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Vol. 14, Issue 7 OCTOBER 2010 $5.00 Great Coasters opens ProSlide delivers slide package racer at Efteling New waterpark a big hit at Iowa's Adventureland Park Pam Sherborne Amusement Today Adventureland Park’s Bill Fisher, director of marketing, wasn’t sure how guests would take to going from a dry park to a wet park than back to a dry park with all those things that go along with that transformation. Two years ago, that was one of the questions park officials in the Altoona, Iowa, park had when the facility opened the season with the RainFortress, a water attraction with seven slides and a huge dumping bucket made by WhiteWater West Indus- tries, Vancouver, B.C. PHOTO COURTESY ADVENTURELAND “I did wonder how they The new $6 million Adventure Bay Water Park, part of would like going from the amusement park into the wa- Adventureland Park, Altoona, Iowa, opened mid-July and ter area, changing into a swim- response was great, according to park officials. Park manage- suit, getting wet, then chang- ment decided to invent in the waterpark after water elements ing back out of their swimsuit installed in 2008 and 2009 were met with great success. PHOTO COURTESY GCII and going back into the amuse- The race is on! Efteling in The Netherlands debuts Joris ment park,” Fisher said. “As it WWA show en de Draak, an exciting new racing coaster from Great turned out, it didn’t faze them a bit. They loved it.” Coasters International, Inc. See story page 5. preview...page 33 At that time, park offi- Euro Attractions Expo cials thought they were put- WWA exhibitor ting in a water attraction that Expo preview...page 33 would only lure the young. listing...page 35 4See IOWA, page 3 INTERNATIONAL AMUSEMENTPARKS WATERPARKS BUSINESS MIDWAY/CLASSIFIEDS SEE PAGES 5-10 SEE PAGES 11-18 SEE PAGES 19-32 SEE PAGES 33-40 SEE PAGES 41-47

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Good people will support a charity or cause that they believe in. Good people give back in many different ways. Some will volunteer time, services, or donate needed items, or they may donate much needed money. That was the case when Gary and Linda Hays, owners of Cliff’s Amusement Park in Albuquerque, N.M., donated $25,000 to the National Roller Coaster Museum & Archives (NRCMA) to help expand the recently completed archival and storage facility in Plainview, Texas. As Gary and Linda said, “The NRCMA has taken the lead in establishing the early beginnings of a museum for our amusement industry and we wanted to support their efforts.” Scott Rutherford Don’t let the words ‘Roller Coaster’ in the museum's name mislead you. The NRCMA has been acquiring far Summer's end more than just roller coaster memorabilia. Water rides to With a long, brutally hot summer traditional amusement park and its sig- waterslides, dark rides to kiddie rides, patients to neon finally fading, I find myself looking nature attraction weren’t worth saving. signs are all finding their way to the NRCMA. forward to the cooler weather and men- Well, shame on them. Any time a piece The NRCMA has much more work to do, many more tally tallying up the highs and lows of of history is salvaged, we all win. collections to go and secure, more equipment to move, this past season. Though Thanksgiving For the first time in a long while, I made and countless archival interviews to conduct of our aging is not here quite yet, I’m still rather the trek up north to visit Conneaut. It industry leaders who know, lived and worked ‘our his- grateful for a number industry occur- was a perfect Sunday in late August. A rences that merit mention. cool breeze off the lake was filled with toric past.' To do this, the NRCMA will need much more Rutherford Two notables both took place at the raucous sounds of the Penn-Ohio than a $25,000 gift from one good family, one good park. New York’s Coney Island: the magnificent Polka Festival down by the water. Though It’s time for the amusement industry to determine Wonder Wheel’s 90th birthday, and the debut of parts of the park still need work, it warmed my if it wants to preserve our historic past. If not, then lets nearby Luna Park on the old Astroland site. The heart to see so many families strolling along the move on to other things. However, if the industry does former remains a relevant icon thanks to the midway. Despite the Blue Streak’s opening still support a museum concept – all the better. Let’s move care it receives from the Vourderis clan while more than a week away, a rather lengthy queue forward by supporting the NRCMA’s efforts with a real the latter’s success is a direct result of Italian at the ticket booth was a good indication that museum building full of historic artifacts, exhibits and ride manufacturer Zamperla’s desire to bring perhaps the amusement gods have once more the fun back to Coney. Bravo to both! smiled on this little park by the lake. educational features that both the general public and our On the historic front, one of the most And on the flip-side of historical happen- industry employees and professionals can enjoy. important events was the continuing rebirth ings is the saga of the Geauga Lake Big Dipper. It’s time for the amusement industry to make a of Pennsylvania’s Conneaut Lake Park high- The latest word on this survivor is that since financial decision. Good people like Gary and Linda lighted by the reintroduction of the Blue Streak the anonymous owner was unable to sell the Hays made theirs, to support the museum effort. wooden coaster. This happened because a loyal ride, his decision (as of mid-September) was What’s yours? group of supporters believed that this park to demolish it. Let’s hope the gods mentioned —Gary Slade deserved to survive. The Blue Streak finally above step in to shine some love on the Big opened in September after much hard work and Dipper. Like the Blue Streak, it too deserves to SEE NRCMA $25,000 DONATION STORY...PAGE 16 naysayers saying it couldn’t or even shouldn’t roll once again. be saved, that this rare example of an American

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They found out, yes, the young loved it, but so did the older generation. Fisher said they had guests go to Koko- mo Kove, which is what they named that area, ranging in age from five years to 85. With that experience in mind, Adventureland officials took another leap of faith with water. The park installed Her- on Harbor for the 2009 season. It was geared toward the very young with a pool that gently slopes toward the center filled with hoops, sprays and a huge plastic heron that squirts out water. Again, response was great. “So, we decided at the end of last season to go ahead and put in a full-blown waterpark,” Fisher said. “We got with ProSlide (Technology Inc., headquartered in Ottawa, PHOTOS COURTESY ADVENTURELAND Ont.) and expanded beyond Kokomo Kove and Heron The above overview of Adventureland's new Adventure Bay shows the layout of the waterpark including the quarter- Harbor.” mile long lazy river. Park officials boost that lazy river is the largest lazy river in the State of Iowa. It encircles the sandy After about $6 million beach area and the new 6,000-sq.-ft. pool. and weeks of planning and construction, in mid-July just about all of the water elements were up and running. And, still, guests didn’t seem to mind getting wet and then getting dry again. The new waterpark, which is called Adventure Bay, includes (all from ProSlide): •Mach 4 that Adventure- land renamed the Bermuda Quadrangle and which includes four innertube slides – the Topsy-Turvy, BulletBowl and two Pipelines; •Tantrum, a four-person tube slide the park renamed the Typhoon; •Two high-speed slides, ProSlide’s Plummets, called Gang Plank and Pirates Slides at the new Adventure Bay include (all from Proslide) Plunge; and the Mach 4, which includes four innertube slides; Tantrum, •A six-lane ProRacer mat a four-person tube slide; two Plummets, both racing slide. The park also includes a slides; and the ProRacer, shown above. The ProRacer is a 6,000-sq.-ft. pool called the Pi- six-lane mat ride. rates Port Pool, the Sand Bar to the fun, Fisher said. Adven- will also increase our season that includes a sandy beach tureland Park has 34 rides and pass sales because there will equipped with cabanas, and attractions, including three be more here.” “the longest lazy river I have roller coasters. Park officials also feel the ever seen,” said Fisher. Admission price includes waterpark will increase atten- “It has to be a quarter of both the dry park and the wet dance. The park markets to the a mile long,” Fisher said. “It park. Prices were increased entire state of Iowa and two is the longest lazy river in the this year by $4, making admis- counties deep into surround- state of Iowa.” sion for those 10 years of age ing states. The Pirates Port Pool is and older $35. “We don’t expect to in- three feet deep and has a bar “Which we think is a great crease our marketing area, but at one end. deal,” he said. “People have we feel there is a whole wa- Adventure Bay's Pirate's Port Pool includes a bar at one “The waterpark is roughly access to both parks for that. terpark market out there that four times the size it was last We know the water attractions we can market that we didn’t end. The 6,000-sq.-ft. pool is only three feet deep, great year,” Fisher said. have increased the stay-time have before,” Fisher said. for rest and relaxation. The area called Sandy Bar offers a Adventure Bay just adds in the park and we think it sandy beach and individual cabanas for guests. 4 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010

Best thing about the industry If I was to join the circus, I would hands-down be a … The excitement of the people, products and parks … it’s Cannon flyer (wouldn’t that be cool?). a great business. All-time favorite sports team If I wasn’t working in the amusement industry, I The New York Yankees. Compiled by Janice Witherow would be … Managing my own gym. The most adventurous thing I have done lately is … Mike Prince Skydiving … now that certainly was an adventure! Hawaiian Falls, Mansfield, Texas The thing I like most about amusement/water park season is … Favorite condiment Mike Prince’s interesting career The chaos of it all! Mayonnaise. path has led him to Hawaiian Falls in Mansfield, Texas, where he is the My favorite thing about fall is … Ultimate movie soundtrack general manager for this successful Deer-hunting season starts. Notorious. waterpark. His first job in the industry was in 1995 with Six Flags Waterworld The last time I ate fast food was … Do you: stick to your plans or “wing it”? in California; Mike spent seven years At Sonic. Stick to my plans (I am an organizer). with Six Flags before being recalled Prince to active duty in the US Navy (he has My all-time best vacation was … The funniest person I know is … served a total of 22 years altogether) after the September To Puerta Vallarta – it was beautiful. George Noviski (former neighbor when I lived in 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in America. Mike then started Florida). his own landscaping business in Florida before winding Favorite flavor of ice cream up at Hawaiian Falls, where he has been for the last five Mint chocolate chip. The celebrity I would most like to have dinner with years. His strong work ethic, organizational skills and is … sense of adventure make Mike an ideal manager in the On a typical Sunday morning, you can find me … Rihanna. amusement industry. Reading the newspaper with a cup of coffee. Title Something make-believe that you wish was real General Manager. The one thing I always seem to put off is … Flying. Yard work! Number of years in the industry In one word, Halloween is … 14 (It’s been one interesting career ride!). My “must-see” television show is … Awesome! South Park. Biggest challenge facing our industry No doubt about it, the economy. I would best describe my office as … Neat and organized. To suggest a candidate for the Two-Minute Drill Favorite amusement ride feature, contact columnist Janice Witherow at jwith- Master Blaster at Schlitterbahn. [email protected] or (419) 357-3520.

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1428 Maple Ave. • Hamilton, OH 45011 • 513.737.9012 • www.TheBigIdeaPeople.com October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 5 INTERNATIONAL www.AmusementToday.com PARKS ATTRACTIONS RESORTS ENTERTAINMENT SUPPLIERS BRIEF GCII racing coaster a major success at Efteling IAAPA's Asia-Pacific Scott Rutherford office gains new Amusement Today executive director Pennsylvania-based Great The International Asso- Coasters International, Inc. ciation of Amusement Parks has made a name for itself and Attractions (IAAPA) an- by constructing solid, reliable nounced Andrew Lee has and – above all – incredibly been named executive di- entertaining wooden roller rector for the trade associa- coasters in North America, Eu- tion’s new office in the Asia- rope and, soon Asia, where the Pacific region. As the leader company's first China project of IAAPA Asia Pacific, Lee is nearing completion. is responsible for expanding This much-admired firm's and enhancing the associa- most recent endeavor took tion’s programs and services in the region and will oversee them to Efteling in The Neth- government relations, com- erlands, one of Europe's most munications, membership highly regarded and popular development, education, and theme parks. There they took Asian Attractions Expo, the on the task of replacing an premier conference and trade earlier wooden roller coaster show for the industry in Asia. (1991-built Pegasus) with Joris en de Draak's exciting Lee began on Sept. 16, and something of the high caliber will be based in Hong Kong. that Efteling guests have come finale begins with trains Lee is a veteran of the to expect. skimming the surface of travel and hospitality indus- The result is Joris en de the park's lake on oppos- try. He most recently served Draak (George and the Drag- ing turns (top) and then as director, business ventures on), one of GCII's most origi- coming together in compe- for a joint alliance between nal designs to date. The ride's tition for a spirited race to AsiaWorld-Expo, Global theming is based on the story the finish line. Sources, and Pico Global Ser- of St. George, who saved the PHOTOS COURTESY vices. life of a King's maiden daugh- EFTELING “Asia has the fastest- ter by slaying an evil dragon. growing attractions industry While a definite racing coaster, in the world so it is only natu- the ride does not feature mir- the side panels that represent speed of 46 mph., they remain and that, dipping and hopping ral for IAAPA to open an of- ror-image courses. Each track the battle between George and parallel for a good distance, toward the rides' back end fice in the region,” said IAA- offers something a little differ- the dreaded dragon. roaring through a double-up of where the trains once again PA Chairman Chip Cleary. ent while still maintaining a The Joris en de Draak ex- sorts over the station followed head in opposite directions “IAAPA Asia Pacific extends healthy air of competition. perience begins with riders by airy camelbacks. Next, the over the surface of the park's the trade association’s global boarding either the 'water' trains bank down into right- lake, only to swoop back to- presence and becomes the as- Standing 72.5 feet high, track or the 'vuur' (fire) track. hand swooping turns, and gether for a close, spirited race sociation’s third regional of- Joris en de Draak's two tracks fice, joining those already es- each measure 2,585 feet long. The trains depart the station si- this is where they suddenly through the dense superstruc- tablished in Europe and Latin The ride utilizes a quartet of multaneously but out of sight diverge, one train diving fur- ture, ultimately hitting the America.” GCII's 12-car (24-seat) Milleni- of each other until nearly half- ther toward the ground and home brakes – nose to nose – Lee will report directly to um Flyer trains, the company's way up the seven-story lifts. the other quickly leaping over amid laughter and squeals of Charles Bray, president and exclusive and ultra-flexible Once over the crest, they veer its counterpart. delight. CEO of IAAPA, and will work rolling stock, which are abso- away, tearing around oppos- What follows is plenty of Each of Efteling's attrac- closely with the IAAPA Asian lutely necessary for the coming U-turns and then finally the twisted, quirky trackwork tions are crafted with thematic Advisory Committee. His e- plex, twisted layouts that GCII come together, racing side-by- for which GCII is renowned elements that tell a story, effec- mail is: [email protected]. devises. This particular set of side down the first drop. Hav- and admired. Each train does tively engaging the eye as well trains sport graphic reliefs on ing attained their maximum it own thing, banking this way 4See EFTELING, page 6 6 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010 EFTELING about the station and queues Continued from page 5 as well as the aforementioned embellishments to the trains' as physically entertaining the side panels. Particularly im- body. Joris en de Draak carries pressive also are the monstrous on that tradition with plenty of animatronic dragon whose tail medieval attributes sprinkled slaps the water barely missing a speeding train as well as the FAST FACTS nighttime illumination that transforms the coaster's structure into a colorful, intricate Ride/Park light show. Such is the magic Joris en de Draak/ of Efteling. Efteling Though Joris en de Draak Kaatsheuvel, is aimed squarely at families, The Netherlands GCII's Clair Hain, Jr., Jeff Pike and their competent crew de- Type livered a ride that appeals to Wooden Racing Roller Efteling's demographic as well Coaster as seasoned thrillseekers. The ride is characterized by con- Height/Length/Speed sistent speed, rapid changes 72.5 feet of direction and equal doses 2,585 feet (each track) of lateral Gs on the turns and 46 mph the all-important airtime that many riders crave. Trains/Capacity GCII's Manager of Pro- Four Millennium Flyers/ curement and Assembly Di- 24 passengers per train rector Chris M. Gray spoke PHOTO COURTESY ROBB ALVEY to Amusement Today about the Designer/Builder Two 12-car Millennium Flyer trains crest the lifts on Joris en de Draak, Efteling's new company's newest thriller and Great Coasters what it was like to work with wooden racing roller coaster supplied by Great Coasters International, Inc. International, Inc./ Efteling. "Joris en de Draak view," said Gray. "Their entire what makes Efteling a very eling for commissioning a Sunbury, Pa. was a great project to be a part staff understands what it takes special place and Joris en de world-class ride, and to GCII of, and Efteling had to be one to get a job done all the way Draak one of the greatest rac- for producing yet another Opened of the friendliest parks to work down to the tiniest detail. If ing coasters in the world." amazing work of wooden July 1, 2010 with from a vendors point of you think about it, details are Congratulations to Eft- coaster art. October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7 Australian Waterslides completes Funfields project Andrew Mellor AWL also continues to Amusement Today develop its products and has recently introduced the KIPS The latest waterpark proj- range (Kids Interactive Play ect to be completed by Austra- Structures). This is a range of The second of the tan- lian Waterslides and Leisure high quality children’s play dem tube raft rides at (AWL) was commissioned at pool equipment constructed Funfields Recreation Park the end of August in the com- in stainless steel and fiberglass opened to the public in pany’s home country. and designed to “look good early September. The attraction is the second for a very long time,” accord- element of a tandem tube raft ing to company managing di- PHOTOS COURTESY AUSTRALIAN ride at Funfields Recreation rector Annette Matthews. WATERSLIDES AND LEISURE Park in Whittlesea, in Victo- ria, Australia, 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Melbourne. AWL originally became involved with the development of the park in 2009 when it was contracted to design two tandem tube raft rides, the first of which was installed and opened in September of the same year. A short time later the company was engaged once again to manufacture and install a second raft ride which runs alongside the first, creating a double slide attraction. Named Wipe Out at the park, the latest addition provides riders with a 130 meters (426 foot) long experience of twists and turns down a translucent tube, ending with a big splash down. The park is also planning to add a small children’s activity pool at some point in the future, another installation AWL is hoping to be involved with. In addition to the work at Funfields Park, AWL has also recently completed various other projects in Australia, including the delivery of the fiberglass for three waterslides to be installed in the Tea Tree Gully Aquatic Centre in Ad- elaide, South Australia, where installation was due to begin on September 21. The company has also recently completed the design drawings for another project in Melbourne, at the Glen Eira Aquatic Centre, having submitted the successful tender for this, while it is also working on slide installations in various Indonesian islands through its exclusive agent in Indonesia. EXTRA! EXTRA! YOUR DESKTOP EDITION! FREE

NEWSEVERY DAY Sign up at www.AmusementToday.com 8 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010 WhiteWater sends 30 meter tall waterslide to Hanwha Resort in South Korea WhiteWater International any other ride in its class. appears to hover just above LLC., based in Richmond, The Hanwha installa- the ground. B.C., Canada, recently an- tion site – a small space on “Introducing a new multi- nounced the completion of the roof of a partially under- person attraction is always the first Abyss waterslide, ground building – posed a extremely exciting,” says marketed as the largest and daunting challenge to White- WhiteWater CEO Geoff Chut- most thrilling waterslide at- Water engineers. To minimize ter. “This time, the installa- traction in the world. The weight and conform to the tion conditions were particu- Abyss opened at Hanwha Re- limited footprint, WhiteWa- larly challenging, but thanks sort in South Korea in August ter developed an advanced to a shared vision of success 2010. lightweight exo-structure that and a highly collaborative Standing nearly 30 me- actually improves the visual working relationship with the ters tall and using high capac- appeal of traditional funnel Hanwha Resort management ity four or six person rafts, the rides by reducing the amount team, we were able to open Abyss towers over other wa- of visible steel. Angled con- this new attraction on time terpark attractions. Its inno- crete footings and pilings and on budget. Guests will PHOTO COURTESY WHITEWATER vative design features bigger bear most of the weight. The love the Abyss for the unique The Abyss, the newest waterslide from WhiteWater, drops, higher walls and more result is a massive orange, entertainment experience it stands in at an impressive 30 meters tall. near-vertical oscillations than blue and silver structure that offers.” Turkey's Aquafantasy Waterpark adds two Polin waterslides Aquafantasy Waterpark, offers a more flexible design located in Izmir, Turkey, is configuration. A conveyor sys- part of the Aqua Fantasy Ho- tem is adapted at Aquafantasy tel and Spa built on 45-acres of Waterpark to take the rafts to land. The waterpark celebrat- the top of the slide structure ed its 10th year by adding two where guests will then board unique water rides designed, the raft" manufactured and installed The second ride that was by Polin Waterparks and Pool added to the park in May was Systems. the Wave Slide. Wave Slide is The slides, a family raft- one of Polin’s uphill designed ing slide and a wave slide, are rides. Wave Slide has a steep both constructed of Light-Res- entry point which provides in Transfer Molding (L-RTM). riders with the thrill of free Polin's L-RTM slides are differ- falling. Riders first experience ent than the other slide series a steep, initial drop before be- in terms of their distinctive de- ing propelled uphill vertically. sign and their ride path. Riders then experience another Polin Waterparks and Pool reverse path taking them back Systems oversaw all design, and forth several times before engineering, production and the tube stops at the bottom of installation tasks of the water- the waterslide. slides which opened at Aqua- “In the continually evolv- fantasy in May. Polin, based ing and renewing waterpark in Kocaeli, Turkey, is market- industry, the world’s premier ing the park's Family Rafting parks like Aquafantasy Water- Slide to be the longest L-RTM park are after the most attrac- manufactured family slide in tive, exciting, appealing rides" the world with its 222 meters Pakis said. "Polin is committed (728 foot) length. to providing the best quality "The Family Rafting Slide product and service through makes it possible to share the investing in research and de- entertainment and excitement velopment and will continue together with the family and to further expand its L-RTM friends. Since waterpark expe- line while introducing new rience is a family type of enter- signature rides and innova- tainment, family slides are of tions in fiberglass production crucial importance and a great to parks like Aquafantasy.” addition with their being high Askin Altiparmak, the capacity rides." said Sohret general coordinator of Aqua Pakis, marketing manager for Fantasy Hotel and Spa states Polin. "One can experience the that “The new slides enhanced joy of twists, turns and drops the adrenaline and excitement as a whole family in 2 to 4 pas- thrill for our guests. We are senger circular inflatable rafts very satisfied with these addi- PHOTOS COURTESY POLIN travel the course. The slide tions.” Polin recently delivered two waterslides to the popular Aquafantasy Waterpark in Izmir, path is very exciting. Thanks •www.polin.com.tr. to different slope angels, it turkey. The slides both feature Polin's Light-Resin Transfer Molding. October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 9 10 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010 October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11 AMUSEMENT PARKS www.AmusementToday.com FEC’S ATTRACTIONS RESORTS ENTERTAINMENT SUPPLIERS BRIEF Swing Time! South Carolina's Riverbanks Zoo Six Flags St. Louis adding Cedar Fair adding Mondial hosts Spook-tacular Funtime StarFlyer in 2011 WindSeekers to four parks Six Flags St. Louis officials they will have a bird’s eye Cedar Fair has announced seat swings located at the end Family-friendly Hal- have confirmed plans to give view for miles around. During that it will add new 30-story- of rigid arms. Riders, who loween festivities return to their guests more to scream the evenings, SkyScreamer will tall swing rides to four of its must be at least 48-inches-tall, South Carolina's Riverbanks about in 2011 with the intro- be highly visible as its lighted properties for the 2011 season. will be secured with individu- Zoo this month with Boo at duction of SkyScreamer. Sup- arms whirl above the park. The four parks getting the new al over-the-head lap bars with the Zoo. The annual spook- plied by Funtime of Dolsach, “We are always searching rides include: Cedar Point, interlocking seat belt. Once tacular opens on Oct. 15, Austria, the StarFlyer type for new and unique attractions Kings Island, Knott's Berry the 64 passengers are secured, and runs nightly October 15 ride will join the park’s lineup that offer a broad appeal,” said Farm and Canada's Wonder- with their feet dangling, they – 17 and Oct. 22 – 30. of thrill rides as it takes guests Dave Roemer, president of Six land. will slowly begin rotating as During the 12 wild 236 feet above the ground Flags St. Louis. “SkyScreamer Appropriately dubbed the swings ascend the tower. nights, Riverbanks will hand with their feet dangling. Sky- brings yet another new expe- WindSeeker, the new rides will Once at the top, they will re- out more than 200,000 pieces Screamer will be the tallest rience to our lineup of thrills be supplied by Dutch manu- volve at speeds between 25-30 of candy to costumed chil- ride in the park and reside in that is unlike any other we facturer Mondial and will cost mph, flaring out 45 degrees dren as they stop at the 16 the Illinois section near the have in our theme park right $5 million. from the tower. stations along Trick-or-Treat Screamin’ Eagle. now.” At each of the four parks, "I have been fortunate Trail. Thirty-two guests will Park fans will remember the towers will stand 301 feet- enough to work with Cedar “Boo at the Zoo offers board the ride and sit two- the SkyScreamer name from tall and will feature 32 two- 4See WINDSEEKER, page 12 families a fun and safe al- abreast in open-air swings as the closed Astroworld themer ternative to neighborhood they climb to the top of the in Houston, where the name trick-or-treating,” said SkyScreamer tower while re- was attached to the park's In- Lochlan Baskin, events man- volving at speeds of 43 mph. tamin Freefall ride. ager at Riverbanks Zoo and At full swing, guests will soar Funtime has installed 14 Garden. in a 98-foot circle with the rest StarFlyers to date, with the In addition to the candy, of the park far below. By day, 4See SIX FLAGS, page 12 Boo-goers will rock the night away at the Mummy’s Eeky- Freaky DJ Dance Party, frolic in a sea of suds at Franken- stein’s Foam Zone and watch in wonder as magician Ray Hardee performs his Moon- light Magic. Other activities include a nightly costume parade, Creepy Creature En- For the 2011 season, Cedar counters, and the Mysteri- Fair will introduce 30-sto- ous Maze. ry-tall Mondial WindSeeker Boo at the Zoo will run swing rides to four of its from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on each properties – Cedar Point, of the scheduled evenings. Kings Island, Knott's Berry Tickets to the event must be Farm and Canada's Won- purchased in advance and derland. The rides will each are $6 for Riverbanks mem- PHOTO COURTESY SIX FLAGS ST. LOUIS seat 64 riders and cost $5 bers and $8 for the general public. Boo tickets can be Six Flags St. Louis plans to add SkyScreamer, a 236-foot- million. purchased online at www. tall Funtime StarFlyer swing ride, for the 2011 season. The riverbanks.org. ride will seat thirty-two guests in open-air swings and re- RENDERINGS COURTESY volve high above the park at 43 mph. CEDAR FAIR 12 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010 SIX FLAGS WINDSEEKER and fantastic family entertain- Continued from page 11 Continued from page 11 ment,” said Kings Island Vice AMUSEMENT President and General Manag- MARKET PLACE first one going to the Prater Fair parks many times now er Greg Scheid. “Soaring 300 Amusement Park in Vienna, over the years, and it is al- feet above Kings Island will Austria in 2004. The only Star- ways a real pleasure for me," provide an exciting ride expe- Flyer located in North America Bob Dean of Leisure Labs told rience for our guests.” opened in 2006 in Orlando. Amusement Today. "Leisure WindSeeker will be locat- The new ride is expected Labs has focused on represent- ed in the Coney Mall section of to take flight spring of 2011. ing high quality providers, the park near the Vortex loop- and high quality rides are a ing coaster's exit. trademark of Cedar Fair. They have worked closely with us to Knotts Berry Farm make Mondial's WindSeeker “Due to the long airtime, modern in terms of safety and riders will experience a spec- operation as well as unique in tacular sense of weightless- terms of technology and ride ness. This, combined with experience." the fact that riders legs will Officials at the four parks be unrestrained, will create a receiving the towering new at- sense of exhilaration that will tractions sound off about their enhance the feeling of free individual upcoming debuts: flight,” said Knott’s General Manager Marty Keithley. Cedar Point WindSeeker will be locat- "Spinning almost 300 feet ed at the current site of Knott’s above Lake Erie and the Ce- Sky Cabin. dar Point Beach will be a very exciting ride experience for Canada's Wonderland our guests," said John Hildeb- "We are continuing to randt, vice president and gen- change the landscape at Can- eral manager of Cedar Point. ada’s Wonderland and with "Day or night, WindSeeker the addition of our new thrill will provide riders with dra- machine WindSeeker, we will matic views of the park and be 70 feet higher than our pre- the Cedar Point peninsula. It vious tallest rides, Drop Tower will be an extremely popular and Behemoth,” said Raffi addition to Cedar Point." Kaprelyan, vice president and WindSeeker will be posi- general manager of Canada’s tioned near the present location Wonderland. “For riders that of the Ocean Motion swinging are looking for extreme height boat ride and will extend the and intense thrills, this ride PHOTO COURTESY park's midway onto the Cedar will be a must-do for 2011." SIX FLAGS ST. LOUIS Point beach. At the end of the WindSeeker will be lo- At nearly 24-stories tall, season, Ocean Motion, built in cated next to the park's Vortex suspended coaster, overlook- Six Flags St. Louis' new 1981, will be dismantled and offered for sale. ing Wonder Mountain. SkyScreamer will be the Leisure Labs, based in park's tallest attraction. Kings Island Sarasota, Fla., represents Mon- This installation will be “The addition of Wind- dial exclusively in the Ameri- the second StarFlyer that Seeker reflects our commit- cas and on a non-exclusive ba- Funtime has installed in ment to providing our guests sis in other areas of the world. North America. with world-class thrills, fun

Keep our amusement park industry strong! Buy products and services from these suppliers. October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 13 14 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010 Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces Two-year capital expansion unveiled new show package for 2011 at Busch Gardens and Water Country USA Six Flags Fiesta Texas has announced plans for an ar- Virginia's Busch Gardens ray of new shows lighting up the park as well as the Texas and Water Country USA offi- nighttime sky for the 2011 season. cials ended months of specu- Fiesta Texas will present an entirely new Lone Star lation recently with a host of Spectacular, the park’s popular outdoor laser/fireworks announcements that add up show, along with an impressive new production in the to the largest capital invest- Zaragoza Theater. Lone Star Spectacular is an annual chal- ment in the parks’ combined lenger for Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Award in Best histories. The two-year expan- Outdoor Night Show Production category. sion plan offers something The park is completely revamping the nighttime Lone for everyone in the family, Star Spectacular with an all new storyline and technical en- including new rides, a re-enhancements. Since its debut in 1992, the show has wowed visioned village theme and a millions with its combination of lasers, music and fireworks much-requested expansion to showcased on 100-foot-tall quarry walls. one of Busch Gardens’ newest “The Lone Star Spectacular is a longtime fan favorite,” events. said Fiesta Texas President Martin Bozer. “The show was Park President John Reilly cutting-edge when it first opened in 1992 and with today’s unveiled the multi-year plan RENDERING COURTESY BUSCH GARDENS technological advancements we can create an even bigger, in front of 1,500 of the park’s For 2011, Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Va., will revamp bolder production that will still pay homage to our great most loyal fans at a special its popular Oktoberfest village to include a new 246-foot state of Texas.” pass-member appreciation tall drop tower attraction from Italy's Moser Rides. The Also on tap for 2011 is a new show in the grand Zarago- breakfast held in Das Fest- za Theater in Los Festivales. Full details will be announced haus, the park’s iconic dining park's waterpark, Water Country USA will also receive a next spring. Finally, rounding out the roster of best-in-class facility. new attraction. entertainment, 2011 marks the return of the Starburst Sum- “Today is a big day for the the flair of an Italian Christ- into a Christmas wonderland. mer Concert Series, featuring a full slate of some of the Williamsburg theme parks,” mas, featuring a golden color In 2011, Busch Gardens country’s hottest new artists. Reilly said. scheme, traditional Italian and Water Country USA are Six Flags Fiesta Texas will continue to deliver award- Changes begin this year holiday fare and graceful an- taking their attractions to new winning entertainment in the upcoming season including and extend into 2012, starting gels as far as the eye can see. heights with towering rides new shows in the Spassburg, Crackaxle Canyon, Los Festi- with an expansion of Christ- Busch Gardens’ Italy village that offer riders a spectacular vales and Rockville areas. mas Town: A Busch Gardens will leave guests with a feeling view of the James River. As The new season at Six Flags Fiesta Texas begins March Celebration. Beginning Nov. of peace on earth as the park guests enter Busch Gardens’ 5, 2011. 26, guests will experience completes the transformation 4See BUSCH, page 15 October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 15 BUSCH Restaurants, games and per- straight down as soon as they Continued from page 14 formance areas that follow a enter. The waterslides will be traditional German Oktober- supplied by Canada's ProSlide Oktoberfest next spring, they fest celebration await visitors Technology. will see the massive spire next year. Guests can enjoy For more than a year, thrill known as Mäch Tower. Sup- fresh-baked pretzels and a ride fans have been speculat- plied by Italian ride manufac- new beer garden set amid can- ing what would fill the space turer Moser Rides, Mäch Tow- opies of colored maypoles and that was once home to The Big er will lift up to 30 riders 246 festive banners that depict the Bad Wolf suspended roller feet above Oktoberfest. After rich heritage of Bavaria. coaster. Reilly put the rumors rotating at the top of the tower Guests are in for the slide to rest that the park will install and getting a few seconds to of their lives at Water Country a new state-of-the-art launch take in the view, riders drop at USA’s epic new drop slide, coaster that will propel riders breath-taking speed. State-of- Vanish Point. Inspired by the through a high-speed, thrill- the-art special effects includ- point on a wave where wa- packed course with twists, ing enhanced audio and other ter and gravity form a per- turns and even more surpris- surprises will elevate Mäch fect partnership, this summit es. While details were inten- Water Country USA's major Tower to new heights in ride supplies two dramatic ways tionally sparse, Reilly assured 2011 enhancements will design and engineering. This to drop out of sight. The crest guests that the coaster will include the addition of psychological thrill ride opens of this 75-foot-tall tower chal- feature many 'firsts' when it in spring of 2011. lenges guests with two wave debuts in the spring of 2012. Vanish Point, two new Mäch Tower is part of a paths. They can step into a Construction is scheduled high-speed waterslide con- complete rejuvenation of the skybox and take a plunge to begin soon. Fans can visit cepts (four slides in total) park’s Oktoberfest village. when the floor drops out be- www.buschgardens.com/ from Canada's ProSlide After more than 30 years, the neath their feet, or they can bignews for the latest con- Technology. park is updating the look and get horizontal on a 300-foot struction updates. RENDERINGS COURTESY atmosphere of this iconic area. speed slide that drops them BUSCH GARDENS 16 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010 Cliff’s Amusement Park donates $25,000 to the NRCMA to ‘Protect the Past’ Landmark donation seeds growth plan for National Roller Coaster Museum No one Hays and the team at Cliff’s is an extraor- knows the SEE RELATED STORY...PAGE 2 dinary and generous gift,” Gary Slade, importance NRCMA Chairman said. “We hope that of preserving the history of our industry. The NRCMA this donation serves as the catalyst for history like an has taken the lead in establishing the more park owners and managers, ride American trea- early beginnings of a museum for our manufacturers and brokers to step for- sure. Cliff’s amusement industry and we wanted to ward to assist us in the important work Amusement support their efforts.” preserving the history of the amusement Park in Albuquerque is one of those trea- The NRCMA recently completed industry. We are on our way, but we need sures. The park has been entertaining construction on its archiving building in more donations to ensure the future suc- families in the same exciting and whole- the South Plains of Plainview, Texas. Ac- cess of our efforts.” some way as they did when the park quisition of artifacts from the Texas Gi- An official presentation of the do- opened in 1959. That effort to stay true ant and the classic suspended coaster Big nation will be made at the International to the industry now includes a $25,000 Bad Wolf has already stretched the facil- Amusement Parks and Attractions con- donation to the National Roller Coaster ity. Further acquisitions continue to roll vention in Orlando in November. Museum and Archives (NRCMA) to pre- into the museum’s facilities awaiting aca- Tax deductible donations may be serve and protect the history of theme demic research and cataloging. The do- made to: and family amusement parks like Cliff’s. nation from Cliff’s Amusement Park will National Roller Coaster “We all feel the work the NRCMA be used to continue to expand the capa- Museum & Archives is doing is important,” Gary and Linda bility of the museum’s archiving process. Gary Slade, Chairman Hays, owners of Cliff’s Amusement park Still, a cash donation of this magnitude is P.O. Box 5424 Gary & Linda Hays said. “We are talking about the history inspiring. Arlington, Texas 76005-5424 Cliff's Amusement Park of fun, the history of family togetherness, “The donation by Gary and Linda (817) 460-7220 Albuquerque, N.M. October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 17 18 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010 New cable water sports complex announced for Houston A new cable water sports cess to their own boats.” the park. They must be at least complex — complete with "Since riders are pulled 10-years-old, and helmets and board slides, backside spins, around the lake by an over- life vests (available for rental) bunny hops and bonks — has head cable system, there is no are required. been announced for Houston, need for loud and often pol- Wake Nation Houston will Texas. luting motor boats, he added. be a pay-as-you-play facility. Dubbed Wake Nation "Currently, there are only 10 Parking and admission to the Houston, the new attraction full-scale cable wakeboarding complex will be free, includ- is a cable wakeboarding park parks in the U.S." ing access to a large outdoor where riders can wakeboard, Wake Nation Houston will observation deck that offers a water ski, kneeboard and be located in Rosharon, near panoramic view of the entire wakeskate without a boat. In- Pearland, south of the Sam lake area. Riders will pay for stead, they are pulled around Houston Parkway, 20 minutes 'water time,' typically around a 12-acre lake at speeds of 18- from downtown Houston. $25 for two hours. The Wake 20 miles per hour by an inno- “Wake Nation Houston Nation complex will also have vative, overhead circulating is being designed to provide a pro shop, concession area cable system that runs 35 feet the ultimate ride experience and numerous other services above the water. to both first timers and expe- and amenities. There will be Plans for the new water- rienced boarders,” said Ken- special group rates and season sports complex, which will be nedy. “Beginners love that passes available. located near Pearland, were wakeboarding is fun, easy to Wake Nation Cincinnati announced by Peter Kennedy, PHOTOS COURTESY WAKE NATION learn, and allows everyone to opened to rave reviews in May who is a partner in a similar Wake Nation plans its second water sports complex, open- progress at their own pace. 2009. The venue has already cable wakeboarding park in Advanced riders love that they won several 'Best Of' awards Cincinnati, Ohio. Construction ing spring 2011 near Houston, Texas. can amp up the adrenaline by and this past June set an of- on the new Houston waterpark to Houston,” said Ken- water sport,” said Mike Olson, doing air tricks they can’t be- ficially-sanctioned Guinness sports park will begin in the nedy, “and we look forward to director of business develop- hind a boat and by boarding World Record for the greatest fall with an anticipated open- joining the many great family ment for the Wake Nation off floating jumps and obsta- distance traveled on a wake- ing in spring 2011. attractions this area has to of- brand. “The cable system ap- cles that will be in the lake.” board in a 24-hour period (509 “We are very excited fer.” proach to wakeboarding and Riders can bring their own miles.) about bringing the area’s only “Wakeboarding is already water skiing is particularly gear, or rent equipment includ- •www.wakenation.com. full-scale cable wakeboarding the country's fastest growing attractive to those without ac- ing boards and wet suits at October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 19 WATERPARKS www.AmusementToday.com AQUATIC CENTERS INDOOR FACILITIES RESORTS REVENUE SUPPLIERS BRIEF WhiteWater's mega-popular AquaLoop makes much anticipated U.S. debut Alabama Adventure Scorpion's Tail delivers a stinging success for Noah's Ark receives third perfect Tim Baldwin it turned out that Noah's Ark evaluation score Amusement Today was the only waterpark in America to be putting it in. Tim Gantz knew what he "That just doesn't happen," Alabama Adventure's wanted. says Gantz, delighted with the waterpark received its final "I've al- exclusive nab. audit on Aug. 2 receiving ways wanted "I can't believe the PR a perfect score. This is the a trap door," we've gotten," beams Gantz. third perfect score for the the co-owner "It's just incredible." One of the park this year awarding the of Noah's Ark largest moments of exposure waterpark with 'Platinum states. "Ever was The Travel Channel and Status, an achievement that since I rode Bert the Conqueror. "Out of all many parks rarely obtain. Bomb Bay in GANTZ the attractions he had done, he Most major waterparks my twenties, rated us No. 1." throughout the country I knew that's what I wanted," Management knew they receive three audits each Gantz says, referencing the didn't need both of the Point season by an outside con- popular attraction still in op- of No Return slides, but they sultant group, Jeff Ellis & eration at Wet'n Wild Orlando. were able to use the same plat- Associates. These unan- "It was a fabulous ride." form. The challenge according nounced audits take place to Noah's Ark had a pair of to Gantz was to make sure the ensure each park is safe and near-vertical drop slides called slide fit properly and to loop prepared for each possible Point of No Return. While it around the right way. "We situation. These undercover very popular, as the park con- got it done with our local en- audits test each lifeguard’s tinued to expand, the line of gineers here." individual skills, group sce- riders which once stretched Following the close of the narios, and the overall pro- all the way down the stairs 2009 season, Noah's Ark be- fessionalism of the facility. became shorter with each sea- gan working immediately. "We In addition to basic aquatic son. Eventually, they realized had most of it up, about two- skills, Alabama Adventure’s they actually didn't need two thirds before winter came," lifeguards must be AED of this same attraction any- says Gantz. Following the big Certified, CPR Certified, more. Gantz had been seeking snows, the park reports that and Spinal Certified. the trade shows for a trap door the attraction was ready to go AT PHOTOS / TIM BALDWIN “Alabama Adventure addition for one of the slides, by mid-April. "We were way Noah's Ark's new AquaLoop, named Scorpion's Tail, made has exceeded the standards but was always told that such ahead of the game," Gantz great use of both an existing tower and land space for the set forth in the E&A Com- an attraction was covered by smiles. He was so excited to prehensive Aquatic Risk ending runout. Below, the loop portion of the ride is the patent. In 2008 Joe Heflin of ride it immediately that even Management Program. For real thrill. The ride was supplied by WhiteWater West. WhiteWater West called up though the weather was only their hard work and dedica- Gantz saying "I've got your 45 degrees, he rode right away tion to providing the sagest trap door for you." Heflin add- once testing was complete. "I aquatic environment posed, "I've got something else wasn't going to let the cold sible, Alabama Adventure, that goes with it." stop me. It felt like 80 degrees should be commended,” The top brass from Noah's to me — my adrenaline was said Melissa Timmons of Ark did the dry chute on dis- pumping." Jeff Ellis & Associates. play at the 2008 IAAPA show. Using an existing tower Jeff Ellis & Associates But WhiteWater was also helped the park install the at- is a nationally recognized hawking its newest idea — the traction to their liking finan- organization that trains and looping waterslide. cially. Although they did have tests lifeguards through out Gantz and company knew to add an additional stairwell, the world. They are cur- this was something they want- management figures they rently involved with aquatic ed. However, with new tech- could have saved up to $60,000 operations in 42 states, and nology comes the need for due by using one of the previously in Mexico, Brazil, China, diligence. Flying to Austria to built towers. Noah's Ark pric- Spain, Bahamas, Korea,and check it out, Gantz and crew es the addition as a $1 million Dubai. Jeff Ellis & Associ- enjoyed the ride immensely. investment. ates continue to set and im- After talking to the operations On slower days, the queue plement industry standards manager there, he was told ranges from 20 - 45 minutes; to make aquatics safe and that guests love it and people busier days may have guests fun for all ages. loved watching it. It seemed waiting an hour to 90 minutes. like all indications were a go. However, Gantz reports it is After nailing down the price, 4See LOOP, page 20 HAVE WATERPARKS NEWS OF INTEREST? EMAIL IT TO US AT: [email protected] 20 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010

Above, A rider on the new Scorpion's Tail, awaits for the floor to drop open to begin her ride through the looping waterslide. At top right, a rider travels the uphill portion, while the bottom right photo shows the slide's translucent material that allows non-riders to see riders as they slide their way through the ride. AT PHOTOS / TIM BALDWIN LOOP footwear, must be left behind. number of people that don't Continued from page 19 Anything that would hinder make the entire course usually momentum is taken care of you could count on one hand. not a major issue. People seem before guests work their way When this does happen, the thrilled with it. What helps to the top. While one rider is ride is automatically blocked make the lengthy queues tol- dispatched, the next rider is and a manager immediately erable is the way guests be- being weighed a second time. assists the rider out of the tube come involved with the ride. It works well, practically like through a prepared "escape As people ascend the steps, clockwork. Spectators are en- hatch." Operation resumes they are in close contact with tertained by watching scream- very quickly the park reports. the sheer vertical dimensions ing riders dropped through To keep this occurrence to a of the slide, even steeper than the translucent tubes one after minimum, technicians climb Point of No Return. As they another. the slide every day to make get nearer to the platform, To say the slide is a near- sure all spray nozzles are they realize it involves a trap vertical loop is somewhat of working properly. door that heightens the antici- a stretch. But the overbanked The park credits Tracy Mi- pation. Once close to board- turn reaches 45 degrees and chaels from their group sales ing, the queue wraps around riders feel that uphill decel- department in coming up with the loading capsule allowing eration and then a pull of the name. Gantz smiles, "Usu- onlookers to witness several heightened momentum just as ally we throw several names people vanish through the trap one would on a looping roller around, but when I heard that, door before their eyes. It's all coaster. A countdown of 3-2-1 I said 'That's it. We're done dis- orchestrated brilliantly and it gives each guest a split second cussing it.' creates an unmistakable group to prepare for the 40 mph jour- "Bert the Conqueror said adrenaline buzz. The gasps, ney. From a height of 80 feet, it first, 'That's the best ride ooohs, and screams indicate riders are dropped into the I've ever been on.' And I keep that seeing it all dispatched looping 400-foot journey end- hearing it from our guests," up close and personal makes it ing in a splashing additional says Gantz. "This is the most worth the climb. Riders comdrop following the "loop." groundbreaking ride since the ing off laughing all exclaim Feeling the floor drop from launch of Black Anaconda (the that it was "worth the wait." under you is an unmistakable park's uphill watercoaster) in Scorpion's Tail launches a thrill, and it is one of several 2005." rider about every 20 seconds. components to this unique at- With public relations seg- This gives Noah's Ark an traction. ments – in addition to the hourly capacity of about 180 When asked if any sur- Travel Channel – on the Today riders. To reach this, the park prises have appeared since Show, CNN News, the History has an efficient system. "We're opening, Tim Gantz said he Channel and features in Popular making sure they are properly was concerned on how many Mechanics and Popular Science, prepared at the bottom," says people might get stuck and as well as a lot of local media Gantz. Riders must weigh at not make the complete circuit. attention, it would appear this least 90 pounds to insure they "I was surprised at how little scorpion took its sting out in make the loop. Also, addition- it really happens." Gantz in- favor of a very successful sea- al clothing such as t-shirts and dicates on a typical day, the son for Noah's Ark. October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 21 22 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010 City of Baytown, Texas opens Pirates Bay Water Park Kimley-Horn & Assoc., Counsilman-Hunsaker, WhiteWater West and Aquatic Dev. Group key project suppliers Mary Wade Burnside Amusement Today

Pirates Bay Water Park in Baytown, Texas, opened its doors June 23 and even before Labor Day arrived, 60,000 customers had taken advantage of attractions at the munici- pally-owned facility including a Flowrider, a 671-foot long lazy river and a four-lane mat- said, ‘We’ve got to have one of racer. those,’” Johnson said. “Then “We figured we’d get he said, ‘Let’s build it all the 40,000 for the first year,” said first time. We need something Scott Johnson, the parks and for the kids to do. We need to recreation director for the city do something to bring people of Baytown. “We’ve been over- into town. Let’s put all this to- whelmed by the numbers that gether.” are coming, which is a good So that’s how the city of problem. We need to build Baytown came to hold a bond more parking. That’s a great election to raise funds for a wa- PHOTO COURTESY BAYTOWN PARKS & RECREATION problem to have.” terpark. Pirates Bay Water Park has opened this season to capacity crowds in Baytown, Texas. The On sunny weekends, said An additional $10 million 6.3-acre park is owned and operated by the city. Sarah Szymanski, the park’s was raised, giving the city $16 aquatic coordinator, “We’ve million to be used not only to a crossing activity and an ob- opening. In spite of poor finan- necessarily bad for us, if you had almost 2,000 people who build the $10.5 million Pirates stacle course over the water, cial reports and figures around have money to spend on a proj- have cycled through here – Bay Water Park – the name is according to Mark Hatchell of the country, “We hit the econo- ect. We got great bids. We were generally about 1,700.” a nod to the city – but also to Kimley-Horn, the principal in my at the right time.” able to do everything. We were Pirates Bay was born out finance a second aquatic attrac- charge of the Baytown aquatics After the bond election, the just going to build the slide of the perfect storm of neces- tion, at the city’s N.C. Foote projects. Ground was broken city had $10.5 million to spend tower with the mat racer, and sity and funding. The city of Family Aquatic Center, a $2.5- on that pool Sept. 2. on Pirates Bay. we were able — because the Baytown had two aging pools $3 million budget pool with At Pirates Bay, ground was “We were in the design bids were so good — we were that needed to be replaced, but a body slide, a short tower, broken January 2009, Johnson phase and we just hit it perfect,” able to add the bowl slide, a rather than just upgrade them, four lap lanes and zero-entry said, and the project was com- Johnson said. “The economy couple of tube slides and other officials thought outside the beach, a multi-level play piece, pleted in time for the June 23 was going bad but it was not 4See BAYTOWN, page 23 box. “We got out city manager to allow us to do an aquatics facilities master plan to figure out what we were going to do,” Johnson said. The city already had $6 million from a half-cent sales tax from the municipal development district. The consulting firm of Kimley-Horn & Associates was hired and Kim- ley-Horn brought in aquatic design engineers Counsilman- Hunsaker & Associates. “They came up with some ideas,” Johnson said. “Our dreams were bigger than our Even though the Pi- budget.” rates Bay Water Park Johnson and the consul- was designed with tants thought maybe a water families in mind, far park would have to be built left, it also captured in phases. But when Johnson the thrill factor with saw a photo of a Flowrider in several slides, includ- a trade magazine, he had an ing the mat racers idea. He tracked down a video shown here. of a Flowrider for a presenta- AT PHOTOS / GARY SLADE tion to city officials. “The mayor stood up and October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 23

BAYTOWN Continued from page 22 improvements to the park that we hadn’t intended to do.” The Flowrider that both Johnson and Mayor Stephen H. DonCarlos wanted came from Aquatic Development Group in Cohoes, N.Y., but many of the other pieces came from WhiteWater West in Richmond, British Columbia. Those attractions include a SpaceBowl, the four-lane mat- racer, Poolsider and AquaTube Body Slides, Inner-Tube Slide and an AquaPlay AP300 with a tipping bucket and Aqua- Play AP250, according to Trish Tondowsy, sales coordinator at WhiteWater West. Hatchell estimated that installed, the Flowrider cost about $750,000 to $1 million of the $10.5 million budget, while the mechanicals for the pools cost $2-$3 million. Located at the city’s Wayne Gray Sports Complex, Pirates Bay has 6.3 developed acres and 19,700 square feet of water surface area, said John Fielder, project manager from Kimley- Horn. While municipalities replacing older pools with waterparks is nothing new, “What’s unusual about it is the size of it,” Hatchell said. Baytown is a city with a population in excess of 73,000 in the Houston metropolitan area. “We’ve been doing other family aquatic centers and mini-water parks for municipalities in the $3-$6 million range, but what was unique about Baytown was that they decided they wanted to do a bigger facility. The last time a project was done like this in Texas was NRH2O at North AT PHOTOS / GARY SLADE Richland Hills.” Clockwise from top left: Baytown, Texas is home to Pirate's Bay Water Park; the AquaPlay structure features waterplay; NRH2O, located in a sub- pools, a lazy river and thrilling slides await guests; lazy river guests encounter numerous themed water elements along urb of Fort Worth with a popu- the way; body slides offer more action as does a ride on the park's ultra-popular Flowrider. lation of 55,635 in 2000, draws more than 250,000 annually in and they stay at a hotel and eat to,” Johnson said. “I’ve been to er,” Hatchell said. tors taller than 48 inches and attendance, Hatchell said. at a restaurant and shop, it’s a them and have a blast. I think But more attendance will $12 for visitors under, because “That’s pretty darn good good thing. we’ve hit a niche that’s perfect bring the need for more park- of a height requirement on for a municipality,” Hatchell “We’re 30 minutes from for our part of town.” ing to the existing 380 spaces some of the attractions, John- said. downtown Houston,” he add- In order to be a destina- – in late summer, workers were son said. Although the idea of the ed. “We’re kind of the only mu- tion, Hatchell said, a waterpark pouring concrete for an addi- With the arrival of Labor waterpark was to provide rec- nicipality that has a waterpark needs a lazy river in excess of tional 35. Day, Pirates Bay has gone to reation for area residents, John- in the area, especially on the 300 feet — the one at Pirates Bay Located in the Wayne Gray its off-season hours of 11 a.m. son does not mind being a bit east side of Houston.” is 671 feet long — in addition to Sports Complex in Baytown, to 7 p.m. weekends, which will of a destination. Schlitterbahn Waterpark a variety of slides that will at- people visit the site not only for be sustained through October. “We want people to come in New Braunfels, Texas, is 200 tract all age groups, from little the waterpark but also to play Off-season hours will pick up into town,” he said. “We want miles west of Baytown, while children to teens and adults. sports on a variety of fields and again in March. something for our citizens, Splash Town in Spring, Texas, “One of the neat things courts on 60 acres. But Pirates “We’re open seven days a something our citizens can is about half an hour north of we did in Baytown that re- Bay has room to grow, Johnson week from the time school gets have and be proud of. If we Houston. ally helped them was the bowl said. out until the time school gets bring people from out of town “Those are fun places to go slide, and they have a Flowrid- Admission is $15 for visi- back in,” Szymanski said. 24 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010 October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 25 26 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010 Iowa's Lost Island marks 10th anniversary season with ProSlide water coaster Lost Island Waterpark in Waterloo, Iowa mal hiccups that come with trying to bend celebrated its 10th anniversary season this sum- the laws of physics," said Lost Island General mer with the introduction of a new ProSlide Manager Eric Bertch, "but overall it has been a HydroMagnetic Rocket water coaster. Dubbed huge success and great addition to Lost Island Wailua Kapua, which translates to purple Ha- Waterpark." waiian river dragon, the new water coaster is Bertch declined to say how much Wailua the longest and most expensive ride addition Kapua cost but he did confirm that it is the most in the tropical paradise-themed waterpark's expensive addition that they've ever installed. history. Lost Island's ticket prices increased by $2.00 The HydroMagnetic Rocket has nearly this season to accommodate the new attraction, all the attributes of a roller coaster. Utilizing but he's already seen a definite increase in at- a combination of water lubrication, downhill tendance. "Having this major, major addition to and uphill gravity and ProSlide's proprietary the park, and the fact that we do try to keep ev- HydroMagnetic technology, riders experience erything new, is important to the guests." said the magnetic pull of the ascent followed by the Bertch. "We really hit it this spring with a heavy exhilarating speeds of the downhill drops as marketing plan touting the 10-year anniversary well as airtime going over the hill crests at top to try to reach out further than we have in the speed. past. Seated in four-person rafts, Wailua Kapua The passenger boats used on Wailua Ka- riders are then raised via conveyor 40 feet up pua were specially made by Z-Pro Watersports PHOTOS COURTESY LOST ISLAND to the top of the first hill before they experience while the unique ride-up conveyor was sup- Lost Island's new Wailua Kapua water coaster features a a drop and are then propelled up and down plied by California-based Van Stone Conveyor, conveyor that carries two-person rafts 40 feet up to the three more hills and around three closed-tunnel Inc. ride's starting point. turns at speeds reaching up to 35 feet per sec- The ProSlide HydroMagnetic Rocket won ond. Along with Holiday World's Wilde Beast, the 2007 IAAPA Award for Best New Water the Lost Island's 900-foot-long Wailua Kapua Ride Product. Lost Island also features the is the only ProSlide water coaster with a ride- award-winning ProSlide Tornado, Dark Mam- up conveyor, which makes the ride more acces- moth, OctopusRacer, CannonBowl, Plummet, sible to guests who may have problems with two Twisters, three Pipelines along with a Kidz traditional stairs. ProRacer. "The Wailua Kupua has brought the nor-

Iowa's Lost Island Waterpark marked its 10th anniversary season this summer with the introduction of Wailua Kapua, a new ProSlide HydroMag- netic Rocket water coaster. The 900-foot-long ride offers coaster-like thrills at speeds of 35 feet per second.

PHOTOS COURTESY LOST ISLAND October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 27 28 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010 Polin introduces new King Cobra racing waterslide Istanbul-based Polin Wa- its unique configuration that terparks and Pool Systems re- enables riders in two double cently announced the launch tubes racing through a circular of its newest patent-pending path with twists, turns and ex- waterslide, King Cobra. This periencing a drop as they enter vibrant, dual-lane attraction the valley section at the same promises one of the industry's time,” said Eyup Ispiroglu, most unique riding experi- project manager, Polin Water- ences while having immense parks and Pool Systems. visual impact and spectator The King Cobra experi- appeal. ence begins 56 feet above the “The core feature of the ground with riders boarding patent-pending King Cobra is 4See POLIN, page 29

Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems' new patent- pending King Cobra waterslide offers a unique racing experience that includes riders ending up sliding together in the same space. IMAGES COURTESY POLIN Whale's Tale debuts ProSlide's first RideHouse

The world's first ProSlide RideHouse made its debut at Whale's Tale Waterpark in Lincoln, N.H. this summer. ProSlide's RideHouse is an all-new experience in family waterplay structures. Shipwreck Island at Whale's Tale is the first multi-level 'Ride 'n Play' structure for kids of all ages. The waterplay structure featuring numerous water cannons, active water sprays, and a high volume water dump that covers everyone in its path. The Shipwreck Island play sturcture also offers seven RideHouse slides.

This summer ProSlide opened it first RideHouse waterplay structure at Whale's Tale Waterpark in Lincoln, N.H. PHOTOS COURTESY PROSLIDE October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 29 ProSlide Technology to deliver two Mammoth slides Wild Adventures marks 15th anniversary with $4 Million waterpark expansion Georgia's Wild Adventures opened its doors in 1996, it’s always expansion, we will have invested through raging rapids. Theme Park has announced that it been a central gathering spot for more than $10 million in improve- The 2011 improvements and up- will celebrate its 15th anniversary South Georgia and North Florida ments and upgrades since 2007.” grades will also include VIP com- with one of its biggest expansions families. Today, we are a large-scale The 2011 waterpark additions forts in Splash Island. Guests will to date. In 2011, a $4 million expan- 170-acre theme, water and animal will add three acres to Splash Is- be able to relax in exclusive private sion of its waterpark, Splash Island park all rolled into one. Plus, we’re land’s footprint. The two new at- cabanas for an additional fee. will include two new family water committed to featuring top family- tractions will be ProSlide Mammoth Wild Adventures officials will rides supplied by Canada's ProSlide friendly acts in the area’s largest out- slides, which accommodate up to announce the names and additional Technology and other creature com- door amphitheater,” said Bob Mont- five guests in family-sized rafts. One details on the slides and expansion forts. gomery, Wild Adventures general slide is a high-speed triple-dip drop plans at a later date. “Since Wild Adventures first manager. “With this Splash Island while the other has twists and turns POLIN Continued from page 28 specially designed double tubes on two parallel slides. After launch, the competition commences as the rafts gain speed, slicing through tight turns while passing through enclosed and open parts of the course. Just before reaching the finale, riders are enveloped in darkness and then suddenly enter a 25-foot, 50-degree drop where they plunge down, ac- celerating to the top speed of 32 mph. Ugur Degirmenci, project engineer for Polin adds: “It does not end there. The two double tubes then head into the mouth of Cobra. Unique fog, a high-pitched hiss, water sprays and other visual effects make it more exciting than ever while the spectators below think the riders have been 'swallowed' by the Co- bra. Then, powerful G-forces take over as riders emerge and then oscillate up and down until the tubes stop.” “The King Cobra will surely be the thrill of the riders’ lives. Two double tubes with two riders on each are in the same slide, dropping down at the same time. The excitement of an unexpected drop and the fear of crash- ing is just breathtaking," said Sohret Pakis, Polin marketing manager. "Expertly designed configuration and uniquely planned color formulation creates an illusion that makes this attraction absolutely unique in the industry.” For more details on the King Cobra and other Polin products, visit: www.polin. com.tr/eng.

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Response to the new and only Legoland Water Park, part of Legoland California, Carlsbad, has been fantastic, according to park officials, who said “guests are absolutely loving it.” The new 5.5-acre, $12 million investment marked the single biggest addition to Legoland California since the park opened in 1999. “After so many months of planning, it has been great to finally see families enjoy- ing the attractions,” said Beth Chee Downing, spokesperson for Legoland. “Legoland Wa- ter Park has been very popular since opening May 28. We have actually been breaking our attendance budgets on a daily basis.” The waterpark came about as the result of Legoland guest surveys. It is located at the north end of the dry park. The centerpiece is a 45-foot (13.716 meters) high tower designed to immerse children in the world of Lego. The wa- terfall at the top of the tower TOP ROW COURTESY IRG; OTHERS COURTESY LEGOLAND dumps 500 gallons of water Build-A-Raft River,” Down- and cities out of Duplo bricks The response to the new and only Legoland Water Park, per minute onto the guests ing said. “Kids grab a raft and and test them against the flow below. The four main slides as much brick as they want of water. On the other, they part of Legoland California, Carlsbad, has been fantastic originate from this tower. and build, build, build before control the flow of water by this past season. The centerpiece is a 45-foot (13.716 Those slides include the floating down the lazy river. creating patterns out of Lego meters) high tower, which dumps 500 gallons of water per Orange Rush, a family tube Some kids continue to build as elements. In another area, a minute onto guests below. slide where up to four people they float around. It is a ton of musical water stand with a se- can ride together down a 312- fun.” ries of holes on top that squirt foot (95 meters) long curving Other attractions include: water allows kids to become track on an 11-foot (3.35 me- •Duplo Splash Safari: A conductors of their own water ters) in diameter half pipe; waterplay area designed espe- symphony as they cover holes Splash Out, an open body slide cially for toddlers with three creating new musical notes. that invites guests to slide 240 small slides and interactive WhiteWater West Indus- (73 meters) feet and “splash Duplo characters modeled af- tries, Richmond, B.C., de- out” into the water below; and ter the actual pieces found in signed and manufactured all Twin Chasers, two side-by- Lego sets, an alligator, polar of the waterpark elements side enclosed red tube slides bear and an elephant; and attractions and supplied that stretch nearly 130 feet •Kid Creek: A lazy river the installation supervision (39.6 meters) and pour into a within Duplo Splash Safari at the park, said Doug Heke, wading area below. built with younger kids in director, WhiteWater. He said There is no mistaking this mind; WhiteWater was involved in waterpark is a Lego park. For •Joker Soaker: A fun in- the initial design and in cre- example, one of the unique teractive platform in the wade ating the concept plan which features is the Build-A-Raft pool where kids can aim water was then handed off to the River, a traditional lazy river cannons at each as a Lego jester Legoland design team. except for the fact guests are model “tells” jokes while 350 “It involved into what you able to customize their own gallons of water pour down see today — a tower that ap- rafts made of soft Lego bricks on them; pears to be built by a child out before they float down the •Imagination Station: An of Legos,” Heke said. river. interactive area that includes In designing the water “The soft Lego bricks are two tables. On one table, chil- components, WhiteWater stored in bins at the start of the dren can build bridges, dams 4See LEGOLAND, page 31 October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 31

LEGOLAND Continued from page 30 modified some of its products to specifically address the age group being targeted at the new park, families with children ages two to 12 years. For example, WhiteWater design- ers lowered the elevation of the Family Raft Ride which provided greater accessibility to younger children. The theming of the castle was unique and challenging for WhiteWa- ter because of its scale. It was developed to specifically meet Legoland’s standards. The Build-A-Raft also was designed by WhiteWater. The architecture department came The new Legoland water- up with the concept and hand- park is packed full of a ed it over to the engineering variety of slides and play department to design. structures. The four main “We took our technical slides originate from the design, sourced the different tower centerpiece, seen suppliers and passed it along left in the background. to Legoland,” Heke said. Those slides are a family Other companies in- tube slide, an open body volved in the creation of other slide, and two side-by-side areas included Funtraptions, Selkirk, N.Y. , which created enclosed racing tubes. Imagination Station. Storyland PHOTOS COURTESY LEGOLAND Studios, Lake Elsinore, Calif., also created some of the park’s splash and spray water onto include sandwiches, salads, changing rooms and showers. There are 11 cabanas locat- theming. guests exploring the lazy river. fresh fruit and quesadillas. Complimentary lifejackets ed throughout the park. They There are a total of 22 Lego Aside from the rides, slides There are 600 lockers avail- of all sizes are offered free for are available for guest rental. models throughout Legoland and attractions, Legoland offi- able for rentals. There is also guests while visiting Legoland The cabanas come stocked Water Park. Five of them are cials included an abundance of one Family Dryer available at Water Park. Guests are also with 10 complimentary Coca- jumbo Lego friends that stand amenities for guests. There is the front of the park. It holds permitted to bring their own Cola projects and two compli- six feet (1.8 meters) tall and a beach-themed quick service up to four people at one time special lifejackets if they want. mentary towels. weigh about 250 pounds. The restaurant called the Beach and costs $5 per use. This Fam- Rafts and inner tubes are pro- Admission into the water- jumbo friends include a surfer, Front Grill. This restaurant ily Dryer allows fast drying for vided to guests. No outside park is a $10 upgrade to the a lifeguard and a fisherman. specializes in gourmet burritos guests, especially those that are flotation devices are permitted, Legoland ticket. These models are piped to and wraps. Other menu items park hopping. There are also however.

TOP PHOTOS COURTESY LEGOLAND; RIGHT COURTESY IRG The new 5.5-acre, $12 million Legoland investment marked the single biggest addition to Legoland California since the park opened in 1999. WhiteWater West Industries, Richmond, B.C., supplied the elements for the park. 32 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010 October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 33 BUSINESS www.AmusementToday.com REVENUE PEOPLE RESORTS AIMS INTL. SUPPLIERS BRIEF Rome to host Euro Attractions Show Andrew Mellor fari parks, aquariums, science centers and Ed Hart leading Amusement Today more throughout the week. effort to get The trade show itself will host over Kentucky Kingdom Having been held in a number of dif- 250 exhibiting companies, with manufac- ferent locations over the years, the 2010 turers and suppliers providing a spectac- reopened for 2011 Euro Attractions Show (EAS) is set for a ular showcase of the latest products and visit to the Italian city of Rome from Oc- services aimed at attraction operators. Some time this month tober 6 to 8. Major suppliers from throughout Europe Ed Hart, who has put his To be held at the Fiera Roma on the and further afield will be in attendance, hat in the ring to operate outskirts of the city, EAS is once again ensuring a comprehensive shop window Kentucky Kingdom, Louis- poised to play host to around 8,000 par- for visiting operators, who will be able to view anything from major roller coast- ville, will present his devel- ticipants, with representatives from PHOTO COURTESY EAS ers to spares and repair services, and ev- opment plans to state and theme and water parks, resorts and mu- The Fiera Roma will host this year’s Euro 4See EAS, page 34 county officials. seums mixing with others from zoos, sa- Attractions Show from October 6-8. And, Kentucky State Fair officials are looking forward to having the park back. The park property is Exhibitors bringing new innovations to WWA located on the fair grounds Pam Sherborne Richmond, B.C., will divide the raft works its way through and has traditionally been Amusement Today up into four different sections the cylinder and on down the part of the fair midway. Ed- – AquaPlay interactive play waterslide. Cylinder length ward Browne, director of World Waterpark Associa- structures; wave generating can vary with each slide path, public relations and mar- tion (WWA) members will cel- equipment, Prime Play fiber- which can easily incorporate keting, Kentucky State Fair, ebrate the association’s 30th glass, and the water-based multiple cylinders and can said they look forward to anniversary convention this rides. also be combined with other having the park open again year in San Antonio, Texas, Julie Zakus, WhiteWater attractions from WhiteWater next year. Oct. 6-10. West spokesperson, said the West, such as the SuperBowl North American Mid- The Symposium and Trade biggest thing on the water side or the Family Boomerango. way Entertainment, which Show is being held at the Hyatt is the new MegaTube. Man- In addition, the Mega- provided the midway for Regency River Walk and the EXHIBITOR LISTING - PAGE 35 agement at WhiteWater West Tube is large enough that an- the fair this year, brought Henry B. Gonzalez Conven- Industries, announced earlier other flume can actually pass in extra rides for the Aug. tion Center. The Symposium ment, the Welcome Reception, this year the installation of this through it. 19-29 run. Browne said the will run the entire length of the 30th annual party at Sea- new product into the new Hap- “We announced this new midway received very posi- the event and the trade show World San Antonio, and a pic- py Magic Water Cube, Beijing ride when we announced our tive responses. is set for Oct. 8 & 9. nic and tour at Schlitterbahn Water Cube Waterpark, with installment of it in the new Bei- The Kentucky State Fair WWA President Rick Root Waterpark Resort. design work by Forrec Ltd., jing Water Cube Water Park,” Board gave Harold Work- hoped the event would be a There will be approxi- Toronto, and opened Aug. 8. said Julie Zakus, WhiteWater man, CEO and president of good one. He had heard from mately 50 educational sessions It is located in the Water Cube West spokesperson. “You can the fair, the authority to be- association members that busi- and workshops. The separate facility originally built for the put six people in each raft. We gin negotiations with Hart, ness was holding its own for tracks will focus on market- 2008 Summer Olympics. have sold several so far.” who has formed KK Rede- 2010. Many waterparks found ing, risk management, main- The core feature of this Empex Water Toys, Ux- velopment Co. with other 2009 to be quite challenging tenance, food and beverage, new series is a 20-foot (6.096 bridge, Ont., will roll out their investors to reopen the with unusually cold and rainy aquatics and development. meters) diameter fully en- new Aqua Circus, a new large shuttered former Six Flags weather. More than 200 exhibitors closed cylinder set at a trans- play structure that includes a park. But, the 2010 season seems are expected to be on hand verse angle to the slide path. lot of gizmos, said spokesper- Hart and a group of to have been hot and humid, a debuting new products, and Riders enter the cylinder son Wyeth Tracy. investors purchased Ken- good recipe for waterpark suc- bringing along the tried and by way of a steep downward “We have been very busy tucky Kingdom in 1990. cess. true. ramp, and then oscillate up and and our business is up,” Tracy The group turned the park Social events this year in- For the WWA convention, down the inner walls, climb- said, in late August. around and sold it a decade 4See KENTUCKY, page 36 clude the WWA Golf Tourna- WhiteWater West Industries, ing up to 10 feet (3 meters) as 4See WWA, page 34 34 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010 WWA while proving itself as the self to be a successful year for Continued from page 33 number one attraction in terms Polin,” Pakis said. “We ob- of visual impact and spectator served significant growth. We appeal.” launched new products; we The company was also in- “The ride's unique design expanded our RTM line.” volved in the Water Cube Wa- configuration features fiber- ProSlide Technology, Ot- ter Park, as well as Beach Park glass theming, coloring and an tawa, Ont., will showcase one in Brazil. In addition, Tracy unusual ride path,” Pak said. of its most exciting new rides, said they have been involved The core feature of the ride the Topsy-Turvys, the latest in in projects in Cairo, Australia, is that it enables riders in two high capacity tubing innova- Malaysia, Korea, and Japan. double tubes to race through a tions. The ride was installed in “A lot of Asian jobs,” he circular path with twists, turns 2006, Polin has converted to five U.S. waterparks in 2010, said, “not many in the U.S.” and exciting drops. Light RTM on over 90 percent something that has been quite EAS Polin Waterparks and Pool “We believe our new ride of its annual fiberglass pro- positive for the company. Continued from page 33 Systems, a Turkey-based com- will attract interest,” Pakis duction.” The company will also pany, will showcase its new said. “We will also demon- The three RTM manufac- feature its Wildebeest ride. erything in between, over the ride, the King Cobra, as well strate three slide components tured slide components on “We are very excited about three day exhibition. as the company’s Resin Trans- in our booth, all tunnel slides, display will consist of Polin’s this one as well,” said Tara While the show is the fer Molding (RTM) . all RTM manufactured. Polin Natural Light Effects System Casey, director of marketing. “main event,” of course, much Sohret Pakis, marketing has been a pioneer in the ad- applied; the Special Pattern “We won the Golden Ticket will also be happening along- manager, said the new King vancement and application of Effects applied; and the Trans- Award for this ride for the side it, with a comprehensive Cobra offers "one of the most the Light RTM process in wa- lucent RTM slide. best new waterpark ride and educational program, special intense riding experiences terslide manufacturing. Since “(This year) proved it- 4See WWA, page 35 events, tours and networking opportunities providing yet more reasons to visit. The edu- AIMS 2010 Safety Seminar sponsorships still available cation program in fact begins AIMS has announced that it still has sev- build brand awareness. Without the support of on October 3, with the start of eral sponsorship opportunities availalbe for sponsorships, the safety seminar would be dif- the two and a half day Insti- the upcoming 38th annual AIMS International ficult to produce. tute for Attractions Managers, Safety Seminar. This year's seminar will be held in Orlando a crash course in attractions AIMS International has been the leader in concurrently with IAAPA. Seminar dates are management aimed at up and amusement safety training for almost 40 years. Nov. 13-18, 2010. Some AIMS International coming industry managers While the primary thrust of the seminar is edu- Safety Seminar sponsorships remain and range and others entering the indus- cating operators and inspectors to the latest in price from $500 to $5000. try at management level. safety techniques and trends, sponsor's enjoy To inquire about, or to sign up for a spon- The course will cover five the opportunity to do some educating as well. sorship, contact AIMS board member Roger key elements of attraction op- Sponsors help provide valuable training Berry at (727) 319-9803 or log onto www.aims eration, including attraction to their customers, support the industry, and intl.org for additional information. finance, marketing and leadership, facility operations and safety and attraction revenue operations.

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Best Lockers LLC...... 543 Kast-A-Way Swimwear Inc...... 554 SGM Inc...... 226 Big Squirt!...... 347 Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Shade Creations by Waterloo...... 326 That ride, which includes a BoMar Soft Playgrounds Int'l...... 138 Splash Parks...... 611 Show No...... 311 freefall drop, debuted this past KRC...... 831 Siemens Water Technologies Corp...... 500 summer in Dreamworld, Aus- C-D Kwik Tek Inc...... 711-812 SKYShades USA...... 901 tralia. Caribbean Breeze...... 449 Lake Country Corporation...... 125 Smarte Carte/Smarte Locke...... 723 Aquatic Development The Cawley Company...... 452 Launch Logic...... 519 Speck Pumps Inc...... 216 Group, Cohoes, N.Y., plans to CENTAMAN Inc...... 747-848 Lawson Aquatics Inc...... 425-524 SplashTacular Entertainment Inc...... 653-756 exhibit the company’s WaveTek Center for Cultural Interchange - Greenheart. The Lifeguard Store...... 642 Starfish Aquatics Institute/Human Kinetics... wave generating equipment ...... 140 Lincoln Equipment Inc...... 330 ...... 135 and the FlowRider product Chemtrol, Div. of Santa Barbara Control Sys- Lo-Q plc...... 625 Strongwell...... 218 tems...... 231 Superior Int'l. Industries...... 335-436 line, as well as their general Clear Marketing Concepts...... 834 M-N product services, planning and Cloward H2O...... 440-442 Magic Carpet Lifts Inc...... 446 T-U design. They will also display Colortime Crafts & Markers...... 658 Mask US Inc...... 818 Taylor & Associates Inc...... 343 the Whitten Commercial Pool Com-Pac Filtration Inc...... 143 Mason Corporation...... 147 Telescope Casual Furniture...... 717-719 project line. Contract Furnishings Int'l...... 210-212 Mazur North America/Emerald FX LLC...830 The Fish Net Company LLC...... 902 “Business has been very Convergence.net...... 144 MedTech Wristbands...... 800 Tiburon Lockers...... 227 good,” said Chris O’Douoghue, CORE Cashless Inc...... 855 Mid-America Sales Inc...... 842 TRC Recreation LP...... 731 marketing. “We have had a Counsilman/Hunsaker & Associates...... 240 Midway Stainless Fabricators...... 641-643 Tropical Palm Trees...... 553 good year.” CPD Group Inc...... 837 Mini Melts Inc...... 742 True Vision Marketing...... 547 CPI Amusement...... 616 Munters...... 461 Tube Pro Inc...... 453 At Van Stone Conveyer, Creative Kingdoms LLC...... 841 Murphys Waves Ltd...... 847-849 TUFF Coat Mfg. Inc...... 504 San Dimas, Calif., David Bo- C-Ya in California...... 802-A NAMCO CYBERTAINMENT INC...... 827 Ultra Cool Ultra Violet...... 410 cock said his company, which D&J Sports Inc...... 905 NanaWall Systems...... 254 USA Shade & Fabric Structures Inc...... 463 deals with waterpark convey- Deacero...... 716 National Aquatic Safety Company (NASCO). USAquatics Inc...... 552 ors, will display what they do Dectron Inc...... 531 853 best. Diaper On Board...... 258 National Ticket Company...... 341 V-Z “Our biggest project this Dippin' Dots...... 444 Natural Structures...... 236 Van Stone Conveyor...... 521 past year was at Holiday Dreampark Int'l...... 741-743 Neckz...... 246 Vortex Aquatic Structures Int'l...... 217-318 World, Ind.,” said Bocock. “We Drug Check Inc...... 353 Nemato Corp...... 459 Wapotec GmbH & Wapotec Int'l...... 248 Neptune-Benson Inc...... 322-324 Water Odyssey/Fountain People...... 511-612 have been a bit slower this year E-F Nets Unlimited Inc...... 260 Water Park Toys...... 822 so far.” EBA Design...... 542 Neuman Group/Neuman Pools Inc....505-606 Water Safety Products Inc...... 401-407 Core Cashless Systems, Ellis & Associates Inc...... 843 North American Safety Solutions...... 417 Water Technology Inc...... 501-602 Lenexa, Kan., will focus on two Empex Watertoys...... 110-112 NSF Int'l...... 116 Water Wars...... 646 specific areas in displaying at Endureed Premium Thatch...... 305-404 Waterco USA Inc...... 211-312 the trade show — the barcoded Engineered Treatment Systems LLC...... 605 O-P Waterworks Int'l...... 708-710 wristbands and the online sales Express Construction...... 104 OpenAire Inc...... 223-225 Wave Loch Inc...... 429-530 system that allows the water- Extremetix...... 224 Orenda Technologies Inc...... 123 Weber Group...... 516 parks to sell all year long. Ac- Family Fun Corporation...... 705-707 Paddock Pool Equipment Co. Inc...... 804 Weller Pools LLC...... 635-637 F.A.S.T. Corporation...... 736 Pageantry World, Div. of CPI Amusement.....517 West Coast Netting...... 826 cording to Kristi Noyes, senior Fibrart S.A. de C.V...... 645-746 Paragon Aquatics, Div. of Pentair Water Pool & WET Engineering Inc...... 234 project manager, the company The Finals Swimwear...... 816 Spa Inc...... 652-656 Whitewater West Industries Ltd...... 435-540 will highlight several new fea- FOAM PROS...... 802-B Parkash Vikem Amusement Pvt. Ltd...... 900 Whitten...... 836 tures with the cashless payment Forrec Ltd...... 704 Party Center Software...... 252 WMS Aquatics...... 122 system. Forsch Polymer Corp...... 700 Pebble-Flex LLC...... 609 World Waterpark Association (WWA)...... 146-148 Noyes said Core has had a Fun Works...... 628-630 Perma Coatings Distributed by Marketing World Waterpark Assn. - Cyber Cafe...... 142 fantastic year. Funtraptions Inc...... 256 World...... 113 Worldwide Ticketcraft...... 118 “We’ve been fortunate to PLAYTIME LLC...... 703 Wristband Resources...... 502 G-H work with new clients in 2010 Polin Waterparks & Pool Systems...... 317-418 Zebec Inc...... 235-348 Gateway Ticketing Systems...... 357 Poly Solutions/Ultra PolyOne Coat...... 735 Zeotech Corporation...... 660 that are top-notch industry pro- Grate Ideas of America Inc...... 805-807 PoolPak Int'l...... 648 ZPro Watersports...... 301-402 fessionals from the waterpark, Grundfos CBS Featuring PACO Pumps.....456 PPG Industries...... 623 amusement park and family entertainment arenas,” she said. 36 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010 PEOPLE WATCH Six Flags announces top management changes Riding the Market Six Flags Entertainment Corp., based in Grand Prairie, Texas, recently announced a number of key management changes and staff promotions. John M. Duffey has been named chief financial officer of Six Flags Stock Prices 52 weeks and Lance C. Balk has been named general counsel of Six Flags. Both Company Name 09/17/10 High Low appointments are effective immediately. STOCK EXCHANGE: NYSE, OTC BB*, NASDAQ**, SYDNEY ASX*** Duffey previously served as executive vice president and chief inte- Cedar Fair L.P. FUN $12.34 $15.79 $6.03 gration officer of Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, and was responsible for MGM Mirage MGM $10.08 $16.66 $8.54 leading the integration of Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics and Dade Six Flags Ent. Corp. SIX $44.50 $45.50 $31.85 Behring. Balk previously served as senior vice president and general counsel CBS Corp. CBS $15.55 $16.98 $11.29 of Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics. Prior to Dade Behring’s acquisition by Walt Disney Co. DIS $34.56 $37.98 $26.84 Siemens AG, he served in the same capacity at Dade Behring. Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. WOLF** $1.81 $3.95 $1.80 “I have previously worked with both John and Lance and I know that Landry’s Restaurants LNY $24.35 $25.56 $9.80 they will be outstanding additions to the Six Flags team,” said Jim Reid- This information is believed to be Blackstone Group BX $10.85 $17.22 $8.93 Anderson, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Six Flags. accurate, but is not guaranteed. Village Roadshow AU:VRL*** $2.50 $2.58 $1.45 “Both John and Lance have proven expertise in helping companies achieve Returns provided do not include NBC Universal GE $16.29 $19.70 $13.75 their full potential following a successful financial restructuring. I am very reinvestment or dividends. much looking forward to collaborating with them to enhance the theme park experience for our guests and to continue improving the company’s financial and operational performance.” Region As of Change from ON-HIGHWAY TOP 7 MOST TRADED Jeffrey Speed, former chief financial officer of Six Flags, is leaving the (U.S.) 09/20/10 year ago $$$ CURRENCIES company to pursue other opportunities. Also, as previously announced, DIESEL PRICES East Coast 2.949 0.318 On 09/20/10 $1 USD = James Coughlin, the company’s former general counsel, entered into a 0.76650 EURO consulting agreement with the company effective July 28, 2010. Midwest 2.944 0.346 Six Flags also announced that John Fitzgerald has been named Gulf Coast 2.890 0.348 0.63991 GBP (British Pound) president of the Six Flags entertainment complex in Jackson, New Jersey, Rocky Mountain 3.037 0.359 85.90312 JPY (Japanese Yen) encompassing Six Flags Great Adventure theme park, Wild Safari animal West Coast 3.120 0.337 1.01035 CHF (Swiss Franc) park and Hurricane Harbor waterpark. A 28-year veteran of the theme California 3.150 0.323 1.06849 AUD (Australian Dollar) park business, Fitzgerald began his career with Six Flags Great Adventure Prices per gallon; Information provided by U.S. Department of Energy 1.03372 CAD (Canadian Dollar) and went on to serve in numerous leadership roles within the industry. A skilled analyst with a strong background in operations, general management and strategic development, Fitzgerald’s experience includes KENTUCKY park management roles both internationally and domestically including NEAAPA opens hall of fame nominations Director of Operations at Warner Bros. Movie World in Germany, Director Continued from page 33 General (CEO) and General Manager of Paramount’s Terra Mitica in Spain The New England Association of Amusement Parks & At- later for $79 million to Premier tractions (NEAAPA) is now accepting nominations for induct- and most recently Managing Partner of Catchment Attraction Management Parks (which later became Six and Consulting Services. ees into its hall of fame for 2011. Flags). Since 1998, NEAAPA has inducted 23 individuals into its General Manager announced for Legoland Florida In the summer of 2009, Six hall of fame. This recognition is the highest honor the 98-year- Flags filed Chapter 11 Bank- Legoland Florida continues to build its team at a rapid pace in old association can bestow upon a member. The hall of fame order to open in fall 2011 and recently announced that Adrian Jones ruptcy and gave up the lease recognizes those individuals whose commitment, innovation, has been appointed as general manager with his duties beginning of the property. professionalism, and dedication to preserving, developing and immediately. “Right now, Mr. Hart is promoting the amusement industry in New England and be- Jones has enjoyed a long career within Merlin Entertainments. Most looking at the opportunity for yond. recently, he served as Divisional Director of Midway Attractions in the a public/private partnership,” Committee Chairman Ed Connor, who is a NEAAPA past western United States, responsible for Legoland Discovery Center in said Susan McNeese Lynch, president and also a member of the hall of fame, noted that one Schaumburg, Ill., Madame Tussauds Las Vegas and Madame Tussauds SML Communications, under Hollywood, which was the first Madame Tussauds attraction ever to minor change was made to the application process for 2011. contract for Hart to handle “We have moved the application deadline to Dec. 1. This be built from the ground up in 200 years. Jones has worked in leisure communications on the prop- attractions for more than 20 years and has done everything from selling new deadline will allow the committee more time to do its re- ice cream to being a general manager that has driven attendance and erty. “We are awaiting the research on the nominees before a report needs to be given to the visitor satisfaction in his attractions. sults from an economic impact board of directors. In addition, I highly encourage anyone who During the construction phase of Legoland Florida, Jones will study to show how significant has nominated someone before that was not selected to certainly work closely with John Ussher, Merlin Entertainments’ general man- Kentucky Kingdom has been submit a nomination again,” said Connor. ager of development for Legoland. “Adrian is a talented manager and and will be. Then, in October, The past inductees into the NEAAPA Hall of Fame are: we are thrilled that he has accepted the opportunity to run Florida’s we will present the findings.” 1998 Roger Shaheen, Shaheen Enterprises newest full-day theme park,” said Ussher. Lynch said Hart is plan- 1999 Anthony Pero, Ocean Beach Park ning a refurbishment of the Cedar Fair announces promotion of Lee Ann Alexakos 2000 Edward J. Carroll, Jr. – Riverside Park park. 2001 Henry Bowen – Whalom Park Cedar Fair, based in Sandusky, Ohio, announced that Lee Ann Al- “Reinvesting back into the exakos, Cedar Fair’s corporate vice president of marketing and adver- Edward J. Carroll, Sr. – Riverside Park park will be very important Lawrence Stone, Paragon Park tising will report to Dick Kinzel, chairman, president and chief execu- to him,” she said. “It is also a tive officer, effective immediately. 2002 Alton Lipkin, NANCO / Nancy Sales Co Alexakos is an industry veteran with more than 30 years of experi- great marketing tool. It keeps 2003 George Frantzis, Quassy Amusement Park ence. Her duties include direct oversight of all aspects of marketing, the park on the cutting edge.” 2004 Anthony “Nino” Berni, Claude “Lou” Captell, including advertising and marketing strategy, pricing, marketing re- In a report back in May, Kasmir “Kas” Ulaky, Canobie Lake Park search, sales and promotions for all of Cedar Fair’s properties. Alexa- 2010, Hart had reported he 2005 Kenneth Cormier, Funtown Splashtown USA kos has served as the company’s corporate vice president of marketing planned to put $3 million in 2006 Tom Morrow, Canobie Lake Park and advertising since 2006. Prior to that she served as the director of the park and wanted to find, Edward Connor, Riverside Park marketing for Cedar Point since 2004 and has served in various other either from the state or coun- positions at the amusement park. John Frantzis, Quassy Amusement Park ty, another approximate $17 2007 Robert & Ruth Morrell, Story Land “I am very pleased to announce the promotion of Lee Ann Alexa- million to open the park next kos,” Kinzel said. “Over the last four years, Lee Ann has played a key 2008 James P. & Eleanor R. Brady, Six Gun City role in creating a clear strategic direction for the successful integration year. 2009 John F. Naughton, Naughton Insurance of the marketing functions of our five acquired parks. During this inte- A Memorial Day 2011 date Wayne McCary, Eastern States Exposition gration process she was responsible for creating numerous cost saving is anticipated as a reopening 2010 Conrad Ferla, Rocky Point Park efficiencies in advertising production and overhead. More recently, Lee date for the park. Suzanne McHugh Piscitello, Canobie Gifts —Pam Sherborne Ann has focused on expanding our marketing and advertising strategy The 2011 Inductees will be announced in December and the into digital marketing and social media outlets.” SUBSCRIBE TODAY! awards presented at the 2011 NEAAPA Annual Meeting in late March. EMAIL PEOPLE NEWS TO: [email protected] CALL (817) 460-7220 October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 37 38 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010

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This auction is not only AIMS Web site, the AIMS Facebook page, Amusement To- thrilling for all attendees, but aids AIMS in its ongoing day and other publications for preview prior to attendees All items donated will be beautifully displayed dur- process of improving the quality of the safety seminar ex- arriving in Orlando. ing the seminar from Saturday, November 13-19, 2010 at perience by providing state of the art AV equipment to Items donated thus far include: 1:45 p.m. Each item will be displayed listing the person or the classrooms. •OABA, a nice OABA jacket, 2 sets of 2 training organization donating the item(s). We are grateful to those of you who have donated DVDs, 2 OABA ballcaps; To donate items, simply send them to the following in the past and we hope that once again we can count •Morey's Piers, 2 large beach towels, 2 Morey's Pier address: on your generous support for items that can be included books (these are really nice), 2 Women's t-shirts; in this year's silent auction. Commonly donated items •Branson Hilton, a two night stay; AIMS Silent Auction included lapel pins, tee shirts, ball caps, pictures, tick- •The Track Family Fun Parks, passes to park; 1829 N. Richmond ets, weekend stays at resorts as well as numerous other •5centride.com/Sue Nichols, coffee cups, tissue box Wichita, Kansas 67203 amusement industry memorabilia. However we’d love cover featuring her carnival artwork; to see you “think out of the box” and donate other items •Amusement Today, 2 bags each including: compli- All donated items must arrive at the address shown related to the amusement industry. mentary 1 year subscription to AT, two Golden Ticket above by November 5, 2010. Please mark the outside of Before you pack up this year's merchandise and all note pads and two AT luggage tag wraps; each package “Attn: AIMS Silent Auction” and include a the other logo items, think about the AIMS November •Universal Orlando, 1 black & grey striped golf business card in your package. 2010 Safety Seminar and the benefits that new and ad- shirt, size 2X, with following logo: The Wizarding World If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact ditional audio/visual equipment can make toward those of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando, Magic revealed 2010. Holly Coston at the AIMS office at (714) 425-5747. presentations given at the seminar. You can make a differ- •National Roller Coaster Museum & Archives, 2 —AIMS Silent Auction team Preparations finished for the 2010 AIMS Safety Seminar Gina Claassen Attractions Manager, Silver Dollar City 2010 AIMS Safety Seminar schedule of events AIMS Safety Seminar Manager [email protected] Saturday, November 13 8:30-11:30 a.m. Registration – Located at the Doubletree Resort It’s hard for me to believe that another year for seasonal amusement 12:30-5:15 p.m Classes – Located at the Orange Country Convention Center venues has past. It seems like just yesterday we were all hustling and (North Side) bustling to get our venues open for the season. I hope everyone had a fun, Classes will be 1 hr. in length with a 15 min. break between each class. memorable, and successful year. Of course we still have a few carnivals 6:00-8:00 p.m. AIMS Reception – Located at the Doubletree Resort and indoor parks which have a longer season or are open all year. I hope you are continuing to have a successful year. No matter how long your Sunday, November 14 season runs for your venue, we all have one thing in common…keeping 8:00-11:30 p.m. Classes – Located at the Orange County Convention Center our guests and employees’ safe is our top priority. (North Side) It is unfortunate when an accident happens in our industry. It effects Claassen all of us, no matter what, when, where or how it happens. We will never be 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch – Provided by AIMS able to prevent all accidents, but ongoing training and education will help 12:30-5:15 p.m. Classes – Located at the Orange County Convention Center us reduce the number and teach us how to react when necessary. The AIMS Safety Seminar is (North Side) a great way to gain knowledge through continuing education and networking with peers. The 2010 AIMS Safety Seminar will be held November 13-18 at the Orange County Con- Monday, November 15 vention Center in Orlando, FL. Classes are being held in conjunction with the IAAPA Attrac- 8:00-11:30 a.m. Classes – Located at the Orange County Convention Center tions Expo. All AIMS attendees will receive complimentary admission to the trade show and (North Side) will have the opportunity to attend IAAPA social functions. The Education Committee has worked very hard to provide a well-rounded educational 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch – Provided by AIMS program for the week. The program encompasses classes in the basics of safety, maintenance, 12:30-5:15 p.m. Classes – Located at the Orange County Convention Center operations and leadership; as well as advanced classes in those same disciplines. There will (North Side) also be classes offered focusing strictly on the mobile and waterpark sectors. New this year is the inspector certification. The certified inspector program is a comprehensive program Tuesday, November 16 designed to provide individuals more intense and focused study in the areas of what an 8:00-12:45 p.m. Classes – Located at the Orange County Convention Center inspector needs to consider and the different variables to understand while inspecting rides (North Side) and devices. 12:45-6:00 p.m. IAAPA Attractions Expo In addition to all the AIMS classes, Skycoaster University will be conducted during the AIMS seminar. All Skycoaster attendees who complete the AIMS curriculum will receive CEUs for Skycoaster University and will receive admission to the IAAPA Attractions Expo. Wednesday, November 17 AIMS realizes that good education not only comes from the classroom, but also from 8:00-12:45 p.m. Classes – Located at the Orange County Convention Center networking events that allow you the opportunity to learn from your peers in a social en- (North Side) vironment. AIMS has planned two social functions during the seminar. On Saturday, No- 12:45-6:00 p.m. IAAPA Attractions Expo vember 13th there will be a reception at the host hotel, The Doubletree Resort located next to 6:30-8:30 p.m. Evening at SeaWorld Orlando SeaWorld on International Drive. The other event will be an evening at SeaWorld on Wednes- day, November 17. The event will include dinner and all attendees will be offered exclusive Thursday, November 18 behind-the-scenes tours and rides on Manta. 8:00-11:30 a.m. Classes – Located at the Orange County Convention Center The 2010 AIMS Safety Seminar is primed to be one of the best ever. Classes are filling up fast. For more information and to register visit the aims website at www.aimsintl.org or (North Side) 1:30-3:30 p.m. Certification Testing – Located at the OCCC (North Side) contact the AIMS office at (71) 425-5747. See you in Orlando!

Space for this AIMS page is provided courtesy of Amusement Today as a corporate partner of AIMS Intl. Content is provided by AT & AIMS. Please direct comments to [email protected] October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 40 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010 October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 41 MIDWAY www.AmusementToday.com CARNIVALS FAIRS FESTIVALS REVENUE SUPPLIERS BRIEF 2010 fair season going well accross the nation Pam Sherborne Georgia National Amusement Today Fairgrounds Most state and county recognized by state fairs seem to be holding their for tourism efforts own for the 2010 season. And, in fact, many are re- The Georgia National porting increases. Fairgrounds & Agricenter, Of the 10 contacted for this Perry, home of the Georgia fair round-up, half of them re- National Fair, was recog- ported increases. Of the five nized last month as the 2010 that reported decreases, the PHOTOS COURTESY KENTUCKY STATE FAIR Tourism Champion Partner decreases were under five per- The Kentucky State Fair, Louisville, had fabulous weather and great entertainment, but cent. Agency by Georgia Gover- attendance still dipped, said fair officials. They have attributed that slight decrease to nor Sonny Perdue. Of the fairs reporting in- the economy. Yet, the iconic Freddie Farm Bureau statute in front of Freedom Hall and The fairgrounds has at- creases, the Erie County Fair, tracted more than 15 million Hamburg, N.Y., had the high- the midway supplied by North American Midway Entertainment were big hits. visitors since it opened in est with a 16 percent in atten- concerts didn’t sell out, but who books our shows. We had day of the fair, but postponed 1990. This represents an eco- dance over 2009. That also set were very good. It was just the the largest crowd in 20 years her concert until Nov. 6 be- nomic impact of more than an attendance record. economy.” in the Cardinal Stadium. We cause of vocal chord prob- $1 billion. The Orange County Fair, North America Midway overcame a record that was set lems. The first Georgia Na- Costa Mesa, Calif., also set an Entertainment fielded the 20 years ago by Charlie Dan- Paid concerts are held at tional Fair was held Oct. 5, attendance record this year. midway and brought in more iels.” the Crew Stadium, just north 1990. It drew over 270,000 For the most part, those rides than normal due to Ken- In a news release, the fair of the fairgrounds. The con- visitors. In 2009, there were dipping under last year’s tucky Kingdom being closed. board estimated that despite certs traditionally draw visi- 416,709 visitors, which set mark attributed that decrease Six Flags formerly ran Ken- the lower attendance, the 11- tors to the grounds since con- an attendance record for the to the hot and humid weather tucky Kingdom. day event, which ended Aug. cert ticket holders gain free event. The fair is set to run experienced in August. “People loved the mid- 29, generated about $16.5 mil- admission to the fair. this year Oct. 7-17. And, of course, the slug- way,” Browne said. “We had a lion in economic impact in The midway gross this “We are extremely gish economy is taking a bite lot of very positive responses. Kentucky. year was $1,917,825. Amuse- proud of this award,” said out of attendances. To fight Hopefully, Kentucky Kingdom ments of America, Monroe James e. Sutherland, chair- that new and expanded dis- will be back up next year. Ed Ohio State Fair, Township, N.J. provided the man of the Georgia Agricul- counts and promotions have Hart, the original owner of the Columbus, July 28-Aug. 8 midway and brought in 74 total tural Exposition Authority. been seen. park, plans to operate it again. The Ohio State Fair, Co- rides. The top 10 rides among “For 20 years, the Georgia Here are results from 10 of I understand it should open lumbus, posted an attendance those rides were the Giant National Fairgrounds & Ag- the country’s fairs: next Memorial Day.” of 812,237, a slight decrease Slide (owned by Mike Joyce); ricenter has attracted Geor- Kentucky State Fair had from 2009. Still, fair officials Giant Wheel by Chance; Crazy gia’s young agricultural ex- Kentucky State Fair, success with the advanced gate were pleased with the results. Mouse, Reverchon; Avalanche, hibitors, horse and livestock Louisville, Aug. 17-29 admission this year as well as “We were down slight- Pinfari; Space Roller (owned show people, fairgoers and Attendance at the 2010 wristband days. Wristbands ly,” said Christina Leeds, fair by Jane Baxter Vivona), Mon- year-round building rent- Kentucky State Fair dipped went for $12 for children and spokesperson. “Our atten- dial; Fireball, KMG; Extreme, ers.” from 621,795 in 2009 to 602,897 $24 for adults on several days dance last year was 826,037.” Tivoli; Rock N Roll, Bertazzon; The Fairgrounds worked this year. Fair officials have at- throughout the fair. The fair That 2009 attendance was Wave Swinger, Zierer; and with the Georgia Depart- tributed the drop directly to was also able to get more pub- the highest the fair had posted Rock N Roll (owned by Belle ment of Economic Develop- the economy. lic relations exposure through since 2004. City Amusements). ment’s Tourism Division to “We had fabulous weath- added on-site promotions. Three rain days slowed Concessions grossed encourage and enhance the er,” said Edward Browne, “We also set a record with crowds this year. A concert $4,061,742 this year. New tourism experience in Geor- director of public relations the musical performance by cancellation also led to a loss foods included chocolate cov- gia. and marketing. “The week- Billy Currington,” Browne in attendance. Selena Gomez, ered bacon, deep fried Pop “As part of our mis- ends were very good. We had said. “We heard from Dave a rising teen star, was expected Tarts, deep fried cheeseburg- 4See GEORGIA, page 43 strong free concerts. Our paid Snowden, Triangle Talent, to draw a crowd on the second 4See FAIRS, page 42 42 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010 FAIRS its, animals, music and fun, as The 2010 Wisconsin State Continued from page 41 well as the popular Super Pass, Fair drew 876,000 fairgoers Pacific Amphitheatre Summer this year, which represents an ers, and Sloppy Pockets. Concert Series, Action Sports increase of five percent over There were a variety of Arena and the new-for-2010 2009, said Patrice Harris, di- discounts and promotions of- The Hangar. The fair was open rector of public relations and fered including the continu- Wednesday-Sunday. communications. ation of the online discount “The 2010 OC Fair's suc- One new highlight this coupon program. cess is based squarely on the year was the Days of the Di- New this year was a mo- community's participation in nosaur, an attraction that took bile Web site where fairgoers and love of their 120-year-old kids and adults back to the could receive coupons and tradition,” said Steve Beaz- Jurassic era. The expanded discounts sent directly to their ley, CEO and president of the Champions Challenge 4-H mobile device, along with a fair. “In this pivotal year, we Horse Events also were ex- daily schedule and text up- could not be more pleased to tremely popular, Harris said. dates. have experienced the best fair “Our Dog Diving contest imaginable.” was also very popular this PHOTO COURTESY ERIE COUNTY FAIR Williamson County Fair, More than 170,800 fairgo- year," she said. Erie County Fair officials feel this new Showplex encour- Franklin, Tenn., Aug. 6-14 ers took advantage of the val- “Prior to the fair, the ad- aged more fair fans to come out this year. The new cen- Williamson County Fair ues offered with a variety of dition of our new street team ter, which seats up to 3,500, was used for horse shows and Publicity Chairman Richard gate promotions featuring dis- helped spread the word about special events during the run. The fair set an all-time at- Marsh said this fair doesn’t re- counts or free admission. More the Wisconsin State Fair to tendance record for 2010. ally look at attendance figures than 11,100 people purchased potential visitors in our ‘out- when figuring growth. the popular Super Pass, a sea- of-state’ markets that we are “Instead, we use our son pass that grants 23 days trying to grow and also con- growth in revenues, which of admission plus other distributed to the significant in- increased this year by 10 per- counts, coupons and front-of- crease in people who like our cent,” Marsh said. “We had a line access. Facebook,” Harris said. really great event.” Ray Cammack Shows, Spectacular Attractions It was hot, though, with Laveen, Ariz., provided the (Murphy Bros.), Tulsa, Okla., temperatures hovering at the midway. Among the top rides provided the midway with 100-degree mark for several on the midway this year were 55 rides including the Jack’s days. the La Grande Wheel, manu- Pizza Comet II roller coaster, “But, we have a huge air factured by Carousel Holland; a 60-foot (18.288 meters) high conditioned indoor arena and the Sky Ride by Seatrek, and ride with four drops. for those hot days, that was the Hi Miler, by Miler Coaster Harris said the midway PHOTO COURTESY ERIE COUNTY FAIR very good,” Marsh said. Company. layout was reconfigured to cre- James E. Strates Show, Orlando, Fla., helped the Erie Coun- Fair officials also brought The Pacific Amphithe- ate a better traffic flow and the ty Fair, Hamburg, N.Y., to set an all-time attendance this in misting stations and placed atre also had a record-break- implemented changes worked them throughout the grounds. ing year with nine sold-out well. year. There were new highlights concerts. The top-attended “The Wisconsin Exposi- ees in 2009. fair admission and a midway this year. concerts were Sublime with tion Center also underwent a “The high humidity was a wristband for $25. That was a “We had new rides, in- Rome/The Dirty Heads, Train, major lighting project over the factor, too,” said Andy Klotz, savings of $8. cluding the Enterprise (manu- Joan Jett & The Blackhearts summer, prior to the fair,” she publicity and media relations There were several days factured by Huss), and several with The Runaways’ Cherie said. “We replaced 462 HID manager. “The day would for $25 wristbands on the mid- new exhibits such as the Sand Currie, Adam Lambert/Ori- metal-halide light fixtures start out warm and humid, way. And, there was one day Sculpturing,” Marsh said. anthi and John Legend. used for show lighting inside and just get hotter from there. for $15 wristbands. That was Drew Expositions, Augus- The fair’s unofficial Fry the exhibit halls with 231 en- Still, this was our second larg- offered on Kid’s day for the ta, Ga., fielded the midway. King, Chicken Charlie, ended ergy-efficient T5 fluorescent est attendance, so we were kiddie rides. up using more than 4,000 gal- fixtures.” very pleased.” “Because the first full Orange County Fair, lons of soybean oil to deep-fry The new electronic-ballast Klotz did say the grand- week was so horrendously hot, Costa Mesa, Calif., more than 12,000 pounds of fixtures use 45 percent less stand entertainment this year the midway also saw a dip,” July 16-Aug. 15 flour that coated everything energy while increasing light was “off the clock.” Klotz said. “The first week, the The 2010 Orange County from Twinkies and Oreos to output by 30 percent. “It was the most success- wristbands were only good Fair boasted record-breaking frogs’ legs and new-for-2010 ful grandstand ever,” he said. from 12 noon to 6 p.m. But, attendance for its 120th an- Klondike Bars. Indiana State Fair, The fair presented a large because so many people were niversary. The event drew At the Burger Joint, a few Indianapolis, Aug. 6-22 number of deals and promo- waiting to come out to the 1,154,969 visitors, breaking hundred 11-inch Belly Buster Seven straight days of tions, as did North American fair, we worked with the mid- more than a million in atten- Burgers and more than 4,500 95-degree heat kept some fair- Midway Entertainment, the way and the second week we dance for the fifth time in six Colossal Curly Fry Cones ex- goers at home this year, but carnival that provided the were able to extend that time years. panded fairgoers’ waistlines. not many. The Indiana State midway with about 44 rides. to 10 p.m. That gave fairgoers The 2010 OC Fair, themed Fair drew 952,020 fairgoers, Klotz said for the first time another four hours to use the The Beat Goes On, included Wisconsin State Fair, representing a two percent this year, they offered an ad- wristbands. 23 days of food, rides, exhib- West Allis, Aug. 5-15 drop from the 973,000 attend- vanced combination ticket for 4See FAIRS, page 43 Factory Wholesale Pricing! • Over 100 Designs Available! • Ask us about our show specials! Wishing All the Parks Halloween Success!

Toll Free: (800) 395-9980 • email: [email protected] • www.sippersbydesign.com October 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 43 Although the tourism industry by individu- Indiana State Fair, GEORGIA Continued from page 41 als and organizations who Indianapolis, ex- develop tourism opportuni- perienced a drop sion, the fairgrounds attracts ties across the state. Georgia’s in attendance this diverse events and activities tourism industry ranks eighth year, fair officials which are entertaining cultur- in the nation and second in the still felt it was a al and educational in nature Southeast. Reithoffer Shows will pro- successful run. and also generate economic revenue for our state,” Suther- vide the midway to this year’s North American event. The Gibsonton, Fla., Midway Entertain- land said. Award recipients were based carnival is the only car- ment fielded the nominated by the Georgia nival that has played the Geor- midway. tourism industry. The Tour- gia National Fair, being there ism Champion Award ac- since its inception. PHOTOS COURTESY knowledges the support and —Pam Sherborne INDIANA STATE FAIR guidance given to the state’s FAIRS Continued from page 42

“We did a lot of things to get people out to the fair,” he said. One of the most successful promotions the fair offered was $2 Tuesdays. Patrons could go onto a sponsor’s Web site and download a voucher for free fair admission. Then, vendors offered $2 samples. The midway also participated in this promotion by offering $2 samples from their concessions as well as some $2 rides. New exhibits included the “Bridges to Japan.” The fair created this exhibit in conjunction with the Japan America Society of Indianapolis. It was very well received. Next year, the fair will select a different country to feature. Another new highlight was the 25-foot high “Ameri- can Gothic” sculpture that stood outside the 4-H build- ings. Two popular traveling attractions included the Dock Dogs and Weldy’s Big Bear Show.

New York State Fair, Syracuse, Aug. 26-Sept. 6 The New York State Fair ended its run this year with an increase in attendance over 2009 and just shy of the one million customer mark, a feat that has happened only twice in the fair’s 164-year history. According to a report on Syracuse.com, there were 999,845 in attendance for the 2010 event. That was a 28,572 increase over last year. Fair Spokesperson Fred- eric Pierce reported that the weather cooperated throughout the run. Positive responses were given to the musical lineup. James E. Strates Shows, Orlando, Fla., provided the midway. 4See FAIRS, page 44 44 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010 FAIRS MIDWAY Continued from page 43 Illinois State Fair, MARKET PLACE Springfield, Aug. 13-22 The Illinois State Fair drew approximately 701,000 people this year compared to the 665,000 in 2009. The weather was hot and humid, but fair officials said the Stanley Cup, which was on display at the fair, drew about 5,000 people alone. The Chicago Blackhawks won the National Hockey League title PHOTO COURTESY WISCONSIN STATE FAIR this past season and put the The Wisconsin State Fair, West Allis, experienced a five per- trophy on tour. cent increase in attendance this year over 2009. The fair at- There were two musi- tributed the increase, in part, to some of the new exhibits. cal performances canceled due to heavy rain during the Days of the Dinosaur, shown here, was extremely popular. fair’s run. Both Lady Antebel- The attraction took participants back to the Jurassic era. lum, which was sold out, and the growing grape industry Other factors that attrib- Blondie and Cheap Trick were in Iowa, and the Angora Wool uted to the increase were the canceled. Spinning demonstrations. new casino opening on the North American Midway The Richard O. Jacobson grounds. The 66,000-sq.-ft. Entertainment provided the Exhibition Center debuted at center features 939 slot ma- carnival for the event. the fair this year. The multi- chines, buffet, sports bar and use facility seats 3,500 and was several other dining options. Iowa State Fair, used for horse shows and spe- The new 75,000-sq.-ft. Des Moines, Aug. 13-22 cial events during the fair. Showplex Equine and Live- Hot, humid and rainy Belle City Amusements, stock arena also debuted dur- weather along with the slug- Deltona, Fla., fielded the mid- ing the fair. gish economy were all factors way. “We saw an increase in to attendance at the Iowa State livestock entries in what we Fair slipping below the one Erie County Fair, believe was the result of the million mark for the first time Hamburg, N.Y., Aug. 11-22 new arena,” Delaney said. in nine years. The Erie County Fair re- “We also continued with our Fair officials posted an un- ported the best attendance kids 12 and under are free audited attendance this year in a decade as 1,022,164 fair- policy, and added another free as 967,381 for the 11-day event. goers visited the 2010 event. concert making it four free That compares to 1,006,501 That represents a 16 percent concerts.” in 2009 and the record of increase over 2009 when the Also added this year was 1,109,150 set in 2008. attendance was 864,721. Tonny Petersen’s Hell Drive There was one day where “I believe there were sev- stunt show that was free with a single day attendance eral factors,” said Lou Ann gate admission. topped 100,000. That was on Delaney, director of public re- Also this year, over seven the first Sunday, Aug. 15, of lations and marketing. “Num- acres were repaved making it the fair when 103,085 people ber one, our weather was per- easier for strollers and wheel- attended. Frederiksen 1/7x3 b/w 3/14/02fect 11:22with high AM 70s Page and 1 mid-80s, chairs. Highlights at the fair this and no rain during the day James E. Strates Shows, year included the new exhib- throughout the fair with the Orlando, Fla., brought in its such as Grape Giveaway, exception of the last day when roughly 70 rides. an educational showcase on it drizzled.” “The #1 Leading Slide Manufacturer in America” FREDERIKSEN “World’s Largest 5 Lane, One Trailer Slide - 108 Ft.” INDUSTRIES, INC. 5212 St. Paul St. • Financing and Leasing Available • Trades Considered Tampa, Florida 33619 WAPELLO is the One! (813) 628-4545 Built in the USA to Your Needs! • Order Slide Bags or “New Rain” Bags • 6 New Slides In Stock FAX (813) 621-3679 • Have 20 Used Rides www.funslide.com • 90 Ft. Fiberglass Slide • 65 Ft. Fiberglass Slide

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Box 5427 G-ForceR 4,Three 56’ high Years x 635’ long$130 $190RioCrazy Grande- Dance5. AIR Zamperla (Fabbri) HOCKEY ...... $325,000 T/M TABLES...... $19,000 2009.Power All Surge eight T/M motors (Zamperla) and ....$349,000gearboxes We offerYOU the following services: BETCHA! (817) 564-3843 WantedSeptember used 90+ft. 2009. slides, TrafficQUARTERTIME$1 Jam per T/M additional (SBF) AMUSEMENTS...... word.$219,000 Kamakazi -Fabbri T/M ...... $149,000 •Display classified ad –$50 leisure destination. JUN R6. POOL TABLES P.O. Box 5427 AMUSEMENTTODAY.COMFor Sale: Waterslide•RideRates: setup molds from WhateverAMUSEMENT Your Project TODAY Calls For (817) 564-3843 portability not needed. Built 1977,P.O. Excellent Box 5427 condition in JUN 6. POOLThreeCITY, STATE, TABLESYears ZIP CODE (or $130Province and Postal$190areKamakaziPower Code) made Surge -Fabbri toP.O. T/M100% T/M(Zamperla)Box / ...... $149,000 over 5427 6,000 ....$349,000TELEPHONE new NUMBER (REQUIRED) per column inch. 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