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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission of the copyright holder, Cybertrek Ltd. ISBN 978-1-870416-01-6 www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 5 ATTRACTIONS MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK 2012-2013 8 The popular handbook Development Pipeline 82 Film-based attractions are big news 56 THEAs 20th anniverary – we think the best ever 76 Fashion shows are en vogue in museums 124 Find out about new products on the market 5 WELCOME 72 3D + 4D ATTRACTIONS The industry is maturing fast and its ANALYSIS AND TRENDS Robert Simpson from Electrosonic gives strong consumer-focus will increasingly us the low down on how advances in lead to convergence and collaboration technology over the past decade can with other sectors says Liz Terry. 48 TEA/AECOM GLOBAL PARKS REPORT enhance mixed media attractions. Dave Camp explains why the global theme 6 CONTENTS park industry is going from strength to 76 FASHION SHOW strength despite the harsh economic times. Museums are becoming the new 8 DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE catwalks, with the growing trend A comprehensive news summary of 52 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS for exhibitions featuring fashion forthcoming developments in the theme Visitor attractions are experiencing designers, says Kathleen Whyman. park, visitor attraction, waterpark, zoo, rising attendance levels and spending, aquarium and museum sectors. says Nigel Bland of Deloitte. 82 ATTRACTING GREAT MOVIES Kath Hudson talks about the latest 43 DIARY DATES 56 THEA AWARDS 2012 blockbuster movie-based attractions A round up of the key 2012/13 Gene Jeffers, executive director of and theme parks to hit the global international conferences and TEA, summarises attractions awarded market and their positive impact on exhibitions in the attractions industry. accolades for their outstanding work. secondary spend and branding. 6 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com CONTENTS ATTRACTIONS 8KKI8:K@FEJD8E8> ATTRACTIONS MANAGEMENT Attractions Management magazine is written for investors and developers, operators and buyers, designers and suppliers. It has a weekly ezine and a daily website: visit www.attractionsmanagement.com 72 The latest 3D/4D innovations and trends explained attractionsjobs.com 132 GREEN RESOURCES Jobs, news and training The attractionsjobs.com RESOURCES Contact details of key organisations that provide information and support regarding service combines the service conservation and sustainability issues of Attractions Management magazine’s global 88 INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS affecting the attractions industry. readership and Leisure Opportunities’ high-end Full contact details for industry industry recruitment services to help you associations and organisations that create 135 ADDRESS BOOK fi nd great staff in the most straightforward, the framework for the attractions sector. A listing of companies that supply products cost-effective way specifi ed by purchasers working 92 COMPANY PROFILES in the attractions sector. Find out more about top suppliers attractions-kit.net and companies from across 165 PRODUCT SELECTOR the attractions industry. Your handy web address book of The search engine suppliers shown by product category. for attractions buyers 124 PRODUCT BRIEFING Find suppliers to equip your attraction quickly We reveal the latest products 176 WEB DIRECTORY and easily. Over 57,000 buyers a month use and innovations to hit the A listing of key suppliers to the service, which includes sector-specifi c worldwide attractions market. the attractions industry. linked websites and a weekly ezine. www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 7 DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: THEME PARKS =8EK8N@C;K? OPENING 2012/2013 Chinese theme park company Fantawild is set to open a new park in Esfahan, Iran, by the end of the year, followed by another in Xiamen Tong’an, China, in early 2013. The attractions will form part of an ambi- tious development pipeline for the com- pany, which is proposing to open 10 to 13 parks across China by 2015, to comple- ment its current portfolio of six parks. www.fantawild.com Fantawild’s ambitious development pipeline will see more than 10 new parks opening across China JK8IKI OPENING 2014 Entertainment organisation Rubicon Group Holding (RGH) has been appointed to de- sign and produce The Red Sea Astrarium (TRSA) − a 184-acre (74-hectare) themed The Red Sea entertainment resort in Aqaba, Jordan. Astrarium will The US$1bn (£638m, E796m) resort be centered on a Star Trek theme will be anchored by a Star Trek theme park, developed by Paramount Recreation. According to a statement from RGH, it will deliver multi-sensory “23rd-century experi- numerous attractions, a large theatre and ences”, including a space-flight adventure late-night entertainment, as well as ac- featuring real-time immersive experiences. commodation, restaurants and retail. JkXiKi\b#?XiipGfkk\iXe[ TRSA will also feature storytelling Scheduled to open in 2014, TRSA will combined with immersive entertainment be designed by architectural firm Callison. ?\ccfB`kkpXi\ÔcdYXj\[ experiences. Although the exact details are to be confirmed, the resort will include www.rubiconholding.com 8 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: THEME PARKS ■ OPENING 2012 The new ESCAPE park (formerly known as the Ecofun Theme Park Resort) in Malaysia will comprise three separate areas on a 44-acre (18-hectare) site: Adventureplay, Waterplay and Treetops Hotel. The RM100m (£20.2m, E25.3m, US$31.7m) complex will be located in Teluk Bahang on Penang island. Work on site kicked off in Novem- ber 2011, and the park’s Adventure- play area is expected to open this September, with Waterplay and Tree- tops Hotel opening in phases over the next six years. It is hoped that the resort will attract at least one million visitors annually, and have a positive effect on local tourism services. The inaugural Wizarding World theme park has been hailed a success and is set to be rolled out WARNER BROS ENTERTAINMENT/UNIVERSAL PARKS AND RESORTS AND PARKS ENTERTAINMENT/UNIVERSAL BROS WARNER The park was designed by SIM Leisure − involved in Universal Stu- The move follows on from the success dios Singapore, Wahoo Waterpark in ?8IIPGFKKCalifornia, USA Potter, which launched at the Universal Or- lando Resort in 2010. The concept is now www.simleisure.com ■ OPENING TBC set for a significant expansion worldwide. In addition, Universal Studios Japan has Osaka, Japan partnered with Warner Bros Entertainment and UPR to develop a new Harry Potter ■ OPENING 2014 attraction in Osaka, Japan. It is due to open in late 2014. Warner Bros Entertainment and Univer- Both attractions will offer a fully immer- sal Parks and Resorts (UPR) have an- sive environment for all the family, bringing nounced plans to develop a new Harry the story of wizarding to life. SIM Leisure designed ESCAPE Potter-themed adventure park at Universal Studios Hollywood in California. www.warnerbros.com www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 9 DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: THEME PARKS ;I<8DC8E;D8I>8K< Margate, Kent, UK ■ OPENING TBC Las Palm is opening Adventure World theme parks in Warsaw and Abu Dhabi Both parks will be built “in parallel”, but An old cinema will house the cultural hub 8;M 10 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com The manmade island will feature the first sports stadium that opens on to the sea Picture caption here please Built under the Spanish football club’s I<8CD8;I@;I The European-branded theme park will showcase more than 30 attractions, two themed hotels, restaurants and retail units scheme, which will also boast a 1 million the grand entrance to the park. Mean- G8I8DFLEKC@= 12 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: THEME PARKS LE@M ■ OPENING 2018 Russia-based property group BIN and NBC Universal propose to build a Uni- versal Studios theme park in Moscow. According to a number of Russian media outlets, BIN is willing to spend RUB3bn (£1.9bn, E2.4bn, US$3bn) on the 54-acre (22-hectare) site. If it goes ahead, Universal Studios Moscow could open in 2018. www.universalstudios.com ;L98@8;M Meraas has announced plans to develop a new AED2.2bn (£382m, porate holiday and cultural celebrations, E477m, US$599m) movie-based ? The sixth Legoland park worldwide C<>FC8E;D8C8PJ@8 Johor, Malaysia ■ OPENING 2012 The finishing touches are being added to Legoland Malaysia, ahead of its opening on 15 September. Located in Nusajaya, Johor, it will PLANETARIUM RIO TINTO ALCAN The Space for Life project will incorporate a planetarium, biodome, insectarium and botanical gardens feature more than 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions. It will be Merlin Entertainments’ sixth Legoland sion theatres, hosting multimedia shows park worldwide − and its first in Asia. I@FK@EKF8C:8EGC8E 14 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: VISITOR ATTRACTIONS >@8EKËJ:8LJ ■ OPENING 2012 The £18.5m (E23m, US$29m) visitor cen- tre at the Giant’s Causeway World Heritage Site in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is on schedule to open this summer. Dublin-based architects heneghan. peng are behind the design, which has received £3m (E3.7m, US$4.7m) from the Heritage Lottery Fund and £4m (E5m, US$6.3m) from the National Trust. Gilbert-Ash has led the project, which has also involved McConnell Stone, Met- altech, Mastercraft, Vaughan’s and Hynd’s The new world Architectural Systems. heritage site is on schedule to www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ open this summer giants-causeway leader’s most famous victory against the E8GFC www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 15 DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: VISITOR ATTRACTIONS PictureThe forthcoming caption here Ferrari please World opening in Spain may be built next to the existing Circuit Ricard Torno racing track in Valencia soul, which could see it donate publicly ing funds, with the rest being financed by = 16 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: VISITOR ATTRACTIONS BLE>$=LG8IB Hubei, China ■ OPENING 2015 Ikonic Entertainment Group has secured a deal with investment company Taichi Lake Group to design and develop a Tai Chi and Kung Fu- themed attraction in Hubei, China. Ikonic will provide masterplanning, concept creation, schematic design and construction oversight services for the US$3.1bn (£2bn, E2.5bn) project − touted as the largest theme park ever to open in China. Due to open in 2015, it will include a Taichi Kung Fu theme park and a large theatre for live shows. It is estimated that the agreement Merlin’s new Legoland and Ocean Adventure will complement its existing Sea Life at CentrO reached between Ikonic and Taichi Lake Group will generate several ture Park will be built on the site of the hundred jobs, as well as revenues, F:<8E8;M N@E<:LCKLI<8E; KFLI@JD: ■ OPENING 2014 Casson Mann is working in partnership with Paris-based architects X-Tu on the de- velopment of a new international cultural wine centre for Bordeaux in France. The E55m (£44m, US$68.9m) devel- opment, which forms part of a strategy to promote the city as the world’s wine capital, is due to open in 2014 and will explore the stories behind wine and its CCTV will explore 4,000 years of wine history and promote Bordeaux as a cultural wine centre place within culture. MANN CASSON It is hoped that the Centre for Wine Culture and Tourism (CCTV) will examine It will be accompanied by a hologram civilisation’ and an “atmospheric” gallery more than 4,000 years of wine history and cinema and interactive devices. Further fa- submerged into the ground. become an “important destination” for cilities at the 10,000sq m (107,640sq ft) wine lovers and visitors. centre will include ’Le vin au Coeur des www.cassonmann.co.uk portfolio, including Ben 10 and :8IKFFEE 18 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: VISITOR ATTRACTIONS The 153-metre high Ring of Harmony wheel attraction was designed by Goddard Group as a centrepiece for the new urban development ince between the cities of Shenyang and I@E>F=?8IDFEP Fushun. The wheel has been designed by Shenfu, China Goddard Group, which has also produced :lckliXcgifa\Zkj`e part of the masterplan for the 3.9sq mile ■ OPENING TBC (10sq km) Shenfu New Town. k_\g`g\c`e\`eZcl[\ Although the Ring of Harmony will be EXgfc\fecXe[Xe[k_\N`e\ completed first, Goddard’s masterplan Construction work has begun on the Ring covers more than 0.8sq miles (2 sq km) :lckliXc:\ek\i`e=iXeZ\ of Harmony wheel attraction at Shenfu of urban design, including housing, retail, New Town near Fushun in China. entertainment, civic buildings and parks. It Xe[k_\>`XekËj:Xlj\nXp The 153m (505ft)-tall attraction will will be built over the next four to five years. `eEfik_\ie@i\cXe[ form the centrepiece of Shenfu, an entirely new town being built in the Liaoning prov- www.garygoddard.com www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 19 DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: VISITOR ATTRACTIONS animal and bird shows, while the 14-acre the majority of His ministry, complete 8IB The Creationist-themed amusement park will be based on the people, animals, architecture and concepts described in the Bible 20 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: VISITOR ATTRACTIONS Aimed at entertaining children up to 12 years old, the new educational concept being rolled out worldwide features a re-created city environment complete with hundreds of role-playing activities MASAHIKO OHKUBO/FLICKR.COM MASAHIKO streets, vehicles, a functioning economy B@;Q8E@8 and recognisable destinations in the form London, UK of “establishments” sponsored and brand- ed by multi-national and local brands. ■ OPENING 2014 Children “work” across a number of jobs (as a fireman, doctor, police officer, journalist, shopkeeper) and earn kidZos − KidZania has signed a license agreement the concept’s own currency − to spend on with Longshot Kids to open its first location services throughout the KidZania city. in the UK within two years. Longshot Kids London is a flagship European market is an affiliate of Longshot − a company led KidZania and joins a pipeline of sites open- by entrepreneurs Vigors and Cadbury and ing this year in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; the former owner of The Groucho Club. Santiago, Chile; Cuicuilco, Mexico City, The educational concept provides Mexico; Bangkok, Thailand; Jeddah, Saudi 4-12-year-old children with a realistic city Arabia; and Kuwait. This will be followed by environment and nearly 100 role-playing Sao Paulo, Brazil; Cairo, Egypt; Istanbul, activities for a range of abilities. The indoor Turkey; and Mumbai, India, in 2013. theme park is a city built to scale for children, complete with buildings, paved www.kidzania.com www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 21 DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: WATER PARKS 8D8QFE<N8K ■ OPENING 2013 The Cartoon Network AMAZONE waterpark is being built in Bang Saray on the East Coast of Thailand. Scheduled to open in 2013, Cartoon Network AMAZONE will incorporate rides themed according to popular animated series and toon heroes. Attractions will include a large fam- ily wave pool, a winding adventure river, speed-racing slides, family raft slides and More than 40 rides will be built at Yas one of the world’s largest interactive water play fortresses for kids. All the water rides will be themed by Turkish supplier Polin. P8JN8K AMAZONE will showcase television heroes www.cartoonnetworkasia.com Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, located adjacent to Ferrari World, has entered its final phases of development and Quest, while the other will be a traditional is set to open in late 2012. D8I@E<8;M 22 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: WATER PARKS N ■ OPENING 2013/14 Village Roadshow is building a new AUS$80m (£52.4m, C65.3m, US$82.2m) waterpark in Sydney. Wet ’n’ Wild Sydney will be built on a 62-acre (25-hectare) site, under a long-term lease agreement with the New South Wales Government. Attractions are likely to include a Boo- Subject to planning approval, the site is merang Bay surf school, lazy river, tots expected to open in 2013. It is intended island slides pool, giant rainforest water- to deliver a major boost to tourism and play structure, double python ride, double attract 900,000 visitors per year. flowrider, zip line and sky coaster, as well The 62-acre site in Sydney will include a giant rainforest waterplay structure and a lazy river as separate themed areas for families. www.wetnwildsydney.com.au E8EA@E>CFE>D ■ OPENING 2012 The new Nanjing Longmenzhen Water Park under development in northern China will be the first large-scale, world-class water The 31-acre water park in northern China will incorporate traditional Chinese architecture park to be located in the region. It will boast one of Asia’s largest mix of The waterpark will be centered on a Wave and RideHouse, while Whitewater attractions, including more than 30 slides, 7,500sq m (80,730sq ft) wave pool, with West is supplying the teen water play area, waterplay, pools, rivers, surfing machines a lazy river and two spa pool complexes, a Flow Rider, bodyslides and a 1050 Water and the largest surfing wave pool in China. as well as a hotel and commercial district Play structure. The 31-acre (12.5-hectare) site will be designed by Forrec. The company behind the project – the themed on traditional Chinese ure as well ProSlide Technology has provided a Sichuan Longmenzhen Tourism & Resorts – as modern highlights. number of the rides, including pipeline is aiming to duplicate the success of their Aimed at both local and international tube slides, Octopus racers, Tornado, Tan- Happy Magic Watercube Water Park, which visitors of all ages, peak day attendance is trumALLEY, Behemoth Bowl, Double Can- is Beijing’s second-most visited tourist expected to reach 15,000. non Bowl, Plummet Speed slides, Tornado spot (after the Great Wall of China). www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 23 Visitors will be able to view sharks from an acrylic tunnel tion with more than 5.7 million litres The CA$130m (£80.6m, E100.9m, I@GC 24 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: ZOOS & AQUARIUMS E Work is due to begin on the US$30m (£19.2m, C24m) Ocean Wonders: Sharks! Exhibition − the first phase of a US$150m (£95.8m, E119.8m) expansion of the New York Aquarium. The 4,600sq m (50,000sq ft) Ocean Wonders exhibit will accom- modate 115 species of marine ani- mals, including more than 40 sharks. Housed in an iconic new building and expected to be completed in 2015, the expansion will add more than 500,000 gallons of tank space to the aquarium’s capacity. Visitors will be able The design has been a collabora- to explore immer- tive effort led by the in-house team at sive landscapes by the aquarium’s operator, The Wildlife foot and by boat Conservation Society (WSC); Seattle, US-based architects The Portico Group; and a team of consultants and eateries. There will be 25 buildings including Doyle Partnership. The ex- :? The replacement aquarium at the beach will feature a dolphinarium and a zoo Featuring a dolphinarium and a zoo, the 98KLD@8HL8I@LD Batumi Aquarium is designed to replicate Batumi beach, Republic of Georgia the beach’s characteristic pebbles. The QffjXe[XhlXi`ldjXi\ formation constitutes four self-supporting ■ OPENING 2014 exhibition areas, where each of the four `eZi\Xj`e^cp`eZfigfiXk`e^ stones will represent a unique marine biotype − the Aegean Sea & the Mediter- e\n\c\d\ekj#jlZ_Xji`[\j# A new 2,000sq m (21,530sq ft) aquarium ranean Sea, the Indian Ocean, the Black gcXpXi\XjXe[k_\Xki\j#`eX is planned for Batumi beach in Georgia. Sea, and the Red Sea. An interactive exhi- Denmark-based Henning Larson Archi- bition will be created for “edutainment”. Y`[kfXkkiXZkn`[\iXl[`\eZ\j tects is designing the attraction – a re- placement for the port’s existing aquarium. www.henninglarsen.com 26 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: ZOOS & AQUARIUMS 8EK8I:K@:8Æ ■ OPENING 2013 SeaWorld Parks is opening a new attrac- tion at SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove, Florida, in spring 2013, called Antarctica − Empire of the Penguin. Guests will ’travel’ to the Antarctic con- tinent and experience life through the eyes of a penguin, complete with interactive ride technologies. Earlier this year, TurtleTrek opened at the site, allowing guests to see freshwater fish, manatees 1,500 saltwater fish and 12 turtles, as well as a 3D, 360-degree Guests will be able domed cinematic experience showcasing to experience life through the eyes the journey of a sea turtle. of a penguin www.seaworldorlando.com will be expanded to provide more stimu- FI<>FEQFF lating spaces and terrain, while the polar bear habitat will double in size, include Portland, Oregon, USA hills, beaches and grand views of the zoo, ■ OPENING TBC and the train will no longer run across the top of their home. The 1950s concrete primate building will A masterplan for a US$125m (£79.8m, also be expanded and improved to provide E100m) improvement to be carried out more roaming space for the apes and The elephant habitat will be expanded over 20 years at Oregon Zoo was com- monkeys. There are plans to breed chimps pleted last summer by SRG Partnership, at the zoo to gradually boost their numbers CLR Design and Atelier Dreiseitl. and create a family colony. Africa savanna habitat along with sev- The new layout will be centered on The zoo’s hippos will be moved to an- eral other species. Zoo Main Street, with six animal exhibits other zoo. They will be replaced by rhinos, branching off. The new elephant habitat which will eventually share an expanded www.oregonzoo.org www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 27 DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: ZOOS & AQUARIUMS The theatre building will comprise the entrance to the city of Emmen’s zoological park HENNING LARSENHENNING ARCHITECTS (10-hectare) zoological park and will itself 28 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: MUSEUMS J88;@P8K:LCKLI8C ;@JKI@:KDLJ Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) − the organisation behind the Saadiyat Island development in Abu Dhabi − has announced that the proposed opening dates for the museums in the Saadiyat Cultural District have been delayed. IMAGE: TOURISM DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT COMPANY (TDIC) Louvre Abu Dhabi will now open in 2015, the Zayed National Museum will All three cultural spaces have been designed open two years later than anticipated, in by Pritzker Architecture prizewinners 2016, and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi has been delayed by three years to a sched- uled opening in 2017. Louvre Abu Dhabi was designed by Pritzker Architecture prizewinner Jean Nouvel, while Zayed National Museum was designed by Pritzker Architecture prizewin- ner Lord Norman Foster, and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi was designed by Pritzker Archi- tecture prizewinner Frank Gehry. IMAGE: FOSTER + PARTNERS www.tdic.ae IMAGE: TOURISM DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT COMPANY (TDIC) New York-based Ennead Architects have university’s new arts district, called the 8E; www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 29 DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: MUSEUMS ;8KFE>8IKDLJ ■ OPENING 2013 Construction is underway at the 32,000sq m (344,445sq ft) Datong Art Museum in Datong New City’s cultural pla- za in China. The Grand Gallery will feature a 37m (121ft)-high by 80m (262ft)-wide exhibition space for large-scale works of art. The building will comprise four inter- connected pyramids clad in earth-toned Corten steel, sunken into the ground, and a children’s gallery, café and restaurant. The four interconnected pyramids will be clad in earth-toned Corten steel www.fosterandpartners.com PARTNERS + FOSTER DLJ ■ OPENING 2016 ■ OPENING 2019-20 Western Australia’s Liberal-National The National Army Museum (NAM) in government is to provide funding A 30 per cent rise in visitors is anticipated Chelsea, London, has appointed Event for a new AU$428.3m (£267m, Communications to deliver a masterplan E331m, US$422m) museum at for the five-year transformation. galleries: the first covering the time period Perth Cultural Centre. Event will work with NAM on the from 1680-1901 and the second covering Perth’s new museum will double physical and operational £22m (E27.5m, the era of the World Wars. the current exhibition space to US$34.5m) redevelopment, which will Construction on site will start in 2014, include new galleries based on three include programming, audience develop- with the building reopening in 2016. It is primary themes − Being Western ment, educational outreach, collections predicted that there will be a 30 per cent Australian, Discovering Western Aus- and research strategy. rise in visitors, reaching 325,000 per year. tralia and Exploring the World. The Building for the Future project will NAM – the British Army’s own museum It is hoped the new State Museum form the centrepiece of the museum’s – tells the story of the army’s role and will be completed in 2019-20. strategy to establish itself as a “world- influence across the world. class museum experience” and includes www.wa.gov.uk the redesign of two major permanent www.nam.ac.uk 30 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: MUSEUMS The £77.5m museum redevelopment will provide twice as much exhibition space, as well as a new theatre and outdoor spaces IFP8C8C9 Funding for the construction of the new The new 36,000q m (387,500sq ft) Ledcor Design-Build (Alberta), which Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton to re- museum will provide double the exhibition comprises Ledcor Construction, DIALOG place the exiting 44-year-old structure has space on offer at the existing attraction. Design and Lundholm Associates Archi- now been secured after the Government of Multi-purpose spaces, including a tects, has already been appointed by Canada agreed to contribute CA$122.5m theatre, a café and outdoor terraces, are the Government of Alberta to work on (£77.5m, E97m, US$121.4m) towards planned as part of the scheme, which is the new development. the project, with the majority to come designed to enhance the visitor experience through the Building Canada Fund (BCF). and increase accessibility. www.royalalbertamuseum.ca www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 31 DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: MUSEUMS New pedestrian pathways will lead to and through the museum of modern art from surrounding streets SNØHETTA of spaces dedicated to education, public pedestrian pathways will lead through the J8E=I8E:@J:FDLJ 32 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: MUSEUMS D@8D@J:@ ■ OPENING 2015 Construction work has started on Miami Science Museum’s (MSM) new US$275m (£175.6m, E219.7m) home in Florida. The 23,226sq m (250,000sq ft) Patricia An aquarium, full-dome 3D planetarium and hands-on exhibits are planned as part of the attraction and Phillip Frost Museum of Science has been designed by international architec- tural firm Grimshaw Architects. When it opens in 2015, the science MSM said its new facility will act as a A major 600,000 gallon (2.3 million museum will be an anchor for the city’s “demonstration of ecological and sustain- litre) aquarium, a full-dome 3D planetari- new 29-acre (11.7-hectare) Museum Park ability principles” and will generate energy um and hands-on exhibits are planned as project, which overlooks Biscayne Bay. It from renewable sources. part of the attraction, along with two extra will be accompanied by the new Pérez Art wings of exhibition space. Museum Miami (see below). www.miamisci.org GyI The new Miami Art Museum has been renamed owing to a substantial donation from Jorge Pérez The proposed US$220m (£140.4m, E175.8m) Miami Art Museum (MAM) HERZOG & DE MEURON AND ARTEFACTORYLAB under development in Florida has been re- The museum will be able to exhibit its Vegetation will be built into the columns named Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), entire collection of 800 international 20th supporting the canopy, as part of a strat- owing to a US$35m (£22.3m, E27.9m) and 21st century works of art in all me- egy to “bring the park into the museum”. donation from Miami-Dade County busi- diums, with a special emphasis on art of Pérez Art Museum Miami is being con- nessman Jorge Pérez. the Americas, to the general public for the structed on a 29-acre (12-hectare) green The new facility designed by Herzog & de first time. Perez will also donate a portion space overlooking Biscayne Bay, which is Meuron will replace the existing MAM and of his Latin American art collection valued also being overhauled to feature public increase the space threefold to accom- at more than US$15m (£9.6m, E12m) to gardens and sculptures. modate an educational complex with facili- the museum’s permanent collection. PAAM will share the Museum Park with ties for art and art-making, a library, an The three-storey museum building will the Miami Science Museum (see above). auditorium, classrooms, and art and digital sit on an elevated platform and below a media workshops, a café and a shop. canopy, which will create shaded plazas. www.miamiartmuseum.org www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 33 DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: MUSEUMS The museum will be dedicated to sport CREDIT: MCAVIGLIA CREDIT: =@=8DLJ FIFA, the international governing body for football, is planning to establish a The US Freedom Pavilion will house exhibits used by the US military during WWII new museum dedicated to the sport as part of an expansion of its Zurich highlighting the contributions of all the base in Switzerland. E8K@FE8CNN@@DLJ 34 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com The speech balloon- shaped structures will be surrounded by parks plaza and a 13,000sq m (139,930sq ft) :?@E8:FD@:8E; convention centre. It will also boast three 8E@D8K@FEDLJ E8K@FE8CDLJ President Barack Obama attended the ground-breaking ceremony of the US$500m (£319.2m, E400m) National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) at the Smithsonian Institution in February. The 35,300sq m (380,000sq ft) museum charting the history of the black people in America will have a three-tiered bronze “Corona”. FreelonAdjayeBond/SmithGroup has been selected as the museum’s architectural and engineering firm and construction will kick off this The ambitious concert project has faced delays and is due to open two years later than anticipated summer, with the development @D8> 36 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: MUSEUMS J8@EKCFL@J8IKDLJ ■ OPENING 2013 Significant progress has been made on the 18,600sq m (200,000sq ft) expansion project at St Louis Art Museum in Mis- souri, despite a 12-month delay owing to the economic downturn. The US$130.5m (£83.3m, E104m) project, designed by architects David Chip- The museum’s existing gallery and public space will almost treble in size perfield, will expand the museum’s gallery and public space by 30 per cent to provide new galleries, as well as a new museum Saint Louis is one of the nation’s leading shop, an auditorium, an education centre art museums with collections that include and a 140-seat restaurant overlooking works of art of exceptional quality from Art Hill in Forest Park. virtually every culture and time period. The new wing will be wrapped in full- Areas of notable depth include Oceanic height panels of concrete, glass and metal art, pre-Columbian art, ancient Chinese and will feature huge windows, providing bronzes and European and American art of views of the surrounding parkland. the late 19th and 20th centuries. A mid-2013 grand opening of the new Museum Campus is anticipated. www.slam.org SAINT ART LOUIS MUSEUM an 800-seat auditorium. Nearby build- >I8E;<>PGK@8EDLJ www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 37 DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: MUSEUMS DLJy<;<C8IFD8E@Ky< Narbonne, France ■ OPENING TBC Foster + Partners and museum designer Adrien Gardere are designing a new mu- seum for Roman artefacts in Narbonne. The single-storey museum will feature a collection of more than 1,000 ancient stone relief funerary blocks, excavated A wall of stone funerary blocks will form a barrier between the galleries and restoration area nearby, to create a natural barrier between the public galleries featuring permanent and temporary exhibitions and the private restoration spaces. The building will also accommodate a multimedia education centre, a library and a wide public plaza. FOSTER + PARTNERSFOSTER + www.fosterandpartners.com :?@C;I ■ OPENING 2014 The Children’s Interactive Museum in the King Abdullah Financial District of Riyadh will open in 2014. Designed by Henning Larsen Archi- tects, the 14,000sq m (150,700sq ft) museum will feature a series of dif- ferently sized tree huts, with each hut incorporating an exhibition. The aim is to fire the imagination of visitors via stories and play. A series of tree huts will each incorporate an exhibition www.henninglarsen.com 38 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: MUSEUMS DLJ ■ OPENING 2012 MoMath is on schedule to open this autumn, near Madison Square Park in New York, US. The museum will be entirely dedicated to mathmat- ics and will focus on hands-on learn- ing via engaging exhibits, puzzles, games and prizes. The museum has received a US$2m (£1.3m, E1.6m) grant from Google. Huge converted oil tanks provide space http://momath.org for showing “art in the live form” 98CK@DFI<DLJ The central hall will be overhauled to improve the display of larger objects The proposals focus on the first phase of while its central hall is set to be completely @DG 40 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE: MUSEUMS Visitors can jam at interactive stations E8K@FE8C9CL ■ OPENING TBC The cultural complex is just one of numerous large projects planned for the Albanian capital A new National Blues Museum is be- ing proposed for St Louis, Missouri, the restoration and refurbishment of exist- US, as part of plans to reinvigorate 8C98E@8EDLJ C al ypso Wat erpark , Ontario, Canada World’s greatest creator th Richland H terpark, Nor ills, TX 20 Wa NRH of waterpark attractions! W ate rville , Gulf Shores, AL Tel: +1.604.273.1068 s www.whitewaterwest.com The Waterpark Company DIARY DATES 5-9 AUGUST 2012 10-11 SEPTEMBER 2012 19-21 SEPTEMBER 2012 SIGGRAPH 2012 Event Organisers Summit SATE 2012 – Themed Entertainment Los Angeles Convention Center, Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London, UK Association (TEA) Summit LA, California, USA The international summit is specifically Newport Bay Hotel, Disneyland SIGGRAPH 2012 will bring thousands of organised for executives, managers, direc- Paris, Paris, France computer graphics and interactive tech- tors and buyers directly responsible for the The theme for SATE 2012 is Cultural nology professionals from six continents purchase of products and services for their Diversity in Themed Entertainment: to Los Angeles for the industry’s most organisation’s events. Obstacle or Opportunity? We address the respected technical and creative pro- Tel: +44 1992 374 100 question – Armed with the storytelling grammes focusing on research, science, Email: [email protected] techniques, architectural standards, and art, animation, music, gaming, interactivity, www.forumevents.co.uk technologies of globalization, is ’themed education and the web. This year will see entertainment’ contributing to unproductive the introduction of SIGGRAPH Mobile – a 18-20 SEPTEMBER 2012 stereotypes, highlighting our cultural differ- first-time SIGGRAPH programme showcas- ences, or is it giving our global community ing the incredible advancements in the Giant Screen Cinema Association a tremendous opportunity to find new ways field of mobile graphics and apps. (GSCA) Conference of expression through its diversity? Tel: +1 630 434 7779 Esquire IMAX Theatre, Tel: +1 818 843 8497 Email: online form Sacramento, California, USA Email: [email protected] http://s2012.siggraph.org The GCSA allows industry-related individu- http://teaconnect.org/2012 als and members with an opportunity to 8-13 SEPTEMBER 2012 preview new films, films in production and 24-28 SEPTEMBER 2012 films in development. The conference also Association of Zoos & Aquariums provides networking opportunities and pro- Museums Australia – National (AZA) Annual Conference 2012 fessional development sessions. Conference 2012 Phoenix Convention Center, Tel: +1 540 872 3905 University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Phoenix, Arizona, USA Email: [email protected] South Australia, Australia The premier event for zoo and aquarium www.giantscreencinema.com A major event on the calendar in Australia, professionals, AZA’s Annual Conference the national conference attracts around brings together leaders in our community 18-20 SEPTEMBER 2012 500 delegates, including leading muse- for six days of networking with peers; ex- um professionals from around the world. ploration of new ideas and best practices; Leisure Industry Week (LIW) The sixteenth conference will be themed sharing of successful programmes; and NEC, Birmingham, UK Research and Collections in a Connected learning about new technology, products Since launching in 1989, Leisure Industry World and look at how museums and gal- and services. Attendees are guaranteed to Week has established itself as the trade leries can contribute to the needs of a be challenged with vibrant speakers from show for the UK out of home leisure sector. world awash with information but hungry inside and outside the community, expert- It represents the entire spectrum of leisure for meaning? To address this important led educational programming, face-to-face operators, including health clubs, theme and timely question, the diverse pro- meetings with colleagues, and more than parks, gyms, play centres, sports clubs, gramme of events will explore the potential 130 service providers in the exhibit hall, as farm parks and bars. The annual event is of research by museums, with museums well as networking and social events. free to visitors who have pre-registered. and about museums. Tel: +1 301 562 0777 (ext. 247) Tel: +44 20 7955 3969 Tel: +61 2 6281 6624 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.aza.org www.ubm.com http://ma2012.org.au www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 43 DIARY DATES 30 SEPTEMBER - 3 OCTOBER 2012 11 OCTOBER 2012 Ticketing and access control systems 12th World Leisure Congress Annual National Conference of Palacongressi di Rimini, Rimini, Italy Visitor Attractions (VAC) 2012 The congress attracts academics, ed- Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, ucators, students, researchers and London, UK professionals working in leisure, recreation, The eighth event run by the industry, for tourism and sports to discuss the academ- the industry and firmly established as the ic, social and political issues surrounding place to meet and network with contempo- the theme Leisure and Transformation. raries and participate in an innovative and Tel: +39 541 711 513 stimulating programme. Topics will include On-site venue management Email: [email protected] Attractions Performance 2011 – Prospects solutions with overview www.riminiworldleisure.com for 2012 and the Future Outlook, People Power… Bringing Attractions Alive, Making User friendly point-of sale stations 2-5 OCTOBER 2012 More Money, and Marketing Magic. Built-in marketing tools Tel: +44 20 8748 8868 World Waterpark Association (WWA) – Email: [email protected] Comprehensive event management 32nd Annual Symposium & Trade Show www.vac2012.co.uk Automated, reliable access Paris Hotel & Conference Center, control & parking solutions Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 17-18 OCTOBER 2012 WWA features sessions on topics related to all segments of the waterpark industry. Showman’s Show 2012 The comprehensive waterpark educational Newbury Showground, Berkshire, UK programme offers over 50 seminars and A comprehensive exhibition of products, workshops on water leisure topics. services and entertainment for the out- Tel: +1 913 599 0300 door and special events sectors. The show Email: [email protected] attracts almost 5,000 visitors over two www.waterparks.org days and has in excess of 340 exhibitors showcasing structures, equipment and entertainment products and services de- Increase distribution options 9-11 OCTOBER 2012 manded by the events industry. sell more tickets Euro Attractions Show (EAS) 2012 Tel: +44 1747 854 099 Decrease wait time Messe Berlin, Berlin, Germany Email: [email protected] promote client satisfaction The event attracts operators interested in www.showmans-directory.co.uk Automate sales and fulfi lment learning how best to increase revenue at reduce labour expenses their attraction, provide a better service, 6 NOVEMBER 2012 improve profit and attract more guests. Implement marketing campaigns EAS features more than 300 exhibitors, BISL Annual Conference domestic & international markets seminars and workshops. Around 8,000 Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, UK Expand pre-sales opportunities visitors from 100 countries attend the an- The strategic body representing the private enjoy shorter on-site ticket lines nual event, which is organised by IAAPA. sector in the sport and leisure industry. Tel: +32 2401 6161 Tel: +44 20 8255 3782 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.omniticket.com www.IAAPA.org/europe www.bisl.org 44 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com IAAPA Best New Product & Impact Award 2011 DIARY DATES WWA Innovation Award 2011 8-9 NOVEMBER 2012 17-19 DECEMBER 2012 Museums Association (MA) 3rd International Architectural Annual Conference Conservation Conference Edinburgh International Conference Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE Centre, Edinburgh, UK Aiming to expand knowledge on recent The professional association for UK muse- concepts and approaches in the conser- ums and heritage sites brings together vation of cultural heritage, 3IACCE invites over 1,500 senior staff to discuss the lat- regional and international visitors, ex- est issues, learn about best practice and hibitors, sponsors and speakers to come meet leading suppliers and consultants. together and meet curators, managers and Tel: +44 20 7426 6945 directors of heritage, museum and cultural Email: [email protected] attractions across the Middle East. www.museumsassociation.org Tel +971 2 401 2777 Email: [email protected] 12-16 NOVEMBER 2012 www.architecturalconservation.com IAAPA Attractions Expo 2012 22-24 JANUARY 2013 Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, USA EAG International Expo The show fl oor, 85 educational sessions ExCel, London, UK and networking events will provide opportu- The fourth expo aims to attract around nities for important connections, new ideas 6,000 visitors from around 45 countries. It and innovative product discoveries. will showcase new innovative products from Tel: +1 703 836 4800 180 manufacturers and suppliers repre- Email: [email protected] senting every sector of the coin-operated, www.iaapa.org amusement and attractions industries. EAG is supported by BALPPA and Euromat. 28 NOVEMBER - 1 DECEMBER 2012 Tel: +44 1582 767 254 Email: [email protected] SIGGRAPH ASIA 2012 www.eagexpo.com Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre, Singapore 29-31 JANUARY 2013 The fi fth conference will showcase products and services from various sectors related IAAPI Amusement Expo 2013 to the computer graphics and interactive Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India technology sector. See exciting new devel- The Indian Association Of Amusement opments in technology and offerings from Parks & Industries (IAAPI) is an apex body vendors of hardware, software and serv- representing the interests of a diverse ices. Production houses and studios also range of amusement and leisure business recruit at the SIGGRAPH ASIA event. in India. This is the 13th expo. Tel: +65 6500 6725 Tel: +91 99674 99933 Email: online form Email: [email protected] www.siggraph.org/asia2012 www.iaapi.org www.watertoys.com [email protected] 1 866 833 8580 | 905 649 5047 www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 45 Photo Courtesy of Beachpark DIARY DATES 25 FEBRUARY - 1 MARCH 2013 19-22 MAY 2013 6-8 JUNE 2013 TED 2013 & TEDActive 2013 AAM Annual Meeting & Museum Expo Ecsite Annual Conference Long Beach & Pal Springs, California, USA Baltimore Convention Center, Swedish Conference Centre, This year, the Technology, Entertainment, Baltimore, Maryland, USA Gothenburg, Sweden Design conference is staging a global tal- The 107th expo is the largest gathering of The event will focus on how science ent search to bring together the most museum professionals in the world. A new, centres and museums can help future gen- remarkable line up in TED’s history. A se- crowd-sourced session proposal approach erations innovate for social well-being. ries of special TED salons in cities around is being introduced for 2013 – calls for the Tel: +32 2 649 7383 the world will enable us to discover a broad proposals kicked off in July 2012. Email: [email protected] new array of thinkers and doers. And the Tel: +1 202 289 1818 www.ecsite.eu best will be invited to California in February Email: [email protected] 2013 to share their work with the world. www.aam-us.org 10-13 JUNE 2013 Welcome to TED2013: The Young. The 9th Annual International Wise. The Undiscovered. 23-24 MAY 2013 Tel: 212 346 9333 Conference on Tourism Email: online form MuseumNext Venue TBC, Athens, Greece http://conferences.ted.com/TED2013 Venue TBC, Amsterdam The event will bring together scholars, re- MuseumNext focuses on social and digital searchers and students working in tourism. 12-13 MARCH 2013 media for the museum sector, showcas- Tel: +30 210 36 34 210 ing best practice from some of the world’s Email: [email protected] Retail Business Technology Expo 2013 most exciting cultural institutions. The www.atiner.gr/tourism.htm Earl’s Court, London, UK event attracts an international audience, The programme features 130 presenta- with delegates from over 30 countries. TBC JUNE 2013 tions, debates, discussions and panels on Tel: +44 (0)191 261 9894 multichannel, eCommerce, internationali- Email: [email protected] Vision XS – The 9th sation, loss prevention and fraud, stores, www.museumnext.org Operators’ Conference operations, logistics and marketing. Venue TBC, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8874 2728 4-7 JUNE 2013 The conference includes international Email: nick@retailbusinesstechnologyex- speakers, case studies and workshops. po.com Asian Attractions Expo Tel: +44 1235 420 327 www.retailbusinesstechnologyexpo.com Sands Expo & Convention Center, Email: [email protected] Marina Bay Sands, Singapore http://conference.visionxs.co.uk 14-15 MAY 2013 The trade show attracts more than 4,500 attractions industry professionals, who 9-12 JULY 2013 Museums + Heritage Show 2013 gather to share ideas on how to increase Olympia, London, UK profits, thrill guests and improve opera- AIM 2013 The show features the latest industry de- tions. The programme will showcase the University of Wollongong, velopments, products and policies affecting latest industry developments, best prac- Wollongong, NSW, Australia museums, galleries, historic houses and tices and trends, with seminars on safety, The exhibit represents the mechatronics, other cultural and heritage attractions. employee engagement and social media. robotics, control and automation sector. Tel: +44 (0)1905 724 734 Tel: +1 703 836 4800 Tel: +61 2 4221 4145 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.museumsandheritage.com www.iaapa.org www.aim2013.org 46 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com 8KKI8:K@FEJD8E8> ANALYSIS & TRENDS TEA/AECOM Global Parks Report ...... p48 Mergers & Acquisitions ...... p52 Thea Awards 2012 ...... p56 3D + 4D Attractions ...... p72 Fashion Show ...... p76 Attracting Great Movies ...... p82 HOT NUMBERS %"7*%$".1t13*/$*1"-t&$0/0.*$4t"&$0. TEA/AECOM Global Parks Report The global theme park industry is riding the waves of the recession with sustained growth and record levels of visitor attendance at some parks, reports Dave Camp THEME PARK ADMISSIONS GROW One of the most remarkable characteristics of the industry is that through the long- est, deepest recession ever encountered, it's been one of the few sectors that has been exhibiting sustained growth. Despite, or perhaps due to, the tough economic times the global theme park industry is continuing to go from strength to strength. Total admissions to the world’s top 25 theme parks rose to a new record volume in 2011. More than 196 million visits were made to these parks – almost four per cent more than in 2010 and a growth of over six per cent since 2007. 48 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com Last year saw visitor numbers to Harry Potter at Universal Orlando rise by 29 per cent, while Ocean Park in Hong Kong secured a 29 per cent growth rate As shown in Table 1, Disney parks remain TABLE 1: TOP 25 AMUSEMENT PARKS/THEME PARKS WORLDWIDE (2010) the most popular in the world and the only Rank Park and Location % Change Attendance Attendance ones to attract more than 10 million visits 2010/2011 2011 2010 annually. The impact of the Japanese tsu- 1 Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA 1.0% 17,142,000 16,972,000 nami can be seen in the data for the Tokyo 2 Disneyland, Anaheim, CA, USA 1.0% 16,140,000 15,980,000 Disney parks − despite being closed for over 3 Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo, Japan -3.2% 13,996,000 14,452,000 a month, they remained the third and fourth 4 Tokyo Disney Sea, Tokyo, Japan -5.8% 11,930,000 12,663,000 most visited parks in the world. 5 Disneyland Park at Disneyland Paris, Marne-La-Vallée, France 4.7% 10,990,000 10,500,000 Most of the top 25 parks increased their 6 Epcot at Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA 0.0% 10,825,000 10,825,000 visitor numbers in 2011 with some parks 7 Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA 1.0% 9,783,000 9,686,000 showing exceptional growth. The ongoing 8 Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA 1.0% 9,699,000 9,603,000 appeal of Harry Potter increased visitors to 9 Universal Studios Japan, Osaka, Japan 4.2% 8,500,000 8,160,000 Universal’s Islands of Adventure by 29 per 10 Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando, FL, USA 29.0% 7,674,000 5,949,000 cent in 2011 − on top of a 42 per cent rise 11 Ocean Park, Hong Kong SAR 28.7% 6,955,000 5,404,000 in 2010. In two years, this rise has added 12 Everland, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea -4.6% 6,570,000 6,884,000 up to almost 3.5 million additional visits. No 13 Disney’s California Adventure, Anaheim, CA, USA 1.0% 6,341,000 6,278,000 wonder Universal aims to add Harry Potter 14 Universal Studios at Universal Orlando, FL, USA 2.0% 6,044,000 5,925,000 lands to their parks in Hollywood and Japan. Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong SAR The big growth in 2011 took place in Asia. 15 13.5% 5,900,000 5,200,000 Ocean Park in Hong Kong (28.7 per cent), 16 Nagashima Spa Land, Kuwana, Japan 30.3% 5,820,000 4,465,000 Hong Kong Disneyland (14 per cent) and 17 Lotte World, Seoul, South Korea 4.1% 5,780,000 5,551,000 Nagashima Spa Land in Japan (30.3 per 18 Seaworld Florida, Orlando, FL, USA 2.0% 5,202,000 5,100,000 cent) all reported double-digit percentage 19 Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, CA, USA 2.0% 5,141,000 5,040,000 attendance growth. The only other top 25 20 Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris, Marne-La-Vallée, France 4.7% 4,710,000 4,500,000 worldwide park to achieve this was SeaWorld 21 Europa Park, Rust, Germany 5.9% 4,500,000 4,250,000 California and Islands of Adventure in the USA. 22 Seaworld California, San Diego, CA, USA 13.0% 4,294,000 3,800,000 The impressive growth in Asian parks has re- 23 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL, USA 2.0% 4,284,000 4,200,000 sulted in attendance rates at the top 20 parks 24 De Efteling, Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands 3.1% 4,125,000 4,000,000 in Asia combined breaking the 100 million 25 Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark 7.2% 3,963,000 3,696,000 figure for the first time. North America still tops TOTAL 3.8% 196,308,000 189,083,000 the geographic rankings, but Asia is catching Attendance figures are estimates, based on company information, annual reports, published information and from reliable TEA/ up fast and if the pace of growth continues AECOM industry and tourism sources. Per cent changes for 2011 for certain parks are based on adjusted/updated figures for Asia will soon outshine North America. 2010, thus not directly comparable to the published TEA/AECOM list for 2010/09 or previous reports. Source: TEA and AECOM. www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 49 HOT NUMBERS TABLE 2: TOP 20 AMUSEMENT PARKS/THEME PARKS IN EUROPE (2011 & 2010) KEY FACTS Rank Park and Location % Change Attendance Attendance 2010/2011 2011 2010 ■ 196 million visits to world’s top 25 theme 1 Disneyland Park at Disneyland Paris, Marne-La-Vallée, France 4.7% 10,990,000 10,500,000 parks in 2011; 3.8 per cent rise 2 Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris, Marne-La-Vallée, France 4.7% 4,710,000 4,500,000 ■ 337 million visits to attractions run by top 10 3 Europa Park, Rust, Germany 5.9% 4,500,000 4,250,000 operating groups in 2011; 4.6 per cent rise 4 De Efteling, Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands 3.1% 4,125,000 4,000,000 ■ 127 million visits to top 20 North American 5 Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark 7.2% 3,963,000 3,696,000 theme parks in 2011; 2.9 per cent rise 6 Port Aventura, Salou, Spain 15.5% 3,522,000 3,050,000 ■ 103 million visits to top 20 Asian theme 7 Liseberg, Gothenburg, Sweden 0.0% 2,900,000 2,900,000 parks in 2011; 7.5 per cent rise 8 Gardaland, Castelnuovo Del Garda, Italy 1.8% 2,850,000 2,800,000 ■ 58 million visits to top 20 European theme 9 Alton Towers, UK -5.5% 2,600,000 2,750,000 parks in 2011; 2.8 per cent rise 10 Legoland Windsor, UK 0.0% 1,900,000 1,900,000 11 Thorpe Park, UK 2.7% 1,900,000 1,850,000 ■ 24 million visits to world’s top 20 water parks in 2011; 8.2 per cent rise 12 Phantasialand, Germany -5.4% 1,750,000 1,850,000 13 Futuroscope, Jaunay-Clan, France -4.6% 1,741,000 1,825,000 14 Legoland Billund, Denmark -3.0% 1,600,000 1,650,000 15 Parc Asterix, Plailly, France -4.1% 1,595,000 1,663,000 16 Puy Du Fou, Les Epesses, France 2.0% 1,500,000 1,470,000 17 Mirabilandia, Savio, Italy -1.6% 1,481,000 1,505,000 18 Gronalund, Stockholm, Sweden 12.1% 1,464,000 1,306,000 19 Slagharen, Hardenberg, the Netherlands -4.4% 1,400,000 1,464,000 20 Heide Park, Soltau, Germany 0.0% 1,350,000 1,350,000 TOTAL 2.8% 57,841,000 56,279,000 Attendance figures are estimates, based on company information, annual reports, published information and from reliable TEA/ AECOM industry and tourism sources. Per cent changes for 2011 for certain parks are based on adjusted/updated figures for 2010, thus not directly comparable to the published TEA/AECOM list for 2010/09 or previous reports. Source: TEA and AECOM. BOOST FOR EUROPEAN PARKS helped the park achieve a 16 per cent European theme parks have continued to increase in visitors compared with 2010. grow attendance levels despite the ongo- Gronalund, Tivoli Gardens, Europa Park and ing problems in the eurozone. An increase Disney’s Paris parks all saw above-average of almost three per cent over the top increases in attendance rates in 2011. 20 parks in 2011 is something of a story An ongoing feature of the European market of two halves – most of the top 10 parks is their onsite growth. The majority of the top saw admissions increase, while most of 20 parks have their own hotels and these those in the bottom half of Table 2 saw have helped them to increase visitor volumes. declining or stable visitor levels. The recession has worked to the benefit of The biggest growth was at PortAventura these hotels. When families cut back on sum- in Spain, where new owners InvestIndus- mer holidays, theme park visits can become trial opened a new Sesame Street-themed an extra-special treat by the inclusion of an Sésame Aventura benefitted PortAventura kiddie area called Sésamo Aventura, which overnight stay at an onsite hotel. 50 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com OPERATOR GROWTH CONTINUES While transactions have slowed down over the past few years, the strength of the theme park operator groups has continued to grow (see Table 3). An increase of almost five per cent in 2011 saw nearly 337 million visits being made to parks and attractions run by the top 10 theme park chains worldwide. Merlin has consolidated its position as the second-most visited theme park chain worldwide, with a 13 per cent increase in visi- tor volumes in 2011. A similar growth rate at Universal parks saw them move into a clear third position. The only change in the order from 2010 was SeaWorld Parks overtaking Cedar Fair to move into sixth place. Merlin is continuing to expand with the development of new midway attractions in various locations around the world and OCT Parks is building new sites in China, but most of the other groups are holding steady at the moment. We do not expect much in the way of transactions until the economy shows signs of picking up and capital becomes more readily available. Attendance rates remained the same at Legoland Windsor, but fell by three per cent at the Billund site The challenge facing the market is that the frenzy of activity pre-recession drove prices TABLE 3: TOP 10 THEME PARK CHAINS WORLDWIDE (2011 & 2010) up to higher multiples than are currently Rank Group % Change Attendance Attendance considered appropriate, so some form of 2010/2011 2011 2010 value correction may be needed for deals 1 Walt Disney Attractions 0.7% 121,400,000 120,600,000 to start happening again. 2 Merlin Entertainments Group 13.2% 46,400,000 41,000,000 3 Universal Studios Recreation Group 13.7% 30,800,000 27,100,000 WHAT’S IN STORE FOR 2012? 4 Parques Reunidos 1.6% 26,218,000 25,800,000 Well the five-year old recession remains with 5 Six Flags Inc 0.0% 24,300,000 24,300,000 us and shows little sign of ending; indeed 6 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment 5.4% 23,600,000 22,400,000 there are worrying signs from Europe that, if 7 Cedar Fair Entertainment Company 2.6% 23,400,000 22,800,000 the doom-mongers are to be believed, may 8 OCT Parks China 12.6% 21,731,000 19,300,000 indicate a further five years of grievance. 9 Herschend Entertainment -1.0% 9,500,000 9,600,000 But if the past five years are anything to go 10 Compagnie des Alpes 2.4% 9,212,000 9,000,000 by, as long as theme park operators around TOTAL 4.6% 336,561,000 321,900,000 the world continue with their ongoing invest- ment and strong marketing skills they should Attendance figures are estimates, based on company information, annual reports, published information and from reliable TEA/ have less to worry about than businesses in AECOM industry and tourism sources. Per cent changes for 2011 for certain parks are based on adjusted/updated figures for other parts of the economy. L 2010, thus not directly comparable to the published TEA/AECOM list for 2010/09 or previous reports. Source: TEA and AECOM. www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 51 INVESTMENT /*(&-#-"/%t1"35/&3t%&-0*55&-&*463&t.""%7*403: Mergers & Acquisitions 2012 Nigel Bland explains why attractions remain interesting to investors, despite the economic backdrop t has been another year of dire headlines which were 1-2 per cent higher, and spend, However, the outlook is considered by about the state of the European economy which showed a 3-8 per cent rise. many to be more challenging. Forecast growth I and the constriction of the supply of French theme park operator Grévin et Cie rates for all the major European economies capital. Whilst the United States showed found it slightly tougher, as did Spanish op- in 2012/13 have been cut significantly some signs of recovery, massive national and erator Aspro Ocio, in 2010 − possibly owing and there is considerable uncertainty around personal debts slowed growth in Europe and to a higher proportion of regional (rather than the future of the Euro. A number of leisure pushed the UK into a double-dip recession. national) attractions. Even in Europe, where companies have reported a diffi cult Q1 and Although Asia’s economies continued to the economies were weakest, there was still many analysts believe it will be harder to expand, the growth rates were lower. growth for the major operators. achieve like-for-like growth this year. Additionally, the major charging UK heritage MAJOR OPERATOR GROWTH and wildlife attractions (see Table 2) posted a DRIVING M&A So, surely, theme parks and other visitor strong growth in total visits after a more mixed Parques Reunidos made two acquisitions attractions should be struggling? Apparently performance in 2010. This surprisingly robust (see Table 3) earlier this year: Slagharen not. The fi gures in Table 1 show that the top performance was replicated in other areas of the (one of the largest theme parks in the Neth- fi ve operators all achieved like-for-like growth leisure economy, with many of the major operators erlands) and Noah’s Ark (one of the largest between 2010 and 2011, as indeed they did of theatres, cinemas and restaurants achieving waterparks in the USA). This business was last year. This refl ects a growth in both visits, growth; albeit relatively modest in some cases. acquired in 2007 and has therefore been held for a relatively long time by private equity standards. Given the scale of the TABLE 1: PERFORMANCE OF THE MAJOR OPERATORS business, a trade buyer is unlikely and the Company Sites Countries Visits Revenue growth rates (%) larger secondary PE deals are constrained (Dec 2011) 2011 (m) 2010-11 2009-10 by lack of debt. So, the most likely exit may Disney 13 4 120.0 10.0 1.0 be a fl otation. However, with new issues on Merlin Entertainment 77 19 47.3 18.11 4.1 public markets remaining few and far be- Parques Reunidos 72 10 26.2 8.2 2.6 tween, it may be a while before Arle Capital Six Flags 19 3 24.3 3.8 9.0 Partners is able to exit. Cedar Fair 17 2 23.4 5.2 6.6 The same may also apply to the owners Aspro Ocio 40 8 9.02 n/a (7.8) of Merlin (CVC / Blackstone / KIRKBI), which Grévin et Cie 15 3 7.5 (0.2) 3.6 pulled back from a fl otation in 2010 and are now looking at an exit in 2013/14. In 1 Like-for-like growth: 7.9 per cent. 2 2010. Source: annual accounts. the meantime they continue to build their 52 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com Since acquiring London and York Dungeons, Merlin has since expanded and owns 86 sites TABLE 2: PERFORMANCE OF MAJOR CHARGING UK ATTRACTIONS Attraction Visits Visit growth rates (%) 2011 (m) 2010-11 2009-10 Despite the double-dip recession, Tower of London 2.5 5.9 1.9 the top fi ve operators of theme parks Chester Zoo 1.4 11 (6.8) Edinburgh Castle 1.3 8.0 1.0 and attractions have experienced Roman Baths 1.1 7.0 2.0 Stonehenge 1.1 9.0 2.0 increased attendance numbers London Zoo 1.1 7.9 (4.9) Eden Project 1.0 0.1 (2.7) and a rise in visitor spending Source: ALVA www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 53 INVESTMENTFILM ATTRACTIONS TABLE 3: MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN 2012 Date (2012) Target Country Acquirer Currency Price EBiTDA Multiple January Fort Fun Germany One World Group Á 6.0 0.56 10.8x February Living and Leisure Australia Merlin Aus$ 244.0 34.0 7.2x March Noah’s Ark USA Parques Reunidos US$ n/a n/a n/a April Slagharen the Netherlands Parques Reunidos Á 10.3 n/a n/a May Great Wolf Resorts USA Apollo Global US$ 794.0 83.0 9.6x Source: press releases portfolio with the acquisition of the nine attractions that comprise the Living and Leisure Group. Aspro Ocio also made their first acquisition in a while in July, buying the family leisure park Linnaeushof in the A number of leisure Netherlands. Grévin completed its tidying up exercise companies have already with the disposal of Fort Fun to One World reported diffi cult Group. Grévin has now sold off the attractions it felt were non-core and is looking to expand like-for-like growth rates with an opening in Montreal, Canada, and a potential site in Prague, Czech Republic. In the in the fi rst quarter of UK, Ian Cunningham and Michael Enright have set up Livingstone Leisure Ltd, which acquired this year, indicating Birdland from the Trigg Family. There has been a more challenging less M&A activity in the supply chain: Lo-Q (which was considering acquisitions this time outlook for 2012/13 last year) is focusing its investment on product development. Similarly, Best Union, which Slagharen – the largest theme park in the made a number of acquisitions in 2010, did Netherlands – was bought out in April not make any further buys in 2011. Pricing for the two deals was 7.2x EBITDA for Living and Leisure and 10.8x EBITDA between KSL Capital and Apollo Global Man- Fort Fun were a family (Christine and Mathew for Fort Fun; both higher than the multiples agement. Apollo ultimately won, but had to Ziegler) and for many individual attractions, paid last year, which were in a range of pay 9.6x EBITDA for the hotel and waterpark private buyers remain the most likely option 5.8x to 6.8x EBITDA. Despite all the eco- business over Great Wolf Resorts. if the current owners wish to sell. nomic challenges, pricing for good assets We’ve also been approached by US Capital has remained strong over the last fi ve years. Funds looking to invest in the sector, which FUTURE ACTIVITY This in part refl ects the strong availability of together with the interest from trade, makes M&A activity is driven by the availability of equity capital which has compensated for it a good time to sell the larger destination capital and the availability of quality, growing reduced amounts of debt funding. leisure attractions. For smaller sites it is less assets or companies. In 2011 and the fi rst The interest of institutional equity in the easy, owing to less appetite for consideration part of 2012, there was a reasonable supply larger business was shown by the bidding war or acquisition at this level. The acquirers of of equity (particularly from the private equity 54 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com Parques Reunidos acquired Noah’s Ark – the largest waterpark in the USA – in March funds) but a more constrained supply of debt. international players owned by private a fragmented international client base. On This increased the cost of capital which, equity or listed on the stock markets. the other hand, who knows where the next combined with uncertain (though in the end There is then very little in the way of mid- Merlin will start. Twenty years ago Vardon Plc satisfactory) trading conditions, limited the market businesses with the majority of the bought London and York Dungeons to found levels of M&A activity. In the short term these remaining operators and their key suppliers the business, which is now called Merlin and conditions will persist but there is still a strong being owned by private shareholders. has expanded to some 86 sites. L and reasonably priced market for quality as- So where is the next mid-scale/large sets that can show they have continued to company coming from? One source could be perform over the last few years. the consolidation of the supply chain where Nigel Bland leads the destination leisure In the private sector there is a polarisa- there are signifi cant synergies in terms of sector at Deloitte, providing corporate tion of ownership, with a handful of major being able to effectively market to and supply fi nance advice to owners and investors www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 55 THEA AWARDS $63"5&%#:(&/&+&''&34t&9&$65*7&%*3&$503t5)&.&%&/5&35"*/.&/5"440$*"5*0/ 5&" www.teaconnect.org Thea Awards 2012 Gene Jeffers presents a summary of the attractions, individuals and specialist suppliers who won accolades at the recent Thea Awards for their outstanding work in creating compelling places and experiences ike the Themed Entertainment As- Professionals from across the industry Thea. The third – of course – is TEA sociation itself, the Thea Awards and also the public are welcome to attend – the name of our association. L were created to bring recognition the black-tie Annual Thea Awards Gala, The 2012 Annual Thea Awards Gala, to achievement, talent and personal which is a gathering of the industry's held at the Grand Ballroom of the excellence within the themed entertain- most creative talent. Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, US on 17 ment industry worldwide. The name of the awards is a play on March, was presented by AECOM, with From a modest beginning in 1994, the three words: the first is “Thea” – the major support from Walt Disney Parks & Thea Awards have grown to be interna- Greek goddess from whom all light Resorts and acknowledged a wide range tionally recognised as both a symbol and emanates. The second is “Theater” of attractions and individuals for their a celebration of excellence. – a word derived from the goddess outstanding work and contribution. at the Walt Disney World Resort, where he K?<9LQQGI@:<K?<88N8I; continues to oversee new attractions. He is also responsible for the creative design Joe Rohde and content of Aulani – A Disney Resort and Spa at Ko Olina, O’ahu, Hawai’i, which 3&$0(/*4*/("-*'&5*.& opened in August 2011. 0'%*45*/(6*4)&%"$)*&7&.&/54 The creation of Disney’s Animal Kingdom – with its strong wildlife conservation message – involved years of research and negotiation Joe Rohde, a 30-year veteran of The Walt with members of the scientific community, Disney Company, started his career as a the world of zoos and representatives of the model designer on Epcot, and continuing with indigenous communities who were involved in projects for Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Cali- the stories which are told within the park. fornia; Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Joe was also instrumental in developing the Florida; and Disneyland Paris, France. Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, which Joe led the team that conceptualised, has allocated more than US$10m (£6.4m, Rohde led the team behind Animal Kingdom designed and built Disney’s Animal Kingdom E8m) to projects around the world. L 56 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com The Cinéscénie: Local volunteers have been integral to the long-term success of Puy du Fou in France enced either the Puy du Fou's Grand Parc spectacular which takes place in other theme K?<8:C8JJ@:8N8I; – with its many live shows – or the night-time parks – such is the standard achieved. spectacular which is the Cinéscénie, has Some of Puy du Fou’s success can be Puy du Fou been amazed by the creativity of the theming, attributed to de Villiers' vision of using local the quality of the achievement, the daring of volunteers to fi ll many of the park’s positions. LE GRAND PARC AND CINÉSCÉNIE, the performance, the amazing music and the Reaching to the future, Puy du Fou has also VENDÉE, FRANCE excellence of the services and technology. created an “academy” that teaches the skills Each attraction within the Grande Parc is necessary to guarantee the availability of unique and home-designed, mixing history- trained volunteers. Children and young adults Puy du Fou was honoured with the Thea based content with smart technologies and can study dance, horsemanship, acrobat- Classic Award, only one of which is given fabulous performances by humans, animals ics, fencing, fi re eating, falconry and many each year to acknowledge exemplary parks or and behind-the-scenes wizards. All of this is other skill sets which are involved in putting attractions that have stood the test of time. infused with passion, talent, volunteerism and together Puy du Fou’s spectacular shows. Founded by Philippe de Villiers 33 years inspired leadership. The diffi culty in describing Accordingly, these two separate attractions ago, Puy du Fou has become a unique, the experience to people who haven't seen it that collaborate to form a single, compelling, world-class destination and an international is that the attractions' individual shows are world-class visitor experience were awarded leader in its fi eld. Anyone who has experi- as good or better than almost any stunt the 2012 Thea Classic Award. L www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 57 THEA AWARDS Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement very year, a number of Thea says, outstanding achievement in the crea- past year was highly international, and Awards for Outstanding Achieve- tion of compelling guest experiences. The included museums, theme parks, live E ment (AOA) are presented to recipients can range from relatively small, spectaculars and more – all created with parks, attractions and live events that limited budget projects to major live events immense skill and built around a story or represent, as the name of the award or even entire theme parks. The mix this narrative essential to the experience. JG8:<=8EK8JPK?<I@;< Universal Studios, Japan ATTRACTION Space Fantasy The Ride is an interior spin- ning rollercoaster, featuring 19 eight-seater solar shuttles. Riders are propelled through stunning colourful vistas and fun encounters with such fanciful characters as Cosmia The Princess of the solar system, GBOT, your guide and the playful Sun Fairies. This spinning rollercoaster was retrofitted into an existing building and features a highly themed queue, engaging effects and charm- ing characters. The ride is a whirl of dazzling colour, light and thrills, delivered by a techni- cal potpourri of 3D cameras, scanning lasers, violet fibres and fibreoptics and videowalls to Guests are propelled through stunning colourful vistas at Space Fantasy The Ride create starfields, stardust clouds, star falls, dusty nebulas and a sonic boom blast. It’s a thrilling experience that delivers an engaging story using advanced effects in a meaningful way, making an on-the-spot The annual awards acknowledge theme parks and attractions, connection with its target audience. L both large and small, that offer visitors a compelling and Client: Universal Studios Japan original experience, regardless of the operator’s budget TEA members on the project: Universal Studios Japan (www.usj.co.jp) 58 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com 98IE8J9I8EEJK8JAFE :?@C;I ATTRACTION ON A LIMITED BUDGET What child does not, at some point, dream of being a firefighter? In this free-standing attraction at Kongeparken in Stavanger, Norway, children can live out the fantasy. They receive training as recruit firefighters and are then called upon to put on fire fighter jackets, slide down a fire house pole, board a giant toy fire truck and power it to race to the ‘fire’ – safely created by fog in a giant doll house-like structure. Children then pump and aim water cannon to put out the ‘fire’. At the end, each child gets a cer- tificate declaring them to be a fire Barnas Brannstasjon combines playful fun with an important educational experience inspector. On the back of the certificate is – the well-designed attraction conveys a serious message in a colourful and interactive way a list of items for the children to inspect in their own home, so children come away with new knowledge and a new personal identity linked to fire safety. This adorable, free-standing attraction combines playful fun with a serious and important educational experience. Although created on a limited budget, the artistry and craftsmanship of Barnas Brannstasjon is excellent and charming. And yet it conveys deadly serious information about fire safety with play in a way that treats children with re- spect, by giving them adult responsibility. This experience exemplifies the highest standards of themed entertainment. L Client: Kongeparken, Algard, Norway (www.kongeparken.no) TEA members on the project: The GW Group, George Wiktor (www.gwgweb.com) and Visual Terrain, Lisa Passamonte Green www.attractionshandbook.com (www.visualterrain.net) Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 59 THEA AWARDS 8IK?LI#CË8M ATTRACTION From the moment guests enter Arthur, L’Aventure 4D, they find themselves im- mersed in the charming underground world of the mythical Minimoy creatures. The stunning two-storey sets cover all surfaces of the queue area, walls, floors and ceilings to create an organic, underground world of soil, tunnels, roots and creatures. From the queue, our quest leads us to the 4D sensory experience aboard a 25-seat, insect- shaped, motion-base vehicle, which mimics the flight of a ladybug as we fly through the world of the Minimoys. The 3D, tactile effects and story surprises are excellent, creating the feeling of flying through the threads of a cobweb, being brushed by a frog’s wet tongue or colliding with an angry bee. Arthur, L’Aventure 4D provides an excellent story, interior placemaking, 3D imagery and imaginative simulation movements. It is per- fectly adapted to the Futuroscope audience, for which it was specifically designed, and it is the number one attraction of the park, achieving extremely high rates of satisfaction by its mostly French visitors. The queue area is especially outstanding, featuring a miniature underground world L’Adventure 4D’s excellent storyline and 3D imagery makes it the park’s number one attraction that completely plunges guests into the story. The photographs don’t do justice to the curving walls, ceilings, floors and props, queue area are also absolutely world-class, Client: Futuroscope, Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, France which together with excellent theatrical fanciful and completely charming in both (www.futuroscope.com) lighting, convincingly hide fire sprinklers, conception and execution. TEA members on the project: Jora Vision, convenience outlets and air registers, thereby The overall guest experience at L’Aventure Jan Maarten de Raad (www.joravision.com) submerging guests completely into the 4D demonstrates world-class technical, and Kraftwerk Living Technologies, Markus Beyr story. The craftsmanship and artistry of the artistic and storytelling excellence. L (www.kraftwerk.at) 60 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com 'C3PO' Anthony Daniels with R2D2 and storm troop- ers at the THEAs: the challenge for Star Tours was to remain true to the original vivid stories K?<JK8IKFLIJÆK?< 8;M ATTRACTION REFRESH This nomination recognised the complete as Star Wars far surpass the analogue While the major components create reimagining of Star Tours – the fi rst simulator entertainment world that existed back the guest “wows”, every nook and cranny experience in a themed environment. in 1987 when Disney originated this along the pre-show queue was given new The original attraction has been in opera- granddaddy of simulators, which later became story elements and advanced special ef- tion since 1987, but new technologies had an industry template. fects. This has extended the experience become available that could enhance the To achieve a breakthrough experience, of this “galaxy far, far away” way beyond experience. At the same time, the Star Wars all new “state of the art” 3D digital media the doors of the Starspeeder 1000 and mythology has remained relevant to succes- systems were a given, but what really brings repositions the whole experience firmly sive generations of fans. The challenge was Star Tours – The Adventures Continue to life in a new century. L to remain true to the vivid stories while is a unique branching story structure employ- making use of these new technical tools and ing multiple destinations and characters. This Client: Walt Disney Imagineering guest interactive capabilities. non-traditional storytelling device provides 54 TEA members on the project: Walt Disney Imagi- The refreshed attraction has succeeded potential show experiences, evoking guests' neering FAR Out! Creative Direction, Rick Rothschild; both operationally and with the extremely curiosity and resulting in a dramatic increase American Scenic, Phil Bloom (www.americanscenic. loyal Star Wars’ fan base. For the guests, in attraction repeatability. com); Birket Engineering, Steve Birket (www.birket. the most compelling feature is the variable To bring a layer of personalisation and rel- com); Electrosonic, Chris Conte (www.electrosonic. content that affords multiple storylines, loca- evance, image capture systems are used to com); Entertainment Techknowledgy, Kane Fritz tions and characters. This element of surprise integrate riders into the varied story branches. (www.entertainmenttechknowledgy.com); Exp, drives multi-generational audiences to return All of this is fed into multiple motion programs Dan Christman; Mivan, Stephen Mills (www.mivan. again and again to explore different vistas which have been designed for each random com); Morris Architects, James Pope (www.morrisar- into many realms of the Star Wars Galaxy. sequence, creating a multiplicity of options chitects.com); Technical Multimedia Design, David Today’s audience expectations for a high- for the 54 distinct profi les and unique real- Revel (www.techmdinc.com); and TWT – The Wheel tech science-fantasy world as renowned time guest integrations. Thing, Frank Weigand (www.theTWTgroup.com) www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 61 THEA AWARDS The highly educational and interactive environment displays scientific content in an artful and entertaining manner that is attractive to young guests entists” to continue their research, such as example, the fish in the river which are = 62 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com A wide array of media segments, each PFLK?< Client: Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, USA (www.msichicago.org) TEA members on the project: Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, John Beckman (www. msichicago.org); Hunt Design, Jennifer Bressler (www.huntdesign.com); Cortina Produc- tions, Jim Cortina (www.cortinaproductions. com); Snibbe Interactive, Scott Snibbe (www. snibbeinteractive.com); Design Island, Tim Steinouer (www.design-island.com); and Mad Systems, The exhibit has strong educational content Tricia Rodriguez (www.madsystems.com) www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 63 THEA AWARDS K?<:?8E>@E>:C@D8K<J?FN Science North, Sudbury, ON, Canada SCIENCE CENTRE ATTRACTION ON A LIMITED BUDGET “The Changing Climate Show” at Science North in Ontario is a brand new, multimedia presentation that combines media tech- nologies, theatrical effects and purpose-built environments to create an experience com- municating a difficult topic in a memorable, educational and entertaining way. It leads the audience on an exploration of the ongoing effects of climate change and looks for ways that humans can meet these challenges with creative and innovative ideas. Drawing on the success of an earlier show, the design intent and execution is whimsical and unexpected. Audiences are greeted by a loveable, original and expanded cast of animated sheep. As the story unfolds on multiple video screens, it is punctuated by creative set elements that are revealed by carefully timed lighting and motion. Creating an approachable show about Theatrical technology and media combined with approachable characters creates a compelling show climate change is a difficult task, but it is achieved through the use of approachable characters and appropriate media and the- atrical technologies cleverly integrated to tell a compelling story. Audiences are treated to an educational and highly entertaining show that breaks down one of the most complex science topics of our time. All for less than US$600,000 (£382,950, E478,800). L Client: Science North, Sudbury, ON, Canada (www.sciencenorth.ca) TEA member on the project: Science North, Julie Moskalyk (www.sciencenorth.ca) 64 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com Visitors are engaged, entertained and educated in a compelling way edly “appears” to the audience in a large preservation classifi cation of the structure it- >?FJKF=K?<:8JKC< mirror. As a spectral witness to the life of self, the entire production had to be installed Louisiana’s Old State Capitol, the building, she relates the history of the without modifi cations or structural changes castle in a deeply moving and engaging which would disturb the classic elements of Baton Rough, LA, USA way. The show appears as if from nowhere, the building. The ingenious approach of the eventually surrounding the audience com- design team completely disguises the techni- CULTURAL HERITAGE ATTRACTION pletely through the use of 3D effects, hidden cal elements of the show, hiding projectors, ON A LIMITED BUDGET projection, sound and lighting – transporting lighting instruments and speakers within false the audience back through time to relive key walls, soffi ts and ceiling panels, behind mir- moments in the life of the castle. The entire rors and within chandeliers. The results are “Ghost of the Castle” is an experiential, production was installed on a limited budget transparent to the guests who are only aware multimedia presentation which brings the in a heritage building without disturbing or of being engaged, entertained and educated colourful history of the Louisiana Old State modifying any historic structural elements. in a magical and compelling way. L Capitol building (the “Castle”) to life for the This project demonstrates excellence audience. The venerable building has been and creativity in the application of the arts Client: State of Louisiana, Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne burned, captured in war, abused, looted and and sciences of themed entertainment. It TEA members on the project: BRC Imagination repeatedly allowed to fall into disrepair, and combines a wide variety of techniques in new Arts, Bob Rogers (www.brcweb.com); Yeager Design, yet, each time the building has risen from the ways, and the result is a memorable, story- Fabian Yeager (www.yeagerdesign.com); Soundelux, ashes to be rejuvenated through the determi- based experience which fosters an emotional Julia Bianco (www.soundelux.com); Kneupper Music, nation and spirit of the Louisiana people. connection to the “Castle”. David Kneupper (www.kneuppermusic.com); The “ghost” of the title is Sarah Morgan, a In addition to conceiving and creating the and The TWT Group, Frank Weigand (www.theTWT- former resident of the castle who unexpect- entire project on a limited budget, due to the group.com) www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 65 THEA AWARDS The Crane Dance – a technical marvel featuring the largest animatronic creatures in the world – crosses cultural boundaries and amazes guests of all ages screens, bless the guests at Resorts World become one contiguous screen as the cranes :I8E<;8E:< with love, long-life and good fortune. Through “project” their love to the audience. Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore the use of ultra-sophisticated computer and The wings of each crane incorporate mul- motion controls, similar to those used on tiple jets of water that spray thousands of Japanese bullet trains, the cranes move with gallons of sea water up to 40ft (12m) in puls- SHOW SPECTACULAR a grace and precision that is patterned after ing arcs, creating enormous flapping wings. the mating rituals of real cranes. Accentuated with pyro, theatrical lighting and Additional character and personality are audio effects, The Crane Dance is a technical Question: What weighs 160 tonnes, stands expressed via the crane’s specially designed marvel that crosses cultural boundaries and over 90ft (27.4m) tall and is – well – in love? digital eyes. Each 6ft (1.8m)-diameter eye amazes guests of all ages. L Answer: The cranes that perform every evening can blink, squint and react to movements, at Sentosa Island. These mechanical marvels while expressing wonder, amazement and Client: Resorts World, Sentosa (www.rwsentosa.com) are the largest animatronics in the world. affection. The large 26 x 26ft (8 x 8m) digital TEA members on the project: Entertainment Located on a man-made island in the screen on each crane shows video images, Design Corporation, Jeremy Railton (www.entdesign. channel between Resorts World Sentosa and illustrating their inner workings and affection com); Lightswitch, Norm Schwab (www.lightswitch. the Singapore mainland, the cranes “dance”, for the other. The motion control system is so net); OASE, Peter Kok; and The Producers Group, flap their watery wings and, via digital precise that the two independent screens can Andrew Rubio (www.producers-group.com) 66 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com K?<D8>@:#K?<D SHOW SPECTACULAR A new nightly show at Cinderella’s Castle in the Magic Kingdom – “The Magic, The Memories and You!” is a richly emotional and spectacular 10-minute show presentation. Using classic Disney icons and images, the show uses “mapped projection” to transform the castle into an ever-changing canvas. Photographers spend the day in the park capturing thousands of images of the guests having fun. Five hundred of these images are incorporated into that night’s show. The re- sult? A show that differs at every performance and engages the audience in a unique way, and at a whole new level. It demonstrates excellence for the artistic and creative way that technology is used to create memorable and compelling experiences, visual creativity and adept directorial pacing. L Client: Disney Creative Entertainment TEA members on the project: Mousetrappe, Daren Ulmer (www.mousetrappe.com) N8CK;@JE www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 67 THEA AWARDS The 360-degree show ensured an amazing experience for all the guests Zocalo – Mexico City’s main square – and was Apart from the innovative broad concept, PFDyO@:F#: 68 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com Assorted flying gear enables acrobatic aerial displays directly above the heads of the audience innovative water-based staging. The audi- t "SBJOFGGFDUEFMJWFSTBSPVOE HBMMPOT K?<?FLJ<F=;8E:@E>N8K The attraction’s innovative use of a dual-loop rollercoaster allows diners to be served healthy and seasonally varied food in a visually entertaining way table. When the food is ready for delivery, delivery is the attraction, giving new meaning =FF;CFFG it is loaded onto the steel coaster track that to the concept of culinary delight. L Europa-Park, Rust, Germany loops, corkscrews and winds its way from the kitchen on the upper floor through the Client: Europa-Park, Rust, Germany dining room to your table. The experience (www.europapark.com) THEMED RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE is visual entertainment as diners watch their food being served. The integration of historic and modern Parents often tell their kids to stopping play- theming in a dining environment along with ing with their food. FoodLoop Restaurant at the coaster design and engineering make this Europa-Park has created an innovated theme a “wow” experience. The concept required park experience where your food has as that rare combination of idea and detailed much fun as you. This restaurant employs a execution in the development of the coaster dual-loop rollercoaster to serve cooking pots track, cooking pots and carrier system. The and bottles to your table. Guests order their menu includes healthy fare with regional and meal from interactive touch screens at their seasonal influences. At FoodLoop the food A great idea combined with brilliant design 70 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com guest’s name as a guest animator. Delight- 8E@D8K@FED8>@: ful image capturing and video magic make it possible for a guest’s sketch to come to Animator’s Palate Restaurant life moments after being drawn. The amazing aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Ship animation, from a simple facial expression – Disney Fantasy to a complicated dance step, is made possible by ingenious technology. Everyone from Grand- INGENIOUS USE OF TECHNOLOGY pa to a child can see their drawings come alive. A refreshing new take on “interactive” without the typical monitor screen. L Animator’s Palate Restaurant on the Disney Fantasy brings the visual joy of Disney anima- Client: Disney Cruise Line tion into the dining room with a new show TEA members contributing to the project: Walt Dis- called “Animation Magic”. ney Imagineering (www.thewaltdisneycompany.com); Guests are invited to draw their own Polysonics, Howard Schlieper (www.polysonics-corp. character using a simple template on their com); and FUNA, Brian Paiva (www.funa.com) placemat. After dinner, animated curtains are opened on screens and Sorcerer Mickey con- jures guests’ drawings – now fully animated A listing of Thea Awards and project and brought to life side-by-side with charac- credits from 1994-2012 and ters such as Mickey Mouse and Snow White instructions on how to submit a in scenes from beloved Disney movies. project for a Thea Award are on the At the conclusion of the show, Mickey returns to say “so long” to the guests and, as TEA website: www.teaconnect.org he does, credits roll on screen showing each Awarded for an inventive use of technology Diners at the Disney Cruise Line Ship are invited to draw their own characters www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 71 3D/4DFILM ATTRACTIONS *; +; 8KKI8:K@FEJ Technological advances can benefi t well-designed and renowned attractions 30#&354*.140/t'06/%&3%*3&$503t&-&$53040/*$(3061 emorable attractions are only OFFEFE6OGPSUVOBUFMZUIFTZTUFNOFFETB achieved when there is a good lot of projectors – the theatre system uses story to be told, and when great 100 projectors to produce a 3m (10ft)-wide attention is paid to the quality of image for the audience. M every aspect of the attraction. The technology While it is certainly possible that such used is secondary, although many buyers systems will become practical as the basis of seem to think that the technology is the only BUUSBDUJPOT GPSUIFUJNFCFJOHi%wJTUBLFO thing that matters. However, the good news to mean “stereoscopic” – a system in which is that developments in technology over the a scene is observed from a single viewpoint, last ten years have made the realisation of but which presents separate images for the complex mixed media shows much easier. left and right eyes. The brain fuses these two views in a “stereopsis” process in order WHAT IS 3D? to create strong depth cues. Strictly speaking this is the presentation It is important to acknowledge that all the of three-dimensional images that refl ect the basic rules about stereoscopic images were real world – so as your point of view changes, developed in the 19th century for still images the image itself also changes. and throughout the 20th century for moving The massive 3D King Kong attraction at Several teams are currently working on images; however, all this work depended on Universal Studios Hollywood features two “light fi eld” projection systems that provide UIFVTFPGQIPUPHSBQITBOENPWJFmMN'SPN huge screens, together measuring the same as 16 standard movie theatre screens this continuously changing viewpoint. In the perspective of the attractions sector, the terms of an actual product, Holografi ka of rules remain relevant but the presentation Budapest is probably the furthest ahead – it technology is now obsolete. The change from HOW ARE 3D IMAGES PRESENTED? offers both 70-inch self-contained displays systems based on 35mm- and 70mm-fi lm to -FBWJOHBTJEFTNBMMTDBMFEJTQMBZTTVJUBCMF and a “theatre” projection system. In both entirely electronic systems has been remark- for signage and small exhibit applications, all cases the view change is continuous, without ably swift – until just a few years ago it was MBSHF%JNBHFTGPSBUUSBDUJPOTBSFQSFTFOUFE any interruption or any need to stand in a impossible to project large images electroni- by projection. The projector specification “sweet spot” position. No special glasses are cally, but now this is the only practical way. depends on the size and quality of the image 72 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com It’s important to ensure that the quality of an attraction’s storyline is not compromised by indiscriminate use of 3D and 4D technological developments moving towards “4K” (4096 x 2160)for premium venues, whereas major theme park attractions are already using 4K, especially for immersive large images where the audience is close to the screen, as 4K offers more picture detail and hides individual pixels. A signifi cant issue with 3D images is the “frame rate”. Traditional cinema, and the fi rst wave of digital cinema, uses 24 frames per second (TV uses 25 or 30 fps). To eliminate flicker, the image is also typically “triple fl ashed” at 72 fps, but this does not elimi- nate the motion blur inherent in 24 fps. Back in the late 1970s, Douglas Trumbull introduced “Showscan” – a movie presenta- tion system running at 60 fps, which created much improved motion and allowed brighter images to be projected. It formed the basis of many attractions but ultimately the costs and problems of fi lm running at such a high speed led to the format’s demise. Now, with electronic projection, higher frame rates are practical and are recommended for attrac- required as well as the duty cycle expected; expected that by the end of 2014 there will tions (usually 30, 48 or 60 fps). Mainstream however, any serious attraction would use be 100 per cent coverage, with “real fi lm” cinema is also embracing higher frame rates projectors of a similar class to those now being reserved for archival screenings only.) and is used by fi lm makers such as James used for digital cinema. (In this regard, more The resolution of the projector(s) is typically Cameron and Peter Jackson. than 50 per cent of the world’s cinema a minimum of “HD” (1920 x 1080 pixels) Typical 3D screens may be between screens have already “gone digital” and it is or “2K” (2048 x 1080). Digital cinema is 20 and 60 feet (6–18 metres) wide; however, www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 73 3D/4DFILM ATTRACTIONS this is not a limitation as multiple projectors TABLE: EXAMPLES OF SINGLE PROJECTOR 3D SYSTEMS USED IN THE CINEMA with image blending can produce images of any size. Universal Studios Hollywood System Principle Glasses claims on its website that its King Kong ExpanD IR transmitter Active switching glasses attraction is the largest 3D installation ever RealD Switching filter, circular polarisation Passive polarised glasses produced, with two screens each measuring Master Image Rotating filter, circular polarisation Passive polarised glasses 187ft wide x 40ft high (57m x 12m) – the LC-Tech, Lightspeed Design Switching filter, circular polarisation Passive polarised glasses equivalent of 16 movie theatre screens – and Infitec (also Dolby) Colour band pass rotating filter Passive band pass filter glasses with the show running at 60 fps. Panavision (Omega Optical) Colour band pass rotating filter Passive band pass filter glasses 3D requires the projection system to display two images and the viewer to have let the correct image through to the matching it gives more light and provides redundancy (if a means of separating them. In practice eye. Active glasses systems are easy to in- one projector fails, the other keeps the show this means “glasses”. The usual principle is stall and are suitable for smaller attractions, going in “2D”; although its filter must be that the left and right eye images are each but they are too expensive in terms of running removed when this happens). However, twin projected through a filter, and the glasses are costs for large-scale attractions. projection in the cinema would be impractical fitted with matching “passive” filters which Traditionally, 3D in attractions has been and expensive, so single projector 3D projec- only pass the required image. An alternative projected using two projectors, each with tion is the norm (see the above table), and method is to project each eye image alter- the appropriate filter. This method is still the approach is valid for smaller attractions. nately, and use “active” shutter glasses that recommended for major attractions because Here the images are presented alternately, usually each at 72 fps, making 144 fps in total. The appropriate filter is inserted in the light path either by a rotating wheel carrying the two filters or by a special type of liquid crystal panel that switches electrically. There are two main types of filter. The po- larisation filter is the most common as it has the advantage of low-cost glasses, although this does depend on the screen retaining the polarisation – it requires a “silver” screen, and projection on shaped or curved surfaces may not work. The alternative is the “colour band pass filter” which, besides overcoming these disadvantages, can provide superior image separation (any “crosstalk” between the two images leads to “ghosting” and possibly headaches!). The glasses are more expensive, but are robust and can withstand more than 1,000 wash cycles, so the actual cost of ownership may not be higher. When it opened in 1999 the Spider-Man™ ride at Universal Islands of Adventure in Orlando, USA, was immediately recognised as outstanding. Its multiple 3D scenes used Universal’s 3D Spider-Man™ ride has been re-engineered to use the latest projection system giant 70mm movie projectors and polarising 74 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com Victory Theater in New Orleans uses dramatic 2D presentations accompanied by immersive images in preference to 3D and 4D imaging techniques filters. In May 2012 Universal announced that ALTERNATIVES TO 3D people certainly think so and, as with “light the whole ride had been re-engineered to use – IMMERSIVE IMAGES field” image projection, there are proponents the latest 4K electronic projection and Infitec While 3D presentations are popular, it’s worth of “sound field” audio presentation. filters to give superior image separation. remembering that a proportion of the audi- The Iosono™ system developed in Germany ence does not have functioning stereopsis uses as many as 380 channels and a near WHAT IS 4D? and that, in some cases, dramatic 2D pres- continuous array of loudspeakers to precisely One suspects that the term “4D” is a market- entations accompanied by immersive images locate sound anywhere in the auditorium, and ing department’s invention. It is now taken can be just as effective. several other systems are being proposed. The to mean a show where the main imagery An example is the Victory Theater at the advice here is the same as for all aspects of is presented by 3D projection, but supported World War II Museum in New Orleans, USA; it show technology – “try before you buy”. L by numerous other elements programmed to has a giant 115ft x 28ft (35m x 8.5m) screen operate in synchronisation with the main film, which is actually a “scrim” or gauze. A sec- such as lighting effects, fog, water droplets, ond screen is set 20ft (6m) behind the main Bob Simpson is a director of air jets and moving seats, as well as shows screen so that the creation of spectacular the international Electrosonic based on moving “simulator” platforms. effects can actually impart a 3D appearance Group, which he co-founded in In general the more intense the physical expe- to the show (produced by Hettema Group). 1964. Simpson is a frequent rience, the shorter the show, and in practice the writer and lecturer on audio visual and light- best shows use such effects sparingly. If simula- 3D AUDIO ing control topics – his books include Effective tor platforms are employed, the effectiveness of Sound is as important as vision in attractions. Audio Visual, Videowalls – The Book of the Big the show is highly dependent on the way that Multi-track sound is now the norm, often Electronic Image and Lighting Control – Tech- they are programmed. Badly programmed shows using formats like Dolby™ 5:1 or 7:1 (the nology and Applications. Simpson has worked result in nausea, while those with excellent “1” usually refers to a sub-bass channel that on many corporate, control room, EXPO, mu- programming provide all the thrills without the is not directional). These can give excellent seum, theme park and permanent exhibition protein spill. An example of good programming results in the hands of good designers and audio visual projects. He is a member of is the GM-SAIC Pavilion at EXPO 2010, which producers but, as with “3D” not being “real” SMPTE, SID and IESNA (all USA) and a fellow used 4D techniques in its Motoring in 2030 three dimensions, it could be said that a of BKSTS (UK). show and included programmable seats. similar situation exists for sound. Some www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 75 MUSEUMS Fashion Show ,"5)-&&/8):."/t."/"(*/(&%*503t"553"$5*0/4."/"(&.&/5 Whether it’s an antidote to the economic climate or the opportunity to indulge Gaultier’s childhood teddy our love of popular culture, exhibitions profiling fashion designers are in vogue featuring the cone bra The Fashion World of Jean Paul performance pieces and his relationships with Organised by the Montreal Museum of Gaultier: From the Sidewalk pop icons like Kylie Minogue. Fine Arts, Canada, in collaboration with the to the Catwalk FAMSF curator of costume and textile arts Maison Jean Paul Gaultier, the Fashion World Jill D’Alessandro says: “We’ve tried to capture exhibition will move to Fundación Mapfre de Young Museum Fine Arts, the playfulness, the whimsy, the humour and o*OTUJUVUPEF$VMUVSB .BESJE 4QBJO JO San Francisco, USA the raw energy of Gaultier’s world.” However, "VHVTU BOEUIFOPOUP,VOTUIBM3PUUFSEBN there’s also a serious message behind the ex- the Netherlands in 2013. nimated mannequins and a moving hibition. Clothing, or fashion, has historically catwalk are bringing couture to life been used for social and political means,” A at The Fashion World of Jean Paul D’Alessandro explains. “As Gaultier says, his Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk, ‘main infl uence is what’s happening today. currently on display at the de Young Fine Arts Fashion must correspond to the aspirations Museum, San Francisco (FAMSF), USA. of the moment and refl ect current events. The exhibition features 140 ensembles Designers are the catalyst of their time; their spanning 35 years from the French designer’s role is to translate the change, the mutations, couture and ready-to-wear collections. A the evolution of society.’ This is why Jean complementary multimedia installation is bro- Paul Gaultier is one of the most infl uential ken down into six thematic sections tracing designers of the past few decades and why Gaultier’s infl uences, from Paris to the world he warrants an exhibition.” of science fi ction. These include: The Odys- sey of Jean Paul Gaultier, which welcomes the visitor with singing mannequins and a special cameo by the designer; The Boudoir showcases Gaultier’s collaboration with Ma- donna and includes two iconic corsets from the singer’s 1990 World Tour that launched the cone bra into fashion iconography; and The show will move to Madrid and Rotterdam Metropolis, a presentation of his work for fi lm, 76 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com The exhibit features 140 Gaultier ensembles www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 77 MUSEUMS Mirrored surfaces reflect the famous red soles Christian Louboutin Design Museum, London, UK wenty years of red soles are being celebrated at the Design Museum in T London in an exhibition marking the anniversary of French shoe designer Christian Louboutin’s fi rst boutique in Paris. Visitors are shown how Louboutin’s luxury shoes, with their instantly recognisable glossy The exhibition focuses on the craftsmanship and design techniques used in Louboutin’s theatrical shoes red soles, are a fusion of fashion, craftsman- ship, engineering and sculpture. A selection of shoes from collections spanning 20 years, and personal mementos from his own archive, including early sketches and shoe designs, are used to showcase Louboutin’s artistic personality, his career to date and the many sources of his creativity. The exhibition also celebrates Louboutin’s design process, revealing how a shoe is constructed, from the initial drawing and pro- totype through to production in the factory. Curator Donna Loveday welcomes the col- laboration. “Fashion is an important strand within our exhibition programme and I saw the opportunity for the fi rst UK retrospective exhibition of Louboutin’s work,” she says. 78 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com MUSEUMS Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada’s Impossible Conversations Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA ilm director, screenwriter and producer Baz Luhrmann has created a series F of films for an exhibition on design- ers Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada, which is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York. The Met’s Spring 2012 Costume Institute exhibition, Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations, explores the affi nities between Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada, two Ital- ian designers from different eras. It features 100 designs and 40 accesso- ries by Schiaparelli (1890–1973) from the late 1920s to the early 1950s, and by Prada The collection of 100 outfits is complemented by eight short videos featuring the two designers from the late 1980s to the present. Eight short videos created by Luhrmann, in which Prada talks with Schiaparelli (played by actress Judy Davis), animate the entry “Fashion must correspond to the aspirations of the moment gallery and the seven themed sections of the exhibition and provide the thread that and refl ect current events. Designers are the catalyst of connects the objects. In the fi lms, “Schiap” and Prada talk at a dining table. The dialogue their time; their role is to translate the change, the has been created using paraphrased excerpts from Schiaparelli’s autobiography, Shocking mutations, the evolution of society.” Jean Paul Gaultier Life, and Prada’s fi lmed remarks. The Impossible Conversations exhibition explores the affinities between two great Italian designers of our time: Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 79 MUSEUMS The showcase explores Saint Laurent’s 40-year career in fashion Yves Saint Laurent: Created by Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves The Retrospective Saint Laurent, the exhibition aims to provide a Denver Art Museum, USA dynamic path through YSL’s life and designs. The Retrospective is on display in the DAM’s Hamilton Building, which was specially cre- enver Art Museum (DAM) is the only ated for international travelling exhibitions. USA venue to host Yves Saint Laurent: “The architectural elements of the Dan- D The Retrospective. Showcasing 200 iel Libeskind-designed building perfectly haute couture garments, photos, drawings, complement the revolutionary designs of personal objects from his studio and fi lm ar- Saint Laurent,” says Lindsey Housel, master chives, the exhibition explores Saint Laurent’s teacher for architecture, design and graphics 40-year career, from his time at Dior in 1958 and manager of digital engagement programs through to his collection of evening dresses at the DAM. The time felt right for the from 2002. Videos show Saint Laurent (YSL) museum to provide a focused exploration at work while hands-on, interactive spaces, in- of a designer’s career. cluding the Fashion Studio, encourage visitors “With all of the excitement and interest to sketch, drape fabric on mannequins, make around fashion designing in popular culture mood boards and feel the fabrics YSL used in and on TV, there seems to be an increased 200 haute couture garments are on display his haute couture collections. awareness of fashion design,” says Housel. L 80 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com MUSEUMS Visitors are encouraged to make mood boards The exhibition features photos, drawings and personal items from Saint Laurent’s studio and film archives "With all the excitement and interest around fashion designing in popular culture and on TV, there seems to be an increased awareness of fashion design" Lindsey Housel www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 81 FILM ATTRACTIONS Attracting great movies It’s a tried and tested concept: films create the world and attractions allow us to enter it. Kath Hudson looks at some of the latest combinations ith the high-profile launch of partnership with James Cameron’s Lightstorm the bill: “The property is only going to con- The Making of Harry Potter Entertainment and Fox Filmed Entertain- tinue to grow and expand, with new stories, tour and the announcement ment to create an attraction based on the new characters and new environments.” that Disney is going to launch fantasy world of the Avatar film. Disney’s Animal Kingdom, at Walt Disney an attraction based on Avatar, Disney chief executive, Robert Iger, says World Resort, will be the first site for the Wfilm attractions are big news at the moment. that for film attractions to draw customers, Avatar attraction. Construction begins next They make popular reference points, are a they generally need to be based on films with year, but the launch date isn’t until 2015, at massive marketing pull and provide a lucra- sequels and ancillary businesses, like toys the earliest. Details are yet to be revealed, tive opportunity for secondary spend, with and children’s clothes. Iger says Avatar fits but the attractions are likely to include character photo shoots, merchandise and even hospitality. The new Avatar attraction at Animal Kingdom in Orlando will recreate the mythical world For a film attraction to work, it needs to be both a massive hit and content rich. Avatar made US$2.8bn (£1.7bn, E2.2bn) worldwide and is set in a fictional world inhabited by mythical creatures, so ticks both these boxes. Walt Disney Imagineers recently announced a 82 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com Star Tours: The Adventures Continue incorporates new 3D effects and story combinations For a film to work, it needs to be both amassive hit and content rich – Avatar ticks both of these boxes Disney updated its Star Tours motion simulator recreations of environments from Avatar and tion based on a non-Disney film was the Star ride to coincide with the launch of the 3D film possibly the two sequel films, planned for Tours motion simulator ride, centered on the 2014 and 2015. Set in the fictional world Star Wars series. These films seem to inspire of Pandora, Avatar is populated with exotic generation after generation. Coinciding with creatures, plants and scenery. Many of those the launch of the 3D film and the Clone Wars elements, including a bioluminescent forest cartoons, Disney updated its Star Wars ride and dragon-like flying animals, are likely last year at Disneyland Park and Disneyland’s to be part of the Disney World installation, Hollywood Studios. Next spring it will launch according to the chair of Disney Parks and at Tokyo Disneyland. (See page 61 for details Resorts, Thomas Staggs. of Star Tours’ 2012 THEA award). Although some fans have been disap- Star Tours: The Adventures Continue pointed Disney has strayed from its own uses the original ride system, with new 3D stories and characters, it has done so when effects and 54 story combinations, to take considered lucrative. The first Disney attrac- guests through the world of Star Wars. www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 83 To celebrate the park’s 25th anniversary, Chessington World of Adventures in the UK has launched a live stage show based on Dreamworks’ Madagascar films INTERNATIONAL BRANDING The attraction is a completely immersive characters from DreamWorks’ Madagascar Mike Freuh, vice president of SimEx-Iwerks, entertainment attraction, combining 3D films for this season, as part of the park’s has a history of translating films into film footage from the third movie franchise, 25th anniversary celebrations. The film’s successful attractions and agrees the film with exhilarating, synchronised physical ef- characters and penguins host a party with has to be an international hit: “To translate a fects, such as icy blasts, snow and bubbles. fun songs and dancing in a new live show, film or television series into an attraction, the After leaving the experience, guests enter a in the jungle surroundings of the new land content should be based on an established, themed area, where they can meet costumed Africa. DreamWorks retains the copyright to internationally recognised brand. We want characters and purchase merchandise. Alton all related characters and properties. to see successful box office results, or high Towers has also designed two Ice Age-themed The film has inspired opportunities for television ratings, worldwide. Our attractions bedrooms inside its Splash Landings Hotel. secondary spend: visitors can pose with the are attended by a global audience, so the Another Merlin attraction, Chessington characters, there’s a new range of African content should reflect that.” World of Adventures Resort in the UK, has merchandise at the African Trading Co shop SimEx-Iwerks’ most successful current films launched a live stage show based on the and refreshments at the new Coffee Hut. are Yogi Bear 4D and Dora and Diego’s 4D Adventure, based on a film and a TV series, respectively. This season saw the launch of Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs 4D Experience was recently launched at Alton Towers in the UK its latest film attraction: Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs 4D Experience, at Alton Towers, UK, and Gardaland, Italy. The project was a joint venture with Merlin Entertainments and Twentieth Century Fox, which retains the intel- lectual property rights in return for royalties, or a share of the ticket price. Ice Age is one of Fox Consumer Products’ most successful family franchises, but this attraction will remain exclusive to Merlin. 84 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com Fans of Harry Potter can go behind the scenes and walk through the famous film sets on a studio tour A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES the making of the film. There was a wealth A lucky generation had the privilege of grow- of content to choose from, as everything was ing up with the Harry Potter series. Now that carefully stored and well made. the books and films have come to an end, “The reasons why our tour is so popular The Making of Harry Potter studio tour, a is twofold,” says Sarah Roots, VP of Warner partnership between Harry Potter and Warner Bros Studio Tour London. “People get to Bros, is keeping the magic alive. Harry Potter experience a behind the scenes look at how fans can console themselves by having their films are made and discover the incred- photo taken on a broom, supping a glass of ible skill and craftmanship which goes into Butterbeer or choosing a wand at the shop. the process. They can also find out about Located at Leavesden, where the films were special effects, animatronics and CGI, which invites the viewer to step away from what they made, fans can go behind the scenes, walk obviously played such a key part in the Harry have seen on screen and instead see it through the famous sets, such as The Great Potter films. The other great attraction is that through the eyes of the cast and crew. Hall of Hogwarts and Diagon Alley, and see everything in the tour is authentic and was So, they are told a few secrets, such as costumes, props and animatronics up close. actually used in the films.” that in the end the actors had to sit on their Unlike most other film attractions, which have Unlike Universal Studio’s The Wizarding beds at an angle because they had to be created, this attraction evolved from World of Harry Potter, the UK attraction actually outgrown them. www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 85 FILM ATTRACTIONS MERCHANDISING OPPORTUNITIES We are so used to seeing Hello Kitty on eve- rything from clothes to tableware that many might not be aware that the concept found fame as a Japanese TV series. Now a Hello Kitty Park is due to open in China in 2014. Interestingly, the inspiration for the design of the US$215m (£134m, E166m) attrac- tion comes mainly from its beautiful natural surroundings − the park is set in the midst of a region famed for its bamboo groves and forests − rather than the character. Although the cute kitten will make its presence known with the branding and merchandising. “Hello Kitty Park will be sensitively inte- grated into the landscape, with ecological Opening in 2014 in China, the Hello Kitty Park is based on the Japanese television series themes, such as sustainability, recycling and alternative energy sources featured throughout the park’s attractions,” says park designer Phil Hettema, president and founder It’s not just theme parks that have which honours the 100th anniversary of the of The Hettema Group. recognised the allure of films − museums tragedy, couldn’t resist a mention of the film “Because it’s such a beautiful setting, are also getting in on the act. The National in its Myths and Legends gallery. the park will also have a nature theme Motor Museum in the UK has vehicles from which makes it non-typical compared the James Bond movies as its special attrac- REINVESTMENT to theme parks here.” tion this year: the 50th anniversary of the Although great for business, the main threat Sanrio, which developed Hello Kitty back film series and the 40th anniversary of the to film attractions is that the novelty may wear in 1960, has three theme parks in Japan museum. Bond in Motion features 50 off once the films become old. Only films with and this is its first international site. It has vehicles from the seminal films – the larg- sequels ensure longevity. Most attractions entered into an agreement with Zhejiang New est official collection of Bond vehicles the recognise they will need to reinvest, as with Insight Leisure Tourism Development Co, the world has ever seen, including bikes, trikes, Disney’s Star Tours. Merlin allows around developer of the project, for use of Sanrio sleds, boats and cars. Similarly, the Titanic three years for reinvestment and Harry Potter characters and related intellectual property. Belfast, northern Ireland’s latest attraction, is rumoured to have a reinvestment fund. L The National Motor Museum in the UK is celebrating its 40th anniversary by showcasing 50 vehicles from the James Bond films 86 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com 8KKI8:K@FEJD8E8> RESOURCES Trade Associations ...... p88 Company Profi les ...... p92 Product Briefi ng ...... p124 Green Resources ...... p132 Address Book ...... p135 Product Selector ...... p165 Web Directory ...... p176 TRADE ASSOCIATIONS American Association of Museums (AAM) Association of Art Museum Australian Amusement Leisure & Tel: +1 202 289 1818 Directors (AAMD) Recreation Association (AALARA) Fax: +1 202 289 6578 Tel: +1 212 754 8084 Tel: +61 7 3807 35 08 Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 212 754 8087 Fax: +61 7 3807 09 31 www.aam-us.org Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.aamd.org www.aalara.com.au Association of American Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Association of Independent British and Irish Association of Tel: +1 301 562 0777 Museums (AIM) Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) Fax: +1 301 562 0888 Tel: +44 (0)1904 632 751 Tel: +44 (0)20 7449 6599 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)20 7449 6359 www.aza.org www.aim-museums.co.uk Email: [email protected] www.biaza.org.uk Arts & Business Association of Leading Visitor Tel: +44 (0)20 7566 6650 Attractions (ALVA) British Association of Leisure Parks Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)20 7222 1728 Piers and Attractions (BALPPA) www.artsandbusiness.org.uk Fax: +44 (0)20 7222 1729 Tel: +44 (0)20 7403 4455 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)20 7403 4022 Arts Council England www.alva.org.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)845 300 6200 www.balppa.org Fax: +44 (0)161 934 4426 Association of Science and Email: [email protected] Technology Centres (ASTC) English Heritage www.artscouncil.org.uk Tel: +1 202 783 7200 Tel: +44 (0)20 7973 3000 Fax: +1 202 783 7207 Fax: +44 (0)20 7973 3001 Arts Council of Wales Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)845 8734 900 www.astc.org www.english-heritage.org.uk Fax: +44 (0)29 2044 1400 Email: [email protected] Association of Scottish Visitor European Aquarium & Zoos www.artswales.org.uk Attractions (ASVA) Association (EAZA) Tel: +44 (0)141 229 0923 Tel: +31 20 520 07 50 Association for Heritage Fax: +44 (0)141 248 7693 Fax: +31 20 520 07 52 Interpretation (AHI) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)560 274 7737 www.asva.co.uk www.eaza.net Email: [email protected] www.ahi.org.uk Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) European Association of Amusement Tel: +1 301 562 0777 Suppliers Industry (EAASI) Association for Science and Fax: +1 301 562 0888 Tel: +39 0522 554 176 Discovery Centres Email: [email protected] Fax: +39 0522 554 176 Tel: +44 (0)117 915 0181 www.aza.org Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)117 915 0180 www.eaasi.org Email: [email protected] www.sciencecentres.org.uk 88 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com TRADE ASSOCIATIONS European network of science Irish Science Centres Awareness The Aquarium & Zoo Facilities centres and museums (Ecsite) Network (ISCAN) Association (AZFA) Tel: +32 2 649 73 83 Tel: +353 (0)51 302 865 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.azfa.org www.ecsite.eu www.iscan.ie The Canadian Museums Association Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) Museums Association (UK) Tel: +1 613 567 0099 Tel: +1 540 872 3905 Tel: +44 (0)20 7426 6910 Fax: +1 613 233 5438 Fax: +1 540 872 3906 Fax: +44 (0)20 7426 6961 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.museums.ca www.giantscreencinema.com www.museumsassociation.org The Canadian Association of Historic Houses Association (HHA) Museums Australia Science Centres (CASC) Tel: +44 (0)20 7259 5688 Tel: +61 2 6230 0346 Tel: +613 566 4247 Fax: +44 (0)20 7259 5590 Fax: + 61 2 6230 0360 Fax: +613 364 4020 Email: [email protected] Email: dX7dlj\ldjXljkiXc`X%fi^%Xl Email: [email protected] www.hha.org.uk www.museumsaustralia.org.au www.canadiansciencecentres.ca Historic Scotland National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN) The Museums, Libraries and Tel: +44 (0)131 668 8600 Tel: +44 (0)1536 513 397 Archives Council (MLA) Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1536 415 095 Tel: +44 (0)121 667 4326 www.historic-scotland.gov.uk Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)121 633 3988 www.farmattractions.net Email: [email protected] Indian Association of Amusement www.mla.gov.uk Parks & Industries (IAAPI) Nordic Science Center Association (NSCF) Tel: +91 22 6523 1643 Tel: +46 (0)33 41 00 09 Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) Fax: +91 22 2682 7831 Email: [email protected] Tel: +1 818 843 8497 Email: [email protected] www.navet.com Fax: +1 818 843 8477 www.iaapi.org Email: [email protected] Outdoor Amusement Business www.teaconnect.org International Association of Amusement Association (OABA) Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) Tel: +1 407 681 9444 World Waterpark Association (WWA) Tel: +1 703 836 4800 Fax: +1 407 681 9445 Tel: +1 913 599 0300 Fax: +1 703 836 6742 Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 913 599 0520 Email: [email protected] www.oaba.org Email: [email protected] www.iaapa.org www.waterparks.org Scottish Arts Council International Planetarium Society Tel: +44 (0)131 226 6051 Zoo & Aquarium Association Tel: +1 808 969 9735 Fax: +44 (0)131 225 9833 Tel: +61 2 9978 4797 Fax: +1 808 969 9748 Email: [email protected] Fax: +61 2 9978 4761 Email: [email protected] www.scottisharts.org.uk Email: [email protected] www.ips-planetarium.org www.zooaquarium.org.au www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 89 TURN ON excitement *'" (( $# ()$%' )!. #) ')*# &*# &*! ). %'$($!*) $#() !$')$) (% /) # !#($ $*'! #)( #) #)') #"#) #*()'. $*#'#$ !!! ! audio ($#$ ) ! # $"%# ( #) /!$ %'$(.()" #) ') $#$" # &*! ).(.()"( video )$#$+'!!#) ).)$')) !$'"())$ ) ')($!*) $#( ,$'!, LIGHTING $*($#%'$+ # ()&*! ).# ##$+) $# ( .$*' !$!%')#' $' !.($% () )" ())') $#( control '$" # #' # # ( # )$ "%!"#)) $# # 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COMPANY PROFILE # # " $ # $" %!$ $ # # ! # # $ " " $# " !###!# " $"#!& %%% # #! # $@ # #! # @ # # # #! # 92 Attractions# # Handbook# 2012–2013# # ! #! # # # " # # www.attractionshandbook.com# # # # " COMPANY PROFILE Antenna International 85 Great Eastern Street, London, EC2A 3HY, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 3365 8600 Email: [email protected] Website: www.antennainternational.com @AntennaIntl www.facebook.com/AntennaInternational www.linkedin.com/company/antenna-international Janet Matricciani, CEO Background briefi ng and lease. Our Client Services team is also Plans for 2012 Antenna International™ began life in 1984 on hand to provide comprehensive staff- Successfully launching new products and as part of an experimental performing arts ing solutions along with operational and services into the cultural attractions and group. Our passion for storytelling, crea- marketing support in order to ensure the tourism markets, as well as branching out tivity and innovation has inspired us to success of our clients’ handheld guides. to new geographical locations. become the world’s leading provider of visi- To establish Antenna Publisher™ software tor digital media applications and handheld Unique selling points as a service product line, while launch- multimedia experiences. Antenna is wholly Antenna is dedicated to providing the high- ing new software solutions, multi-platform owned by the private investment Wicks est quality products and services. It is the digital distribution services and ground- Group LLC based in New York, USA. only company to offer the most advanced breaking bespoke hardware technology. multimedia handset in its class: XP-Iris™ Antenna Publisher™ enables clients Main products & services – the fi rst industry-dedicated device to to create, update and publish content to Antenna designs and produces award- incorporate touchscreen technology and multiple platforms, including user-owned winning mobile digital experiences for the familiarity of an award-winning keypad devices and Antenna’s new XP-Iris™ visitors to cultural and heritage attractions, design. When used with Antenna’s multi- multimedia player. engaging a wide spectrum of audiences platform publishing software, these new Antenna aims to branch out its storytelling in multiple languages via a broad range of products are set to push boundaries. services and expertise to help global brands technology and platforms. and tourism companies talk to their custom- Our Digital Media team’s 30 years of Key customers ers in engaging ways, through a mix of digital experience is recognised for its creativity The Louvre, Stonehenge, Statue of Liberty media consultancy and licensing of the soft- and innovation, bringing stories, objects and Ellis Island, Giant’s Causeway, Metro- ware. Antenna’s XP-Iris™ multimedia player and events to life, reinforcing learning and politan Museum of Art, Edinburgh Castle, has also recently upgraded existing equip- enhancing what the visitor sees and experi- Vatican Museums, Graceland and Alcatraz. ment at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, ences in relation to any given space. while new installations include Giant’s Cause- Where in the world? way, Croke Park and Turner Contemporary. Additional products & services Clients in more than 50 countries, with Antenna also designs and manufactures core markets in North America and Key personnel bespoke, for-purpose multimedia guide Europe as well as a growing business in Janet Matricciani, CEO; Carl Fazio, chief hardware solutions, available for purchase the emerging markets. fi nance and operating offi cer. www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 93 COMPANY PROFILE THEME AND SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION you dream Since 1957, COST has been actively involved in award winning theme and specialty construction work. Our scope includes shop drawings, modeling and construction of simulated rock work, trees, theme façades, water features, decorative coral, and sculptures. Whatever theme environment you dream, COST will deliver. 1-800-221-7625 1-262-677-6060 [email protected] www.costofwisconsin.com we deliver 94 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013Jackson, WI | Orlando, FL | Seattle, WA | Dubai,www.attractionshandbook.com UAE COMPANY PROFILE COST of Wisconsin Inc 4201 Highway P, Jackson, WI 53037, USA Tel: +1 262 677 6060 Fax: +1 262 677 6020 Email: [email protected] Website: www.costofwisconsin.com Christopher Foster, Skype: chrisf126 vice president of www.linkedin.com/company/cost-of-wisconsin-inc sales and marketing Background briefi ng Jon J. Stanwyck founded the company in 1957. Main products & services COST of Wisconsin has been an industry leader in theme and specialty construction services since 1957. Our areas of speciali- sation include exhibit fabrication, theme facades, faux fi nishes, water features, aquariums and sculptural elements. Additional services In addition, COST provides consultation services, shop drawings, engineering, 3D and scale modelling for thematic features. COST specialises in exhibit fabrication, theme facades and sculptural elements Unique selling points COST’s longevity within the theme con- Where in the world? Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo, CA; Assiniboine Park struction industry is second to none. We We have offi ces in the USA, Canada and Zoo, Winnipeg, Canada; Isle of Capri, Cape have a 140,000sq ft (13,000sq m) plant the UAE. We distribute throughout North Girardeau, MO; Jimmy Buffett’s Margari- where we fabricate concrete and manu- America, the Middle East, Europe and Asia. taville Casino, MI; City of Owensboro, KY. facture fi bre-reinforced plastic (FRP), glass-fi bre reinforced gypsum (GFRG), Plans for 2012 2012 trade shows urethanes, epoxies, acrylics, decorative We aim to further develop the Computer IAAPA, AZA, G2E and NIGA. metals and glass products. Aided Framework System (CAFS) that we launched in 2011. Key personnel Key customers Major new projects include Disneyworld Christopher Foster, vice president of sales We work with theme parks, zoos, aquari- Disney Art of Animation Resort Rain Forest and marketing; Richard Haas, vice president ums, casinos and museums. Cafe, FL; National Zoo, Washington DC; of operations; Jack Beatty, senior estimator. www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 95 COMPANY PROFILE 96 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com COMPANY PROFILE DJW Beufre Farm, Bucklers Hard Road, Beaulieu, Hampshire, SO42 7XA, UK Tel: + 44 (0)1590 612 603 Fax: ++44 (0)1590 612 603 Email: [email protected] David Willrich, Website: www.djwillrich.co.uk managing director Background briefi ng Additional services 2012 trade shows DJW was founded in 1986 by husband and DJW offers thematic lighting design, supply, We have already exhibited at the M&H wife team David and Lynn Willrich. installation and commissioning, as well as Show, attended ISE and the Celebrations motion-base/simulator programming. for the 20th Anniversary of TEA at the Main products and services THEA Awards. We will also attend EAS and The company is an audio-visual systems Unique selling points IAAPA, and support the AV Industry Awards. integrator company, offering an AV consul- DJW is not tied into any supplier and can tancy, system design, equipment supply and offer equipment to suit the needs of any Key personnel installation, system programming and com- given project. The company is known for its David Willrich, managing director; Lynn Will- missioning service to clients. friendly and fl exible approach, providing an rich, director; Josh Miller, director. excellent service on time and to budget. What the clients say Key customers “It was very obvious from the fi rst interview Mainly museums and theme parks. that DJW were the preferred bidder, with a thorough enthusiasm and understanding Where in the world? of the practical requirements of the project DJW offers an international service. During and the needs to work in budget and the past 26 years, DJW has undertaken timescale for our Titanic Belfast project.” projects in North America, Europe, the Kevin Murphy, development director, Event Middle East and the Far East. Communications, UK Plans for 2012 “This incredible technology has made it To build on the company’s already high possible for us to have a one of a kind at- standards, provide a fi rst-class service traction in Edmonton. The experience is to clients and hopefully make a profi t! immersive; the sound and images take us The company entered the Eastern on a journey and we always leave smiling European market in 2012 – completing and in awe.” a project in Hungary and is currently work- Amanda Bergen, artistic director, Fort DJW worked on the Titanic Belfast project ing on another project in Poland. Edmonton Park, Edmonton, Canada www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 97 COMPANY PROFILE Lets meet in Berlin 9 - 11 October 2012 PASSION NETWORK CONNECTIONS EXPOSURE EDUCATION ATTRACTIONS PEOPLE Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay ahead. The conference and tradeshow for attractions and leisure industry in Europe. 98 AttractionsVisit usHandbook at www.IAAPA.org/EAS 2012–2013 and we will keep you informed. www.attractionshandbook.com COMPANY PROFILE IAAPA Europe Rue du Congrès 37-41, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium Tel: +32 2 609 54 45 Fax: +32 2 609 54 46 Email: [email protected] Website: www.IAAPA.org/europe Karen Staley, @IAAPAEurope www.facebook.com/iaapaeurope vice president Background briefi ng Key customers IAAPA Europe already has members in The International Association of Amuse- IAAPA represents manufacturers, suppliers, 35 countries throughout Europe. The or- ment Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) was consultants, individuals, amusement ganisation will continue to reach out to the founded in 1918 as a member organisa- parks, theme parks, waterparks, family emerging markets of the continent. tion. In 2008, IAAPA Europe was offi cially entertainment centres, zoos, aquariums, Euro Attractions Show in Berlin this year incorporated. It has fi ve staff members and museums, science centres, attractions, is expected to welcome participants from is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. holiday resorts and casinos. more than 100 countries. With growing membership and the Main services Where in the world? biggest EAS to date, IAAPA Europe has ex- Promoting the attractions sector via activity IAAPA represents more than 4,000 facility, panded its offi ce with additional staff, but in education, government relations, indus- supplier and individual members from over will still serve its members from Brussels. try data, market connections and safety. 90 countries. IAAPA Europe is responsible IAAPA Europe will focus on improv- for EAS, but IAAPA staff is equally present ing safety in parks through the update of Additional services at all major industry and networking events. the EN 13.814. It will improve its overall Helping our members to obtain access to involvement in the EU and continue to ex- the worldwide network of members to pro- Plans for 2012 pand its political platform. mote their businesses. IAAPA Europe hosts IAAPA Europe will continue its work as the IAAPA will also continue to develop data one of the three trade shows owned by only cross-national association for the com- on the industry for benchmarking purposes IAAPA – the Euro Attractions Show (EAS). It plete leisure and attractions industry. It will and to monitor the future development of is held in different countries around Europe expand its political platform to further pro- the attractions industry overall. – this year in Berlin and next year in Paris. mote and support the attractions industry. IAAPA Europe continuously expands 2012 trade shows Unique selling points and improves the Euro Attractions Show. Euro Attractions Show (EAS) and IAAPA We serve the membership base by The conference programme has been ex- Attractions Expo. promoting safe operations, global de- panded to include waterparks and indoor velopment, professional growth and the playground seminars. In addition, IAAPA Key personnel commercial success of the amusement Europe offers two Safety Seminar pro- Karen Staley, vice president; Andrea parks and attractions industry across grammes and three webinars a year on Kolar, sales manager; Jakob Wahl, Europe at the EU level. subjects of interest to the industry. programme manager. www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 99 COMPANY PROFILE 100 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com COMPANY PROFILE Forrec Ltd 219 Dufferin Street, Suite 100C, Toronto, ON, M6K 3J1, Canada Tel: +1 416 696 8686 Fax: +1 416 696 8866 Email: [email protected] Website: www.forrec.com Gordon Dorrett, president Background briefi ng laborating under one roof, we are able to Key personnel Our vision is a world that works, plays, lives conceive and realise the creative potential Gordon Dorrett, president and CEO; and shops in places that are smarter, more in a wide range of projects, from mixed-use Anthony Van Dam (Asia), Steven Rhys productive and totally people-centric. retail to cultural attractions. (Americas, Middle East, Europe), executive vice presidents; Linda Hung Main services Key customers (theme parks), Steve Shah (retail For over 40 years, we have been develop- Universal Studios, LEGOLAND Development and mixed-use), John Plumpton ing projects from the initial concept to the Corporation, Cirque du Soleil, The Tus- (entertainment centres), Gunta Mackars opening day. Starting with sound master- sauds Group, Center Parcs, Royal Ontario (resorts and communities), Lou Vicic planning, Forrec provides a complete range Museum, BBC Worldwide, Shanghai Sci- (waterparks) and Matt Dawson (science of design services, including programme ence and Technology Museum, Herschend and culture), senior directors. development, design management, attrac- Family Entertainment Corporation and tion design, landscape architecture, interior OCT Group, China. What the clients say design, graphics and signage, exhibit “When we started the development of design and architecture. Where in the world? The Villages, we were delighted that we Clients in more than 60 countries on six had found a design fi rm that understood Additional services continents. Our extensive body of work is our objectives and had the experience to Existing facilities review – Forrec analyses both global and local. help us realise them.” existing facilities and undertakes visitor Tracy Mathews, vice president of design, and revenue enhancement studies, includ- Plans for 2012 The Villages, FL, USA ing refurbishing, replanning, expanding and We will continue to expand our offi ces in reorganising. Europe and Asia and explore new ways of “I often go straight to Forrec when I want providing leisure-time experiences in existing to create a new concept. Together, we ex- Unique selling points and emerging markets worldwide. We have plore, invent, plan, sketch and refi ne the We are a 100 per cent Canadian company, also expanded the Toronto offi ce to accom- details. I know I can count on them and although perhaps best known for our work modate our growing professional team. the more we work together, the more crea- outside of Canada. Because we work in tive we get.” seven different sectors and combine nearly 2012 trade shows Michel Linet-Frion, creative director, 100 varied design professionals, all col- Asian Attractions Expo, WWA, EAS, IAAPA. Groupe Pierre & Vacances www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 101 COMPANY PROFILE 102 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com COMPANY PROFILE Gateway Ticketing Systems 315 East Second Street, Boyertown, PA 19512, USA Tel: +1 610 987 4000 Fax: +1 610 987 4001 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gatewayticketing.com @GatewayTicket www.facebook.com/GatewayTicketing Mike Furnam, director of www.linkedin.com/company/gateway-ticketing-systems sales and marketing Background briefing Gateway Ticketing Systems was established in 1988. Main products Our newly released eGalaxy Mobile Web Store solution helps customers improve operations and efficiency while increas- ing sales. Consumers increasingly expect to use their mobile devices for day-to-day activities, and ticketing is no different. The eGalaxy Mobile Web Store meets that ex- pectation and enables our customers to configure products targeted specifically towards mobile consumers. Additional services Gateway’s highly experienced staff ensure Plans for 2012 Gateway offers software, hardware, con- a consultative approach to your success. Roll out of the eGalaxy Mobile Web Store sulting and engineering services. The and the launch of the all new, Galaxy Roam. company’s network of international resel- Key customers lers provides local customer support. National September 11 Memorial & Mu- 2012 trade shows seum, Merlin Entertainments, Universal PVA MariTrends; IAAPI; DEAL; AAM Expo; Unique selling points Studios Orlando, San Diego Zoo, Natural IAAPA Asia; AZA; WWA; EAS; ASTC; IAAPA The Galaxy Product Suite offers a robust, History Museum of Los Angeles County, Attractions Expo. revenue-generating, point-of-sale Empire State Building and Statue Cruises. solution spanning across all revenue col- Key personnel lection points: ticketing, retail and food, Where in the world? Michael Andre, president; Darryl Moser, membership, group sales, admission con- Installed in more than 30 countries repre- executive vice president; Mike Furman, trol, kiosk and integrated online products. senting all continents, except for Antarctica. director of sales and marketing. www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 103 COMPANY PROFILE Organised by: ,i}ÃÌiÀÊvÀÊ (saving £30) , Ê>ÌÊÜ Ê °V°Õ *>ÞÊEÊÌÌÀ>VÌÃÊ>ÌÊ iÃÕÀiÊ`ÕÃÌÀÞÊ7iiÊ 7®Ê «ÀÛ`iÃÊ>Ê`i`V>Ìi`ÊvÀÕÊvÀÊÌ iÊv>ÞÊiÌiÀÌ>iÌÊ >`ÊÛÃÌÀÊ>ÌÌÀ>VÌÊÃiVÌÀÃÊÌÊ`ÊLÕÃiÃÃÊÜÌ Ê>ÀiÌÊ i>`}ÊÃÕ««iÀÃ°Ê 7ÊÃÊÌ iÊ`i>Ê«>ÌvÀÊÌ\ UÊExplore indoor and outdoor play equipment UÊTest and compare new products UÊ Discover avenues for secondary spend UÊ Keep up with the latest industry developments Îää³Ê Ý LÌÀÃÊUÊäää³ÊÌÌi`iiÃÊUÊ£xäÊ ÕÀÃÊvÊ, Êi`ÕV>Ì 104 AttractionsFor informationHandbook 2012–2013 on exhibiting please contact Joel Willmore on www.attractionshandbook.com+44 (0)20 7955 3968 COMPANY PROFILE Play & Attractions at Leisure Industry Week UBM, Ludgate House, 245 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 9UY, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 7955 3968 Email: [email protected] Website: www.liw.co.uk @l_i_w www.facebook.com/Leisure-Industry-Week Joel Willmore, sales manager Background briefi ng products and services available to the Where in the world? Leisure Industry Week (LIW) was launched leisure industry, interactive features to Clients in more than 60 countries on six in 1989 and is owned by UBM. enhance the visitor experience and continents. Our extensive body of work is live demonstrations to showcase both global and local. Main services innovative products. LIW is the leading trade show for the entire Plans for 2012 out-of-home leisure industry. It takes place Unique selling points To increase year-on-year visitor footfall to every September at the NEC in Birming- This is the UK’s leading trade show, cover- the show, confi rming it as the place to fi nd ham, UK. ing the entire out-of-home leisure industry, market leaders in innovation. New at the The Play & Attractions section of the where over 300 market-leading suppliers show this year: CPD-accredited REPs Na- show is aimed at the family entertain- from the leisure industry all gather in one tional Convention, RoSPA Health & Safety ment and visitor attractions community. place. In addition, the show is supported Advice Clinic, and the Zip Wire Experience. Attendees are able to explore the latest by the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) indoor and outdoor play equipment, test and Play Providers Association (PPM). Key personnel the newest innovations to hit the market The exhibition provides attendees with David Sanvoisin, event manager; Joel and keep up with trends and best practice an ideal opportunity to meet with key Willmore, sales manager; Cassandra advice with a top-quality free education buyers and leading suppliers face-to-face, Grant, marketing manager programme. as well as gain access to new markets via the LIW sectors. The most innovative What the clients say Additional services products on the market can be tested and “Our new product Cool Detective was borne The exhibition is divided into six sectors: compared, and more than 150 hours of out of discussions we had at last year’s Play & Attractions, Eat & Drink, Pool & Spa, free high-quality education are on offer. show where we won a huge franchise con- Health & Fitness, Sport, and Leisure Facili- tract – it’s great to see so many visitors.” ties. These combine to provide visitors with Key customers Kate Gaskin, director, Right Angle Events the chance to test and compare products Visitors to LIW include owners, operators from the entire industry while opening up and managers from visitor and family at- “We’re a big supporter of LIW. I can’t think avenues for secondary spend. tractions, indoor and outdoor play centres, of another show in the UK or Europe that LIW provides access to a vast range local authorities, holiday centres, health brings everyone all together in one place.” of leading suppliers displaying the latest clubs, spas, swimming pools and hotels. Phil Pickersgil, MD, Innovative Leisure www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 105 COMPANY PROFILE 106 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com COMPANY PROFILE Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems Istasyon Mah. 1687. Sok. No.1, Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey Tel: +90 262 656 64 67 Fax: +90 262 656 64 75 Email: [email protected] Website: www.polin.com.tr Blog: http://blog.polin.com.tr @PolinWaterparks www.facebook.com/polinwaterparks www.linkedin.com/company/376834 Enver Pakis, founder Background briefing Polin Waterparks was founded in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1976. Main products & services Polin designs, manufactures, engineers and installs waterparks, waterslides and waterplay attractions. Unique selling points Polin is a pioneer in the advancement and application of closed-molded manufactur- ing technology in waterslide development. Polin offers both bowl rides and family rides featuring RTM techniques, as well as its unique and patented Natural Light Effect technology, Special Pattern Effects Polin designed and installed the King Cobra waterslide at Maxx Royal Antalya in Turkey technology in RTM and translucent RTM waterslides. Where in the world? We will also be involved in projects at The company also provides a wide range Eighty-two countries worldwide. 250 waterparks this year, including Cartoon of slides, including signature rides like Network Amazone Waterpark, Thailand; the patented King Cobra, Magic Spheres, Plans for 2012 GMOC Waterpark, China; Aqualand Wa- Spheres, Magi Cone and Space Shuttle. Polin is committed to providing the best- terpark Expansions, France; and Bugs quality product and service by investing in Waterpark, Indonesia. Key customers continuous research and development We work with waterpark owners and op- We plan to further expand our L-RTM line 2012 trade shows erators; hotel and resort owners and while introducing new signature rides and IAAPA Asia, Hong Kong; EAS, Germany; operators; aquatic designers; architects; innovations. We will be launching a new WWA USA; Interbad, Germany; IAAPA, USA; investors and construction companies. waterslide by the end of 2012. and Aqualie, France. www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 107 COMPANY PROFILE 108 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com COMPANY PROFILE Prime Play by WhiteWater 6700 McMillan Way, Richmond, BC, V6W 1J7, Canada Tel: +1 604 232 4505 Fax: +1 604 232 4605 Email: [email protected] Website: www.primeplay.com Skype: nathan.v.jones @primeplay www.facebook.com/PrimePlay Nathan Jones, Vice President www.linkedin.com/company/prime-play of Sales and Marketing Background briefi ng Key customers Prime Play by WhiteWater was founded in Family Entertainment Centres, amusement 1993, and in 2001 became a division of and theme parks, waterparks, bowling WhiteWater West Industries Ltd. centres, zoos and aquariums, museums, recreation centres, hotels and resorts, Main products restaurants and cruise ships. Prime Play has been creating active attrac- tions that are fun for the entire family Where in the world? for nearly 20 years. As a world leader in All continents except for Antarctica. the design and manufacture of active play attractions, Prime Play brings a world of Plans for 2012 imagination to life. Prime Play will develop its integrated Fam- Prime Play products include the Adventure ily Adventure Park concept and grow as a Prime Play’s Adventure Trail at SeaWorld Trail, Sky Trail® Ropes Course, CTS Zip Lines, world leader in Family Entertainment Cen- Soft Contained Play, Climbing Walls, The Dig, tres and as a designer and manufacturer What the clients say Foam Factory®, Ballocity™, Cushie Collec- of attractions. Prime Play introduced the “To create the industry’s fi rst on-board tion, Toddler Play, Spinning Rapids™ Ride, integration of water and spray elements ropes course we would need the expertise Water Coaster™ and the AquaCourse™. to its Adventure Trail. of Prime Play. From the beginning, they were able to solve our engineering chal- Additional services 2012 trade shows lenges and balance the need for family fun.” Prime Play’s in-house team of industry International Bowl Expo, AZA, WWA, Lania Rittenhouse, Vice President of Prod- experts also provides a range of services: EAS and IAAPA. uct Development, Carnival Cruise Lines ranging from architecture, designing and theming to manufacturing, project manage- Key personnel “The new Ballocity™ and ropes course have ment, installation and retrofi tting. Teri Ruffl ey, Managing Director; sparked increased interest. This is the third Nathan Jones, Vice President of Sales and I’ve purchased and all of them are still at- Unique selling points Marketing, Americas; Doug Smith, Vice tracting guests and operating perfectly.” We specialise in masterplanning, integrat- President of Business Development; Eric Barnes, Owner, Thrill It Fun ed product mix and turnkey operations. Seth Foster, Vice President of Sales, USA. Center,Orange, CA, USA www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 109 COMPANY PROFILE QW Theme Park Wheel Programme Fed up with paying OEM prices for your Ride and Coaster wheels? Traction problems? Wear Problems? Special Requirements? The QW programme is currently the preferred supplier process for many of the UK’s Theme Parks. :HFDQKHOSZLWKDQ\VSHFLÀFUHTXLUHPHQWVLQFOXGLQJ 7\UHUHFRYHULQJVHUYLFHWRH[LVWLQJZKHHOV :HFDQKHOSUHGXFHRULQFUHDVHQRLVHRIZKHHOVLQDSSOLFDWLRQ )XOOWUDFHDELOLW\VHUYLFHIURPVWDUWWRÀQLVKRIDOOPDQXIDFWXUHGZKHHOV ,PSURYHZHDUWKURXJKXVLQJPDWHULDOVVXFKDV9XONROODQRU1\ORQ 0LPLFWKHSURSHUWLHVRIUXEEHUEXWZLWKRWKHUDGYDQWDJHVZLWKRXU4:( PDWHULDO 'LUHFWEXVLQHVVWREXVLQHVVFRPPXQLFDWLRQ ([SHUWDQDO\VLVRIZKHHOVDQGULGHFRQGLWLRQV :HZHOFRPHJXHVWVWRRXUIDFLOLWLHVVR\RXFDQVHHDOOSURFHVVHVDQG HTXLSPHQW QWXWLOLVHWKHLUH[SHULHQFHRISURFHVVLQJDQGNQRZOHGJHRIPDWHULDOSHUIRUPDQFH WRRIIHUFXVWRPHUVDSURIHVVLRQDOVHUYLFHIURPPDWHULDOVSHFLÀFDWLRQWKURXJK SURGXFWDQGWRROLQJGHVLJQWRWKHÀQLVKHGLWHP QWSULGHWKHPVHOYHVRQWKHLULQQRYDWLYHXVHRIERWKWHFKQRORJ\DQGWHFKQLTXHWR VROYLQJFXVWRPHUV·DSSOLFDWLRQSUREOHPV:LWKRYHU\HDU·VFDVWDEOH3RO\XUHWKDQH H[SHULHQFH\RXFDQKDYHFRQÀGHQFHLQRXUSURGXFWV Q W , Church Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EN 110 Attractions HandbookTel: 0845 2012–2013 3005561 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.qwheels.co.ukwww.attractionshandbook.com COMPANY PROFILE QWheels Church Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EN, UK Tel: +44 (0)845 300 5561 Fax: +44 (0)1594 843 586 Email: [email protected] Website: www.qwheels.co.uk Skype: callum.robin @QWheels www.facebook.com/QWheelsUK Callum Robin, www.linkedin.com/company/qwheels business manager Background briefi ng Key customers website will also be launched in 2012. The QWheels was founded in 1971 as a subsid- QWheels is a key supplier to a number of company is currently setting up more distrib- iary of the Watts Group of Companies. leading theme parks in the UK and Europe. uters to widen the product range available to customers in Europe. Owing to interest Main products & services Where in the world? shown by ride manufactures, more wheels QWheels provides polyurethane wheels for As a group, QWheels distributes to 75 are being used as an OEM choice. theme park rides. The company is able to countries worldwide, with a number of provide a recovering service, advice on key distributors throughout Europe. 2012 trade shows the best materials to use, and supply brand Berlin, BALPPA and IAPPA. new complete wheels. Plans for 2012 QWheels is constantly developing new Key personnel Additional services products in conjunction with customers Callum Robin, business manager; QWheels also manufactures a wide and by gauging the market place. A new Elaine Powell, sales administrator. range of industrial polyurethane wheels for pallet and fork trucks, and What the clients say numerous engineering products man- “We have been working with QW ufactured from polyurethane. Owing for several years and have enjoyed to the company’s expertise in this the quality of product and service area, further help and support can be – offering more than just a wheel re- provided as required. covering service by actually taking an interest in the rides and application.” Unique selling points David Cadell, Cadells Amusements, With more than 40 years of expe- Brean Leisure Park, UK rience working with polyurethane, QWheels is able to provide guidance “We’ve been working with QW/Watts on technical issues, as well as assist- Urethane Products for years and ance in design concepts and queries they never fail to deliver a quality from the fi rst steps to guidance dur- product.” David Bennet, ing ongoing projects. Alton Towers Resort, Merlin www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 111 COMPANY PROFILE BHSTS masterplan Fashion Hotel Rainforest House Int. Sports Village VW Pavilion Restless Planet Ripleys BION VW Brandland Brighton Dubai Hannover Cardiff Autostadt Dubailand Museum Wolfsburg London Bentley Pavilion Marwell Film and Music Grand Pier Gorilla Enclosure Lingfield VW Theatre Autostadt Restaurant Hotel Weston-Super-Mare Durrell Wildlife Racecourse Hampshire Surrey Railway Station Care for the Rare Marwell Meerkats Umbrella Sports Durrell Visitor Castellon Dubai Newcastle Centre Brunei Bridge Balloon Marwell Gibbons South East Asia Apartments London ...museums brandlands cultural attractions botanic gardens zoos safari parks visitor centres themed attractions mixed development heritage centres science centres hotels restaurants... www.rayhole-architects.com t +44 (0)20 8662 4600 [email protected] 112 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com COMPANY PROFILE Ray Hole Architects 9th Floor, 69 Park Lane, Croydon, CR0 1JD, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8662 4600 Fax: +44 (0)20 8662 4609 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rayhole-architects.com Ray Hole, founder and MD Background briefing Unique selling points Plans for 2012 Founded in 2004 by managing director Ray ray hole architects are international, award- Developing an even greater understanding Hole, with director Garry Reynolds. winning architects underpinned by more of sector trends is fundamental to our con- than 30 years of experience gained in tinued ability to deliver commercially sound, Main services highly creative, multi-disciplinary design revenue-generating and operationally ef- ray hole architects are chartered RIBA environments. The company adheres to an ficient visitor experiences. Therefore, active architects and provide strategic master- ’experience economic’ philosophy – whilst membership of appropriate client bodies planning and full architectural design and actively exploring numerous influences and participation in industry conferences consultancy services, predominantly in the to develop an overall approach to design and international trade missions is crucial. leisure, entertainment and cultural visitor and architecture, thereby providing ’added China has been elusive to our practice attraction sectors. value’ to clients, stakeholders, end-users, until now. A number of pressing challenges Project roles include acting as project society and the environment. face this increasingly powerful economy, architect, lead consultant and client which could provide potential opportunities representative, advising built environment Key customers for us to introduce our broader knowledge advisors and assisting other lead design Our attitude, understanding and experience base and design approach. consultants. is forging an increasingly influential role in We will develop the core team at our assisting our clients to redefine the cultural, London-based studio, but continue to be Additional services heritage, science, industrial, wildlife and as flexible and receptive as possible in the ray hole architects can also provide ad- themed visitor attraction sectors, but also current cautiously optimistic market. ditional and complementary support and in creating new opportunities within the We have a range of live projects in design/consultancy services to clients’ in- commercial/industrial workplace. design development, which should short- house and external professional teams, ly convert to on-site implementation, depending on the project structure, re- Where in the world? such as museums in Saudi Arabia, zoo quirements and context. We have live projects in the UK, Europe, masterplans in the UK and an unusual Our range of complementary serv- Middle East and South East Asia, but have boutique ’hotel’. ices can be combined in order to realise also worked in South Africa. We represent achievable yet technically innovative and the UK on trade missions arranged through 2012 trade shows sustainable solutions delivered through the UK T+I, in addition to attendance at in- BIAZA, IAAPA, ECSITE, EAS, SATE, LIW, Vi- well-proven design management processes. ternational conference and trade shows. sion XS, M+H and Global Business Summit. www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 113 COMPANY PROFILE Experience You Can Count On NEW! EXCITING, CHALLENGING NEW DARK RIDE WITH INTERACTIVE VIDEO TECHNOLOGY Great Dark Rides Worldwide! For 35 years clients have counted on the Sally team to create outstanding animatronics and dark rides...year after year, project after project. 114 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com 745 W. Forsyth Street U Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA (904) 355-7100 U Fax (904) 355-7170 U www.sallycorp.com U email: [email protected] COMPANY PROFILE Sally Corporation 745 West Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204-1609, USA Tel: +1 904 355 7100 Fax: +1 904 355 7170 Chair and CEO John Wood with Nazeer from Email: [email protected] The Challenge of Tutankhamen at Walibi Website: www.sallycorp.com Belgium near Brussels Background briefing a newly themed ride Sally Corporation was founded in 1977 to to fit an old footprint merge technology and art into memorable or new characters and entertainment and educational experienc- special effects to bring es. Since then, the company has designed the attraction back and fabricated thousands of animatronic to life, Sally has the characters, productions and museum skills to make it a star exhibits, and has played a lead role in the attraction. resurgence and development of classic and interactive dark rides for parks and Key customers attractions worldwide. Sally Corporation’s international clientele Main products & services includes Universal Stu- Sally has built a solid reputation for inno- dios, Legoland Parks, vation, quality and service. The company Merlin Entertainments, reinvented the traditional dark ride with Paramount Parks, Six its successful ride/game adventures, Flags, Walibi, Seoul making them affordable, flexible and op- Land, OCT (Happy Val- erator friendly. An experienced staff of ley parks), Terra Mitica, designers, sculptors, artists, writers/ pro- St Louis Zoo, Tower ducers, technical and electronics experts, Bridge, Hersheypark, Reese’s Xtreme Cup Challenge is an interactive, black light, together with dedicated project manage- The Tate Gallery, dark ride at Hersheypark in the USA ment, makes the difference. Missouri Botanical Gardens, Liseberg, Tivoli Gardens, Key personnel Additional services Warner Bros Movie World, Ocean Park, John Wood, CEO; Fitz Otis, sales manager; In addition to building custom rides, shows and many others. Drew Hunter, VP design; Donna Gentry, VP and animatronics, Sally Corporation spe- projects; Todd Gillrup, VP production; Jan cialises in redesigning and renovating 2012 trade shows Sherman, AVP creative services; David existing rides and attractions: whether it's IAAPA in the USA, Asia and Europe. Ciciora, director ride systems. www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 115 COMPANY PROFILE 116 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com COMPANY PROFILE Simworx Ltd 37 Second Avenue, Pensnett Trading Estate, Kingswinford, DY6 7UL, UK Tel: +44 (0)1384 295 733 Fax: +44 (0)1384 296 525 Email: [email protected] Website: www.simworx.co.uk Skype: simworx Terry Monkton, @SIMWORX SimworxUK managing director Background briefi ng Main products Indonesia, Denmark, Cyprus, Vietnam Terry Monkton and Andrew Roberts Simworx designs, manufactures and de- during the fi rst 6 months of 2012, the founded Simworx in 2005 having worked velops 4D cinemas and motion simulation remainder of 2012, sees 3 UK instal- in the entertainment simulation industry attractions for worldwide entertainment, lations and one in Italy. With 2 new since 1997. education and corporate markets. products being launched at the end of 2012, Simworx will continue to expand Additional services its workforce and developing fi rst class Simworx is involved in product develop- media based attractions. Simworx Middle ment, manufacturing and service support, East has been established during 2012, fi lm content, motion programming and the and there are plans to establish further creation of complete themed attractions. offi ces worldwide. Unique selling points 2012 trade shows The company also offers clients a genuine Dubai Entertainment Amusement and turnkey service, with unparalleled after- Leisure Show, Asian Attractions Expo, service and support. Euro Attractions Show and IAAPA. Key customers Key personnel Mainly theme parks, museums, zoos, Terry Monkton, managing director; aquariums, space and science centres, Andrew Roberts, technical director. corporate promotion, family entertainment centres and cinemas. What the clients say “All the guys from Simworx have been Where in the world? fantastic. We are very pleased with the Simworx works with and distributes to response to the 4D cinema. It appeals to companies worldwide. children and adults alike. The reactions from the visitors are just unbelievable!” Plans for 2012 David Bryans, general manager, Heritage A designer and developer of 4D attractions With installations carried out in Attractions, Lands End, UK www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 117 COMPANY PROFILE 118 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com COMPANY PROFILE The Juice Central House, Central Way, Winwick Street, Warrington, WA2 7TT, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 7193 7473 Fax: +44 (0)20 3318 6056 Email: [email protected] Website: www.thejuice.com https://twitter.com/thejuicefi lms Pauline Quayle, founder Background briefi ng aimed to create true Key customers The Juice was founded in 2010 in the UK family entertainment Theme parks, family enter- by Pauline Quayle and James Brocklehurst by bringing togeth- tainment centres, museums, with a very clear aim – to provide quality er generations and standalone attractions, content, choice, fl exibility and affordability no less than seven resorts, cruise ships, exhibi- in the marketplace. The team began with iconic Elvis hits with an tions, museums, science the exclusive distribution of several titles amusing and dynamic centres, planetariums, zoos from the award-winning studios Red Star storyline. Recognis- and aquariums. 3D, with more studio titles being added to ing the pulling power the collection. The Juice’s mantra is that of branded fi lms, The Where in the world? quality is paramount. Juice has negotiated The Juice has a global reach, several new licences but prides itself on providing Main products & services and aims to introduce a a ’local service’, so the com- In 2011 The Juice began to produce their range of original ideas pany is keen to continue to own fi lms in collaboration with other tal- to give the company a provide quality fi lms, choice, ented studios they found along the way uniqueness within the fl exibility and a competitive and further extended their library. The attractions sector. edge to its clients. company’s fi rst ride was commissioned for the fi lm Hover Chase, which was pro- Additional services Plans for 2012 duced by Lightworx and released in July In addition to fi lm distribution, The Juice The Juice has forged strong links with sev- 2011. This proved to be very successful has a creative team that works on custom- eral hardware partners and is now working and The Juice went on to produce their fi rst ised generic and branded fi lm projects for on a new affordable method of fi lm en- branded attraction fi lm called Elvis Rocks, clients. Recognising that the name of the cryption, which will be offered to other which was released this June. Elvis Rocks game is to help clients to maximise their studios to enable protection again copy- is a clever combination of a modern day potential when showcasing fi lms at their right – available from early 2013. Thinking story intertwined with music by rock star venues, The Juice also offers clients with outside of the box and monitoring new de- Elvis to create a storyline and music track an opportunity to buy merchandise from velopments will always remain at the heart appealing to all age groups, ranging from approved factories and, where possible, of the business, with new trends being the grandparents to grandchildren. The Juice sponsorship opportunities. lifeblood of the company’s future success. www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 119 COMPANY PROFILE 120 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com COMPANY PROFILE Triotech 2030 Pie-IX Boulevard, Suite 307, Montreal, Quebec, H1V 2C8, Canada Tel: +1 514 354 8999 Email: [email protected] Website: www.trio-tech.com www.youtube.com/TriotechAmusement www.linkedin.com/ company/783183?trk=tyah The sales team at Triotech Background briefing Unique selling points Plans for 2012 Triotech was founded in 1999 by Ernest Triotech creates intense, exciting and mem- For Triotech, the combination of strong, Yale, an entrepreneur whose vision of in- orable multi-sensory interactive attractions compelling content and technological ad- corporating technology and amusement that are simple to operate and reliable. vancements creates an enormous amount games resulted in one of the attractions Triotech products are unrivalled in their of opportunity to deliver our products in industry’s leading immersive and interac- quality, superior technology and unique innovative ways. We will continue to focus tive companies. way in which they have redefined immer- on creating new platforms of interactive sive experiences. attractions and redefine immersive experi- Main products Our products are adaptable and can be ences throughout 2012 and 2013. The XD Theater is the industry leader for installed in any location without major con- This year we launched the XD Dark a totally unique 6D immersive experience struction. They provide unparalleled motion Ride – a 7D technology attraction which that incorporates exhilarating motion, wind experiences that are centralised around our has revolutionised interactivity during an and light – allowing the end user to ride the single- or double-seat motion actuator – a immersive experience. It is a new concept movie in an intense and very fun way. very thrilling and memorable ride. Triotech that incorporates a large multi-player at- The XD Dark Ride is a multi-sensory, products are turnkey and low maintenance. traction with an interactive gaming element, interactive game that uses real-time 3D combined with the Triotech exclusive mo- graphics, provides instant feedback and is Key customers tion system. At the Asian Attractions Expo highly responsive, with the world’s fastest Any location that serves large groups in June 2012, we launched our latest inter- targeting system. It has unique game play of customers on a daily basis is a good active movie, Zombies, in association with and fully immerses riders in the experience. fit with our products. Tourist attractions, the opening of a new office in China. theme parks, shopping destinations and Additional products family entertainment centres are the pri- 2012 trade shows Triotech is also the manufacturer of the mary sweet spot, but with customised EAS, UK, and IAAPA Orlando, USA. Typhoon – a coin-operated immersive concepts we can create any immersive or experience that includes motion seats interactive experience for specific locations. Key personnel and wind effects. Continually ranked the Jacques Drouin, chair; Ernest Yale, number one video simulator by operators Where in the world? president & CEO; Sylvain Larose, COO; in Play Meter, it transforms any space into More than 100 installations worldwide and Gabi Salabi, VP WW sales; Loïc Berthout, an instant attraction. global distribution channels. VP partnerships. www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 121 COMPANY PROFILE TURNING YOUR WORLD AROUND SCHAAPWEG 18 6063 BA VLODROP THE NETHERLANDS TEL +31 (0) 475-409222 FAX +31 (0) 475-402115 122 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 WWW.VEKOMA.COM www.attractionshandbook.com COMPANY PROFILE Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V. Schaapweg 18, Vlodrop, 6063 BA, the Netherlands Tel: +31 475 409 222 Fax: +31 475 402 115 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.vekoma.com Background briefing broadest sense of the word. Vekoma has been in the amusement indus- We offer maintenance check- try for more than 50 years. Vekoma Rides up programmes, spare parts, Manufacturing, Vekoma Rides Engineering rehabs and customised serv- and Vekoma Rides Parts & Services are all ice contracts, so that the part of the Vekoma Rides Group. reliability and availability of Vekoma coasters and attrac- Product range tions are maintained to the Vekoma offers the in-house design, highest possible level. engineering and manufacturing of a full range of coasters and attractions, includ- Key customers ing standard and custom designed family Vekoma is proud to state coasters, thrill and mega coasters, indoor that its coasters are installed and custom-designed coasters, and attrac- worldwide. You will find Ve- tions and specialties. koma coasters in major theme and attraction parks, as well Main products as in family parks, FECs and Vekoma Rides Manufacturing is one of the shopping centres. Vekoma largest roller coaster manufacturers in the works closely with owners, world and a market leader in the amuse- developers and designers to ment industry. With in-house concept offer unique and high-quality Vekoma is one of the largest coaster design, engineering and manufacturing coasters and attractions. manufacturers in the world divisions, we’re in a unique position. Cus- tom-designed attractions are one of our 2012 trade shows Key personnel highly valued specialities. IAAPA Attractions Expo, USA; IAAPA Henk Roodenburg, CEO; Asian Attractions Expo, Hong Kong; Euro Peter van Bilsen, Sr. VP marketing Additional services Attractions Expo, UK; DEAL, Dubai; and and sales; Charlotte van Etten, Vekoma Rides Parts and Services offer several shows in Asia (CAAPA) and Russia account manager; Stefan Holtman, our customers after-sales service in the (RAAPA and EAAPA). account manager. www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 123 PRODUCTS SARNER BOARDS HMS BELFAST Exhibition design company Sarner has installed a new attraction aboard London’s HMS Belfast, enabling visitors to relive the battle of the North Cape in WW2. Groups of 15-20 visitors can now step into the Gun Turret Experience : A Sailor’s Story, 1943, which follows the story of a young sailor aboard Belfast on Boxing Day 1943. Using moving platforms, smell and smoke machines, audio and sound effects, moving guns and projection systems, the space – housed inside one of the ship’s MEDIAMATION’S 4D LEGO original triple gun turrets – recreates the sensations of war at sea. ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: SARNER MediaMation, which supplies and manufactures 4D/5D motion EFX the- atres and seats, is to provide a turnkey IE PARK & RIDE IN ITALY 4D theatre for Merlin Entertainments’ new Legoland Discovery Centre in Yon- IE Park has built a 45m x 11m Ice Moun- kers, New York, USA, opening in 2013. tain ride for one of Italy’s most well-known The 98-seat Lego® 4D cinema will travelling showmen, Mauro Viviani. It de- feature customised seats and include buted this year at Magic World in Naples, wind, rain, lightning and snow effects. Italy. The half pipe-shaped structure offers Mediamation has already installed 4D different activities in one structure: it can theatre technology in all four of the be covered in artificial snow, used for sum- USA Legoland Discovery Centres. mer tubing and rock climbing, and also offers free fall drop experiences. The ride ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: MEDIAMATION ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: IE PARK can be moved to new sites on four trailers. WATCHOUT FOR DATATON With WATCHOUT blending and syn- chronising the images of 56 digital video Dataton’s WATCHOUT multimedia content projectors, Daguan’s painting has been playback solution has been featured on a brought to life as an animated video fea- multi-faceted 228m screen in a Chinese turing 1,000 ancient buildings, enhanced exhibition called Old Beijing Gets Moving. by moving images of the people who once Located in Beijing’s National Conference inhabited them going about their day. Centre, the exhibition was inspired by A On entering the exhibition, visitors pass Glance Round Old Beijing, a panorama of in front of a custom-built projection screen the city as it was in the 1930s originally that measures 3m high x 228m long. created as an extended scrolled image by the painter Wang Daguan. ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: DATATON 124 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com POWERED BY attractions-kit.net TAPEMYDAY VIDEO SYSTEM specific visitors being automatically recog- nised and filmed throughout their stay. TapeMyDay is a fully automatic visitor video TapeMyDay automatically creates, pro- LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL REVENUES generating system for rides and attrac- cesses and distributes personalised videos, AND PUBLICITY? tions. Customised wireless on-ride and available for download within 24 hours. cabled off-ride solutions can be installed at This is a great revenue generator. The amusement facilities – theme parks, water- download creates repeat visits by custom- parks, family entertainment centres, snow ers to the attraction’s website, while easy domes, ice rinks, zoos and sports venues. upload to YouTube, Facebook and Google High-definition cameras equipped with guarantees unlimited worldwide publicity. tracking and tracing software simultane- ously film large numbers of people, with ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: TAPEMYDAY CONNECTING WORLD TO CULTURE Antenna International™ is launching a new range of software solutions, multi-platform digital distribution services and handheld multimedia guides. Antenna Publisher™ and Antenna Publisher Pro™ are powerful software packages enabling company’s to create, update and publish content to multiple platforms, including user-owned devices and Antenna’s new XP-Iris™ multi- LATEST LEISUREPOS media player. The XP-Iris™ audio and multimedia handset incorporates touch- Gamma Dataware has launched a screen technology, an award-winning new version of its LeisurePOS Soft- keypad design and is Wi-Fi enabled. ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: ANTENNA ware, which runs on a SQL server platform using the latest Microsoft NET development tools. The upgrade brings KINGDOM OF DREAMS a tremendous improvement to the functionality of the existing interface Martin Professional has installed its light- for both front of house and back office ing equipment at the Kingdom of Dreams environments. The improvements in – a new entertainment destination in India. functionality include the ability to The attraction focuses on an auditorium select different user views, a more designed to look like a palace, which has flexible user interface at POS, a more been rigged with the company’s MAC modern look and feel to the onscreen 2000 series and Exterior 1200™, 600™ environment and greater integration and Inground 200™ luminaires. across the platform modules. ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: MARTIN PRO ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: GAMMA DATA www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 125 PRODUCTS DJW INNOVATE COUNTRY PARK AV specialist DJ Willrich (DJW) gave the recently re-opened Durlston Country Park in Dorset, UK, a technological makeover. The visitor centre now boasts interactive and educational displays, including a Mul- timedia Daily Diary, which the park’s rang- ers can update daily with events and news and a large multiscreen show featuring a year in the life of Durlston and displaying images of the country park throughout the seasons. This is next to a screen showing POWER BLAST X DARK RIDE a film which illustrates what can be found in rocks within the park, these are then lit Sally Corporation has introduced Power up at specific points. ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: DJW Blast X – an interactive dark ride con- cept featuring unique VIPER SixD video technology. This space-age adventure GOING GREEN WITH MARMAX has interactive video game-type ele- ments, interactive animatronics, fixed Marmax Products, which manufactures and moving targets, rotating vehicles, outdoor furniture from recycled plastic seat vibration and other special effects. bottles, has supplied a range of items to The shooting device allows the rider Cadbury World in Birmingham, UK. All out- to track six degrees of motion, giving dated wooden furniture has been replaced the video images a 3D quality that can with more than 50 heavy-duty picnic be moved forward/backward, up/down, benches featuring extra-long table tops for left/right or even rotated. wheelchair accessibility. Specially designed picnic cabins shaped like safari jeeps are ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: SALLY CORP ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: MARMAX also planned for the attraction. SIMWORX STARGAZER Situated in an existing building at the venue, the Stargazer 4D motion theatre Simworx has completed the installation of features 28 seats in four, seven-seater a Stargazer 4D motion theatre at Danfoss pods, each incorporating a six DOF dy- Universe in Denmark. namic hydraulic motion base. Danfoss Universe is a hands-on science Danfoss is one of the largest industrial theme park aimed at children and adults, companies in its home country and a where visitors can play their way to a global group and a leader in the research, knowledge of science, experiencing the develpment, production, sales and service world of science and technology and fun- of mechanical and electronic components. filled natural phenomena within a host of different buildings and areas. ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: SIMWORX 126 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com POWERED BY attractions-kit.net POLIN RIDES AMAZONE The park will feature signature attrac- tions including a gigantic family wave pool, Polin is the official waterslide supplier for a winding adventure river, speed-racing the new Cartoon Network AMAZONE water- slides, family raft slides and one of the park, which is currently under construction world’s largest interactive waterplay for- in Bang Saray, close to Pattaya, on the tresses for kids. All will be themed by Polin. East Coast of Thailand. Polin is also releasing its updated King Scheduled to open in 2013, Cartoon Cobra waterslide, which features two dou- Network AMAZONE is a nod to the Amazon ble tubes allowing guests to race through a Rainforest, which incorporates popular circular path with twists and turns. animated series and toon heroes Ben 10, The Power puff Girls and Johnny Bravo. ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: POLIN GATEWAY’S ‘ANYWHERE, ANYTIME’ TICKETING The new eGalaxy Mobile Web Store solu- tion from Gateway Ticketing Systems has been designed to help customers improve operations and efficiency while increasing sales. It enables Gateway customers to configure products targeted specifically toward mobile consumers. It encourages guests to use their phones to make pur- chases en route or on arrival to avoid lines, and guests can also order additional event SOUND IDEA tickets from inside the attraction without returning to the gate. The solution means Timberplay has introduced new Sound no ticket lines and no lost tickets. ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: GATEWAY Posts – self-powered using either solar power or via a hand-operated dynamo. The information system has a total HUSS TOWER FOR MERLIN recording time of 48 or 24 minutes, depending on the model selected. The HUSS Park Attractions built an observation dynamo powered U-turn Round Sound tower on the Weymouth seafront, UK. Op- Post has been developed for outdoor erated by Merlin Entertainments, the 53m use and can hold up to eight mes- (174ft) tower with a rotating gondola ac- sages, so can be used to relay several commodates 70 guests. It provides 360- different messages or sound effects degree views over the English Channel and different language versions of the and was completed ahead of schedule, in same message. The stainless-steel time for the 2012 Olympic sailing events. casing is virtually maintenance free. ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: HUSS ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: TIMBERPLAY www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 127 PRODUCTS CLIP’N’CLIMB CONCEPT Climbing wall provider Entre-Prises has introduced the Clip’n’Climb concept into Europe, following its successful launch in Australasia and North America. The first of the new facilities has opened in Exeter, UK, with Clip’n’Climb designed to focus on the fun – rather than the sport – of climbing. Offering challenges that appeal to youngsters looking to graduate from soft play through to visitors simply looking for something different, it provides 26 differ- AN EYE FOR SAMSUNG ent climbing walls with moving parts, inflat- able sections, speed climbs, Velcro walls, The capsules on the EDF Energy and see-through climbs. ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: ENTER-PRISES London Eye have been fitted with Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices in a move to enhance the flight experi- BUMPER TIME FOR SOLI ence for visitors. The interactive guides enable guests to access key informa- IE Park/SOLI Bumper Cars has delivered tion on 44 famous London landmarks new bumper cars and tracks to two of by touching the landmark on a screen. Asia’s largest theme parks. Hong Kong’s In addition, guests can enjoy 24-hour Ocean Park has taken delivery of 27 Bum- time-lapse photography and 360- per Blaster vehicles, while Lotte World in degree day and night views. The canti- Seoul has installed a new track for its ex- levered observation wheel is operated isting fleet of adult Charlie cars. These new by Merlin Entertainments. models feature a higher head restraint, larger polyurethane seats, three-point ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: SAMSUNG ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: SOLI safety belts, lights and headrests. VEKOMA DEBUTS YAS coaches featuring the company’s new seat WATERWORLD and restraint design, whereby each coach is equipped with water bombs and laser Vekoma Rides Manufacturing’s suspended guns to add further interactive fun ele- family coaster Splash Party will soon make ments to the coaster. From an impressive its debut at Yas Waterworld Aqua Park in 23-metre lift height, the vehicles will dive Abu Dhabi as the Bandit Bomber. into a series of exciting drops at a speed This new custom design has been cre- of up to 50 km per hour, travelling over ated to be a fun and interactive coaster, various splash zones, experiencing dips based on existing and proven technol- and hills and curving around a mountain. ogy. The 515-metre long coaster will be equipped with single four-passenger ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: VEKOMA 128 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com POWERED BY attractions-kit.net KRAFTWERK GETS WET IN 5D tures include 3D HD projection, surround sound, silver screen and numerous special Kraftwerk Living Technologies presents the effects such as wind, fog, lasers and ambi- ultimate Multi-D Cinema Experience for ent lighting. The effects make particular waterparks, with the development of Wa- use of water – from the front, from the terplexx 5D theatre – an unique attraction walls and from the roof, while moving enabling its guests to enjoy a 5D experi- seats, both in sync with the movie scenes, ence wearing swimwear. aim to immerse visitors directly into the Taking the form of the more familiar 4D film, turning each show into an unforget- theatre, Waterplexx 5D incorporates seats table, wet and splashy adventure. and a motion base enhanced for operation in totally wet environments. Additional fea- ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: KRAFTWERK INNOVATIVE ZIP LINE Innovative Leisure has unveiled the Mobile Zip Line. Already proving a major success in the USA, the new attraction is manu- factured by Spectrum Sports International and will be distributed exclusively in the UK and Europe by Innovative Leisure. The new attraction won the Best New Product Award the 2011 IAAPA Expo and is the first commercially available portable zip line. Access is via a 30-inch wide staircase tak- ing participants to a height of 8.3m. At the top, riders enter the launch barrel which WORLD OF BATTERY RIDES protects them from fall exposure until they are safely connected to the zip line. ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: INNOVATIVE World of Rides is releasing a new col- lection of coin-operated battery rides, including the Super Bike Trike, Off- HIPPO’S NEW PLAY PLATFORM Road Jeep, Bumper Cars and Bumper Boats. Ever-improving battery technol- Hippo Leisure has launched its new inter- ogy means that their larger capacity active Play Platform at Windsor Leisure batteries last throughout a full working Centre in Berkshire, UK. The structure day and no longer have to be changed comprises three multi-level platforms every four hours. They can even be re- housing a strategic combination of high, charged overnight in situ. New designs low, bright, innovative water features which include direct-drive motors in all the guide visitors through to the exit via a fam- land-based rides and internal drive mo- ily friendly multi-slide. tors in all the water-based rides. ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: HIPPO ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: WORLD OF RIDES www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 129 PRODUCTS AIR RACE EVOLUTION TAKES OFF Since debuting the Air Race at Coney Island, New York, in 2010, Zamperla launched a second version of the ride at Aquashow in Portugal in 2011 and is set to roll out the product out worldwide. Air Race replicates the experiences and sen- sations of an acrobatic aeroplane flight, with banks, loops, dives and weightlessness. The first version accom- modated up to 24 riders at one time in six, four-seater aeroplanes. In 2012, a further SEVERN TRAIN TO OMAN seven versions will be installed in Chile, North Korea, China, Ukraine, Indonesia, Severn-Lamb has delivered a new Australia and the USA. ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: ZAMPERLA electric train to one of Oman’s premier tourist attractions. The custom-de- signed train, built entirely at Severn- TITANIC VOICE EVACUATION Lamb’s manufacturing plant, carries up to 48 passengers. It uses electricity on Safety systems manufacturer Baldwin demand, eliminating the need for bat- Boxall has supplied a voice evacuation teries and the down time for recharg- system to the newly opened Titanic Belfast ing, improvements which will increase attraction in Northern Ireland. The eight- the potential number of daily visitors zone centralised voice evacuation system from 760 to 2,000. Passengers board provides phased evacuation to all areas of through sliding doors and information the attraction, while inputs to the system is provided via audio and flat screens. include background music, localised pag- ing microphones, multi-zone microphones ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: SEVERN ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: BALDWIN BOXALL and all call fire microphones. PRIME PLAY’S WOW FACTOR The Ballocity attraction will showcase custom Wow Factory theming and three Opening this spring in Coconut Creek, levels with a range of activities that Florida, and built by Prime Play, Wow Fac- promote interaction between the levels tory will offer the largest Ropes Course and as well as between guests. Activities will Ballocity in southern Florida. include a vacuum system from the ground The new Sky Trail Ropes Course floor to the third level, as well as a dump- will challenge guests to traverse a ing bucket which kids can help to fill up 20ft-high, 42ft-long and 64ft-wide before the timer goes off when it drops- (6m x 13m x 20m) attraction, while being hundreds of foam balls. firmly harnessed into a closed-tracking safety system the entire time. ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: PRIME PLAY 130 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com POWERED BY attractions-kit.net WHITEWATER WEST sharing the complete AquaCourse™ experi- ence with their whole family. Set to open this summer, Alabama’s By removing all the barriers of typical Splash Adventure park will feature the waterplay structures – such as decks and world’s first AquaCourse – WhiteWater’s handrails – guests can safely interact with newest innovation. others without any obstacles getting in the The multi-level play experience involves way. Geysers bubble up from below, sprays guests traversing an exhilarating course of drop from overhead and water guns shoot ropes, towers, bridges and zip lines while from side to side. AquaCourse is available being safely harnessed. Providing a dis- in various models. tinct family experience, individual guests determine their own challenges, while still ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: WHITEWATER UNIVERSAL TRANSFORMATION Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Ange- les, USA, has opened its latest 3D ride – Transfomers™: The Ride-3D – based on the iconic robotic brand from play com- pany Hasbro. The attraction fuses 3D-HD media, flight simulation technology and special effects with action sequences to immerse guests in the action-packed world of the Transformers. The thrill ride propels guests along a 610-metre (2,000-foot) track, surrounded by 14 massive screens up to 18 metres (60 feet) high in places ROBE LIGHTS DROPLET to engulf the thrill-seekers. The ride was created by Universal Creative and Hasbro. ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: NBC UNIVERSAL Robe’s Anolis ArcPad 48 LED fixtures are internally lighting artist Stuart Green’s gleaming Droplet sculpture WATERPLAY HITS STADIUM in Canberra, Australia. Green was commissioned to create Droplet by the Waterplay has installed an aquatic play Australian Capital Territory Government. pad at Coveleski Stadium in Indiana, USA. The 6m tall by 3m wide stainless steel It features 16 multi-coloured ground work has a curved and pleated shell sprays with integrated LED lights and a made from laser cut 316 marine grade flush LED light for accent lighting after stainless steel. A 10-degree tilt allows dark. It’s the first of its kind to be located the object to be easily interpreted in a stadium and allows parents to enjoy from a distance, but features intricate the game while the children splash around. details on closer inspection. ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: WATERPLAY SOLUTIONS ATTRACTIONS-KIT.NET KEYWORD: ROBE UK www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 131 GREEN RESOURCES Alupro Carbon Managers Ecotourism Australia UK UK Australia Tel +44 (0)1527 597 757 Tel +44 (0)8700 766 766 Tel +61 7 3252 1530 www.alupro.org.uk www.carbonmanagers.com www.ecotourism.org.au A not-for-profit company representing the Carbon Managers optimise businesses’ An organisation with members from the leading aluminium packaging producers increasing awareness of carbon issues. attractions and tourism industries. and re-processors in the UK. Centre for Alternative Technology EMAS AsiaIsGreen (AIG) UK France USA Tel +44 (0)1654 705 950 Tel +33 1 53 90 11 75 www.asiaisgreen.com www.cat.org.uk http://ec.europa.eu/environment/emas AIG helps businesses in Asia to reduce A leading organisation demonstrating A certification system and management their impact on the environment. It ecological technologies and lifestyles, tool for companies and organisations. includes news, directories and events. offering information and training courses. Emirates Environmental Group AskNature The Chartered Institute UAE USA of Waste Management Tel +971 4 344 8622 www.asknature.org UK www.eeg-uae.org A resource for the biomimicry community Tel +44 (0)1604 620 426 An NGO devoted to protecting the looking for planet-friendly solutions. www.ciwm.co.uk environment through education, action The leading professional body for waste programmes and community involvement. Australian Conservation and resource management. Foundation Energy Star Australia Earth 911 for Business USA www.acfonline.org.au USA Tel +1 888 782 7937 The organisation works to protect, restore http://earth911.com www.energystar.gov and sustain the environment. This site offers free advice to small A US initiative focused on energy-efficient businesses on waste reduction and products, practices and strategies. Business Commitment to the recycling paper, metal, glass and plastic. Environment (BCE) Awards Environmental Data UK EC3 Global Interactive Exchange (Edie) Tel +44 (0)870 190 6053 Australia UK www.bceawards.org Tel +61 7 3238 1900 Tel +44 (0)20 8651 7100 Established to recognise businesses www.ec3global.com www.edie.net whose activities enhance the environment, The management arm of the Green Globe An online resource offering international while meeting commercial demands. environmental benchmarking programme. environmental news and information. The Carbon Trust EcoDirectory European Platform on UK Australia Lifecycle Assessment Tel +44 (0)20 7832 4802 Tel +61 2 8005 1267 Brussels and Luxembourg www.carbontrust.com www.ecodirectory.com.au http://lca.jrc.ec.europa.eu The trust’s mission is to accelerate a A free online directory of environmental A site with free guidelines to help low-carbon economy by working with products, services and resources to help businesses create a lifecycle assessment organisations to reduce emissions. individuals and businesses. of (eco-profile) of products and services. 132 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com GREEN RESOURCES Forum for the Future Green Biz Green Tourism Business Scheme UK USA UK Tel +44 (0)20 7324 3630 Tel +1 510 550 8285 Tel +44 (0)1738 632 162 www.forumforthefuture.org www.greenbiz.com www.green-business.co.uk An independent non-profit organisation It offers online news and information A national sustainable tourism certification working with businesses to bring about showing how to achieve environmental scheme for the UK validated by VisitBritain. sustainable development. responsibility within a business. Green Washing Index Friends of the Earth GreenBlue USA UK USA www.greenwashingindex.com Tel +44 (0)20 7490 1555 Tel +1 434 817 1424 A company dedicated to educating www.foe.co.uk www.greenblue.org consumers and exposing ‘green fraud’. An environmental charity providing an A not-for-profit institute encouraging information line for free advice. industries to go green, behind projects like Groundwork the Sustainable Packaging Coalition. UK The GHG Protocol Tel +44 (0)121 236 8565 USA Green Building www.groundwork.org.uk www.ghgprotocol.org South Africa Groundwork helps to deliver projects that A free accounting tool to help Tel +27 21 447 4733 offer local environmental improvements. governments and businesses manage www.greenbuilding.co.za greenhouse gas emissions. A website focusing on environmentally International Organization friendly building in South Africa. for Standardization The Green Guide Switzerland USA Greenleisure.net Tel +41 22 749 01 11 Tel +1 813 979 6845 UK www.iso.org or www.14000.org http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/ Tel +44 (0)1462 431 385 ISO 14000 is a series of documents environment/green-guide www.greenleisure.net giving environmental management advice. An online magazine on green living tips, A website offering from Leisure Media, product reviews and environmental news. publishers of this handbook, offering Leapfrog green-related news and product stories. UK Global Action Plan Tel +44 (0)20 7825 3479 UK Green Lodging News http://carbonleapfrog.org Tel +44 (0)20 7420 4444 USA An organisation that channels free www.globalactionplan.org.uk www.greenlodgingnews.com services from businesses into activities The plan helps businesses and individuals An online magazine and website giving that deliver carbon reductions. to cut their carbon footprint. daily updates on environmental news in the global hospitality industry. Leadership in Energy and Global Footprint Network Environmental Design USA Green Pages USA Tel +1 510 839 8879 Switzerland Tel +1 202 742 3792 www.footprintnetwork.org Tel +41 44 272 3479 www.usgbc.org The organisation offers a tool to measure www.eco-web.com A third-party certification programme the overall human impact on the earth. An online directory of environmental and nationally recognised benchmark technology, products and services. for high-performance green buildings. www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 133 GREEN RESOURCES The National Industrial TCO Development World Business Council for Symbiosis Programme Sweden Sustainable Development UK Tel +46 8 782 92 00 Switzerland Tel +44 (0)845 094 9501 www.tcodevelopment.com Tel +41 22 839 3100 www.nisp.org.uk The company behind TCO certification: www.wbcsd.org A free business programme delivering an international labelling system for This association shares knowledge on bottom line benefits while generating environmentally sound office equipment. sustainable development. positive outcomes for the environment. Terra Infirma World Green Building Council National Resources UK USA Conservation Service Tel +44 (0)191 265 7899 www.worldgbc.org USA www.terrainfirma.co.uk A coalition of national Green Building Tel +1 202 720 2791 Terra helps organisations take a proactive Councils influencing green building. www.nrcs.usda.gov approach to environmental issues. This service gives advice to land owners on World Heritage Alliance how to conserve water and soil. Total Environment Centre USA Australia Tel +1 202 887 9040 National Resources Tel +61 2 9211 5022 www.worldheritagealliance.org Defense Council www.tec.org.au An initiative that encourages the travel USA A not-for-profit group in Australia industry to adopt sustainable business Tel +1 212 727 2700 campaigning on environmental issues. practices and promotes local economic www.nrdc.org/enterprise/greeningadvisor development at UNESCO sites. A guide providing information on a myriad Tourism and Hospitality of topics relating to sustainability. Institute for Sustainable World Resources Institute Development (THISD) USA NetRegs Switzerland Tel +1 202 729 7600 UK www.thisd.org www.wri.org Tel +44 (0)370 850 6506 An association aimed at encouraging An environmental think-tank that finds www.environment-agency.gov.uk/netregs sustainability in tourism and hospitality. practical ways to protect the earth. Free environmental guidance for small- and medium-sized businesses in the UK. Tropical Science Center WRAP Costa Rica UK Responsible Purchasing Network Tel +506 2253 3267 Tel +44 (0)808 100 2040 USA www.cct.or.cr/english www.wrap.org.uk www.responsiblepurchasing.org An environmental NGO carrying out A not-for-profit company backed by An organisation of buyers dedicated to studies in Latin America, Africa and Asia. government funding to help recycling socially responsible purchasing. take off in the UK. Water Footprint Network The Swan The Netherlands Yayasan IDEP Foundation Sweden Tel +31 53 489 4320 Indonesia Tel +46 8 55 55 24 00 www.waterfootprint.org Tel +62 361 294 993 www.svanen.se The WFN helps businesses and www.idepfoundation.org The official certifying body for the Nordic organisations calculate and reduce their An NGO promoting sustainable living countries covering 70 product categories. ‘water footprint’ and avoid water pollution. solutions to businesses and communities. 134 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com ADDRESS BOOK 21st Century AV Ltd Aardvark Mascots Adel Rootstein Ltd Unit 4, Thames Court, 10545 Burbank Boulevard, 9 Beaumont Avenue, 2 Richfield Avenue, Reading, 305 North Hollywood, London, W14 9LP, UK RG1 8EQ, UK CA 91601, USAA Tel: +44 (0)20 7381 1447 Tel: +44 (0)870 787 9250 Tel: +1 818 760 9646 Fax: +44 (0)20 7386 9594 Fax: +44 (0)870 787 9251 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.aardvarkmascots.com www.rootstein.com www.21stcenturyav.com AB Audio Visual Ltd Adirondack Studios 3D Custom Foam Inc 10a Westmead Avenue, 439 County Route 45, 3127 Thunderbird Crescent, Burnaby, Wisbech, PE13 2SL, UK Argyle, New York, V5A 3G1, British Columbia, Canada Tel: +44 (0)1945 476 973 NY 12809, USA Tel: +1 604 444 3626 Fax: +44 (0)1945 481 277 Tel: +1 518 638 8000 Fax: +1 604 420 3626 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.abaudiovisual.co.uk www.adkstudios.com www.3dcustomfoam.com Academy Studios Adrian Fisher Design Ltd 3D Experience 70 Galli Drive, Novato, Portman Lodge, Durweston, 6 Harrisons, Birchhanger, Bishop’s CA 94949, USA DT11 0QA, UK Stortford, CM23 5QT, UK Tel: +1 415 883 8842 Tel: +44 (0)1258 458 845 Tel: +44 (0)1279 817 219 Fax: +1 415 883 1031 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1279 813 027 Email: use online form www.adrianfisherdesign.com Email: [email protected] www.academystudios.com www.3dexperience.co.uk ADTEC Inc Acesso Tiendweg 8b, 2671 SB 3DBA 3D Branded Attractions 300 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite Naaldwijk, the Netherlands Prins Karellaan 32, Knokke 150, Lake Mary, FL 32746, USAA Tel: +31 174 75 05 40 Heist, B-8300, Belgium Tel: +1 407 333 7311 Fax: +31 174 67 08 77 Tel: +32 473 510 380 Fax: +1 407 641 9164 Email: [email protected] Fax: +32 50 340 332 Email: [email protected] www.adtec.nl Email: use online form www.accesso.com www.3dba.be Advanced Animations Inc Action Park PO Box 34, Route 107, A+K UK Ltd PO Box 18, Vial Principal, Poligono Stockbridge, VT 05772, USA Norderstedt House, James Carter Industrial, Picassent, 46220, Spain Tel: +1 802 746 8974 Road, Mildenhall, IP28 7RQ, UK Tel: +34 961 240 688 Fax: +1 802 746 8971 Tel: +44 (0)1638 510 900 Fax: +34 961 240 758 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1638 510 901 Email: [email protected] www.advancedanimations.com Email: [email protected] www.actionpark.es www.anders-kern.co.uk www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 135 ADDRESS BOOK Aedas Architects Alan Keef Ltd Alinco Costumes 5-8 Hardwick Street, Lea Line, Ross-on-Wye, 5505 South Riley Lane, London, EC1R 4RG, UK HR9 7LQ, UK Murray, UT 84107, USA Tel: +44 (0)20 7837 9789 Tel: +44 (0)1989 750 757 Tel: +1 801 266 6337 Fax: +44 (0)20 7837 9678 Fax: +44 (0)1989 750 780 Fax: + 1 801 266 6320 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.aedas.com www.alankeef.co.uk www.alincocostumes.com AFL Architects Alcons Audio BV Alterface 1st Floor, St Georges House, De Corantijn 69, 1689 AN, Alterface Building, Axis Technology 56 Peter Street, Manchester, Zwaag, the Netherlands Park, Rue Edouard Belin, 5, B-1435 M2 3NQ, UK Tel: +31 229 28 30 90 Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium Tel: +44 (0)161 236 6263 Fax: +31 229 28 30 99 Tel: +32 10 480 060 Fax: +44 (0)161 236 6484 Email: [email protected] Fax: +32 10 480 069 Email: use online form www.alconsaudio.com Email: use online form www.afl-uk.com www.alterface.com ALcontrol Laboratories Agenda Design Units 7 & 8, Hawarden Business Park, Aluline Environmental Solutions 108 Point Pleasant, London, Manor Road, Hawarden, CH5 3US, UK 1 Aldborough Street, Blyth, SW18 1PP, UK Tel: +44 (0)1244 528 700 NE24 2EU, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8870 1847 Fax: +44 (0)1244 528 701 Tel: +44 (0)844 770 1555 Email: [email protected] Email: use online form Fax: +44 (0)844 770 1666 www.agendadesign.com www.alcontrol.com Email: [email protected] www.aluline-environmental.co.uk Air Games Maxi Fun Alcorn McBride Route de la Gemmi 145, 3300 South Hiawassee Rd, Building AMA Amusement Automaten 3960, Sierre, Switzerland 105, Orlando, FL 32835, USA Kirchgasse 10, Aying, Tel: +41 27 455 8685 Tel: +1 407 296 5800 85653, Germany Fax: +41 27 455 8665 Fax: +1 407 296 5801 Tel: +49 8095 9350 Email: use online form Email: use online form Fax: +49 8095 874805 www.maxi-fun.com www.alcorn.com Email: [email protected] www.ama-ag.de Airwave Europe Ltd Alfa Laval Ltd Lime Place, Rosier Business Park, Doman Road, Camberley, American Wave Machines Billingshurst, RH14 9DE, UK GU15 3DN, UK 224C South Cedros Ave, Solana Tel: +44 (0)1403 783 483 Tel: +44 (0)1276 633 83 Beach, CA 92075, USA Fax: +44 (0)1403 786 057 Fax: +44 (0)1276 6850 35 Tel: +1 858 755 1497 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: use online form www.airwave.tv www.alfalaval.co.uk www.americanwavemachines.com 136 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com ADDRESS BOOK Amusement Logic SL Antonio Zamperla SpA Aquatic Development Group Carretera de Picanya 50, 46900 Via Monte Grappa, 15/17, 1-36077, PO Box 648, 13 Green Mountain Torrente, Valencia, Spain Altavilla, Vicentina (VI), Italy Drive, Cohoes, NY 12047, USA Tel: +34 961 58 16 14 Tel: +39 0444 998 400 Tel: +1 518 783 0038 Fax: +34 961 56 53 46 Fax: +39 0444 573 720 Fax: +1 518 783 0474 Email: use online form Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.amusementlogic.es www.zamperla.it www.aquaticgroup.com Amusement Ride Services Apogee Attractions Inc Aquosis Ltd 189 High Road, Halton, 23811 Washington Avenue, Ste. Unit B1, Ryelands Business Lancaster, LA2 6QB, UK C-110, Murrieta, CA 92562, USA Centre, Ryelands Lane, Elmley Tel: +44(0)1524 811 323 Tel: +1 951 600 8855 Lovett, Droitwich, WR9 0PT, UK Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1299 251 010 www.amusementrideservices.com www.apogeeattractions.com Fax: +44 (0)1299 250 935 Email: [email protected] www.aquosis.co.uk Amusement Services International Apogee Sound Inc Suite 1706, Tameem House, 50 Spring Street, Ramsey, Tecom C, PO Box 113926, NJ 07446, USA Arcstream AV Ltd Dubai, UAE Tel: +1 800 443 3979 Unit 19, Nonsuch Industrial Estate, Tel: +971 (0)4 454 2929 Fax: +1 800 999 9016 Kiln Lane, Epsom, KT17 1DH, UK Fax: +971 (0)4 454 2945 Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1372 742 682 Email: [email protected] www.apogeesound.com Fax: +44 (0)1372 737 279 www.asi-world.com Email: [email protected] www.arcstreamav.com Aqua Leisure International Amutec The Tannery, Queen Street, Unit 4, Enterprise Road, Gomshall, GU5 9LY, UK Artech Design and Productions Golf Road Industrial Estate, Tel: +44 (0)1483 205 950 Room 108, Block 4, Nan Fung Mablethorpe, LN12 1NB, UK Fax: +44 (0)1483 203 514 Industrial City, 18 Tin Hau Rd, Tel: +44 (0)1507 472 765 Email: [email protected] Tuen Mun, Hong Kong Fax: +44 (0)1507 473 876 www.aqua-leisure.co.uk Tel: +852 2454 3547 Email: [email protected] Fax: +852 2455 2492 www.amutec.co.uk Email: [email protected] Aquality Ltd www.artech-hk.com 35 Warple Way, London, Antenna International W3 0RX, UK 85 Great Eastern Street, Tel: +44 (0)20 8746 4200 Artem London, EC2A 3HY, UK Fax: +44 (0)20 8740 6316 Perivale Park, Horsenden Lane Tel: +44 (0)20 3365 8600 Email: [email protected] South, Perivale, UB6 7RH, UK Fax: +44 (0)20 3365 8601 www.aqua-lity.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8997 7771 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)20 8997 1503 www.antennainternational.com Email: use online form www.artem.com www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 137 ADDRESS BOOK Artwork Creative Ltd Atkins-Heneghan Associates AVG Inc Stone Hall, Stone Drive, Forest Lodge Studios, 9175 Deering Ave, Chatsworth, Colwall, WR13 6QJ, UK Dolwyddelan, Conwy, CA 91311, USA Tel: +44 (0)1684 540 809 LL25 0DX, UK Tel: +1 818 709 8500 Fax: +44 (0)1684 541 551 Tel: +44 (0)07860 442 039 Fax: +1 818 709 8508 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.artwork-creative.com www.atkinsheneghan.com www.a-v-g.com Associates in Media Engineering ATOM Ltd Avolites Ltd 5328 Abbott Place, Los High Street, Sunningdale, 184 Park Avenue, Park Royal, Angeles, CA 90042, USA Ascot, SL5 0NG, UK London, NW10 7XL, UK Tel: +1 213 407 9001 Tel: + 44 (0)1344 620 001 Tel: +44 (0)20 8965 8522 Fax: +1 323 256 6859 Fax: + 44 (0)1344 628 028 Fax: +44 (0)20 8965 0290 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.media-engine.com www.atomltd.com www.avolites.com Atacama Ltd Audioposts Ltd B Brown Display Materials Ltd 1-5 Buckingham Street, Unit 29b, Washford Industrial 74-78 Wood Lane End, Hemel Oxford, OX1 4LH, UK Estate, 28 Heming Road, Hempstead, HP2 4RF, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8099 1731 Redditch, B98 0DH, UK Tel: +44 (0)8705 340 340 Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1527 522 021 Fax: +44 (0)8705 329 610 www.atacama.co.uk Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.audioposts.co.uk www.bbrown.co.uk Ateis UK 10 Hacche Lane, Business Park, Australian Waterslides & Leisure Back-Stage Technologies Inc Pathfields, South Molton, PO Box 2220, Coffs Harbour, 770 West Bay Street, Winter EX36 3LH, UK NSW 2450, Australia Garden, FL 34787, USA Tel: +44 (0)1769 575 960 Tel: +61 2 6658 9407 Tel: +1 321 735 6448 Fax: +44 (0)845 652 2527 Fax: +61 2 6658 9708 Fax: +1 321 735 6450 Email: use online form Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.ateis.co.uk www.waterslide.net www.back-stage.com atg UV Technology AV North East Ltd BAF Graphics Genesis House, Richmond Quorum Business Park, 25-27 Lydden Rd, London, Hill, Pemberton, Wigan, Benton Lane, Newcastle upon SW18 4LT, UK WN5 8AA, UK Tyne, NE12 8BX, UK Tel: +44 (0)844 875 9632 Tel: +44 (0)1942 216 161 Tel: +44 (0)191 462 4524 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1942 213 131 Email: [email protected] www.baf.co.uk Email: use online form http://avnortheast.bttradespace.com www.atgwilland.com 138 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com ADDRESS BOOK Baldwin Boxall Communications Ltd BDS Architects Ltd BEST Constructors Ltd Wealden Industrial Estate, 19 Cyprus Road, Cambridge, Station Offices, Whitehead, Farningham Road, Crowborough, CB1 3QA, UK Carrickfergus, Northern TN6 2JR, UK Tel: +44 (0)1223 655 334 Ireland, BT38 9QG, UK Tel: +44 (0)1892 664 422 Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)28 9337 8855 Email: [email protected] www.bdsarchitects.co.uk Fax: +44 (0)28 9337 0890 www.baldwinboxall.co.uk Email: [email protected] www.bestconstructors.com Beauchamp Design Ltd Ballpool EU Unit E2, Halesfield 5, PO Box 66, Ruurlo, NL-7260 Telford, TF7 4QJ, UK Big Squirt! AB, the Netherlands Tel: +44 (0)1952 581 856 1741 Torrance Boulevard, Suite Tel: +31 573 453 388 Fax: +44 (0)1952 582 481 D, Torrance, CA 90501, USA Fax: +31 573 453 546 Email: [email protected] Tel: +1 310 782 8180 Email: [email protected] www.beauchampdesign.co.uk Fax: +1 310 782 8580 www.ball-pool.eu Email: [email protected] www.bigsquirt.com Bemrose Booth Paragon Barco United Kingdom Stockholm Road, Sutton Fields, 50 Suttons Park Avenue, Hull, HU7 0XY, UK BlueBotics SA Reading, RG6 1AZ, UK Tel: +44 (0)1482 826 343 PSE-C, CH 1015, Lausanne, Tel: +44 (0)118 966 4611 Email: [email protected] Switzerland Fax: +44 (0)118 926 7716 www.bemrosebooth.com Tel: +41 21 693 83 14 Email: [email protected] Fax: +41 21 693 83 15 www.barco.com Email: [email protected] Benoy www.bluebotics.com Handley House, Northgate, Batwin & Robin Productions Newark, NG24 1EH, UK 151 West 19th Street, 10th Floor, Tel: +44 (0)1636 672 356 Bob’s Space Racers Inc New York, NY 10011, USA Fax: +44 (0)1636 707 513 427 15th Street, Daytona Tel: +1 212 243 0229 Email: [email protected] Beach, FL 32117, USA Fax: +1 212 229 1616 www.benoy.com Tel: +1 386 677 0761 Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 386 677 0794 www.batwinandrobin.com Email: use online form Bertazzon 3B Srl www.bobsspaceracers.com Via Trevigiana 178, 31020 BCA London Sernaglia, Italy 7A Lamb’s Conduit Passage, Tel: +39 0438 966 291 BRC Imagination Arts London, WC1R 4RG, UK Fax: +39 0438 966 165 2711 Winona Avenue, Tel: +44 (0)20 7092 3080 Email: [email protected] Burbank, CA 91504, USA Fax: +44 (0)20 7242 6992 www.bertazzon.com Tel: +1 818 841 8084 Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 818 841 4996 www.bcalondon.com Email: use online form www.brcweb.com www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 139 ADDRESS BOOK Brennan Design LLP Bungee Trampoline CGA Integration 19 Quintin Avenue, London, Keepers Cottage, Buckles Lane, 125 High Street, Odiham, SW20 8LD, UK South Ockendon, RM15 6RS, UK RG29 1LA, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8543 1884 Tel: +44 (0)7973 345 061 Tel: +44 (0)845 058 4650 Fax: +44 (0)20 8543 7970 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)870 458 1668 Email: [email protected] www.bungeetrampoline.com Email: [email protected] www.brennanwhalley.co.uk www.cga-ltd.co.uk BurkeRickhards Architects BrightSign 91 North Hill, Plymouth, Chance Morgan Inc 16795 Lark Avenue, Suite 200, Devon, PL4 8JT, UK 4219 Irving, Wichita, Los Gatos, CA 95032, USA Tel: +44 (0)1752 266 111 KS 67209, USA Tel: +44 (0)1223 9118 42 (global) Fax: +44 (0)1752 265 988 Tel: +1 316 945 6555 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.brightsign.biz www.burkerickhards.co.uk www.chancemorgan.com Broadbent C Melchers GmbH & Co Chemidose Ltd Dropping Stone Farm, New 101 Thomson Road, #24-01/05 Unit D2, St Georges Business Lane, Harthill, CH3 9LG, UK United Square, 3075, Singapore Park, Castle Road, Sittingbourne, Tel: +44 (0)1829 782 822 Tel: +65 6259 9288 ME10 3TB, UK Email: [email protected] Fax: +65 6259 9111 Tel: +44 (0)1795 432 788 www.sbal.co.uk Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1795 432 799 www.melchers.com.sg Email: [email protected] www.chemidose.co.uk Brother, Brother & Sons ApS Amager Strandvej 50, DK-2300 Centre of the Cell København S, Denmark Blizard Building, 4 Newark Street, Chicago Scenic Studios Tel: +45 7027 4241 Whitechapel, London, E1 2AT, UK 1315 N. North Branch Street, Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2562 Chicago, IL 60642, USA www.brothers-sons.dk Email: [email protected] Tel: +1 312 274 9900 www.centreofthecell.org Email: use online form www.chicagoscenic.com Bruns BV PO Box 47, 5570 AA Bergeijk, Centre Screen Productions the Netherlands Eastgate, Castle Street, Castlefield, Chris Hillman Creative Tel: +31 497 577 027 Manchester, M3 4LZ, UK 608 South Randolph (Suite 4N), Fax: +31 497 555 650 Tel: +44 (0)161 832 7151 Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: +1 215 900 3527 www.bruns.nl www.centrescreen.co.uk Email: [email protected] www.christopherhillman.com 140 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com ADDRESS BOOK Christie Digital Systems COST of Wisconsin Inc Creative Solutions Ltd 200 Ashville Way, Wokingham, 4201 County Road P, Jackson, The Office, 4 Birch Way, Preston, RG41 2PL, UK WI 53037, USA Weymouth, DT3 6HZ, UK Tel: +44 (0)118 977 8000 Tel: +1 262 677 6060 Tel: +44 (0)1305 832 512 Fax: +44 (0)118 977 8100 Fax: +1 262 677 6020 Email: [email protected] Email: use online form Email: use online form www.creativesolutions-uk.com www.christiedigital.co.uk www.costofwisconsin.com Cruden Group Ltd Citizen Systems Europe Costumes with Character Hillcrest, Knutsford Road, 643-651 Staines Road, Unit 4, Rugby Park, Battersea Road, Grappenhall, Warrington, Feltham, TW14 8PA, UK Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 3EB, UK WA4 3LA, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8893 1900 Tel: +44 (0)161 442 8740 Tel: +44 (0)1925 267 314 Fax: +44 (0)20 8893 0080 Fax: +44 (0)161 442 8683 Fax: +44 (0)1925 602 069 Email: use online form Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.citizen-europe.com www.costumeswithcharacter.com www.crudengroup.co.uk Clarity Commerce CPD Design Ctronix Ltd Unit 1 Beechwood, Lime Tree 43 View Road, Cliffe Woods, New Druids, Eastgate, Cowbridge, Way, Chineham Business Park, Rochester, ME3 8UE, UK Glamorgan, CF71 7EL, UK Basingstoke, RG24 8WA, UK Tel: +44 (0)1634 220 860 Tel: +44 (0)1446 775 252 Tel: +44 (0)1256 365 150 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1446 775 262 Fax: +44 (0)1256 470 825 www.cpd-design.co.uk Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.ctronix.com www.claritycommerce.com Creative Kingdom LLC / MagiQuest 1201 West 5th Street, Suite T-145, Cubic Design & Construction Ltd Coastal Amusement Inc Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA Ventureforth House, South Denes 1950 Swartmore Avenue, Tel: +1 213 534 3796 Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3PT, UK Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA Fax: +1 213 534 3798 Tel: +44 (0)1493 332 031 Tel: +1 732 905 6662 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1493 745 120 Fax: +1 732 905 6815 www.creativekingdom.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.cubicdesign.biz www.coastalamusements.com Creative Media Techniques (CMT) Events CUK Audio Concept International Design Ltd Unit 2, Dodds Farm, Boxley lane, Norwood Court, Ibrox Business 38 Q.House Convent Bldg, 4th Floor, Hatfield Broad Oak, CM22 7JX, UK Park, Glasgow, G51 2JR, UK Convent Road, Silom, Bangrak, Tel: +44 (0)845 230 9001 Tel: +44 (0)141 440 5333 Bangkok 10500, Thailand Fax: +44 (0)870 350 0096 Fax: +44 (0)141 440 1119 Tel: +66 2 632 0876 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: +66 2 632 0879 www.cmtevents.co.uk www.cuk-audio.com Email: [email protected] www.concept-i-design.com www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 141 ADDRESS BOOK Cummins Allison Corp Dauphin Restoration Ltd Dianapure International Company William H Klotz House, Colonnade Point, The Poultry Farm, Marsh Baldon, 30100 Town Center Drive, Suite O-336 Prologis Park, Coventry, CV6 4BU, UK Oxford, OX44 9LJ, UK Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, USA Tel: +44 (0)2476 339 810 Tel: +44 (0)1865 343 542 Tel: +1 949 248 4220 Fax: +44 (0)2476 339 811 Fax: +44 (0)1865 343 307 Email: [email protected] Email: use online form Email: [email protected] www.dianapure.com www.cumminsallison.co.uk www.dauphin.co.uk Dillon Works Cuningham Group David Aldridge Animations Ltd 11775 Harbour Reach Drive, 201 Main Street SE, Suite 325, Unit 10, Hybris Business Park, Mukilteo, WA 98275, USA Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA Crossways, Dorchester, DT2 8BF, UK Tel: +1 425 493 8309 Tel: +1 612 379 3400 Tel: +44 (0)1305 854 864 Fax: +1 425 493 8310 Fax: +1 612 379 4400 Fax: +44 (0)1305 854 834 Email: [email protected] Email: use online form Email: [email protected] www.dillonworks.com www.cuningham.com www.aldridge-animation.co.uk DJ Willrich Ltd (DJW) Curlywilly Productions Ltd Deltronic Labs Beufre Farm, Bucklers Hard Road, Unit 3b, Bailey Gate Industrial 120 Liberty Lane, Chalfont, Beaulieu, SO42 7XA, UK Estate, Sturminster Marshall, PA 18914, USA Tel: +44 (0)1590 612 603 Wimbourne, BH21 4DB, UK Tel: +1 215 997 8616 Fax: +44 (0)1590 612 660 Tel: +44 (0)2158 857 070 Fax: +1 215 997 9506 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: use online form www.djwillrich.co.uk www.curlywilly.com www.deltroniclabs.com Dotto Trains Custom Characters Design and Display Structures Ltd Via Borgo Pieve 115, Casella postale 621 Thompson Avenue, The Studio, Amberley, 156, 31033 Castelfranco, Veneto,Italy Glendale, CA 91201, USA Hempstead Road, Uckfield, Tel: +39 0423 723 020 Tel: +1 818 507 5940 TN22 1DZ, UK Fax: +39 0423 723 022 Fax: +1 818 507 1619 Tel: +44 (0)844 736 5995 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)844 736 5992 www.dottotrains.com www.customcharacters.com Email: [email protected] www.design-and-display.co.uk DP Associates GB Ltd Dataton AB 1 Worrelle Avenue, Middleton, Box 454, S-581 05 Design Compendium Milton Keynes, MK10 9AD, UK Linkoping, Sweden 155 20th Street, Brooklyn, Tel: +44 (0)1908 608 577 Tel: +46 13 102 450 NY 11232, USA E-mail: [email protected] Fax: +46 13 138 445 Tel: +1 718 499 7722 www.dpassociates.uk.com Email: [email protected] Fax: 1 718 499 0740 www.dataton.com Email: [email protected] http://designcompendium.com 142 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com ADDRESS BOOK Dreamation Ecar Electronic Theatre Control 56925 Yucca Trail, Suite 222, 7402 Velez Sarsfield Street, 26-28 Victoria Industrial Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA Rosario 2000, Argentina Estate, Victoria Road, Tel: +1 760 365 3119 Tel: +54 341 456 0530 London, W3 6UU, UK Email: [email protected] Fax: +54 341 451 0443 Tel: +44 (0)20 8896 1000 www.dreamation.com Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)20 8896 2000 www.ecarjuegos.com.ar Email: [email protected] www.etcconnect.com DTS Inc 5220 Las Virgenes Road, Ecclesiastical Insurance Group Calabasas, CA 91302, USA Beaufort House, Brunswick Road, Electrosonic Tel: +1 818 436 1000 Gloucester, GL1 1JZ, UK Hawley Mill, Hawley Road, Email: use online form Tel: +44 (0)845 777 3322 Dartford, DA2 7SY, UK www.dts.com Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1322 222 211 www.ecclesiastical.com Fax: +44 (0)1322 282 215 Email: [email protected] Duncan & Miller www.electrosonic.co.uk 1203 Dragon Street, Dallas, EDM Ltd TX 75207, USA Brunel House, 1 Thorp Road, Newton Tel: +1 214 748 5944 Heath, Manchester, M40 5BJ, UK Eli Bridge Co Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)161 203 3150 800 Case Ave, Jacksonville, www.duncanmillerdesign.com Fax: +44 (0)161 202 2500 IL 62650, USA Email: [email protected] Tel: +1 217 245 7145 www.edm.ltd.uk Email: [email protected] E-J Electronics Co Ltd www.elibridge.com 4F, No. 11, Lane 125, Sec 1, Guoguang Road, Taichung EDSA 41262, Taiwan 1512 East Broward Boulevard, Suite Empex Watertoys Tel: +886 4 2407 1617 110, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA 591 Albright Road, Uxbridge, Fax: +886 4 2407 1609 Tel: +1 954 524 3300 Ontario, L9P 1R4, Canada Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 954 524 0177 Tel: +1 905 649 5047 www.okayo.com Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 905 649 1757 www.edsaplan.com Email: [email protected] www.watertoys.com Eastwood Cook Ltd 312b Kingston Road, Wimbledon Elbow Productions Chase, London, SW20 8LX, UK 175 Victoria Park Road, Enta Ticketing Solutions Ltd Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 1188 London, E9 7JN, UK 9 Bonham Street, London, Fax: +44 (0) 20 8417 1199 Tel: +44 (0)20 8986 9021 EC2A 4PE, UK Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)20 7448 5900 www.eastwoodcook.com www.elbowproductions.com Email: [email protected] www.enta.com www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 143 ADDRESS BOOK Entertainment Design Corporation Eurobungy USA Exposed Design Consultants 1600 Main Street, Suite A, 10338SW 187th Street, The PO Box 35575, London, Venice, CA 90291, USA Palm Warehouse, Building D, NW4 4UH, UK Tel: +1 310 827 4534 Unit 5, Miami, FL 33157, USA Tel: +44 (0)845 680 5964 Fax: +1 310 827 4538 Tel: +1 305 252 1422 Fax: +44 (0)870 125 9115 Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 305 252 1492 Email: [email protected] http://entertainmentdesigncorp.com Email: [email protected] www.exposed.co.uk www.eurobungy.com Entre-Prises (UK) Ltd Extremetix Inc Eden Works, Colne Road, Euroflo Fluid Handling 13111 Northwest Freeway, Suite Kelbrook, BB18 6SH, UK Wexford Place, Lucks Lane, 520, Houston, TX 77040, USA Tel: +44 (0)1282 444 800 Paddock Wood, TN12 6PA, UK Tel: +1 832 251 0888 Fax: +44 (0)1282 444 801 Tel: +44 (0)1892 832 144 Email: use online form Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1892 830 858 www.clicknprinttickets.com www.ep-uk.com Email: [email protected] www.euroflo.com F & D Scene Changes Ltd EPOC System AB 2B-803 24th Avenue South Box 44 058, 100 73 EuroJumper East, Calgary, Alberta, Stockholm, Sweden ul. Wrocławska 18A, 55-095 T2G 1P5, Canada Tel: +46 8 744 3450 Januszkowice, Poland Tel: +1 403 233 7633 Fax: +46 8 191 286 Tel: +48 609 655 895 Fax: +1 403 266 7597 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.epocsystem.se www.eurojumper.pl www.fdscenechanges.com ETF Ride Systems Event Communications Ltd Freizeit Anlagen Bau Sarl (FAB) Randweg Zuid 11, PO Box 2703, India House, 45 Curlew St, 26 Boulevard Royal, PO Box 819, 6030 AA Nedderweert, the Netherlands London, SE1 2ND, UK Luxembourg L-2018, Luxembourg Tel: +31 495 677 000 Tel: +44 (0)20 7378 9900 Tel: +35 2 47 10 83 Fax: +31 495 632 323 Email: [email protected] Fax: +35 2 22 41 89 Email: [email protected] www.eventcomm.com Email: [email protected] www.etf.nl www.fab.lu Exhibition Solutions Ltd Ets Marcel Lutz The Old Posthouse, Front Street, Fabbri Group Zone industrielle, F-67340 Topcliffe, Thirsk, YO7 3RJ, UK Via dell’Artigianato 198, Ingwiller, France Tel: +44 (0)1845 574 627 45030 Calto (RO), Italy Tel: +33 3 8889 4850 Email: [email protected] Tel: +39 0425 805 452 Fax: +33 3 8889 5104 www.exhibition-solutions.co.uk Fax: +39 0425 808 112 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.marcel-lutz.fr www.fabbrigroup.com 144 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com ADDRESS BOOK Farmer Attraction Development Ltd FogScreen Inc Frolicker Electronic Co. Ltd The Studio, Portland Lodge, Porkkalankatu 3, 00180 6F, No 961, Zhongzheng Rd, Portland Towers, London Road, Helsinki, Finland Zhonghe City, Taiwan Leicester, LE2 2PG, UK Tel: +358 40 767 4190 Tel: +886 2 2221 9775 Tel: +44(0)116 270 8087 Email: [email protected] Fax: +886 2 2221 0217 Fax: +44(0)116 270 4271 www.fogscreen.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.frolicker.com.tw www.farmer.co.uk Forrec Ltd 219 Dufferin Street, Suite 100C, Futur-2 Fibre Optic Consultants Ltd Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3J1, Canada Passatge Masoliver 10, Focus House, 6 Tonbridge Road, Tel: +1 416 696 8686 08005 Barcelona, Spain Maidstone, ME16 8RP, UK Fax: +1 416 696 8866 Tel: +34 934 853 100 Tel: +44 (0)1622 351 000 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1622 351 001 www.forrec.com www.futur-2.com Email: [email protected] www.focusfo.com Fractal bvba Furneaux Stewart Design Ltd Popullerstraat 73, Rosselare, Bloxhm Mill, Barford Road, Firma Mazur 8800, Belgium Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4FF, UK 41-909 Bytom, ul. Szyby Tel: +32 51 26 73 73 Tel: +44 (0)1295 724 160 Rycerskie 1, Poland Fax: +32 51 25 27 88 Fax: +44 (0)1295 724 161 Tel: +48 32 396 89 00 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: +48 32 396 89 01 www.fractal.be www.furneauxstewart.com Email: [email protected] www.mazur.net.pl Frenzy Creative Ltd Fuzion Ltd B4.1 Tameside Business Park, 9 Lyon Road, Walton On Fisher Audio Visual Windmill Lane, Denton, Thames, KT12 3PU, UK Carrington Business Park, Manchester Manchester, M34 3QS, UK Tel: +44 (0)1932 882 222 Road, Carrington, Urmston, Tel: +44 (0)8706 26 80 24 Fax: +44 (0)1932 882 244 Manchester, M31 4ZU, UK Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)161 775 0515 www.frenzycreative.co.uk www.fuzion.co.uk Fax: +44 (0)161 776 4166 Email: [email protected] www.fisheraudiovisual.co.uk Fresh Technologies FX Simulation (UK) Ltd 4311 Wilshire Boulevard, Unit 28A Cupar Trading Estate, Suite 311, Los Angeles, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4SX, UK Flume Rider Waterslides and Flumes CA 90010, USA Tel: +44 (0)1334 657 575 Pol. Ind. La Alberca, La Tel: +1 323 931 6300 Fax: +44 (0)1334 657 676 Nucia, Alicante, Spain Fax: +1 323 931 6309 Email: [email protected] Tel: +34 902 001 200 Email: [email protected] www.fxsimulation.com Email: [email protected] www.freshtechnologies.com www.flumerider.com www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 145 ADDRESS BOOK Gallery Systems GHT Ltd Goddard Wybor Practice (GWP) 58-60 Berners St, London, 1010 N. Glebe Road, Suite 200, Bracken House, 1 Lidgett W1P 4JS, UK Arlington, VA 22201, USA Lane, Leeds, LS8 IPQ, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8123 7477 Tel: +1 703 243 1200 Tel: +44 (0)113 266 6044 Fax: +44 (0)20 7096 1395 Fax: +1 703 276 1376 Fax: +44 (0)113 268 1859 Email: [email protected] Email: use online form Email: [email protected] www.gallerysystems.com www.ghtltd.com www.gwp-arch.com Gamma Dataware Ltd Gilderfluke & Company Gosetto Srl Wright Business Centre, 1 Lonmay 205 South Flower Street, Via Montegrappa 122 zi, Road, Glasgow, G33 4EL, UK Burbank, CA 91502, USA 31010 Mosnigo di Moriago, Tel: +44 (0)141 773 6273 Tel: +1 800 776 5972 Treviso, Italy Fax: +44 (0)141 773 6283 Fax: +1 818 840 9485 Tel: +39 4 3889 2847 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: +39 4 3889 2593 www.gammadata.com www.gilderfluke.com Email: [email protected] www.gosetto.com Gateway Ticketing Systems Global Immersion 315 East Second Street, The Barn, Hurstwood Grange, Group Motoi Boyertown, PA 19512, USA Hurstwood Lane, Haywards Heath, Viale Europa 12/14, 41011 Tel: +1 610 987 4000 West Sussex, RH17 7QH, UK Campogalliano, MO, Italy Fax: +1 610 987 4001 Tel: +44 (0)845 0 456 225 Tel: +39 5 985 1600 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1444 459 520 Fax: +39 5 985 1601 www.gatewayticketing.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.globalimmersion.com www.motoi.it GEP Productions 2030 Barclay Messerly Road, Glomas UK Ltd GVA Humberts Leisure Southington, OH 44470, USA 35 Paul Street, London, 10 Stratton St, London, Tel: +1 330 392 6527 EC24 4UQ, UK W1J 8JR, UK Fax: +1 330 392 6527 Tel: +44 (0)870 478 9967 Tel: +44 (0)8449 020 304 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.humberts-leisure.com www.gepproductions.com www.glomas.com Hafema Water Rides GmbH Gerstlauer GmbH Glow Shop Ltd Rhein-Mosel-Strasse 37, Industriestrasse 17, D-86505 The Light House, 582-584 Hagley Road D 56291 Laudert, Germany Munsterhausen, Germany West, Birmingham, B68 0BS, UK Tel: +49 7240 942 550 Tel: +49 8281 9968 0 Tel: +44 (0)121 423 2000 Fax: +49 7240 36 157 Fax: +49 8281 9968 33 Fax: +44 (0)121 423 2050 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.hafema.de www.gerstlauer-rides.de www.glowshop.com 146 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com ADDRESS BOOK Haley Sharpe Design Ltd High End Systems Inc Househam Henderson 11-15 Guildhall Lane, 2105 Gracy Farms Lane, 70-74 City Road, London, Leicester, LE1 5FQ, UK Austin, TX 78758, USA EC1Y 2BJ, UK Tel: +44 (0)116 242 9036 Tel: +1 512 836 2242 Tel: +44 (0)20 7940 3170 Fax: +44 (0)116 242 9070 Fax: +1 512 837 5290 Fax: +44 (0)20 7940 3171 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: london @hharchitects.co.uk www.haleysharpe.com www.highend.com www.hharchitects.co.uk Harkness Screens Hippo Leisure Products Ltd Hudson’s Heritage Group Unit A, Norton Road, Unit 18, Estover Road, Estover, 35 Thorpe Road, Stevenage, SG1 2BB, UK Plymouth, PL6 7PY, UK Peterborough, PE3 6AG, UK Tel: +44 (0)1438 725 200 Tel: +44 (0)1752 771 740 Email: use online form Fax: +44 (0)1438 344 400 Email: [email protected] www.hudsons.co.uk Email: [email protected] www.hippoleisure.com www.harkness-screens.com Hunt Design Associates HOK International Ltd 25 North Mentor Avenue, Heege Feizeittechnik Qube, 90 Whitfield Street, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA Bahnhofstraße 35, 56759 London, W1T 4EZ, UK Tel: +1 626 793 7847 Laubach, Germany Tel: +44 (0)20 7636 2006 Email: [email protected] Tel: +49 2653 9894 0 Fax: +44 (0)20 7636 1987 www.huntdesign.com Fax: +49 2653 9894 44 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.hok.com www.heege-freizeittechnik.de Huss Park Attractions GmbH Emil-Sommer-Str. 4-6, Holo-Walls, LLC D-28329 Bremen, Germany Heimo 5594 Shadow Canyon, Westlake Tel: +49 421 499 00 0 Bahnhofstrasse 19, D-74249 Village, CA 91362, USA Fax: +49 421 499 00 70 Jagsthausen, Germany Tel: +1 818 735 3565 Email: [email protected] Tel: +49 7943 930 0 Fax: +1 818 530 7852 www.hussrides.com Fax: +49 7943 930 135 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.holowalls.com www.heimo.com Hydroscape Ltd Waterhouse, 10 Carvers Industrial Hopkins Rides, LLC Estate, Southampton Road, Heritage Multimedia 4239 SW High Meadows Avenue, Ringwood, BH24 1JS, UK Strelley Hall, Main Street, Strelley, Palm City, FL 34990, USA Tel: +44 (0)1425 476 261 Nottingham, NG8 6PE, UK Tel: +1 772 266 4395 Fax: +44 (0)1425 472 380 Tel: +44 (0)115 906 1273 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.hopkinsrides.com www.hydroscape.co.uk www.heritage-multimedia.co.uk www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 147 ADDRESS BOOK Hypsos Interactive Media Solutions GmbH International Theme 14-15 Charity House, Perseverance Mommsengasse 13/2, Park Services Inc Works, 38 Kingsland Road, 1040 Vienna, Austria 2195 Victory Parkway, London, E2 8DD, UK Tel: +43 720 51 00 50 Cincinnati, OH 45206, USA Tel: +44 207 7499 400 Fax: +43 19 43 43 36 Tel: +1 513 381 6131 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 513 381 2756 www.hypsos.com www.im-solutions.com Email: use online form www.interthemepark.com IE Park Srl Bumper Cars Interactive Productline AB/Mindball Via Don P. Borghi 3, 42043 Praticello Osterogatan 3, Kista, iocus Systems GmbH di Gattatico, Reggio Emilia, Italy 164 40, Sweden Semkenweg 39, Bremen, Tel: +39 522 678 526 Tel: +46 709 82 00 24 28357, Germany Fax: +39 522 678 750 Email: [email protected] Tel: +49 421 841 3065 Email: [email protected] www.mindball.se Fax: +49 421 841 3067 www.iepark.com Email: [email protected] www.iocus-systems.com Intermark Ride Group Innovative Leisure Ltd 1613 Otter Creek Road, Unit 5 Pomeroy Drive, Oadby Nashville, TN 37215, USA IOSONO GmbH Industrial Estate, Oadby, Tel: +1 615 370 9625 Erich-Kästner-Str. 1, 99094 Leicester, LE2 5NE, UK Fax: +1 615 370 8852 Erfurt, Germany Tel: + 44 (0)116 271 3095 Email: [email protected] Tel: +49 361 511 43 670 Fax: + 44 (0)116 271 6159 www.intermarkridegroup.com Fax: +49 361 511 43 677 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.innovativeleisure.co.uk www.iosono-sound.com International Concept Management Inc Intamin AG 2530 East Foresight Circle, Ital International LLC Verenastrasse 37, PO Box 95, Grand Junction, CO 81505, USA 4117 Hillsboro Pike, Ste 103-358, CH-8832, Wollerau, Switzerland Tel: +1 970 241 6864 Nashville, TN 37215, USA Tel: +41 44 786 91 11 Fax: +1 970 257 1088 Tel: +1 615 383 3986 Fax: +41 44 785 02 02 Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 615 383 9244 Email: [email protected] www.icm-corp.com Email: use online form www.intaminworldwide.com www.italintl.com International Rides Management Integrated Circles Ltd PO Box 2302, Wildwood, ITEC Entertainment Corporation Unit A, 91 Ewell Road, NJ 08260, USA 8544 Commodity Circle, Surbiton, KT6 6AH, UK Tel: +1 609 920 0252 Orlando, FL 32819, USA Tel: +44 (0)845 310 5757 Fax: +1 775 255 3942 Tel: +1 407 226 0200 Fax: +44 (0)845 310 5756 Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 407 226 0201 Email: [email protected] www.irmpri.com Email: [email protected] www.integrated-circles.com www.itec.com 148 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com ADDRESS BOOK It’s Alive Co Jim Henson’s Creature Shop Jora Vision bv 2219 W. Olive Avenue, 378 1416 North LaBrea Ave, De Maessloot 2B, 2231 PX, Burbank, CA 91506, USA Hollywood, CA 90028, USA Rijnsburg, the Netherlands Tel: +1 818 237 3588 Tel: +1 323 802 1500 Tel: +31 71 40 26 747 Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 323 802 1825 Fax: +31 71 40 28 274 www.itsaliveco.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.henson.com www.joravision.com Jackson Lift Services 3/19 Ropery Business Park, JK Design Group JRA Anchor & Hope Lane, 16921 Parthenia Street, Suite 205 600 Vine Street, Suite 1700, London, SE7 7RX, UK North Hills, CA 91343, USA Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA Tel: +44 (0)20 8293 4176 Tel/fax: +1 818 895 7000 Tel: +1 513 381 0055 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 513 381 2691 www.jacksonlifts.com www.jkdesigngroup.com Email: [email protected] www.jackrouse.com Jakabel Ltd John Duffy Design Group 39 Ethelbert Road, London, 24 The Crescent, Monkstown, Karl Steiner AG SW20 8QE, UK Co. Dublin, Ireland Hagenholzstrasse 56, Tel: +44 (0)20 8715 2385 Tel: +353 1 284 4455 CH-8050 Zurich, Switzerland Email: [email protected] Fax: +353 1 280 7075 Tel: +41 58 445 20 00 www.jakabel.com Email: [email protected] Fax: +41 58 445 30 00 www.jddg.ie Email: use online form www.steiner.ch Janvs Design/VIDAR Media Group Ltd Join2Jump / Air Adventures Upcroft House, Moor Park, Nederland KHS&S Contractors Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, Boergoorn 16, Assen, 9403 NV 5422 Bay Center Drive, Suite HG3 1QN, UK Assen, the Netherlands 200, Tampa, FL 33609, USA Tel: +44 (0)1423 520 801 Tel: +31 50 50 333 44 Tel: +1 813 627 2219 Fax: +44 (0)870 705 8928 Fax: +31 592 372 184 Fax: +1 813 628 4339 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.janvs.com www.join2jump.com www.khss.com Jesler Enterprises Inc Jonathan Smith & Partners Kinesys PO Box 70006, Peterborough, 31 Lower Brown Street, Unit 2, Kempton Gate Business Centre, Ontario K9H 7J6, Canada Leicester, LE1 5TH, UK Oldfield Road, Hampton, TW12 2AF, UK Tel: +1 705 876 0226 Tel: +44 (0)116 247 0101 Tel: +44 (0)20 8481 9850 Fax: +1 705 876 9286 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)20 8487 0396 Email: [email protected] www.jsparchitecture.com Email: [email protected] www.jesler.com www.kinesys.co.uk www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 149 ADDRESS BOOK Kinetico UK Ltd Kurt Huttinger GmbH LARC Bridge House, Park Gate Business Mittelbugweg 90, D-90571, 2151 Fort Worth Avenue, Centre, Chandler’s Way, Park Schwaig bei Nurnberg, Germany Dallas, TX 75211, USA Gate, SO31 1FQ, UK Tel: +49 911 995 33 0 Tel: +1 214 942 4474 Tel: +44 (0)1489 566 970 Fax: +49 911 995 33 99 Fax: +1 214 941 5157 Fax: +44 (0)1489 566 976 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.huettinger.de www.larcinc.com www.kinetico.co.uk Kusser Aicha Granitwerke Lasersport International Ltd KMG Europe Dreiburgenstrasse 5, 94529 Building 19, Stanmore Industrial Parallelweg 35, NL-7161, AE Aicha vorm Wald, Germany Estate, Bridgnorth, WV15 5HR,UK Neede, the Netherlands Tel: +49 8544 962 50 Tel: +44 (0)1746 767 186 Tel: +31 545 294 545 Fax: +49 8544 962 590 Fax: +44 (0)1746 761 312 Fax: +31 545 291 306 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: sales@kmg.nl www.kusser.com www.lasersport.biz www.kmg.nl Lagotronics Laser Star Amusement Inc Kokoro Company Ltd Noorderpoort 28, 5916 PJ 4700 SW 51st Street, Suite 4-9-1 Shinmeidai Hamura-shi, Venlo, the Netherlands 202, Davie, FL 33314, USA Tokyo 205-8556, Japan Tel: +31 77 320 43 43 Tel: +1 954 583 3222 Tel: +81 42 530 3911 Fax: +31 77 320 43 40 Fax: +1 954 583 1762 Fax: +81 42 530 5310 Email: [email protected] Email: use online form Email: use online form www.lagotronics.com www.lasershootinggalleries.com www.kokoro-dreams.co.jp/english Land Design Studio Ltd Laservision Pty Ltd Kraftwerk Living Technologies 46 High Park Road, 50 Carters Road, Dural, Maria-Theresia-Str. 49, Kew, TW9 4BH, UK NSW 2158, Australia Wels, 4600, Austria Tel: +44 (0)20 8332 6699 Tel: +61 2 9658 1000 Tel: +43 (7242) 692 69 Email: [email protected] Fax: +61 2 9658 1035 Fax: +43 (7242) 692 69 10 www.landdesignstudio.co.uk Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.laservision.com.au www.kraftwerk.at Landmark Entertainment Group 3900 West Alameda Avenue, Lazenby Design Associates Kuka Roboter GmbH Suite 100, Burbank, CA 91505, USA Farnley Park, Farnley, Hery-Park 3000, Gersthofen, Tel: + 1 818 569 4900 LS21 2QF, UK 86368, Germany Fax: + 1 818 569 4902 Tel: +44 (0)1943 850 101 Tel: +49 821 4533 0 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: +49 821 4533 1616 www.landmarkusa.com www.lazenbydesign.com Email: [email protected] www.kuka-robotics.com 150 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com ADDRESS BOOK LCI Productions Ltd Lexington Lightmasters UK Ltd 55 Merthyr Terrace, London, 12660 Branford Street, Los 15 Little End Road, Eaton Socon, SW13 8DL, UK Angeles, CA 91331, USA St Neots, PE19 8JH, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8741 5747 Tel: +1 818 768 5768 Tel: +44 (0)1480 407 727 Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 818 768 4217 Fax: +44 (0)1480 407 757 www.lci-uk.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.lexingtonscenery.com www.lightmasters.co.uk Leisure Development Partners LLP 9 Alexandra Road, Thames Lifeforms Ltd Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons Ltd Ditton, KT7 0QS, UK The Front Room, 44 Victoria Street, Maesbury Road, Oswestry, Tel: +44 (0)20 8224 6237 Whitstable, CT5 1HZ, UK SY10 8HA, UK Email: [email protected] Tel: + 44 (0)1227 771 166 Tel: +44 (0)1691 671 717 http://leisuredevelopment.co.uk Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1691 671 122 www.lifeforms-design.com Email: [email protected] www.lindstrand.co.uk Leisure Labs LLC 6701 S. Gator Creek Blvd, Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands Sarasota, FL 34241, USA Island Studios, 22 St Peter’s LM Associates Tel: +1 941 929 0535 Square, London, W6 9NW, UK Clock Tower House, Lewes Rd, Fax: +1 941 929 9784 Tel: +44 (0)20 8600 4800 Lindfield, RH16 2LH, UK Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1444 484 711 www.leisurelabsllc.com www.lifschutzdavidson.com Fax: +44 (0)1444 484 799 Email: [email protected] www.lm-associates.co.uk Leisuretec Distribution Lighting and Production Resources Unit L3, Cherrycourt Way, Leighton 641 W. Fairbanks Avenue, Suite Buzzard, LU7 4UH, UK 212, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA Locum Destination Consulting, Tel: +44 (0)1525 850 085 Tel: +1 877 648 4841 Colliers International Fax: +44 (0)1525 852 285 Fax: +1 888 847 3454 9 Marylebone Lane, London, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] W1U 1HL, UK www.leisuretec.co.uk www.mylpr.com Tel: +44 (0)20 7487 1799 Fax: +44 (0)20 7344 6558 E-mail [email protected] Le Maitre Lighting Technology Projects Ltd www.locumconsulting.com 6 Forval Close, Wandle Way, The PAI Group of Companies, Mitcham, CR4 4NE, UK Units 3 & 4 Heol Rhosyn, Dafen Tel: +44 (0)20 8646 2222 Park, Llanelli, SA14 8QG, UK Lord Cultural Resources Fax: +44 (0)20 8646 1955 Tel: +44 (0)1554 740 500 1300 Yonge Street, Suite 400, Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1554 740 501 Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1X3, Canada www.lemaitreltd.com Email: [email protected] Tel: +1 416 928 9292 www.paigroup.com Fax: +1 416 928 1774 Email: [email protected] www.lord.ca www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 151 ADDRESS BOOK Maber Associates Ltd Magnetar Technologies Corp Martin Professional A/S 17 Barker Gate, The Lace Market, 4825 Hazelnut Ave, Seal Olof Palmes Allé 18, 8200 Nottingham, NG1 1 JU, UK Beach, CA 90740, USA Århus N, Denmark Tel: +44 (0)115 941 5555 Tel: +1 562 493 2946 Tel: +45 8740 0000 Fax: +44 (0)115 950 0995 Email: [email protected] Fax: +45 8740 0010 Email: [email protected] www.magnetarcorp.com Email: [email protected] www.maber.co.uk www.martin.com Majestic Manufacturing Mack Rides GmbH & Co KG 4536 State Route 7, New Maurer Rides GmbH Mauermattenstrasse 4, Waterford, OH 44445, USA Frankfurter Ring 193, Munchen, 79183 Waldkirch, German Tel: +1 330 457 2447 80807, Germany Tel: +49 7681 2000 0 Fax: +1 330 457 7490 Tel: +49 89 32394 220 Fax: +49 7681 2000 699 Email: [email protected] Fax: +49 89 32394 234 Email: [email protected] www.majesticrides.com Email: [email protected] www.mack-rides.com www.maurer-sohne.com Marler Haley Mackenzie Wheeler 45 Booth Drive, Park Farm, McFarlane Latter Architects Embankment Studios, The Embankment, Wellingborough, NN8 6NL, UK 3 Clifford Street, London, Putney, London, SW15 1LB, UK Tel: +44 (0)1933 676 952 W1S 2LF, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8785 5000 Fax: +44 (0)1933 674 549 Tel: +44 (0)20 7287 5565 Fax: +44 (0)20 8785 5001 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)20 7287 5257 Email: [email protected] www.marlerhaley.co.uk Email: [email protected] www.mackenziewheeler.co.uk www.mcfarlanelatter.co.uk Marmax Products Mad Science Inc Units 9-16, Tanfield Lea South Mecpower-Tecway 8360 Bougainville Street, Suite 201, Industrial Estate, Stanley, Wenbian Industrial Zone, Wenbian Montreal, Quebec, H4P 2G1, Canada Durham, DH9 9QX, UK Village, Shiji Town, Panyu Tel: +514 344 4181 Tel: +44 (0)1207 283 442 District, Guangzhou, China Fax: +514 344 6695 Fax: +44 (0)1207 235 164 Tel: +86 20 8485 1613 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: +86 20 8455 9322 www.madscience.org www.marmaxproducts.co.uk Email: [email protected] www.mecpower.com.cn Magenta Research Ltd Martin Audio Ltd 128 Litchfield Road, New Century Point, Halifax Road, Medialon SA Milford, CT 06776, USA Cressex Business Park, High 101 Rue Pierre Semard, Tel: +1 860 210 0546 Wycombe, HP12 3SL, UK 92324 Chatillon, France Fax: +1 860 210 1758 Tel: +44 (0)1494 535 312 Tel: +33 1 46 55 60 70 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1494 438 669 Fax: +33 1 46 55 54 83 www.magenta-research.com Email: [email protected] Email: use online form www.martin-audio.com www.medialon.com 152 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com ADDRESS BOOK MediaMation MET Studio Michael Lee Design 2213 Border Avenue, Torrance, 6 Maidstone Building Mews, 714 West, 550 South Street, CA 90501, USA 72-76 Borough High Street, Orem, UT 84058, USA Tel: +1 310 320 0696 London, SE1 1GD, UK Tel: +1 801 225 9169 Fax: +1 310 320 0699 Tel: +44 (0)20 7378 7348 Email: use online form Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)20 7378 7330 www.michaelleedesign.com www.mediamation.com Email: [email protected] www.metstudio.com Milos Structural Systems Medoc Computers Ltd Spindlerova 286, Roudnice nad Meadow House, Meadow Lane, Metavision Corporation Labem, 413 01, Czech Republic Nottingham, NG2 3HS, UK 350 North Glenoaks Boulevard, Tel: +42 416 837 846 Tel: +44 (0)115 986 8786 Suite 208, Burbank, CA 91502, USA Fax: +42 416 837 275 Fax: +44 (0)115 986 8737 Tel: +1 818 424 0275 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.milosgroup.com www.medoc.com www.metavision.com MIT Rides Melville Exhibition & Meticulous Ltd Via Cocchi 19, Reggio Event Services Ltd 70E & 70F Brazil St, Emilia, 42100, Italy Silverstone Drive, Gallagher Leicester, LE2 7JB, UK Tel: +39 0522 512 344 Business Park, Coventry, Tel: +44 (0)116 2852 777 Email: [email protected] CV6 6PA, UK Email: [email protected] www.rides.it Tel: +44 (0)2476 380 000 www.meticulousltd.co.uk Fax: +44 (0)2476 380 001 Email: [email protected] Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV www.melville.co.uk Metropolis Entertainment Ltd Travellers Lane, Hatfield, The Lodge, East Sussex AL10 8XB, UK Golf Course, Little Horsted, Tel: +44 (0)1707 276 100 Memo Park sas TN22 5ES, UK Fax: +44 (0)1707 278 693 Via Bovio 2/A-H, Zona Industriale, Tel: +44 (0)1825 841 161 www.mitsubishielectric.co.uk Mancasale 42100, Reggio Emilia, Italy Fax: +44 (0)1825 841 430 Tel: +39 0522 273 601 Email: [email protected] Fax: +39 0522 273 606 www.metropolisav.com Mivan Email: [email protected] Newpark, Greystone Road, Antrim, Co. www.memopark.it Antrim, BT41 2QN, Northern Ireland, UK Metropolis Productions Tel: +44 (0)289 448 1000 9468 American Eagle Fax: +44 (0)289 446 6338 Merlin Software Ltd Way, Ste. 100, Orlando, Email: [email protected] Barnsley BIC, Innovation Way, FL 32837, USA www.mivan.com Barnsley, S75 1JL, UK Tel: +1 407 541 0553 Tel: +44 (0)1226 321 213 Email: use online form Fax: +44 (0)1226 321 284 www.metropolis-productions.com Email: [email protected] www.merlinsoft.co.uk www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 153 ADDRESS BOOK Montic Fischer Muncie Novelty Company Inc New TransTec BV Mittelweg 31c, Hamburg, 9610 North State Road 67, van Utrechtweg 146-150, 21048, Germany PO Box 823, Muncie, IN 47308, USA 2921LN Krimpen a/d IJssel, Tel: +49 40 430 6066 Tel: +1 800 428 8640 the Netherlands Fax: +49 40 430 6067 Fax: +1 888 428 8640 Tel: +31 180 590 184 Email: [email protected] www.muncienovelty.com Fax: +31 180 590 182 www.montic.de Email: [email protected] www.transtec.nl Mytton Williams Ltd Morris Costumes 1-4 Daniel Mews, Bath, 4300 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, BA2 6NG, UK NOLA 7 Ltd NC 28205, USA Tel: +44 (0)1225 476 476 Barn 8, Fenton Farm, Tel: +1 704 333 4653 Fax: +44 (0)1225 427 674 Crundale, SA62 4PY, UK Fax: +1 704 348 3032 Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)808 120 1177 Email: [email protected] www.myttonwilliams.co.uk Email: [email protected] www.morriscostumes.com http://nola7.com NatureMaker Moser Rides 6225 El Camino Real, Suite 110, Northern Light Strada Statale 12 via Abetone- Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA Grasweg 77, 1030 HX Brennero, 15b Ostiglia, Mantova, Italy Tel: +1 760 438 4244 Amsterdam, the Netherlands Tel: +39 0386 800 001 Fax: +1 800 995 5533 Tel: +31 20 535 37 37 Fax: +39 0386 802 099 Email: use online form Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.naturemaker.com www.northernlight.nl www.moserrides.com National Ticket Company NSC Creative Movetech UK, a division PO Box 547, Shamokin, National Space Centre, of British Turntable Co Ltd PA 17872, USA Exploration Drive, Leicester, Emblem Street, Bolton, Tel: +1 570 672 2900 LE4 5NS, UK BL3 5BW, UK Fax: +1 570 672 2999 Tel: + 44 (0)116 258 2101 Tel: +44 (0)1204 525 626 Email: [email protected] Fax: + 44 (0)116 258 2100 Email: [email protected] www.nationalticket.com Email: [email protected] www.turntable.co.uk www.nsccreative.com Neuman Pools MTE Studios W9684 Beaverland Parkway, nWave 16 Apollo Park, Marconi Road, PO Box 413, Beaver Dam, 282 rue des Allies, Montague Gardens, Cape WI 53916, USA 1190 Brussels, Belgium Town 7441, South Africa Tel: +1 920 885 3366 Tel: +32 2 347 63 19 Tel: +27 21 551 0631 Fax: +1 920 885 3371 Fax: +32 2 347 24 54 Fax: +27 21 551 0633 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.neumanpools.com www.nwave.com www.mtestudios.com 154 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com ADDRESS BOOK Ocmis Ltd OptiMusic i-Tech Ltd Panasonic Professional Higher Burrow, Kingsbury Episcopi, Leopold House, 57 Lancaster Panasonic UK Ltd, Panasonic Martock, TA12 6BU, UK Road, New Barnet, EN4 8AS, UK House, Willoughby Road, Tel: +44 (0)870 600 5131 Tel: +44 (0)20 8441 8080 Bracknell, RG12 8FP, UK Fax: +44 (0)870 600 5132 Fax: +44 (0)20 8455 8455 Tel: +44 (0)1344 862 444 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.ocmis.com www.optimusic.com http://panasonic.net/prodisplays OmniTicket Network Optoma Europe Ltd Paradigm Audio Visual Ltd 15 Berkeley Court, Newcastle- 42 Caxton Way, Watford Business Unit 9, St Martins Business Under-Lyme, ST5 1TT, UK Park, Watford, WD18 8QZ, UK Centre, Bedford, MK43 0LF, UK Tel: +44 (0)1782 714 300 Tel: +44 (0)1923 691 800 Tel: +44 (0)1234 843 388 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1923 691 888 Fax: +44 (0)1234 340 850 www.omniticket.com Email: use online form Email: [email protected] www.optoma.co.uk www.rearpro.com OpenAire Inc 2360B Cornwall Road, Oakville, Orbitsound Ltd Paul Steelman Ltd Ontario, L6J 7T9, Canada 1st Floor, 1 Rosoman Place, 3330 West Desert Inn Road, Tel: +1 905 901 8535 Exmouth Market, London, Las Vegas, NV 89102, USA Fax: +1 905 901 9662 EC1R 0JY, UK Tel: +1 702 873 0221 Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)8456 521 219 Fax: +1 702 367 3565 www.openaire.com Email: online form Email: [email protected] www.orbitsound.com www.paulsteelman.com Open Frontiers St Andrews House, 59 St Andrews OTOT Electronics Ltd Pax Company Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BZ, UK 10 Hamefalsim Street, Kiryat Arie 30 Mitinskaia Street, Tel: +44 (0)1223 651 400 Hi-Tech Park, Petach Tikva, Israel Moscow, 125430, Russia Email: [email protected] Tel: +972 3 924 6665 Tel: +7 495 665 7453 www.openfrontiers.co.uk Fax: +972 3 924 6669 Fax: +7 495 665 7452 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.otot.ws www.pax.ru Ophrys Systemes 6 Rue Valerien Perrin, 38170 Seyssinet, France P&P Projects BV Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets Inc Tel: +33 4 38 12 40 60 Ommelseweg 45, Asten, 200 North Broadway, Suite 1000, Fax: +33 4 76 96 22 34 5721 WT, the Netherlands St Louis, MO 63102, USA Email: use online form Tel: +31 493 694 511 Tel: +1 314 231 7318 www.ophrys.net Fax: +31 493 694 526 Fax: +1 314 231 7433 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.ppprojects.com www.pgav.com www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 155 ADDRESS BOOK Penoyre & Prasad LLP Polstore Presentation Service 28-42 Banner Street, PO Box 1112, Guildford, Providers (PSP) London, EC1Y 8QE, UK GU1 9LE, UK Unit 7, Crown Road, Kings Tel: +44 (0)20 7250 3477 Tel: +44 (0)800 008 6861 Norton Business Centre, Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)800 008 6862 Birmingham, B30 3HY, UK www.penoyre-prasad.net Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)121 486 3288 www.polstore.co.uk Fax: +44 (0)121 486 2151 Email: [email protected] PeopleVisionFX www.pspav.com 311 East 1st Avenue, Building Pouzet et Cie A, Roselle, NJ 07203, USA Le Moulin du Porche, 18340, Tel: +1 973 509 2056 Plaimpied-Givaudins Cher, France Preserved Treescapes International Fax: +1 908 298 9739 Tel: +33 2 48 50 29 62 1390 Engineer Street Email: [email protected] Fax: +33 2 48 50 20 67 Vista, CA 92081, USA www.peoplevisionfx.com Email: [email protected] Tel: +1 760 631 6789 www.pouzet-group.com Fax: +1 760 631 6780 Email: [email protected] Phonak AG www.treescapes.com Laubisrütistrasse 28, Stäfa, Precision Dynamics Corporation CH-8712, Switzerland 13880 Del Sur Street, San Tel: +41 58 928 01 01 Fernando, CA 91340, USA PRG Lighting Fax: +41 58 928 71 07 Tel: +1 818 897 1111 Sussex House, 143 Long Acre, Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 818 899 4045 Covent Garden, London, www.phonak.com Email: [email protected] WC2E 9AD, UK www.pdcorp.com Tel: +44 (0)845 470 6400 Fax: +44 (0)845 470 6401 Phos Architects LLP Email: [email protected] 7.09 Alaska Building, Premier Fountains www.prg.com 61 Grange Road, London, 17/1C Alipore Road, Calcutta, SE1 3BD, UK 700027, India Tel: +44 (0)20 7125 0407 Tel: +91 33 4012 1100 Prime Play Email: [email protected] Fax: +91 33 4012 1155 6700 McMillan Way, Richmond, www.phosarchitects.co.uk Email: [email protected] British Columbia, V6W 1J7, Canada www.premierworld.com Tel: +1 604 232 4505 Fax: +1 604 232 4605 Polin Waterparks Email: [email protected] stasyon Mah. 1495, 2 Sok No Premier Rides (US) www.primeplay.com 1, Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey 1007 East Pratt Street, Tel: +90 262 656 64 67 Baltimore, MD 21202, USA Fax: +90 262 656 64 75 Tel: +1 410 923 0414 Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 410 923 3157 www.polin.com.tr Email: [email protected] www.premier-rides.com 156 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com ADDRESS BOOK projectiondesign Quarry Fold Studio Rainbow Rides Ltd Habornveien 53, 1630 Gamle Pleasington, Blackburn, Cullum, Commanders Walk, Fredrikstad, Norway BB2 6QY, UK Fairlight, TN35 4BE, UK Tel: +47 69 30 45 50 Tel: +44 (0)1254 207 620 Tel: +44 (0)1424 812 484 Fax: +47 69 30 45 80 Fax: +44 (0)1254 209 945 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.rainbowrides.co.uk www.projectiondesign.com www.quarryfoldstudio.com Raw Thrills Inc Prologic First (UK) Ltd QubicaAMF 5441 Fargo Avenue, Skokie, Regent House, 24-25 Nutford Place, Via Della Croce Coperta 15, IL 60077, USA Marble Arch, London, W1H 5YN, UK Bologna, 40128, Italy Tel: +1 847 679 8373 Tel: +44 (0)20 7725 7166 Tel: +39 051 419 2611 Fax: +1 847 679 8538 Fax: +44 (0)20 7569 2001 Fax: +39 051 419 2603 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: use online form www.rawthrills.com www.prologicfirst.co.uk www.qubicaamf.com Ray Hole Architects Peter Wynne-Willson QWheels (QW) 9th Floor, 69 Park Lane, Sandford Common Farm, Church Rd, Lydney, Croydon, CR0 1JD, UK Oxfordshire, OX7 7AE, UK GL15 5EN, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8662 4600 Tel: +44 (0)1608 683 881 Tel: +44 (0)845 300 5561 Fax: +44 (0)20 8662 4609 Fax: +44 (0)1608 683 417 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: use online form www.qwheels.co.uk www.rayhole-architects.com www.peterwynnewillson.com R & R Creative Amusement Real Studios ProSlide Technology Inc Designs Inc 75 Oglander Road, 2650 Queensview Drive Suite, 150 2413 East Lincoln Avenue, London, SE15 4DD, UK Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 8H6, Canada Anaheim, CA 92806, USA Tel: +44 (0)20 8693 0077 Tel: +1 613 526 5522 Tel: +1 714 776 5234 Fax: +44 (0)20 8693 3002 Fax: +1 613 526 5872 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.randrdesign.com www.realstudios.co.uk www.proslide.com Rainbow Productions Resort Technology Partners PurePlay Waterparks Unit 3, Greenlea Park, Prince Brookside Office Center, 7000 Broadway, Suite 108, George’s Road, London, 37347 Highway 6, Suite 110, Denver, CO 80221, USA SW19 2JD, UK Avon, CO 81620, USA Tel: +1 303 539 8585 Tel: +44 (0)20 8254 5300 Tel: +1 970 477 4800 Fax: +1 303 539 8520 Fax: +44 (0)20 8254 5306 Fax: +1 970 477 4840 Email: use online form Email: [email protected] Email: use online form www.pureplaywaterparks.com www.rainbowproductions.co.uk www.rtp.com www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 157 ADDRESS BOOK Rhythm & Hues Studios Rocas & Design S & P Architects 2100 East Grand Avenue, Rocas Theming Factory, Victory House, 30 Kingsway, El Segundo, CA 90245, USA C/Alvarado, 26, 28039 London, WC2B 6EX, UK Tel: +1 310 448 7500 Madrid, Spain Tel: +44 (0)20 7831 8877 Fax: +1 310 448 7600 Tel: +34 902 109 092 Fax: +44 (0)20 7831 4477 Email: [email protected] Fax: +34 966 745 911 Email: [email protected] www.rhythm.com Email: [email protected] www.s-parchitects.com www.rocas-design.com Ride Entertainment Systems S & S Worldwide Inc 114 Log Canoe Circle, Roché Design 350 West 2500, North Stevensville, MD 21666, USA 31 Moreton Drive, Leigh, Logan, UT 84321, USA Tel: +1 410 643 9300 WN7 3NF, UK Tel: +1 435 752 1987 Fax: +1 410 643 9304 Tel: +44 (0)1942 674 703 Fax: +1 435 752 1948 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1942 673 265 Email: [email protected] www.rideentertainment.com Email: [email protected] www.engineeringexcitement.com www.roche-design.co.uk Robe UK Ltd Sally Corporation 3 Spinney View, Stone Circle Road, Rock & Waterscape 745 West Forsyth Street, Round Spinney Industrial Estate, PO Box 214438, Auburn Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA Northampton, NN3 8RF, UK Hills, MI 48321, USA Tel: +1 904 355 7100 Tel: +44 (0)1604 741 000 Tel: +1 877 865 1007 Fax: +1 904 355 7170 Fax: +44 (0)1604 741 041 Fax: +1 877 865 1007 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.sallycorp.com www.robeuk.com www.rockandwaterscape.com Sandy Creek Mining Company Inc RoboCoaster Ltd Rock Themes International Ltd PO Box 88, Fostoria, Pure Building, Plato Close, Tachbrook Hawksway, Unit 1, Tree Beach OH 44830, USA Park, Leamington Spa, CV34 6WE, UK Enterprise Park, Gunn, EX32 7NZ, UK Tel: +1 419 435 5891 Tel: +44 (0)1926 430 666 Tel: +44 (0)1271 831 177 Fax: +1 419 435 6690 Fax: +44 (0)1926 430 999 Fax: +44 (0)1271 831 199 Email: use online form Email: info@robocoaster.com Email: [email protected] www.sandycreekmining.com www.robocoaster.com www.rockthemes.co.uk Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corp Robots-R-us/Robogeddon RTKL 5-2-7 Kitakagaya, Suminoe-ku, Curtis House, Manor Road, Marston 901 South Bond Street, Osaka 559-0011, Japan Trading Estate, Frome, BA11 4BH, UK Baltimore, MD 21231, USA Tel: +81 6 6684 1032 Tel: +44 (0)1373 453 555 Tel: +1 401 537 6000 Fax: +81 6 6684 1036 Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 401 537 2136 Email: [email protected] www.robogeddon.com Email: [email protected] www.sanoyas-leisure.com www.rtkl.com 158 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com ADDRESS BOOK Sarner Ltd Sela Cars S.R.L. Sightline Studios 5 Princess Mews, Horace Road, Via Masetti 46, Forli’, 18052 North US Hwy 301, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2SZ, UK 47100, Italy Starke, FL 32091, USA Tel: +44 (0)20 8481 0600 Tel: +39 0543 796 623 Tel: +1 403 462 6600 Fax: +44 (0)20 8481 0601 Fax: +39 0543 723 636 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.calgaryvideoproductionservices.com www.sarner.com www.selacarshop.com Sigma Services Inc Sartori Group Sennheiser UK Ltd 8310 South County Road, Zona Industriale, 35044 3 Century Point, Halifax 39 Plant City, FL 33567, USA Montagnana, PD, Italy Road, High Wycombe, Tel: +1 813 737 1904 Tel: +39 0429 836 74 HP12 3SL, UK Fax: +1 813 737 1063 Fax: +39 0429 807 564 Tel: + 44 (0)1494 551 551 Email: [email protected] www.sartorirides.net Fax: + 44 (0)1494 551 550 www.sigmaservices.com www.sennheiser.co.uk Saturn Projects Ltd Simon Morris Associates Hortham Farm, Hortham Lane, Severn Lamb Ltd Studio 5, Ravensquay, Cray Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4JW, UK Tything Road, Alcester, Avenue, BR5 4BQ, UK Tel: +44 (0)1454 202 076 B49 6ET, UK Tel: +44 (0)845 612 1831 Fax: +44 (0)1454 202 276 Tel: +44 (0)844 824 8958 Fax: +44 (0)845 612 1832 Email: use online form Fax: +44 (0)1789 400 240 Email: [email protected] www.saturnprojects.com Email: use online form www.madesignstudios.com www.severn-lamb.com Saville Audio Visual Simon-Kaloi Engineering Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, seymourpowell 31192 La Baya Drive, Unit G, York, YO26 6PQ, UK 327 Lillie Road, London, Westlake Village, CA 91362, USA Tel: +44 (0)1904 782 782 SW6 7NR, UK Tel: +1 818 707 8400 Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)20 7381 6433 Fax: +1 818 707 8401 www.saville.co.uk Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.seymourpowell.com www.skeng.com Scape Design Associates Ltd New Inn Yard, London, ShowSys Simworx Ltd EC2A 3EY, UK 1252 Okeechobee Road, West The Pensnett Estate, Tel: +44 (0)20 7729 7989 Palm Beach, FL 33401, USA Kingswinford, DY6 7UL, UK Email: [email protected] Tel: +1 561 227 1090 Tel: +44 (0)1384 295 733 www.scapeda.co.uk Fax: +1 561 651 7001 Fax: +44 (0)1384 296 525 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.showsys.com www.simworx.co.uk www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 159 ADDRESS BOOK Skidata AG Softeq Development Ltd Stagecraft Visual Untersbergstrasse 40, 1155 Dairy Ashford, Suite 125, Communications Ltd 5083 Grödig/Salzburg, Austria Houston, TX 77079, USA 20 Leyland Trading Estate, Tel: +43 6246 8880 Tel: +1 281 552 5000 Irthlingborough, Wellingborough, Fax: +43 6246 8887 Fax: +1 281 552 5099 NN8 1RS, UK Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1933 442 474 www.skidata.com www.softeq.com Fax: +44 (0)1933 274 766 www.stagecraft.uk.com Skjonberg Controls Inc Spiral Productions Ltd 1363 Donlon Street, Suite 6, Units 17/18, The Dove Centre, Start JudgeGill Ventura, CA 93001, USA 109 Bartholomew Road, 3 Cobourg Street, Manchester, Tel: +1 805 650 0877 London, NW5 2BJ, UK M1 3GY, UK Fax: +1 805 650 0360 Tel: +44 (0)20 7428 9948 Tel: +44 (0)161 228 3066 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)20 7485 1845 Email: [email protected] www.skjonberg.com Email: [email protected] www.startjg.com www.spiralproductions.co.uk Sky-Skan Inc Stealth Acoustics 51 Lake Street, Nashua, Spitz Inc Dimensional Communications NH 03060, USA 700 Brandywine Drive, Inc, 1220 Anderson Road, Mount Tel: +1 603 880 8500 Chadds Ford, PA 19317, USA Vernon, WA 98274, USA Fax: +1 603 882 6522 Tel: +1 610 459 5200 Tel: +1 888 865 6800 Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 610 459 3830 Fax: +1 360 424 8872 www.skyskan.com www.spitzinc.com Email: [email protected] www.stealthacoustics.com Slingco Ltd Stage Accompany Station Road, Facit, Haven 28, 2984BR Ridderkerk Storyland Studios Whitworth, OL12 8LJ, UK ZH, the Netherlands 590 Crane Street, Lake Tel: +44 (0)1706 855 558 Tel: +31 180 42 62 25 Elsinore, CA 92530, USA Fax: +44 (0)1706 855 559 Fax: +31 180 42 18 31 Tel: +1 951 674 0998 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 951 674 0245 www.slingco.co.uk www.stageaccompany.com Email: [email protected] www.storylandstudios.com SNP Productions SSP Water & Play Unit 1, 41 Simpson Road, The Stables, Darwins Farm, Strand Lighting Philips Fenny Stratford, Milton Hillside, Odiham, RG29 1HX, UK 10911 Petal Street, Dallas, Keynes, MK1 1BA, UK Tel: +44 (0)1276 489 999 TX 75238, USA Tel: +44 (0)1908 410 129 Fax: +44 (0)1276 476 047 Tel: +1 214 647 7880 Fax: +44 (0)870 706 3250 Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 214 647 8031 Email: [email protected] www.sunsafe.co.uk Email: [email protected] www.snp-productions.co.uk www.strandlighting.com 160 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com ADDRESS BOOK Street Art Tai Tin Amusement Ltd Technifex Inc Via F. Filzi 861, Ceneselli, Rovigo, Italy Suite 15, Level 42, Office Tower, 25261 Rye Canyon Road, Tel: +39 338 652 1200 Langham Place, 8 Argyle Street, Valencia, CA 91355, USA Fax: +39 0386 627 92 Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: +1 661 294 3800 Email: [email protected] Tel: +852 2712 0211 Fax: +1 661 294 3827 www.streetart.it Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.taitin.com.hk www.technifex.com Syncrolite 2025 Royal Lane, Suite 370, Tannoy Ltd Technovations Dallas, TX 75229, USA Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Bentley House, Forge Lane, Tel: +1 214 350 7696 ML5 4TF, UK Great Bentley, CO7 8PJ, UK Fax: +1 214 350 8051 Tel: +44 (0)1236 420 199 Tel: +44 (0)845 1700 017 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1236 428 230 Fax: +44 (0)845 1700 018 www.syncrolite.com www.tannoy.com Email: [email protected] www.technovations.co.uk Sysco Audio Visual Solutions TapeMyDay The Rickyard, Eashing Lane, PO Box 75835, 1070 AV The Effects Company Godalming, GU7 2QA, UK Amsterdam, the Netherlands Unit 1, 100 Redehall Road, Tel: +44 (0)1483 429 491 Tel: +31 20 471 4640 Smallfield, Surrey, RH6 9RS, UK Fax: +44 (0)1483 429 494 Fax: +31 8471 06619 Tel: +44 (0)1342 844 833 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1342 842 701 www.syscoav.co.uk www.tapemyday.com Email: [email protected] www.effectsco.com System UVEX Team Imagination Inc Unit 3, Summit Centre, 916 Silver Spur Road, Suite 110, The Great Escape Cranborne Industrial Estate, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274, USA 20645 Langley Bypass, Unit Potters Bar, EN6 3QW, UK Tel: +1 310 541 7790 104, Langley, British Columbia, Tel: +44 (0)1707 642 358 Fax: +1 310 541 8797 V3A 5E8, Canada Fax: +44 (0)1707 645 785 Email: [email protected] Tel: +1 604 530 1400 Email: [email protected] www.teamimagination.com Email: [email protected] www.systemuvex.co.uk www.thege.ca Technical Park/Mel Park TAB-Austria GmbH via dell’Artigianato 47, The Ideas Company Haider Strasse 40, Ansfelden, 45037 Melara, RO, Italy Burley Lodge, 49 Cardigan Lane, 4052, Austria Tel: +39 0425 892 76 Burley, Leeds, LS4 2LE, UK Tel: +43 7229 78040 0 Fax: +39 0425 896 45 Tel: +44 (0)113 274 5577 Fax: +43 7229 78660 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)113 274 6268 Email: use online form www.technicalpark.com Email: [email protected] www.tab.at www.theideas.co.uk www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 161 ADDRESS BOOK The Juice Brand Ltd The Natural History Museum The Works Central house, Central Way, Touring Exhibitions Cedan House, 102 Kirkstall Winwick Street, Warrington, Cromwell Road, London, Road, Leeds, LS3 1JA, UK WA2 7TT, UK SW7 5BD, UK Tel: +44 (0)113 244 1334 Tel: +44 (0)20 7193 7473 Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 6245 Fax: +44 (0)113 244 0959 Email: [email protected] Email: use online form Email: use online form www.thejuice.com www.nhm.ac.uk/business-centre www.worksltd.co.uk The Larson Company The One Off Themescape Art Studios Inc 107 Mt Zion, Florence, 22a Arlington Way, London, 4720 Chino Avenue, Studio A, KY 41042, USA EC1R 1UY, UK Chino Ave, CA 91710, USA Tel: +1 513 917 9301 Tel: +44 (0)20 7833 9450 Tel: +1 909 627 1922 Fax: +1 859 817 9810 Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 909 627 4475 Email: [email protected] www.theoneoff.com Email: [email protected] www.larson-usa.com www.themescapeart.com The Projection Studio The Miller Partnership 29 Holden Road, Woodside Theming & Animatronics 19 Royal Crescent, Glasgow, Park, London, N12 8HS, UK Industries S.A. G3 7SX, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8293 4270 Mittenwalderstr. 38, 82467 Tel: +44 (0)141 331 1101 Fax: + 44 (0)20 8858 1707 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany Fax: +44 (0)141 331 9101 Email: [email protected] Tel: +49 7541 730 4286 Email: [email protected] www.theprojectionstudio.com Email: [email protected] www.millerpartnership.com www.taaindustries.com The Robot Factory Inc The Nassal Company 3740 Interpark Drive, Colorado Thinkwell Design & Production 415 West Kaley Street, Springs, CO 80907, USA 695 South Glenwood, Orlando, FL 32806, USA Tel: +1 719 447 0331 Burbank, CA 91506, USA Tel: +1 407 648 0400 Fax: +1 719 447 0332 Tel: +1 818 333 3444 Fax: +1 407 648 0841 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.robotfactory.com www.thinkwelldesign.com www.nassal.com The Smiling Lion Company Ticket International The Natural History Museum Temple House, Hoop Lane, Julius-Saxler-Strasse 11, Planning and Design Consulting London, NW11 7NE, UK D-54550, Germany Natural History Museum, Cromwell Tel: +44 (0)20 8458 0458 Tel: +49 65 92 95 99 0 Road, London, SW7 5BD, UK Fax: +44 (0)20 8455 5265 Fax: +49 65 92 95 99 99 Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5767 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: use online form www.smilinglion.co.uk www.ticket-international.com www.nhm.ac.uk/business-centre 162 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com ADDRESS BOOK Timberplay Ltd Triotech United International Leisure AG Aizlewood’s Mill, Nursery Street, 2030 Pie-IX Boulevard, Suite 307, Aubuendt 36, 9490 Vaduz, Sheffield, S3 8GG, UK Montreal, Quebec, H1V 2C8, Canada Principality of Liechtenstein Tel: +44 (0)114 282 3474 Tel: +1 514 354 8999 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)114 282 3463 Fax: +1 514 354 8968 www.amusement-rides.com Email: use online form Email: [email protected] www.timberplay.com www.trio-tech.com Unlimited Snow PO Box 75835, NL-1070, AV TOA Corporation (UK) Ltd TTSP Amsterdam, the Netherlands HQ3, Unit 2, Hook Rise South, 90-98 Goswell Road, Tel: + 31 20 471 4640 Surbiton, KT6 7LD, UK London, EC1V 7RD, UK Fax: + 31 8 4710 6619 Tel: +44 (0)870 774 0987 Tel: +44 (0)20 7490 8899 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)870 777 0839 Fax: +44 (0)20 7490 5845 www.snow.biz Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.toa-corp.co.uk www.ttsp.com Ustigate Waterplay Ltd 11 Masthead, Capstan Court, TOR Systems Ltd Turner Media Innovations Crossways Business Park, 58 Longton Road, Trentham, Turner House, 16 Great Marlborough Dartford, DA2 6QG, UK Stoke on Trent, ST4 8YZ, UK Street, London, W1F 7HS, UK Tel: +44 (0)1322 424 445 Tel: +44 (0)1782 644 755 Tel: +44 (0)20 7693 1143 Fax: +44 (0)1322 424 449 Fax: +44 (0)1782 644 346 Email [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.turnermediainnovations.com www.ustigatewaterplay.co.uk www.torsystems.co.uk UK Hydroslides UV/FX Scenic Productions Tornado International Ltd Waterpark House, Green Lane, 171 Pier Avenue, Suite 355, Unit 28, Greenlane Industrial Llantwit Major, Vale of Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA Estate, 2nd Avenue, Bordesley Glamorgan, CF61 1YW, UK Tel: +1 310 821 2657 Green, Birmingham, B9 5QP, UK Tel: +44 (0)1446 794 649 Fax: +1 310 392 6817 Tel: +44 (0)121 773 1827 Fax: +44 (0)1446 794 023 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.uvfx.com www.tornado-uk.com www.ukhydroslides.com ValleyCrest Landscape Totally Dynamic United Exhibits Group (UEG) 24151 Ventura Boulevard, Unit 18 Francis Way, Bowthorpe Vimmelskaftet 47 3th, DK-1161 Calabasas, CA 91302, USA Employment Area, Norwich, Copenhagen K, Denmark Tel: +1 818 223 8500 NR5 9JA, UK Tel: +45 7023 5555 Email: use online form Tel: +44 (0)871 702 9597 Fax: +45 7023 5554 www.valleycrest.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.totally-dynamic.co.uk www.unitedexhibits.com www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 163 ADDRESS BOOK Van Egdom B.V. Water Fun Products Wiegand Slides / Josef Strijkviertel 9, 3454 PG, #3, 1381 Hastings Crescent, Wiegand GmbH & Co KG De Meern, the Netherlands SE Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4C8, Landstrasse 12-14, 36169 Tel: +31 30 666 2104 Canada Rasdorf, Germany Fax: +31 30 666 1904 Tel: +1 403 612 2911 Tel: +49 6651 9800 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: +49 6651 379 www.vanegdom.nl www.waterfunproducts.com Email: [email protected] www.wiegandslide.com Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V. Water Sculptures Ltd Schaapweg 18, 6063 BA Unit 4, Stevant Way, White Lund, Wilkinson Eyre Architects Vlodrop, the Netherlands Morecambe, LA3 3PU, UK 3 Bowling Green Lane, Tel: +31 475 409 222 Tel: +44 (0)1524 377 07 London, EC1R 0BJ, UK Fax: +31 475 402 115 Fax: +44 (0)1524 377 17 Tel: +44 (0)20 7608 7900 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)20 7608 7901 www.vekoma.com www.watersculptures.co.uk Email: [email protected] www.wilkinsoneyre.com Visual Sports Systems (VSS) Waterplay Solutions Corp 329a Millway Avenue, Concord, 1451B Ellis Street, Kelowna, Wisdom Industries Ltd Ontario, L4K 4T3, Canada British Columbia, V1Y 2A3, PO Box 5000, Sterling, Tel: +1 905 883 4461 Canada CA 80751, USA Fax: +1 905 731 2607 Tel: +1 250 712 3393 Tel: +1 970 522 7515 Email: use online form Fax: +1 250 861 4814 Email: [email protected] www.visualsportssys.com Email: [email protected] www.wisdomrides.com www.waterplay.com WA Fairhurst & Partners World of Rides 225 Bath Street, Glasgow, Waterworks International The Fun Factory, 31 Third Avenue, G2 4GZ, UK 2100 Old Gravois, High Drum Industrial Estate, Chester-le- Tel: +44 (0)141 204 8800 Ridge, MO 63049, USA Street, Co. Durham, DH2 1AY, UK Fax: +44 (0)141 204 8801 Tel: +1 800 932 3123 Tel: +44 (0)191 492 0999 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)191 492 0888 www.fairhurst.co.uk www.waterworksinternational.com Email: [email protected] www.worldofrides.com Wai Lee Video Amusement Co. Ltd Whitewater West Industries Ltd 18/F Ginza Plaza, 2A Sai Yeung 6700 McMillan Way, Richmond, Zebec Choi Street South, Mongkok, British Columbia, V6W 1J7, Canada PO Box 181570, Fairfield, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: +1 604 273 1068 OH 45018, USA Tel: +852 2729 8342 Fax: +1 604 273 4518 Tel: +1 513 829 5533 Fax: +852 2387 9291 Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 513 892 7466 Email: [email protected] www.whitewaterwest.com Email: [email protected] www.wailee.com www.zebec.com 164 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com POWERED BY fun-kit.net + museum-kit.net PRODUCT SELECTOR AMUSEMENTS/RIDES ETF Ride Systems iocus Systems GmbH www.etf.nl www.iocus-systems.com 3DBA 3D Branded Attractions Ets Marcel Lutz Ital International LLC www.3dba.be www.marcel-lutz.fr www.italintl.com Air Games Maxi Fun Eurobungy Germany Jesler Enterprises Inc www.maxi-fun.com www.eurobungy.com www.jesler.com Alan Keef Ltd EuroJumper Join2Jump / Air Adventures Nederland www.alankeef.co.uk www.eurojumper.pl www.join2jump.com AMA Amusement Automaten FAB - Freizeit Anlagen Bau Sarl KMG Europe www.ama-ag.de www.fab.lu www.kmg.nl Amusement Logic S.L. Fabbri Group Konami Amusement of Europe Ltd www.amusementlogic.es www.fabbrigroup.com www.konami.co.uk Amusement Ride Services Fastline Group Kraftwerk Living Technologies www.amusementrideservices.com www.fastlinegroup.com www.kraftwerk.at Amusement Services International Formula K Laser Star Amusement Inc www.asi-world.com www.formula-k.co.uk www.lasershootinggalleries.com Amutec Frolicker Electronic Co., Ltd Leisure Labs LLC www.amutec.co.uk www.frolicker.com.tw www.leisurelabsllc.com Antonio Zamperla SpA Gerstlauer Elektro GmbH Lindstrand Balloons Ltd www.zamperla.it www.gerstlauer-rides.de www.lindstrand.co.uk Ballpool EU GoalStriker Group Ltd Mack Rides GmbH & Co KG www.ball-pool.eu www.goalstriker.com www.mack-rides.com Bekonscot Model Village Gosetto Srl Magnetar Technologies Corp www.bekonscot.co.uk www.gosetto.com www.magnetarcorp.com Bertazzon 3B Srl Group Motoi Majestic Manufacturing www.bertazzon.com www.motoi.it www.majesticrides.com Bob’s Space Racers Inc Grow Through Play Maurer Sohne www.bobsspaceracers.com www.growthroughplay.co.uk www.maurer-sohne.com Bungee Trampoline.com Hafema Water Rides GmbH Mecpower-Tecway www.bungeetrampoline.com www.hafema.de www.mecpower.com.cn C Melchers GmbH & Co Heege Feizeittechnik Memo Park sas www.melchers.com.sg www.heege-freizeittechnik.de www.memopark.it Chance Morgan Inc Hopkins Rides, LLC Montic Fischer www.chancemorgan.com www.hopkinsrides.com www.montic.de Clive Newman Leisure and Transportation Huss Park Attractions Moser Rides www.wiegandslide.com www.hussrides.com www.moserrides.com Coastal Amusement Inc IE Park srl SOLI Bumper Cars Pan Amusements www.coastalamusements.com www.iepark.com www.panamusements.com DBA Adventure Golf Services Intamin AG Pax Company www.adventureandfun.com www.intaminworldwide.com www.pax.ru/en Dotto Trains Interactive Productline AB / Mindball Peter Petz Productions GmbH www.dottotrains.com www.mindball.se www.peter-petz.de Ecar Intermark Ride Group Pouzet et Cie www.ecarjuegos.com.ar www.intermarkridegroup.com www.pouzet-group.com Eli Bridge Co International Rides Management Prat Trains Touristiques www.elibridge.com www.irmpri.com www.prattrains.com www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 165 PRODUCT SELECTOR AMUSEMENTS/RIDES Technical Park / Mel Park Kokoro Company Ltd www.technicalpark.com www.kokoro-dreams.co.jp/english Premier Rides (US) Tornado International Ltd Meticulous Ltd www.premier-rides.com www.tornado-uk.com www.meticulousltd.co.uk PremierWorld Technology Ltd Triotech NHM Planning & Design Consulting www.premierworld.com www.trio-tech.com www.nhm.ac.uk/business-centre Preston and Barbieri Group United International Leisure AG NHM Touring Exhibitions www.rides.it www.amusement-rides.com www.nhm.ac.uk/business-centre Prime Pedal Karts Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V. Sally Corporation www.primekarts.com www.vekoma.com www.sallycorp.com QubicaAMF Videotronics UK Theming & Animatronics Industries S.A. www.qubicaamf.com www.videotronicsuk.com www.taaindustries.com Rainbow Rides Ltd Wai Lee Video Amusement Co. Ltd www.rainbowrides.co.uk www.wailee.com 3D/4D/5D THEATRES Ride Entertainment Systems Wiegand Slides / www.rideentertainment.com Josef Wiegand GmbH & Co KG 3DBA RobotsRus / Robogeddon www.wiegandslide.com www.3dba.com www.robogeddon.com Wisdom Industries Ltd Global Immersion S&S Worldwide www.wisdomrides.com www.globalimmersion.com www.engineeringexcitement.com World of Rides Kraftwerk Living Technologies Sally Corporation www.worldofrides.com www.kraftwerk.at www.sallycorp.com LCI Productions Ltd Sandy Creek Mining Company Inc ANIMATRONICS www.lci-uk.com www.sandycreekmining.com Simworx Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corp Adel Rootstein Ltd www.simworx.co.uk www.sanoyas-leisure.com www.rootstein.com The Juice Brand Ltd Sartori Advanced Animations Inc www.thejuice.com www.sartorirides.net www.advancedanimations.com Sega Amusement Electronics Co. ADVENTURE GOLF www.sega.co.uk www.amusementelectronics.com Sela Cars S.R.L. ATOM Ltd Themescape Adventure Golf Services www.selacarshop.com www.atomltd.com www.themescape.co.uk Severn-Lamb Ltd Chris Hillman Creative www.severn-lamb.com www.christopherhillman.com AQUARIUMS Simworx David Aldridge Animations Ltd www.simworx.co.uk www.aldridge-animation.co.uk Casco Group Skytrack David Hayes Studios www.casco-group.com www.skytrack.nl www.davidhayes.co.uk Theming & Animatronics Industries S.A. Spellmann Bowling GEP Productions www.taaindustries.com www.spellmann.de www.gepproductions.com Spibox Gilderfluke & Company ARCHITECTS/DESIGNERS www.spibox.com www.gilderfluke.com TAB-Austria Heimo Aedas Architects www.tab.at www.heimo.com www.aedas.com Tai Tin Amusement Ltd Jim Henson’s Creature Shop AFL www.taitin.com.hk www.henson.com www.afl-uk.com 166 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com POWERED BY fun-kit.net + museum-kit.net PRODUCT SELECTOR Archer Partnership Househam Henderson Phos Architects LLP www.archerpartnership.co.uk www.hharchitects.co.uk www.phosarchitects.co.uk Atlam Design Partnership Hypsos Ray Hole Architects www.atlamdesignworldwide.com www.hypsos.com www.rayhole-architects.com Austin-Smith Lord Ibex Interiors Ltd RTKL www.austinsmithlord.com www.ibex-interiors.co.uk www.rtkl.com BCA London IDA Chartered Design Consultants S&P Architects www.bcalondon.com www.ida-designs.com www.s-parchitects.com BDS Architects Ltd Idea Architects & Design Consultant Scape Design Associates Ltd www.bdsarchitects.co.uk www.thinkidea.co.uk www.scapeda.co.uk Benoy International Concept Management Inc Steelman Partners www.benoy.com www.icm-corp.com www.paulsteelman.com BH&M Architects Janvs Design The Great Escape www.bhmarchitects.com www.janvs.com www.thege.ca Bignell Shacklady Ewing John Duffy Design Group The Miller Partnership www.bignellshackladyewing.com www.jddg.ie www.millerpartnership.com Blue Ant Design Jonathan Smith & Partners TTSP www.blueantdesign.com www.jsparchitecture.com www.ttsp.com Blueprint Interior Design Inc Karl Steiner AG Management Services Valley Crest www.blueprintdesign.com www.steiner.ch www.valleycrest.com Boyes Rees Architects Ltd Lazenby Design Associates Vincent & Gorbing www.boyesrees.co.uk www.lazenbydesign.com www.vincent-gorbing.co.uk Cadmium Design Lifeforms Design WA Fairhurst & Partners www.cadmiumdesign.co.uk www.lifeforms-design.com www.fairhurst.co.uk Colwyn Foulkes & Partners Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands Wilkinson Eyre Architects Ltd www.colwynfoulkes.co.uk www.lifschutzdavidson.com www.wilkinsoneyre.com cpd design Maber Associates Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo / WATG www.cpd-design.co.uk www.maber.co.uk www.watg.com Crane & Associates Mackenzie Wheeler WS Atkins Consultants Ltd www.craneassociates.com www.mackenziewheeler.co.uk www.wsatkins.co.uk Creative Solutions (Design & Theming) Ltd MASS Designers Zynk Design www.creativesolutions-uk.com www.massdesigners.com www.zynkdesign.com Cuningham Group McFarlane Latter Architects www.cuningham.com www.mcfarlanelatter.co.uk AUDIO TOUR GUIDES EDSA MET Studio www.edsaplan.com www.metstudio.com Antenna International FaulknerBrowns Michael Lee Design www.antennainternational.com www.faulknerbrowns.co.uk www.michaelleedesign.com Audioposts Ltd Goddard Wybor Practice Ocean Design www.audioposts.co.uk www.gwp-arch.com www.bardesign.co.uk Dataton AB Hankinson Duckett Associates Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets Inc www.dataton.com www.hda-enviro.co.uk www.pgav.com E-J Electronics Co. Ltd HKS Sports Design Group Penoyre & Prasad LLP www.okayo.com www.hksinc.com www.penoyre-prasad.net Ophrys Systemes HOK International Ltd Peter Brett Associates www.ophrys.net www.hok.com www.pba.co.uk www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 167 PRODUCT SELECTOR AUDIO TOUR GUIDES Audio Visual Consultants Dataton AB www.avc-edinburgh.co.uk www.dataton.com Orbital Sound Audio Visual Experience Denon www.orbitalsound.co.uk www.ave1.com www.denon.com Phonak AG Audio-Technica Ltd DTS www.phonak.com www.audio-technica.com www.dts.com Autograph Sound Recording DJ Willrich Ltd (DJW) AV/MULTIMEDIA/SOUND www.autograph.co.uk www.djwillrich.com AV North East Ltd DNH Worldwide 21st Century AV Ltd http://avnortheast.bttradespace.com www.dnh.co.uk www.21stcenturyav.com Barco United Kingdom Elbow Productions 3D Experience www.barco.com www.elbowproductions.com www.3dexperience.co.uk Batwin & Robin Productions Electracoustic A+K UK Ltd www.batwinandrobin.com www.electracoustic.co.uk www.anders-kern.co.uk Bose Ltd Electro-Voice AB Audio Visual Ltd www.bose.co.uk/business_solutions www.electrovoice.com www.abaudiovisual.co.uk Bretford Manufacturing Ltd Electrosonic Adam Hall Ltd www.bretforduk.com www.electrosonic.com www.adamhall.co.uk BrightSign EPOC System AB Addabox Sound www.brightsign.biz www.epocsystem.se www.addabox.com BSS Audio ETC UK Ltd ADI UK Ltd www.bss.co.uk www.projecting.co.uk www.theadigroup.com C-Burn Systems Fisher Audio Visual ADTEC Inc www.c-burn.com www.fisheraudiovisual.co.uk www.adtec.nl Cambridge Multimedia Ltd FT Audio Visual Airsound LLP www.cmgroup.co.uk www.ftav.co.uk www.airsound.net Centre Sceen Productions Fuzion Plc Airwave Europe Ltd www.centrescreen.co.uk www.fuzion.co.uk www.airwave.tv CGA Integration Global Immersion Alcons Audio B.V. www.cga-ltd.co.uk www.globalimmersion.com www.alconsaudio.com Christie Digital Systems GMS Apogee Sound Inc www.christiedigital.co.uk www.gmsmusic.com www.apogee-sound.com Cloud Electronics Ltd Harkness Screens Arcstream AV Ltd www.cloud.co.uk www.harkness-screens.com www.arcstreamav.com CP Sound Heritage Multimedia Armstrong World Industries Ltd www.cpsound.co.uk www.heritage-multimedia.co.uk www.armstrong-ceilings.co.uk Creative Technology Ltd Integrated Circles Ltd Atacama Ltd www.ctlondon.com www.integrated-circles.com www.atacama.co.uk CUK Audio Interactive Media Solutions GmbH Ateis UK www.cuk-audio.com www.im-solutions.com www.ateis.co.uk CVA IOSONO GmbH Audeon Ltd www.cvasound.com www.iosono-sound.com www.audeon.co.uk D&M Professional Europe iRobic AV Audio Technology & www.d-mpro.eu.com www.selecter.net Communications (AT&C Ltd) Jamo A/S www.atandc.net www.jamo.com 168 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com POWERED BY fun-kit.net + museum-kit.net PRODUCT SELECTOR KEF Audio UK Panasonic SoundGuys www.kef.com http://panasonic.net/prodisplays www.soundguys.co.uk Klark Teknik Group Paradigm Audio Visual Ltd Soundpower Ltd www.klarkteknik.com www.rearpro.com www.soundpower.co.uk KLE Audiovisual Ltd (KLEAV) Peavey Electronics Ltd Sporting Performance Ltd www.kleav.co.uk www.peavey-eu.com www.sportingperformance.com Knight Electronics POLARaudio Stage Accompany www.addabox.com www.polaraudio.co.uk www.stageaccompany.com Kraftwerk Living Technologies Precise Pro Audio Hire Stealth Acoustics www.kraftwerk.at www.preciseaudiohire.com www.stealthacoustics.com Laservision Pty Ltd Presentation Service Providers (PSP) Sysco Audio Visual Solutions www.laservision.com.au www.pspav.com www.syscoav.co.uk LCI Productions Ltd PRG Lighting Tannoy Ltd www.lci-uk.com www.prg.com www.tannoy.com Leisure Sound Solutions Ltd projectiondesign The Projection Studio www.leisuresoundsolutions.co.uk www.projectiondesign.com www.theprojectionstudio.com Leisuretec Distribution Purchase AV Ltd The Sound Workshop Ltd www.leisuretec.co.uk www.purchaseav.co.uk www.thesoundworkshop.com Lifestyle Entertainment Solutions Ltd Samsung Electronics Ltd The Soundbeam Project Ltd www.lifestylesolutions.co.uk www.samsung.com/uk www.soundbeam.co.uk Loud Technologies plc Sarner Ltd TMC www.loudtechinc.com www.sarner.com www.tmc.ltd.uk M-Jay Electronics Ltd Saville Audio Visual TOA Corporation (UK) Ltd www.audeon.co.uk www.saville.co.uk www.toa-corp.co.uk Magenta Research Ltd Sennheiser UK Ltd Touch Vision www.magenta-research.com www.sennheiser.co.uk www.touchvision.tv Marquee Audio Simon-Kaloi Engineering TransTec bv www.marqueeaudio.co.uk www.skeng.com www.transtec.nl Martin Audio Ltd SNP Productions Turbosound Ltd www.martin-audio.com www.snp-productions.co.uk www.turbosound.com Martin Professional Softeq Development Ltd Turner Media Innovations www.martin.com www.softeq.com www.turnermediainnovations.com MSP Sony UK Ltd Unicol Engineering www.msp-av.co.uk www.sony.co.uk www.unicol.com Midwich Ltd Sound & Secure Systems Ltd Unique Systems UK Ltd www.midwich.com www.soundnsecure.com www.unique-online.co.uk Mission Group Sound Associates Ltd Vaughan Sound Installations www.mission.co.uk www.soundassociates.co.uk www.vaughansound.co.uk Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV Sound Leisure Videotree Ltd www.mitsubishielectric.co.uk www.slretail.co.uk www.videotree.com Optoma Europe Ltd Sound Services Vieta Pro www.optoma.co.uk www.soundservices.co.uk www.vietapro.com Pacific Wave Sound Technology Ltd Viewfax Multimedia Ltd www.pacificwave.co.uk www.soundtech.co.uk www.viewfax.com PAI Group Soundcraft Void Acoustics www.paigroup.com www.soundcraft.com www.voidaudio.com www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 169 PRODUCT SELECTOR AV/MULTIMEDIA/SOUND Costumes with Character Ltd Baf Graphics www.costumeswithcharacter.com www.baf.co.uk Waves System / I.D. AL Cowan Costumes Inc Beauchamp Design Ltd www.id-al.com www.cowancostumes.com www.beauchampdesign.co.uk Wharfedale International Ltd Curlywilly Productions Ltd BRC Imagination Arts www.wharfedale.co.uk www.curlywilly.com www.brcweb.com Wilding Sound Ltd Custom Characters Brennan Design LLP www.wildingsound.co.uk www.customcharacters.com www.brennanwhalley.co.uk Dreamation Inc Broadbent CATERING www.dreamation.com www.sbal.co.uk Frenzy Creative Chicago Scenic Studios Frutina www.frenzycreative.co.uk www.chicagoscenic.com www.frutina.com Metropolis Productions Concept International Design Ltd www.metropolis-productions.com www.concept-i-design.com CLIMBING WALLS Morris Costumes Dawson Design www.morriscostumes.com www.dawsondesign.com Entre-Prises (UK) Ltd Rainbow Productions designLSM www.ep-uk.com www.rainbowproductions.co.uk www.designlsm.com Innovative Leisure Ltd DP Associates GB Ltd www.innovativeleisure.co.uk DARK RIDES www.dpassociates.uk.com Prime Play Duncan & Miller www.primeplay.com Alterface www.duncanmillerdesign.com www.alterface.com Entertainment Design Corporation CONSULTANTS Triotech www.entdesign.com www.trio-tech.com Event Communications Ltd AECOM www.eventcomm.com www.aecom.com DESIGN Exposed Design Consultants Barry Noble Consultancy www.exposed.co.uk www.barrynoble.co.uk A Basic Service Forrec Ltd DP Associates GB Ltd www.abasicservice.com www.forrec.com www.dpassociates.uk.com Academy Studios Four IV Leisure Development Partners LLP www.academystudios.com www.fouriv.com http://leisuredevelopment.co.uk Action Park Fresh Technologies LM Associates www.action-park.es www.freshtechnologies.com www.lm-associates.co.uk Agenda Design Associates Fulcrum Lighting Locum Consulting www.agendadesign.com www.fulcrum.uk.com www.locumconsulting.com Apogee Attractions Inc GHT Ltd Turner Media Innovations www.apogeeattractions.com www.ghtltd.com www.turnermediainnovations.com Artech Design & Productions Haley Sharpe Design Ltd www.artech-hk.com www.haleysharpe.com COSTUME Artwork Creative Hunt Design Associates www.artwork-creative.com www.huntdesign.com Aardvark Mascots Atkins Heneghan Ian Bishop Design Ltd www.aardvarkmascots.com www.atkinsheneghan.com www.ianbishopdesign.co.uk Alinco Costumes Atmosphere Imagemakers www.alincocostumes.com www.zebweb.co.uk www.imagemakers.uk.com 170 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com POWERED BY fun-kit.net + museum-kit.net PRODUCT SELECTOR Interaction The Creative Store Superchrome Services Ltd www.interaction.uk.com www.thecreativestore.co.uk www.superchromeservices.com International Theme Park Services Inc The Deluxe Group Wire Fittings Designs Ltd www.interthemepark.com www.thedeluxegroup.com www.wirefittings.co.uk Jack Rouse Associates The Ideas Company www.jackrouse.com www.theideas.co.uk HERITAGE VISITOR GUIDEBOOKS Jellybean Creative Ltd The One Off www.jellybeancreative.com www.theoneoff.com Hudson’s Heritage Group Keane Brands The Works www.hudsons.co.uk www.keanebrands.com www.worksltd.co.uk KHS&S Contractors Themescape Art Studios Inc INSURANCE www.khss.com www.themescapeart.com KidzStuff Thinkwell Design & Production Ecclesiastical www.kidzstuff.uk.com www.thinkwelldesign.com www.ecclesiastical.com Land Design Studio Ltd Transactis www.landdesignstudio.co.uk www.transactis.co.uk INTERACTIVE ATTRACTIONS Landmark Entertainment Group TVS Media Ltd www.landmarkusa.com www.tvsmedia.com 3DBA 3D Branded Attractions LARC Vision XS www.3dba.be www.larcinc.com www.visionxs.co.uk Alterface Metavision Corporation www.alterface.com www.metavision.com DIGITAL THEATRES Creative Kingdom LLC / MagiQuest Mytton Williams Ltd www.creativekingdom.com www.myttonwilliams.co.uk Sky-Scan Inc Intelligent Gaming Solutions Newangle www.skyscan.com www.intelligentgaming.co.uk www.newangle.co.uk Kraftwerk Living Technologies Northern Light EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS www.kraftwerk.at www.northernlight.nl Lagotronics Pyott B Brown Display Materials Ltd www.lagotronics.com www.pyott.co.uk www.bbrown.co.uk OptiMusic i-Tech Ltd Quarry Fold Studio Exhibition Solutions Ltd www.optimusic.com www.quarryfoldstudio.com www.exhibition-solutions.co.uk Raw Thrills Inc Rhythm & Hues Inc ID Ess CD Ltd www.rawthrills.com www.rhythm.com www.idesscd.co.uk Sally Corporation Sanchuri Design Ltd Kurt Huttinger GmbH www.sallycorp.com www.sanchuri.co.uk www.huettinger.de Simworx Saturn Projects Ltd Marler Haley www.simworx.co.uk www.saturnprojects.com www.marlerhaley.co.uk Triotech seymourpowell Melville Exhibitions & Museums www.trio-tech.com www.seymourpowell.com www.melville.co.uk Visual Sports Systems (VSS) Simon Morris Associates Milosgroup Entertainment www.visualsportssys.com www.madesignstudios.com www.milosgroup.com Spiral Productions Real Studios www.spiralproductions.co.uk www.realstudios.co.uk Start JudgeGill Silverwood Exhibitions Ltd www.startjg.com www.silverwood-exhibitions.com www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 171 PRODUCT SELECTOR LARGE FORMAT FILM OUTDOOR FURNITURE ROBOTS/ROBOTICS nWave Marmax Products BlueBotics SA www.nwave.com www.marmaxproducts.co.uk www.bluebotics.com IMAX Kuka Robotics www.imax.com PEOPLE MOVERS www.kuka-robotics.com Robocoaster Ltd MERCHANDISING Dotto Trains www.robocoaster.com www.dottotrains.com The Robot Factory Turner Media Innovations Jackson Lift Services www.robotfactory.com www.turnermediainnovations.com www.jacksonlifts.com Movetech UK ROPE COURSES MUSEUM SUPPLIES www.turntable.co.uk Pickerings Ltd Innovative Leisure Ltd Dauphin Restoration Ltd www.pickerings.co.uk www.innovativeleisure.co.uk www.dauphin.co.uk Severn Lamb Prime Play EDM Ltd www.severn-lamb.com www.primeplay.com www.edm.ltd.uk Fractal PLANETARIUMS SHOW CONTROL www.fractal.be GK Beaulah & Co Ltd Global Immersion Associates in Media Engineering www.beaulah.co.uk www.globalimmersion.com www.media-engine.com Gallery Systems NSC Creative Kinesys www.gallerysystems.com www.nsccreative.com www.kinesys.co.uk Glomas UK Ltd Sky-Scan Inc Lift Turn Move Ltd www.glomas.com www.skyscan.com www.liftturnmove.co.uk Hudson’s Heritage Group Medialon SA www.hudsons.co.uk PLAY www.medialon.com King & McGaw MediaMation www.kingandmcgaw.com Prime Play www.mediamat.com Lord Cultural Resources www.primeplay.com Out Board www.lord.ca Proludic Play Equipment www.outboard.co.uk McKenzie Clark www.proludicplayequipment.co.uk ShowSys www.mckenzieclark.co.uk SMP Playgrounds www.showsys.com Polstore Storage Systems www.smp.co.uk Skjonberg Controls Inc www.polstore.co.uk Timberplay Ltd www.skjonberg.com Secol Ltd www.timberplay.com Slingco Ltd www.secol.co.uk www.slingco.co.uk Sightline Studios PHOTOSOUVENIRS United Exhibits Group (UEG) www.calgaryvideoproductionservices.com www.unitedexhibits.com Visual Systems Sales Ltd TapeMyDay www.visualsystems.co.uk www.tapemyday.com 172 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com POWERED BY fun-kit.net + museum-kit.net PRODUCT SELECTOR SPECIAL EFFECTS THEMING Mivan www.mivan.com Back-Stage Technologies Inc 3D Custom Foam Inc MTE Studios www.back-stage.com www.3dcustomfoam.com www.mtestudios.com Creative Media Techniques (CMT) Events Adirondack Studios NatureMaker www.cmtevents.co.uk www.adkstudios.com www.naturemaker.com FogScreen Inc Adrian Fisher Mazes Ltd P&P Projects B.V. www.fogscreen.com www.fishermazes.com www.ppprojects.com Kraftwerk Living Technologies Artem Parsons www.kraftwerk.at www.artem.com www.parsons.com LCI Productions Ltd AVG Inc Preserved Treescapes International www.lci-uk.com www.a-v-g.com www.treescapes.com Le Maitre BEST Constructors Ltd R & R Creative Amusement Designs Inc www.lemaitreltd.com www.bestconstructors.co.uk www.randrdesign.com Mad Science Inc Bruns B.V. Richard York Musician Interpreter www.madscience.org www.bruns.nl www.richard-york.co.uk Metropolis Entertainment Cod Steaks Rocas & Design www.metropolisav.com www.codsteaks.com www.rocas-design.com PeopleVisionFX COST of Wisconsin Inc Roché Design www.peoplevisionfx.com www.costofwisconsin.com www.roche-design.co.uk RLH Enterprises LLC Cubic Design & Construction Ltd Rock & Waterscape www.rlhfx.com www.cubicdesign.biz www.rockandwaterscape.com Sigma Services Inc Design & Display Structures Ltd Rock Themes International Ltd www.sigmaservices.com www.design-and-display.co.uk www.rockthemes.co.uk Sky-Skan Inc Design Compendium Saturn Projects Ltd www.skyskan.com http://designcompendium.com www.saturnprojects.com The Effects Company Dillon Works Spitz Inc www.effectsco.com www.dillonworks.com www.spitzinc.com Unlimited Snow Eastwood Cook Storyland Studios www.snow.biz www.eastwoodcook.com www.storylandstudios.com UV/FX Scenic Productions F & D Scene Changes Ltd Street Art www.uvfx.com www.fdscenechanges.com www.streetart.it Wildfire Farmer Attraction Development Ltd Technifex Inc www.wildfirefx.com www.farmer.co.uk www.technifex.com WOW!Works Futur-2 Technovations www.wow-works.com www.futur-2.com www.technovations.co.uk ITEC Entertainment Corporation Theming & Animatronics Industries S.A. THEME PARK WHEELS www.itec.com www.taaindustries.com Its Alive Co The Larson Company QWheels www.itsaliveco.com www.larson-usa.com www.qwheels.co.uk Jora Vision The Nassal Company www.joravision.com www.nassal.com Lexington Totally Dynamic www.lexingtonscenery.com www.totally-dynamic.co.uk Meticulous Ltd www.meticulousltd.co.uk www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 173 PRODUCT SELECTOR TICKETING & ACCESS CONTROL Lonsto (International) Ltd Glatz Pioneer www.lonsto.co.uk www.glatzpioneer.co.uk Accesso SATO UK Golden Coast Ltd www.accesso.com www.satoeurope.com www.goldenc.com Baldwin Boxall Communications Ltd SKIDATA Hippo Leisure Products Ltd www.baldwinboxall.co.uk www.skidata.com www.hippoleisure.com BemroseBooth Syndicate UK Ltd JakaBel Ltd www.bemrosebooth.com www.syndicateprinters.com www.jakabel.com Citizen Systems Europe Ticket International Kraftwerk Living Technologies www.citizen-europe.com www.ticket-international.com www.kraftwerk.at Clarity Commerce Tickets.com Ltd Kusser Aicha Granitwerke www.claritycommerce.com www.tickets.com www.kusser.com Ctronix Ltd TOR Systems Ltd Neuman Pools Inc www.ctronix.com www.torsystems.co.uk www.neumanpools.com Deltronic Labs Totem Ticketing Nola 7 Ltd www.deltroniclabs.com www.tempspace.isys-computers.co.uk http://nola7.com Extremetix Inc Weldon, Williams & Lick Inc Ocmis (UK) Ltd www.clicknprinttickets.com www.wwlinc.com www.ocmis.com Enta Ticketing Soluton OpenAire Inc www.enta.com WATER LEISURE www.openaire.com Gamma Dataware Ltd Polin www.gammadata.com Aqua Drolics www.polin.com.tr Gateway Ticketing Systems Inc www.aquadrolics.nl ProSlide Technology Inc www.gatewayticketing.com Aqua Leisure International www.proslide.com Hollaender Architectural www.aqua-leisure.co.uk PurePlay Waterparks Handrail Systems Aquatic Development Group www.pureplaywaterparks.com http://architecturalhandrail.hollaender.com www.aquaticgroup.com Sevylor Europe (Groupe Zodiac) Medoc Computers Ltd Aquosis Ltd www.sevylor.com www.medoc.co.uk www.aquosis.co.uk Styrox (UK) Ltd Muncie Novelty Company Inc Australian Waterslides & Leisure www.styrox.co.uk www.muncienovelty.com www.waterslide.net System UVEX OmniTicket Network Big Squirt! www.systemuvex.co.uk www.omniticket.com www.bigsquirt.com SSP Water & Play Open Frontiers Canadian Spa Company Ltd www.sunsafe.co.uk www.openfrontiers.co.uk www.canadianspacompany.com The Floatworks OTOT Electronics Ltd Empex Watertoys www.i-sopod.com www.otot.ws www.watertoys.com UK Hydroslides Ltd Precision Dynamics Corporation Epsan Water Fly UK Ltd www.ukhydroslides.com www.pdcorp.com www.epsanwaterfly.com Ustigate Waterplay Ltd Prologic First (UK) Ltd Firma Mazur www.ustigatewaterplay.co.uk www.prologicfirst.co.uk www.mazur.net.pl Van Egdom B.V. RefTech Floaties By Styrox www.vanegdom.nl www.reftech.com www.styrox.co.uk Water Fun Products Resort Technology Partners Flume Rider Waterslides and Flumes www.waterfunproducts.com www.rtp.com www.flumerider.com Waterplay Solutions Corp www.waterplay.com 174 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com POWERED BY fun-kit.net + museum-kit.net PRODUCT SELECTOR Waterwalkerz WATER TREATMENT Hanovia Ltd www.waterwalkerz.com www.hanovia.com Waterworks International ALcontrol Laboratories Hydroscape Ltd www.waterworks-fountains.com www.alcontrol.com www.hydroscape.co.uk Whitewater West Industries Ltd Alfa Laval Ltd Industrial Purification Systems Ltd (IPS) www.whitewaterwest.com www.alfalaval.co.uk www.industrial-purification.co.uk Zebec Aluline Environmental Solutions Kinetico Water www.zebec.com www.aluline-environmental.co.uk www.kinetico.co.uk ATG UV Technology Leisureteq WATER SPECIAL EFFECTS www.atguv.com www.leisureteq.co.uk Chemidose Ltd Lowara UK Ltd Aqua Pharos www.chemidose.co.uk www.lowara.co.uk www.aquapharos.net Cistermiser Topline Electronics Ltd Aquality Trading & Consulting www.cistermiser.co.uk www.topline.uk.net www.aqua-lity.co.uk Dianapure International Company Watling Hope Brahma Granitech www.dianapure.com www.watling-hope.co.uk www.brahmagranitech.com Euroflo Fluid Handling Premier Fountains www.euroflo.net ZOOS www.premierworld.com GB Environmental Water Sculptures www.gb-environmental.com Theming & Animatronics Industries S.A. www.watersculptures.co.uk Geberit Gruppe www.taaindustries.com www.geberit.com Visit attractions-kit.net for the latest product news www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 175 WEB DIRECTORY ANTENNA INTERNATIONAL EMPEX WATERTOYS Digital media applications and handheld An innovator of unique interactive multimedia guides for attractions aquatic playgrounds and spray parks T +44 (0)20 3365 8600 T +1 866 833 8580 www.antennainternational.com www.watertoys.com AUSTRALIAN WATERSLIDES & LEISURE FORREC Australian waterslides and Specialists in the creation leisure – engineering great of entertainment and leisure times. 30+ years of experience T +61 2 6658 9407 environments worldwide T +1 416 696 8686 www.waterslide.net www.forrec.com COST OF WISCONSIN INC GATEWAY TICKETING SYSTEMS An industry leader in theme Sales, service and support and specialty construction for point-of-sale and ticketing services since 1957 T +1 262 677 6060 systems worldwide T +1 610 987 4000 www.costofwisconsin.com www.gatewayticketing.com D J WILLRICH LTD HUSS PARK ATTRACTIONS An audio visual multimedia Development, manufacture and integrated system company sale of amusement rides for T +44 (0)1590 612 603 amusement parks T +49 421 4990 00 www.djwillrich.com www.hussrides.com EAG INTERNATIONAL INNOVATIVE LEISURE A complete show for the amusements, The UK’s leading supplier leisure, parks and attractions sectors THE COMPLETE AMUSEMENT of high energy, interactive AND LEISURE SHOW T +44 (0)1582 767 254 22-24 January 2013 family attractions T +44 (0)116 271 3095 www.eagexpo.com www.innovativeleisure.co.uk 176 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com WEB DIRECTORY THE JUICE POLIN WATERPARKS Market leader in 3D/4D/5D Global leader in design, engineering, attraction and ride fi lms, 360, manufacturing and installation fulldome and interactive fi lms T +44 (0)20 7193 7473 of waterslides and waterparks T +90 262 656 64 67 www.thejuice.com www.polin.com.tr KRAFTWERK PRIME PLAY One of the leading companies in World leader in the design the fi eld of pro-AV system integration and manufacture of active T +43 07242 69269 family play attractions T +1 604 232 4505 www.kraftwerk.at www.primeplay.com LE MAITRE QUBICAAMF Market leaders in pyrotechnics and One of the largest and most special effects. Sales, hire and events respected companies in the T +44 (0)20 8646 2222 bowling and amusement sector T +1 804 569 1000 www.lemaitreltd.com www.qubicaamf.com MOVETECH UK QWHEELS Supplier of revolving stages A leading market provider of and turntables for live events, polyurethane wheels for with or without DMX control T: +44 (0)1204 537 682 the theme park ride sector T +44 (0)845 300 5561 www.revolvingstage.co.uk www.qwheels.co.uk OMNITICKET NETWORK RAY HOLE ARCHITECTS Specialists in providing Chartered RIBA architects ticketing distribution working within the entertainment T +44 (0)1782 714 300 and visitor attractions sector T +44 (0)20 8662 4600 www.omniticket.com www.rayhole-architects.com www.attractionshandbook.com Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 177 WEB DIRECTORY SALLY CORPORATION UNLIMITED SNOW Dark rides, animatronic Unlimited snow services for musical shows and lifelike human all snow and ice leisure experiences and animal animatronics T +1 904 355 7100 T +31 20 471 4640 www.sallycorp.com www.unlimited-snow.nl SARNER LTD VEKOMA Design and delivery of visitor Design and manufacture of attractions and leisure family coasters, thrill and mega entertainment centres T +44 (0)20 8481 0600 coasters and family attractions T +31 475 409 222 www.sarner.com www.vekoma.com SIMWORX WHITEWATER WEST Design and manufacture of Manufacturer and designer of effects theatres, simulation water parks. Award-winning attractions and fi lm content T +44 (0)1384 295 733 waterslides, rides and technology T +1 604 273 1068 www.simworx.co.uk www.whitewaterwest.com TAPE MY DAY WORLD OF RIDES The fully automatic visitor Manufacture and distributor of video-generating system for battery go-karts, bumper boats, sports, rides and attractions T +31 20 471 4640 bumper cars and much more! T +44 (0)191 492 0999 www.tapemyday.com www.worldofrides.com TRIOTECH Manufacturer of multi-sensory To secure your profi le in the 2013/2014 interactive attractions for web directory, contact Julie Badrick, the entertainment industry T +1 514 354 8999 Publisher, on +44(0)1462 471919 www.trio-tech.com 178 Attractions Handbook 2012–2013 www.attractionshandbook.com www.attractionshandbook.com 8KKI8:K@FEJD8E8> ;@8IP;8K I<D< L ; J @ @ 8 < G C L 8 9 C E @ : F @ 8 K XkkiXZk`fej$b`k%e\k k_\j\XiZ_\e^`e\]fi XkkiXZk`fejdX^ ]XZ\Yffb%Zfd&XkkiXZk`fejdXeX^\d\ek XkkiXZk`fejYlp\ij