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TM Celebrating Our 15th Year Vol. 15 • Issue 7 OCTOBER 2011 Longtime industry veteran Preparations are ready for the 31st W. Cleveland Smith, Jr. dies WWA Symposium and Trade Show , Inc., owned by An- STORY: Pam Sherborne to the table and that’s exactly — Warner Cleve- gus G. Wynne Jr., the [email protected] what we are getting by being land Smith, Jr., founder of Six . in New Orleans – the city’s 70, died peacefully Over the decades, NEW ORLEANS, La. — motto is ‘Let the Good Times holding hands with one of his best friends The waterpark industry is Roll’ and that sense of vital- his wife, Sherry and mentors was Lu- facing many of the same chal- ity and hospitality will help Shaw Smith, in ther D. Clark, also at lenges that all types of busi- energize our attendees for the early morning Smith Wynne Enterprises. nesses are dealing with at 2012,”Ezra said. hours of Septem- Smith also held this time, including economic A few new offerings this ber 4, 2011. Although fad- management roles at Lion pressures for both consumers year include: ing into the grip of demen- Country Safari and Old Chi- and operators, continued lack WWA education grid is struc- •Inclusion U: A Guide to tia the last three years, he cago. of discretionary income and tured to meet the needs of all Welcoming People with Dis- lived a full & happy life. In 1982, he became the higher guest expectations. the industry’s constituency abilities Workshop: Presented Smith ran amusement general manager for the “Guests want more for less groups including developers, by the NYS Inclusive Recre- parks for a living and was Entertainment Area at the and they’re always looking for the public sector, outdoor, in- ation Resource Center (NYS instrumental in the success World’s in Knoxville, new and different,” said Rick door and resort operators.” IRRC) at SUNY Cortland, this of Over Texas. He Tenn. From 1984 to 1989, Root, As- This is the first time the course will enable recreation started with Six Flags Over he was the president of the sociation president. “As our WWA Show has been in New and tourism professionals to Texas the first day it opened State Fair of Texas Midway industry matures, there is a Orleans, so whether an attend- provide opportunities for peo- in 1961 as a ride operator, games, novelties and con- need to revisit and reinvent ee is coming for the first time ple of all abilities to enjoy rec- then promoted to ride su- cessions. the guest experience. We also or the 25th time, they will get reation programs, parks and pervisor. As vice president of continue to feel the impact of a fresh experience. facilities wherever they live. In 1964, he became Overseas Development for the expanding school year cal- “We’re excited about the With the revised ADA Guide- the New York World’s Fair Wet ‘n Wild, Smith worked endar.” changes we’ve made to our lines now in effect, this subject general manager for rides. closely with George Millay, So, as members of the show schedule this year,” Root of inclusivity is more impor- During 1966 to 1969 he was the founder of SeaWorld waterpark industry descend said. tant than ever. the general manager for Six and Wet’n Wild. upon New Orleans for the This year’s schedule al- •Supercharge Your Busi- Flags Over Georgia. He traveled extensively 31st Annual Symposium and lows an attendee to spend ness Life with Gregg Catala- After serving as Six Flags for work and pleasure, vis- Trade Show, Oct. 3-7, the plan- more time in sessions with no: This Keynote Session is for Over Georgia general man- iting Brazil, Japan, Alaska, ners of this year’s event have time allotted on Tuesday, Oct. any attendee who wants to re- ager in 1968, Smith was pro- Peru, Ecuador & Australia. made great strides to address 4; Wednesday, Oct. 5; Thurs- fuel the tank, live an energized moted in 1969 to executive In his earlier years, he these challenges. day, Oct. 6, and Friday, Oct 7. life and create positive energy vice president and member worked on oil rigs, and as an “The environment at the Plus, the sessions have in everything they do. Recog- of the board of directors assistant purchasing agent WWA show is very supportive been spread out to not conflict nized as one of the nation’s top of Six Flags Inc. In 1971, for Neiman-Marcus wherein and our education program with the trade show, allow- educational, recreational, and W. Cleveland Smith & As- he was bonded to drive to grid of 50-plus sessions covers ing attendees the same qual- motivational speakers, Gregg sociates was formed which homes to deliver clothes, every aspect of the industry, ity time to shop and network Catalano is a unique presenter later became Fun Corpora- jewelry and shoes for the including operations, safety, with leading industry inno- whose workshops are always tion of America. Cleveland buyer’s discretion. design, development, them- vators and service providers. “high energy,” entertaining also was the vice president Errol McKoy, president ing, legal, marketing, sales, The trade show runs Oct. 5-6. and informative. Named as and member of the board of of the State Fair of Texas, and revenue,” said Aleatha “Our most popular show “Teacher-of-the-Year,” and directors from 1972 to 1982 first met Smith while work- Ezra, WWA director of park venues are those that bring a “Coach-of-the-Year” twice with Wynne Enterprises, 4See SMITH, page 6 member development. “The certain level of energy and fun 4See WWA, page 4

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October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 3 THIS MONTH IN HISTORY •1846: On October 6, Samuel Presented by MINUTE Botsford persuaded Gad Nor- ton, the owner of Compound’s Lake in Connecticut to let him 2 DRILL conduct a series of beautiful COMPILED: Janice Witherow experiments in electricity. The Aleatha Ezra, World Waterpark Association event drew thousands and al- though the final experiment www.RollerCoasterMuseum.org Aleatha Ezra began her failed, the large crowd that amusement career as a had come that day inspired Mr. Norton. He put a path around guest photographer at the lake, set up picnic tables, allowed public swimming and Worlds of Fun in Kansas Lake City, Mo. From there, she rowing and built a gazebo for lakeside band concerts. stepped outside the indus- Compounce, as it was renamed, officially opened to the public try by working for a literary as a picnic park and is recognized as the oldest continuously magazine and teaching operating amusement park in the . college composition. Aleatha now serves as the •1873: Fred Thompson was born on October 31. He was a Director of Park Member promoter of carnivals and world’s and was involved in the Development for the World 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and the 1901 Waterpark Association Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. A few years later in 1903, where she works closely Aleatha Ezra at her WWA office. he opened the famous Luna Park at on the site with waterpark members, of the older Sea Lion Park. It was an electrified extravaganza including outdoor, indoor, aquatic facility, hotel resort and public-sector with thousands of electric lights on the outside of the buildings park owners, developers and operators. Favorite “chain” restaurant at a time when electricity was still a novelty. Although Thomp- ’s. The potato soup is perfection. son passed away in 1919, his park remained open until 1944 Title when it was destroyed by a pair of fires. Director of Park Member Development. In one word, my purse is … Ever-changing. •1892: Dedication ceremonies were held on October 21 for Number of years in the the World’s Columbian Exposition celebrating the 400th an- industry People say I do this a lot niversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival to the new world. Six years. Read. Although dedication ceremonies were in October, the Chicago World’s Fair as it was informally known, did not open to the Best thing about the industry When I am in a hurry, I fix this for dinner public until May. Running from May 1 to October 30, 1983 the I most enjoy the people I’ve Cereal. met and the mission of our fair drew nearly 26 million visitors. Among the attractions was industry — to provide safe, Ezra Kindle or tangible book? the famous 264-foot Chicago Wheel built by George Ferris. but fun, water leisure recre- I prefer a tangible book. ation to families. •1971: Opening Day was held on October 1 for the Magic In a meeting, I like to … Kingdom, the first theme park at Walt Disney World. That Favorite amusement ride Doodle three dimensional objects. first operating day was the start of an almost month-long cel- I’m an old-fashioned gal when it comes to ebration with an Opening Gala scheduled for October 25. Me- rides. I like dry rides like “The ” or a My “feel-good” song is … dia estimates of opening day crowds of up to 100,000 scared standard flume waterslide. “Hey Jude.” Loved it when I was 10, love it many people away resulting in only 10,000 people walking now, will love it when I’m 80. through the gates on that first day. If I wasn’t working in the amusement industry, I would be … The last thing I lost was … •1982: The second theme park to open at Walt Disney World Teaching. I taught college-level English classes My favorite Pez dispenser. while I was finishing my graduate work and it also opened on October 1. The first operating day of EPCOT was lovely. Unfortunately, it didn’t pay the bills. If money were no object, I would buy a Center was considered a soft opening and only Spaceship second home here Earth was dedicated that day. Grand opening celebrations Biggest challenge facing our industry Tough call. Perhaps Savannah, Georgia or were scheduled from October 15-27. The Opening Celebra- Changing climates, shortened summer sea- Alexandria, Virginia or I might just recreate my tion TV special was aired on CBS on the evening of October 23 sons, stagnant economic growth throughout, granddad’s house in Zionsville, Indiana. and the Grand Opening Gala and official dedication took place lack of discretionary incomes and poorly on October 24. executed industry regulations are a few that Are you a steak or seafood kind of girl? come to mind. I suppose steak only because I am allergic to •2004: The World Waterpark Association officially proclaims

several fishes, unfortunately. George Millay as “Father of the Waterpark Industry” and The thing I like most about amusement/ awards him with the Association’s first Lifetime Achievement waterpark season is … Best place I have ever watched a sunset I get to talk to more members during their sea- Arlington Cemetery. It was the first night on Award. —Compiled by Jeffrey L. Seifert/AT and Richard Munch/NRCMA sons. I enjoy the chance to visit with them on a trip with my husband to D.C. and we were their challenges or celebrate their successes. walking back to the . It seemed like the sunset mirrored my thoughts at the moment All-time favorite sitcom perfectly. TM Seinfeld. P.O. Box 5427 I would describe my fashion sense as … Arlington, Texas 76005-5427 5-time Award Winner Coolest Superhero I’ve loved fashion since my mom gave me my (817) 460-7220 … it has always been a brutal first Barbie. It’s a passion of mine. Fax (817) 265-NEWS (6397) disappointment that all the twirling in the world didn’t turn me into Wonder Woman. The household chore I enjoy doing the most Find us on Facebook is … facebook.com/amusementtoday The last time I got mad was … Dusting. Anger leads to the dark side, so I never get mad. Is anyone buying this? If I could get the answer to any question, I Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/amusementtoday would ask … It’s October! My favorite candy is … What would the world be like now if World War Snickers. II had never happened? Get the free mobile app for your phone Subscribe to our YouTube channel http://gettag.mobi youtube.com/amusementtoday 4 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011 WWA However growth in the Ga., added Hakini Rapids and ground opened at Nashville Continued from page 1 North America and interna- Kona Cliffs. (Tenn.,) Shores Waterpark, tional markets continues. In •SoakZone, Ligonier, Pa., and Splash Zoo, an interactive fact, Ezra said, it “continues opened the Wowabunga Fam- spray ground featuring giant during his 11-year teaching ca- to be strong across the Pacific ily Wavepool. Duplo play blocks and charac- reer. Rim and we’re excited to an- • Waterpark, ters opened at LegoLand Wa- •Just for GMs Address nounce WWA will be hosting Long Island, N.Y., opened Ka- ter Park, Carlsbad, Calif.. & Luncheon: Featuring spe- a new regional symposium in huna Bay a new continuous ac- Royal Caribbean, Carni- cial guest, Peter Ricchiuti, Asia in 2012.” tion body-surfing wave pool. val, Norwegian and Disney this invitation-only luncheon Creativity in the industry •Schlitterbahn Waterpark Cruise Lines now all offer a event will provide GMs and has been prevalent in new con- Resort, New Braunfels, Texas, waterpark experience at sea. owners with special insights include the WWA Annual Golf struction in the U.S., with the added Tubenbach: The Falls, The new Disney Dream Aqua- on the economy and financial Tournament, Tuesday, Oct. 4; Grand Reef and Sea Venture Deluge Whirlpool River, Boo- Duck water coaster set sail in markets. Assistant Dean at the drinks and treats on the trade at Discovery Cove, Orlando, gie Bay Heated Pool, and the 2011. Freeman School of Business at show floor on Wed., Oct. 5, fol- Fla.; the new floor drop slides Boogie Bay Kids’ Area. Schlit- “This is the kind of inno- Tulane University, Ricchiuti lowed by an event in the La that premiered at Raging Wa- terbahn Galveston Island, Tex- vation and creativity that our has been featured in The Wall Louisiane Ballroom adjacent ters, San Jose, Calif., and Water as, launched Shipwreck Har- members get immersed in Street Journal, The New York to the show floor; and the New Country USA, Williamsburg, bor Wave Lagoon. when they come to the WWA Times, and on CNN. Ricchiuti Orleans Generations Hall Par- Va., and Evergreen Wings & •Camel Beach, Tanners- show,” said Root. “Whether served for five years as the as- ty set for Thursday, Oct. 7. Waves Waterpark, McMin- ville, Pa., added two new you’re new to the business or sistant state treasurer and chief Root and Ezra both have nville, Ore., opened one of the family raft rides a waterpark veteran, the WWA investment officer for the State been getting positive reports industry’s most unique water- taking their total attraction has been the number one re- of . There he skillful- from the industry as the 2011 parks with a fantastic inaugu- count to more than 35. source for information, train- ly managed the state’s $3 bil- season was wrapping up. Ezra ral season. In addition, Root said ing and insight on the water- lion investment portfolio and said weather is the biggest A number of U.S. parks the industry saw hotel re- park industry throughout its served on boards overseeing variable for the waterpark in- opened their largest expan- sort expansions like Paradise 30-year history. another $8 billion in retirement dustry, as it is for all the out- sions ever: Springs at the Gaylord Texan, “The WWA has built its funds. His insight and humor door entertainment industry. • Harbor at Six Grapevine, Texas, and fun brand on providing real world have twice made him Tulane’s The hot weather experienced Flags Great America, Gurnee, new themed attractions for the knowledge that provides con- top professor. in some areas increased atten- Ill., opened Riptide Bay with younger set. text, understanding and in- “Our education commit- dances. five new daring slides, a dou- The first permanent Bob novative solutions that tackle tee represents the leading edge “Though, its unfortunate ble Surf Rider, massive lagoon the Builder amusement at- challenges and drive our in- of the industry and they work so many regions have had to and luxury cabanas. traction opened with Splash dustry forward,” he contin- hard to ensure we meet the deal with the damage and im- •White Water, Branson, Works at SplashDown Beach ued. “We’re looking forward ever-evolving needs of our op- pact of weather-related issues Mo., opened the Aloha River. Waterpark, Fishkill, N.Y.; Kow- to doing just that in New Or- erator,” Ezra said. such as the flooding, tornados • Water abunga Beach, a massive new leans.” This year’s social events and wild fires,” Ezra said. and Theme Park, Valdosta, water tree house and spray- October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 5 2011 World Waterpark Association Exhibitor Listing Adventure Playground Systems...... 403 New Orleans, La. Poly Solutions/Ultra PolyOne Coat...... 344 Alamo Grid Aquatics...... 150 October 5-6, 2011 Precision Dynamics Corporation...... 615 - 716 AllChem Performance Products...... 343 Premier Coatings...... 401 Allied Specialty Insurance...... 342 Listing as of Sept. 19, 2011 Profitable Food Facilities...... 843 American Locker Security Systems ...... 307 - 408 Project Innovations...... 635 AIMS...... 436 Forsch Polymer...... 643 ProMinent Fluid Controls...... 701 - 802 Amusement Today...... 434 FreeStyle Slides...... 750 ProSlide Technology...... 101 - 206 Anchor Industries...... 834 Fun Formations by Fountain People...... 243 Prozone Water Products...... 337 Aqua Leisure Int’l...... 836 Fun Works...... 707 - 709 Public Restroom Company...... 235 - 237 Aqua Products...... 805 Funtraptions...... 542 Pucuda...... 844 AquaPlay by Whitewater...... 417 - 522 Gatemaster Systems...... 359 PurePlay...... 316 - 318 Aquasalt...... 806 Gateway Ticketing Systems...... 655 RadioBoss...... 451 Aquatherm Industries...... 808 Great Waves...... 453 radiosforwaterparks.com...... 355 Aquatic Development Group...... 201 - 306 Grundfos Pumps...... 449 Rain Drop Products...... 217 - 219 Aquatics Int’l./HanleyWood...... 737 Haas & Wilkerson Insurance...... 223 - 324 Ramaker & Associates...... 827 Arch Chemicals...... 517 - 519 Halogen Supply Company...... 814 Ramuc Pool Paint...... 238 Architectural Design Consultants...... 132 Hayward Commercial...... 537 - 539 RAVE Sports...... 511 - 513 Arihant Industrial...... 803 Hayward Flow Control...... 535 Raypak ...... 136 A.S.A. Mfg...... 100 Healthy Pool Technologies...... 738 Recreation Management...... 536 Astratek Resurfacing...... 711 Herborner Pumpenfabrik L.H. Hoffmann GmbH Recreonics...... 425 Bayer MaterialScience...... 759 - 761 Co. KG...... 749 - 751 RenoSys...... 122 BECS Technology...... 729 Hi Striker Company...... 830 Rola-Chem...... 744 Berk Concession Supply...... 339 iFormBuilder...... 134 RTP LLC...... 723 Best Lockers...... 118 Image Sunwear...... 500 - 502 Rust-Oleum...... 443 Big Squirt!...... 239 InCord...... 328 - 330 SGM...... 639 BoMar Soft Playgrounds Int’l...... 742 IAAPA...... 454 Shade Creations by Waterloo...... 108 Centaman...... 543 - 644 J&J Electronics...... 822 Siemens Industry,...... 140 Center for Cultural Interchange - Greenheart.154 J.C. Schultz Enterprises, Inc./FlagSource...... Smarte Carte/Smarte Locke...... 625 Chemtro...... 236 ...... 753 - 755 Speck Pumps ...... 216 Clear Marketing Concepts...... 816 - 818 Jackson Digital Imaging...... 245 SplashTacular...... 149 - 254 Cloward H2O...... 325 - 424 Jeff Ellis & Associates...... 645 Starfish Aquatics/Human Kinetics...... 152 Colortime Crafts...... 724 Klopp Int’l...... 142 Strongwell...... 445 Commercial Aquatic Technologies...... 653 KMIT Solutions...... 745 Sun Ports...... 138 Commercial Recreation Specialists...... 831 Kwik Tek...... 329 - 430 Taylor & Associates...... 638 Contract Furnishings Int’l...... 114 - 116 Launch Logic...... 117 Tecogen...... 338 Control Play H2O...... 728 Lawson Aquatics...... 229 - 231 Tiburon Lockers...... 601 Convergence.net...... 158 Life Floor...... 824 TicketPro Systems...... 813 CORE Cashless...... 757 The Lifeguard Store...... 106 TravelClick, ...... 807 Counsilman/Hunsaker & Associates...... 218 Lincoln Equipment...... 234 TRC Recreation...... 722 CPI Amusement...... 435 Lo-Q...... 629 - 631 True Vision Marketing...... 457 DEL Ozone...... 148 Mason Corporation...... 725 Tube Pro ...... 548 Delfield Company...... 815 - 817 Maui and Sons...... 357 TUFF Coat Mfg...... 736 Delta Ultraviolet Corporation...... 819 Mecanarc...... 637 U.S. Seal Mfg...... 823 Designmaster Fence by Deacero...... 135 MedTech Wristbands...... 538 USA Pool & Toy...... 718 Dippin’ Dots...... 634 Meese Orbitron Dunne Co...... 838 Van Stone Conveyor...... 119 Dreampark Int’l...... 717 - 719 Mid-America Sales...... 735 VersaFlex Incorporated...... 845 Eaglewood Manufacturing...... 835 - 837 Midway Stainless Fabricators...... 143 - 145 Aquatic Structures Int’l...... 607 - 708 EBA Design...... 743 NAMCO Cybertainment ...... 345 Water Odyssey/Fountain People...... 242 - 244 ECO-CHOICE Swimming Pool Paints by SAU- Natare Corporation...... 456 - 458 Water Safety Products...... 411 - 512 SEA...... 556 National Aquatic Safety Company (NASCO).. 623 Water Slides De ...... 123 - 230 Emerald FX LLC/Mazur North America..405 - 506 National Ticket Company...... 335 Water Technology...... 501 - 602 Emperor Aquatics...... 715 Nemato Corp...... 731 Water Wars...... 102 Empex Watertoys...... 124 - 126 Neptune-Benson...... 616 - 618 Waterco USA...... 111 - 212 Engineered Treatment Systems...... 603 Nets Unlimited ...... 544 Waterworks Int’l...... 610-612 Enta Ticketing Solutions...... 810 Neuman Group/Neuman Pools...... 505 - 606 Wave Loch...... 211 - 312 eProfitSolutions...... 702 NSF Int’l...... 137 Weber Group ...... 460 eTracktion...... 739 O.P. Aquatics...... 801 Weller Pools...... 524 Family Fun Corporation...... 437 - 439 OpenAire ...... 442 - 444 West Coast Netting...... 619 F.A.S.T. Corporation...... 139 Original Watermen...... 754 WET Engineering ...... 438 Fathom IT Distributing...... 651 Pageantry World...... 534 WhiteWater West Industries...... 317 - 422 Federal Stone Industries...... 734 Paragon Aquatics...... 550 - 554 World Waterpark Association (WWA).....160 - 162 Fibergrate Composite Structures...... 752 Parkash Vikem Amusement ...... 144 World Waterpark Assn. - Cyber Cafe...... 156 Fibrart...... 351 - 452 ParknPool...... 558 - 560 Wristband Resources...... 700 The Fish Net Company...... 730 Pebble-Flex...... 828 Zebec...... 523 - 630 Fix My Park...... 636 Perma Coatings Distributed by Marketing World. Zpro Watersports...... 301 - 402 Floor Signage...... 842 ...... 104 Fluidra USA...... 361 Poligon and Parasol...... 455 Forrec...... 120 & Pool Systems...... 429 - 530 6 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011

Chair Glenn Davidson looks Former Funtown Amusement Park owner dies at 90 June Marie (Brocksmith) Carvell, Chicago’s Funtown Amusement Park at forward to the WWA convention passed away Aug. 1, 2011 in Portland, 95th and Stony Island, and ran that opera- Oregon, surrounded by members of her tion for roughly 10 years. The upcoming World Waterpark Associa- family. She was 90. When she was in her 80s, it wasn’t tion convention and trade show, which is set for Having grown up in St. Louis, she was unusual to see her strap on rollerblades and Oct. 3-7, in New Orleans, will be the first WWA a longtime resident and leading citizen skate around the trails of Evanston. At 84, convention for Glenn Davidson as chair of the of Evanston, Ill. In 1957, she and her hus- Carvell became the oldest woman to com- organization. band, the late Allan Carvell Jr., opened the pete in the NorthShore Inline Marathon in Here, Davidson, with ALDAR, spends some Rainbo Ice Skating Arena. The rink became Minnesota. time with Amusement Today: quite popular, drawing hundreds of people The night she died in her sleep, she had I understand this upcoming convention in Davidson during open skate sessions. It also served just said goodbye to her last group of visi- New Orleans is your first as chair...are there as a practice arena for figure skaters and tors who came to celebrate her 90th birth- specific duties at the convention associated with that role? hockey players. She also helped manage day. What are the things to which you are looking forward? tennis operations at the Lincoln Park Tennis She did not wish to have a memorial “I’ve attended WWA Symposiums since 1986. I always find Club, where her husband, a tennis profes- service nor any gifts given in her memory. something at the show that more than covers the travel cost. I sional, gave lessons. The two later bought look forward to seeing friends in the industry and seeing what is new on the trade show floor. It will be a new experience for me to be on stage, welcoming our members to the show this year.” What is your opinion of the state of the waterpark indus- SMITH try in North America? Continued from page 1 “I see the waterpark industry in North America maturing, but with markets for waterparks still available.” ing as the night foreman What about internationally? on the Astrolift at Six Flags “I have lived in the for almost 11 Over Texas in 1961. years. There are many areas in emerging markets with potential “Cleveland was part of for waterpark development.” the original 1961 class of Where do you see the greatest growth or potential host and hostesses for Six growth for the industry? Flags Over Texas. He had the “Developers in the Middle East and throughout Asia are best job in the park working considering building waterparks.” on the LaSalle’s River boat What do you see as the biggest challenges? “I see quality of construction, workmanship and operational Adventure, the park’s star safety as areas for attention.” ride back then. He soon was Two waterpark legends, Cleveland Smith and Bill Crandall How long have you been in this industry? How did you promoted from host to Day share time together during the Astroworld closing party get started? Foreman. That was the be- for formar employees. Below, Smith’s employee ID card “I have a degree in Park and Recreation Administration, and ginning of a rapid chain of during his days with George Millay’s Wet ‘n Wild. I have been in water related operations for 33 years. promotions for him within Six AT FILE In 1982, I was the Assistant Park Manager of Buccaneer Flags,” McKoy told AT. “He State Park in Waveland Mississippi (destroyed by Hurricane Ka- was the first of our group to trina.) We had one of the first five wave pools built in the United succeed and be promoted States. In 1984, I was hired as the operations director at Rapids to even higher positions. on the Reservoir in Brandon, Mississippi, when there were less Cleveland was the first to than 100 waterparks in North America. I just kept going from make the move to Six Flags there.” Over Georgia where he ba- Have you set any specific association goals and/or per- came the youngest general sonal goals you would like to meet as chair of the WWA? manager. He was the first to “My goals as chairman of the board of directors of the go to New York and run the World Waterpark Association includes championing strategic rides area for Angus Wynne’s planning, encouraging learn to swim and water safety pro- Texas Pavilion at the New when he las, Cleveland finished high grams, and strengthening the WWA that has meant so much to York World’s Fair. Cleveland began as a ride operator. We school in Dallas and studied me throughout the years.” was a great guy, who had a worked together on many business administration at What can you add about your personal life in ? great knowledge of this in- projects including Six Flags the University of Texas Ar- “I am married to my wife of five years Khin Mar Soe, who is dustry from all aspects. We Over Georgia, the 1964 New lington. originally from Myanmar (Burma). We have a three and a half will all miss him.” York World’s Fair and the He is survived by his year old daughter named Amber Jazmyne Davidson and I have “In our lifetime we are 1982 World’s Fair in Knox- wife, Sherry Shaw Smith of a 29-year-old son from a former life/wife named after his father occasionally blessed to have ville, . Not only Plano, Texas; daughter, Am- and grandfather. the opportunity to work with was he a great friend, but ber Suriani of Manlius, N.Y.; I live in and commute to Abu Dhabi where I am the a person of “Cleve’s” stat- what I remember most was son, Trey Smith of Charlotte, Commercial Director of Theme Parks for ALDAR Development ure.” said John Seeker with his professionalism, integrity N.C.; seven grandchildren, PJSC and Acting General Manager of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Turnstile Advertising in Dal- and attention to detail. He two of whom have Cleveland We are also developing a waterpark on Yas Island scheduled for las. “Cleveland was a great was a wonderful friend of the as their middle name in his completion in late 2012. ambassador for Wet ‘n Wild industry and will be greatly honor; sister, Beverly Hen- I met my wife in Dubai and our daughter was born here. both domestically and in- missed.” drickson of Terrell; and sev- When I told family and friends I was moving to Dubai in late ternationally. He was one of W. Cleveland Smith was eral nieces, nephews, aunts, 2000, the conversation usually went something like this: “Where the finest men I have known born in Jacksboro, Texas, in uncles and cousins. Also are you moving?” Dubai. “Where is that?” It’s in the Middle and a true friend. He will be 1941 because his father, War- family to Cleveland were his East. “Oh! It’s near Cincinnati.” No, it’s in the Middle East not missed.” ner Cleveland Smith, insisted canine children, Cuervo who the Midwest. It’s on the Saudi Arabian Peninsula. “Oh! It’s Saudi Michael A. Jenkins, on seeing the birth and no died last year, and Tag. Arabia.” Close enough. president of Dallas-based hospital in Dallas at that time A Celebration of Life Now most people get it, but Abu Dhabi gets a similar reac- LARC reflected on his friend- would allow that. His mother Memorial Service honoring tion now.” ship with Smith telling AT, Emma Jean (Powell) Smith Cleveland was held on Sept. —Pam Sherborne “I have known Cleveland was agreeable to that game 17 at Ted Dickey West Funer- since the opening days of plan. Growing up in Dal- al Home in Plano, Texas. October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7 INTERNATIONAL PARKS ATTRACTIONS RESORTS SUPPLIERS BRIEF Polin supplies Ukraine and French parks Hong STORY: Andrew Mellor er, a fish aquarium, water- [email protected] slides and other attractions. previews The waterslides and all the Toy UKRAINE & water play attractions were — The Ukraine’s largest in- designed, developed and sup- Hong Kong door waterpark, located on plied by Polin. the third floor of Dream Town Among the various attrac- launched a 16-city Asian in Kiev, opened tions are three body slides, travel trade roadshow, in July, with Turkish water- a multi slide, the Black Hole ahead of the Nov. 2011 park specialist Polin Water- with four enclosed slides in- premier of the themer’s parks and Pool Systems sup- corporating a variety of special new Toy Story Land. plying numerous waterslide effects, the Flying Boats (a raft- Begun in on attractions for the project. ing slide), Space Boat, the first Aug. 31, the roadshow Dream Island Indoor Wa- and only RTM (Resin Transfet provides a sneak peek terpark covers approximately Molding) manufactured fam- 25,000 square meters (270,000 ily slide in the industry (ac- Polin provided all the waterslides at the new Dream Island of this magical destina- Indoor Waterpark in the Ukraine. The park features a Juras- tion taking shape in a square feet), with a capac- cording to Polin), Turbolance, ity for around 3,500 visitors, Aquatube, Space Hole, Tunnel sic ‘Lost World’ theme throughout. lushly landscaped corner COURTESY POLIN and features a Jurassic ‘Lost of the park. The only and Tube Freefall and World’ theme throughout a Wide slide. and supplied two Racer Hy- Mer in southern France, a one of its kind in Asia, with prehistoric animals and Polin has also been in- brid waterslides, the core fea- uniquely designed waterslide, Toy Story Land is based wild plants setting the scene. volved in the supply of new ture of which is the innovative Black Hole Turbolance, has on characters and expe- It is open year-round, seven attractions at two Aqualand design of two double tubes been added, combining the riences of Disney-Pixar’s days a week. parks in France, part of the configured side by side along Turbo Lance and Black Hole global blockbuster Toy Visitors can choose from largest waterpark chain in Eu- a circular path. After a number rides for a memorable experi- Story film franchise. In 14 waterslides, five themed rope and which have recently of twists and turns, the tubes ence. The new slides at both this highly immersive pools and nine different sau- undergone expansion projects. split into two different slides, parks represent the first RTM themed playground, nas. For younger guests the At Aqualand Bassin one a Turbolance and the other manufactured waterslides in guests will shrink to the park features an interactive d’Arcachon on the west coast a Space Boat bowl ride. Aqualand sites. size of a toy, allowing water play area, an aqua tow- of France, Polin has designed At Aqualand St. Syr Sur them to play and expe- rience adventures in the oversized world of Andy’s backyard. “With an attraction this unique we wanted a fresh and compelling way to showcase the magic of Toy Story Land and new business oppor- tunities available to our valued trade partners. We believe our first-of- its-kind ‘edutainment’ format in a trade event will make learning about Toy Story Land interac- tive and fun, which is what this exciting new land is all about,” said Aliana Ho, vice presi- Aqualand St. Syr Sur Mer now offers guests the unique Black At Aqualand Bassin d’Arcachon, Polin has supplied two Rac- dent, sales and distribu- Hole Turbolance. er Hybrid waterslides. tion marketing. COURTESY POLIN COURTESY POLIN 8 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011 U.K.’s announces new B&M coaster for 2012 STORY: Andrew Mellor sional director Mike Vallis. [email protected] “It is something that cannot be found anywhere else in UNITED KINGDOM the country and the excep- — The U.K.’s first ‘winged’ tional theme elements will coaster is set to open at Thorpe enhance the experience. The Park, close to London, Eng- whole project has been heav- land, in 2012. ily researched and the results Representing an invest- burned out fire engine. Other showed unequivocal support ment of £20 million (U.S. $32.5 themed elements will double for the theme of ‘urban devas- million), The Swarm, from as facilities such as retail and tation.’ This new Swiss manufacturer Bolliger F&B outlets, while the ride sta- is the first investment of our and Mabillard, will be the tion will be themed as a partly Medium Term Development thrill park’s seventh coaster demolished church. plans... and marks a significant and will take riders through Thorpe Park’s new coaster in 2012 will be the second such The Swarm will take stage in moving Thorpe Park a post-apocalyptic landscape ride built in Europe by Bolliger and Mabillard. It will be the guests up to a maximum towards a short break destina- of war and destruction when park’s seventh roller coaster. height of 127 feet (38.6 meters) tion and ultimately a resort po- it opens in the spring of next COURTESY THORPE PARK and the track length will be sitioning with a hotel proposal year. It will be built on an is- first example, , having format with their legs dangling approximately 2,542 feet (775 also in development.” land in one of the park’s man- opened for the 2011 season at beneath them as they are taken meters). Four inversions will The Swarm will join other made lakes. Gardaland in Italy. Two 28-seat through scenes of carnage and be incorporated into the ride. major coasters at the park such The ride, known as a Wing trains will be used and riders destruction, including fea- “We’re incredibly excited as SAW — The Ride (2009), Rider, will be the second of will be seated in pairs on either tures such as a crashed plane, about the new ride,” com- Stealth (2006) and Colossus its type in Europe, with the side of the track in a ‘winged’ a smashed up helicopter and a mented Thorpe Park divi- (2002). Danish park adds new major high ropes course from Innovative Leisure

DENMARK— providing an hourly capacity us that it was the right deci- Sommerland Sjaelland in of 100. And it is also the first sion to choose something that Denmark recently opened a installation of a major high provides a physical activity new major high ropes course ropes course by Innovative as opposed to a more passive from U.K. family attractions Leisure where the client has experience in, for example, a specialist Innovative Leisure included the attraction in the new roller coaster. Families for the 2011 season. entrance price of the park, as are having fun together and Situated in Nykøbing, opposed to operating it as an that was our goal in buy- about 55 miles west of the up-charge item. ing the high ropes course for capital of Copenhagen, “We first met the own- Sommerland Sjaelland. Sommerland Sjaelland has ers of Sommerland Sjaelland “We have also seen an added a two-level, seven- at the IAAPA show last year additional benefit following pole Sky Trail Navigator where we were able to show the installation of the course as launched at the IAAPA them a fully operating version he added, “with sales in the Attractions Expo in Orlando of the Sky Trail Navigator,” adjacent food and beverage last November. The park is said Innovative Leisure M.D. outlet rising significantly since very much a summer resort- Phil Pickersgill. “It was just it opened.” style venue and is focused what they wanted and fitted on open space and active ele- the park’s ethos perfectly. It’s Sommerland Sjaelland ments for children to take part painted in bright colors so that recently added a two- in, such as canoeing, interac- it looks cheerful and family level, seven-pole Sky Trail tive games, trampolines and oriented and goes well with Navigator high ropes a waterpark. The new high the context of the park and the course. Supplied by U.K. ropes course therefore fits in other attractions and facilities family attractions special- perfectly with the wide range within it. ist Innovative Leisure, this of existing attractions and “There are lots of elements custom-designed course activities on offer. for visitors to try,” he added, caters to 35 participants at The custom-designed “and it will be particularly any one time. course appeals to younger interesting to watch how it COURTESY INNOVATIVE and older children as well as performs with it being the first LEISURE their parents and features a one we have completed that is variety of fun, challenging ele- included in the entrance price ments for all ages. The second to the park.” level is more demanding than Commenting on the the first but allows young- venue’s latest addition, sters to build their confidence, Sommerland Sjaelland Owner where necessary, to move up and Manager Kaare Dyvekær to a more challenging section, said: “We are very satisfied something the park was par- with the Sky Trail Navigator ticularly keen to provide. course, which in our park is The new course, which named Klatrefidusen. Our took just eight days to install, guests have given us fantastic has been set up to cater to 35 feedback on the new attrac- participants at any one time, tion, which has confirmed to October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 9 10 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011 PARKS & ATTRACTIONS RIDES ENTERTAINMENT REVENUE SUPPLIERS BRIEF Towering WindSeeker soars at Knott’s Berry Farm Fourth Cedar Fair and Sky Utopia reworks thrills Cabin observation tower, at 312 feet and 225 feet respec- beloved show at Southern California tively, do not diminish the San Diego Zoo lofty, birdlike isolation Wind- STORY: Dean Lamanna Seeker provides. The sensa- Special to Amusement Today SAN DIEGO, Calif. –– tion of flight is enhanced by The longest-running ani- a soaring stereo soundtrack mal show in U.S. history BUENA PARK, Calif. — In comprised of popular movie has received a make- an era of extremes in all forms music, including themes from over. The new presenta- of entertainment, even mod- Star Wars, – The tion – “Camp Critters” – est, familiar amusement ride Movie and E.T – The Extrater- at the San Diego Zoo’s experiences can be repurposed restrial. Wegeforth Bowl was cre- to deliver unique thrills. Knott’s General Manager ated and produced by Take, for example, the Marty Keithley said Wind- Los Angeles-based Utopia new WindSeeker at Knott’s Seeker adds “another exciting Entertainment and is the Berry Farm. Imagine a attraction” to Fiesta Village, first scripted show at this Wave Swinger on steroids. which was first introduced in venue since it was opened Or a Aviator 1969 and is one of the park’s jacked 100 meters up. most historic areas. in 1939. Integrated with Topping out at just over “We were looking for a the Zoo’s animal training 300 feet, WindSeeker first im- mid-range ride, but Wind- professionals, Utopia staff presses from a distance. Its Seeker may be more than created an animal show of 32 two-person that,” Keithley told AT. “It’s that features 15 species hanging seats — attached to got family appeal and thrill of animals, original music a symmetrical web of spindly appeal. It’s very smooth and and an all-new stage. metal arms — rises gradually has something for everybody.” “Camp Critters” is set in yet swiftly up the tower, gath- (The ride also has a 52-inch a mythical summer camp ering whirling momentum height requirement.) for both humans and ani- until it achieves a maximum From Dutch ride manu- mals. The show follows angle of 45 degrees. After facturer Mondial, WindSeeker the adventures of coun- dark, the ride blooms spectac- is the fourth such installation selors-in-training Shirley ularly with an extensive LED this year among Cedar Fair Perkins and Harry (a sea lighting package and is visible Entertainment Company’s lion) who, together with for many miles around. North American park hold- the entire audience as At ground level, Wind- ings. The ride adds another new camp recruits, must Seeker is planted between the strikingly vertical landmark to complete a series of chal- Jaguar family coaster in the Knott’s, which Cedar Fair has lenges in order to obtain park’s Fiesta Village and the transformed into the Manhat- their “camper’s badge.” Silver Bullet inverted coaster tan skyline of Orange County “We designed the new in Ghost Town. Once passen- fun spots since the company show and set in a way gers are secured with seatbelts purchased the property in that the trainers will be and locking lap restraints, 1997. Earlier this year, ride manufacturer Mondial of the Nether- able to incorporate new with legs swinging freely, “Cedar Fair is so good at lands erected its WindSeeker rotating swing tower proto- animals into the show so the carousel ascends — spin- putting in the hard-steel at- type in three other Cedar Fair parks: Cedar Point in San- the performance is always ning faster as it clears the sur- tractions and the bigger-and- dusky, Ohio; King’s Island in Mason, Ohio; and Canada’s evolving, which means rounding coaster structures. better rides,” Keithley said. Wonderland in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. that there is always some- The rotational speed, calculat- “It’s something we needed COURTESY KNOTT’S thing different for return- ed more for scenic enjoyment [in the late 1990s] because we good teen and family experi- cal upgrade of that 1976-built ing guests,” said Daniel than for nausea inducement, were losing our teen appeal at ence for our guests.” attraction and locate the new Burzlaff, president and peaks at a satisfying 30 mph the time. Now, it’s gotten to Original plans called for ride in the less heavily visited chief creative officer of and permits a dizzying down- the point where we are a huge, WindSeeker to replace the Sky Fiesta Village. “It’s going to Utopia Entertainment. ward view for those who dare high-rise, skyscraper-type Cabin in the park’s bustling change our flow pattern and to look. park like a lot of parks in the Boardwalk section. But Knott’s drive attendance to this area The nearby Supreme country. It makes for a really opted to undertake a techni- 4See KNOTT’S, page 11 October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11

KNOTT’S Continued from page 10 WindSeekers rising above Carowinds, KD in 2012 of the park,” Keithley said. While Kitty Hawk, Carowinds, right, This decision, plus modi- North Carolina became joins sister park fications needed to the proto- symbolic to the Carolinas , far type ride design once it began as the site of the Wright right, in welcoming operating in Cedar Fair’s oth- Brothers’ “first flight,” new Windseeker er parks, caused a couple of Carowinds (Charlotte, N.C.) tower swing rides in delays in WindSeeker’s debut. will follow a similar path 2012. Supplied by But Knott’s feels the extended as the southern themer Mondial, the new learning curve was worth it. debuts WindSeeker, a $6.5 $6.5 million, 30-sto- ry-tall attractions “WindSeeker has turned million, 30-story-tall tower will each seat 64 into a really great ride,” swing ride from Mondial riders and be outfit- Keithley said. “We’re happy next spring. to have it – and we think it’s ted with elaborate In the same vein. LED lighting system going to be a great long-term Carowinds’ sister park, attraction for the park.” as well as on-ride Kings Dominion in audio that can play Richmond, Va., will intro- up to 18 different FAST FACTS duce an identical version of music tracks. the ride that has been well COURTESY Attraction/Park received when it premiered CEDAR FAIR WindSeeker at four other Cedar Fair Knott’s Berry Farm properties during the 2011 ride. Exhibiting the same ic views of the park and Buena Park, Calif. season. To complement the characteristics of its surrounding attractions. I “The sense of soaring recently added Snoopy’s Southern cousin, Kings have no doubt it will be an Type 30 stories in the air will Starlight Spectacular, Dominion’s version of extremely popular addition rotating swing tower ride be both exhilarating and WindSeeker will be built WindSeeker will be located to Kings Dominion.” breathtaking at the same with an elaborate LED light- near the present site of the In addition to Height/Diameter time,” said Bart Kinzel, ing system. Aside from the Skyflier attraction and the WindSeeker, Kings 301 feet/ Carowinds’ vice president LED spotlights that will be Juke Box Diner. For com- Dominion will also invite 81 feet stationary/ and general manager. located at the top and bot- parison purposes, KD’s guests to step back in time 110 feet full swing “This new addition will tom of the tower, the car- Windseeker riders will soar to periods between 245 give guests an unparalleled riage of the ride will be just above riders on the million and 65 million years Rotational Speed view, making it a must-ride equipped with LED light park’s popular Drop Tower ago as they walk through 25-30 mph (8 rpm) attraction for both families strands that will run out from attraction. Dinosaurs Alive!, the park’s the tower and down each “Spinning almost 300 unique new six-acre ani- Capacity and thrill-seekers alike. The 32 two-passenger immense scale of this ride of the ride’s steel arms. At feet above Kings Dominion matronic dinosaur attrac- suspended seats alone will be truly stun- night, as the ride ascends and the adjacent country- tion. Thirty six life-sized ning.” to the top of the tower, the side will be a very excit- dinosaurs are on display in Duration WindSeeker will be light display will come to life ing ride experience for our Dinosaurs Alive!, including 3 minutes located in the Carolina RFD with a kaleidoscope of col- guests,” said Pat Jones, vice several animatronic models, (full ascent/descent cycle) section of Carowinds near orful patterns and shapes. president and general man- in a spectacular outdoor the entrance of Snoopy’s In addition, WindSeeker will ager of Kings Dominion. Jurassic forest setting. Manufacturer Starlight Spectacular. A be equipped with speak- “During the day, or at night Both WindSeekers Mondial, The Netherlands portion of the lake near the ers located on the ride’s when the ride will be illu- are expected to open at Nighthawk roller coaster carriage. This on-ride audio minated with spectacular their respective parks next Cost/Opened will be filled in to accom- can play up to eighteen dif- lighting, WindSeeker will spring. $5 million/Aug. 24, 2011 modate the massive tower ferent music tracks. provide riders with dramat- —Scott Rutherford

Canada’s Wonderland announces B&M Giga coaster for 2012 VAUGHAN, Ontario — Officials at series of giant camelback hills reaching heights Canada’s Wonderland have confirmed the up to 180 feet, and an overbanked hammer- park is adding one of the biggest and tall- head turn at 115 degrees that will cross above est roller coasters in the world: Leviathan. the park’s front gate at 147 feet high. When the park opens next spring, Leviathan “Leviathan will be our 16th coaster and will dominate the landscape, taking riders to now positions Canada’s Wonderland as one of breathtaking heights and speeds never experi- the top three coaster destinations in the world.” enced before at Wonderland. said Raffi Kaprelyan, vice president and gen- Leviathan, a Giga coaster, is being sup- eral manager, Canada’s Wonderland. “We will plied by Bolliger & Mabillard, of Monthey, go higher, longer, and faster than ever before Switzerland. The highly recognized indus- when we launch Leviathan in 2012. With the try leader in roller coaster development also addition of this new coaster and our diverse constructed Behemoth, which premiered at collection of rides, shows and attractions, we Canada’s Wonderland in May 2008. continue to show why Canada’s Wonderland The excitement begins on Leviathan’s first is the destination of choice for those seeking as riders climb to a record breaking world class thrills and family entertainment.” height of 306 feet followed by an 80-degree first Construction of Leviathan is well under- drop. Reaching a top speed of 148 kilometers way at the park with expected completion in per hour, riders will experience extreme coaster May 2012. thrills on 5,486 feet of track that includes a 12 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011 Six Flags new-for-2012 attractions announced Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced its lineup of new rides and attractions for the 2012 oper- ating season. Six Flags parks across North America will debut an exciting package of thrill rides, family rides, shows and special events fea- turing some of the most inno- vative rides and attractions in the industry.

Six Flags America Apocalypse Mayhem comes to Maryland next season in the form of a B&M stand-up roller Apocalypse Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom coaster. Sporting the omi- nous name of Apocalypse, the tallest inversion west of the circle at speeds of 40 mph with coaster will be located in the Mississippi and will rank the rest of the park far below Skull Island area of the park. alongside the tallest coaster their dangling feet. For two minutes, guests will inversions in the world. At 150 hurtle along the 2,900-foot- feet high, riders will experi- Six Flags Great Adventure long course at speeds of 55 ence speeds of 62 mph, with SkyScreamer, plus rides miles-per-hour and endure two upside-down twists and Six Flags Great Adventure numerous twists, turns and two vertical rolls over a track has unveiled area redevelop- two inversions (a vertical loop length of 863 feet. ment plans that will add both and corkscrew). The 100-foot- extreme and family thrills tall Apocalypse began its life to their current ride offering as Iron Wolf at Six Flags Great SkyScreamer for the 2012 season. In the America where it operated Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park, Fantasy Forest 1990-2011. is installing SkyScreamer, will undergo a dramatic a tower swing ride from transformation as four rides SF Discovery Kingdom next spring. Soaring – SkyScreamer tower swing, Superman Ultimate Flight 200 feet above the ground, , and Created in a partnership SkyScreamer will surpass the flying elephants – designed between Six Flags Discovery height of the park’s quarry to bring thrills to guests of Kingdom, Warner Bros. walls. Thirty-two guests will all ages invigorate this Consumer Products and DC board the ride and sit two whimsically-themed area. In Superman Ultimate Flight Entertainment, Superman across in open air swings as Hurricane Harbor guests will Ultimate Flight is a shuttle they climb to the top of the find The Falls, a slide tower plunging down the water- Drop of Doom next season. loop launch coaster supplied SkyScreamer tower while redesigned with drop boxes filled slides at 32 mph. The ride’s track running by . This one- revolving. At full power, that yank the floor out from rails will be attached to both of-a-kind coaster features the guests will soar in a 98-foot under riders and send them sides of the iconic Superman: X-Flight Escape from Krypton tower. X-Flight, a state-of-the- After being hoisted to a height art B&M ‘Wing Coaster’ will of 400 feet, the dual gondo- highlight the 2012 season at las will pause briefly before Six Flags Great America. On being released and dropped at X-Flight, riders sit in pairs, speeds of up to 85 mph. After suspended on either side of the five seconds of freefall, the track with their feet dangling, gondolas will be stopped just as they begin their climb up a a few feet from the ground by 12-story lift, which will propel a sophisticated magnetic brak- at speeds of 55 mph through ing system. 3,000 feet of drops and five inversions including a barrel roll and zero-g roll. One of the most adrenaline-pumping Next spring, guests visit- moments on the ride is an ing Six Flags New England extreme fly-through where the can challenge Goliath, a coaster speeds straight toward suspended loop- a control tower structure, ing boomerang coaster that before making a last-minute is being relocated from Six vertical flip to fit through a Flags Magic Mountain. The keyhole cut-out. ride experience will begin when guests are strapped into seats suspended from the Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom track above. Goliath pulls rid- Six Flags Magic Mountain ers dangling face-down out is adding the world’s tallest of the station and up the first X-Flight SkyScreamer vertical drop ride, Lex Luthor: 4See SIX FLAGS, page 14 October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 13 Big Rides, Big Fun Small Spaces

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Six Flags Over Georgia minated dance show with SIX FLAGS show package Continued from page 12 stunning visual effects. Other shows include the return of will celebrate its 45th anni- We Got the Beat in the Bugs tower. Once riders reach the versary next spring by intro- Bunny World Theater, a new top, they are dropped into ducing six new shows. An 60’s-inspired dance show in a complete vertical 18-story exciting array of new presen- the U.S.A. section of the park freefall reaching speeds of 65 tations will light up venues and the return of a fan favorite mph before racing on the out- across the park, including show during Fright Fest 2012. side of a 102-foot-tall vertical an all-new outdoor experi- loop followed by an 110-foot- ence that will highlight the Six Flags St. Louis tall boomerang element. After park’s storied history since its Bonzai Pipeline climbing the second tower, the opening in 1967. Two thrill- Six Flags St. Louis plans train is released to complete ing new productions will to add an extreme body slide, the course in reverse. debut inside the Crystal Pistol Bonzai Pipeline, to Hurricane Bonzai Pipeline Music Hall, including an illu- Harbor in 2012. Bonzai Pipeline joins the 12-acre waterpark’s existing lineup AMUSEMENT of water attractions as one of the only looping body slide MARKET PLACE with a launching capsule. Bonzai Pipeline will feature twin, looping slides that sit Magnetic Brake Retrofit The best stop is a smooth one. EMG is proud to side by side and the Proslide be the exclusive representative for Velocity Skybox launching capsule. Magnetics magnetic retrofit braking systems. e After reaching the top of the Replacement Chain six-story structure, guests will As the representative for Elecon Chain EMG can step into the enclosed cap- provide replacement chain, sprockets and drive g 33 Years sule where the floor drops out systems for roller coasters, water rides, and flat rides. M beneath them, sending them Custom Spare Parts free-falling down the slide and If you are having trouble finding a pump, into a side ‘super loop.’ Riders commutator or piece from an old ride contact EMG. We have the ability to track down and source rides will surf the 290-foot-long from any era. slide at up to 40 mph. Bonzai Entertainment Management Group Pipeline’s clear tubes allow 1-410-643-9300, ext. 303 spectators below to watch rid- [email protected] Group of Companies ers as they shoot through the 360-degree loops and splash out into the water below.

The Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom Alpine Freefalls The Great Escape’s pop- ular outdoor waterpark, Splashwater Kingdom goes big in 2012 with the addition of Alpine Freefalls, a two level waterslide complex. The new attraction will boast the park’s first free fall speed slide with Skybox technology and the Northeast’s first of its kind mat racer. Guests will face their biggest fears when they take on the double black dia- mond waterslide. Structural Technologies Inc Perched six stories high, rid- ers will count to three before New Construction the floor drops from below, Renovations plunging them at speeds of up Daily Maintenance to 32 mph down an 80 degree Relocations drop. For those looking for Track Replacement a little competition, Twisted Demolition Racer is a four-story, four-lane Inspections race through enclosed tun- Emergency Work nels, giving guests the chance to compete with friends and 380 Bad Man Hill Rd. • Paxinos, Pa 17860 family at speeds of over 25 feet (570) 590-3255 or (570) 590-9880 per second. Riders will race on [email protected] mats through pretzel shaped tubes before opening up into a final drop and a straight shot to the finish line where each Keep our amusement park industry strong! competitor’s time will be dis- Buy products and services from these suppliers. played on LED boards. October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 15 16 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011 B&M wing coaster will soar over Dollywood in 2012 PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dollywood’s 2012 season will be a historic one as the Tennessee-based theme park introduces the new $20 mil- lion wing coaster, the first of its kind to open in the U.S.

Experiencing the freedom of flight, the new coaster’s innovative floorless design positions riders seated four Representing the largest single capital investment in abreast in a forward-facing Dollywood’s 26-year history, the new-for-2012 Wild Eagle position, with two riders actu- will perch on the park’s highest peak. From a height of 210 ally seated on the “wings” feet above the loading station, riders on the new B&M wing along either side of the coast- coaster will drop 135 feet and experience four inversions er’s track with nothing but air and top speed of 61 mph along the coaster’s 3,127-foot- above and below them. long course. COURTESY DOLLYWOOD “After the honor of the 2010 Applause Award, we their feathers ruffled on a loop, a zero-G roll, and a giant knew that all eyes were on coaster like this.” flat spin. us at Dollywood to see what Perched on the park’s Located 210 feet above we’d do next,” said Dolly highest peak, Wild Eagle rises the coaster’s loading sta- Parton. “Wild Eagle cele- 21 stories into the sky. Taking tion, the ride provides spec- brates not only the majestic off from the Wilderness Pass tacular views of the Smoky bald eagle but also my beauti- area, riders experience the sen- Mountains terrain below. The ful Smoky Mountains which sation of flight along the coast- coaster trains consists of seven folks will get a bird’s eye view er’s 3,127-foot-long course. cars that carry four passengers of as they soar high above Wild Eagles’ trains will attain for a total of 28 people per Dollywood. I’m just thrilled a top speed of 61 mph as they train. Each vehicle features that Dollywood’s Wild Eagle plunge down the 135-foot first an imposing bald eagle with com is the only place in the entire drop and then negotiate four piercing eyes and broad wings amusementtoday country where folks can get inversions including a giant outstretched for flight. Wild Eagle is the larg- est single capital investment in Dollywood’s 26-year his- tory. The park’s development team is collaborating with Switzerland-based Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), the world’s premier coaster manufacturer. Pioneers in ride technology, B&M has built 11 of the 20 highest-ranking steel coast- ers in the world, according to Amusement Today polls. The ride’s name celebrates the bald eagle, a raptor whose population has increased in recent years due largely to the efforts of the American Eagle Foundation (AEF). Headquartered at Dollywood for 20 years, the AEF is home to Eagle Mountain Sanctuary, a 1.5-million-cubic-foot natural outdoor aviary with the larg- est presentation of non-releas- able bald eagles. Dollywood is one of the AEF’s largest bene- factors, supporting the not- for-profit organization’s work to preserve and protect birds of prey. October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 17

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The Waterpark Company Tel: +1 604 273 1068 • www.whitewaterwest.com 18 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011 October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 19 WATERPARKS & RESORTS INDOOR FACILITIES AQUATIC CENTERS RECREATION SUPPLIERS At Happy Magic Waterpark ProSlide makes big splash in China with 35 installs

CHINA — Beijing Happy and features. Magic Waterpark, located in Beijing Happy Magic the Fengtai District of Beijing, Waterpark has the world’s China, recently opened with a first TornadoWave, the next host of unique and innovative of ProSlide’s thrill- water rides that entertain up ing line-up of extreme water to 35,000 guests daily. The new rides. With a 45-degree drop facility has the largest amount in and near vertical hang time, of water rides built in 2011 there are few rides that come and has been touted as the close to sweeping weight- “World’s Largest Waterpark,” lessness sensation that the with all major rides and com- TornadoWave creates. plexes by Canada’s ProSlide In total, ProSlide built for Technology. this new park a triple fun- ProSlide provided Beijing nel TantrumAlley, the iconic Happy Magic Waterpark with , a Mach 4 complex, seven major ride complexes, BehemothBowl, Dueling 35 water rides and the world’s CannonBowls, OctopusRacer, largest RideHouse active TornadoWave, a SpeedZone Ride n’ Spray structure that complex with FreeFall, Turbo boasts 12 slides, over 65 active Tunnel and a MultiBump as ProSlide provided Beijing Happy Magic Waterpark with seven major ride complexes, 35 waterplay features including well as a Kidz Zone and a water rides and the world’s largest RideHouse active Ride n’ Spray structure that boasts 12 a 400-gallon dumping bucket RideHouse. slides, over 65 active waterplay features including a 400-gallon dumping bucket and 150 and 150 themed sculptures themed sculptures and features. COURTESY PROSLIDE

Dueling CannonBowls TornadoWave Wave Pool

TantrumAlley Tornado Pipeline Mach 4 Have waterpark news of interest? E-mail it to [email protected]. 20 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011 Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix opens first Constrictor WhiteWater supplies resulting in the ability to use new waterslide the same guest stairs to reach the top of the platform. “At Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix, PHOENIX, Arizona — we’re thrilled to bring another WhiteWater West Industries, first to our waterpark. The in Richmond, B.C., Canada, Constrictor is an exciting ad- has announced that it deliv- dition to our current mix,” ered its first Constrictor water- says Trevor Wilson, director slide to Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix of marketing for Village Road- this summer. show Theme Parks, owners of The Constrictor (44 feet the waterpark. “Being the first tall, 419 feet long) satisfies a of its kind, we’re anticipating “need for speed” by taking rid- substantial increases in atten- ers through a series of spine- dance, attracting thrill-seekers tingling spirals at speeds up of all ages!” to 18 mph (29 kph). It also Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix is features a visually striking, home to other industry firsts snake-skin like exterior and is The Constrictor, a new en- such as the first dueling Mas- equipped for one and two per- closed and twisting water- ter Blasters, the first Family son inner-tubes, adding to the slide on a small footprint Boomerango in North Amer- overall appeal of Wet ‘n’ Wild has opened at Wet ‘n’ Wild ica and now the world’s first Phoenix’s newest attraction. Phoenix. It is from WhiteWa- Constrictor — all designed, The new waterslide was ter West Industries and is the engineered, manufactured anchored to an existing mat first of its kind to be built. and installed by WhiteWater. racer tower for added savings, COURTESY WHITEWATER Two Korean waterparks expand with WhiteWater rides KOREA — Two of Korea’s world-renowned Blaster, AquaPlay Giant RainFortess, AquaPlay waterparks – DaeMyung Vivaldi Ocean World AP1050, Surf Wave Pool and other thrillers. and Samsung Everland Caribbean Bay — both Samsung Everland Caribbean Bay recently expanded this summer with support from completed the third expansion since its 1995 WhiteWater West. debut. With the addition of four eye-catch- DaeMyung Vivaldi Ocean World installed ing , these near-vertical loops are the world’s first Family Python, a member of completely translucent due to their unparal- WhiteWater’s MegaTube series. The Family leled SilkTek fiberglass bodies. The AquaLoops Python gives riders an intense adrenaline rush, reach speeds of 40 mph and produce 2.5 g in swallowing them whole into its colossal 20-foot only 6.5 seconds. enclosed MegaTube sections. Exhilarating up Custom-themed to match its tropical and down oscillations provide entertainment theme and offering dramatic lighting for late- for both riders and spectators. night-sliding, Caribbean Bay’s four dueling A tower combines two fantastic attrac- AquaLoops join a host of WhiteWater attrac- tions: the Whizzard Mat Racer and the Family tions including a Master Blaster complex, Python, providing a visually-stunning addi- Family Boomerango, Family Raft Ride, and a tion to the waterpark’s topography of attrac- Surf Wave Pool. tions including a Family Boomerango, Master

WhiteWater West recently delivered two unique attractions in Korea. Above, DaeMyung Vivaldi Ocean World received the world’s first Family Python (part of the company’s MegaTube series). At left, Samsung Everland Caribbean Bay installed four heavily-themed AquaLoops. The rides also feature impressive night lighting, as seen in far left photo. COURTESY WHITEWATER October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 21

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Tel: +1 604 273 1068 • www.whitewaterwest.com The Waterpark Company 22 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011 Branson’s White Water opens interactive Aloha River STORY: Tim Baldwin [email protected]

BRANSON, Mo. — Fami- lies who have headed to Bran- son this summer have already discovered a new way to beat the heat wave that has encom- passed the U.S. this year. Alo- ha River at Hula Hula Bay is White Water’s newest attrac- tion. This interactive lazy river style ride is the park’s longest ride at 800 feet and part of a $3 million expansion, which the park reports is their biggest ever. The signage and theming With 30 seasons under accent White Water’s new their belt, the folks at White attraction. At right, this Water knew the timing was central water tower right for a complete makeover drips on tubers at for part of the waterpark, built different points in the and operated by Silver Dollar river’s course. City. While the park previous- ly had a lazy river attraction, masks also squirt water on the ports you into that Polynesian tion. In our Sandwich Island, Hula Bay, White Water has White Water felt it was dated, unsuspecting. One single jour- Island experience.” we’ve expanded that location been able to accomplish a goal too small and no longer met ney around the entire course The new expansion also and added more windows for of incorporating a Polynesian the needs of their guests. Alo- takes about eight minutes, but allowed further improve- more points of sale. We’ve re- theme now throughout the ha River at Hula Hula Bay is guests are free to take as many ments in the close proximity defined our menus and tried park. Roebuck says, “In the a much more engaging attrac- circuits as they wish. to the Aloha River. Roebuck to create some ‘value pric- past few years, any new areas tion that will serve their guests Amusement Today talked explains, “With the removal of ing.’ We’ve actually dropped or renovations we have done, for years and years, and quite with Cory Roebuck, director the old lazy river, we were able the prices on our combos and we’ve gone in and made sure frankly, it does it beautifully. of operations for Silver Dollar to expand the Coconut Cove have added a value cup that it fits that theming. In the past Cleverly, the design of City and White Water. “The children’s area and make it 30 allows for 99 cent refills all we may have had pockets of the all-new attraction has a Aloha River uses 300,000 gal- percent bigger. We’ve added summer long.” The park has theming, but this year, with serpentine course. In contrast lons of water in its 800-foot deck chairs and new cabanas also relocated some ice cream the new river, it seems to be to waterparks who have just course,” says Roebuck. “It in that area, and also created venues into the area of the all inclusive. I think all of our utilized an oval layout, Aloha now has a zero-depth entry a single zero-depth entry area new attraction. theming came together with River has numerous bends which we didn’t have with to the location.” He also notes, Incorporated into the ex- this year’s additions.” and curves, giving a sense of our previous lazy river.” His “We’ve been able to add water pansion was an enlargement Well into the season, wonder of what might just be personal favorite aspect of the guns for kids to aim in that of walkways, sometimes dou- White Water featured Night around the corner. To accent new Aloha River he considers area.” bling them in size in order to Water on select nights through this atmosphere, the park has to be the landscaping. “The New retail and food out- help traffic flow. Roebuck says September 3, staying open un- mounded berms placed within fact that we are in this part of lets have also been installed. it gives the area a more open til 10:00 p.m. Daily operation the twisting course to not only the country, but we have all “We’ve added our Market feeling. He also reports that continued through August 14 keep the scenery ahead hid- these tropical plants and palm Place Cafe, which is a grab- the construction crew came and the season concluded on den, but also lets both tubers trees and things you wouldn’t and-go type menu,” says Roe- from Silver Dollar City. Labor Day. and pedestrians appreciate the normally see, it truly trans- buck. “It’s a brand new loca- With Aloha River at Hula lush landscaping placed with- in the ride. Patrons are not required to have a tube to enter the river, although ample tubes are provided. This eliminates any need for queuing. There is a main entrance with a sec- ondary entrance near new cabanas. Lifeguards can also implement an emergency exit for a third point in the case of an approaching storm. Thematic elements make the new experience much more interactive. Most notable is the 30-foot-tall tiki tower that pours water into the river at numerous points, due to the twisting nature of the course. Of note, many of the pieces used are much more than just painted props, but intricately This carved tiki tower provides theming, whimsy and inter- carved wooden sculptures. action to the Aloha River. The Aloha River has many bends, The attention to detail is com- allowing for landscaping to be incorporated. mendable. Crates, animals and AT/TIM BALDWIN October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 23 24 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011 October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 25 26 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011 SplashTacular’s 360Rush waterslide opens in Alabama BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Guests visiting Spring Valley Beach waterpark this sum- mer had a chance to check out 360Rush, SplashTacular’s first and only dueling body bowl. “It’s incredible. It’s fast. You can really feel the G-forces,” said Alex Weidman, vice president of development and engineering at SplashTacular. “There’s nothing like it.” The 360Rush experience begins with a climb to the top of the attraction’s 58-foot- tall tower. Once there, two riders wait to race each other in a timed gating system that increases the suspense in a 3-2-1 countdown. When time runs out, the riders drop simul- taneously through an opaque floor into two nearly vertical 32-inch diameter tubes where they quickly accelerate at speeds of more than 30 mph. “The drop gate is a different level of excitement all by itself,” said Spring Valley Beach CEO Travis Gilliland. “First you have the countdown, then the doors go out from Gilliland’s eight-year-old son, who stands SplashTacular recently intro- under you. When you first drop into the tube, at only four-feet-tall. “My son loved the duced 360Rush, the company’s you go straight down, then you come around slide,” Gilliland said. “He rode it three first and only dueling body the corner, and the transition is so smooth. I times the first day it opened. He got to the bowl waterslide complex, at can’t believe how smooth the drop is.” bottom, then ran right back up the stairs.” Alabama’s Spring Valley Beach At the bottom, the two riders chase each The new 360Rush attraction was waterpark. 360Rush features other in a body bowl, circling around until designed, manufactured, and built by two nearly-vertical 32-inch finally settling at a gentle stop. The two-per- SplashTacular, Inc., a U.S.-based water- diameter tubes that accelerate son body bowl represents some of the latest slide manufacturer with corporate offices riders to speeds of more than patented technology from SplashTacular. in California and operations facilities in 30 mph. Riders of all ages, sizes, and backgrounds Kansas and Texas. COURTESY SPLASHTACULAR have already enjoyed the slide, including 4See RUSH, page 27 October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 27 Castle Park marks 35th anniversary with Buccaneer Cove waterplay area

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Castle Park celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2011 with the Castle Park celebrates its 35th anniversary this addition of a 20,000-square- season with the addition of foot waterplay area dubbed Buccaneer Cove, Buccaneer Cove. Opened July a waterplay area 23, Buccaneer Cove was a supplied by - highly anticipated addition based Arihant Industrial to the park’s lineup as sum- Corporation Limited. mer temperatures soared to COURTESY CASTLE PARK triple digits. Supplied by Arihant Industrial Corporation Limited in India, Castle Park’s new waterplay area features five levels of interactive water elements. Buccaneer Cove also includes five col- orful waterslides, wet water tunnels, interactive aqua domes, spray cannons, spray loops and cylinder spray fountains, as well as a huge splash bucket located at the top of the structure. Lounge chairs and lush shady foli- age provide guests with the chance to take a break from the fun and sun. Buccaneer Cove water playground is located next to the park’s castle themed arcade and is included with amusement park ride admis- sion.

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“Waterslide fans will love this. It’s never been done before,” added Weidman. “The combination of speed slides with a body bowl, and doing it all with a friend – you can’t do that on any other slide.” The slide was built using a new ‘closed bag’ mold- ing system, which allowed SplashTacular to produce bet- ter-quality fiberglass product in a shorter timeframe. Spring Valley Beach ordered the slide on Jan. 1, and it opened to the public on July 1, which left only 26 weeks from order date to installation and testing. Gilliland says he is very pleased with the slide and the installation by SplashTacular, noting that the 360Rush will be Spring Valley Beach’s sig- nature ride. “I’ve personally talked to a lot of the people that rode it and I got a lot of positive feedback,” Gilliland said. “Bottom line, I definitely think it will increase our atten- dance.” 28 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011 ProSlide launches Europe’s first Topsy-Turvy

NETHERLANDS — The Turvy was the clear choice Aqua Mundo waterpark, for Center Parcs when they located within the Center were looking to add a new Parcs – De Eemhof in the attraction that would provide Netherlands, is now home to guests with a thrilling, yet Europe’s first ProSlide Topsy- family friendly water ride. Turvy. The recent grand open- The Topsy-Turvy experi- ing of the ride was attended by ence begins with riders cruis- many, including local media ing through radius curves Topsy-Turvy’s funnels as seen at Center Parcs De Eemhof. and Olympic Swimming before an unexpected drop COURTESY PROSLIDE Champion, Inge de Bruijn. into a funnel where they oscil- of curves and funnels. The ProSlide water rides. With its ish, this new attraction has Winner of the 2010 IAAPA late back and forth. Then, they uniqueness of this Topsy- indoor start, outdoor triple proven itself as a spectacular Best New Water Ride in the exit back into the enclosed Turvy installation illustrates Topsy-Turvy ride footprint “all weather” water ride. World, the ProSlide Topsy- tunnel and onto the next set the versatility and flexible of and the indoor ProSplash fin- Safari Sam’s Oasis holds special needs event

WEST BERLIN, N.J. — Safari Sam’s Oasis Indoor Wa- ter Park in West Berlin, New Jersey, welcomed guests with special needs to an exclusive event held on October 2. Children and adults with special needs as well as their family and friends were welcomed to attend. The park was closed to the general public and admission was lim- ited. Swimmers were able to purchase tickets for $15 and non-swimming chaperones for $5. During the event, the arcade games were turned off so as not to disturb those with light and sound sensitivities. Guests with dietary re- New Polin King strictions were invited to bring their favorite snacks. It was the sixth special needs event in the Special Events at Sam’s (S.E.A.S) series, which began the previous De- waterslide strikes in Turkey cember. Another event is planned for December 4, 2011. TURKEY — Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems Castaway Cove waterpark has announced the debut of its new waterslide at sets new attendance record Cobra Kingdom Waterpark at Maxx Royal Holiday Resort, WICHITA FALLS, Texas porated those messages in our Antalya, Turkey. Cobra — Castaway Cove’s 2011 wa- media, advertising, and pro- Kingdom opened to the public terpark attendance increased motion campaign,” concluded on June 2011. 17 percent setting new records Lemasters. First previewed at IAAPA in paid attendance, after 4 p.m. Steve Vaughn, Castaway Asia Expo 2010, King Cobra attendance, and total park rev- Cove’s park manager agreed offers not only an intense ride enue. Dry and hot weather, with Lemasters that the hot experience, but also a stun- while unfortunate for Texas, weather and the marketing ning design and a one-of-a- was a plus for the waterpark. campaign were the key ele- kind visual to spectators. The Wichita Falls recorded more ments of the increased atten- core feature of King Cobra is than 100 days of weather that dance. “We communicated to its unique configuration that exceeded 100-degree tempera- our guests that the waterpark enables two double tubes to tures this summer. would be a pleasant and dif- race through a circular path “We believe that the ferent experience that they with twists, turns, and sur- weather had an impact on the would want to return to and prises before experiencing a attendance while the ‘new’ they did all summer long,” major drop as they race into marketing campaign added to said Vaughn. the valley of the Cobra. the success” said Kent Lemas- Castaway Cove’s 2011 “It does not end. The two ters, president of Amusement marketing campaign focused double tubes are now head- Aquatic Management Group on five key components: fresh ing into the mouth of Cobra. (AMG) who is contracted by look, new sounds, extended Unique fog, high-pitched hiss, the city of Wichita Falls to hours, new reduced prices water spraying, visual effects manage, operate, and market after 4:00 p.m., and concerts make it more exciting than ever the waterpark for the city. “It every Friday night during the while the spectators below appears that Castaway Cove’s summer. Twenty percent of think you’ve been swallowed Polin’s first King Cobra waterslide has opened at Turkey’s attendance increased because the 2011 total guest attendance by the Cobra,” explained Cobra Kingdom Waterpark. The waterslide offers an intense of what we determined would to the waterpark arrived after Polin Project Engineer Ugur ride experience along with a stunning design and one-of-a- appeal to residents 4:00 p.m. while only 7 percent Degirmenci. “Then powerful from a marketing standpoint, of last year’s guests arrived af- kind visual features. 4See POLIN, page 29 and then we creatively incor- ter 4:00 p.m. COURTESY POLIN October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 29 POLIN expectations. We are so satis- Continued from page 29 fied with the product that we want to have King Cobra in all G-forces take over your tube of our coming projects. We feel and riders come back down fortunate to be the first water- and then oscillate up and park to have this spectacular down again as the tubes stop and unique waterslide,” said on down the waterslide. You Baki Kayan, general coordina- come to the end of this unique tor of Voyage Construction & riding experience. The new Tourism Company, the owner waterslide is both visually of Maxx Royal Holiday Resort. and in terms of riding experi- Polin’s new King Cobra ence just breathtaking. With so has obviously captured the many great product features, international waterpark com- the project has been more suc- munity’s attention. Following cessful than even anticipated.” the original’s debut in Turkey, King Cobra is one of 10 a second installation was com- other Polin waterslides and pleted on July 11 at Russia’s attractions at Cobra Kingdom. Djubga Waterpark. “We are Polin’s first King Cobra waterslide recently “We all have been great- about to finalize five other debuted at Turkey’s Cobra Kingdom Waterpark ly anticipating the opening contracts for King Cobra,” at the Maxx Royal Holiday Resort. The color- of the first King Cobra. Even said Kubilay Alpdogan, ful double-tube slide offers high-speed twists before the installation, it cre- Polin sales manager. “By mid and turns in enclosed flumes before making a ated a lot of excitement with- 2012, there will be three King dramatic plunge into the valley of the Cobra. in the industry. Once com- Cobras in Asia, two in Middle A second unit has opened in Russia while five plete, the final product greatly East, another in America and more King Cobras are headed to waterparks surpassed our already high more are to come very soon.” around the globe in 2012. COURTESY POLIN 30 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011 NEWSSPLASH COMPILED: Jeffrey L. Seifert, [email protected] The Mulligan Family Fun Center in Murrieta, partnership between the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen Kalahari and Noah’s Ark. California opened its latest attraction on July 22 by and the Corporation of Delta. More than just a wa- • offering special pricing and barbecued hamburgers. terplay area, the project also seeks to educate chil- A lightning strike in August at SeaWorld’s Dis- The five-slide complex offers a fun and affordable dren on how clean water is an essential resource and covery Cove garnered the attention of the local me- way for families to cool off without having to make a what Rotary Clubs throughout the world are doing to dia and South waterparks were quick to re- long drive to one of California’s larger water and or help provide clean filtered water to third-world coun- spond to alleviate concerns for safety. The guests at theme parks. The new slides have been very popular tries. The Rotary club contributed C$275,000 of the Discovery Cove had already been evacuated from the and the FEC plans to continue adding more slides C$500,000 project. water and moved to various shelters within the park. and water attractions over the next five years. • However, three guests on the patio of the park’s La- • Harry’s in the Caribbean Republic of guna restaurant and five employees at the Adventure Pennsylvania’s Dutch Springs Aqua Park retired Trinidad and Tobago was charged with illegally tap- Photo Cabana felt the shock of a nearby strike and its aging Aqua Tower and Blob in July. For many years ping into the country’s water supply. The park’s con- were taken to a local hospital or urgent care center guests could leap from the Aqua Tower onto a giant nection was terminated and the park was billed for an as a precaution. All were eventually released. Medics inflatable “blob” below and launch the person at the estimated use of 11,000 to 15,000 gallons of water who were called to the scene said the victims were other end six feet into the air. The owners were dis- per day after two supply pipes were found tapped conscious and alert but complained of general aches appointed that the attraction had to be removed but into the main transmission line. The Water and Sew- and a tingling sensation. Many of the local water- the manufacturer had stopped making the product age authority claims the supply pipes were illegal. parks responded to the press that they have state-of- two years ago and parts for repairs were no longer The owners of the park deny any wrongdoing and the-art lightning detection equipment and, like Sea- available. The attraction has been replaced with a say the park runs on recycled water and that water World, will move guests out of the water and under large inflatable . from the public supply is used only for drinking and shelter in the event lightning is detected. • cooking. They claim that all of their bills are up to • When an overzealous police force in Midway, date and they have never made an illegal connection, Splash Station Waterpark in Joliet, Illinois, a Georgia, shut down a local lemonade stand, the and that no one in the park even has the know-how southwest suburb of Chicago ended the season on three young girls who were hoping to earn enough or ability to tap into an active main water line. In the August 14 with an increase of more than 3,100 guests cash so they could attend their local waterpark had meantime the park is operating on recycled water over the previous year. It was the second-best year for their hopes dashed. Upon learning of this, the man- and is asking patrons to bring in their own bottled the park with nearly 70,000 people passing through agement of Summer Waves Water Park in Jekyll Is- water for drinking. The owners will purchase water the gates. Unfortunately, the park, a joint operation land invited the girls to come and spend the day free from other sources if the country refuses to reconnect of the city and the Joliet Park District has not made a of charge. The park also had the maintenance staff the supply line. profit since it opened in 2002. Although some city of- build a lemonade stand and the three young girls • ficials criticize the waterpark, Joliet’s mayor and other were able to sell lemonade inside the park, safe from In less than two months Evergreen Wings & city officials feel Splash Station is a valuable amenity the police, to generate some spending money. The Waves in McMinnville, Oregon, has hosted more for area residents. girls decided to donate 10 percent of their proceeds than 50,000 visitors and they expect their 100,000th • to the Liberty Humane Shelter. A court clerk for the visitor sometime in early October. Evergreen Wings Water Park in San Jose, Ca- City of Midway indicated that with an ongoing inves- & Waves is the nation’s only education and aviation- lif., hosted 120 chronically ill children on August tigation for some criminal activity, they were unable themed nonprofit waterpark, and features a Boeing 18. Kids of Courage, a New York non-profit organi- to comment. 747 aircraft on top of a 70,000-square-foot facility zation dedicated to improving the lives of children • with four waterslides coming off either side. Through- with life-threatening medical conditions arranged for The new 10-acre waterpark complex at the Gay- out the structure, waterpark visitors learn about the a chartered jet and medical supervision to transport lord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas has helped power of water and its effects on society through the children to California’s Bay Area. An all-volun- to boost sales among leisure guests by almost 40 dozens of interactive exhibits and learning tools. teer staff of physicians, paramedics, counselors and percent compared with the previous year. The Gay- • graduate students made it possible for the children lord Texan has always done well attracting corporate The new wave pool at Splash Lagoon in Erie, Pa., to experience Raging Waters, which was closed to groups but the addition of the water recreation com- was on track to open in time for Labor Day weekend. the general public that day. The week-long excursion plex has helped attract association groups and fami- Splash Lagoon is hoping the wave pool will attract included stops at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, the lies on weekends and holidays. families with older children and young adults and Golden Gate Bridge and the Jelly Belly candy factory. • serve as another enticement to come to the park dur- • TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel review In- ing the blustery winter months. The addition of the 21-year-old Justin Inversso died after being ternet site announced in July the top 10 waterparks 30,000-square-foot wave pool places Splash Lagoon struck by lightning at Adventure Island Water Park according to its reviewers. In the number one spot among the top five largest indoor waterparks in the in Tampa, Florida. Inversso, a lifeguard at the park, was Holiday World’s Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, country. was helping to evacuate guests from the Key West Indiana. According to one reviewer “This was the • Rapids water slide when the strike occurred. He was most clean and organized park we have ever been West Mall’s World Waterpark in Ed- standing in about two to three feet of water. Park to.” Other top parks included Busch’s monton, , Canada, opened North America’s employees immediately removed Inversso from the USA, SeaWorld’s , Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon first indoor Aqualoop, and modified two existing water and began performing CPR until Paramedics and Noah’s Ark in Wisconsin Dells. Surprisingly absent slides adding a new aqua-launch system. All three arrived. Resuscitation efforts continued while he was was perennial Golden Ticket winner Schlitterbahn, of- products are from WhiteWater West Industries. The transported to University Community Hospital. He ten rated as the number one waterpark in the world Cyclone, as the park is calling their new Aqualoop, was pronounced dead at the hospital. The park is by various travel magazines and websites. Although begins when a rider steps into a glass capsule and equipped with a monitoring system that includes re- many reviews on TripAdvisor offer high praise, some after a quick countdown, the floor drops out and the al-time radar and lightning detection and attractions are critical of the large crowds, long lines, difficult slider plunges 17 meters (56 feet) before entering a were ordered closed when the inclement weather ap- parking situation and lack of smoke-free areas. 45-degree-loop. The other two slides were speed- proached. • slides already in the park, but now feature the new • in Aurora, Ohio hosted floor-dropping capsule for added excitement. The new Spray by the Bay spray park is bring- special attractions and events during their Long • ing additional visitors to the Bay City Recreation Area Weekend of Fun August 6-8. The festivities began In a recent listing of the top waterparks, the MSN near Bay City, Michigan. The park was popular back with Kids Day on Saturday, a Radio Disney and Chev- Travel Canada Website named Calypso Waterpark, in the 1930s when it attracted more than 1.5 millions rolet high-energy show on Sunday and a visit from near Ottawa, Ontario, as number one. Although the guests to the manmade white sandy beaches. Even- Slider, the Cleveland Indians mascot as well as Indians author mentions the addition of Calypso’s new Sum- tually the shoreline returned to its natural wetlands player Chris Perez on Monday. mit Tower as the tallest freestanding waterslide tower state and attendance declined. Although the marsh- • in North America, no other reasons for the choices es provide multiple habitats for plant and wildlife, the Rotary WaterWorks, a children’s waterplay area are listed. Other top tens according to the site in- water areas are not appealing for those hoping to get opened at Diefenbaker Park in the Corporation of clude Wild Water Kingdom in Brampton, Ontario, wet. The spray park provides an opportunity for chil- Delta, a small municipality south of Vancouver, Brit- Edmonton’s World Waterpark, Tropical Islands in dren who visit the park to splash around and have fun ish Columbia. This unique project was the result of a Germany as well as the usual players: Schlitterbahn, since they are unable to go swimming in the lake. October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 31 32 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011

30 years as The Waterpark Company Proud to be celebrating 91 years combined of waterpark design experience 2.5g in <2 seconds The AquaLoop accelerates to 43 awards won 50 slides off 1 tower Built world’s largest slide complex with 360° custom theming 4000+ projects worldwide 1,800,000 people dueled it out on AquaLoops in 2010 50 Best Managed Private Companies Named one of Canada’s 1,000,000 in 3 months 2 Highest waterpark attendance of 180,000 ft of company- owned manufacturing facilities high The Abyss towers 30m 50 waterslide colors available 2 139, 880 ft of Waves Built world’s largest wave pool: 65,000,000 gals 329 tipping buckets dumping gallons of water daily 450 full-time employees 12 years ISO 9001 certification 2 of waterslide Manufactured 27,000,000 ft 15 offices worldwide 1080 Family Boomerango rider capacity per hour 151 wave pools across the globe 19/20 of the world’s top waterparks 4, 600, 000 Surf Waves rode 80 award-winning Master Blasters 30 patents 2640 ft of speed slide vertical drop 2000+ interactive multi-level structures sold 2011: Chosen as “World’s Greatest!...” creator of waterparks 321 AquaPlay RainFortress features 1 commitment to exceed the expectations of our clients and delight their guests

www.thewaterparkcompany.com • Tel: +1 604 273 1068 • [email protected] October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 33 BUSINESS REVENUE PEOPLE SAFETY SUPPLIERS Mother Nature wallops the late 2011 summer season STORY: Pam Sherborne hit Wed., Sept. 7. That storm earthquake that rocked much [email protected] was the final storm of a wild of the east coast from the Caro- late August and first of Septem- linas and Georgia to the south EASTERN U.S. — Perhaps ber spree. and New York to the north. The Kathy Burrows, Hersheypark, At Knoebels Amusement epicenter was located in a small Pa., summed up the late 2011 Resort, Elysburg, Pa., flooding town in southeastern Virginia. season storms best. also was very significant from No significant damage was real- “We are just ready to move the same storm. Creek levels ized, but it did cause people like on,” she said. rose six feet and beyond, spill- Beau Berni, operations man- She, like many of her col- ing its waters into the park cre- ager for Central Amusements leagues in the outdoor amuse- ating what looked more like a International, which owns and ment business industry, were lake instead of an amusement operates several properties in ready to leave late-season park. According to Joseph Mus- the Coney Island area of N.Y., storms with its rains and winds cato, park spokesman, this flood to have to check his rides and behind. exceeded the historic Agnes foundations for any damage. And, one doesn’t have to flood of 1972. Yet while Berni and his staff wonder why. It was a weird three-week were checking this out, they Hersheypark ended up period for the eastern portions also began eyeing the brewing with 10-12 feet of water in areas of the country beginning in late Atlantic. As Hurricane Irene ap- of the park after Tropical Storm August. The first thing that hap- proached and grew in strength, Lee passed, the bulk of which pened was the 5.8 magnitude weather forecasters began pre- dicting this hurricane might take an unusual path all the way up the east coast and possibly smack into with hurricane force winds. It officially made landfall just south of the North Carolina and Virginia border Saturday, Aug. 27. It had weakened, but was still a Category 1 storm with sustained winds at 80 mph and wind gusts of up to 115 mph. In North Carolina, it knocked out power and piers, and created strong storm surges. It had the same affect on the areas of Vir- ginia as it moved into the Mid- Flooding at Knoebels last month exceeded that of the park’s Atlantic toward the Northeast. highest flood waters from a 1972 flood. The park did re- The storm had an enor- open, in part, on Sept. 16. The Knoebel family credited its mous wingspan of 500 miles. Its team of dedicated employees for the fast cleanup. outer bands stretched from the COURTESY KNOEBELS Carolinas to Cape Cod. Warnings made by weather ety and tension as we waited In the end, Morey’s Piers forecasters for the northeast had for the storm to come and pass. got what they had hoped. They amusement park officials hop- We all hoped and prayed that suffered only minimal damage ing for the best but preparing we would not suffer significant and all operations were back up for the worst. The western edge damage.” by Aug. 30. of the storm made landfall near Morey’s Piers prepared by Ron Gustafson, director of Flood waters ravaged Hersheypark, Hershey, Pa., after re- Little Egg Inlet, N.J., the next securing and removing items. marketing and public relations, mants of Tropical Storm Lee passed over the park, the bulk morning, Sunday, Aug. 28. “According to our teams, Quassy Amusement Park, of which hit Wed., Sept. 7. There were 10 to 12 feet of water “Although we were well- some of the most challenging Middlebury, Conn., said his prepared,” said Lindsey Young, in the Comet Hollow area of the park, which is the lowest tasks included the cranework in park also suffered very minimal marketing director, Morey’s removing the AtmosFEAR sig- damage, i.e., a few tree limbs section. There were four to five feet rushing by the front Piers & Beachfront Water- nage, the Cygnis Signage, and down, lots of leaves and other gates. parks, The Wildwoods, N.J., “I the beach level equipment and small debris. COURTESY HERSHEYPARK believe we all experienced anxi- storage,” Young said. 4See WEATHER, page 34 Looking for a part? E-mail us! Email: [email protected]

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ment of maximum danger came But, it was the remnants of WEATHER well after the storm as the rain- Tropical Storm Lee that brought Continued from page 34 water made its way into rivers some of the most devastating and streams. damages. It came ashore along “Cleanup began immedi- The manager of Santa’s the Gulf Coast Sept. 3. As the ately and the park opened for Workshop, Wilmington, N.Y., slow-moving storm moved business as scheduled at 11 a.m. Matt Stanley, reported the flood northeast, it dropped huge on Monday (Aug. 29),” Gus- waters “damaged some of his amounts of rain. tafson said. shops, filled a reflecting pond Then, the storm hit parts Gustafson said on Aug. 26 with debris and mangled a train of Pennsylvania and began to park personnel began preparing bridge,” according to a local re- overflow the Susquehanna Riv- by securing anything that might port. er. become airborne. Prep work Vermont Governor Peter “The area was already so continued into Saturday, Aug. Shumlin called it the worst wet from Hurricane Irene, there 27, while the park remained flooding in a century in his state. was just no where else for the open until about 3 p.m. that af- Even annual state fairs had water to go,” Hersheypark’s ternoon. to pause to recover. The Mary- Burrows said. “We had a sig- It took two days to prepare land State Fair, Timonium, nificant amount of damage. We at Luna Park and Scream Zone, Aug. 26-Sept. 5, closed early on don’t know the dollar amount Morey’s Piers, in Wildwood, N.J., did not suffer major dam- Brooklyn, N.Y. Berni said they Saturday, Aug. 27, but was able right now.” age from the east coast storms, but did lose some business removed some signage, secured to open back up the next day at The park not only saw 10 due to the closed days. Here workers begin the process of electronics and partially disas- noon. Fair Manager Max Mos- to 12 feet of water in the Comet putting the park back together for reopening. sembled a vertical ner said they were prepared Hollow area of the park, there COURTESY MOREY’S PIERS swing and a Zamperla family as was the carnival, Deggeller also was four to five feet of wa- swing. Attractions, Stuart, Fla., to do ter at the front gate. used.” Although glad for the “Basically, anything that whatever they needed based on The park didn’t lose any The park did close the storms to have passed, clean up could move, we either removed, the forecast of the approaching rides, but there was a lot of mer- weekend of Sept. 10 and 11, but and rebuilding won’t be behind disassembled or secured,” he storm. chandise and food products lost by the next weekend, Sept. 17 residents of these areas for quite said. “Our biggest concern was The New York State Fair, as flood waters whisked them and 18, it was up and running some time to come. the flooding because we are be- Syracuse, Aug. 25-Sept. 5, didn’t away. Many of the buildings again. The Vermont State Fair, low sea level.” have to shut down, but ended have to be rebuilt inside, but the Knoebels Amusement Re- Rutland, Sept. 2-11, was able to Berni said they received up with the weakest Sunday (28) structures remained. sort, perhaps one of the hardest open, but a sign of the times was very minor damages from wind attendance in at least 34 years, “We have three entertain- hit amusement facilities, had evident. There were American gusts. according to fair officials. The ment venues that will remain planned to reopen Saturday, Red Cross flood victim donation The size and duration of the fair drew 27,202 fairgoers that closed during our Halloween Sept. 24 with 37 of its rides op- cans at each entrance, a Fed- storm caused significant flood- day who were hardy enough to and Christmas celebrations,” erational. Most of the gift shops, eral Emergency Management ing to upper areas of New York brave the rains. James E. Strates she said. “Damage to them was games, and food stands also Agency booth set up in one of State and into the New England Shows, Orlando, Fla., provided extensive. Our other entertain- were expected to be open, ac- the barns and fewer vendors, area. In many cases, the mo- the midway. ment venue, Music Box, will be cording to Muscato. exhibitors and fairgoers. October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 35 36 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011

Region As of Change from MARKETWATCH (U.S.) 09/19/11 year ago East Coast $3.853 $0.904 Prices Prices 52 weeks Midwest $3.799 $0.855 RIDING THE Company One Month Ago 09/20/11 High Low MARKET Gulf Coast $3.765 $0.875 Cedar Fair L.P. $18.75 $19.56 $22.69 $12.36 Mountain $3.892 $0.855 MGM Mirage $11.16 $11.03 $16.94 $9.01 West Coast $3.977 $0.857 FUEL PRICES Six Flags Ent. Corp. $32.76 $31.28 $40.25 $21.625 California $4.062 $0.912 CBS Corp. $24.63 $23.76 $29.68 $14.96 TOP 7 MOST TRADED On 09/21/2011 $1 USD = Walt Disney Co. $32.07 $32.31 $44.34 $29.60 CURRENCIES 0.73206 EURO Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. $2.76 $2.80 $3.65 $1.84 0.63708 GBP (British Pound) Blackstone Group $12.48 $13.15 $19.63 $10.63 76.53716 JPY (Japanese Yen) Village Roadshow $3.04 $2.80 $4.45 $2.19 0.88551 CHF (Swiss Franc) 0.97672 AUD (Australian Dollar) NBC Universal $15.66 $16.04 $21.65 $14.72 CURRENCY 0.99201 CAD (Canadian Dollar) PEOPLE WATCH MAILBAG Holiday World adds three directors •Jacqueline Reissent joins Dave & Buster’s Orlando as a SIX FLAGS RAILROAD STILL CHUGGING The great-grandson of Holiday World’s founder is the first corporate sales manager bringing 10 years of hospitality indus- }AFTER 50 YEARS...20B member of the family’s fourth generation to take a leadership try sales experience. TM www.amusementtoday.com •Paul Clunan joins Dave & Buster’s Orlando as general AUGUST 2011 BONUS SECTION B role at the park. 120 million visitors and counting Six Flags Over Texas celebrates 50th anniversary Kris Kamp is a great-grandson of park manager. Clunan has served in this position with Dave & Bust- STORY: Jeffrey Seifert a Southwest theme. Initially the [email protected] working name was The Great Southwestland and some of Mention Six Flags to al- the early plans showed a park most anyone in America and that was part of a larger rec- they will immediately associ- reation area that included founder Louis J. Koch, who opened Santa er’s for more than three years at different locations. He joined ate the name with the modern rifl e, gun and archery ranges, theme park chain. Some may a bowling alley and a sports know that Six Over Texas mart. As the plans evolved it was the fi rst park to bear the was decided the new theme name; fewer still will know the park would be dedicated to signifi cance and the history of the , specifi cally the company with 25 years of hospitality experience in opera- the term “Six Flags.” For better the six different governing en- Claus Land (now called Holiday World) in 1946. or worse, the Six Flags name is tities that had fl own their fl ag synonymous with “amusement over the region: , France, park.” The Six Flags Entertain- Mexico, The , ment Corporation currently The Confederate States, and owns or operates 17 theme The United States of America. tions. He is responsible for the supervision and direction of and/or waterparks in North His new park was to be called Kamp is director of admissions & cash control America and is one of the larg- Texas Under Six Flags. est operators of themed attrac- Once the park was ap- tions in the world. proved, Wynne assembled a team to design and build his Angus G. Wynne, Jr. park. Among the major players strategic initiatives and maintaining operating standards for all and a vision was Cornelius Vanderbilt Wood at the park. The Heritage Hills High School and This success story can be a native Texan who had previ- Top to bottom: Six Flags traced back to one man: An- ously designed three amuse- Over Texas as seen for the gus G. Wynne, Jr. In the late ment parks including Disney- grand opening ceremo- Site of Six Flags Over Texas 1950s, Wynne, a real-estate land. Luther Clark, also a native nies on August 5, 1961, the developer was Texan, was a construction engi- pre-construction site of Six Æ areas of the building. building the neer with experience working Flags, and miniature sports University of Southern Indiana graduate was world’s largest for President Roosevelt’s Works cars arrive during park con- planned in- Progress Administration and struction. dustrial district had overseen the construction PHOTOS LARC AND along the new- of Wynnewood Village. Randall AT/SFOT ARCHIVES ly built Dallas- Duell was a Hollywood art di- •Jimmy Carroll joins Dave & Buster’s Orlando as assistant Fort Worth Wynne rector with experience in set employed seasonally at the park for 10 years Turnpike in the design. Wynne worked closely cities of Arlington and Grand with Wood and Duell in the Prairie. In order to generate early development phases, and cash to continue funding the once the plans were complete, project, Wynne looked at add- Clark was brought in to pre- general manager. He most recently served as food and bev- ing family attractions such as a pare for construction. Unlike before working three years in accounting at recreation center with a bowl- the typical amusement park of Kamp ing alley and movie theaters. the day, the Texas themer was Arlington Mayor Tom Vander- to be beautifully landscaped griff suggested to Wynne that with an entry plaza that fea- he take a look at the recently tured dancing fountains. It was erage vice president for a casino development company and opened Disneyland in Califor- to feature live entertainment SeaWorld Orlando. He resides in Santa Claus. nia. with Broadway-style shows. After visiting Disneyland, The buildings and architecture Wynne decided that a simi- and even the lighting fi xtures lar type theme park would of each themed area were to be ideal for his new industrial be specifi c to each particular brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the res- district. Rather than try to du- land. Kamp replaces Eric Snow, who moved from plicate Disneyland, Wynne re- Construction began on solved that his park would be September 7, 1960 and during the role of director of admissions to the newly taurant industry. more regional in nature, having See SFOT, page 2B created director of special events & projects Other D&B Orlando new hires includes: position. A graduate of Owensboro, Kentucky’s Andrew Lyn as assistant general manager; Michael Sterns Six Flags section Daviess County High School and the University as a food and beverage specialty coach; Jimmy Stewart as gains attention of Southern Indiana, Snow worked seasonally bar manager; Richard Dellmer as senior amusement manager; in Holiday World’s rides and marketing depart- Ryan Jennings as back-of-house manager; Emily Profit as op- Hi Gary, ments for six years. He worked full-time at the Snow erations manager; Gene Upshaw as kitchen manager and Rob- Nice job on your August Indianapolis Zoo before returning to Holiday erson Nelson as an area operations manager. issue, Six Flags Over Texas World in 2007. In his new position, Snow will coordinate spe- turns 50 Bonus Section! cial events such as the “Happy Halloween Weekends” recently KeyLime Cove Gurnee adds Juan Cisneros Best wishes, announced for the 2012 season. He and his wife, Laura, live in KeyLime Cove, the Gurnee, Ill. indoor waterpark resort, has Chip Cleary Santa Claus. named Juan Cisneros director of food and beverage. IAAPA A second new director position at the park, Cisneros brings a passion for incorporating the latest trends [email protected] director of accounting & finance, was filled by in cooking techniques to KeyLime Cove. He is responsible for Alison Montee. A graduate of Regis University training and developing the food and beverage team to ensure Hi Gary, in Denver Colorado, Montee has working in ac- a high quality guest experience. Additionally, he manages rev- I think the special August counting at Nike headquarters in Oregon and enues and expenses for the food and beverage department. issue Bonus Section on Six Kimball International in Indiana. Montee lives in Prior to joining KeyLime Cove, Cisneros was the regional Flags Over Texas is historically Jasper with her two teenage sons, Markus and district manager for the QCenter under Aramark Corporation correct, and very well written. Nicholas. Montee and was responsible for the food and beverage division. Thank you for highlighting Cisneros earned a degree in industrial science from the this very special park develop- Dave & Busters Orlando announces team Technical Vocational Institute of Guatemala in Guatemala City. ment that helped change the In addition to the 300 hourly positions Dave & Buster’s Or- theme park industry. lando brought to Central Florida prior to its International Drive •Email People Watch items to: [email protected]. Thank you again, debut on July 18, the entertainment complex also welcomes a Michael Jenkins talented management team. The new hires include: LARC [email protected]

LETTERS POLICY Letters must include printed name, company if any, city, state or country and valid email ad- dress. Letters must be the au- thor’s original words. Suggested length is 200 words or less. Lon- ger letters may be edited to fit available space. To send us a letter: email: [email protected], fax: (817) 265-6397 or by mail to Amusement Today, P.O. Box 5427, Arlington, Texas 76005. October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 37 Cedar Fair to sell California’s Great America SANDUSKY, Ohio — entertainment in the northern COMPILED: Scott Rutherford, [email protected] Cedar Fair announced on California region. I’m confi- Sept. 19 that it had entered into dent the park and its employ- Darien Lake Theme Park Resort’s popu- twisting, turning corridors of the park’s Whacky a definitive agreement to sell ees will continue to thrive lar Family FrightFest has returned and will run Shack and Pirate’s Cove dark attractions. Led its California’s Great America under the ownership of JMA.” every Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 9. by Waldameer maintenance supervisor Perry property to JMA Ventures, “As we look toward New in 2011, guests can venture through Old Duncan, the DVD includes extensive interviews LLC (“JMA”) for $70 million 2012, we are building signif- McDonald’s Haymazing Adventure, a hay maze with Duncan and park owner Paul Nelson, who in cash. The company, which icant momentum for Cedar with unexpected twists and turns. Adventure share details about the design and construction purchased the park in 2006, Fair to deliver consistent and Isle is transformed into Booville for the fall history of the Shack & Cove and their associa- expects to use the cash pro- meaningful distributions to event where kids can do everything from pump- tion with the legendary Bill Tracy, who designed ceeds from this sale to reduce our unitholders,” said Matt kin painting to a Trick-or-Treat Trail, Trick, Treat both attractions. Plus, seven bonus features its senior secured debt. Ouimet, Cedar Fair’s presi- and Dance-A-Long with Thomas & Friends and include a demonstration of the Shack’s barrel, Cliff’s Magic Show in the Grande Theater. The chronicle the restoration of a Tracy-designed “Our decision to divest dent. “At the same time, we Haunted Grave Yard will test guests’ nerves as figure and provide a thrilling ride on Walda- of our California’s Great remain committed to driv- they encounter the Grim Reaper Barge on their meer’s Revine Flyer II wooden coaster. America park was not an easy ing top-line growth through way to Nightmare Acres, which will feature a Dells Boat Tours has once again launched one,” said Dick Kinzel, Cedar a combination of new rides haunted farmhouse with ghouls lurking around its Ghost Boat, which takes brave passengers on Fair’s chief executive officer. and attractions, marketing ini- every corner. Finally, the Fright Night Field Trip an eerie, after-dark boat ride up the Wisconsin “This is a quality park that has tiatives and related strategic is a petrifying bus tour down the Highway to River to the mysterious Witches Gulch, a scenic terrific employees and serves expansion around our entire ‘yell’ through the darkest corners of the Darien and beautiful gorge by day that is transformed a strong market. That being portfolio of premier entertain- Lake campgrounds. into a creepy, chilling cavern by night. Ghost said, as part of our regular ment venues. The divestiture Carowinds recently announced that a total Boat sails Friday and Saturday nights through comprehensive review of our of California’s Great America of $40,701.49 was raised during Carowinds for Halloween weekend. portfolio of parks, we deter- will provide us with addition- the Cure, a four-week fundraising initiative ben- Ripley Entertainment Inc. has acquired mined that divesting a smaller al financial flexibility earlier efitting the Charlotte Affiliate of Susan G. Ko- its Believe It or Not! Odditorium franchise in park like California’s Great than anticipated to achieve men for the Cure. The fundraiser ran from July Key West, Fla. Ripley acquired the attraction America at an attractive mar- these goals and maintain 11-August 7. Guests were able to take part in from long-time franchisee, Two Headed Shark ket value created a compel- Cedar Fair’s position as one the fundraiser by purchasing special Carowinds LLC. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium in ling business opportunity that of the most attractive growth for the Cure merchandise, admission tickets, Key West opened in the old Strand Theater on we couldn’t pass up. Among and yield stories in the leisure and by adopting pink ducks in the ‘adopt-a- the south end of Duval Street in April 1993 and other things, it provides us and hospitality industry.” duck’ raffle. After purchasing their duck, guests operated there for nine years before moving to the opportunity to immedi- The transaction, which is tossed it into the lake underneath the Night- its current location at the north end of Duval ately deliver our balance sheet subject to approval by the city hawk roller coaster for the chance to win a 2011 where it continues to amaze the masses with its resulting in additional finan- of Santa Clara and customary Toyota Camry Courtesy of Scott Clark’s Toyota large collection of strange, odd, bizarre and un- City. On August 7, 2011 the duck purchased by believable artifacts from around the world. cial flexibility for growth and closing conditions, is expected Ethel Sellers of Charlotte was pulled from the SeaWorld has embarked on a new ven- unitholder value creation in to close in the fourth quarter of lake, and one week later she drove her new car ture aimed at kids entertainment with its newly the future. California’s Great 2011. Cash proceeds received home. formed SeaWorld Pictures division. Family en- America and its employees at closing are expected to be Dollywood’s announcement of its new- tertainment and marketing vet Scott Helmst- have always demonstrated applied to the company’s for-2012 Wild Eagle steel wing coaster on Sept. edter, chosen as chief creative officer, says the tremendous capability in senior secured debt under the 4, made park fan Amanda Taylor a very luck division is an expansion of SeaWorld’s new par- providing its customers with terms of the company’s credit lady. Taylor of Sevierville, Tenn., was randomly ent company, venture capital firm Blackstone. the highest level of family agreement. selected as the prize winner in a text messag- The division launched this spring with the re- ing campaign for those who submitted the cor- lease of Turtle: The Incredible Journey, Sea- Coming In November rect name of Dollywood’s Wild Eagle coaster. World’s first feature film for the North American Complete coverage of the Taylor, her husband and their four children won market. The film follows the migration of a log- lifetime passes to Dollywood. The family will at- gerhead turtle from hatching to maturity, and 2011 Golden Ticket Awards tend Dollywood’s grand opening on March 24, its return to its nesting grounds — a perfect fit 2012, where they will not only meet entertain- with the division’s mandate to produce content ment legend Dolly Parton but those who meet about connecting and caring for the natural the coaster’s minimum height requirement will world. be first to ride Wild Eagle. The Wild Center in Tupper Lake and the Las Vegas is set to get a bigger, American- Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake, style version of one of London’s popular tourist both in upstate New York, recently announced attractions, the London Eye. Caesars Enter- that they will each receive $2.4 million in the Go to tainment soon plans to start digging to lay the form of bequests from Linda K. Vaughan, a foundation for a 550-foot-tall observation wheel longtime seasonal resident of Long Lake who GoldenTicketAwards.com behind the company’s Imperial Palace and Fla- died in 2009. She was a member of and donor to see the winners now! mingo hotels that it expects to open toward to both museums. Vaughan’s love of the Ad- the end of 2013. Taller than the 443-foot-tall irondacks and its wilderness developed at a London Eye wheel, the High Roller will give the young age when she was a canoeing guide at Las Vegas Strip a new attraction and a potential Silver Lake girls’ camp in the late 1950s. boost as the tourist destination continues to try celebrates Halloween to recover from the recession. High Roller’s 32 with its 14th year of Happy Hauntings, which cabins will hold 40 people each, so passengers features more than 20 themed rides, including can have birthday parties, bachelorette parties the Scareeeee-Go-Round, the Bat Swing, and or even weddings during the 30-minute ride. the Witchie Whip. Happy Hauntings is open Passengers will even be able to play their own Oct. 15-16, Oct. 22-23, and Oct. 29-30. soundtrack in the cabins. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is putting the Laff In The Dark has released a new DVD park in the guests’ hands by launching an inter- – Laff In The Dark’s Behind The Scenes At Wal- active iPhone and Android application. The free dameer’s Whacky Shack & Pirates Cove – that app is now available in the iTunes App Store takes viewers on a guided tour through the and will be coming soon to the Android Market. 38 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011

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Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers International, Ltd. • 3026 S. Orange • Santa Ana, Calif. 92707 Phone: (714) 425-5747 • Fax: (714) 276-9666 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.aimsintl.org There is more to the AIMS Safety Seminar than just maintenance Patty Beazley day seminar consisting of of knowledge so you too can AIMS Safety Seminar November 14, 2011 with test- When Pigs Fly educational classes within the be your best. I guarantee that registration ing to be held on Tuesday AIMS seminar director and amusement business. Classes if you attend an AIMS Safety Nov. 10–14 / 8-5:15 p.m. morning, November 15. If you educational chairperson and certifications include not Seminar, you will learn. I en- AIMS classes are attending U, [email protected] only for maintenance, but also courage you to visit the AIMS Nov. 12 / 12:30-5:15 p.m. remember that the classes will for operations, inspectors, website at www.aimsintl.org PRI Testing count towards AIMS Continu- I hope this finds all well aquatics, mobile industry, and and review the classes that will Nov. 13 / 6-8:30 p.m. ing Education Units (CEU’s). after a busy and hectic sum- family entertainment centers. be offered for the upcoming AIMS Certification Testing mer. On one of my many trav- Believe it or not, if you are in seminar. Nov. 15–18 / 10-6 p.m. Is that all? els, I found myself out of the the amusement business in- AIMS is THE educational IAAPA Attractions Expo Even though this is an ed- country assisting a client. Dur- dustry, there is a class desig- sector for those who wish to ucational week, those attend- ing one of our conversations, nated for you! learn more about our industry, Where do I go? ing AIMS still like to network I spoke of the AIMS Safety The AIMS Education com- polish your skills, gain certifica- Registration, classes, and with friends old and new and Seminar. My mittee has been hard at work tion, or keep your accredita- testing will be held at the Dou- have fun! A great place to start client quick- this year in developing a well- tion in the amusement busi- bletree by Hilton Orlando at is the AIMS reception that will ly knew of rounded curriculum for all at- ness. AIMS is proud to offer SeaWorld. The IAAPA Attrac- be held on Thursday, Novem- AIMS reveal- tendees. We have brought specialty tracks in the areas tions Expo begins on Tuesday, ber 10 from 6-8 p.m. Our silent ing that they back past attendees favor- of: Aquatics, Mobile Shows, November 15 in which all AIMS auction will take place from had sent their ites such as: Inspections of an Leadership and ASTM. In ad- attendees will have free admis- Thursday, November 10 to maintenance Aquatic Facility, Visual Inspec- dition, certification testing will sion to the tradeshow for the Sunday, November 13 at 1:45 personnel in tion, Hydraulics and Pneumat- be offered for Level I and II for week. Buses will be picking up p.m. Be prepared for a bidding years past. I Beazley ics, Lifeguard Placement Con- Maintenance, Inspection and daily from the Doubletree Re- war on your favorite items that quickly asked siderations and Dealing with Operations and Level I certifi- sort. can be viewed now on the why operations had not at- Today’s Workforce. In addition, cation for Aquatics. AIMS Facebook page! tended as my client responded we have over 30 new classes New for 2011, the certi- Where and when do I So make your plans to at- that they didn’t realize it was with titles of: fication for PRI (Professional pick up my certification(s)? tend the 2011 AIMS Safety for operations as well. WHAT? Searching for Excellence, Ride Inspector) will be offered. Certifications will be avail- Seminar for an educational The AIMS Safety Seminar Aquatic Fiberglass Inspection, Please contact the AIMS office able for pick up on Tuesday, and fun filled week. And by will be held November 10–14, Legal Roundtable, Interna- at (714) 425-5747 for further November 15 at the AIMS the way, did I mention that the 2011 at the Doubletree by tional Employees and Social details regarding all certifica- booth (#4136) at the IAAPA AIMS Safety Seminar has more Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld Media in Today’s Time. AIMS tions. Attractions Expo located in the to offer than just maintenance in Orlando, Florida. For those classes are taught by many of Orlando Convention Center. classes? who might be confused or the top individuals in their field So what are the impor- Skycoaster U will be held Safe travels and see you in in the dark about the AIMS from the amusement industry tant dates? in conjunction with the AIMS Orlando! Safety Seminar, it is a five (5) who want to share their wealth Nov. 9 / 4-8 p.m. Safety Seminar on Monday, AIMS member spotlight: Andy McNeely

Editor’s note: This is a series of ar- representative and answered questions son Anderson.)” “It’s a great networking opportu- ticles to appear in AIMS News & Notes for the AIMS News & Notes concerning How long have you worked at the nity, it provides each person with an op- that spotlight an AIMS member who has his time at the seminar. present facility? portunity to stay current in their certifi- been active in the annual AIMS Safety “I am in my seventh year at The cations, and increase their knowledge of Seminar. To suggest a future spotlight How did you get started in the Track in Branson.” different amusement rides and different on an AIMS member contact Steve Lay- amusement business? Tell us one thing you have learned amusement events.” cock at: “I got into the amusement indus- from the AIMS Safety Seminar. In general, how was your overall [email protected] try as a summer job during my college “Every year I pick up so many new experience at the AIMS Safety Semi- years.” things I can’t give you just one. I find nar and how prepared were your in- Andy McNeely What did you do before you were the networking time to be very benefi- structors? Track 4 in the amusement business? cial because during that time I can talk “My week here at AIMS has really Director of Operations “During college I worked at the with others who may also be facing been fun and educational. I always en- school’s paint shop.” some of the same issues that I am fac- joy seeing people from past years. I Andy McNeely What do you do in your free time? ing. It is always good to hear how others have found the instructors to be very enjoys most sporting “I enjoy traveling in the off season are dealing with these issues. I also am knowledgeable and well prepared for events and traveling and keeping up with the Dallas Cow- always interested in employee incentive the classes they are teaching.” with his wife while boys.” programs and how they work.” Tell us one person you have met working in Branson, What is so special about the facil- What was your favorite class at here during the networking opportu- Missouri as the di- ity for which you work? the AIMS Safety Seminar? nity time that has made an impact on rector of operations “The people are really great! They “Effective Skycoaster Operator you and why. for Track 4. Like really enjoy what they are doing and that Training”, because I really enjoy spirit “There are so many people that you many other people in McNeely allows me to enjoy my work even more.” fingers at 9 o’clock in the morning. No, meet that have years in the industry. It’s amusement park op- Which amusement rides that you actually this is a very informative class always good to see Tony and Gina Claas- erations, Andy attended the 2010 AIMS work on gives you the least amount that is presented in a very fun way. sen. They really have a passion for what Safety Seminar. During his time at the of trouble? Why should someone attend the they do in the amusement industry.” 2010 seminar he visited with an AIMS “Skycoaster. (You are welcome Ja- AIMS Safety Seminar?

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CARLSBAD, Calif. the reputation of being family below. Children invited from property in 2009. “Once the Like Legoland California — Officials at Legoland oriented and this is the piece the Boys and Girls Clubs of rest of the proper approvals and the Sea Life Carlsbad California confirmed during of the puzzle that really needs Carlsbad wore pajamas to the were attained, we had to con- Aquarium, the hotel will be a recent press conference that to be here.” press conference to get in the sider many factors including designed for families with the park’s next major expan- With that declaration, “hotel mood” and squealed economic recovery, before young children and will fea- sion will include the North more than 28,000 thousand with delight as the bricks establishing the perfect open- ture rooms and suites themed America’s first Legoland multi-colored Duplo bricks (a came pouring down on to the ing date for this remarkable after the most popular Hotel. Duplo brick is exactly twice bed. hotel,” Ronchetti explained. Legoland areas. The Legoland “Legoland California the dimension of a standard The City of Carlsbad “But now, we are ready to Hotel joins the Sheraton Resort is ready to grow Lego brick) weighing more Planning Commission move forward in our develop- Carlsbad Resort and Spa and again,” said General Manager than one-thousand pounds approved Legoland California ment and I can’t wait to bring the Grand Pacific Palisades of Legoland California Resort were poured out of a big Resort’s request for permis- the Legoland experience to already on Resort property. Peter Ronchetti. “In the sum- front loader onto the bed sion to build a hotel on Resort the next level for our guests.” mer of 2013, we are opening Legoland Hotel.” The three-story Legoland Hotel is being designed to give guests the interactive family experience that has brought success to Legoland California, Sea Life Carlsbad Aquarium and Legoland Water Park. Created to bring children’s imaginations to life, the 250-room Lego-themed hotel will feature brightly col- ored Lego décor, a pool area and restaurant. Legoland Hotel will be the first of its kind in North America and construction is set to begin this month. Mayor Pro Tem Ann Kulchin from the City of Carlsbad congratulated Ronchetti on the announce- ment after she rode in on Legoland California’s whim- sical ‘Brick Mobile’ pulling behind it a queen-sized bed decked out with colorful bed- ding and Lego brick graph- ics. “We’ve been waiting for this and now it’s finally hap- pening and I’m so pleased,” said Kulchin. “Carlsbad has

Officials at Legoland California have confirmed that the park will open North America’s first Legoland Hotel in 2013. Children invited from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad wore pajamas to the press confer- ence, which included more than 28,000 thousand multi- colored Duplo bricks being poured out of a front loader onto a bed. COURTESY LEGOLAND 40 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011 October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 41 MIDWAY CARNIVALS STATE FAIRS REVENUE SUPPLIERS BRIEF Mother Nature kind to the Minnesota State Fair STORY: Pam Sherborne San Diego [email protected] ST. PAUL — There have County Fair been rains across the coun- adding two try in 2011. There have been floods. There has been -a hur days in 2012 ricane, too. There is no doubt that, at DEL MAR, Calif. — the end of 2011, nature will The San Diego Co. Fair have played a significant role will get two more days in the success of some of the next year, a decision nation’s state fairs. made by the fair board But, the Minnesota State due to July 4 falling on a Fair, St. Paul, got lucky when Wednesday in 2012. the 2011 edition was held Aug. Next year’s fair will run 25-Sept. 5. Although there Friday, June 8, through wasn’t an overall attendance Wednesday, July 4. record set this year, there was The 2011 San Di- a one-day record attendance ego County Fair broke record broken. Total atten- attendance records for dance this year was 1,769,872, the third year in a row just shy of the 1,776,211 visi- with 1,412,113 fairgo- tors the fair drew in 2010 and ers attending. The fair’s really not far off from the all- time attendance set in 2009 2010 attendance was with 1,790,491 visitors. 1,338,500, which was also The one-day attendance a record-setter. record was set on Sept. 4 when The largest one-day 229,943 went through the attendance of 88,757 took gates. place on Sunday, July 3. “We had a great 2011 Min- The Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, drew 1,769,872 during its 2011 run Aug. 25-Sept. 5. Fair officials attribut- nesota State Fair thanks to the Weather was great and, according to officials, success also was reached by loyal fairgoers. ed the 2011 success to a good weather and loyal Min- There were a total of 60 plus rides on the independent midway, including both the Mighty number of things includ- nesotans,” said Lara Hughes, Midway and the Kidway. In the foreground right of this photo is the Sky Flyer, made by ing great weather, the 80 communications supervisor. Zamperla, and owned by Reithoffer Shows, Gibsonton, Fla. This ride consistently ranks in the plus rides booked onto The fair presented over fair’s Top 10 rides. It came in third this year. the independent midway, 4See MINN, page 43 COURTESY MINNESOTA STATE FAIR the musical entertainment lineup, and the theme, 2011 Minnesota State Fair Race to the Fair. Linda Zweig, informa- Top 10 Rides Top 10 Food Companies and their Food tion officer for the fair, 1. Crazy Mouse Spinning Roller Coaster, manufactured by 1. Chocolate Chip Cookie Co. (Chocolate Chip Cookies) said she felt this year’s Reverchon, brought in by S.J. Entertainment 2. Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar (Chocolate Chip Cookies) theme was huge for the 2. Windstorm Roller Coaster, manufactured by S.D.C., S.J. 3. Cavallaro Concessions (cheese curds) fair. It not only got them Entertainment 4. Midwest Dairy Association (Ice cream) 3. Sky Flyer, Zamperla, Reithoffer Equipment Co. 5. Ribco Enterprises (sweet corn) to the fair, she said, but 4. Techno Power, Tivoli, Wood Entertainment Co., Inc. 6. Minnesota Turkey Growers (turkey sandwiches) did a lot to get them to 5. Rock-It, KMG, Demas Enterprises, Inc. 7. Wozniak Concessions (Fresh Fries) return. 6. Starship 3000, Wisdom, Wood Entertainment Co. 8. Giggles Campfire Grill (north woods specialties and game The 2011 Fair was 7. Raiders, Wisdom, R & R Rides fare) open June 10 through 8. Magnum, Mondial, Wood Entertainment Co., Inc. 9. Petersons Concessions (pork chops) July 4 and was closed on 9. Magic Maze Glass House, Owen Trailers, Wood Enter- 10. Muskar Inc. (cheese curds) the first three Mondays tainment Co., Inc. (June 13, 20 and 27). 10. Gondola Wheel, Mulligan, Alamo Attractions, Inc.

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Preliminary gate and parking numbers fried—well, lots of deep fried options. a success on every end during Rednour reported that last showed revenues totaling $1,388,490.00, Officials at the New York State Fair, Syra- the 2011 run Aug. 26-Sept. 5. year’s event hit every target. surpassing the previous record collection of cuse, were very pleased with the 2011 results Crowds in the grand- Fair revenue for the 2010 fair $1,368,846 set in 2007. Good weather also at- even though there were 82,381 fewer people stands welcomed musical en- was $1.5 million for the first tributed to higher-than-expected receipts at this year than last. Attendance this year was tertainment such as Lynyrd time in history, not only reach- vendors such as the iconic Purple Cow. The 917,464 for the 12-day event that ran Aug. 25- Skynyrd, Josh Turner, Wil- ing the budget of $1.46 million Snohomish County Dairy Women’s Associa- Sept. 5. lie Nelson, Marty Stuart and but also actually surpassing it. tion, which operates the Purple Cow, had their And, that was despite the first Sunday be- Connie Smith. On Labor Day, Miller Spectacular Shows, second best year during its 51-year history with ing virtually washed out by Hurricane Irene’s the final day of the 89th annu- Greenbrier, Ariz., provided $64,300 in gross receipts. remnants, and a cloudy, wet, and chilly Labor al event, the from racecars the midway rides. Butler Amusements, Fairfield, Calif., also Day. reported near-record gross receipts on carnival Even with the drop in attendance, Dan could be heard in the ARCA In addition to the carni- rides and amusements. O’Hara, fair director, said he expected the fair, Car Series and UMP Modified val midway and grandstand This year’s highlights included major im- vendors and the James E. Strates Shows, Or- Stock Cars could be heard. entertainment, the fair of- provements to the Evergreen Speedway, the lando, Fla., would make money thanks to an Fair Manager John Red- fered harness racing, free opening of the new Evergreen Event Center, increase in beer and midway ticket sales and nour Jr. reported on the final grounds entertainment, com- ride upgrades including state-of-the-art LED a slightly higher percentage of paying custom- day that he was receiving petitive entertainment and Il- lighting, top music acts such as the Band Perry ers. Last year, paid tickets made up 61 percent many positive reviews. linois Food and Wine Products and OneRepublic, and the opportunity for tal- of all tickets. O’Hara thought that number Although final figures Show, which showcases local ented folks from around the region to show- would increase two to three percent this year. from this year’s fair won’t be businesses and food products. case products and to celebrate the area’s ag- available until October, Red- Grandstand act Josh Turn- ricultural roots. Preliminary estimates at this year’s Oregon nour said the numbers were er sold the most tickets and Fair planners scheduled special pricing or State Fair, Salem, showed a slight increase, looking good. Willie Nelson made the most free entry during the event. There were also two percent, over 2010’s numbers. Figures “Last year was one of the money. ample discounts offered. More than 20,000 show that 235,577 ticketed visitors attended biggest years we’ve had and The dates for the 2012 people took advantage of the discounts or free the 11-day event when it ran Aug. 26-Sept. 5. this year is going to be close,” event are Aug. 25-Sept. 3. and reduced fair opportunities. That is compared to the 229,542 last year. Rednour told a local newspa- —Pam Sherborne Another key element to this year’s success A new counting system this year was ex- was a great marketing plan and leveraged me- pected to give officials a more accurate picture. per. dia buys generated through a new and innova- “In the past, the counting system included Lyndal Graff, left, tive partnership between Snohomish County everyone going through the gate, including fair executive, and and the new Evergreen Speedway operator, vendors,” said Chris Havel, a spokesman for Norm Hill, assistant High Road Promotions. the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, fair manager, felt all in a news story on statesmanjournal.com. “The their work on this Indiana State Fair officials said attendance new system can count only people who have at this year’s tragedy-marred state fair fell paid.” year’s DuQuoin (Ill.) about eight percent over last year, with about Under the previous system, more than State Fair was defi- 80,000 fewer people visiting the fairgrounds 352,500 were counted as attendees to the Or- nitely paying off. during the 17-day event. According to an As- egon State Fair in 2010. The 2011 edition of sociated Press story, fair spokesman Andy Klotz Funtastic Shows, Portland, Ore., fielded the fair ran said that preliminary figures showed 872,312 the midway this year. Aug. 25-Sept. 5. people visited this year’s fair. AT/SUE NICHOLS The 2010 attendance at the fairgrounds in The Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, Aug. Indianapolis was 952,020. 11-22, reported its second-highest attendance On Aug. 13, powerful winds ahead of a ever this year. severe thunderstorm toppled stage rigging at The fair board reported the 2011 atten- the fair’s Grandstand just before a scheduled dance was 1.08 million, around 20,000 less performance by country band Sugarland. Four than the 2008 record of 1.1 million. people died on the scene and three died later Belle City Amusements, Deltona, Fla., as a result of their injuries. fielded the fair’s midway. A later story from a local newspaper re- ported that the State of Indiana would pay a For the second year in a row, the Erie total of $5 million to victims of the stage col- County Fair, Hamburg, N.Y., Aug. 10-21, set lapse. There hadn’t been a decision on how the an attendance record. money was to be distributed, who would be Fair officials confirmed that 1,053,150 eligible or when it would start flowing. The $5 people passed through its gates, besting the million is the maximum amount allowed under 1,022,164 who went to the Hamburg fair- Indiana’s government liability law. grounds last summer. “Everything just fell into place,” said Lou The 2011 Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, Ann Delaney, fair director of marketing. has come to a close with 515,995 people in at- Delaney attributed the record number of tendance at the 11-day event. attendees to a variety of factors, including per- “This year’s attendance numbers were only formers such as America, Big Time Rush and 1,145 people less than last year,” said General Miranda Lambert, good weather (except for a Manager Chris Wiseman. “I’m pleased with the few thunderstorms on Aug. 21), more attrac- attendance and look forward to introducing tions and a deeper regional marketing cam- more people to our State Fair next year. The paign. Colorado State Fair provides more than enter- “I think we found that right balance,” Del- tainment and educational opportunities; it also aney said. “It was more than just having good Miller Spectacular Shows, Greenbrier, Ariz., fielded the contributes to the economy across the state.” weather.” midway for the 2011 DuQuoin State Fair. Along with other Crabtree Amusements, Staples, Texas, James E. Strates Shows, Orlando, Fla., rides, this year Miller brought his Zierer Wave Swinger and provided approximately 45 rides for the mid- fielded the midway. his Sellner Bear Affair. October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 43 Fyock to take reins at the Sacramento County Fair The Sacramento County Fair has community leaders, residents, pos- the focus on locally grown foods, concessions manager at the Califor- a new plan, and a new chief execu- sible sponsors and schools for input we’ll address that issue,” Fyock said. nia State Fair, and was in similar posi- tive officer. on how to make the fair relevant to “If we find schools are in need of up- tions at county fairs for Siskiyou, San Pamela Fyock, who started her the region’s priorities, Fyock said. dated curriculum on the importance Benito and Tehama. job as chief executive officer of the The fair will start with focus groups to of agriculture to the area, we’ll work Fyock also manages Red Bluff fair last month, said the goal for next shape the next fair. to develop such materials.” Gelding Sales Buckin’ Best, is a mem- year’s fair is to be self-supporting. Fyock said the fair needs to find She said it’s important for chil- ber of the International Association The plan is to make the fair rel- ways to update and showcase the dren to know where their food comes of Fairs & Expositions and attends evant and to educate people about county’s diverse economy while still from, and that fairs serve both the the Institute of Fair Management. the region’s agricultural heritage, educating young people about agri- missions of entertainment and edu- She is replacing T.J. Plew who left Fyock said in a statement. culture. cation. to spend more time with her family. Fair staff plan to get input from “If we find we need to increase Fyock has most recently been —Pam Sherborne

MINN Continued from page 41 100 acts at the numerous free entertainment venues. The grandstand acts turned out to be very successful, with three of them selling out. They were: Def Leppard and Heart, Aug. 26; Toby Keith on Aug. 31; and Maroon 5 and Train on the last night of the fair. There were 30 carnival rides on the Mighty Midway and 50 games of skill. There were 30 plus carnival rides on the Kidway. The top ride on the independent midway this year was the Crazy Mouse Spinning Roller Coaster, man- ufactured by Reverchon and owned by S.J. Entertainment. There were more than 450 foods at 300 different conces- sions offered this year. Hughes said some of the new exhibits included the Gi- ant Sing Along, Doggies of the Wild West, Flippenout Ex- treme Trampoline show, Lost Heroes Art Quilt exhibit, the Minnesota State Fair Smart- phone App., and the History Walking and Cell Phone Tour. Some special exhibits in- cluded the CHS Miracle of Birth Center with nearly 200 calves, lambs and piglets born during the 12-day run. The Heritage Square fea- tured nostalgic arts, crafts and gifts, as well as the State Fair History Museum. The In- ternational Bazaar was filled with flavors from around the world and the Pet Center was the site of daily pet surgeries and agility demonstrations. The 2012 Minnesota State Fair will be held Aug. 23-Sept. 3.

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Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/amusementtoday 44 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011 Northwest show operator has it covered Inland Empire and Royal West played North Idaho Fair STORY: B. Derek Shaw their Larson Super Loops re- six devoted to food. New this Special to Amusement Today furbished at the factory in Pla- year at that spot are circus acts inview, Texas. and sideshows, via 4C Pro- COUER d’ALENE, IDA- Inland Empire, founded ductions, Wimauma, Florida. HO — Thirty-two of the in 1960 (purchased by the How has the season been? combined companies’ fleet Keenans in 2009) and Royal “Pretty good. We’ve been up of 35 rides played the North West, founded in 1971 (also every fair since the fourth of Idaho Fair and Rodeo August purchased by the Keenans in July,” said Todd. He contin- 24-28. Owned by Todd and 2008) are playing 14 dates to- ued on the revenue topic, “We Becky Keenan, Inland Empire gether this season. Both units enjoyed some of the biggest Amusements and Royal West will play a total of 76 spots in (our) history.” When asked Shows combine assests each this year. Inland Empire and about the North Idaho spot, year to cover the 83-acre spot. Royal West also operate as a Todd Keenan replied, “Been New to the show this year secondary player in Twin Falls up every day.” are a rebuilt Chance Yo-Yo and County Fair & Magic Valley When asked about the fu- a 1978 Reverchon Himalaya, Stampede, Filer, Idaho; Kansas ture, Keenan is quick to point purchased from Coney Is- State Fair, Hutchinson; East out that they are bidding on land’s former Astroland Park. Texas State Fair, Tyler; Greater bigger fairs these days. In the “This is the first time those Baton Rouge State Fair, La. ride department, they are con- Todd and Becky Keenan, seen here at the North Idaho Fair folks have ever seen one,” said and Jackson County Fair, Pas- sidering possibly adding a andFrederiksen Rodeo, Couer1/7x3 d’Alene,b/w 3/14/02 are the 11:22 owners AM of PageInland 1 Empire Todd, referring to the Hima- cagoula, Miss. Wacky Worm. Shows and Royal West Amusements, Missoula, Mont. The laya when it made its appear- For the past four years, The Keenans reside on carnival provided the midway with 32 rides for the fair this ance at the Western Montana both units have built in a $1.00 their South Idaho family farm, year. Fair & Rodeo August 9–14. fuel charge on ticket packages. when not out on the road in COURTESY B. DEREK SHAW The Keenans also recently had Public acceptance has been any of the six states the show good. plays with either or both of “The #1 Leading Slide Manufacturer in America” FREDERIKSEN At North Idaho, the Keen- their units. “World’s Largest 5 Lane, One Trailer Slide - 108 Ft.” INDUSTRIES, INC. an’s brought in 30 stands with 5212 St. Paul St. • Financing and Leasing Available • Trades Considered Tampa, Florida 33619 • Order Slide Bags or “New Rain” Bags (813) 628-4545 • 6 New Slides In Stock FAX (813) 621-3679 • Have 20 Used Rides www.funslide.com • 90 Ft. Fiberglass Slide • 65 Ft. Fiberglass Slide

Inland Empire Shows and Royal West Shows, which provided the midway for this year’s North Idaho Fair, added a couple of rides to their arsenal this year. They are a rebuilt Chance Yo-Yo and a 1978 Reverchon Hima- laya, purchased from Coney Island’s former Astroland Park. October 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 45 46 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2011 2011 Wilson County Fair smashes records Fair sets record LEBANON, Tenn. — The than 16,000 people than the with 545,945 guests; Wilson County Fair broke old previous single day record in records and set new ones dur- 2009. single day record ing its run Aug. 12-20, 2011. Overall in 2011 the fair set with 109,603 The fair set a new over- was 148,870 up on 2010 at- all attendance record when tendance. The 2010 Wilson Amusements of America, 545,945 guests visited. The County Fair lost one day due Monroe Township, N.J., pro- previous attendance record to heavy rains and flooding on vided the midway for the was set in 2009 when figures some parts of the fairgrounds. Wilson County Fair this year. reached 505,434. Amusements of America, The carnival brought along The fair also set a new Monroe Township, N.J., pro- this Chance Giant Wheel single day attendance when vided the midway. New to the equipped with an LED light- 109,603 attended Saturday, midway this year was the Ver- ing program. Aug. 20, an increase of more tigo, manufactured by A.R.M. Other diversions ranged from musical entertainment MIDWAY to a lumberjack show, a home- made ice cream competition, MARKET PLACE to a text message contest. Mandy Barnett, star of the ’s “Always . . . ” performed at the Fiddlers Grove Opry Pavilion on the fairgrounds. She drew a large crowd as she sang some of Patsy Cline’s most popular hits. Fair executives attributed the great turnout for 2011 to great planning and, of course, great weather. The event has a big impact on the local economy. Last year the Wilson County Fair raked in more than $5 million. —Pam Sherborne

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