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January 2016 | Vol. 19 • Issue 10 www.amusementtoday.com SAFETY SEMINARS AWAIT STUDENTS INSIDE: Complete Safety & Maintenance coverage - PAGES 6-15 AIMS 2016 Safety Seminar: Jan. 10-15, Orlando NAARSO's 29th Safety Forum: Jan. 24-29, Hershey ORLANDO, Fla. — AIMS International 2016 Safety Seminar planners report- HERSHEY, Pa. — The board of directors of the National Association of ed a jump in registration prior to the November IAAPA trade show and convention Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) are looking forward to the 2016 held recently. 29th Annual Safety Forum and are anticipating an attendance of about 300 when "We were way ahead of last year's numbers for that time of year," said AIMS it kicks off later this month. Executive Director Karen Oertley. Dates for the forum are Sunday, Jan. 24, to Friday, Jan. 29. The primary loca- In mid-December, AIMS registration continued well ahead of numbers from tion is the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center with hands-on activities set one year ago. Last year, attendance was reported at 300 with another 120-130 vol- for Hersheypark. unteer instructors. "This is the first time Hershey Entertainment and Resorts has hosted the The seminar is set to start Sunday, Jan. 10, and will run through Friday, Jan. 15, Safety Forum," said Laura Woodburn, NAARSO's public relations and director at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld. of ride of operations, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts. AIMS International, Ltd. is a non-profit organization dedicated to industry "Indoor hands-on experiences at both the Hershey Lodge and Convention safety. It consists of manufacturers, suppliers, organizations and individuals that Center and Hersheypark are being planned," Woodburn said. "Hershey Enter- have an interest in supplying products or services to the amusement industry. tainment and Resorts will not allow weather to affect the education of the par- A big change is coming to the seminar this year. The certification tests tradi- ticipants and looks forward to partnering with NAARSO to bring world-class tionally held on Thursdays during the seminar week have been moved to Friday attractions to this world class Safety Forum." afternoon after the completion of all the classes. NAARSO is a non-profit association dedicated to the advancement of "In the past, participants received their testing scores on Friday," Oertley said. amusement ride and device safety. Since its beginnings, the organization has "This year, that information will be processed and put in the mail by AIMS repre- provided news and educational resources for amusement industry profession- sentatives on the Sunday after the seminar. So, participants will know soon after als, including inspectors representing jurisdicational agencies, insurance com- 4See AIMS, page 6 4See NAARSO, page 8 iROC/IRT School: Jan. 27-29, Buena Park 36th Annual Safety Seminar, Feb. 14-19, Portland BUENA PARK, Calif. — Creative Operational Concepts, which spe- PORTLAND, Ore. — Last year's Northwest Showmen’s Club Safety cializes in assessment of hospitality, operation and safety, will hold its In- Seminar drew over 200 participants and those planning this year's 36th ternational Ride Operator Certification (IROC) School later this month at seminar are anticipating at least that many or more when the event kicks off Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, Calif., a Cedar Fair Entertainment Com- Sunday, February 14, at Oaks Amusement Park and the winter headquar- pany. ters of Funtastic Rides Inc., both located in Portland. The school traditionally has been held the first week in February, but It runs through Friday, February 19. Creative Operational Concepts' Patty Beazley and Cindee Huddy pushed "It seemed for many years we would get about 75 to 100 people, but then back the dates for the 2016 event. Those dates are January 27, 28 and 29. it started picking up and now we are getting more people every year," said John Hinde "We really wanted to get it in earlier so that participants have more time , one of the seminar's planners. "The seminar is now getting a lot of attention." to incorporate what they have learned at IROC," Beazley said. "So many In fact, he said, over the last few years, the seminar, which is designed parks start training their employees in March. There is a real push for them for and draws members of the carnival industry, also has been drawing to get ready. representatives from smaller amusements parks. "Plus," she said with a laugh, "I want to watch the Super Bowl." The Northwestern Showmen’s Club is a non-profit organization consist- Beazley added that they are "super excited" about this year's event. ing of members from the amusement, entertainment, fairs and festival in- "The people at Knott's Berry Farm have been wonderful," she added. dustry. "The seminar will be held in the Knott's Berry Farm Resort and in the park. The Northwest Showmen’s Club Safety Seminar was established 35 We will use both locations." years ago to provide a venue to promote continued education for the car- IROC is a three-day operator instructor training course. The course is nival industry and to provide an annual classroom setting for raising the 4See iROC, page 9 4See SAFETY, page 9 Dated material. material. Dated

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EDITORIAL: Gary Slade, [email protected] FLINT’S VIEW: Bubba Flint Tidbits As this January 2016 issue of Amuse- ment Today helps to kick off the new year, we want to take this time to remind the park owners and operators that it's not too late to send your key staff members to one or more of the upcoming safety seminars. These safety seminars not only offer Slade great networking opportunities through the various classroom topics, but hands-on training is also offered. Many times we hear the stories of a facility having an issue with a certain piece of equipment, or issues with water stains on their fiberglass waterslides, only to find the solu- tions to their problems at these seminars — either through the classroom instruction or through good, old-fashioned networking. The AT staff has worked hard to give you our biggest and most in-depth safety coverage and company sampling ever. Safety coverage is found on pages 1, 6-15. • INDUSTRY OPINION: Andrew Mellor, [email protected] It was good to see everyone at the IAAPA Attractions Expo, and thanks to all who stopped by our AT booth to vis- Expo reflects industry strength My annual pilgrimage to the IAAPA perhaps inevitably, I haven’t been able it and pass along new product news. Just from the number Attractions Expo in Orlando in November to see all the people I wanted to see. of visitors who poured into our booth, we can see why the was once again a very enjoyable experi- I always make a list of those booths I show was a record breaker with 32,900 attendees on the ence and is worthy of a quick recap even want to visit but every year I always floor. though it seems a long time ago now. come away with many not ticked off, AT has brought back our pullout section for our IAAPA Having begun the activities of the which is a shame. But to be fair, I think editorial coverage. Complete coverage, including IAAPA week by taking part in the annual IAAPA the show could last for a month and I’d award winners, can be found in the 12-page Section B. charity golf tournament on the Sunday Mellor still not get around everyone I would • prior to the show, the next event was an like to. And finally, congratulations to Wonderland Park's Ale- informal get-together of members of the U.K. At last November’s show the first day was thea Roads who celebrated her 100th birthday (see page parks association BALPPA on the eve of the particularly notable for all the press conferences 40) on Nov. 7 in Amarillo, Texas with family and friends. It trade show opening. There was a good turnout that had been arranged, and I dutifully followed was good to see the entire Dean family from Joyland Park, once again, and, as is always the case with such many of my fellow reporters around the show to Lubbock; Jerry Pendleton, who spearheaded so many pro- networking events, it proved to be a great cou- attend many of these. I believe, in fact, that more ple of hours of catching up with fellow Brits. press conferences were held this time around on totype Hopkins rides at the park; Margaret Nelson Spear of The show itself, of course, was what we all the trade show floor, or in adjoining rooms, than the former Joyland Park in Wichita, Kan.; and all the cur- have come to expect from it and provided the during any previous Expo. And, I might add, by rent and former employees who turned out to congratulate biggest shop window for the industry anywhere a very wide range of companies — not just major Alethea. once more. The amazing array of products and ride manufacturers — and that certainly reflects Funniest comment of the night came from Alethea services on display never ceases to amaze me the current strong state of the industry world- herself, who said “I did it!” She was not referring to her her and although it’s hard work pounding the floor wide. There are numerous new ride and attrac- 100th birthday milestone, but managing to get her driver's every day for four days in a row, it’s certainly al- tion projects on the go for 2016 and beyond. It’s license renewed! Good for her! ways worthwhile. great to see the business doing so well and the — Gary Slade My one regret once the show closes is that, next few years showing such promise.

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JANUARY 2016 •1903: Demolition began on January 14 of the Shoot the Chris Baynum sometimes can’t Chutes water ride at Willow Grove Park, Montgomery believe what he does for a liv- County, Pennsylvania. The ride had debuted during the ing. As someone who has loved roller coasters since childhood, original opening of the celebrated park in 1896 and utilized Chris now finds himself in the a drop with cars skipping across a four foot deep pond. position of painting some of the Management had announced earlier that they had secured most notable scream machines a contract with the L.A. Thompson Scenic Railway for a in the world. He started his ca- spectacular ride called the Mountain Scenic Railway. By reer as a residential painter and removing the chutes structure, they planned to place the grew his business to industrial “largest and finest Scenic Railway of a new design to fill in and commercial work, includ- the spot.” The ride, later known as the Alps, was the last ing a specialization in painting scenic railway in the United States surviving until its demoli- amusement park rides and tion in 1976. structures. His first coaster job was The Beast at Kings Island During their recent repainting of the historic coaster, Chris •1908: A large fire destroyed most of Ocean View Park, and one of his latest accom- Baynum stands high atop the Giant Dipper at Santa Cruz near Norfolk, Virginia on January 27. The fire, which spread plishments is the Coney Island Beach Boardwalk in Calif. through parts of the park, destroyed the railway pavilions, Cyclone at Luna Park in Coney COURTESY BAYNUM PAINTING the Avoca Club, cottages and the original Scenic Railway. Island. Chris has a keen sense of With high winds coming off Chesapeake Bay, the entire re- humor, a great enthusiasm for his Never late, so early or on time. sort was at one time threatened. The park would be rebuilt work and is just plain fun to be around. You’re at the beach: Do you stay on the in 1909 including an updated coaster, the Leap the Dips. Title: sand or hit the waves? Designed by John Miller, it would also be subject to fire Owner. Sand. There are sharks out there! damage in 1914 and 1918. Number of years in the I would describe my backyard at home as… industry: Secluded. •1925: A Supreme Court decision in early January, would allow the roller coasters at Rye Beach Park and Paradise I started in spring of 1985 at The worst movie I’ve seen lately is definitely… Park, Rye, New York, to continue to operate, much to the Coney Island in Cincinnati, I rarely see a movie so when I do it comes with displeasure of local residents. Local homeowners had filed 30 fantastic years ago. great reviews from friends. Sorry, I’m drawing a blank on this one. Okay, how about Jaws a suit complaining of the noise from the coasters during Best thing about the indus- summer nights and wanted them closed. The judge found try... II—2 hours of my life I’ll never get back! Baynum a compromise in limiting the hours of operation from 8:30 The people … some of the Favorite spectator sport… a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Asked if the ride could be closed earlier best people I’ve ever met work in the amuse- NFL. I Love the National Football League. ment industry. in the evening, the judge declared that “a roller coaster or When drinking water, do you like yours with Merry Go Round was not a nuisance to a person of ordinary Favorite amusement park ride: or without ice? sensibility.” The Paradise Park owners had countered that It will forever be The Beast at Kings Island, I used to think you couldn’t drink water with- they had spent $50,000 on the roller coaster and to stop or the first coaster I ever painted. A close sec- out ice and then after a few trips to Europe, curtail its operation would mean serious financial loss to the ond would have to be the next coaster we are you realize that they don’t even know what ice company. Ironically, much of the continued local opposition about to paint! is. Not bad … no ice for me. to the two parks in Rye forced the sale of the parks to West- If I wasn’t working in the amusement indus- On a rainy day, I like to… chester County by the end of the year. The condemnation try, I would be… Improvise … I try to never let the weather and purchase of all the properties made way for the new In broadcasting; right out of school I moon- influence what I want to do. Playland, which still operates today. lighted at a small radio station in Cincinnati (Not WKRP! ha.) while I painted houses during If you could be in a band, what would its •1969: Park president George Roose discussed the $3 mil- the day. It’s really hard to survive on an entry name be? lion of improvements coming to Cedar Point for the 1969 level DJ’s salary. Painting won! How about Tumbling Rocks? That’s as close as season on January 19. The Sandusky, Ohio park would get I can get to the greatest band of all time, The a new Arrow Development Mine ride and Cadillac car ride. Biggest challenge facing our industry… Rolling Stones. Can you imagine a moment on Roose explained that the addition of the Runaway Mine How high can we go? Really, how high? stage with Mick and the boys? Ride, which he called a “glorified roller coaster,” would cost The thing I like most about amusement park My all-time best “blooper” moment would the company $600,000 and handle 2,400 passengers an season is… have to be… hour. The ride, designed by the late Ron Toomer, opened Painting stops for a while, & it’s time for vacation! When I approved our crew to spray the finish on May 24 as the Cedar Creek Mine Ride, and continues It’s January! In one word, this year is going paint at 400 feet in the air on Superman at Six today to thrill young and old on its half mile course through to be… Flags Magic Mountain. More than 350 cars the Frontier Town section of the park. Unbelievable. were over-sprayed … ouch! The Six Flags staff was unbelievably understanding. But no more •2002: Designed by Alan Schilke and Italian engineer Re- Favorite junk food: spraying. Pizza, pizza, pizza. nato Manzoni for Arrow Dynamics, the prototypical fourth The habit I would most like to break is… dimension roller coaster, known simply as X, opened to the I typically celebrate my birthday by… Shopping, its bad. general public at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, Cali- Not celebrating. fornia on January 12. The ride had assorted design prob- I wish I could be paid to… The best place I have ever watched a sunset is… Laugh … I’d be rich. lems, which would result in opening delays. The first of its With my family on a Catamaran in Santorini type in the world, it included a unique train chassis that (Greek Islands). Simply spectacular. The TV show I can’t live without is… had two riders on each side of the track, allowing the seats Americas Funniest Videos … it never gets old! to rotate 360 degrees forwards or backwards independent The last time I cooked a meal, I whipped up… of the central wheel assembly. The extreme ride was rede- Ribs … killer ribs. Favorite wintertime activity… Shoveling snow, especially when you just get signed with a more reliable train and seat design (by S&S), When going somewhere, are you usually finished and look back and it’s time to start and continues to amaze riders with its unpredictable ride early, on time or late? over again. Fun days! experience after reopening as X2 in May 2008. 6 AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 AIMS one of the most important things Friday, Jan. 15. AIMS testing gets about the seminar," Oertley said. underway this day at 3 p.m. Continued from page 1 The AIMS Safety Seminar has Holly Coston is the seminar the seminar." both sit-down and hands-on class- manager and Karen Strahl is the Participants will still leave es that will surely round any indi- certification manager. with their completion certifica- vidual's experience. This valued AIMS offers certification in tions. participation is a requisite for all four areas: ride inspector certifi- The annual AIMS Interna- professionals in the amusement cation; maintenance certification; tional Safety Seminar is a compre- industry. operations technician certification; hensive safety-training experience "We have seen a growth in and aquatics operations techni- for individuals responsible for the membership this year," Oertley cian. There are a number of levels care and safety of the amusement said. "We now have about 700 cer- offered under each program. Cer- industry's guests. The seminar tified individuals. We also added tification in these areas is useful offers a diverse curriculum led several new sponsors this year for securing additional business by volunteer instructors who are that support our mission of safe- opportunities and jurisdictional AIMS staff are looking forward to the upcoming Safety some of the top industry profes- ty." accreditation as well as for per- Seminar set for January 10-15, in Orlando, Fla. Seen here, sionals today. Two AIMS seminar sponsors sonal development. Oertley said there are about are offering scholarships to the All of the certification pro- from left, are Karen Strahl, certification program manager; 15 different classes offered every event this year. Those are the Out- grams are designed to test the Holly Coston, seminar manager; and Karen Oertley, executive hour during the seminar. This door Amusement Business Asso- knowledge of individuals work- director. COURTESY AIMS keeps class sizes down and still ciation (OABA), which is offering ing in their chosen field: ride allows AIMS to offer the large va- four scholarships to individuals inspection, maintenance, opera- the amusement industry must be Kiddies Inspections - From Sun riety of topics. that have never attended an AIMS tions and aquatics. Certification, documented. up to Sun Down; Conveyor Belts; Attendees build tailored safety seminar, and IAAPA is of- according to the AIMS Website, Level I of inspector, mainte- Electric Controls - Sensors, Limit course curricula that best suit fering five scholarships to -indi "is an outward demonstration of nance and operation certifications Switches, Photo Eyes & Proxim- their needs and the needs of their viduals in the industry. one's knowledge of general activi- are offered in both English and ity Switches; Evacuations; Food employers. Safety information is The seminar kicks off on Sun- ties and technologies that are an Spanish. Safety; Hot Topics and Industry carried home and shared with col- day, Jan. 10, with registration and integral part of a daily amusement Some of the individual topics Trends in Aquatics: Legal Round- leagues and co-workers back on a welcome reception. Classes get ride program." this year include: ADA Disabled table; Old Rides New Tricks: How the job. Attendees also build long- underway on Monday, Jan. 11, There are three levels of in- Access for Water Parks, Pools and and When; Advanced Engineer- lasting relationships with instruc- follwing the opening session set spector, maintenance, and opera- Aquatic Play Attractions; ADA ing Analysis; Ops Roundtable: tors and their counterparts across for 8 a.m. Classes run through the tions certifications. There is only Disabled Access Requirements for Best Practices & Standards; Re- the globe. remainder of the week. NAARSO one level of aquatic certification. Amusement Parks and Amuse- cord Keeping; OSHA, Blood- This invaluable networking testing is offered on Tuesday, Jan. The certifications are renew- ment Rides; Aerial Passenger borne Pathogens; Overview of opportunity enables the exchange 12, during the evening. able. In order to maintain the Ropeways; Autisim Awareness Underwater Inspection and Main- of information between people A silent auction will be held certification, receipt of continu- for the Amusement Park; Blue- tenance; Temporary Membrane performing the same functions at this year, ending on Thursday, Jan. ing education units (CEU), atten- prints: Pneumatics & Hydraulics; Structures; and Wire Rope Inspec- distant locations. 14. dance in an AIMS-approved cur- Carnival Bunkhouses; Carnival tion & Care. "We feel the networking is The Awards Lunch is set for riculum and/or involvement in Midway Inspection; Coasters to —Pam Sherborne January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7 8 AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 NAARSO Tuesday evening. Operations SAFETY Continued from page 1 exams are set for Thursday evening and NAARSO cer- MARKET PLACE panies, private consultants, tification exams are set for federal government agenices Friday afternoon, following a as well as safety professionals morning full of intense study from amusement facilities and reviews and a test orientation. traveling shows. The NAARSO certification Woodburn said NAAR- program is recognized and/ SO's board of directors strives or used by approximately 18 to "continue to provide up-to- states or provinces (including date industry education as we Dubai, Canada, and Singa- hold fast to our motto of “Safe- points and techniques as well pore) as an identifier of indi- ty Through Communication.” as basic electric, hydraulics, viduals authorized to provide The association's mem- and other related subjects. jurisdictional or third party in- bership has grown to over Those interested in this track spections. 1,100. will not need to make any oth- A sampling of topics in- NAARSO has four levels er class selections for the first clude: Braking Systems; Un- of Inspection Certification and two days. This participant, derstanding Accelerometer two levels of Operations Certi- however, will need to select Data; Comprehensive Ride fication. One of the Inspection their own electives for Thurs- Evaluation; Components/In- Certification levels include day's schedule. spection Points; Ride Evacu- Limited Specialty, which ad- This curriculum is recom- ation; Dynamic Ride Testing; dresses the rental side of the Gull Wing Industries mended for those who have Guest Recovery; Safety Re- industry such as inflatable Working with the Carnival never attended a NAARSO straints; Inspecting Genera- Industry since 1989 devices, rock walls, trackless or other certified safety semi- tors - Carnival distribution Contact us at: trains, bungee jumps, and oth- nar, to those who feel they can systems; and OSHA: Hazard www.gull-wing.com er rental devices. These classes benefit from an intense two- Communication. are scheduled for Saturday, day course on inspection tech- NAARSO's Forum Recep- Jan. 23 and Sunday, Jan. 24. niques, hydraulics, electrics, tion and Banquet is set for Fri- New classes are being of- Pack-Man 175 kw or 250 kw and other related subjects, or day evening to close out the Quiet Power–Tractor or fered again this year for those to those that are taking the event. Trailer Mounted wishing to further their opera- Level I exam. The current executive tional knowledge. In addition, General Secondary Cur- board will be nominated to the forum will continue with riculum includes a Monday another two-year term at this 309 N.E. 1st Street P.O. Box 128 Alta, IA 51002 the Level I Operational classes and Tuesday schedule of elec- year's annual membership GFlex 400 Amp Toll Free: 800-838-1482 Fax: 712-200-1936 to support the requirements tive classes covering different meeting scheduled in Hershey for taking the exam. topics that covers inspection of just prior to the forum. The Classes also have been de- specific types of devices, codes executive board members are: veloped to target trends of the and standards, employee safe- Jonathan Brooks, NAARSO industry, such as hiring tem- ty, and other topics not related president, of Wagner Consult- porary carnival workers. to basic ride inspections. ing Group, Eden, N.C.; Rick The general track of class- The General Secondary Smith, NAARSO vice presi- es for Monday, Jan. 25, and curriculum is recommended dent, of Ocean Amusements Tuesday, Jan. 26, are broken for those who have a good Inc., Ocean City, Md.; John up into two groups: Primary understanding of inspection Pierce, NAARSO secretary, and Secondary. 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Ride Operations Working should be made by employ- The program is presented Together; Water Parks and ers to help front line em- by National Association of Attractions; Go Kart Control ployees address situations Amusement Ride Safety Of- Systems; Investigation In- regarding guests with dis- Seminar principles: (l to r): Gary Chubb, PAPA board member ficials, (NAARSO) who sup- formation and Why Things abilities and guests who may and ride safety seminar coordinator for PAPA; Lisa Bartle- ply the instructors. This year Fail. be too large / small to ride, baugh, seminar administrator and current PSSA president the venue was the Holiday The Operations Audit for example. The delivery of and Jack Silar, NAARSO chairman. AT/B. DEREK SHAW Inn, Morgantown, Pa. Octo- presentation was conducted the message is important as ber 26-29. PACE offers either by Laura Woodburn and well. They also mentioned tion of the industry. (Bartlebaugh Amusements). 24 or 32 hours of inspector Lisa Howard, both from Her- individuals who visit parks One of the unique fea- Jack Silar, NAARSO chair- training for Pennsylvania sheypark. Their 90-minute and want to take safety to tures of the PACE seminar man said, “We always have Certified Inspectors and/or seminar covered a variety the edge and the importance is that hands-on training equipment as part of our NAARSO levels, along with of topics, allowing questions of vigilance for every ride is provided in addition to training.” re-certification. Coordina- and comments from attend- cycle. classroom instruction. When The majority of attend- tion of the seminar is done ees. Woodburn mentioned Hersheypark maintains the seminar is at an amuse- ees came from Pennsylva- by Seminar Administrator that Hersheypark utilizes consistency in the hard ment park in Pennsylvania, nia however there were also Lisa Bartlebaugh, who is undercover security at their park and water park with the hands-on portion is at some from New Jersey, Min- currently president of PSSA property, which appears as safety procedures, practices the host park. This year the nesota and Alaska. Some of and Gary Chubb, PAPA a guest – similar to a secret and audits. Ride employee hands-on portion, that usu- the carnivals represented board member and Ride shopper-type scenario. audits in the park are con- ally occurs on the second were: Golden Wheel Amuse- Safety Seminar Coordinator The instructors went on ducted by staff, security and day, was made possible via ments; Wizards Festival of for PAPA. to explain the “ride enve- third parties. Operational portable ride equipment Fun; Fun Factory; Skelly’s The four day instruction lope” and its meaning. Ac- audits are videotaped and brought in by seminar par- Amusements; Houghton for Class I and Class II ride cording to Howard, “We’ve reviewed with the employee ticipants. Equipment on-site Enterprises, Inc.; Oscar’s inspectors contains numer- reached a generation where during that shift. in the rear parking lot of Amusement Company; ous days of classroom train- you have to explain the The amusement indus- the Holiday Inn on Tues- Goodtime Amusements; ing. Subjects covered in the 'why' behind the 'what'. We try must be aware that what day included: Formula K and Bartlebaugh Amuse- 24 hour level include: Per- train to what we expect, then happens at one facility affects Go Kart (Pocono Go Karts); ments. Amusement Parks sonal Safety; Ropes, Chal- audit that.” all facilities. Networking Power Generator (Good- represented included: Dutch lenge and Obstacle Courses; Both instructors were and sharing of information time Amusements); Hrubetz Wonderland; Idlewild and Codes and Standards; Man- quick to point out that it is helps our entire industry to Hurricane (Houghton Enter- Soak Zone; Kennywood ufacturers Bulletin Review; important to follow ride improve. “We are all painted prises); Frederickson Slide Park; Hersheypark; Walda- Midway Safety Inspections; manufacturer’s rider restric- with one brush. Guests don’t (Houghton Enterprises); In- meer Park & Water World; Electrical Systems and Gen- tions. It is also important to see us as different parks or flatable (Goodtime Amuse- DelGrosso’s Amusement erators; Ride Evacuations; develop talking points for travelling shows,” stated ments) and a King with Eli Park and Pocono Moun- Wire Rope; Padding and employees to answer ques- Woodburn on public percep- seats Kiddie Ferris Wheel tain Go-Karts. There were a slightly higher percentage of park attendees this year over their traveling counterparts. The site has not been selected for next October’s PACE training; however it will be in an amusement park setting this time. The PACE seminar is an annual outreach program for NAARSO, along with the one coordinated by the NJAA (New Jersey Amuse- ment Association) in mid- February each year. Every other year, NAARSO hosts a training program in the New England area. The amuse- ment industry seminar sea- son is usually October to Left, PACE instructors provided maintenance instructions for the portable King Kiddie Ferris Wheel (with Eli seats) provided March. “That’s when guys by Bartlebaugh Amusements. Other hands-on equipment training was provided in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn, Mor- are available to teach,” com- gantown, Pa. AT/B. DEREK SHAW mented Silar. January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11

Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers International, Ltd. P.O. Box 92366 • Nashville, Tenn. 37209 Phone: (714) 425-5747 • Fax: (714) 276-9666 Karen Oertley • [email protected] www.aimsintl.org Holly Coston, (714) 697-6654, [email protected] It’s Safety Seminar time! Karen Oertley to thank our instructors enough for the On behalf of the AIMS board of AIMS hours spent in preparation to bring directors and the entire amusement Are you an Executive Director students the latest, most informative industry, we are especially grateful for AIMS Member? (714) 425-5747 information on safety issues and stan- those companies who support the work We all share the commitment to [email protected] dards today. and mission of AIMS International as educate and promote safety through- We are also eternally grateful to sponsors of the Safety Seminar. out the amusement industry... unde- ORLANDO, Fla. those who volunteer their time and Our 2016 AIMS Safety Seminar niably a priority for each of us in this — The 2016 AIMS expertise in assembling this outstand- sponsors at press time include: Walt wonderful industry. Please help us in Safety Seminar kicks Oertley ing group of instructors and shape our Disney Imagineering; KumbaK The our mission to expand our reach in off on January 10 in Orlando, Florida seminar curriculum — the AIMS Educa- Amusement Engineers; Coulter Asso- safety education and certification and where more than 300 students and tion committee. Led by Chairman Em- ciates and IAAPA. promote safety in the industry with a 130 instructors will make the Double- mett Peter and AIMS Safety Seminar As well as: Allied Specialty Insur- membership in AIMS International. tree Hotel their home for five days of Manager, Holly Coston, the Education ance; Amusement Today; Barr Engi- Your company’s $360 annual member- classes, networking and certification Committee includes: Rick Achard, Bob neering; Chance Rides; OABA; Pre- ship helps further our efforts to pro- testing. Conway, Linda Freeman, Mike Mar- mier Rides; Ride Entertainment Group mote safety in the amusement industry. As a non-profit organization, AIMS tin, Mike Neace, Mike Pastor, John of Companies; Surge Suppression; Please visit our website for a descrip- is dedicated to improving safety in the Riggleman, Michelle Reuter, Tracy WhiteWater; and Zamperla. tion of our membership categories and amusement industry through educa- Shedd, and Randy Vakiener, the edu- Along with: R. S. Alberts Co.; to become a member. tion. Our reputation for the excellent cation committee works throughout ASTM; Eli Bridge Company; Haas & quality of our seminar program is due the year to improve and update our Wilkerson Insurance; Leisure Labs; Feedback requested! to our volunteer instructors — more classes in order to stay current and Maui Partners; Millennium Elastomers; Planning for the 2017 AIMS Safe- than 120 industry professionals who topical as well as to offer the basics on The Sheehan Firm; Rockwell Automa- ty Seminar will begin almost imme- share their expertise with our students safety education for maintenance, ride tion; and Tapeswitch Corporation. diately after the 2016 Safety Seminar in over 400 class hours during the inspection, operations and aquatics. Thanks also to JP Hinde; Zebec, ends on January 15. Please send your week. This commitment to safety edu- Inc.; C.P.I. Amusement; and Maclan ideas and suggestions for classes and cation and training in the amusement A BIG thank you to our 2016 Safety Corporation for their support as Friends other improvements to info@aimsintl. industry is priceless. We cannot begin Seminar sponsors! of AIMS. org. We want to hear from you! Space for this AIMS page is provided courtesy of Amusement Today as a corporate partner of AIMS Intl. Content is provided by AT & AIMS. 12 AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 Manufacturers promote safety during IAAPA Attractions Expo AT: B. Derek Shaw Coleman. Matthews will soon [email protected] SAFETY introduce ultra-low VOC paint ORLANDO, Fla. — With ing back? “We can actually in an aerosol can. The company nine miles of aisles, the IAAPA meet the people we are doing hopes to get to zero VOC’s in trade show floor was hopping business with and get the op- the future. with all kinds of brisk sales ac- portunity to put faces with Even footwear can be a tivities, including many with a names,” said Alberts. He con- safety issue. First time exhibi- safety flare. tinued, “There’s probably 12, tor Larry Dula, president of Ralph S. Alberts Company 13, 14 ride manufacturers that Laforst Shoes, Inc. explained, is rolling out modular padding are on the floor with vehicles “We specialize in slip resistant for their amusement industry that have some of our padding footwear. All of our footwear clients, helping to reduce ship- in it. It’s very cool for us that not only has a U.S. approval, ping costs. Vice President Seth we can walk around and see but European approval for slip Alberts explained the reason, some of the work that we have resistance.” Dula continued, “To get a better grip on Euro- done on new vehicles.” Timco “Our primary business is food pean and Asian markets, by chimed in, “To see those manu- Talking industry safety on the show floor were (from left): service and health care. Know- eliminating the need to ship facturers thriving is really im- NAARSO's Jack Silar; AT's Sue Nichols and Ed Albert of R. S. ing that most people in food steel back and forth. It helps portant to us in knowing that Alberts Co., Inc. AT/B. D. SHAW service are young people we them do their NDT testing and we’re going to have continued emulate the styles they wear helps us achieve some of that business from them.” The com- temperature and acceleration,” of training for parks on how to every day for casual wear. We market space by reducing the pany is considering opening a said Mark Moore, president. inspect wheels so they are run put the shoes together with our amount of shipping costs back Florida facility, since three of Looking ahead, their next safer, longer,” said Moore. This outsole so they can wear it in and forth.” The company is their larger customers are lo- step is more about the lighted includes the AIMS Seminar and the workplace. What we find exploring a new coating sys- cated in the Sunshine State. wheels as Moore explained, other places.” is that it is easier for managers tem for foam pads. “It’s going “Lighten Up.” That’s the “More advancement in the Gregory Coleman from to get their people into non-slip to add longevity to the life and direction Uremet Corporation, lighted wheels, more interac- Matthews Paint says their footwear if they are styles they increase their ability and resis- the company that specializes tivity.” Uremet also has an R & company has paint that is en- wear every day.” The company tance to abrasion, which over- in high performance polyure- D site that is looking into more vironmentally friendly. “We are also sells safety toe shoes that all gives a higher quality to our thane wheels, is headed this and better compounds for their going with an ultra-low VOC offer a slip resistant outsole, part,” said Melissa Timco, di- season. “We have wheels now product. The number one (Volatile Organic Compound) while being light weight and rector of Operations and Sales. that have a sequence of pat- safety priority is the binding of paint which is being able to use comfortable in styles appeal- The Alberts Company has terns of lights between them the tread to the hub, which has a high grade paint but still be ing to the younger generation. been at the IAAPA Expo for 38 and that provide feedback made Uremet one of the best able to protect the evironment, Laforst is looking into other ar- years. Why do they keep com- from the coaster about speed, in the industry. “We do a lot which is really important,” said 4See PRODUCTS, page 13 January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 13 PRODUCTS system. Wireless technology SAFETY cal. We got the price down to Continued from page 12 can be unreliable. In their sys- $999 a unit,” said Wilderson. tem, “all of the information is ent failures or issues they may (100 units or more are $699 eas. “We have developed some contained in the field devices be having. As rides get bigger, each.) Some additional testing footwear specifically for the and the command module acts faster, higher loads, increase is currently going on with the water parks,” said Dula. as the conductor for the field dynamics, you need a mate- electronic version that should Birket Engineering Inc. devices. When the RF (radio rial that will grow with that as be finalized soon. now has a new version of frequency) signature is at its well,” said Bowser. The Amusement En- their pyrotechnic controller busiest, all the information has Audio Innovators is a gineers, KumbaK, has two that turns traditional devices been sent to the field devices, company that manufactures projects they are primarily completely around. “It’s being so there is much less chance of message repeaters for amuse- working on at this time. Timo rolled out at a park in Orlando there being an error, or not per- ment park rides and go kart Klaus, executive vice presi- and one in Japan this year,” said forming as you expect, because tracks, that includes safety mes- dent, explained, “The main Steve Birket, president. Typi- all of the RF traffic has hap- sages about safety belts and re- development we are doing at cally standard pyrotechnic sys- pened.” Currently, Birket has straints. Dale Herschberger, the moment is the new hanger tems use a controller that talks various ride and show control owner said, “There’s always a assemblies for the suspended to field devices over a wireless projects in process including need for safety messaging. You looping coasters in various Alan and Angie Wadsley, Gull many for Shanghai Disney and always want to inform the pub- places. Australia is the first, Wing Industries, discussed Universal properties, stateside. lic of safety matters and how to with full development of the power, light and generator Walt Bowser, vice presi- conduct themselves on the ride new hanger assembly togeth- systems with IAAPA attend- dent, Amusement Products, and behave.” er with the maintenance and ees. AT/B.D. SHAW Millennium Elastomers pro- An updated version of a technical guys there. We got vided an overview on their remote locking system is what all their feedback and the im- company perspective. “We’ve Safe-Strap Company pre- provements incorporated into ery seat belt is locked and is been focusing our efforts in the miered at the Expo. “We have our new design. So it’s not only monitored.” The first one in ride market. It’s been strong for made a modification to theDis - our engineering, it’s their un- the U.S. was done for Ken- the last five years. We made a ney remote locking restraint, derstanding on how it is to be tucky Kingdom, Louisville, Ky. lot of headway in the market- which we have a patent agree- used.” KumbaKdoes not work on new place,” said Bowser. Ride tech- ment with that we can sell to KumbaK has also devel- rides. “We only work on exist- nology and urethane technolo- the industry. It’s controlled and oped a monitored seat belt ing rides we try to improve – gy have come a long way in the has redundant locking,” said system to improve ride safety that’s technically, maintenance last quarter century. “I think Sharma Wilderson, general on existing ones. Only the ride wise, safety wise, ride experi- a lot of times people get stuck manager Amusements. The operator can unlock the belt. ence wise – that’s always what in the rut of still using the old Disney version was pneumatic Klaus again provided the de- we try to do. If there is a ride Charma Wilderson, Safe- technology and not really be- with lots of features, however a tails, “You are no longer able that needs help, that is what we Strap Company, shows off ing able to solve their problem. large price tag (approximately to unlock it yourself. There are want to do,” stated Klaus. their remote locking system If they go back and look at the $7,000 a unit). “Our engineer sensors in the system to see that Enhancing and expanding that premiered at the Expo. data, there’s ways to evaluate worked on an electronic ver- it is actually, positively, locked. their light tower product line is AT/B.D. SHAW different compounds for differ- sion battery operated or electri- You know for certain that ev- 4See PRODUCTS, page 14 14 AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 Six Flags Magic Mountain to host PRODUCTS 2016 Skycoaster Owners Meeting Continued from page 13 a goal of Gull Wing Industries and Safety Symposium Inc. The company also sells VALENCIA, Calif. — Skycoaster recently power and generator systems announced that in January of 2016, they will and provides metal fabricating be taking their annual Owners Meeting and and custom powder coating. Safety Symposium out of the classroom and Alan Wadsley, president, ex- onto an actual working flightline at a Sky- coaster site for the first time. plained, “One of the things we On January 22 and 23, 2016, Skycoast- are doing is trying to improve er operators worldwide will be descending our light tower line, providing upon Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, more light on the midway for Calif. This year’s event will feature a series of hands-on workshops attendees and also for when aiming to further acclimate operations teams with the ins and outs they are tearing down equip- of the maintenance side of procedures with regards to the iconic ment, which is usually late at Jim Gardiner, The Slide Experts, was on hand at IAAPA to attraction. These workshops will range from Flight Suit and Cable night. Inspections to Scissors-Lift Boarding Platform maintenance training. promote his company's waterslide and structure restoration. As a courtesy to show “We received some great feedback from many sites at last AT/B.D. SHAW year’s event that holding our annual safety symposium outdoors at attendees, Earth Networks an actual Skycoaster was something that could be valuable for at- WeatherBug operation provid- SAFETY MacLan Corporation, the tendees,” said Mark Rosenzweig, Skycoaster’s managing director. ed both monitoring and alert- polyurethane and nylon wheel “In many of the larger corporate parks, operations teams are not ing weather services for the Slide Experts explained their manufacturer is proud of their able to take part in the daily, weekly, monthly, and annual mainte- entire duration of the IAAPA operation, “We go into the heritage. “We’re 40 years and nance procedures outlined in our owners manual and so this will Attractions Expo. Their ser- water parks and restore wa- still rolling. We’re the safety give everyone a great opportunity to take part in a rotating series vices are typically found else- ter slides and structures. We side of fun,” said Maegan Wal- of workshops and become better acclimated with the maintenance where. “This is particularly im- can do the gel coating for the lace, sales and marketing. She side of things.” portant for those organizations interior, paint for the exterior Six Flags Magic Mountain has operated their 173-foot Dual continued, “We do the things Lattice Arch Skycoaster (dubbed Dare Devil) since 1996. “Our en- that have rides that are depen- and the same with the struc- that people don’t think about tire team at Six Flags Magic Mountain is excited to be hosting the dent upon the weather, like tures. We paint all the steel for and that are vital to the safety 2016 Skycoaster Owners Meeting this year,” added Donald Spiller, lightning strike information, them. Basically gel coat will side of everybody having all SFMM’s director of Operations. “We have enjoyed a great working high wind information, heat last about 10-15 years.” When the fun.” When asked about relationship with Skycoaster through the years and to be able to index information to protect asked about safety aspects of new things that are in the host sites from around the world and showcase both our Skycoaster the employees and staff and what they offer, Gardiner said, works, Wallace said “We got and amazing park property will be a great experience for everyone.” patrons,” said Stuart Hershon, “Once slides are 8, 10, 12, 15 a lot of exciting things coming In commeration of Skycoaster’s upcoming 25th anniversary, a Homeland Security Specialist years old, depending on how down the pipeline. I’m looking new anniversary logo was created that will be appearing on all new with WeatherBug. they are made, they definitely and inspected/serviced Flight Suits beginning in January of 2016. forward to sharing that with Jim Gardiner with The need to have a new gel coat.” you in a couple of months.”

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maclan.com • 800.788.3951 • [email protected] • Lakeland, FL January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 15 SAFETY & Quassy adding new $220,000 EDUCATION multi-purpose maintenance facility CALENDAR In addition to a new ride for 2016 at Quassy AIMS International Amusement Park, Middlebury, Conn., the park is 2016 Safety Seminar adding a 4,000 square foot building next to the January 10-15, 2016 existing maintenance building, just off the parking lot. The Doubletree by Hilton park has outgrown their existing service space. at SeaWorld The new building will house a paint booth, gardener area and Orlando, Fla. carpentry shop on the first floor. The second level will house grounds crew and dry storage. (714) 425-5747 Quassy took full use of their topography, with drive-in www.aimsinlt.org capabilities at the front of the ground floor and at the rear • of the upper floor. The $220,000 building will operate with NAARSO radiant heat. That figure also includes a significant retaining 2016 Safety Fourm wall that had to be built. COURTESY QUASSY AMUSEMENT PARK January 24-29, 2016 The Hershey Lodge & Convention Center Hershey, Pa. Hands on ride training to be held at Hersheypark (800) 599-9872 www.naarso.com • IRT/iROC Safety Training School January 27-29, 2016 Knott's Hotel at Knott's Berry Farm Buena Park, Calif. Hands on ride training to be held at Knott's Berry Farm (615) 714-2617 [email protected] • FEC Florida 2016 Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2016 Renaissance World Golf Village Resort St. Augustine, Florida POST TOUR on Feb. 3 to local FEC's in St. Augustine and Jacksonville Leslie Hutcheson (703) 299-5761 www.iaapa.org/events- education/events/fecevent • IISF Trade Show February 9-13,2016 Riverview, Fla. (813)677-9377 www.gibtown showmensclub.com • Northwestern Showman's Club Safety Seminar February 14-19, 2016 3407 S.E. 108th Ave. Portland, Ore. 97266 (503) 761-0989 or (772) 485-5112 Class training at Oaks Amusement Park and Funtastic Rides, Inc. Winter Quarters • AAMA/AMOA Amusement Expo 2016 March 15-17, 2016 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nev. (708) 226-1300 www.amusementexpo.org 16 AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 INTERNATIONAL Dreamland Margate rekindles traditional amusement park fun — Pages 17 & 18 Alton Towers completes investigation into The Smiler incident AT: Andrew Mellor Immediately following the to co-operate with the on-going [email protected] incident, the park implemented Health and Safety Executive ALTON, U.K. — Alton a number of improved safety (HSE) investigation. The park Towers in England, part of measures across all multi-car has also stated that it is con- Merlin Entertainments, has an- roller coasters to ensure that fident that lessons have been nounced that it has completed an incident of this nature can learned and that appropriate its investigation into the inci- never happen again. On re- action has been taken to ad- dent which occurred on The opening, The Smiler ride will dress all the issues raised by Smiler roller coaster in June last also incorporate an extensive its investigation and that it be- year, which resulted in serious set of new safety measures, lieves its core conclusions will injury to a number of passen- including technical improve- be in line with the HSE find- gers. ments and enhanced training. ings. The investigation conclud- An additional level of authori- Having completed all of ed that the incident was the zation will also be added to the the necessary steps, The Smiler, result of human error culminat- existing supervisory protocols which has been closed to the ing in the manual override of to ensure that no manual over- The Smiler roller coaster at Alton Towers will re-open in 2016 public since June, will re-open the ride safety control system ride process may be completed following an accident in June 2015. The final investigation in 2016. without the appropriate pro- without a senior member of results ruled that the accident was caused by human error The Smiler opened in May tocols being followed. It also staff authorizing and being in and was not from any mechanical failure. 2013 on the site previously oc- identified areas where proto- attendance. COURTESY ALTON TOWERS cupied by the Black Hole in- cols and the training of employ- The technical improve- staff to inspect each individual provide help and support to all door coaster. Built by Gerstlau- ees should be improved. There ments include multiple addi- section to verify it is clear be- of those who were on the ride er, it incorporates a total of 14 were found to be no technical tional CCTV cameras and ad- fore authorization can be given when the incident happened. inversions and holds the world or mechanical problems with ditional manual reset buttons to restart the ride. It has taken full responsibility record for the most number of the ride itself. around the track which require Alton Towers continues to for the incident and continues inversions on a roller coaster. Adventure World opens record-breaking waterslide from ProSlide AT: Andrew Mellor [email protected] PERTH, Australia — Ad- venture World in Australia has opened a major new wa- terslide attraction which is proving a big hit with visi- tors to the park situated to the south of Perth in Western Australia. Named Kraken, the AUD $7 million (U.S. $5 million) attraction is a uniquely tai- lored Tornado 60 ride from ProSlide and features extrav- agant sea monster theming. The introduction of Kraken at Adventure World has added an impressive new “stand-out” structure to the park. According to the park it is COURTESY ADVENTURE WORLD the tallest, steepest and lon- gest funnel waterslide in the turns, including a nerve-jan- speeds of up to 6.7 meters (22 landing pool. ity so as to keep queues as world and drops 30 meters gling drop and a 360-degree feet) per second and experi- Adventure World chose short as possible,” he said. (98.5 feet) along its 260 meter twist, before dropping 8 me- ence moments of zero gravity this particular attraction for a “This slide can take 600 (853 foot) length. ters (26 feet) almost vertically before being pulled back and number of specific reasons, as guests per hour due to its Utilizing four-person into the huge 60 foot funnel, up the opposite slide of the CEO Mark Shaw explained. four-person rafts. The rafts rafts, riders first negotiate which is approximately the funnel and then finally trav- “All of our attractions also mean riders can have over 150 meters (492 feet) of size of a six-story building. elling through the dark out- now and going forward have a slightly different experi- almost pitch-black twists and At this point, riders reach run flume and into the splash to have high hourly capac- 4See AUSTRALIA, page 18 January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 17 Dreamland Margate rekindles traditional park fun AT: Andrew Mellor “The idea for rebuilding [email protected] Dreamland as an attraction that celebrates amusement park Scenic Railway thrills again MARGATE, U.K. — The and seaside history and culture famous Dreamland Amuse- was something that we came ment Park in Margate, Kent, on up with in 2007,” Laister said. FAST FACTS the south east coast of England, “It seemed so right to rescue Scenic Railway reopened in June 2015 follow- rides that were being destroyed Dreamland Amusement ing a 12 year campaign to save in amusement park redevelop- Park, Margate, U.K. the attraction, which is the old- ments at the height of the prop- est surviving amusement park erty bubble and rebuild them Opening in the U.K. alongside the Scenic Railway in Originally in 1920 The project to save the a vibrant new visitor attraction Closed in 2006 park was originated by the at Dreamland.” Reopened June 2015 Dreamland Trust which came With much hard work Designer about in 2007 following the funding for the redevelop- John Henry Iles earlier setting up of the Save ment was secured to the tune Dreamland Campaign by trust of GBP 18 million (U.S. $27 Ride Features chairman Nick Laister. He had million) and plans drawn up Cable Lift Hill first got involved in the park for the new look park. 2008, Length: 3,000 feet (914 m) when he successfully asked the however, saw a major blow to Speed: 35 mph (56kph) U.K. government to give listed the project when 25 percent of Height: 40 feet (12m) The Scenic Railway at building status (i.e. a building the Scenic Railway structure Rider height restriction: Dreamland Amusement Park of special architectural or his- was destroyed by fire, includ- 60 inches (1.25 m) in Margate, U.K. is once toric interest) to the Scenic Rail- ing the station, workshops and again thrilling riders and Train way roller coaster. 4See DREAMLAND, page 18 park guests following a long One new train featuring effort to bring the oldest 3 carriages, built by U.K. roller coaster in the U.K. based WGH Engineering back to life. The historic Misc. Facts coaster, that dates back to Granted Grade II Listed the 1920s, reopened in June status by English Heritage 2015 and now has the des- in 2002; first amusement ignation as being the only park ride to be given listed amusement ride in the U.K. building status; damaged to be given “listed building by fire in 2008; operated status” for future historic by a brakeman; oldest protection. Below, the park roller coaster in the U.K.; and coaster as seen in the one of only 8 existing early 1960s. Scenic Railways worldwide; COURTESY DREAMLAND 320 tons of timber on ride; 100,000 screws

Dreamland as seen after opening this summer, top to bottom: a couple walks the midway with the Ferris wheel in the background; having fun on the bumper cars; the carousel appeals to all ages, and the Food Court (bottom right) provides numerous food options. COURTESY DREAMLAND 18 AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 AUSTRALIA Continued from page 16 ence on each ride as one time you may go down forwards, another time sideways or backwards. All of our rides/ slides need to be shared ex- periences for all of the family or a bunch of friends. The av- erage seven-year-old will be able to ride with parents or an adult because the height limit is quite low at 120 cm (4 feet). “It’s the second time in just three years that the park has invested in a world-class attraction. We’ll not only have the best roller coaster in Australia, but I truly believe Kraken 1 & 2 this new funnel waterslide Adventure World’s new will be recognized by many Kraken waterslide features as the best waterslide experi- elaborate sea monster ence in Australia,” he added. theming (above). Nautica is the park’s new The massive ride is a sea themed area dedicated Tornado 60 funnel to more thrilling waterslides from Canadian where the new funnel wa- company ProSlide. terslide takes pride of place. COURTESY Other slides include Tidal ADVENTURE WORLD Wave, Sea Serpents and the Wahoo Speed Slides.

DREAMLAND Continued from page 17 original wooden trains. But this set back brought about even more determination from those involved to see the proj- ect through and the vision was accomplished when the gates once again opened last sum- mer, although it wasn’t until October that the centerpiece Scenic Railway was reopened. Sands Heritage Ltd. was chosen to operate the park which in addition to the coaster features a host of vintage and modern rides and attractions, many of which take visitors Above, Dreamland's historic back to the venue’s heyday Scenic Railway serves as a of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, but backdrop to the park. At which also represent each de- right, kids enjoy plenty of cade from the 1920s. As well as thrills while on various rides the Scenic Railway they include designed to fit their size the Gallopers, Helter Skelter, and age. Caterpillar, a 1934 Speedway, COURTESY DREAMLAND vintage pedal cars, a Cyclone Twist, Tea Cups, the Monoto- "In a town that has already pia monorail, dodgems, Big seen positive change following Wheel, Jumping Pirate Boats the very successful opening of and a Jumping Tower. the Turner Contemporary (art Also on offer is an arcade gallery), Dreamland will be an- with modern and vintage other major leap forward,” said games, a roller skating room, Laister. “It will bring hundreds the Octopus’s Garden chil- of thousands of tourists to Mar- dren’s play zone, a variety of gate, will create hundreds of classic side shows and tradi- jobs and opportunities for local tional fairground games and a companies. Margate is a resort Punch and Judy show. A range that is finding its way back into of events throughout the year the hearts of people up and adds further to the entertain- down the country; it is an excit- ment available. ing place to be." January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 19 WATER PARKS & RESORTS Aquatopia Phase II debuts — Page 20 / WWA 2015 Wave Review winners — Page 25

Morgan’s Inspirational Island will add an ultra-accessible splash park to the world’s first theme park that was specifically designed to accommodate special needs children. COURTESY MORGAN'S WONDERLAND Morgan's Inspiration Island to be a world's first Morgan’s Wonderland to build ultra-accessible splash park SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Park of- target completion of spring 2017. We the splash park. ficials at Morgan’s Wonderland, the believe this new attraction will be tre- Six major elements will comprise Zamperla to provide unique ultra-accessible theme park in mendously popular because even kids the tropically themed paradise inspired wheel to Morgan's San Antonio, Texas, broke ground in and adults in wheelchairs will be able by Hartman and his wife Maggie’s Along with the recently October on a multi-million-dollar ex- to have splashy fun in the South Texas 22-year-old daughter, Morgan, who announced Morgan's Inspi- pansion. The park, which just recently sun.” deals with both cognitive and physi- ration Island splash park, celebrated its fifth birthday, is adding Following those two years of in- cal challenges. “We decided to call our Morgan’s Wonderland has Morgan’s Inspiration Island, the world’s vestigation, Hartman brought back lo- new attraction Morgan’s Inspiration Is- announced a new Fer- first ultra-accessible splash park where cal San Antonio firms Robert Luna, of land because Morgan truly has been the ris wheel-type ride for the guests of all ages and abilities can get Luna Architecture and Design, and Tra- catalyst for every project we’ve pursued 2016 season. wet and have fun together. It is the first cie Ochoa, of Taylor Ochoa Design, to to help the special-needs community,” Whirling Wonder is a major expansion since the park opened bring the concept to life. This dynamic Gordon Hartman noted. 46-foot diameter, wheel- its doors in April 2010. duo is largely responsible for the cre- Maggie Hartman added that “Mor- chair-accessible wheel that “In many ways, creating Morgan’s ativity incorporated into the original gan’s Inspiration Island — like Morgan’s will feature 12 gondolas Inspiration Island feels a lot like it did Morgan’s Wonderland. Wonderland — will concentrate on in- that can accommodate when our team designed and built Mor- The $12 million Morgan’s Inspira- clusion and inspire guests with special children and adults includ- gan’s Wonderland with special-needs tion Island will be situated between Mor- needs to do things previously thought ing guests in wheelchairs. individuals in mind — it’s never been gan’s Wonderland and the STAR (South to be impossible. Those without dis- Whirling Wonder, supplied done before,” said Gordon Hartman, Texas Area Regional) Soccer Complex. abilities and those with, including indi- by Zamperla, is currently CEO of The Gordon Hartman Family It will overlook the theme park’s 8-acre viduals in wheelchairs and guests with under construction next to Foundation. lake that is surrounded by both a walk- hearing and visual impairments, will be the Starlight Amphitheater. “For the past two years, we’ve been ing trail and train ride. Guests of both able to play alongside each other and Taking riders up nearly five working with water park consultants the splash park and theme park will en- gain a greater understanding of each and half stories, the ride from Texas, Arizona, Florida and even ter through the existing Morgan’s Won- other.” will offer stunning views of Canada as well as local doctors and derland Welcome Center. A second en- The River Boat Adventure ride will the park, its eight-acre lake, special-needs therapists. Now we’re trance building to the left of the existing twist and turn along a 680-foot course and the wheel will be visible ready to begin laying pipe, installing building will provide areas for guests to from I-35. pumps and building facilities with a change into swimsuits before entering 4See MORGAN'S, page 21 20 AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 Aquatopia Phase II debuts a few months after initial opening

AT: B. Derek Shaw our mountain location, we [email protected] appeal to a very broad de- mographic and generational TANNERSVILLE, Pa. mix. Since opening our doors — On May 1 of 2015, Cam- in May, we’ve welcomed a lot elback Lodge & Aquatopia of families, but also couples, Indoor Waterpark opened to groups, wedding parties, the general public. Just over honeymooners, and outdoor two months later Phase II enthusiasts. Our guests have was completed at one of the embraced not only the ame- largest indoor water parks nities located inside the new in the Northeast United lodge, but the outdoor adven- States. tures as well. With the open- The first phase contained ing of Phase II, we are now Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark able to accommodate even and Arcadia Family Indoor more guests by doubling the Adventure Center, multiple guest rooms, and deliver a restaurants, bars and eater- superior guest experience ies, retail, public areas, and through an array of services.” 20,000 square feet of meeting At $163 million in cost, space. The Phase II addition Camelback Lodge & Aquato- adds 216 guest suites, a spa pia Indoor Waterpark is the and fitness center and another largest single expenditure in eatery. This brings the Pocono the 52-year history of Camel- Mountains resort up to 453 back. The second phase rolled The Trails End Pub & Grille is the newest dining offering at Camelback Lodge. For bragging guest rooms, positioning it as out 216 additional sleeping rights, guests may try a 55 oz. Tomahawk Steak. COURTESY AQUATOPIA an indoor water park desti- rooms, along with Serenity nation with more adventure, Spa & Fitness Center, offering restaurant, without disturb- activities available outside, the 453 total rooms available activity and amenities than a variety of services and prod- ing the guest experience of Camelback Lodge has really offer 20 different suite- con anywhere else in the United ucts while affording an - in those vacationing with us. In broken the traditional indoor figurations. States. credible view of the mountain late July, phase II was com- water park resort mold. By •Trails End Pub & Grille: Owners Arthur Berry III and Trails End Pub & Grille, a plete.” He continued, “With offering even more amenities Camelback Lodge’s new- and Ken Ellis, college room- ski in/ski out restaurant with such close proximity to three with the completion of phase est slope-side restaurant and mates and long-time friends, outdoor patio area. major metro markets, N.Y., II — the spa, fitness center pub serves a gourmet take on bought the Camelback prop- Ellis spoke about the N.J. and Philadelphia, there is and an additional restaurant, American classics. At the core erty in 1995 with a plan to quick opening of the second a lot of demand, and by open- our guests have even more of the menu is The Burger Ex- upscale the resort to a year- phase so soon after the first ing Phase II mid-summer, we options, and they appreciate pedition, a build-your-own round, overnight, destination one. He said. “Our construc- were able to accommodate that. Although Aquatopia Wa- burger offering guests four in the future. That future ar- tion schedule was carefully the influx of reservations we terpark is exclusive to resort protein and cheese choices, 12 rived earlier this year. Ellis planned so that we would received shortly after opening guests, the spa, restaurants sauces, eight garden options is also President and CEO of be able accommodate guests Phase I.” and many of the other ameni- and ten additional gourmet Aquatic Development Group, at the beginning of the sum- AT asked Ellis about the ties are open to the public.” add-ons. For the biggest of the lead designer and builder mer — not only with Cam- general public’s reception to appetites, a 55 oz. Tomahawk of Aquatopia. elback Lodge, but with the the expansion: “A big part Highlights of Phase II Steak can be served to one “Camelback Lodge & outdoor water park, Camel- of why Camelback is such a •Additional Rooms: The brave soul or family-style. Aquatopia is designed to be beach. Meanwhile, construc- unique and special destina- 216 additional rooms include During the winter months, vastly different from your tion continued on Phase II tion is because of all the rec- several new larger styles and guests ski or snowboard right typical indoor water park re- — additional guest rooms, reational options. With the loft suites that can accommo- up to the patio and warm sort,” said Berry. “Because of spa and fitness center and a mountain, and the seasonal date up to 14 guests. All told 4See AQUATOPIA, page 21

Camelback Lodge has added 216 guest rooms, including several larger styles and loft suites, to bring the total number up to 453 rooms. COURTESY AQUATOPIA January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 21 be no limitations. tribute to philanthropist Har- MORGAN'S Suppliers to the new vey E. Najim, chairman of Continued from page 19 park had not been released the 2015 Morgan’s Wonder- WATER PARKS through a jungle setting with as AT went to press. land Capital Campaign that’s bird and animal sounds in The park worked with raising funds for Morgan’s MARKET PLACE the background. Five water university researchers to de- Inspiration Island as well as play areas, Hang 10 Harbor, velop special Morgan’s In- for a larger, multi-functional Rainbow Reef, Shipwreck spiration Island waterproof building to house The Acad- Island, Castaway Bay and wheelchairs. Guests will emy at Morgan’s Wonder- Calypso Cove, will offer a have spacious private areas land, a school next to the variety of splashy elements where they can be lifted out theme park for students with such as raintrees, falls, pools, of their wheelchairs into the special needs ages 12 to 24. geysers, jets, water cannons park’s waterproof wheel- “We’ll never be able to and tipping buckets. Just chairs. The splash areas will adequately thank Harvey like Morgan’s Wonderland, feature temperature-con- Najim for his passion when it every element will be wheel- trolled water so it is never comes to doing great things chair-accessible, and water- too cold or too warm. for people with disabilities proof wristbands with RFID The splash park has been and special needs,” Hart- technology will be available designed with water conser- man said. “Harvey is truly so parents can go to a Loca- vation in mind. Water used a world champion when it tion Station and easily ascer- in the various play elements comes to generosity. Those tain the whereabouts of their will be continuously filtered whose spirits will be lifted by children and other members and recirculated, and it will Morgan’s Inspiration Island of their party. Those who may be stored in huge under- have Harvey to thank for his have a special need, whether ground tanks when the park resolve in securing the funds WHAT DO YOU SELL FOR it be physical or cognitive, is not in operation. to take a great idea and make will be able to enjoy every el- During the press confer- it reality.” ement of the park. There will ence, Hartman paid special —Jeffrey Seifert FUN?

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WEST BERLIN, N.J. — Sahara Sam’s Oasis indoor and outdoor water park is set to break ground on a 10,000-square-foot expan- sion to the indoor year-round section of the complex. The Sahara Sam's is spending $4 million in 2016 to add this en- $4 million expansion is the closed area that will include two ProSlide mat slides and a water park’s second major family pool from Aquatic Development Group. capital growth project in two COURTESY SAHARA SAM'S years and is expected to open in six months. The new section of Sa- hara Sam’s will be connected to the existing 70,000-square- foot indoor water park and include two additional water slides as well as a family lei- sure pool. The slides are head-first mat racers manufactured by Proslide Technology Inc. and will allow guests to race one another down 300-foot-long courses, dispatching from an enclosed four-story indoor tower. This pair of colorful Twister slides will be the first of their kind in New Jersey and will be visible to travel- ers on Route 73, where the park is located. The other part of the ad- dition, the family pool, will provide guests a place to lounge and swim recreation- ally. The entire expansion, de- signed by Aquatic Develop- ment Group, will be included with the park’s general ad- mission ticket and accessible to annual pass holders at no additional cost. “We are really looking forward to breaking ground on this expansion,” said Ilya Girlya, CEO of Sahara Sam’s. “As a leading entertainment destination, it’s paramount that we continue to build upon the experience we pro- vide our guests. The addition of two high speed slides and a new integrated family pool is exciting for our visitors and ensures every visit to Sahara Sam’s is a new experience.” The latest expansion is the park’s first since joining Apex Parks Group and is ten- tatively scheduled to open May of 2016. Similarly, three years ago Sahara Sam’s an- nounced the addition of a two acre outdoor expansion. The Beach Club opened Memo- rial Day weekend in 2013 and includes a leisure pool, wave pool, child’s splash area, tiki bar, cabanas and volleyball court. January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 25 World Waterpark Association NEWSSPLASH 2015 Wave Review winners’ list COMPILED: Jeffrey L. Seifert Key (listed in this order): Up to 100,000 attendance winners; [email protected] 100,000 to 250,000 attendance winners and more than 250,000 winners. Voters in Canyon, Texas approved a $6 Starting in 2016 guests will have the op- Billboard: million bond for an outdoor family aquatic tion to purchase a ticket to Aquatica starting at Castaway Cove Waterpark, Wichita Falls, Texas center in Conner Park. The new aquatic cen- $40 per person, a single-day ticket to SeaWorld Adventure Bay Family Water Park, Windsor, Ont., Canada ter will replace the existing pool built in 1955. will be $65. Pricing options for a combination Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resorts, New Braunfels, Texas Plans for the proposed center include a 7,590 ticket has yet to be announced. Annual passes square-foot multi-use pool, combined with a are currently on sale for $94.25 for a one park Brochure: children’s themed play unit with tipping bucket, pass, $124.75 for a two-park pass. Bahama Beach Waterpark, Dallas, Texas spray ground and zero entry beach area, body The decision to offer separate admission to Aqua Park Qatar, Doha, Qatar flume slides, lazy river, cool water spa, 25-yard the water park was made as a result of guest re- Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resorts, New Braunfels, Texas six-lane competition pool, one-meter diving quests received over the last four seasons with board, large group pavilion, water basketball admission to Aquatica requiring a two-park ad- Direct Mail: goal and multiple shade areas with 30-foot um- mission. Breakers Water Park, Marana, Ariz. brellas. • Wave - Wörgler Wasserwelt, Worgl, Austria The bond will be funded through an in- Tulsa's Big Splash Water Park has a new Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark, Tannersville, Pa. crease in property taxes, approximately 7.5 owner, new name and three new slides. Joe Es- cents per $100 of valuation. The average Can- tes, better known as Safari Joe, who purchased Email Campaign: Breakers Water Park, Marana, Ariz. yon homeowner will see an increase in their the park last summer, owner of a wildlife sanc- Cowabunga Bay Water Park, Las Vegas, Nev. property taxes of $100 per year. tuary in Adair, Oklahoma, has renamed the park Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix, Phoenix, Ariz. Construction is expected to begin in Au- Safari Joe's H20 Water Park. In addition to gust with a target completion of summer 2017. the three new slides, Estes plans to introduce Poster: The West Texas A&M Indoor Aquatic Center bird, reptile and animal exhibits to the park. Summit Family Aquatic Center, Summit, N.J. will be available to residents during construc- • •WaterWorld Themed Waterpark, tion of the new facility. The new Emerald Beach Water Park Ayia Napa, Famagusta, Cyprus • in Coffs Coast, New South Wales, Australia, •Zoombezi Bay, Columbus, Ohio Ohio's Coney Island, the oft-flooded park opened just in time for the summer holiday sea- on the banks of the Ohio River, will have a son. With most of the world's population in the Print Media: new water park attraction for 2016. Typhoon northern hemisphere, it may seem odd to have Summit Family Aquatic Center, Summit, N.J. Tower is an interactive water play structure Christmas in the summer, but to those in Aus- Myrtle Waves Water Park, Myrtle Beach, S.C. that will cover 16,000 square feet. Among the tralia, and the rest of the summer hemisphere, Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi, UAE more than 70 interactive water devices are two Christmas-time means summertime. Emerald 130-foot-long sides, as well as a water geyser Beach Water Park is aimed at young children Promotion: that will shoot water 75 feet in the air. The wa- and features a variety of slides and a water play Andy Alligator’s Water Park, Norman, Okla. ter play structure will be located next to the structure complete with tipping bucket. The Magic Waters Waterpark, Cherry Valley, Ill. historic Sunlite Pool just inside the front gate. water park serves as an alternative to the beach Great Wolf Lodge, Madison, Wis. The entire structure is designed and manufac- for families with young children and those who tured by Wizard Works of Albany, New York are not comfortable swimming in the ocean. Radio Commercial: and is expected to open with the park on May • Castaway Cove Waterpark, Wichita Falls, Texas 28, 2016. Australia's Village Roadshow Theme White Water Bay, Oklahoma City, Okla. • Parks is taking its show on the road with con- Roaring Springs Waterpark, Meridian, Idaho Ocean Park Hong Kong has started con- struction of a new water park in China. Haikou, struction on Water World following delays of the capital city of the sub-tropical island prov- Social Media Campaign: almost a year due to changes in the park's de- ince of Hainan will be home to China's first Wet DryTown Waterpark, Palmdale, Calif. sign. Ocean Park's original water park closed in 'n' Wild Water Park. Although located on the Magic Waters Waterpark, Cherry Valley, Ill. 1999. Unlike the original, the new water park northern edge of the earth's torrid zone, the Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resorts, New Braunfels, Texas will contain both outdoor and indoor sections area has a long rainy season resulting in inves- that will allow it to operate year round. tors opting for a combination indoor/outdoor TV Commercial: Water World will feature more than 27 at- water park. The 50,000 square meter project is Bahama Beach Waterpark, Dallas, Texas tractions on a series of terraces along a hillside projected to cost 500 million yuan ($78.4 mil- White Water Bay, Oklahoma City, Okla. facing the ocean. Several attractions will take lion). The 8,000 square meter indoor water park Adventure World, Perth, Australia advantage of the natural terrain creating water is claiming to have the world's largest collec- slides without towers or tall support structures. tion of indoor water slides. Investors Mission YouTube Campaign: The indoor portion will feature a number of nat- Hills China and Guangxi Investment Group Summit Family Aquatic Center, Summit, N.J. ural elements including an exposed rock cliff on have spearheaded the project. Village Road- Fasouri Watermania Waterpark, Lemesos, Cyprus Kalahari Resort, Lake Delton, Wis. one side, and large windows with spectacular show will lend its Wet 'n' Wild brand name, views of the ocean. Other attractions include consultation services, and serve as operators of Website: two large wave pools, a surf rider and infinity the water park. Farmers Branch Aquatic Center, Farmers Branch, Texas pool. Water World is expected to open in the • Adventure Bay Family Water Park, Windsor, Ont., Canada second half of 2018. The city of Squamish, British Columbia, Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resorts, New Braunfels, Texas • Canada, known for its wide range of outdoor Aquatica Water Park at SeaWorld San An- activities, hopes to add an indoor recreation tonio will become a stand-alone park in 2016. complex. The Jim Pattison Group, a large The park is currently in the process of modify- development firm, has purchased a two-acre ing SeaWorld's entrance to allow separate en- parcel of property with plans to build a hotel try into just the water park. Lost Lagoon, the and indoor water park. Although rumors have original water park was added in 1993, and was circulated on Facebook and Twitter that the included with admission to the park. When that group is hoping to build a Great Wolf Lodge, park was transformed into Aquatica in 2012, a spokesman for the group commented that admission to the water park was in addition to everything is still in the preliminary stages and the marine life park, requiring guests to pur- they are doing some early investigation to see chase a two-park ticket. what options might be viable for the property. 26 AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 PARKS, FAIRS & ATTRACTIONS  Busch Gardens Tampa unveils new details on Cobra's Curse — Page 28 / Fairs — Pages 31-34 Two newest Skycoasters soaring high in Mexico Six Flags Mexico and unparalleled throughout our flight lines on six continents,” region. In addition, the color- said Mark Rosenzweig, Sky- El Rollo Waterpark fully painted flight and launch coaster’s managing director. offer up flying thrills towers add yet another dra- “With an unbeatable ride ex- matic piece to Six Flags Mexi- perience, impeccable safety re- MEXICO — Skycoaster co’s spectacular skyline.” cord, and ground breaking op- had a banner 2015 season that Meanwhile, a little over erator certification programs, featured three new installa- 200 miles to the south and west we could not be happier with tions opening to the public, of Mexico City in the famed re- how far our brand has come. including two in Mexico. The sort city of Acapulco, El Rollo We are thrilled to have entered famous extreme ride company Waterpark debuted a 109 foot the Mexican market with these is also on the cusp of celebrat- single Skycoaster that allows two great installations that ing its 25th anniversary. guests to fly out over the sce- have been received so well by One of the installations nic beaches with onlookers ob- guests at both Six Flags Mexico was at Six Flags Mexico in serving from below. and El Rollo Acapulco.” Mexico City. This is the coun- “All of us at El Rollo are •www.RideEntertainment.com try’s largest and most attended extremely pleased with the theme park and can now also opening of our new Skycoast- lay claim to having the tallest er,” said Mario Medina, one Skycoaster in Mexico as well. of the group’s executive di- Standing over 180 feet tall, the rectors. “With one of the most new X-Flight debuted in Oc- spectacular locations for one of tober to much fanfare. It was these thrilling attractions in the relocated from Six Flags Hur- world, we look forward to hav- ricane Harbor in Arlington, ing our guests flying over the Texas. beautiful Acapulco beaches for “We are extremely excited many years to come. The Sky- to debut Mexico’s tallest Sky- coaster perfectly complements coaster for our guests,” stated our other water park attrac- America Sosa, the park’s com- tion offerings and has quickly munications manager. “The ex- become one of our centerpiece treme thrills coupled with the landmarks.” Two Skycoasters recently opened in Mexico. The 109 foot tall Skycoaster at El Rollo Wa- amazing views from heights of “Skycoaster has come a terpark (inset) allows guests to fly out over the scenic beach. In October, Six Flags Mexico over 180 feet combine to pro- long way from its humble roots debuted Mexico's tallest Skycoaster. At 180 feet tall, X-Flight adds to the park's impressive vide a ride experience that is in 1992 to now having over 80 ride skyline. COURTESY SKYCOASTER/REG Baynum Painting gains paint contract for Cyclone, Top Thrill Dragster NEWPORT, Ky. — Baynum Painting of New- Painting. “The Cyclone at Coney Island is the most world’s second tallest roller coaster at 415 feet port, Kentucky, an industry leader in painting iconic roller coaster in the world and Top Thrill high, which Baynum Painted in 2010. amusement park rides and structures, has been Dragster is one of the tallest roller coasters in the Owner Chris Baynum’s first roller coaster proj- awarded two major contracts to paint the world’s world.” ect was Kings Island’s The Beast in 1986 and since most iconic roller coaster, Coney Island’s Cyclone The Cyclone opened on June 26, 1927 and then Baynum Painting has completed more than at Luna Park as well as Cedar Point’s Top Thrill since then has been thrilling riders with its 85 foot, 200 major roller coaster projects, including rides Dragster, one of the tallest roller coasters in the 60-degree plunge at speeds up to 60 miles an hour throughout Cedar Fair and Six Flags’ properties, world. on its 2,640 foot track. An official New York City and for dozens of other popular amusement park Baynum Painting is a key part of the team un- Landmark since July 12, 1988, the Cyclone is listed operators. dertaking the multi-year refurbishing project of the in the New York State Register of Historic Places Baynum Painting provides world class painting Cyclone at Coney Island. For the Cyclone project, and on the National Historic Landmark Register. solutions and industrial coatings for amusement PPG Paints has agreed to donate the glossy white Simultaneously Baynum is currently at the "top parks, commercial, industrial, educational and finish coat that the coaster will soon display. of their game” while repainting another world medical facilities. Baynum Painting is currently cel- “We have been fortunate to paint some of the class coaster. At 420-feet high, Cedar Point’s ebrating 30 years in the amusement park painting greatest roller coasters and amusement rides in Top Thrill Dragster just edges out Six Flags Magic business. America,” said Chris Baynum, owner of Baynum Mountain's Superman Escape from Krypton as the •www.baynumpainting.com Creating Memories & Profi tability

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Hair-raising heights ... PO BOX 638 • PLAINVIEW, TEXAS 79072 • (806) 293-1353 • WWW.LARSONINTL.COM January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 31 Late 2015 fall fairs hit with rain, some worse than others AT: Pam Sherborne [email protected] Heavy rains for late fall fairs dampened fairgrounds in the lower half of the U.S. While the Arizona State Fair, Phoenix, saw a four percent drop in attendance this year compared to 2014, some fairs held in the deep south and southeast of the U.S. were impacted far more. Here are results from some of the late fall fairs.

Arizona State Fair, Phoenix, Oct. 16-Nov. 8 Despite five days of rain, the Arizona State Fair, which ran October 16 through No- vember 8, drew 1,102,044 fairgoers including a re- cord final day attendance of 113,196 fairgoers. That attendance repre- sented a four percent de- crease from 2014, but offi- cials were pleased despite the rainy days. A tradition in the state The 2015 Arizona State Fair, Phoenix, was impacted by rain this year but not as badly as some other late fall fairs. The Phoe- for 131 years, the Arizona nix event drew 1,102,044 fairgoers this year including a record final day attendance of 113,196 during its run Oct. 16-Nov. State Fair offers an assort- 8. This year’s attendance was four percent down from 2014’s numbers. Here is an overview photo of the midway provided ment of entertainment, com- by Ray Cammack Shows. COURTESY ARIZONA STATE FAIR munity engagement, and amusement options. FAIR ROUNDUP down 42 percent compared 8, when a crowd of 66,000 Giordano said. "We had over The rain led to some to the 2014 event, said Chris people came to the fair. 3,000 participants in our Vet- temporary ride closures, Tasty Journey; Encounters: Giordano, fair president and "It was also Veterans and erans Parade. It is actually but Ray Cammack Shows, U.F.O. Experience; Mind- general manager. Military Appreciation Day the largest veterans celebra- the midway provider, did works!; and Krazy Maze Giordano said atten- and we were thankful for tion in Louisiana." very well. It featured 69 attracted large numbers of dance to the 2015 was great weather on this day," 4See FAIRS, page 32 rides, 56 games, and 33 food fairgoers. 266,500. The 2014 attendance booths. This is no small feat Motor sports and rodeo was 455,000. with RCS utilizing 40 power also scored big during the "We lost all Fridays, Sat- units, 36 of which are semi- fair. urdays and Sundays with trucks to deliver the midway Fairgoers also were the exception of the final amusements and 240 trailers treated to an all-new barn Sunday on November 8 to for transportation. event this year — "Ewe De- rain," Giordano said. "We This year's top five rides cide 2015." Ewe supporters added a Tuesday (Novem- were: La Grande Wheel, for Clinton and Cruz fin- ber 3) to try to make up for manufactured by Carousel ished first. some of the rain loss and had Holland; Sky Ride, manufac- Tentative dates for the a large crowd. P.O. Box 238 tured by Seatrek; Wild River, 2016 fair have been set for "This was the tough- Reverchon; G-Force, KMG; Oct. 7-30. est fair that I have had the Merino, CO. 80741 and Rave Wave, Cosmont. pleasure of managing in my In addition, the RCS Louisiana State Fair, career due to all of the bad 800-634-6097 970-522-7515 Fax: 970-522-2902 food booths of Biggys 2, Big- Shreveport, Oct. 22 - Nov. 8 weather," he said. gys, J's Chicken BBQ, Mus- Attendance at the 2015 The largest highlight of [email protected] www.wisdomrides.com tards Café, and Fried A Fair Louisiana State Fair was the fair was on Sunday, Nov. 2 enjoyed the status of most popular stands. Players scored big with 269,598 stuffed toys award- ed from all of the games with the top five games being One Ball, Tubs, Big Water Race, Bank A Ball and Balloon. The fair featured 499 live performances on six stages. The Concert Series in the Coliseum attracted nearly 100,000 fairgoers. In addition, the fair's newest attractions: Sweet, A 32 AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 FAIRS FAIR ROUNDUP drawing 184,205 people, Continued from page 31 down about 7,000 from 2014. brought a newly purchased “The numbers were Improvements were Sky Trip (Tango) ride, manu- down as we expected,” made to several buildings factured by KMG, to the fair Spokesman Joe Bolchoz on the fairgrounds prior to this year. Also new was a said, during an interview the fair. Giordano said a new Super Nova 360, manufac- with local Post & Courier air conditioning system and tured by Mondial, provided newspaper following the a new roof were added to by Skerbeck Shows. fair. the Agricultural Building. There were also a couple “We had four days of "We also did an interior of new kiddie rides pro- inclement weather, and makeover to that building," vided by Patrick Sheridan. when that happens, obvi- he said. Mark Cockerham brought a ously people are not going In addition, a new roof Wisdom Starship. Tony Tal- to come," he said. was installed on part of the ley brought a Wisdom Viper. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Cattle Barns and a new roof The 2016 dates have rides didn’t open at all, the was put on the Hirsch Me- been set for Oct. 27-Nov. 13. first time that’s happened morial Coliseum. in at least 30 years, Bolchoz "The Hirsch Coliseum Greater Baton Rouge (La.) The 2015 Louisiana State Fair, Shreveport, experienced a said. also has been recently leased State Fair, Oct. 22-Nov. 1 decrease in attendance this year compared to 2014. The de- While rain severely im- to Encompass Sports Man- Like Shreveport, La., Ba- crease was directly attributed to four days of wash-out rains pacted those four days, most agement who has turned it ton Rouge also was in the and rainy days most of the other days during its run Oct. 22- of the other fair days saw at into an ice center offering path of the heavy rains. Nov. 8. Fair President and General Manger Chris Giordano least some precipitation. public skating, youth hockey Two straight rain-soaked said it was the most challenging fair he has experienced. Attendance started leagues, figure skating, and weekends left the midway Shown above is some of the free grounds entertainment — climbing in the 2000s, hit- other ice events," Giordano a mess at this fair this year. provided here by an act called Crazy Indy. Crabtee Amuse- ting 241,424 in 2013. Fair or- said. "They plan to bring In fact, the weather was so ments provided about 60 rides for the midway. ganizers began looking at a the Shreveport Mudbugs bad, it forced organizers COURTESY LOUISIANA STATE FAIR goal of 250,000. hockey team back to Hirsch to keep the gates closed for But numbers fell short Coliseum for the 2016-2017 more than half of the fair’s fair since 1985 when Hurri- Mitchell Brothers and after heavy rains in 2014 season." 11 days. cane Juan circled over Baton Sons Amusements provided and 2015. The highest atten- Crabtree Amusements Fair officials called the Rouge twice in a week. about 40 rides to the mid- dance was 242,000 in 2003. provided 60 rides on the car- record-breaking rainstorms Instead of greeting visi- way. But, like the remainder Still, Exchange Club of nival midway. The carnival the worst weather for the tors on the last scheduled of the fair, rides and attrac- Charleston members are day of this year’s fair, ven- tions were also shuttered. looking at the bright side, dors and fair officials start- The fair’s numerous Bolchoz said. ed packing up the midway small vendors were also hit “We are certainly grate- early. Heavy rains forced the hard by the rain. ful to be able to run a good fair to shut down after just a Just how big of a blow and safe fair,” said Bol- couple of hours of business the weather dealt to this choz in the same interview. the day before and left the year’s fair weren't to become “There were no major inci- parking lots and midway a clear for a little time after the dents on our grounds that muddy mess, said Cliff Bar- event. were of any consequence ton, the fair’s chairman. Dates for the 2016 Great- whatever.” Fair officials were hop- er Baton Rouge Fair are Oct. Amusements of Ameri- ing to just break even. The 27-Nov. 6. ca has provided the midway fair was able to save on some to the Coastal Carolina Fair operating costs like secu- Coastal Carolina Fair, since 1958. They set up be- rity and parking lot staffing Ladson, S.C., Oct. 29-Nov. 8 tween 60 and 70 rides on the while closed, but the hit in This year's Coastal Car- fairgrounds. attendance could eat deeply olina Fair attendance was Next year’s fair is sched- into the fair’s bottom line. dampened by wet weather, uled from Oct. 27-Nov. 6. January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 33 34 AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 35

BUSINESS, SAFETY & CLASSIFIED  Knott's gears up for Ghost Town's 75th year — Page 36 / MarketWatch — Page 38 / CLASSIFIED — Page 42 Parent company announces chain-wide business refocus SeaWorld San Diego to end orca shows, create new attractions

AT: Dean Lamanna by ruling that the park must majority of adults — nearly [email protected] cease captive orca breeding 95 percent according to re- as a condition of approval. search we have seen — tell SAN DIEGO, Calif. — A SeaWorld vowed it would us that they believe that new era is dawning for Or- challenge that condition visiting a zoo or aquarium lando, Fla.-based SeaWorld through legal action. can inspire conservation,” Entertainment, Inc., as evi- During a presentation Manby continued. “We see denced by major changes for investors and analysts a growing trend within our coming to its flagship park on Nov. 9, company presi- core guest demographic that here and throughout the dent and CEO Joel Manby a vacation can and should be chain. shared SeaWorld’s plan to more than just fantasy and Chief among those build on the company’s entertainment. Guests want changes is the discontinu- business fundamentals by to know that they're making ation of SeaWorld San Di- evolving the guest experi- a difference for the world ego’s signature killer whale ence. This will involve, per a we share and our parks de- show after 2016, a move follow-up release, “aligning liver on that promise.” that some industry analysts with consumer preferences As part of that commit- had been predicting. At this for experiences that matter ment, Manby announced time, the company has not — to learn more about the the company has initiated suggested that it will mod- natural world, the plight of production on a new orca ify or stop similar shows at animals in the wild, along presentation for its San Di- its SeaWorld parks in Orlan- with family entertainment ego park. The new experi- do and San Antonio, Texas and attractions.” ence will engage and inform SeaWorld has been un- The plan includes a new guests by highlighting more der increasing pressure na- approach to in-park ac- of the species’ natural be- tionally to defend its killer tivities as well as a greater haviors and include conser- In response to intense animal advocacy, legislative pressure whale shows and captive connection to SeaWorld’s vation messaging and tips. and declining attendance, SeaWorld San Diego's signature breeding programs — and award-winning television The current killer whale killer whale show will be ending after 2016. New conserva- its image — since the 2013 programming, which high- show, One Ocean, will run tion-themed experiences and attractions (such as the coaster release of the negative docu- lights the company’s world- through 2016. rendering shown below), funded by part of the $100 million mentary Blackfish. The chain class veterinary care and Manby also provided originally earmarked for the park's shelved Blue World Proj- has seen a significant drop animal rescue operations. details of new attraction con- ect, will be introduced in 2017. in attendance, particularly Other elements of the plan cepts and seasonal events, AT/SAMMY PICCOLA; COURTESY SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO at the San Diego facility, in include a more simplified including a SeaWorld Res- the interim. approach to value-based cue-themed roller coaster The pressure has been pricing and investment in and holiday shows. (The strongest in California, new attractions. company already has a ma- where animal rights advo- “Animal rescue is part jor new roller coaster going cates have been the most of what we have always into its Orlando park for the vocal and Rep. Adam Schiff, been and a key way we are impending summer season.) (D-Burbank) has promised different from other theme In addition, he announced to push federal legislation park companies,” Manby new business partnerships banning captive orca breed- said. “In developing new with Panasonic Enterprises ing and wild orca capture, experiences in our parks we Solution Company (PESC) as well as the importing and want guests to explore, to and San Diego-based Evans exporting of killer whales. be inspired and, ultimately, Hotels. In October, the Califor- to act, and we feel our parks Manby has noted that a nia Coastal Commission are uniquely suited to creat- key objective of partnering derailed SeaWorld San Di- ing meaningful and fun va- with PESC, which provides ego’s proposed Blue World cations — experiences that advanced technology so- Project, a $100 million orca matter. tank and habitat expansion, “The overwhelming 4See SEAWORLD, page 37 EUROPEAN SPARE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS IMPORTER SINCE 1982 NORTH AMERICAN PARTS INC. NORTH 61C AERO DRIVE, PARTS CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK USA 14225

PHONE: (716) 839-4791 FAX: (716) 839-4506 AMERICAN INC. EMAIL: [email protected] www.nap-inc.com SERVING THE AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY WE’VE KEPT YOUR RIDES IN MOTION SINCE 1982 36 AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 Park reinvests in beloved legacy attractions for 2016 Knott’s to upgrade chicken eatery, fete Ghost Town’s 75th year AT: Dean Lamanna [email protected] BUENA PARK, Calif. — Once again, Knott’s Berry Farm will be showing love and respect for its own history of amusement tradition with extensive upgrades to long- standing attractions in 2016. In addition to a complete refurbishment and retracking of the park’s classic, 1998-built wooden roller coaster, GhostRider (Amusement Today, Nov. 2015, Issue 8.2), Knott’s is undertaking a renovation of Serving up savory chicken platters Qsince 1934, Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant is closing this month and will return Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner fully refurbished this summer. Waiting lines, like the one above on Mother's Day 1944, will be a thing of the past; dining Restaurant and is dramatically guests will receive a text message alerting them when their table is ready. COURTESY KNOTT'S BERRY FARM enhancing the experience of its one-of-a-kind Ghost Town sec- ery’s other dining areas. four main dining areas and allowing them more time and inventive program, with about tion, which is marking its 75th Raffi Kaprelyan, vice pres- two banquet rooms, all furni- flexibility to explore Knott’s 20 participating actors roam- anniversary this year. ident and general manager of ture, flooring, lighting and dé- MarketPlace or to grab a drink ing the grounds in character, Both projects will be com- Knott’s, told AT that “it was cor will be replaced. The large at the restaurant’s new full- will allow guests to play an ac- pleted in time for the summer time. The restaurant’s interior dining room to the right of the service bar, which will replace tive role in shaping the events season. was getting tired; it hadn’t main entrance will be remod- the Garden Room. The main in Ghost Town through a dif- Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Din- been touched for many, many eled with a look inspired by dining room accessible from ferent storyline each day. ner Restaurant, which is locat- years. Mrs. Knott’s kitchen pantry — the courtyard entrance will be “Each actor will know the ed in Knott’s MarketPlace and “Being the Southern Cali- adorned with a pot belly stove divided into two smaller din- day’s storyline, which will be has wafted mouth-watering fornia institution that Mrs. and other cozy touches remi- ing rooms themed with farm- updated every hour,” Kapre- food aromas across the park’s Knott’s Chicken Dinner Res- niscent of park co-founder house motifs. lyan explained. “Guests can entrance at Beach Boulevard taurant is, we felt we would go Cordelia Knott’s home kitch- “Each dining room will partake in the story and in- and Grand Avenue since 1934, back and get it right. We’re re- en. have a different feel, and the teract with the actors, or they was scheduled to close January furbishing it in such a way that The restaurant also will kitchen is going to get an over- can just be observers. You can 4 for a top-to-bottom cosmetic we’re not stepping away from have a new, welcoming lobby haul, as well,” Kaprelyan said. spend part of the day interact- and thematic freshening. The the restaurant’s origins; we’re area, where dining guests who “The bar will give guests the ing with Ghost Town’s citizens facelift will carefully preserve sprucing it up and making it a provide a cell phone number option of coming in to enjoy a — virtually becoming one of the original “tea room” dining little more contemporary.” will be sent a text message beverage or cocktail.” them. This will be a unique room while updating the eat- Throughout the eatery’s when their table is ready — A new outdoor seating experience that you can’t get area, protected by awnings, anywhere else.” on the eatery’s north side will Also underway is con- allow guests to dine al fresco struction on a new Calico with views of the MarketPlace Stage, which has been relo- fountain, the park’s Ghost cated across the train tracks Town and the GhostRider from to the space previously coaster. The facility’s overall occupied by Screamin’ Swing. seating capacity of well over The stage, themed after an old 300 will remain about the abandoned mine, will feature same, and its menu — with an all-new show. the exception of some added, Among other upgrades bar-friendly small bites — will to Ghost Town will be some adhere to its tried-and-true of- storefront and interior refur- ferings. bishment work and the re- “We’ll be keeping the placement of speakers, wiring menu along the original lines, and other technical elements and we’ll make sure we’re that contribute to the section’s serving the best chicken that’s atmospherics. out there,” Kaprelyan said. Kaprelyan feels that Ghost “While meeting our guests’ Town Alive! will create a new current expectations, main- audience for Knott’s. taining the restaurant’s tradi- “People who have no tion is most important.” interest in riding rides will Inside the park, Ghost want to experience this,” he Town is going to become live- said. “When you consider the Knott's will celebrate the 75th anniversary lier than ever. ongoing interest in the Old of its Ghost Town section this year with The 75-year-old themed West — movies and TV shows Ghost Town Alive! — an immersive experi- section will be host to Ghost continue to be made about it ence featuring daily storylines and cos- Town Alive! — an interactive — Ghost Town has an appeal tumed characters with whom guests can entertainment experience de- that still exists. Not only does interact. A rebuilt and relocated Calico signed to immerse guests in it differentiate us from other Stage (see illustration), home to a new new stories and adventures parks, it is the heart and soul show, will be part of the fun. in the familiar Old West gold- of Knott’s Berry Farm.” COURTESY KNOTT'S BERRY FARM mining town of Calico. The •knotts.com January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 37 IAAPA and Britton Gallagher to offer telemedicine program ORLANDO, Fla.— Britton Gallagher and the Inter- common medical issues including cold and flu symp- from the service. Through phone, video, or mobile app, pa- national Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions toms, ear infections, congestion, or sinus problems. With tients can speak with a board-certified U.S. doctor, typical- (IAAPA) announced on Nov. 17, 2015 the availability of a this model of telemedicine, there are no co-pays and no ly in less than 15 minutes from submitting a consultation new, cost-saving employee benefit for U.S.-based IAAPA limitations on use. This allows members to reduce claims request. Physicians can prescribe medications if needed. members and their employees starting on Jan. 1, 2016. expenditure and drive down the overall cost of medical “It’s not convenient for anybody to try to see a doctor Member companies can now enroll through Britton coverage. when they are sick,” says P.J. Insana, president of the em- Gallagher in a program that allows their employees to ac- “We are pleased to offer IAAPA members access to ployee benefits division at Britton Gallagher. “The prac- cess healthcare services via the telephone, computer, and telemedicine in their organizations,” said IAAPA Presi- tice of telemedicine is a step forward in the health care in- mobile app (telemedicine) to help reduce health care costs, dent and CEO Paul Noland. “This innovative healthcare dustry that uses telecommunications to bridge the gap of improve employee productivity, and increase employee program enables IAAPA members of all sizes to help keep time, distance, and affordability to reach patients in need satisfaction. employees healthy and on the job, reducing absenteeism, of medical attention.” Telemedicine is an innovative service provided by and boosting employee morale.” Additional information on this new program is avail- Teladoc and gives members and their families 24/7/365 Britton Gallagher will serve as the telemedicine con- able by calling (216) 658-7806. access to on-demand care and support for more than 900 sultant to ensure members receive the maximum benefits •www.brittongallagher.com/IAAPA-telemedicine SEAWORLD Continued from page 35 lutions serving the sports, entertainment and retail in- dustries, is to use technol- ogy to better connect park guests with animals and the company’s 23,000 employ- ees with the larger goal of inspiring a shift in behavior. “We hope that expe- riencing animals in our parks moves our guests to a deeper understanding of the plight of all animals — and an increasingly threatened natural environment — and inspires those guests to help conserve the world we share,” he said. Added Jim Doyle, presi- dent of PESC: “Panasonic is very pleased to be chosen by SeaWorld Entertainment as its new technology partner. [We] look forward to deliv- ering the most cutting-edge technology solutions to im- press and amaze.” Meanwhile, SeaWorld has signed a letter of intent with Evans Hotels to explore development of a resort ho- tel on SeaWorld San Diego’s leased land. Evans owns and operates several resorts and attractions around Mission Bay, including the Catama- ran Resort Hotel and Spa, the Bahia Resort Hotel, and the Bahia Belle and William D. Evans sternwheelers. The Evans partnership is part of SeaWorld’s strategy to look at opportunities and part- ners to develop resort prop- erties in or near some of its parks. This year, SeaWorld also expects to match its 2015 expenditure of $15 million for an ongoing multimedia campaign to counter criti- cism of its marine mammal handling from animal advo- cacy groups. •seaworld entertainment.com 38 AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 BUSINESS WATCH MARKETWATCH Walt Disney declares semi-annual cash dividend BURBANK, Calif. — The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) board COMPANY SYMBOL MARKET PRICE HIGH LOW of directors declared a cash dividend on Dec. 2, 2015 of $0.71 per 12/02/15 52-Week 52-Week share for the second half of fiscal 2015, payable January 11, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 14, 2015. The Blackstone Group BX NYSE 30.64 43.58 28.01 Disney began paying dividends on a semi-annual basis this past Merlin Entertainments Group/ July with a dividend of 66 cents a share, and combined with today’s MERL LSE 425.00 473.30 360.93 Legoland declaration, the total fiscal 2015 dividend payment increased 19 per- cent on an annualized basis from fiscal 2014 to $1.37 per share. Cedar Fair, L.P. FUN NYSE 56.18 60.64 44.91 Main Event signs lease at Pointe Orlando CMCSA NASDAQ 60.48 64.99 50.01 Comcast Corp./ DALLAS, Texas — Dallas-based Main Event Entertainment, op- NBCUniversal Media erators of bowling-anchored entertainment centers in America, have CMCSK NASDAQ 60.57 64.69 51.26 signed a lease for its first location in Florida with Pointe Orlando, located across the side street from the Orange County Convention The Walt Disney Company DIS NYSE 114.00 122.08 90 Center. With a new prototype design, Main Event Orlando will open in late 2016. 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The $50 million, 65,000 square foot, Caribbean Journey addition – which completes the final DIESEL PRICES two phases of the Aquarium’s original master plan – will transform the Region As of Change from Texas State Aquarium from a leading regional aquarium to one of the (U.S.) 11/30/15 1 year ago top aquariums in the nation. To date, more than $40 million has been East Coast $2.455 - $1.054 raised toward the project. Midwest $2.411 - $1.291 •MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Saint-Gobain, suppliers of electrochro- mic glass, installed SageGlass in the skylight of the oval rotunda that Gulf Coast $2.254 - $1.247 covers the new grand entrance and event space at the iconic Mall of Mountain $2.451 - $1.276 America, the nation’s largest retailer and entertainment destination. West Coast $2.510 - $1.141 The 3,500-square-foot rotunda skylight is comprised of more than 300 California $2.717 - $1.009 panes of electronically tintable SageGlass. The SageGlass skylight will provide solar control to enhance the comfort of millions of shoppers CURRENCY and guests attending programs, concerts and speaking engagements On 12/07/15 $1 USD = being held in the Mall’s new expansion. SageGlass dynamically con- 0.9185 EURO trols sunlight to optimize daylight and enhance comfort by preventing 0.6616 GBP (British Pound) glare and solar heat. The dynamic glass skylight is controlled via light 123.08 JPY (Japanese Yen) sensors, adjusting tint automatically as the sun intensifies throughout 0.9957 CHF (Swiss Franc) the day. Tinting can also be controlled manually as needed for special events at the Mall that require customized glare or heat management. 1.3615 AUD (Australian Dollar) By blocking sunlight on hot days, SageGlass dramatically reduces en- 1.3360 CAD (Canadian Dollar) ergy demand, while increasing guest comfort. The mall attracted over 42 million visitors last year. January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 John A. Hardman, Six Flags Over Texas puppeteer, dies at 80

DALLAS, Texas — John Hardman, a retired Wood- A. Hardman, the voice, heart row Wilson High School the- and wit behind Dallas mall ater director, voiced the opera NorthPark Center’s annual singer in Santa’s Toy Shoppe Scrooge Puppet Theatre as Puppet Theatre show. His well as World on a String at stepdaughters helped with the State Fair of Texas and Six puppeteering. Puppeteers Flags Over Texas Argyle the such as Schutze were treated Snake puppet show, died Nov. like family, too. Schutze, son 4, 2015, of cancer in hospice at of The Dallas Morning News’ his home in Dallas, surround- former gardening editor Mar- ed by family and friends. He iana Greene, describes him as was 80. “the best teacher, mentor, di- Fatal tumors had been rector and friend” he’s ever discovered the night the fair John Hardman performed numerous puppet shows in the known. opened, but the show went Dallas-Fort Worth area, but none were more famous than his On his first day on the job, on with the help of his loyal Argyle the Snake show at Six Flags Over Texas. AT FILE/SFOT “He took me to a room behind puppeteers, including his the stage and showed me the stepdaughter Doran Garrett, he was surprised to find Lit- at Camp Pendleton near San at NorthPark, he aimed his marionettes,” Schutze recalls. Tina Gromova and Will Schu- tle Red Riding Hood mari- Diego, a friend taught him a zingers at a man in green “He picked one off the rack, tze. Hardman, who loved onettes. It was a very cold Punch and Judy routine and plaid pants. After his perfor- made it do a graceful dance, performing, was planning his Christmas that year, too cold sold him the puppets. He used mance, Hardman learned his then handed it to me and said, annual Christmas shows for to go out of the house. So he them to create a show for Six target was none other than ‘Go play!’ with a kind smile NorthPark Center from his sat and played with them. Flags Over Texas in 1963. He Raymond Nasher, NorthPark on his face. My life has been a bed. “And the more I played had puppeteered ever since, Center’s owner and Hard- wonderful dream ever since.” He was born in Gordon, with them, the more I thought, amassing a collection of more man’s new boss. Last year, Hardman was Texas and moved to Wichita ‘This is kind of fun,’” he said than 1,000 puppets along the “I said, ‘Oh, gosh,’” Hard- hospitalized with pneumonia Falls, Texas, when he was 4. in a 2008 interview. way. man recalls, “but a few min- during his NorthPark run. It His road to puppeteering be- His dad helped him build His cantankerous Scrooge utes later, he cornered me, was the first time he’d missed gan on Christmas morning a little stage in their garage delivered a 10 to 15-minute laughed and said, ‘Welcome a performance. Schutze filled when he was 9. and he staged shows for kids curmudgeonly riff at -mem to the family.’” in as Scrooge, but Hardman As he eagerly tore open in the neighborhood. Years bers of the audience. The Scrooge grew out of his Six returned to his post as soon his present from his father, later when he was a Marine first time he voiced Scrooge Flags routine with Argyle the as he was released from the Snake, a grouchy snake made hospital. Fred Frantz, water play co-inventor, dies at 60 from an argyle sock that shot He is survived by his water pistols at the audience wife; a son, John Christopher TILLAMOOK, Oregon Frantz is survived by and complained a lot. Argyle Hardman; stepdaughters — Fred Frantz, inventor his daughter Mahonia Whit- was a favorite of Jay Johnson, Devon Caldarera, Doran Gar- and tinkering genius passed ney Overbye (Nia), husband the Tony Award-winning ven- rett and Bronwyn Garrett; a away on April 30, 2015, Todd Overbye, and children triloquist who attended Rich- sister, Rosemary Chardukian; while searching the moun- Jonathan and Makenna, ardson High School. grandsons Robin, Tim and tains in Nevada for rare and of Fruita, Colorado, step- The puppet shows were David Hardman; and a niece, precious stones. He was 60 daughter Melanie Zallee, family affairs. His wife, Patti Indigo Kretzchmar. years old. Fred was an im- husband Van Zallee, and portant, yet quiet industry children Emma, Leah, Elijah, icon who made many inven- and Sarah of Portland, Or- tions in the water park and egon, and siblings, Sharon theme park industry come Frantz, Diane Nosal, David to life that are played on by Frantz, Laura Herrington, millions of families world- with 14 nieces and neph- Fred Frantz wide today. Best known ews. The many people who for co-inventing giant wa- dren’s museums around the worked for and with him in ter play structures with the country. He loved to create his many business ventures dumping bucket of water at places where kids and fami- and neighbors, were his ex- water parks he also created lies could play. tended family. Super Saturator coasters, A welder, tinker and in- In an effort to remem- Foam Factories, MagiQuest, ventor by training, Frantz ber him and all he stood for, and many other iconic in- founded The Metal Mender, his partners Denise Weston, dustry innovations. at the Port of Tillamook, Or- Rick Briggs and Jonathan The First tree house egon in 1984. He became a Barney, alongside his family, dumping bucket was built founding partner, designer, have started an education and installed in 1995 at White and engineer for SCS In- and training fund at a local Water Water Park in Mari- teractive in 1989 and with community college in his etta, Georgia. Frantz was Creative Kingdoms in 2002. home town. The fund was instrumental in making this When he wasn’t building named “Pass the Torch” in attraction come to life. There the latest big idea for theme Frantz’s memory, given the are great stories of how he parks, Frantz enjoyed riding many people he has men- and his daughter (who was his Harley Davidson on the tored over the decades with just a little kid at the time) back roads of Oregon and his skill and support of the wore wetsuits and stood traveling the world. He es- trade he loved so much. under a “test" big dumping pecially loved the deserts, Contributions to the bucket in the freezing cold exploring, spelunking, col- “pass the torch” fund may rain of Tillamook. Frantz lecting and mining for rare be made at Fredfrantzfund. also built attractions for chil- rocks and gems. com. 40 AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 Hersheypark's Kathy Burrows honored

Kathy Burrows PEOPLE WATCH Above: Dick Knoebel and tight- HERSHEY, Pa. — Kathy Burrows, Public Relations manag- rope-walking Nik Wallenda er for Hershey Entertainment and Resorts, was recently hon- seen in the Amusement Today ored by her peers at the Pennsylvania Public Relations Soci- IAAPA booth. Above right: ety 65th Anniversary Celebration at Hershey Lodge, Hershey, Happy 100th Birthday to Won- Pa. Burrows received the 2015 Ernest McDowell Award for derland Park's Alethea Roads Excellence in Public Relations during the evening of honors. (center left), seen here with her This is the highest honor the Pennsylvania Public Relations daughter Paula Borchardt and Society awards each year. During her acceptance remarks, granddaughters Paige Rumph, Burrows had this to say, “I’m so humbled by this award. It’s Keira West, Rebecca Parks not the places I’ve been, but the people I’ve met along the and Kristen Hodges. Right: NEAAPA president Ryan De- way. I don’t aspire to be the best on the team, I aspire to be Maria (left) and Greg Morrow, the best for the team. I’ve launched coasters, managed crises son of the late Tom Morrow, at and welcomed animals. PR is a team effort.” NEAAPA’s Annual Tom Morrow Relationships are the utmost priority for Burrows as she is Social at Maggiano’s Little Ita- known by her co-workers and the local media as “The Mayor” ly in Orlando, Fla., during the of Hershey, Pa. If anyone needs to know anything about a re- IAAPA Expo. The gala honors porter — from a spouse’s name to kids’ ages — Kathy knows. Tom Morrow, also known as She’s not just a co-worker or communications professional. “Mr. NEAAPA,” for his years of She is someone who goes beyond in her genuine care and dedication to the organization. concern of everyone she encounters. AT/GARY SLADE; NEAAPA COURTESY RON GUSTAFSON —B. Derek Shaw; photo courtesy Roger That Photography January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 41

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Amid the flash and glitz of the trade show floor, the 2015 IAAPA Attractions Expo, held November 16 – 20 (with the trade show floor open November 17 – 20), proved the industry is en- floor space became occupied ergetic and strong. Accord- by 1,066 companies during ing to reports from IAAPA, the weeklong event. There numbers were particularly were 21,200 qualified buyers impressive. Preliminary es- registered. IAAPA’s theme timates at the close of the for 2015 was “New. Now. show indicated more than Next!” As Amusement Today 32,900 professionals were covered the floor, it was easy registered to attend. While to see new innovations, new the Paris attacks just prior to product and new ideas be- the Expo could have caused ing offered to amusement minor fluctuations, exhibi- parks, water parks, family tors on the floor found not entertainment centers, zoos, only solid business, but a museums and other vari- connection with the right ous attractions and resorts. buyers. While the lights and sounds Jeff Hudson, presi- may seem familiar, it was dent of SkeeBall (Chalfont, evident that creative and To honor the victims of the Penn.), found it to be a great fresh offerings for the future Paris terrorist attacks that show. “This was phenom- continued to be developed happened on the Friday be- enal — probably the best and were available to those fore the IAAPA Expo kickoff, show we’ve ever had. The who asked “What’s next?” the Orlando Eye lit the wheel traffic has been great, the “This was an incredible in France's colors for several quality of buyers was fan- week,” said Paul Noland, nights. At right, the new tastic, and the overall atmo- IAAPA president and CEO. Zamperla Windstarz made its sphere made this a phenom- “Walking the trade show debut on the show floor. WHEEL: AT/GARY SLADE; enally great week,” Hudson floor, it was evident that the WINDSTARZ: said. global attractions industry is AT/RICHARD MUNCH If early estimates prove booming in every corner of true, attendance at the the world.” the final day of the Expo. 2015 Expo will be the sec- A record 34 press an- On Tuesday, November ond largest in the associa- nouncements from the trade 17, the exhibit floor came tion’s history, topping that show floor kept reporters to life following the Kick- same designation created engaged with new rides, off Event. There, 1,800- at last year. More than 558,610 new technology and the tendees filled the theater square feet of trade show next innovations, even up to 4See EXPO, page 2B 32.9 IAAPA Attractions Expo 10-year attendance* 30.5 29 26.5 26.5 25 25.8 23.8 24 14.6 15.3 15.8 18.2 19.4 21.2 20.5 Buyers Buyers Buyers Buyers Buyers Buyers • • • • • • 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Atlanta Orlando Orlando Las Vegas Orlando Orlando Orlando Orlando Orlando Orlando FACTS FAST *in thousands (AT Research) 2B AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 On the record with AT... Andersen named IAAPA second vice chairman On attending her first IAAPA Expo: Liseberg AB CEO The Mortgage Bank of Den- “I think it is absolutely insane and ridiculous, but also very mark (Ministry of Finance). awesome. Being in the office, you forget you work in the in- and President to Andersen has been a dustry with roller coasters and amusement park rides. I’m on member of the IAAPA board the spreadsheets sometimes in the office and now I came here lead IAAPA in 2018 of directors since 2014, includ- and just rode a carnival ride. You can’t do that at any other trade show. I think it’s awesome.” ALEXANDRIA, Va. — ing serving on the Executive Megan Krentz, WhiteWater West The board of directors of the and Finance Committee in • International Association of 2015. He has been the chair- In regard to innovations that work with physically Amusement Parks and At- man of IAAPA's European challenged guests: tractions (IAAPA) has elected Regional Advisory Commit- “We had a meeting with Holiday World (one year ago); Andreas Veilstrup Andersen tee since 2014 and a member they said ‘We want to be a leader in this.’ By Christmas we as second vice chairman. An- of the committee since 2011. developed the prototype, by January we refined it and made dersen is CEO and president He also served on the asso- it easier to work with our car. By February, we were happy with of Liseberg Group in Gothen- ciation's Strategic Planning everything. We have a patent pending.” burg, Sweden. He will be IAA- and Nominating (now Gov- Tom Rebbie, Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters Inc. PA's second vice chairman in ernance) Committees. Ander- • Andreas Andersen In response to controversial public opinion and SeaWorld’s 2016, first vice chairman in sen was the chairman of the new brand: 2017, and then lead the asso- in Europe. In that role he was IAAPA European Government “We’ve been quiet, and we’re not going to be quiet any- ciation as its global chairman responsible for membership Relations Subcommittee from more. We’re going to be known for Experiences That Matter.” of the board in 2018. sales and service, program 2011 to 2013. Joel Manby, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment "Andreas' industry knowl- development, government af- His service to the attrac- • edge is deep, and he has strong fairs, and managing the Euro tions and tourism industry Regarding Joel Manby’s keynote address: relationships with a number of Attractions Show (EAS) con- extends beyond IAAPA. From “Joel Manby did an outstanding job presenting the in- key leaders worldwide. These ference and trade show. 2002 through 2004, Ander- sights and direction of the company and their efforts to attributes, combined with He served as vice presi- sen was the general secretary change their image. There were a lot of good ideas I can use his strong and enthusiastic dent and chief operating of- of the Association of Dan- in my business.” commitment to the global at- ficer of the legendary Tivoli ish Amusement Parks and a Ron Satula, Schlitterbahn Galveston • tractions industry, will make amusement park and pleasure member of the organization's On show traffic: him an excellent leader for garden in Copenhagen, Den- national board. He was also “We’ve had some quality leads which is par for the course. IAAPA," said Roland Mack, mark from 2004 to 2008. From active in Europarks; a member Most of the work we do is custom so we go home with propos- managing partner of Europa- 2002 to 2004, Andersen was of the Counseling Committee als to do. We have work to do in the next few weeks.” Park in Rust, Germany and executive assistant/company for the Wonderful Copenha- Fred Miler, E & F Miler chairman of the IAAPA Gov- lawyer for Tivoli, where he gen, Regional Tourism Board; • ernance Committee, the mem- managed investor relations, and a member of the Regional On increasing minimum wage: ber-led group responsible for strategy development, and le- Board in Copenhagen for the “One of the biggest issues you can see coming down the nominating the second vice gal issues. Andersen started Federation of Danish Indus- line — and it has already happened in many cities and states — chairman to the board of di- his industry career in a consul- tries. is this forced minimum wage hike that everybody might have rectors. tancy role as project coordina- Andersen has a candida- to deal with. That would be a real challenge for us. Our only alternative would be to have a price increase. What that would Andersen has been in tor at Tivoli. tus degree (master's) in law be…who knows? It’s a problem everyone is facing.” the attractions industry since Prior to joining the in- from Copenhagen University. Bill Cormier, Funtown/Splashtown 2001. He was named CEO and dustry, Andersen was deputy He also has a bachelor's de- • president of Liseberg Group manager for the Danish Agen- gree in financial and account- On nearing their 100th roller coaster: in 2011. From 2008 to 2011, cy for Governmental Man- ing management and business “It is a really wonderful feeling. We can only thank our Andersen was executive direc- agement (Ministry of Finance) administration from Copenha- customers for their trust.” tor of IAAPA's regional office and principal, case officer for gen Business School. Sophie Bolliger, Bolliger & Mabillard • On growing a family-owned carnival business: Wizarding World of Harry need. It’s all under one “I married into the family. My in-laws and I are growing a EXPO Potter. roof.” Deere adds, “I think small show into a medium show. My in-laws just bought the Continued from page 1B first Luna Park gondola wheel to be shipped to America. I’m Three events during the bringing a couple members excited, it’s 50 feet tall with 10 gondolas. to capacity leaving many week raised approximately of my team gives them a Eddie Noerper, Sunshine and Archway Amusements without a seat. During the $150,000 for Give Kids the global perspective of this • entertaining presentations, World through a golf tour- industry. We’re a small park On innovation that regulates self-service cash control: new-for-2015 attractions nament, motorcycle ride, in New Zealand, and we’re “You can take a dispenser in any park, stick it anywhere were spotlighted from Eu- fun run and walk, plus in- quite isolated, but it opens in non-traditional spots away from cash registers and control rope, Asia, Latin America dividual and corporate do- their eyes up to the greater and they never have to worry about shrink or theft. Those ma- and North America. Also, nations. Many attendees industry. It’s motivating for chines will not pour an ounce of product unless they recognize three new members were could be seen on the trade them.” an RFID chip in the refillable vessel. If I’m a dad with children, I inducted into the IAAPA show floor wearing special- 2016 IAAPA don’t have to clog up register lines and be angry that I’m wait- Hall of Fame: Fred Holling- ly made buttons recogniz- Attractions Expo ing in line. I can hit the machine and go, I have higher guest satisfaction and the park has more meaningful transactions.” sworth of Omni Films In- ing the 20-year partnership The 2016 IAAPA Attrac- Tom McCann, ValidFill (“controlled pour” partner with Coke) ternational (Sarasota, Fla.) between IAAPA and GKTW. tions Expo will take place • who led the way in the de- In recognition of the 20-year at the Orange County Con- In partnering with Holovis: velopment of film-based at- milestone, attendees were vention Center in Orlando, “(Our partnership) came about by IAAPA. We saw that tractions; Jack Lindquist of encouraged to donate $20, Nov. 14-18. More than 200 they were great at AV; they saw we were great at motion. It Disneyland (Anaheim, Ca- which let them proudly dis- companies have already re- just made sense to get together.” lif.) marketing legend and play the button on their ap- served booth space for the Ryan Lee, Simuline first advertising manager parel showing their support. trade show floor. Informa- • for the park; and Tom Wil- Chris Deere, chief ex- tion about exhibiting in or On the IAAPA Expo week: liams of Universal Parks ecutive of Rainbow’s End attending the 2016 event is “There were a lot of new things to see, and the network- & Resorts (Orlando, Fla.) theme Park in New Zealand, available at www.IAAPA. ing events and seminars were very well attended. When you have a place full of people, it gives you energy.” noted for his work in creat- said, “It’s a show we always org/IAAPAAttractionsEx- Gerardo Arteaga, Fantasilandia and 2015 IAAPA chairman ing immersive experiences want to be a part of because po. for guests, including The everything is here that we January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 3B Coaster and ride manufacturers go big on New. Now. Next! AT: Tim Baldwin [email protected]

ORLANDO, Fla. — IAA- PA’s 2015 theme of “New. Now. Next!” couldn’t be bet- ter exemplified than with ride and roller coaster man- ufacturers. While the sup- pliers certainly still offered their time-tested attractions, the 2015 IAAPA Attractions Expo offered noticeably more innovative concepts than has been seen in some time. Mack Rides had all Steve Gorman (left) of Waldameer talks with PTCI about their sorts of new ideas to pre- new transfer module to efficiently move guests from wheel- mier. Maximilian Roeser chairs directly into the roller coaster. AT/RICHARD MUNCH explained that Power Splash going into Walibi Belgium have ridden it.” A demo ride ship per hour can increase. A Mack’s booth was busy with many new concepts. Seen will have the combination of for IAAPA attendees was set smaller version, which they here are (l to r) Jean-Chirstophe Parent, CEO of Walibi Bel- various ride experiences. “It up at nearby Fun Spot Amer- nickname Raptor track, is glium; Jean-Herve Maced, Product Development manager will have three launches, said ica on their Freedom Flyer a more economical offering for Compagnie des Alpes; Thorsten Köbele, chief officer Roeser. One time forward, coaster. So far, they have im- where riders would sit single Sales and Marketing, Mack; Dirk Engelhardt, Area Sales one time backward, and one plemented nine installations, file, but the coaster is still manager, Mack; and Christian von Elverfeldt, CEO of Mack time with the huge splash.” two of which have opened capable of inversions. “We Rides. Walibi Belgium will be debuting the first Mack Power Working like a launched to the public. The beauty of have been wanting to get Splash, which won the IAAPA Brass Ring for Best Concept. shuttle coaster, water is in- this concept is that it can take into the steel coaster market AT/TIM BALDWIN corporated for the finale. “In a simpler ride and make it and we feel our products can seven seconds, we fill the much more dramatic. compete in both markets.” any kind. Guests will sim- ers, such as the upcoming whole channel with water,” Jake Kilcup of Rocky John Wood of Sally ply use their hands to fire at highly-themed, dual-launch said Roser. “It also uses the Mountain Construction had Corp. was all smiles with onscreen targets. Legoland Taron at Phantasialand in largest coaster wheel in the lots to share. The company the success of Justice League: will be using this concept on 2016. Speaking of two new industry. They are 850 mm in is not only debuting a game Battle for Metropolis win- their Ninjago attractions in concepts, Sascha Czibulka diameter and weigh 250 kg.” changer at Dollywood — ning the Brass Ring for Best both California and Billund said, “One of the new ride Also Mack has combined the first launched wooden New Attraction, and future resorts. The interactive hand concepts which we’ve intro- its spinning coaster concept coaster that will also be the Six Flags installations have gestures just lend themselves duced to a broad audience with its launched Blue Fire world’s fastest woodie — but absorbed most the compa- to all sorts of concepts such is the Ultra Tower. (It) is an style coaster. Several rid- noticeably new style of track ny’s capacity at the current as spells and wizards. immersive media-based at- ers have tested the concept called TRex track. “The ad- time. Volcanikus 4D is a de- Philadelphia Toboggan traction combining two al- on Europa-Park’s Blue Fire vantage of the TRex track is veloped concept that uses Coasters Inc. drew one of the ready existing attractions Megacoaster. that you will be able to span the same footprint as existing largest press announcements into one. The first part is a Also associated with up to 80 feet between col- Sally attractions without the on the Expo floor. The com- platform that holds 24 riders, Mack is the VR Coaster con- umns, this will be huge for necessity of an IP. “AMC ap- pany announced two new and the ride can hold four cept. Thomas Wagner said, installations; it will make the proached us last year about innovations to the industry. of these, making for a ride “It’s a very dynamic ride trains feel like they are float- creating a dark ride for ‘The One is a module that allows cycle capacity of 96. The new that gets even more intense ing,” said Kilcup. Resem- Walking Dead.’ They came wheelchair guests to board feature is that we add faster than virtual reality. Because bling a monorail look, the up and said they were look- the coaster train with much 4See RIDES, page 4B we are playing with heights new concept eliminates ties ing at someone to help them greater simplicity. Owner and increasing speed, we during construction, will be get into the theme park indus- Tom Rebbie reported that have had such a tremendous easier to install, and once in try. We think the best way is Holiday World has already response from people who operation, RMC feels rider- a dark ride.” Wood laughed tested the new conveyance when he tells of AMC liking with solid success. In addi- Sally’s treatment of zombies tion, the unveiled car — PTCI (called “walkers” by AMC) 360 — is the company’s most on a previous Zombie Apoc- advanced vehicle. “The new alypse concept. “The key is coupling to each car gives it finding someone that has the the opportunity to take cor- right demographics and fan ners, curves and banking a base to make it part of their lot smoother than the other attractions.” cars we do. It can get into Extreme Engineering a tighter radius and even a was buzzing with riders and loop,” said Rebbie. He also spectators with their new said the new single bench car Cloud Coaster — part zipline, has been thoroughly tested part swinging coaster. Phil on two different coasters, Wilson reported, “We had one of which has an inver- 1,000 brochures — they were sion. “Now we’re looking for Jake Kilcup of Rocky Moun- gone on the first day of the a park to take it on. This train tain Construction stands show. We’re walking away will be able to do what any adjacent to the new TRex with four contracts.” other train out there is doing, monorail style track, one of Extreme Engineering combined a zipline with a roller coast- Triotech debuted a new if not better.” the many new ideas coming er. Several IAAPA attendees gave the short course a go. interactive feature that does Intamin is world fa- from the RMC team. AT/TIM BALDWIN not use guns or blasters of mous for its fantastic coast- AT/TIM BALDWIN 4B AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 an area with a turntable and Group’s Korey Kiepert said, RIDES can rotate 360 degrees. It “What’s really unique about Continued from page 3B can rotate and line up with this ride is that we have this up and down motion (such a different drop, including succession of airtime hills. as with the drop tower). We backward. It’s really incor- There is a double up where add screens for each vehicle, porating motion devices in you’ll be banking one way but we don’t have fixed pro- a water ride.” Hudson also and a second double up jectors. The projectors are adds that they are working where you will be banking moving with the vehicle at with using LSM motors to the other way.” The ride is the same speed.” Czibulka accelerate and slow down the newest signature of the said hourly capacity is deter- in some areas to create ex- French park, and it will sport mined by show length, but citement and unique experi- two 12-passenger Timberlin- has an approximate 1,400 ences. Also, Storm Chaser is er trains, 1464 feet in length per hour maximum capac- a new motion base that uti- and a height of 55 feet. The ity. A second attraction be- lizes a platform of ten riders coaster is also expected to ing promoted was the Dome that rotates 360 degree and have 11 moments of negative Ride Theater. A ring of pas- Tim Timco of S&S and Scott Simpson of S&T Amusements tilts 90 degrees to the vertical Gs. sengers rotate inside a the- stand before the new ride vehicle going to Playland’s Cast- to add new motion to a dark Maurer Rides displayed ater to a speed of 6 rpm, and away Cove. AT/TIM BALDWIN ride experience. a Bike & Wing Coaster vehi- the dome also tilts plus or Adam Souliere of Sky- cle. Cantilevered seating on minus 30 degrees (making line Attractions discussed a coaster has been done else- 60 degree range total). The the company’s new product, where, but Steve Boney feels film content is projected up, Crazy Couch: “It’s a chil- Maurer has something new down and all around, mak- dren’s ride, but it also ac- to offer. “The difference is all ing it 360 degrees of immer- commodates two adults. I’ve the other bike style coasters sion. been hearing from parks in on the market are over the Chuck Bingham of the past year that there is a track, and this is now float- MVR was delighted to have shortage or void in the mar- ing over…nothing. You can just delivered two wooden ket for an American-made have it close to the ground, coasters in China that feature kids’ ride. It is sort of the col- terrain hugging, close to the all wooden corkscrew inver- laboration of several things water and 90-degree bank- sions. “Just prior to the show, that came together.” The ride ing.” Boney also points out we signed our 10th coaster features a row of eight seats, that most wing coasters have for China,” Bingham said. two of which accommodates an over the shoulder har- He also disagrees with any adults and the “couch” then ness, but the Maurer vehicle naysayers saying that China Cavu’s new booth was mesmerizing for passersby on the rises and tilts offering silly only uses a double-redun- can’t sustain the industry Expo floor.AT/JEFFREY SEIFERT motions. The first installa- dancy belt in a very com- growth it has seen. “China is tion went to Fun Spot Amer- fortable seat. “Other wing a going to be a real market for horizon is a new coaster con- opportunities for us for a ica just after the show. “The coasters seat you tilting back, some time to come. There’s a cept. Tim Jakobi of Zamper- launched coaster.” But there mission of Skyline is to pro- but we thought the orienta- real future.” Bingham teases la said, “It’s called the Fac- was more on offer. Rich Al- duce something new and in- tion should have you look- that MVR has some new con- tory Coaster because it has len spoke toward the new novative every year. It sort of ing down.” Boney also notes cepts being developed for a lot of different elements. family inverted coaster. “We prevents things from getting the price point for this new the next couple of years. The elements include a soft can also do a launch with it. stale for us and the industry.” style of coaster is compara- Zamperla had a lot to launch, a backward switch, Our layout is a little more The Gravity Group re- ble to their existing coasters showcase. New for this year a drop down element, and family friendly. That was our vealed their latest vehicle go- already produced, whether — and also the hottest ride then forward direction for approach on this,” he said. ing to Walibi Rhône-Alpes it be for a single car coaster on the floor — was the Wind- the finale.” The vehicles seat An initial layout conceived in France. It will revolve such as their spinning coast- starz. Both it and the new En- 16 passengers. The first -in offered a track length of around a story of lumber- er or a train style coaster deavor, a new take on the old stallation will debut in China about 1,500 feet and a height jacks who are trying to figure such as those they currently Enterprise concept, debuted in 2017. of 67 feet. The footprint is out how to cut wood quickly market. this past fall in Luna Park at S&S had a lot of activ- 350 by 75 feet. “It’s a very and easily. The train vehicles Dynamic Attractions, Coney Island. A children’s ity around their booth. The tight footprint so that we can resemble a fanciful saw ap- ride (geared to ages as small Gale Force vehicle headed share columns and keep the paratus called Saw 7. Gravity 4See RIDES, page 5B as three years old), Zip Zap for Playland’s Castaway cost down for the customer,” Race, was also introduced. Cove was revealed early in added Ryan. It allows small children to the show. “It’s our first LSM In terms of “New. Now. cause their car to “drift” launch,” says Gerald Ryan. Next,” Francine Schnabel of while going around. On the “It’s going to open a lot more Cavu is really excited about the company’s business model. “A lot of companies take technologies and try to create a ride experience around it. What we do is look at a guest experience and de- termines how the technology best complements that.” The company is launching a new water/ dark ride called Am- azon Drifter. Harold Hudson said, “It’s a huge flume ride with 12-passenger boats, but we have special effects -in corporated into the water. There are areas where the Steve Boney and Rudy Voigt of Maurer Rides stride the new Crazy Couch was Skyline Attractions latest offering at the boat stops and tilts forward winged vehicle that allows riders to sit outside of the track Expo. AT/TIM BALDWIN or backward, and there is in tandem motorcycle style. AT/TIM BALDWIN January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 5B adds that extra level of com- ing side by side.” They have RIDES plexity.” Of note, Cedar Fair also increased the height of Continued from page 4B has five parks with this same the Family Tower from 12 boasting a pair of Brass Ring style theater, so the success meters to 20 and doubled the awards, had a new booth on of this project can easily ex- riders from 10 people to 20. the Expo floor. Announced pand into other properties. ETF had a new open- on the second day of the Additionally, Carowinds is ing just following the trade trade show, the company starting with one half of the show. Projects in the Middle will be building an attrac- theater, which could easily East for 2016 began with tions development center in double. an opening around Christ- Orlando, Fla. This new of- Holovis had a busy gam- mas time and will continue fice will offer what they call ing dome with Expo attend- into the new year. “There an “industry first,” which is ees. Mike Ross said the two is growth in our company, called Unlimited Attractions. biggest things they were pro- especially in our trackless This is a new service that moting were the world’s first vehicles. This year we are integrates all of the show 3D interactive dome, and providing more than 100 elements that turn a simple the quality of the “real time” vehicles worldwide,” said ride into an “attraction” gaming engine. “We are able Ruud Koppens. “We have a that includes story concepts, to now create new content, lot of projects in the Far East Clair Hain of Great Coasters Gamers were lining up to lighting, scenery, media and customize it and do chang- and the European market is poses with one of the com- experience the interactive special effects. CEO Guy es for corporate events in a picking up.” pany’s junior coaster cars. skills involved inside Holovis' Nelson stated, “Building on matter of hours.” Being able Matt Kent with Ocean- AT/RICHARD MUNCH new dome. our involvement in 50 of the to customize the media on eering could speak toward AT/TIM BALDWIN world’s most popular theme ranties with my rides.” In short notice was a major sell- the two Six Flags Justice park attractions, we’re evolv- addition to a new installa- ing point with their clients League installations going in the U.S. Adam Sandy com- ing.” tion going to Plopsaland De during the show, no matter for 2016, but not other proj- mented on the new coaster Franz Maier of Gerstlau- Panne in 2016, GCII is also the type of attraction wheth- ects yet to be announced. going into Adventureland in er says the company’s capac- doing refurbishment projects er it be the dome or a dark “Everyone wants faster. Iowa. “It’s the largest capi- ity is full for 2016. Projects in the double digits that in- ride, etc., including prepara- We’re already operating tal expansion on their part. range from bigger and small- clude Ghost Rider at Knott’s tion at home in creating ava- at a really good maximum The coaster will be 131 feet er — Sky Roller and Sky Fly Berry Farm that will not only tars that can be transferred speed for Six Flags,” he said. tall, have a vertical lift, five installations to new coasters. refurbish the ride, but also via a phone upon arrival at “Amp Traxx is also a brand inversions and a 101-degree “We made the right moves. feature track profile adjust- the park. new product on the market. first drop. For a family park, Even though we didn’t want ments, braking system and Ryan Lee of Simuline In the past, there has never I think it is an awesome mar- to go into the mega coast- two new Millennium Flyer said the company is now been a standard amp for ride keting platform to have.” ers, we now have a 200-foot trains. “We also have four focused on the theme park systems. That’s where Al- Angus Jenkins of coaster in Germany,” he signatures for four new rides market and brought a new corn McBride came in and Chance Rides said they just laughed. In terms of what in 2017,” he added. motion based vehicle for said ‘Let us help you with opened a custom-themed is happening now with the Tom Gass of Alterface dark rides. Simuline has also that.’” Revolution 20 at Mall of company, Maier also said, spoke toward Plants vs. partnered with Holovis to Mark Rosenzweig with America just days before “We have really reinvested in Zombies going into Carow- create turnkey attractions Ride Entertainment Group the Expo opened. A family the company. We have built inds. He said, “It will seat 64 that features both media ele- oversees the Skycoaster di- coaster in Phoenix has been a new spare parts building per attraction cycle. The ac- ments and dark ride vehicles. vision. He told AT, “In 2016 completed and will open and a new office building.” tual gaming will be at about Vekoma has developed a we are going to start a two at the World Wildlife Zoo. Great Coasters Interna- five minutes. Plus there is a new track building method. year celebration for Sky. It Mike Chance explained, tional has a lot on the books full pre-show explaining the Charlotte van Etten raves will be the 25 year anniversa- “It goes through a primate for refurbishment projects storyline.” Rob Decker of that the projects that have ry of Skycoaster. It started in building exhibit before go- in addition to new coast- Cedar Fair added, “Taking come from this are super 1992. It is the most success- ing to the lift.” Jenkins also ers. Clair Hain told AT at the interactivity into the digi- smooth. “People are going to ful extreme thrill upcharge reported that three coasters the Expo, "We have come tal age has been a push for us say ‘You need a Vekoma.’ All attraction in the history of are under construction, as up with some good ideas with a couple of dark rides. the new designs are done by the attractions industry.” In well as a range of flat rides with our rides and have seen This isn’t a dark ride, this is a this new system. The feed- addition, Skycoaster own- from the Chance lineup, and nothing but great results. theater setting. We’re able to back from the parks is tre- ers attend a safety seminar. of course, the perennial C.P. We are using a new type of game into the screen and get mendous,” she said. Vekoma In 2016, it will be a hands on Huntington trains. The open wood for the track. What a the competition going, and will be debuting a dozen new workshop being held at Six seat Zipper vehicle will be huge improvement. I can you can compete from side coasters in 2016. Van Etten Flags Magic Mountain. REG debuting soon with Wade also give out long, long war- to side in the theater and it also said the I-Ride, devel- represents Gerstlauer in Shows. oped with partner Brogent Technologies, is also seeing great success. The newest installation will be Mall of America in 2016. Zierer is proud of their gorgeous new IAAPA booth, as well as the direction of the company. Although the big projects were under wraps, Marina Ernst-Weiderer could speak toward a newer version of the company’s incredibly popular Wave Swinger from a 40-seat mod- el to 56. This was in response to park requests for more Alterface is working with Cedar Fair to introduce Plants Vs. capacity. “People were also Zombies utilizing previously-built Action Theaters. asking for more double seats. Vekoma, partnering with Brogent, has found a success with AT/TIM BALDWIN That’s what riders like, seat- their I-Ride theaters. AT/JEFFREY SEIFERT 6B AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 Portable ride suppliers roll out new products at IAAPA AT: B. Derek Shaw ity for parents to ride with their [email protected] kids, continues to keep this ride a popular midway performer. ORLANDO, Fla. — With The ride has been updated with 1,000 exhibiting companies in an electronic system that makes 650,000 square feet, the IAAPA it simple to operate. Wisdom ex- trade show floor was bustling plained, “You push the button. with all kinds of sales, includ- The ride starts, runs, stops where ing those affecting the portable the entrance is and the operator industry. then just opens the door.” When Here is a recap of suppliers asked about what’s next, Wis- catering to the carnival industry. dom replied, “We have a couple New games at Bob’s Space of new spinning rides we are Racers, Inc. include Jumpin’ working on. One is called the Monkeys, Pixel Play Water Gun Starfighter, the other one we call Fun, and Tube Dash Derby Roll- the Y Factor.” Both are working A-Ball along with a water tube names. The idea is to make the version. The new Gear It Up kids as sick as possible. That’s Capsule is designed for opera- the ones that are successful!” tions without ticket redemption Rides 4-U, the U.S. distrib- centers, dispensing a capsule uter of the Italian SBF/VISA prize. Jack Cook, president, said: group rides has just introduced “We’re always continuously the family ride, Drift Race. This Rides 4-U had a massive trying to develop product that circular flat ride has six race car exhibit on the show floor makes the customer money – vehicles seating two adults, with (indoors and outdoors) with that’s the name of the game.” He one driving and one shooting at multiple rides on display. continued, “The customers real- targets on the rear of the car di- Shown inside here are: ize that they need to stay with rectly in front of them. The cars Drop 'n Twist (above); the times, ahead of the times.” have swerving capabilities mak- Spinning Out spinning New colors with new themes is ing target scoring more chal- coaster (above right); and an important ingredient to their lenging. “There has been a lot of the Drift Race (right). line of product. Of course water interest. Right now we are whirl- AT/JOHN W.C. ROBINSON games are always a winner. Two ing and twirling.” Two years ago of Bob’s Space Racers games, Rides 4-U introduced the Spin- Whack-A-Mole and Roll-A-Ball, ning Coaster, selling a couple of purchased the first Reverse Time features built into it, so that the number one. We’re gonna ear- have been around since the early dozen already, getting great pub- spinning thrill ride that will be operator is kept from doing the mark probably three this year 1970’s, continuing to be as popu- lic response. “This year we are operated in North America. The wrong thing.” The new feature and then we’ll see how the year lar as ever. taking it a step further and we attraction is an update of the clas- has both air and electric brakes, goes for the following year.” The Victor Wisdom, president introduced the triple spiral. We sic Ballerina ride with 24 seats helpful in a power outage. ride will follow a similar pattern of Wisdom Rides says the Mon- sold several of them at the trade facing outside the perimeter with There’s also a new drive sys- as other trailer mounted rides ster Truck, Spinning Coaster show, said Len Soled, president. over-the-shoulder restraints. The tem for their Scrambler. “This al- from Majestic, with ease of set and Jungle Twist have been He continued, “The one we platform rises to a 45 degree an- lows you to get rid of the whole up and tear-down, while being very good rides for them along sold within the first hour of the gle with a maximum speed of 20 catwalk, which has been a trip self-contained. Two models are with their other catalog product. show was sold to Dallas Jones mph. Mid-course the ride direc- hazard over the years,” said Sul- available, however Majestic will Ninety percent of their business at Beech Bend Amusement Park tion changes. The theme is now livan. Dual motors are set up at offer the Midi model first (45’ by in the U.S. is for the portable in Bowling Green, Ky.” Another a giant clock — the platform be- the Scrambler base with conduit 65’) which has a similar footprint side. “We try to excel at portabili- was also sold to Funplex Hous- ing the face. LED lights complete running out to the operator stand. to the bumper car ride they offer. ty, easy to fold up, easy to assem- ton, Texas, along with a 9 meter the appearance of the ride. It will “All are NEC compliant, UL list- Set-up of the coaster will be simi- ble, easy to maintain,” said Wis- Drop and Twist. replace the Trabant that was in- ed,” explained Sullivan. Existing lar to the Music Express, with the dom. Their granddaddy ride is Also at the Rides 4-U booth stalled in 1964. George Frantzis Scramblers can be modified with entire framework attaching to the Alien Abduction (StarShip or were the owners of Quassy II, park owner said, “The twist this new drive system. The com- the trailer. “It’s going to be able Gravitron) attraction. The large Amusement Park, Middlebury, is that you’re in a different seat- pany is working on a way to put to fit into a lot of shows that cur- capacity (1000 pph) and the abil- Conn. The family owned park ing position facing out, so it is the touch screen feature on por- rently use our equipment,” said going to give the rider a familiar, table wheels; a gondola wheel Kudler. When talking about set- yet unfamiliar approach to the and also the creation of a high up time, Kudler said, “Our goal ride. It fit well in the footprint of ride. Sullivan mentioned the un- is three men, three hours. We’ll a ride that was there plus it had usual applications where wheels see.” He continued, “Both Steve the same actions. We felt the fit are used. Scheels All Sports is and Steve Sr. (Swika) are excited was correct.” one such company. This sport- on this first one. They want to put Patty Sullivan, owner, Eli ing goods operation has wheels a lot of their ideas and input into Bridge Company had a lot of in- inside eight of their 25 locations, this ride. We go back a long ways. terest at her booth including the including Fargo, N.D.; Omaha, I think the first unit they bought sale of a HY-5II electric rim drive Neb.; Billings, Mont. and Sioux from us was 1970.” The coaster, wheel with touch screen controls Falls, S.D. with a capacity of 16, will con- to Tim and Pam Casper, PBJ Majestic Rides is very ex- tain LED lighting, with an hourly Happee Days Shows, Marion, cited about their new BackSpin thru-put approximately 400 pph. Ark. The controls help to keep coaster (via Preston & Barbieri, The total ride time (three cycles) the wheel properly balanced S.r.l.) “It’s going to be trailer is approximately five minutes. During their 45th anniversary, Bob’s Space Racers introduced during loading or unloading. mounted and we are also go- PBJ Happee Days Shows (Ar- five new games for the amusement industry. New colors and “This is a great new feature that ing to have park models,” said kansas) also purchased a Back- themes are crucial when updating old games and introduc- cuts down training time by one Jeff Kudler. He continued, “Our Spin roller coaster, with delivery ing new ones. Jack Cook, president and Bob Cassata, chair- or two days for new operators,” first customer is S & S Amuse- expected in August. man and founder were on hand to answer any questions. said Sullivan. She continued, ments, Steve Swika, (Scott Francesco Ferrari with Pres- AT/B. DEREK SHAW “It also has a number of safety Township, Pa.) They are getting 4See CARNIVALS, page 7B January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7B CARNIVALS Continued from page 6B ton and Barbieri, says their rela- tionship with Majestic goes back a long time, first with Music Ex- press rides and bumper cars and now the spinning coaster. When asked about manufacturing out- put of this ride, Francesco said, “In the last year we produced four Midi and three bigger/ major coasters. The American market has asked for this Spin- ning Coaster. So we adjust our production in order to fit the new spinning car (requests.)” Eli Bridge Company sold a new HY-5II electric rim drive The new ride represents a big wheel to Tim Casper, PBJ Happee Day Shows, shown here in Ital International displayed this beautiful illuminated Ferris investment by the manufacturer the center. With Tim, at the Eli booth, were (left) Patty Sul- wheel gondola from Technical Park. The gondola car is de- in calculation, design and con- livan, president/CEO and Susan Headen, Eli Bridge. signed for the company's 22 meter wheel. AT/B. DEREK SHAW AT/B. DEREK SHAW struction, among other things. With the interest already strong, waiting to go up. Stars, which is a re-theming of in the U.S. (Legoland, Dolly- said Dobler. He went on to talk it appears Preston and Barbieri Ital has had success in sell- our Ali-Baba ride. Our Vertigo wood).” The 40 year old compa- about refitting roller coasters that will be busy with many future ing Pinfari portable coasters. is extremely popular in parks as ny can also help with spare parts. went into service many years orders. “The Pinfari product is a frac- well as the portable industry. We “We supply other manufacturers ago. “We now have other possi- Ital International, LLC rep- tion of the price from before (the set one down in Kings Dominion with seating units and restraint bilities. For example, instead of resents three Italian companies: original company) and thanks to (Doswell, Va.) and a number of systems — very, very high qual- a shoulder restraint system, we Bertazzon, Technical Park and that I was able to sell six coast- other parks around the country ity, up to Kilo degree 5. We can fit can now have one with just a lap Pinfari (the remaining assets of ers in one year for this company. and the world.” In 2015, ARM out existing roller coasters with bar. That gives the customer the the defunct company have been The price is very affordable and introduced Frenzi, a new giant a complete new train, which we possibility to improve the exist- purchased by InterPark). New the product is very good,” said swing ride as a proto-type that did recently, very successfully,” 4See CARNIVALS, page 10B for Bertazzon this year was a two Guglielmi. Cyclones have been was out running on various mid- level dark ride, that is generating sold to Kyle Brady with Play- ways. “We’ve got a commitment a lot of interest. Technical Park world Amusements; Lake City with a couple of shows, I don’t has introduced a completely il- Amusement Park, a new amuse- want to mention right now. You luminated gondola Ferris Wheel ment park in Guntersville, Ala- know how the trade secrets are car. “This is something we have bama operated by showman Bil- in the industry! We probably had never seen before. The seats are ly and Stacey Tucker; Dixieland 70 percent of the equipment for almost transparent and on the Carnival; and one to a park in this coming season sold before sides are lights that glow with Cancun, Mexico. Super Cyclones we got here. We have three com- different colors, for a special ef- (two cars in tandem) have been mitments for ’17,” said Bates. fect,” said Carlo Guglielmi, sold to Ray Cammack Shows, Maxtron LED Show Light- chief manager of Ital. The cars Inc.; Reithhoffer Shows, Inc. ing was all ablaze with their have been designed for a new 22 and Wade Shows, Inc. The new lighting fixtures on the show meter wheel that is easily trans- and used ride brokerage com- floor. Scott MacNeill, techni- portable. The company is also pany (Ital) also has a complete cal support (and also with Deg- working on a 45 meter wheel water park for sale along with a geller Attractions) described Sunkid GmbH, while widely known across Europe, is a rela- that, although not on trailers, can four loop roller coaster. Gugliemi their operation, “We’re slowly tive newcomer to the North American market. In addition to easily be put up and down, re- commented, “That’s what we do. growing, adding more products family rides, including drop towers, Sunkid can easily retrofit quiring three to four days assem- We sell these specialty items.” to our repertoire. The future existing roller coasters with new trains and restraint systems, bly time. Their Giant Wheel is 55 Wintersville, Ohio is a busy is going to be a new market in saving their customers considerable money over building a meters tall with an enclosed, air place at the moment as 60 em- pucks. We are debuting our Or- new ride. Shown here is Georg Dobler, sales and product conditioned gondola with spe- ployees are working ten hour lando Eye for IAAPA, so it helps management, of Sunkid, a 40 year old company, formerly cial lighting effects. “One of the days, five days a week to keep for our visuals. We’re having a known as Heege. AT/B. DEREK SHAW wheels has been delivered to At- up with demand for A.R.M. Inc. good year. MacNeill continued, lantic City, New Jersey, unfortu- product. Eric Bates, president ex- “Our goal is to get our product nately they have problems with plains, “We are extremely busy. out there because it is a reliable the foundation.” The ride is still We have sold a lot of our Rock lighting system. We want every- one to have a good product on their equipment. The flood lights are one of the things we’re try- ing to get out on the fairgrounds, the midways and the parks. The less you spend for electricity, the more you are going to save.” Sunkid GmbH (formerly Heege) is an OEM company that’s been successful in Europe for many years and is now ex- panding to the North American Maxtron SL, Inc. had a very brilliant display on the trade market. Georg Dobler, sales and show floor, showcasing their programmable LED light solu- product management gave us tions. They are the company who provided lighting for the Left, Jeff Kudler, Majestic Manufacturing and Francesco Fer- an overview, “We are produc- newly opened Orlando Eye. Based in Hong Kong, Maxtron rari, vice president, Preston & Barbieri S.r.l. catch a free min- ing small family rides. They are has distribution centers in the United States and Europe. ute to visit with AT about their new Back Spin coaster the very, very common — household Scott MacNeill handles Technical Support for many of the companies are working together on for the mobile market. names in Europe. Our highlight U.S. customers. MacNeill is also with Deggeller Attractions. AT/B. DEREK SHAW is the tower that you can also find AT/B. DEREK SHAW 8B AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 Water amusement industry shows plenty of New. Now. Next!

AT: Jeffrey Seifert psychologists, architects and floatation collar available for [email protected] designers, the new attraction six-, eight- or 12-person rafts brings features that are de- from Intamin, Hopkins or ORLANDO, Florida — signed to appeal to parents Barr Engineering. Zebec has As indicated by the plethora and kids. The open concept added small dividers to its of news in Amusement Today with a central staircase al- four-person raft to prevent during 2015, there was no lows parents to keep an eye riders from sliding into each shortage of new and excit- on their children regardless other and to offer a touch of ing ideas from the water at- of age, as they partake in the separation when riders, who tractions industry. That trend various engaging activities may not know each other, continued with plenty of on the structure. are asked to fill the otherwise IAAPA's Expo theme of New. Polin Waterparks was cozy rafts. As the supplier to Now. Next! at the 2015 IAA- showing off its next genera- ProSlide, ZPro’s newest of- PA Attractions Expo. tion of water slide coatings fering is the aforementioned Creative concepts and an with samples of tubes framed RocketBlast raft with pat- abundance of eager buyers like pieces of art. With coat- ented water-capturing pock- have allowed the water at- ings that look like bamboo, ets. Currently available with tractions industry providers diamond plate, steel plumb- three-person inline seating, a to flourish. In doing so, they ing or children’s art, the ex- four-person version is in the WhiteWater/Flowrider engineers Andrew Thatcher and have, in return, provided ternal surfaces take water works. Steve Kriticos stand with a model of the new WaveOz. ever-increasing ways for cus- park theming to a whole new Already home to argu- AT/ JEFFREY SEIFERT tomers to get wet with good, level. ably the largest variety of splashy, safe fun. AT takes a Also new for Polin is a with riders racing along the packages. SplashTacular also water playthings, Empex look at some of the highlights light and sound package op- curved edge. The result is offers improved play struc- Water Toys continues to im- of what is new, now and next. tion for enclosed tube slides. a slalom-like course of left ture designs as well as imagi- press with its colorful and WhiteWater Attractions High fidelity music along and right U-turns along with native spray features that creative water play devices. certainly has it with the now with pulsating black lights magnetically propelled up- can be used in a stand-alone Just released in September is factor, grabbing two exhibit add a new dimension to en- hill ramps and speedy down- spray ground or integrated the new Aquatropica line of product awards for Technol- closed slide tubes. The black hill sections. into other attractions such products that feature tropi- ogy Applied to Amusements lights bring to life the special ProSlide’s new big attrac- as a play structure. A lighted cal trees, flowers, caterpil- with the popular Slideboard- pattern effects that Polin ef- tion is the RocketBlast water rain shower using themed lars, monkey and birds to ing attraction that combines fectively incorporates into coaster that takes decades- lighting and an indoor cloud keep children engaged. Next the excitement of gaming its slides with its exclusive old water propulsion slides that rains down on parkgo- are additional themes for the with the thrills of water slid- RTM manufacturing process. to the next level. RocketBlast ers — complete with thun- Empex’ popular Aquaduo ing, as well as Best Exhibit Next for Polin will be the in- positions custom water jets derstorm effects — is one of tower. This interactive water in the 900 to 1,200 square stallation of one its newly- on each side of the uphill the more imaginative custom sculpture features a tower feet category. A press an- announced Space Race at- portion of the slide, provid- projects from SplashTacular. with multiple arms holding nouncement from the floor tractions. Although nothing ing a consistent uphill force. Raft and tube suppliers, small tipping water devices covered the new WaveOz could be announced during Working with ZPro, ProSlide CPI, Zebec and ZPro con- that randomly fill and tip (like heuvos) a 180-degree the show, Polin had several developed patented cup- tinue to supply the water over. Empex now offers this surfing ride that opened at promising leads on family shaped pockets on the side of park industry with the in- same device as an angel fish Thermas dos Laranjas water raft bowl ride that has two each raft that capture and use flatable products and mats splash, butterfly splash and park, Brazil, in October. Al- teams racing against each all of the water’s dynamic needed to partake in many of tippin’ seahorse. though a 180-degree model other. energy. The new technology the new and exciting attrac- Mexico’s Fibart continues was demonstrated, the unit ProSlide’s big now wow is 50 percent more efficient tions the slide manufactures to supply its products to small can be configured in multiple is the Flying Saucer — cur- than the original “blaster” continue to churn out. All to mid-sized water parks degree arcs by adding or re- rently in operation at Spain’s technology. Of interest to po- three have also branched out throughout North America, moving sections like slices of Siam Park where hydromag- tential buyers is the fact that to the amusement industry Europe, Asia and Australia. a pie. Coming next to White- netic-powered, two-person the RocketBlast technology providing floatation collars On display was an imagina- Water is the APX water play rafts, speed through dark price point is less than that for river raft rides as well as tive play structure built to last structure. Redesigned with tunnels then careen into mas- of LIM-powered hydromag- bumper car collars. CPI was with the use of fiberglass and the help of playologists, play sive, open saucer sections, netic coasters. This will make offering a new polyurethane 4See WATER PARKS, page 10B uphill water coasters more readily available to small to medium-sized park owners who don’t have the resources to invest in a HydoMagnetic Rocket or Mammoth attrac- tion. SplashTacular is concen- trating on now as the com- pany realigns its focus to small to mid-sized projects. Although SplashTacular con- tinues to offer its exciting sig- nature attractions such as the six-person drop capsule at- traction DrenalineDrop, it has come to realize that the mid- size park is where the bread and butter is. Innovations in- clude translucent color rings Marketing Manager Sohret Pakis and the Polin team show and custom light and sound Angel Fish Splash from Empex is a creative makeover of the off one of the new slide coatings. AT/JEFFREY SEIFERT old tipping bucket. AT/JEFFREY SEIFERT January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 9B IAAPA seminars offer educational opportunities in many topics

Compiled from AT reports dents we have small projects going on in school, and we ORLANDO, Fla. — found it interesting in how to Throughout the week of the start with low budget ideas. IAAPA Attractions Expo, The street atmosphere was the industry professionals from most important and the pro- around the world had the op- cess and product. We learned portunity to participate in 114 you didn’t have to use a large education programs. Among group, but could even use one the offerings were behind-the- performer.” scenes EDUTours at area at- Gary Bertch, owner of tractions, panel and roundta- Lost Island Waterpark in ble discussions, or organized Waterloo, Iowa, commented, lunches. “We have an existing venue Rebecca Turner, IAAPA we would like to add street vice president overseeing entertainment to. We also are Education, Professional De- planning a ride park at some velopment and Training Ser- Preparing for one of IAAPA's seminars are (l-r) Debbie Karu, Casino Pier; John Nantz and point, and this would particu- vices, told Amusement Today, Gary Chubb, Hersheypark; Steve Gorman, Waldameer; Laura Woodburn, Hersheypark; and larly be of interest to that.” He “Our education office at the Brian Knoebel, Knoebels Amusement Resort. AT/B.DEREK SHAW adds, “The three panelists did Expo is a good distance from a great job of using their own the education session rooms. not open. Both parks have had tical Solutions for Ride Opera- dameer & Water World in experience in their parks and And yet, throughout the week incidents beyond lost parents tions Compliance” was led by Erie, Pa., came away with two business. I’ve got two pages of we had attendees make the and lost or stolen items, how- Erik Beard, an attorney with new ideas from the seminar: good information.” hike to say: ‘The session I just ever for larger scale issues, the Wiggin & Dana LLP. Where One, that lifeguards and staff Lance Smith of Cliff’s attended was top notch.’ Just presenters were quick to point a park or attraction operates members who work at water Amusement Park, Albuquer- picturing those members who out the merits of the IAAPA in the United States can bring parks prefer quick-dry, mois- que, N.M., attended “Own- have been walking form ses- Crisis Communications Plan; different Americans with Dis- ture–wicking T-shirts and ing Your Social Media.” When sion to session and exhibit to it is a valuable resource for all abilities Act requirements. clothing. Second, that track- asked what he took away exhibit all day, their feet ach- properties. Beard feels there needs to be ing locker rentals is a good from the workshop, Smith ing, and then going to the ex- Creating a culture of ex- a balance between safety and way to determine how long said, “As we’ve been growing tra mile to say ‘I’ve learned cellence is what the “From access, “ADA is a law of equal your guests are staying in the as a business, social media is more this week than I could Loyal Customers to Rav- access, not better access.” The water park. becoming a bigger impact to have ever anticipated’…that ing Fans” workshop was all act doesn’t allow ride opera- “Designing Entertain- us. It’s nice to be able to have is awesome!” about. The five member panel tors to single out a guest or ment: Streetmosphere and an open forum to hear from Turner explained, “The of presenters had helpful tips, ask about the nature or extent Low-Budget Entertainment industry leaders and learn security and safety educa- points and entire corporate of a disability. Rather, ride Solutions” was conducted be- from them.” He noted, “Social tional sessions are always ex- philosophy for creating in- operators should focus on ob- fore a packed room. Michael media is ever changing and tremely popular. This year, for creased customer service ex- jective data. “Can you do x?” Windisch of Windish Music something you have to stay the first time we offered the cellence. “The days of white is a better way to approach a and Productions, along with focused on and stay abreast IAAPA Safety Institute in con- gloves and butlers are over,” guest. If telling a patron no, Quassy Amusement Park’s of current trends or you’re go- junction with the Expo. We stated Marylouise Fitzgib- the operator has to be able to Ron Gustafson and Her- ing to be chasing it instead of were floored by the success of bon, formerly with Starwood say why. In a court of law the sheypark’s Cindy Atland, led staying ahead of it.” the program.” Hotels and now with the burden is placed on the opera- discussions on how to engage Tim Sampson of Morey’s Attendees to the IAAPA Disney organization, when tor to demonstrate the reason guests without major indoor Piers, Wildwood, N.J. also at- Attractions Expo had over describing customer expecta- for a specific exception. The venues. tended the Social Media semi- three dozen education ses- tions in this decade. David exception must be based on When asked why they nar and added, “It was really sions — most at no charge — Rosenberg with the Mon- actual risk, not speculation or chose this particular work- interesting to see how differ- on Monday alone, the first full terey Beach Aquarium talked stereotypes. shop, Carmen Kasteleijans ent size venues handle social day of the event. about the human-based guest When asked his impres- and Rens Molle, both from media and some of their strat- “Small Park Safety” fea- experience their organization sion of this workshop, Chris Creative College from the egies to handle guest concerns. tured presenters from Fun maintains. He also provided a Thorpe with Darien Lake Netherlands said, “We chose No matter what size park was Spot USA, Orlando, Fla.; and statistic: 50 percent of employ- commented, “Exceptional in- this workshop because as stu- 4See SEMINARS, page 10B Waldameer Park & Water ee turnovers happen in the sight on servicing our guests World, Erie, Pa. Steve Gor- first 90 days. “Hire the right better.” man from Waldameer ex- people. Train staff properly. “The Grand Water Park plained that historically the Get them involved,” is Rosen- Marketing Exhibition” fea- park handled security via berg’s solution. tured shared ideas on how maintenance and manage- “How do you turn trans- water parks are marketing ment staff. In 2013, seasonal actions into interactions?” and promoting themselves security staff was added along That was the question Daniel by combining traditional with with criminal justice student Soto with Walt Disney World new forms of media. Face- interns. Through years of posed to workshop attendees. book, blogs, viral videos and hard work, Gorman said, “We Soto talked about the new Twitter can be integrated with have a good relationship with Magic Band where the digi- traditional television and ra- our local police.” This mutual tal world meets the physical dio advertising to reach a relationship has yielded good world. This wearable technol- broader and younger audi- response time, familiarity ogy provides property guests ence. Attendees had the op- with park staff and the logging many possible choices: room portunity to view and listen of all incidents. The benefit for entry, park entry, payment, to member parks’ audio and the local police department is fast pass, photo pass and video campaigns. The ques- the ability to hold SWAT and memory maker video experi- tion and answer segment The Marketing Roundtable allowed park professionals to en- Search and Rescue training on ences. seemed to provide the most gage in multiple discussions on numerous topics. property when Waldameer is “ADA Demystified: Prac- insight. Paul Nelson of Wal- AT/TIM BALDWIN 10B AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016

2015 IAAPA Attractions Expo by the numbers SEMINARS Exhibitors held a record 34 press conferences to reveal Continued from page 9B new rides, attractions, technologies, and innovations during here, there was something to the Expo. take away from it.” Approximately 470 industry leaders enjoyed a lunch- Meredith Tomkovitch and-learn presentation by President of Universal Creative from Ferrarri World, Abu at Universal Parks & Resorts Mark Woodbury. Dahbi, attended a workshop 780 attractions industry professionals attended the GM on hosting events. She told and Owners' Breakfast featuring keynote speaker SeaWorld AT, “I‘m in Entertainment Parks & Entertainment President, CEO, and Director Joel and (this workshop) was in Manby. the broader scope of Enter- 1,066 companies displayed innovative new products tainment offerings. We’re and services on 558,610 net square feet of trade show floor just starting out on a small space. scale. They showed how to 1,260 participants met, socialized, and shared ideas at do events at small to medium the Opening Reception. size venues, not just big places 1,800 people attended the Kickoff Event, the Expo's like Universal. It’s also nice to official opening session, for an update on the state of the see what you can get up to industry; to see the exciting new attractions introduced Zebec's new four-person raft provides dividers to offer a from where we are.” around the world in 2015; and to preview new develop- Eric Snow of Holiday modicum of privacy. AT/JEFFREY SEIFERT ments for 2016. World & Splashin’s Safari, WATER PARKS points on the slide that riders 13,400 people participated in 114 education programs added, “Shoulder season at- then touch to gain points. A which included multiple-day institutes and symposia, be- Continued from page 8B tendance is really important sound package can be added hind-the-scenes EDUTours at area attractions, panel and to us, so we’re looking for stainless steel materials. The to let gamesliders know that roundtable discussions, and constituency lunches. ways that we can expand our self-contained, multi-level they have scored, and the 21,200 qualified buyers from around the world, including events and make them bet- unit offers many configura- total points accumulated are executives from amusement parks, water parks, family enter- ter. Learning from the pros is tions and can be topped with displayed on an LED display tainment centers (FECs), zoos, aquariums, museums, science always a good thing. Just to a canvas roof, fiberglass roof at the bottom of the slide. An- centers, resorts, and attractions participated in the Expo. hear three different perspec- or tipping bucket. A variety other next for iSlide is Slide tives of properties of different of slides can be attached to Champ that adds timing to is not everything the company types, it was very worthwhile. the various platform points. existing racing slides. An CARNIVALS Continued from page 7B has to offer. “We manufacture It makes you ask, How does On display was a kid-sized, overhead display shows the kiddie rides. Two of our chil- my property fit into the mix?” multi-lane racing slide that time a rider took from point ing rides, telling guests, ‘The dren’s carousels were already Kathy Burrows, Public provides tykes the opportu- A at the start of the slide to ride sensation is actually new.’” sold in the United States, one to Relations Manager for Her- nity to compete against each point B near the end. Riders This option saves customers the Reithoffer Shows, Gibsonton, sheypark attended the two- other like the grown-ups do not only compete with each expense of installing a complete Fla. and the other to Skerbeck hour Marketing Roundtable on the big-kid racing slides. other, but also themselves as new roller coaster. Sunkid was Entertainment Group, Fen- on Wednesday. She said, "I With over 6,000 installa- they employ techniques to able to successfully fit Vekoma nville, Mich. Two contracts were value the education sessions tions in 35 countries Vortex get to the finish line faster Boomerang roller coasters with signed at the convention. A Fer- that take place during the Aquatic Structures Interna- than before. Each slide’s rac- a new train. “The coaster train ris Wheel to Sonshine Amuse- IAAPA Fall Expo. It is won- tional focuses on now by pro- ing time is displayed on an runs much more smoothly, that ments (Alabama) and Flying derful to be able to talk in viding fun, innovative and overhead LED display mod- also saves spare parts and is Elephants to Lisko Midways person about issues that are safe products for children of ule that also shows the fast- more comfortable, but you have (Ohio). The Flying Elephants specific to the amusement in- all ages and abilities. Vortex est time for the day. Another another riding sensation. We are estimated to be displayed at dustry. I also find it interest- is the only manufacturer able offering is a partially remov- have a lot of solutions that go Gibtown Show 2016.” ing that people who represent to integrate Watermark, its able slide that can be added well beyond just the small fami- Zamojska was asked about amusements and attractions version of the digital graphic to competition pools. Dur- ly rides we are well known for.” their ride sales expansion. She from all over the world seem waterfall, into play structures ing recreational activities, Albert Kroon, product replied, “We started in 2013 for to share the same questions and play areas. Watermark is the slide functions as normal. manager KMG BV provided western Europe with IAAPA and interests. Given the glob- able to spell out words and But, when the pool is needed an overview of what they are Euro Attractions Show in Paris. al unrest, that is comforting to display graphical images for competition, the portion doing. “Most of our clients are Then we started to push more experience." by manipulating the flow of of the slide nearest the wa- showmen, so we specialize in for western market. Now we are Ron Gustafson of Quassy sheets of water. LED lighting ter’s edge can be removed or traveling rides. We are selling worldwide. We signed a con- Amusement Park, was a and music can be synchro- retracted so as not to inter- them all over the world. For tract for Flying Elephants and panel presenter once again nized to the water images for fere with swimmers racing in next year in the spring, we are children’s carousel to Australia. this year. He said, “It’s been a added effect. These visually lanes. going to make inversion rides. We are a carnival ourselves so real positive change in recent spectacular attractions can be From redesigning the I think we have seven pieces the roots are in the carnival busi- years. Years ago, many of the found in public parks, hotels, standard water play struc- operational in the U.S. For Eu- ness in Poland,” said Zamojska. panels weren’t reaching the airports, shopping malls and ture, to gaming, to visual ef- rope, we are now going to build This is where their manufactur- broad audience that IAAPA exhibition centers. fects and imaginative water an XXL inversion (200 feet tall ing plant is located as well. Park is, and that is from small to iSlide, the Dutch Water- slide coatings; taking old and a larger version of After- models of their catalog are also medium to large properties. slide Experience is offering technology to the next level burner and Freak Out). It’s built available. Many panels seemed to focus some exciting now and next and finding new ways to on four transports. The first one Down the road Luna-Park on the large properties and products. The White Magic mold fiberglass into slides should be operational in May, is poised for bigger attractions. they talked way over people’s system provides beautiful, never before imagined, it’s 2016”. “I think we are going to start to heads. Now we see panels changing color effects inside clear that 'New. Now. Next!' Project Manager Izabela think of some spectacular rides. made up of individuals repre- white slides through the use is alive and kicking in the wa- Zamojska with Luna-Park This is like baby steps – kiddie senting all sizes of properties, of LED technology and wa- ter amusements industry. The Rides explained some of trans- rides, then family sized and therefore you’re talking to the terproof projectors. iSlide can manufacturers and suppliers portable, one-trailer rides they then spectacular ones. I hope in entire audience. This is a real also project 3D images onto are providing never-before- are offering American custom- the future we are going to head plus the last several years, not water screen curtains inside seen water play creations ers. “These days we are mostly to this market as well.” Zamojs- only speaking at IAAPA my- the slide. Taking those projec- and have a seemingly end- promoting family size rides ka was quick to point out, “Still self, and seeing the audience tions to the next level is Aqua less supply of creative ideas including Dragon Coaster, 49 we are going to be easy to set up reaction, but also sitting in Smash, which adds inter- to enhance the experience of foot Ferris Wheel and Flying and very quick for assembly. It on seminars and I take away activity by projecting touch simply getting wet. Elephant,” said Zamojska. This is very important for us.” something of value.” January 2016 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11B Global Attractions Association elects officers and new board members

ORLANDO, Fla. — The and Washington, D.C. He was Co., Ltd. (AFN), Thailand; Al International Association of promoted to vice president in 2016 IAAPA officers Weber, president and CEO, Amusement Parks and At- 1999 and increased his duties The IAAPA board of di- Apex Parks Group, U.S. tractions (IAAPA) has elected to include government rela- rectors also elected the fol- Regional Advisory Com- John McReynolds, senior tions oversight responsibility lowing officers for the organi- mittee Chair Directors: Ceci- vice president of Universal for Universal Studios Hol- zation for 2016: lia Chavez, owner and ex- Parks and Resorts in Orlan- lywood in 2001. McReynolds First Vice Chairman: Greg ecutive director, La Granja do, Florida, as the organiza- was named senior vice presi- Hale, vice president and chief Villa Y Su Mondo Magico, tion’s chairman of the board dent in 2007 and now super- safety officer, Walt Disney S.A., Peru; Matthias Li, for 2016. The introduction of vises political, regulatory, and Parks and Resorts, U.S. deputy chief executive and the 2016 officers took place legislative matters for Univer- Second Vice Chairman: CFO, Ocean Park Corpora- at the organization’s annual sal’s worldwide parks as well Andreas Andersen, presi- tion, Hong Kong; Amanda business meeting this morn- as community involvement dent and CEO, Liseberg, Thompson OBE, managing ing during IAAPA Attrac- and real estate entitlements in John McReynolds Sweden. director, Blackpool Pleasure tions Expo 2015 in Orlando, Central Florida. ciation’s executive and nomi- IAAPA President and CEO, Beach, Ltd. and president, Florida. IAAPA also named Prior to joining Universal, nating committees; and has Paul Noland, IAAPA. Stageworks Worldwide Pro- Andreas Andersen, president McReynolds served on the chaired the IAAPA Govern- ductions, U.K. and CEO of Liseberg in Swe- staff ofUnited States Senator ment Relations and Political The following IAAPA Manufacturer and Supplier den, as second vice president Connie Mack (R-Florida) for Action Committees. members were elected to Directors: Sascha Czibulka, and new directors to its board eight years. In addition, McReyn- serve the association: executive vice president, In- of directors. McReynolds’ involve- olds is involved in a number Treasurer: Charles tamin Amusement Rides IAAPA Chairman John ment in IAAPA has included of travel industry, civic, and “Hank” Salemi, president, Int. Corp. Est., Liechtenstein; McReynolds began his career positions as a member of the community organizations Six Flags Great America, U.S. Richard (RAC) Carroll, se- in the attractions industry in board of directors for the in Orlando, including the Facility and Life Directors: nior vice president and COO, 1995 when he joined Univer- IAAPA Foundation. He has Florida Restaurant & Lodg- Kyle Allison, general man- Jeff Ellis & Associates, ,Inc. sal Orlando as manager of served multiple terms on ing Association, Visit Florida, ager, Andy Alligator’s Fun U.S. government relations, respon- the IAAPA board of direc- Leadership Orlando, Orlando Park & Water Park, U.S.; Past Chairman Director: sible for Universal’s interac- tors, first joining the board in Economic Development Com- Wuthichai Luangamornlert, Rene Aziz, president, Grupo tion with Tallahassee, Florida, 2002. He was also on the asso- mission, and BusinessForce. managing director, City Walk Divertido, Mexico

Service Awards presented during Expo 2015 IAAPA HOF class announced

ORLANDO, Fla. — The International As- in recognition of a member individual who ORLANDO, Fla. — On Nov. 17, the International Associa- sociation of Amusement Parks and Attractions works to foster the spirit of goodwill, profes- tion of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) inducted its (IAAPA) recognized the 2015 IAAPA Service sionalism, and higher levels of performance three newest members into the IAAPA Hall of Fame. The class of 2015 includes: Award winners during the GM and Owners’ within the industry. Breakfast at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2015 on, An attractions industry professional who Fred Hollingsworth III, Omni Films International Nov. 18, in Orlando, Florida. The awards hon- has worked at theme parks, hotels, and now Fred Hollingsworth III, founder and former president of or individuals for their distinct contributions aquariums, Rosenberg is dedicated to improv- Omni Films International Inc., built the foundation for the de- to the global attractions industry. ing the guest experience at his attractions and velopment of many of today’s film-based attractions. Holling- hospitality venues. He has been a member of sworth is the visionary and manufacturer behind Cinema 180 Lifetime Service IAAPA since 2008 and currently serves on the and Motion Master, two hugely popular high-capacity, large- Award Winner IAAPA board of directors. He has also contrib- format, 70-mm point-of-view, film-based attractions for fairs, Ricardo Castillo Sinibaldi of IRTRA in uted to the organization by submitting sto- family entertainment centers, theme parks, and amusement Guatemala City, Guatemala, was the recipient ries to IAAPA’s Funworld magazine, chairing parks. The attractions were affordable and received rave re- of the IAAPA Lifetime Service Award, which IAAPA’s Membership and Zoo and Aquarium views from park guests. recognizes a member, individual, or organiza- Committees, and serving as a faculty member Jack Lindquist, Disneyland tion’s continual service to the attractions in- for IAAPA education programs. In addition to Jack Lindquist began his attractions industry journey in dustry. his IAAPA involvement, Rosenberg sits on the 1955 as Disneyland’s first advertising manager (and, eventu- An attractions industry professional with executive committee for the Monterey County ally, its first president), tasked with developing promotions more than 50 years’ experience, Sinibaldi has Hospitality Association and is a member of the and special events as well as writing the occasional remarks built five amusement parks and several high- academic advisory committee for the school of for Walt Disney. Lindquist is perhaps most famous for creating quality hotels in his native Guatemala. He business at California State University. Disney Dollars, giving away cars to Disneyland guests, and cre- founded the Institute for the Recreation of the ating the “I’m going to Disneyland!” Super Bowl commercial. Workers of the Guatemalan Private Sector (IR- Meritorious Service Tom Williams, Universal Parks & Resorts, Orlando For more than 40 years, Tom Williams has positively influ- TRA), which brings together amusement and Award Winner enced guest experiences at Universal Parks & Resorts destina- hospitality workers around the country, and Paul Pei, formerly with Ocean Park in tions in the United States and Asia, through the development currently serves as the organization’s presi- Hong Kong SAR, China, won the Meritorious of first-ever attraction experiences and immersive storytelling. dent. Dedicated to serving the international Service Award, which is presented in recogni- Williams was on the opening team for Universal Orlando in amusement industry, Sinibaldi has served on tion of a member individual's service to and Florida, which began thrilling guests in 1990. Williams was the IAAPA Governance Committee, was chair for the association by advancing the IAAPA named park president soon after the gates opened. He was and member of the Latin American Regional mission. later named chairman and CEO of Universal Parks & Resorts Advisory Committee, and has served multiple Pei has been an active volunteer with IAA- and has led the highly creative teams that developed theme terms on the IAAPA board of directors. He PA for the past 15 years, serving the organiza- park and resort destinations in Hollywood, Orlando, Singa- was inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame in tion in a variety of ways. He has participated pore, and Japan, including the openings of Universal Studios 2009 and is also is a member of the World Wa- in various IAAPA committees including the Japan, Universal Studios Singapore, and Islands of Adventure terpark Association Hall of Fame. Executive and Finance Committee, the Mem- and CityWalk in Orlando, Florida. bership Committee, the Asia Pacific Regional In recent years, he led the charge to bring the magic of Outstanding Service Award Winner Advisory Committee, Asia Pacific Member- worldwide sensation Harry Potter to Universal theme parks, David Rosenberg, general manager of ship Subcommittee, and the IAAPA Service opening The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Hogsmeade in guest experience for the Monterey Bay Aquar- Awards Committee. He served on the IAAPA 2010 at Islands of Adventure and creating an entirely new level ium in Monterey, California, received the Out- Marketing Committee for six years, including of immersive theme park experience. standing Service Award, which is presented three years as committee chair. 12B AMUSEMENT TODAY January 2016 IAAPA honors attractions industry’s best with Brass Ring Awards ORLANDO, Fla. — The International Association More than 1 Million Attendance: Class 1: Reunion Tower, Dallas, Texas of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) present- Ocean Park, China Class 2: Dolphin Discovery, Mexico ed the IAAPA Brass Ring Awards on November 18 dur- Under 1 Million Attendance: Class 3: Elitch Gardens, Denver, Colo. Hurricane Alley Waterpark, Corpus Christi, Texas Class 4: Gröna Lund Tivoli, Sweden ing IAAPA Attractions Expo 2015 in Orlando, Florida. • • The awards were presented to amusement parks, water Best Employee Reward & Recognition Program More Audio Commercial parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, family entertain- than 1 Million Attendance: Class 1: Cliff’s Amusement Park, Albuquerque, N.M. ment centers (FECs), and suppliers from around the Lagoon Amusement Park, Farmington, Utah Class 2: California Academy of Sciences, world to honor excellence in food and beverage, games Under 1 Million Attendance: San Francisco, Calif. and retail, human resources, live entertainment, mar- Africam Safari, Mexico Class 3: White Water Bay, Oklahoma City, Okla. keting, new products, and family entertainment centers. • Class 4: Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, Texas This year, IAAPA presented two new awards. The Best Innovation in a Training Program • first award recognizes team member incentives in the More than 1 Million Attendance: Digital Video Commercial Human Resources Excellence category with the “Best N Kid Corporation, Vietnam Class 1: Luna Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, N.Y. Employee Engagement” award. IAAPA also presented Under 1 Million Attendance: Class 2: West Midland Safari Park, Worcestershire, U.K. a “New Concept” award to an exhibitor at the Orlando, Africam Safari, Mexico Class 3: Silverwood Theme Park, Athol, Idaho, Florida, trade show. Class 4: Europa-Park, Germany The tradition of the brass ring, a term now synony- Live Entertainment Excellence mous with spectacular achievement, dates back to the The Spirit Award recognizes IAAPA members Best New Product committed to excellence in training and professional 1800s. Rings were suspended above carousel riders; low Impact Award recognizes the best new product or service development in the area of entertainment. in the amusement parks and attractions industry. enough for them to grasp, but high enough to pose a Winner: Maggie Lattrell, Hersheypark, Hershey, Pa. Winner: Sally Corporation, Jacksonville, Fla. challenge. Most rings were made of iron, but a few were • • made of brass, so grabbing the brass ring was a valu- Best Female Performer: Samantha Eberhardt, Major Theme/Amusement Park Ride/Attraction: Justice able treat. Skilled riders who grabbed a brass ring often Six Flags America, Upper Marlboro, Md.; League: Battle for Metropolis 4D, earned prizes, including a free ride on the carousel. Best Male Performer: Jesse Brown, Sally Corporation, Jacksonville, Fla. The winners of the 2015 IAAPA Brass Ring Awards Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio, Texas; • are: Best Atmospheric/Street Show Performance Act: Water Park Ride/Attraction: Top FEC of the World: Cocoa Rhythm Factory, Hersheypark, Hershey, Pa.; FlyingSaucer/RicketBlast, Winner North America, Best Edutainment Performance Act: ProSlide Technology, Canada HeyDay Entertainment, Norman, Okla. Opening Night Critters, Busch Gardens Tampa, Fla.; • Winner, International, Best Sports Show Performance Act: Family Entertainment Center Ride/Attraction: Kidz Kingdom FEC at Rainbow’s End Theme Park, Mission Ferrari, FLPM/ Ferrari World, Rollglider, Walltopia, Pittsburgh, Pa., Auckland, New Zealand Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; • Best Multimedia Spectacular: Technology Applied to Amusements: Food and Beverage Excellence: Paint the Night, Disneyland, Anaheim, Calif. Slideboarding, WhiteWater West Ind., Canada Best New Innovation in Food and Beverage: and Hong Kong Disneyland, China • Churros, Whiting’s Food, Santa Cruz, Calif. Coin-Operated Arcade and Redemption Game: Best New Menu Item: Note: The following awards categories are broken down Angry Birds Arcade, Makin’ Whoopie Pies, Hersheypark, Hershey, Pa. by the size of the production budget for the show. Innovative Concepts in Entertainment, Clarence, N.Y. Best Overall Production • Games and Retail Excellence: $25,000 or Less: Humanimal, Africam Safari, Mexico; Revenue and Admission Best Game Experience: $25,001–$50,000: Dr. Fright’s Dead Man Party, Six Flags Control/Wristbands/RFID Technology: Kentucky Derby, Gröna Lund Tivoli, Sweden Over Georgia, Austell, Ga.; $50,001–$100,000: Flash Embed, Carrollton, Texas Best Game Operator: Band Beat, Universal Studios Japan, Japan; • Bashar Haj Basan, Skara Sommarland, Sweden $100,001–$200,000: Surpr'ice with the Gods of Greece, Services, Equipment, and Supplies: • Europa-Park, Germany; $200,001–$400,000: Spook Me!, The Big Easy Rescue Breathing Mask, Hard Good The Europa-Park Musical, Europa-Park, Germany; $400,001– Water Safety Products Inc., Indian Harbour Beach, Fla. More than 1 Million Attendance: $700,000: Dollywood’s A Christmas Carol, Dollywood, • Harley Quinn 3-D Ceramic Mug, Tenn.; $700,001– $1 million: Life, Kolmården Food Services: Warner Bros. Movie World, Australia Wildlife Park, Sweden; More than $1 Million: Roto-Molded Create-A-Cone Concept, Under 1 Million Attendance: King Triton’s Concert, Tokyo DisneySea, Japan Syrup Systems, Inc., Maurice, La. Noah’s Ark Plush with Removable Animals, The Holy Land Experience, Orlando, Fla. Marketing Excellence New — Best New Concept • Digital Marketing Campaign: The New Concept award is given to a new product that has Merchandise Display Wuhu Fantawild Resort, People’s Republic of China yet to be installed at a facility and debuted at the Expo. More than 1 Million Attendance: Integrated Marketing Campaign: Winner: Power Splash, Lucky’s Toys, Silver Dollar City, Branson, Mo. Gröna Lund, Sweden Mack Ride GmbH & Co., Germany Under 1 Million Attendance: Redemption Center, Outdoor Advertisement: Kalahari Poconos Mountain Resort, Pocono Manor, Pa. Xcaret, Mexico Best Exhibit at 2015 IAAPA Attractions Expo • Best Social Media Campaign: The Image Award is given to the best exhibit based on booth Soft Good Heineken Experience, Netherlands design, branding, staffing, and overall appeal at the Expo. More than 1 Million Attendance: • Winner: Daniels Wood Land, Inc., Paso Robles, Calif. Batman vs. Villains Reversible Jacket, Some marketing awards are divided into the following class • Warner Bros. Movie World, Australia distinctions: Class 1: Family Entertainment Centers (FECs) and 100 – 199 square feet: TIE: Honolulu Hot Dogs, Hegins, Pa., Under 1 Million Attendance: attractions with annual attendance less than 250,000, Class 2: and Chalk Twins, Lake Mary, Fla.; Bag to Life Tote Bag, Africam Safari, Mexico Zoos and Aquariums, Class 3: Amusement Parks & Attractions, 200-399 square feet: Eleventh Hour, Marina Del Ray, Calif. including Water Parks, with annual attendance of 250,001-1 million, 400 – 499 square feet: Monster City Studios, Fresno, Calif. Class 4: Amusement Parks & Attractions, including Water Parks, Human Resources Excellence 500 – 899 square feet: Dippin’ Dots, LLC, Paducah, Ky. with annual attendance of more than 1 million. 900 – 1,200 square feet: WhiteWater Attractions, Canada Best Employee Engagement Initiative Program Public Relations Program 1,201 + square feet: Extreme Engineering, Penryn, Calif.