishin’ Hole — new $100 million facility featuring space shuttle Keansburg Amusement Park, Keansburg...Zamperla Rockin’ Tug , Winter Haven...World of Chima — new themed area with Quest for Chi — splash Playland’s Castaway Cove, Ocean City...Technical Park Heavy Rotation; Zamperla Air Race, Kite battle ride and Legends of Chima 4D Movie Xperience Flyer 8 and Happy Swing SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando...Antarctica: Empire of the — family adventure ride Runaway Rapids Waterpark, Keansburg...WhiteWater Champagne Bowl, AquaTube body slides The , Walt Disney World...Fantasyland Expansion with Under the Sea — Journey of S&T Amusements, Ocean City...SBF Flying School May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7 2013 NORTH AMERICA PARK PREVIEW

Sahara Sam’s Oasis, West Berlin...The NileMile — ProSlide Tunnel Twister Waldameer, Erie... Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson...Safari Off Road Adventure — Guided vehicle rides through Animal Safari Family Kingdom Amusement Park, Myrtle Beach...Twist ‘n’ Shout — Zamperla Zig Zag coaster Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Jackson...Big Wave Racer — ProSlide 6-lane KrakenRacer relocated from Magic Springs Splash Zone Waterpark, Wildwood...Flow House with WhiteWater FlowRider double National Amusement Rides, Myrtle Beach...Visa Midi Dance Party Steel Pier, Atlantic City...Visa Tekno Fly, Visa Mine Train Coaster, Visa Kiddie Bumper Car, SBF Top SkyWheel Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach...new paint, Baynum Painting Dancer, Visa Pirate 32360; South Dakota Wizards Festival of Fun, Laurel Springs...Visa Flying School Huron Aquatic Center, Huron...WhiteWater Master Blaster, AquaTube body slide, AquaSpray New Mexico Cliff’s Amusement Park, Albuquerque...Zamperla Happy Swing ’s Splash Country, Pigeon Forge...RiverRush — ProSlide HydroMagnetic Rocket Western Playland, Sunland Park...S.D.C. Hurricane relocated from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk The Island at Pigeon Forge, Pigeon Forge...The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel — Chance Rides/ Bussink R60 Giant Wheel , Long Island...SBF Surfs Up; Visa Farm Train; Zamperla Swing Ride 20; BSR Wilderness Lodge at the Smokies, Sevierville...WhiteWater Whizzard Whopper Water, Long Range Basketball Texas Darien Lake, Darien Center...Blast Off — S&S relocated from Alabama Adventures; Zoo, Dallas...Wattman train Ignite the Night laser show Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah...Refurbished Chance Aviator with LED lighting; BSR Balloon Dart Legoland Discovery Center Westchester, Yonkers...New FEC with 4D cinema and Kingdom Quest Legoland Discovery Center, Grapevine...Legends of Chima 4D Movie Xperience — new movie in — ETF Trackless Mover Ride; Zamperla Magic Bikes 4D theater Luna Park, Coney Island...Zamperla 360, Magic Bikes and Watermania Schlitterbahn South Padre, South Padre Island...Schlitterbahn Beach Resort — Indoor waterpark Martin’s Fantasy Island, Grand Island...Max’s Doggy Dog Coaster — Visa family coaster; Zamperla and hotel Rockin’ Tug , ... — Rocky Mountain Construction/Ride Centerline NCL Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Ship, (summer port)...WhiteWater AquaLoop steel coaster rebuild of former Rattler wooden coaster with Gerstlauer trains; 45-meter Funtime (2), AquaTube Body Slide, Poolsider slinghsot SplashDown Beach, Fishkill...ProSlide 6-lane OctopusRacer and SuperLoop; Zamperla Watermania Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Arlington...Typhoon Twister and Surge — ProSlide , Calverton...Bootlegger’s Run — ProSlide HydroMagentic Rocket CannonBowl and PipelineWave; new paint on multiple slides, Baynum Painting The Great Escape, Queensbury...Screamin’ Eagles — Larson Flying Scooters Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington...Texas Sky Screamer — 400-foot Funtime StarFlyer; New paint on North Carolina Shock Wave and , Baynum Painting , Charlotte...Dinosaur’s Alive — walk through exhibit Splashtown, Spring...ProSlide SuperLoop (2) Ohio State Fair of Texas Fair Park, Dallas...Top o’ Texas — 500-foot tall observation tower with Beach Waterpark, Mason...Re-opening of existing park with $5 million in improvements rotating cabin; BSR Top Glo , Sandusky...Gatekeeper — B&M Utah EnterTrainment Junction, West Chester...1/24th model replica of Cincinnati’s Coney Island , Farmington...Zamperla Midi Teacup and Speedway Kalahari Resort, Sandusky...ProSlide KidzZone Virginia Kings Island, Mason...new paint on Italian Job, Baynum Painting Kings Dominion, Doswell...Planet Snoopy expansion Zamperla Aerial Ride, Jump Around, Kite Oklahoma Flyer 8, Lolli Swing, Midi Teacups, Rocking Tug, Samba Tower, Tooner Train , ...ProSlide Pipeline Wave and CannonBowl Washington Oregon Great Wolf Lodge, Grand Mound...Howl at the Moon Glow Golf, Art Attack Shankz+ black-light Oaks Park, Portland...Chance Rides C.P. Huntington train indoor golf course Pennsylvania Wisconsin , Hersey...ProSlide Pipeline (2); New 3D movie in Chocolate World Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells...Visa Mini Dance 360 Idlewild & SoakZone, Ligonier...Float Away Bay — Lazy River Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park, Wisconsin Dells...Hades 360 — barrel roll inversion added to Knoebels Amusement Resort, Elysburg... — John Fetterman wooden bobsled coaster; existing coaster, Stratosfear — Larson/Arm 8 AMUSEMENT TODAY May 2013 2013 INTERNATIONAL PARK PREVIEW

Australia Zamperla Volare (flying coaster); Zamperla Magic Bikes , Coomera...new themed area : Land of Awesomeness; — Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach, Great Yarmouth...Family Star — Fabbri Spinning Madness relo- Zamperla Air Race cated from Sommerland Syd Jamberoo , Jamberoo...Funnel Web — ProSlide Legoland Windsor, Windsor...Legends of Chima — 4D movie experience. Duplo Valley Splash and , Surfer’s Paradise...Mack Rides water coaster Play — extension of Duploland with WhiteWater West AquaPlay Wet ‘n’ Wild , Sydney...New waterpark with multiple waterslides including ProSlide Tornado, Pleasure Beach, , Blackpool...Wallace & Gromit: The Thrill-O-Matic dark ride replacing TantrumAlley, TornadoWave, BowlingAlley, , Mammoth Bubba and KidzZone; 250-foot Arrow Gold Mine Skycoaster; WhiteWater Rattler, Constrictor, Master Blaster, Boomerango, AquaLoop, Whizzard, Extreme River Linnanmäki, ...Refurbishment of park’s ghost train Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World, Oxenford...WhiteWater Constrictor PowerLand, Alahärmä... Jet Skis; Interlink Särkänniemi, ...Särkänniemi Doghill — new themed area with animal attractions, stage and Familienland Pillerseetal Erlebnispark, Sankt Jakob in Haus...Big Bang — custom Zierer coaster Dracula’s Castle with elevated seating Familypark Neusiedlersee, St. Margarethen...Rattenmühle — Gerstlauer bobsled coaster Aqualand, Bassin d’Arachon...Polin waterslides and water play attraction Fantasiana, Strasswalchen...abc Rides Freefall Tower Aqualand, Cap d’Agde...Polin waterslides and water play attraction Belarus Aqualand, Frejus...Polin waterslides and water play attraction Belarus Aquatic Center, Minsk...WhiteWater Master Blaster, Rattler, Python, SuperBowl, Champagne Aqualand, Saint Cyprien...Polin waterslides and water play attraction Bowl, AquaPlay, FlowRider, wave pool Aqualand, Saint Maxime...Polin waterslides and water play attraction Aquapark Domaine Pommier, Villeneuve de Berg...18 Polin waterslides including King and Bellewaarde, Ieper...Huracan — Zierer Force custom roller coaster Looping Rocket De Panne, Adinkerke-De Panne...New Viking-themed area with Zamperla Disk’O, Mack Didi’land, Morsbronn-les-Bains...Technical Park Jumping Ship interactive boat ride; 1300-seat Groot Theater for concerts and musicals Fraispertius City, Jeanménil...Zamperla Crazy Bus , Wavre...Re-opening of Turbine — Schwarzkopf with new Gerstlauer La Coccinelle, Gujan-Mestras...Technical Park Red Baron Ladybird train and new ride enclosure with special lighting Germany , Cleebronn...Karacho — Gerstlauer custom launched Euro-Fighter; Moser Beach Park, Fortaleza...ProSlide SuperLoop (2), FreeFall, CannonBowl, TantrumAlley tower ride World, ...Premier LIM-launched two-track coaster relocated from Six Europa Park, Rust...Grimm’s Enchanted Forest expansion Flags Great Adventure Freitzeitpark Plohn, Legenfeld...Fluch des Teutates — abc Rides River Splash , São Paulo...Intamin 10-inversion coaster , ...Madagascar Live! It’s Circus Time — stage show Legoland Deutschland, Günzburg...Temple X-pedition — interactive treasure hunt through Egyptian Century Amusement Park, Zhengzhou...Inverted coaster temple , Panyu...Mack Rides Omnimover; Polin Turbolance waterslide , Brühl... — Intamin Rapids Boat Ride with reverse drop , ...Huss 120-meter Sky Tower Adventure Park, Oberhausen...Expansion of Sea Life Aquarium to Sea Life Adventure Park; Chuanlord Holiday Manor, Shunde...Hebei Zhongye four-loop coaster Antarctic adventure — themed flume from abc Rides Fantawild Adventure, Tong’an...New park with multiple rides including coasters from Vekoma and Hong Golden Horse; Maurer Söhne SkyLoop coaster Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau Island...Mystic Manor — trackless dark ride Floraland Continental Park, Wenjiang...New park with multiple rides including five coasters Grand Sight, LingShui...ProSlide PipelineWave, Pipeline, TantrumTiger, Topsy-Turvy, Dark Dream Park, Mumbai...New park with multiple rides including coasters from Premier and Zamperla BehemothBowl, Tornado; WhiteWater AquaLoop, Whizzard, speed slide, children’s slides AquaPlay, Walkwater Park, Mumbai...Zamperla Mine Train roller coaster FlowRider double Great Mall of China, Sanhe...New park with multiple rides including the tallest indoor coaster from Bandung Carnival Land, West Java...Rides & Fun Twist and Sun Revolution 260 Premier and two Vekoma coasters Bugis Waterpark, Makassar...Polin ship-themed waterslide Hainan Wenchan Space Theme Park, Wenchang...New park with multiple rides including a spinning Dunia Fantasi, Jakarta...Zierer Kontiki coaster JungleLand, Bogor...New park with multiple rides including two Zierer coasters — elevated seating Hangzhou Children’s Park, Xihu...Apple Worm — Golden Horse Fruit Worm coaster and Force Two; Zierer Wave Swinger Happy Kingdom, Penglai...New park with multiple rides including a Mack launched coaster and Popeye World, Medan...ProSlide Topsy-Turvy, BulletBowl, SuperLoop, Twister, Pipeline Beijing Jiuhua suspended looping coaster Iraq Happy Magic Watercube, Tianjin...WhiteWater AquaLoop (2), Whizzard, speed slides, FlowRider Al Zawra’s Dream Park, Baghdad...Vekoma suspended looping coaster; Zamperla Vertical Swing, double Air Race, Z Force, Happy Swing, Galleon, Jump Around, Fire Brigade Happy Valley (Tianjin), Dongli...New park with multiple rides including Martin & Vleminckx wooden coaster; S&S~Sansei El Loco Coaster; Zamperla Cinecittà World, Rome...New park with multiple rides including an Intamin 10-inversion coaster, fam- Happy Valley (Wuhan), Hongshan...OCT Thrust SSC1000 — S&S~Sansei air-launched coaster ily coaster, Giant Drop and Flight Simulator; Mack Rides SuperSplash Happy Valley (Yunan) Spa & Waterpark, Yunan...ProSlide Tornado, Alley, CannonBowl, Etnaland, Belpasso...Eldorado — S&S~Sansei Coaster; S&S~Sansei combo tower; Hip Hop Coaster Topsy-Turvy, Pipeline, FreeFall, 6-lane ProRacer, — Zamperla; Storm — Mack Rides compact megacoaster; Mack Rides Twist ‘n’ Splash; Zamperla Happy World, Fuzhou...S&S~Sansei 16-seat combo tower Mega Disk’O, Jumping Star Jinling Happy World, Jin’an...Journey to the Stars — Hebei Zhongye 11-inversion roller coaster , Castelnuovo del Garda...Madagascar Live! It’s Circus Time — stage show Jurassic Dream, Daging...Mystic Caverns Express — Mack Rides indoor coaster Movieland Park, Lago di Garda...KITT SuperJet — speedboat ride Lanzhou Hengda Chinese Ecological Park, Lanzhou...Big Roller Coaster — roller coaster MSC Preziosa Cruise Ship, Genoa (home port)...Polin waterslides including Vertigo — the longest Locajoy Holiday Park, Yongchuan...Intamin 10-inversion coaster; Huss waterslide on a cruise ship Nantong Adventure Land, Gangzha...New park with multiple rides including a Maurer Söhne Sky Magicland, Valmontone...Battaglia Navale — Preston & Barbieri splash battle; Demonia — Loop coaster; WhiteWater Python, Master Blaster, Family Boomerango, Family Raft Ride, AquaLoop, haunted house; Action Drive — kiddie driving school SuperBowl and others Ocean Kingdom, Zhuhai...New park with multiple rides including B&M wing coaster; Mack Rides Hamanako Pal Pal, Hamamatsu...Dragon Fighter — interactive dark ride SuperSplash and water coaster; Zierer Kontiki XL and Flying Fish; Chance rides 50-foot marine- Hasunuma, Hasunuma...WhiteWater Constrictor, Flatline Loop themed carousel Nagashima Spa Land, Nagashima ...New B&M trains for existing coaster; Zierer Playa Maya Waterpark (), Shanghai...Preside HydroMagnetic Hornet (2), BehemothBowl, Jet Skis; WhiteWater Family Boomerango (2), Abyss (2) TornadoWave, 8-lane Octopus Racer, Mammoth (2), CannonBowl, Pipeline (2), Topsy-Turvy, KidzZone New Reoma World, Takamatsu...WhiteWater AquaTube body slide, innertube slide, AquaSpray Playa Maya Waterpark (Tianjin), Tianjin...Preside HydroMagnetic Hornet BulletBowl, Pipeline (2), Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka...Batto’s Power Crystal Hunt — interactive dark ride Topsy-Turvy, Twister, Tornado, TornadoWave, 6-lane KrakenRacer, SuperLoop (2), Ridehouse (2), Disneyland, Tokyo...: The Adventures Continue — update of Star Tours motion Mammoth (2), KidzZone simulator Playa Maya Waterpark (Wuhan), Wuhan...Preside HydroMagnetic Hornet (2), BehemothBowl, Yomiuriland, Inagi...SweetsCup — teacup ride Tornado, TornadoWave, 8-lane Octopus Racer, SuperLoop (2), FreeFall (2), KidzZone Kazakhstan Sino Wonderland, Huainan...Speed Shuttle — Beijing Shibaolai suspended looping coaster Happylon FEC, Almaty...Wattman train Victory (Triumph) Kingdom, Wuging...U-Shaped Roller Coaster — Intamin Fly Rider shuttle coaster Macedonia Window of the World, Kaifu...Speed Shuttle — Zamperla MotoCoaster Trajkovski Sport Complex Waterpark, Skopje...New waterpark with multiple Polin attractions Wujin Mountain National Forest Park, Yuci...Park expansion with two new coasters including Space Boat — a combination Space Hole an Black Hole attraction Columbia Malaysia Piscilago, Melgar...Piscihuracanes — ProSlide BowlingAlley and TantrumAlley Bukit Gambang, Pahang...ProSlide BulletBowl, Topsy-Turvy, SuperLoop (2), FreeFall (2), RideHouse Salitre Magico, Bogotá...Larson/Arm Drop Tower 110, KidzZone Costa Rica Genting Highlands, Kuala Lampur...Stinger — ProSlide HydroMagnetic Rocket Parque Diversiones, Parque Diversiones...Búmeran — Vekoma Boomerang relocated from Sao Legoland Malaysia, Nusajaya...WhiteWater Rattler, Whizzard, SuperBowl, Aqua Tube body slides, Paolo (opened November 2012) AquaPlay, wave pools, wave channel, children’s slides Croatia Mount Austin, ...New waterpark with multiple Polin attractions Aquacolors, Porec...New waterpark with 16 Polin attractions Denmark , Slagharen...Mack Rides Twist ‘n’ Splash; Zamperla rockin’ tug, bath splash, , Nimtofte...Juvelen (Jewel) — Intamin double-launched roller coaster magic bikes and driving school Fårup Sommerland, Pirupvejan...Orkanen — Vekoma suspended family coaster Avonturenpark Aquaventura Slidepark, Hellendoorn...New waterpark with 11 Polin attractions Gardens, ...Zamperla eagle-themed Air Race and jumping tower including wave slide, multi-lane racer, Black Hole and Windigo England Kinderstad Heerlen, Heerlen...Indoor family roller coaster , Staffordshire...Smiler — Gerstlauer roller coaster , Sevenum...Magical Valley — New themed area with 7 new attractions including Djengu Chessington World of Adventures, Chessington...Zufari — new 22-acre wildlife area with off-road River — Hafema ; d’Wervelwind — Mack Rides spinning coaster with onboard sound truck ride Theme Park & Zoo, Malton...Twistosaurus — Zamperla Twister Coaster; Hero — Aquarama, Kristiansand...WhiteWater FlowRider May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 9 2013 INTERNATIONAL PARK PREVIEW

Kongeparken, Ålgård...ABC Rides , ...Stampbanan — Preston & Barbieri family coaster; Kaninlandet (Rabbit Land) , Vinterbro...Thor’s Hammer/Viking Adventure — 3D dark ride with trackless vehicles from — new themed area; Zierer Double Family Freefall Tower; ETF Panorama Pedal Plus; Zamperla Magic ETF Ride Systems Bikes, Jump Around, Flying Tigers Philippines Skara Sommarland, Axvail...ProSlide FreeFall with SkyBox Azure Beach Club, Paranaque City...WhiteWater AquaPlay Qatar Acquaparco Ticino, Ticino...ProSlide Tornado, Topsy-Turvy, PipeLine, TunnelTwister (2) Al Wokra Waterpark, Al Wakra...WhiteWater AquaLoop, Family raft ride, Whizzard, speed slide, Taiwan innertube slides, AquaPlay Formosan Arboginial Cultural Village, Yuchr Shiang...Hafema river rapids ride Divertiland, Chiajna...New park with multiple rides including Fabbri , family coast- Asiatique, ...Dutch Wheels R60 giant wheel er and spinning mouse Amazon Waterpark, Bang Saray...New waterpark with 15 Polin attractions includ- Russia ing a Humangosaur-themed King Cobra, and magic spheres. All slides are cartoon network themed Anapa Aqua Park, Anapa...ProSlide TornadoWave, 6-lane KrakenRacer, TantrumAlley, BowlingAlley Ramayana Water Park, ...New waterpark with multiple WhiteWater slides including Python, Gorki Indoor Waterpark, Ryazan...New indoor waterpark with multiple Polin waterslides including Master Blaster, AquaLoop, Boomerango, Whizzard, speed slide, innertube slides, AquaPlay, wave , Space Hole/Black Hole, Magic hole, Aquatube, Tunnel body slide (opened December pool 2012) Santorini Water Fantasy Waterpark, Cha-Am...New waterpark with multiple Polin waterslides Megacenter Gorizont Aquapark, Rostov-on-Don...New indoor waterpark with 10 Polin waterslides including a King Cobra and Black Hole including Black Hole, Windigo, Navigatour and Looping Rocket Tunisia Shumejka Outdoor Aqua Park, Shumejka...WhiteWater Whizzard, speed slides, AquaTube, Thalassa Monastir, Monastir...New waterpark with 21 Polin slides including King Cobra AquaPlay, children’s slides, wave pool Turkey Sochi Park Adventureland, Sochi...New park with multiple rides including Vekoma Giant Inverted Bostanci Luna Park, Istanbul...Technical Park 25-meter and Aerobat Boomerang; Mack Rides launched looping coaster; Mack Rides wild mouse coaster Vialand, Istanbul...New park with multiple rides including Intamin launched coaster and family coast- Saudi Arabia er, tow boat, Spill Water, Rapids Ride and slow boat ride; Zierer Star Shape, Jet Skis, Wave Swinger; Atallah Happy Land, Jeddah... — Intamin Surf Rider 40/12 (opened 2012) Huss King Kong Stationery Fantasies Waterpark, Jeddah...ProSlide Tornado Turks and Caicos Islands Beaches Resort, Providenciales...Wattman train Universal Studios Singapore, Sentosa Island...Sesame Spaghetti Race — suspended dark ride Wild Wild Wet, Kampong...ProSlide Superloop (2) Al Montazah Waterpark, Sharjah...WhiteWater AquaPlay Slovenia Global Village, Dubai...Wattman train Terme Olimia, Podčetrtek...Polin King Cobra IMG Theme Park, Dubai...New park with multiple rides including Mack Rides coaster Wild Wadi, Dubai...WhiteWater speed slide Geo Je Resort, Geoje...WhiteWater Boomerango, AquaTube body slides, innertube slides, Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi...New waterpark, multiple slides from WhiteWater; ProSlide AquaPlay, Extreme River, wave pool HydroMagentic Mammoth and Tornado; Vekoma Roller Coaster , ...Underland — new themed area in former shopping mall and Do You Speak Ukraine Beluga? — Goddard Group Interactive theater show EVPA Waterpark, ...WhiteWater Constrictor, speed slide, SuperBowl, body slide, multi-lane mat racer, AquaPlay Carnival Sunshine Cruise Ship, Barcelona (home port)...Carnival Waterworks addition with 4 Polin waterslides Royal City, Hanoi...ProSlide Topsy Turvey, BulletBowl, 6-lane ProRacer, Speedway complex with Costa Cariba Aquatic Park, Salou...Waterpark expansion including ProSlide FreeFall, 6-lane Superloop(2) and FreeFall (2), Mammoth, TantrumAlley, RideHouse, KidzZone ProRacer and multi-bump; waterplay structure and splash pad Puerto Venecia, Zaragoza...WhiteWater Adventure Trail, Ropes Course (2), FlowRider double Oakwood Leisure Park, Pembrokshire...Park expansion with seven new rides including themed flume, powered rail ride, restaurant and café. Some rides relocated from Camelot Park Gröna Lund, Stockholm...Eclipse — 400-foot Funtime StarFlyer 10 AMUSEMENT TODAY May 2013 May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11 INTERNATIONAL PARKS ATTRACTIONS RESORTS SUPPLIERS Euro Attractions B&M builds new trains for Japan Show 2013 slated for Nagashima Spa Land receives three trains “Nagashima Spaland approached us PARIS, France — Euro for Morgan coaster many years ago to replace the existing Attractions Show (EAS) STORY: Scott Rutherford 2013 will be held Sept. 18- trains on Steel Dragon, and we agreed to [email protected] 20 at Porte de Versailles in do so. It was a pleasure to work with them” Paris, France. With nearly KUWANA, Mie Prefect-ure, —Sophie Bolliger 300 exhibitors already Japan — In a move that raised Bolliger & Mabillard booked for EAS 2013, a more than a few eyebrows, 10 percent the massive Steel Dragon 2000 growth over hypercoaster at Nagashima last year, Spa Land opened for the the upcom- 2013 season with new roll- ing EAS ing stock supplied by Bolliger promises to & Mabillard of Monthey, be once again the largest Switzerland. conference, trade show, Originally opened in 2000, and business and meeting Steel Dragon would hold the point for the leisure and title of the world’s tallest com- attractions industry in Eu- plete-circuit roller coaster (318 rope. feet) for three years. Designed The EAS conference by Morgan Manufacturing, program will cover edu- the massive 8,133-foot-long cational offers, innovative ride opened with three six- technologies, storytelling, car (36 passenger) trains that safety, in-park spending, were capable of achieving a events, human resources, top speed of more than 95 Bolliger & Mabillard has waterparks, and family en- mph. built and delivered tertainment centers with What is surprising about three, 28-seat trains for the presentations from Euro- the new-for-2013 trains is that record-breaking pean industry leaders. this is only the third time B&M Steel Dragon 2000 The event will also fea- has built passenger vehicles hypercoaster at Japan’s ture exclusive behind-the- for a ride the company did Nagashima Spa Land. scenes tours at local attrac- not design. B&M’s very first Replacing the ride’s tions including Disneyland amusement project was in original rolling stock Paris and Parc Asterix. 1989 when the company deliv- supplied by the Unique networking events ered replacement sleds to Six coaster’s designer/builder, are also planned through- Flags Great America for their Morgan Manufacturing, this out the week to help at- Intamin bobsled ride. The is only the third time B&M tendees make meaningful B&M designed sleds featured has built trains for a coaster firsthand connections with- side-by-side seating. The orig- not designed by the Swiss in the industry. The major inal in-line seating sleds were company. networking event will be sent to Six Flags Over Texas COURTESY B&M the Opening Reception on for use on their bobsled ride. the evening of the Sept. The Great America ride is in involved. “You are right, B&M them,” explained Bolliger. popular lap restraints as well 18, which will take place use today at The Great Escape does not usually build trains “Three trains were delivered as seatbelts and guest leg in the Musée des Arts Fo- in upstate New York. for coasters designed by oth- to Nagashima Spaland. Each guards. Early rider reports rains, a wonderful museum AT spoke with B&M rep- ers. Nagashima Spaland train consists of seven pas- confirm that the Steel Dragon on the history of European resentative Sophie Bolliger approached us many years senger coaches and one pilot experience is greatly enhanced fairgrounds and attractions about the rarity of the ago to replace the exist- coach. They each seat 28 pas- by the comfort and airy, open with fully operating historic renowned Swiss designers ing trains on Steel Dragon, sengers.” nature of the new coaches. rides and games. supplying trains for coast- and we agreed to do so. It Steel Dragon’s new B&M •www.IAAPA.org/EAS ers in which they were not was a pleasure to work with trains feature the company’s 12 AMUSEMENT TODAY May 2013 opens new in-house built waterplay area STORY: Andrew Mellor shed that inside emulates a [email protected] typical electrical QUEENSLAND, Austra- storm, complete with thunder, lia — Guests at Aussie World wind, lightning and rain. In- in Queensland, Australia, have deed, so realistic is the effect been soaking up the fun, quite that guests can often be seen literally, during 2013 follow- checking the sky to see if a real ing the opening of the park’s storm is coming! most recent new attraction, Also included is a walk- Leak’n Logs. through mist shed which sits The Sunshine coast theme underneath a leaky corrugat- park has invested over AUD ed iron water tank, random 2 million (U.S. $2 million) in tipping buckets, intermittent expanding the complex and and continuous showers, an the new waterplay area is the outback log waterfall and ir- fourth new attraction in just regular dancing water jets. under two years, comple- And with the attraction being menting 30 existing rides and right next to the Plunge, an ad- games. ditional drenching is assured Situated between the when the ride’s log boats come Plunge water ride and the down the ramp and hit the Redback thrill ride, Leak’n water which sprays over visi- Logs was designed and con- tors enjoying Leak’n Logs. structed on site by the park’s Not surprisingly, the new technical services department attraction has proved a popu- Aussie World’s new Leak’n Logs offers a range of unpredictable water features, creating a and incorporates a variety of lar addition during the hot great cool down attraction for guests. fun, unpredictable water fea- summer at Aussie World. COURTESY AUSSIE WORLD tures. Among these is a tin

Vekoma SFC to debut in June at Denmark’s Fåarup Sommerland 65-foot tall coaster to reach 46 mph, dive under water JYLLAND, Denmark — Fåarup Sommerland in Den- mark is moving towards the opening of its latest major at- traction which is due to make its debut in June. Orkanen (Hurricane), a custom designed suspended family coaster from Vekoma, represents an investment for the park of DKK 35 million Fåarup Sommerland’s new suspended family coaster will appeal to all ages and tastes with a variety of exciting features. (U.S. $6.1 million) and will COURTESY VEKOMA provide guests with a thrilling experience at speeds of up to Kragelund and Per Dam. 75 kmh (46.6 mph) both over “The Hurricane is exactly and under water, at heights of what roller coaster enthusiasts up to 20 meters (65.6 feet). have long suggested should Riders will travel through be the next big attraction for a tunnel, troughs and between Fåarup Sommerland, where- trees, all at a relentless pace, by passengers are suspended and while it will be aimed at with their feet dangling in the thrilling the whole family (the air,” explains Søren Krage- minimum height requirement lund. “This design, combined is just 105 cm (40 inches), the with the 75 kmh speed and new coaster will undoubtedly a seven storey drop through satisfy the needs of all coaster dense fog into an underwater fans with its speed, unique tunnel, gives a feeling of free- features and forces of up to 3.5 dom and excitement. These G. feelings are enhanced by the Hurricane, seen here under construction, will join Fåarup Sommerland’s other coasters, Fal- “As the name suggests, backdrop of trees, water and con and Lightning, when it opens in June. The Hurricane is an adrena- earth giving the impression COURTESY VEKOMA line packed, whirlwind of a that one could almost touch unique ride experience that is suspended family coaster in seats and the state-of-the-art ride which fires its passengers their surroundings as they thrilling for the whole family.” the world and also the first manufacturing process will through an 18 meter (59 foot) hurtle around the track. The Speaking on behalf of Ve- suspended family coaster fea- ensure a very smooth and long underwater tunnel,” say Hurricane is a one-of-a-kind koma, Stefan Holtman com- turing an underwater tunnel. comfortable ride.” proud park directors Søren ride. This coaster delivers a mented: “This is the fastest Furthermore, its ergonomic May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 13 Italy’s Gardaland kicked off its 2013 season in March with a new live-action pro- duction, Madagascar Live: It’s Circus Time!” Presented inside a large circus tent, the new show features beloved characters from DreamWorks Animation’s Madagascar films along with highly skilled human per- formers singing, dancing and executing death-defying stunts. COURTESY GARDALAND

Gardaland opens season with new live DreamWorks inspired show

CASTELNUOVO DEL GARDA, Italy — Gardaland launched its 2013 season on March 28 with a new live- action presentation fea- turing the popular char- acters from DreamWorks Animation’s Madagascar films. “Madagascar Live: It’s Circus Time!” is an extraor- dinary spectacle inspired by Madagascar 3, which pre- miered in theaters in October 2012. Gardaland and DreamWorks Animation worked side by side to create this one-of-a-kind project for Europe. The biggest amuse- ment park in Italy and one of the greatest production stu- dios in the sector of animated features joined forces and are now entertaining children and adults in a truly special fash- ion. Having landed in Europe, the Madagascar characters are trying to avoid being captured by the menacing French ani- mal control officer, Captain Dubois. After meeting a trav- eling circus comprised entire- ly of animals, they decide to follow it trying to blend in among its artists. The story at Gardaland begins from the moment guests enter the show’s home, a Teatro Tenda (Tent Theater) that is capable of seating up to 1,100 people. Captain Dubois’ officers will search spectators, suspecting that Madagascar’s characters may be hiding among them. When the lights come up, the hilarious show begins, with the Madagascar gang and highly skilled human performers singing, dancing and executing death- defying stunts. 14 AMUSEMENT TODAY May 2013 Toverland adds four-acre Magic Valley section STORY: Andrew Mellor composed over two hours of music for six [email protected] different sections of the valley. SEVENUM, Netherlands — Toverland The 460 meter (1,509 foot) long Djengu in the Netherlands has continued its growth River Rapid River ride, from Hafema, begins and development in 2013 with the comple- 5.5 meters (18 feet) above street level and tion of a major expansion project that has when guests walk beneath the ride there is a seen the park add four acres to the overall genuine feeling of being in a valley. The park area it now covers. brought in 2,800 tons of real stone and over The new Magic Valley is home to seven 60,000 trees and smaller plants to the area, new rides, a magic fountain show and a new while waterfalls, the largest of which is 25 restaurant and represents a total investment meters (82 feet) wide and 9 meters high, also of €14 million (U.S. $18 million). Much at- add to the effect. tention has also been paid to the landscap- A Mack spinning coaster, Dwervelwind, ing of the area with the intention of creating incorporating on-ride music and a highly a “place of peace” in which visitors feel as decorated station, is another of the major at- Above, The Dwervelwind though they are in a dream. tractions added, while the Tolly Molly is a Mack Rides-built Magic Valley is also home to a population Metallbau Emmeln water carousel with cus- tom made boats in the shape of mythical wa- spinning coaster is just one of dwarfs, the Dwervels, who have built their of the attractions in the new ter creatures. homes around the Rapid River ride, Djengu Magic Valley area at Tover- A Heege tower, Coco Bolo, is also new River, named after Djengu, the leader of the land. At left, Djengu is the Dwervels who put his spell on the magic and features the nest of Coco, a magical bird, leader of the Dwervels, who source and makes the river flow. At night, on the top, while also new is a climbing cas- have made their home in when Djengu sleeps, the river stops flow- tle, air trampoline, the Kids survival course Toverland’s Magic Valley. ing. To complete the magic feeling, Imascore and Katara, a fountain of magic. COURTESY TOVERLAND May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 15 PARKS & ATTRACTIONS RIDES ENTERTAINMENT REVENUE SUPPLIERS Carowinds unveils animatronic exhibit, Dinosaurs Alive! Sister park Kings Island adds 118-foot tall animatronic dinosaur STORY: Scott Rutherford [email protected] CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carowinds recently became the latest park in the Cedar Fair family to introduce the popular Dinosaurs Alive! to it attraction lineup. Opened earlier this spring on a wooded site near the park’s South Gate, Dinosaurs Alive! combines finely detailed hand-crafted animatronics, interactive consoles, a lush setting and educational con- tent that reflect the latest sci- entific theories to give guests an idea of what it must’ve been like to walk among some of the largest creatures that ever roamed prehistoric earth. Dinosaurs Alive! offers not only the excitement of a tail thrashing, clawing and - ing exhibition, but the oppor- tunity for guests of all ages to actively engage in a unique learning experience. The dinosaurs, which are scientifically accurate based Carowinds recently unveiled Dinosaurs Alive!, a sprawling on the latest paleontologi- exhibit that combines hand-crafted animatronics, interactive cal knowledge, were created consoles, a lush setting and educational content to show- by the Canadian-based com- case life-size Dinosaurs. The creatures populating Dinosaurs pany, Dinosaurs Unearthed. Alive! were all created by the Canadian-based company, Launched, in 2005, Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Unearthed. AT/SCOTT RUTHERFORD Unearthed is an innovative traveling exhibition company to feature the full life-sized that creates dynamic, multi- majesty of gigantic sauropods sensory experiences about the such as Mamenchisaurus and fascinating world of dinosaur Tyrannosaurus Rex. discovery. Dinosaurs Alive! also fea- Visitors are able to hear tures a “dig” where younger the sounds, see the move- guests can use brushes and ments and observe the beauty shovels to sift through the of more than 30 full-sized ani- sand and uncover dinosaur matronic creations that repli- bones and fossils. cate nearly every feature of the Continuing the Dino dinosaurs. Dinosaurs Alive! theme, Carowinds converted is presented in a spectacu- its 4D into a lar outdoor setting in order 4See DINOSAURS, page 16 Creating Memories & Profitability

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Guests will become new pirate recruits nars, food and wine tastings and live music. and will be armed with magic talismans and Seminars will be led by the hotels’ chefs and treasure maps to help collect valuable trea- certified beverage experts, while the hotels’ sure throughout Adventureland. award-winning restaurants will showcase sig- • nature culinary selections to pair with tastings Orlando-based Strates Shows has sub- from more than 30 wineries. mitted an application proposing a summer- • long event that would feature rides, games The former site of the Movieland Wax and concessions from June 8 to Sept. 6 on Museum on Beach Boulevard in Buena Park, the site formerly occupied by the Pavilion Calif. has been leased to an exhibition com- Amusement Park in downtown Myrtle Beach, pany. Approximately 40,000 square feet of the S.C. The property has sat mostly vacant since 60,000-square-foot property has been leased the Pavilion was demolished by owners Bur- to Atlanta-based Premier Exhibitions Inc. for roughs & Chapin in 2006. its Bodies — The Exhibition and Titanic — • The Experience exhibitions. Both attractions The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Com- are expected to open in the summer. plex partnered with Rovio Entertainment, • creator of the globally successful Angry Birds The Tulsa Zoo has announced the start franchise to bring the beloved characters to of construction on its first master plan proj- life. Angry Birds Space Encounter is the first ect: the Mary K. Chapman Rhinoceros Exhibit. comprehensive, interactive Angry Birds attrac- Designed by One Architecture, the $3.1 mil- tion in the United States. The 4,485-square- lion exhibit will replace the outdated 38-year- foot Angry Birds Space Encounter brings to old facility with a naturalistic, state-of-the-art life the space adventures of the Angry Birds home for the zoo’s resident white rhinocer- as they follow their kidnapped eggs into an oses, Jeannie and Buzbie. The new exhibit will inter-galactic wormhole, come face-to-face offer guests many immersive features, includ- with Space Pigs and gear up with heroic su- ing up-close viewing into the rhinoceroses’ perpowers. indoor environment through a 20-foot wide • glass viewing window. The April edition of FamilyFun magazine • Serving the announces its 2013 Travel Awards, which in- Cedar Point is partnering with Cleveland amusement industry clude categories for destinations, resorts, Clinic Children’s Hospital and United Way of zoos and amusement parks. Holiday World is Erie County, each of which have 32 seats avail- with speciality listed third, after Walt Disney World and Dis- able to bidders for the first official ride on the steel fabrication neyland. Hersheypark and The Hotel Her- park’s newest roller coaster, GateKeeper, on shey were awarded in the Top 10 Amusement Cedar Point’s Opening Day, May 11. Parks and Top 10 Family Resorts, respectively. • • Orange County Commissioners have Legoland Discovery Center Dallas/Fort cleared the way for the city of Orlando, Florida Worth brings to life to use tax dollars to build a pedestrian bridge in an exclusive 4D Movie Xperience. The all connecting Universal Studios theme park P.O. Box 686 • Springville, Utah • 84663 new 12-minute animated , complete with a new 1,800 room hotel the company is (801) 489-3652 | Fax (801) 489-5852 with high impact special effects, will immerse building. 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This artist rendering shows the size of the Splashdown Beach new $12 million expansion underway at SplashDown Beach Waterpark. expansion underway COURTESY SPLASH DOWN BEACH WATERPARK FISHKILL, N.Y. — Splash- nology. The multi-lane racer Down Beach Waterpark re- begins with a 360-degree hori- ceived Planning and Zoning zontal loop, then riders are Board approvals for a $12 mil- launched into a head-to-head lion dollar expansion. The de- drag race to the bottom, fly- velopment will begin with the ing over vertical curve humps, addition of two new rides for experiencing weightlessness, the summer of 2013. and gaining even more speed Dizzy’s Water Whirler, before the smooth decelera- a Zamperla Watermania will tion run-out. be one of the first in North “This will be the largest America. Located at the Bob single expansion at Splash- the Builder at- Down Beach since we pur- traction, Water Whirler will chased the park in 2004. We accommodate up to 24 guests have created a true family at one time and feature 30 in- destination for summer fun,” teractive water elements. say owners Shelley and Steve Adjacent to the Bob the Turk. Builder attraction will be the “SplashDown Beach has new Arctic Adventure. The been a great home to Bob the first of the Arctic Adventure’s Builder’s first water park, six new attractions will be the and we’re thrilled to con- five-story Arctic Plunge — a tinue working together to ex- multi-lane, headfirst Octopus pand Bob the Builder Splash Racer from Pro-Slide Tech- 4See EXPANSION, page 28 May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 25 26 AMUSEMENT TODAY May 2013

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30 AMUSEMENT TODAY May 2013 NEWSPAPER Hawaiian Falls announces EMPLOYEE IN GOOD STANDING B.NEWS JEFFREYDEREK SHAW L. SEIFERTSPLASH four-year deal with Coke COMPILED:EDITORIALEDITORIAL Jeffrey L. Seifert, [email protected] First Choice HolidaysMEDIAMEDIA , an all-inclusive Legoland Florida’s waterpark, which was CREDENTIALCREDENTIAL All five waterparks world, will result in better ser- travel agency in the VALIDU.K.,VALID recently auditioned transformed last year from the old Splash Is- vice, better value and higher dozens of candidatesTHROUGHTHROUGH for the2012 role2010 of slide tes- land at , got even more dé- to offer unlimited satisfaction for our guests.” ter. The successful candidate will be sent to cor and statuary during the off-season. Two season drink pass Beginning immediately, several resorts in Egypt, Greece and the Ca- million Lego bricks have been added since the only Coca-Cola beverages will nary Islands to giveGARY their SLADE reviews of the resorts waterpark debuted last year, bringing the to- and their waterparks.PUBLISHER, In AMUSEMENT addition TODAY to the travel tal to an astounding four million Lego bricks THE COLONY, Texas — be sold at all Hawaiian Falls benefits, the position comes with a salary of found in impressive models throughout the Hawaiian Falls waterparks food and beverage outlets. Products to be offered include £10,000 ($15,100) for the six-month contract. waterpark. Additions include a 15-foot spout- and The Coca-Cola Company The company said it was looking for someone ing mermaid at the entrance of the park. A have agreed to a four-year Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite and other low who knows how to have fun but will be seri- brightly-colored Lego entrance was added to partnership at the company’s ous about the job as well. The candidates were the Build-A-Raft River, and guests will float by and no calorie drinks such as five North Texas waterparks. filmed on slides atSandcastle Waterpark in Moby Dick — made of 200,879 Dasani bottled water. As a result of the agreement, Manchester and also made an audition tape. bricks. The wave pool is now decked out with As part of the agreement, waterpark guests will enjoy a • a shark and scuba diver made of more than broad expansion of soft drink Hawaiian Falls will add sever- SoakYa, Lake Winnepasaukah’s new wa- 330,000 bricks. “The Legoland Water Park offerings. For the first time, the al new drink stations through- terparks is still planning to open May 24 as offers a distinct experience as its various ele- parks will also offer a season out the parks for guests’ con- scheduled, but the park has not received ments are specifically designed for the safety drink pass while adding drink venience. For the first time, the tax break it was anticipating. Lake Win- and enjoyment of families with small children,” stations throughout each wa- guests to Hawaiian Falls may nie hoped to get a $113,000 break in Geor- said Legoland Florida General Manager Adri- terpark campus. receive unlimited soft drinks gia sales and use taxes but, the law, passed in an Jones. “As we open the doors for our sec- “We are pleased to partner for the entire 2013 season. The 2011, was found to have technical flaws mak- ond year, we are thrilled that we are now of- with The Coca-Cola Compa- season drink pass is $19.99 ing it impossible for state agencies to make fering even more exciting features for guests ny,” said David Busch, Hawai- and is available online at the tax break a reality. The representative who to enjoy.” ian Falls CEO. “Our compa- hfalls.com. authored the original proposal has submitted • nies share a commitment to Celebrating 10 years of a new version that was passed by a House The residents of Pasco, Washington, were Committee in February and is awaiting vote given an opportunity to provide input on a the highest quality standards bringing families closer to- by the full House. proposed aquatics center in west Pasco. The and a desire to make a posi- gether, Hawaiian Falls oper- • Tri-Cities Regional Public Facilities District tive difference in the lives of ates waterparks in Garland, Hong Kong’s Ocean Park received a loan board is developing the aquatics center pro- others. Our agreement with The Colony, Mansfield, Roa- noke and Waco, Texas. of HK$2.3 billion ($296 million) to finance the posal and asked Wisconsin-based Water Tech- Coca-Cola, the number one development of a world-class waterpark. The nology Inc., to put together a conceptual site soft drink producer in the all-weather waterpark is expected to be an ar- plan. During a workshop held by the board, chitectural in Hong Kong with a sweep- attendees were given a list of about 40 ameni- ing, translucent roof. Included with the water- ties and asked to pick their top eight choices Splash Zone announces park will be a retail, dining and entertainment and rank them. The amenities included various area. The government is expecting the new items such as competition and wave pools, lazy Flow House venue waterpark to generate longer lengths of stays rivers and waterslides, an interactive fountain at the park and in Hong Kong. Current plans and even a climbing wall. The aquatics center WILDWOOD, N.J. — who catch on to flowboarding have the new waterpark opening in 2017. proposal will be funded by sales tax increase On Memorial Day weekend, shred back and forth through • that has yet to be presented to voters. The Splash Zone Water Park will the water, drop in from the top Harvest Family Entertainment of Texas, regional board hasn’t decided whether to run open Flow House — an excit- of the incline, and maybe even the developers behind the popular Hawaiian the measure on a summer ballot or wait until ing new entertainment venue pull off 360-degree spins and Falls Waterparks, has submitted a revised the November elections. on the Wildwood Boardwalk other tricks. If it doesn’t sound proposal for a waterpark at Kit Carson Park • in the city of Escondido, Calif., about 30 miles One week before Easter Sunday, the Great that will feature music, enter- like your thing, the spectator- north of San Diego. The nine-acre park would Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark in Lake tainment, food and beverage, friendly FlowRider offers an feature wave pools, waterslides and geysers George, N.Y., held an Eggstravaganza benefit and at the center of it all — a up close and personal view to during the summer. In the off-season guests event for the Double H. Ranch in nearby Lake new FlowRider Double. cheer on friends and family or can take advantage of climbing walls, rope Luzerne, N.Y. The Eggstravaganza featured The $1.9 million Flow just enjoy the show. courses and 70-foot-tall zip lines. Harvest also breakfast, a number of different activities in- House featuring the Flow- “We’re excited to be add- plans to take over the nearby Kit Carson am- cluding fitness demonstrations and a perfor- Rider Double at Splash Zone ing a ride of this magnitude to phitheater and provide live entertainment. mance by a magician, a visit from the Easter Water Park will be one of only the park,” said Andy Weiner, The initial proposal had the city’s annual pay- Bunny and access to the indoor waterpark. All five Flow House venues in the president of Splash Zone Wa- ments on construction bonds about $250,000 proceeds benefited the Double H Ranch that entire world, and the biggest ter Park. “Flow House will be over the city’s share of the revenue. The Mayor provides free programs and year-round sup- thing to hit the east coast this a great new place for kids to said that because of the benefits to the city, he port to children dealing with life-threatening summer. Families and friends hang out in a safe and fun en- would be happy with a proposal that at least illnesses and their families. will be stoked to have a new vironment.” breaks even, but not one that costs the city • place to relax, enjoy the sum- Plans for the new Flow money. Zehnder’s Splash Village in Franken- mer sun, and hone in their flow House include live music and • muth, Mich., announced in March a $20 million boarding skills in a cool, surf DJ’s, entertainment and danc- Yas, Waterworld, Abu Dhabi’s new mega expansion. The project calls for 32 new guest infused lifestyle venue. ing. Since opening in 2000, waterpark, had originally announced the rooms and adding 30,000 square feet of the For those who’ve never Splash Zone Water Park has launch of ladies nights starting May 16 to en- waterpark with new attractions and a fully re- ridden before, kids (over 42” in become one of the top desti- sure the comfort and ease of the park’s more tractable roof. Part of the funding for the new height) or any novice can body nations along the Wildwood conservative female guests. But after a flood project comes from the Michigan Strategic board and get the feel of flow Boardwalk. This is the largest of requests, the park moved that date to April Fund which approved $500,000. The Michigan boarding under the guidance single attraction expenditure in 18. Every Thursday evening is now “Ladies Economic Development Corp.’s Loan Partici- of the Flow House operators the park’s history. Night” — no men will be admitted from 8 p.m. pation Program is providing $5 million in loan — a great way to learn to ride The new Flow House and to midnight in April and May and from 9 p.m. enhancement funds. The balance of the proj- in a safe and controlled envi- FlowRider Double will be open to 1 a.m. in June. Boys eight years old and un- ect funding is coming from Zehnder’s. The ronment. The more advanced in time for the 2013 summer der will be permitted access along with their hotel and existing waterpark will remain open and adventurous can use the season at Splash Zone Water female relatives. during construction. The expansion is expect- standup “flowboards” during Park. • ed to open in 2014. designated time periods. Those May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 31 32 AMUSEMENT TODAY May 2013 BUSINESS REVENUE PEOPLE SAFETY SUPPLIERS Alan E. Ramsay elected to NEAAPA’s Hall of Fame Association’s liams Park in Providence, R.I. In addition, he worked for 100th annnual Ripley Entertainment, Inc., of meet well attended Orlando, Fla., and managed the Great Wolf Lodge proj- STORY: Ron Gustafson Special to Amusement Today ect in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. NEWPORT, R.I. — Alan As a member of the In- E. Ramsay, late secretary/trea- ternational Association of surer of the New England As- Amusement Parks and Attrac- sociation of Amusement Parks tions (IAAPA), he spoke at nu- and Attractions (NEAAPA) merous educational seminars and a past president of the or- at the organization’s annual ganization, was inducted into expo in the United States as New England Association of Amusement Parks and Attrac- the NEAAPA Hall of Fame Alan E. Ramsay, well as similar events around tions (NEAAPA) officers (from the left) are: President Dave during the organization’s an- NEAAPA Hall of Fame the world. Sugrue, general manager, Ocean Beach Park, New , nual March meeting at the For more than a decade he Ramsay’s mother, Judy Conn.; Fist Vice President Ryan DeMaria, rides manager, Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel was the owner of CLM Enter- Culgin and her husband, Bob, , Salem, N.H.; Second Vice President Dor- and Spa here. tainment in Cumberland, R.I., accepted the NEAAPA Hall othy Lewis, vice president Fun Station Entertainment Group, Ramsay became the 34th where he was a lead trainer of Fame plaque on his behalf. Danbury, Conn.; Treasurer Charlene Conway, owner Carou- person inducted into the pres- and certified risk evalua- The ceremony included a vid- sel Family Fun Centers, Fairhaven, Mass; and Secretary Ed tigious hall since its formation tor known worldwide in the eo presentation highlighting Hodgdon, group sales and marketing, Funtown Splashtown in 1998. This year also marks amusement industry. He also Ramsay’s life in the industry. USA, Saco, . the 100th anniversary of the developed training manuals COURTESY RON GUSTAFSON/NEAAPA organization. for amusement rides in vari- Others honored student at the University of tomer service along with $500. The industry was shocked ous regions of the country and NEAAPA also honored Massachusetts for Business by Ramsay’s sudden death in world. others during the evening Management and seasonal also received the association’s June of 2011 at age 41. At that His first job in the amuse- dinner meeting, which was employee at Six Flags New Paragon Award for excellence time he was NEAAPA’s secre- ment industry was at Rocky attended by 90 members and England, Agawam, Mass., re- in graphic promotion. The tary/treasurer and had served Point in Warwick, R.I., and lat- guests. ceived NEAAPA’s Pinnacle award-winning campaign as president in 2004 and 2005. er as a manager at Roger Wil- Lindsey Westlund, a Award for outstanding cus- 4See NEAAPA, page 33 Savannah Mall opening Chance Rides double-decker carousel Chance Rides supplied the SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah Mall is preparing to Savannah Mall with this unveil its newest attraction, a double-decker carousel supplied ornate double-decker car- by Chance Rides. Located in the mall’s food court, the two- ousel, which is located in level machine is the first of its kind in Savannah and, according the facility’s food court. The to owner/operator Fun Brands , the only one of its 28-foot-tall wildlife-themed kind in the state of Georgia. machine features a number The 28-foot-tall wildlife-themed carousel features a num- of hand-painted traditional ber of hand-painted animals. In addition to showcasing tra- animals such as horses ditional creatures such as horses, it is also the only known along with the more rare double-decker carousel to feature the rare okapi and lemur. okapi and lemur. Owned The new ride is the first carousel in the city to feature brighter and operated by Fun Brands and more energy-efficient LED lighting. Carousels, the attraction is “A ride on a carousel is timeless. It’s something that brings the first carousel in the city back memories of our youth and can build a lifetime of memo- to utilize brighter, more ries with our children,” said Lee Knowlton, president and CEO energy-efficient of Fun Brands Carousels. “We’re thrilled to be opening our first LED lighting. carousel under the Fun Brands Carousels name with our great COURTESY CHANCE RIDES partners at the Savannah Mall.”

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PHONE: (716) 839-4791 FAX: (716) 839-4506 AMERICAN INC. EMAIL: [email protected] www.nap-inc.com SERVING THE AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY WE’VE KEPT YOUR RIDES IN MOTION SINCE 1982 May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 33 NEAAPA Kings Dominion works with local businesses Continued from page 32 revolved around the park’s on park expansion, outfitting workers roller coaster, which DOSWELL, Va. — In an made its debut in 2012. ongoing effort to spur the local Ryan DeMaria, rides man- economy, Kings Dominion ager at Canobie Lake Park, Sa- officials are making deliberate lem, N.H., received the Alan decisions to work with local E. Ramsay Safety Award for companies on a variety of 2013 unparalleled commitment to projects. safety within the industry. During a recent visit to The three awards were the park, AT spoke with Kings presented by committee chair Dominion Public Relations Justine Brewer, president and Manager Gene Petriello about CEO, Southwick’s Zoo, Men- several such applications. don, Mass. “Kings Dominion is commit- The President’s Award ted to working and partner- was given to Tom Tessitore, ing with local businesses in chair of NEAAPA’s Member- the Richmond-area. Along ship Committee. Tessitore is with working with the United the regional account execu- Way of Greater Richmond and tive for National Ticket Com- Petersburg [to create the Planet pany, Shamokin, Pa. Out- Changing of the guard. In- coming NEAAPA President Snoopy FUNtastic Guide going NEAAPA President educational booklet and pro- Kings Dominion associate Megan models one of the new Cory Hutchinson of Funtown Dave Sugrue (left) accepts the gavel from Cory Hutchin- gram], Kings Dominion part- Planet Snoopy uniform shirts that were custom-designed for Splashtown USA, Saco, Maine, nered with several local con- Kings Dominion by Richmond-based Ukrop’s Dress Express. presented the award. son. COURTESY RON GUSTAFSON/ tractors from start to finish to The uniforms proved so popular that Ukrop’s Dress Express NEAAPA build the new Planet Snoopy.” is now outfitting 50,000 associates across Cedar Fair’s 11 Keynote Another example of shop- amusement parks. Will Morey, chairman of Corrina Ferguson, of Vis- ping close to home that is AT/SCOTT RUTHERFORD the IAAPA Board of Direc- itNewEngland.com; Mark making ripples across North “Kings Dominion also tested multiple washes. This new tors, was the keynote speaker Brodeur, with the State of America is the fact that the UDE’s Dri-Express per- uniform also helps our guests at the gala. He congratulated Rhode Island; and Ron Gus- Kings Dominion also part- formance polos. Summers in easily recognize an employee NEAAPA for its continued tafson, director of public rela- nered with Ukrop’s Dress Central Virginia can be very with the shirt’s bright colors.” strength and longevity as a tions and marketing, Quassy Express, a Richmond-based warm and for our employees The new uniforms will regional organization and for Amusement Park, Middle- national leader that provides out in the heat, we needed to be worn not only at Kings addressing the many challeng- bury, Conn., delivered lec- custom-designed uniforms. find an innovative way to keep Dominion but Ukrop’s Dress es in today’s business climate. tures related to maximizing “The new, bright and vibrant them cool and dry, even on Express is outfitting 50,000 Morey is president and CEO marketing efforts and partner- Planet Snoopy uniforms those hot days. We found the associates across Cedar Fair’s of Morey’s Piers, Wildwood, ing within the tourism indus- debuted at Kings Dominion perfect fit with Ukrop’s Dress 11 amusement parks. N.J., operators of beachfront try. when we opened the big- Express. Employees also like •ukropsdressexpress.com amusement and waterparks. Erik Beard, with the law ger, better Planet Snoopy the shirts because they dry firm of Wiggin and Dana of this spring,” added Petriello. quickly and don’t fade after New officers Hartford, Conn., conducted a The election of NEAAPA of- seminar on developments in ficers and directors followed the Americans With Disabili- the awards and speaking ties Act, followed by an after- Hendrick Construction finishes agenda. New NEAAPA offi- noon session on social media cers are: President Dave Sug- led by Scott Brown of wddon- new Carowinds events facility rue, general manager, Ocean line, Wadsworth, Ohio. Beach Park, New London, An operators’ roundtable CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hendrick upscale events. The enclosed, air-conditioned Conn.; First Vice President wrapped up the education- Construction, Inc. has completed The Grove, a Rose room offers audio/video capabilities to Ryan DeMaria, rides manager, al programs followed by a new events facility with a capacity for hosting meet any need from business meetings to Canobie Lake Park, Salem, NEAAPA Board of Directors up to 15,000 people a day at Carowinds. The award ceremonies. N.H.; Second Vice President meeting. The board meet- Grove dramatically expands Carowinds’ facili- “We’re excited to open the new facili- Dorothy Lewis, vice presi- ing was suspended so final ties for catered events at the park; luncheons, ty,” said Chris Kirby, marketing director for dent Fun Station Entertain- items on the agenda could company gatherings, school field trips, and Carowinds. “It will combine the fun of the ment Group, Danbury, Conn.; be brought before and acted family reunions. amusement park’s 13 roller coasters and 398 Treasurer Charlene Conway, upon by those attending the “Over the years, we have developed a acres of rides and attractions with the amaz- owner Carousel Family Fun annual business meeting and great partnership with Carowinds,” said Roger ing meals provided by the catering staff. The Centers, Fairhaven, Mass; and dinner. Hendrick, president of Hendrick Construction. Grove is the perfect venue to bring people Secretary Ed Hodgdon, group NEAAPA’s 100th anni- “From building the infrastructure and founda- together.” sales and marketing, Funtown versary annual meeting con- tion for new roller coasters to radically increas- Hendrick Construction built the infrastruc- Splashtown USA, Saco, Maine. cluded the next morning with ing the park’s event space, we always enjoy our ture and foundation for The Intimidator in Following the election, Su- the president’s breakfast at the work at the park.” 2010 and the Carolina Cobra in 2009. grue addressed the audience hotel. The Grove is located at the North Gate Hendrick Construction, Inc. is a Charlotte, as the new president. adjacent to Carowinds’ premier roller coaster, N.C.-based general contractor that provides 2013 Summer Meeting The Intimidator. Beautifully landscaped, the commercial construction services through- Educational programs The next gathering of the six venues are named for the trees that grace out the Southeast. The company’s portfolio Prior to the evening’s so- association will be at its an- the park and thrive throughout the Carolinas. includes facilities for corporate headquarters, cial hour and dinner, NEAA- nual summer meeting — this The Cedar, Oak, Maple, Magnolia, Palmetto manufacturing, industrial, health care and bio- PA presented a number of year being hosted by Quassy and Dogwood areas offer visitors a private tech companies, as well as schools, government educational seminars, coordi- Amusement Park in Middle- space to gather, enjoy a meal, and spend time buildings, churches, entertainment venues and nated by Education Commit- bury, Conn., on Wednesday, with friends and co-workers. In addition, The restaurants. tee Chair Dorothy Lewis. Aug. 14. Grove also includes a new VIP room to host •hendrickconstruction.com 34 AMUSEMENT TODAY May 2013 The Puyallup Project John Hinde rehabs historic Coaster at Washington State Fair STORY: Scott Rutherford [email protected]

PUYALLUP, Wash. — When it comes to wooden roll- er coasters, what the Pacific Northwest lacks in terms of quantity, it makes up for in quality. Along with the rides at Idaho’s Silverwood and the magnificent Playland Coaster in Vancouver, the 1935- built wooden roller coaster (aka Giant Coaster) at the Washington State Fair is with- out question one of the most unique around. The ride’s The Giant Coaster at the Washington State Fair as it appeared just prior to the start of a multi-year rehab project under brief operating season — four the direction of J.P. Hinde Enterprises, Inc. COURTESY J.P. HINDE days for the Spring Fair in the park’s Ride Maintenance April and 17 days for the main and Construction Department fair in September — makes it (1969-75). Two of his early difficult to experience if one is milestones occurred between not a local. Despite its abbre- 1976-80 when he worked in viated schedule, it’s still the various high-level capaci- most popular ride at the fair. ties in the initial construc- Several years ago, fair tion and daily operations of officials acknowledged the both Marriott’s Great America fact that the Giant Coaster’s theme parks in California and aging wooden structure and Illinois. track were forcing mainte- After creating his own nance workers to spend an company in 1980, John had exorbitant amount of time and a hand in a truly astound- money in repairs and upkeep. ing number of amusement/ After weighing their options, theme park projects. From which for a time included Canada’s Maple Leaf Village simply replacing the Giant 4See COASTER, page 35 Coaster with a modern model, they recognized the ride’s his- torical significance and the loyal following it has devel- oped with generations of fair- goers as well as roller coaster enthusiasts worldwide. They instead elected to rebuild their star attraction.

John Hinde oversees Coaster rehab In 2009, Funtastic Rides and the Washington State Fair selected Port St. Lucie, Florida-based John Hinde of J.P. Hinde Enterprises, Inc. to begin an extensive and com- prehensive rebuild of the Giant Coaster. This would turn out to be a wise decision as John is one of the most experienced individuals oper- ating in the industry today. One look at his company’s history and client roster illus- trates this quite clearly. Starting in Food Services at Cedar Point in 1963, John moved up through the ranks at that Ohio landmark, eventual- ly becoming Shop Foreman of May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 35

Just after the conclusion of COASTER the Spring Fair in 2009, John’s Continued from page 34 crew carefully dismantled the Giant Coaster pedigree to Hong Kong’s Ocean Park to Giant Coaster’s central section, PUYALLUP, Wash. — ’s Entertainment City, which included the lower end The Giant Coaster (formerly he worked in various capaci- of the first drop all the way Coaster Thrill Ride) at the ties developing ride safety, to the beginning of the south- Washington State Fair has led a maintenance and inspection ern turn. This excised portion colorful and sometimes tumul- programs along with con- encompassed four track runs tuous existence. Originally struction and rehab of existing and structure. Beginning in built as a side-friction model rides and attractions. Some June, new concrete footers from a design provided by the of John’s most celebrated were poured. By the end of legendary John Miller, the ride wooden roller coaster over- that summer, 45 bents, new was first operated in 1935 by hauls include the American track and handrails had been Edward H. Bollinger (owner Eagle at Great America; relo- completed so the coaster could of Oaks Park in Portland, cation and reconstruction of run for the fair in September. Oregon). The coaster quick- Giant Coaster/Wild One from Interstingly, Hinde chose to ly became the main attrac- to Wild World replace the coaster’s original tion at the fairgrounds. But in Maryland; relocation and Douglas Fir with Southern after suffering severe dam- reconstruction of Florida pine, which seems to offer a age by fire in the 1940s, the Hurricane/Arkansas Twister smoother experience for rid- ride was reworked by Walker from ers. LeRoy (builder of the spec- to Magic Springs in Arkansas; Like clockwork, the sec- tacular Coaster at Vancouver’s rebuilding the Wildcat at Lake ond phase of dismantling Playland Park) and updated to Compounce; and the resurrec- and reconstruction began just accept rolling stock featuring tion of Myrtle Beach’s Swamp after the 2009 fall fair and upstop wheels. Fox after suffering severe continued through the winter. The reborn coaster damage from Hurricane This phase included replac- opened in 1950 with a trio of Hugo. ing 32 bents and track near “new” trains acquired from the northern turn. The largest Happyland Park in Vancouver, The Puyallup rebuild sections of project would take B.C. These three eight-car Since the Puyallup coast- place over the next three years articulated trains originally er would be needed for both with 72 additional bents, track ran from 1925 until 1947 on , it was decided to break and related sections being the , a spectacu- up the work in numerous replaced. lar twister created by mas- phases. Over the past five AT spoke with John Hinde ter Golden Age roller coaster years, virtually every upright, at the Washington work site engineer Frederick Church. ledger and layer of track was as reconstruction continued Over the years, the coaster completely removed and on the Giant Coaster. “Phase remained popular but its main- rebuilt from the ground up. seven began in September tenance costs were becom- 2012 right after the Puyallup ing detrimental. As of Spring FAST FACTS Fair,” Hinde explained. “This 2013, the ride has been almost included the removal of 18 completely rebuilt by John legs of the lift hill and adjoin- Hinde of J.P. Hinde Enterprises, Name/Park ing track areas, including the Inc. Giant Coaster/ main brake area. This is the Along with being an ACE Washington State Fair, last major section to be rebuilt. Coaster Classic, the Giant Puyallup, Wash. There is a short section from Coaster has the unique des- the station to the base of the ignation of being the world’s Type lift hill along with the station only wooden roller coaster to Wooden roller coaster track areas that still needs to utilize functioning Fred Church be re-furbished.” trains. Named Blaz’n Blue, Ol’ Height/Length/Speed Of course, another major Yeller and Or’nry Orange, 55 feet/2,650 feet/50 component of the Giant these trains, along with the The Giant Coaster’s three eight-car articulated trains mph Coaster also set to receive recently-rebuilt structure and originally ran from 1925 until 1947 on the Giant Dipper plenty of TLC is the rolling track, offer riders a classic at Happyland Park in Vancouver, B.C. These beautiful Opened stock. These three beautiful experience like no other on trains are the only surviving examples of Fred Church 1935 eight-car articulated trains are earth. rolling stock still in operation today. the ONLY surviving examples —Scott Rutherford COURTESY J.P. HINDE Ride Time/Capacity of Fred Church’s trains still 1 minute 45 seconds/ in operation (see sidebar for “Rehab should be performed emphatically laid that rumor the Washington State Fair in 1,300 riders per hour details). Though some work so all three trains are adjusted to rest. “I’ll wait to see what is September. Then, it will take has already been performed to the same specifications once going on at that time. There is eager passengers on a famil- Trains on the trains such as removing all track and brake work is plenty of life left in these old iar but significantly smooth- Three eight-car trains; the old oiler cans that lubricat- completed.” bones, they just move slower er ride. Congratulations and 16 passengers per train ed but deteriorated the track, than they used to,” he said. thanks to John Hinde and his more work is still in store. Hinde’s future “My wife will decide how crew for keeping this shining Design/Builder And yes, John appreciates post Puyallup much time I will be allowed to example of roller coaster his- John Miller/ the historical nature of these Somehow, a rumor began spend at home.” tory alive and well for new Edward H. Bollinger trains and intends to keep circulating that John Hinde Work will continue on the generations of thrillseekers. • them fully intact. “We plan to would finally retire once coaster throughout the sum- Keep up to date on hap- Rebuilt 2009-13 by rehab the trains as well, hope- work was completed on the mer with the ride making penings at the Fair at: www. John Hinde of J.P. Hinde fully beginning this summer Puyallup Giant Coaster proj- its triumphant return as the thefair.com. Enterprises, Inc. prior to the fall fair,” he said. ect. With a laugh, Hinde “King of the Midway” during 36 AMUSEMENT TODAY May 2013 CONTINUING COVERAGE | SUPERSTORM SANDY ‘Game On!’ for renovated arcade in Keansburg, N.J. Bev & Wally’s Family Fun Center returns with community support

STORY: Dean Lamanna Special to Amusement Today KEANSBURG, N.J. — The crane machines are plucking, the pinball machines are ping- ing and the skee ball lanes are thundering once again at Bev & Wally’s Family Fun Center. A local institution and Keansburg Amusement Park fixture at 46 Beachway for over 35 years, the arcade was completely refurbished and re- stocked with new games over the winter following its utter ruination by Superstorm San- dy. The premises were com- promised by a five-foot tidal surge that lifted and scattered equipment for blocks. “Not one machine was sal- vageable,” said Bev & Wally’s co-owner John Maurer, who bought the business with a partner nine years ago. Worse, he added, “insurance covered nothing.” Following months of work, Easter. Although the holiday seem to mind,” Maurer said. Maurer credited Keans- Months after Superstorm the arcade had a soft opening weekend weather wasn’t the “Easter Sunday was a great burg Amusement Park pro- Sandy’s devastating punch on March 30, the day before best, “the customers didn’t day for Bev & Wally’s.” prietors William and Henry (top photos), literal and sym- Gehlhaus with providing the bolic signs of survival and re- can-do drive needed to get covery abound at Bev & Wal- Bev & Wally’s up and running. ly’s Family Fun Center, which “They’ve been great,” he said. was completely refurbished “Days after the storm, they and re-outfitted with new said, ‘We’ll be open for Easter.’ electronic games for its busy And we were!” grand reopening on Easter But Maurer, who is also weekend. manager / co-owner of the COURTESY BEV & WALLY’S Sayreville, N.J.-based arcade FAMILY FUN CENTER equipment and supplies com- pany Coast to Coast Entertain- ment and is wrapping a three- year term as president of the New Jersey Amusement As- sociation, emphasized that the establishment wouldn’t have returned to operation without the community’s support. “Keansburg has grown up with this arcade and the resi- dents are happy to see us back,” he said. “I’m also blessed with amazing family and friends, and I’m thankful for everyone who volunteered their time to help us clean up and refurbish Bev & Wally’s.” May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 37

NEW JERSEY AMUSEMENT ASSOCIATION SUPERSTORM SANDY Restore, Rebuild and Reopen

Plan to attend NJAA’s 54th Annual Dinner Dance Seaside Heights Event scheduled for May 13 at Clark’s Landing in Point Pleasant, N.J.

fast-tracks new boardwalk POINT PLEASANT, N.J. — On May 13th, the New Jersey Amusement Association (NJAA) will host its 54th Annual Dinner Dance. This year, New Jersey State Governor Chris Christie will SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — With Casino Pier’s soon- be attending as guest speaker and honoree, as well as the individuals dedicated to rebuilding to-be-dismantled Star Jet roller coaster standing senti- the communities, beaches and boardwalks devastated by Super Storm Sandy. nel in the surf, the reconstruction of this city’s mile-long The event brings colleagues and friends together to acknowledge their service and com- boardwalk picked up speed in March and April as new pil- mitment to the amusement industry, discuss future goals and plans, and celebrate the up- ings were driven and fresh planks were nailed down. The coming summer season. The restoration of the coastline is on everyone’s mind, and while its restored boardwalk was expected to be ready for foot completion may take time, it’s quite impressive how far it has come in just a few months. This traffic by May 10. progression brings renewed hope for the future, and the dinner dance is one way to show ap- Off-boardwalk attractions, such as Casino Pier’s go- preciation to those who are working hard to restore the shore. kart track, began resuming operation by late March. First responders will be recognized and awarded that evening through monies that were Boardwalk proprietors not wishing to miss out on poten- collected on their behalf to help them in their rebuilding efforts. tial Easter holiday and spring-weather sales opened tem- The 2013 Summer Season is about to begin, and this special evening is a great way to porary booths along Ocean Terrace to do business. welcome it in and celebrate with members and guests at Clark’s Landing in Point Pleasant, Casino Pier limited advance ticket sales to its street- NJ. Festivities include cocktails, keynote addresses, awards, dinner, dancing and a fun time side go-kart and waterpark attractions pending a more all around. solid reconstruction completion date for the pier, where For information on how to be a part of this special occasion, please visit the NJAA website about half of the ride inventory is expected to be operat- at www.njamusements.com, email [email protected] or call (732) 240-0000. ing by Memorial Day. Farther south, in Seaside Park, clean- up was continuing at the more heavily damaged FunTown Pier, which reportedly may be rebuilt for a 2014 opening. —Dean Lamanna

THE NEW JERSEY AMUSEMENT ASSOCIATION CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO OUR 54th Annual Dinner Dance

Guest Speaker and Honoree Governor

COURTESY DEBBIE KARU / CASINO BEACH PIER, LLC. Chris Christie for his support of the Amusement Industry

Monday,May 13, 2013 Clark’s Landing Yacht Club Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Cocktails 5:00pm ~ Dinner and Dancing to follow $100.00 per person

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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 2014 AIMS Safety Seminar to include new courses on social media, ziplines and observation wheels Kelly Bernish put together a personalized of these three new stan- AIMS business consultant program of workshops in a dards that “cover the safe- [email protected] single trip and write qualifying ty aspects of very unique exams for several industry- categories in amusement Springtime marks the specific credentials. The vari- and patron entertainment time when AIMS officially ety of workshops and addition activities that are gaining begins planning for the next of new workshops means that popularity throughout the Safety Seminar. Our Edu- even regular participants can world.” He went on to say, cation Committee, lead by continue to get something dif- “These new standards rep- Beazley, met on April ferent each year. A successful resent thousands of volun- 9 in Orlando. Thanks to a professional has a strong net- teer hours of collaboration call for speakers and a lot work, and the AIMS seminar by the leading experts in of input from previous at- is also a great opportunity to Gibtown attendees didn’t their respective fields — tendees along with the hard make contact with suppliers, have to look far to see many new to the ASTM pro- work of the committee, we consultants, and counterparts safety at work in our amuse- cess. Each of these efforts are excited to offer new from around the industry.” Dr. ment industry. Above, Alan demonstrates how the stan- classes along with a new Woodcock, AIMS Education and Angela Wadsley, Gull dards development process spin on some favorites as Committee member added. Wing Industries, display can be utilized to assure well. The 2014 AIMS Safety We will also be offer- one of their mobile power that safety considerations Seminar will be held January ing tracks for OSHA 10-hour generators; below, control are able to keep pace with 12-17 at the Doubletree at Training and Certified Pool panels were highlighted at the dynamic and innovative SeaWorld in Orlando. Dis- Operator this year. Of course, the Rides 4U booth while nature of the amusement in- counted preregistration has we will be offering AIMS Cer- at right, height restriction dustry.” The next F24 meet- already begun at aimsintl. tification testing for Mainte- fencing could be found at ing will be held in October org. nance, Operations, Inspection N.P.D. Mfg. Co. in Scottsdale. AT/GARY SLADE One of the new ses- and Aquatics. Finally, springtime also sions this year at the Safety Springtime also brings signifies the time when the Seminar 2014 will be on with it the opening of many AIMS board leadership social networking and will of the parks and new rides changes over. As we say cover everything from us- around the country. Some of farewell to past president ing it effectively for disaster the headline stories include Mike Gutnecht of Ride planning to how to man- Central Amusements Inter- Entertainment Group and age it. Much of AIMS news national with rides by AIMS all of the great work he is “Tweeted” out every day members Zamperla, and their AIMS is also excited for mon Rosario. brought to AIMS during his @aims_int. Follow AIMS for reopening of Coney Island, our partner, SeaWorld Or- The great work of AIMS two-year tenure, we wel- all kinds of great industry post Superstorm Sandy, as lando as they continue work members is really felt in all as- come new AIMS President, news. For the first time, we well as Premier Rides and Full on their biggest expansion, pects of our industry including Roger Berry with Ralph S. will also be offering courses Throttle at Six Flags Magic Antarctica: Empire of the Pen- standards development. An- Alberts Company, a ride pertaining to ziplines and Mountain. This attraction will guin, opening on May 24. We other one of the favorite ses- padding systems manufac- observation wheels. even feature a song created are looking forward to part- sions at the Safety Seminar is turers. Berry is a 19-year Some of the other “fa- for the roller coaster, “Live it nering with SeaWorld once the ASTM Session, facilitated AIMS member and brings vorite” sessions we will Up “ by Airbourne! Jim Seay, again at AIMS Safety Seminar by Len Morrissey with ASTM with him great experience have once again include past AIMS president and pres- 2014. Our hands-on classes International which will be on and innovative thinking. He “Human Engineering with ident of Premier Rides added, continue to be some of our deck for 2014 as well. Recent- is also a member of IAAPA, Dr. Kathyrn Woodcock of “All of us at Premier Rides most popular and we appre- ly the first Global Safety Stan- participating in both the Ryerson University; Ergo- are extremely excited about ciate SeaWorld allowing us dard for Ziplines and Arial Ad- Safety and the Manufactur- nomics with Heather Earl the debut of Six Flags Magic to visit their parks as part of venture Courses, Trampoline ers & Suppliers Commit- from Walt Disney World and Mountain’s Full Throttle coast- these sessions. Courts and Weather Require- tees, a member of ASTM Autism Awareness for the er. Featuring three intense It was great to see many ments for Parasailing have International, Chairman of Amusement Industry with magnetic launches, a unique AIMS members during my first been approved. The ability F24.10, and is on the ASTM Mike Pastor of Legoland underground experience, and visit to Gibtown this spring. I to react quickly to this grow- F24 Executive Committee. California. a World Record Loop where spent some time with Amuse- ing segment of the amuse- Please visit aimsintl.org “The AIMS Safety Semi- trains go both on the inside ment Today Publisher Gary ment industry is remarkable. for biographical information nar brings together a wide and the outside of the loop Slade; J.R. Lane and Maegan Morrissey, director of ASTM for all of our board mem- variety of training on a range structure, Full Throttle will be Wallace with Maclan Corpo- Technical Committee Opera- bers as well as 2014 Safety of topics at different levels. both a technological marvel ration; Patty Sullivan with Eli tions, said he was pleased to Seminar updates. Participants can efficiently and an awesome thrill ride!” Bridge and Zamperla’s Ra- announce the recent approval

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] May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 Lake Rudolph Campground Philip Koch dies at 47 SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — uating in 1983. He attended the Santa Claus Christmas Association. The town of County Visitors Bureau. Philip Koch, owner of Lake Purdue University and grad- Celebration committee, Santa Claus slogan, America’s Philip is survived by his Rudolph uated in 1988 with a BS in and a member of the Sons Christmas Hometown, was wife, Carol, and two children, Campground Business Administration and of the American Legion in one of Philip’s many ideas. Alexa and Logan. He is also & RV Resort, Management. Santa Claus, Dusty Trails His philanthropic efforts survived by his mother, Pat, died April 9 Koch was the chief Saddle Club, Southern included numerous donations and siblings Kristi, Dan and after suffering executive officer of HO HO Indiana Horseman’s Club, to area churches and non- Natalie. cardiac arrest. Holdings, LLC, the parent the Spencer County Regional profit organizations includ- In lieu of flowers, as per He was 47. company of not only Lake Chamber of Commerce, the ing Ronald McDonald House Philip’s wishes, please make Born Koch Rudolph, but also the Santa National Association of RV Charities and the ARVC all donations to the Santa and raised in Claus Christmas Store, Kringle Parks & Campgrounds, the Foundation, donation of land Claus Museum. The family Santa Claus, Ind., Koch attend- Place Shopping Center and Indiana Recreation Vehicle to help create Jim Yellig Park will create an antique histori- ed Heritage Hills High School Santa’s Land, LLC. Indiana Council and the in Santa Claus, and donation cal train room in his honor. in Lincoln City, Indiana, grad- He was chairman of Indiana Campground Owners of office space for the Spencer JMA’s John Mann passes away at 63

HUNTINGTON, Ind. — John Allen Mann, 63 of Fort Wayne, passed away February 22, 2013 at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. A 1968 graduate of Huntington High school, John earned his bach- elors degree in Political Mann Science at IPFW. Along with being a local entrepreneur, businessman and philanthropist, he was the CEO of JMA, Inc., a company he started in the mid 70’s that WHO and WHY did marketing, PR, promo- tions, restaurant management REAMUSEMENT? and entertainment. Mann was involved in Are your workloads continuing to increase promoting various forms of and staffing at a minimum? entertainment throughout his career including clients such as , REAMUSEMENT is the quality choice for you. We will be Ringling Brothers Circus, your partner in completing maintenance “rehabs,” Carson & Barnes Circus, and renovations, or new construction. Bearcreek Farms Resort. He was an enthusiastic advocate of the Circus and Outdoor Our goal is to provide quality maintenance of your trains, ride units, and Amusement Industries and the structures to minimize the turnaround time to ensure your guests have the Indiana State Fair. His com- maximum entertainment experience. pany eventually owned and operated 60 Subway Sandwich Franchises in Tennessee, Our Services Michigan and Indiana. The Rebuild ride units per manufacturer’s specifications • Rebuild ride units to meet all codes and company currently owns 22 certifications • Fiberglass repairs • Carpentry repairs • Repainting • Inside storage • Welding if Subway Shops, all in Indiana, discovered after NDT testing • Refurbish flat ride components and ride units • NDT inspections and owns commercial and rental properties, an invest- for the ride units per the manufacturer’s specifications • Assist with on-site set up if ment company, a commercial maintenance staff needs assistance • General contractor and/or assist with construction leasing company and farm- projects • Ride erection needs land. He is survived by his wife, Gale; stepson, John Witting; 13101310 West West Fourth Fourth Street Street Contact:Contact: stepdaughter, Karen Witting Mansfield, OH 44906 Jack Falfas | (419) 202-7876 [email protected] as well as numerous cousins Mansfield, OH 44906 Jack Falfas | (419) 202-7876 [email protected] and good friends. Office:Office: (567) (567) 247-8204 247-8204 GaryGary Gast Gast | (567)| (567) 247-8204 247-8204 [email protected]@reamusement.com Memorials may be made Fax:Fax: (419) (419) 529-4288 529-4288 RandyRandy Payne Payne | (567)| (567) 247-8204 247-8204 to Riley’s Children Hospital or donor’s choice in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Ind. 46750. www.reamusement.com 40 AMUSEMENT TODAY May 2013

Region As of Change from MARKETWATCH (U.S.) 04/08/13 year ago East Coast $4.009 -$0.181 Prices Prices 52 Weeks Midwest $3.956 -$0.099 RIDING THE Company One Month Ago 04/11/13 High Low MARKET Gulf Coast $3.888 -$0.175 Cedar Fair L.P. $37.40 $40.72 $40.81 $25.00 Mountain $3.889 -$0.230 MGM Mirage $13.03 $12.86 $14.11 $8.83 West Coast $4.023 -$0.354

Six Flags Ent. Corp. $69.00 $72.21 $75.67 $43.13 DIESEL PRICES California $4.196 -$0.244 CBS Corp. $46.54 $46.30 $47.42 $29.81 TOP 7 MOST TRADED On 04/11/13 $1 USD = Walt Disney Co. $56.83 $60.55 $60.67 $41.25 CURRENCIES 0.7630 EURO Apollo Global Mgt. LLC $23.03 $25.44 $27.56 $10.42 0.6499 GBP (British Pound) Blackstone Group $20.39 $21.10 $21.46 $11.12 99.8582 JPY (Japanese Yen) Village Roadshow $4.94 $4.97 $5.14 $2.85 0.9308 CHF (Swiss Franc) 0.9482 AUD (Australian Dollar) NBC Universal $23.25 $23.59 $23.09 $18.02 CURRENCY 1.0105 CAD (Canadian Dollar)

PEOPLE WATCH Funtown Splashtown USA chooses Gold Medal’s John Evans Jr. honored sistance to start up tech companies in the United States and Gateway Ticketing John Evans Jr., senior vice president of around the world. Gold Medal Products Co., was recently hon- “Judith’s remarkable and diverse professional background ored with a Doctorate of Foodservice (DFS) will be a great asset to our company,” said Jim Atchison, presi- BOYERTOWN, Pa. — award during ceremonies held at The NAFEM dent and CEO of SeaWorld Entertainment. Gateway Ticketing Systems Show. “We are delighted that a person of Judith’s caliber is join- recently announced its selec- The North American Association of Food ing the board. She has made significant contributions in pub- tion by Funtown Splashtown Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) program lic service as well as in the leadership roles she has played in USA as the venue’s new tick- stated it recognized “elected leaders of major Evans complex media businesses. Judith brings to SeaWorld a rare eting and access control pro- foodservice industry associations for their com- combination of personal and professional experiences,” said vider. Maine’s largest family- mitment and dedication to their respective organizations David D’Alessandro, chairman of the board of SeaWorld Enter- themed water and amusement and the industry at-large.” Evans received this award in cor- tainment. park, Funtown Splashtown relation with his presidency of The National Association of USA’s 500,000 annual visi- Concessionaires (NAC). Sandy joins railroad museum board tors will enjoy an enhanced “These 50 DFS honorees exemplify superior commitment Adam Sandy has joined the board of direc- visitor experience this season and dedication to the advancement of the organizations that tors at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, with the implementation of they represent,” said Tom Campion, CFSP, NAFEM president Maryland. A decade-long veteran of the theme Gateway’s flagship point of and president of Franke Foodservice Systems, Inc., Smyrna, park industry, Sandy serves as the Sales Direc- sale and admission control Tenn. “NAFEM is grateful for the valuable contributions they tor for the Ride Entertainment Group, which is solution, Galaxy. Visitors will have made to their respective organizations and to the greater based in Stevensville, Maryland. His primary also be able to print both reg- hospitality industry. We are pleased to recognize their accom- role is selling roller coasters and attractions to ular and corporate discount plishments.” amusement and theme parks around the world. Sandy passes using Gateway’s eGal- Evans was also named the Person of the Industry at the Tri In addition, he oversees the marketing arm of axy Web Store. State Independent Theatre Owners Associations Convention. the company, which creates the long-term strategy for the at- The improved guest pur- He was presented the award by Larry Etter, senior vice presi- tractions Ride Entertainment owns and operates. chasing experience is essen- dent of Malco Theatres, Inc., and Tri State board member. “I am excited to be a part of a great museum with a very tial to the venue’s decision engaged board. As someone raising a family in the city, I can to go with Galaxy accord- McHale named to SeaWorld BOD appreciate how important the B&O Railroad Museum is to the ing to Funtown Splashtown SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc., announced that Judith A. people of Baltimore and the Mid-Atlantic as a whole. My indus- USA Marketing Manager, McHale has been named a member of the board of directors try is one where the guest experience is paramount and I hope Ed Hodgdon: “In the past of Orlando, Fla.-based SeaWorld Entertainment. to use my background to help the board and museum staff in we have used largely manu- McHale, who recently served in the U.S. State Department any way I can.” Sandy said. al ticketing and access con- as Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Af- He noted, “I really appreciate how the B&O Railroad Mu- trol solutions, but we have fairs, joins SeaWorld with more than three decades’ experience seum has generated revenue and interest by creating non-tra- seen a marked increase in the in public service and the private sector. She is the former presi- ditional museum attractions like story time and themed events requests from customers for dent and CEO of Discovery Communications, parent company that all tie back to the trains. They have set themselves up as more electronic means of tick- of the Discovery Channel. an extremely strong regional family attraction and are a com- et purchasing. For example, Presently, McHale serves as the president and CEO of petitive option for the entertainment dollar of locals and tour- our corporate customers want Cane Investments LLC, a private investment company focused ists alike.” to be able to go online, enter a on providing early stage capital and strategic advice and as- discount code and batch order tickets. Galaxy will enable us to do this, and more!” Gateway Ticketing Systems Business Solution Architect Steve Bell, is excited to see Gateway partner with Funtown Splashtown USA: “With a culture of being both family run and having a fam- ily focus, there is a definitive synergy to our organizations. We are honored to be a critical SLA part of their vision to be the Continued from page 41 best facility they can for their guests.” May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 41

Family entertainment company banks on compassion For Herschend CEO Joel Manby, ‘Love Works’ as smart business STORY: Dean Lamanna Special to Amusement Today NORCROSS, Ga. — Most executives play their business strategies close to the vest. But Joel Manby, president and CEO of Herschend Family En- tertainment (HFE), wears his on his sleeve. And on a dust jacket, too. While overseeing the 26 entertainment, tourism and hospitality operations in 10 states that comprise the larg- est family-owned theme park corporation in the U.S., Manby published a book last year that Pictured (far left) with Wild- has enjoyed acclaim and brisk Fire at Silver Dollar City, sales. Titled Love Works: Seven Joel Manby, president and Timeless Principles for Effective CEO of Herschend Family Leaders, it is a guide to conduct- Entertainment, published ing business with compassion the acclaimed business that doubles as a manual for book Love Works last year HFE’s 10,000-plus employees. after appearing on the CBS reality TV series Undercover Boss (above) in 2010. His company hosts more than 14 million guests annually. COURTESY HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT The principles set forth establish the Share It Forward heard from many frustrated sulting, child assistance — and had been some rough spots in Love Works were applied at Foundation, which assists its employees and leaders who each of our properties has a with the previous two. Tran- HFE for many years by sib- own employees who are in saw in the show — in the cul- health advocate nurse provid- sitioning a wonderful, family- ling co-founders Jack and Pete need. And the married father ture Jack and Pete Herschend ing a bridge to whatever kind owned-and-run environment Herschend before Manby re- of four has nurtured a decade created, and I’ve been able of care an employee needs. to a non-family member is fined and defined them. The of company growth, including, to carry on — the way they How did HFE manage difficult, and I navigated that project’s catalyst was Manby’s within the past year, the intro- always thought a business during the recession? with the Herschends’ tremen- 2010 appearance on the CBS duction of two cutting-edge at- should be run. That’s when We’ve generated double- dous support. reality television series Under- tractions: the $20 million Wild I knew a book would hit a digit returns every year. Our My initial focus was how cover Boss, which drew 18 mil- Eagle steel wing coaster at Dol- chord. The Herschends and dividends have continued to define the culture that Jack lion viewers and an avalanche lywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., the HFE board supported Love through that, and we’re almost and Pete created so eloquently of mail praising the executive’s and the $10 million Outlaw Works very much, and all the double in EBITDA (earnings at Silver Dollar City, which got respectful approach to treating Run, a barrel-rolling wooden royalties are going to our Share before interest, taxes, depre- weaker the farther we moved employees. coaster, at Silver Dollar City in It Forward Foundation. ciation and amortization) what from Branson. Dollywood had A cared-for workforce is Branson, Mo. How does Share It For- we were in 2003. It’s just been a strong culture of its own, but key to fulfilling HFE’s vision, Manby had barely caught ward strengthen the link be- a little tweak every year — ei- it was very different. My job which Manby says is “bringing his breath after attending the tween employee morale and ther organically or through an was to apply a vernacular to families closer together.” That latter ride’s debut in mid- HFE’s success? acquisition. HFE’s culture and teach it to begins with the company’s March when AT chatted with My book’s theme, “lead- We did have to make very the rest of the team. Obviously, own. him. ing with love,” is the philoso- difficult decisions, like freezing a CEO can’t be everywhere — Prior to becoming presi- phy behind our company phi- wages and asking executives to and that’s where Love Works dent and CEO of HFE in 2003 What are your impres- losophy. It’s not rocket science take pay cuts. But we did so to has helped put a stake in the after five years on its board sions of, and hopes for, Out- that the guest experience can protect jobs. We have not had sand for our employees: This of directors, the Harvard-ed- law Run? never rise higher than the level a mass layoff of any size since is our company culture and what ucated Manby spent 20 years I could not be more of your employees’ enthusi- the recession hit in 2007. And will be expected of you. in the auto industry — serv- pleased. The teams at Rocky asm. We focus on making sure we have very little debt and a The second big thing I did ing instrumentally in the Sat- Mountain Construction and our employees are satisfied, very healthy balance sheet. was to diversify our company urn Corporation’s startup and Silver Dollar City executed this because if they’re broke or un- When you joined the away from being too outdoor GM’s International Division project to perfection. I’m proud healthy, they’ll never create a company, how sturdy was its attraction-driven. We don’t before his promotion to CEO of them because they stepped great guest experience. business foundation — and have access to public capital; of Saab Automobile USA. But up to innovation, and we all Share It Forward starts how did you build upon it? we just can’t go out and raise the Battle Creek, Mich., native signed up for the risk that with our employees’ unself- Jack and Pete Herschend $300 million to buy a park like doesn’t take success for grant- meant. It’s going to take Silver ishness. They put their own are two of the finest men I’ve Six Flags. So we’ve bought a ed: Manby’s parents kept the Dollar City to a new level. money into this foundation, ever met, and HFE’s founda- couple of aquariums (in New clan afloat on as little as $50 a What moved you to un- and then HFE matches it dollar tion is as solid as you can get Jersey and Kentucky) and week after his father lost his dertake the task of writing a for dollar. We have a variety of it. I could not have come into expanded our metro market tractor dealership. book while running a major programs — catastrophic aid, a stronger situation. That said, indoor attractions, which pro- Manby’s empathy with company? health care assistance, mar- I was the company’s third vide a weather hedge and also the working poor led HFE to After Undercover Boss, I riage counseling, financial con- non-family CEO, and there 4See MANBY, page 42 42 AMUSEMENT TODAY May 2013

felt I always had the answer. Now that you and Donald MANBY When I came to Herschend, I Trump have made successful Continued from page 41 surrounded myself with better forays into both reality TV a demographic edge. people and asked really good and authorship, do you think Coming from the auto questions. I learned to be a bet- Trump would benefit from industry, what did you find ter leader here because I didn’t reading your book? unique and challenging about know the industry and didn’t I think he would. (laughs) the amusement industry? pretend I did. I’m not sure he’d agree with In both, you feel the cus- Having added major at- it all, but I bet he’d agree with tomer’s breath and hear their tractions at Silver Dollar City more than people might give complaints daily. But this in- and Dollywood, which HFE him credit. Because there’s ac- dustry is more complex be- properties do you feel could tually nothing soft about lead- Joel Manby (right) tests the new $10 million hybrid wood- cause it involves several busi- use some extra love? ing with love. I’ve lived the en coaster at Silver Dollar City with one of his nesses. We have food, which is We allocate based on our GM world of only leading by “heroes” at Herschend Family Entertainment, company co- very complicated, and varied properties’ needs and what the numbers in a more fear- we can afford. We do need to founder Pete Herschend. based culture. And I’ve lived entertainment. Then we’ve got COURTESY HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT merchandising and attractions. focus on Wild Adventures in the Herschend way of treating It’s very difficult to be good at Valdosta, Georgia, because we censing deal with Character with feel-good stories, so Ru- employees with dignity — but them all. bought it out of bankruptcy, as Arts, LLC, for the use of char- dolph fits perfectly. We’ll use also demanding outstanding The point is, I had to learn well as the parks we’re running acters from the 1964 animated the characters in a variety of performance and results. to lead differently. In the auto for CNL Lifestyle Properties — TV special Rudolph the Red- show, parade and meet-and- My book has had a posi- industry I came up through ev- Darien Lake and Elitch Gar- Nosed Reindeer? greet ways that are being de- tive impact on people, and ery frontline job — including dens. But nobody gets starved. Christmas for us is al- termined. And there are great that’s what I care about the selling cars at the dealer level. How will you realize ways classic and about bring- retail opportunities for selling most. So I was more autocratic and HFE’s recently expanded li- ing back youthful memories plush. May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 43 MIDWAY CARNIVALS STATE FAIRS REVENUE SUPPLIERS 2013 Livestock Show exceeds 2.5 million attendance mark STORY: Pam Sherborne deo attendance as 1,283,419. increase attendance this year 2013 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo [email protected] In 2011, overall attendance Shafer noted is the growth to Top 10 rides was 2,262,834 and rodeo atten- the Houston area. He said it HOUSTON, Texas — dance 1,255,323. has been reported that 150,000 1. Windstorm, owned by SJ Entertainment, Chief Operating Officer Le- As far as to what event people are moving to the manufactured by SDC roy Shafer had projected that officials attributed this over- Houston area annually. There 2. Skyride #2, manufactured by Seatrek the 2013 Houston Livestock whelming increase to, Shafer has been a shortage of office 3. Euroslide, Euroslide Show and Rodeo, which ran said, “I always first have to say space as well as housing in the 4. Rave Wave, SDC Feb. 25-March 17, attendance weather.” area. 5. La Grande Wheel, Carousel Holland would top out at about 2.4 mil- “The only weather issue “The Houston economy is 6. G Force, KMG lion people. we had the entire show was red hot right now,” he said. 7. Crazy Coaster, owned by SJ Entertainment, “I never on opening night,” he said. Shafer said the great en- Reverchon dreamed we “We had to close the grounds tertainment line-up this year 8. Skyflyer, Mondial would go over due to high winds before the was also a contributing factor 9. Alien Abduction, Wisdom Industries 2.5 million,” rodeo.” to growth. There were more 10. Starship 2000, Wisdom Industries Shafer said. Shafer said the event has than 41,000 season tickets sold —Based on number of riders “Our great- been on the upswing since for the 2013 rodeo and concert est growth 2008 when the economy took program. That is about 66 per- New rides on the midway of was in atten- Shafer its hit. cent of the normal capacity of Ray Cammack Shows dance on the “You know, I am sure you the Reliant Stadium. have heard this before, but the “We had an extra George Kamikaze, Fabbri grounds. People are enjoying largest growth experienced by Strait concert date at the end Mach I Speed, KMG themselves on the grounds of the fair and festival industry of the show, which we figured Motorbikes, Dalton Kid Rides show.” in this country happened dur- would definitely increase our Farm Tractors, Dalton Kid Rides Overall attendance at this ing the Great Depression,” he attendance,” he said. “What Quad Runners, Dalton Kid Rides year’s event was 2,506,238, said. “In 2009, all the talk of we didn’t think would hap- VW Bugs, Dalton Kid Rides with rodeo attendance being —Source: RCS 1,308,288, both figures record- the ‘staycation’ increased our pen is that we had already set setting. Overall attendance in attendance.” an all-time record before that 2012 was 2,257,970, with ro- Another factor that helped 4See HOUSTON, page 44 Judkins updates H-2B program events STORY: Pam Sherborne James Judkins, JKJ Work- the current situation. [email protected] force Agency and Small Busi- Prior to 2008 the Depart- ness Workforce Alliance, has ment of Labor had not issued WASHINGTON, D.C. — many helping those within the any formal H-2B regulations. Changes, proposed changes, carnival work through the pro- They had been running the court rulings and timelines gram. In mid-April, Judkins program with a series of Guid- to the Federal government’s sent out an email to the indus- ance Letters that managed H-2B Visa program that allows try to explain what is currently their involvement in the H-2B the use of temporary foreign happening and why it is im- program. labor in the U.S., can be at the portant industry. The DOL under the Bush very least confusing and frus- With his permission, Administration finalized rules trating to many. Amusement Today has taken ex- for the program in December The outdoor mobile cerpts from his email for publi- 2008 and they were put into amusement industry, among cation as a way to inform. The effect in January 2009. [2009 many more industries, has following are those excerpts: RULES]. been hiring foreign seasonal “There is a great deal of These 2009 rules were James Judkins, JKJ Workforce Agency Small Business Work- labor for many years, but uncertainty, rumors and incor- challenged in court by a group force Alliance, sent out an email in mid-April in an effort to over the past decade it has be- rect information circulating of workers’ rights advocates. bring members of the outdoor mobile amusement industry come more of a challenge to about the H-2B program. In an Most of the 2009 regula- updated on H-2B Visa events and to ask industry members get enough workers, have the effort to inform, without bog- tions were upheld by the court, to contact their Member of the House. Seen here with Jud- same workers return or get the ging down in too many details but the system that the Depart- kins are Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) and John workers for the start of the sea- that confuse instead of clarify, ment of Labor (DOL) had been Meredith, Meredith Advocacy Group. son. I will give a brief summary of 4See H-2B USA, page 44 COURTESY JAMES JUDKINS Factory wholesale pricing! • Over 100 designs available! • Made in the USA

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HOUSTON “This is a very precarious situation we find ourselves Continued from page 43 in politically. The industry is poised to play a significant role in the enactment of comprehensive immigration re- show.” form and we do not want to upset that process as it will Ray Cammack Shows provide the long-terms solutions we need to remain vi- provided the midway for the able in our marketplaces. Therefore, we must make a very show. The carnival brought loud statement and appeal to our individual Congressmen about 84 rides this year, with or Congresswomen as direct constituents needing relief six of them being new rides for from public policy gone awry.” the show. Those were the Ka- —James Judkins, JKJ Workforce Agency mikaze, manufactured by Fab- and Small Business Workforce Alliance bri; the Mach I Speed, KMG; and four kiddie rides from role and has no congressional H-2B USA authority to issue any regula- Dalton Kid Rides, the Farm Continued from page 43 Tractors, Motorbikes, Quad Above, Ray Cammack Shows’ Chance Yo-Yo is always a pop- tions. Runners and VW Bugs. ular ride on the midway. Below, a young boy tries his skills on using for many years to as- The LA FORESTRY case This year the ring toss game. The 2013 Houston Livestock Show and sign wages by using the 4-tier was heard in and also marked Rodeo set an all-time attendance record drawing more than OES prevailing wages from subsequently transferred to the last year 2.5 million visitors. the Bureau of Labor Statistics the Pennsylvania Court that COURTESY HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO for Skip Wag- was thrown out, not because was handling (the 2009 case ner, who had the wages were inaccurate or mentioned above) case be- served as fundamentally wrong, but be- cause the La. judge ruled that president and cause DOL had not followed the cases were similar. CEO since Wagner the proper steps in putting the Before a judge in either 2005. He has 4-tier wage methodology into case ruled, we were able to become the president and place. [OES 4-TIER WAGE]. get Congress to block the 2011 CEO of the 12th Man Foun- The judge said DOL could con- WAGE RULE by adding lan- dation at Texas A&M Univer- tinue to apply the 4-tier wages guage to DOL’s appropriation sity. Wagner’s official last day while they followed the prop- bill prohibiting the agency was April 4. Shafer has been er procedures to adopt that from implementing the rule. named as interim president method of calculating wages. Subsequently the judge in and CEO while remaining the DOL could have simply the Pa. case ruled against us chief operating officer. followed the proper steps and and the LA FORESTRY case is The first time Wagner was reinstituted the OES 4-TIER currently under appeal in the hired by the Houston Live- tween five to seven months.” champion athletes from 10 of WAGE methodology that is 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals. stock Show and Rodeo was in Following are addition- the best rodeos in the United mandated for other non-immi- The DOL dropped the sec- 1991 in the capacity of assis- al highlights from the 2013 States and Canada. Contes- grant visa categories. Instead, ond shoe in 2012 when they tant general manager. He left Show: tants competed in Bareback the Obama administration de- proposed new program rules. in 1999 to become the presi- •The one-day total atten- Riding, Barrel Racing, Bull clared the OES 4-TIER WAGE These new program rules, if dent of the Oklahoma State dance record was set Satur- Riding and Saddle Bronc methodology flawed — said it put into effect, would have Fair, Oklahoma City. He was day, March 16, with 174,507 Riding. With a total purse of depressed U.S. workers’ wag- made it impossible for H-2B re-hired by Houston in 2005 as visitors. $200,000, the Super Shoot- es — and in 2011 offered a new employers to comply with the president and CEO. •The Rodeo Houston paid out is the richest one-day ro- wage rule that would have the program and would have Shafer, who is celebrating attendance record of 1,308,288 deo event in the world. Each doubled the prevailing wage rendered it unworkable. The his 40th year with the Houston fans enjoyed action-packed ro- champion earned $25,000 and for amusement and recre- attorneys in the FL BAYOU show, is the interim president deo performances and super- a champion buckle. ation attendants. [2011 WAGE case filed an additional case to and CEO, as well as continu- stars in concert. •This year’s livestock RULE] challenge the 2012 PROGRAM ing his role as chief operating •Five Rodeo Houston per- competitions and horse shows This would have effective- RULES. officer. formances landed in the list of boasted 27,070 entries. ly ended the H-2B program The Judge issued a pre- He said they are begin- the show’s top 20 paid rodeo •Eight of the junior mar- so we joined with other H-2B liminary injunction against ning their search to fill the - attendance records, taking the ket and School Art auction employers and challenged the the DOL to stop them from sition of president and CEO top five spots. Grand Champion and Reserve 2011 WAGE RULE in court in putting the 2012 PROGRAM but, “nothing is broken here •A record 264,132 people Grand Champion sales set Louisiana. [LA FORESTRY]. RULES into effect. This was and we are not in a rush.” attended the World’s Cham- new records. A second group of em- appealed by (opponents) and “Just in the last 10 days, pionship Bar-B-Que Contest •Since Jan. 1, 2013, the ployers challenged the 2011 by the DOL and on March 21, we have a search committee to help kick off the Show, Feb. show’s social media outlets WAGE RULE in court in Flori- 2013 the 11th Circuit Court of looking for a national and in- 21 – 23. have seen significant growth da [BAYOU]. Appeals upheld the prelimi- ternational search firm and we •The Rodeo House Super in followers, including Face- The underlying argument nary injunction issued by the plan to use one,” Shafer said. Shootout: North America’s book likes increased by 70,561, in both cases is that the H-2B district court judge. It is ex- “We don’t have a time line for Champions presented by a 28.7 percent increase; Rodeo law, as written, provides for pected that the District judge when we expect to hire a new Crown Royal was held Sat- Houston’s Twitter followers DHS (Department of Home- in Florida will soon make the president and CEO. But, we urday, March 9, 2013. This increased by 107.6 percent land Security) to administer injunction permanent and, have been given recommenda- groundbreaking, invitation- since Jan. 1, 2013, to currently the H-2B program and that hopefully, also issue an injunc- tions that say it will take be- only, one-day event featured more than 30,000. the DOL only has an advisory 4See H-2B USA, page 46 Through the smiles, the seasons & the miles – Financing everything for the outdoor amusement industry since 2000. 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H-2B USA MIDWAY Continued from page 44 tion against the 2011 WAGE MARKET PLACE RULES. Remember the original (2009 Pennsylvania) case that began this whole chain of Gull Wing Industries events? Well, that separate Working with the Carnival case that involves no H-2B Industry since 1989 employers is still alive and Contact us at: www.gull-wing.com on March 21, 2013 the judge in that case surprised every- one and issued a ruling that barred the DOL from con- Pack-Man 175 kw or 250 kw Quiet Power–Tractor or tinuing to use the OES 4-TIER Trailer Mounted WAGE methodology and gave them 30 days to come up with a wage methodology that is compliant with the law. 309 N.E. 1st Street P.O. Box 128 Alta, IA 51002 This means the judge re- GFlex 400 Amp Toll Free: 800-838-1482 Fax: 712-200-1936 vised the earlier decision that said DOL could continue to use the 4-tier wages while they worked on a replacement. The judge has now prohibited DOL from assigning wages based on the 4-tier wage methodol- ogy, which is how virtually all amusement industry employ- ers get wages in the H-2B pro- gram. DOL complied with the Judge’s orders by stopping the issuance of prevailing wage determinations, which was ex- pected. However, on April 2, 2013 DOL issued a notice that they were also stopping the pro- cessing of all applications for Labor Certifications based upon the OES 4-TIER WAGE methodology. On the same PATTY BEAZLEY day, the DHS issued a notice (615) 714-2617 that they were stopping the processing of all I-129 petitions CINDEE HUDDY (615) 545-8109 that were based upon the OES 4-TIER WAGE methodology. This means that if you www.creativeoperationalconcepts.com have not received an I-797 ap- proval notice from USCIS for • RIDE OPERATOR CERTIFICATION your H-2B workers, you will • MANUAL WRITING not be getting any H-2B work- • SUPERVISOR & LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS ers in the foreseeable future.” • OPERATIONAL SAFETY AUDITS Judkins goes on to state that there are feelings that there “is no justification for either the DOL or the DHS to stop processing labor cer- tification requests or I-129 petitions for H-2B employers based upon the judge’s rul- North American Representative ing because the applications currently in process are based Amusement Sales, Inc. upon valid prevailing wage determinations issued prior Texas Office: JRide Sales to the judge’s rulings and the 405 Dodson Lake Dr. JReplacement Parts recruitment that has been done Arlington, TX 76012-3442 JService and the labor certifications that Telephone: (817) 275-9393 • Fax: (817) 860-7373 have been issued should be www.fabbrigroup.com • [email protected] considered valid.” Judkins asked, in his email, for those in the amuse- Keep our carnival and fair industry strong! ment industry to contact their Buy products and services from these suppliers. Member of the House. May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 47 48 AMUSEMENT TODAY May 2013

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Big Tex, the towering statue and an iconic Fair Manager Chris Wiseman told the Colora- 2020. symbol of the State Fair of Texas, is getting a new do State Fair board that he needs to look at making Those plans include a major renovation of the voice. possible cuts if the measure passes. Kentucky International Convention Center and the State Fair of Texas officials said they decided • demolition of old Cardinal Stadium at the Kentucky last month to not renew the contract of Bill Bragg, Del Mar, Calif., city officials are stepping up their Exposition Center. who has been the voice of the cowboy figure for 11 push for representation on a newly shaped board The plan still requires state approval. State years. that would oversee the Del Mar Fairgrounds, funding would have to be available for any of the “I’m not bitter but, boy, am I broken-hearted,” home to the San Diego County Fair. projects to happen. Bragg said. The effort will focus on persuading county offi- The top item on the fair board wish list is $180 Bragg says there had been signs of trouble in cials to give a city representative or city representa- million to renovate and expand the downtown con- the past, but nothing that would have led to this. tives a spot on the panel. vention center. The primary concern had been over his title, Bragg For months, city officials with Del Mar, Solana Denver-based Fentress Architects last month said. Beach and San Diego have made it clear that they submitted a plan that called for renovating 397,000 Fair spokeswoman Sue Gooding said the State would like a say in what happens at the state-owned square-feet of space at the aging center and devel- Fair intended to bring Bragg back at the end of last fairgrounds. oping 162,000 square-feet of new meeting space year’s fair. She declined to discuss the reasons why The Del Mar council members said they’d like within the existing footprint. the contract was not renewed. to have some sort of resolution sooner than later. The second-highest fair board priority is de- • • molishing the old Cardinal Stadium and building By a 26-16 vote, fair board members voted Members of the Chilton County Kiwanis Club a 70,000-square-foot warehouse in its place. The in March to reduce ticket prices and vendor and will develop a plan for figuring out a new location price tag for that project is estimated at $15 million. booth rates for the 2013 Durham (Conn.) Fair. for the Chilton County Fair, Clanton, Ala., in 2014. • Fair President Gene Chiappetta resigned after the In January, the Federal Aviation Administra- Angie Avila remembers marching in the Tulare vote, unceremoniously ending his nearly 10-year tion (FAA) at the Chilton County Airport granted a (Calif.) County Fair parade as a freshman playing run as head of Connecticut’s largest agricultural fair, one-year extension for the Chilton County Fair to the clarinet for the Redskins band in 1960. according to a news report from the online Patch. remain in the current location, near the airport, for Five decades later, Avila will get a chance to en- Chiappetta had been a volunteer with the fair the 2013 fair. joy the parade from a much different point of view since 1981, which includes serving as president It was previously announced in October 2012 — as the fair’s chief executive officer. since 2004. that the fair would have to find a new location due Avila, who’s also the Kings County Fair (Han- Members also agreed to reduce vendor and to a proposed airport project that would extend the ford, Calif.) CEO, was appointed the Tulare County booth rates by nine percent across the board and airport’s runway 1,000 feet to the west. Fair’s interim top administrator earlier this month — eliminate a $50 energy fee charged to all vendors. The fair posed safety issues with the airport that and will remain until a permanent replacement is The changes appear to be the result of a signifi- receives grants from the FAA and Alabama Depart- found, likely until the end of the year. cant decline in fair attendance in recent years. ment of Transportation (ALDOT) Avionics Division “I think it’s exciting to do the Tulare County • due to having a lit up Ferris wheel that is considered Fair,” Avila said. “It’s a bigger fair [than Kings Coun- Women from Sacramento and West Sacramen- an obstruction near the airport’s runway. ty]. I love the fair system. I think it’s going to be a to have been named to the California Exposition The Airport Authority informed the Kiwanis good partnership.” and State Fair’s executive team. Club of the airport’s long-term plans for growth Avila took over the county fair’s helm on March California Gov. Jerry Brown announced last and allowed a one-year extension for the fair, but 1, following a request from the board members. month the appointment of Michelle Prater, 44, as members of the Kiwanis Club are trying to develop • marketing and public relations manager, and Carrie a plan for what to do in 2014. The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation entered Wright, 37, as programs manager. The Kiwanis Club is actively looking for a new into an agreement March 14 to assume full owner- Rick Pickering, CEO of the California Exposi- fairgrounds and wants to get an idea from city lead- ship of the State Fair of Virginia and The Meadow tion and State Fair, described Prater, a Sacramento ers as to what type of help they plan to provide. Event Park from Universal Fairs LLC of Cordova, resident, as a seasoned executive with experience • Tenn. in advertising, marketing, corporate partnerships Competition is part of the County Farm Bureau, which had been 50-percent own- and brand development. Fair, Waynesboro, Pa., but competing activities at er since last July, entered into an agreement on the Most recently, she served as the environmental the end of August have prompted organizers to remaining 50 percent and will continue to operate sustainability and marketing manager at Best Buy move fair week to early July. the state fair and many other events on the historic from 2010 to 2012 and was senior business man- The fair has been set to run July 7-13. It had 331-acre property that was once home to Secretar- ager of strategic alliances at Maloof Sports and En- been held the third full week in August. iat, the legendary Thoroughbred who captured the tertainment from 2001 to 2010. The change was made due to so many activi- 1973 Triple Crown. Wright, of West Sacramento, has been involved ties in the month of August in the county as well This year’s fair will run from Sept. 27 to Oct. 6 at in what Pickering described as cutting-edge pro- as contending with school starting and band and the Caroline County site. gramming at fairs across the United States and football camps. • Canada. She has held various positions with the Tractor pull dates had to be switched around New York State Agriculture Commissioner Dar- Western Fairs Association since 2008, including and the carnival had to be changed. Reithoffer rel J. Aubertine announced that New Yorkers have marketing director and programs director. Shows will play this year’s event. Snyder’s Amuse- chosen “Sharing the Bounty and Pride of N.Y.” as • ments had provided the midway. the theme of the 2013 Great New York State Fair. Colorado State Fair officials are preparing for • This theme was voted on by New Yorkers af- the possible impact of a proposed bill that would The Ewing-Fleming County Fair, Ewing, Ky., ter Commissioner Aubertine and State Fair Direc- change the way state lottery funds are disbursed will no longer be a part of summers in the area. tor Tom Ryan narrowed a field of suggestions down could have on the summer expo. Owners Buddy and Louetta Curtis had to cancel to 10. Kathy Denman from Syracuse created the Currently, Pueblo County (the fair is located in the annual event primarily due to health problems. theme that New Yorkers ultimately decided on. Pueblo, Colo.) gives the fair $175,000 to help sub- But, it also had been difficult to manage the fair The new theme will now be the basis of a state- sidize its operation from the county’s allocations of during tough economic times and the dwindling wide marketing and public relations campaign Conservation Trust Funds. number of fair-goers. aimed at promoting the Great New York State Fair Proposed Senate Bill 145, sponsored by state The Curtis family purchased the fairgrounds in to all New Yorkers. Sen. Angela Giron, D-Pueblo, seeks to give metro 1999. The first fair the family ran was in 2000. The 2013 Great New York State Fair will run districts a full share of Conservation Trust Funds, • from August 22 to September 2, 2013. money generated from lottery proceeds and ear- The Kentucky State Fair board approved a marked for parks and recreation. draft of capital plans that would last from 2014 to May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 49 PBJ Happee Days Show getting off to a soggy start KENNETT, Mo. — Mid H-2B Visa program, which al- expects to take delivery of that son owns. larger fair depending on the last month, Tim Casper, PBJ lows foreign labor seasonal new ride in late May or early A new date was added needs. Happee Day Shows, was ex- work. June. He purchased three new for this season and that is “We used to do a lot of periencing the worst weather Casper said his new Bat- food trailers from Schantz as the Washington (Mo.) Town splitting up, but we don’t do he had ever experienced at the tech Enterprises Zero Gravity well. and Country Fair, Aug. 7-11. that anymore,” he said. “We beginning of a season. with its LED light program “We replaced all our food Casper said his show runs made a little more money do- “This is our third week looks great and he has had trailers this year,” he said. from April through Hallow- ing it that way, but we also out and six out of seven days good response with it. He said his son, Cody een, playing about one spot a had a lot more headaches. have been rained out,” Casper “With the LED lights, it Casper, took a good look of week. “You know, 25 years ago, said. “I think we have had two will knock your socks off,” he successful food trailers on oth- He normally carries be- we didn’t make as much mon- good days.” said. er midways. They have three tween 18 and 20 of his newest ey as we make now, but it was Casper, whose show is He also purchased a Hog food trailers: funnel cake, pop- rides with him and sometimes more fun,” he said. “But, I love based in Marion, Ark., said Rally, Battech Enterprises, and per and corn dog, the latter his puts up as many as 32 at a it.” the weather was great for their set-up at the Kennett (Mo.) Jaycees Show-Me State BBQ www.alliedspecialty.com Cook-Off, which was held April 4 & 5. But, the rain had started again and on Thurs- day, April 3, it was pouring. “We have been told that the weather should be nice for Friday and Saturday (April 4 & 5),” he said. “But, I am just at the point where I don’t believe the weatherman anymore.” Nevertheless, Casper was trying to look at the situation in an optimistic way. For ex- ample, he said he had his H-2B visa workers, while some oth- er carnival owners he had spo- ken too had not gotten them on their midways to start the season. “Well, they are there, but they are standing around in the rain,” he said, with a chuckle. Casper uses about nine workers under the U.S. Labor

South Dakota Fair to limit use of carts during fair hours HURON, S.D. — South Dakota officials will restrict the use of golf carts on the state fair- grounds in Huron to improve safety during this year’s State Fair. State Fair Manager Jerome Hertel said an average of 30,000 people a day attend the state fair. He says the use of golf carts must be restricted to reduce ac- cidents between carts and pe- destrians. Personal golf carts will no longer be allowed on the fair- At Allied Specialty Insurance we understand your business and its grounds, but carts will be avail- risks better than any of our competitors. Our clients have been able for rent if people first get permits and show proof of per- guided down the right track for 30 years. Our coverage is sonal liability insurance. Cart permits issued for transporting innovative and affordable. disabled people must be used only for carrying disabled peo- ple. Our 24/7 claims service lets you know that In addition, more courtesy carts and drivers will be avail- you can count on us. able, and the State Fair is adding more trams. This year’s fair will be held Aug. 29-Sept. 2. 800.235.8774 Fax 888.345.1588 [email protected] 50 AMUSEMENT TODAY May 2013 May 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 51

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