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ACE's Scandinavian Sojourn
ACE’s Scandinavian Sojourn : A Southerner’s Perspective Story by: Richard Bostic, assisted by Ronny Cook When I went on the ACEspana trip back in 2009, it was by far one of the most amazing vacations I have ever experienced. In addition to getting to visit parks in a different culture than we see here, it is also a great opportunity to spend time with fellow enthusiasts and grow friendships while enjoying our common interests. When Scandinavia Sojourn was announced for the summer of 2011, I knew it was a trip I could not miss. Since the 2009 trip was my first trip to Europe I thought that there was no way the over- all experience could be better in Scandinavia. I was wrong. We landed in Helsinki, Finland around 1300 the day before we were required to be at the hotel to meet with the group. Helsinki is an interesting city and fairly new compared to many cities in Europe. Walking around the city you can see the Russian influence in the city’s architecture. In fact, many movies during the cold war would use Helsinki to shoot scenes that are supposed to be set in the Soviet Union. After making our way to the Crowne Plaza Hotel and getting a quick lunch at the hotel restaurant we decided to spend the remaining time that afternoon checking out some of the sites around our hotel. Some of these sites included the Temppeliaukio Church inside of a rock formation, the train station, Routatientori Square and National Theater, and a couple of the city’s art museums. -
USED RIDE LIST January, 2015
Gina’s Cell: 615.504.9220 Leslie’s Cell 615.293.8931 Office: 615.370.9625 www.intermarkridegroup.com USED RIDE LIST January, 2015 Don’t see what you are looking for or have rides for sale? Give us a call or contact [email protected] Bumper Cars/Go-Karts Code Ride Name Year Description Price BC1313 Bumper Cars 2010 R&S Prodn., 4 inflatable cars w/trailer $28,000 BC1308 Bumper Cars Bertazzon, 8 cars, 40’ x 26’ floor $45,000 $35,000 BC1311 Bumper Cars Fun Attractions, TM, 35’x35’ inflatable track $30,000 $23,500 BC1309 Bumper Cars MEC Power, 8 cars, 34’x34’ floor $45,000 BC1300 Bumper Cars RDC, 6 cars, 32’x24’ floor $25,000 BC1305 Bumper Cars RDC, 6 cars $22,500 $19,000 BC1302 Bumper Cars 1976 SDC, PM, 20 cars $175,000 BC1316 Bumper Cars Majestic 2700 Scooter $199,000 BC1320 Bumper Cars 1990 Majestic Scooter $125,000 BC1319 Bumper Cars Majestic, 8 cars, floor pickup $52,500 BC1161 Bumper Cars 2003 Barbieri,21 cars $175,000 BC1322 Bumper Cars 2009 Visa, PM, 8 cars $80,000 BC1321 Go Karts Amusement Products, elec., 14 karts $39,500 BC1307 Go Karts 27 karts, 16 single seat, 11 double seat Call for pricing BC1314 Go Karts 2003 Formula K, 13 karts $15,600 BC1317 Go Karts 1990 Reverchon, 8 karts $145,000 BC1318 Go Karts Pacer/Amusement Products, 7 karts $16,500 Carousels CA1303 Carousel Allan Herschell, ground mt. $85,000 CA1307 Carousel 1964 Allan Herschell, 3 abreast $120,000 CA1289 Carousel 1950’s Arrow, new platforms $140,000 CA1290 Carousel 1990 Barrango, 32’ $165,000 CA1304 Carousel Bertazzon, PM, 4.7 mt. -
The Queensland Government Safety Alert
The Queensland Government Safety Alert Safety of Trabant and Matterhorn type amusement rides Published: 29 May 2013 Last Updated: 22 October 2013 Purpose Background Contributing factors Action required Further information Purpose This safety alert highlights potential risks that have been identified with operating Trabant type (and similar) rides and informs amusement ride operators that engineering controls are to be introduced to prevent riders being ejected. Background An amusement device incident, involving the ejection of a five-year-old child from the Frisbee ride (also known as a Trabant ride or UFO, refer to Figure 1a), occurred at Toowoomba in May 2013. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) investigations are on-going, however the incident has highlighted that further engineering control measures can be implemented to improve rider safety on these rides. The risk of ejection may also exist on other similar older rides such as the: • Matterhorn type amusement ride (see Figure 1b) • Super Satellite (previously UFO) • Alpine Express • Burnout • Giant UFO • Tango Train • Love Express • Raupen Bahn • Rock and Roll. Note: The risk of ejection may also exist on amusement rides with names other than those listed above. There may also be some rides with the names listed above that do not have the same risk because their restraint system is quite different. Figure 1a: Frisbee amusement ride Figure 1b: Music Express amusement ride Contributing factors Trabant and Matterhorn type rides spin the riders at high speed while the carriages travel up and down. The design of the rider restraint systems on these rides generally does not allow adjustment for different sized riders. -
98-186 Roller Coasters: Background and Design Spring 2015 Week 5 Notes
98-186 Roller Coasters: Background and Design Spring 2015 Week 5 Notes Early Major Manufacturers Manufacturers NOTE: As a reminder, I would like you to know about Arrow Dynamics, Schwarzkopf, Vekoma, and Custom Coasters Int. (CCI) for this class, but other manufacturers are presented so you are aware of them. Arrow Dynamics (often shortened to Arrow) Founded in 1946 by WWII vets Karl Bacon and Ed Morgan. Originally a small company making merry-go-rounds and other minor attractions for local amusement parks They were contracted by Disneyland in 1953 to build many of Disneyland’s trademark rides, most of which were quite different than what else was around at the time Disney was pleased with their rides and continued to hire them for many years. This resulted in Arrow’s development of the modern steel roller coaster for the Matterhorn Bobsleds During the 60s, they didn’t do much coaster-wise, but worked towards developing the log flume, a roller coaster-esque water ride where riders sit inline in log themed boats and navigate a trough of water, culminating in a major drop and splashdown In the mid-1970s, they picked back up in the roller coaster market with the development of the modern inversion, securing their position as the dominant steel coaster manufacturer in the US o Their coasters were in high demand at this time. During the 70s / 80s, pretty much every major park had an Arrow coaster, if not multiple Arrow coasters One of Arrow’s major trait was of being innovators in the industry, often being the first to create a certain style of ride o They invented the suspended coaster, a style of coaster where the cars hang beneath the track rather than ride on top, and the cars can swing freely from side to side (unlike inverted coasters). -
Coaster Manufacturers Thing of the Week! Arrow Dynamics - Overview
98-186: Roller Coasters Week 6: Coaster Manufacturers Thing of the Week! Arrow Dynamics - Overview ● American ● Primarily steel coasters ● 1960’s - 2002 Arrow Dynamics - Disneyland ● Founded 1946 by WWII vets Karl Bacon and Ed Morgan ● Contracted by Disneyland in 1953 to build most of its original rides Arrow Dynamics - Fame ● Developed the original Matterhorn Bobsleds, the first steel coaster! ● In the 60’s, developed log flumes ● In 70’s-80’s, continued with coasters and had lots of success due to their innovation ○ Invented the suspended coaster ● Almost every major park had an Arrow coaster Arrow Dynamics - Decline ● In the 90’s other steel manufacturers like B&M and Intamin drove Arrow away ● Their coasters were higher quality ● Arrow tried one last hurrah with X at SFMM, but it failed ● X was the first “4D” coaster, invented by Arrow ● Went bankrupt in 2002 Schwarzkopf - Overview ● German ● Steel ● 1960’s - 1990’s Schwarzkopf - Beginnings ● Named after Anton Schwarzkopf, the engineer who owned the company ● Began with rides for traveling fairs, which are popular in Germany ● In 1964, made their first steel coaster, the Wildcat ○ Simple, but copied across Germany and U.S. Schwarzkopf - Portable Coasters ● Also known for innovation ● Invented the portable roller coaster, important for European markets ● Some could stand 100ft tall but still be small and able to be packed in a week or two ● Also invented shuttle coasters and shuttle loops Schwarzkopf - Downfall ● Anton was not a good businessman ● Schwarzkopf went bankrupt several times, -
Amusement Rides
Published under s. 35.93, Wis. Stats., by the Legislative Reference Bureau. 31 SAFETY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SPS 334.01 Chapter SPS 334 AMUSEMENT RIDES Subchapter I — Purpose and Scope SPS 334.30 Assembly and disassembly. SPS 334.001 Purpose. SPS 334.31 Control of operation. SPS 334.002 Scope. SPS 334.32 Electrical. SPS 334.003 Retroactivity. SPS 334.33 Lighting of exits and passageways. SPS 334.34 Public protection. Subchapter II — Definitions SPS 334.35 Fire protection. SPS 334.01 Definitions. SPS 334.36 Flammable and combustible liquids and gases. Subchapter III — Administration and Enforcement SPS 334.37 Cleanliness. SPS 334.02 Assignment of classification of amusement rides. SPS 334.38 Maintenance, repair and modification. SPS 334.03 Amusement ride classifications. SPS 334.39 Welding. SPS 334.035 Insurance. SPS 334.40 Air compressors and equipment. SPS 334.04 Registration of amusement rides. SPS 334.41 Accident reporting. SPS 334.05 Examination of plans. SPS 334.42 Wind and storm hazards. SPS 334.06 Evidence of plan approval. SPS 334.43 Responsibility of sponsors. SPS 334.07 Revocation of approval. SPS 334.08 Department inspections. Subchapter VII — Go−Karts, Dune Buggies and All−Terrain Vehicles SPS 334.09 Fees. SPS 334.45 Go−karts, dune buggies and all−terrain vehicles. SPS 334.10 Appeals. Subchapter VIII — Bungee Jumping SPS 334.11 Petition for variance. SPS 334.55 Scope and application. SPS 334.12 Penalties. SPS 334.56 Definitions. Subchapter IV — Tests and Record Keeping SPS 334.57 Site and operating approval. SPS 334.15 Periodic inspections and operational tests. -
December 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 1 DECEMBER 2011 VOL
December 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 1 DECEMBER 2011 VOL. 15, • ISSUE 9 SUBSCRIBE TO Extra! Extra! Daily Edition Dated material. material. Dated AMUSEMENT TODAY RUSH! Get FREE news delivered to NEWSPAPER POSTMASTER: PLEASE 18, 2011 November Mailed Friday, (817) 460-7220 your inbox EVERY DAY! PERMIT # 2069 # PERMIT FT. WORTH TX WORTH FT. com PAID amusementtoday Sign up now at: US POSTAGE US PRSRT STD PRSRT www.amusementtoday.com 2 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2011 NEWSTALK OPINIONS CARTOON LETTERS AT CONTACTS EDITORIAL: Gary Slade, [email protected] CARTOON: Bubba Flint Save the stories! This publisher made a comment to Larry Cochran during the Six Flags Over Texas 50th anniversary gathering in August about how we were losing too many industry greats (Cleveland Smith was our reference point) and losing them all too fast. Slade Little did we realize that we were seeing only the beginning of what would be a rash of obituaries to run in future editions of AT. Cochran’s response was short but true: “Our industry is old, and we are going to lose a whole lot more in the coming years.” One of the problems our industry has is that we, as a whole, have not done enough to record the stories that these older park legends have to tell. I know I’m as guilty as anyone for not recording conservations with the late William L. Cobb, Luther Clark, Cleveland Smith and Ron Toomer who were all in my local area. Now, their stories, knowledge and ability to verify our industry history are gone forever. visited briefly at the Golden Ticket Awards with AT EDITORIAL: Scott Rutherford, [email protected] Rick Root, World Waterpark Association, and he too agreed it was time to record the waterpark’s history Season’s end before more legends from that industry are gone. -
Golden Ticket Issue 2005
C M Y K SEPTEMBER 2005 B All about the BUSINESS of FUN! Amusement Today’s 2005 Golden Ticket Awards Tim Baldwin aware that it is more than just Amusement Today a business about hardware and ticket sales. It is finding Each summer Amusement that formula of providing the 2005 Today locates hundreds of customer with a great, enter- well-traveled enthusiasts to taining experience that makes form a “panel of experts” for them want to return over and our Golden Ticket Awards. over again. The heart and soul of the With each park capital- GOLDEN TICKET amusement park aficionado izing on its strengths and is peppered with devotion, improving in areas where admiration, and love for the they need to grow, our survey AWARDS industry. panel has a challenging task to Together, they can form a narrow their observations to a V.I.P. collective voice as they share single park that exceeds above their expertise and knowledge the rest. But when the parks BEST OF THE BEST! with us at Amusement Today, make it difficult for our par- and through us to the industry ticipants, the industry is truly and world at large. Originated headed in the right direction. in 1998, the Golden Ticket As witness to the monu- INSIDE Awards have since become mental experience of our sur- the “Oscars of the Amusement vey participants, parks from Industry,” and thanks to these eight countries outside of the PAGE 2 PAGE 11 PAGE 19 dedicated folk who continue U.S. can be found on our 2005 New Categories, Park & Ride Best Coasters of 2005 to share their time and effort, charts. -
Download NDT List
RIDES ON THIS LIST REQUIRE NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING AND/OR OTHER MAINTENANCE ACTION, AS SPECIFIED Scope: The following list of rides are required, or recommended, to have non-destructive testing (NDT) and/or other Maintenance Actions completed, prior to continued operation, as specified. Non-Destructive Tests must be performed and signed by an individual certified to conduct the specific non-destructive testing, in accordance with the American Society of Non- Destructive Testing’s recommended practice SNT-TC-1A. The Mission/Scope of this List is to provide REMINDERS of; Non-Routine, Periodic or one-time, Maintenance Actions, (including but not limited to NDT); to jurisdictions, third party annual inspectors, Owners, Maintenance personnel, as well as Prospective Owners in the market to buy used rides. The None-Routine Action maybe required by Manufacturers’ Manuals or Bulletins, by Jurisdictions, CPSC, NAFLIC, NAARSO, CARES, HSE, or any other national and/or international stake holder, and does not include routine Daily and Weekly inspections and greasing. The List is provided only as an effort to Remind stake holders of the required actions. Users are responsible to exercise due diligence in locating all ride information by themselves and to verify for themselves the accuracy of the information provided in this List. Besides requirements by Manufacturers, which ought to be universally enforced, as well as the CPSC requirements, which ought to be enforced in the US, jurisdictions must decide which other requirements they choose to enforce, each within their particular jurisdiction. Users are advised that the List must never be perceived in any way as inclusive. -
Adrenaline Peak Debuts As First High-Profile Ride for Oaks Park
INSIDE: 2018 What's New Guide TM & ©2018 Amusement Today, Inc. PAGES 46-49 May 2018 | Vol. 22 • Issue 2 www.amusementtoday.com Vekoma Rides acquired Adrenaline Peak debuts as first by Sansei Technologies high-profile ride for Oaks Park VLODROP, Netherlands and OSAKA, Japan — Dutch Gerstlauer supplies roller coaster manufacturer Vekoma Rides Manufactur- first Euro-Fighter ing B.V., based in Vlodrop, the Netherlands, was acquired March 30 by Sansei Technologies, Inc., a publicly traded steel coaster in Japanese company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Pacific Northwest With the 100 percent acquisition of Vekoma (100 percent AT: Tim Baldwin of the shares will be taken over), Sansei will increase its [email protected] global market share in the field of designing, supplying and installing roller coasters. Headquartered in Osaka, PORTLAND, Ore. — For Japan, and active in the global entertainment equipment 113 years, Oaks Park has quiet- industry, Sansei achieved a turnover of around 29,122 mil- ly operated nestled into a small lion Yen (US$278 million) in 2017, largely from the sale of portion of parkland alongside attractions to amusement parks and dynamic stage instal- the Willamette River. Its roller lations to theaters. skating rink has long been one Adrenaline Peak features three inversions: a vertical loop, a The collaboration with Sansei is the beginning of a new of the most famous attractions cutback and a heartline roll. COURTESY OAKS PARK chapter in Vekoma’s development. Since 2001, Vekoma has in the park. Throughout its steadily grown into an innovative manufacturer of roller years of operation, a good mix been sprinkled into the lineup Peak opened to the public. -
For Guests with Disabilities
'03 (6&454 8*5) %*4"#*-*5*&4 This publication is provided by Disneyland® Resort Guest Communications. ©Disney 5/06 CONTENTS WELCOME Welcome to the Disneyland® Resort! This guide provides an overview of services and facilities available for Guests with Welcome............................................1 disabilities who are visiting Disneyland® Park, Disney’s California Adventure Park, the Hotels of the Disneyland ® ® Resort, and Downtown Disney®. It is intended to supplement the General Information.....................1-5 park guide map, which is available at all Main Entrance turnstiles and Information Centers. Please note that all information is subject to change. Visual Disabilities......................... 5-6 GENERAL INFORMATION Service Animals.................................6 Information Centers Information Centers provide a variety of services, including Hearing Disabilities.....................7-10 general information, ticket information, park guide maps, entertainment schedules and information about services for Guests with disabilities. Information Centers may be found at Mobility Disabilities........................11 these locations: Main Entry Plaza: • East Information Center Symbol Descriptions.......................12 • West Information Center Disneyland® Park: • Central Plaza Information Board • City Hall (accessible via a ramp located to the Disneyland Park ® right of the building) Attraction Access.................13-14 Disney’s California Adventure® Park: Attraction Listing................15-23 • Guest Relations Lobby • Sunshine Plaza Information Booth Hotels of the Disneyland® Resort: • Concierge Desks Disney’s California Adventure® Park For more Disneyland Resort information, you may Attraction Access.......................24 ® also call (714) 781-4565 or, for TTY assistance, Attraction Listing ................25-31 (714) 781-7292. Theme Park Parking Hotels of the Disneyland Resort..32 ® The Disneyland® Resort offers two main parking locations: • Mickey & Friends Parking Structure: Six-level parking structure located on Disneyland Drive. -
Treasures in Plain Sight
Treasures In Plain Sight 110th Anniversary Magazine Cover photo: The Grand Carousel at Quassy Amusement Park. The 50-foot ride arrived at the park in March of 1990 and is housed in one of the oldest structures on the property: a 1927 roundhouse. The current carousel replaced one that operated at Quassy for decades, which was auctioned in the fall of 1989. F e a t u r e S t o r i e s 3 Trolley Park Heritage Once owned an operated by an electrified rail line (trolley), Quassy is one of less than a dozen remaining trolley parks in the nation. Prior to the Great Depression of 1929, there were more than 1,000 such amusement parks. 6 The Coasters At Quassy Roller coasters are considered the cornerstone of many modern-day amusement parks. Quassy’s history with roller coasters dates back to 1952 when it introduced its first coaster. 12 Just Add Water Quassy entered the waterpark business in 2003 and hasn’t looked back since. Splash Away Bay has grown in leaps and bounds. 27 Treasures In Plain Sight Humpty Dumpty sat on a …. In this case a rooftop. Don’t overlook some of the treasures at Quassy Amusement Park that are right before your very eyes! Other Stories Inside... Carousels At Quassy Date Back To Early Years Billy’s Back In Town! He Went Full Circle Quassy’s Rides: A Mix Of The Old And New All Aboard The Refurbished Quassy Express All stories and photos in this publication are the property of Quassy Amusement Park Meet The Quassy Team and may not be reproduced without written permission.