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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk opens $9 million Haunted Castle Amusement R & R Creative, Sally Corp., cerned about the big whimsi- I.E. Park all contribute to cal clock and the gravedig- industry success of new dark ride gers. “So, we brought some of mourns loss of Pam SherbornePam Sherborne these elements in, refurbished two legends AmusementAmusement Today Today them to make them look fresh, and then incorporated them Santa Cruz Beach Board- into the new Haunted Castle,” walk has some very loyal fans. said Brigid Fuller, communi- So, when it came time to design cations director, Santa Cruz pic and construct the 100-year-old Beach Boardwalk. “These park’s new Haunted Castle things were important so we dark ride, those fans’ wishes didn’t want to neglect some of were taken into consideration. our most loyal fans.” For example, many fans But, then the park, R & R were concerned about the gi- Creative Amusement Designs, ant black spider that donned Inc., Anaheim, Calif., and Sally PHOTO COURTESY R & R CREATIVE Harold Chance the former haunted castle ride Corp., Jacksonville, Fla., along Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s new Haunted Castle 1921-2010 since 1972. Others were con- 4See CASTLE, page 4 represents $9 million in frighting thrills for its guests. Chance Rides Manufacturing Co. Rebirth of Luna Park: Coney Island’s 100-day miracle Wichita, Kan. Zamperla provides Over the years, much of 18 rides for new park the magic slowly seeped out of Coney Island until all that Scott Rutherford remained was the Cyclone pic Amusement Today wooden roller coaster, Deno’s Wonder Wheel, a handful of Luna Park. The very men- private concessions and, of tion of the name conjures course, Astroland Park. When whimsical visions of Coney the latter suffered an indignant Island during its heyday. death in 2008, there seemed Opened on the site of the for- very little left to draw summer- Stan Nelson mer Sea Lion Park in 1903, the time visitors to Coney Island. 1923-2010 original Luna was built during But that all changed when the Joyland Park a time when electric lighting new Luna Park opened this Wichita, Kan. was an absolute novelty and past Memorial Day weekend. people were eager to try just about anything for a thrill. The Turning of the tide AT PHOTO/GARY SLADE SEE STORIES popular park lasted until 1944 The story of how Luna After a 66-year absence, the rides and thrills are back at when a devastating fire wiped 4See LUNA, page 5 Luna Park, thanks to 18 rides from Zamperla. PAGE 34 it out. INTERNATIONAL AMUSEMENTPARKS WATERPARKS BUSINESS MIDWAY/CLASSIFIEDS SEE PAGES 7-10 SEE PAGES 11-22 SEE PAGES 23-30 SEE PAGES 31-40 SEE PAGES 41-47 Dated material.Dated

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A leap of faith

Sometimes you have to have a little faith. Faith is what Valerio Ferrari, president of Zamperla Inc. and the team at Central Amusement International LLC (CAI), had to have when bidding on the contract with the city of New York for the redevelopment of amusements on a three-plus acre site at Coney Island. The idea that the city first wanted to bring the Coney Island area back to its glory was introduced to the amusement industry by the city during the November 2008 IAAPA show in Orlando. From there the city met with interested parties before selecting their final choice, in this case CAI. It was during this time that Ferrari would test his faith. The city wanted the new park open by Memorial Day weekend 2010. Yet the final contract would not be awarded until Janu- ary 2010. Calculate another 30 days to get the t’s crossed and i’s dotted on a contract and the winner is now looking at a 100- Scott Rutherford day window to open a new park. Traditional wooden roller coasters: an endangered species? Ferrari, Zamperla and CAI had the faith they would be given the winning bid to redevelop a site directly across the The debut of the wooden roller replaced by preformed sections of Rocky street from the famed Cyclone and next door to the historic coaster Colossus, which opened in 2001 Mountain Construction’s steel I-Box Wonder Wheel. Their faith was so strong that in Oct. 2009 the at Germany’s Heide Park, caused an track. Like the four hybrids mentioned ride orders were placed with Zamperla to begin construction unexpected ripple in the amusement in- earlier, the result will undoubtedly be a on what they hoped would be a delivery of 18 rides, right out dustry. Designed by Ing.-Büro Stengel wildly popular and entertaining ride. of the Zamperla catalog. for Intamin AG, and built by Ingenieur- But at what cost to tradition? Like the That faith, or some may say gut feeling, turned out to be Holzbau Cordes, this towering ride early German carousel carvers who lov- the right choice as the city of New York awarded the devel- looked like a normal wooden coaster, but Rutherford ingly fashioned magnificent steeds from opment contract to CAI on Jan. 10, 2010. Now the real work what set it apart from its brethren was its solid blocks of wood, today’s coaster would begin. In just 100 days, CAI was able to open a new prefabricated wooden track. Unlike tradi- trackers are true artisans. They careful- $15 million park. It would be called Luna Park in honor of tional wooden laminated track that has been an ly hand-cut their wooden track, incrementally the historic park that once graced Coney Island. The massive industry staple for more than a century, this new building up the layers, shaping it to conform to pinwheel entry would be rebuilt. CAI would build a park that development produced rails so precise (thanks to the designer’s detailed instructions. The result is laser cutting, machining and gluing) that they felt that magnificent, rough-and-tumble experience is colorful and clean, and one that now sees families out for an like a steel coaster. we call a wooden roller coaster. afternoon or night of fun and thrills. Throw in the fact that 230 Three more of these hybrids followed: Bald- Despite all the perceived advantages in these seasonal jobs were created and its clear, that with a little faith, er, Liseberg; El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure; new forms of tracking technology, many purists good things will happen. and T-Express, Everland. These rides are some (myself included) are pondering the future of the The city has built a new subway station at Coney Island. of the most intense psuedo-wooden coasters out true wooden coaster. Those machines built with They have built a new beach boardwalk complete with new there. With a powerful ride experience includ- laminated wooden track and steel running wheels public bathrooms. A new minor leaague baseball stadium ing sustained negative-Gs, they’re the adrenaline suddenly seem rare and all the more precious. has been built. Demolation is scheduled for old and outdated junkie’s dream machines. Thankfully, a few entities remain – Great buildings. More new development, including more rides, are And now we have the next step in wooden Coasters International, The Gravity Group and on the way. coaster evolution: the transfiguring of the Texas Martin & Vleminckx and Leonard Adams – who All because the city of New York and CAI were willing to Giant at Six Flags Over Texas. To combat this super each in their own unique manner carry on the take a leap of faith, together, for the benefit of Coney Island. twister’s outrageous maintenance requirements, tradition established by their predecessors. May —Gary Slade the ride will re-open in 2011 with its wooden track they continue to practice their art.

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Favorite amusement park ride Favorite drink in the morning My favorite of all-time is The Hammer, which is no longer A Tasse Latte Macchiato … a yummy vanilla/caramel at Wonderland. Currently, I’d have to say, my favorite coffee. ride is our Texas Tornado. If I could watch only one TV show, it would be … Compiled by Janice Witherow If I wasn’t working in the amusement industry, I would be … Bones. Bored! Seriously, I’d be a CPA or a Spanish teacher. Rebecca Parker Favorite family activity Wonderland Park, Amarillo, Texas The thing I like most about amusement park season is … Swimming and riding rides with my two children. The constant activity and excitement that the park brings. For Rebecca Parker, working at What part of the day do you feel most creative? Wonderland Park is all in the family. The Favorite kind of sandwich Definitely mid-to-late afternoon. I am not a morning daughter of Paul and Paula Borchardt, Reuben … my parents got me hooked on this! person! owners of the Amarillo, Texas amusement park, Rebecca grew up on the My ideal day off is spent … Are you: a spontaneous soul or do you have to have midway and fell in love with the business Reading, swimming and hanging out with my family. everything mapped out? at an early age. Now the controller of Actually, a little bit of both. Wonderland Park, she puts her degree as Parker Least favorite holiday a certified public accountant to good use. Oh gosh, I guess I’d have to say Presidents’ Day! My childhood ambition was to … Rebecca is an avid football fan, active Be in international business. member of her church and her Texas charm allows her to If I was lost in the woods with nothing but an army carry on a conversation with just about anyone! knife, I could make a … French fries or Tater tots? Carving in the trees to show that I’ve been in that location Tater tots. Title … maybe it would help guide me in some way! Controller If I could have any celebrity as a neighbor, it would be … The last time I went swimming was … Bill O’Reilly of FOX News … that would be interesting! Number of years with Wonderland Park About three months ago at an indoor pool. Forever! I grew up at the park … my first paycheck was Favorite childhood movie actually when I was 11 years old! I have been full-time for Do you eat out or cook at home most often? Sleeping Beauty and then later on, Gone with the Wind. 15 years. It’s about even. My husband, Randy, is a great cook, so when we eat at home, he usually is our chef. When it comes to college football, I cheer for … Best thing about the industry University of Oklahoma Sooners, and as a graduate of It’s fun. Everywhere you look, people are enjoying them- I feel most comfortable when … Texas A & M, the Aggies! selves. Hopefully, we are giving them one of their best I am at the park or at my church. days of the summer. My mother always told me … To suggest a candidate for the Two-Minute Drill Biggest challenge facing our industry “One attracts more flies with honey than with vinegar.” feature, contact columnist Janice Witherow at jwith- The paperwork and all of the pending legislation. [email protected] or (419) 357-3520.

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1428 Maple Ave. • Hamilton, OH 45011 • 513.737.9012 • www.TheBigIdeaPeople.com 4 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010 CASTLE “The park wanted to hold the park completely removed Continued from page 1 on to some of the flavor of the existing haunted dark ride. the old Haunted Castle, like Then, contractors dug into the with several other amusement the pop-up characters,” said ground to create a basement. industry corporations, began Rick Bastrup, one of the own- That 10,000-sq.-ft. basement creating a whole new ride. ers of R & R Creative Design. now houses the new Haunted The end product opened “So, we did incorporate those Castle. The street level floor June 4, 2010, to the tune of $9 things into the ride, but also and the second floor houses million. gave them a brand new ride.” administrative offices. The “We have had some very The actual construction of addition of more office space good feedback so far,” Full- the building that would house will eventually open up other er said. “It has been going the new attraction created a spaces on the property to en- great.” unique challenge. Santa Cruz able future additions. Santa Cruz and R & R Beach Boardwalk is long and The new Haunted Castle Creative Design began work- narrow, located between the loads on the Boardwalk level, ing together on the project in beach and railroad tracks. So, and then descends to enter the the spring of 2006. Santa Cruz space is limited. In addition, castle. The ride also ascends officials wanted to retain the the city of Santa Cruz imposes on a ramp to the loading sta- historical aspects of the park height restrictions. tion. while providing the latest in Once the attraction’s con- “That was probably the technology and ride systems. cept and design was finalized, most challenging part of the design for us,” Bastrup said. “You have to have something going on when the riders are going down and when they are going back up again.” When the ride starts, riders descend backwards down a spiral where they are met by floating phantoms and black light affects. As riders begin their as- cent to the loading station, a hooded guillotine master meets them. This is one of the favorite characters of Rich Hill, a designer with Sally Corpora- tion. “That character is a great animatronic,” Hill said. “We were able to give him 15 movements with about five cylinders. That is pretty good use of the client’s money.” The guillotine master pulls PHOTOS COURTESY R & R CREATIVE on a rope and hoists a large Scenes from inside Haunted Castle, the new, $9 million metal guillotine overhead and dark ride at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, include top to laughs at the riders. Just as the bottom: No dinner party is complete without a winekeeper car passes under the guillo- and the many barrels of liquid refreshment. To keep the tine, he drops the huge blade. uninvited guests out, this banquet knight stands watch. There is a loud crash and the R & R Creative Design brainstormed the ride, with assistance lights go out. Riders are then from Sally Corp. I.E. Park supplied the vehicles. hit with a large blast of air sim- ulating being hit by the blade. “There is no blood, but castle, they pass through an Another important de- some good scares,” Hill said. entry hall and are greeted by sign feature was creating a “When I rode it, I was the ghostly floating king. The spooky ride and a family ride behind a car with four girls projected king characters were at the same. The park wanted about 12 or 13 years old,” Bas- produced by Fox Productions, a spooky atmosphere spiced trup said. “They laughed the Gold River, Calif. with humor. whole time. They would get The cars pass through That was a fun part for a little scared, but it was a fun dungeons, a wine cellar, the Sally Corporation’s design scary. That was exactly what kitchen, through the dining team. Sally was responsible we were trying to create.” room where the Royal Ban- for all the animatronics. Once riders enter the 4See CASTLE, page 5 August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 5

LUNA Founded in 2001, Central Amusement Continued from page 1 wins bid to develop new Luna Park Park came into being is as impressive as the facility it- CAI was established in 2001 by Alberto Zamperla, Val- self. Once Central Amuse- erio Ferrari, and Peter Pelle (a group of amusement park in- ment International, LLC was dustry veterans) who had a vision of establishing a seasonal informed by the City of New amusement park in New York City’s Central Park. That York that it had won the bid vision came to fruition in the summer of 2003, with rides to provide the attractions for provided by Antonio Zamperla S.p.A. CAI’s first amuse- Luna Park (beating American ment park opened its gates for business: Victorian Gardens would-be operators such as at Wollman Rink in Central Park. Seven successful years Ripley Entertainment, Great later, this amusement park has become a staple of the New Wolf Resorts, Six Flags, the York City summer scene, operating daily from Memorial Rockwell Group, Palace Enter- Day weekend to mid-September. With a full-time staff of six PHOTO COURTESY R & R CREATIVE tainment and Premier Rides), people and a seasonal staff of 80, CAI is proud to have pro- When Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk decided to create a new the company had but 100 days vided more than 1.8 million rides for the 140,000-plus Victo- Haunted Castle dark ride, they did so with a new building to make it all happen. In a nut- rian Gardens’ guests during the 2009 season. and all new scenes inside. What didn’t change was some of shell, this Herculean under- On Memorial Day weekend of 2010 CAI opened Luna Park at Coney Island, it’s second amusement park in New the history that the old ride was famous for on its exterior. taking amounted to clearing/ prepping the site, building/ York City at the legendary and iconic amusement area known A giant black spider and whimsical clock were just a few as Coney Island. Luna Park features 19 rides, 6 interactive of the props saved from the old structure and rebuilt with installing/testing rides, hiring staff, booking entertainment games, 5 food points, retail, and live entertainment. the new building. and finally opening the gates Sally’s biggest fan CASTLE to visitors. And this all had to Continued from page 4 be accomplished in less than treated to surprise 15 weeks. during opening quet awaits, into a fireplace, With a dogged determina- and through back doors of tion, CAI pulled off something Two young fans of Santa the fireplace into the murky that many said could not be Cruz Beach Boardwalk were swamp behind the castle. done, and the result is nothing special guests during the of- Riders then go over a bridge, short of impressive. ficial opening ceremonies for through a graveyard, and then “Even though I’ve always the new Haunted Castle on back in the castle through the been completely confident in June 4. Nine-year-old Taylor Royal Kennel. both CAI’s and Zamperla’s Andre and 15-year-old ACE In the wine cellar, rid- capabilities and expertise I member Nicholas Laschke- ers view a skeleton bartender was still impressed and com- AT PHOTO/GARY SLADE watsch — both big-time dark pouring wine into a skull while pletely satisfied with the entire Helping make Luna Park a success in its first season ride enthusiasts — were in- a skeleton cat hits the skull team’s commitment and what is the CAI management team of, l to r: Fernando Ve- troduced to the crowd, pre- with its paw. In the kitchen, a we were able to accomplish as lasquez, general manager; Beau Berni, operations sented with design concept chef is cooking a scary rabbit. a result,” said Luna Park Gen- manager; Johanna Orozco-Zaki, sales and marketing renderings of the Haunted A head pops up out of a salad eral Manager Fernando Ve- Castle, and got to take the manager and David Galst, operations manager. bowl on the dining table and lasquez. “I feel proud and hon- first ride with Santa Cruz a bust of the king comes alive ored to have been in a position President Charles Canfield. and taunts the riders. A seven- that enabled me to participate homage to the entrance of the Zamperla prototype, Air Race; Although both youngsters foot swamp monster lurks in the design and construction original Luna. Though gated, the Electro Spin, a Mega Disk and their families had been under the bridge. A storm of Luna Park.” there is no entrance fee. The ‘O’; Eclipse, Discovery pendu- invited to the opening, nei- facility offers a clean and or- lum ride; Brooklyn Flyer, Ver- ther one was expecting to be of thunder and lightning oc- curs while riders go through Grand Opening dered environment with plen- tical Swing; and the Tickler, a treated as a VIP, so they were On the former three-acre ty of courteous, uniformed spinning Wild Mouse coaster blown away by the event. the graveyard equipped with gravediggers. Asroland site, sandwiched be- employees that appear to gen- named for Coney’s old Virgin- Taylor Andre, who says tween the Cyclone and Won- uinely enjoy their positions. ia Reel-style ride. he’s Sally Corporation’s No. Another character in the graveyard is dressed as a San- der Wheel, Luna Park is a vi- Luna Park features 19 The park provides even 1 fan, has loved dark rides brant explosion of color, sight rides, all from Zamperla (ex- more rides for families with since he was old enough to ta Cruz Beach Boardwalk em- and sound. The main gate on cept the Reverchon log flume children. Along with the ride them; and since he and ployee. He sits up when riders Surf Avenue is dominated by relocated from Seattle’s Fun 40-foot-tall Reverchon Wild his family live only 30 min- pass and says, “I’m not dead a whirling pinwheel and cres- Forest). Topping the list in the River Flume, these include utes from Santa Cruz Beach yet!” cent moon design, which pays thrills department is a new some of Zamperla’s most Boardwalk, he gets to in- Riders then enter the popular equipment such as dulge his passion frequent- boarding station where they Big Top Express train ride; ly. His two favorite rides at exit the attraction. Core Cashless announces installation Tea Party tea cup ride; Balloon Santa Cruz are Sally’s inter- The track and ride convey- of cashless system at Luna Park active Ghost Blasters and the ances were built by I.E. Park in Expedition, Samba Balloon; Haunted Castle. At home, he Italy. Circus Coaster, family coaster; Core Cashless, based in Lenexa, Kan., announced the instal- draws dark ride designs and The sets for the castle, and the Coney Island Hang lation of their comprehensive cashless system at Luna Park, a builds models in a basement swamp and graveyard were Glider, Kite Flyer. workshop. In June 2008, he built and installed by Duncan new facility in Coney Island, N.Y., which opened Memorial Day Amusement Today spoke and his dad, Dr. Anthony Design Inc., Santa Rosa, Calif. weekend. The Core system installation was completed just prior with Velasquez about guests Andre, flew to Jacksonville, Fuller said actual construc- to opening and has already greatly impacted the efficiency and as well as the community’s Florida, to visit the Sally fa- tion of the project began last expediency of admissions and the total guest experience along reaction to the park’s open- cility and spend time with fall, so “we sort of fast tracked with enhanced management of park operations. ing. “We are very pleased and members of the design team. that part.” All aspects of Luna Park’s operations, including ride admis- humbled by all the positive The following year, they “It has been giving some sions, concessions, merchandise sales, group sales, season pass- responses and the warm wel- traveled to Denver to expe- good scares, but no one is run- es & employee time management, are administered by the use come we have received from rience the new Ghost Blast- ning away from it, just so ter- of Core Cashless’ technology. our guests,” he said. “In part, ers II at Elitch Gardens. rified,” Fuller said. “That was •www.corecashless.com. thanks to this project’s high exactly what we wanted.” 4See LUNA, page 6 6 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010

LUNA PARK PHOTO COURTESY CHARLES DENSON ARCHIVE; AT PHOTOS/GARY SLADE In its heyday, Luna Park was known as much for its outrageous rides and thrills as it was for its massive front entrance, shown here. Today, Luna Park brings a piece of that history alive with a recreation of that entry sign, but this time complete with a modern day LED light computer program.

LUNA Dubois (Juggling Unicyclist); Continued from page 5 Eric Sprague (Lizardman); RJ Lewis (Juggling Stiltwalker/ profile has generated a tremen- Fire Eater); and Harley New- dous amount of public curios- man (Bladewalker) ity and anticipation which has Future plans for the park in- a whole led to a very positive clude additional food venues on response from our customers as the boardwalk end of the prop- well as the local community. erty as well as a possible dark “Our main focus on a daily ride for the 2011 season. “For basis is to run an operation that this year we are already working guarantees our customers safe- on building a restaurant which ty, and not only meets but also will be located at the corner of surpasses their expectations. We Surf Ave and West 10th Street. want to set the bar for quality of We have also begun working service and continue to offer our on the design and projections customers state of the art attrac- for the development of Scream tions within a friendly, safe and Zone which will bring four new clean environment, all the while extreme thrill attractions,” said maintaining Coney Island’s Velasquez. unique identity and lively spirit for which it is known.” Coney Island’s rebound Surrounding businesses are Food and entertainment reaping the benefits of the new- Dining options at Luna Park ly opened Luna Park. Carol Hill are varied and streetwise. These Albert, who operates the histori- appetizing offering include: cal Cyclone wooden roller coast- •Swirls – Soft serve ice er next door, said that Memorial cream accompanied by a variety Day weekend profits were up 40 of sauces, dry and wet toppings percent over the same time last and freshly made waffle cones; year. Other concessionaires are •Poparazzi – Buttered Pop- reporting similar increases in corn, Beach Corn, Cajun Corn, patronage this summer, which Lemonade; makes the Luna Park project a •Incredible Edibles – Candy win-win situation for everyone apples, cotton candy, lemonade involved. and ICEE; It appears that CAI’s open- •The Dog Hut – Nathans ing of Luna Park along with Hot Dogs and Luna Lager (Luna the other projects in the works Park’s local Brew); and (including two new roller coast- •Luna BBQ – Luna Smokey ers for an upcoming develop- BBQ, Slow Smoked BBQ, Pulled ment on the opposite side of the Puerco, New York Brisket served Brooklyn Cyclones baseball field on a Brioche Roll with Melting – a customized Zamperla Moto Pot, Sauces, Frizzled Onion and Coaster with ponies and next- City Slaw Fried Dill Pickles with gen version of the Volare flying Smoked Garlic Remoulade coaster) are the jump-start that On the live entertainment Coney Island has been needing front, Luna Park is featuring a for its long-awaited rebirth. Luna Park, clockwise from long list of regular acts: Sam- “I see a very promising fu- top left: Park overview mie & Tudie (Clown/Comedy ture which really is what mo- Show); Jenny and Her Hoola tivates us to continue working from Samba Tower; the Hoops (Hula Hoop Show); King hard and investing. We want Tickler spinning mouse Henry (Magic/Comedy Show); Luna Park, as well as our future coaster; first-of-its-kind Louie the Loser’/Muggsy attractions to become icons of Air Race; gift shop; win- McGuirk (Clown Magic Show); success within the amusement ning at a game; Electro Chris Capehart (Magic/Illusion industry,” concluded Velasquez. Spin, Mega Disk ‘O’; Circus Show); R.J. Lewis (Magic/Illu- “I think as we move forward sion Show); Cowboy Chris Mc- into the future, the continued Coaster and Luna Park Daniel (Wild West Show); Will commitment and effort of all comes alive at night with Shaw (Juggling Show); Ravi those involved is what will the use of 1000s of LEDs the Scorpion Mystic (Contor- bring Coney Island back the ac- on the rides and buildings. tionist); Marcus Monroe (Jug- claimed grandeur and splendor gler Extraordinaire); Michael that it had in its heyday.” AT PHOTOS/GARY SLADE August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7 INTERNATIONAL www.AmusementToday.com PARKS ATTRACTIONS RESORTS ENTERTAINMENT SUPPLIERS BRIEF Toverland adds Metallbau Emmeln swing ride Holiday Park's new Andrew Mellor water stunt show Amusement Today wows audiences The Dutch park Toverland Since its debut in 1983, has added two new attrac- the Aqua Stadium at Holi- tions for the 2010 season as day Park, Hassloch, Ger- part of its plans to signifi- many, has been the site of cantly expand the Troy area of a number of inventive and the venue next year – and as a immensely popular water prelude to the introduction of ski shows. Among the ac- a major new ride in 2011 in the colades, the park was hon- same area. ored in 2004 with IAAPA's One of the new rides, Big E Award. The 2010 sea- Scorpios!, has been installed son continues that tradi- in a new, authentic harbour tion with the introduction setting and is a Pirate Ship of the park's newest pro- attraction from German com- duction, Jim Pond H2.0. pany Metallbau Emmeln. Written by American Swinging to a height of 15 producer/director Greg meters (49 feet) and opened Dolph, Holiday Park's spec- on July 8, the name derives tacular new water stunt from the scorpion theming of show - touted by Holiday the ride which reaches a speed Park as the only such show of 42 kph (26 mph), making it in Europe – finds 'Her Maj- one of the highest and fastest esty's top spy, Jim Pond' moving Pirate Ships in the involved in a high energy, Benelux region. Moreover, the PHOTOS COURTESY TOVERLAND interactive presentation angle reached by Scorpios is The Scorpios! ride is set in a new harbour themed section of the Troy area of Toverland. featuring actors, Formula 1 75 degrees, whereas most such The swinging boat ride features a 75-degree swing radius, more than other similar rides. speed boats, airboats, stunt- attractions go to 60 degrees, men and water ski athletes Germany’s Metallbau Emmeln supplied the ride. thus providing more “air from the U.S., Canada and time” than other similar rides. A second new ride has (Horses of Ithaka), also from dren’s attraction offers a ride Germany. Seating capacity is 42, giving also debuted in the same area Metallbau Emmeln. With the on a Greek horse alongside Not only is Holiday an hourly capacity of approxi- for 2010 in the shape of a horse aim of adding more variety dunes and old bridges. Park's new show winning 4See TOVERLAND, page 10 mately 800. track, Paarden van Ithaka for the whole family, this chil- over audiences this season, it also caught the attention of Germany's Freizeit- Martin & Vleminckx announce new element for China racing coaster park Tester Team (www. Martin & Vleminckx have py Valley, Shanghai, in 2009. tions that place riders’ heads freizeitpark-tester.de). begun to release details on The as-yet-unnamed ride and arms pointed toward Founded in 1994, FTT is an a new racing wooden roller will feature duel 105-foot-tall each other,\ – hence the independent association coaster project the company lift hills with track lengths of ‘High Five’ reference. that evaluates amusement is handling for OCT Park 3,720 and 3,914 feet respec- According to MVR offi- park rides and shows, par- in Wuhan, China. Slated to tively. cials, the High Five is but one ticularly from the point of make its debut in late sum- Working closely with its maneuvers – the High Five of the wooden coaster inno- view of families and chil- mer 2011, the new ride will design and engineering part- – should prove a highlight vations they are working on. dren. Shortly after the start be double the length of the ners, Ohio-based The Gravity of the OCT racing coaster. Others will be announced at of the 2010, FTT presented 3,819-foot-long Fireball, Chi- Group, MVR is developing The element finds the trains the upcoming IAAPA trade Holiday Park with its pres- na’s first wooden coaster that a number of innovative ele- (TGG’s new Timberliners) on show in Orlando this No- tigious Top-Show Award MVR opened at OCT’s Hap- ments. One of these unique vertically banked track sec- vember. award for Jim Pond H2.0 8 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010 Liseberg Tower set for thrilling revamp from Intamin/Ride Trade Andrew Mellor Amusement Today

Sweden’s Liseberg Park is to transform one of its existing attractions into a major thrill ride for the 2011 season. The 116 meter (380 feet) high Liseberg Tower, which has served as an observation tower for the past 20 years, is to be rebuilt into Europe’s tallest freefall tower ride and renamed AtmosFear in time for the beginning of next season. To be converted by Intamin/Ride Trade from Liechtenstein, the new attraction will begin underground in the basement of the tower from where the gondola will take approximately 90 seconds to reach the top of the structure. The return journey will, of course, be rather quicker PHOTOS COURTESY LISEBERG with riders experiencing the AtmosFear will take riders up to a mind boggling 116 sensation of free falling for meters before dropping them back down to earth. Above, just over three seconds as they guests will begin their experience on the new tower ride reach speeds of over 110 kph below ground level. (68 mph). During braking, passengers will be subjected meters (10 feet) in diameter and Höjdskräcken from S&S free fall ride is very narrow, (Uppskjutet) and Turbo Drop to a maximum G-force of 4G. and the seats will project 3 already in operation. but our goal is to be able to (Höjdskräcken) will be consi- As opposed to the previ- meters from the outside of the “AtmosFear is not for those present this to the public by dered a walk in the park com- ous gondola in which passen- structure. Riders will be able who are of a cautious nature,” mid-April 2011. The ride itself pared to AtmosFear.” gers were completely enclosed, to see the whole of Gothenberg commented Mats Wedin, is a challenge for everyone As well as carrying out the new gondola will seat up from the top and the ride has president of Liseberg. “It will who decides to go 146 meters the work on AtmosFear, to 36 riders out in the open air now been closed to the public, definitely be the most thrilling (479 feet) above sea level, with Intamin/Ride Trade has also with their legs dangling freely with work on the transforma- attraction at Liseberg.” your legs dangling free before been responsible for several below them. Ride time will tion already under way. “This ride will be a real you fall down into the base- other attractions at Liseberg in be approximately two minutes When complete, challenge,” added Liseberg ment of the building. This will the past, including the Balder and should provide an hourly AtmosFear will be the third marketing director Pelle be the ultimate height attrac- wooden coaster, the Kållerado capacity of 600 riders. free fall tower ride on the Johannisson. ”The time frame tion at Liseberg which means rapids ride and the Kanonen The tower itself is 3.1 park, with the Uppskjutet for rebuilding the tower to a that rides like Space Shot steel coaster. Pirates land at Germany’s Heide-Park A new-look Pirate Bay with 12 additional water can- best theme park and placed area was introduced to guests nons being situated around it within the top three of all this year at Heide-Park in the outside of the ride for fir- German attractions, based on Soltau, Germany, one of the ing back at the passing boats. the high quality of its facilities, venues within the Merlin The newly developed infrastructure, environment Entertainments Group. area, targeting the family mar- and family friendliness. The Opened at the start of the ket in particular, represents park was purchased in 2002 by season, the area, which is situ- an investment of €3m (US the Tussauds Group, becom- ated in the centre of the park $3.8 million) and also features ing part of Merlin following and close to the Port Royal a brand new pirate show as the organization’s takeover of hotel, incorporates a variety another element. And for Tussauds. of pirate themed features, the 2011, further developments centerpiece of which is the for Pirate Bay are also in hand, Above right, the center- newly introduced ToPiLauLa with a major new attraction piece of Heide-Park’s Pirate – battle, a River Battle style due to be added, although in Bay is the new ToPiLauLa ride built by Mack Rides. With typical Merlin style details of a ‘track’ length of 170 meters exactly what this will be – water ride from Mack (558 feet) and a duration of ‘another big ride’ - are a close- Rides. At right, Heide- five minutes, the ride has ly guarded secret. Park’s general manager eight suitably themed boats Heide-Park first opened Hannes W. Mairinger and which accommodate up to in 1978 and has since become German actress Mirja du eight riders, all of whom have one of the leading theme/ Mont sample the new a water cannon to fire as they amusement parks in Germany. ToPiLauLa on the ride’s travel through the attraction. Indeed, an independent opening day. Spectators – or ‘lousy landlub- organization recently rated PHOTOS COURTESY bers’ – can also join in the fun, the resort as North Germany’s HEIDE-PARK August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 9 Polin equipment shines at Vietnam’s largest waterpark When Vietnam’s Vinpearl Amusement Park, Nha Trang City, decided to expand the facility with the addition of a waterpark, officials selected Turkey-based Polin Water- parks and Pool Systems to design, supply and construct the many waterslides and related equipment. The result is Vin- pearl, an impressive attraction of the kind never before seen in Vietnam. Located on Hon Tre Is- land, Vinpearl is Vietnam’s largest and only beach-side waterpark. “Looking from the aspects of both landscape and the design of waterslides, Vinpearl is like Heaven,” said Polin architect Mine Pakis. “There is an unbelievable in- Vinpearl, Vietnam’s largest tegration with nature. You can and only beach-side water- hear the screams of the riders park, is a showcase for Turk- that come from Tsunami Slide ish-based Polin Waterparks but you cannot see the whole and Pool Systems as shown slide, just the exit since trees in this park view at right, and and flowers conceal much of the five images below. the ride.” PHOTOS COURTESY POLIN Vinpearl offers a total of 20 Polin waterslides including beautiful effects and an unfor- The park also utilizes a cable car or ferry to go to Vin- decided to expand the park rafting rides, inner tube rides, gettable riding experience as unique admission system to pearl and back, play all kinds with several more family wa- bowl rides, family raft ride, the natural daylight permeates help streamline visitors’ expe- of indoor and outdoor games ter attractions in 2011. Next six-lane head-first mat racing the slide and produces a har- rience. “Vinpearl Amusement in the amusement park, do the season Polin will provide the ride, plus a lazy river, a wave- monious colorful effect inside Park now uses package cards, waterpark unlimited times, facility with both a Family pool, an interactive waterplay the tunnel when combined which are the first to be used and enjoy their time visiting Turbolance Waterslide and a area, splash pools, and several with the flow of water. These in Vietnam,” said Doan Nhu our wonderful Underwater Surf Stream. activity pools. effects take on different forms Anh Tuan, general manager World.” For more details on these The park is a showcase depending on the strength and of Vinpearl Waterpark. “With So impressed with Polin’s and all Polin products, visit: of Polin’s popular Kids Play direction of the daylight. this card, guests can use a work, Vinpearl operators have www.polin.com.tr. Products. The attractions include Octopus slide, Snake slide, Turtle slide, Rabbit slide, Mini Rainbow slide, Clown shower, Penguin shower, Mushroom, Whale fountain and an Aquatower. One of the unique aspects of the Vinpearl waterslides is Polin’s application of Natural Light Effects (NLE). The NLE system allows Polin to create 10 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010 TOVERLAND Continued from page 7 Simworx plays role in success of Futuroscope attraction As mentioned the two France’s popular Futuro- sensory physical effects in the the attraction in a 25-seat car- a key role in the huge success new rides for the current sea- scope theme park has turned theater. All these attributes riage that mimics the flight of of the new attraction. son represent a preview of to motion simulation plat- combine to absorb visitors the lady buggies, the insect- “Our motion simulator more to come in 2011, the year forms from Simworx to pro- in what is an original digital shaped vehicles in the Mini- platforms are wowing guests the park marks its 10th anni- vide key elements in one of work from Besson and his moy world. There are four at Futuroscope on the new versary, and commenting on its latest attractions. first theme park attraction. carriages on two levels in the Arthur, the 4-D Adventure at- the on-going developments in Arthur, the 4-D Adven- After an interactive and theater, facing the gigantic traction,” said Simworx Man- the Troy area. ture, was introduced at the instructive walk through the hemispherical IMAX Dome aging Director Terry Monk- Managing Director park for 2010 and takes guests world of the Minimoys, visi- screen. A pre-recorded, syn- ton. “We have carried out a Caroline Maessen said, “With into the fairytale world of the tors join Arthur on a hair-rais- chronised program moves major overhaul of the existing the wooden roller coaster Minimoys, tiny beings living ing race against time back to each carriage along three axis ride with a new control sys- Troy we started a new area in a hidden life beneath the soil, the human world. As soon as to rise, descend, tilt left and tem, motion programming Toverland within the Greek riding on the back of flying guests enter the theater build- right and forward and back- and, of course, the platforms mythology and we want to lady buggies. Created by film ing they immediately step ward in time with the on- themselves, which have develop it more and more.” director by Luc Besson and into the world of the Mini- screen action. The feeling of played a key role in the suc- This will involve a new based on the Arthur and the moys, recreated in four differ- flying through the air is rein- cess of the attraction. Hand and much larger, more spec- Minimoys trilogy, the new at- ent zones and a world where forced by a breeze against the on heart, I believe it’s the best tacular attraction being intro- traction boasts a combination life is lived underground and face, while a number of new motion simulator attraction duced next year and although of technologies. These include among the plants. The effect is and original effects add to the after Universal’s Spiderman no official details of what this the 3-D animated film viewed to immerse visitors in a whole experience. and we are delighted to have will be have been announced, on a 9,700-squarefoot IMAX new dimension, making them The theater was previ- contributed to that achieve- apart from the fact that it will dome screen, synchronised feel they have shrunk and be- ously home to Race for Atlantis ment.” be called Odysseus, specula- tion is that it will be another motion simulator platforms, come Minimoys. and the Simworx motion sim- coaster. from Simworx, and multi- Visitors travel through ulator platforms have played August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11 AMUSEMENT PARKS www.AmusementToday.com FEC’S ATTRACTIONS RESORTS ENTERTAINMENT SUPPLIERS Launch coaster supplied by Premier Rides BRIEF Pacific Park adds Kennywood’s Sky Rocket shoots for fun two Zamperla Tim Baldwin Andy Quinn, director of comments, “It wasn’t lar, and more thrilling ride, the family rides Amusement Today munity relations for Ken- as much fun vintage Traver Auto Race still nywood, why the park after the delights drivers young and The expansion contin- After much anticipation, chose to remove the change.” old further up in the park. ues at California's Pacific Kennywood opened its lat- Turnpike at- Cur- Upon the announcement Park on the Santa Monica est coaster − Sky Rocket − on traction to rently the of Sky Rocket, some ques- Pier with the addition of June 29. Local residents had make way park is tioned if it was the right ride two new Zamperla rides been following its progress for for the new storing for Kennywood. Members of and various guest amenities weeks and park visitors were addition. the Turnpike American Coaster Enthusiasts for the 2010 season. eagerly awaiting the arrival of “I started cars with a po- were able to get an advance Inkie’s Pirate Ship is a Kennywood’s seventh coaster. my career tential for their test ride while attending their swashbuckling-themed ride Located on the site former- here in 1972. return in the years annual convention − Coaster that swirls riders in a clock- ly occupied by the Turnpike The Turnpike was a ahead. “The future of Con − at the park in late June. wise and counterclockwise cars, the new coaster, supplied great ride, but it took up a lot the Turnpike...I don’t know Their answer was an emphatic motion. Inkie’s Pirate Ship by Premier Rides of Baltimore, of space,” Quinn says. “We what it may be,” says Quinn. ‘yes.’ ACE’s approval of the seats up to 24 children with Md., straddles the entrance changed it in the 80s from It is possible for the park to ride was virtually unanimous. a maximum of eight adults tunnel into the park making it gasoline to electricity. We had investigate new possibilities Remarking on the ride’s per ride and has a revolving the first attraction that visitors several whiplash cases against to relocate the ride. For now, smoothness, May Coryell, as- speed of 11 rpm. come across. the park due to guests bump- Quinn says, “The Turnpike sistant regional representative Inkie’s Wave Jumper is Amusement Today asked ing into each other.” Quinn la- had finished its race.” A simi- 4See SKY ROCKET, page 14 a pier-top surf ride that ro- tates in a clockwise motion while riders bounce around as if riding a wave. Inkie’s Wave Jumper can seat up to 24 children or a combination of 12 children and six adults per ride and has a maximum revolving speed of six rpm. Joining the retail mix at Pacific Park this season is Pier Gear Jr. and Pacific Park Gifts and Goodies. Each location offers a unique blend of merchandise with Pier Gear Jr. located in the Kids Area of the park featuring kids’ beach apparel and accessories along with sundries. Pacific Park Gifts and Goodies features a vast array of souvenirs, candies and refreshments for visitors to enjoy. Inkie’s VIP Pass pack- ages can be purchased at any Pacific Park ticket booth PHOTOS COURTESY KENNYWOOD/TURNSTILE ADVERTISING, INC. or on Pacific Park’s Web site: Kennywood’s new Sky Rocket coaster launches riders from 0 to 50 mph in just three seconds. The coaster, supplied by www.pacpark.com. Premier Rides, then sends riders through a series of vertical drops, high banked curves and barrel rolls. 12 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010 York’s Wild Kingdom adds Wacky Mouse family coaster Lucky Duck reader system now available from BSR

Bob’s Space Racers (BSR) has put a new twist on an old game. Pick a duck and scan it over the electronic prize reader to see which size prize you have won. With the BSR Lucky Duck Reader & Ac- counting System features, you can manage your merchandise and take control of your cash & prizes. Many operational problems are eliminated or re- duced because the ducks are during slow times, or pull it not numbered or marked as out for special events or only previously needed. at peak periods. Increase and add incre- Lucky Duck is available PHOTOS COURTESY MIKE THOMPSON mental revenue right out of in a standard portable unit York’s Wild Kingdom, York Beach, Maine, recently added this new Wacky Mouse the box without additional as well as custom units. It is family roller coaster to its lineup. Supplied by Fajume S.A. de C.V., the colorful grav- investment in your current in- completely self contained and ity ride (a version of Fajume’s popular Wacky Worm series) features a six-car/24- frastructure. Portable for high ready to operate on any 110 passenger train and a series of gentle dips along its figure-8 layout. Maine-based traffic areas to operate when volt or 15 amp outlet. CMD Enterprises is the factory representative for Fajume. the demand is needed and •www.bobsspaceracers. small enough to pack away com. August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 13 14 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010 SKY ROCKET place 95 feet in the air as mag- Continued from page 11 netic trims cause the train to AMUSEMENT pause over the 90-degree drop momentarily. Following this MARKET PLACE for New England, reports, “It’s vertical dive, riders experience butter.” Veteran enthusiast Joe a pullout of heavy g-forces Riznar from Ohio says, “It’s and soar into an overbanked fun and it’s kooky.” Public re- diving turn. A smooth barrel lations director Jon Gerard ob- roll is placed next and trains serves, “I like how you actual- then take a curving climb to ly roll into the launch instead pause once again on the sec- of starting from a dead stop. ond precipice which leads That’s pretty rare.” ACE Presi- into yet another vertical dive. dent Mark Cole says, “Sky Several maneuvers follow Rocket is an extremely smooth that include whimsical zig- ride that has some fun pops of zag “wave turns,” a second airtime and some cool ‘trick barrel roll, and speed bumps. track.’ I look forward to riding Once brought onto the brake it more in the future.” Coaster run, riders have experienced a experts seem to be giving it a wide range of roller coaster el- thumbs up. ements, all in one smooth ride The ride uses two trains experience. that seat 12 passengers each. Kennywood originally Lap restraints keep riders se- had hoped to open the ride Magnetic Brake Retrofit curely in place while creating around Memorial Day, but the The best stop is a smooth one. EMG is proud to a great sense of comfort and be the exclusive representative for Velocity delay came in the inspection Magnetics magnetic retrofit braking systems. freedom. “The way these in- process. Premier Rides insists e versions play out you don’t that each train take 1,000 cir- Replacement Chain really need all the hardware As the representative for Elecon Chain EMG can cuits before any riders are al- provide replacement chain, sprockets and drive g around you,” says Quinn. lowed in it. Apparently the systems for roller coasters, water rides, and flat rides. M “This is very smooth.” coaster is worth the wait. Once dispatched, riders Custom Spare Parts Not since the park re- If you are having trouble finding a pump, negotiate a left hand turn at moved all the inversions on its commutator or piece from an old ride contact EMG. simple speed only to engage Steel Phantom coaster at the We have the ability to track down and source rides linear synchronous motors from any era. close of the 2000 season has (LSMs) into a launch reaching Kennywood owned a coaster Entertainment Management Group 50 mph in three seconds. Trains 1-410-643-9300, ext. 303 with upside down maneuvers. Kennywood’s new Sky Group of Companies [email protected] then shoot skyward over a top Steel Phantom morphed into Rocket features a 90-de- hat element. The first of two the Phantom’s Revenge with- “cliffhanger moments” take gree drop, shown here.

out any loops. Ten years later, the park brings back a coaster with inversions. Andy Quinn was never a fan of tight loops. He reports that as the years passed, ridership continued to drop on the record-breaking looping coaster. “Loops can be very physical on the rider,” says Quinn. “The one thing Sky Rocket has is barrel roll inversions instead of tight loops. There is a hard- ness of a loop that a barrel roll doesn’t have.” Sky Rocket now serves as Kennywood’s only roller coaster with inversions. While very thrilling, this new coaster installation doesn’t have a threatening presence like some looping coasters. “It can go both ways,” says Quinn. “It’s a family ride, but also has unique properties.” Indeed. The Turnpike may be park history, but now in its place is a new signature attraction that looks to serve Kennywood and its guests well for a long time. “Sky Rocket makes a great impact visually along the PHOTOS COURTESY KENNYWOOD/TURNSTILE ADVERTISING ,INC. highway,” adds Quinn. Hope- Kennywood’s Sky Rocket features two vertical drops, three fully, passing motorists will be Keep our amusement park industry strong! inversions, including this barrelroll element, shown here. drawn in by the ride. They’ll Buy products and services from these suppliers. The coaster was supplied by Premier Rides, Baltimore, Md. be in for a total blast. August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 15 16 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010

Opened June 18 at Universal Orlando Resort Can the Wizarding World of Harry Potter maintain the hype? Tim Baldwin Amusement Today

It has been advertised for months. Since the coldest days of winter, television commer- cials have been proclaiming the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Or- lando. “Coming this Spring” actually came down to the wire. Officially opened on June 18, 2010, the new section to the resort’s Islands of Ad- venture theme park opened officially in spring with only a couple of days to spare. “Sum- mer” would have been a little more appropriate. NBC, which is owned by Universal, man- aged to finagle the new attraction into more than a couple of television shows, including “Celebrity Apprentice.” The arrival of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter had been successfully conveyed. It was news and it was big. The news was so known in fact, that the mayor of London was quoted to say “I deeply and bitterly resent that Orlando is about to become the market. “I like them both,” The Wizarding World of the official place of pilgrimage Cindy Turner of Warminster, Harry Potter opened to for every Harry Potter fan on Pennsylvania, told Amuse- great fanfare on June 18 at earth.” Mayor Boris Johnson ment Today. “I think I like the Universal Orlando. went on to explain that he pumpkin juice more.” Turner Shown above is a dramatic didn’t have anything against is a Harry Potter fan, and was vista of Hogwarts Castle America, but that the place overwhelmed with the new at it impresses visitors to for a Harry Potter theme park section. “I had no idea what to the Wizarding World of was in England. Much to the expect. When I saw all the de- Harry Potter.At right, top embarrassment of many Lon- tails, each rang a bell.” don citizens, the mayor’s com- The look of the land is to bottom, crowds have ments might have held a little striking. Guests enter Hogs- descended upon the park’s more weight if he had coughed meade, the only all-wizard new section and its exqui- up a little over $200 million to village in Britain, near the site theming; Butterbeer is make it happen. train station. Here a parade of all the rage and Ollivanders Actually, the final price guests pose with the scenery is the shop where wands tag has been estimated to be and occasionally the conduc- choose their wizard. more than $250 million. Indus- tor. Steep angled roofs perch try insiders have questioned with heavy snow give way AT PHOTOS/TIM BALDWIN how Universal can ever hope to occasional icicles forming to eventually recoup that in- at the edges. Chimneys and is chosen from the group, but first significant addition to the in the section are Poseidon’s vestment. smokestacks jut skyward and of course, everyone is able to park since that time. Of conse- Fury, an indoor multi-sensory Apparently in butterbeer. the expressions of wonder- purchase their own wand. (It quence was the downsizing of show; The Eighth Voyage of Potter fans and Universal ment on guests faces clearly in- is a gift shop after all, themed one of the original lands. The Sinbad, a stunt show; and The guests are beyond obsessed dicate Universal did a great job or not.) Zonko’s Joke Shop, Lost Continent was one of the Mystic Fountain, an interac- in snagging a pint of the tasty in creating the area. The street Dervish and Banges, The original “islands,” but some of tive fountain that engages concoction. At $7.50 a glass, is lined with shops and res- Three Broomsticks Restaurant it was sacrificed to make way street walkers. Mythos, a mar- Universal is pretty proud of taurants that fans of the books and Honeydukes Sweetshop for the new area. And some of velously themed full-service the stuff it would seem. But and films will easily identify. are among the various estab- it was absorbed, such as the restaurant also remains in The who can blame them? Crowds The “biggie” is Ollivander’s lishments, all of which have Dueling Dragons roller coast- Lost Continent. are lining up to experience the where wizards go to purchase Potterophiles lining up to see ers, now re-themed to Dragon In addition to the attrac- frothy soft drink. The beer carts their wands. However, it is not what lies inside. Universal Challenge. If the new Wizard- tion of the themed shops, three can’t keep up, so barmaids are the wizard who chooses the outdid themselves as visitors ing World ever expands (and rides complete the Harry Potter coming from the restaurants wand, the wand chooses the truly feel like they just stepped it needs to!) it would be sad to experience. Two roller coast- to help appease the awaiting wizard. Here, small groups are into a movie. see more of the Lost Continent ers underwent a re-theme. As public. For those wanting a let into the shop after queu- Islands of Adventure go as the architecture, theming mentioned, the pair of invert- switch to a different bever- ing sometimes more than an opened in 1999. The Wizarding and atmosphere of the area are ed roller coasters (B&M) are age, pumpkin juice is also on hour. Only one young wizard World of Harry Potter is the expertly crafted. Still on hand 4See POTTER, page 17 August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 17

POTTER Here, guests should make sure David Fake observes, “In the Continued from page 16 they do the complete queue attempt to make Hogsmeade at least once as it is debatably authentic, it closely resembles now known as Dragon Chal- the greatest queue line created the movies, but of course, that lenge, and the elaborate queue for an attraction. Period. Go- brings space constraints into a now features a Goblet of Fire ing from room to room, guests busy theme park.” Universal and a room of floating candles. will see the trio of kids using admits they’ve learned a lot The boarding station has drag- the cloak of invisibility, the since the opening of The Wiz- ons snarling and breaking out talking Sorting Hat, and an arding World of Harry Potter of confinement overhead. The assortment of furniture and and are sure to continue to re- family roller coaster formerly art all engaging those passing fine the best way to navigate known as the Flying Unicorn by. The most mesmerizing of the eager throngs wanting to (Vekoma) is now Flight of the all these are the paintings on see the amazing new land. Hippogriff. Hagrid’s Hut can the wall. The four founders of The visible success at Uni- be seen from the queue lines the school converse between versal Orlando also brings of both coasters. However, the paintings. Other wizards in more people into the area. Dur- new Harry Potter and the For- a different room explain how ing its first week of operation, bidden Journey is Universal’s muggles will be boarding “en- hotel occupancy was up seven crowning jewel. Orlando has chanted benches” and how to percent over the week before had good dark rides for de- ride properly. What makes the and 13 percent over the same cades, but Forbidden Journey paintings so pointedly spec- week in 2009. More people raises the bar to a whole new tacular is that they look like coming into Orlando has to be level. actual paintings, not like pro- good for all the tourist attrac- The dark ride takes place jections so often utilized. The tions. “We came a little later in Hogwarts, the imposing effect of the living paintings because of Harry Potter,” says castle-like school perched on are totally realistic. Angel Campbell of Maumee, a mountainous cliff. Univer- So how does the ride Ohio. Her family was plan- sal has incorporated forced work? It is an immersive col- ning a trip but held off to perspective to create the im- laboration of movie projection make sure the new attraction pression that the gargantuan and theatrical scenery. Most AT PHOTOS/TIM BALDWIN would be ready. When Amuse- structure is even bigger than it guests will never be aware Universal went to great lengths to hide the mechanical side ment Today asked if it lived up actually is. Once inside, guests that the enchanted benches of the Forbidden Journey ride as shown in top photo where to her expectation, Campbell travel from room to room are attached to robotic arms, guests board an enchanted bench before being swept away exclaimed, “Oh my goodness, where they encounter Harry, known in the industry as be- into a forbidden journey. Above, the park has rethemed it’s amazing. It has definitely Ron and Hermione in a sto- ing designed by Kuka. The their dueling inverted coasters to Dragon Challenge. lived up to our expectations.” ryline about ditching a boring mechanics are hidden behind a Jenny Angelmann of school activity and taking the mirrored wall while boarding, warts and out into the open enjoy the new area in its the- England said her family was muggles (that’s non-wizards which keeps the guests guess- sky, sets change from outdoor matic splendor, and for those planning a Florida trip. When for non-Potter fans) along for ing how the ride is actually quiddich matches to darkened who don’t know a dementor asked about The Wizarding the elaborate day of playing performed. Quite honestly, it’s corridors involving ghostly from a mandrake, it’s really World of Harry Potter, she hooky. Looking to maintain brilliant. Once the storyline apparitions, giant spiders and no problem - the experience is commented, “It might have maximum capacity, Universal has your bench flying off angry dragons, all of which fascinating. For the fans, how- influenced us. It was an ex- often utilizes single rider lines. through the corridors of Hog- are up close and personal with ever, they are the ones more tra lure.” Her daughter Katie, the rider, sometimes breathing apt to queue up for over an who had begun reading the on them or dripping venom. hour to see the “Easter eggs” Harry Potter books when she It’s all delightfully unnerving and references in each shop. was 10, now 20, gave the new as the enchanted benches soar The Monster Book of Mon- area high marks as well. “The in all positions in the dark- sters in Dervish and Banges, train was good. The snow was ened caverns. It’s certainly Portable Swamp in Zonko’s quite realistic to the films.” Universal’s darkest attraction, Joke Shop, Extendable Ears in Sylvia White from To- but that makes it true to the Honeydukes Sweet Shop and ronto said her family had not source, and enthusiastic riders numerous other details will been able to even get in yet, are finding it awesome. With delight avid fans. Even news- but they were sacrificing some 46 enchanted benches in play papers have photos that move. other rides for the opportunity at once, with each dispatch- Non-Potter fans may have just to enter Hogsmeade. “We’ve ing every few seconds, the as much fun watching the en- known about it for a year. The throughput on the Forbidden thusiast go wild explaining opening happened to coincide Journey is quite high. each detail engrained into the with our trip, so here we are.” Guest reaction to the new Wizarding World. It’s clear Universal has attraction is very high. David Still, with great success done their job in advertising Fake, an Orlando resident comes some challenges. Crowd the The Wizarding World of and experienced theme park control for one. Security and Harry Potter. So much, in fact, expert agrees. “It’s totally im- event staff confided that over- some could speculate they mersive,” says Fake. “I expect- crowding was an issue. By ear- could significantly cut back on ed the theming to be incred- ly July measures were already their advertising expenses just ible, but I didn’t think the ride in place to maneuver guests to aid in controlling the flow of could actually deliver on the around, often causing queuing awaiting muggles clamoring build-up, but it did. The pay- in other areas of the park, just to get in. With guests flinging Harry Potter fans will rec- off is quite fantastic.” to enter the new land. Long money from their wallets at ognize the train that brings So what about the guests lines are never enjoyable to a every turn, Universal is hop- wizards to Hogsmeade and who aren’t Harry Potter fans? guest, and Universal struggles ing the large investment risk Families are often apt to have to move people through the was worth the effort. It would the detail to building them- children who are big fans, but area of Hogsmeade as efficient- seem they can maintain the ing Universal created. parents aren’t or a variation ly as possible, but the streets hype for some time. there of. It’s easy for anyone to are filled to capacity quickly. 18 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010 Hersheypark entertainment rocks this summer with 15 shows A total of 15 shows will sponsored by Arby’s, offers and sea lions go in hot pursuit park. This fun and informative long by playing great Atlantic keep the Hersheypark the- a line-up of stellar acts in the to save the recipe. presentation covers everything Coast beach music. aters and midways busy this Amphitheatre every Sunday TAP – The Show humans have ever wanted to Wild Country summer. From high-energy and on other select dates. An explosive celebration know about these amazing A talented cast rocks the performances in the air-con- These shows are seated first- of tap artistry, featuring versa- animals. rafters with modern country ditioned Chevrolet Music Box come, first served and are in- tile singers and wildly talent- The Ed-ZOO-cation Team hits and country jukebox clas- Theater to an array of strolling cluded in the park’s one-price ed tappers that will take the This strolling show teach- sics. musicians, Hersheypark en- admission. audience from Broadway all es guests how to reuse, renew The Milkmen tertainment provides a sweet Some of the Park’s most the way around the world and and recycle. The colorful team “Rosie” the milk truck addition to the park’s collec- popular performers are the then back down Main Street. interacts with children of all pulls up to deliver Hershey’s tion of more than 65 rides and Hershey’s Product Characters. Rock The Jukebox! ages with quick wit, comedic four favorite milkmen, who attractions. This summer, the The Hershey’s Bar, Reese’s A powerhouse cast a takes timing, magical sideshows keep seats shaking as the park boasts a new show start- Peanut Butter Cup and Her- a musical roller coaster ride and juggling. rhythm flows with tunes from ing every 15 minutes between shey’s Kiss and many of their in celebration of iconic music The Soda Pops yesterday and today. the hours of noon and 8 p.m. pals are always at the park that includes tunes that range The award-winning Soda N’Disguize every day through August 28. posing for photos. from disco to The Beatles and Pops rock the Amphitheatre Guests never know where Also new this year, the Hersheypark’s 2010 sum- from pop to rock. with the fabulous “horn band” these crazy crooners will ‘pop talented performers from the mer entertainment offerings Crystal Sneakers tunes of the ‘70s and ‘80s, in- up’ to sing a memorable hit in Hersheypark resident produc- include: A modern-day rags-to- cluding songs from Chicago a spontaneous a capella per- tions will take their shows on Showdown at Cocoa Canyon riches musical about high and Earth, Wind & Fire. formance that could span any the road and entertain guests The story begins with a school friends, a dance and a Frontier Frenzy generation. throughout Hershey, includ- trail cook creating a new reci- soda shop, with lots of singing Musicians and showman- The Chocolate-Covered Band ing stops at The Hotel Her- pe when a band of bumbling and dancing. ship blend for a dazzling dis- This lively strolling band shey, Hershey Lodge, Hershey bandits stumbles upon him Our Friends From the Sea – play that’s an exciting fusion whips up a fresh batch of fa- Frederiksen 1/7x3 b/w 3/14/02 11:22 AM Page 1 Highmeadow Campground, and realizes he has a secret in- An Educational of modern country rock and miliar, candy-themed tunes and Hershey Country Club. gredient. The bandits decide Sea Lion Experience bluegrass classics. every morning. In addition, the Hershey- to steal the secret and sell it to Meet Geneva and Diego, The Boardwalkers Cocoa Rhythm Factory park Summer Concert Series, the highest bidder. Acrobats the sea lion stars at Hershey- Cruising in their custom- These strolling ‘factory ized dune buggy and acces- workers’ mass-produce good “The #1 Leading Slide Manufacturer in America” FREDERIKSEN sorized with surfing gear, vibrations with their groove- “World’s Largest 5 Lane, One Trailer Slide - 108 Ft.” INDUSTRIES, INC. these four dynamic perform- oriented drumming and me- 5212 St. Paul St. ers keep it cool all summer lodic percussion. • Financing and Leasing Available • Trades Considered Tampa, Florida 33619 • Order Slide Bags or “New Rain” Bags (813) 628-4545 Quassy’s SBF tower popular with guests • 6 New Slides In Stock FAX (813) 621-3679 • Have 20 Used Rides www.funslide.com Quassy’s new Free • 90 Ft. Fiberglass Slide Fall ‘N’ family drop • 65 Ft. Fiberglass Slide tower, from Italy’s SBF Visa Group, has been a real hit with guests this summer at the Middlebury, Conn. park according to park owners John Frantzis, left, and Eric E. Anderson.

AT PHOTOS/ GARY SLADE August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 19 New look of Disney California Adventure continues to take shape Along with its flashy new “World of Color” multime- dia fountain show and the discreet dropping of the apostrophe “s” from its name, Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, continues to remake itself with Silly Symphony Swings, a rethemed Zierer WaveSwinger. The 32-seat ride’s theme was inspired by “The Band Concert,” a 1935 Disney cartoon in which Mickey Mouse leads a madcap orchestra performance threatened by a twister. Bottom left, under rapid construction nearby, and expected to create a tidal wave of attendance at the Dis- neyland Resort complex in 2011: The Little Mer- maid—Ariel’s Undersea Adventure.

TOP ROW PHOTOS COURTESY DISNEYLAND RESORT; BOTTOM ROW AT PHOTOS / DEAN LAMANNA 20 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010 Kiddieland wooden coaster reborn at Six Flags Great America Scott Rutherford Amusement Today

In a move that warmed the hearts of longtime Chicagoan’s as well as amusement industry historians, the Little Dipper wooden roller coaster that operated at Kiddieland in Melrose Park from 1950 until 2009 has been given a new lease on life. After being lovingly overhauled and rebuilt at Six Flags Great America, the ride reopened to the public on May 27, 2010. As Six Flags Great SIGN PHOTO COURTESY PAUL KARLS/ America’s 13th operating roll- OTHERS COURTESY SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA er coaster, the Little Dipper Above left, The Little Dipper is remembered through his- now resides in the park’s torical signage. Above two photos, attention to detail was Yukon Territory. second to none in the relocation and reconstruction of “We wanted to preserve the Kiddieland Little Dipper wooden coaster at Six Flags this important piece of Chicago Great America, as the coaster was rebuilt to its original history for families to expe- glory right down to the bull horn speaker located on the rience for many more years to come.” said Hank Salemi, handrail above the coaster’s loading station. Six Flags Great America park egated to history, Six Flags has meant so much to our family, president. guaranteed that it’s star attrac- will stay in the Chicago area Designed by Herb Schmeck tion will continue to live on. and live on at Six Flags Great and built by Frank Hoover Kudos to the dedicated staff America.” for Philadelphia Toboggan at Six Flags Great America for Although no longer with Company (Philadelphia the meticulous restoration and Six Flags, former CEO Mark Toboggan Coasters, Inc.), the careful attention to detail in Shapiro gave the green light 28-foot-tall Dipper features the restoration of the Little to purchase the ride at the 700 feet of track and utilizes a Dipper. Now returned to its Kiddieland auction and move four-car junior train comprised deserved former glory, the it to the Gurnee themer. At the of two-bench coaches with Dipper will introduce future time of the auction, Shapiro single-position lapbars. Aside generations of fledgling dare- told AT, he remembered rid- from a fresh coat of sparkling devils to the special thrill that ing the coaster as a kid and PHOTO COURTESY MAGIQUEST white paint with appropriate only a classic wooden roller wanted to make sure future red and blue accents along coaster can provide. generations had the same A player tries out the wand as part of the new Magi- with a bit of new wood, the “To see it rise again is opportunity to ride the coast- Quest game at Six Flags Great America. only noticeable modification heart-warming” said Ron er. to the Dipper is the addition Rynes, fourth generation The saving of the Little MagiQuest debuts at Six Flags of seatbelts. Kiddieland owner. “We are Dipper may have just been Though Chicago’s beloved thrilled to know the Little Shapiro’s finest moment as Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Ill. is one of the latest Kiddieland itself has been rel- Dipper, a coaster that has CEO. venues to introduce MagiQuest, the live-action interactive game developed to bring families together and move children from the couch to physical play. Players are immersed Six Flags Great America opens Sky Fest into an 8,000-square-foot fantasyland powered by a “magical” wand. The wireless remote technology unlocks more Guests at Six Flags Great any of the 48 elements. The than 80 special effects allowing the player to navigate the America are climbing to new challenges are strung across levels of the game. Players, called a Magi, gather coins, pow- heights this season on the new three levels of the 45-foot-tall ers and befriend pixies in their quest to defeat the Dragon SkyTrail ropes course, which course. and save the Princess. was provided by Maryland- “The course is designed so Co-inventor Denise Weston, a mother and trained psy- based Ride Entertainment Sys- that each guest chooses their chologist, sought to create a game that would stimulate the tems. Visitors can walk a beam own adventure and tackles the mind of children and promote teamwork, strategic thinking or balance on a rope while ma- course at their own pace,” said and family bonding in a fun yet educational platform. neuvering through the course Jennifer Savage, park spokes- “MagiQuest is a perfect way to combine physical play 40 feet in the air. person. and computer play while kids or the entire family work to- “Six Flags Great America “We were happy we could gether to solve problems and make great memories,” said is always looking for new and offer Six Flags Great Amer- Denise Weston, co-founder and Director of Imagination at exciting ways to expand,” said ica a unique attraction like MagiQuest. “The beauty of MagiQuest is that kids are en- park president Hank Salemi. SkyTrail,” added RES Senior gaged, challenged, learning and, most importantly, having “SkyTrail is a great addition to Sales Associate Adam Sandy. fun.” the 2010 season, providing a “It has a fantastic location in MagiQuest opened this spring in the park’s County unique interactive experience the park and allows guests to Fair area. “We are thrilled to add MagiQuest to our lineup for guests of all ages.” be a part of an interactive ex- of new additions to the park for the 2010 season,” said Six Guests are secured into a perience.” Flags Great America Park President Hank Salemi. “We are custom-fitted harness with a Ride Entertainment repre- the first theme park to launch an interactive educational patented safety system. Once sents Ropes Courses, Inc., the family attraction of this type and are confident our guests locked into the overhead track, SkyTrail’s manufacturer. will enjoy this new attraction the whole family can experi- guests are free to venture onto ence together.” August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 21 Supplied by Martin & Vleminckx Rides Zippin Pippin: A legend to be reborn in Green Bay Scott Rutherford Amusement Today

Though the summer has been a busy one at Wisconsin’s Bay Beach Amusement Park, plans are already underway for the 2011 season, which will as it is now progressing. The be perhaps the park’s biggest engineering design is almost a year ever thanks to the instal- non-issue as it is intended for lation of a major new wooden the structure to be as close as roller coaster. possible to the original Pippin As previously reported, with the exception of minor Bay Beach officials finalized a changes for today’s ASTM deal earlier this year to pur- standards, which is sub-con- chase the rights and design of tracted to The Gravity Group. the former Zippin Pippin roll- MVR is sourcing all materials, er coaster from the Mid-South integrating the complete proj- Fairgrounds aka Libertyland ect and supervising the ride’s in Memphis, Tenn. While that installation, testing and com- historic attraction has been missioning. In this case, we razed, officials contracted with are not providing the install Martin & Vleminckx Rides in labor and equipment as the Then and now: This view (above) shows the historic Zippin Pippin Haines City, Fla. to oversee the City of Green Bay wanted to as it appeared at Libertyland in Memphis, Tenn., while (below) this construction of a completely give as much of the work as model shows the Zippin Pippin as a near exact duplicate. new and updated version of possible to local contractors. AERIAL FILE PHOTO COURTESY WAYNE G. STUBER© ARIAL PERSPECTIVE; the famed Zippin Pippin. MVR is the contract holder MODEL PHOTO COURTESY M&V To be built using local with the city.” labor, the construction will be AT: How far along is the overseen by MVR. In order project at this point (early to keep the costs for the new summer)? Pippin manageable, MVR Bingham: “It is mov- will be utilizing various coming on schedule; the anchor ponents from another little- straps have been sourced and known wooden coaster, the ordered; the lumber supplier Thunder Eagle, a medium- has been sourced and the pur- sized ride which operated for chase order is being issued. a very short time in 2000 at We expect to start fabrication Race World in Pigeon Forge, on the lumber in early July. Tenn. After sitting dormant The foundation loads have for two years, the ride was been delivered to Green Bay dismantled and relocated to and they are out for bid. The Canada’s Cascades d’eau de Thunder Eagle trains and all Piedmont. While plans to res- parts that will become part of surect the ride in Quebec never the new Zippin Pippin are at who handles all our controls, Coasters. The setup will be weather permits.” materialized, it turns out that our facility in Haines City, Fla. is bringing the ride controls two trains, each using five Inspired by the John the Eagle will fly again in the or at the original supplier for up to today’s standards, which three-bench cars (30 riders per Miller-designed/Harry Baker- form of the Zippin Pippin. rehab. We have gone through means almost a completely train).” built Pippin that operated at Amusement Today spoke the trains, had NDT testing new system.” AT: When do you expect the Mid-South Fairgrounds with MVR’s Chuck Bingham and they look like new and are AT: Will the Pippin be vertical construction to com- aka Libertyland in Memphis, about the company’s involve- now ready for delivery.” painted? mence, and what is the pro- Tenn. from 1923 until Oct. ment in this endeavor. AT: How much of the Bingham: “It will remain jected completion date? 2005, the new Zippin Pippin Amusement Today: What Thunder Eagle’s structure natural treated wood.” Bingham: “We expect to will stand 70-feet-tall and fea- is MVR’s role in the Zippin and equipment will be used AT: What train configura- start the installation in August ture a modified out-and-back Pippin project? in the Pippin? tion will be used? and finish late this year. The design offering numerous Chuck Bingham: “MVR Bingham: “In principle, Bingham: “It will use testing, commissioning and camelback hills incorporated developed this sale, put the trains, controls, lift system the Thunder Eagle’s trains final details will take place into its 2,865-foot-long course. together the whole project and brakes. Terry Hoffman, from Philadelphia Toboggan in the early spring 2011 as

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Toll Free: (800) 395-9980 • email: Ldsippers@aolcom • www.sippersbydesign.com 22 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010 August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 23 WATERPARKS www.AmusementToday.com AQUATIC CENTERS INDOOR FACILITIES RESORTS REVENUE SUPPLIERS BRIEF Aquatic Development Group supplies wave pool and lazy river Wisconsin Governor Nashville Shores enjoying largest expansion in its history commends Kalahari Pam Sherborne pansion includes: Amusement Today •Breaker Bay, a 25,000-sq.- for innovation ft. wave pool featuring the Nashville Shores opened patented WaveTek system Last month, Kalahari May 22 for the 2010 season capable of producing five dif- Resort in Wisconsin Dells, with the largest expansion in ferent wave patterns creating Wis. celebrated its tenth the waterpark’s history, essen- rolling waves up to four feet Fourth of July holiday tially doubling the park’s size. high. The pool holds more weekend since opening in And, everything is run- than 400,000 gallons of water. May 2000. As Wisconsin's ning smoothly. •Castaway Creek, a 1,000- largest indoor waterpark, “Attendance has been bet- foot lazy river that is the first Kalahari is providing va- ter than we had expected it ever constructed in Middle cation adventures for kids would be at the beginning of Tennessee and touted as being and families who are taking the season,” said Daniel Stro- the widest in the state of Ten- drive-to getaways this sum- bel, public relations. “It has nessee, with a 17-foot width. mer. been fantastic.” •Bayside Gallery, special- "There's no question Nashville Shores opened ly designed for the waterpark that Kalahari Resort has for that May weekend, then environment to provide user- been a major asset to Wis- opened fulltime May 29. friendly services. consin tourism since open- It was a race to get every- •The Salty Bird Bar, a new ing 10 years ago," said Wis- thing ready for 2010. But, that bar area for 21 years old and consin Governor Jim Doyle. wasn’t due to the expansion. It 4See SHORES, page 27 "We commend the resort for was due, instead, to damage drawing hundreds of thou- from flood waters that devas- Nashville (Tenn.) Shores’ sands of tourists to Wiscon- tated parts of the Nashville at new expansion includes a sin, providing more than the first of the month. wave pool that holds more “We had thousands of 1,200 jobs for Wisconsin than 400,000 gallons of wa- dollars worth of damage to residents, and for stimulat- the existing part of the park, ter and a lazy river, which is ing our economy now more which is lower than the new 1,000 feet in length and 17 than ever." expansion,” Strobel said. “For- feet wide. Both attractions Kalahari, which first tunately, we didn’t have any were designed and con- opened as a 100-room hotel flood waters into the new- ar structed by Aquatic Devel- with a 60,000-square-foot eas. It wasn’t touched.” opment Group, Cohoes, N.Y. indoor waterpark, is now In Nashville Shore’s 13th PHOTOS COURTESY aiming at being one of Wis- season, the multi-million ex- NASHVILLE SHORES consin's premier resorts, offering 756 guest rooms, indoor and outdoor waterparks, spa, golf, entertain- Hawaiian Falls opens Torpedoes in three Texas parks ment, and an indoor theme park. Dubbed the 'Las Vegas Innovative drop ride supplied by Whitewater West of Waterparks,' the industry Hawaiian Falls waterparks, located the enclosed tube at approximately 40 visionary has invested more in Garland, The Colony and Mansfiled, mph and into a horizontal runout be- than $129 million into resort Texas, all received Torpedo rides for the low. expansion projects. 2010 season. The Torpedo slide complex rep- "It's hard to believe this The ride, from WhiteWater West resents an investment of $800,000 at was our tenth Fourth of July in Vancouver, Canada, was created for each park. Dallas, Texas-based Minick celebration," said Todd Nel- Hawaiian Falls to fit its family demo- Associates, Inc. was hired to provide son, president and owner graphics. It utilizes technology found the theming and signage for the Tor- of the family-run business. on the supplier’s popular AquaLoop. pedo rides. "What an amazing oppor- The Torpedo is the same in all three Dave Busch, Hawaiian Falls presi- tunity we've had to grow in parks. It features two slides (red and dent told Amusement Today, “We exist this industry and to provide translucent yellow) on a 40 foot tall tow- 4See TORPEDOES, page 27 a memorable experience for er. Each slide, 160 total feet in length, is Geared up for a great Torpedo- both our leisure and con- equipped with a chamber that the rider driven season at Hawaiian Falls vention guests. We can't will stand in. Once the capsule is locked wait to see what the next 10 the rider hears the countdown begin: 3, Mansfield, Texas are Mike Prince, years brings." 2, 1 launch. A door under the riders feet GM, left, and Dave Busch, president. then opens and the rider freefalls down AT PHOTO/GARY SLADE

HAVE WATERPARKS NEWS OF INTEREST? EMAIL IT TO US AT: [email protected] 24 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010 August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 25 26 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010 Darien Lake has hit with new SplashTown waterpark addition ProSlide, Aquatic Development Group supply new thrills to N.Y. themer

SplashTown at Darien Lake, the major new waterpark added to the resort for the 2010 season, turned to be a huge success for the upstate New York themer. The new waterpark addition opened to the public on Memorial Day weekend. SplashTown’s highlight’s include Swirl City, a new quad-slide complex from Canada’s ProSlide along with a 1,000-foot-long Flota- tion Station lazy river and a 44,500-gallon wave pool (Lazy Days Lagoon), both supplied by Aquatic Development Group. Amusement Today caught up with Resort General Man- ager Christopher Thorpe just after SplashTown’s debut and asked him how visitors are re- sponding to the park’s new addition. “Guest comments have been overwhelmingly positive. There’s really been a great response to SplashTown. We’ve received great rider feedback on the new attractions and many guests simply enjoy the new personal space they gain with our increased decks and lounging areas,” said Thorpe. “All that combined with new shopping, dining options and our private cabanas creates a world class water park experience of its own. By adding the new SplashTown water park to the already amazing PHOTOS COURTESY DARIEN LAKE theme park, we are creating an affordable and fun way for SplashTown at Darien Lake features plenty of new ways park’s guests to keep cool this summer including Swirl City, families to share memories a quad-slide complex from Canada’s ProSlide (top) and Aquatic Development Group’s Lazy Days Lagoon wave pool that will last a lifetime.” (above). The Flotation Station lazy river (bottom two photos) provide the perfect way for guests to relax and cool off at —Scott Rutherford the same time. August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 27 SHORES opment Group marketing di- Nashville Shores actually Continued from page 23 rector, said installation of the includes 385 acres with the wave pool and lazy river was waterpark taking up 25 to 30 very smooth. acres of that total. The facil- older guests, featuring nearby “We pretty much came ity has a 310-slip marina on seating overlooking the new in on time and on budget,” Percy Priest Lake, boat and jet attractions and a view of Percy O’Donoghue said. “We used ski rentals, events sites and a Priest Lake. our existing product line as beach area in the waterpark. •Funnel Cakes, Schoo- well as our line of filtration sys- “We also do cruises on ner’s Soft Serve, the Tiki Hut tems to go along with that.” Percy Priest Lake every hour and the Lakeview Grill, newly Even though Nashville on the hour,” Strobel said. renovated food concessions Shores has doubled in size, In addition to the attrac- serving updated and original season passes for the 2010 sea- tions in the new expansion, PHOTO COURTESY NASHVILLE SHORES fare to park guests. son are remaining the same as the waterpark currently in- •Treasure Chest, a new re- 2009, $59.99 plus tax per pass. cludes eight waterslides, three Guests at Nashville Shores enjoy a float on the park’s new tail outlet that is twice the size In announcing this, Nashville pools, Kayak Cove, and a “Gi- lazy river, supplied by Aquatic Development Group. of the previous outlet. Shores General Manager Rick ant Bucket of Fun” that pours The wave pool and lazy McCurley said: “Nashville hundreds of gallons of water river are located next to the ex- Shores recognized the chal- on participants. isting ShadyPoint group picnic lenge many have faced with Special events this sum- areas in a previously undevel- a difficult economy and now mer include the Dive-In Mov- oped area of the waterpark. with the recent flooding…the ies held every Friday in July. “We also have some new season pass was kept at the Nashville Shores, which ticket booths and new turn- 2009 rate to help families dur- employs about 300 persons, stiles,” Strobel said. “We have ing these challenging times.” was purchased in November, added cabanas.” The season pass includes 2009, by an investor group led Aquatic Development unlimited visits all summer, by Kieran Burke and Gary Sto- Group, Cohoes, N.Y., designed two free tickets for friends on ry, the former CEO and COO, and constructed the wave select days, more than $200 in respectively, of Six Flags. pool and the lazy river. Chris park discounts and other spe- O’Donoghue, Aquatic Devel- cial perks. TORPEDOES Continued from page 23 to serve families, that is our whole purpose at Hawaiian Falls. With that in mind, we asked WhiteWater to design us a thrill ride, but one that appealed to families. We liked the concept and the thrills found on the drop of their popular AquaLoop, but didn’t want the loop. WhiteWater came back to us with the concept for the Torpedoes and we said, yeah, this will work!” After seeing the slides in operation at the parks, Busch know he has a winner, but he also knows WhiteWater has an even bigger winner on their hands. “When you stay in this industry as long as I have, you see certain types of slides that have the potential to be a big seller as it appeals to a broad AT PHOTOS/GARY SLADE range of parks due to both City of Mansfield, Texas Mayor David Cook was among the thrill factor and price,” Busch first to be dropped on the new Torpedo slides at Hawaiian told AT. “I truly believe these Torpedos are in that type of Falls waterpark in Mansfield. The 40-ft. tall slides are from catagory. The Torpedo is the WhiteWater West. greatest value for a waterpark that their pre-season pass sales as its Mansfield property. The ride to hit our industry in the were up compared to last sea- park, like its others, will bene- last 10 years. It has enough son. fit from a partnership with the thrill that creates re-ridership In other news Hawaiian city of Roanoke, which will and comes with a fair price. Falls also annouced that it will provide the land, parking and I am thrilled we were able to open another waterpark in some financial support. Rides have it first!” 2011 in Roanoke, Texas. and attractions have not yet All three rides opened The park will be been determined. Scheduled to the public on May 29, and 11-15-acres in size, market to a opening date for the park is thanks to the new Torpedoes, 15-plus mile radius and will be Memorial weekend 2011. Hawaiian Falls is reporting approximately the same size —Gary Slade 28 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010

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MORE THAN 10,000 NEWS FEATURES TO DATE! Sign up at www.AmusementToday.com August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 31 BUSINESS www.AmusementToday.com REVENUE PEOPLE RESORTS AIMS INTL. SUPPLIERS BRIEF Canobie’s Dancehall Theater restored to original splendor Mini museum at Beach Boys and Aerosmith. It Merlin Ent. plans back of theater has been in operation season- Sea Life aquarium long since it opened. pays tribute to “This was one of our ma- at Grapevine Mills jor projects this year,” Nicoli past performers said. “We started the renova- tions right after the first of this Merlin Entertainments, Pam Sherborne has announced that it has Pam Sherborne year. It has cost us hundreds Amusement Today reached agreement with Amusement Today of thousands of dollars, but to The Mills, a Simon Com- actually build something this pany, and the City of Grape- The splendor of the grand would have cost a lot vine, Texas to develop plans Dancehall Theater at Canobie more.” for a $15 million Sea Life Lake Park, Salem, N.H., has The theater opened for a aquarium attraction to open been restored, and, according preview June 6 during a Big at Grapevine Mills during to Chris Nicoli, marketing/ Band Day. It officially opened summer 2011. This new entertainment manager, the with the beginning of Cano- attraction will be located response to the renovation has bie’s regular season operations directly opposite Merlin’s been fantastic. June 26. There are live perfor- Legoland Discovery Center, Canobie’s Dancehall The- mances held there six days a Canobie Lake Park which was announced last ater was originally built in week, three times a day. restored its historic “One of the things that year and is due to open at 1939. It was the venue for such Dancehall Theater greats as Duke Ellington, Ray was done was to completely Grapevine Mills in March to include a mini- 2011. Charles, Diana Ross and the strip the floor back to its origi- 4See CANOBIE, page 32 museum that pays Merlin’s fourth Sea Life Supremes, Guy Lombardi, the tribute to the great attraction to open in the U.S., Sea Life at Grapevine performers and Mills will highlight all of the bands who once qualities which have gained played there, includ- the brand the support and ing Jerry Lee Lewis, endorsement of marine ex- shown below. perts worldwide. Initial AT PHOTOS/GARY SLADE plans call for a two-story, 45,000-square-foot aquarium housing more than 30 displays of diverse marine life for visitors to enjoy - everything from shrimp and starfish to seahorses, sharks and rays. In addition, a centerpiece will be a large tropi- cal ocean tank with a walk- through underwater tunnel. In keeping with other Sea Life attractions there will also be a unique element reflecting its location with several displays featuring creatures native to both New for the 2010 season at Canobie Lake Park was the freshwater and coastal habi- retheming of two gift shops, including the Lucky Miner, tats of Texas. shown here. 32 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010 CANOBIE Gateway expands commitment Continued from page 31 to customer focus through nal wood,” Nicoli said. “That, in itself, was an amazing trans- formation. The people that did first Middle East user group that work for us said it was a Gateway Ticketing Sys- privilege for them – they rare- tems, Inc. has held what it ex- ly got to work on floors of that pects will be the first of many quality.” Middle East and North Africa The backstage area was (MENA) user group meetings. redone. The stage size was ex- The 33 user group attendants fornia, the Gateway-sponsored panded. The marquee was up- were able to see the Galaxy user group, and the Transpor- dated. The gift shop was made product in action, including tation Automation Standards into an art deco style. Gateway’s award-winning Association (TASA) confer- And, while these renova- IAAPA Best New Product of ence. tions were happening, Nicoli 2009, eGalaxy Reseller Web The MENA event was or- said there were so many peo- Store. The attendees were ganized by Gateway’s reseller ple with so many memories able to see some of the latest affiliate, Prologic First. “Pro- and there was so much memo- product enhancements and logic First worked tirelessly rabilia, there was nothing else Gateway’s plans for 2010 and in organizing the Gateway to do but create a museum in- beyond. MENA User Group Meeting side the theater. That, also, has “The meeting expands and it shows,” said Turner. been received very enthusias- Galaxy’s outreach to an inter- “We had a full event with tically. It includes old photos, national audience, and rein- customers and prospects. The old videos and the original AT PHOTOS/GARY SLADE forces Gateway’s commitment response from the attendees piano that was used in the the- Using some of the park’s own internal creativity, Canobie to bring its customers’ needs was very positive and dem- onstrates the results of our ater. Lake Park installed Paintball Hollow, a paintball game creat- to the forefront of Galaxy’s “We had a statue of Jerry already powerful feature set,” continued commitment to the ed in-house that has been very popular with all age groups. Lee Lewis made and he sits at said Michael Turner, director of MENA region. We have al- the piano now,” Nicoli said. visitors that are just roaming oped in-house and has been international business devel- ready begun to plan for next “Beside him are old photo- the venue. Nicoli said during very successful. opment for Gateway Ticketing year’s meeting.” graphs of when he actually the first week of that the em- The second game is called Systems. “The MENA market “The first ever Gateway played that piano. When we ployees were getting as many Three-Point Challenge, a one- represents an exciting seg- Ticketing Systems User Group brought that piano out of stor- fun facts about the facility that half basketball court set-up. ment for Gateway because of Meeting in Dubai has been a age, there was an inch of dust than were giving. Participants can win an IPAD, the different use case require- valuable forum for us to assess on it. It has been refurbished Aside from the overall re- if they are really good. The ments, all of our customers customer satisfaction and their and tuned, and is 100 percent furbishment of the Dancehall floor and backboard for the and prospects demand high- emerging needs,” said Am- playable now.” Theater, Canobie park officials game was purchased from tech solutions. Our cashless lan Ghose, managing director The park contracted with made some other new addi- Sport Court. The rest of the Galaxy Point of Sale solution of Prologic First. “It has also www.amusementtoday.com N.J.-based Custom Creations tions for 2010. Those included game was created in-house. has been very successful.” provided us the opportunity for the Jerry Lee Lewis statue. two new games. One is called The park also rethemed Gateway already partici- to share future plans with our Canobie staff now has em- the Paintball Hollow, where two of its gift shops turning pates in annual North Ameri- customers and prospects.” ployees dressed in 1930s and participants shoot paintballs them into the Lucky Miner, a can user groups, including the The meeting was very well 1940sSUBSCRIBE clothing thatTODAY roam the and RECEIVEtry to hit old 14 cottagesNEWS-PACKED and trading ISSUES post, and PER the RecklessYEAR customer-sponsoredSTAY INFORMED Gateway received by the attendees. “It Dancehall and give history to houses. 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He was 88 years building miniature trains, and has been with Chance since old. by the time he retired in 1985, 1965 knew Harold as well as The youngest of three chil- he had turned the company anyone at the factory. dren, Harold into America’s largest manu- “The thing I remember was born on facturer of amusement rides. most about Harold is it took Sept. 25, 1921 For his contributions to the four interviews before he in Wichita, amusement industry, Harold would hire me.” Wiechman Kansas. Har- was inducted into the Halls told AT. “Harold was the most old worked in of Fame for the International congenial man I ever knew. He manufactur- Association of Amusement thought very highly of his em- ing as a weld- Chance Parks and Attractions, Out- ployees in that he would tour er and tool door Amusement Business the shop each day, would ask and die maker until he was Association, and the Show- about their families and how drafted into the U.S. Army in men’s League of America. they were doing. He became 1944. He served in the South He also originated the AREA close to all of his employees. Pacific during WWII, and was Amusement Ride Safety Semi- I’ll never forget that.” Harold Chance loved to take the family-owned train out honorably discharged in May nar in 1971 which has been Harold is lovingly remem- for a spin at the Chance farm in Wichita. 1946. Harold married Marjorie continued by the Amusement bered by his wife of 63 years, Westwood in 1946 and togeth- Industry Manufacturers and Marjorie Chance; son Rich- as well as nieces, nephews, Glick, 520 N. Broadway, Wich- er they raised five children Suppliers Association. He was ard Chance; daughters Susan and other relatives and many ita, Kan. 67214; or the Guada- while simultaneously making a member of the Rotary Club Chew, Judy Nielsen, and Nan- friends. lupe Clinic, 940 S. St. Francis cy Stadnyck; sister Mary Van Contributions in Har- St., Wichita, Kan. 67211 (www. CARNIVALS Scyoc; thirteen grandchildren; old’s honor can be made to guadalupeclinic.com). eleven great-grandchildren; The Lords Diner, Attn: Wendy Barbie McDaniel, 34, passes after battle with cancer Barbie McDaniel, 34, wife of Guy McDaniel and member of the VanderVorste family, passed away June 20 in her Stan Nelson, longtime owner / operator of hometown of Fargo, N.D., after a two and one-half-year battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband survives her Joyland Amusement Park in Wichita, dies at 87 and three children, Summer, 11, Autumn, 8 and Rourk, 5 and Stanley Roger Nelson, other extended family members. owner and operator of Wichi- According to her uncle, Steve VanderVorste of New ta’s Joyland Amusement Park, Braunfels, Texas, Barbie was very active in the industry and passed away July 13, 2010. He remained that way for much of her two and one-half-year was 87. battle. Stanley and Margaret Nel- “She remained positive and in good spirits,” VanderVor- son purchased Joyland from ste said. “She was a really great person. Guy is my sister’s the Ottaway brothers in 1960 Nelson (Susan McDaniel) son. He works with me and still plans to and ran the successful tradi- help me take our new coaster, the Windstorm, to the Minne- tional amusement park until 2004. It was also sota State Fair (Aug. 26-Sept. 6).” Stan who purchased from Chance Manufac- Susan McDaniel said a fund has been set up in Barbie turing Co. C. P. Huntington train engine #1. It McDaniel’s name for the three children in a local bank in operated at the park up until the park’s closing New Braunfels. Anyone wishing to make a donation may in 2004. send it to: Texstar Bank, 555 Interstate 35 South, Ste. 100, Wonderland Park’s Rebecca Parker remem- New Braunfels, Texas, 78130. The phone number there is bers Stan saying, “Our thoughts and prayers (830) 606-3058. are with Margaret and her family at this time. Stan was a very special man. He was an instru- Concessionaire Howard Hoss dies at 80 mental part of the AIMS group. And, Stan and Howard Hoss, 80, a long-time show concessionaire and Margaret have always been like family. They, former Outdoor Amusement Business Association director, the Deans [Joyland Park, Lubbock, Texas] and passed away at his home June 20. my grandparents were a trio always together. His wife, Christine, sons Jerry, Fulton and Mitchell, It was always very special when the Nelsons Stan and Margaret Nelson listen to the mu- daughters Michelle and Traci as well as many grandchildren were in town.” sic as played by Joyland’s Louie the Clown and great grandchildren, survives him. Wonderland’s Alethea Roads was as close on this Wurlitzer Pipe Organ. Hoss traveled with Rainier Shows, which went out of to the Nelson family as anyone. “The first time business in the winter of 1997-98, for 35 years. For the last we met, we just hit it off and became close genuine man. Although the last few years we 13 years, he was with West Coast Amusements of Langley, friends, and took many trips together through only saw each other at IAAPA, Stan and Mar- B.C., Canada. the years. Stan was very active in the small garet always took the time to come by, say hi Following the end of the summer carnival season, buri- parks group, was all about safety and was al- and ask what was new. We are all very sorry al and memorial services will be held at the Northwestern ways doing his part to help make the industry to hear of his passing and our sincere condo- Showmen’s Rest at 2 p.m., Sept. 28. safer. Stan was a good guy with a sense of hu- lences to his family.” In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations to mor in a quiet kind of way. He and Margaret Survivors include his wife, Margaret; sons, the Northwestern Showmen’s Club Scholarship Fund be made the perfect couple.” S. Roger Nelson and Stephen P. Nelson; daugh- made in Howard’s name. “Stan was a friend of all of us at Skycoast- ters, Valorie Hagerman and Barbara Ann Bach- Donations may be sent to: N.W. Showmen’s Club, er.” Mike Gutknecht of F3 Amusements/Sky- man; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grand- Scholarship Fund, Howard Hoss, c/o Cheri Girolami, 15702 coaster told AT. “I knew him to be a kind and children. NE 26th St., Vancouver, Wa. 98684. August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 35 Amusement Today launches GoldenTicketAwards.com In order to keep involved exciting approach for AT’s an- Bob Dean’s Leisure Labs, mer Meeting used to be.” Golden Ticket is. Plus, it’s just parties up to speed on all the nual celebration. Make plans LLC also agrees that the Gold- Wonderland Park’s Paul great to see the parks and our details surrounding the an- to attend this engaging indus- en Ticket event is the place Borchardt now makes it his many close friends.” nual Golden Ticket Awards, try event. to be. “If you want to gather, annual end of the year trip, Amusement industry pro- Amusement Today has launched “I look forward to attend- exchange information and get “At the end of the season, I fessionals interested in attend- a Web site specifically for the ing the Golden Ticket Awards better acquainted with many find that this activity is the ing the 2010 event should visit two day event, including the because it’s a great celebration of the great people (buyers break that I need. One gets to the Web site to learn more, and awards ceremony. of our industry and a chance and suppliers) in this industry meet with many park friends remember to keep checking Hosted by Busch Gardens to network in a very relaxed in a uniquely intimate and in- and network with people who back to the Web site as infor- Williamsburg on September and supportive atmosphere.” formal atmosphere, the Gold- are in the amusement park mation changes. 10 and 11, 2010, all interested said Brian Knoebel, Knoebels en Tickets is a must! It has business. The real bonus is •www.GoldenTicket parties in the amusement park Amusement Resort. become what the IAAPA Sum- you find out how serious the Awards.com industry are welcome to attend. Park owners, management and staff are welcome to attend all activities during the two-day event. Members of the media are welcome to attend the ceremony on September 11, but all other tours, meals and activities are reserved for persons employed directly by parks in the industry or manufacturers in the industry. Logos needed for park signage, printed material and advertising can be obtained through the site. In addition, other information such as past winners and even Golden Ticket sections from previous years are available. Amusement Today looks forward to growing this site more and more over the months and years ahead, making it a one-stop re- source for parks and media to access all information regarding the industry’s most sought after awards. “We look forward to growing this Web site in the coming months,” said AT Publisher Gary Slade. “In the near future we will have past event photos available to view and we will post a chart that shows every Golden Ticket Award winner in every category since the very beginning.” Registration for this exciting industry event can all be done via the new Web site (www.GoldenTicketAwards. com) and all lodging and recreation information is provided also. The Golden Ticket Awards ceremony provides numerous opportunities for networking among industry professionals as well as many social activities for relaxing conversation. Behind-the- scenes tours, receptions and exclusive time on key attractions will make for an entertaining weekend. ALL attendees MUST register in advance. The big awards ceremony will take place the evening of September 11 once the park has officially closed. The venue for 2010 will be a new and 36 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010 NEWS IN BRIEF

Broadway at the Beach hosts entertainment but with convenient proximity to the New York European bistro-style atmosphere. The new cafe is Broadway at the Beach located in Myrtle Beach, Metro area.” part of NBC Universal’s “Healthy At NBCU” initia- S.C., announced the details of the venue’s exciting tive, which aims to connect consumers, marketers “Summer of Live Entertainment” which began June Six Flags partners with Foursquare and employees with the company’s health and well- 1 and runs through Labor Day weekend. The event Six Flags Entertainment recently announced ness content. features a series of concerts, contests, fireworks, mascot a partnership with location-based innovator The menu of food choices includes creative sal- meet-and-greets and more for the entire family. Foursquare with the launch of a “Six Flags Funatic ads, cheese plates, and healthy artisanal sandwiches, The 2Thousand10 Concert Series, runs through- Badge” available to fans throughout all 11 Six Flags along with juices, mineral waters and many other out the summer on the Celebrity Square Stage on domestic parks nationwide. The program began food options suitable for a relaxed, sit-down meal or Thursday nights. It showcases 15 popular performers on June 10 and continues through Sept. 7, 2010. Six an on-the-go meal for hungry theme park guests. and world-renowned bands including Everclear, Pat Flags will offer Foursquare players “badges” and Located just adjacent to the theme park’s Benatar, Cowboy Mouth, Little River Band and Blues special prizes including a chance to win a 2011 50th “Streets of the World” film locations, which re-create Travelers. anniversary “Exit Pass” allowing immediate ride European streets and plazas, the International Cafe Each Tuesday at 7 p.m. through August 31, the access onto Six Flags signature coasters all season offers indoor and outdoor seating. festival entertainment complex will also host the free long. Sample menu choices at the International Cafe “Sprite Under The Stars” concert series. A “Fireworks “Foursquare presents another unique way for include a shrimp cobb and Greek salads, a grilled Spectacular” will follow each concert at 10 p.m. Six Flags to engage our fans while creating a virtual vegetable sandwich with gorgonzola cheese, a tur- Other activities will include appearances by loyalty program,” said Jackie Gagne, Six Flags direc- key with muenster cheese and arugula sandwich the eight-foot Margaritaville Stilt Walkers, the Dixie tor of direct and digital marketing. “What really and a “caprese-style” plate featuring heirloom toma- Strolling performers and live performances by Gabbie separates Foursquare from other social sites are the toes with mozzarella and basil. Rae and the Wow Factory. Visitors will have a chance game’s incentives and the ability to share experi- Consistent with Universal Studios Hollywood to meet their favorite mascots in the mascot meet-and- ences with others.” policies for all of the theme park’s restaurants, all greets on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. Six Flags continues to expand its presence in the foods at the International Cafe are trans-fat free. Broadway at the Beach is the largest festival enter- social media realm with active participation on sev- Universal Studios Hollywood is a unit of tainment complex in South Carolina. eral sites including Twitter, YouTube and MySpace; Universal Parks & Resorts, a division of NBC boasts more than one million fans through its nation- Universal. Alabama Adventure offers indoor show al and local Facebook pages and hosts a national Alabama Adventure, located in Bessemer, Ala., blog. The theme park company recently launched Disneyland Resort provides sign language debuted the all new Beat Street, a musical review in the the Six Flags Fun Finder iPhone App, a free interac- interpretation for guests with disabilities air conditioned comfort of the new Star Theatre on May tive, thrill guide designed to help guests maximize The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., began 29. The cast of 5 performers sing and dance to hit songs their fun at the parks; and will soon tap into the in late June offering regularly-scheduled sign lan- from the 60’s, 70’s and beyond. The show runs three world of social gaming with the all-new Six Flags guage interpretation at numerous shows and attrac- shows daily and four shows on Saturdays. Mascot Park. tions at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure “Alabama Adventure is excited to offer an indoor parks. As part of the resort’s ongoing commitment to entertainment facility, the Star Theatre with a great International Theme Park Services provides guests with disabilities, individuals have access to cast performing in the all new show, Beat Street. We safety audit for the Cincinnati Zoo’s rides a schedule of offerings where interpretation is pro- look forward to entertaining our guests in air condi- Shawn Haas, vice president of International vided without having to make prior arrangements. tioned comfort,” says E.J. Randolph, general manager Theme Park Services, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio The new service is available every Monday and of Alabama Adventure. announced the firm has signed a contract to provide Saturday at Disneyland park and every Sunday and a ride operations and safety audit for the Cincinnati Friday at Disney California Adventure park. While Crystal Springs Resort announces purchase Zoo. no advance arrangements are necessary, it is recom- of Mountain Creek Resort and Waterpark ITPS has been contracted to audit the operations mended that guests request schedule confirmation Crystal Springs Resort in Hardyston, N.J. recent- of the train, carousel and tram rides at the Cincinnati at least one week in advance by calling Disneyland ly announced the purchase of Mountain Creek, Zoo. The operational safety audit includes site vis- Resort Guest Relations at (714) 781-6176 [voice] or located in Vernon, N.J. This acquisition creates the its to visually observe the operation and provide (714) 781-7292 [TTY]. Guests who request confir- region’s largest and most comprehensive four-season the zoo with a detailed report with recommenda- mation are contacted prior to their visit and are resort destination. Spanning five miles through four tions and guidance on enhancing the safety of the provided a current schedule complete with a list of townships (Vernon, Hardyston, Hamburg, Franklin), operation. The audit also includes a full review of attractions, dates and times of interpreted offerings. the combined resorts fill the historic Vernon Valley current training, maintenance and record-keeping region with 15,000 acres of world-class, year-round procedures. Operating manuals will be evaluated Parc Mgmt. announces new app for two parks amenities including award-winning golf courses, and revised to provide standardized policies and Parc Management recently launched brand spas, hotels, a globally-renowned 80,000 bottle wine procedures. new smartphone applications for two of its top cellar, ski and snowboard venues, a waterpark, and “The ride operations and safety audit is an parks: Darien Lake Resort in Darien, N.Y. and Elitch mountain bike park. important review that will allow the zoo to gain a Gardens in Denver, Colo. The free application, cre- Mountain Creek has been under the ownership better understanding of their operations and the ated by Macroview Labs, gives users instant access of Canadian-based, Intrawest ULC for the past 12 audit will provide enhancements to further ensure to hundreds of pages of interactive maps, ride infor- years, during which time the resort invested sig- the safety of the zoo’s visitors and employees,” mation, phone directories, dining and shopping nificant capital installing five new lifts and ongo- remarked Haas. information, weather updates, concert information, ing snowmaking upgrades including at the time, In 2005, the zoo hired ITPS to develop the initial and more. the largest single installation in North America. In training program and operating manuals for the The native iPhone application is available now the non-winter seasons, the resort is home to the train ride. As part of this audit, ITPS will develop for download in the Apple iTunes Store at: Mountain Creek Waterpark and the world-renowned new manuals for the tram and carousel rides. Haas •http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ Diablo Freeride Mountain Bike Park. The principal said, “these new manuals will provide the zoo with id376515464?mt=8 owners of Crystal Springs were the original builders continuity in their rides training program and give •http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/elitch-gar- of the existing waterpark. their staff the proper tools to maintain the safest dens/id376515739?mt=8 Crystal Springs President Andrew Mulvihill operation.” The mobile web app can be accessed from enthused, “This newly formed mega-resort is unpar- Android phones, recent Blackberry phones and alleled given the breadth, uniqueness and quality of Universal Studios Hollywood opens new many other modern Internet-capable smartphones its combined offerings to residents, day visitors and International Cafe, offering healthy food at: overnight guests. From this platform, we have major Universal Studios Hollywood has opened the •http://app.GoDarienLake.com expansion plans to create a first-class tourist destina- new International Cafe to provide theme park guests •http://app.ElitchGardens.com tion on par with New England and the Carolinas, with healthy food choices in a casual, unhurried August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 37 PEOPLE WATCH Drayton Manor appoints new park operations manager Riding the Market Drayton Manor Theme Park in Staffordshire, U.K., has appointed David Bromilow to the position of park operations manager. Stock Prices 52 weeks A park industry veteran of more than 30 years, Company Name 07/19/10 High Low Bromilow brings a broad knowledge of the business STOCK EXCHANGE: NYSE, OTC BB*, NASDAQ**, SYDNEY ASX*** to his new role having worked in both large and small Cedar Fair L.P. FUN $13.24 $15.79 $6.03 parks around the globe in various capacities, in addi- MGM Mirage MGM $9.55 $16.66 $6.41 tion to other sectors of the leisure industry. A qualified Six Flags Ent. Corp. SIX $33.08 $42.00 $31.95 mechanical engineer, his specific areas of expertise are Bromilow CBS Corp. CBS $13.86 $16.98 $7.02 considerable and include ride and attraction operations, maintenance, inspection, health and safety and risk management. Walt Disney Co. DIS $33.31 $37.98 $24.77 Bromilow’s career in the parks industry began in 1977 when he became Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. WOLF** $2.00 $3.95 $1.80 a senior maintenance engineer at the U.K.’s Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Five Landry’s Restaurants LNY $24.41 $25.56 $8.48 years later he moved to the U.S. as director of operations and engineering This information is believed to be Blackstone Group BX $10.10 $17.22 $8.93 at Magic Harbour theme park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, followed accurate, but is not guaranteed. Village Roadshow AU:VRL*** $2.07 $2.54 $0.94 by a position as director at consultants Coulter Hoffman & Associates, also Returns provided do not include NBC Universal GE $14.62 $19.70 $11.25 in the U.S. reinvestment or dividends. There followed 10 years as an independent consultant providing a range of services to clients in the theme park and other leisure sectors. More recently, Bromilow was with London based insurance provider SLE Region As of Change from ON-HIGHWAY TOP 7 MOST TRADED Worldwide as risk control manager, providing specialist risk management (U.S.) 07/19/10 year ago $$$ CURRENCIES DIESEL PRICES services. East Coast 2.913 0.399 On 07/19/10 $1 USD = “I’m absolutely thrilled to be working with the Bryan and Pawley Midwest 2.866 0.396 0.77380 EURO families at Drayton Manor,” he said. “It’s a major U.K. park and I feel I have 0.65385 GBP (British Pound) much to offer. It’s a great environment at Drayton, both for the staff and of Gulf Coast 2.859 0.416 course for visitors, and I’m delighted to be part of that. And it’s great to be Rocky Mountain 2.902 0.343 86.63042 JPY (Japanese Yen) back in the ‘front line’ of the business.” West Coast 3.042 0.447 1.05100 CHF (Swiss Franc) 1.15170 AUD (Australian Dollar) Jim Seay joins National Aquarium board of directors California 3.116 0.413 Prices per gallon; Information provided by U.S. Department of Energy 1.05813 CAD (Canadian Dollar) Jim Seay, president and owner of Premier Rides, Inc. was elected to the National Aquarium’s board of directors. Jim also holds several volunteer positions in the attractions industry where Premier Rides conducts Bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgium's Bobbejaanland founder dies at 85 business. Bobbejaan Schoepen, the founder of Bel- theater in 1960 near the village Lichtaart. The “Jim brings a wealth of knowledge to the National gium’s Bobbejaanland, died on May 17, 2010. property eventually evolved into Bobbejaan- Aquarium from the attraction industry and we look He was 85. land. forward to his contributions as a member of our board The son of a blacksmith, he was born as Schoepen regularly performed at the theme of directors,” commented Executive Director David Seay Pittenger. “Jim shares in our passion to provide superior Modest Schoepen in 1925 and felt destined to park and encouraged three of his children to visitor experiences, and we are particularly looking forward to his ideas in develop a career in music. Inspired by an en- work there. His son Jacky eventually became helping the Aquarium maintain an innovative edge as we grow as a con- counter with Elvis Presley and numerous trips the general manager but departed when his servation education organization.” to Nashville, he represented his home country parents sold their stake in the venue to Parques The National Aquarium is an aquatic education and conservation of Belgium at the 1957 Eurovision singing com- Reunidos in 2004. organization with two locations, Baltimore, Md. and Washington, D.C. petition. Bobbejaanland decided to keep its found- After gaining notoriety, the singer grew er’s name and remains one of Europe’s most Freeman named new park president of S.F. New England weary of touring and decided to build his own popular theme parks. Six Flags Entertainment Corp. recently announced that it has promoted Jason Freeman to the role of park Cedar Fair appoints two new board members president at Six Flags New England in Agawam, Mass. Picsolve appoints Freeman has been with Six Flags for more than 25 Kishor as chairman Cedar Fair recently announced that it has expanded its years. He most recently served as the Corporate Director board to nine members per its previously announced agreement of Safety & Risk Management and Green Sustainability Picsolve International with Q Funding III, L.P. and Q4 Funding L.P. Eric Affeldt and for the entire family of Six Flags Parks. Ltd, based in Derby, U.K., John M. Scott III have been appointed as Class I Directors of He began his career at Riverside Park in 1984 and announced the appoint- its general partner that began June 7, 2010, with a term ending grew through the ranks of both Riverside and Six Flags Freeman ment of Roy Kishor as 2013. before accepting this newest position. Freeman also chairman of the board of di- Affeldt is president and chief executive officer of ClubCorp serves as the current president of the New England Association of Parks rectors and a non-executive Inc., a position he has held since 2006. Prior to joining Club- and Attractions. director. Corp, he was a principal of KSL Capital Partners, the private eq- Kishor has a long and uity firm that purchased ClubCorp in 2006. He also previously Stefanie Nation joins BPAA successful track record of served as president and CEO of KSL’s former golf division, KSL The Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America (BPAA), based in growing companies. His Fairways; vice president and general manager of Doral Golf Re- Arlington, Texas, announced Stefanie Nation has been hired as BPAA experience spans strategy, sort and Spa in Miami. tournament coordinator. Nation will be responsible for leading the building and developing Scott is president and chief executive officer of Rosewood efforts for BPAA tournaments such as the North Pointe Insurance Group management teams and Hotels & Resorts, a position he has held since 2003. Prior to join- High School Singles Tournament, the QubicaAMF International Family creating and developing Tournament sponsored by Georgia Coffee and future tournaments. As ing Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, he was the managing director deep relationships across a member of BPAA’s Meetings and Events Department, Nation will also of acquisitions and asset management for Maritz, Wolff & Co., assist in coordinating tournaments for the United States Bowling Congress large customer bases. a private equity real estate fund. He began his career with the (USBC). He originally served Interpacific Group where he held senior hotel management po- Steve Johnson, BPAA executive director, says Nation is a natural fit for on a number of boards in sitions and in 1994 joined the Walt Disney Company as man- the position. “As a current member of Team USA and a long-time com- the automotive industry, ager of business development and strategic planning for both petitive bowler, Stefanie knows what successfully run tournaments are all including Evans Halshaw, a the Disney Development Company and Walt Disney Attractions about.” Johnson added, “Hiring someone with Stefanie’s bowling talent publicly quoted motor deal- groups. and expertise shows BPAA’s continuing commitment behind tournaments er group and now works as In other news, the company re-elected Richard S. Ferreira, with bowling proprietors across the country.” chairman with companies Richard L. Kinzel and C. Thomas Harvie to the board of di- Nation, a Team USA member since 2005 and Singles World Champion across a number of sectors, rectors of its general partner, Cedar Fair Management, Inc., to in 2009, is also a 2-time PBA Women’s Series champion. While achieving including marketing servic- terms expiring in 2013. her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Central es, technology, exhibitions Florida, Stefanie was a 2006 Collegiate All-American for the “Striking The limited partners also confirmed the appointment of De- and automotive products Knights.” She most recently was project coordinator for the USBC and a loitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent registered USBC ambassador since 2006. and services. public accounting firm. 38 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010

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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] August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 40 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010 August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 41 MIDWAY www.AmusementToday.com CARNIVALS FAIRS FESTIVALS REVENUE SUPPLIERS BRIEF San Diego County Fair breaks attendance record Pam Sherborne Cal State Fair Amusement Today slashes food prices There were 110 food by 25 percent booths, 600 commercial booths, 79 amusement rides, Officials at the Califor- 2,000 hours of entertainment nia State Fair, Sacramento, (not including the grandstand July 14-Aug. 1, announced stage), 270 zombies in the Mi- on the first day of the event chael Jackson Day Thriller they had decided to slash dance and 113 participants food prices by 25 percent. in the Bubble Gum Blowing Foods that once cost $4 will Contest at the 2010 San Diego now cost $3. County Fair, Del Mar, Calif. According to a report These highlights and more on The Sacramento Bee Web attributed to the event setting site, to make the new pric- an attendance record for the ing easier on the fair’s 105 second consecutive year, with food vendors, officials also 1,138,500 guests hitting the lowered rents to 18 percent grounds for this year’s event. of their gross food revenue. The fair ran for 22 days be- That is down from 22 per- tween June 11 and July 5, clos- cent in 2009. ing on three Mondays, June 14, The California State 21, and 28. In 2009, there were Fair saw a 15 percent dip 1,274,442 guests. in attendance last year “One of the things we felt from 2008. Attendance was we had going for us was the 676,000 in 2009. Officials economy,” said Linda Zweig, The San Diego County Fair hope more fair guests will information and media rela- set an attendance record come to this year’s event to tions manager. “People aren’t this year for the take advantage of the lower traveling as much and they are second consecutive year food prices. looking for more bang for their drawing 1,138,500 fair- bucks. That is what we tried to Some new foods fairgo- goers. The independent give them. We did a lot to help ers were expected to find midway featured 39 rides this year include chocolate- them save with discounts and promotions.” on the Fun Zone midway covered scorpions, grilled and another 40 on the frog kabobs, chocolate-cov- Attendance tally wasn’t Kiddieland midway. ered garlic on a stick, and the only record-breaking number. The fair set a record for PHOTOS COURTESY chocolate-covered bacon. SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR Butler Amusements highest average daily atten- was to provide the midway dance at 60,841. The previous for the California State Fair, record was 58,843, set in 2008 revenue figures hadn’t been that provided great entertain- way. There were 39 rides on bringing in 64 rides and 45 when the fair was 21 days. released, but Tim Fennell, CEO ment and value for our guests. the Fun Zone midway and games. The largest one-day atten- and general manager, had said The fair is really about people, another 40 on the Kiddieland Other attractions were dance during the 2010 fair was he expected those figures to people having fun, people be- midway. There were 40 differ- to include the Jungle and Sunday, July 4, with 82,984 also be a record. ing entertained, people being ent types of games of skill in Reptile Experience, new fairgoers, coming very close In a story posted on si- educated and people making both locations. this year; the California For- to the largest single-day atten- gnonsandiego.com, Fennell memories that will be remem- The Wisdom Viper, est Center; equine events, dance ever that was set on July said: “During these challeng- bered for years to come.” brought in by Showtime Rides, and fireworks. 3, 1998, with 101,867 guests. ing times, we were particu- The San Diego County Dallas, Texas, was new this In the second week of July, larly proud to present a fair Fair is an independent mid- 4See SAN DIEGO, page 42 42 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010 SAN DIEGO San Diego County Fair Continued from page 41 Top 10 Rides year as was the Steve Vander- (Name of ride, ride manufacturer, ride owner) Vorste’s German Fun House. 1. Crazy Mouse, Reverchon, S.J. Entertainment Majestic’s Quadzilla, brought 2. Fast Trax, Fabbri, State Fair Attractions in by Talley Amusements, Ft. 3. La Grand Wheel, Carousel Holland, Ray Cammack Shows Worth, Texas, was new to Kid- 4. Sky Ride, Seatrek, RCS dieland. 5. Hi Miler, Miler Coaster Co., RCS VanderVorste said the fair 6. Magnum, Mondial, Wood Entertainment was very special this year. 7. Xtreme, KMG, Demas Enterprise “The German Fun House 8. Sky Flyer, Zamperla, Bishop Amusement has been in our family for 9. Techno Power, Tivoli, Wood Entertainment many, many years,” he said. 10. Speed, KMG, RCS This was VanderVorste’s 26th year at the San Diego County Fair. entertainers this year included Stick, Deep Fried Butter, Buf- New fair attractions in- Luis Fonsi, Blue Oyster Cult, falo Chicken Fry Break, Sweet cluded Star Trek Live, an in- Mondays Alibi, and Peachy Potato Fry Dog, Chocolate teractive attraction presented Keene. There was the Demo- Dipped Pickles, Pickle Corn by Mad Science Productions, lition Derby, a hypnotist, the Dog and the Four-Pound Belly Montreal, Que. In Star Trek Camel Dairy, the butter sculp- Buster Burger, a giant burger Live, participants had to de- tor Jim Victor, and Swifty 11 inches wide and 10 slices of feat alien adversaries using Swine Racing Pigs. cheese. modern communications, New competitions were Zweig said that on Tues- space travel and NASA tech- added this year including Next days at the fair, guests could nology. Food TV Star Competition to go to any food concessionaire, Rock Out Karaoke brought go along with the fair’s 2010 pay $2 and get a taste from the its new unique form of enter- theme “Taste the Fun.” Eight vendor. tainment to the fair for the first finalists that had already been “And, it wasn’t just a little time this year. This live perfor- selected before the fair did taste, but quite a bit of food,” mance group, from San Diego, simulated live cooking shows Zweig said. “You could go to, combines the action of a live on different days throughout say, five food vendors, spend rock band with audience par- the fair with a winner asked $10 and get a lot of food.” ticipation where individual back to do a live taping on The San Diego County Fair singers take the stage with the July 5. also uses all the new technol- live band. The “Taste the Fun” theme ogy. There were 808,285 hits Another new feature also drew new foods includ- on the fair’s Web site, which added this year was Comedy ing Deep Fried Klondike Bar, reflects a 20 percent increase Nights at the Fair held every Deep Fried Pop Tart and Beef from 2009. There were 6,114 Friday night of the fair. Kabob, all brought to the fair official friends on Facebook, Entertainment abounded by Chicken Charlie’s, which 1,443 followers on Twitter, and on the Grandstand Stage as was also the top food vendor 12,976 views for fair videos on AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM well as nine other stages and for 2010. Other new foods YouTube. AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM entertainment venues. Some included Funnel Cake on a Lawn mower races added to lineup at California State Fair

The California State Fair, Sacramento, Calif., July 14- Aug. 1, was expected to hold its first ever Lawn Mower Races, “Grasscar,” the first weekend of the event. They were to take place throughout the day on July 17 and 18. Being presented by the Pacific Lawn Mower Racing Association, the lawn mowers in these races can go up to speeds of 60 mph or more. “It is a great opportunity to bring the thrilling excitement of lawn mower racing to fairgoers,” said Paul Gillingham, program director/ event services. The event was to be held in the Rodeo Arena. August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 43 2010 Placer County Fair success just the beginning of a comeback Pam Sherborne attendance of about 1,500 to a two-day event Amusement Today with an attendance of 18,000 in just two years. Today, the festival runs three days and draws Her mission is to bring back the fun and en- as many as 30,000 guests. ergy. It seems new Placer County Fair CEO Joan And, Bartosik has a constant influx of fair Bartosik is on the right road. Her fair, which ran industry information since she is married to June 24-27 in Roseville, Calif., jumped in atten- Norb Bartosik, CEO and general manager, Cali- dance from 10,000 in 2009 to 25,000 this year. fornia State Fair, Sacramento. “It was really a shot in the arm for us,” Bar- “We met through our involvement in the tosik said. fair industry,” she said. “This past year, it has Bartosik took over as interim CEO in No- been a challenge just to see each other. I wanted vember 2009. She was named permanent CEO him at my VIP reception and he was doing ori- in April. Attendance had been declining for a entations.” number of years. But, Bartosik took the reins of the fair and “I was facing a very low level of enthusi- quickly made some changes. First, since the asm,” she said. “You know, everyone likes to carnival contract with Shamrock Shows, Fon- be part of something successful. When there tana, Calif., was up, she put that out to bid. are people around having a good time and you Shamrock and Wold Amusements, Hanford, are getting positive feedback, it really means a Calif., both bid on the fair. Wold Amusements lot.” was selected. Bartosik is no stranger to the fair industry. Wold Amusements brought in between 26 She has been part of it since 1983, starting at the and 28 rides and a variety of games. The fair San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, Calif. She has ran without games in 2009. been involved with special projects and consul- “I think this fair has a lot of potential to tations with the fair industry and was deputy grow,” Wold said. “In looking back over the director at the El Dorado Fair, Placerville, Ca- history that was included in the Request-for- lif. Proposal, it seemed attendance really started to AT PHOTO/SUE NICHOLS For nine years she ran the Mountain Man- drop over the last three years. Wold Amusements, Hanford, Calif., provided 25 rides and darin Festival, held annually in November at “I think we pretty much doubled the ride a variety of games for the Placer County Fair, Roseville, for the Gold County Fairgrounds, Auburn, Calif., gross,” he said. 4See PLACER, page 45 2010. This is the first year Wold Amusements has played taking it from a small street festival with an this fair. 44 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2010 MIDWAY Napa County Fair successful MARKET PLACE despite slight drop in attendance When all numbers are in, WAPELLO is the One! Carlene Moore, CEO, Napa Built in the USA to Your Needs! County Fair, Calistoga, Calif., expects total attendance to reflect a five percent drop in attendance, but the first-year CEO feels the fair was a success. Moore came on board as Let Wapello high-performance products go to the head of the fair last Janu- work for you. Give us a call or write today. ary. She made some changes Custom sizes, shapes and colors. and has had some positive Wapello Fabrications Company feedback as a result. By the 201 North Second Street • Wapello, IA 52653 time all numbers are tallied, (319) 523-8371 • [email protected] Moore said attendance would be close to 20,000. Paid attendance was 12,419. With pro- motional comps, attendance rose to 15,165. “We still have to count our pre-sales,” she said. “But, even though attendance was down some, we were up in everything else – food sales, the AT PHOTO/SUE NICHOLS carnival and parking.” Helm & Sons Amusements, Colton, Calif., provided 22 Helm & Sons, Colton, Ca- rides for the Napa County Fair, Calistoga, Calif. This is the lif., provided 22 rides for the seventh year the carnival has been at this fair. Shown here midway this year. This was the seventh year the carnival is the show’s Chance Century Wheel. played the fair. arts and crafts and an interac- exhibits. Some changes to the fair tive circus. “We want to focus on lo- this year included a different “We added an antique cal products and do more in- layout to exhibits. An interac- tractor show and a new sci- teractive activities,” she said. tive kids area was added this ence exhibit,” Moore said. “We don’t want to do things year as a free attraction. It of- For next year, she plans to that will cost the fairgoer more fered a variety of activities expand the interactive activi- money.” such as hands-on learning, ties such as wine and olive oil —Pam Sherborne PLACER Continued from page 43

“They did a great job,” said Bartosik about the carnival. “We were very happy with the carnival. I hope we will be able to grow together.” Even though Wold has been in the carnival business for 26 years, this is his third year being a carnival owner. Then, with the board’s approval, the fair dropped admission fees. Admission into the 2009 fair was $7 for adults. “The timing was really great for that because of the economy,” Bartosik said. AT PHOTO/SUE NICHOLS She used a formula to de- Joan Bartosik, new CEO of the Placer County Fair, Ro- termine 2010’s attendance. She seville, Calif., made some changes to this year’s event re- looked at per caps from the sulting in an attendance increase from 10,000 in 2009 to 2009 fair, then took the 2010 25,000 during its run June 24-June 27. Here with Joan is gross food sales and park- Jason Wold, Wold Amusements, Hanford, Calif., who pro- ing fees to come up with this vided the midway this year, his first time as well. Bartosik year’s attendance. said she hopes the fair and carnival will have a productive Then, Bartosik decided to future of growth. go dark with car racing during the fair. There are regular out the season. Instead of rac- stand events – a mixed martial Keep our carnival and fair industry strong! Saturday night car NASCAR ing during the fair, Bartosik arts show, monster trucks, and Buy products and services from these suppliers. races on the grounds through- booked in three paid grand- 4See PLACER, page 45 August 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 45 Heart of America going strong Heart of America Shows, Pasadena, Texas recently played a parking lot date in Plainview, Texas. Owner Butch Cory was on hand. He provided rides, food and games. Among the rides were an A.R.M./Larson Super Shot Tower, a Fabbri Kami- kaze and a Tivoli Orbiter. AT PHOTOS/GARY SLADE PLACER Continued from page 44 demolition derby. “Tickets were $15 for adults and $10 for children,” she said. “We didn’t sell out, but we had a very good attendance.’ Even though NASCAR races weren’t held, there was www.ARMrides.com another type of racing this year – lawn mower racing presented by the local affiliate of the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association. Your guests “We built a track and —and your profits— called it the Sunset Raceway,” will soar! she said. “We had sanctioned lawn mower races and had a very strong response. We got a lot of mileage out of this with the media. In fact, one day we had local media personalities out here racing. It was really great. Those lawn mowers can go up to 60 mph. I think we will have a lot of community response next year because this is definitely one thing we will bring back.” Bartosik also plans to bring back grandstand entertainment next year instead of the NASCAR racing. But, last month she wasn’t sure what she would do about free admission. “We will just have to see where we are once the final numbers come in,” she said. “This year, I planned this fair just as if I would take on a gate admission. We did increase parking $1 to $7. We doubled our carnival pre-sale tickets. The carnival grossed $100,000, VERTIGO MODELS & STATISTICS a 30 percent increase. “I would like to think that v100-ft. Portable Model v80-ft. Portable Model All Models Feature: maybe we broke even because with 53-ft Retractable with 53-ft Retractable v ® Trailer Trailer Dyna-Brake of the increase in attendance, Safety System but that probably didn’t hap- v140-ft. Park Model v80-ft. Park Model Provided by Photos: Dan Feicht / [email protected] Velocity Magnetics pen,” Bartosik said. “We will v24 Passenger Capacity v16 Passenger Capacity just have to look at it.” vLED Lighting (Optional) Space Requirements (All Models): She knows she does want 50-ft. Ground Space Footprint / 80-ft. Operational Diameter to build upon community involvement. She wants to in- A.R.M. INC. • 1506 FERNWOOD ROAD • WINTERSVILLE, OHIO 43953 crease the number of competitions and contests, looking at ERIC BATES Cell: 412.916.9210 • MIKE GILL Cell: 740.632.6815 • Office: 740.264.6599 low-cost but high involvement email: [email protected] email: [email protected] events.

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