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March 2016 | Vol. 19 • Issue 12 www.amusementtoday.com Vegas presses ‘play’ for Amusement Expo 2016 host hotel. These informa- and others involved in the Education program to precede show tive, interactive sessions will amusement and entertain- AT: Dean Lamanna chine Association (AAMA) cover topics ranging from ment industry — as well as [email protected] and the Amusement & Mu- improving sales and maxi- two full days of a fun, excit- sic Operators Association mizing employee effective- ing trade show floor show- LAS VEGAS, Nev. — (AMOA), this year’s expo ness to expanding customer casing the latest products The 2016 edition of Amuse- will offer comprehensive reach through social media. for the industry.” ment Expo International, the industry education and a “Amusement Expo According to Glasgow, annual conference and trade convention floor packed International is the com- some 3,000 exhibitors and show of the coin-op and with well over 100 exhibi- plete package,” said Brian attendees participated in revenue-generating amuse- tors. Vendors specializing Glasgow, senior vice presi- last year’s Expo. ment, music and family en- in coin-op machines, elec- games and more are partici- dent of Mokena, Ill.-based “For 2016, we’re neck tertainment center (FEC) in- tronics, go-kart equipment, pating. WT Glasgow, Inc., which and neck with our exhibi- dustry, is rolling out March laser games, photo booths, The event kicks off with manages the event. “It offers tor and attendee numbers 15-17 at the Las Vegas Con- plush/novelties, redemp- a full day of educational ses- one day of compelling edu- from last year,” he said. “We vention Center. tion equipment/merchan- sions on Tuesday, March 15, cational programs designed expect to meet and exceed Co-sponsored by the dise, sports games, tattoos, at the Westgate Las Vegas for street operators, fam- them this year.” American Amusement Ma- token dispensers, video Resort & Casino, the expo’s ily entertainment centers 4See EXPO, page 4 Adventureland area puts new spin on Wildlife World Rides, animals, fitted with boulders, climb- ing logs and hiding places. eatery highlight “He was raised from a kitten in our own nursery building, 15-acre expansion so this is a whole new envi- AT: Dean Lamanna ronment for him. He loves [email protected] The new section, which en- people and is very friendly.” joys a high profile along the Rounding a corner on LITCHFIELD PARK, recently completed Loop 303 Adventureland’s natural Ariz. — More than ever be- freeway, officially opened dirt path (Wildlife World, fore in its nearly 32-year- Feb. 1 following a weekend in keeping with its overall year history, the call of the preview. theme, is refreshingly free wild is being punctuated On that windy and un- of asphalt paving), Ollson by giddy shrieks at Wildlife usually chilly desert day, waved toward the Soaring World Zoo, Aquarium & Sa- Amusement Today tooled Eagle — a scenic zipline from fari Park. around Adventureland on a the Stan Checketts-founded The 100-plus-acre zoo on golf cart with the zoo’s inde- company of the same name the northwestern outskirts fatigable proprietor and di- that rapidly transports pas- of Phoenix has upped its rector, Mickey Ollson, who sengers backward and for- family entertainment center beamed like a proud parent ward on an inclined cable in quotient in a major way with as he pointed out the added a two-seat cart. the debut of Adventureland, animal species and rides. The ride proved a hit The Soaring Eagle zipline, one of four new rides at Adven- a 15-acre expansion featur- “There’s our bobcat!” during the section’s soft tureland, the new 15-acre amusement and animal exhibit ing four rides and several he said, gesturing to a wild opening the previous day. area at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park, provides dozen additional outdoor feline ambling about in a “It’s really fun and really a thrilling raptor's-eye view of the park. and indoor animal exhibits. roomy outdoor habitat out- 4See WILDLIFE, page 6 COURTESY WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO/BRITTNEY POWERS Dated material. material. Dated

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EDITORIAL: Gary Slade, [email protected] FLINT’S VIEW: Bubba Flint Tree swings to ziplines: We've come a long way It may be only March, but our industry is already getting into the “swing.” Amusement Expo International 2016, running March 15-17 at the Las Vegas Con- vention Center, is an annual early momen- tum-builder. The event features a day of Slade education sessions followed by two days of trade show activity for owners and opera- tors of family entertainment centers (FECs), arcades and other amusement facilities, as well as the vendors that serve them. Produced by WT Glasgow Event Management and co-sponsored by the American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) and the Amusement & Music Op- erators Association (AMOA), the event gives exhibitors and attendees the opportunity to learn about the lat- est industry practices and innovations while finalizing equipment and service transactions ahead of the peak INDUSTRY OPINION: Andrew Mellor, [email protected] amusement season. The press release debate Among the most popular recent trends identified in I was intrigued recently by an email ple, on the kitchen table and my 24-year- this segment of our industry by the Amusement Today from my friend Ron Gustafson, director of old son is sitting there chatting or hav- editorial staff are aerial adventures. Evolving technology, marketing and public relations at Quassy ing a coffee, he’ll for sure flick through it Amusement and Waterpark in Connecticut, and read various items, including press coupled with imagination, has led to new zipline attrac- in which he told me that he had read a com- releases! tions appealing to a broader range of customers ment from a national public relations firm There is little doubt that the role of It’s a fresh take on a recreational tradition. that “the press release is dead.” Ron, for the press release is different from what Baby Boomers will remember the simple pleasures one, felt nothing could be further from the Mellor it used to be, but it still serves an impor- of a backyard swing set or, if a sturdy tree branch and truth, and I wonder what other attractions tant function. They are a necessary part a strong piece of rope were available, the old-fashioned industry PR and marketing people think about of content creation, still announcing news but also this? helping organizations to be located on search en- tire swing. These youthful activities allowed us to reach I too have heard similar comments on occa- gines and to build a following. Written correctly and for the sky — or at least grasp for a few tree leaves. sion, in particular from younger PR and marketing with genuine news content that appeals to an edi- Kids today can find mild-to-wild variations on this type representatives, and it is an interesting subject to tor or journalist, a release will inspire the reader to of fun — incorporating the very latest safety systems — at debate. For those readers of a similar generation investigate further, and, in the case of an attraction, many FEC’s, location-based entertainment (LBE) facilities to me (and older), press releases have always been for example, go to a website to find out more. And, and amusement parks. Even zoos and roadside attrac- an “ever present” in a public relations and market- of course, they also help build brand awareness. tions have welcomed the high-flying act. ing campaign, being just one element of any or- Today, printed publications will also have a ganization’s promotional activities. They offer valu- website, and the content they use in print will also Ziplines and rope courses have become dynamic able opportunities for publicity in local and even appear on the web. It’s what they do, so it is an- “hands-on” amusement offerings that provide uniquely national newspapers, and elsewhere depending other rock solid reason to keep sending out press thrilling, individualized experiences for their participants. on which publications and websites pick them up. releases. It’s no wonder fun spot owners and operators are adding Granted, the younger generations today tend I could go on, but space here doesn’t allow them to keep their guests on-site just a little longer. to read everything on their mobile devices or PC, much more comment. Suffice to say I agree with but I have to say if I leave a newspaper, for exam- Ron — the press release is far from dead!

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As a kid ware to build a Scenic Railway arrived on site at Idlewilde in the family business, Michael Park, in Newark, Ohio, to replace an early Thompson Switch- worked many different jobs at back Railway. Because of its historic nature, the conversion the park and then eventually of a portion of the Newark Earthworks, an Indian structure gained work experience in the amusement industry by do- dating back to 300 B.C., to an amusement park in 1895, was ing internships at various parks considered unwarranted. The park would operate on the around the world. Today he property until 1924, when its popularity faded with compe- and his brother, Thomas, are the tition from Buckeye Lake Park. In operation was a Ferris next generation of Europa-Park Wheel, Shoot-the-Shoot, dancing pavilion, bowling alley and and are continuing its legacy of bathing beach adjacent to the earthworks, a 10 foot high daring to provide cutting-edge 1,200 foot diameter circle. Fortunately the large mounds attractions while focusing on a The Mack team at Germany's Europa-Park, l to r: Juer- were mostly protected even when the site was used as an fantasy-like resort atmosphere gen Mack, Thomas Mack, Roland Mack and Michael army training camp and later, a golf course. Today it is a land- for its guests. Michael is an ac- mark and recognized as the oldest man made structure in tive member of many industry Mack. COURTESY EUROPA-PARK Ohio. and community boards and com- When I look out my front door at home, I see… mittees. He loves spending time with his family, is Europa-Park! •1906: An article in the March 17 edition of Billboard high- fiercely loyal and has a great passion for his job. If you were climbing a mountain, what three lighted Cleveland’s White City, located about one mile west Number of years in the industry: things would you bring with you? of its main competition, Euclid Beach Park. The park opened As I was kind of born in the park, Proper hiking shoes, a backpack and a paraglider in 1900 as Manhattan Beach, on Lake Erie. Edward C. Boyce I’d say that number corresponds to soar down! converted the 14-acre park into a White City with a $200,000 to my actual age, 37 years. investment in 1905, including a new Scenic Railway. Modeled The one thing I always seem to buy but never after Dreamland in Coney Island, the park never grabbed Best thing about the industry... really use is… We make people smile. What Games for my portable Playstation. I just don’t the public’s attention, while fire destroyed most of the park else can you ask for? have the time. in May 1906. Although it was rebuilt, a storm damaged the park in July 1907, after which it was permanently closed. It Favorite amusement ride... Mack It is 3 p.m. on a workday. Where would we typi- may have operated with a limited ride lineup in 1908 and is I love many rides, but my favorite cally find you? today part of Cleveland’s sewage treatment plant. is probably our Arthur ride, a powered inverted Walking the park. spinning coaster, which we opened in 2014. It’s a prototype ride combined with use of media from My favorite family activity is… •1922: Philadelphia Toboggan Company provided a March 7 an external IP in a complete new building. Doing the closing round of the park with my two press release to the local newspapers highlighting its 2nd sons, Paul and Jacob Arthur. annual dinner for the employees of the company. The direc- If I wasn’t working in the amusement industry, I tors turned the facility’s art shop into a fully decorated dining would be… If you could ask the world to think about one room at its Germantown location with flowers, scenery and thing for one hour what would it be? A movie director. I always loved composing stories twinkling lights. The fairyland experience was completed and images and I’m actually very happy that I was I would actually ask them to NOT think about their with entertainment and a fine catered meal for the nearly 50 able to bring this passion into the production of phones and emails for one hour and simply talk to employees. President Henry B. Auchy was Master of Cer- our 4D movie Time Carousel which we premiered each other. in 2015. emonies, with help from Samuel High and George Smith. When I need some peace and quiet, I go to… At the dinner was a long list of employees and draftsmen, in- Biggest challenge facing our industry... Play golf! The Europa-Park Golf Club is not far away cluding Charles Mach and Herbert Schmeck. Invited guests Tougher competition by attractive short trips, city but gives me the right distance to relax a little. included representatives of Billboard and in particular, both trips, public events, festivals, etc. Each Euro and You are at the grocery store. What aisle do you John Miller and Harry C. Baker of Miller and Baker. every hour can only be spent once. spend the most time in? The thing I like most about amusement/water It might sound boring but I really enjoy all kinds of •1932: Mary Wink of Mount Vernon, New York asserted be- park season is… different bread. fore her trial date of March 21 that she received injuries from To see the excited faces of our guests on our at- a revolving barrel in the Bughouse at Steeplechase Park, Favorite weekend getaway? tractions and rides which were planned and built Rockaway Beach, New York in 1927. Her $10,000 suit against I really like the northern Italian lakes. Especially in by three generations of the Mack family. the summertime; it’s simply beautiful there. the L.A. Thompson Scenic Railway Company, which owned Favorite appetizer... the park, stated that she was accompanied by her husband My breakfast usually consists of… Tomato-mozzarella salad. and was hurt while walking through the barrel. She stated I always try to get my cereals in the morning, but she went into the amusement building seeking fun but came The last thing I do before leaving work is… sometimes I have a quick snack on the go if it’s a out with injuries that required medical treatment. There was Take a walk from my office through the empty park to very busy morning (which unfortunately happens no newspaper follow-up as the case was likely settled out of way too often). my home, which is directly connected to Europa-Park. court. If I could guest star on any television show, it If I could get rid of one electronic device, it would be… would be… •1998: The first dive coaster, Oblivion, opened on March 14 “House of Cards” or “Lilyhammer.” Even if it’s not a device on its own, I get highly in the United Kingdom, at Alton Towers. At only 65 feet frustrated by the email culture of today. I most above the midway, most of the 180 foot initial drop was en- The last thing I Googled was… certainly would like to get rid of this! closed in a underground tunnel. With the first drop at about The on-ride video of the new Mack Rides coaster 87 degrees, later dive coasters would be adjusted to 90 de- Flash at the Chinese Lewa World, which has the The song I find myself listening to most often biggest loop ever built! lately is… grees. Designed by Bolliger and Mabillard, with Wardley The Rustis – celebration. My son Paul loves this and Stengel Consulting, the 1,232 foot long coaster still The scariest thing I have ever done is… song by our own band. packs a punch among its fans. In the United States, Cedar Oh there are many things my brother, Thomas, and Point in Sandusky, Ohio will open their new dive coaster Val- I did when we were kids in the empty park. But as When it comes to wine, do you prefer red or ravn, in spring, 2016. It will be almost three times the length white? our father is reading this as well, we have to keep of Oblivion, with a first drop of 218 feet. It will be the fourth quiet about it. I love the classic white wine spritzer. With sparkling water and ice cubes…very refreshing! Bolliger and Mabillard ride at the park. 4 AMUSEMENT TODAY March 2016 day, March 16; and 8:30 a.m. EXPO to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Continued from page 1 March 17. Opening the Expo’s ed- The Exhibit Hall is open ucation program will be a from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on keynote presentation by O. Wednesday, March 16, and Lee Mincey, president of Ol- Thursday, March 17. iver Mincey Co., which pro- Along with the Westgate vides human resources and Las Vegas Resort & Casino, employee training services official accommodations are to the entertainment indus- being provided by Hilton try. Mincey has worked with Grand Vacations and Spring iconic brands including Hill Suites Marriott — both Coca-Cola, Disney and Six within walking distance of Flags in a career spanning the convention center. more than two decades. Between the conve- Two full days of exhibit nience of the event’s loca- floor time follow on Wednes- tion and all the amenities day and Thursday, March and attractions Las Vegas 16-17. Registration includes offers, the city “remains the admission to two co-located destination that has every- events that will increase the thing attendees are looking number of attending buyers: Amusement Expo International 2016, co-sponsored by the American Amusement Machine for,” noted the Expo’s Brian the National Bulk Vendors Association and the Amusement & Music Operators Association, will include a day of com- Glasgow. Association Conference and prehensive industry education sessions in addition to two full days of exhibits presented by “Walking the show floor, the 2016 Laser Tag Conven- vendors and support businesses. COURTESY WT GLASGOW, INC. checking out all the new tion (lasertagconvention. products — it’s just a fun com). tainment provided. tion of service and industry fle tickets and qualify for a show,” he said. Other Expo highlights: •AMOA Breakfast awards. chance to win great prizes The full schedule of •All Industry Gala & Membership Meeting •Wayne E. Hesch Me- while supporting the indus- events, a complete list of (Tuesday, March 15): This (Thursday, March 17): The morial Scholarship Raffle try’s longest-running chari- exhibitors and additional evening gathering will pro- 2016 Annual Meeting of (Thursday, March 17): This table program. information regarding reg- vide guests with an oppor- AMOA will be conducted fundraiser is the primary Registration is available istration and accommoda- tunity to mix and network at this event. Attendees will source of scholarship mon- in the convention center’s tions are available at the with exhibitors and fellow receive an update on cur- ies raised. All attendees are Hall N1 from 8 a.m. to 5 Amusement Expo website. operators. Cocktails, hors rent association business encouraged to stop by the p.m. on Tuesday, March 15; •amusementexpo.org d’oeuvres and live enter- affairs and enjoy a presenta- Hesch booth, purchase raf- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednes- March 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 5 Zamperla Power Surge, dubbed IAAPA's FEC 2016 - Florida Gunslinger, heading to Frontier City OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Frontier City has a new Gun- attracts international audience slinger in town. Gunslinger, Frontier City's new-for-2016 ride, is a Zam- ALEXANDRIA, Va. — company owners and employ- share with one another ideas perla Power Surge. The signature thrill ride debuted in 1999 More than 140 family enter- ees. and real-world takeaways to and remains popular today. tainment center (FEC) indus- The second day's keynote apply to their businesses. The Gunslinger flips, twists, and spins 24 riders in a dizzying try leaders representing 52 speaker Brandon Gray, client event was open exclusively to up and down adventure. Riders spin in multiple axes, with companies from 23 states and service manager at Crabtree, IAAPA members. two motor-controlled rotators and a third pivot point driven 11 countries participated in Rowe & Berger, used real- Gregg Borman, senior only by gravity. The randomness of the gravity-driven rota- FEC 2016 - Florida, an inter- world examples and data to vice president of Operations tion assures a unique ride each and every time. At its peak national conference for FEC discuss methods for increas- at Apex Parks Group said: height, riders will reach 60 feet above the ground. owners and operators. The ing revenue and growth. Gray "It's developing into a must- Gunslinger is the third new ride to debut at Frontier two-day event, which is or- urged attendees to examine attend program. Every year City in three years. In 2015, the seven-story steel-looping, ganized and produced by the their cash flow, get a true pic- has had different content, so if Brain Drain (Larson Giant Loop), was introduced and in 2014, International Association of ture of their current business you miss one of these events, Winged Warrior (Larson Flying Scooters) flew in — bringing Amusement Parks and Attrac- situation, and simplify to bet- you're really missing out. thrills for the whole family. tions (IAAPA), took place at ter direct their organizations Overall, I think the event has “We are extremely excited to bring this new type of ride the Renaissance World Golf toward success. Additional been going great." to our guests,” says Stephen Ball, Frontier City’s general Village Resort, Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, breakout sessions covered a "I'll be attending every manager. “The Gunslinger is one of our wildest additions that in St. Augustine, Florida. variety of topics, including year going forward," said is sure to please thrillseekers of all ages!” Opening day keynote risk management, food and Mike Abecassis, CEO, Game speaker and entrepreneur beverage services, sales, and Time. Chris White talked about a marketing. Parker Coddington, Part- proven management philoso- Attendees also took part ner, Shenanigans Entertain- phy to help companies gain in a networking event at Dave ment Centers echoed the traction and a clear focus to and Busters, and a post-tour same, commenting "Lots of increase profitability and reve- to area FECs, including Re- great information and lots of nue. White used FEC business bounderz, Adventure Land- good networking, which is examples to demonstrate how ing, and Autobahn Indoor most important for us at She- the Entrepreneurial Operat- Speedway. nanigans." ing System helps companies FEC 2016 provided an The dates and locations of grow revenues and profits interactive and engaging en- the FEC 2017 meeting have not and achieve a balance of life to vironment for operators to been announced by IAAPA.

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50 6 AMUSEMENT TODAY March 2016 WILDLIFE ing budget of about $6 million, Continued from page 1 was mapped starting seven years ago, when Ollson bought popular,” Ollson said. “It was 25 acres used for growing orna- busy all day long.” mental olive trees at the south- Nearby, a painter was still western end of his property. applying accent details to the ex- “We had a couple other terior signage at Zooberto’s, Ad- projects ahead of it — a fourth ventureland’s large, colorfully aquarium building, our Drag- appointed café serving Mexican onWorld reptile exhibit, the sea fare. Across the way, at the cen- lions and the sea lion show — as ter of a manmade pond framed well as some smaller projects. by mature, transplanted palm We were kind of waiting to see trees, some capuchin monkeys what the schedule was to finish were peeking out of their heated the freeway [Loop 303], because enclosure. Adventureland was going to Zipping around and paus- have a quarter mile of frontage ing at the section’s three new on it.” exhibit buildings and remaining Ollson saw opportunity in attractions, Ollson talked excit- a number of mature palm trees edly about his other new “toys”: that were to be cleared from the Adventureland's amusement the 35-foot-high, 800-foot-long freeway route. “We made ar- whirlwind includes (clockwise Family Coaster with strikingly rangements with the demolition from above) an A.R.M. Ver- steel-blue track from Chance company to move them,” he tigo, a Chance Family Coaster Rides; the 100-foot-tall Vertigo said. “In 2011, after we complet- and Larson International's swing ride from A.R.M.; and the ed our master planning for the Flying Scooters. vividly macaw-themed Flying new section in-house, we knew WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO/GEORGE Scooters from Larson Interna- where we wanted these 50-foot- VALVERDE (ABOVE AND RIGHT), tional. tall palm trees for landscaping.” BRITTNEY POWERS The quick tour ended at Ad- Wildlife World ramped up ventureland’s front-and-center preliminary work on Adven- school children on field trips. response.” who creates the clear and very black bear exhibit, which is sur- tureland after it opened its 15- Ollson’s operational ap- Ollson has 17 undeveloped concise signage that accompa- rounded by a dry moat 10 feet acre Safari Park and wrapped proach is partly organic. acres left at Wildlife World, with nies each exhibit. wide and 10 feet deep. The furry the other projects, and by mid- “When you open a new ex- plans for making improvements Making the creatures feel residents were just beginning 2014 began hiring contractors. hibit, in first few days, the pub- throughout the property over at home is largely the task of to stir, poking their heads from “We didn’t have a general con- lic will show you what you need the next two years. These in- John Wallick, Wildlife World’s their hut under the partial sun. tractor,” Ollson said. “That was to change, what you need to do clude expanding the Safari Park exhibitry supervisor for the past all done by me and my mainte- differently,” he said. “You can sit with a new rhino exhibit. three decades. Wallick’s detailed Land of adventure nance supervisor.” down and do all the research or “That’s what keeps a great rockwork, which he builds from Over lunch at Dillon’s KC The passion and level of all the thinking you’d like about zoo great — when you keep up- concrete, rebar and metal lath BBQ, a popular full-service, personal investment in his busi- traffic patterns through the zoo dating it, bringing in new exhib- (and, for the zoo's aquariums, public-access restaurant that oc- ness helps Ollson maintain a 50 and those kinds of things. But its. Making it more interesting from fiberglass), are stained with cupies a large building he owns percent customer return visit once you open it, the visitors re- and more educational for your a variety of non-toxin-releasing adjacent to World Wildlife’s en- rate. Attendance runs about ally teach you. visitors. And when you’re fine- hues to create authentic-looking trance, Ollson talked about Ad- 400,000 annually; roughly 80,000 “So far, with Adventure- tuning it and adding new spe- environments. His craftsman- ventureland’s preview and the of that number is comprised of land, I’m very happy with the cies, it also keeps it fresh for the ship is a consistent highlight park’s long history of integrat- staff.” throughout the park. ing animal and amusement at- “We try to make each ex- tractions. Creature comforts hibit look a little different,” Wal- “It’s a successful approach That the zoo’s animals ap- lick said. “When Mickey lets me that our guests have enjoyed pear healthy and happy, and know what animals we’re bring- since they took our first Afri- that many exotic and native ing in, I will research the area can Safari Train ride more than birds roam freely and comfort- where the animals are from. And 20 years ago,” he said, noting ably about the property, is a then I start creating and building that the new section’s four rides testament both to the care they from there.” boost the park’s ride total to receive and the haven-like atmo- He admitted that he’s a per- 10. “One of the pleasing things sphere of Wildlife World. fectionist. “Seeing the public’s about this past weekend is that The job of Jack Ewert, the reaction to the exhibit gives me people seemed to be enjoying park’s veteran deputy director great satisfaction.” the exhibits and the layout. They and general curator, is to make Wallick’s boss echoed that. were getting to all parts of the sure the animals are fed and “You see the public really new area and spending time. content, and are getting along. enjoying it,” Ollson said. “And “It isn’t a finished project “Each species has its own set of you see them learning conser- yet. We’ve got a couple other requirements, of criteria, which vation ethics: they’re building animals that we’re moving in. support it in good health,” he an appreciation for wildlife and Just like our aquarium — the said, emphasizing that the safe- wild places. You can see the first public aquarium in Arizona ty of guests and animals alike is wonder on a child’s face when — matured over the first year or a priority. “We want each animal our zoo’s cougar — even though so after we opened it in 2009, in to experience maximum welfare it’s just a young animal, not re- Zoo proprietor and director our new area, the animals will while at the same time provid- ally an adult yet — runs up to Mickey Ollson (right) has ex- eventually feel more at home ing an intimate viewing experi- the fence within three feet of panded his public "family" and the landscaping will fill in. ence for our visitors.” him and stares him in the eye. of more than 6,000 indi- And we’ll make some final little With more than 6,000 in- You can’t get that off a TV set vidual animals with, among tweaks and improvements.” dividual animals and over 600 or a movie screen or a computer other additions, a cougar The road to Adventure- species to look after, Ewert gets screen.” (above) and bison (top). land, which had an initial work- an assist from his wife, Gina, •wildlifeworld.com AT/DEAN LAMANNA March 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7 8 AMUSEMENT TODAY March 2016 INTERNATIONAL

 Efteling to create its largest, most expensive attractions for 2017 — Page 9 Mythos Adventurer Land launches in China’s People’s Square AT: Andrew Mellor while the interactivity within [email protected] all the attractions will be de- SHANGHAI, China — livered using Holovis’s pro- The People’s Square D Mall prietary InterAct platform in Shanghai, China, has an- Version 3, featuring the com- nounced the development of pany’s own unique laser- a state of the art FEC, Mythos based interactive devices. Adventurer Land, by Shang- Commenting on the hai Liuyu Investment Com- project, Holovis CEO Stu- pany Ltd. art Hetherington said: “This The new attraction, FEC is a testament to what which is due to open in early foot) site, the contract in- can be achieved when all summer this year, will offer cludes all attractions, FEC parts of the experience are shoppers and visitors a wide systems, CGI and interactive brought together; from the array of next-generation, im- gaming content from the Ho- initial concept design to the mersive experiences, focus- lovis Media team, in addition Pictured at last year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo following the attraction development, me- ing on media and motion to a completely new attrac- contract signing for Mythos Adventurer Land are, from left dia and software integration based simulation games in tion which will be a first in to right: Haoqin Gu, business development manager for Ho- all created and managed by immersive 2D and 3D, com- China — a projection map- lovis; Ms. Zhang and Mr. Mu, shareholders of Mythos Ad- the same company, ensur- plemented by interactivity ping show linked with real- venturer Land; Stuart Hetherington, CEO of Holovis; and ing a much higher level of and augmented reality (AR). time interactive AR. Andrew Brown, strategy director for Holovis. quality and greater creative U.K.-based Holovis At- The new venue will in- COURTESY HOLOVIS impact. This will be the most tractions has been contracted clude a range of 3D attrac- ing, and a two-person Mo- ing motion bases and Oculus focused and integrated FEC to provide a turnkey package tions from Holovis, among tionDome offering a combi- Rift headsets will offer an experience ever delivered, to design, build and deliver which will be a 12-seat Mini nation of 360 degree visuals accurate motorsport experi- with the attractions inspired the FEC in partnership with Immersive Tunnel, an in- synched to organic motion ence. by our much larger E-Ticket Liuyu Investment Company. teractive ImmersiveTheatre and gaming interactivity. All media and gaming theme park division but pre- To be created within a 2,000 with 12 motion seats and Additionally, four Holo- will be exclusively delivered sented using our scalable In- square meter (21,500 square real-time interactive gam- vis driving rigs incorporat- by the Holovis Media team Mo platform.” EAG/VAE trade show success marks strong start to 2016 AT: Andrew Mellor FECs, amusement arcades, theme parks, [email protected] seaside amusement parks, farm parks and LONDON, England - The 2016 edition more. of the annual EAG/VAE trade show, held While final attendance figures were still at London’s Excel Exhibition Centre, took to be released at the time of writing, it was place from January 12-14 and by all accounts clearly noticeable that the event held visi- was a resounding success. tors’ interest throughout the three days, with The event mixes suppliers of coin-op each day providing exhibiting companies and FEC style games and attractions (in the with a strong turnout of quality attendees, EAG section) with more amusement and even on the final day which is well-known theme park oriented products in the Visitor at such events can often see very low atten- Attraction Expo (VAE) area, the two com- dance. bining to create a strong domestic show at “We’ve had an extremely positive the beginning of a new year and an excellent show,” noted Phil Setter at plush supplier and particularly convivial meeting opportu- Whitehouse Leisure. “Our stands were well nity for both exhibitors and visitors. attended and there has been an appetite for Products on display covered everything spending money. We’ve received good or- from arcade style games and redemption ders.” machines, AV equipment and bowling, to At Leisure Engineering, which spe- kiddie rides and simulators, management cializes in the supply of children’s battery EAG/VAE featured products and services for the FEC, amuse- systems and cash handling products, while ment arcade and theme/amusement park sectors. visitors included owners and operators of 4See SHOW, page 9 AT/ANDREW MELLOR March 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 9 SHOW tomers and visitors to the Continued from page 8 show who we have met for the first time. A significant powered, coin-operated ve- percentage of those visi- hicles, Bill Hammett said: tors came from outside the “EAG/VAE was a really U.K. which gives the event good show — our visitors a good mix.” have been genuine buyers.” Many trade associa- The largest stand space tions, including the In- in the VAE section, Inno- dependent Operators’ vative Leisure’s Phil Pick- Association (IOA), U.K. ersgill commented: “We amusement machine indus- have gone to great efforts to try organization BACTA support one of the few re- and the British Association maining U.K. shows and to of Leisure Parks, Piers and support BALPPA’s involve- Attractions (BALPPA) host- ment here. The four prod- ed their own events during ucts on display (which in- the show, while the legend- During the EAG/VAE show cluded the new Klime Wallz ary after-show party and in London, Bandai Namco climbing attraction marking an extremely well-attended Amusement Europe (above left) offered a wide range of its official European launch) Veterans Lunch added to coin-op amusement ma- have enjoyed constant at- the networking opportuni- chines. Whitehouse Leisure tention from existing cus- ties on offer. (left) offered a huge range of generic and licenced Mondial delivers record-breaking plush toys while Sega (above) is a regular exhibi- transportable Giant Wheel tor at the EAG show. PARIS, France — Bob Dean, president of Leisure Labs, AT/ANDREW MELLOR LLC, announced recently the opening of the world’s largest transportable Giant Wheel at a height of 70 meters. Manu- Efteling to create its largest, factured by Mondial World of Rides, this major ride proudly towers over Paris’s Place de la Concorde and offers thrilling panoramic views from its 48 enclosed gondolas. most expensive attraction for 2017 Froukje Knijpstra, owner of Mondial World of Rides, KAATSHEUVEL, The notes this newest Roue de Paris replaces the older 55 meter Netherlands — The well- wheel on the same site to extend its run as the grandest and premier tourist venue in the city. While congratulating Mar- known Dutch theme park cel Campion, the wheel’s owner and operator, Mrs. Knijp- Efteling will open its largest stra said, “We find it very heartening this great showman and most expensive attrac- has again entrusted Mondial to provide him such a legacy tion ever next year. attraction.” Symbolica: Palace of Mondial World of Rides offers one of the largest assort- Fantasy will be a major new ments of amusement rides and attractions in the world. From dark ride for the whole fam- Giant Wheels to major spinning, park and transportable rides ily in a similar vein to some Mondial has been at the forefront of the business for almost of the park’s other well es- 40 years. “We see it as our duty to develop unique, safe tablished indoor attractions and trusted attractions and make them user friendly with the such as Droomvulcht, Fata lowest possible maintenance costs and best return on their Morgana and Carnaval Fes- investment possible,” she added. Opening in 2017, Symbolica: Palace of Fantasy will be Eftel- tival. To be situated in the Headquartered in Terband, The Netherlands, Mondial center of the park next to ing’s largest and most expensive attraction ever. COURTESY EFTELING World of Rides’ sales and marketing efforts are represented the Polles Keuken pancake by Leisure Labs based in Sarasota, Fla. restaurant, it will revolve mately €35 ($38.1 million) unique and characteristic •mondialrides.com and leisurelabsllc.com around the interplay of real- and Efteling president and storytelling and thematiz3a- ity, dreams and fantasy and CEO Fons Jurgens com- tion, but also through our will form part of Efteling’s mented: “Symbolica will be close attention to detail in 65th anniversary celebra- the largest and most expen- every aspect of the attrac- tions. sive Efteling attraction ever. tion. Every ride will guaran- Visitors to the Palace of By constructing Symbolica, tee wonder and amazement Fantasy will be hosted by we are renewing and ex- and excite the imagination the magic jester Pardoes. panding our range of attrac- in a new and different way.” They will be invited to re- tions en route to becoming In addition to Symboli- discover their imagination an international destination ca, Efteling is also investing on an adventure through with five million visits per approximately €30 million a series of magical, hidden year. ($32.7 million) in the con- rooms within the Palace. “Symbolica will be an at- struction of a new holiday Up to six people will board traction for the whole family village which will border the a carriage before choosing because visitors of all nation- theme park, the Efteling golf one of three different routes, alities and generations use park and the Loonsche Land each of which will offer a their imagination. This dark nature district. Initial works different adventure, with in- ride will help Efteling to will begin before the end of Mondial World of Rides has delivered this record-setting, teractive elements, through maintain its distinctive edge this year and the first guests 70-meter Giant Wheel to Paris's Palace de la Concorde. the Palace of Fantasy. and its position at the top of are expected to be welcomed The fully transportable wheel features 48 enclosed gon- The new attraction will the list of European theme in early 2017. dolas and a programmable LED light package. COURTESY MONDIAL WORLD OF RIDES be built at a cost of approxi- parks, not only through —Andrew Mellor 10 AMUSEMENT TODAY March 2016

WATER PARKS & RESORTS

 Schlitterbahn celebrates multiple anniversaries — Page 14 Polin introduces coats of many colors for slides New styles were displayed like works of art during IAAPA Expo AT: Jeffrey Seifert [email protected]

ISTANBUL, Turkey — Polin Waterparks has built its reputation on providing beautiful, shiny, colorful waterslides. The compa- ny’s resin transfer molding designs to their products. (RTM) and light-resin trans- The new collection shown at fer molding (L-RTM) can the IAAPA Attractions Expo incorporate a multitude of was displayed like works of patterns and colors — both art. The slide samples were solid and translucent — to presented in a gallery-like create an aesthetically pleas- setting, framed like art and ing, vibrant water slide that tastefully lit with soft, di- Triangulated features geo- Mosaic features individual Honey Comb can also take is perfectly smooth and with rectional lighting. Custom- metrical shapes. tile-like design. on a reflective look. a lustrous, glossy surface ers were treated to more of on both sides. In addition to a viewing, rather than a pre- producing stunning-looking sentation. slides, the RTM technology Sohret Pakis, director of offers other advantages as Marketing and Communica- well. Slides produced with tion for Polin, says the new this technology are stron- offerings are proof that Po- ger and lighter than tra- lin is constantly striving to ditional fiberglass water offer new experiences. “We slides. Thickness is uniform are always taking it one step throughout and RTM slides further — from our current are manufactured faster, design options” she said. with less waste and with less “These offerings are just one of an environmental impact. more example of how we Polin has taken that tech- want our park partners to be nology one step further with able to offer a unique experi- the introduction of artistic ence for their guests and en- hance storytelling.” Currently Polin is offer- ing seven new artistic op- tions: Slide ‘n Roll: This new Graffiti features hand- Wood ‘n Slade creates a Reflection offers a metallic offering combines all of Po- drawn illustrations. wooden finish look. appearance. lin’s exclusive technologies — unique sound, lighting parent can see their own design create truly artistic glossy surface finishes are and design special effects — musings incorporated into a theming options. available in gold, silver, cop- into one slide to create an ex- water slide. Wood ‘n Slide: For parks per and platinum. perience that fulfills the full Mosaic: Parks looking wanting to add a natural Honey Comb: Similar to range of sensory stimuli for for a sophisticated alter- look to their slides, this op- the triangulated option, this guests. native for their slides can tion provides a realistic specialty pattern creates a Graffiti: Not quite like it choose the Mosaic exterior. wooden finish in a variety of honey-comb appearance. A sounds, the design applica- Reminiscent of the Italian wood veneer options. Slides surprising number of metal tion includes customizable, art of tesserae — a design can even take on the look patterns can be created from hand-drawn, exclusive il- technique in which indi- of bamboo. The wood look this option. A silver color can lustrations that will create vidual tiles form a colorful helps a themed attraction make a slide surface take on a strong and unique visual mosaic. Polin’s version is one blend into a wooded setting the appearance of mirrored impact. The illustrations on solid piece of design and is for a natural appearance in disco ball. display were more like chil- available in a wide range of contrast to eye-popping col- These new coatings help dren’s drawings rather than colors. ors. take water park theming to actual graffiti, and parks can Triangulated: The Reflection: Looking a new level. Parks are no Slide ‘n Roll combines sound, even ask local schoolchil- three-dimensional, em- like tubes made of steel, the longer limited to displaying lighting and special effects dren to help provide the art- bossed surface of this op- metallic look of Reflection colorful slides in a tropical, to create virtually any expe- work for their slides. Imag- tion reflects light much like works well with a thematic Polynesian or Hawaiian set- rience needed. ine the excitement created a solid prism. The unique motif of plumbing or steam- ting. The possibilities are AT/JEFFREY SEIFERT, geometrical shapes of this punk. Shiny, reflective and endless. TIM BALDWIN (ALL PHOTOS) when a child and/or their March 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11 Insuring fun and games for 75 years.

hwins.com Unequaled in service and experience for the business side of fun and games. 12 AMUSEMENT TODAY March 2016 WWA website wins Great Things Award

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — At the World Waterpark As- sociation show in October, the WWA unveiled two new member NEWSSPLASH services: An advertising and sponsorship program and a new COMPILED: Jeffrey L. Seifert member website. The website, waterparks.org, was designed to [email protected] provide members easier access to webinars, and added features such an events calendar and community groups where mem- New Hampshire's Liquid Planet Wa- hours from 9 p.m. To 11 p.m., but the Adven- bers are free to converse with other members 24 hours a day. ter Park in Candia, will open this spring with ture Zone is not included with the twilight water The website was honored by Advanced Solutions Inter- new management and a new name — Can- park ticket. national with a 2015 Great Things Award for its design, func- dia Springs Adventure Park. Liquid Planet • tionality and integration. The new website promises to deliver opened in 2008 but ran into financial problems Big Splash Water Park in Macquarie, services across all devices including smart phones, tablets and due to rainy weather and a recessed economy. Act., Australia, was left without power during a computers. By 2015 the owner was behind on mortgage school holiday week. Temperatures were predi- Highlights of the new waterparks.org website include: payments which forced Enterprise Bank to fore- cated to be in the 90s and the park expected a •Easy-to-use member login, which enables you to keep close the property. In December the park was large crowd when management showed up at 8 your own data, your park information and your member roster sold at auction to NLI LLC a New Hampshire- a.m. on January 18 to turn on the power, and based company that operates two attractions in nothing happened. Not knowing what to ex- up to date in real time. New Hampshire, a water park and an adventure pect, the park was forced to turn away busloads •A more accessible membership renewal payment process. park. NLI plans to have the water park open by of tourists and hundreds of cars at the gate. •Directory search functions to find a park, find a supplier or June. The current water park occupies only a It was later learned that the power compa- find a fellow WWA member. small portion of the 45-acre property. NLI has ny cut power for about three hours to trim trees •An Events Calendar, featuring news on member meet-ups, not released specific details but indicates it that were close to the power lines. The power committee meetings and water safety events. would expand beyond the water park with an company claims it notified local business of the •A Jobs Board, where you can post and edit your own job adventure course and an extreme off-road tour expected outage, but the water park is certain openings anytime. using Swiss army transport vehicles. it never received any such notice. By 11 a.m. •Links to How-To videos, Hall of Fame videos and videos • the power was back on and the park was able celebrating WWA events such as the 2016 Show and the World's The Family Aquatic Center in Clarksville, to open shortly after that. Ron Watkins, man- Largest Swimming Lesson. Indiana, is going to take a year off for an ex- ager of The Big Splash Water Park estimates he •A shopping cart function which allows you to purchase treme makeover. The facility is more than 20 turned away at least 400 people that morning. WWA University online training courses, session recordings years old and its aging equipment needs to Watkins said power was restored only after from previous shows and much more. be replaced or updated. With a full summer to he made several complaints to the Chief Minis- •Easy access to Webinar Wednesdays live programs, as well overhaul the park, the Clarksville Parks and ter's office. "We are the only independent wa- as an extensive archives. Recreation Department plans to introduce a ter park in Canberra with no economic support •Monthly posts of WWA's popular Member Spotlights de- Caribbean theme to the city-owned park. In from the government; all we get from them is partment, giving you the chance to get to know more about your addition to the new theme, plans include the problems," said Watkins. fellow WWA members. installation of a new pump system, splash pad, • The WWA invites all of its members to learn how the new, new concessions space and birthday pavilion. IAM StarGuard ELITE has announced that eye-appealing, more modern site will be a time-saving, business The existing slide attractions will have their Cowabunga Bay, Las Vegas, Nev., has joined building tool in 2016. splash down pools replaced with shallow wa- its portfolio of Risk Prevention Clients. IAM has ter runouts. The parks department is also con- grown by leaps and bounds over the past two Six Flags Hurricane Harbor announces sidering giving the aquatic center a new name years investing in technology and new curricu- when it reopens in 2017. lum integrations into the industry leading SAI Caribbean Cove interactive play area • lifeguard text and training programs. Although the proposal to reopen the for- The IAM lifeguard portal is a prime ex- JACKSON, N.J. — Six Flags Great Adventure will unveil mer Atlantic City Atlantic Club Hotel recently ample of this development and a key piece another expansion for 2016 with the addition of Six Flags failed, plans are progressing for the Revel Ca- of technology bringing lifeguarding into the Hurricane Harbor’s Caribbean Cove, an interactive water sino to reopen with a water park. The immedi- digital age. The portal is a living program that play area. ate strategy is to begin construction on a new continues to be updated as we encourage "Hurricane Harbor is already home to some of the most water park as soon as May. Hotel rooms could our clients to provide us continual feedback innovative and extreme water slides on the planet, and in open as early as June. The Revel, the northern- on how to improve their facilities efficiency 2016 we are excited to offer families a spectacular, new area most casino on the boardwalk, opened in April and operational safety. Michael Oostman, featuring tons of splashy playtime activities along with re- 2012 at a cost of $2.4 billion. It closed in Sep- one of the managing partners for IAM noted freshing relaxation for children and their parents,” said Six tember 2014 after its second bankruptcy filing. “IAM StarGuard ELITE is honored to be able Flags Great Adventure President John Fitzgerald. Florida billionaire and real estate developer to partner with Cowabunga Bay to ensure a The key features of Caribbean Cove, supplied by White- Glenn Straub bought the property for $82 mil- safe aquatic experience for their guests. The Water, include: lion. IAM StarGuard ELITE program will provide •Active and colorful water play center with more than 55 No timetable was given for when the ca- unprecedented strength and experience to interactive features. sino might open, but plans call for the casino Cowabunga Bay and the aquatic industry as a •Spray nozzles, jets, valves, water guns, action slide and to be about half the size of the previous casino. whole.” a giant tipping bucket towering two stories in the air. Straub must work through the complicated pro- Additionally, as the only true provider •Two-foot-deep, beach-entry pool. cess of acquiring a state casino license before of a comprehensive menu of offerings, the •Giant beach area with 300 new lounge chairs. the casino can be reopened. management division, Innovative Attraction •New shade canopy will provide additional protection Straub indicated that when the property Management will take on the role of turnkey from the summer sun. reopens, it will not be named Revel. manager for the Cowabunga Bay Aquatics De- • partment. IAM will provide a seamless process Owing to popular demand, Vana Nava for park leadership using its operational expe- Water Park in Bangkok, Thailand, has brought rience managing the Aquatics operation. This back its twilight promotion. The main water includes departmental leadership, lifeguards, park section, Water Jungle Zone, normally clos- slide dispatchers, supervisors and EMT staff. es at 6 p.m., but on Friday and Saturday nights “We are thrilled to be able to provide our in- throughout March, that park will remain open dustry a changing, innovative approach to a until 9 p.m. Guests in the park can stay and en- great facility like Cowabunga Bay,” explained joy extended hours. Or attendees can enjoy a Mike Friscia, president of IAM. “We have the reduced price twilight admission ticket that is experience, ability and, frankly, the foresight good from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The separately tick- to provide the multitude of services that our eted Adventure Zone is extending its operating clients are requesting.” March 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 13

COMPILED: Jeffrey L. Seifert [email protected] 14 AMUSEMENT TODAY March 2016 Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resorts celebrates multiple anniversaries

AT: Jeffrey Seifert even more reason to shuttle family began looking at a third [email protected] over to the detached section of location, this time in Galves- the park. The following year, ton. A massive 50,000 square- NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas attendance at Schlitterbahn foot airplane hanger, con- — Twenty five years ago this surpassed every other sea- structed in 1943 and located spring, Schlitterbahn debuted sonal water park in the nation, next to Scholes Airport, was to Boogie Bahn, the world’s first making it the most visited sea- become the location of the first FlowRider surfing simulator. sonal water park in the U.S., a Schlitterbahn water park to Boogie Bahn was the high- claim it still boasts of today. feature an indoor section. Un- light attraction of a brand new Two years later an even fortunately, during the plan- section dubbed Surfenburg, a larger slide was built in yet ning stages, a devastating fire 25-acre tract of land that was another new section of the re- in 2004 destroyed the struc- not connected to the original sort to the east of Surfenburg. ture. Schlitterbahn continued park. But Schlitterbahn, being Master Blaster stands 65 feet with its plans to build a park the unique and quirky resort tall and features several large in that location, but the design that it is, solved that dilemma drops and multiple uphill had to be drastically changed. 25 years ago Schlitter- by shuttling guests between sections. Master Blaster was, Without the hangar build- bahn debuted Boogie the two sections. Surfenberg and still is, the centerpiece of ing to provide cover, Schlit- Bahn (right), the world's opened late, about a month Blastenhoff. Master Blaster terbahn constructed a 70,000 first FlowRider. That wa- after the rest of the resort had celebrates its 20th anniversary square foot greenhouse-like ter propulsion technology opened for the season, but by in 2016. enclosure. However, instead led to the creation of the season’s end, attendance had of using glass, poly-carbonite world's first uphill water increased nearly 25 percent. Beyond New Braunfels panels comprised the sides, coaster. Tests were done on According to Jeff Henry, the Following more than 20 and translucent fabric formed a plywood prototype shown FlowRider had paid for itself years of operating the hugely a retractable roof. During the above. Dragon Blaster, and the rest of Surfenberg in successful water park in New summer, the panels can be under construction (below) that first season alone. Braunfels, the Henry family lowered and the roof retract- opened 22 years ago. Boogie Bahn was the re- decided it was time for Schlit- ed, transforming an indoor COURTESY SCHLITTERBAHN sult of a collaborative effort terbahn to spread its wings. water park into an outdoor involving the Henry Family Property was acquired on the water park. and Thomas Lochtefeld. In barrier island beach resort Schlitterbahn Galveston 1988 Lochtfeld had patented community at the southern Island opened to the public in a device capable of forcing a tip of Texas, South Padre Is- 2006 as the world’s first con- stream of water over an in- land. The coastal area, known vertible water park. A large clined surface on which riders for its beautiful beaches and outdoor section is open dur- could surf. Lochtefeld needed abundance of water recreation ing the south Texas lengthy a slick, soft foam coating for activities, attracts more than summer season, April through the ride surface so surfers one million visitors each year. October. The indoor water would not be injured when Schlitterbahn Beach opened as park remains open through they fell off the surf board. Jeff a fully-planned 25-acre water the Christmas and New Year’s Henry convinced the Henry park in 2001. Multiple master holidays and starts up again family to help provide R&D blaster slides and lazy river for weekends in February, for Lochtefeld’s idea. That first were all integrated to form March and April. Schlitter- FlowRider introduced state of a continuous Transportain- bahn Galveston Island will the art water propulsion to the ment River System designed begin to celebrate its 10th an- industry and changed water to maximum guest time in the niversary season right around from its humble beginnings ers like Verrückt in Kansas parks forever. water and eliminate lines. The the time this issue goes to as a four-waterslide attraction City and the announcement 25-acre property, eventually press. for guests at Camp Landa. The of Massiv for Galveston, plus Water goes uphill expanded to include a restau- Now with five properties family-owned company has the grand opening of a new Using water propulsion rant and 221-room resort, is in two states, including two re- brought to the industry inno- park in Corpus Christi, there once again Lochtefeld and Jeff celebrating its 15th anniver- sorts, two indoor water parks, vation after innovation and is is no doubt Schlitterbahn will Henry incorporated the tech- sary. and five outdoor water parks, recognized globally for its cre- be celebrating monumen- nology into a water slide. A Shortly after opening its Schlitterbahn Waterparks & ativity, daring and ingenuity. tal anniversaries for years to new patent for water injection second water park, the Henry Resorts has come a long way With recent record break- come. technology was granted in 1993 and that same technolo- gy swept the International As- sociation of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) best new products awards at the annual trade show, winning Best New Major Ride, Best New Technology and Best Wa- ter Ride. It was the first, and thus far, only new attraction to garner all three best new products awards. The water jets were capable of propel- ling tubes uphill bringing an entirely new dimension to the tube chute. Dragon Blaster, the world’s first uphill waterslide, made its debut 22 years ago, Schlitterbahn Beach (left) is celebrating its 15th anniversary, while Schlitterbahn Galveston (right) is marking its 10th giving Schlitterbahn guests aniversary. COURTESY SCHLITTERBAHN March 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 15 16 AMUSEMENT TODAY March 2016 PARKS, FAIRS & ATTRACTIONS

 Morey's Piers looks to the future — Page 20 / Calif. Boomers! gets new ride — Page 22 / Fairs — Pages 25-29 Adventure Park USA a family entertainment center exemplar Children’s parties, day care programs bolster business AT: Dean Lamanna [email protected] to group functions, birthdays, NEW MARKET, Md. — themed breakfasts and day care Combining the best traditional programs. Properly valuing the outdoor and indoor amuse- amusements so as to allow for ments with year-round recre- repeat ridership also has con- ation for kids, Adventure Park tributed significantly to a solid USA has perfected the formula bottom line. for keeping daily business brisk The earliest roots of Ad- in the otherwise seasonal North- venture Park USA trace to 1980. The Anton Schwarzkopf- east market. Stottlemyer, then 35 — a high designed Wildcat (above) The privately owned and school dropout and army enlist- is one of two medium-sized operated family entertainment ee who served for two years be- roller coasters at center (FEC) — a past IAAPA fore entering the printing busi- Adventure Park USA, which Top FEC award winner — cel- ness — mortgaged his house also features 36 holes of ebrated its 10th anniversary and borrowed from friends to mini-golf, two go-kart tracks last year. With pay-as-you-play open a Putt-Putt golf course and bumper boats, among attractions including several and small arcade in Myersville, other outdoor and roller coasters and flat rides and Md., on an acre and a half. Af- indoor amusements. a pair of go-kart tracks, plus ter weathering the economic COURTESY a 22,000-square-foot building downturn of the early 1980s, the ADVENTURE PARK USA housing an arcade and party FEC succeeded. And the addi- rooms, laser tag, a 140-seat caf- tion of batting cages and a laser on our house, the money from eteria and other activities, the tag facility in subsequent years the Putt-Putt — into the new 18.5-acre property just outside caused the operation’s attrac- facility. I was also able to get a the city of tions and attendance to outgrow USDA guaranteed loan after a Frederick bills its space. lot of work.” ties building with the help of pull together financing for a wa- itself as Mary- In 2003, Stottlemyer sold But in a replay of what had Iliff’s company, Camp Iliff (cam- ter park at the site. His proposed land’s largest his Putt-Putt property. He then happened a quarter century ear- piliff.com). expansion may be getting closer family fun cen- shifted his sights southeast to lier, the economy took a steep “It was profitable from the to realization under a new part- ter. the opposite side of Frederick dive shortly after Stottlemyer very beginning,” said Stottle- nership Stottlemyer has formed Adven- and a much-larger parcel along- opened his new park. By the myer of the year-round educa- with Arihant, a worldwide sup- ture Park USA side Route 70, about 40 miles time IAAPA named Adventure tion and recreation offering, for plier of water park equipment CEO Larry Stottlemyer west of Baltimore and 40 miles Park USA the best FEC in the which he had to hire a director. based in India. The company is Stottlemyer, north of Washington, D.C. — U.S. in 2007, his was looking at “We had about half a million dol- establishing a stateside sales of- who runs the facility along with where he opened Adventure losses totaling $600,000 due to lars a year in fresh revenue from fice and product showcase at the several family members, told Park USA in 2005. the recession. the day care. Today, we’ve got FEC that Stottlemyer will over- Amusement Today that he owes “I was not in a position Shortly after scooping up day care, before and after school, see in exchange for Arihant’s in- the park’s first milestone - de to build an $11.5 million park, the award at the organization’s and summer camp. I don’t know vestment in his water park. cade to his many loyal custom- which is what it initially cost,” convention, Stottlemyer was why more FECs don’t do it. That Staying involved and keep- ers. “We not only entertain lots Stottlemyer recalled. “In fact, on his way off the trade show decision, and everyone pull- ing his operation vital, the of new guests each year, but we my wife wanted me to retire, floor when he paused at a booth ing together as a team to decide amusement operator admitted, have schools, families and all but I wanted to build something staffed by Theresa Iliff, who what was best for the park, re- keeps him going, too. kinds of companies that make us for my two kids and six grand- was marketing the idea of add- ally helped make us [financially] “I get a little bit of what their top entertainment choice,” children. I was able to share my ing day care programs to FECs. healthy again.” Walt Disney felt like,” he said. he said, adding that annual at- vision with investors and we They exchanged business cards, Describing his Western- “To have a vision and see it tendance averages 240,000. raised about $1.6 million that and eight months later, Adven- themed property as a “dry park,” come to life, even on my small Stottlemyer attributed way. And we put everything ture Park USA opened a day Stottlemyer has spent seven scale — it still excites me today.” much of his park’s patronage we had — another mortgage care center in its massive activi- years planning and trying to •adventureparkusa.com March 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 17

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AT: Tim Baldwin has a focus on eateries. spaces like Baltimore Harbor [email protected] “Food is becoming more are doing it. We better make WILDWOOD, N.J. — and more an important part sure we are serving all mem- With news reports covering of all entertainment experi- bers of our families. We’re the January winter storm that ences, whether it is at our not doing a 20-year-old ‘get crippled much of the eastern park or someone else’s,” said drunk’ place.” U.S., conflicting information Morey. “We are re-inventing Stubborn Brothers will about the city of Wildwood our restaurant called Joe’s. also be a brand that Morey’s had many industry observ- It will now be Joe’s Take-out continues to evolve. Addi- ers wondering how Morey’s Tavern.” The specialty item tional investments in cos- Piers were affected. Follow- there will be fish and chips. metic enhancements to the ing the storm, Amusement Interestingly, Joe’s was venue will bring more shade, Today caught up with Jack an original tenant at the improved signage, flags and The popular Joe's eatery, where fish and chips is the house Morey, second-generation shore that invented Curley’s communal tables for the sky specialty, will get a new takeout window this season. co-owner of the properties. Fries. The reputation was cabana. The hope is to take COURTESY MOREY'S PIERS Morey said, “We had some built upon inventive food. the beach bar vibe up a level low-lying areas that will al- Morey’s Piers bought out the to create a fun, vibrant, invit- ture generations of the Mo- be magnetic, so it will be ways flood. For that, we’ve operation decades ago, but ing atmosphere. Food opera- rey’s family. Kyle, son of Will smoother as well.” built some flood gates. Most has maintained the allure of tions are so key to the success Morey (Jack’s brother) will Following such an in- of the damage was expect- the original. “We hang onto of the Piers that the team has assume the management role vestment, the park knows ed. Wind blew out a couple the name because it is just a brought on a second execu- at Southern Brothers and that to market it as a new at- of windows. Not too bad. part of the heritage.” The top tive chef: Betsy Garr. Her ex- Jack’s son Jordan will over- traction, the project will most Things are well at the Jersey deck at that venue will get pertise has brought signature see Joe’s. likely require a name change, Shore.” That’s good news for a brand new bar. “We need dishes using fresh vegetables The piers will also be new color scheme and per- the facility that recently took to find better ways to serve and local ingredients to the doubling the size of one of haps tunnels. He said with a the Golden Ticket Award for the family,” commented Mo- beach-inspired fare. their Curley’s Fries eater- smile, “How do you like Mo- Best Seaside Park in 2015. rey. “Europa-Park is doing Of note, the business as- ies, as well as adding a new rey Eel?” For 2016, Morey’s Piers it very well; a lot of public pect is being handed to fu- gourmet hot dog stand. The coaster will not be The seaside destination down for the 2016 season and has publicly said they are is expected to run through at looking at a water park ex- least late summer. The new pansion. “That’s on the mid- project will continue utiliz- dle burner,” laughed Morey. ing the existing trains, which “Not the back burner or Morey reported are still rela- front burner. We’re waiting tively new, adding that the- on some important zoning to matic changes may be done come through.” cosmetically. Something that is con- A completely innovative firmed for the future is a idea by the Morey’s folks is signed contract with Vekoma to dedicate sections of the to re-introduce the suspend- old track and let local artists ed looping coaster in 2017. transform it into public art Amusement Today talked in a Wildwood public park to Charlotte van Etten at space. “We’ve hired an archi- the 2015 IAAPA Expo, and tect to come up with an art she was beaming at the new installation taking the cooler track development system pieces of leftover track and now being utilized at Ve- turning it into public sculp- koma and the exceptional ture.” smoothness of the end prod- One other small change uct. “People are going to say: that demonstrates creativity You need to get a Vekoma!” on Morey’s part is raising she said. It would appear the machine room on the Sea that the Morey’s team is will- Serpent boomerang coaster, ing to commit. A $4 million which was previously un- project that will remove the der the pier. It will be lifted track from the 1995 coaster up onto the deck and placed and reinstall all new track in the queue line. By placing is certainly a rarity in the “port holes” in the building, industry. To be sure, many it allows guests to look inside parks and key figures will and observe the working be watching. AT asked if the mechanics. Port holes are an layout would be similar or if obvious thematic fit to the at- they were intending to make traction. Where the original different inversions. Morey location had the drawback stated, “We studied that. of being prone to flooding, The columns are staying in its new home engages the in- place. In the end we decid- terest of park guests, a com- ed to keep it the same. The mendable solution created bending technology has now by Morey’s management. changed; we are expecting Morey’s Piers will also a pretty darn smooth ride. be expanding one of the go- The braking system will now kart tracks for 2016. March 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 21 22 AMUSEMENT TODAY March 2016 California Boomers! gets new ride, other upgrades Spin Zone bumper cars to be supplied by Amusement Products

MODESTO, Calif. — Apex Parks Group has an- round operation, will accom- nounced that its Boomers! modate up to eight riders family entertainment center during each five-minute ride (FEC) is undergoing a major session. renovation that will include The new bar area will the installation of an indoor feature 10 flat-screen TVs bumper car attraction. The and serve a selection of beer improvements will be com- and wine (pending licensing pleted this spring. approval). The café area and Plans call for the addition prize redemption counter of a sports bar-style area of- also will be remodeled, and fering beer and wine options there will be new tile and car- for adults, a new marquee pet throughout the building. sign near the freeway, fresh “I am really excited exterior and interior paint, about the forthcoming im- and remodeled party rooms. provements to the park,” said Misty Romero, gen- The bumper car ride, The whirl of renovations coming to the Boomers! family entertainment center in Modesto, eral manager of Boomers! called Spin Zone, is a color- Calif., includes Spin Zone, an indoor bumper car ride. COURTESY AMUSEMENT PRODUCTS ful variation on the old park “The overall experience for favorite from Amusement our guests will be enhanced the biggest renovation ever California-based Apex Parks Apex is consulting with Products of Chattanooga, greatly with a new indoor at- at Boomers! Modesto. These Group to improve the guest R&R Creative Amusement Tenn. The round-shaped cars traction, the addition of beer updates are our promise for experience at all of its Boom- Designs of Anaheim, Calif., twirl when bumped, creating and wine, and the facility im- a richer, more fun experience ers! locations. The company on the Boomers! renovation a wild and unique experi- provements.” at the facility.” acquired the FEC brand, and in Modesto as well as simi- ence for guests. Spin Zone’s Added Gregg Borman, The upgrades are, in- most of the individual Boom- lar theming improvements at arena, to be located inside senior vice president of op- deed, part of a larger com- ers! properties, from Palace other Boomers! locations. the arcade building for year- erations for Apex: “This is mitment made by Aliso Viejo, Entertainment in late 2014. —Dean Lamanna March 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 23 Film signals expansion of coaster group’s aims History, education drive new ACE-backed Arrow documentary AT: Dean Lamanna ers. Amusement Today, members rides at Disneyland — such as [email protected] of ACE and curious parkgoers Dumbo the Flying Elephant filled the Gearworks Theatre for and Mad Tea Party. (Walt Dis- VALENCIA, Calif. — The the screening, hosted by coaster ney Productions even acquired surprising ups, downs and blogger and expert Kurt Dahlin one third of the company in twists of a legendary and glob- (a.k.a. The Coaster Guy). It con- 1960.) ally influential ride design and cluded to raucous applause. Aside from Santa Cruz manufacturing company are Both showings attracted Beach Boardwalk and Six Flags showcased in The Legacy of Ar- former Arrow associates and Magic Mountain, among the row Development, a new docu- featured Q&A sessions with the many revered parks highlight- mentary. filmmakers. ed are Busch Gardens Williams- Largely financed by the The documentary’s South burg, California’s Great Amer- American Coaster Enthusiasts Bay-based producer, Kristopher ica, Cedar Point, Kennywood (ACE), the film had its world Rowberry, creator of Great- and Six Flags Over Texas. premiere at the Montgomery AmericanThrills.net and host of The filmmakers’ accom- Theater in downtown San Jose, the award-winning television plishment is underscored by Calif., on January 23. The loca- series The Lost Parks of Northern coordinator, added: “ACE is the manufacturing entity’s suc- their tiny $7,000 budget — tion of the heavily attended California, was pleased with the all about the preservation of ceeding incarnations, including $6,000 of which was supplied screening, presented by Santa finished product and its educa- roller coasters. The whole or- Arrow-Huss, Arrow Dynamics by ACE. The remainder was Cruz Beach Boardwalk, was tional intent. The latter was key ganization is proud to help tell and S&S Arrow. footed by Rowberry, who told significant: Arrow’s four found- to winning park cooperation. the unique story of a company Arrow famously pioneered AT that a “significant portion” ers met while working for a “We went to the parks and whose creations have been ad- tubular steel roller coaster track, already has been voluntarily World War II-era ironworks in told them we weren’t going to mired and enjoyed by millions.” an innovation that swept the in- paid back to the coaster organi- the local suburb of Sunnyvale commercialize [the film], basi- The Legacy of Arrow Develop- dustry. First used with Disney- zation with proceeds from the before establishing the com- cally saying, ‘This is about you, ment engrosses and impresses in land’s Matterhorn Bobsleds in world premiere. pany in nearby Mountain View and how you fit into this story its recounting of the company’s 1959, the track eventually led to “This was a big project,” in 1945. of Arrow. And how you are 70 years in about as many min- the first modern coaster with in- said Jerry Willard, president of The documentary then quite literally a part of history utes — interweaving interviews versions: Corkscrew at Knott’s ACE. “We not only want to pre- traveled to Valencia on Janu- and might not even realize it,’” with key players and observers Berry Farm in 1975. serve the roller coaster but the ary 30 for its Southern Cali- noted Rowberry. with vintage ride images and Arrow also produced the history of the industry. These fornia premiere at Six Flags Nicholas Laschkewitsch, footage. And it carefully lays out first log flume ride from its guys have done a great job of Magic Mountain — home to the documentary’s director the timeline and corresponding Mountain View facility, as well doing that.” several landmark Arrow coast- and ACE’s video promotions technological breakthroughs of as a number of much-imitated •aceonline.org 24 AMUSEMENT TODAY March 2016 March 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 25 Fort Worth Stock Show does it again, setting new record attendance AT: Pam Sherborne Texas fairs and [email protected]

festivals first to FORT WORTH, Texas — A new Milking Parlor, a ren- address state's ovated Cattle Barn 2, a new new handgun bill 300-foot-long pedestrian walkway called the Tower FORT WORTH, Texas — Promenade, and a Super- New legislation making chang- nova coaster on the midway es to Texas's handgun licensing certainly were added incen- program had officials at Texas tives for fairgoers to turn state and county fairs and fes- out at this year's Fort Worth tivals sifting through the new Stock Show and Rodeo. wordings to determine how it And, turn out they did as implies to their specific events. the show set new attendance The new law, House Bill records during its 2016 run 910, became effective January January 15-February 6. This 1, 2016. It "authorizes individu- year's overall attendance of als to obtain a license to openly 1,257,900, is the new record carry a handgun in the same for the show. That is up from places that allow the licensed last year's attendance by carrying of a concealed hand- 9,400. The 2016 Fort Worth (Texas) gun with some exceptions. Un- The show drew 163,200 concealed handguns, loaded or Stock Show and Rodeo visitors on Saturday, Jan. 30, unloaded, must be carried in a broke its 2015 record at- making that day the busiest shoulder or belt holster." This tendance this year, drawing Saturday of the show's his- applies to either loaded or un- 1,257,900 when it ran Janu- tory. loaded firearms. ary 15-Feb. 6. That num- The show drew 105,500 The passage of Texas ber represents an increase on Sunday, Jan. 31, making House Bill 910 brings the total over last year’s numbers of number of states recognizing that the busiest Sunday in 9,400. Talley Amusements the right of open carry to 44. the show's history. provided the midway with Texas Fair Association Ex- Going into the final two 45 rides this year, includ- ecutive Director Jennifer Al- days of the fair Friday, Feb. ing this Supernova coaster lison said although there was 5 and Saturday, Feb. 6, the brought in by Kyle Brady, no specific session dedicated to fair's attendance was sitting Playworld Amusements. the new law during the asso- at 1,026,600, 14,000 over the AT/SAMMY PICCOLA ciation's annual January meet- same period as 2015. ing in San Antonio, there was a "We don't want to count NEXT MONTH: top steer sold at auction for It is 32.8 feet (10 meters) tall great deal of discussion on that our chickens yet," Matt AT looks at the grounds $210,000. and has a footprint of 131 subject during legal round- Brockman, the show's pub- overhaul in Fort Worth Of course, there also is feet (39.9 meters) by 50 feet tables. licity manager, said during rodeo: Best of West Ranch (15.24 meters). It has a track "It was brought out dur- the last week of the event. of the $450 multi-purpose Rodeo, Best of Mexico Cel- length of 1,100 feet (335 me- ing our legal sessions," Allison "But things are looking good arena in 2020. ebracion, Cowboys of Color ters) . said. "People did have ques- to set a new record this year." (More about these reno- Rodeo, Bulls' Night Out, Talley said the stock tions on some of the nuances He was certainly right. vations, expansions and ad- Super Shootout, and PRCA show this year had been such as what type of facilities, The new Milking Parlor, ditions will appear in AT's Rodeo. good, but cool temperatures, who is in attendance, and how a huge hit during the show, April issue.) On the midway, Talley while perhaps enhancing to enforce it. They were just the renovations on the Cattle "We also beefed up our Amusements provided 45 the fairgoer's inside exhibit trying to sort it out." 2 Barn and the Tower Prom- Rodeo Red Line shuttle ser- rides including the Super- viewings, didn't do a lot for This new law doesn't enade are part of a multi- vice and we changed up our nova, a Cyclon coaster from business on the midway. change where handguns can million project on the Fort entertainment some at the Pinfari/Technical Park (Pin- "It was cold on the week- be carried in the state or where Worth Stock Show grounds. Coors Roadhouse," Brock- fari has been purchased by ends," she said. "We would they are prohibited. Texas al- The price tag of these three man said. Technical Park). have the highs in the 50s and lows handguns to be carried on components came in at $14.5 The Fort Worth Stock The ride is owned by then it would get cooler at a person with some exceptions million. Show and Rodeo also fea- Kyle Brady, Playworld night. While people visiting including sporting events, More renovations are tured grounds entertain- Amusements. Brady pur- the fair exhibits were inside, amusement parks, bars, courts, coming and all of them will ment, agricultural exhibits, chased the ride in 2015 it was cool to be out on the governmental meetings and culminate with the opening and livestock exhibits. The through Ital International. midway riding rides." places of worship. The new law does allow a business to ban the visible wearing of handguns by post- ing signs with specific required wording in English and Span- ish. The Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show and Rodeo, which ran Jan. 16-Feb. 6, was an early fair and officials there were prepared for the changes. "We are a city property so we are abiding by the law," said Matt Brockman, publicity 4See OPEN CARRY, page 26 26 AMUSEMENT TODAY March 2016 OPEN CARRY the State Fair of Texas’ policy Continued from page 25 for the open carrying of hand- guns will be similar to the fair's CARNIVALlights manager. "I haven't seen any policy for concealed. handguns on the grounds so That policy states: "A COMPILED: Pam Sherborne far, but I know some people person holding a valid Texas [email protected] have. We haven't had any is- Concealed Handgun License sues." (or valid CHL from a recipro- The Minnesota State Fair will see some Last summer, unaudited results for the Mid- The Fort Worth Stock Show cating state) is permitted to improvements to its grounds this year. State Fair showed increases across the board did post its policy on where enter onto State Fair property The fair's board of managers recently ap- over 2014. A total of 428,807 people attended handguns, either concealed with his/her concealed hand- proved a $6.8 million capital improvements the fair from July 22 through Aug. 2 — the best or not, are prohibited. Those gun; provided, however, that and maintenance budget for 2016. The budget results since 2011. areas include: the Will Rogers CHL holders will not be per- includes money for a new Family Fair Stage at The 2016 fair runs July 20-31. Davis Enter- Coliseum building when the mitted to carry their concealed Baldwin Park, a rest room in the Kidway Block, prises will provide the midway. professional rodeo events are handgun inside the Cotton a pedestrian walkway through the Adventure • taking place; any livestock Bowl Stadium, a facility de- Block, upgrades to horse stalls in the Horse The Big Fresno Fair swept the Western barn or other building or por- fined under Texas Penal Code Barn, two new information booth structures Fairs Association’s Annual Achievement (WFA) Awards ceremony, receiving a total of 26 awards. tion of a building where an 46.035 as 'the premises where and other work. The awards were presented during the FFA, 4H or other high school, a high school, collegiate or The fair is set to run it's 2016 edition Aug. Western Fairs Association’s 93rd Convention collegiate or interscholastic professional sporting event or 25-Sept. 5. The Minnesota State Fair has an in- dependent midway. and Trade Show in Anaheim, which ran Jan. event is taking place; and the interscholastic event is taking • 3-6. More than 1,200 fair CEOs, directors, staff Coors Light Roadhouse and place." Among other promotions at this year's and fair-related professionals gathered from Reata at the Backstage Club. Furthermore, the State Florida State Fair, Tampa, Feb. 4-15, was the throughout the Western U.S. to celebrate the All of these areas are prohib- Fair of Texas "does not pro- partnership the fair formed with Goodwill In- accomplishments of 2015. ited by existing state penal vide lockers for the storage or dustries-Suncoast. The Big Fresno Fair was honored with 26 codes. checking of weapons for CHL Anyone who donated at Tampa Bay area awards ranging from first place for the new Fres- Kim Hinze, spokesper- holders, so if you plan to at- Goodwill drop-off locations from Wed., Jan. 20, no County Historical Museum, to a first place son, San Antonio (Texas) Stock tend a game or event in the through Sunday, Feb. 14, received a coupon and blue ribbon for the annual theme poster. Show and Rodeo, (Feb. 11-28), Cotton Bowl, please secure good for $2 off regular admission to the fair. The fair received 12 first-place, six second- said that event, "will maintain your weapon at home or in Daily adult admission to the fair this year place and eight third-place awards in honor of its long-standing policy of your vehicle prior to entering was $11 Monday through Friday and $13 on the 2015 fair. not allowing firearms on the the fairgrounds. We want the Saturdays and Sundays. The WFA is a nonprofit trade association grounds." fair to be a fun and safe experi- • serving the fair industry within the western Unit- She said the fair is on pub- ence." The Colorado State Fair Authority Board ed States and Canada. lic property but, "during the Condoianis said the State audit for fiscal year 2015, which ended June 30, • duration of our event we take Fair of Texas leases property shows that funding for the fair “is still an on- The San Joaquin County Fair, Stockton, ownership of the property." owned by the City of Dallas going concern," according to former Colorado Calif., is back in business. They hadn't had any issues and does not fall into any of the State Fair General Manager and current Colo- Kelly Olds, the fair’s chief executive officer, with this policy and weren't exception categories (amuse- rado Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture confirmed that the organization’s board unani- expecting any. ment park, etc.) that would al- Chris Wiseman. mously approved a plan last month to hold the Karissa Condoianis, direc- low the fair to prohibit the car- The audit, completed and released by event in mid-June following a two-year hiatus. tor of public relations, State rying of handguns, "so we will Wall, Smith and Bateman of Alamosa, brought According to a story which ran on Iodinews. Fair of Texas, Dallas, set this be allowing 'open carry,' ac- to light issues with the fair’s funding level that com, Olds said there are still many details to be year for Sept. 30-Oct. 23, said cording to the Texas statutes." will necessitate the request of additional mon- hammered out, including whether the fair will ies from the Joint Budget Committee. be held over four or five days. As of now, the “Seven-hundred and fifty thousand dollars proposed dates are June 15-19. State of Texas House Bill 910 is what the governor is going to ask for,” Wise- “This was a mandate when I took the job,” AUSTIN, Texas — The man said. “We’re looking for a budget amend- Olds was quoted as saying in the news story. passage of texas House Bill ment to the state Long Bill that would increase “I’m just ecstatic. We’re going to put on a good 910 during the 84th Regular the fair’s general fund allotment from $250,000 show for the community.” Legislative Session in Austin, to $1 million.” The fair will coincide with the livestock show, Texas authorizes individuals This year's fair is set to run Aug. 26-Sept. which continued in the fair’s absence. However, to obtain a license to openly 5. Crabtree Amusements will provide the mid- Olds said there are no horse races scheduled carry a handgun in the same way. during the fair with racing already slated for places that allow the licensed carrying of a concealed handgun Sarah Cummings, from California, is the September and October. with some exceptions. (See Texas Department of Public Safety new general manager of the Colorado State The fair, a county staple since being estab- website for exceptions.) Fair. She began her new job Jan. 20. lished in 1860, suffered from declining atten- Other general information: • dance and revenue in the past decade. Then in •Unconcealed handguns, loaded or unloaded, must be The California Mid-State Fair’s board of 2012, the state cut its funding of fairs, which led carried in a shoulder or belt holster. directors is searching for a new chief executive to a loss of $200,000. The fair was eventually •Individuals who hold a valid CHL may continue to carry officer to succeed Paso Robles Event Center canceled in 2014. with valid existing license. CEO Vivian Robertson, who announced her • •A separate license will not be required to open carry. No retirement in October. The Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, additional fee will be required. The CEO position manages the annual board voted to increase admission price into this •Individuals currently licensed will not be required to at- county fair as well as other year-round events, year fair. Prices will go up $2 from $10 to $12. tend additional training. Training curriculum for new applicants concerts and community gatherings at the But, plans are to have cheaper bundle packages will be updated to reflect the new training requirements related event center, according to a news release. The for families. to the use of restraint holsters and methods to ensure the se- event center is governed by the board of direc- Other price increases include: Livestock ve- cure carrying of openly carried handguns. The new curriculum tors of the 16th District Agricultural Associa- hicle pass (was $15/now $25); horse vehicle pass will be required for all classes beginning January 1, 2016. tion. Robertson, who worked 38 years for the (was $10/now $15); Competitive (Open Class) •The eligibility criteria to obtain a license to carry do not fair, was appointed to the CEO position in 2004. Dairy entry fees (was $20/now $30). change. She was credited with numerous changes The fair is extending its partnership with •The department has updated the website and training in the past 11 years, including expanding the Omaha Children's Museum for at least the next materials to reference License to Carry (LTC) instead of Con- center’s year-round operation with annual horse three years and will see the addition of a new cealed Handgun License (CHL). shows and conferences, refurbishing buildings, dinosaur exhibit, which will include replicas of a •Changes to the laminated license have been implement- overseeing new features at the fair and attract- woolly mammoth, a tyrannosaurus rex, a stego- ed. For examples of licenses currently in circulation, see: LTC ing big-name entertainers, and ensuring that saurus, and other interactive features held in the sample. the fair remains one of the state’s largest. Nebraska Building. •txdps.state.tx.us March 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 27 Winter Storm Jonas plays havoc MIDWAY with PSACF/PSSA Convention MARKET PLACE 30 inches of snow creates load-out and travel challenges AT: B. Derek Shaw [email protected] HERSHEY, Pa. — The annual Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs P.O. Box 238 (PSACF) and the Pennsylva- nia State Showman’s Associa- Merino, CO. 80741 tion (PSSA) convention held at Hershey Lodge and Conven- 800-634-6097 970-522-7515 Fax: 970-522-2902 tion Center January 20-23 was anything but conventional. [email protected] www.wisdomrides.com The nearly 1,600 attendees at the 104th edition enjoyed three This aerial view of the PSACF and PSSA trade show floor, fourths of the event weather- inside the Great American Ballroom at the Hershey Conven- free. Then Winter Storm Jonas tion Center, shows the 187 exhibitors on hand to greet the blew through late Friday eve- 1,600 attendees. COURTESY TIM MCGOWAN STUDIO ning through early Sunday morning, leaving more than 30 Exhibits, an aisle devoted to the opening celebration was inches of snow, creating load scrapbooks, advertising and well-known motivational out and travel challenges. In memorabilia from 47 partici- speaker Dr. Rick Rigsby who fact, Brad and Michelle Dall- pating fairs held throughout spoke about making an im- man with Bates Amusements the state, were located right pact, not just an impression. of Wintersville, Ohio, was part inside the trade show floor “My greatest calling is to of a seven mile backup involv- entrance in the 32,000-square- challenge people to do great ing 500 vehicles stuck on the foot, Great American Hall. The things. Many people would Pennsylvania Turnpike while trade show floor was brisk rather look good than be good. trying to head west on Friday with activity. Vendors who People are not trained to listen evening, January 22. Two jack- were surveyed were happy – they are trained to talk. You knifed tractor-trailers were the with attendance and participa- can learn more from listening,” culprits. All told they were tion. “It went really well,” said said Rigsby. He went on to of- stranded for 25 hours. Dall- Amy Bates with Bates Brothers fer ways that people can make man, who is also on the OABA Amusement Company. The an impact with everyone they board said, “The weather was carnival operator was out to come in contact with each day. just coming in, thought we sign the Dayton, Pa. fair (Arm- Each evening, hospital- could beat it.” The Dallman’s strong County, Pa.) to their ity rooms were the gather- were in good company with route. Bates continued, “It was ing places after the business busloads of students from good to see members of other of the day concluded. The various universities and even fair boards even if we had no PSSA, who has been in exis- singer Cassadee Pope from direct business with them.” tence in Pennsylvania the past season three of The Voice. The At least three more carnivals 48 years, had an active room. Dallman’s waited out their had a booth, including Bates, Others were hosted by PSACF, time with Netflix movies, - or Houghton Enterprises and Variety Attractions, Reithof- anges, Chex Mix and the choc- Tons of Fun. fer Shows, Goodtime Amuse- olate they give away at trade Harry Reffner, PSACF Sec- ments, Houghton Enterprises shows. retary and also with Bedford and Tropical Amusements. The annual convention County Fair said, “The trade Thursday evening’s ban- and trade show brings to- show is the largest we’ve had. quet, held by the PSACF, fea- gether board members, vol- We had to take space from tured introductions of all 61 unteers and staff from most of many other places to accom- Fair Queens who are vying the 109 county and local fairs modate. We have people from for the 2016 Pennsylvania Fair held throughout the Common- California, New York, New Queen title. Remarks were wealth each year. It is also an Jersey – an exceptional year – made by the Pennsylvania De- opportunity for a few dozen quite a large turnout.” partment of Agriculture Sec- carnival/midway owners/op- In addition, educational retary, Russell Redding and erators, along with food/game seminars, daily workshops, concluded with the announce- concessionaires, attractions, breakfast tabletop topics and ment of the Fair Person of the entertainers and suppliers to banquets each evening com- Year. This year Karen Dob- show off their wares by way pleted the schedule of events. son, with the Kimberton Fair of a two and a half day trade Wednesday evening was (Chester County, Pa.) was the show, Thursday through noon the night to showcase en- honoree. Saturday. The theme for 2016 tertainment of all types and The PSSA banquet took was “We Have Good Things variety, from musical acts, place Friday evening. Vari- Growing.” impersonators, magicians, co- ous awards were presented This year there were 187 medians and clowns, western to a variety of showmen for Keep our amusement park industry strong! vendors, up 20 percent from shows and more. annual and lifetime contribu- Buy products and services from these suppliers. 2015. The Communication The keynote speaker for 4See FAIR SHOW, page 29 28 AMUSEMENT TODAY March 2016 100th edition of Pennsylvania Farms Show sees solid attendance Fundraising efforts take in $44,578 for scholarship programs AT: B. Derek Shaw [email protected]

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Each year in mid-Janu- ary agriculture fills the air around this capital city and participants and visitors fill 24 acres with 11 halls and three arenas in one million square feet of livestock, live- stock exhibits, food, crafts and more. Billed as the larg- est indoor agricultural ex- In the Weis Exposition position in the nation with Hall, a Hampton farm trac- nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 tor flat ride was supplied by competitive exhibits and 300 Powers & Thomas Midway commercial exhibits, this is Entertainment, Wilmington, Pennsylvania's equivalent to N.C., while in the Main hall a state fair, minus the rides. a 1946 Allan Herschel carou- Well, almost. sel was provided by Steve An Allan Herschell carousel The 100th edition of the Switka, S&S Amusements, (above) on loan from S&S Pennsylvania Farm Show Scott Township, Pa. Rides on Amusements with two roost- maintained a tradition that both attractions were offered er animals helped celebrate has been in place the past for a $2.00 donation — mon- the 100th Pennsylvania Farm 12 years. The Pennsylva- ey that goes directly back Show. Right, refrigerator nia Department of Agricul- to scholarship programs. magnets were given to the ture in partnership with the In 2015, $39,000 was split lucky riders who choose ei- Pennsylvania State Show- equally between both schol- ther of the two roosters for men’s Association (PSSA), arship programs — 28 schol- their ride, awarded upon raise money for their respec- arships via the Farm Show completion of the ride cycle. tive scholarship programs Foundation and 8 awarded AT/B. DEREK SHAW through the operation of two through PSSA. (For 2016, rides throughout the eight $44,578 was raised, bringing Elsewhere in the com- bands. All told, there are a to Fredericksburg, Va. and day event that draws up- the total funds raised in 12 plex, 2015 PSSA President half dozen possible prizes, Verona, N.Y. The park has wards of an estimated half years to more than $400,000.) Lisa Bartlebaugh was on with all cards being winners. used the scratch-offs for million attendees. Atten- Bill Swank told AT: “The hand at the carousel. “So far The cards are also a big hit more than 10 years. This dance figures are not taken, flat ride has been very good so good” was her take on the at the 22 various off-season year’s prizes included a $5 however farm show officials this year and a good loca- fourth day of the eight-day events the park participates discount on a pay-one-price say they parked 71,288 ve- tion.” Swank is the retired show. In honor of the 100th in, including outdoor and plan or a campground stay, hicles on their complex. The owner of Swank’s Steel City Farm Show and helping fill RV shows and Christmas a waterslide upgrade at the equipment used at the farm Shows, which sold to Pow- the gap of no chickens at the parades. In 2015 Knoebels Crystal Pool, a $5 book of show is on loan by a couple ers & Thomas early last year. show (due to avian flu); the presence included participa- tickets, a free round of mini of carnival operators with He and his wife, Patty, were carousel was re-equipped tion in both the Bloomsburg golf and a free pay-one-price operations staffed by PSSA staffing the Hampton ride with two chickens (actually and Scranton, Pa. parades plan. members. the day AT visited the show. roosters). Youngsters who with the two biggest jaunts happened to select one of those animals for their ride were awarded a souvenir magnet to commemorate the occasion. The magnet reads, “I rode the chicken at the 2016 100th Pennsylvania Farm Show.” Commenting on the outlook for ride rev- enue, Bartlebaugh said, “I’m hoping for a record year.” In another corner of the Main Hall, Knoebels Amusement Resort had a booth. This is the fourth time the park has participat- ed in the annual farm show to promote their park, camp- ground and golf course. Staffers were handing out PSSA volunteers at the Hampton tractor ride: Bill and Patty The Knoebels team during one of the days of the Pennsylva- Scratch-Offs, game cards Swank, retired owner of Swank’s Steel City Shows, Pitts- nia Farm Show: Stacy Ososkie, Public Relations; Erik Beagle, good for free tickets and dis- burgh; and Jerry Bartlebaugh (standing), one of the owners, Guest Relations team member; and Angie Hetzendorf, Op- counted tickets and wrist- Bartlebaugh Amusements, Inc. AT/B.DEREK SHAW erations team member. AT/B. DEREK SHAW March 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 29 FAIR SHOW Continued from page 27 Williford wants more young members in the tions. Karen Michael-Shea, Showmen's League of America St. Louis chapter from Danielsville, Pa. with ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The new president of the "So, now I ask everyone to not only sign new Michael’s Family Conces- Showmen's League of America St. Louis (SLA- young members, but let's get them involved," sions and S&S Amusements STL), plans to continue the push started by the Williford said. was named Showman of the previous president to get more of the younger The Show Kids Club will help with that effort. generation involved in the club and industry. The Show Kids Club was created to provide young Year. A check was presented to "These kids are our future and getting them people participation in club activities, such as out- the Pennsylvania Farm Show involved in the club is very important," said the ings, fund raisers and good will to less fortunate. Foundation for $22,289.35 — 2016 SLA-STL President Stephen Williford, in- Other SLA-STL officers include Phil Tomber, half the proceeds from the dependent games concessionaire, in a letter to Rio Syrup Co., first vice president; Tony Noerper, Showman’s Herschel Carousel membership. Archway Amusements, second vice president; and Hampton mini tractor ride Former president, Ron Porter, Porter Foods, and Mary Chris Smith, Allied Specialty Insurance, Stephen Williford started the move. third vice president. that operated during eight day SLA-STL President farm show earlier in January. The use of the carousel was donated by S&S Amusements, Inc, Scott Township, Pa., with Thomas and Powers Midway Entertainment providing the flat ride. The PSSA presented eight scholarships, totaling $17,612 to students from their half of the Farm Show ride proceeds during the banquet. PSSA has raised and donated more than $201,000 in scholar- ships since inception, twelve years ago. The total amount of scholarships, including the Farm Show Foundation portion is over $400,000. The banquet also featured the in- stallation of the 2016 PSSA President Steven Swika III, with S&S Amusements, Scott Township, Pa. Entertainment was provided by the Justin Fa- bus Band. Saturday evening, more than 800 people attended the Queen Coronation banquet in spite of miserable conditions in Central Pennsylvania. Since there is no “official” state fair, the banquet serves as the op- portunity to announce the 2016 queen who visits any of the 109 fairs in Pennsylva- nia, upon request, during the upcoming season. 61 contes- tants representing their local/ regional fair participated in three days of judging activities before a winner to this 30th annual event was selected and crowned. Darby Caspar, repre- senting the Tioga County Fair, from Roseville, Pa., took those honors. Executive Secretary of PSSA, Beverly Gruber remi- nisced about the growth of the trade show. “In 1977 there were three booths around the pool at the Host Inn, Harris- burg.” This year there were 187 exhibitors. Gruber contin- ued, “That’s pretty good im- provement in 39 years!” The PSACF and PSSA have signed a contract with Hershey Lodge and Convention Center to con- tinue their annual event in that venue through 2021. 30 AMUSEMENT TODAY March 2016

BUSINESS, SAFETY & CLASSIFIED  MarketWatch — Page 31 / Obituary — Page 33 / Safety — Pages 35 - 37 /CLASSIFIED — Page 39 Groundbreaking held for first Six Flags park in China

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Six Flags Entertainment Cor- poration announced on Jan. 19 that Riverside Investment Group Co. Ltd., an award-win- ning tourism and real estate developer, broke ground on a mixed-use development area 30 billion yuan (USD $4.6 bil- is located in Haiyan, south of lion) development project that Shanghai, and the Six Flags includes China’s first-ever Six theme park is expected to open Flags-branded theme park. The in 2019. “Six Flags is synonymous About Six Flags with innovation and thrills for in Haiyan, China all ages, and we are delighted to partner with the Riverside The thrilling experience of Group to bring Six Flags thrills Six Flags Entertainment is to China,” said John Odum, coming to China. The theme president, Six Flags Interna- park being built in Haiyan will tional Development Company. offer signature Six Flags thrills “The Six Flags park in Haiyan for guests of all ages including innovative, record-breaking will be a spectacular park fea- Officials from Six Flags Entertainment, Riverside Investment Group and the Haiyan govern- roller coasters, family rides, turing our signature lineup of and water attractions along record-breaking roller coast- ment were at the groundbreaking ceremony for a major development project. It will include with world-class shows and ers, family rides and attractions the first-ever Six Flags-branded theme park in China. The park is expected to open in 2019. special events for the entire and world-class shows—along COURTESY BUSINESS WIRE family to enjoy. The park is with themed sections of the expected to open in 2019 in park that pay homage to the provide visitors an interactive a major economic boon to tour- one of the most recognizable partnership with Riverside storied Chinese culture.” preview of the upcoming offer- ism in the Yangtze River Delta brands in the world to create an Investment Group Co. Ltd., The first phase of the ings. and all of Eastern China,” international destination where an experienced, award-winning mixed-use development project “Six Flags will be the cen- said Che Li, chairman of the visitors can shop, dine and cre- leisure and tourism developer. will be a new exhibition cen- terpiece of the entire new resort Riverside Investment Group. ate thrilling memories.” •sixflags.com/china ter that will open this fall and development and will provide “We are proud to partner with —Business Wire Lagotronics Projects, Ride Entertainment partner for North America market STEVENSVILLE, Md. “I’m extremely pleased — Lagotronics Projects and with this promising partner- About the companies Ride Entertainment have ship. Both companies have Lagotronics Projects was announced they are work- many commonalities and founded in 1979. The ing together in the North will strengthen each other Netherlands-based company American theme park indus- tremendously. I believe this has been involved in the try. The partnership brings games, they create unfor- the attractions industry. The partnership will have many attractions industry since together the industry’s pre- gettable memories for visi- company was founded as a advantages, not only for 1999 and continues to mier technology leader with tors of theme parks. Their one focused on offering the ourselves, but for the whole innovate through technology. one of the best-known sales innovative and high quality industry some of the best theme park industry!” •LagotronicsProjects.com companies. solutions are offering great ride selections from around Adam Sandy, Ride En- • Lagotronics Projects, experiences for virtually the globe. Over the years, tertainment’s chief business Maryland-based Ride Entertainment is a leader based in Vento, the Neth- every leisure business, such they have expanded to serve development officer, agreed, in providing sales, operations, erlands, is known in the as theme parks, museums, every sector of the attrac- “We have been looking to financial partnerships, and theme park industry for its amusement parks, shopping tions industry: sales, finan- add a technological com- installations to the quality interactive systems centers, and retail areas. cial partnerships, installa- ponent to the portfolio and attractions industry. and technology throughout Ride Entertainment, tions, proprietary thrill rides are thrilled to partner with •RideEntertainment.com the world. By combining based in Stevensville, Mary- based and operations. Lagotronics Projects. Their this with their audiovi- land, is known as a leader in Mark Beumers, CEO combination of innovation, are why we feel their poten- sual products, lighting and providing thrilling rides to Lagotronics Projects, said, technology and reliability tial is limitless.”

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FUN NYSE 50.32 60.64 48.45 Owned and operated by global leisure giant Merlin Entertain- ments plc (Merlin), Legoland Discovery Center Philadelphia will be Comcast Corp./ Merlin's ninth Discovery Center to open in the United States. The CMCSA NASDAQ 55.81 64.99 50.01 NBCUniversal Media Legoland Discovery Center Philadelphia will be the state's only loca- tion and will represent Merlin's seventeenth Discovery Center globally. The Walt Disney Company DIS NYSE 88.85 122.08 86.25 "The Legoland Discovery Centers have been a huge success across the globe, particularly as an opportunity for adults and children Fuji Kyoko Co., Ltd. 9010 TYO 1247.00 1318.00 1021.00 to spend fun, quality time together," said John Jakobsen, chief new openings officer, Merlin Entertainments plc. "Plymouth Meeting Mall Haicahang Holdings Ltd. 2255HK SEHK 1.60 2.13 1.09 is the ideal location for the attraction as the mall is already a favored destination for Pennsylvania families and tourists from the region." Leofoo Development Co. TW:2705 TSEC 10.65 12.90 8.22 $120 million expansion for Gaylord Texan Resort MGM Resorts International MGM NYSE 17.17 24.41 16.18 GRAPEVINE, Texas — The Gaylord Texan Resort and Con- vention Center in Grapevine, Texas, has announced that it will add SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. SEAS NYSE 17.68 22.68 16.86 300 guest rooms and 86,000-square-feet of new meeting space in a $120 million expansion that is planned to begin later this year. Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town The project, announced by Gaylord's owner, Nashville Ryman Hos- 000069 SZSE 6.66 14.78 5.88 Co., Ltd. (OCT) pitality Properties, also includes a 30,000-square-foot ballroom, 30,000-square-feet of breakout space and a $5 million expansion of Six Flags Entertainment Co. SIX NYSE 47.77 55.35 41.6 the resort's pool complex. When completed in the second quarter of 2018, the resort will be the second-largest non-gaming hotel in Skyocean International 00593HK SEHK 9.20 12.46 5.8 the U.S. trailing only the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. Tivoli A/S DK:TIV CSE 3533.00 4000.00 3191.00 Massanutten Resort now employee owned Village Roadshow VRL ASX 6.44 7.68 5.08 HARRISONBURG, Va. — Massanutten Resort, a four season re- sort located outside of Harrisonburg, Va. in the Shenandoah Valley, STOCK PRICES ABOVE ARE GENERALLY QUOTED IN THE FOREIGN announced that it is now a 100 percent employee-owned company. CURRENCY IN WHICH THE COMPANY IS LOCATED All remaining stock of the company, previously owned by company founders Dice Hammer and the heirs of Jim Lambert, has now been Worldwide Markets: ASX, Australian Securities Exchange; CSE, Copenhagen Stock Exchange; LSE, London Stock Exchange; NYSE, purchased by the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Program New York Stock Exchange; NASDAQ, National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations; SEHK, Hong Kong Stock (ESOP) trust. Exchange; SZSE, Shenzhen Stock Exchange; TSEC, Taiwan Stock Excange, Corp.; TYO/TSE, Tokyo Stock Exchange Steve Krohn, executive vice president and chief operating of- —SOURCES: Bloomberg.com; Wall Street Journal ficer, noted, “This is a momentous event for our company and the community, and everyone should be proud of the accomplishment. DIESEL PRICES The company founders created our ESOP in 1993. That the com- Region As of Change from plete buyout took over 20 years to come to fruition is a testament to (U.S.) 02/08/16 1 year ago their long-term vision. This transition is also a credit to all the hard East Coast $2.087 - $0.843 work and success of our employees.” Midwest $1.929 - $0.840 Massanutten Resort relies upon over 1,500 employees to operate Gulf Coast $1.896 - $0.865 365 days a year. Including retirees and former employees, more than 3,000 people currently participate in the ESOP program. Mountain $1.914 - $0.862 West Coast $2.073 - $0.683 In brief... California $2.369 - $0.692 •ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Business Journal recently re- ported that CLP Legacy LLC, a subsidiary of CNL Lifestyle Proper- CURRENCY ties, has sold the 399-room CoCo Key Water Resort on International On 02/11/16 $1 USD = Drive to Weston-based InSite Orlando One LLC. The purchase price 0.8873 EURO was $15.1 million according to Orange County deed records. A flury of 0.6902 GBP (British Pound) new activity on I-Drive was said to be the driving force behind the sale. 114.62 JPY (Japanese Yen) •SOUTH MISSISSIPPI - A proposed amusement park project in 0.9737 CHF (Swiss Franc) Mississippi is asking for public backing. Fun Box Amusement CEO 1.4119 AUD (Australian Dollar) Danny Rogers is wanting to build a $30 million park, with $20 million 1.3895 CAD (Canadian Dollar) coming from the BP Oil Spill Relief Fund that has been earmarked for tourism development along the Gulf coast. To date, no site has been selected. 32 AMUSEMENT TODAY March 2016 March 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 33 OBITUARIES Dolly Parton's newest dinner show announced Nancy Chance PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton announced on Jan. LLC, noted construction on Lumberjack Adventure’s facility is on Stadnyck dies at 59 21 the name of her newest dinner show set to launch this May in schedule. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Dolly Parton’s Lumberjack Adventure “Facility construction is well underway and we are extremely WICHITA, Kan. — The Dinner & Show features a captivating storyline, a cast of talented pleased with the progress to this point,” Rule said. “We currently daughter of Chance Rides performers and family entertainment only Parton can deliver. have a number of renovations planned for both the interior and Founder “I’m truly excited to be working on a new show for families to exterior of the facility.” Harold enjoy while they are in town,” Parton said. “We did a lot of work Plans also are in place to remove the former Regency Inn to Chance to come up with the name of the new show and I think we found provide additional parking and to make the dinner attraction more passed away the perfect fit. My creative team has been working to produce an visible from the Parkway, the major thoroughfare in Pigeon Forge. on January exciting show which will showcase the amazing competitive skills Much like the fabulous meals at Parton’s other dinner attrac- 12, 2016. of our cast. We have a few surprises that will certainly make this an tions, guests will be served a hearty meal truly fit for a lumberjack. Nancy adventure for every member of the family.” Numerous new meal items currently are being tested to create an Chance Stad- Nancy Chance Jim Rule, chief executive officer of World Choice Investments, entirely new menu. nyck, 59, Stadnyck passed away in her home peacefully, after a nearly 12-year battle with cancer. She died surrounded by her family in Metamora, Ill. Born on December 26, 1956 in Wichita, Kan. Nancy was the fifth child of R. Harold and Marjorie Chance who lovingly referred to her as their “Last Chance.” She married Douglas Stadnyck, her husband of 37 years, shortly after graduating from St. Louis University in 1978. Nancy was deeply devot- ed to her family and friends. She will be remembered for her unwavering enthusi- asm for the many in her life whom she loved. Nancy never missed a chance to make some- one feel special. She could be counted on to send hundreds of birthday cards each year, just to remind those fortunate to be in her life that they were loved. She was also an adven- turous traveler. Whether golfing with Doug in Ireland, visiting her mother in the Bahamas, or letting her family push her wheelchair around Europe in her final months, she was al- ways looking forward to her next adventure. Enchanted by all things Christmas until the very end, she passed on wear- ing her Christmas pajamas. For her, her favorite holiday will never have to end. Her yearly Christmas letters will be deep- ly missed. She was preceded in death by her father R. Harold Chance and her sister, Kathryn Chance. Nancy is survived by her husband, Douglas Stad- nyck, her mother, Marjorie Chance, her siblings, Richard Chance (Carol Chance), Susie Chew (Bill Chew), and Judy Nielsen (Bruce Nielsen), and her three children, Chip Stad- nyck (Allison Stadnyck), Jori- ane Stadnyck, and Elizabeth Fitz (Travis Fitz), her devoted dog, Skeeter, and her grand- daughter Lyla Fitz. 34 AMUSEMENT TODAY March 2016 Cooler weather doesn't slow IISF Gibtown show Trade show sees record 18 first time exhibitors display AT: B. Derek Shaw [email protected]

The 48th annual edition of the trade show that is geared toward the portable amuse- ment industry took place February 9-13 on the grounds of the International Indepen- dent Showmen’s Association (IISA) club facilities. Regard- ed by many as “ground zero” for the traveling industry, the The 2016 edition of the Gibsonton/Riverview area is IISF Gibtown show saw a winter home to many travel- variety of new rides, includ- ing shows. Inside the main ex- ing this Flying Elephants ride hibit building are 266 spaces from Kolmax Plus (above). that were used by 94 exhibi- Long time exhibitor Zamperla tors. The largest indoor ven- (above right) displayed three dor display is Rhode Island popular rides while Rides 4U Novelty showcasing their anchored the back corner wares in 19 of the spaces. of the outdoor exhibit area Outside on the IISA grounds with multiple ride suppliers there were 68 exhibitor spac- represented. es. The largest outside exhibi- AT/GARY SLADE tor was Rides 4U. The entire show uses over 20 acres of the temperatures rebounded with workshops. Topics includ- witness the presentation. Four all with 42 years. Other long site. In 2015, 10,006 people at- more moderate conditions. ed: DOT rules and regula- individuals were inducted time participants include: Al- tended the show. (As of press- “There's a lot of interesting tions; ride safety, food safety. into the OABA Hall of Fame lied Specialty Insurance – 38 time, the final figure for 2016 new rides – a lot of differ- Commenting on the seminar that is housed in the museum. years, Victor Products Inc. - attendance had not been de- ent rides,” said Otterbacher. participation, Otterbacher The Pioneer Award went to 37 years and Majestic Manu- termined.) “There are new food trail- was quick to point out, “We Joie Chitwood (posthumous- facturing, Gold Metal Prod- Jimmy Otterbacher, IISF ers. The inflatables business have more attendees at the ly) with Joie Chitwood Jr. ac- ucts, Inc. and Waterloo Tent Show Supervisor commented is booming.” When asked seminars this year than any cepting the award. His father & Tarp Company all with 36 on the annual event. He said, about new rides Otterbacher (other), because everybody is ran the Joie Chitwood Thrill years of participation. “The show is pretty good. The replied, “Kolmax brought a changing rules.” Show. The first inductee in There were 18 first time first day was a booming big new elephant ride in. They the food side of the industry vendors at the 2016 trade day.” Teresa Rimes, with the are a manufacturer from the OABA Hall of Fame was Butch Netterfield (Netter- show. The list includes: Ad- IISF production team quickly Czech Republic.” Mid-week, the Outdoor field’s Popcorn & Lemonade, vance Caster & Wheel, Amer- chimed in, “These are the The week consisted of Amusement Business Asso- Inc.). Rounding out the group ican Specialty, Baird Extreme, best first two days we’ve ever many activities in addition to ciation held their informal were early safety seminar Carnival Depot, Forever Con- had!”Frederiksen Wednesday 1/7x3 b/w brought 3/14/02 the 11:22trade show.AM Page A golf1 tour- 2016 Hall of Fame Induction organizer Beverly Burback cession Trailers, Gorham Fab- cooler temperatures and a nament kicked off the week Ceremonies on the second (Funtastic Shows, Inc.) and rication, Gosetto S.R.L., ID- windy afternoon, curtailing followed by fundraising din- floor of the IISA museum, also Jimmy Drew (Drew Exposi- Card, Inc., ISERA Insurance some of the outdoor vendor ners and numerous seminars, located on the grounds. Over tions). Tommy Gaylin, 51st Brokers, McGowan Insur- activity. Later in the week, the round table discussions and 50 attendees were on hand to incoming OABA chair and ance, Next Generation Power, Bob Johnson, president of the Powersource Transportation, “The #1 Leading Slide Manufacturer in America” FREDERIKSEN OABA, served as the Master Precise Satellite, Sound Con- “World’s Largest 5 Lane, One Trailer Slide - 108 Ft.” INDUSTRIES, INC. of Ceremonies of the event. cepts, Super Play Park USA, 5212 St. Paul St. The OABA Hall of Fame was T-Mobile; Uncle John's Pride • Financing and Leasing Available Tampa, Florida 33619 started in 2001. This is the (sausage) and Zutter Design. • Trades Considered second year the awards have The show now attracts • Order Slide Bags or “New Rain” Bags (813) 628-4545 been held at the museum. vendors, in addition to those • 6 New Slides In Stock FAX (813) 621-3679 A formal presentation in North America, from Po- • Have 20 Used Rides www.funslide.com was held later in the week at land, Germany, Italy, and the • 90 Ft. Fiberglass Slide the OABA annual meeting. Czech Republic. • 65 Ft. Fiberglass Slide Amusement Today asked Show history Otterbacher about the up- The first trade show on coming 2016 show season: “It the IISA grounds took place looks good. The fuel prices in 1969. Early vendors in- have really helped. That has cluded B. Barton and Sons, brought a lot of money back Feltman Products, Acme Pre- into the industry, as far as mium Supply and Triangle expenses. Lower fuel costs Poster. Some of the longest scheduled for all year is go- participating vendors in- ing to be good. Usually an clude: Showmans Supply, Eli election year is a slower year. Bridge Company, Bob's Space We'll have to see what hap- Racers and Haas-Wilkerson pens.” March 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 35 Six Flags Magic Mountain hosts two-day event Skycoaster Owners Meeting and Safety Symposium held in California

AT: Tim Baldwin [email protected] SAFETY

VALENCIA, Calif. — For maintenance procedures. the first time ever, the Sky- This year’s safety sym- coaster Owners Meeting and posium had a round robin Safety Symposium moved mode of moving attendees out of the classroom and divided into thirds through into a working Skycoaster three main sessions. site. On January 22 and 23, One was dedicated to Six Flags Magic Mountain flight suits. Instructors were became the host venue, a Mike Berge and Betty Roth- dramatic departure from the Rosenzweig explained man of High Energy Sports indoor settings of the annual the progression of the idea (Anaheim, Calif.), the flight event held since Skycoaster moving away from the stan- suit provider. was created a quarter cen- dard classroom. “While The second workshop tury ago. iconic in the industry, the was dedicated to the hy- Not to be confused with Skycoaster brand is noth- draulic winch and cables. In contrast to previous classroom settings, the symposium site controller certification ing without our sites. We It was led by Andy Cook of this year offered hands-on experience. site visits, the Owners Meet- really welcome interfacing Mile High Rigging (Denver, COURTESY RIDE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ing and Safety Symposium is and feedback. At the conclu- Colo.). The importance of a two-day event for the 67 ac- sion of last year’s seminar, the inspections was stressed “If you’re a certified site “People loved it. It was tive Skycoaster sites world- we informed people that we as attendees had the actual controller, that’s something like universal acclaim. Peo- wide to send a site controller were thinking about holding hands on experience when to be proud of,” says Rosen- ple left feeling they had a representative to go through the event at a park instead of working with the cables. zweig. “It’s not easy, it’s not stronger understanding of a series of classes ranging a classroom. Everyone was Finally, Bill Yeakle of Ves- meant to be easy. If you are the operation and more im- from ride hardware to op- gung ho,” he said. Contact- til Manufacturing (Angola, a Skycoaster site controller, portantly the maintenance erations. Where in the past ing Six Flags as far back as Ind.) gave a course related to anyone who knows ride op- aspect,” said Rosenzweig. they were commonly held in April, Rosenzweig said the the scissor lift system used to erations knows that’s an ac- Rosenzweig was quick to classrooms, this year allowed park was enthusiastically on position riders in place. complishment.” give praise to Six Flags Magic attendees hands-on experi- board. Because attendees are It was reported that sev- Mountain as the host venue. ence with the courses being “Very few parks allow given a written certification eral operators sent more He was impressed with the given. operations people to partake test on the second day, they than one attendee. This was level of hospitality showed Mark Rosenzweig, Sky- in the maintenance proce- can then go back and admin- attributed to the hands-on to the symposium. “It starts coaster’s managing direc- dures. This is due to the dif- ister written tests at their fa- aspect, making the travel with Bonnie Rapjohn all the tor for Ride Entertainment ferent departments getting cility to their site’s returning expense more justifiable. way down. They went above Group, was elated at the end locked into their day-to-day site controllers after attend- Skycoaster had three other and beyond.” He commend- result. The opportunities for duties, but also a difference ing the symposium. All Sky- representatives from Ride ed Donald Spiller, director networking were a big asset. in day-to-day scheduling coaster site controllers must Entertainment Group in ad- of operations, and Dorian “It’s a great chance to talk with maintenance people take the written test annually dition to Mark Rosenzweig: Holden, operations manager, to each other,” said Rosen- typically arriving earlier in to renew their certification. Steve Bilton, Michael Gut- as not only great points of zweig. “It’s amazing that the morning prior to the op- Engaging attendees in knecht, and Kirby Collings. contact for Magic Mountain, parks don’t always reach out erations team,” said Rosen- a fun way to study, a game Collings helped present with but fantastic to work with. to each other; it’s a great op- zweig. He believes that the of Skycoaster Jeopardy us- Cook during one of the semi- As a bonus, the park even portunity for people to in- new format of the event al- ing computer software at the nars. REG noted a 25th anni- provided two hours of exclu- teract and look at different lowed attendees from opera- end of the first day helped versary logo will be stitched sive riding for attendees on ways to accomplish the same tions departments to better people review for the follow- on all flight suits operating the park’s newest star attrac- task.” understand the day-to-day ing day’s certification. this year. tion — Twisted Colossus.

Attendees of the Skycoaster Safety Symposium gathered at the host site of Six Flags Magic Mountain. COURTESY RIDE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP 36 AMUSEMENT TODAY March 2016 Annual NAARSO safety forum survives snowstorm in Hershey, Pa.

AT: B. Derek Shaw Wood Award for dedication and [email protected] SAFETY support of safety in the amuse- ment ride industry went to HERSHEY, Pa. — This year In 2015, 300 people were in at- Gary Chubb, Hersheypark. The NAARSO (National Association tendance in Myrtle Beach, S.C. NAARSO past president’s (Jim- of Amusement Ride Safety Of- Wednesday was devoted to my Floyd) award for dedication ficials) held their annual safety hands-on training with the en- within the realm of safety in the forum in Hershey on the heels tire group split into two. Each industry went to Gary Chubb, of the Pennsylvania State As- group spent a half day in two Hersheypark. The Carl Dills sociation of County Fairs and places: the Great American Ball- award for safety went to James Pennsylvania State Showmen’s room of the Hershey Lodge and Garybeal, Drew Expositions, Association event ending the inside Hersheypark, spending Augusta, Ga. The NAARSO day before. Remnants of win- time at three rides. Five of the Man of the Year was presented ter storm Jonas played a little ballroom rides were supplied to Joe Pandolfo, Pocono Go- bit of havoc with the 370 at- by Majestic Midways Dover, Single-car trams transported trainees throughout the park Karts, East Stroudsburg, Pa. tendees who were registered to Pa. and included: SBF/VISA to each of the three rides that were part of the training: Some of the participating attend. 310 participants actu- Groovy VW Bus; Wisdom Ori- Great Bear; Laff Trakk and Reese’s Extreme Cup Challenge. organizations include: Alamo ally were successful in making ent Express coaster; Chance Attendees are shown examining equipment in the shop area Amusements; Amusements of the trek to the Hershey Lodge Carousel; Sellner Bee Bop (Siz- America; Dixie Landing Theme of Laff Trakk coaster. AT/B. DEREK SHAW and Convention Center Janu- zler) and a Tea Cup ride. Her- Park; Dollywood; Fiesta Shows; ary 24-29. Some attendees used sheypark also set up part of those three groups were three in cluded attendees taking seven Indiana Beach Resort; James three modes of transportation their 12-gauge Mini Train Co. the Hersheypark Service Center elective classes followed by Gang Amusements; Morey’s to arrive at the training, when train. maintenance shops. Those tours operational examinations early Piers; Ray Cammack Shows; their air flights were altered, in- Participants were bussed included visits to the paint/ that evening. Reithoffer Shows; Strates Shows cluding by train and car. “A lot into Hersheypark, then put on fiberglass/carpenter shop; ma- Friday consisted of two and West Edmonton Mall. Many of people were making adjust- multiple single car trams with chine/weld and NDT shop and educational sessions with a of the Cedar Fair properties sent ments. We didn’t know what to three outdoor ride locations: an area for roller coaster trains few class options followed by staff to the seminar as well. expect. Some were a day and a Reese’s Extreme Cup Chal- from various manufacturers. All test orientation; Level I and NAARSO's 30th annual half late,” said Lenny Cavalier, lenge (EOS/Sally themed dark the park activity was very well Level II certification exams and seminar (2017 dates to be an- executive director of NAARSO. ride); Great Bear (B&M inverted orchestrated by Gary Chubb; a banquet that evening. Upon nounced) will be held in Orlan- However after reflection, he coaster) and Laff Trakk (Mau- senior director of Maintenance banquet conclusion numerous do, Fla. with Fun Spot America said, “This probably will turn rer AG indoor themed spinning and over 20 Hersheypark staff. awards were presented includ- and Universal Studios Florida out to be our largest attended.” mouse coaster). Rotating with Thursday’s activities in- ing these four. The OABA Red serving as the host parks. iROC training event at Knott’s Berry Farm fortifies attendees AT: Dean Lamanna SAFETY The duo’s basis for for- [email protected] mulating iROC was their work in performing assess- BUENA PARK, Calif. — Hong Kong, and represent- ment and critical component Offering essential instruction ed parks from coast to coast audits based on ASTM and along with an engaging mix (e.g., Pacific Park in Santa other industry standards, as of informative discussion Monica, Calif., and Morey’s well as on ride operator be- and fun, the International Piers in Wildwood, N.J.). havior. Their goal has been Ride Operator Certification The program got off to to create standardized pro- (iROC) School was held at a motivational start with a cedures in ride operation. the Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel keynote address by Johnnie “This is why we started here Jan. 27-29. Williams, a thought leader developing the iROC pro- Presented annually by and youth activist known gram,” Beazley said. “It’s Patty Beazley and Cindee for promoting customer not just about telling ride Huddy of Nashville, Tenn.- engagement and connec- operators to do what they’ve based When Pigs Fly / Cre- tive communicating. Day 1 been told to do, but about ative Operational Concepts, also featured educator Lisa helping them to understand which provides service and Stephani, an amusement why their boss has told them safety training and auditing industry veteran, who dis- Uremet Corporation CEO Charles Cornman, Ph.D (far right), to do something so that the for the amusement, retail cussed training leadership greets iROC School students during a factory tour in Santa operator will buy into doing and hospitality industries, issues and solutions. Ana, Calif. The company produces high-performance poly- it.” the interactive course deliv- Highlights of Day 2 in- urethane wheels for roller coasters and other amusement Both women believe the ers instructor training for cluded iROC staff talks and rides worldwide. AT/DEAN LAMANNA industry has made strides in ride and attraction operator instruction in trainer pre- creating standardized proce- trainers. sentation skills and training ted with LED disco lighting demonstration before wrap- dures and rules in ride op- “We get our trainees to techniques. Legal expert Erik and stereo sound for a facto- ping with a student awards erations, particularly among think outside the box, and Beard, an associate with the ry tour and dinner at Uremet presentation. the groups that have passed give them the right tools and firm Wiggin and Dana, LLP, Corporation in nearby Santa Beazley and Huddy have through their program and equipment to do the job,” of Hartford, Conn., spoke on Ana. Company founder and come a long way with their used their instructor manual Huddy told Amusement To- the Americans with Disabili- president Mark Moore ar- course offerings: this is their and trainer activities guide day. “Our passion lies in de- ties Act (ADA) and other ranged the educational and 16th year as managing part- in the field. veloping the skills of young key topics — resuming his fascinating visit to the facil- ners in their company. After “If you’ve got 50 train- employees and leaders in discussion on Day 3 with an ity, which designs and man- befriending each other while ers, there needs to be one the parks.” eye-opening exercise involv- ufactures high-performance working as ride operators in way that they all teach,” More than 80 park direc- ing best practices in the han- polyurethane wheels for roll- the 1990s, they conducted Huddy said. “iROC gives tors, managers and supervi- dling of park accidents. er coasters and amusement their first training class at the them the foundation to do sors signed up for this year’s At the conclusion of the rides all over the world. late Libertyland amusement that — to go out and train school. Participants came second session, students Day 3 included an open- park in Memphis, Tenn., in 600 ride operators the same from as far as Canada and boarded party buses outfit- book exam and ADA harness 2000. message.” March 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 37 2016 AIMS Safety Seminar draws 340, Hale delivers keynote

AT: Pam Sherborne He has the ASTM F24 tee (second term) as well as the [email protected] SAFETY more than 32 committee for Sub-Committee chair for ASTM Two new board members years of ride over 12 years F24.70 for all water related amuse- ORLANDO, Fla. — Greg were installed during the 2016 inspection ex- and is the Task ment rides and devices. Hale, Disney Parks and Resorts' seminar. One is Rick Achard, field perience. Group Chair Achard and Tanzer replaced chief safety officer, stressed the service representative/inspector, The other for ASTM on former board members Mark importance of a robust safety pro- Coulter Associates, LLC, where he is Andreas Water Slides. Moore, founder and president of gram during his keynote address is responsible for on-site ride and Tanzer, direc- Achard In addi- Tanzer Uremet Corp., and Brian King, to attendees of the 2016 AIMS In- facility inspection, report writ- tor of research tion, he was president, Recreation Engineer- ternational Safety Seminar held ing, conducting training classes, and design, ProSlide Technol- the ASTM Task Group chair for ing. here at the Doubletree by Hilton accident recreation, analysis and ogy. He has been with ProSlide Aquatic Play Structures. He cur- The 2017 AIMS Safety Semi- Orlando at SeaWorld. summary of incidents for park since its inception almost 30 years rently serves as the secretary of nar is set for January 8-13, 2017 in He also told attendees that and carnival/fair grounds clients. ago. He has been a member of the ASTM F24 Executive Commit- Orlando. any safety program should in- clude reinforcing detailed train- ing. And, he gave statistics, saying about 80 percent of all in- cidents can be attributed to visi- tors whether people are ignoring safety rules or going on rides that aren't appropriate for them be- cause of health conditions. "Our keynote speaker Greg Hale was a big hit," said AIMS Executive Director Karen Oertley. "He was sponsored by IAAPA as part of their Gold Sponsorship. It was covered in the Orlando Senti- nel." Oertley said final numbers to the AIMS seminar were 340 registered attendees, "a big in- crease over last year." Last year, attendance was reported as 300 with another 120-130 volunteer instructors. AIMS International is a non- profit organization dedicated to industry safety. It consists of manufacturers, suppliers, organi- zations, and individuals that have an interest in supplying products or services to the amusement in- dustry. The seminar offers both sit- down and hands-on classes, with about 15 different classes offered each hour of this year's seminar. Attendees build tailored course curricula that best suit their needs and the needs of their employers.

Norm Paquette with Florida Bearings, a division of Ka- man Industrial Technologies , gives a presentation on Roll- er Chain Maintenance Train- ing during the 2016 AIMS Safety Seminar in Orlando. AT/GARY SLADE 38 AMUSEMENT TODAY March 2016 Eastern States Exposition and The Republican partner on book WEST SPRINGFIELD, entertainers, natural disas- produce together as a record Mass. — Eastern States Expo- ters that befell the grounds, for all posterity,” Eugene J. sition has partnered with The forgotten attractions like the Cassidy, president and CEO Republican to produce a hard Skyride, unique exhibits, a of the Exposition, said. cover, pictorial book to com- presidential visit and much Additionally, there will memorate its 100th anniver- more. The book will also in- be a limited opportunity for sary. The book will be part of clude passages written by local businesses to be includ- the newspaper’s Heritage Se- Dennis Picard, ESE director ed in the Community Profiles ries which includes “Spring- of Storrowton Village Mu- section of the book. For more field: 375 Years,” “Path of seum and Noreen Tassinari, information, contact Greg Fury,” on the 2011 tornado, ESE director of Marketing. Chiecko, Eastern States Ex- the recently released “Build- ESE officially kicked off position director of Sales at ing a Better Life, the French the countdown to its 100th (413) 205-5018 or gchiecko@ Canadian Experience in anniversary celebration at a TheBigE.com. To reserve Western Massachusetts” and Community Breakfast held Wayne Phaneuf (right) executive editor of The Republican your copy of the book, email the first of two books on the Sept. 3, 2014 in the Coliseum examines a cache of vintage Eastern States Exposition [email protected]. Civil War. It is the first book with the unveiling of a new photos and publications with (left to right) Noreen Tassinari, The Exposition is also by The Republican written in centennial logo. ESE director of Marketing; Gene Cassidy, ESE president gathering memories from partnership with another or- The book will be released and CEO; and Dennis Picard, director of Storrowton Village visitors far and wide through ganization. in late summer with cop- Museum. COURTESY EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION social media as well as en- The 144-page hardbound ies available to the public couraging visitors to share collectible book will be writ- at the Centennial Commu- its archives and ESE an equal position are truly blessed to their recollections and Big ten by Republican Executive nity Breakfast, September 7, number. There is a great sto- be able to partner with The E experiences by emailing Editor Wayne Phaneuf and in the Coliseum or by pre- ry here to be told through the Republican as we celebrate [email protected]. will highlight the rich his- order. The book will also be decades,” Phaneuf said. “As our Centennial. By the time The Big E will present tory of the Exposition from sold during the Fair, Septem- a kid, my three favorite days of our founding in 1916, The its 100th edition Sept. 16 to its founding by Joshua L. ber 16-October 2. of the year were Christmas, Republican had already been Oct. 2, 2016. Many new and Brooks, through the decades “The Exposition is a hall- the last day of school, and publishing a daily paper for exciting happenings are be- with important highlights in- mark of autumn in New Eng- the opening of the Eastern 72 years. They were expert ing planned for the 175-acre cluding the creation of Stor- land and has been an integral States Exposition. Through- then and remain so now, and West Springfield facility. For rowton Village, the Storrow- part of the Western Mass. ex- out my life the excitement of they have kept the archive a list of all 100th anniver- ton Music Tent, hockey in the perience since any of us can The Big E has never faded,” of our times which will now sary events and celebrations fabled Coliseum, horse and remember. The Republican has Phaneuf added. be deployed in an important planned throughout 2016, automobile racing, notable more than 30,000 photos in “We at Eastern States Ex- exciting book that we will visit TheBigE.com. March 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 CLASSIFIEDS

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The compa -strongwe have added five new ® Capacity of 800 pph will be at the show.RUST, Germany — Call it $350 - Go to www.ACsound.net for Brian (Beaver) Bitner "We willa birthday, be callfocusing it an anniversa - on ny also will have on display products to our plate," he AT: Pam Sherborne ry, but Europa-Park has made said the IISF event has al- and Brian (Beaver) [email protected] it a celebration. ways been good for him. It an Air Race, a kiddie version said. our dark ridesOn Marchand 28,fun Roland hous - The IISF Trade Show will more information or call Anthony at GIBSONTON, Fla. — Te- Mack, the Mack family, the is sort of a last chance order of the Sky Race ride, and a If interested, please contact: (919) 272-5627 es for themayor carnival (burgermeister) business," of Rust Experienced Maintenance Technician and special guests opened the Happy Swing. run 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday, (919) 272-5627 resa Rimes, part of the pro- she said.park "We with aalso ribbon-cutting are focus - opportunity for some shows. Bob's Space Racers' Tony amid a flurry of showering "Sometimes, if they go Feb. 9 through Friday, Feb. (865) 742-1394 Chain lift system with magnetic duction team responsible for ing on confetti,our new balloons, portable and songs fam- Len Soled Billy Clark - (863) 738-1689 of celebration. The ceremony Cassata said his company 12. 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