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December 2018 | Vol. 22 • Issue 9 www.amusementtoday.com Focus on immersion and storytelling brings guests back RWS Entertainment unveils new Experiences department AT: Tim Baldwin assembled team of experts. [email protected] Tasked with supporting RWS’ ambitious Experiences NEW YORK, N.Y. — RWS program is award-winning Entertainment Group, a full- entertainment producer, direc- service production company tor and production manage- that creates award-winning ment professional Kevin custom entertainment, live Kreczko. Kreczko, formerly events and brand experienc- vice president of creative at es worldwide, announced a Lionstone Development, new Experiences department joined the RWS team in 2017 added to the company’s grow- as its senior director of busi- ing list of services. The new ness development for events department offers full concep- and attractions. At Lionstone, tual design and installation of a he oversaw the development wide range of experiential ser- of innovative hotel brands and vices, including theme design, activations. decor, attractions, seasonal “We feel the next wave of Christmas and winter-themed experiences consisting of light shows and LED-lit trees was activations and light shows entertainment in the indus- activated at Kettering Hospitals. COURTESY RWS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP year round, led by the newly 4See RWS, page 7 Two different show options close out season Showboat Branson Belle sets sail with holiday-themed shows AT: Tim Baldwin fun opportunity for families. Showboat Branson [email protected] “Santa’s Pancakes & PJs” Belle has entered enters its fourth year. The idea, its 24th year of BRANSON, Mo. — Since introduced by Guevel, wel- providing holiday the Showboat Branson Belle set comes families decked out in entertainment. sail in 1995, it has always offered pajamas for morning cruises. COURTESY Christmas-themed cruises. Now, “We looked at the holi- SILVER DOLLAR CITY after 23 years, family traditions days and the idea of having a have taken root. place to go for multiple gener- “An important portion ations of families to get togeth- of our show celebrates the er,” said Guevel. “With the true meaning of Christmas,” Showboat, it isn’t just geared said Nick Guevel, director of to kids or the older genera- operations, Showboat Branson tion. I said ‘Why don’t we do Belle. “To see families enjoy a breakfast and everyone can that and return year after year, come in their PJs?’ We just it warms our hearts as a staff. wanted to create a fun, family It’s definitely the section of the environment to where it can season that our entire team become a tradition. And that’s looks forward to.” The weekends offer a 4See BELLE, page 6

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AT NOTEBOOK: B. Derek Shaw, [email protected] FLINT’S VIEW: Bubba Flint Cell phone-free, and safe In the early 1990s, I took my Canon AE1 print camera everywhere, including amusement parks. During a visit to a theme park in California, while waiting to board the raging rapids ride, I was prepared to leave my camera in the station. But I wound up arguing with the attendant over what to do with the equipment after I was told the park could not be responsible for it, so I begrudgingly carried it onto the ride. Despite my best efforts to shield the camera from the water, it got drenched and, not surprisingly, stopped working. Looking back, I never should have been permitted, much less directed, to get on the ride with the equipment. But times have changed. The industry, for the sake of rider safety and operator liability, has gotten better about not allowing any items on rides that could get lost or cause injury. Before the end of this past summer, in Sandusky, Ohio, instituted a no-cell phone policy in the queue and onboard its new hybrid coaster, Steel Vengeance. It was a sensible move, as the ride is very intense and exciting — crazier than a mechanical bull. But unless you could leave your phone with a non-rider before joining the longest line in the park, you had to spend $2 an hour on a locker, which could really add up with waits of a couple hours or more. Universal Studios Orlando provides complimentary lockers for GUEST OPINION: loose articles near its high-speed and water rides; they remain free Marla Calico, President and CEO, IAFE for the length the entire waiting / ride time. Hersheypark offers this IAFE convention arrives in courtesy, as well, for several attractions around the park, including its After nearly 50 years in one city, the World-class speakers will add anoth- Skyrush and SooperdooperLooper coasters. These and other parks International Association of Fairs and er important element. Clint Swindall of are setting an example that, while practical, also generates goodwill Expositions (IAFE) Convention & Trade Verbalocity, Inc., will set the stage at the and good publicity — offsetting the cost of the locker equipment. Show, to be held Nov. 25-28, has pulled Monday Opening Session. On Tuesday, leg- Whether or not Cedar Point adjusts its own policy, its cell phone up stakes to set up shop in beautiful San endary animal behavior expert Dr. Temple ban may have created a positive beyond safety: those waiting two, Antonio, . Grandin will address the General Session. one, two or more hours to board Steel Vengeance could rediscover This new location offers exciting oppor- Closing out the convention in spectacular the art of conversation — engaging with each other instead of tunities for attendees. From the world- fashion, the Outdoor Amusement Business poking at a mobile device. Calico famous Riverwalk to the Pearl District, the Association has generously sponsored city’s energy will be noticeable. The Henry B. Keynote Speaker Shawn Rhodes, an international González Convention Center, home of the annual expert in creating high-performing organizations. IAFE trade show through 2021, is perfectly suited Shawn has great insight into leadership, especially in for our event. how to prepare for the sustainability of organizations. All activities except for the general sessions Aside from the educational sessions, the trade will take place in the east end of the facility, with show and its nearly 300 exhibitors will greet thou- registration and the trade show on the ground floor sands of convention attendees. A programming and workshops and meeting space on the second addition: Happy Hours at 5:45 p.m. on Monday and and third floors. Tuesday in the Stars at Night Ballroom. These will The city isn’t the only exciting change for provide attendees and exhibitors opportunities to the convention. One of the new educational pro- socialize and network before going out to explore gramming elements will be Power Talks, wherein San Antonio. (A special thank you to NICA for spon- experts will have 15 minutes to present a session soring the Tuesday Happy Hour.) full of important information. Other new programs In a year filled with firsts, the convention will This complimentary locker station services several of include Lunch and Learn, Legend Led sessions and continue to celebrate our members’ successes and Hersheypark’s major attractions. AT/B. DEREK SHAW StoryGrip Workshops. plan for the future. Welcome to San Antonio. Opinions expressed on this page do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher.

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THE INDUSTRY SEEN MINUTE Pets on parade for Halloween DRILL 2 AT: Janice Witherow Chloe Hausfeld, Jack Rouse Associates Chloe Hausfeld was born into the amuse- ment industry, but she is blazing her own trail with great passion and leadership as director of marketing and business development at Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) in Cincinnati. Chloe was named IAAPA’s Young Professional of the Year in 2017 and is involved in several of the Association’s committees and missions. She val- ues teamwork, integrity and the people she has met in the business around the world. When she Our friends and col- isn’t working, Chloe enjoys sports, travel, family, leagues’ beloved canines reading and theatre. and kitties collected some Title: Director, Marketing well-deserved treats — and Business Development. and provided these photo- graphic keepsakes — after Number of years in the industry: Eight, but I’m posing in costume this going to go ahead and say “a lifetime” because past Halloween. Janine it’s all I’ve ever really known. Matscherz of Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters (above Best thing about the industry: IAAPA's 2017 Young Professional of the left) holds her six-month The people…”hands down.” Year, Chloe Hausfeld of Jack Rouse Associ- old miniature Dachshund, ates, values teamwork and integrity in the Winnie, delectably outfitted as a frankfurter. Savannah Favorite amusement ride: E.T., Universal Studios amusement industry. Breen of Amusement Today found her 12-year-old Shih — not sure if it’s nostalgia, or what, but it’s one of COURTESY JACK ROUSE ASSOCIATES Tzu, Gizmo (right), enjoying the holiday décor, while the very first rides I ever rode, and I miss it every Sara Seay of Premier Rides and her two-year-old rescue time I walk into the park. If I were to set a Guinness World Record, it pup, Dolly (top right), were positively aglow with the would be for … How many times I smother Halloween spirit. Two cats rescued by Lauren Muscato of If I wasn’t working in the amusement industry, my dog with love when he really should be left I would be … alone. Knoebels Amusement Resort — nine-year-old Noah and A special education teacher. five-year-old Albus (below) — made the rounds as a shark Dream vacation: Greece. and a bat, respectively. Biggest challenge facing our industry: Although we have several powerhouse women in You are going to the moon. The three the industry, I still see it a bit as a “Gentlemen’s things you would take on the Space Shuttle Club.” It’s where our roots are, and it’s amazing are … My dog, a book, and the “Harry Potter” the accomplishments that they’ve made, but I movie series. like to see more and more women stepping up to the plate. The errand I most dread to run … Grocery shopping. I got annoyed just typing the The thing I like most about amusement/water words down. park season is … (When it’s a good year…) Seeing all of our friends having successful The most underrated professional athlete is … seasons. The “what’s new” attractions and lands Dara Torres — not a professional athlete, but an are always exciting, but I’m most interested in Olympic athlete! Making an Olympic comeback knowing that the people behind them are at the age of 41; makes me think twice before doing well. complaining about just about anything.

Favorite flavor of Kool-Aid: Berry Blue… Favorite rainy day activity: reminds me of a Firecracker Popsicle! Watching “Harry Potter” with Milton (my pup) and Eric (my husband). 2019 When I want to really chill out, I … MEDIA PLANNER Go outside and read a book. If I had to pick up and move to another country, it would be … Probably Italy. Now Available! The celebrity I would most like to live next door to: Tom Hanks. The nicest thing someone has done for me lately is … My parents surprised me with tickets PRINT My Mom always told me: “GO BIG!” to go see Harry Potter on Broadway. I’ve been wanting to go see it since it came out in London WEB The first thing I do when I get home from work and just haven’t been able to make it happen. is … Smooch my dog … quickly followed by I cried. I could probably cry again now just taking my shoes off. thinking about how excited I am for it. DIGITAL

Favorite holiday song: “White Christmas” by My favorite meal is … Skyline. It’s a Cincinnati EMAIL Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney. staple, and you either love it, or you hate it.

When I was 10 years old, I wanted to be … A If I had an extra hour in each day I would professional soccer player. spend it doing this … Probably walking outside. Might sound lame and simple, but I definitely (817) 460-7220 The oldest thing I own is … Roxy, one of my first don’t have the opportunity to do it enough. AmusementToday.com stuffed animals. 6 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018 BELLE Continued from page 1 what we’re seeing.” The breakfast cruises are offered at 9 a.m. on Saturdays and 9 and noon on select Sundays. Holiday activities begin an hour prior to cruise time. After enjoying face paint- ing, balloon artists and story- telling, passengers gather in the dining theater for a pancake breakfast and cookie decorat- ing. Entertainment includes story time and sing-alongs. The Showboat Branson Belle’s stellar cast of musicians, singers and dancers returns for the holiday season. Santa’s Pancakes Upon disembarkation, Santa is & PJs (right) cruises have performances and activities aimed at kids but are enjoyed by the whole family. waiting on the dock for photos. COURTESY SILVER DOLLAR CITY “We had a family last year of five generations — all in show. According to Guevel, it dent. “Our corporate mission specialty menu selections from Showboat Branson Belle matching pajamas,” smiled is about 50 percent holiday is to ‘Create Memories Worth New York Strip steaks to pan- falls under the Herschend Guevel. “One family has themed and 50 percent favor- Repeating,’ and I fully suspect seared chicken and pecan- Family Entertainment come every year we’ve done it ite highlight numbers from the most of these kids will remem- encrusted trout. umbrella as does Silver Dollar and the youngest grandchild regular season show. ber this experience for the rest Guevel sees a mix of City. Park season pass hold- always gets to dress up as Decorations onboard the of their lives.” guests to the Christmas cruises. ers can use their benefits to Santa, so we have little babies boat, the stage show lighting “It’s definitely a unique “About half our guests know purchase tickets at discounted in onesies as Santa and it and the landing help bring the experience than what you get the Showboat and may have rates. Packages that include a rotates every year. It’s a super Christmas spirit. While wait- in the summer,” Guevel told come to the summer show and day at the park along with a cute event.” ing to board, a s’mores station Amusement Today. know Christmas is a different cruise are also available. Christmas dinner cruises is in place on the landing. Passengers enjoy a three- show,” he said. “But we have Following Christmas Day, began on November 2 and “On every Santa’s course meal prepared in the guests who may be in Branson the Branson Belle offers the will continue up to December Pancakes & PJs cruise, multi- ship’s galley featuring pot for Christmas who have never main season show for one 23. These cruises offer din- generational families fill the roast and honey-citrus chick- been to the Showboat before. week before New Year’s Eve ner and a full show. The seats – but the total experi- en. It is topped off with lemon We’re proud that it is becoming and New Year’s Day cruises Showboat retains its talented ence is about the small chil- berry ice cream pie. Captain’s to be one of those ‘must-see’ close the season. cast of five-star musicians dren,” said Brad Thomas, Club options offer premium events at Christmas for people •silverdollarcity.com/ and singers for the Christmas Silver Dollar City park presi- dining with cooked-to-order traveling through Branson.” showboat-branson Silver Dollar City's 'An Old Time Christmas' features 6.5 million lights BRANSON, Mo. — Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas presents the park’s brightest season with 6.5 million lights, featuring the popular Christmas in Midtown Light Spectacular, and 30 miles of new lights illuminating the walkways and load station area for the new ground-breaking coaster Time Traveler. The festival also features an evening light parade, two Broadway-style original musical productions, a five-sto- ry special effects Christmas tree with a sound and light show and holiday dining, November 3 – December 30. Christmas in Midtown takes holiday lighting to a new level, filling over an acre with 1.5 million LED lights — 145 miles of lights covering 70,000 square With over 1.5 million LED lights illuminating Christmas in Midtown (left) and original musical feet — in the Midtown area alone. Huge light tunnels productions such as A Dickens' Christmas Carol (right), Silver Dollar City's An Old Time Christmas and wreath portals lead into the area, which includes embodies the holiday spirit. COURTESY SILVER DOLLAR CITY light displays nine stories high, flying angels, running reindeer, moving trains, a 90-foot tree, musical trees minated with 200,000 LED lights. The parade is accom- the park’s 100 craftsmen create one-of-a-kind holi- with moving lights, dozens of stars and snowflakes, and panied by 45 colorful costumed characters, including day items. a giant turning globe, all created at Silver Dollar City. Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, 14-foot moose Since its debut more than two decades ago, Silver Thirty miles of new lights lead up to the new $26 characters, 12-foot tall elves, 10-foot candy canes, pen- Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas has become one million Time Traveler, the world’s fastest, steepest and guins, elves and marching wooden soldiers. of the country’s most recognized events for spectacu- tallest complete-circuit spinning roller coaster. Bright The festival also features two original musical lar lighting and entertainment, and has been profiled lights enhance the views from above for night rides productions, A Dickens’ Christmas Carol and It’s a as one of the top holiday celebrations by USA Today, on Time Traveler and all of the select rides open, as Wonderful Life. A Dickens’ Christmas Carol is an adap- CNN Travel, The Travel Channel and Good Morning weather permits. tation of the Dickens classic, with revolving sets, flying America. The light experience begins on the Square with spirits, pyrotechnic special effects and a cast of 15, During An Old Time Christmas, Silver Dollar the five-story special effects christmas tree, a massive accompanied by a live band. It’s a Wonderful Life pres- City is open Thursdays - Sundays Nov. 3 – 18, then tree with more than 350,000 colorful LED lights. The ents a musical interpretation of the classic film, with Wednesdays – Sundays Nov.. 21 - Dec. 30. Hours tree blazes to the movements of Christmas songs, with unique special effects and a cast of 14 singers/actors. are 1 to 9 p.m. most days, with extended hours on up to 100 light changes per second, while lights around Popular festival features include shows such select days, including some Fridays, Saturdays and the Square flash along. as Tinker Junior’s Toy Shop, with a 12-foot talking Thanksgiving weekend. A parade of lights, Rudolph’s Holly Jolly Christmas Christmas tree; a dramatic musical Living Nativity; Silver Dollar City is also open New Year’s Eve Light Parade, winds through the streets of the city strolling carolers; and holiday foods from a prime rib and New Year’s Day for a “New Year’s Celebration.” twice each evening. As grand marshal, Rudolph leads buffet to fresh-made fruitcakes, ginger cookies and The 6.5 million holiday lights are still on and special the evening parade of nine musical, lighted floats, illu- hot wassail. Fine craftsmanship is also showcased as entertainment is presented. December 2018 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7 RWS Continued from page 1 try is really immersing peo- ple, allowing them to go on their own journey to feel what the show is and to feel what the walk-through experience is,” Kreczko told Amusement Today. “We’re taking our expertise by combining story- telling, entertainment, design and management to create innovative, elegant and unfor- gettable moments. We really want to immerse them into the five senses and bring these dimensions to life.” Kreczko thinks of the experiences as seasonal con- sumer events: Halloween, Christmas, food & wine fes- For Halloween mazes, engaging all the senses made for a tivals, beer festivals, spring horrifying setting. Escape from a prison breakout made for a flings and the like. chilling storyline (right). “We want to create an ROE COURTESY RWS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP for the clients — return on expe- rience,” said Kreczko. “We’re given time, RWS employs locations, including SeaWorld building traditions, new mem- more than 1,200 performers parks, parks and ories. Clients will notice guests around the world in various Six Flags parks, Holland are returning to their properties projects across multiple crafts. America Line cruises, which creates a stronger return The Experiences department Kettering Hospitals and City on investment as well that they employs more than 2,000 peo- of Newport News. Experiences will see year after year.” ple hired to execute the 40 spe- consist of light shows, 200- RWS is also focused on the cial event designs and themed foot LED-lit trees and a rec- social media and marketing installs currently in produc- reation of the North Pole and outreach to see the event build tion for fall and winter alone. Santa’s workshop complete over time. The goal? “By year “RWS excels at complete with a soundtrack created by five you have full park capacity conceptualization develop- Broadway composers. for your event,” said Kreczko. ment of productions across “We look at providing The RWS team really feels multiple venues by thinking innovative technology and the turnkey approach sets out of the box to consistently revolutionizing what holiday RWS partners with Europa-Park them apart. Clients no longer present consumers and brands events are,” said Kreczko. This fall, RWS offi- have to reach out to multiple with the unexpected,” stated We’re putting in one of the cially partnered with the vendors but lets it all fall into Ryan Stana, founder and CEO largest light shows at Six Flags award-winning Europa- the Experience model. of RWS Entertainment Group. Great America that any theme Park in Rust, Germany, to “Our department is spe- “The Experiences depart- park has ever seen. We’re produce entertainment for cializing in the décor, the them- ment was a logical step in doing an interactive light Germany’s most-attended ing, the media, the lighting, the expansion of our company show in Newport News that is theme park. the audio, the wardrobe, the and will give us the opportu- similar to the glow-with-the- “This partnership aligns property design, working in nity to continue to add to the show Mickey ears. Guests get with our company’s mission conjunction with our cast- broadening list of RWS offer- interactive bracelets and are a of expanding the RWS inter- ing, our voiceover artists, our ings. These installations dem- part of the actual light show. national presence by con- audition tour,” said Kevin composers, technical directors, onstrate that our Experiences They can come back and wear necting our New York City Kreczko, senior director of production and stage manag- team can do what no other them and they still work.” Broadway creatives with a business development for ers and installation crews,” production company can.” The team also works with European audience,” stated events & attractions. “We said Kreczko. “Instead of call- This Halloween season, the merchandise, culinary and Ryan Stana, founder and have recruited some really ing someone to decorate your RWS-themed installations even gaming departments to CEO of RWS. “We look for- great talent in Germany. We park, call someone to manage opened at venues across the see what elements can benefit ward to magnifying Europa- will also be doing audition [an attraction], call someone to nation, ranging from Six Flags ROI with a creative overlay. Park’s global platform by tours in St. Petersburg, Kiev, store something in your park parks, The Park at OWA on “We’re looking at how recruiting top-notch talent London, and New York. and someone else to find the tal- the Alabama Gulf Coast and to maximize their revenue from around the world.” We are looking forward to ent, with the RWS Experiences the family friendly Sesame stream,” said Kreczko. “We’ll Europa-Park welcomes bringing Europa-Park even department, you only have to Place in . With look at what the capital infra- more than 5.5 million visi- more global notoriety.” deal with one person.” this diverse sets of demo- structure supports that we tors and has taken the “The entertainment Launched on the heels of graphics, attractions needed need from a design stand- Golden Ticket Award for programming at Europa- RWS’s implementation of the specific themes for each. The point. If we put in an over- Best Park for five years in Park is a true demonstration new Theatrical Development team built witch lairs, created head rig that lights up the a row, noted for its wide of our company’s devotion department, the addition of haunted prison houses and night for Christmas, we can offerings of attractions to providing visitors with the Experiences department built scare zones that cover turn that around and redress and entertainment. RWS new and inventive attrac- continues the accelerated over 4,000 square-feet. RWS it for a food and wine festi- seeks to further translate tions at the highest caliber,” growth rate of the company. conducts all performer cast- val and make this feeling of this reputation throughout said Thomas Mack, manag- In its fifteenth year, the com- ing internally and trains actors grapevines you are walking the international perform- ing director of Europa-Park. pany has undergone signifi- through the company’s cus- under. That way you only ing arts industry to estab- “Access to the talent pro- cant growth since its original tomized “scare school.” have to put in that infrastruc- lish Europa-Park as a global vided by RWS will allow our launch. According to RWS, Christmas and winter- ture once but get multiple destination for top talent. shows to reach new heights staffing has increased by 65 themed activations have also bangs for the buck.” “We just kicked off our of excellence.” percent since 2016. 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Fried Turkey Injection Southern Shrimp Casserole Ingredients: Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Accent ·1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined · 1 green pepper, chopped ·6 Tablespoons Tony Chachere’s Original · Cajun Seasoning ·1 small onion, chopped ½ cup unsalted butter ·1 Tablespoon poultry seasoning · 1 Wyler’s chicken bouillon cube ·1 small package herb stuffing mix · 2 cups chicken stock ·1/3 bottle Zatarain’s concentrated Shrimp & Crab Boil (4 oz. liquid) · 1 teaspoon garlic powder ·1 can cream of mushroom soup · ½ cup mayonnaise ·5 sticks margarine or butter · ·½ cup water 1. Sautee green pepper and onion in butter. ·3 gallons peanut oil 2. When vegetables are soft, add shrimp and continue to sauté until 1. Combine all ingredients in a blender except margarine, butter and shrimp turn pink. oil, blend for 45 seconds 3. Mix the stuffing mix with the remaining ingredients. Add shrimp 2. Transfer blended ingredients to small sauce pot and vegetables. Mix well and place in a greased casserole dish. 3. Add water to the blender to remove any of the spices till remaining Bake at 350 for 30 minutes then add water to sauce pot 4. Add margarine to the sauce pot and bring to a boil for 3 – 5 minutes 5. Inject the entire amount of the sauce pot into the turkey 6. In the turkey pot, add 2 ½ gallons of the peanut oil, then heat until the oil is 300 degrees 7. When the oil is to temperature, slowly lower the turkey into the Winter Prosapio oil, add the remaining oil to just cover the turkey. Cover. Fry for Waterparks approximately four minutes per pound maintaining the temperature of 300 degrees during the frying process Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken 14 pound turkey 50 – 55 minutes; 18 pound turkey 60 – 65 minutes Ingredients: ·1 Tablespoon butter ·4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ·½ cup sun dried tomatoes, cut into thin strips Tom and Penny Rebbie ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. · ·1 teaspoon Italian seasonings Hungarian Kiffles ·1 cup fresh spinach, chopped Ingredients: Homemade Alfredo Sauce 1 stick butter ·1 pound butter, softened · 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated ·1 pound cream cheese, softened · 1 cup heavy cream ·4 cups sifted all purpose flour · ·1 pound walnuts, ground, or fruit filling (e.g. apricot, raspberry) 1 cup white sugar Place a 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add the butter to the skillet · and let it melt. Add the chicken breasts. Cook each side about 3 – 5 2 Tablespoons milk (or more as needed) · minutes until browned, turning only once during cooking time. Place 1. Beat butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer until pale the breasts in a 4 quart crock pot. yellow and creamy. Gradually add 2 cups flour to butter mixture until the dough is too thick for the mixer. Stir remaining 2 cups flour into the butter 1. In a medium bowl, mix the Alfredo Sauce, sun dried tomatoes, mixture by hand and knead until dough falls off hands easily. Roll dough Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until thoroughly combined. into a ball, place in bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator 2. Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts in the crock pot. for 8 hours overnight. 3. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours or until chicken is no 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) longer pink I the middle. 3. Stir walnuts (or fruit filling) and sugar together in a bowl. Pour milk into 4. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook another five minutes. walnut (or fruit) mixture and stir to form a paste. 5. Remove from the crock pot and serve with pasta. 4. Turn dough onto a floured work surface and roll to desired thickness. Cut dough into 2-inch squares. Place about 1 teaspoon walnut (or fruit) filling in For the Alfredo Sauce Melt the butter in a medium sauce pan. Add the cream and simmer the center of each square. Roll the dough from 1 corner to the other corner about 5 minutes until it begins to thicken. Add the Parmesan cheese, around the walnut (or fruit) filling and transfer to a baking sheet. stir until it’s melted, remove from the heat. Bake in preheated oven until light brown, 10 to 15 minutes. December 2018 AMUSEMENT TODAY 9 10 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018 PARKS, FAIRS & ATTRACTIONS  enlarges Winterfest — page 16 / North Carolina State Fair sets record — page 20 Holiday World to invest $5.5 million in park improvements Food-and-beverage fun, Voyage coaster Now under construction at Holiday World, Santa’s Merry Marketplace will be 50 percent larger than the existing upgrades set for 2019 Kringle’s Kafé, which it is replacing. It will have five serving stations with varying menus. AT: Pam Sherborne COURTESY HOLIDAY WORLD & SPLASHIN’ SAFARI [email protected]

SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — The iconic Kringle’s Kafé at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari served its final cus- tomers at the end of October as construction of a new, expanded food-and-bever- age attraction called Santa’s Merry Marketplace began in November. The project is part of a $5.5 million investment in the property for 2019. “We’re ramping up the “We also plan to work in some theming and the menus reminders of our Santa Claus for next season,” said Matt Land days and other magical Eckert, park president. surprises.” “Santa’s Merry Marketplace Other improvements is nearly 50 percent larger planned for the park for next than Kringle’s. It will include year include the addition of more menu items plus a coffee on-ride photos for Gobbler shop, a bakery, a candy store Getaway, an interactive dark president. and an ice cream shop. ride. The attraction, installed A new Candy Cornucopia Santa’s Merry in 2006, has 12 cars that can store and a Dippin’ Dots Marketplace will have five seat up to four adults each. Sundae Shoppe are planned serving stations with vary- Also, track improve- for the park’s Thanksgiving ing menus. Outlets named ments are in store for The section. Candy Cane Confectionary, Voyage, the park’s 2006-built, A new “Kids World” Sugarplum Scoop Shoppe and out-and-back wooden roller event is set for five weekends Polar Expresso are part of the coaster. The 1.2-mile-long ride starting in mid-August 2019. mix. was designed by The Gravity More cabanas for the water “With Santa’s Merry Group and Will Koch, late park are also in the works. Marketplace, we’ll start a new Holiday World company •holidayworld.com tradition at Holiday World as Santa Claus greets park guests each morning from the bell tower balcony,” Eckert said.

Among the outlets offering treats inside the new Santa’s Merry Marketplace will be Polar Expresso, Candy Cane Confectionary and Sugarplum Scoop Shoppe. COURTESY HOLIDAY WORLD & SPLASHIN’ SAFARI December 2018 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11 How sweet it is: Museum of Ice Cream San Francisco to stay AT: Dean Lamanna had its first successful run at by the pint): Nana Banana, age 18 and over after 7:30 p.m. [email protected] the New York City location. Vanillionaire, Cherrylicious, General admission includes ice SAN FRANCISCO — While Visitors are invited to taste ice Churro, Chocolate Crush, cream tastings and treats, and celebrating the recent one-year cream from California-based Sprinkle Pool and Piñata. children two and under are free. anniversary of its debut in the My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream, San In 2019, MOIC will unveil •museumoficecream.com Bay Area, the Museum of Ice Francisco’s own Ghirardelli what it calls “version 2.0” of An interactive art exhibit, the Cream San Francisco (MOIC) Chocolate Company and oth- its space, featuring completely Museum of Ice Cream offers announced that it will be the ers. The Pint Shop offers a new installations, tastes and an array of visual, sensory interactive art exhibit brand’s new collection of merchandise experiences. first permanent location. that includes cone-print cooler Tickets must be purchased and sweet tooth-satisfying Founded in New York City bags, pet toys and clothing — online in advance for specific experiences — including in 2016 by Maryellis Bunn, all with designs inspired by visiting times. MOIC recently gummy bear characters. with successful — albeit tempo- the seven flavors of MOIC’s introduced “big kid” experienc- COURTESY MUSEUM OF ICE rary — locations in Los Angeles own ice cream line (available es, with admittance to visitors CREAM SAN FRANCISCO and Miami before arriving at 1 Grant Avenue in San Francisco — MOIC offers a fantasy space stocked with candy-themed, selfie-ready exhibits, including maze rooms, swings, a wading pool filled with candy sprin- kles, and unicorn and gummy bear characters. Treat tastings are offered throughout. MOIC provides immersive sensory experiences and prod- ucts that are designed to fuel creativity and engagement. Led by Bunn, who also serves as creative director, and a dedi- cated team of artists and pro- ducers who support her vision, MOIC explores the appeal of ice cream through imagination. The exhibit is keeping its doors in San Francisco open indefinitely because of favorable public reception. Having consis- tently sold out admissions since its Fall 2017 opening, the experi- ence has drawn interest from around the world — attracting more than 500,000 visitors from 65 countries. According to Bunn, MOIC also has been inspired by the spirit and inclusive energy of the Bay Area and has become a dedicated member of the local community. The San Francisco attrac- tion recently launched The Pint Shop, a publicly accessible and experiential retail space that

In addition to immersive fun, the Museum of Ice Cream serves up its own line of exclusive ice cream flavors. COURTESY MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM SAN FRANCISCO 12 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018 Parks all over celebrate the holidays in variety of festive ways AT: Pam Sherborne [email protected]

Across the country, theme and amusement parks and other attractions have, by and large, already geared up for hol- iday celebrations. Some started holiday festivities as early as the first week of November. Holiday performances and lights prevail, and seasonal food and drink is a part of all of the merrymaking. A sampling of some of the celebrations: Merriment at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando includes Mickey’s Very Holiday celebrations at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pa., run through Christmas Nights of Lights at Coney Island in Cincinnati, Ohio, is Merry Christmas Party, with Jan. 1. New this year is an indoor photo opportunity with three a drive-through event. Much of the money made from admission Cinderella’s castle covered of the Hershey characters. COURTESY HERSHEYPARK goes to several local charities. COURTESY CONEY ISLAND with glittering ice, lively stage shows featuring Disney char- Holidays features storytellers, Christmas Family Parade, 270,000 Lego and Duplo bricks. days on Nov. 17 and will run acters and a festive holiday a daily character tree-light- Disney Festival of Holidays, Guests also may pose with a through Jan. 6. Events here parade on Main Street USA. ing ceremony and a display and It’s a Small World Holiday. life-size Lego Santa, reindeer include Breakfast with Killer Disney’s Hollywood of snow-white lights. “The As with its sister property in and sleigh for a holiday photo. Whales and Santa, Dolphin Studios is hosting Jingle Bell, Candlelight Processional,” a Florida, immerses Christmas Bricktacular Island Christmas, photos with Jingle Bam!, an event featuring biblical tale of the origins of guests in holiday décor and runs select weekends Dec. 1-25. Santa and a variety of other fireworks, special effects and Christmas, also is taking place. cheer around every corner. Similar celebrations at live musical performances and holiday music classics. There’s All of these special presen- At Universal Studios Resort in shopping. Rudolph the Red- also Flurry of Fun, an event tations continue through the Florida in Orlando, the Macy’s Carlsbad run through Dec. 31. Nosed Reindeer, of course, will brimming with holiday shows season. Holiday Parade is filling the Waves of holiday spirit be on hand. and decor, Toy Story Land In Anaheim, Calif., streets every evening with splash in during the Christmas Coney Island in cheer and more. ’s cel- the larger-than-life balloons celebration at SeaWorld Cincinnati, Ohio, has brought Sunset Season’s Epcot ebrations run through Jan. from Macy’s famous annual Orlando. Live shows inspired back some of its popular holi- International Festival of the 8 with such festivities as the Thanksgiving Day Parade in by the natural world light up day merrymaking during its New York City. the park this year, including Christmas Nights of Lights At neighboring a nativity show with live ani- this year, as well as added Universal’s Islands of mals. There is a meet-and-greet some new ones. Adventure, “Grinchmas” with Rudolph the Red-Nosed This event is a drive- descends on Seuss Landing Reindeer and friends. Guests through offering views of holi- with a live retelling of Dr. can also Dine with Rudolph day light shows synchronized Seuss’s holiday tale. and enjoy a delicious holiday to both traditional and holiday Also, in The Wizarding feast complete with the telling music through the car radio. World of Harry Potter, of his classic tale. Santa Claus New for 2018 is an 80-foot- Hogwarts Castle has been at Wild Arctic invites guests long, drive-through lighted transformed into a magical to take a ride to the top of the tunnel, seven new 32-foot-tall holiday extravaganza, illumi- world to meet and take photos vertical chasing light poles, a nated with projections. The with Santa. new holiday sound track and a famed Frog Choir also is part The festivities run through 25-foot-tall singing Santa. of the entertainment. Dec. 31. Christmas Nights of Lights The celebrations run SeaWorld San Diego also through Jan. 6. began celebrating the holi- 4See HOLIDAYS, page 14 Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter features At Universal Studios Hogwarts castle transforming into a dazzling light projection Hollywood in Universal City, spectacular. COURTESY UNIVERSAL HOLLYWOOD Calif., where the holiday mer- riment also runs through Jan. 6, a wintry calendar of festive holiday experiences and per- formances will immerse guests in the celebration. The addition of nightly glistening snowfall to Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter enhanc- es the yuletide spirit that reso- nates throughout the land as Hogwarts castle transforms into a dazzling light projection spectacular. The Frog Choir is on hand here, as well. Christmas Bricktacular at Legoland Florida Resort Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Va., is celebrating its 10th annual Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction in Pigeon Forge, in Winter Park, Fla., includes Christmas Town holiday event with 10 million holiday lights. Tenn., has a new holiday season presentation that runs through a 30-foot-plus-tall Lego Shown are coasters Alpengeist (foreground), Griffon and Loch Jan. 5. COURTESY DOLLYWOOD Christmas tree made with Ness Monster. COURTESY BUSCH GARDENS December 2018 AMUSEMENT TODAY 13 14 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018 HOLIDAYS lion lights at Dollywood this Continued from page 12 year as well as an abundance of musical productions. The runs through Jan. 6. Parade of Many Colors is back, Adventure Golf and as well as Rudolph and friends. Raceway, Westminister, Colo., The spirit of Christmas part of the Hyland Hills Park also may be experienced at and Recreation District, is stag- Dolly Parton’s Stampede ing its annual Holiday Lights Dinner Attraction, Pigeon Mini Golf event through Dec. Forge, this holiday season. 31. It turns the 52-hole course The show runs through Jan. 5 into a winter wonderland. and includes a full-scale living Marking its 35th anniver- Nativity, four-course feast, and sary this year, Hersheypark’s an arena full of merry sights Christmas Candylane in and sounds. Hershey, Pa., runs through Stampede’s 32 magnificent Jan. 1. Featuring more than 45 horses will race one another rides and four million sparkling in exciting competitions as lights, the celebration is filled audience members cheer their with a variety of special live respective sides of the North entertainment shows, strolling Pole and South Pole to victory. carolers and a light show cho- Twinkling lights, festive reographed with holiday music. refrains from strolling carolers Santa and his nine reindeer and the rich smell of hot cocoa will be on hand and Hershey will fill the air at The Park, an Sweet Lights has returned. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers a variety of entertainment and decor during its Christmas Town eclectic blend of restaurants, Guests can drive through two holiday celebration, including a festive light display surrounding its Cheetah Hunt roller coaster. bars and entertainment on the miles of lighted displays and COURTESY BUSCH GARDENS Las Vegas Strip, as Holiday at wooded trails while listening The Park returns Nov. 29 and to holiday music on the radio “Wilkommenhaus,” a merry through Jan. 6, offer- and a variety of picturesque runs through Dec. 31. in their own cars, or take the Christmas spectacle presented ing guests a journey from the holiday settings. Holiday As guests stroll through Hershey Sweet Lights Jolly through projection mapping. North Pole to the South Pole. shows abound, and a nightly The Park, pop-up dining expe- Trolley. New this year is an Many favorites have returned, Master ice carvers create this tree-lighting ceremony and a riences in quaint cabins from indoor photo opportunity with including Santa’s Workshop, attraction with two million special Snow and Glow expe- Beerhaus, Bruxie and more three of the Hershey characters. Santa’s Fireside Feast and pounds of ice. Other attrac- rience takes place every hour will offer a variety of bites At Busch Gardens Rudolph the Red-Nosed tions include the Festival of from sunset until park closing. and sips inspired by European Williamsburg in Virginia and Reindeer classic Christmas Lights, the Arctic Slide, ice A Smoky Mountain holiday traditions, including Busch Gardens Tampa Bay character with friends. skating, holiday 3D films and Christmas at Dollywood German sausages, waffles on a in Florida, celebrations run Guests at Busch Gardens photos with Santa. in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., runs stick and mulled wine. through Dec. 31. Tampa Bay are enjoying mil- “Cirque Joyeux” is back through Jan. 5. The park is pre- For a more authentic Busch Gardens lions of twinkling lights. New at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa senting many of its old-time European holiday experience, Williamsburg is commemo- this year is a Brunch with Santa, & Convention Center with all favorites as well as some new Liseberg in rating a decade of decking a Christmas-themed dining new cirque stars. Park and attractions for this year's holi- Gothenburg, Sweden, is pre- the halls with its most festive experience for the entire fam- hotel packages are available. day merrymaking. There is an senting an ice rink spectacu- Christmas Town event ever ily. Adults can enjoy unlim- Knott’s Berry Farm in all-new light show at the Plaza lar. This year’s holiday season this year through Jan. 5. To ited mimosas or “build your Buena Park, Calif., is present- at Glacier Ridge. Glacier Ridge show is the four-act classical salute its decade of delight- own Bloody Mary” upgrades ing its largest Christmas dis- is offering a brand-new mix of ballet “Swan Lake” by Pyotr ing guests, the holiday event along with an extensive holi- play ever with all-new sea- holiday lighting, holiday expe- Ilyich Tchaikovsky. offers more than 10 million day menu. sonal décor. The celebration, riences and a few surprises. In addition to fairytale lights, an all-new Christmas The Jingle Bell Express called Knott’s Merry Farm, Northern Lights have scenery and decorations, the Town Express holiday-themed miniature train has returned, as runs through Jan. 6. come to the Smoky Mountains atmosphere around the rink train ride experience, holiday well as visits with Santa and Included in the festivities with a canopy of lights and is enhanced with projection- shopping and holiday shows. Rudolph and live performances. are thousands of twinkling atmosphere in the Craftsman’s mapping effects. Liseberg has Also new at the Moody Gardens in lights, miles of themed gar- Valley walk-through attraction. been hosting an ice show every Williamsburg park is Galveston, Texas, is making land, oversized snowflakes Overall, there are over five mil- Christmas since 2003.

Liseberg amusement park in Sweden is presenting the SeaWorld Orlando presents a variety of live entertainment classical ballet “Swan Lake” as Hyland Hills Parks and Recreation District is staging its annual shows and a sea of decorated trees during its annual holiday its annual ice rink spectacular. Holiday Lights Mini Golf event at Adventure Golf and Raceway, festivities. COURTESY SEAWORLD COURTESY LISEBERG Westminister, Colo. COURTESY HYLAND HILLS December 2018 AMUSEMENT TODAY 15 16 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018 Christmas Festivals show no signs of stopping Carowinds enlarges Winterfest, Frontier City comes aboard AT: Tim Baldwin [email protected]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. and OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The days of the amusement park season being from Memorial Day to Labor Day have been gone for a long time. By the end of the 20th century, Halloween had made its mark as an atten- dance juggernaut. The newest industry trend seems to be mir- roring equal success. Christmas is in. Carowinds experienced great success in 2017 and has expanded Winterfest with two new areas this year. Visitors can Knott’s Berry Farm has cele- choose to don skates (right) for an additional charge. COURTESY CAROWINDS brated Knott’s “Merry” Farm for decades. Parent company Cedar and North Pole Excursion. The Winterfest offers 21 rides Winterfest all day and stick the first time. Announced as Fair has found the value in rep- latter makes use of the park’s and attractions to enjoy for fam- around for New Year’s Eve. It’s Frontier Christmas at the close licating this success throughout Carolina Harbor water park. ilies as well as 11 holiday shows. really going to be a big cel- of the year in 2017 to excite local the chain. In the past decade, six “North Pole Excursion is There are additional-charge ebration. It’s a great place to fans and passholders for 2018, more parks have come online an extension of Winterfest to activities that now include bring young children, which is the park’s seasonal celebration with a holiday festival; Canada’s where we can bring in that horse-drawn carriage rides, a bit hard to find these days. It’s is now known as Holiday in the Wonderland is introducing its snowy landscape,” said Stryker. ice skating (no matter what a great atmosphere for every- Park as Frontier City has come Winterfest this year. “You can take carriage rides the weather), Sally Brown’s one,” said Stryker. under Six Flags management Carowinds introduced through the lavish decorations Christmas Crafts and cookie In addition to the this summer. Winterfest last year, and it’s and lights. There are reindeer decorating with Mrs. Claus. gang, the park has the charac- For its debut, the park has going full sleigh ahead. for pictures. It’s just a nice area The park has also extended ters Jack Frost, Ice Princess and been decked out with more “Our guests absolutely to stroll through and a restau- Winterfest to New Year’s Eve. A Sugar Plum to meet and greet than one million lights. Santa loved it. The response was rant is available as well.” final celebration will close out visitors. and Mrs. Claus are bringing fantastic,” said Lisa Stryker, Tinsel Town is a throwback the season. “People are looking for guests from the North Pole. communications director, to mid-century yesteryear. The “Mayor and Mrs. immersive experiences,” said Carolers inspire rousing sing- Carowinds. “People are looking decorations are reminiscent of Tannenbaum are planning the Stryker. “It also adds vari- alongs and campfire s’mores for places to spend time with days gone by. Mayor and Mrs. New Year’s Eve party,” said ety and value to their season tempt taste buds. their family and friends over Tannenbaum greet guests as Stryker. “It’s clear that people pass. This is really something A theme park visit wouldn’t the holidays where they can just they enter Tinsel Town. are looking for family-friendly special. You come in and get be complete without rides and be together. We think this year it Carowinds’ Executive Chef activities for New Year’s Eve. immersed in the spirit of the Frontier City has select rides is going to be the most popular Kris Siuta has added more We’ll have lots of fun things to holidays, and there’s millions open for the holiday festival. thing to do in the Carolinas offerings to capture the holi- do — even for people who can’t of lights, plus someone else has Christmas-themed shows are around the holidays. It offers day spirit. More than 20 holi- stay out until midnight. We’ll does the decorating for them. also making sure families con- the most variety of things to do day menu items created just have Kids Countdown and People can come and just take nect to the season. in one place anywhere in this for WinterFest include turduck- Snoopy’s New Year’s Rockin’ it easy at a time that can be Holiday in the Park began area.” en burgers, gourmet mac and Eve.” very stressful and put their on November 23 and continues With the success in 2017, cheese, gingerbread eggnog, Live bands and fireworks worries aside. I think that’s to January 6. Carowinds has expanded the cinnamon pull-apart bread and will be on hand for those folks what they’re looking for.” Six Flags carries the festival festival and has introduced chocolate-peppermint funnel who do wish to stay up late. Frontier City in Oklahoma tradition at all of its U.S. parks. two new areas: Tinsel Town cakes. “People can enjoy is joining the merriment for Selected dates vary by park. CN Tower reveals biggest renovation in its 42-year history TORONTO — This past summer, Canada’s National Tower (CN Tower) unveiled a CAD $16 mil- lion renovation that has transformed the 1,815-foot- tall, 1976-built landmark’s main observation level. Designed to enhance the guest experience while providing universal access, the 14,000-square- foot space has been revamped so that visitors can enjoy a more open, modern interior. An all-new glass floor has been installed directly above the original, providing a dramatic, two-tier vertical view 1,136 feet to the ground. New floor-to-ceiling glass walls have been installed across three separate sections of the observation level, providing near-unobstructed Three new bistros offer guests plenty of dining The main observation views. Using the latest in engineering technology, options. There’s also scalable space that can be cus- the “window walls” enable children and people tomized to host events for up to 800 guests. level of the 1,815-foot- with mobility challenges to enjoy the panorama of “The CN Tower enjoyed record breaking atten- tall CN Tower has Toronto. dance last year,” said Neil Jones, the tower’s COO, undergone a CAD $16 “It was essential that CN Tower’s renovation who put the 2017 visitor number above 1.98 million. million renovation that and upgrades tie into our commitment to acces- “But we believe it is important to keep innovating. added a new glass floor, sibility,” said John McBain, president and CEO of As a national icon, the experiences we offer our floor-to-ceiling windows Canada Lands Co., the tower’s owner and operator. guests should always be at world-class levels. We and three new bistros. “The window walls and new glass floor take the visi- feel this renovation accomplishes that goal.” COURTESY tor experience to the next level.” —Dean Lamanna CANADA LANDS CO. December 2018 AMUSEMENT TODAY 17 18 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018 v away from securing permit approvals. AMUSEMENT PARK • Main Event Entertainment in is MARKET PLACE debuting a Big Fun Super Sundae, one of the Park company’s many new shareable menu items. The colossal dessert, which serves up to Post-its four people, is made with four types of gelatos — strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, and the new blue cookies and cream — topped with choco- late brownies, chocolate chip cookies, choco- late syrup, cinnamon-sugar doughnut holes, whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles and candy. AT: Pam Sherborne The company describes it as the perfect dessert [email protected] to share with friends and family after a game of bowling or an hour of arcade game play. To celebrate the launch of the new sun- The Zoo was forced to evacuate dae, Main Event also is introducing a seven- its chimpanzee habitat on the morning of Oct. foot sundae photo stand in their centers so 29 after one of the chimps smashed an interior guests can take photos with the dessert and glass panel. The damage to the multilayered capture the delicious memory. panel was contained within the pane, ensuring • that there were no sharp edges on either the Crayola is opening a kid-friendly crayon animal or guest side of the glass. attraction in Chandler, Ariz. The company Safety protocols were enacted swiftly by announced last month its plans to open a zoo personnel, and at no point were guests 20,000-square-foot Crayola Experience at or animals in danger. The chimpanzees were Chandler Fashion Center mall. moved into their indoor housing after the Kids will be able to write their names on incident around 11 a.m. The zoo staff was to crayons, star in their own coloring page, make keep the chimps indoors until the glass was spin-art and take pictures with crayon mascots, replaced. among other activities. It also will have “new • experiences,” but the company is keeping In other Houston news, the first group of those plans tight-lipped. restored Historic Mission Control consoles, Also planned is a 4,000-square-foot which helped land humans on the moon, were Crayola Store filled with T-shirts, plush toys unveiled Nov. 8 at Ellington Field in Houston. and other merchandise that will be open to Johnson Space Center and Space Center the public. Houston are leading the restoration of the It is scheduled to open in the summer Historic Mission Control project. NASA’s his- of 2019. toric Mission Operations Control Room, used Crayola Experience is in four other mar- during the Gemini, Apollo and Space Shuttle kets: Orlando, Fla.; Bloomington, Minn.; Plano, eras, was in acute need of restoration. Texas; and Easton, Pa. The project is restoring flight control • consoles and reactivating mission situational Orange County commissioners gave final awareness displays to recreate Apollo-era use approval last month to a request for $10 mil- of the wall-size screens. Furnishings such as lion in hotel taxes to build a permanent Pulse carpeting, tile, paperwork, coffee cups and memorial and museum at the site of the gay ashtrays in the room are being collected and nightclub where 49 people were massacred in restored to recreate the appearance of an June 2016. active Mission Control room during the Apollo The support helps ensure “Pulse will never era. When completed, the room will accurately be erased,” nightclub owner Barbara Poma portray how the area looked the moment the told the Orlando Sentinel. first moon landing occurred on July 20, 1969. The money, which would be paid over The project is being funded through three years, will help the nonprofit onePULSE donations. Foundation buy land around the nightclub, • south of Orlando Health System’s downtown Legoland California Resort in Carlsbad campus, and pay design, engineering and plans to offer free admission next year to chil- architectural costs. dren 12 and under on their birthdays. The year- According to the foundation’s proposal, long promotion is being offered in conjunction the memorial and museum will be a place with Legoland’s celebration of its 20th birthday to grieve, reflect and learn about the attack, next year, with officials noting 2018 was the which was briefly the worst mass shooting in 14th consecutive year the park has posted American history. attendance gains. • Coming off a year when it debuted two Aside from a cryptic three-word announce- of its biggest investments ever, a new castle- ment, “Reopening April 2019,” there is little to themed hotel and underwater submarine ride, go on in terms of details from the owners of Legoland is planning a much more low-key Ghost Town in the Sky, Maggie Valley, N.C. year of attractions for 2019. But there are plans The 250-acre attraction, located 150 to relocate its Duplo Playtown area and cre- miles northwest of Charlotte, is internation- ate a new Legoland Express train catering to ally famous partly because of the mishaps that young children. have plagued it, but also because it is prized The play area is being moved to make way by followers of an Internet fad known as urban for a new attraction being planned for 2020. exploration (“urbex” for short). While Legoland officials didn’t disclose what Ghost Town in the Sky opened in 1961 as that ride will be, development plans submitted a replica Wild West town, and even included to the city of Carlsbad in September described sporadic gun fights breaking out in front of a drop tower ride that will be about 35 feet park visitors. At its height, it attracted 400,000 Keep our amusement park industry strong! high. The city planning division reported the visitors, The Charlotte Observer reported in a Buy products and services from these suppliers. first of November that Legoland is still months 2007 article. December 2018 AMUSEMENT TODAY 19 20 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018 North Carolina State Fair sets 10-day record despite weather Hurricane Michael fails to douse fun for event attendees AT: Ron Gustafson Special to Amusement Today

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina State Fair, which ran Oct. 12-21, set a 10-day record after losing its planned original open- ing day, Thursday, Oct. 11, to Hurricane Michael. Fair officials reported 977,256 passed through the The huge midway of the North Carolina State Fair, which gates, with two days eclips- offered 101 rides, is shown from the vantage point of the ing previous single-day atten- Chance Giant Wheel on Saturday, Oct. 13. With many farm dance marks: Friday, Oct. 19, communities having been devastated by Hurricane Florence with 109,396 and Sunday, Oct. in September, the North Carolina Farm Bureau set up a relief 21 (closing day) with 130,319. fund at the event to assist in recovery efforts. COURTESY RON GUSTAFSON

ous 10-day run record set in ing event for all our fairgoers.” 2007, when 858,611 attended. In 2010, the fair had an “Despite the late start we all-time attendance record got due to Hurricane Michael, of 1,091,887, including five the 2018 fair echoed the resil- record days. The largest sin- iency of the people and places gle-day attendance mark was we celebrate,” said G. Kent also set that year when 151,647 Yelverton, fair manager. “At persons came on the final were offered every day of the layout. the end of our run, we had two Saturday. fair for $35, as well as indi- Entertainment included Had the fair opened on record-setting days and broke This year marked the vidual ride tickets: four for Pirates of the Colombian Oct. 11 as planned, attendance our 10-day attendance record. 13th consecutive that Powers $5 or 20 for $20. According Caribbean, Chinese Acrobats, likely would have surpassed I couldn’t be happier with the has provided the mammoth to Powers, the pay-one-price Circle C Racing Pigs, Steve the one million mark for the turnout and the hard work my midway. Show owner Corky offer now accounts for about Trash’s Green Street Magic fourth consecutive year. The staff, our vendors and Powers Powers said there were 101 75 percent of ride sales at the Show, International All-Star exposition became an 11-day Great American Midways put rides — 50 owned by him — fair. The wristbands were Circus, and a laser light show event in 2008 with the previ- into creating a safe and excit- and more than 120 food and offered daily for the first time and fireworks nightly game stands on the carnival's in 2017. The fair also continued midway. Five new rides were also to provide a venue for art- Wade Shows, which has showcased by Powers, includ- ists from North Carolina partnered with Powers since ing a Black Widow (Spider or with state ties. The N.C. the contract was secured in ride) themed as Kraken Homegrown Music Fest 2006, supplemented most of and a Downdraft (Battech hosted more than 120 bands the other rides. Dreamland Enterprises), both recently over three stages. Highlights Amusements had three piec- delivered. In addition, the car- included the first-time the fair es at the fair, including its nival also purchased a new has hosted YouTube stars: new Super Cyclone coaster Zero Gravity (Battech) late in Rhett and Link played to a (Inpark). the summer. large, young audience. Other The top-grossing ride In the kiddie ride section, acts included RaeLynn with was Powers’s 33-meter wheel Powers had his new Jumbo Bucky Covington, Summer (Lamberink), strategically elephants (Kolmax Plus) and Brooke, the Mountain Faith placed near the main entrance Mini Paratrooper (PWS Rides). Band with Britton Buchanan, to afford a spectacular view Three other gondola and beach music band The Show owners Corky Powers (left) of Powers Great Ameri- of the fairgrounds. The Super wheels were on location, with Catalinas. can Midways and Frank Zaitshik of Wade Shows made the Cyclone and Wade’s Mighty Wade’s Chance Giant Wheel The 2019 edition of the rounds at the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh. Powers Mouse spinning coaster overlooking the main midway. North Carolina State Fair is has held the midway contract for 13 years; Wade provided a (Zamperla) were among the Both shows also presented slated for Oct. 17-27. large complement of rides this year. other most-popular rides. their Mulligan wheels along —Additional reporting COURTESY RON GUSTAFSON All-day ride wristbands other sections of the T-shaped by B. Derek Shaw December 2018 AMUSEMENT TODAY 21 22 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018 MIDWAY MIDWAYSCENE MARKET PLACE AT: B. Derek Shaw [email protected]

The Greene County, Va. Fair board State Fair Park will be torn down this winter thought, due to a typo in the lease, it had ending 50 years as part of Oklahoma City’s another year before the lease on the prop- skyline. The Space Tower is the last reminder erty where the fair has been held for 24 years of an era when State Fair Park was home to expired. However that is not the case resulting futuristic attractions and tributes to Oklahoma in no Greene County Fair in 2019. The confu- City’s past. The landmark tower (also known sion lies within the agreement, which states the as the Space Needle) has stood dormant since term of the lease as five years, ending “Dec. 31, being damaged by flooding in 2010. Increased 2019.” However, exactly five years from January frequency of high winds led to further concern 2014 would be January 2019, well before the about the tower’s stability. A strong storm in 2019 fair begins. April 2017 caused major damage at State Fair Richard Durrer, fair board president says Park destroying the nearby arch that was a they would need at least 30-40 acres to put smaller replica of the St. Louis Arch. Structural on the fair in another location. The five-day engineers examined the tower, saying the struc- late-June fair had been held in Stanardsville the tural integrity had been compromised, with past 24 years. “It’s not just any piece of land,” severe deterioration. Treasurer Marie Durrer said. “Hilly land is very Restoration efforts were considered, how- difficult, especially for the carnival because they ever, the cost to stabilize the rusting tower need to be on level ground. We have to have and base would top $1 million. Add to that some solid ground in case it rains. That was millions more to restore the two-story, 60-pas- the good thing about where we were. When it senger cab, and systems needed to bring back rained it didn’t really interfere too much, and it a ride that operated only 10 days during the worked perfect for a fair.” Inners Shows had Oklahoma State Fair. Park officials took the idea the midway contract in 2018. from Seattle’s Space Needle, which opened for • the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. The Willy Bühler A recent shakeup by the St. Joseph Space Towers Co. erected the tower in 1968 at County Grange Fair Board of Directors has a cost of $450,000. It is anchored 50 feet into left the county fair in Centreville, Mich., with- the base and sealed with 700 yards of concrete. out a manager and its board without a perma- The 11-day 112th fair took place in mid- nent president. At the meeting Bill Johnson, September, with Wade Shows, Inc. operating fair manager, was dismissed, followed by Jim the ride midway, bringing in 74 rides. The fair Barnes stepping down as president of the attracted more than 850,000 attendees, down 15-member board of directors. Tom Miller is from previous years partly due to a weather serving as interim president of the fair board. wash-out on the second Friday. Johnson, a retired Michigan State Police • detective, took over the role of fair manager By reducing the length of the 2018 from Floyd Loudenslager, a position he had Wyoming State Fair to a four-day event, for over 20 years. organizers learned that it did not lead to the “I’m not going to say we’re going to try expected cost savings and created problems. and re-invent ourselves but we’re trying to The newly-formed Wyoming State Fair Board, figure out what will draw people to the fair or created by the legislature last winter to oversee back to the fair like it was in the heydays when the fair in place of direct management by the everybody looked forward to the county fair, Wyoming Department of Agriculture, voted when it was a big thing to go to the county fair,” to increase the number of days back to five at said Miller. their first meeting. It had been up to as many The seven-day fair drew 141,000 people to as eight days in years past. In addition to lost the mid-September event, which ranks as one revenue, the condensed schedule caused prob- of the higher-attended county fairs in the state. lems for kids who wanted to show more than Frederiksen 1/7x3 b/w 3/14/02 11:22 AM Page 1 NAME operated the ride midway. one species of animal due to overlaps in show • times. The mid-August Fair in Douglas utilized The 330-foot-tall tower at the Oklahoma Crabtree Amusements for the carnival midway.

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North America – Fair sea- son continues on in the U.S. and Canada. Here’s a look at some of the events that have taken place.

Washington State Fair Puyallup, Wash. Attendance at the 20-day fair topped out at 1.1 million, similar to 2017 figures. “It rained about half of the fair The entrance to Sillyville (left), where The Farm at Sillyville was added this year. The two-acre site teaches fairgoers where and was beautiful the rest of food comes from using interactive farming processes. Attendance at the 20-day Washington State Fair topped 1.1 million, the run,” said Stacy VanHorne, similar to the numbers the event tallied in 2017. COURTESY WASHINGTON STATE FAIR PR manager. This year’s theme was, “Show Your State.” 40 Below Joe and exotic meats. the weather does play an impor- included the Giant Wheel Portland’s Funtastic Grandstand highlights includ- tant role on our guests’ experi- (Lamberink); Airmaxx; Traveling Shows brought in 62 ed performances by Toby ence, that does not always lead Haunted Castle (Gosetto); rides, down from 72 last year. Keith, Macklemore, Gabriel to a negative experience. It was Choo Choo Express and There were 22 kiddie rides. “Fluffy” Iglesias and Rascal a great Fair — we saw smiles on Spider (Eyerly). The ride lineup changed due Flatts. our fairgoers faces, no matter The Top Five grossing rides to the fairgrounds changing The Washington State Fair the weather.” were Texas Star their footprint with the open- is a private, nonprofit organiza- There were 72 rides on (SDC Corp.); Texas Skyway ing of The Farm at Sillyville. tion which exists for only one the independent midway (Doppelmayr); Crazy Mouse The new ride this year was reason, and that is to please the brought in by 28 provid- (Reverchon); Love Bug (Mack Tango (KMG). The top three buildings. All were designed fairgoer. The Fair puts smiles ers. Companies included: Rides) and Pirate Ship (Huss). grossing rides were Extreme to teach fairgoers where food on people's faces, it educates Fair of Fun, Inc.; Rose’s As an annual celebra- Scream (KMG), Giant Slide comes from by way of inter- people of all ages, and most Rides; Bishop Amusement tion of all things Texan, the and Classic Coaster (Frederick active farming processes. The of all, it creates memories for Rides; Playworld Unlimited; tradition continued with the Church/John Miller). The feature joins SillyVille’s array everyone. The Washington Pinnacle Fair Equipment Fair’s 2018 theme, “Celebrating last two rides are two of the of rides for kids and a food State Fair is the largest single Inc.; Texas Skyway, Inc.; Texas Innovation.” Highlights ten permanent ones on the court with kids’ value menu. attraction in the state. Mr. Ed’s Magical Midways; included: more than 200,000 grounds. Also new this year is Outpost The 2019 fair takes place Lone Star Entertainment Inc.; dots were used on this year’s “After a stellar spring and 47, an all-ages venue with August 30 – September 22, International Attractions; VisitDallas map in Big Tex summer, it looked like we were food, beer and wine vendors, 2019 (Closed Tuesdays & Topscan LLC; Prime Pacific Circle for fairgoers to showcase going to win the equivalent of free entertainment featuring September 4) Entertainment; Joy Rides, where they are from. Dots were the Super Bowl. However, music-legend tribute concerts, •thefair.com Inc.; D&K Amusements; scattered across all 50 states rain came in on the last two and sports events on big- B-Thrilled Attractions; Fair and 183 of 195 countries from weekends which are histori- screen TVs. State Fair of Texas Ride Entertainment LLC; around the world were repre- cally the largest. Having said Special promotions includ- Dallas, Texas 2010 Amusements Inc.; sented with at least one dot. that, it is always amazing ed military Mondays, Labor In the fair’s 24-day run, Caprice Enterprises, Inc.; Sensory-Friendly the tens of thousands loyal Day bobble head giveaway, 2,049,118 people attended the Amusement Management Mornings were introduced for Washington State Fair fans Pierce County Thursdays, 2018 State Fair of Texas. As a Inc.; Alamo Amusements, all three Wednesdays of the that come out no matter what KOMO’s annual fair food result of 11 rainy days, atten- Inc.; M&C Attractions; fair, reducing noise and lights the weather and make this drive and Communities in dance was slightly down from Talley Amusements, Inc.; across the grounds to accom- such an outstanding fair,” said Schools school supply drive. 2017. Attendance in 2017 was Talley State Fair Spectacular; modate those with sensory- Ron E. Burback, president of Ride promotions included ride 2,250,433. “Even though the Talley Sky Spectacle Inc.; related concerns. Also com- Funtastic Rides Co, Inc. and game fun passes with two rain has caused some days to be Triple T Amusements; munity members got crafty New fair facilities includ- different ticket amounts, Dizzy slower than others, we still had S.J. Entertainment; Tiki with nearly 10,000 entries in ed The Farm at Sillyville is a Passes and Extreme Deal. a great turnout,” said Karissa Amusements; Laser Fair and the fair’s creative arts compe- two-acre, $3 million education- New food items were Condoianis, senior vice presi- Wood Entertainment Co. al attraction consisting of five Unicones, Frog Hopper coffee, dent of public relations. “While The new rides at the fair 4See FAIRS, page 25

The seventy-two rides populated the independent midway were brought in by 28 providers. The Texas Star (center and right) is a permanent fixture at the State Fair of Texas. COURTESY KEVIN BROWN/STATE FAIR OF TEXAS December 2018 AMUSEMENT TODAY 25 FAIRS October 11th, due to Hurricane Continued from page 24 Michael. This was only the sec- ond day of operation for the normally 12-day event. Even with weather impairment, final attendance was 443,712, up 4 percent from 2017. “It was a different year. titions, a 20 percent increase We lost one full day and open- to agriculture to a large num- from last year. ing day, October 10th was a ber of patrons over a short Celebrating 76 years very wet one, which affected period of time. We are making at the fair, Fletcher’s Corny attendance, gate revenue, ride a difference and need to con- Dogs introduced a new item and food. In the end and even tinue to “make the best better.” to the lineup – the Cheezy with 11 days rather than 12, We are super excited as we are Pup. It had American soft our gate revenue, ride and planning for our big 150 year melting cheese-on-a-stick and food gross was up over 2017. celebration in 2019.” dipped in Fletcher’s batter I believe the one day off made Since its conception, the and deep-fried fried to a gold- our patrons even hungrier for fair has not only promoted en brown. Fair foodies the fair,” said Nancy Smith, agriculture and industry, but were able to try out a new general manager. “After the it has also reflected the culture food locale. Backyard Steak- hurricane passed, the weather and mores of the state. The Out & Pizzeria offered steaks turned much more “fair like,” 2019 South Carolina State Fair and brick oven pizzas. and our patrons came out.” runs October 9-20. The fair’s new attraction, North American Midway •scstatefair.org “Home on the Range,” was Entertainment (NAME) was located inside the Coliseum. It the carnival provider, bringing NAME brought in 65 rides featured the re-designed Little in 65 rides, including 27 kid- this year, including three Hands on the Farm farm-to- dieland rides. New to the fair new kiddie rides market activity for little ones, this year was Frisbee (Huss) and a Huss Frisbee. as well as the Children’s along with three new kiddie At right, NAME staff on Barnyard petting zoo. Home rides: Wet Boats, Red Baron hand at the S.C. State Fair on the Range brought two and Jumpin Jumbo. The top (from left): Greg “Scooter” popular activities together in a three rides were the Sky Ride Korek, operations; themed, indoor location. (owned by the fair); Giant Blake Huston, general The fair opened its new Wheel () and manger, Jeff Blomsness, Guest Relations building. It Matterhorn (Wisdom Rides). president and was located on the Midway Special promotions includ- Rich Wyatt, general manger. offering fairgoers customer ed Military (active duty and COURTESY SCOOTER KOREK, service assistance, as well as retired) admitted FREE every NAME; AT/B. DEREK SHAW housing the fair's Safe Kids day; Seniors Day, Kindergarten program — a wristband-regu- Days, FFA Day, 4H Day and lated and safe area where chil- 4H Alumni Day, Exceptional dren can stay when they are Citizens Day, Rotary Day (new separated from their parents. this year), Scout Day and S.C. Drawing the largest Farm Bureau Day. crowds on the 2018 grand- New food items this year stand was Casting Crowns, were Red Beans and Rice Ludacris, Aaron Watson, and Sundae from DeAnna’s Food Michael Salgado. Concession; Frito Chili Pie “While we couldn’t control Burger from Carousel Foods, the weather, we were thrilled Inc., Maple Cotton Candy to see family and friends come from Meig’s Concessions, out to experience the great Inc., and Apple Dumpling State Fair of Texas and create from Carousel as well. lifelong memories — rain or A sold out Fantasia concert shine,” said Mitchell Glieber, highlighted the entertainment State Fair of Texas president. lineup. Other acts included “We thank everyone who La Poderosa, a Latino concert, helped make this another suc- Bret Michaels, cessful event, enabling us to and the Temptations and the give back to Fair Park, the sur- Four Tops. rounding communities, and “This was my first year as award college scholarships to general manager of the South students from throughout the Carolina State Fair,” said Lone Star State.” Smith. “This year was a great The State Fair of Texas example of what our industry for 2019 runs September 27 - is all about — teamwork. We October 20. have an absolutely wonder- •bigtex.com ful team at the South Carolina State Fair and they make it South Carolina State Fair happen. Fairs are crucial to our Columbia, S.C. communities and our states For the first time in their and now more than ever. We 149 year history, the South have a unique opportunity to Carolina State Fair closed bring fun, education, enter- for an entire day, Thursday, tainment and more relevance 26 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018

WATER PARKS & RECREATION  World Waterpark Association Show 2018 recap — page 28 Shinhwa Waterpark, Shinhwa World Resort´s latest development ProSlide sole waterslide supplier, including water coaster AT: Jeffrey Seifert [email protected]

JEJU, South Korea — Shinhwa Waterpark, an outdoor entertainment area at the Jeju Shinhwa World Resort opened on August 3. This latest addition offers another leisure component to the expanding resort inte- The Giant Double Reef and Super Creeper Coil are the star The Tornado slide starts and ends indoors and is fully enclosed. grating luxury hotels, theme attractions for thrill-seekers. It can operate all year round, even on cooler days. parks, entertainment, conven- COURTESY LANDING JEJU DEVELOPMENT CO. COURTESY LANDING JEJU DEVELOPMENT CO. tion facilities and gaming in a world-class tourist destination covering more than 600 acres (2.5 million square meters). The Shinhwa Waterpark spans 4.4 acres (17,792 square meters) and features 13 indoor and outdoor pools, including an artificial wave pool, slides, outdoor cabanas and sauna facilities. Several high-profile attractions were provided by The wave pool is designed to emulate the natural features ProSlide of Ottawa, Canada, of the island with waterfalls pouring through basalt columns including a RocketBlast water Kids can jump and splash on the unique bubble pop indoor onto golden sand beaches. coaster, Double TornadoWave attraction. COURTESY LANDING JEJU DEVELOPMENT CO. COURTESY LANDING JEJU DEVELOPMENT CO. and Tornado32. According to the developer, the water park time and zero Gs as they active water play toys, a tip- the enclosed tube slides. The and Lionsgate Movie World is able to accommodate up to sweep up and across the ping bucket and three water tornado portion features an theme park. 3,400 people. The water park first wall. Dropping from slides. Sand Castle Spa has unearthly red glow. Jeju, an island province is garden/nature-themed that first wall, the tubes then gentler slides and a shallow The indoor section fea- about 40 miles off the southern in keeping with the natural rocket up the second wall to play area for smaller children. tures more spas and pools, tip of the Korean Peninsula, beauty of Jeju Island. once again experience near It is themed to resemble the a second lazy river, a mini appeals to tourists wishing Super Creeper Coil is weightlessness before finally sandy beaches of Jeju. The pool for kids, and bubble to escape the hustle and bus- a combination ProSlide exiting into the splash pool. roof garden bade pool sits pop kids pool that includes a tle of the mainland. Because RocketBlast with Flying Super Creeper Coil and Giant on top of the adjoining spa giant water-filled half-dome of its isolation, it has been Saucer elements. More than Double Reef share the same building and offers rest and balloon that kids can bounce ruled by different Asian gov- 820 feet long, the ride fea- 70-foot tower and terminate relaxation in a large Jacuzzi- around on. ernments over the millennia tures four uphill water blasts, in adjacent splash pools. style pool. It is surrounded by Landing International and has therefore developed including a double-up blast, From there, a unique vertical lounge chairs with umbrellas Development Ltd. has been a unique culture. Tourism is and four saucer sections, lift designed to accommodate and private cabanas. building the resort in phas- relatively new to the island, making it one of the largest both the inline and circular An enclosed pipeline raft es since breaking ground in spurred by UNESCO desig- rocket slides in the world. The rafts bring them to the top of slide and Tornado 32 share an 2015. The first phase opened nating the unique lava tube action is nonstop as guests the tower for the convenience indoor tower and an indoor in April 2017 with full-ser- caves as a World Heritage seated inline in four-person of guests. splash pool. These two slides vice condominiums and was Site in 2007. The addition rafts are blasted through the Two short, shotgun-style also feature a lift system for followed in September by of world-class resorts such uphill sections with a steady slides, called Deep Blue I and the rafts, saving guests from the theme park. Progressive Jeju Shinhwa provide tour- stream of water, then scream II, end a few feet above the having to struggle with car- openings will continue ists with luxury accommo- through the tight turns of the water, meaning guests drop rying the tubes up multiple for the next few years. The dations, but the Island’s saucer sections where they into a deep-water pool at the flights of stairs. The Tornado resort currently features main draw continues to be can experience intense posi- end of the slide. Life vests 32 sits outside the building but the Shinhwa Theme Park; its stunning scenery, expan- tive Gs in the tight spiral. are provided for those who is completely enclosed and Shinhwa Waterpark; a self- sive sand beaches, waterfalls On Giant Double Reef, are not strong swimmers. An features an extended mam- branded hotel and convention and distinctive geological fea- the ProSlide TornadoWave, action wave river and wave moth river tail section at the center; Marriott Resort Hotel; tures. Tourists primarily hail riders in four-person clover- pool round out the outdoor exit of the funnel. Both slides a food, beverage, shopping from South Korea, but the leaf rafts drop from the nearly water attractions. alternate sections of dark red and entertainment complex island is becoming popular 70-foot-high start into a 385 Two attractions are fiberglass with translucent and the Jeju Shinhwa World with tourists from Japan and degree turn and then plunge geared toward children. Jeju red and translucent yellow, Landing Casino. Projects China. The island is currently into the first TornadoWave. Adventure is a water play producing a hypnotic effect in development include a attracting more than 10 mil- There, riders will feel hang structure with multiple inter- as guests traverse through Four Seasons Resort & Spa lion visitors annually. December 2018 AMUSEMENT TODAY 27 28 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018 WWA Show 2018 brings water leisure industry’s best to Vegas Annual event draws 1,600-plus operators, designers, suppliers AT: Dean Lamanna [email protected]

LAS VEGAS — The 38th annual World Waterpark Association Symposium & Trade Show (WWA Show 2018), held Oct. 23-26, brought a wave of new prod- WWA Show 2018 inundated the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino with fun. ProSlide ucts, attendees and fun to the Technology and Polin Waterparks wowed attendees with its detailed scale waterslide models, Westgate Las Vegas Resort while Zhengzhou Wolong Amusement Equipment grabbed its share of attention with giant & Casino — drawing more inflatable attractions. than 1,600 owners, operators, AT/DEAN LAMANNA; COURTESY JOSEPH LEUTE PHOTOGRAPHY/WWA (POLIN) developers, suppliers and designers from 25 countries inducted for their innova- courses on October 23rd experience,” said Liza A. Soto, and five continents. tion and pioneering vision: more than doubled.” Aquatics Manager, Splash! La

“This year’s show was a Greg Cloward, Cloward H2O; Popular program titles Mirada Regional Aquatics great success on every level,” Kent Lemasters, Amusement included “The Hitchhiker’s Center in La Mirada, Calif. said Rick Root, WWA presi- Aquatic Management Group, Guide to After the Ambulance “I now have a greater appre- dent. “Nothing excites our Inc.; Greg and Kathy Siggers, Leaves,” “Developing Talent ciation of what we as aquatic more than 70 golfers. Top attendee base quite like Vegas, Wild Water Adventure Park; and a Strong Leadership professionals provide to fami- prize went to the winning but it’s obvious that the depth and Wolfgang Teichmann, Bench,” “Small Budget, lies, communities and staff.” team of Andrew Thatcher, of our educational programs API Water Fun, GmbH. No Budget Marketing” In addition to the educa- WhiteWater; Marshall and the quality of our prod- “These are people who and “Creative Recruiting tional sessions, WWA Show Myrman, FlowRider, Inc.; uct marketplace brought out have helped lay a founda- & Retention to Combat the 2018 hosted several network- and Robert Decker, Cedar many new attendees.” tion for this great industry Lifeguard Shortage.” ing events, including WWA’s Fair Entertainment Co. A key focus of WWA Show through their exemplary lead- Other topics covered at Annual Reunion Party and 2018 was to create intersection ership and their commitment this year’s show were timely Golf Tournament outings. Around the show floor points between the industry’s to innovation,” said Steve and included responding to At the party, host facility The trade show portion of many different constituents. Miklosi, WWA board chair. foodborne illnesses, preparing Wet’n’Wild Las Vegas rolled the event took place Oct. 24-25 “We seek to start con- (See page 31 for a list of other for an active shooter scenario, out the red carpet for close and featured 100,000 square versations,” said Aleatha WWA Show 2018 honorees.) improving rider experience to 600 attendees. Guests took feet of combined exhibit area Ezra, director of park mem- using technology and devel- photos with Vegas showgirls, — with more than 225 com- ber development for WWA. Promoting learning, fun oping park VIP programs. listened to Elvis sing some of panies (including Amusement “When people share what’s WWA is known for its “The quality of the edu- his greatest hits, and nibbled Today) showcasing products working and what’s not with wide range of educational cational programs was above on tasty food from Asian stir and services across more than others in the industry, they offerings, and WWA Show board and more than I expect- fry to fish tacos. They were 350 booth spaces. Exhibitors walk away smarter, stron- 2018 further bolstered that ed,” said Scott Rubin, director also shown around behind the included experts and innova- ger and better equipped to reputation. This year’s pro- of operation for Pumphouse scenes of the water park. tors offering the latest from tackle new challenges in the gram saw a record turnout for Waterpark at Jay Peak Resort “The Annual Reunion the water leisure industry. coming year.” presentations covering guest in Jay, Vt. “Each session either Party has been a tradition of Tucked amid the always An annual highlight of safety, operational excellence, offered new takeaways on the WWA Show for decades,” impressive multi-booth dis- the gathering is the recogni- high-quality customer ser- how to do something in your Ezra said. “Wet’n’Wild Las plays of major waterslide and tion of industry leaders and vice, top-line employee train- park or different solutions to Vegas provided the perfect tube / raft equipment suppli- pioneers by WWA’s board of ing and more. complex problems.” environment to bring our ers such as Polin Waterparks, directors. This year, the asso- “In 2018, attendance “As a first-time attendee, attendees together for food, ProSlide Technology, ciation’s WWA Hall of Fame at our educational ses- this event provided so many fun, laughs and plenty of WhiteWater and Zebec were ceremony was held during sions increased by close to great ideas to implement at thoughtful conversations.” some technological surpris- the Opening General Session 30 percent,” Ezra said. “In my facility to streamline oper- WWA’s Annual Golf es. These included Ballast on Oct. 24 addition, attendance in our ation, increase programs and Tournament at Desert VR and Islide Group, B.V., Five individuals were workshops and certification enhance the overall visitor Pines Golf Club attracted which are adding new twists to waterslides and water attractions. Ballast was on hand to promote its submerged DiVR virtual reality snorkeling and VRSlide systems. The latter was introduced last March at Europe’s largest water park, Galaxy Erding in Germany, where it already has been experienced by more than 85,000 guests. “It took seven months, but we figured out all the Attendees heard from more than 110 industry professionals during educational sessions held at WWA Show 2018. At WWA’s operational design quirks and Annual Reunion Party networking event hosted by Wet’n’Wild Las Vegas, (from left) Nicole Hudson and Kristie Moses — both with necessary considerations to Walt Disney World Resort — were welcomed by an Elvis impersonator. COURTESY JOSEPH LEUTE PHOTOGRAPHY/WWA 4See WWA, page 30 December 2018 AMUSEMENT TODAY 29 30 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018

Z Pro Watersports CEO Jim Goldhardt (left) showed off his 37-year-old company’s water park rafts and accessories, while business-partner brothers Jon and Bill Chestnut of Brookdale, Calif.-based Chestnut Identity Apparel (center) racked up sales of crew clothing and fabric promotional banners. Ballast VR CEO Stephen Greenwood’s snorkeling- and waterslide-based virtual reality experiences was an innovative highlight. AT/DEAN LAMANNA WWA while attached to a tether monitor, change visual effects the sides the bowl structure, “Our strength is our abil- Continued from page 28 anchored to the bottom of the and upgrade its installations which is ringed by a lip that ity to work with different ride pool. This permits the con- remotely. keeps the water both within manufacturers to create spe- ensure that park lifeguards cept’s installation in a smaller Yet another new ride the bowl and at a surfable cific equipment for their more have an easy job with it, and pool space. idea that generated buzz on depth on the sides. exciting and newly developed that the system runs flawless- Bleskengraaf, the show floor was Cyclone “I surfed in Florida for rides,” said Jim Goldhardt, Z ly,” said Ballast CEO Stephen Netherlands-based Islide Surfer, a proposed surf- the last 30-plus years, so Pro president and CEO, who Greenwood, who founded touted its own interactive ing ride. Concept developer when I moved to Idaho, I had created most of the compa- the company with the sup- waterslide concept, which Rodney Busto of Hayden, to figure out a way to bring ny’s original product designs, port of German waterslide enhances the ride experi- Idaho, demonstrated a scale the surfing with me,” Busto which include blast boats for supplier Wiegand.Maelzer ence with gaming, music and model of the attraction. told AT. “The concept came hydromagnetic water coast- in 2017. “Once the waterslide flashy visual elements rather Resembling a large salad bowl, to me while I was rinsing out ers. “We’re also one of the application was successfully than VR. The flexible system it contained a small amount of a fire pit. As I was watch- few companies that can print launched, we returned to the incorporates touchscreens, blue-colored water spun on a ing the water go around and park logos on the floors of concept of using VR in pools.” illuminated touchpads, video turntable while Busto held a up the walls of the fire pit, our rafts.” Ballast’s DiVR system projections and water screens small surfboard mounted on I thought, ‘There must be Z Pro additionally offers allows the bathing-suited, — turning enclosed water- a stick to the whirling water. something there.’” a full line of durable yet light- headset-wearing participant slide courses into speedy dark At full scale, the centrifu- A 20-foot-diameter proto- weight and comfortable U.S. to explore a digitally animat- rides with competitive scor- gal motion will create what type — a size Busto indicated Coast Guard-approved life ed underwater (or simulated ing opportunities. An online Busto described as a stand- would make the ride space- jackets designed specifically outer space) environment network allows Islide to ing, surfable wave against and cost-effective for retail for water park use. and family entertainment Goldhardt told AT he center installation — was to was pleased with the level of be completed by the end of interest he observed at WWA the year. Show 2018. “Booth traffic has In more familiar water been great this year, and we’re park territory, there was being visited by high-impact no shortage of noteworthy new attendees,” he said. products. Next year, the event is Aquakita of Nuevo Leon, headed to Walt Disney World Mexico, and Miami was Resort in Orlando. WWA on hand with several cata- Show 2019 will take place logues packed with slides, at the newly renovated and wave pools, lazy rivers and enlarged Disney’s Coronado interactive children’s attrac- Springs Resort Oct. 7-10, with tions. Its extreme and velocity the trade show running Oct. slide offerings, in particular, 8-9. Visit WWA’s website for are characterized by thrilling information. drops and turns accentuated •wwashow.org by bright, bold color schemes. Z Pro Watersports, which operates out of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Travelers Rest, S.C., specializes in PVC tubes, fab- ric rafts and racer mats. It has (through several name changes) served the industry since 1981 and now is a sub- sidiary of South Korea-based Woosung, an inflatable boat manufacturer.

Among the more creative designs of WWA Show 2018 was Rodney Busto’s Cyclone Surfing standing-wave attraction concept. AT/DEAN LAMANNA December 2018 AMUSEMENT TODAY 31 Many industry players walk away winners at WWA Show 2018

LAS VEGAS — An annual highlight of the Prairie, Texas; American Resort M, LLC, Erie, Pa.; World Waterpark Association Symposium & Trade OpenAire, Oakville, Calif.; Ramaker & Associates, Show is the recognition of industry leaders by the Sauk City, Wis.; and WhiteWater, Vancouver. association’s board of directors in a variety of areas, For The CORE (Center of Recreational Excellence): including dedication to guest and employee safety; City of Hobbs, N.M.; Splashtacular, Paola, Kansas; excellence in leadership; and innovation and cre- and Water Technology, Inc., Beaver Dam, Wis. ativity in attraction design. For Breakers Edge Water Coaster and Whitecap This year’s awards ceremony was held dur- Racer: Hersheypark, Hershey, Pa.; ProSlide ing the Opening General Session on Oct. 24. The Technology Inc, Ottawa; and Water Technology, Inc., winners: Beaver Dam, Wis. Board of Directors’ Awards Al Turner Memorial Commitment to Excellence Scholarship honorees Award — Carvin DiGiovanni, The Association of Celebrated during the Opening General Pool & Spa Professionals, Alexandria, Va.; Steve Session was this year’s recipient of the Chris Stuart Rodgers, SunSplash, Roseville, Calif.; Lake Emerging Leaders Scholarship program: Amanda White, Starfish Aquatics Institute, Savannah, Ga. Price with The Walt Disney World Company, Lake Executive Board Award — Eric Dombrowski, Buena Vista, Fla. Winners of the WWA Show 2018 Wave Review Awards (back City of Palmdale Recreation & Culture Depart. / The other scholarship finalist was Austin row, from left): Andrew Klepfer, Splashtown San Antonio; Chris DryTown Water Park, Palmdale, Calif.; Sandcastle Johnson with Somersplash, Somerset, Ky. Haggerty, Mountain Creek Waterpark; Tory Holmes, H Two Waterpark (for inclusive programming), Blackpool, WWA launched the Chris Stuart Emerging Marketing; Jimmy Holmes, H Two Marketing; Kent Lemasters, U.K. Leaders Scholarship program six years ago to give AmusementAquatic Management Group; Fritz Kuhlman, Soaring Eagle Waterpark & Hotel; Michael Hays, Epic Waters Indoor Kelly Ogle Memorial Safety Award — individuals in the beginning of their water leisure Waterpark; Beth Owens, Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark; Rick Eric “Chet” Jacobson, National Aquatic Safety careers the opportunity to attend the WWA show. Coleman, American Resort Management; Justin Schuvie, Hyland Consulting, LLC, Dickinson, Texas; Judith Leblein Hills Water World; Brad Donati, Raging Waves Waterpark; Josephs, JLJ Enterprises & Summit Community Wave Review Awards (second row, from left) Steve Vaughn, Castaway Cove Waterpark; Programs, Summit, N.J.; Justin Sempsrott, MD, Recipients of WWA’s Wave Review marketing Carl Blahuta, Splashway Waterpark; Laura Blahuta, Splashway FAAEM, Lifeguards without Borders, Kuna, Idaho. competition were recognized during the Keynote Waterpark; Taryn Eisenman, SplashDown Beach Waterpark; Leading Edge Award — For Aquaventure Session on Oct. 25. The winners represent successful Jamie Colucci, Summit Family Aquatic Center; Judith Leblein Waterpark: Atlantis Resort Sanya, Hainan, China; marketing campaigns ranging from those of small Josephs, Summit Family Aquatic Center; Kristy McCarthy, Epic Empex Watertoys, Stouffville, Ontario, Canada; public sector facilities to large, corporately owned Waters Indoor Waterpark; Gaylee Gillim, Kentucky Kingdom & Murphy’s Waves, Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland; ProSlide water parks. Hurricane Bay; Lesly Birkner, Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Technology, Inc., Ottawa; Rolba Loisir S/L, Highlights among the multi-category winners: Bay; Tina Hatcher, 3i Advertising; (front row, from left) Lisa Barcelona; and Van Stone Conveyor, Inc., La Verne, H20BX Waterpark, Powells Point, N.C.; Hawaiian Ibarra, Splashtown San Antonio; James Kinney, Splashtown San Calif. Falls Waterpark, Waco, Texas; and Soaring Eagle Antonio; Mark Moore, Gulf Islands Waterpark; Louis Cirigliano, For SlideWheel waterslide: Chimelong Water Waterpark & Hotel, Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Jr., Breakwater Beach Waterpark; Jody Kneupper, Hawaiian Park, Guangzhou, China, and Wiegand.Maelzer, Visit WWA’s website for a complete, fully cat- Falls Waterpark. Starnberg, Germany. egorized list and additional information. COURTESY JOSEPH LEUTE PHOTOGRAPHY/WWA For Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark: City of Grand •wwashow.org 32 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018

BUSINESS & NEWSMAKERS  Women of Influence: Linda Hays, Owner, Cliff's Amusement Park — page 36 Dynamic Attractions, Chance Rides announce a strategic alliance Companies present sel horse created especially for its forthcoming new Orlando IAAPA with a gift offices by Dynamic Attractions celebrating the future and Chance Rides. The distinc- tive horse was on display for ORLANDO, Fla. — Knowing all to see throughout the event that its growth relies on a strong at Dynamic Attractions' exhibit foundation of values and the booth. capabilities of its employees, “There is no icon that rep- Dynamic Attractions made an capabilities to provide customers resents the history of both our announcement during the open- with a combined parts and ser- companies and IAAPA more New logo a-go-go ing of the IAAPA Attractions vice portal, expanding our ability universally than the carou- Expo that was driven by new to serve our customers’ delivery sel horse. Our designers have RICHMOND, Canada, and ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Timed ideas, the pursuit of forward needs in a timely and quality worked to render their image for optimal exposure at the recent IAAPA Attractions thoughts and the overall evolu- manner.” of a classic Chance Rides car- Expo in Orlando, two major attractions industry sup- tion in the industry. Chance Rides and Dynamic ousel horse with a custom look pliers have introduced new logos: WhiteWater West The company is continuing Attractions have a precise vision inspired by IAAPA’s recent Industries, Ltd., and Intercard. to build and strengthen itself by in bringing together their broad array of new colors,” offered Accompanying WhiteWater’s new look is a new tagline: allying with one of the leading and rich industry histories. Hao Wang, president and COO “Entertain the Possibilities.” It is a reflection of the com- authorities in the amusement During IAAPA Attractions Expo of Dynamic Attractions. “It is pany’s innovation and nearly 40 years of industry service. industry, announcing a strategic 2018, in a mutual celebration of our hope that this one-of-a-kind “It isn’t only our size and decades of experience alliance with Chance Rides. IAAPA's 100th anniversary and horse will become a mainstay in which makes us market leaders, it’s our people and their “Dynamic Attractions the two companies’ own suc- the new Orlando headquarters of thinking,” said Paul Chutter, WhiteWater’s chief business continues to raise the bar for cessful transition from the last the association.” development officer. “We’re celebrating our strengths, innovation,” said Dick Chance, century into a promising future The alliance of Chance which are underpinned by the creativity, precision and CEO, Chance Rides. “The com- serving every corner of the Rides, one of the most respected commitment of the most talented people in the industry.” pany constantly wins innovation amusement business, Dynamic and long-lived amusement lead- Added WhiteWater CEO Geoff Chutter, the new awards for a good reason; they Attractions and Chance Rides ers, with Dynamic Attractions, logo “is true to our values and reminds us all that, since seem to be able to see the invis- presented a very special gift to one of the industry’s boldest 1980, we have always been here to serve our clients.” ible and do the impossible.” IAAPA. and youngest companies, is a Intercard’s new graphic representation is part of a “The Chance Rides name is With Hal McEvoy, presi- reminder that the business of a legacy in the industry, dating dent and CEO of IAAPA, on- fun is not just changing — it is marketing campaign it calls “Leading the Way.” back to 1961, and it has pro- hand to accept, IAAPA was evolving. “It’s a fresh message that underscores our position vided over 5,000 rides to facilities presented with a unique carou- •dynamicattractions.com as the world leader in cashless technology,” said Scott around the globe,” stated Guy Sherrod, CEO. “We introduced debit card technology to Nelson, executive chairman and Dynamic Attractions and Chance the amusement and attractions industry in 1989, and we CEO of Dynamic Attractions. Rides presented IAAPA with a have been leading the way ever since with our technol- “We’ll be working together with carousel horse celebrating the ogy, innovations and customer service.” Chance Rides, giving them access association's 100th anniversary. The term “cashless” replaces “debit card” in the to our army of over one hundred COURTESY DYNAMIC ATTRACTIONS tagline of the new logo. “That’s to emphasize that the in-house engineers and many of debit card is no longer the only cashless way to pay,” said our next-generation concepts. Sherrod, “and affirm Intercard’s commitment to giving "We’re able to offer theme our customers the benefits of mobile devices and other parks faster build times while innovations in payment technology.” maintaining our high standards —Dean Lamanna in build quality. 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Quassy Amusement Park & Waterpark, one of the country’s few remaining trol- ley parks, celebrated a milestone anniver- sary this past summer. To commemorate the A 900-unit, nature-inspired Disney resort will open in 2022 occasion, Quassy published a special 110th on the former site of the River Country water park. anniversary magazine. COURTESY WALT DISNEY WORLD As most should remember, trolley parks were situated at the end of an electric rail line to drum up weekend business in the 1800s New lodging on horizon at and early 1900s. During the week, passen- gers kept the trolleys full as they commuted Walt Disney World Resort to and from work, but on the weekends, ridership, and revenue from collected fares, ORLANDO — The latest round of hotel news from Walt were low. The companies typically placed the Disney World Resort reveals an increasing trend toward high- parks at the ends of their lines to maximize end accommodations combining sophistication and comfort. use of the streetcars (and to maximize their Set to debut next summer, an expansion of Disney’s profits). In addition to building the parks, the Coronado Springs Resort centers on the addition of a 15-story rail companies typically owned and operated tower containing 545 guest rooms (including 50 suites). The the parks. Once numbering in the thousands, tower features a luxurious, two-story high lobby that will be the today only a dozen of these parks remain. new main entry point for guests and visitors. The commemorative publication marks replace it. Anderson met with Korey Kiepert A themed restaurant with panoramic resort views will cap some of the milestones of the park and tells of the Gravity Group in 2008 and three years the new structure, and the hotel’s existing 1,800-plus rooms will the storied history of Quassy. A timeline of later, Wooden Warrior opened on April 23, be refreshed with new lighting, fixtures and furnishings. the park’s history highlights some of the 2011. “It was a game changer,” Anderson Another new restaurant will be located on an island in the park’s major additions over the years. and Frantzis have said on numerous occa- middle of the property’s 14-acre lake, Lago Dorado, with walk- Four feature articles are interspersed sions. It attracted the attention of other park ways stretching across the water. with sidebars and short stories filled with owners, visitors and roller coaster enthusiast Disney also has announced the development of its latest interesting facts and photos. The first article clubs from all over the world. Disney Vacation Club property, the 16th worldwide. Not yet discusses Quassy’s founding as a picnic park Another game changer for the park was named, the resort will be positioned on the shore of Bay Lake at the end of the trolley line. As is typical the addition of a water park. The third chap- between Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and the Fort Wilderness for the parks of that era, the initial draw ter illustrates the addition of the Saturation Campground, where the old River Country water park was was the scenic location away from the city Station water play structure which eventually located. Slated to open in 2022, more than 900 deluxe-level and the bathing beach on the shore of Lake led to the creation of Splash Away Bay — a rooms and villas comprise the project. Quassapaug. Eventually a dance hall, conces- full-fledged water park. The addition of the “This resort experience will be a celebration of Walt Disney’s sions and a carousel were added. As more water play structure rejuvenated the beach lifelong love and respect for nature, with some fun and even people visited the park, rides were added and the park itself. As more people flocked surprising accommodation types that families will find irre- turning the picnic ground into an amusement to the park, the owners continued to rein- vest. The opening of the water park is seen sistible,” said Terri Schultz, senior vice president and general park. As the roads improved, guests started arriving by car and bus, and trolley ridership as a major turning point in the park’s history manager of Disney Vacation Club. “It will give our members declined. In 1930 the Connecticut Trolley and is often credited with saving the park. and guests yet another opportunity to stay in close proximity to Company ceased operation, but by then the The final feature story, “Treasures in Plain our theme parks.” park had become well-enough established Sight,” highlights many of the items — or The Coronado Springs Resort and River Country-sited to draw plenty of visitors on its own, without treasures — that the park has procured over projects join earlier-announced plans for Disney’s Riviera the need for support from the railway. For the years that are on display throughout the Resort, the 15th Disney Vacation Club property. The 300-unit most of its life, the park itself was known park. These include a Humpty Dumpty figure project will connect to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the as Lake Quassapaug — Native American that sits atop the park’s main office building, International Gateway at Epcot via the under-construction for “big pond” or “rock pond.” Locals had as well as fiberglass lion, tiger, and hippopot- Disney Skyliner aerial transport. shortened the name to Quassy for decades, amus figures from the former Danbury Fair. —Dean Lamanna but it wasn’t until the mid-1980s that the park Historic game machines from Palisades Park officially adopted the abbreviated moniker. are still as popular as they were introduced The second feature article discusses the in the 1930s. So, too, are the circa-1940 Love roller coasters that have graced the property. Tester machines at the Quassy restaurant. The first was a Herschell Little Dipper that More recent acquisitions include the world’s arrived in 1952 as part of a four-ride package largest Pac-Man video game and Quassy of children’s rides from the Allan Herschell Quest Laser Maze. Company. That first coaster still operates at The 40-page commemorative magazine the park and is one of the oldest steel coasters includes a number of historic and black & still operating in its original location. In 1960 white and color photos and is filled with inter- the park acquired a Wild Mouse coaster from esting tidbits about the park. It was issued B.A. Schiff & Associates. The wood-framed, free of charge over the summer to guests steel-tracked coaster thrilled guests with visiting the park. Those who did not have an its hairpin turns until 1982. It was replaced opportunity to acquire one in person may A 15-story tower that will add with a much larger Herschell Monster Mouse contact the park and place an order over the 545 guest rooms (including 50 that was purchased from Playland, Rye, New phone: 1-800-FOR-PARK. Copies are free, suites) and an ornate lobby York. Thirty years later, the Monster Mouse the park is only charging for postage and to Disney’s Coronado Springs had surpassed its lifespan and owners Eric handling. The issue is also available online Resort will debut next summer. Anderson and George Frantzis II were look- at www.quassy.com/files/9415/2330/3686/ COURTESY WALT DISNEY RESORT ing for something bigger and better to Commemorative_Magazine.pdf 34 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018 Old-fashioned Sandy Lake Park closes in the suburbs of Dallas AT: Tim Baldwin [email protected]

CARROLTON, Texas — Sandy Lake Park announced in mid-October that it was closing the park for good. It was a small, simple, old-fash- ioned amusement park, and that’s what most of its fans loved about it. Although Sandy Lake was a popular swimming spot dating back to the 1930s, the park came into its own when All rides are expected to be sold from the Sandy Lake Park Swimming dates back to the 1930s at Sandy Lake Park. rides, picnic facilities and site. AT/TIM BALDWIN AT/TIM BALDWIN other attractions were added in 1971. For close to half a cen- with their bands or choirs as Frank and Vickie Rush, tury, families enjoyed minia- children while enjoying rides like the other co-owners, lived ture golf, swimming and sev- between rounds. This year, on the property. They were eral rides that included a clas- 65,000 kids were involved in third generation park own- sic Pretzel dark ride, Chance the competition. ers as their family established C.P. Huntington train, and an Tom and Suzy Self were Craterville Park in Lawton, Allan Herschell kiddie coaster one of two families who co- Oklahoma in 1923. Frank is that operated all 48 years of owned the park. Suzy Self Suzy’s brother. Sandy Lake Amusement Park. organized the FunFest compe- While the owners had Several flat rides rounded out tition. Other area attractions or received offers in the past for the mix, and they ranged from facilities now have an oppor- the Sandy Lake site, they were kiddie rides to carnival thrill- tunity to take over the music not willing to sell as they didn’t ers. Bumper cars, paddle boats tournament. On the park’s want to see the park bulldozed and even pony rides added closure, Self said she’ll miss and built upon. Southwest Sandy Lake Amusement Park operated from 1971 to 2018. A more variety. the impact Sandy Lake had on Wholesale Nursery, a near- Chance CP Huntington (below) took a long train ride around The park’s true claim to children the most. by landscaping company, has the property. AT/B. DEREK SHAW; TIM BALDWIN fame was its annual FunFest In addition to FunFest, now purchased the property, each spring, a music compe- the park had much success agreeing not to bulldoze it. tition among area students. for close to half a century The purchase was an undis- Many Dallas-Ft. Worth resi- with company outings, family closed sum. It is uncertain at dents can recall competing reunions and birthday parties. this point how the nursery will use the property other than the storage of trees and plants. The owners have report- edly been granted a year to continue to live on the prop- erty to oversee the sale of the rides. Up to the day of closing, admission was only $2. Ride tickets were purchased as needed and could be used for miniature golf and the swim- ming pool as well. profit land values or family leaving most people with Interestingly, most clo- disagreements. As far as can be golden memories or pleasant sures of amusement parks are observed, none of these were thoughts, then the park has attributed to common factors: the case. The owners simply done its job,” said a Facebook An Allan Herschell Little Dipper was purchased in 1971 and complaining neighbors, city decided it was time to sell. post regarding the closing operated until the park’s closing this year. AT/GARY SLADE government legislature, high- “If the park’s legacy is announcement. Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters kept busy in the off-season HATFIELD, Pa. — Philadelphia •Six, two-seat articulating cars •Eight, three-seat standard patrons by doing winter overhauls. Toboggan Coasters, Inc. (PTCI), for Roar at Six Flags America, cars for Blue Streak at Cedar Point, PTCI is happy to work with all had numerous overhaul projects Largo, Md. Sandusky, Ohio theme parks and independent over the winter of 2017 into 2018. •Four, three-seat articulating •Six, two-seat articulating cars parks (or as I like to refer to them, The nine different projects com- cars for Wild One at Six Flags for Rampage at Alabama Splash “Mom and Pop Parks”) in order pleted on time or ahead of dead- America, Largo, Md. Adventure, Bessemer, Ala. to keep our product cost efficient line included the following rolling •Twelve, two-seat articulating •Four, two-seat articulating and also offer discounts towards stock: cars for The Voyage at Holiday cars for Hellcat at Clementon Park components for our coaster trains. •Six, two-seat articulating cars World & Splashin’ Safari, Santa and Splash World, Clementon, The 2018-2019 season has already for Boardwalk Bullet at Kemah Claus, Ind. N.J. begun as projects have been Boardwalk, Kemah, Texas •Eight, three-seat articulating “We are pleased that parks assigned and our calendar is filling •Three, three-seat articulating cars for Thunderhawk at Dorney rely on Philadelphia Toboggan up fast,” said Tom Rebbie, presi- cars for Wildcat at Frontier City, Park & , Coasters, Inc. to help them main- dent/CEO of the firm. Oklahoma City, Okla. Allentown, Pa. tain a high level of safety for their —B. Derek Shaw December 2018 AMUSEMENT TODAY 35 MARKET WATCH BUSINESS WATCH Picsolve scores in Asia-Pacific, Middle East COMPANY SYMBOL MARKET PRICE HIGH LOW 11/07/18 52-Week 52-Week LONDON — Picsolve, a leading digital content capture partner for world-class visitor destinations, has announced new partnerships The Blackstone Group BX NYSE 35.17 40.60 29.57 and contract extensions in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. Merlin Entertainments Group / The deals see Picsolve become the sole content capture partner of MERL LSE 330.90 415.70 304.50 Legoland Merlin Entertainments’ new attractions in China, as well as the luge track at Eden Valley Ski Resort in South Korea and Global Village Cedar Fair, L.P. FUN NYSE 52.42 70.82 47.89 Dubai. For Merlin, Picsolve will create highly immersive and interactive Comcast Corp./NBCUniversal environments for visitors at five new destinations: Shanghai Dungeon, CMCSA NASDAQ 38.30 44.00 30.43 Media Peppa Pig World Shanghai, Legoland Discovery Center Beijing, Peppa Pig World Beijing and Little Big City Beijing. Multi-year con- The Walt Disney Company DIS NYSE 117.05 119.69 97.68 tract extensions with Merlin will see Picsolve continue to work with six Madame Tussauds attractions, two Sea Life Centers and three Dubai Parks & Resorts DXBE:UH DFM 0.35 0.73 0.32 Legoland Discovery Centers across Thailand, Japan, China, Korea and Hong Kong. Picslove’s multi-year deal with Global Village Dubai will EPR Properties EPR NYSE 70.75 70.96 51.87 find the company’s ride photography capturing visitor experiences Fuji Kyoko Co., Ltd. 9010 TYO 3010.00 3750.00 2582.00 aboard the London Loop roller coaster and the Miami Surf water ride, among other attractions. Haichang Holdings Ltd. HK:2255 SEHK 1.33 2.30 1.18 SeaWorld refinances loans, revolving credit Leofoo Development Co. TW:2705 TSEC 5.73 8.26 5.45 ORLANDO — SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc., has announced that through its wholly owned subsidiary, SeaWorld Parks and MGM Resorts International MGM NYSE 27.93 38.41 23.81 Entertainment, Inc. (SWPE), it has successfully closed on a refinanc- ing amendment to its existing senior secured credit agreement, dated Parques Reunidos Servicios ES:PQR MCE 11.00 15.45 10.12 as of Dec. 1, 2009, as amended, supplemented, modified or restated Centrales S.A. from time to time (referenced as the “Amended Credit Agreement”). Sansei Technologies, Inc. JP:6357 TYO 1635.00 1864.00 945.00 Among other changes, the Amended Credit Agreement extended the maturity of the existing $544 million Term B-2 Loans from May SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. SEAS NYSE 26.44 32.47 10.42 14, 2020, to March 31, 2024, by refinancing the entire amount of the existing Term B-2 Loans with new Term B-5 Loans, and extended the Six Flags Entertainment Co. SIX NYSE 58.35 73.38 51.91 maturity of the $210 million revolving credit facility from March 31, 2022, to Oct. 31, 2023. “These changes put the company’s credit DreamEast Group Ltd. HK:0593 SEHK 8.00 15.88 8:00 agreement more in line with current market standards and provide the company with enhanced financial flexibility going forward,” said Marc Tivoli A/S DK:TIV CSE 654.00 704.00 556.00 Swanson, CFO of SeaWorld Entertainment.

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and 36 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018 Linda Hays Owner Cliff´s Amusement Park INFLUENCE Albuquerque, N.M. A view from the top… Cliff's Amusement Park, Albuquerque, N.M., was first opened as Uncle Cliff's Kiddyland in 1959 by Cliff and Zella Hammond. In its early days, it moved twice, once in 1961 and again in 1963, before landing where it is today. In 1974, at the age of 24, their daughter and her hus- band, Linda and Gary Hays, took over operations of the park. Cliff's is now 18 acres in size and has 24 rides as well as a water rec- reation area called Water Mania. Accomplishments and affiliations… • International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), first woman to serve on the board of directions, 1991-93 • Recipient of 2003 "Publisher's Pick" Golden Ticket Award • Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, board member 1997-2000, received Superior Service Award from same, 1998 • Served as Honorary Commander, 551st Special Operations Squadron, Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque Hard work has served her well ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The father, who had retired from the U.S. words Linda Hays uses now about her Army Air Corps as an air traffic con- life in the amusement park industry, troller, had received 100 acres of land such as grateful and privilege, are not in Rupert, Idaho, as a part of a veter- exactly the same ones she used occa- ans program. sionally as a child. "To keep that land, we had to The word "unfair" may have work it and make it successful," Hays been the most common word used said. "It was covered with sage brush back then. when we came. We had to clear it, COURTESY KIM JEW "I had to work and work hard plant it, and irrigate it. It was very hard when all my friends didn't have to," work for all of us." she said. "I just thought it was unfair The work proved to be so difficult, the idea of her taking over began to taged because she was a woman. On sometimes. I was working all summer her father sold it, got a job as an air take root. occasion, when she would tell an out- long; so was my older brother, Carl, traffic controller in Albuquerque and "Back then, a daughter taking over side vendor something he didn't like, while our friends were taking their moved the family south. just wasn't very common," she said. "they would ask to talk to my boss." summer vacations." That work also was stressful, but She worked as a waitress, a secre- "That only ramped me up. But, Unknown to her at that young not what her father planned to do tary. She dabbled in computer science within this industry, I never had a age in her life, however, was that she forever. He kept searching for a better and electronics. problem. I was never looked down was actually building a pathway that future and found it in the family’s visits "But, I kept going back to the on. In this business, a woman has to not many of her friends had the privi- to local amusement parks. He invested park," she said. work as hard as a man or you don’t lege of building. She was shaping and his money from the farm sale, leased a When she and her husband mar- succeed." strengthening her work ethic. She was small portion of city-owned land and ried, they were both in their early 20s. They worked hard to instill good laying the framework of her life. purchased go-karts and a few kiddie The two worked in the park together work ethics in their children. Her "But, looking back now, I feel it rides. Uncle Cliff’s Kiddyland was born. and found they worked well together. son, Justin, and daughter, Tracy, has been such a privilege to be in this At nine years of age, Hays began her At some point, she realized that both worked in the park and both business for all these years," she said. life in the amusement park industry. “we were totally made to do this.” were fired at one time or another. "I am so grateful to my parents. I am The early years weren't easy, but By her 24th birthday, her parents Now, Justin has started the takeover grateful to have been born into this they all worked together and the busi- had realized that as well and turned transition. business. It is so unique. It is a business ness began to grow. the park operations over to her. Hays feels she will always be in the and has to be run as a business, but we Somewhere along the way, while “It was like I got this by default, industry. It hasn't just been a job. It has are in the business of providing fun. Hays and her brother were in high but this is exactly what I was sup- been her life. Her brother, who now I've seen that almost my entire life. school, her brother made an announce- posed to do.” lives in Chili, N.M., followed his pas- "But, when I was younger, I ment that he wouldn't be taking over She and her husband grew the sion; he still plays the trombone, writes thought I would do anything but stay the family business. He had found business. They were gutsy. They took symphony music and is a conductor. in this industry, " she said. his passion in music. It was a shock. risks, but took calculated risks. And she followed her passion. Hays was born to Cliff (now Everyone had assumed he would, but “You have to keep adding new "It's funny when you look back on deceased) and Zella (now 98 years they worked through it and continued things, but you have to do your the tapestry of your life, how things old) Hammond. She doesn't remem- even if the future seemed uncertain. homework." work together to work out in the end." ber a time she didn't work hard. Her Hays can't really remember when She never really felt disadvan- —Pam Sherborne December 2018 AMUSEMENT TODAY 37 ON THE MOVE

St. Louis, Mo.-based Intercard has added two new managers to its sales team. Joe Guccione has joined the company as inside sales and key account manager. He will handle all inside sales of Intercard’s products, including the new mobile apps collection The Edge and the Shindigger party planning and reservation platform. With extensive sales and marketing experience in the family entertainment center sector, Guccione most recently was a senior corporate sales rep for Dave & Buster’s. Guccione Alex Orban has joined Intercard as vertical sales manager. An amusement industry veteran, Orban has handled new business development and customer service for several multinational companies, including during a very successful tenure at game-maker Namco USA. In addition to speaking five languages, he is also very knowl- edgeable on the tech side of the business, making Orban him a perfect fit for Intercard’s global reach.

Caesars Entertainment recently appointed Shaun Swanger senior vice president of attractions, retail and leasing. In his new role, he will oversee the sales, marketing and operations of all attractions — including The Linq Promenade on the Las Vegas Strip — as well as manage retail and leasing agree- ments enterprise-wide. Swanger joined Caesars Entertainment in 2015 from Westfield USA, serving as vice president and general manager of The Linq and High Roller Observation Wheel. Swanger In that role, he saw the outdoor retailtainment complex to a leasing status 100 percent. OBITUARY Steve Loose, Hyland Hills Water World FEDERAL HEIGHTS, Colo. — Steve Loose, the longtime general manager of Water World in the Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District, passed away Oct. 23. Loose spent 42 years with the park district, where he started as the athletic supervisor in 1973. He was part of the initial Hyland Hills employee team that helped construct Water World’s first two waterslides in 1979. Later, Loose assisted with group sales and marketing until 1984, when he was named gener- al manager. During his tenure in this role, Water World evolved from a small water play attraction into one of the world’s most innovative water Loose parks. He remained in the position until he retired in 2016. Loose was beloved by colleagues, business associates and the many thousands of young workers he mentored through the years. Today, Water World features more than 50 attractions, all thought- fully laid out over 70 acres in Federal Heights, and has hosted more than 15 million visitors. While Water World has enjoyed remarkable success and acco- lades as the nation’s first publicly-owned water park, Loose was also recognized individually — earning dozens of awards. In 2016, he was inducted into the World Waterpark Association Hall of Fame.

Loose (tallest at front of group) leads the first riders to Voyage to the Center of the Earth on the attraction’s opening day in 1993. It became his favorite ride at Hyland Hills Water World. COURTESY RICK BASTRUP 38 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018

SAFETY, MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS  IAAPA holds ADA Operator's Forum — page 41 / Recycling programs work at Knoebels — page 42 27th annual MAAFS convention held in Ocean City, Md. All 23 county fairs in participate AT: B. Derek Shaw [email protected]

OCEAN CITY, MD – Nearly 150 people attended the Maryland Association of During the Saturday eve- Agricultural Fairs & Shows, ning banquet, Sue Sullivan Inc. (MAAFS) annual con- with the Montgomery vention held at the Clarion County Agricultural Fair Resort Fontainebleau was named fair person of Hotel, in Ocean City. the year. The live auction Conventioneers spent three fundraiser yielded $4,200 in days the first weekend in proceeds, which help offset November attending work- convention expenses and shops, meetings and the other events utilizing speak- trade show — this year ers throughout the year. held in the same room as Rounding things out on dinner Friday evening and Sunday was the annual busi- breakfast on Saturday. The ness meeting where the new convention has been held officers were installed to run The 2018 MAAFS officer team (from left), Bob Fogle, Jr., vice president; Connie Palmer, annually since 1984 when the organization for the next treasurer; Janice Coroneos, secretary and John Kozenski, Jr., president. AT/B. DEREK SHAW the organization was char- two years. This includes tered. The Entertainment Bob Fogle, Jr. (Maryland ideas of things they have Showcase Friday evening State Fair) as president, found successful at their fair was the 17-member New Sullivan as Vice President, with prizes awarded for the Jersey based acapella group, Janice Coroneos, Secretary best ones. the RockNRoll Chorus, pro- (Baltimore County 4-H “We’re a small group, vided by MAAFS. Fair) and Connie Palmer but we’re a pretty mighty Workshop topics includ- (The Great Frederick Fair), group that enjoys getting ed animal rights, rain insur- Treasurer. Cody Cashman together, sharing informa- ance, sponsorships, social (York Fair) was re-appoint- tion, building relationships media, agriculture program- ed for another two year term and networking with one ming and livestock events, as a director. Katie Weishaar another,” said convention and what MAAFS can pro- (Carroll County Fair) was chair Fogle. “We are for- vide members. The associ- elected as a new director tunate that we have fairs ates meeting mid-morning and Mary Amos (Harford that aren’t in the state of Saturday was lively with County Fair) was appointed Maryland. The York Fair in lots of ideas and suggestions to finish the term of Jackson Pennsylvania is a member offered. At the lunch, Jen Goddard who resigned. of our organization as well Puente with the Wisconsin The winner of the com- as the State Fair. State Fair spoke. Her topic, munication award went to That adds to what we can “Anchors Away” was the Montgomery County offer and learn from fairs about ridding yourself of Agricultural Fair. The from other states as well.” things that hold you down always popular “Tell It to For the next two years that do not allow you to The Judge” segment, took the annual convention moves grow and thrive. Deggeller place with Mike Froehlich to Frederick, Md. The 2019 Friday evening at the convention included a trade show with Attractions won the asso- (York Fair), presiding. This dates are November 1-3. 14 vendors, dinner and entertainment by the RockNRoll ciate of the year award. is where fairs can share •maafs.com Chorus on stage. AT/B. DEREK SHAW December 2018 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 N.J. youth labor Lifeguards at Magic Springs recognized as ‘best of best’ bills seek 11 p.m. HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The 150-plus- at water park facilities, E&A presented the is a comprehensive training program, summer clock-out member lifeguard team at Magic Springs 2018 Platinum Award to Magic Springs including Health Care Provider-level TRENTON, N.J. — Theme & Water Park has earned the for providing the highest degree of swim- CPR, AED training, Emergency Oxygen Assembly Bill 4511 and Platinum International Aquatic Safety mer protection currently available in the Administration training and First Aid, Senate Bill 3041, a set of Award from Ellis & Associates, Inc. aquatic industry. along with state-of–the-art rescue tech- companion bills, has been (E&A). All E&A client facilities are top per- niques. To obtain certification, partici- introduced by the New The International Aquatic Safety formers and represent the finest and saf- pants in the program must pass both Jersey legislature to allow Awards are presented annually to par- est aquatic facilities in the world. The written and hands-on tests. minors to work until 11 p.m. ticipants in E&A’s Comprehensive awards are presented only to E&A’s most Assistant General Manager Jessyka between Memorial Day and Aquatic Risk Management Program elite clients in three levels: Silver, Gold Hanna oversees the Magic Springs Oct. 1 with parental consent. and are based on the results of multiple and Platinum. Only the top 10 percent Lifeguard Training These bills would dra- random Unannounced Aquatic Facility of E&A clients in the world receive a Program. Brittany Cadle, manager matically help the attractions Operational Safety Audits (UAFOSA) Platinum International Aquatic Safety of aquatics, attends the E&A confer- industry, as often some of the throughout the year. Award each year. ences and trains the Magic Springs life- best employees are minors A recognized leader in aquatic safety Lifeguard Certification from E&A guard staff. and the current 9 p.m. pro- hibition is restrictive to suc- cessful business operations. Both bills have been referred to their respective Labor Committees. DHS issues IED guidelines for outdoor events

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released an easy-to-read docu- ment containing checklists and guidelines for outdoor event producers to counter the threat of improvised explosive devic- es (IEDs). This document provides important information of par- ticular use to members of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) and includes free resources and training. DHS officials will be on hand at the Ed Shed during the IAFE Convention, Nov. 25-28, in San Antonio, Texas, Sunkid – Interactive Family Rides! to answer questions about We make your guests smile for over 40 years event security. Also, during the event, DHS officials will pres- Representative North America: Leisure Labs I leisurelabsllc.com ent two workshops: “Active Assailant Situations” at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 26, and “Bomb Prevention Tactics” on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 3:15 p.m. Be sure to monitor the Event Security page on the IAFE website for the latest updates from DHS. Other DHS resources can be accessed in the IAFE Online Library Tower Nautic Jet Butterfly (Risk Management category): fairsandexpos.com. 40 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018 CALENDAR 2019 AIMS International 2019 Safety Seminar Jan. 13-18, 2019 San Luis Resort and Hilton Hotel (Classes at Galveston Convention Center) Galveston, Texas • (714) 425-5747 www.aimsintl.org • IAAPA FEC Summit 2019 Jan. 27-29, 2019 • Austin, Texas Hyatt Regency Lost Pines www.iaapa.org • NAARSO 2019 Safety Fourm Jan. 27 - Feb. 1, 2019• Myrtle Beach, S.C. Kings Plantation Hilton, Myrtle Beach Hands on ride training at Broadway at the Beach (813) 661-2779 • email: [email protected] www.naarso.com • IISF Trade Show February 5-8, 2019 Riverview, Fla. • (813) 677-9377 www.gibtownshowmensclub.com • IRT/iROC Operations Safety Training School Feb. 5-8, 2019 • Foley, Ala. The Park at OWA (615) 545-8109 • [email protected] Hands on ride operations training at The Park at OWA • 2019 NAARSO East Coast Training February 19-21, 2019 Golden Nugget Hotel, Atlantic City, N.J. www.njamusements.com • Pennsylvania Amusement Ride Safety Seminar February 26-28, 2019 • Harrisburg, Pa. Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center / Harrisburg Joe Filoramo, (717) 215-4316 Phil Slaggert, (561) 758-3266 www.paridesafety.com • 106th Anniversary NEAAPA Education Conference & Annual Meeting Including NAARSO Outreach Safety School March 18-22, 2019 Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Springfield, Mass. (877) 999-8740 • www.neaapa.com • AAMA/AMOA Amusement Expo 2019 Conference: March 26, 2019 Trade Show: March 27 & 28 Las Vegas Convention Center, (Hall TBA) Las Vegas, Nev. • (708) 226-1300 www.amusementexpo.org MARK THE DATES

•June 12-14: Asia Attractions Expo, Shanghai, China •Sept. 6 & 7: 2019 Golden Ticket Awards presented by Amusement Today Silverwood Theme Park, Coeur D' Alene, Idaho •Sept. 17-19: Euro Attraction Show, Paris, France •Oct. 7-10: WWA Trade Show, Orlando, Fla. (Disney) •Nov. 19-22: IAAPA Attractions Expo, Orlando, Fla.

Have a Calender event listing you want to share? Email it to: [email protected] December 2018 AMUSEMENT TODAY 41 IAAPA’s Operators Forum on ADA Held at Great Escape AT: B. Derek Shaw try to do too much at once.” [email protected] Claassen is Chair of IAAPA’s Facility Operations Committee, LAKE GEORGE, N.Y.— the group that organized and Continuing in the successful mode facilitated the event. “ADA enjoyed by previous editions of continues to be one of the hot- IAAPA’s Operators Forum, the test topics in our industry. This third one focused on Americans forum had three objectives… with Disabilities Act, (ADA) Entertain, Engage and Educate. compliance issues, took place for While the education component three days in early October at Six was focused on ADA, the event Flags Great Escape. This topic was organized in such a way that impacts a variety of departments allowed for many opportunities including management, opera- From left: Loressa Schulze, Security, Safety, Health and Environmental Manager, Six Flags of collaboration, sharing and net- tions, guest relations and safety. Great Escape; Matt Heller, Founder, Performance Optimist Consulting; Randy Wilke, working.” Claassen continued, The forum featured three Corporate Director of Security, Safety, Health and Environmental, Six Flags; Gina Claassen, “I believe attendees will share industry speakers: Laura Corporate Safety Director, Herschend Family Entertainment; Wes Walker, Director of Safety their knowledge and learnings Woodburn, director of attrac- and Security, Santa Cruz Seaside Company. There were 45 attendees representing 27 from this forum with their home tions and the guest experi- different organizations. The three-day early October forum had three objectives: entertain, facilities. But what really excites ence, Hershey Entertainment engage and educate. COURTESY OF IAAPA me is these attendees left with a & Resorts; Erik Beard, manag- group of resources, in the form of ing partner & general counsel, A legal update and case law of misinformation and confusion helped attendees at the forum industry colleagues, that they can International Ride Training review on recent ADA develop- about how the ADA applies to appreciate some of the nuances in call upon for support and sharing LLC and Gina Claassen, corpo- ments was covered by Beard. the amusement industry, even on the law as applied to the facts of of ideas and best practices at any rate safety director, Herschend “We looked at recent cases and a very basic level, so I hope par- a particular case and helps them time. And that truly is what will Family Entertainment. the current state of the law with ticipants gained enough knowl- think through their own acces- make our industry better.” "All Things Accessible" was respect to ride access issues, ser- edge to set a good foundation and sibility policies with a little bit “Our host park, Six Flags the session that Woodburn cov- vice animals, guests with cogni- allow them to spot accessibility more sophistication as they try to Great Escape, provided tremen- ered. When asked what she hopes tive disabilities, and caregivers issues as they arise (as opposed to chart the course that works best dous hospitality to all partici- attendees took away from that pre- accompanying guests with dis- after a guest complains). Second, in their individual facilities.” pants, both in the classroom and sentation, she said, “Continuing abilities.” I wanted to underscore that ADA “Take care of the most urgent in the park,” said Woodburn, a the conversation regarding con- Beard had two primary goals issues are inherently fact specific – needs now and worry about the strong supporter of the forum tinual improvements to service for participants. “First, I want and that complicates policy plan- less pressing accessibility issues experience. “Consider attending and products was and is my hope, each participant to leave with a ning, training, and implementa- next,” is Beard’s advice. “No facil- these forums moving forward to so that we, as an industry, can few fundamentals that may sepa- tion. I hope that talking through ity can be 100% accessible over- not only strengthen your skills keep providing safe, clean family rate some of the myths from the some of the recent case law and night, so better to take it in man- and knowledge, but also to net- fun for all families.” realities of the law. There is a lot discussing the court’s analysis ageable and logical steps than to work with many in the industry.” 42 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018

SAFETY Recycling program works at Knoebels MARKET PLACE Park has had a program since 1994 AT: B. Derek Shaw [email protected]

ELYSBURG, Pa. – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. We have all heard these three words when it comes to our envi- ronment; however Knoebels Amusement Resort has taken those words to heart the past 24 years. While other amusement The exterior of the recycling facility, which itself is a recycled parks recycle within their prop- Waste Management building Dick Knoebel picked up at erty, Knoebel’s is one of the few auction in 1996. AT/B. DEREK SHAW parks around the country that have their own recycling facil- — who can never pass up a ity right on property. “I believe More Materials, good bargain — put a bid in on most other parks don’t recycle More Days, More People it. We bought this 120 foot by to the level or the intensity that The next year, more recy- 60 foot building,” said Trevor. we do here at Knoebels,” said cling containers were added to Originally owned by Waste Trevor Knoebel, one of the the campground and some food Management, the used, repur- fourth generation owners. stands. Also the park slowly posed building, was placed started to add different materials where the operation currently Home from College to recycle. “I remember the large resides, on Campground Road, on the Weekends steel [institutional size] cans that on top of the hill, southwest of Trevor said the program were added on early. Our cater- the in-park campgrounds. had a modest start in 1994 with ing operation generated a lot The building really gave a his little sister and him. “We of that type of material,” said huge boost to Knoebels recy- took a little field trip down to Trevor. Soon, the program was cling efforts, going from just 85 Sesame Place. They actually expanded to seven days a week. tons the previous year to over were doing it before we were. By year two, Trevor hired a 124 tons the following season. My sister Stacey and I had this couple of people to assist with Pepsi cups began to be recycled idea of getting a recycling pro- the operation, resulting in just in 2002 and in 2014; steel used gram going here at the park. under 30 tons of materials. 1996 in making “rock sockets” for We got our ideas together and saw the addition of scrap steel. Impulse roller coaster founda- sat down with my dad, Buddy, The following year magazines tion work was recycled. The and our Uncle Dick and pitched and scrap aluminum and in steel caisson tubes were 25 feet Proudly working with the following the idea. They were accepting 1998 ride, food and game tick- in length; however the bedrock American-made companies: to allow us to try it.” Trevor’s ets, office paper and newspa- in that area was less in some sister was already heading up per were added to the recycling cases. The excess was what another department, so he took efforts. was recycled. Total recycling •Premier Rides it upon himself to be the “origi- efforts (through 2017) has been •Sally Dark Rides nal recycler.” That season, on Have I Got a 6,026,962 pounds or more than •Swannee River weekends only when he came Building For You 3,000 tons. Railroad Co. back from school, Trevor would Knoebels was quickly out- growing its recycling facility. What Goes On •Owen Trailers gather up the cardboard from the park at various food stands, Something had to be done if the Dan Bonomo a retired high •Philadelphia program was to grow and flour- school administer, heads up the Toboggan gift shops, offices and work- Coasters, Inc. shops. ish. By 2002, Trevor had started recycling efforts at the park. “We There were also recycling to figure out costs to construct sort everything, we separate the receptacles in the campgrounds a new building. He soon found item, and we send them out Facebook.com/IRMRides for plastic and glass bottles and out there was no need to erect to be recycled,” said Bonomo aluminum cans; however that a building; as the park already regarding the operation in basic was the extent of the efforts. had one in storage. “We don’t terms. During the main season, The fledgling program resulted need to buy a building - I have the recycling crew works two in just over nine tons of recy- one!” said Dick Knoebel. It was shifts, that start at 8:00 am and clable materials that first year. bought in 1996 at auction in Buffalo, N.Y. “My Uncle Dick 4See KNOEBELS, page 44

Trevor Knoebel and Dan Bonomo inside the recycling center on the property. At right, Keep our amusement park industry strong! Bonomo shows one of the signs that were introduced this season. Each have different Buy products and services from these suppliers. recycling message or statistics on them for use throughout the park, golf course and campgrounds. AT/B. DEREK SHAW December 2018 AMUSEMENT TODAY 43

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Content is provided by AT & AIMS. 44 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2018 KNOEBELS many years a small cup and it’s supposed to be, that’s mak- Continued from page 42 a large cup took two different ing us more efficient. The num- SAFETY sizes of lids. Our food managers bers are growing and growing.” MARKET PLACE go until 11:00 pm, every day. got with the cup companies and The park works with said, ‘Look, can’t we get these Commitment, numerous recycling plants and cups redesigned so they take the Determination, Passion other facilities that accept the same size lid?’ That’s less lids to “It’s a support department. compacted materials. Jeff's inventory and less waste.” It is absolutely a cost to the Auto Body & Recycling in company to operate this depart- Elysburg takes cardboard, alu- These Days ment. It is not a revenue gener- minum and paper. National Today Knoebels recycling ating department,” said Trevor. Ticket Company, Paxinos, center handles all discard- “Sure we sell the materials for takes all recycled tickets, ed materials from the park, some value, but that doesn’t while Cougles Recycling, Inc., Knoebels Campground, Lake come anywhere close to cov- Hamburg accepts all plastics Glory Campground, Knoebels ering the labor costs and the from the park. Cottages, Latorre House B&B, cost of operating equipment, Storage time for the vari- Three Ponds Golf Course, the utility costs. It’s a signifi- ous compacted materials vary Knoebels Lumber Yard and cant cost of operating a depart- depending on how quickly it Nickel Plate Restaurant with ment but we still want to do it; takes to reach a certain amount. a staff of 25 (during the park because it’s the right thing to When the recycling center season) ranging in age from 14 do. It’s the sustainable thing gets close to 40 bales of card- to 90. They recycle everything to do; we want the business board and/or plastic, arrange- from batteries to lightbulbs, to be here for generations to ments are made for a pickup. food oil and skids (pallets). come and part of that includes a Cardboard pickup is every two “We are recycling any- healthy environment. We need to three weeks with plastic where from 500 to 600 thousand to do our part.” every four or five weeks as the pounds a season (250 to 300 tons center crushes down more than each year.) It really has taken Trevor’s Responsibilities cardboard. With aluminum, off in the last few years. It is Trevor originally handled the center makes a huge cube kind of a direct correlation with overseeing the recycling pro- containing 64 smaller cubes, how busy we are, how the busi- gram, which is now run by weighing 25 pounds each. Once ness has grown, it has grown Bonomo. He devotes time to that is reached, the material will with it,” said Trevor. “We’re the golf course, the park’s B&B be sent out. The park typically proud of the fact that it has con- operation, special projects and recycles two to three of these tinued to grow and be success- new ideas. “I’m now focused on gigantic cubes a year. An open ful. It’s a service department bigger picture things. My cous- container outside the recycling that supports the business. Its ins and I focus a lot of our time building that is for scrap steel main mission is to have the on coming up with the vision typically fills up faster in the park ready for the guests. Their and the direction that we want off-season as larger project big mission is to do something them [the leadership team] to work takes place. right, in terms of what’s right help us take the business in,” Is there anything the park for the environment, to be good said Trevor. Of course, third does not recycle? “We were stewards of the environment.” generation is still very much not recycling #3 through #7 “I think the word is out involved, my dad, my uncle, plastics. We just began work- about how much we recycle and my aunt. It’s a constant discus- ing another recycling plant that what we are doing in the com- sion of where they see things may accept those plastics now,” munity,” said Bonomo. We have and where we see things in said Bonomo. bins outside and we restruc- this transition process. We are tured those a little bit. It’s actu- so blessed and happy to have Thinking Smarter ally working. They [campers] a thrid generation still doing As another way to recycle, are separating their things in the this with us and their wisdom. Knoebels practices common- proper bins, which is actually There’s a balance. Constantly ality, when they can. Trevor helping us out. When it comes trying to figure out what’s best shared one such example: “For to sorting and getting it where for everybody involved.”

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