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August 2015 | Vol. 19 • Issue 5 www.amusementtoday.com Cedar Point debuts biggest investment ever AT: Tim Baldwin [email protected] SANDUSKY, Ohio — Ce- dar Point no longer releases investment figures, but the resort has revealed that the Ho- tel Breakers makeover is the biggest investment the park has ever undertaken. With Top Thrill Dragster costing $25 million in 2003, that certainly speaks to what is on display for this season — and beyond. In addition to the new hotel grandeur, Cedar Point has also made new upgrades and additions in several areas of the park. Hotel Breakers dates back to 1905, a time when most guests coming to Cedar Point Cedar Fair recently completed its largest investment ever at the Cedar Point Resort. The 2015 improvements included a were actually arriving by boat. massive makeover to the historic Hotel Breakers (above) that now gives guests the choice of staying in remodeled rooms The hotel’s historic rotunda or newly-created suites and more activities beachside during the evening hours. At Cedar Point, guests now find the new has always been configured Sweet Spot (below left) awaiting their sweet tooth along the main midway, while coaster fans are enjoying the new B&M more toward the beach side of floorless trains on Rougarou, formerly the Mantis stand-up coaster. AT/TIM BALDWIN the property. As the decades progressed, automobiles took over and eventually the hotel welcomed visitors from what was originally the back of the building. In more than a century of history, wings have come and gone, tower additions were added, and the specific number of rooms have always been in flux. Hotel Breakers opened with 600 rooms, all with running water, but not all included private baths. With the Bon Air wing added in 1926, the number of rooms increased to 875. Breakers East added rooms in 1995 and Breakers Tower added even more in 1999. As modern com- 4See RESORT, page 4 Dated material. material. Dated SUBSCRIBE TODAY! NEWSPAPER

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OPINION: Tim Baldwin, [email protected] FLINT’S VIEW: Bubba Flint A good idea takes flight When someone is passionate about the amusement industry as I am, coupled with the opportunity to visit numerous (as in hundreds) of facilities around the world, it is expected to see similar successful things over and over again. Whether they be a hot line of ride product or an inviting business strat- Baldwin egy, proven formulas tend to be repeated in various venues. Every now and then I am taken by something different, and I surprise even myself at how an idea I wouldn’t have thought of makes such an en- joyable impression on me. Such was the case when I visited Morey’s Piers this past June. The folks there have created something special. Break- fast in the Sky is a fun concept that capitalizes on the property’s strengths — an oceanfront setting with magnificent views, an on-staff chef and an inviting giant Ferris wheel. What’s particularly brilliant is the Morey’s leadership utilizes their resources at a time of day when the piers are not in operation. This gives them the opportunity to do something special for people who want to be integrated into an experi- INDUSTRY OPINION: Andrew Mellor, [email protected] ence that transcends far above the ordinary. Saving the past Meals on Ferris wheels certainly aren’t unheard of. They I’ve commented in this column previ- attraction at Dreamland.” typically involve the monumental “city” wheels that have en- ously about the importance of ensuring Indeed, the Scenic Railway is a closed capsules which are large enough to contain tables the history of amusement/theme parks prime example of the determination and chairs. Morey’s doesn’t have that luxury, which makes and the industry in general is not forgot- of those who care and are so passion- their venture all the more clever. ten and that artifacts, old rides and equip- ate about such things — Laister’s initial ment and even old parks themselves con- involvement with Dreamland began in Once seated in a gondola, it was great fun to see a table tinue to be saved for generations to come. 2001 when he successfully asked the being completed before me, a white table cloth positioned A prime example of the latter has just U.K. government to give listed build- Mellor and then secured in place by ingenious grasps. Within min- been witnessed in the U.K. with the re- ing status to the ride. This is now just utes the table was complete with plates, condiments and opening after a 12 year campaign of Dreamland one of many attractions, artifacts and other his- flowers. Seeing the service staff make it all happen before Margate, a traditional seaside amusement park toric industry items to be found on the site that our eyes had everyone in my cabin brimming with big smiles. in Kent on the southeast coast of England. have been saved from oblivion, in the main due Dreamland is the oldest surviving amuse- to dedicated people putting in the necessary Soon, our meal arrived — delicious I might add — and our ment park in the U.K. and it was the Dreamland hard work and effort to do so. revolution into the sky began. For close to an hour we en- Trust that originated the project, secured the It’s a scenario that has been and continues joyed sunrise views of the Atlantic shore and the surround- necessary funding for redevelopment and man- to be played out in other parts of the world ing Wildwoods area. A gentle breeze added to the perfect aged its delivery. too, and not just in the amusement industry of ambience. The Trust’s chairman Nick Laister has com- course, with people who are prepared to give My hat goes off to Morey’s Piers for not only creating mented that “the idea for rebuilding Dreamland so much time and effort in the pursuit of cer- revenue in a time when the pier is usually closed to opera- as an attraction that celebrates amusement park tain goals. It’s good to know the amusement and seaside history and culture was something and theme park industry has such enthusiastic tions, but creating a bucket list experience one can’t find ev- that we came up with in 2007. It seemed so right supporters and that historically significant items ery day. Breakfast in the Sky launched in 2010, and its annual to rescue rides that were being destroyed in — and in this case a complete park (albeit with return is evidence of the benefits it provides to both visitors amusement park redevelopments, at the height some different attractions now to those it first and the Piers. The experience is offered July 25 – August 24, of the property bubble, and rebuild them along- opened with) — are being saved for future gen- three days a week. A superb idea. side the Scenic Railway in a vibrant new visitor erations to enjoy.

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Derek Shaw, Morgan's Wonderland, www.GoldenTicketAwards.com Janice Witherow National Roller Coaster Museum & Archives August 2015 AMUSEMENT TODAY 3 THIS MONTH MINUTE IN HISTORY Presented by the National Rollercoaster Museum DRILL COMPILED: Richard Munch 2 COMPILED: Janice Witherow Omid Aminifard, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk AUGUST Omid Aminifard has been •1907: As a follow-up to last month’s column, fire damaged with the Santa Cruz Beach George Tilyou’s Steeplechase Park in Bridgeport, Connecti- Boardwalk since 2000. cut, on August 18, just three weeks after another fire destroyed Previously director of op- Steeplechase Park in Brooklyn’s Coney Island, New York. The erations, Omid was pro- fire started in the bleachers from a dropped cigarette, before moted to vice president a baseball exhibition game. Forty minutes later the bleachers, of Boardwalk operations grandstand, the elaborate Steeplechase building and the pop- in May 2015 with respon- ular Steeplechase ride had been destroyed. With little water sibility for the day-to-day pressure to fight the fire, the local fire department saved the guest experience and remainder of the park by detonating dynamite in the path of operation of the park. He the fire. Ironically Tilyou had announced the rebuilding of his also serves on IAAPA's Brooklyn park only the day before, in the August 17 edition of Amusement Parks and Billboard magazine. He sold the park in 1910. Attractions Committee. Before coming to the •1922: On August 2, Judge Alonzo W. Weed, of the U.S. Su- Boardwalk, Omid worked Omid Aminifard with his wife Tricia, perior Court briefly halted a divorce trial in Boston, Massachu- as the director of opera- their three boys and their family dog. setts, to visit Revere Beach outside the city. After nine days of tions for the Stratosphere conflicting testimony he toured the beach and joined merry- Hotel in Las Vegas. He was If I could go back in time, I would visit... makers on a roller coaster ride, while the divorce case was put born in Iran and moved to the United States The Dark Ages. on hold. Later he told reporters that he went to Revere to verify in the late 1970s. Omid met his wife Tricia testimony in the case. As part of his examination, he wanted to while working at the Boardwalk; they have I always try to avoid… confirm that the roller coaster could be seen from the couple’s three very active boys. Making my bed. apartment, which had become a key piece of testimony in the case. The trial continued the following day, although the un- Title: When telemarketers call me at home I… usual story made the morning newspapers in the Boston area. Vice President of Opera- Hang up! tions. •1948: In a story that circulated across the globe, a man who The one thing I always have in my kitchen had not spoken a word in over five years, restored his voice Number of years with cupboard is… after a ride on the Cyclone at Coney Island, New York. Emilio Santa Cruz Beach Board- Oatmeal. Franco, a 35-year-old machinist and coal miner from Fairmont, walk: West Virginia, had not spoken a word since 1943, suffering from 15. Aminifard Favorite national sports team: hysteric aphonia, a rare case which impairs speech. Visiting his San Diego Chargers. The last time I went to Brooklyn cousin on August 11, Franco took just a single ride on Best thing about the industry: the doctor, he told me that I had powder the Cyclone and actually screamed during the two minute ride. That no two days are ever the same. blue and gold in my veins, an MRI showed Reportedly when he exited the ride, he said, “I feel sick.” When that I had thunderbolts on the brain. I asked he realized his voice had returned, he immediately telephoned Favorite amusement ride: him, “So everything is normal?” his wife, although she initially did not believe she was actually The Space Shot at the top of the Strato- talking to him. Coney Island publicists made it a national story sphere in Las Vegas. If I had an extra day in my week, I would… with headlines titled: Coaster Ride Restores Man’s Speech and Work if my wife allowed it! Voice Restored by Roller Coaster. If I wasn’t working in the amusement industry, I would be… For me, the worst show on television is… •1998: After nearly a two month delay, the steel coaster, Volca- A lawyer. “Keeping up with the Kardashians” or any- no: The Blast Coaster, opened on August 15, at Paramount’s thing related to them. Kings Dominion, in Doswell, Virginia. Touted as the first sus- Biggest challenge facing our industry… pended roller coaster to be launched by linear induction mo- Government regulations on all levels. You just won two tickets to the World tors (LIM), it utilized the existing artificial mountain structure Series. Who would you take? that had contained several earlier rides. While the structure was The thing I like most about amusement/ My wife or my middle son Gavin. adapted to fit the new ride, it operated at half capacity (every water park season is… other row of seats were removed) its first season, creating long Getting out in the park and meeting new The last item I purchased under $1 was… lines that wove through the original station queue for Smurf employees. A bubblegum ball for my son. Mountain. Fortunately, after further modifications, Volcano would be fully operational the following season. Designed by Favorite appetizer: My coolest vacation ever was… Werner Stengel, the Intamin project included an almost vertical Mini smoked hot dogs. A family trip to Mexico. shot straight out of the top of the volcano at a height of 155 feet, followed by four inversions. The last time I danced was… The best thing about living in California is… In late 2014! Being close to the ocean. MAILBAG To the Editor, The best movie I saw this past summer was… When it comes to wine… red or white? Enjoyed Tim Baldwin's recent editorial (AT, July 2015, page “Max” … the story of an Army dog. Depends on my mood, I like both! 2) referencing the art that park boneyards are giving back to the facilities. It’s 7 a.m. Where would we typically find Growing up, I wanted to be… Credit where due. We used to be so focused on clean up you? An air traffic controller. that we used to throw too much stuff away. Now we'lI con- Making breakfast for my boys, getting ready stantly scour our boneyard for new-fangled ideas. for work and checking my e-mail. One of my pet peeves is… Jack Morey, Morey's Piers When someone touches or moves anything Wildwood, N.J. on my desk or work area. [email protected] 4 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2015 RESORT inside the lobby, new eleva- Continued from page 1 tors have been installed. A forts were added throughout new, larger gift shop has been the hotel’s history, some rooms placed at the entrance, as have were just not up to acceptable the Tiffany glass windows that standards of the time. Just last were once a nice touch to the year, the number of rooms was hotel. 650. With the dramatic make- “I love the new beachside over this season, it is down to entrance to the hotel,” com- 511, the lowest number the ho- ments Bryan Edwards, public tel has ever had. relations manager of Cedar However, those that have Point. “The view of the new enjoyed staying on property fire pits, beach and lake as before are sure to go “wow.” you walk out of the hotel are The newly remodeled Hotel simply stunning. It is the defi- Breakers is nothing short of nition of what a beachfront re- The Hotel Breakers wonderful. Rooms are larger sort should look like. He adds, massive makeover and the interiors are all new: “And as much as I love it dur- includes this newly furnishings, bathrooms, car- ing the day, it gets even better constructed entrance peting and linens — all com- in the evening.” (above); the revamped main pletely fresh. The carpeting Outside, what was once lobby area (below) and these reflect the colors and patterns a typical swimming pool has newly created suite rooms of waves interacting with the now been replaced by a brand (bottom). For tech-savy beach. “We call it Fun & Fresh new children’s water play guests, all rooms now come and every part of the hotel area. The beach entrance now complete with free inter- is designed with families in has lounging areas including net connections and iHome mind,” states Tyler Adams, four fire pits and exterior light- docking stations to keep all manager of resort sales and ing at night. electronics fully charged. marketing. “Hotel Breakers Adjacent to Hotel Breakers AT/TIM BALDWIN was newly designed to be a is a new facility for catering ac- functionality of the new pa- modern take on our historic tivities. Lakeside Pavilion is an vilion appears to bring oppor- beachfront hotel.” elaborate structure that allows tunity for the future of Cedar The refresh includes more guests to have a newer catered Point. “Our group business electrical outlets, iHome dock- experience. Jason McClure, continues to grow. It is an im- ing stations, and free wireless vice president and general portant part of our business internet access in each room. manager of Cedar Point, feels model.” One-third of the rooms are that just having the previous The resort isn’t the only now suites. The lobby has been tent structures right next to place to receive upgrades redesigned to be two stories the new grandeur of the hotel though. Investments have with photos captivating those was just not right. “It is such been made throughout the leisurely enjoying the new a beautiful view, and now the park as well. Rougarou is the space. Surf Lounge returns to facility matches the view.” Mc- new name being marketed for the central hub, as well as a Clure adds, “It connects peo- one of the park’s B&M roller Starbucks café. What was once ple to the beach.” coasters. What was once Man- a long hallway when arriving While the Lakeside Pavil- tis when built in 1996 has now by car has now been newly re- ion can be used for reserved undergone a change. The new designed to have a more opu- catered outings, the park can name marks the rebranding as keting director for Cedar Point. are really going to repeat ride lent entrance, no longer feeling also use it with the general a stand-up coaster to a floor- So we used tools like our video it now.” It also just happens to like the “back” of the hotel. A park guests as well. “We had less coaster. Three new trains series, “The Rougarou Files,” be his favorite ride in the park. new portico eliminates any our first ‘Brew and Barbecue’ featuring floorless seating now to explain the transition and Along the main midway stairs to enter the hotel, and event,” says McClure. The race over the newly painted use our internal experts to tell of Cedar Point is a new shop rails. Ridership on the stand- guests that, yes, this is a new called Sweet Spot. The large up attraction had declined in ride experience.” store brings a new look to the recent years. The park felt a Clark adds, “I’m our resi- interior with a striped ceiling new experience was a way to dent roller coaster junkie and and colorful lighting. A wide bring new life to the coaster. A I can honestly say it exceeded array of candies, caramel ap- unique trait is that the guests my expectations. I’m a huge ples and chocolate dipped con- queuing to ride can actually fan of the floorless coaster, so fections can tempt even those see the floor dropping away I’m ecstatic that we now have with the strongest willpow- from underneath the station, one in our lineup. It all felt fa- er. While many of the items which is not something that miliar, but every move, loop such as homemade fudge and can be viewed on any other and turn was a brand new ex- hand dipped caramel apples floorless coaster around the perience.” are made there on property, a world. Much more under the ra- huge assortment of taffy and “I think the biggest mar- dar, but receiving high praise bulk candy let people also keting challenge for us was from coaster fans is a change hand pick the favorites they explaining to our frequent of restraints on the park’s personally like. visitors that Rougarou is an wild Maverick roller coaster. Thrill-seekers, resort entirely new ride. Social media All six trains supplied by In- guests, companies and the was hard, as it’s very easy for tamin now have new lower, general guests have something guests to give opinions on ev- softer restraints that not only to enjoy in 2015. With numer- Flying more under the radar, but receiving high praise from ery part of our business in that don’t obstruct your view, but ous makeovers this season, riders, was a change of restraints to Cedar Point's popular space. Nobody had even expe- keep your head clear of any many of which are solid rev- Maverick coaster to these new lower, softer models that no rienced the ride yet, so it was surfaces. Commenting on the enue producers, Cedar Point longer obstruct the rider's view and keeps their hear clear of hard to get buy-in from those new smoother, rideable experi- is now poised to launch even any surfaces. AT/TIM BALDWIN guests,” says Tony Clark, mar- ence, McClure smiles, “People bigger successes in the future. August 2015 AMUSEMENT TODAY 5 Diggerland's newest attraction makes USA debut

WEST BERLIN, N.J. — A fleet of amphibious eight- wheeled black-and-yellow vehicles, otherwise known as Ar- gos, may be a rare site to see in the United States. Perhaps more rare, would be children and their families operating the all- terrain machines on an off road course. Diggerland USA made this possible while unveiling their 25th attraction, following the World’s Fastest Backhoe and JCB WorkMax UTVs that were On June 19, Diggerland introduced its newest interactive introduced earlier in the theme vehicle for guests to try their hand at the eight-wheeled all- park’s second season. terrain vehicle from Argo. This is the second year for the “The Argo furthers our interactive park. COURTESY DIGGERLAND USA MARKETING goal of providing one-of-a-kind entertainment for families visit- ate full size excavators, dumper to add new attractions to our ing our park,” said Yan Girlya, trucks, and backhoes among a park,” said Ilya Girlya, co- co-owner of Diggerland USA. range of other heavy machinery owner of Diggerland USA. “Diggerland is the only place in a safe, family-friendly envi- “We instantly knew the Argo in America where kids and ronment. was a must-have. It’s like noth- their families can operate heavy Guests began operating ing we’ve ever seen before equipment; and now we’re the the Argos on June 19 as Dig- and we’re very excited to give only place you can get behind gerland is in daily operation our guests the chance to drive the controls of an Argo.” through Labor Day for the sum- them.” The construction-themed mer. The newest attraction seats Diggerland will also serve adventure park covers 14 acres four people; three guests and an as a vendor for rentals and pur- of centrally-located land in operator and is driven along a chases of Argos. For more infor- Camden County, N.J. and offers fixed course in the park. mation on Argo sales and rent- visitors the opportunity to oper- “We are always looking als, visit: UTVMasters.com 6 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2015 August 2015 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7 INTERNATIONAL Asian Attractions Expo 2015 sets records — Page 8 / Holiday Park adds Gerstlauer Sky Fly — Page 9 Iceland's Tayto Park opens new Gravity Group wooden coaster AT: Andrew Mellor [email protected] Tayto Park's new Cú Chulainn coaster was designed and built by the CO. MEATH, Ireland Gravity Group based in — Tayto Park in Ireland has Ohio, U.S. It takes rides to opened another major at- a height of 32.05 meters traction in the shape of the (105 feet) as is part of a Cú Chulainn wooden roller €26 million coaster. (U.S. $29 million) Said to be Europe’s larg- investment in 2015. est wooden coaster and the COURTESY TAYTO PARK first with an inversion, the ride was designed and built by the Gravity Group based lainn will carry up to 1,000 in Ohio, U.S., with construc- guests per hour at speeds of tion beginning in August up to 100 kmh (62 mph) along 2014. The official opening, the 1,082 meter (3,550 foot) which took place in June, was long track. carried out by park owner Lead roller coaster de- Raymond Coyle alongside signer from The Gravity 11-year-old Cian Harty from Group, Korey Kiepert said: the Share a Dream organiza- “This is the first project we tion, who’s dream has always have worked on in Ireland been to ride a roller coaster. and we’re so excited to have "We are so thrilled to of- created Europe’s largest ficially open the Cú Chulainn wooden roller coaster and the coaster,” Raymond Coyle first with an inversion. We said. “The work and planning were so impressed with the that has gone into this project concept of the wooden roller started as an idea many years coaster and the Irish mytho- ago, so to see it finally stand logical theme for Cú Chul- here at just over 32 meters ainn that we really wanted to high, is a real privilege. We create something spectacular are aiming to give our visi- in Tayto Park. The sound and tors the very best experience the scale of this roller coaster that they can have at Tayto will impress all visitors to Park and our investment in Tayto Park.” our attractions this year will The coaster is part of a hopefully entice people from €26 million (U.S. $29 million) Ireland and abroad to visit investment in the park in Co. Meath. We believe in 2015 which includes several Tayto Park and we absolutely other new rides, attractions believe that it stands alone and facilities. Among these in Ireland when offering all are the Air Race, Sky Tower day entertainment and value and Leap Frog from Zamper- for families and people of all la, the Rotator from SBF Visa, ages." a 5D cinema from Simworx, The ride has used over a tracked steam train from 800,000 kgs of yellow pine Severn Lamb and a three car- wood and reaches a maxi- riage road train from Green mum height of 32.05 meters Rhino Leisure. There is also (105 feet), with a highest drop a new dinosaur exhibition, of 31 meters (102 feet). With new food outlets and a new two, 24-seat trains, Cú Chu- admissions center. 8 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2015 INTERNATIONAL BRIEFS DreamPlay by DreamWorks opens in Manila CAVU Designwerks lands first contract MANILA, Philippines — The world's first DreamWorks- HONG KONG — CAVU Dark Rides: Storm Chaser themed, indoor interactive play and creativity center, Dream- Designwerks has just been (multi-axis dark ride); Road Play by DreamWorks, celebrated its official opening on June 12 awarded a multi-million dol- Racer (action dark ride) and at City of Dreams Manila to great fanfare involving excited chil- lar contract for one of its next Twist ‘N Shoot (interactive dren and beloved DreamWorks animated characters, together generation attractions by a gaming ride). with a stellar line-up of VIP celebrity parents. major theme park in South CAVU Designwerks pro- Lawrence Ho, co-chairman and CEO of Melco Crown Enter- East Asia. vides next generation media- tainment was joined by DreamWorks Animation Chief Executive A new global attraction based theatres and dark rides Officer Jeffrey Katzenberg, in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to for- provider, CAVU will build Sue Bohle, public relations. for a variety of entertainment mally open the family entertainment destination. a family oriented coaster for The company offers six applications. The company’s The DreamPlay center is a first-of-its-kind environment where the park, with installation theatres and dark ride me- original attraction designs, en- kids can play and participate in a wide range of creative activi- planned for late 2016. dia based attractions, each gineering experience and cut- ties and fun-filled experiences with the characters of DreamWorks Based in Victoria, B.C., designed to take guests on a ting edge fabrication systems, Animation's world-famous films, including Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, Canada, the CAVU Design- unique adventure. They in- combined with uncompromis- Madagascar and How to Train Your Dragon. werks team includes: Peter R. clude: ing quality standards, allows Schnabel, CEO; Daryl White, Theatres: FreeFlight (fly- CAVU to offer attractions that IMG World's of Adventure opening nears president; Tao Huai, presi- ing theatre); Midnight Express deliver exceptional guest ex- DUBAI, U.A.E. — IMG Worlds of Adventure, owned by dent, Asia; Cindy Kwok, vice (touring simulator shuttle) perience, ride performance the Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group (IMG), is Dubai's first president, sales; Francine Sch- and Midnight Excursion (mo- and ROI. mega themed entertainment destination promising visitors nabel, marketing director and bile, open topped shuttle). •www.cavudw.com from around the world the excitement of four epic adventures in one epic location. Two of IMG Worlds of Adventure’s four zones represent renowned global brands Cartoon Network and Marvel En- Asian Attractions Expo 2015 sets records tertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney 8,500 participants industry, including high-tech Paul Noland was pleased with Company. The remaining two zones, IMG Boulevard and the from 74 countries multiple-dimension motion AAE 2015: "As we move Asian Lost Valley - Dinosaur Adventure are original concepts by IMG. simulators, roller coasters of Attractions Expo to different Opening later this year, IMG Worlds of Adventure will be the attend annual expo all shapes and sizes, next-gen- cities around Asia, we appre- largest temperature controlled indoor themed entertainment eration video game concepts, ciate the unique dynamics of destination in the world, covering an area in excess of 1.5 mil- HONG KONG — Asian immersive themed design ele- each location. The successful lion square feet. With the capacity to welcome more than 20,000 Attractions Expo (AAE) 2015 ments and services, interactive show here in Hong Kong illus- guests a day, IMG Worlds of Adventure will feature a unique attracted an estimated 8,500 to- water slides, and much more. trates the strength of the indus- array of adrenaline-pumping roller coasters, thrill rides and tal participants; broke records The IAAPA Institute for try throughout the entire Asia- spine-tingling attractions based on popular Cartoon Network for the size of the trade show Attractions Managers, hosted Pacific region." characters, iconic Marvel Super Heroes and hair-raising dino- floor and number of exhibi- by Ocean Park Hong Kong, "This is an amazing indus- saurs. tors; delivered information- sold out, while the IAAPA try and it has been great to see IMG has been busy working with Falcon's Creative Group packed education programs; Safety Institute was also well operators and suppliers from to create the Avengers: Battle of Ultron attraction which will and featured sold-out network- attended. The education con- around the world gather here blend stereoscopic 3D media with an elaborate physical envi- ing events at Hong Kong-area ference at AAE featured indus- in Hong Kong," said IAAPA ronment and special effects to bring the Marvel Universe to life. attractions. Asian Attractions try leaders from around the Vice President, Asia-Pacific Falcon's Creative Group also provided the master plan for the Expo, which is organized by world who addressed topics Operations, June Ko. "I've indoor themed entertainment area. the International Association of including: what's new in Asia, been particularly impressed Amusement Parks and Attrac- implementing effective human by the caliber of the education Malaysia theme park to use accesso tions (IAAPA), took place at the resources strategies, creating programs and the popularity PERAK, Malaysia — accesso Technology Group, a tech- Hong Kong Convention and risk management programs, of the special events. Clearly, nology solutions provider to the global attractions and leisure Exhibition Center, June 16-19. developing a business recovery there is a thirst for more indus- industry, has signed a five-year deal with Malaysia’s newest Based on preliminary es- strategy, launching a corporate try knowledge and everyone theme park, Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS), to install timates, a total of 8,500 people social responsibility program, enjoys connecting with their its patented smartphone-based queuing solution — QsmartSM. participated in the show from leveraging brands, media- peers and colleagues from Scheduled to open in Perak, Malaysia by mid 2016, MAPS 74 countries, including 6,100 based attractions, and destina- throughout the Asia-Pacific will feature more than 40 rides, shows and attractions including buyers. This is the second high- tion marketing. region and from around the the world’s first DreamWorks-dedicated zone, Malaysia’s tallest est number of participants in IAAPA President and CEO globe." drop tower, and a thrilling live-action car stunt show. AAE history and represents “Our park is purposely-built for mobile connectivity which 65 percent and 91 percent in- Shanghai to host Asian Attractions Expo 2016 made incorporating the industry’s most advanced queueless creases, respectively, when technology, Qsmart, a necessity for us to provide to our guests,” compared to the last time the SHANGHAI, China — The International Association of said MAPS Chief Executive OfficerDarren McLean. Expo was in Hong Kong (2012). Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) announced Asian Animation Theme Park Sdn Bhd is the developer, owner Owners, executives, managers, Attractions Expo (AAE) 2016 will take place at the Shanghai and operator of Movie Animation Park Studios, Asia’s first ani- and leaders from the region's New International Expo Center (SNIEC) June 13-16, 2016. mation theme park. theme parks, water parks, fam- IAAPA, the trade association for the attractions industry ily entertainment centers, zoos, worldwide, produces the annual Expo. Vietnam's largest FEC reaches early capacity aquariums, museums, science "We are thrilled to take Asian Attractions Expo back to HELIO CENTER, Vietnam — Vietnam’s largest family en- centers, and resorts, as well as China," said IAAPA President and CEO Paul Noland. "We tertainment center, Helio Center, opened early February 2015 in a number of developers and selected Shanghai, one of the most established business Da Nang and has already experienced impressive attendance in investors, participated in Asian centers in China, as it is reflective of the tremendous inter- their first months of operation. The 157,000 square foot facility, Attractions Expo 2015. national appeal of our industry to the Asia-Pacific region designed by U.S. firm White Hutchinson Leisure and Learning A record 353 exhibit- and the industry's dynamic growth." Group, offers guests a variety of activities for all ages in both in- ing companies filled 9,432 "Shanghai has grown exponentially over the past 15 door and outdoor environments. Included in the product mix is net square meters of space years, and is home to some exciting new industry projects," a Ballocity play structure, supplied by WhiteWater Attractions, on the trade show floor. -Ex said IAAPA Vice President, Asia Pacific Operations June Ko. which stands over 21 feet tall and offers three levels of explora- hibitors came from 40 nations "The city is a perfect location to bring our international at- tion with a highly interactive “arena” in the center. and showcased the latest in- tendees and exhibitors to learn, buy, and network." novations for the attractions August 2015 AMUSEMENT TODAY 9 Germany's Holiday Park adds Gerstlauer Sky Fly AT: Andrew Mellor be completed in 2016) and in- [email protected] corporates a theme of flying. It features 12 gondolas on one HASSLOCH, Germany — end of a pivotal arm, has a ra- Holiday Park Plopsa in Ger- dius of 30 meters (98 feet) and many has continued its invest- reaches a height of 22 meters ment program in 2015 with the (72 feet). Ride time is approxi- addition of a new Sky Fly ride mately two minutes and 40 from Gerstlauer which made seconds. its debut on July 1. The latest addition to Hol- Called Sky Fly by the park, iday Park Plopsa is located in this latest addition caters to one of the major squares of riders from 1.25 meters (4 feet) the park, on a direct route be- in height and allows patrons tween the Viking Village and — or pilots — to control the the “Sky Scream” zone, and A variety of different ac- movements of their winged is “the perfect addition to our tions can be enjoyed on gondolas via two joystick style existing portfolio,” according Holiday Park’s new Sky Fly levers on either side of their to park manager Bernd Beitz, ride by Gerstlauer. The mo- seat, and thus control the thrill who also commented: "When tion on each gondola on Sky level. In doing so, the interac- I see the reactions of the first Fly is operated by the rider tive experience can range from passengers, our new attrac- via two joystick levers, as one of relatively sedate swoops tion definitively met the taste seen above. and dives to lots of adrenaline of our visitors. For us it’s im- COURTESY pumping loops and roll overs. portant to fulfill alternately HOLIDAY PARK PLOPSA According to the park, Sky Fly the wishes of both the thrill therefore fits perfectly to the fans and the guests who prefer Holiday Park’s attractivity venue’s target groups. smooth family rides. With Sky each season,” he continued. Installed at a cost of €2 Fly we succeed in meeting the “Thanks to the new coaster in million, the attraction is situ- ideas of both visitor groups. 2014 and Sky Fly in 2015, we ated in an aerodrome setting “With steady and inno- also expect high visitor num- (the full theming of which will vative investment we raise bers for this season.” KidZania London creates new child-friendly experience in U.K. AT: Andrew Mellor [email protected]

LONDON, U.K. — Kid- Zania London opened its doors in June, marking the debut of the first experience of its kind in the U.K. To celebrate the official opening, KidZania Global President Xavier López An- cona joined KidZania Lon- don Chairman Joel Cadbury to welcome 300 enthusiastic local children who charged onto the streets of the child- size city to sample what is on offer. According to the com- Above left, On the Radio at KidZania London. Above, pany, KidZania London "is extraordinary lengths to en- tionally. KidZania London KidZania London Chairman Joel Cadbury in the Aviation set to change the way chil- sure the city is as authentic will be the European flag- Academy. Below, Young dentists in training at KidZania dren enjoy education and and true to the real-world as ship for KidZania and it is London. COURTESY KIDZANIA LONDON entertainment." Designed possible, working with an only today, when you see to empower children, Kid- incredible group of indus- the final city, that it is pos- hospital, police station, fire Zania gives youngsters the try partners and talented sible to gauge the scale and station, airline and theatre, confidence to challenge content creators to build a potential impact it will have each offering real-life role themselves and inspires city that we truly believe on its visitors.” play adventures in a fun them to explore the world will alter the way the U.K. A real-life introduction and safe environment. of opportunities, with each views education and enter- to the world of work for chil- Built over the past year, unique role-play crafted to tainment, opening the eyes dren aged 4 to 14, KidZania the 75,000 square foot child- ensure they learn essential of future generations to a London offers youngsters size city is the equivalent life-skills including finan- myriad of possibilities they the opportunity to learn in size to Leicester Square, cial literacy, teamwork and may have otherwise never over 60 unique and exciting with the ceiling height of independence. known existed.” professions, from surgeons Heathrow Terminal Five. KidZania London KidZania Global Presi- and fashion stylists to cabin Capable of accommodating Chairman Joel Cadbury dent Xavier López Ancona, crew and hotel reception- up to 1,700 visitors at any said: “KidZania London commented: “We are de- ists. On entering the city, one time, KidZania Lon- will be an experience like lighted to open the doors to kids find the streets lined don is forecast to welcome no other. Throughout its de- what is now the nineteenth with a host of real-world 750,000 guests in its first velopment we have gone to KidZania to open interna- establishments, including a year. 10 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2015 August 2015 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11 WATER PARKS & RESORTS  Castaway Cove debuts WhiteWater AquaLoop — Page 14 Waldameer & Water World open the tri-state area’s largest wave pool AT: Tim Baldwin [email protected] what’s coming next. Amuse- ment Today asked President ERIE, Pa. — Paul Nelson and General Manager Steve is a man who knows where he Gorman why make the wave is going. The CEO of Walda- pool the first phase. “We felt meer Park & Water World has that is what we needed the a vision for the properties’ most. That is because it would future. He’s not shy about have the most capacity,” said sharing with the public either. Gorman. Phase II will be chil- Nelson has found his water dren centered with ProSlide park visitors are some of his attractions, and Phase III will best customers. In addition have a family-oriented water to the water park being a sig- play structure. nificant driver for attendance The well documented during the summer season, harsh winter was certain to he enjoys the family dynamic make an impact on the proj- involved while enjoying the ect. Gorman tells AT, “The water attractions. The park extreme cold at times were Waldameer's Water World has just launched a three year zero or 10-degrees below opened the first of three expansion to Water World. zero. We had a lot of guys out expansions this summer by On June 9, the facility de- there and give them a lot of adding this beautiful clock buted its new wave pool to credit for doing that. But the and second entrance gate the public and the media. The winter did make the job take (above and above right) temperature was 61 degrees. longer. It was more costly, and the Giant Wave Pool Despite the less-than-auspi- taking money, obviously, to (right). Aquatic Develop- cious weather conditions, the heat things.” He adds, “It was ment Group, ProSlide, Wave park was ready for this to be probably two weeks behind Tek and Neptune Benson a big deal for the area. Billed in opening. It probably cost worked together to create as the largest wave pool in the us $300,000 — $400,000 more the massive water attrac- tri-state region, the new at- because of the harsh winter.” tion. AT/TIM BALDWIN traction was an enormous ad- When the park decided to dition to the property, causing utilize the land from an un- to give our season pass hold- paving of the east parking lot tage to having a split wave them to pave over part of an paved parking lot for the ex- ers half price discounts in the this season, controlling water pool is that on a slow day we existing parking lot and expansion, that area was sloped middle of the week.” Another runoff during rain became es- can close one side of the pool pand it into land they had re- terrain. Cleverly using their nice touch was the addition sential. Being proactive, the with a buoy rope saving on cently acquired. Completely resources, Gorman reports, of a beautiful clock in the ex- park installed a drainage sys- lifeguard staffing and -elec visible to those guests arriv- “We had to raise the level of panded area, a detail so often tem that runs under the park tricity by not having to run ing from the Peninsula Drive about two acres about three missing in most water parks. from one side to the other to the wave equipment on that entrance to the park, the giant feet. After the excavation of The enlargement of the properly drain in the most side. Plus, the lifeguard area wave pool should excite loyal the wave pool, we took all property has also caused efficient way — a significant stationed on that peninsula is fans before they even get out that soil and spread it around some other improvements in- investment to be sure, both in more in the center of the pool of the car. the two acres to raise that directly. Because entrances are terms of cost and practicality. which gives them much more Grassy areas around the land.” on both sides, colorful new Atypically, the park opt- control of the pool with less pool remove any feel of the at- This expansion brought ticket booths are now placed ed not to create an elaborate distance to reach someone.” traction just being placed in a in new nicely done restrooms, on each side of the park in- name for the attraction; it The partners involved parking lot. The wave pool is new lockers, and a large new stead of just one central lo- is simply Giant Wave Pool. with the wave pool expan- just Phase I of a three year ex- food facility. Elsewhere in the cation within Waldameer. Because of its size, a more sion: Aquatic Development pansion in that area. The park park, lockers were expanded “We’ve gone from six cashier modern approach to a wave Group was the designer is not keeping further devel- and the bathhouses enlarged stations to sixteen,” says Gor- pool was a design they had of the wave pool; ProSlide opments under wraps either. closer to the entrance of Wa- man, “and both admission fa- seen done at Holiday World helped with the master plan; Signage depicting Phase II ter World. Nelson told AT, cilities have express lines for & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Wave Tek for wave genera- and Phase III are installed “We’re going to add cabanas. people with pre-paid tickets. Claus, Ind., which juts a con- tion equipment; Neptune adjacent to the wave pool to We won’t charge what the All they need is our wrist- crete “peninsula” into the cen- Benson (Rhode Island) for fil- keep guests excited about other places charge. We plan bands.” In addition, with the ter of the pool. “The advan- 4See WALDAMEER, page 12

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WALDAMEER WhiteWater celebrates over Continued from page 11 100 completed projects in Asia tration; Taylor and Associates for lounge chairs; American RICHMOND, B.C., Canada — WhiteWater West, one Locker for locker installation. the first water park manufacturers to dive head-first into the Phase II and Phase III will Asian amusement market, recently announced the comple- involve ProSlide attractions tion of more than 100 Asian projects throughout the region. so pumps, pipes and instal- During the last 35 years, WhiteWater has been design- lations for them were incor- ing, manufacturing, installing and servicing world-renowned porated into this Phase I con- facilities, through its in-house team, for clients all over Chi- struction. na, Thailand, Japan and Korea. Despite uncertain times in “There are many success stories to see when you look at the past decade, Waldameer WhiteWater. We’re proud to be able to offer our clients the has seen a successful period complete package of design to manufacturing, installation of growth. “We feel we have and beyond. The concept to completion model is an aspect created a niche where we of our business that sets us apart within the industry,” com- have a very affordable family mented Geoff Chutter, President & CEO, WhiteWater. attraction — family owned, “An impressive WhiteWater project that stands out from family operated and we try to the crowds is Chimelong Waterpark, a world-renowned des- draw families,” says Gorman. tination that is known for redefining the standard for water “We have a lot of local fami- parks in China and for surpassing Disney’s attendance num- lies in our area that if they bers in 2013. After breaking ground in Guangzhou, China cannot afford a season pass, in 2007, Chimelong Waterpark, built with amazing ameni- they can have free admission ties and water park products, went on to receive numerous to the park or use our picnic awards from IAAPA and TripAdvisor for its water park excel- shelters, or come in and buy lence. WhiteWater has been successfully helping other cli- an ice cream cone or take one ents throughout Asia elevate their entertainment quality to ride. There is a different bud- exceed their guest’s expectations ever since,“ Chutter said. get range for different people. WhiteWater has worked with the largest companies in We are starting to market fur- Asia to develop world-class attractions and entertainment ther out and grow our attrac- Alongside this season's addition of the Giant Wave Pool facilities. WhiteWater's key clients include Samsung Ever- tions base, grow our water and nearby cabanas, Waldameer's Water World added the land, Wanda Dalian Group, OCT Group, Chimelong Group, park.” With their eyes on the new Waveside Grill, new restrooms, lockers from American Waterbom, DaeMyung Leisure Industries, Ltd., Happy Mag- future, Nelson, Gorman and Locker, lounge chairs and other furniture from Taylor and As- ic Water Cube, and Lotte World. the Waldameer team clearly sociates. AT/TIM BALDWIN have things well in hand. August 2015 AMUSEMENT TODAY 13

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So being able to build on our and CEO, AmusementAquatic painstaking investment in these products' development and Management, which manages create completely new products for our customers and their Castaway Cove for the city, said guests is win-win-win for all of us. Our designers are elated These four cabanas were refurbished adjacent to the park's the attraction has been very well to see their creations — which are already proven popular activity pool. AT/GARY SLADE and successful — gain even greater use and longevity. Our received. clients are happy because their ongoing challenge is to find Castaway Cove experi- The translucent water slide being hauled to the park, it was new ways to keep customers coming back, which is a real ad- enced some operational loss allows spectators to watch rid- felt waiting on the opening was vantage of our hybrid/combination offerings. And, of course, time due to record setting May ers. The SilkTek translucent a better idea. The spring rains guests are on cloud nine to discover new and even more rains. Wichita Falls reported 17 flume comes in several colors has brought Wichita Falls out of thrilling rides," says Ali Cansun, R&D manager, Polin. inches of rain that month. such as red, yellow, blue, green drought conditions. The development of hybrid attractions allows Polin to of- Pirate's Plunge stands 60 and clear. Castaway Cove chose Also new this season, the fer multiple and even more exciting slide paths, along with feet tall. Riders walk to the top green as their color of choice. park refurbished four cabanas unexpected G-force changes. Specifically, in regards to the where they enter a launch cap- The acrylic launch capsule adjacent to its activity pool. The Super Combo, Polin has combined four rides into one, in- sule. The floor of the capsule also provides riders with a view cabanas rent for $40 on week cluding Polin's Sphere. The Sphere rockets riders into a dark, drops out and riders go into a right before the free fall. days and $60 on Friday, Satur- orbital-shaped slide that loops around several times before 37-foot vertical free fall acceler- Castaway Cove's Aqua- day and Sunday. The park has riders make a splash landing. Because of the Super Combo's ating up to a speed of 40 mph Loop actually was set to open 10 total cabanas and 2 group unique ride path, no ride is ever the same, making it exciting and reaching 59 feet per second for the 2014 season. But, be- cabanas that accommodate 24 for guests to ride again and again. Super Combo is first in- as they make the 360-degree di- cause the area was under a people each. stalled at Aquafantasy Waterpark in Izmir, Turkey. agonal loop. Stage 5 drought and water was —Pam Sherborne • Wild Waters water park at Silver Springs State Park, Florida, is enjoying newfound success due to an $800,000 in- The first WhiteWater Aqua vestment from BG Capital Group. The park had been thrill- Loop in Texas made its debut ing Florida residents for more than 35 years, but when the Sil- at Castaway Cove in Wichita ver Springs recreation area became a state park, Wild Waters Falls, Texas. Above left, a was on the chopping block. rider free-falls through the After plans to close the park were announced, public out- trap door floor. Bottom left, cry caused an advisory committee to look for outside opera- a rider zooms by the emer- tors. In 2014, 12 operators expressed an interest in running gency evacuation area before the park, even as the Florida Department of Environmental making the climb into the Protection was making plans to dismantle a two-person raft angled 360-degree loop. bowl slide that was installed at the park in 2008. Of the 12 AT/GARY SLADE investors, BG Capital was chosen, and that company in turn hired Arden Tilghman as president of Silver Springs Man- agement. • In June, WaveGarden announced a strategic partnership with Leitner Ropeways of Italy. Pooling the two company's top electrical, mechanical, civil and computational fluid dynamic (CFD) engineers, led to the development a new gear- less drive system, DirectDrive. The new drive system plays a key role in the development of perfect artificial waves for surf- ing. The new drive system propels the submerged wavefoil from one end of the lagoon to another, to produce a series of perfect waves that range from three feet to almost six feet. • Great Wolf Lodge Poconos, Scotrun, Pa., has jumped on the Slideboarding bandwagon. Working with WhiteWa- ter, Great Wolf converted an existing tube slide into a slideboarding attraction by adding digital LED light bands to the slide and new rafts equipped with a video game controller. The slide is so popular that a second conversion is already underway with that slide expected to open mid-August. In addition to the Pocono property, Great Wolf Lodge Williams- burg is also in the process of converting an existing slide with a rollout expected later this year. Susie Storey, director of communications for Great Wolf Resorts, said that although there are no immediate plans to add slideboarding to the remaining Great Wolf properties, "it’s still very early in this water game.” Slideboarding was tested at Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas during last year's WWA expo. Wet'n'Wild debuted the first permanent installation earlier this year. August 2015 AMUSEMENT TODAY 15

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Idlewild has retooled its popular Mister Rogers Neighborhood of Make Believe into Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Trolley Ride. The trolleys received a complete makeover (left) to go with the new storyline and new characters (above), presented to trolley riders by a dedicated group of trolley drivers. TROLLEY COURTESY IDLEWILD; AT/TIM BALDWIN Idlewild takes trolley ride to next evolution with Daniel Tiger AT: Tim Baldwin Jeff Croushore, public relations manager for iel’s voice on the ride. [email protected] Idlewild, explains, “The new show features four- Idlewild’s stance is that strong personalities LIGONIER, Pa. — When Idlewild announced year-old Daniel Tiger, who is the are needed to be trolley drivers as the job demands the closure of Mister Rogers Neighborhood of son of Daniel Striped Tiger from a blend of knowledge of the script, timing and a Make Believe, there was an emotional outpouring the original Mr. Rogers show when willing interaction with the children aboard the from many of the park’s guests devoted to the trol- they went to the Neighborhood trolley. The park has a core team of about seven ley ride. Originally built in 1989, it took passengers of Make Believe. It features Dan- trolley drivers, although other park personnel are on a 14-minute ride through scenes with characters iel and his childhood friends, but trained to be able to give a guided tour. Croushore based on the show produced by the Fred Rogers it still features characters from the really praises the dedication of the devoted young Company. For 25 seasons, Idlewild & SoakZone show we all grew up with. It shows Croushore drivers on the trolley. He also notes that it is the was the only place anyone could experience just what happens in real life; one gen- only ride the park knows of to be a scripted sing- such an attraction. eration grows up and another generation comes along ride. Fred Rogers was a native of southern Pennsyl- along.” He adds, “The trolley is the connecting The original ride featured the “Hug and Song” vania, so he remembered trips to Idlewild when he thread between the two shows.” storyline, which was developed by Fred Rogers was younger. He founded his company in 1971 and AT asked if it was more of a decision from the himself. With the new ride, they felt the inclusion produced many episodes for PBS. The programing park to pull the curtain on the original attraction or of that feature was important to retain. Children addressed social, emotional and behavioral health the people at the Fred Rogers Company. Croushore and parents can hug and sing together on each in children while supporting parents, caregivers answers, “It ended up being a joint decision. We journey. and teachers in their work with children. It was approached them if we could somehow build on Idlewild turned to Schell Games for the up- a natural fit for Rogers to partner with Idlewild. the success of the new character and bring Daniel date to the ride. Based in Pittsburgh, the company As many children grew up watching Mister Rog- Tiger to the park in some capacity. At that time, we had previously worked with Disney and Univer- ers Neighborhood, they also grew up with the park, weren’t looking to close the original ride; that ride sal among others. Schell Games was the creative which is now celebrating its 138th season. Now was still very popular.” He continues, “They did consultant with both the park and the Fred Rogers with children of their own, it is bittersweet for a not want to mix the two brands, and we agreed, so Company, laying out the scenes and what should treasured attraction to be retired. we went totally new. With the success of the new happen. LifeFormations was also called upon However, this season introduces Daniel Tiger’s character we thought it would be best. We saw at for some of the characters, and the Weber Group Neighborhood Trolley Ride. Not just a makeover, the ride that kids weren’t as familiar with the origi- worked on some of the scenes. Because the new this is more of an evolution of the previous ride. nal characters.” television show is animated, they wanted the char- It incorporates characters from the PBS preschool The trolleys were repainted and the woodwork acters to resemble them in that way, instead of the show Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. For those not in has been refinished. The sound system has also puppets of the original. the know, this new program centers on characters been upgraded. Sensors on the track activate audio In addition to the ride, the park has also intro- that are children of the original characters of Mr. enhancements to the trolley experience. The Fred duced a musical stage show that features Daniel Roger’s Neighborhood show. It currently is the No. Rogers Company felt it would be good to add an- Tiger and his friend Katerina Kittycat. It is per- 1 ranked children’s show in households with kids other feature where children imagine that Daniel is formed three times a day in Racoon Lagoon kid- under four years old. It has won two Parents Choice on the ride. The park now feels there is a three-way dieland and offers visitors a chance for a meet-and- Awards in the two seasons it has aired on PBS. interaction between the driver, the guests and Dan- greet following the show. Creating Memories & Proﬁ tability

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Germany’s Gerstlauer will supply The Monster, a custom-designed looping roller coaster for Adventureland’s 2016 season. Standing 133 feet tall, the ride will feature a 101- degree first drop and five inversions along 2,500 feet or track. COURTESY GERSTLAUER Adventureland adding coaster, retiring flume ALTOONA, Iowa — While Adventureland tertainment are very excited to be working with guests are enjoying a warm summer season, park Adventureland on The Monster. It will be excit- officials are already planning big thrills for next ing and unique — the layout will be like nothing year. They have confirmed that a major steel loop- else in the country,” said Sandy. “Next year its ing roller coaster dubbed The Monster will be the vertical lift and 101-degree drop will be an icon headliner for the 2016 season. at the property and offer a ride experience that is “We knew we wanted to do something big,” guaranteed to thrill riders. We are very excited to said Adventureland’s Molly Vincent. “This is go- see the Negative-G Stall Loop (first used on Gerst- ing to be something that goes far beyond any oth- lauer’s Junker at Power Park in Finland this year) er coaster we have at Adventureland now.” make its debut in the western hemisphere — it is To be designed and built by Germany’s Ger- an awesome element.” stlauer Amusement Rides GmbH, The Monster is With the addition of the new coaster, a park one of the company’s popular compact looping classic is being closed. The beloved Log Ride, coasters. The new $9 million ride will feature a which has been part of the Adventureland lineup 133-foot-tall vertical lift followed by a beyond- since its debut in 1975, will be removed at the end vertical (101-degree) 13-story first drop along with of the summer season. five inversions. In addition to boasting 10mo- In a public statement, Adventureland officials ments of weightlessness along 2,500 feet of track, said: “The Log Ride has been a park staple for the new coaster will interact with and cross the decades — tens of thousands of photos, screams existing Sky Ride eight times. and splashdowns have been had on this ride, but AT also spoke about the new coaster with all great things must eventually come to an end. Adam Sandy of Ride Entertainment Group, which We know that this was a fan (and personal!) fa- represents Gerstlauer. “Gerstlauer and Ride En- vorite, but we want it to go out on its own terms. We encourage all of our fans to take advantage of this advance knowledge and get in your last ride. The Log Ride is over 40 years old, and while still structurally sound, technology for rides has advanced by leaps and bounds in that time period. It is requiring an enormous amount of upkeep and maintenance that isn’t feasible long term. We promise to provide our fans with a suitable replacement, sooner rather than later.” Contrary to various online published reports, AT research had determined that the unique Log Ride was not built by Arrow but a seldom heard Adventureland’s Log Ride will be retired of company, Divitron. It features a 45-foot tall lift after Labor Day. A product of Divitron, the and provides almost a two minute ride. unique Log Ride has been cooling guests off While the Log Ride will be retired after Labor since 1975, but has now reached the end of Keep our amusement park industry strong! Day weekend, construction of The Monster will its operating life due to increased mainte- Buy products and services from these suppliers. begin soon with a scheduled opening in June 2016. nance and upkeep. AT FILE/GARY SLADE —Scott Rutherford and Gary Slade August 2015 AMUSEMENT TODAY 19 Premier Rides to supply Lake Compounce with triple launch coaster in 2016

BRISTOL/SOUTH- pounce General Manager In 2016 guests at Lake INGTON, Conn. — Lake FAST FACTS Jerry Brick. “Over the past Compounce will be able to Compounce Family Theme Ride Name/Park 10 years we have focused on experience the Northeast's Park, located in both the Phobia Phear Coaster/ attractions that appeal to the only triple launch LSM roller towns of Bristol and South- Lake Compounce, younger end of our family coaster with the opening of ington, announced on July Bristol/Southington, Conn. audience and we felt it was Phobia Phear Coaster. 10 that it will be adding a time to introduce a new high COURTESY triple launch roller coaster Ride/Opening thrill factor. Phobia will be LAKE COMPOUNCE with linear synchronous Triple launch LSM coaster/ the largest financial invest- motor (LSM) technology to Summer 2016 ment we have made to the the amusement park in the park in our history and we summer of 2016. This will be Height/Length/Speed couldn’t be more excited.” the first LSM coaster in the 150 feet/850 feet/65 mph Amusement Today asked Northeast region of the U.S. Premier Rides President Jim Named Phobia Phear Coast- Vehicle/Hourly Capacity Seay about the project and er, the ride addresses many 1 train accommodating 12 working with Palace Enter- popular “phobias” with the riders/450-500 pph tainment again: “Premier ride design and theming in- Rides is extremely honored cluding the fear of heights, Footprint to have been selected by Lake speed, enclosed spaces, and 215 feet by 62 feet Compounce to design and of course the fear of roller- produce such an amazing coasters. Supplier roller coaster. Phobia Phear Phobia Phear Coaster, Premier Rides Coaster will incorporate our manufactured by Baltimore- Baltimore, Md. newest technologies includ- based Premier Rides, will fea- ing our most advanced mag- ture an inversion at 150 feet technology that allows the netic launch system and a in the air which is one of the coaster to create its own en- highly innovative military highest in existence. Guests ergy and to store it to use for based power modulation will experience speeds of 65 future launches. system that represents cut- mile per hour with many ex- “Adding Phobia to Lake ting edge green technology. citing and unique elements Compounce will launch us Premier has a very posi- other signature parks such cut so Lake Compounce including multiple launches, to a new level in the amuse- tive long-term relationship as Kennywood Amusement holds a special place for me, a twisting heart-line inver- ment park arena by adding with Lake Compounce’s Park and Idlewild Park. We and it means a lot to provide sion, and ascending and de- another ride that will be en- parent organization Palace enjoy working with their tal- an amazing attraction to scending twists. joyed by our thrill-seeking Entertainment and has sup- ented team. On a personal such a historic park. “ Phobia uses magnetic guests,” said Lake Com- plied multiple rides for their level, I grew up in Connecti- •lakecompounce.com

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WILDWOOD, N.J. — The Morey family realizes that a little nostalgia goes a long way. This season they returned Kong, an iconic boardwalk landmark from early 1970s, to Surfside Pier in the form of a new Flying Scooter from Texas-based Lar- son International. Opened to the public on Me- morial Day weekend, the new simian-themed ride is situated on an elevated platform and serves as the new centerpiece of Surfside Pier. Kong himself, Larson International supplied a new custom-themed Flying snorting smoke and fog, is out- Scooter for Kong at Morey’s Piers. Located atop an elevat- fitted in an “I love Wildwood” ed platform, the eight-seat Flying Scooter features a gorilla T-shirt and is clutching one of (Kong) hanging from a 60-foot-tall lighthouse at the ride’s Wildwood’s well-known tram center. Kong & Co., a 3000-square-foot retail space is locat- cars while hanging from the ed beneath the ride. The original Kong was an iconic board- 60-foot-tall lighthouse at the walk landmark from the early 1970s. ride’s center. Eight two-seat AT/TIM BALDWIN; NIGHT COURTSEY MOREY’S PIERS gondolas with movable forward rudders navigate around the infamous gorilla, allowing riders to climb as high as 26 feet above the pier. After sunset, Kong lights up the night with a rotating light on top of the lighthouse and enhanced LED lighting out- lining the radiating sweeps and the bottoms of each ride vehicle. The lighting package was supplied by Denny’s Electronics of Nokomis, Fla. AT spoke with Will and Jack Morey, second-generation partners of Morey’s Piers, about guest reaction to the new attraction as well as their working re- bring this classic back to life,” we’re thrilled to welcome back lationship with Larson Interna- the Moreys explained. “It might Kong to his rightful home on the ride,” the Moreys added. ity of customizing more of their tional: “Kong is one of the most have taken nearly 40 years, a Surfside Pier. “While Larson has been pro- classics.” well-known of all landmarks to public voting of the masses to “Our guests love Kong. ducing Flying Scooters [since The Morey’s are masters at grace Morey’s Piers over the last finalize the design, at a cost of One of the great things is that the early 2000s], this particular stacking rides and attractions; five decades, and it was time to about $1.6 million bananas, but so many age brackets enjoy one was highly customized and they leave no space unused. Be- themed. This allowed what is neath the Flying Scooter is Kong essentially a basic and tradi- & Co., a new 3,000-square-foot tional amusement ride to be a retail space offering cell phone real show piece. Larson’s Jeff charging stations and comfort- Novotny and his entire team able chairs along with frozen were terrific to work with and chocolate covered bananas and we look forward to the possibil- merchandise. Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau changes name To "Visit Anaheim" ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau (AOCVCB) recently unveiled its new name, Visit Anaheim (www.VisitAnaheim.org). "A year's worth of brand exploration, consumer meetings and travel trade research told us clearly that we needed a name and brand that is reflective of our organization's mission," said Jay Burress, president & CEO, Visit Anaheim. "Visit Anaheim is a name that travel enthusiasts and conventioneers can easily find and understand. It evokes a sense of discovery and clearly communicates that we have an incredible, awe-inspiring destination that people should come see for themselves." The second largest city in Orange County, Anaheim has undergone a massive revitalization and beautification effort and is home to some of California's most exciting and prestigious attractions, entertainment and sports venues, theme parks and an exploding foodie culture and brew scene. —PR Newswire August 2015 AMUSEMENT TODAY 21

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UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — The latest Fast & Furious movie sequel sensation isn’t the film that wowed many critics and thundered to a $1 billion-plus worldwide box office haul this past spring. It’s Fast & Furious — Super- charged, a new attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood (USH). Serving as the new climax of the park’s famous Studio Tour, the cutting-edge ride An explosive car stunt (left) introduced Fast & Furious — Supercharged, the new grand finale of the Universal Studios Hol- film experience, featuring Fast lywood Studio Tour, to the media on June 23. Trams enter a specially-constructed soundstage housing the hydraulic motion- & Furious series cast members based attraction, which features a 360-degree screen stretching 400 feet. Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, COURTESY UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Now we can officially say it Gibson and Luke Evans, cat- is,” said Larry Kurzweil, pres- “Fast & Furious is a global film apults guests into the high- ident of USH, at the preview. phenomenon that has been stakes underground world “As [the park’s] epic transfor- of street racing at perceived mation continues as part of characterized as a thrill ride. speeds of 120 miles per hour. our 50th anniversary, we are USH opened the attraction thrilled to bring Universal's Now we can say it is.” to the public June 24 following incredibly compelling film a red carpet media roll-out the franchise to life.” —Larry Kurzweil, President day before. A hydraulic motion-based Tour in 2010, Fast & Furious “Fast & Furious is an exhil- ride that is similar to, but — Supercharged delivers an Universal Studios Hollywood arating global film phenome- larger and considerably more original storyline as it fuses non that has been consistently advanced than, the King Kong sophisticated atmospheric ef- credible stunts in the films “It’s an amazing experi- characterized as a thrill ride. attraction added to the Studio fects with a state-of-the-art themselves, so we felt we had ence,” chimed Luke Evans. 3D audio system and 3D- to somehow top that,” said “The guys that build these are HD imagery projected onto USH executive show produc- true magicians.” the world’s most expansive er Chick Russell to The Or- A major USH enthusiast, 360-degree screen. ange County Register in June. Tyrese Gibson seemed thrilled The high-tech screen, Russell and his creative team, to have become a permanent spanning nearly 400 feet which included the screen- fixture on the Studio Tour as in length within a new writers from the movies, came well as a patron. “You’re able 65,000-square-foot soundstage up with a few brand-new ve- to get on the tram and expe- on the legendary backlot, uses hicular tricks while develop- rience your favorite movie a system of 34 projectors to ing a fresh scenario for the six- and TV show sets; that’s a big immerse Studio Tour guests in minute ride — taking pains deal,” he said. “Everything a scene packed with wild car to ensure that guests on each about Universal Studios puts stunts. of the tram’s four cars have a you in the driver’s seat to re- Fast & Furious actu- unique perspective. ally experience Hollywood. ally begins the moment visi- “Some people might say [And] Fast & Furious has the tors board the Studio Tour. there’s too much going on, but best fans in the world!” Tram monitors play exclusive we love too much going on,” Mark Woodbury, presi- filmed content with cast mem- Russell said. “[You] can come dent of Universal Creative bers that engage passengers back multiple times and each — an extraordinarily busy en route to the actual ride. time it can be like a whole new department within NBC Uni- Numerous prop cars from the experience.” versal’s theme park division Fast & Furious films build the After hopping aboard the this year, particularly with the narrative both on the tram’s trams to check out Fast & Furi- June announcement that The course and at the ride’s sound- ous, the featured actors clearly Wizarding World of Harry stage location. It’s all a warm- were impressed by the attrac- Potter themed area will debut up for the action to come. tion. at USH in 2016 — summed Working along with 3-D “It’s super cool!” raved it all up: “Our collaboration glasses, a number of fully Vin Diesel. “It’s not like any- with Universal Pictures to cre- synchronized “4-D” effects, thing I’ve ever seen. Everyone ate an authentic experience such as smoke, fans and water on the tram said, ‘Can we do through epic storytelling and Universal Studios Hollywood president Larry Kurzweil (sec- sprayers, enhance the realism it again? ’This is new territory technological breakthroughs ond from left) assists Fast & Furious — Supercharged ride of the show — which is high- for us... to create something continues to be a hallmark film stars (from left) Tyrese Gibson, Michelle Rodriguez and lighted by simulated explo- as immortal and immersive of Universal Studios Holly- Vin Diesel with the ceremonial "chain-cutting" at the attrac- sions and all manner of auto- as this… that all the fans of wood.” tion's June 23 media preview. motive mayhem. our franchise can actually live •universalstudios COURTESY UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD “There are so many in- through and be a part of.” hollywood.com August 2015 AMUSEMENT TODAY 25 26 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2015 Hoffman's Playland reborn as Huck Finn’s Playland AT: B. Derek Shaw [email protected] place for kids. Various departments house different small, ALBANY, N.Y. — After kid-friendly, attractions: a 62 years of a successful op- school bus, subway restau- eration, Dave and Ruth Hoff- rant, a merry-go-round in the man decided it was time to upholstery department and retire after the 2014 season. a horse ride in the sleep cen- Hoffman’s Playland, located ter. The furniture warehouse, in Colonie, N.Y., closed last located in an industrial area, September 14. There was very had vacant land adjacent to strong community support to their store — suitable for a somehow save the rides and four-acre children’s amuse- keep the park in operation, ment park. The 1.8 million somewhere in the area. Many dollar sale and move included suitors made appeals, even lo- grant money that was secured cal and county government. from state and local business However it was the bid by development agencies as well. brothers Jeff and Reid Sperber Last fall, Sperber an- that made the difference. nounced the park was relocat- Jeff Sperber is president ing within the same county and CEO of Huck Finn’s Ware- and thanked the county lead- house (brother Reid Sperber ers for their support during a serves as the CFO) in nearby public announcement. North Albany — a mere six “If it wasn’t for the coun- miles from the old location. ty executive, we wouldn’t be In fact, the furniture store has standing here today,” said Jef- been known for being a "fun" frey Sperber of Huck Finn’s Warehouse. “I was convinced FAST FACTS that we could make this happen and I am pleased that we Huck Finn’s Playland were able to save Hoffman’s 25 Erie Boulevard, Playland. I intend this to be a Albany, N.Y. family place and a place that will anchor further economic The former Hoffman's Playland reopened on June 18, 2015, Owner development in this commu- as the $1.8 million Huck Finn's Playland. The new four-acre Jeff Sperber, Huck Finn’s nity. I am looking forward to park is just six miles from it's previous location. All of the 17 Furniture Warehouse 2015 and a new beginning for rides were relocated from Hoffman's to Huck Finn's and are Size Hoffman’s.” season,” said Sperber. surrounded by beautiful landscaping and bricked walkways 4-acres with 2-acres for Throughout the fall, win- When asked if there (above right). COURTESY HUCK FINN'S PLAYLAND parking 250 vehicles ter and spring, working with were challenges throughout a general contractor, architect the project, Sperber replied, how the Hoffman’s Playland plains, “We are also commit- Project Cost and excavators, Sperber was “Everything was a challenge heritage is maintained, while ted to do great things for the $1.8 million (ride purchase, able to move and relocate 17 along the way, but nothing updating a few things. “The community. We have hired a relocation and restoration) rides to 25 Erie Boulevard, that we couldn’t overcome. new Playland totally captures significant number of Alba- Staffing/Opening Day near the I-787 and I-90 Inter- We were totally committed to the spirit of the old one with ny’s youth that would never 150 seasonal/June 18, 2015 state highway corridor. Sper- making this happen.” a complete feeling of being have a chance to earn money ber explained their timetable: On June 18, Huck Finn’s brand new. We built a main and learn skills without this Relocated Rides: “We bought the rides in Octo- Playland opened to the pub- street walkway that makes it project. We are also raising Allan Herschell: ber. We dismantled all of them lic for the first time. The large very easy to move from ride money for needy charities 1953 Merry-Go-Round and put them inside in No- crowd generated tremendous to ride without losing track of that help children through 1953 Wet Boats vember. We spent December response. “Opening day was your kids,” he said. campaigns like our Buy a 1955 Jolly Caterpillar to mid-April restoring every off the charts. People came Amusement Today asked Brick initiative. People can 1957 Skyfighter piece of every ride. We exca- here from Connecticut, Loui- about the response from the have their personal message 1959 Helicopter Ride vated and built the entire park siana, Minnesota, and Flori- community. Sperber replied: engraved on our walkway for 1960 Little Dipper Coaster in 60 days: April 17 to June da, just to name a few, to see “The guests love the new lay- $50. The money will be donat- 1967 Iron Horse Train 17.” if their childhood memories out, the additional shaded ar- ed to ill and underprivileged Eli Bridge: Each of the rides are on would live on. Thousands of eas for resting or eating, the youth.” 1959 Baby Ferris Wheel new pads with landscaping, kids came from the Capital new train tunnel, the multiple Looking ahead, the park 1965 Scrambler including rock gardens and a Region — None were disap- entrances and that we have a plans to add more attractions 1971 Ferris wheel brick walkway throughout the pointed,” said Sperber. He brand new concession area in in the future, based on how Hampton: park to alleviate any potential continued, “It went extremely addition to the original food well this season does. 1965 Combo Car Ride congestion, making it easy to smoothly. We tried to capture stand. Also the scenery from The site includes about 1976 Tubs-O-Fun get from one ride to the next. Hoffman’s Playland plus the the rides of the state capitol 250 parking spaces in a 2-acre Bradley & Kaye: The train station building new things we added.” and Hudson River are nice lot. Overflow is available 1980 Balloon Flight doubles with restrooms and Helping Sperber at the too.” at the adjacent Huck Finn’s 1985 Red Baron Ride a concession stand window. new location are four former Sperber is proud of what Warehouse, should the need Hrubetz: There are also two tented ar- staff from Hoffman’s - Play they have been able to accom- arise, increasing the capacity 1974 Paratrooper eas on the grounds for birth- land: Eric Brazee, general plish in the off season, from to 400 parking spaces. Sellner: day parties. The bumper cars manager; Liz Mahoney, food moving and maintaining the Many area residents have 1974 Tilt-A-Whirl were not set up for the inau- service; Caitlyn Hammer, op- rides to installing them at a been very pleased with Jeff Venture: gural season, as they “require erations and James Coover, new location, helping to save Sperber and Huck Finn’s 1989 4x4 Pick Up Ride a structure that was impossi- senior ride operator. a local treasure. The park is Warehouse preservation ef- ble to complete in time for this Sperber is pleased with more than that as Sperber ex- forts of Hoffman’s Playland. August 2015 AMUSEMENT TODAY 27 Character-based toy line inspires new themed area Heartlake City creates a new beat at Legoland California Resort AT: Dean Lamanna [email protected] “It’s a whole new space,” at the City Park Crêperie. said Jake Gonzales, media “With [Legoland owner Mer- CARLSBAD, Calif. — relations representative for lin Entertainments] being Having spent its first 16 years Legoland California Resort, very much a European-based steadily expanding from noting that the half-acre loca- company, we’ve introduced a smallish, almost experi- tion on the park’s west side — freshly made crêpes in this mental family theme park between Fairy Tale Brook and area of the park as something concept into a thriving, full- Duplo Village — contained a new for kids to try,” Gonzales fledged vacation destination, musical fountain and some said. Legoland California Resort interactive play elements pri- He added that Heartlake has arrived at a level of suc- or to the makeover. “We’ve City exemplifies how Lego- cess that has allowed it — in injected additional color and land California Resort will the best tradition of the toy energy into this portion of the continue to add major at- bricks that form its creative park. And the theme is great tractions each year to remain foundation — to embark on because the toy items are competitive in the Southern some reinvention. popular and most kids are The signature ride at Legoland's Heartlake City is Mia's California theme park mar- That’s what this major already familiar with them.” Riding Camp, a 50-foot-diameter carousel custom-built by ket. Southern California tourist Heartlake City, indeed, is Chance Rides and featuring 60 horses and two jeeps. “The park is in constant draw north of San Diego has packed with fun around ev- COURTESY LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA RESORT motion — always evolving done in a former area of the ery corner. and improving. Heartlake park that was mostly a foot- Young guests can enjoy sical performance and mini Guests can conclude City brings to it a new dimen- traffic throughway to other living like a Lego Friend for dance party several times their visit to Heartlake City sion.” attractions. On May 21, after a day while joining the sec- a day (and cartoon scenes on a particularly sweet note •www.legoland.com about five months of con- tion’s signature new ride, projected on a large digital struction, renovation, land- Mia’s Riding Camp — a screen in between). At the ad- scaping and ride installation, 50-foot-diameter carousel jacent, heart-shaped Heart- it officially opened Heartlake custom-manufactured by lake Fountain, kids can freely City. The section is based on Chance Rides of Wichita, splash about between shows. the Lego Group’s popular toy Kan., featuring 60 horses and For hands-on creative line and animated TV show two jeeps. Gonzales pointed fun, there’s Heartlake Stables Lego Friends, which follow the out that, with three speeds — the new land’s locus of personalities and adventures and a capacity of 1,000 riders brick-building activities that of five girls: Andrea, Emma, per hour, the attraction pro- also provides photo ops with Mia, Olivia and Stephanie. vides more than a mere mer- carousel-style horses ren- Heartlake City’s public ry-go-round experience. “It dered in the manner of the debut was preceded a day actually starts off at a slower cartoons. There are dozens earlier by a purple carpet me- pace, and the ride begins of professionally Lego-made dia preview. Celebrity guests talking to you about learning examples of flora and fauna including professional skate- horseback riding,” he said. around the stables for inspi- Mia's Riding Adventure, a Zamperla Disk'O Coaster, boarder Tony Hawk, model- “And then the pace picks up ration; life-size models of a featured attraction of the new Heartlake City that actress Gena Lee Nolin, actor to a full gallop. It’s really de- the five Lego Friends charac- recently opened at the Legoland Florida Resort. Barry Sloane of the ABC-TV signed for all ages.” ters that adorn the new area, COURTESY LEGOLAND FLORIDA RESORT series Revenge, San Diego Pa- Heartlake City also in- in fact, required 30,000 toy dres pitcher Ian Kennedy and vites everyone to dance and bricks each to complete. Lego Legoland Florida brings Heartlake City south a number of Make-a-Wish sing along at the centrally lo- Friends toys and products are WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Just a month after Legoland Cali- families were among the first cated Friends Forever Stage, available for purchase at the fornia Resort introduced Heartlake City, its Florida counter- to explore the new land. which offers a 20-minute mu- Heartlake City Boutique. part opened a larger version of the Lego Friends-populated themed land on its 150-acre property here June 26. Some highlights of the Heartlake City in the heart of the Sunshine State: •Mia's Riding Adventure is an attraction themed around Lego Friends character Mia’s love of horses. The Zamperla Disk'O Coaster, seats up to 40 passengers on a circular platform with outward-facing horse-shaped seats, and then spins in circles while traveling forward and back- ward on a wide U-shaped track. •Friends to the Rescue is an interactive musical show starring the Lego Friends as they work together at Heartlake Hall to ensure their concert goes off without a hitch. •Heartlake Stepping Tones Fountain is a heart-shaped fountain filled with Lego brick instruments that play real music triggered by interactive icons. •Heartlake Mall features several retail areas offering a variety of Lego products, including the Lego Friends toy line. “Heartlake City offers an interactive Lego Friends experience for guests of all ages,” said Adrian Jones, general manager of Legoland Florida Resort, which also has the only Heartlake City has remade a previously undefined area at Legoland into an animated themed Lego Friends-themed hotel rooms in the U.S. “When com- land starring the Lego Friends. While the Heartlake City Boutique (center) offers related toys bined with a stay in a Lego Friends-themed room or suite, it and products, the City Park Crêperie and the Heartlake Fountain are two locations that pres- will allow guests to further immerse themselves in the world ent life-sized versions of the cartoon characters built from Lego bricks. of Lego Friends.” —Dean Lamanna AT/DEAN LAMANNA 28 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2015 2015 San Diego County Fair draws 2nd largest attendance

AT: Pam Sherborne attributed to the event's suc- [email protected] cess, said Linda Zweig, fair's media relations. DEL MAR, Calif. — The "We have a beautiful fa- San Diego County Fair drew cade and we heavily theme 1,503,508 fairgoers during its it every year," Zweig said. 2015 run June 5-July 5, the "And, then, once you get into second largest in the fair's his- the fair, we have that them- tory. ing everywhere, on the walk- The fair, with a 2015 theme ways, the buildings. This year of "A Fair to Remember," set we were able to partner with an overall attendance record the city and Balboa Park to in 2012 with 1,517,508, and present the 'A Fair to Remem- although this year's figures ber' theme." were close, that 2012 record Plus, weather for the has yet to be broken. Atten- event turned out to be beau- dance in 2014 was 1,457,130. tiful, although Zweig said "We want to thank every- they did experience a couple one in San Diego County and of days of rain, which is un- beyond for coming to the 2015 usual. San Diego County Fair to en- The San Diego County joy this once-in-a-lifetime op- Fair hosts an independent portunity to unite two major midway. This year there were The theme for the San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, Calif., this year was “A Fair to Remem- venues in the State of Califor- 80 rides provided to fairgoers. ber.” Fair officials change the theme every year. Fairgoers are greeted by the year’s theme nia," said Timothy Fennell, The Crazy Mouse, when they enter the grounds with a highly decorated facade seen in this photo. The theme CEO and general manager. brought in by S & J Entertain- is used heavily everywhere on the grounds including walkways and buildings. "This year's fair theme show- ment and manufactured by COURTESY SAN DEIGO COUNTY FAIR cased the 1915 Exposition and Reverchon, once again came Balboa Park in our theme ex- in as the most popular ride Wheel, manufactured by hibit and throughout the fair- this year. It was also the top Carousel Holland, and the grounds." in 2014. Sky Ride manufactured by The fair changes its theme It was followed by two Seatrek, second and third re- annually and it's the extent of rides brought in by Ray spectively. These two rides that theming that is one factor Cammack Shows, the Grand ranked second and third in 2014 as well. FAST FACTS The fair also produces several festivals through- 2015 San Diego County Fair out its run. One of those was Top 10 Rides brand new this year, the 2015 1. Crazy Mouse, S&J Entertainment, Reverchon Distilled: San Diego Spirit & 2. Grand Wheel, Ray Cammack Shows, Carousel Holland Cocktail Festival. The one- 3. Sky Ride, Ray Cammack Shows, Seatrek day festival drew 985 people 4. G-Force, Southern Cross Rides, KMG to watch as a variety of mix- 5. Magnum, Wood Entertainment, Mondial ologists presented an array of 6. Sky Flyer, Bishop Amusements, Zamperla cocktails. 7. Fast Trax, State Fair Spectacular, Fabbri The fourth annual Toast 8. Olympic Bobs, Helm & Sons, Chance of the Coast Wine Competi- 9. Alien Abduction, Ray Cammack Shows, Wisdom tion Festival was pretty much 10. Rock It, State Fair Services (Mike Demas), KMG sold out, Zweig said. It drew • 1,105 guests in two sessions. Top 10 Food Stands The San Diego Interna- 1. Juicy's LLC III tional Beer Festival also sold 2. Chicken Charlie II Rotisserie out. The three-day event drew 3. Golden West BBQ 9,517 people whom had an 4. Chicken Charlie I Broasted opportunity to sample 480 5. Juicy's LLC II Sausage different beers. 6. Chicken Charlie III Pineapple "We had our first ever 7. C & C Concessions Ranch Farm to Table dinner this 8. Brander I year," Zweig said. "It was a 9. Revolutionary Service Inc. VI huge success. We only had 10. B.C.I. Bacon room for 75 people because • we weren't sure how this By the Numbers would go over. But, we could 221: Total number of pies consumed have doubled that. For that The 2015 San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, Calif., drew at the daily Pie Eating Contest dinner, we served our award 1,503,508 guests, the second highest attendance in the 842: Number of entertainment applications submitted winning wines and beers." event’s history. There were 80 rides on the independent mid- 1,000: Number of pounds of shark consumed at The 66th annual Junior way and an array of foods and games. COURTESY SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR Pignotti's for their combo plates Livestock Auction set a re- 1,106: Total number of slices of pie consumed cord this year, raising a total Friday Night Funnies, featur- tion became the Fiesta Vil- at the daily Pie Eating Contest of $449,000 for members of ing a whole new lineup of to- lage, a cultural attraction. The 1,348: Number of photos taken with the mascot Balboa 4-H and FFA. day's comics. In addition, the Hispanic area of the fair was 1,823: Number of band members that performed The fair also brought back concert series did very well. moved to this space for the 50,000: Number of ears of corn grilled by Corn Star its popular comedy series, A major grounds renova- 2015 fair. August 2015 AMUSEMENT TODAY 29 Extreme heat causes dip in Alameda Populous begins work on County Fair attendance numbers San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo AT: Pam Sherborne [email protected]

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Officials at the 2015 Alameda County Fair reported a dip in attendance this year compared to 2014's fair and the multiple days of triple digit weather was definitely the cause. The fair ran June 17- July 5. Angel Moore, the fair's Populous, fairgrounds and livestock show master planners and architects, have been commissioned by the San Antonio marketing and communi- Livestock Show & Rodeo to develop an expansion master cations manager, said at- plan. Shown left to right at the Master Planning Kick-Off tendance this year reached Meeting are: Glen Alan Phillips, assistant executive director- 444,923, representing a drop San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo; Charlie Smith, AIA, of 6.5 percent from 2014 NCARB, Populous; Keith Martin, executive director/CEO numbers. There were three and Debbie Dreyfus-Schronk, assistant executive director/ Butler provided 50 rides for the midway of the 2015 Alam- days during the fair's run COO both with San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo. Popu- eda County Fair, Pleasanton, Calif., June 17-July 5, including that actually reached record lous is also currently involved with renovating San Antonio’s this Zierer Wave Swinger. The fair reported a dip in atten- temperatures. Alamodome and the San Antonio Henry B. Gonzalez Con- dance this year with 444,923 fairgoers attending. Fair offi- Those days were June vention Center. cials attributed the fewer guests this year to the triple digit 25 with a high temperature COURTESY SAN ANTONIO LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO temperatures experienced during this year’s run. of 101 degrees; June 30, 108; COURTESY ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIR Populous presents at Florida Federation and July 1, 105 degrees. And, if one is searching those tem- ular ride on the midway dur- •Most Creative, Deep- of Fairs – IAFE Zone 2 Convention peratures from other sources, ing those hot days was the Fried Carmelized Bananas such as weather.com, those White Water Flume. Foster, Tony Cardinali, Car- temperatures go up several "Corn dogs are still the dinali Grill; and degrees to 102, 110, and 106 fair's biggest sellers selling •Best Theme (Rock the respectively. 53,351," Moore said, adding Red, White & Blue), Deep This year's fair did set one there were 26,068 hamburg- Fried PBJ Cheesecake with record. There was $650,461 ers sold, and 14,470 turkey Bubblegum Frosting, Jacque- raised during the live agri- legs sold. line Bradbury, Sweet Cheeks. cultural auction, breaking an This was the second year The fair's 4th of July Fire- all-time record. for the Snackdown compe- works Spectacular featured a New this year was the tition, a food competition. live performance by the Oak- Action Zone Arena. Winners this year were: land East Bay Symphony. Populous was a program presenter at the recent joint Flori- "The Action Zone Arena •Grand Champion, Deep "The crowd loved the new da Federation of Fairs — IAFE Zone 2 annual convention in brought in packed crowds," Fried Wood Fired Pastrami addition," Moore said. Saint Augustine, Florida. Charlie Smith, senior principal at Moore said. Pizza, Tony Cardinali, Cardi- "Additionally, Oak Tree the firm, presented on creative facility renovations. Pictured The Action Zone Arena nali Wood Fire Pizza; Racing Association returned left to right are: Bill Bourne, senior associate of Populous; featured Extreme Rodeo, •Best Taste, Cap'n as a live racing partner en- Rick Vymlatil, president/CEO of the South Florida Fair and Monster Trucks and the De- Crunch Shrimp on a Stick hancing the quality of the president of the Florida Federation of Fairs, John Sykes, molition Derby. with Sweet Sriracha Sauce, fair's race meet with bigger president/CEO of the East Texas Fair and International As- And, in addition to the Don Delahoyde, Sharkey's prize money," Moore said. sociation of Fairs & Expos Chair and David Forkner, principal Freestyle Motorcross, a dif- Fish Fry; of Populous. COURTESY POPULOUS ferent new show was featured each week. 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The annual Independence Day Celebration stepped into his shoes and never looked back. fireworks show at Cal Expo, Sacramento, end- She will remain in charge through the end of ed early, July 4, after one of the five-inch mor- the fiscal year and that ends in September. She tars used to launch the fireworks experienced plans to remain involved as a member of the fair a catastrophic failure. The show was approxi- board, which is actively seeking a new manager. mately halfway through its 23-minute planned • display. The New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, An investigation is being led by California is teaming up with La Cumbre Brewing Com- P.O. Box 238 Forestry and Fire Protection to determine the pany and master brewer Jeff Erway to create cause of the incident. Fireworks technicians dis- a special beer that will be sold at the fair and Merino, CO. 80741 mantled the remaining fireworks and launched other special events. a couple of the larger shells the day after the The brew is a cream ale, made with locally 800-634-6097 970-522-7515 Fax: 970-522-2902 failed event. grown ingredients including the hops and barley. Approximately 25,000 people showed up to The idea for the beer came after a casual [email protected] www.wisdomrides.com the free event at Cal Expo and thousands of oth- conversation between the state fair general ers gathered nearby to watch the annual event. manager and the director of the New Mexico Rick Pickering, CEO of Cal Expo and the Brewer’s Guild. California State Fair, was quoted in a press Starting September 10, the beer will be release as saying: “While all parties are truly available for purchase at the fair. disappointed that this unfortunate incident oc- • curred, it is prudent to act with the upmost care The Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, plans for the safety of the public and fireworks’ per- a few changes for this year's edition set for Aug. sonnel." 7-23. One change is a hike in admission tickets • from $10 to $12. Advance tickets increased from Denny Stoecklein, general manager, Kan- $7 to $8. The last ticket increase at the fair was sas State Fair, Hutchinson, is leaving the post in 2012. after more than 12 years. Lesley Gordon, fair spokeswoman, said the Stoecklein told a local news agency in June state fair relies on ticket sales, concessions and that he has taken a new job as director of mar- other fees for about 80 percent of its revenue. keting and public information for Hutchinson Also changing is the location of the iconic gi- Community College. ant cheese sculpture. It is moving to the Purdue ”It was one of those things,” he was quoted as Extension Ag/Hort Building. In past years, it was saying. “I wasn’t out looking for a job, but I always on display at the Pioneer Our Land Pavilion. had an interest in the college environment.” New additions this year include a medieval His last day with the fair was July 17. He jousting tournament, a rolling museum com- was to start his new job July 20. memorating Indiana's history called the Bicen- • tennial Train, alcohol sales at concerts as well The Stanislaus County Fair Board, Turlock, as a Beer and Wine Exhibition, a smart phone Calif., announced last month it had selected recharging lounge, and a new theme, the Year Matthew Cranford, a San Joaquin Valley, Calif., of the Farmer. native, as its new chief executive officer. • Cranford, 37, has worked at the San Ma- The Entrepreneur business publication re- teo County Fair since 2008 and as fair man- cently looked at state fair foods to find some of ager since 2009, according to a news release. the most absurb for 2015. Since it was mid-sum- He also was operations manager at Modesto’s mer, the publication couldn't include those state State Theatre from 2002 to 2004, overseeing fairs that hadn't announced their food list. How- concerts and independent films. ever, the publication put together a list of the Cranford takes the reins from Chris Boro- 12 of the most absurb from those state fairs that vansky, who announced in March that he was had taken place and/or had already announced. retiring in August after more than five years as Here is that list: the fair’s CEO and more than 35 years manag- 1. Ultimate Bacon Explosion from the Iowa ing fairs in California and Oregon. State Fair, Des Moines, Aug. 13-23 Cranford was to attend the 2015 fair, which 2. S'mores Shake from the Indiana State got underway July 10 for its 10-day run. He will Fair, Indianapolis, Aug. 7-23 officially start his job Aug. 5. 3. Apple Pie on a Stick, Iowa State Fair SUBSCRIBE • 4. Grandma Deb's Snicker Bar Salad from TODAY Ionia (Mich.) Free Fair manager Beverly the Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, Aug. 27- Clark announced last month that the 2015 Sept. 7 Centennial Fair, which was held July 16-25, 5. Bacon Bottom Porker Pizza from the Wis- would be her last as the fair’s manager. Clark consin State Fair, West Allis, Aug. 6-16 $ came to the Ionia Free Fair after a long and 6. Deep Fried Oreo Burger, Florida State 50 active career in the amusement industry when Fair, Feb. 6-17 PER YEAR her husband Doug became the Ionia Free Fair’s 7. Deep Fried Nacho Balls, Iowa State Fair ALL PRINTED ISSUES 8. Mac and Cheese Cupcake, Minnesota + FREE DIGITAL manager in 2004. FREE DIGITAL EDITIONS ONLY AVAILABLE EDITIONS “It literally began as a labor of love,” Beverly State Fair TO SUBSCRIBERS OF THE PRINTED EDITION Clark said. “Doug joined the Fair as its manager in 9. Watermelon Beverage served in a Water- SUBSCRIBE AT: amusementtoday.com 2004 and the rest, as they say, is history.” melon, Wisconsin State Fair Together she and Doug brought many im- 10. Deep Fried Starbucks Coffee, California provements to the fair, along with assisting the State Fair, Sacramento, July 10-26 Ionia Free Fair Association with a framework 11. Sriracha Balls, Minnesota State Fair Keep our amusement park industry strong! for preparing the fair for the future. 12. Deep Fried Alligator On-a-Stick, Wis- consin State Fair. Buy products and services from these suppliers. With Doug’s untimely death in 2007, Bev August 2015 AMUSEMENT TODAY 31 32 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2015 Erie County Fair's rich history dates back to 1819 AT: Pam Sherborne [email protected]

HAMBURG, N.Y. — The Erie County Fair's work on its 175th anniversary last year was a very successful practice run for the next milestone, the 200th anniversary, which will be celebrated in the year 2039. In the meantime, every fair brings that year closer including the 2015 edition set for Aug. 12-23. "Although we are celebrating our 176th fair in 2015, we are focused on our bicentennial fair in 2039," said Erie County Fair CEO and Fair Manager Above left, is a recent photo of the Erie County Fair, Hamburg, N.Y. It is set to run its 176th fair Aug. 12-23. Above right, Dennis Lang. "The children is a photo of the 1890 San Francisco Cable Car, California #17, which was purchased and brought to the Erie County Fair in of today will be the parents of 1962. The purchase price of the car then was $8,000. It operated for many years on the fairgrounds but now sits on display. tomorrow. We are creating the It received a major cosmetic overhaul in 2009. COURTESY ERIE COUNTY FAIR memories and emotional bonds now that will fuel our success in fair in the U.S. agers took action to incorporate other larger and more spectacu- built in 1890 for $8,000. the future." The roots of the Erie Coun- the first 15 fairs plus one fair lar show was playing the fair. It California #17 was mount- ty Fair go back to 1819. That added to the count that was was almost like we downgrad- ed on a bus chassis on the west FAIR FOCUS was the year the Erie County held in conjunction with the ed to hire Strates." coast and driven across coun- Marty Biniasz, manager of Agricultural Society, then called New York State Fair in 1856," Biniasz said no one really try by Norman Dust and his special events, said: "I like to tell the Niagara County Horticul- Biniasz said. "In 1937, the 97th knows the facts behind that wife Lorranie. During the 2500 people all the work we did on tural Society, was formed. This fair was held. No fair was held carnival change but Strates has mile journey to Hamburg, the our 175th anniversary last year, organization was able to put in 1943 due to WWII. In 1963, af- played the show since and that Dusts encountered all types of the updating of our archives, re- together a fair in Buffalo, N.Y., ter the pioneer fairs of 1820 and is history. weather including snow cov- cording memories, was practice the next year. That was the first 1821 were fully documented, "In the 1930s and '40s, as ered roads as the trek took the for our 200th anniversary." agricultural fair in the region. their numbers were added to the Erie County Fair was grow- cable car through the Rocky Biniasz even penned a book The reason the fair won't be the official numbering system ing, so was the Strates Shows," Mountains. on the fair's history. Published celebrating 200 years in 2020 is making the 1964 fair the 125th." he said. "It is like we grew up "For over 50 years, the car by Arcadia and simply called because the event was not held After many years of the fair together." has served as a mobile ambas- Erie County Fair, the book was annually every year thereafter. being held in Buffalo, N.Y., it The James E. Strates Shows sador for the fair appearing at written on behalf of the fair. "Pioneer fairs were held in was moved throughout differ- is the only railroad carnival hundreds of parades and festi- Last year's event set an at- 1820 and 1821," Biniasz said. ent locations in Aurora, Lan- operating in the U.S. today. It vals as well as being on display tendance record of 1,220,101 "Then, after a 20-year hiatus, caster, East Hamburgh, (now still arrives at the Erie Railroad at the fair," Biniasz said. "The million people. The fair boasts the Erie County Agricultural Orchard Park) West Seneca, and Depot in the Village of Ham- car was mechanically restored that it is the largest independent Society re-established and held Springville from 1851-1867. In burg 2.35 miles and a 10-minute 1985 and experienced a major county fair in the U.S. It became annual fairs from 1841 through 1868, the Society moved the fair drive away. Changes to the rail- cosmetic overhaul in 2009.The the country's largest county fair 1855." to its Hamburg location and it way system over the years has trolley no longer operates and for the first time in 1970 and is Then, in 1856, the original has remained there ever since. created changes for the show, is a static display." currently the country's third Society was reorganized under Originally, the Hamburg lo- however. largest county fair. a state legislative act and the cation for the fair was 12 acres. "They have taken off their Erie County Fairgrounds It is also currently the larg- fair held in 1856 was, again, Over the years, the fairgrounds Pullman cars," Biniasz said. By the Numbers est 12-day in the U.S. as well as given the number "one." have grown to cover 275 acres. "Last year was the first year 275 acres; the largest independent county "In 1937, the Board of Man- Likewise, the fair began as they did this. They no longer 86 permanent buildings a one-day event held in the fall. house their employees on the and structures; It, too, has grown to become an train, but their trailers and 4 green parks; 12-day event held each August. equipment still arrive by train." and 15,000 parking spaces It became the country's The carnival provides the Fun Facts largest county fair for the first fair's midway with approxi- •Current annual time in 1970 and is currently the mately 70 rides and 100 games. attendance tops a million country's third largest county "We are extremely proud •2014 Fair was an all-time fair. of our relationship with the record breaker with gate One of the notable and per- Strates family," said Erie Coun- attendance at 1.2 million haps one of the most important ty Fair CEO and Fair Manager •Largest independent historical facts related to the fair Dennis Lang. "Our partnership county fair in the is the long history it has shared continues to grow and is getting United States with the James E. Strates Shows. stronger every year." •12-month attendance to That show has been playing the The Erie County Fair is fairgrounds is three million fair every year since 1924. also home to an original San (Events Center, Gaming "We have a letter from Francisco cable car. Biniasz said Center, Buffalo Raceway, James E. Strates," said Biniasz. in 1962, the Erie County Agri- Lights Festival, etc.) "He wrote a letter saying that cultural Society purchased the •70 food vendors/ he wanted to play our fair. We Municipal Railway of San Fran- 390 total vendors Multiple Eli Wheels dominate the skyline at the Erie County have it framed. At that time an- cisco Cable Car that had been on site during fair Fair in this 1946 rooftop view. COURTESY ERIE COUNTY FAIR August 2015 AMUSEMENT TODAY 33 2015 Calgary Stampede experiences attendance drop The 2015 Calgary Stampede, AT: Pam Sherborne Alberta, Canada, which ran [email protected] shows like Super Dogs drew July 3-12, drew 1,168,509 large crowds for all 10 days. fairgoers, a dip from the CALGARY, Alta. — Offi- Other entertainment in- 2014 attendance numbers, cials of the 2015 Calgary Stam- cluded the agricultural and but fair officials were very pede were very pleased with chuck wagon events. Grand- pleased with the results. results this year. Even with stand entertainment extrava- Here is an overview of the a province-wide economic ganzas were held nightly and fairgrounds with the nightly downturn, the event, held July ended with a display of fire- fireworks show. 3-12, drew 1,168,509. works. COURTESY CHRIS BOLIN, According to Jennifer North American Mid- CALGARY STAMPEDE Booth, the Stampede public- way Entertainment provided ity manager, officials knew the about 60 rides the midway for 2014 attendance of 1,263,428 the event. was going to be a tough figure to beat. Last year's attendance was the second highest in the event's history, after the 1.4 million that turned out to celebrate the Stampede's 100th birthday in 2012. Pleasant weather, for the most part, prevailed this year but a sudden cancellation of Miranda Lambert's concert at the Saddledome was attributed to some of the drop of attendance. However, the event closed out with three big concerts, coupled with a run on pre-sale rodeo tickets, bolster- ing attendance numbers at the end of the fair. The Calgary Stampede kicked off on Friday, July 3, with the traditional Calgary Stampede Parade. It marched through the streets of Calgary and featured 125 entries made up of 35 floats, 12 marching bands, more that 700 horses and approximately 4,000 participants. A few highlights this year included the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Torch Relay entry, the Beaker- head float and the Canadian Armed Forces. Stampede's President Bill Gray was quoted by a local news agency that he felt the entertainment this year was better than the 2014 event. He said the circus show at the Corral “was a hard ticket to get all week,” and the lineup at the Coca-Cola Stage, events in the agriculture barns, and

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NAVY PIER side engineers from Thornton Kong and Baku, Azerbaijan. more luxurious ride – increas- Continued from page 35 Tomasetti, a new model was Significant features include ing ride time from seven min- selected and purchased -- the two-door gondolas that allow utes to 12 minutes, and circling the Navy Pier Inc. board of di- DW60 -- from Dutch Wheels, for easy loading and unload- three times, not just once as the rectors. “The new wheel is yet the Netherlands-based coming, a fortified structure to current wheel does.” another example of our con- pany that built the Pier’s cur- withstand winds of 115 miles The new gondolas will seat tinuing commitment to ensure rent wheel. Considered one of per hour, and safety glass ca- up to 10 passengers (the cur- that Navy Pier remains the re- the world’s top designer and pable of weathering intense rent wheel holds six), include gion’s number-one leisure des- manufacturer of Ferris wheels, storms. padded seats, TV screens and tination and a place of pride for Pier leadership was impressed “One of our goals was to speakers, and will feature an the city and its residents.” with the company’s exemplary be sure the new wheel would innovative HVAC condensa- Navy Pier, Inc. conducted a safety record and commitment provide our guests with a sig- tion drainage system that col- thorough six-month worldwide to excellence. nificantly enhanced year-round lects and releases water when A sample of the new gon- search for a wheel that would The DW60 will be the first experience,” said Marilynn K. gondolas are at the bottom of dolas for Navy Pier’s new best meet the unique structural and only one of its kind in the Gardner, president and CEO, their rotation to prevent drip- wheel. Each gondola can and operational requirements U.S. with similar wheels cur- Navy Pier, Inc. “The new wheel ping and clouding during rota- seat up to 10 passengers. of the Pier. Working along- rently in operation in Hong will deliver a smoother and tion. COURTESY NAVY PIER Shedd Aquarium receives $2 million commitment from The Grainger Foundation CHICAGO, Ill. — Shedd Aquarium announced in early July it has received a $2 million commitment from The Grainger Foundation in support of its recently launched Aquarium Microbiome Project (AMP) — believed to be the world's first comprehensive look at microbi- omes in a controlled aquarium ecosystem and how they influence complex environmental conditions and animal health. The three-year commitment will advance the planned research by nearly a decade, enabling the expansion of Shedd's unique, onsite aquatic microbial ecology laboratory and bioinformatics capabilities. The commitment also positions Shedd as the only accredited aquarium in the nation with onsite capabilities focused on performing high-level hypoth- esis testing and laboratory se- quencing analysis for the built or managed aquatic environment. "This funding is significant to uncovering mysteries sur- rounding the tiny, living organ- isms that are all around us, how they influence the well-being of animals and their homes, and most importantly, how those discoveries may lead to important advances that benefit human health overall," said Dr. Bill Van Bonn, vice president for Animal Health and head of the A. Watson Armour III Center for Animal Health and Welfare at Shedd. "We are excited and extremely grateful for the generosity of The Grainger Foundation and their dedication to advanc- ing projects like this one that are critical to understanding how we can effectively manage these and other human environments in the best way possible." 38 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2015 FINANCIAL WATCH MARKETWATCH Cedar Fair reports 5 percent increase SANDUSKY, Ohio — Cedar Fair Entertainment Compa- COMPANY SYMBOL MARKET PRICE HIGH LOW ny (NYSE: FUN), reported on July 8 preliminary net revenues 07/09/15 52-Week 52-Week through July 5, 2015 of approximately $491 million, an increase The Blackstone Group BX NYSE 39.09 44.43 26.56 of $24 million, or 5 percent, when compared with the same period a year ago. This period traditionally represents approxi- Merlin Entertainments Group/ MERL LSE 428.00 435.10 3.277 mately 40 percent of the company's full-year net revenues. Legoland The higher net revenues are a result of a 2 percent increase Cedar Fair, L.P. FUN NYSE 55.17 60.64 42.75 in attendance, a 2 percent increase in average in-park guest per capita spending and a 10 percent increase in out-of-park CMCSA NASDAQ 62.01 63.55 49.33 revenues, including resort hotels. Comcast Corp./ NBCUniversal Media CMCSK NASDAQ 61.79 63.27 49.26 Christine McCarthy named CFO at Walt Disney BURBANK, Calif. — Christine M. McCarthy has been The Walt Disney Company DIS NYSE 115.60 117.43 78.54 named senior executive vice president and chief financial officer and Kevin Mayer has been named senior executive vice presi- Fuji Kyoko Co., Ltd. 9010 TYO 1046.00 1298.00 975.00 dent and chief strategy officer of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), effective immediately, it was announced June 30 Great Wolf Resorts WOLF NASDAQ TBD TBD TBD by Robert A. Iger, chairman and chief executive officer. “Christine has done an incredible job as Disney’s treasurer Haicahang Holdings Ltd. 2255HK SEHK 1.53 2.13 1.02 over the past 15 years, and her strong leadership and keen Leofoo Development Co. TW:2705 TSEC 11.50 13.70 10.30 financial acumen make her an ideal chief financial officer," Iger said. “She is highly respected in the finance sector, and in this MGM Resorts International MGM NYSE 17.84 27.64 17.25 new role she will have even more impact on creating value for Disney shareholders.” SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. SEAS NYSE 18.26 28.79 15.11 “Kevin has overseen corporate strategy and business development at a time of unprecedented growth for Disney, play- Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town 000069 SZSE 8.19 14.78 4.65 ing an integral role in our successful acquisitions of Pixar, Mar- Co., Ltd. (OCT) vel and Lucasfilm,” Iger said. “With this promotion to the new Six Flags Entertainment Co. SIX NYSE 46.58 51.09 31.77 role of chief strategy officer he will continue to focus on growth opportunities and help position the company for the future.” Skyocean International 00593HK SEHK 9.10 12.46 3.96 Disney declares cash dividend Tivoli A/S DK:TIV CSE 3900.00 4000.00 2941.00 BURBANK, Calif. — The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) board of directors on June 24 declared a cash dividend of Village Roadshow VRL ASX 6.11 8.17 5.08 $0.66 per share for the first six months of fiscal 2015, payable July 29 to shareholders of record at the close of business on STOCK PRICES ABOVE ARE GENERALLY QUOTED IN THE FOREIGN July 6. With this dividend, Disney will begin paying dividends CURRENCY IN WHICH THE COMPANY IS LOCATED on a semi-annual basis, rather than once a year.

Worldwide Markets: ASX, Australian Securities Exchange; CSE, Copenhagen Stock Exchange; LSE, London Stock Exchange; NYSE, New York Stock Exchange; NASDAQ, National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations; SEHK, Hong Kong Stock At at glance... Exchange; SZSE, Shenzhen Stock Exchange; TSEC, Taiwan Stock Excange, Corp.; TYO/TSE, Tokyo Stock Exchange —SOURCES: Bloomberg.com; Wall Street Journal •ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) announced on July 6 that it will release its second quar- DIESEL PRICES ter 2015 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, Region As of Change from August 6, 2015. In conjunction with the release, the company (U.S.) 07/06/15 1 year ago has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live East Coast $2.938 - $1.040 over the internet, on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 9 a.m. East- Midwest $2.724 - $1.138 ern Time. •LONDON — accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), Gulf Coast $2.712 - $1.090 is expanding the reach of its ShoWare and accesso Siriusware Mountain $2.785 - $1.124 ticketing solutions with the addition of 16 new contracts. The West Coast $2.978 - $1.007 contracts are with various venues, museums and other enter- California $3.142 - $0.993 tainment facilities in the United States and Mexico. • GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Six Flags Entertainment Cor- CURRENCY poration (NYSE: SIX), announced on July 2 that it will partici- On 07/10/15 $1 USD = pate in the following upcoming investor conferences: Credit 0.0946 EURO Suisse Gaming, Lodging, Leisure & Restaurant Conference – 0.6501 GBP (British Pound) August 6, 2015 at Credit Suisse in New York, N.Y. and Wells 121.20 JPY (Japanese Yen) Fargo Technology, Media & Telecom Conference – November 0.9471 CHF (Swiss Franc) 11, 2015 at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York, N.Y. 1.3429 AUD (Australian Dollar) Copies of presentations used at the conferences will be 1.2717 CAD (Canadian Dollar) posted on the company's Investor Relations website at: www. sixflags.com/investors. August 2015 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 BUSINESS BRIEFS Texas Gov. signs bill banning Shark Fin Trade FAsttrack SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The San Antonio Zoo was one of COMPILED: Scott Rutherford 17 Texas Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facilities supporting the legislative Texas ban on Shark Fin Trade [email protected] known as HB1579. The 17 (AZA) accredited organizations listed below stood in As Downtown Disney at Walt Disney will feature several species of African hoof support of enacting legislation to prohibit the sale, purchase or World continues its transformation into the stock and birds along with something never transport of illegal and unsustainable shark fins within the State new entertainment venue Disney Springs, one before seen at the San Antonio Zoo – a giraffe of Texas. of the latest changes announced is the clos- feeding station. A press release from the San Antonio Zoo stated: "We are ing of DisneyQuest, the 100,000-square-foot • committed to promoting ecosystem awareness and supporting indoor virtual theme park that has made its World-champion and two-time Olympic sustainability in natural resource management. Collectively our home on the property’s West Side since 1998. silver medalist Elvis Stojko will headline a organizations represent over $300 million in economic impact In DisneyQuest’s place will be a new sports- new holiday-themed ice show at Busch Gar- and reach nearly 30 million visitors every year. themed attraction, NBA Experience, that will dens Williamsburg’s Christmas Town. Twas "Shark finning is an unsustainable and wasteful harvest prac- include both an interactive experience and That Night is an all-new live performance on tice that is devastating shark populations and threatening the restaurant. DisneyQuest is expected to cease ice being created by the same team that pro- ecological balance of impacted ecosystems. Although, we sup- operations in 2016. duced London Rocks and Scrooge No More!. port sustainable harvest, the uncertain origin of shark fins being • The show will be performed at Busch Gardens’ exported from Texas motivates us to support the closing of this Six Flags Great Adventure has become Royal Palace Theater starting Nov. 27. Busch trade until more transparency and traceability can be achieved. the chain’s latest property to offer Batman: Gardens will transform the theater’s stage into We strongly urge you to take this important step in strengthening The Ride Backwards by reversing trains on its a glistening frozen pond, creating a nostalgic the current Federal and International legislation that prohibits the popular B&M inverted coaster. Since opening sense of wonderment during the retelling of practice and make a real difference in shark conservation." in 1993, Batman: The Ride has given more than this Christmas classic. The supporting Texas zoos were: Abilene Zoological Gar- 27 million rides. “Busch Gardens’ newest live show com- dens, Abilene; Caldwell Zoo, Tyler; Cameron Park Zoo, Waco; “The ride’s intensity is ratcheted way up,” bines the grace of professional figure skating Dallas World Aquarium, Dallas; Dallas Zoo, Dallas; Ellen Trout said John Fitzgerald, Six Flags Great Adven- with cherished Christmas music, original holi- Zoo, Lufkin; El Paso Zoological Society, El Paso; Fort Worth Zoo, ture president. “Thrill seekers will not want to day songs and magnificent visuals,” said En- Fort Worth; Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Glen Rose; Gladys Porter miss this limited-time opportunity to put their tertainment Director Bonnie Gilliland. “Elvis Zoo, Brownsville; Houston Zoo, Houston; Landry’s Aquariums, inner ‘super hero’ to the test.” Stojko’s masterful skating techniques and his Houston; Moody Gardens, Galveston; San Antonio Zoo, San • unbounded creativity are helping us produce Antonio; SeaWorld, San Antonio; Sea Life Aquarium, Grapevine SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica are now an emotionally-charged show that is unlike and the Texas State Aquarium, Corpus Christi. featuring a variety of evening presentations anything else in our lineup.” where guests can stay later for more thrills and • PEOPLE WATCH laughs. At SeaWorld, nightly festivities include The Themed Entertainment Association roller coasters and other rides that offer a new and AECOM recently released their annual •Core Cashless recently announced the experience when the sun goes down along report tracking the attendance of the world’s latest addition to its team. Effective immediately, with Shamu’s Celebration: Light Up The Night. top-performing theme parks. Notable among Cathy Doucette has joined Core in the role of This returning fan-favorite finds Shamu Stadi- 2014’s significant gains was South Korea’s New Business Development. um transformed with stylistic lighting and col- Lotte World, the 14th best-attended theme “We couldn’t be happier to have Cathy on orful backdrops to create a social and celebra- park in the world, having hosted over 7.6 mil- board,” remarked Patrick Frickleton, director of tory atmosphere ending with a fireworks finale. lion visitors, up 2.8 percent from the previous Sales and Marketing for Core. “Cathy has a rather Aquatica heats things up with Island 12-month period. According to park officials, impressive combination of personality, industry Doucette Nights presented by Coca-Cola. This all-new the gains are a direct result of the new Let’s knowledge and work ethic. She is just a natural fit.” beach party taking place every Friday and Sat- Dream! nighttime spectacular, which debuted Cathy brings over 25 years experience in the Amusement and urday through August 8 will allow guests to midway through last year. The popular, end-of- Hospitality industry to Core. She has previously held positions enjoy live DJs, dancing on the beach and an day light parade, designed and produced by with Merit Entertainment (now AMI Networks), Power House evening menu at Waterstone Grill. North Hollywood entertainment design firm Entertainment and Belis Technology, among others. • The Goddard Group, is credited not only for •Rawhide Western Town and Event Center, Two national magazines have released triggering the bump in attendance, but more Chandler, Ariz., recently announced the well- their choices of the best parks in the nation impressively for a 35 percent boost in visitor deserved promotion of Cindi Carver as general including Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. length-of-stay. Let’s Dream! uses advanced manager. Carver’s efforts will focus on all aspects The “15 Best Amusement Parks for Kids” list technologies, including a holographic effect of operations strategy to generate revenue for from Parents Magazine features Disney and and the world’s largest fleet of choreographed the 1880s western-themed family entertainment Universal parks on both coasts and only two flying objects. The Goddard Group enlisted venue. parks from the Midwest. “It’s a special honor to the help of several A-list collaborators, includ- With extensive experience in the Carver be highlighted by a longstanding advice pub- ing world-renowned puppet designer Michael entertainment, event and hospitality industry, lication such as Parents Magazine,” said Park Curry, and former Cirque du Soleil chief com- Carver brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Rawhide. President Matt Eckert. “They called us out poser Benoit Jutras. Most recently serving as the Controller at Rawhide, Carver has for our rides for children of all ages, plus our • taken the lead on much more than just accounting and finance and mother’s nursing room and our high standards For six decades, the Disneyland Resort has delved in to learn the ins and outs of the business as a whole. for cleanliness.” has explored the frontiers of immersive sto- •Picsolve, a leading image capture partner In addition, this month’s edition of Better rytelling and entertainment technology. And for the leisure and entertainment industry, Homes & Gardens names Holiday World on its it’s not stopping now. A glittering new parade has announced the appointment of Anthony list of “Top 10 Theme Parks.” Better Homes Paint the Night new fireworks spectacularDis - Boddie as its new vice president of Theme Park & Gardens mentions Splashin’ Safari’s record- neyland Forever, and all-new World of Color Operations, North America. breaking Mammoth water coaster as a high- show raise the bar, once again, on creativ- Following Picsolve’s recent $14 million light. ity and entertainment technology, keeping investment in the U.S., the company has recruited • the Disneyland Resort and its guests forever heavily in the region, with Boddie’s position Boddie The San Antonio Zoo officially broke young. fundamental to the senior leadership team that ground on its new giraffe exhibit on June 22. “Few companies have both a legendary provides added value for partners looking to offer enhanced guest Construction is expected to last roughly five past as well as a limitless future,” said Bob experiences and future proof their revenues. months, and the exhibit is set to open in late Iger, chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Boddie brings over 25 years of experience in the theme park November. The zoo has been without giraffes Company. “But we had the great fortune to and attractions industry to his new role, previously working for the past five years. The giraffes will be wel- be founded with a spirit of creativity and in- at America's largest amusement concessionaire, Kaman's Art comed in a naturalistic habitat that sits along novation – one that continues to define this Shoppes. the zoo’s notable limestone cliffs. The exhibit phenomenal company.” SPOTLIGHT:Merlin opens OrlandoPage Eye 50 40 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2015 Story Land helps kickoff 15th annual www.amusementtoday.com Lightning Safety Awareness Week SAFETY Activate Your Digital Edition Account TODAY! GLEN, N.H. — Partners TM & ©2015 Amusement Today, Inc. 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Images of Modern America Freedomland illustrates history of park REVIEW: Jeffrey L. Seifert its exquisite detail and top [email protected] notch entertainment, the huge themer lacked exciting The opening of Disney- rides. By year three, more land in 1955 changed forever money was poured into the the amusement park indus- debt-ridden park to add tra- try. The park was so suc- ditional attractions found at cessful that soon everyone popular amusements parks. wanted a Disneyland of their Sometimes the atten- own in their backyard. New tion to detail worked against theme parks started spring- the park. When opened, the ing up all over the country. park's Von Roll skyride had Some, such as Six Flags Over cars resembling ore buckets Texas enjoyed immediate that were painted to look like success, while others failed they were covered in rust. miserably. Guests found that unappeal- Although Disneyland ing so by year two, the sup- Seven different historic U.S. flags from different time peri- refuses to acknowledge his port towers were repainted ods were flown over the entrance to the park. participation, much of that tain for the Images of Mod- blue and the cabins a bright COURTESY ARCADIA PUBLISHING park's initial success was due ern America series due to be red, to give the attraction a to the efforts of Cornelius released in 2016. This isn’t clean, festive look. Vanderbilt Wood, Jr. (C.V. the Six Flags park of Califor- More than 80 beautiful Wood or Woody) who served nia that everyone is familiar color photographs, com- as Disney’s executive vice with, but rather another C.V. plete with captions, show president. He was respon- Wood park in Golden, Colo- all the attractions a visitor sible for getting Disneyland rado. Opening to the public could enjoy. From a ride from the drawing board to in 1959, it encountered finan- on an antique horseless car- opening day. Within months cial difficulties and closed in riage through Old New York of Disneyland’s opening, 1960. to a steamship cruise on the however, Wood was sepa- Images of Modern Ameri- Great Lakes to a train ride on rated from the Disney orga- ca Freedomland 1960–1964 is a genuine steam locomotive nization. divided into four chapters from Chicago to San Francis- Always the entrepre- and includes the requisite co. Although lacking in thrill neur, Wood convinced in- acknowledgements and in- rides, there was no shortage vestors in other parts of the troduction. The introduction of things to do at Freedom- country that they too could mostly provides information land. have a Disneyland of their about C.V. Wood. Despite A brief third chapter Many of the thematic elements at Fredomland were copied own. It is, therefore, ironic some stupendous failures, shows how Freedomland from Disneyland, including horse-drawn streetcars. that following Disneyland’s C.V. Wood did have many was merchandised. Sound COURTESY ARCADIA PUBLISHING success, the next three C.V. successful undertakings and tracks, pennants, posters Wood projects were spec- was inducted into the In- and trinkets, all bearing the tacular failures. Perhaps the ternational Association of Freedomland name, were grandest and most notable Amusement Parks and At- sold at the park. was New York’s Freedom- tractions (IAAPA) Hall of As can be expected, the land. Fame in 1994. final chapter covers the- de The concept, construc- Chapter one also serves mise and closure of Freedom- tion, opening and closure as somewhat of an introduc- land. As stated elsewhere after just five seasons of the tion, illustrating the path in the book, Freedomland “Disneyland of the East” is that took Wood from Disney- was doomed before the first the subject of Images of Mod- land to Freedomland. Stops shovel even broke ground. ern America Freedomland 1960 along the way include a look C.V. Wood's grandiose vision – 1964. at Magic Mountain and Plea- anticipated an attendance This is the second sure Island, with construc- of 5 million visitors the first Freedomland book from au- tion photos and concept year. The park never exceed- thor Robert McLaughlin after drawings. ed 1.5 million — a figure that penning the original Images More than half of the many of today's theme parks of America Freedomland book book is contained in chap- would be pleased with. released in 2010. McLaugh- ter two which is dedicated The park was construct- In an effort to provide more thrills, this Meteor roller coaster lin, a native of Wakefield, to Freedomland during its ed on land reclaimed from a from Mack Rides was added to the park in 1963. COURTESY ARCADIA PUBLISHING Mass., is no stranger to C.V. brief heyday. Here, readers former dump. Heavy rains Woods’ failed parks. Wake- will appreciate the grand in 1961 saturated the soft That petition was denied Freedomland 1960 – 1964 of- field was home to Pleasure scale and massive scope of sub soil causing sidewalks on August 30, 1965 and the fers a remarkable collection Island. Billed as the “Dis- the theme park. Constructed to sink, buildings to shift, park was declared bankrupt. of rare, vintage and modern neyland of the Northeast” it in the shape of the United and wreaked havoc with the This led to disassembly of images to illustrate the short struggled from 1959 to 1969. States, with seven themed landscaping. Investors, al- the park and a sale of assets. history of this infamous McLaughlin also wrote Im- areas, Freedomland attempt- ready saddled with $7 mil- Freedomland rides and at- New York theme park. The ages of America Pleasure Island ed to present 200 years of lion in debt, kept dumping tractions ended up at parks book retails for $22.99 and is as well as Images of Mod- American History in an en- more money into the park. all across the country includ- available at local bookstores, ern America Pleasure Island vironment that was meant to On September 15, 1964, ing: Pirates World, Florida; online retailers or Arcadia 1959 – 1969. To complete the be both exciting and educa- Freedomland filed a petition Cedar Point, Ohio and Sto- Publishing at www.arcadia- triptych, McLaughlin is cur- tional. or arrangement under Chap- rytown USA, New York. publishing .com, (888) 313- rently writing Magic Moun- Though marvelous in ter 11 of the Bankruptcy Act. Images of Modern America 2665. 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TM & ©2015 Amusement Today, Inc. $1 per additional word. in 2004. Indoor location. Available May 2015 | Vol. 19 • Issue 2 www.amusementtoday.com $20 minimum up to 30 words; the company works in every segment of the entertainment industry. We 1960's Hampton Kiddie Elephant Ride Europa-Park celebrates four decades Carowinds unveils of success with new attractions AT: Tim Baldwin B&M Fury 325 September 2009. [email protected] INSIDE: $1 per additional word. are a boutique firm that is large enough to have a worldwide presence, but RUST, Germany — Call it •Display classified ad –$50 a birthday, call it an anniversa- • Has been in storage for 10 years ry, but Europa-Park has made it a celebration. On March 28, Roland Mack, the Mack family, the iPad mayor (burgermeister) of Rust small enough to be nimble and take on new areas of growth. SOLD and special guests opened the 2014 Park Preview: Pages 6-9 •Display classified ad –$50 per column inch. A 1-point park with a ribbon-cutting amid a flurry of showering www.amusementtoday.com confetti, balloons, and songs of celebration. The ceremony Four rows, 35 jumpers, 23 standers, included a welcome from co- for FireChaser Express. It is perfect for what we wanted to 1960's Hampton Umbrella Ride founder Roland Mack that accomplish. It is a family ride - reflected not only on how the laborated on Mystery Mine, - that is exciting; helps tell our story of volunteer remen but park had changed over four TM & ©2014 Amusement Today, Inc. the Herschend creative team - per column inch. A 1-point has some surprises!” rule will appear around ad. decades, but the European knew the German ride manu Decked out in a custom- facturer could help them ac We are looking for a new Business Development Associate. This entry- community as well. Relation- STORY: Scott Rutherford designed reghter outt, [email protected] complish their goal. 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During the ride’s seem like a dicult thing to debut, Dolly cheers on Amusement Today was on enhancements for guest satis- New attractions for do, but Dollywood managed reghters as their water to pull it o with the nesse TM & ©2014 Amusement Today, Inc. hand to experience the excite- faction. Quite surprisingly, the 4See EUROPA, page 4 4See Story page 26 - INSIDE: All Printed Issues and – + bucket brigade prepares to one has come to expect from April 2014 | Vol. 18 • Issue 1 launch the rst thetrain course. onto the Smoky Mountain themer Food and · Monitor and record ride revenue and its parent company Her Adventuredome’s El Loco newest thriller at ConcessionsCircus Circus STORY: Dean Lamanna COURTESY DOLLYWOOD schend Family Entertain- [email protected] Spotlight :

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PAID 2014 GOLDEN TICKET AWARDS | September 5-7, 2014 US POSTAGE US Please call Bill at as, general manager of Silver STD PRSRT (817) 460-7220 · Travel to trade shows S&S, WhiteWater, Dollar City. “The message YOUR USED RIDE MARKETPLACE GAMES FOR SALE carries that everyone can give MAIL THIS FORM TO: AMUSEMENT TODAY • P.O. BOX 5427 • ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76005 USA (513) 737-9012 Zamperla supplyLOOPING back throughCOASTER volunteerism SUBSCRIBE AT: TO SUBSCRIBE FAX THIS FORM TO: 817.265.6397 • SUBSCRIBE ONLINE:Seewww.amusementtoday.com more about the position and the company at: SUBSCRIPTION 10FORM new family rides and communityFireman’s Landingspirit.” ex- amusementtoday.com http://www.rideentertainment.com/newposition 1. SKEE BALLS and attractionsLaunch Loop pandsShuttle into a previously Coaster un- 2.R CLAW MACHINES AT: Scott Rutherford developed region of Silver Fireman’s Landing, above, Silver Dollar City’s new New Subscription [email protected] DynamicsDollar all City, steel which substan- with $8 million area, offers six family rides along with 3. STACKERS BRANSON, Mo. — Silver tially increases the park’s at- four interactive play zones for younger kids. The R Renewal G-Force 4, 56’FIRST high ANDtractions LAST x arsenal 635’ NAME with long six new section openedCREDIT on March CARD 14, 2015 NUMBER after exten- 4. SPORTS ARENAS DollarBuilt City has1977, a treat in storeExcellent family condition rides and four interac- in sive planning. Below, two of the area’s Zamperla- R Change of Address for guests this season as the tive play zones for younger designed rides, Up the Ladder and Dizzy Dogs, 5. AIR HOCKEY TABLES popular MissouriIndiana. themer un- $200,000kids. These newest additions thrill youngsters. veils an imaginative, all-newCOMPANY NAMEbring the number of rides and COURTESYEXPIRATION SDC DATE 3-4 DIGIT SECURITY CODE 6. POOL TABLES USA OUTSIDEsection USAFor dubbed photos Fireman’s and attractionsdetails: to over 40 and in- 7. VIDEO GAMES Landing.Offi cially opened to the creases ride capacity to over R One Year $50 $70 [email protected],000 per hour. public on March 14, 2015, the To supply the equipment ADDRESS NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD (Company Name and/or Cardholder Name) R Two Years $90 $130 $8 million Fireman’s Landing for Fireman’s Landing, Silver QUARTERTIME AMUSEMENTS salutes the spirit and train- Dollar City turned to three of P.O. Box 5427 R Three Years $130 $190 ing activities of community the industry’s most respected volunteer fi refi ghters. Similar manufacturers – S&S, White- P.O. Box 5427 Arlington, Texas 76005-5427 to a section openedCITY, last STATE, year ZIP CODEWater (or West Province and Zamperla. and Postal Code) TELEPHONE NUMBER (REQUIRED) Call Michael: (410) 358-8311 at sister park Dollywood, the Centered around the head- R Payment Enclosed Fireman’s Landing storyline quarters of Fire Station No. 3, Arlington, Texas 76005-5427 • AMUSEMENTcreates the atmosphere of the the new rides include: •FireFall, an eight-story rides servingCOUNTRY as “training” • EMAIL ADDRESS (817) 460-7220 adventures for recruits and fi re tower-themed Double- community heroes – all seek- Charge to Credit Card: Shot ride•Fire (S&S/Sansei). Spotter, which fea- (817) 460-7220 TODAYing to become part of the Sil- Fax (817) 265-NEWS (6397) ver Dollar City Fire Brigade. FREE SIGN ME UP FOR FREE EMAIL NEWS ELI #5 FERRIS WHEEL Silver Dollar City design- tures whirling balloonsFax for (817) 265-NEWS (6397) QUESTIONS? CALLspotting fi re AT: dangers 817.460.7220 (Zam- NEWS! R EXTRA! EXTRA! YOUR DESKTOP EDITION • RRSerial# 1161-69 R ers did their homework when perla). CLASSIFIEDSresearching the thematic as- •Fire Wagon Frenzy, a • We accept: G/M, sand blasted pects of Fireman’s Landing. bouncing ride for bucket bri- As it turns out, the histori- gade volunteers (Zamperla). ready for repair and paint cal signifi cance of the new •Lucky’s Dizzy Dogs, a We accept: 45-foot trailer YOURarea is based on the fact that I WANTgalloping rideTO on HELP Dalmatians BY MAKING A TAX DEDUCTABLE DONATION IN THE AMOUNT BELOW TO the 1880s town of Marmaros, THEracing NATIONAL around a fi re ROLLER hydrant COASTER MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES. MORE INFO: ROLLERCOASTERMUSEUM.ORG MissouriYES! – once located on PRESERVING 4See FIREMEN’S, page 4 MAKE A the site of Silver Dollar City $6,000 cash ROLLER COASTER – was completely burned to HISTORY USEDDONATION RIDEthe ground by $10 a blaze more $25 $50 OTHER AMOUNT: $ thanR 100 years ago. “Now fast R R R forward to the fi ctional story Call John Fanelli for Fireman’s Landing, where (978) 343-4881 MARKETPLACEthe citizens share a desire to

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PAID US POSTAGE US PRSRT STD PRSRT 44 AMUSEMENT TODAY August 2015

THUNDERBOLT

THIS SIZE CAN FIT ANY PARK

Total track length 681 m (2234’)

Maximum track height 35 m (115’)

Maximum Speed 25 m/s - 90 km/h - 56 mph

Max Vertical +4.3 G’s

Passengers per vehicle 9

Number of inversions 5

260 m (853’)

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