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Vol. 17 • Issue 8.1 NOVEMBER 2013 Park industry begins trek to Orlando for IAAPA Expo STORY: Pam Sherborne 100 product categories on and Noland spent time walk- the Brass Awards dur- [email protected] more than 494,000 square- ing the tradeshow floor to- ing a ceremony to be held feet of exhibit space. The gether last year. on the tradeshow floor. Top ORLANDO, Fla. – Once tradeshow floor will be open IAAPA’s official kick-off honors for excellence in live again, all eyes are on Or- Tuesday, Nov. 19 through event will jumpstart Expo entertainment, marketing, lando, Fla., as International Friday, Nov. 22. week with industry-related retail, human resources, fam- Association of Amusement There will be a full week news, performances, and ily entertainment centers, Parks and Attractions mem- of business opportunities a look at some of the new new products, trade show bers begin their trek to Or- and networking events. IAA- rides and attractions that de- displays, and food and bev- ange County Convention PA has put together more buted in 2013. Also during erage excellence. Center to take part in the than 80 expert-led educa- this event, the 2013 IAAPA Educational sessions IAAPA Attractions Expo tional seminars, luncheons, Hall of Fame honorees will at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2013, set for Nov. 18 – 22. roundtable discussions, attend,” said IAAPA presi- be recognized and Mario 2013 will cover a range of the The association boasts behind-the-scenes tours, dent and CEO Paul Noland. Mamon, chairman and CEO industry’s most in-demand that the annual expo is the daylong institutes, and half- “Companies that use the re- of Enchanted Kingdom in topics, including communi- largest conference and trade day symposiums designed sources the IAAPA educa- the Philippines, will be wel- cations and public relations, show in the world for the to give directors, managers, tion program provides come comed as 2014 IAAPA chair- entertainment, facility op- attractions industry. With senior executives, and CEOs away with best practices and man of the board. erations and emergency pre- its 2013 theme “Imagine the the knowledge they need strategies that can create im- This event will take place paredness, finance and in- Possibilities,” planners are to keep up in the rapidly mediate and long-term ben- at 8:15 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. formation technology, food anticipating to draw 26,000 changing global attractions efit to their businesses.” 19 in the convention cen- and beverage, games, human attendees made up of indus- industry. This will be Noland’s ter, after which attendees resources, marketing, retail try professionals from 100 “If you’re a professional first convention as the will have their first chance merchandising, safety, and countries. looking to advance your busi- IAAPA president and CEO. to view the products on the more. Expectations are also for ness and your career, IAAPA He took over after Chip tradeshow floor. Some new sessions this there to be more than 1,000 Attractions Expo 2013 has an Cleary retired from that post At 4:30 p.m., this same year include: “Restore the exhibiting companies and education session for you to at the first of 2013. Cleary day, IAAPA will announce 4See EXPO, page 4 IAAPA chairmen share thoughts on industry OUTGOING: Will Morey INCOMING: Mario O. Mamon Morey pleased with IAAPA’s Mamon wants to gain friendships, progress, feels much knowledge to address Strategic Plan for his gained through park visits upcoming chairman-year

ORLANDO, Fla. — Will Morey, Morey’s ORLANDO, Fla. — Mario Mamon, En- Pier, Wildwood, N.J., will give up his post as chanted Kingdom, Makati City, Philippines, IAAPA chairman during the upcoming IAAPA will take over as the IAAPA chair during the Expo in Orlando, set for Nov. 18-22. He has annual 2013 IAAPA Expo. been very pleased with IAAPA’s progress on Here he spends time with AT talking the Strategic Plan over the past year. He also about the coming year. feels the knowledge he gained from the 100 What will be your focus in the coming member visits over the past year has given year as the IAAPA chair? him a level of insight he has never had. As IAAPA’s Chairman in 2014, I would Here, Morey, spends some time with AT. like to follow through on the continued Last year as incoming chairman, you implementation and fine-tuning of the as- had said one of your focuses for the coming sociation’s 2013 – 2015 Strategic Plan and year would be to make sure that IAAPA’s Will Morey Mario O. Mamon the implementation of the recommenda- Strategic Plan’s execution occurs in a time- tions of the Governance Task Force that were approved by the IAAPA Board. ly fashion, particularly those items pertaining to safety and the world brand- Together, these initiatives will focus on safety and standards harmonization, ing of IAAPA. After a year, are you satisfied with the way that has gone? Yes, very much so. The 2013 – 2015 Strategic Plan has been a guiding force membership generation among the different geographical regions and across in our decisions, work product and global focus. Consistent with the Strate- constituencies, and membership retention through improved services and gic Plan, the board approved the Governance Task Force recommendations for benefits such as educational and certification programs, safety institutes, etc. 4See MOREY, page 6 4See MAMON, page 8 2 November 2013 NEWSTALK OPINIONS CARTOON LETTERS AT CONTACTS PRINT SUBSCRIBER NOTICE CARTOON: Bubba Flint Amusement Today would like to remind subscribers that as in the past, AT will publish two issues for the upcoming IAAPA Attractions Expo, set for Nov. 18-22, 2013 in Orlando, Florida. November I (Pre-IAAPA) issue contains interviews and other useful information about the upcoming IAAPA event as well as a listing of registered exhibitors. It mails at its usual time, near the end of October. November II (IAAPA convention issue) is AT’s normal November issue and is our largest of the year, packed with useful news, in-depth exclusive interviews and late-breaking news and features for your reading pleasure. This issue mails Nov. 11. Both issues will be distributed at the IAAPA Attractions Expo trade show floor fromAT ’s booth #4217 and from IAAPA publication bin distribution area located near the center of the Orange County Convention Center. As in the past, AT will again deliver both issues poly- bagged together to the Peabody Hotel (IAAPA headquarter hotel) for door-to-door delivery on Tuesday morning, Nov. 19. AT reminds attendees to support the following partners by visiting these booths: •AMUSEMENT TODAY...4217 •AIMS International...5438 •Give Kids the World...3235 EDITORIAL: Scott Rutherford, [email protected] •National Museum & Archives...4655 •New England Association of Amusement Parks and At- Perseverance pays off at Knoebels tractions (NEAAPA)...3229 Perseverance. The time so far removed from our litigious society To subscribe to the print version of Amusement Today, Merriam-Webster Dictionary that such requirements were unthinkable. visit the AT booth or go to: www.amusementtoday.com. defines this powerful word Whatever the case, the that thusly: the quality that allows took flight this October in the picturesque someone to continue trying mountains of central Pennsylvania is a ride that On the cover to do something even though must be experienced to be appreciated (watch As an annual tradition, it is difficult. for my full report next issue). The quality and Amusement Today once again Rutherford The good folks at M-W complexity of the woodwork involved is daz- highlights our Pre-Convention is- would be wise to place along- zling as are the low-slung, aviation-themed sue cover, the chairman of IAAPA side that rather apt definition a photo of Dick ride vehicles. The minute attention to detail and the vice-chairmen that will Knoebel standing before the recently-opened is wondrous. It was not built to be the big- follow in the coming years. Due Flying Turns. It, and he, absolutely deserve that gest or fastest. It is instead a ride that guests to a change in the IAAPA recently kind of recognition. can board and know they’re going to have a completed governance review that It’s a safe bet to say that when the good time. Instead of screams of terror, the was adopted by the board this fall, Knoebel clan and its dedicated staff took on Flying Turns elicits laughter and bouts of unex- IAAPA no longer appoints a fourth the task of building a true Flying Turns wooden pected giggles as the near-silent trains climb vice chairman. Featured on the bobsled ride, none of them had any idea of and swoop through the convoluted wooden cover are incoming chairman, Mario the difficulties that would arise or that it would course. Mamon (2014); first vice chairman, take seven years to complete. How our prede- Congratulations to the Knoebel fam- Gerardo Arteaga (2015) and second vice chairman, John cessors in the 1920s-30s got their Flying Turns/ ily and their talented band of artisans who McReynolds (2016). The cartoon was drawn by AT’s long- Bobsleds to function for decades remains a came together to create a true monument to time cartoonist Bubba Flint, whose work can also be seen mystery. From what I’ve been told, those old amusement industry history. I feel honored to in the Morning News, Dallas Business rides were wild and and lacked all have been aboard the inaugural flights of the Journal and the Dallas Cowboys Star. but the most basic safety features required Knoebels Flying Turns. Long may it soar! today. Or perhaps those rides were built in a

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Mario O. Mamon, Enchanted Kingdom ORLANDO, Fla. — The Presented by Mario O. Mamon came original Roller Coaster Time- onto the amusement and line designed for the Dolly- attractions scene in 1992 wood Exhibit in 2012, con- when he organized, concep- tained nearly 34 linear feet of tualized and managed the construction of the Enchant- graphics, designed to fit with- ed Kingdom theme park in in the main entrance lobby of the Philippines of which he the exhibition. Initially nearly is chairman of the board 320 highlights were chosen and president. His next to be included in the timeline, role will be that of chairman and was eventually trimmed of the board of IAAPA for www.RollerCoasterMuseum.org 2014. Mamon will be the down to about 200 entries. first industry executive from The work of gathering the Asia to lead IAAPA and will specific images and information was completed by Richard play a key role in moving Munch, the historian for the National Roller Coaster Museum the Association forward. He and Archives. The initial design contained a well organized has been highly involved but brief look at the origins of the roller coaster starting from with IAAPA for many years, serves on numerous boards the beginning (the 1500s), with photographs, diagrams and and committees in the Phil- maps filling the extensive panels system. Munch was succes- Mario O. Mamon poses for the camera with the Enchanted ippines and has been award- sively able to work with America’s top collectors and histori- ed several prestigious honors Kingdom mascot. Mamon is the first industry executive from ans, including Jim Abbate, Michael Chew, B. Derek Shaw, for his entrepreneurship and Asia to lead IAAPA. COURTESY IAAPA Frank Czuri, Joel Styer and Scott Rutherford, painstakingly business savvy. Mario’s calm- assembling a carefully crafted set of panels designed to run in ing presence, foresight and chronological order. With a fast approaching deadline, it was good nature contribute to his success. The last movie I saw on an aircraft or in a the- the most difficult and complex set of panels to organize in the atre was … Title The Internship and Fast & Furious 6. exhibit and for that reason, it was left out of the 2012 exhibit. Chairman of the Board and Presi- For 2013, the timeline exhibit would eventually be re- dent, Enchanted Kingdom. In one word, I would describe my house as … duced in both size and content by Gary Slade, chairman of the My “dream home.” NRCMA, and Terry Lind, Jeffrey Seifert with proofreading Number of years with Enchant- by Tim Baldwin and Jan Rush. The scaled down version was ed Kingdom The busiest day of the week for me always ultimately added to the exhibit during its 2013 run 20 years and counting! seems to be … where the exhibit had nearly 50,000 visitors during the sum- Mamon Saturday and Sunday or every day the park is Best thing about the industry open. mer. Seeing the satisfied smiles of children and families The exhibit displayed for IAAPA will contain many of the enjoying one another. I wish I had invented … highlights from that exhibit. Munch commented on the new A magic wand to spread pixie dust and create panels: “If it wasn’t for some Russian royalty, we probably Favorite amusement ride peace and understanding all over the world. wouldn’t be preparing any kind of timeline on this ride, as the Soarin’ Over at Disney’s California Ad- ride may have never been invented or developed as we have venture Park. The one place I would rather be more than anywhere is … witnessed over the last few centuries. Until an actual museum If I weren’t working in the amusement industry, Behind the wheel of a car out on the open road, or is built, I think this exhibit is the largest timeline display ever I would be … better yet, on the racetrack or trail. constructed to highlight the history of parks and roller coast- In real estate development. ers.” What’s really worth waking up for? The timeline “History of the Roller Coaster” is on dis- Biggest challenge facing our industry Thanking God for giving me another day to serve play during the 2013 IAAPA Attractions Expo at the Orange Harmonizing safety standards around the world Him and “entertain” others. and keeping up with all the safety and security in- County Convention Center in Orlando. It can be found outside novations in our facilities. In 20 years, I hope to be … the main exhibit hall, in the main hallway. Alive and still active in the amusement and attrac- The NRCMA would like to thank IAAPA's David Mandt The thing I like most about amusement/water tions industry. and IAAPA HOF committee chairman Ron Gustafson for their park season is … assistance in getting the exhibit approvals. There are two things I like: 1) introducing a new My favorite place to do business is … For more information on the National Roller Coast- ride or attraction and 2) doing better in terms of At the dining table. revenues and attendance compared to the year er Museum visit their booth at IAAPA (#4655) or visit: just past. The last time I rode a bike was … www.RollerCoasterMuseum.org. During my annual medical check-up (it was a Three things I am really looking forward to at stationary bike!). the IAAPA Expo are … TM (1) new products and services (2) networking (3) For fun, I enjoy doing this … P.O. Box 5427 5-time Award Winner educational seminars and keynotes. Driving go-karts, rally cars and touring cars. 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2013 - ORLANDO ter Visitor Complex, with a EXPO IAAPA Attractions Expo attendance* special visit to the new $100 Continued from page 1 26.5 26.5 25.8 million Space Shuttle Atlan- 25 tis facility and shuttle launch Shore,” a session explain- 24 ing how attractions in the 23.8 experience. There are abundant net- northeast United States 20.5 14.6 14.8 15.3 15.8 are recovering from the ef- Buyers Buyers Buyers Buyers working events scheduled fects of Sandy; • • • • that will give attractions in- 2006 2007 2008 2009 “Shopped,” a hands-on ses- 2010 2011 2012 dustry professionals an op- Atlanta Orlando Orlando Las Vegas sion on merchandise dis- Orlando Orlando Orlando portunity to hear fresh per- play strategies and best spectives, absorb new ideas, FACTS FAST *in thousands (AT Research) practices; “Connecting the and build their professional Dots of Employee Motiva- networks at breakfasts, tion: Yes, it WILL Work for lunches and receptions held You!,” a session explaining throughout the week. Some employee incentive; “Con- events are designed for par- necting with Mobile Market- ticipants from a specific re- ing and Apps,” a session on gion of the world, such as the reaching target demograph- Canadian and Asia-Pacific ics through mobile technol- breakfasts, the Latin Ameri- ogy; and “Legends and Their can Conference and Lunch, Legacies: The Authors Speak and the European Reception. Out,” a session featuring Other events are specific Disney Legends to constituencies, including and , as well See IAAPA FECs, parks and attractions, as Tim O’Brien, VP of Com- The 2013 IAAPA Attractions Expo returns to Orlando, Fla. waterparks, carnivals and munications at Ripley En- Exhibitor and the Orange County Convention Center, Nov. 18-22. Last showmen, museums and sci- tertainment, as they explore Listing year’s event drew 26,500 attendees of which 15,800 were ence centers, young profes- the wisdom and methods of classified as buyers. More than 1,000 exhibiting companies sionals, and more. some of the industry’s great Pages 9-13 are expected to exhibit their products and services over the In addition, there are achievers. four-day trade show. AT FILE several opportunities to net- work with a broad-range of Expo attendees may for those just entering the plore key elements of vari- , featuring a pre-open- attractions industry profes- choose to attend a constitu- FEC business; the IAAPA ous crisis scenarios. ing facility tour and remarks sionals, such as IAAPA’s ency-specific track of edu- Institute for the Essentials The Inflatables Sympo- from Epcot’s Vice President, Lunch and Learn featuring cation sessions, designed of Human Resource Man- sium is designed to share Erin Youngs. George Kalogridis, president to direct them to sessions agement, which showcases best practices in risk man- •Fun Spot America, of World; the most relevant to their inter- strategies for managing em- agement, indoor operations, granting attendees a look at Opening Reception; the GM ests. Tracks of sessions with ployees throughout their and more. the recently rebranded FEC and Owners’ Breakfast fea- content tailored to zoo and employment life cycle; and And, IAAPA Attractions in the middle of a two-part, turing Matt Ouimet, presi- aquarium professionals, wa- Project Planning for the At- Expo 2013 educational op- $20 million expansion. dent and CEO of Cedar terpark professionals, family tractions Industry, a highly portunities aren’t limited to • Florida, ex- Entertainment; and IAAPA entertainment center (FEC) interactive workshop that the confines of the Orange ploring the new “World of Celebrates at SeaWorld Or- professionals, as well as mu- provides guidance on how to County Convention Center. Chima” and portions of the lando, which will feature seums and science centers manage a project from start As always, IAAPA will offer park’s 11 themed areas. SeaWorld Orlando’s newest professionals are available. to finish. guided, behind-the-scenes •Disney’s Blizzard attraction, “Antarctica: Em- IAAPA will offer four Two half-day sympo- tours of six premier Orlando- Beach, developed to give wa- pire of the Penguin.” comprehensive institutes siums will take place on area attractions throughout ter park operators insights And even though Expo during IAAPA Attractions Friday, Nov. 22. These sym- the week. into the operations and de- 2013 officially begins Mon- Expo 2013 catering to spe- posiums are programmed Guided behind-the- sign of the park. day, Nov. 18, there are events cific interests in the attrac- to expand attendees’ knowl- scenes tours offered at •Disney’s Hollywood set for Sunday, Nov. 17, such tions industry. Institutes edge in specific areas of in- IAAPA Attractions Expo Studios, including an ex- as the 11th annual Char- include the IAAPA Institute terest in the attractions in- 2013 are specifically de- clusive back-of-house ex- ity Golf Tournament; the 4th for Attractions Managers, a dustry. signed to allow registrants to perience of “The Osborne annual motorcycle ride; the management development The Incident Manage- experience area attractions as Family Spectacle of Dancing Rookies and Newcomers In- program for up-and-coming ment Symposium will help few others can. 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attention on serving the U.S. their assignment. I’m excited What have been some of the fantastic scale and innova- MOREY market and increasing visi- and confident that this new the challenges? tion of our largest park mem- Continued from page 1 tation? Again, how has that structure will be more efficient, For sure, completing the bers to Puy Du Fou’s amazingly gone? productive, and allow IAAPA to work above presented many creative and unique theatrical Extremely well. I visited a better serve and represent its challenges to be overcome. shows to DelGrosso’s delicious the of IAAPA’s gover- significant number of facilities members definitely promotes The global governance issue potato salad and story of family nance structure to accommo- and members in North America our “One World, One IAAPA” itself was intense and, plainly tradition — the heart, passion, date the needs of a truly global that included large corporate mantra. stated, a huge undertaking for and uniqueness within our in- IAAPA. This was an imperative groups, manufacturers and sup- Working with our new the Task Force and board. dustry is inspiring. and key initiative for the board pliers, and smaller single facil- IAAPA President and CEO, Paul As an association, working Interestingly, it all starts in 2013. One World, One IAAPA ity, family owned and operated Noland, has been a highlight to assist New Jersey members accruing with volunteering for is the charge. businesses. Paul Noland, Susan this past year. Paul brings a as a result of the destruction committee work. My involve- The new governance struc- Mosedale, and Stephanie Rob- unique combination of industry they faced as a result of Super- ment as a volunteer with IAAPA ture and its revised strategic ert joined me on certain of the knowledge and sound business storm Sandy was certainly chal- has been a tremendous, life- planning and business planning trips as well. This was a great principles to our association. He lenging. Trying to determine enriching journey that included cycles will, by design, instigate learning experience and I be- is doing a great job and making their needs and how to assist meeting truly amazing people and accommodate significant lieve a clear indication of IAA- a difference already to IAAPA’s them with appropriate resourc- from all around the globe. The input from each region, which PA’s commitment to focus mem- business and service acumen. es and Federal support cer- relationships I have developed includes Europe, Asia-Pacific, ber service and development in Clearly, I would add as a tainly posed challenges. I think will carry forward far into the Latin America, and newly cre- North America. As referenced highlight, the member visits IAAPA’s government advocacy future, well beyond my year as ated North America. We have above, having now added North that I made and now total ap- effort was helpful. However, chairman. I’ve concluded from also worked on communicating America as a region to the exist- proximately 100. Getting deep IAAPA membership provides for these years of experiences that that IAAPA is much more than ing line-up of Europe, Asia-Pa- into “the field” has been impor- an environment of strong cama- try as I do to “give back,” IAA- Expos through our regional de- cific and Latin America will only tant on a number of levels. It raderie and information sharing. PA keeps returning more. livery strategy for the associa- enhance member services. also gives IAAPA an even bet- The N.J. parks were to a degree What do you think you tion’s products and services. What have been some of ter understanding to pursue ex- able to tap into the collective have left as chairman? Also, consistent with the the highlights for IAAPA over panded safety initiatives to bet- knowledge of the Florida and Well, for the most part, I Strategic Plan, we dove deep the last year? ter serve members. other parks in dealing with natu- think I’ve outlined much of what into the exploration of new op- Completing the work on Finally, I’m very pleased ral disasters. I hope our active members and portunities for safety-related the global governance struc- with the engagement of Personally, what do you committee members will see as education, training, and infor- ture has been a highlight. A IAAPA’s board and their com- think you have gained as IAA- positive contribution to the as- mation exchange around the gigantic number of hours were mitment to a new two-day PA chairman? sociation during 2013. So, I’ll globe and will be continuing dedicated to this initiative by board-meeting schedule twice It’s been an unbelievable leave that and further assess- this work into 2014. This work is the Governance Task Force who a year and how that will en- education gained from an op- ment for others to determine. at the heart of IAAPA’s number- was recognized by the board able deeper focus and greater portunity to see and interact —Pam Sherborne one industry focus, safety. for doing an amazingly compre- collaboration around the issues firsthand with an international You also wanted to focus hensive and thoughtful job with and opportunities facing IAAPA. community of members. From November 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7 8 AMUSEMENT TODAY November 2013 2013 - ORLANDO

rectors’ approval of the IAAPA Is there a segment you feel only physically, I hope) and MAMON Governance Task Force recom- IAAPA could bring into the calm demeanor should serve Continued from page 1 mendations on the associa- association that it hasn’t as me well as chairman. I listen About IAAPA tion’s organizational develop- yet? very carefully and am easy to The International As- ment to address its continued At this moment, I think the talk to and deal with. I am very In your opinion, what globalization under the man- association is able to address consultative when making de- sociation of Amusement have been some of the high- tra, “One World, One IAAPA.” the needs of all segments of cisions and I usually ask for the Parks and Attractions lights and challenges for Some of the challenges: the industry fairly well. A re- opinions and comments of oth- (IAAPA) is the premier IAAPA as well as the park in- •Addressing safety and newed focus on the amuse- ers. Most of all, I have been a trade association for the dustry over the last year? security concerns in the light ment parks sector would be very active member of the as- attractions industry world- Some of the highlights in- of incidents that happened welcome because there are sociation throughout my entire wide. clude: throughout the world that have still a lot of facilities (not only involvement with the industry Founded in 1918, •The continued growth of resulted in increased conversa- around the world but also even and I have kept pace with the IAAPA is the largest inter- the trade shows in Asia and tion concerning government in the United States), that have evolution and developments in national trade association Europe, as well as the global intervention, incident investi- yet to become members of its governance since I first be- for permanently situated Expo in Orlando. gations, and oversight. IAAPA. There is also that grow- came a member of the board amusement facilities and •Overall resurgence and •For the park industry, ing clamor to determine how in 1999. attractions and is dedicat- positive growth of the amuse- mixed business results because to make IAAPA more and more What would you like to ed to the preservation and ment park and attractions in- of abnormal weather condi- relevant to the other sectors gain as chairman over the prosperity of the amuse- dustry worldwide with some tions brought about by in part of the industry beyond amuse- coming year? ment industry. geographical regions (Asia- by climate change (i.e. lower ment parks like museums and By being chairman this IAAPA represents Pacific, for example) leading than normal temperatures and aquariums, etc. coming year, I would like to more than 4,000 facility, the way. longer than normal wet sea- One segment that keeps gain more friends and col- supplier, and individual •The effective implemen- sons). on cropping up in our discus- leagues in the industry, gather members from more than tation of the IAAPA 2013-15 •Some of the global re- sions is that of stand-alone, additional knowledge on best 90 countries. Member Strategic Plan that is focused gions are still working to recov- single attraction facilities, or practices around the world, facilities include amuse- on: er from the effects of the last those that do not fit in any of share my experiences with oth- I.) Safety, security, stan- global financial crisis. the existing constituencies of ers, and to learn more about ment/theme parks, wa- dards harmonization, •Matching the rate of the association. Once a criti- how IAAPA can help our mem- terparks, attractions, fam- II.) Global membership growth of all trade shows with cal mass can be determined, it bers around the globe. I also ily entertainment centers, representation and generation, a comparable growth in IAAPA may be worthwhile to look into look forward to telling others arcades, zoos, aquariums, and membership and buyer atten- this segment in the future. about IAAPA and the benefits museums, science cen- III.) Global enhancement dance. What do you think are of being a part of the organiza- ters, resorts and casinos. of membership services and Is there a segment of the your strengths as chairman? tion. •www.IAAPA.org benefits. industry that you think needs I would like to believe that —Pam Sherborne •The IAAPA Board of Di- more attention right now? my overall roundedness (not

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The list of the 2013 IAAPA trade show exhibitor names Aquatics Group, a division of Weston & Sampson. . . 4169 Budgast s.c...... 1062 and booth numbers were provided by IAAPA. List is current as Aquatics International/Hanley Wood ...... 2939 Bulk Vending...... 4687 of Oct. 8, 2013 For last minute changes and booth additions Aquaventronics...... 5473 , Inc...... 3222 and cancellations, consult the IAAPA show directory. Arachnid, Inc...... 222 Business Builders International...... 5601 ArborTrek Canopy Adventures, LLC...... 3467 Bust Cubby...... 2887 ARC- American Ramp Company...... 125 Buzzpark Oyun Parklari Ekipmanlari Ins. Tur.San.ve Tic. Ltd. 1st Attractions...... 1640 ARC Laser Tag Arenas...... 254 Sti ...... 2080 3D Vision Technologies Limited ...... 3785 ARCA...... 5610 3DME Photo Solutions ...... 1851 Archery Tag...... 3279 C-D 5 Star Redemption ...... 302 Architectural Design Consultants, Inc...... 2947 C. and S. srl...... 1840 50% Off Plush...... 1647 Arihant Industrial Corp. Ltd...... 4258 C. Cretors & Co...... 3202 5D Technologies, LLC...... 836 Armor Safe Technologies ...... 2867 C.P.I. Amusement ...... 4327 Art Attack ...... 2203 Calico Cottage, Inc...... 3922 A-B Artistic Contractors, Inc...... 163 Calplush Manufacturing Corp...... 3004 A&A Global Industries...... 610 Asia Amusement Machine Co. Ltd...... 439 Cannonball Air Blaster ...... 5603 A.R.M. (USA), Inc...... 7102 Aspen Grove Design...... 3387 Capitol Online Auctions ...... 5714 Aardvark ...... 3422 Astro Carpet Mills...... 4606 Carmi Flavor & Fragrance Co., Inc...... 2843 ABC Rides Switzerland...... 4409 Attraction & Entertainment Solutions. . .Sponsor/No Booth Carnival Depot ...... 3867 Accelerando Inc...... 1853 Attraktion! GmbH...... 2688 Carolina ATM Services, LLC ...... 3471 accesso...... 4270 ATV Action Team GmbH...... 3220 News & Trader...... 4335 Ace Inflatables Ltd...... 5639 Audio Innovators, Inc...... 2838 Carousel Works, Inc...... 3238 Action Lighting, Inc...... 4610 Autofry/Multichef - MTI...... 4464 CASHLESS, Inc...... 4273 Active Network-Ticketing...... 2067 Autograph Foliages...... 2671 Casio America, Inc...... 347 Adhesive Systems, Inc...... 4195 Automated Batting Cages Corp...... 2835 Castle Golf, Inc...... 2630 ADMAR...... 5484 AUXEL SRL ...... 1846 Cawley...... 4428 Adrenaline Amusements...... 307 AV Stumpfl Inc...... 360 Celina Tent, Inc...... 4529 Advanced Animations, LLC...... 258 Avalanche Waterslides, Inc...... 3620 Cemer Kent Ekipmanlari San.Ve Tic Ltd. STI...... 4582 Adventure Golf Services...... 4235 Avius...... 1373 Centaman, Inc...... 1673 Adventure Sports ...... 4404 AZ Light, Inc...... 148, 237 CenterEdge Software...... 847 Adventureglass...... 4617 B J Toy Company ...... 3210 ChairkiD GmbH...... 2877 Aerial Adventure Technologies...... 5611 B&B Exporting Ltd ...... 2978 Chalk Twins...... 3237 Aerodium Ltd ...... 4071 BabelPay...... 2691 Champion Shuffleboard Ltd./Valley-Dynamo. . . . . 2007 Aerophile S.A.S...... 2033 Backyard X-Scapes Inc...... 3382 ...... 5125 AET/Amusement & Edutainment Technologies. . . . .851 Bad Dog Tools...... 3821 Characters Unlimited, Inc...... 2655 Afp Wavesurfer...... 4788 B-AIR...... 5482 CheckBox ...... 3984 AIMS International ...... 5438 Barron Games International ...... 4013 Cheer Amusement Equipment Corporation...... 839 Air Box Co., Ltd...... 437 Battech ...... 5423 Chef’s Fun Foods...... 3469 Airhead...... 4433 Battlestar Blasters...... 2283 Chestnut Identity Apparel...... 4203 Airlite Plastics Co...... 2787 Bay Tek Games, Inc...... 1025 Chick-N-mation...... 1775 AiSolve Ltd ...... 4394 BBSTudios...... 2986 Chill Skinz, Inc...... 1938 Alberts Co. Inc., Ralph S...... 3823 Bears 2 Go...... 702 Chilly Ribbons...... 3683 Alcorn McBride, Inc...... 656 Bears Playgrounds...... 4296 China Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Alinco Costumes, Inc...... 4702 BEbouncehouses.com...... 8000 (CAAPA)...... 245 Allied Specialty Insurance, Inc...... 3025 Beijing Shibaolai Amusement Equipment Co. Ltd.. . . 4546 Chuck Wagon Old-Fashion Soda ...... 4463 Alligator Ice...... 3578 Beijing Wuzhou Guardtex New Type Coat Material Co., Ltd.. CIEE...... 4728 All-Season Extreme, Inc...... 3585 6075 Cinema 360 3D LLC ...... 7020 S.A...... 4812 Benchmark Games, Inc...... 1306 Citigraph International Theme Park Maps ...... 535 Alvarado ...... 4182 Bepoz ...... 4287 Classic Toy Company, Inc...... 3010 Amaze’n Mazes...... 3921 BERG USA, LLC...... 1933 Clean Up Group Citra-Shield Cleaning systems. . . . 3676 amaZulu, Inc...... 1651 Berk Concession Supply...... 4461 ClearView Financial, Inc...... 5544 American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA). . 1702 3B Srl...... 3625 Clip N Climb...... 4883 American Changer ...... 1619, 2014 Best Lockers LLC...... 2828 Clipper Magazine...... 4162 American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) ...... 2935 Betson Enterprises ...... 713, 1743, 2017 CLM Entertainment...... 3230 American Express Open...... 327 Better Business Forms DBA Clondalkin Group. . . . . 737 Cloward H2O ...... 2040 American Holtzkraft, Inc...... 4735 Big Sky Miniature Golf ...... 3038 CMD Enterprises L.L.C...... 3375 American Inflatable Alliance...... 5735 Big Squirt!...... 2833 CNCA Laser Co., LTD...... 3569 American Locker Security Systems, Inc...... 4400 Big T Sports...... 812 CNL Financial Group...... Sponsor/No Booth American Paper Optics, LLC...... 4521 Billings Productions, Inc...... 862 Coast To Coast Entertainment ...... 2003 American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services, Inc.. . . 4402 Bill’s World Famous Lemonade...... 3070 Coastal Amusements, Inc...... 1325 American Wave Machines, Inc...... 3240 Birds N Beasts Inc...... 435 Coca-Cola Refreshments...... 4800 Americo, Inc...... 4319 Birket Engineering, Inc...... 366 Cogan S.R.L...... 1037 Ameristar Fence Products...... 4538 BLD Oriental Co., Ltd...... 5467 Coin Tech S.A...... 804 AMI Entertainment...... 1804 Blubandoo Cooling Headwear & Accessories . . . . .3778 Cold River Mining...... 625 Amusement Advantage Guest Experience Solutions. . 4737 BN Performance Rides SRL...... 243 Commercial Recreation Specialists...... 4671 Amusement Construction Co. Inc...... 5121 Bob Kramer’s Marionnettes, Inc...... 2647 Commercial Silk International...... 2682 Amusement Electronics...... 1825 Bob’s Space Racers, Inc...... 2617, 2817, 7039 Comtronics Cobalt A/V...... 4547 Amusement Insurance Resources...... 3102 Bolliger & Mabillard Consulting Engineers, Inc.. . . . 4817 Concept 1900...... 3993 Amusement Products, LLC...... 5120, 7030 Bomar Soft Playgrounds International ...... 5413 Conductix-Wampfler, Inc...... 5428 Amusement Rides By Bailey...... 5433 Bombay Amusement Ride (P) Limited ...... 5630 Conestoga Log Cabins...... 3985 Amusement Supply Company. . . .5725, 5621, 5833, 7101 Bonita Marie International/BMI Merchandise...... 825 Contract Furnishings International, Inc...... 5535 Amusement Today...... 4217 Bonsai Design, Inc...... 4585 controlPLAY...... 738 Amusements International ...... 4614 Bounceabouts Leisure Limited...... 5738 Convergence.net...... 2871 Amusements Unlimited...... 3691 Bouncing Angels, Inc...... 5642, 5838, 7120 Cool Dog Productions...... 3129 AmuseWind...... 220 Bowlers Supply Inc & Omni Sistem...... 4069 Cool Glow LLC ...... 430 Anagram International ...... 4684 Bowling Center Management...... 436 CORE Cashless, LLC...... 4578 Anchor Industries, Inc...... 4600 BPAA...... 727 Corry Enterprises...... 3086 Andamiro USA Corp...... 1021 Bradford Products...... 4085 Corsair Display Systems, LLC ...... 4254 Animcreatif ...... 3187 Bradley Corp...... 4139 Cossio Insurance Agency ...... 5733 Aoqi Inflatables Limited ...... 5806 Brady Distributing Company...... 230 Cost of Wisconsin, Inc...... 4027 Apple Industries, Inc...... 1817 BRC Imagination Arts...... Sponsor/No Booth Costume Specialists, Inc...... 4111 Aqua Cycle ...... 4396 Brother International Corporation ...... 5614 Creations Jean-Claude Tremblay, Inc...... 2043 Aqua Drolics...... 4276 Brown Entertainment ...... 4329 Creative Visions/The Attraction Factory...... 3067 Aquakita ...... 3258 Bruce D. Robinson Design Group...... 1856 Creative Water Solutions...... 3788 Aquatic Development Group, Inc...... 2858 Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation...... 4833 Creative Works, Inc...... 2270 10 AMUSEMENT TODAY November 2013 2013 - ORLANDO

Cruden B.V...... 1051 Firefly Graphics...... 4682 Gull Wing Industries, Inc...... 4233 Cultural Homestay International...... 739 Firestone Financial Corp...... 1603 Guppy Photo Booth ...... 4787 Custom Ice Inc...... 2763 FirstLease, Inc...... 811 Guzzi Eugenio...... 3960 Cutting Edge Creations ...... 5822, 5825, 7031 Flagship Carpets...... 4030 Haas & Wilkerson Insurance...... 4423 Dalian Wanda Group Corporation Limited...... 4673 Flashing Blinky Lights ...... 2869 Hafema Water Rides GmbH...... 4630 Daniels Wood Land, Inc...... 1345, 1348 Florida Attractions Association...... 3994 Haining Jinda Coating Co. Ltd...... 5730 Dekotronika...... 3482 FlowRider ...... 2248 Productions / Blacklight Attraction. . . . . 248 Delta Strike International Ltd ...... 2047 Flygt, a xylem brand...... 3058 Hand on Green Screen...... 3486 Deltronic Labs, Inc...... 207 Foothill Communications, LLC ...... 3787 Hangzhou Trains Equipment Co. Ltd...... 5562 Denny’s Electronics...... 1830 ForeverLawn Inc...... 4711 Hankook Leisure...... 604 Designmaster Fence by Deacero ...... 4337 Formula K Ltd...... 3825 Happy Jump, Inc...... 8007, 8008, 8009, 8017, 8105 Designs In Motion, Inc...... 4602 Forrec Ltd...... 1654 Harris Miniature Golf Courses, Inc...... 2928 DiCAPac ...... 3694 Foto Club, Inc...... 5609 HaulzAll...... 4388 DigiGames Inc...... 5514 Foto Master Ltd...... 5558 Haystack Dryers Limited...... 3717 Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging ...... 433 FotoSmile Pegaso Control System...... 4430 HEC Worldwide...... 5777, 5818 Digital Centre America...... 3809 Freedom Outdoor Furniture...... 5606 Herborner Pumps...... 4454 Dinosaurs Unearthed...... 2064 FreeStyle Slides, Inc...... 3417 Hershey’s Ice Cream...... 1937 Dippin’ Dots, LLC ...... 4006 Froggy’s Fog...... 2696 Hi Striker Co...... 5625 DNP IMS America Corp ...... 4448 FTS ...... 636 High Mountain Enterprises LLC ...... 328 Dobco Enterprises Limited...... 1823 Fuji CyberRelax Massage Chair...... 4237 Hilo Challenge Domes ...... 2483 Doctor Feelgoods...... 3796 FujiFilm North America...... 5513 Hisco...... 2077 Dome3D ...... 1769 Fun Amusement Lighting Co. Ltd...... 219 Hitch-Hiker Mfg...... 4437 Dongyang Lefunland Recreation Equipment Co. Ltd.. .4667 Fun Attractions...... 7032 Hiti Digital...... 329 Doppelmayr USA, Inc...... 3209 Fun Express, Inc...... 3320, 3420 HMS Monaco...... 2711 Dorfman Museum Figures, Inc...... 1960 Fun Parts Xpress...... 2740 Hoffman Mint ...... 2013 Doron Precision Systems, Inc...... 2656 Fun Pro by Thomco...... 5629 Hogan Stakes ...... 5720 Dotto S.r.l...... 1339 Fun Works...... 4064 Holland Pavilion...... 4276 Double Summit, LLC...... 151 Funlandia Playground Systems Ltd...... 4382 Holo-Walls, LLC...... 1961 Dreampark International...... 3043 Funnel Sticks by TNT Confectionery...... 4609 Holsag Canada ...... 3864 Dubai Entertainment Amusement & Leisure Show (DEAL Funovation, Inc...... 4646 ...... 2238 2014)...... 5577 FunSlides Carpet Skatepark...... 3869 Hot Games ...... 227 Duna USA...... 156 Funvision...... 3797 Hot Shots Photography...... 2073 DuPont Co...... 1854 Furyu Corporation...... 1800 Huaxia Amusement Co. Ltd ...... 3088 Dynamic Attractions Ltd...... 4842 Huss Park Attractions GmbH ...... 2604 Dynamic Concepts Consultancy...... 4276 G-H Hytechnology Inc...... 4077 Dynamic Designs & Associates, Inc...... 336 G.A. Printing...... 4755 Dynamic Motion Rides GmbH ...... 451 G.S. Gelato and Desserts, Inc...... 4685 I-J Galaxy America. . . . 4876, 5178, 7103, 7104, 7114, 7115 I.C.E. Infinite Creative Enterprises . . . . . 106, 124, 1621 E-F Galex...... 4186 I.E. Park S.r.l./Amusement Rides & SOLI . .5138 E&F Miler Industries, LLC...... 4720 Game Art (Hong Kong) Limited ...... 800 IAAPA Central...... 3433 E.P. Sales, Inc...... 1625 Game Plus...... 322 IAAPI...... 345 Eastern-European Company...... 4642 Game Show Mania, LLC ...... 4611 IACPOS...... 2885 Eco-Choice Pool Coatings by Sau-Sea...... 4446 Game Time International (GTI)...... 211 Ideal Software Systems, Inc...... 238, 5663 Ecofenix SA de CV ...... 1876 Games To Go...... 5673 Ideas Extremas, S.A. de C.V...... 3073 Economy Tent International ...... 4000 Garner Holt Productions, Inc...... 1362 Ideattack, Inc...... 461 Eddie Cole’s Jumpshot...... 4406 Gary Goddard Entertainment...... 1358 IGPM Group/Kalkomat...... 1600 Effeci Group - Bialpa Italia Srl...... 262, 3896 Gatemaster Systems...... 4417 IMC-International Mascot Corporation...... 4658 eInflatables ...... 5884, 8001, 8005 Gateway Ticketing Systems, Inc...... 4858 Impact Canopies USA...... 536 Elaut USA, Inc...... 2613 Gayla Industries...... 3169 Imprint Enterprises, Inc...... 4488 Electric Time Company Inc...... 1860 Gehl Foods Inc...... 4719 Imprintor...... 3894 Electro Freeze...... 3302 GEP Productions, Inc...... 421 InComm...... 4288 Electrosonic...... 2058 Amusement Rides GmbH...... 4867 InCord...... 1953 Eleventh Hour...... 3986 Gibbons Fan Products Ltd...... 5706 Indoor Fun and Games LLC ...... 5600 ...... 4623 GIGA-TMS INC...... 236 Industrial Frigo SRL...... 745 Embed...... 1047 Gilderfluke & Co., Inc...... 1858 InfiniteAloe ...... 3463 EMC Ticketing, LLC...... 4487 Give Kids the World ...... 3235 Inflatable 2000, Inc...... 4691, 4891, 8002, 8003, 8004 Emiliana Luna Park S.r.l...... 4023 Glimmer Body Art...... 3873 Inflatable Office LLC...... 5712 Empex Watertoys...... 3800 Glo Cone International...... 1839 Injoy Motion Corp...... 843 Engineered Treatment Systems, LLC ...... 4458 Global Special Effects...... 5551 Innovative Attraction Management, LLC...... 3686 Entegra Procurement Services...... 4384 Globe Ticket...... 2602 Innovative Concepts in Entertainment, Inc. (ICE). 1607, 1807 Entertainment Concepts, Inc./ Peter F. Olesen. . . . .4709 G-Look Amusement Machine Co., Ltd...... 806 Innovative Polymers ...... 1879 Entervending LLC...... 4094 Glory (U.S.A.) Inc...... 5635 InPark Magazine...... 1761 EOS Rides...... 4870 Gloworks Imports, Inc...... 5502 Inscribe ...... 3779 ETF Ride Systems...... 4873 Gobal Event Supply...... 5715 ...... 3225 eTouchMenu...... 4486 Goffa International Corp...... 2606 Interactive Entertainment Group ...... 3875 Eurogames SRL...... 3030 Go-Float ...... 4688 Intercard Inc ...... 1033 Eurolink Development LLC...... 1617 Gold Medal Products Co...... 2200 Interlink LG Ltd...... 2664 European Body Art...... 2804 Gold Standard Games/Shelti ...... 602 International Currency Technologies...... 1829 European Leisure Industries bv...... 4276 Good Stuff Company ...... 2813 International Play Company, Inc...... 2667 Event Rental Systems ...... 5677 Goofy Gator.com...... 4584 International Special Attractions...... 4160 Eworks .0...... 4206 Gordon’s Action Products, Inc ...... 4451 InterPark Magazine...... 2075 Extreme Engineering...... 3400, 7150 Gosetto S.r.l...... 4656 Intrax...... 2995 Eye Candy Inflatables. . . . 4491, 7035, 7036, 7037, 7038 Gould Manufacturing ...... 2645 Iron Caddie...... 4086 EZ Inflatables Inc...... 5867, 5963, 8100, 8111, 8112 Governor Insurance Agency...... 1845 ISERA Evolution Insurance Brokers...... 4713 ...... 4822 Graftobian Make-Up...... 346 ISS 24/7...... 3185 Facto Edizioni S.r.l...... 3822 Granite Precision...... 1979 Ital International, LLC ...... 3727 Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC...... 2267 Grant & Bowman...... 609 J & J Amusements, Inc...... 2633, 2640 Falgas Industries...... 1333 Gravity Works - BCI...... 4230 J.E.T. - Jennison Entertainment Technologies . . . . .1000 Family Fun Companies...... 1003 Great American Recreation Equipment, Inc...... 643 Jack Rouse Associates...... 854 Family Fun Corp...... 3040 Great Coasters International, Inc...... 3051 JackJaw® Stake Extractors...... 2745 FAST Corporation...... 2800 Guangzhou Channal Inflatable Carnie Facility Co. L. . .5810 Jakar ...... 417 Fawn Vendors...... 3885 Guangzhou Elong Animation Technology Co. Ltd.. . . 4670 Jane Farrell Turf & Carpets, Inc...... 2937 Feiloli Electronic Co. Ltd...... 630 Guangzhou Grandeur Exhibition Services Co. Ltd. . . . 228 Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc...... 4140 Felimana Luna Park SA...... 5154 Guangzhou Sealy Electronic Technology Co. Ltd. . . .1411 Jelly Belly Candy Company...... 3071 Fiberglass Coatings, Inc ...... 3677 Guangzhou Shunhong Entertainment Equipments Co. Ltd. . Jerith Manufacturing Co. Inc...... 4738 Fibrart...... 445 4588 Jersey Jack Pinball, Inc...... 833 Fiesta Concession Corp...... 1736 Guangzhou Tongli Animation Technology Co. Ltd. . . . 204 Jet Creations...... 7110 November 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11 2013 - ORLANDO

JN Entertainment & Leisure Consultancy. Sponsor/No Booth Magic Massage Therapy...... 4393 Niceberg Studios...... 2969 John Bundy Productions...... 144 Magic Memories...... 3263 Nickels & Dimes, Inc./Tilt ...... 109 Johnny Rockets...... 4436 Magic Play, LLC...... 2111 Nicolaudie America Inc...... 3484 Jokers Import Inc...... 5487 Magna Gaea Photography Concessions...... 4067 Nik Wallenda Productions...... 1837 Jolly Roger (Amusement Rides) LTD / Photo-Me International Magnet World, Inc...... 3311 Niki Nu Lites...... 1646 ...... 600 Magnetic Cash ...... 229, 1902 Ninja Jump, Inc. . . . .4895, 5196, 5489, 8010, 8011, 8012 Jon Richards Company...... 754 Mahoning Valley Manufacturing, Inc...... 3027 Nitto Fun Technology Co. Ltd...... 319 bv ...... 4276 Mainline Carpets...... 3891 Noble Roman’s, Inc...... 3204 Joy Carpets & Co...... 1629 Majestic Manufacturing, Inc...... 5425 Northeast Insurance Center...... 4637 Joymax Technology Inc...... 105 Mall Silks...... 1763 Novelty Inc. Wholesale...... 4219 Jump N’ Jump Sales LLC ...... 5813 MammaMia Rides srl...... 5578 NUCO2...... 4586 Jungle Jumps . . 5682, 6073, 8101, 8104, 8103, 8006, 8102 Mark Enterprises, Inc...... 3863 nWave Pictures S.A...... 4828 Martin & Vleminckx Rides, LLC...... 5104 K-L Mask U.S., Inc...... 448 O-Q Kay Park Recreation Corp...... 3000 Massive Mascots...... 4686 Oak Island Creative...... 651 KCC Entertainment Design...... 2863 Master Pitching Machine, Inc...... 2603 OASE North America ...... 633 Keebee Play ...... 362 Mastin Recreation...... 2686 Ocean Amusement Machine Co., Ltd...... 217 Kellytoy U.S.A., Inc...... 3033 Matthews Paint...... 133 Oceaneering Entertainment Systems...... 1054 Kern Studios @Mardi Gras World...... 867 Maurer Rides GmbH...... 4803 OCT Vision Inc...... 1873 KettenWulf USA LP...... 4062 MaxFlight Corporation...... 1058 Oiles America Corporation...... 3783 Kevin’s Wholesale, LLC...... 4251 Max-R ...... 4628 Old World Cone ...... 1939 Keystone Amusement Enterprises ...... 5633 McNichols Company...... 5555 Olympus Group...... 3520 KGCIA...... 400 Medallion Mint LLC...... 3961 Omega Pattern Works...... 3312 Kids Attractions...... 5584 Medialon...... 256 OmniTicket Network/ Best Union Company Spa. . . .4847 Kintex ...... 5711 MediaMation, Inc...... 1367 On Site Signs Ohio...... 3884 Kirmes & Park Revue-Gemi Verlag GmbH ...... 5485 MediMassager.com...... 4309 Onion Crunch ...... 3384 KLOPP: Money Handling Equipment...... 1821 MedTech Wristbands...... 3006 OpConnet Electric Vehicle Charging System. . . . . 4084 KMG International B.V...... 4863 Megatouch ...... 1700 OpenAire, Inc...... 2038 Kmit Solutions, LLC...... 1862 MEI ...... 1900 opticwash ...... 1747 Kodak Event Imaging Solutions ...... 2673 Met-Pro Global Pump Solutions...... 2884 Orca Coast Playground Ltd...... 3206 Koovix, LLC...... 3487 MGC Developers, LLC ...... 1675 Oreck Vacuum...... 1878 Koppen Import - Export B.V...... 4276 Mich Playground Co., Ltd...... 2677 Original Jumping Pillows, LLC ...... 5412 KristallTurm GmbH & Co.KG...... 3267 Middle-Earth Studios ...... 3687 Orlando Special Effects, Inc...... 246 KSB Inc...... 4264 Midpoint Leisure Boulevard ...... 4276 Otto Trading Inc...... 4185 The Amusement Engineers ...... 4276 Midway Stainless Fabricators ...... 2976 Outdoor Amusement Business Assocation (OABA). . .3236 Kwik-Covers of New York...... 4603 Milco, Inc...... 5704 Owen Trailers, Inc...... 5618 Lagotronics Projects B.V...... 1072 Millennium Elastomers ...... 4807 Pacific Surf Designs...... 2175 LAI Games Sales, Inc...... 412 Millionaire Gallery/Gotta Have It Golf ...... 4248 Paddle Wheeler...... 4088 Lake Country Corporation ...... 3562 Milspec Industries...... 5615 Pageantry World...... 4325 Landmark Studio & Design...... 4469 Milwaukee Dustless Brush...... 5520 Pale Night Productions...... 2070 , Inc...... 4222 Mimo, LLC...... 3476 Pan Amusements...... 223 Laser Star Amusements, Inc...... 802 Mini Melts Ice Cream ...... 3056 Paokai Electronic Co. Ltd...... 640 Laser Tag Pro...... 4786 Miniature Golf Solutions by Bailey Consulting. . . . .4293 Park World Magazine ...... 4722 Laser-Blast...... 5418 Minick Associates ...... 2177 Party Direct, Inc...... 4209 Laserforce International...... 5430 MiniLane Bowling - XIIX Twelve Strike ...... 3882 Party Inflatables...... 5709 Lasertron...... 2806 Mirage Entertainment, Inc...... 2051 PartyCenterSoftware.com...... 409 Late for the Sky...... 4188 MistAmerica Corp...... 3879 Partymachines.com...... 5620 Launch Logic...... 5435 Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America...... 5602 Pax Company Ltd...... 3428 Lava Heat Italia...... 5407 MN8-Foxfire ...... 3188 Payment Alliance International...... 3893 Lazer Mazers...... 2891 Mondial World of Rides...... 5117 PDC...... 2658 LaZer Runner Laser Tag Systems...... 1343 MoneyTree ATM...... 4613 Peavey Electronics...... 658 LCI Productions LTD...... 1660 City Studios...... 2879 Peek-A-Boo Toys...... 4117 Leader Sports ...... 3084 Moonwalk USA...... 5773 Pelland Advertising...... 4163 Leader’s Casual Furniture...... 4467 Moser’s Rides Srl...... 3091 People VisionFX ...... 753 LearningZen ...... 5511 Motoelectric Vechicles and More...... 3871 Perfect Fry Company ...... 2878 Leisure & Recreation Concepts, Inc./LARC, Inc.. . . . 4025 Motoi Group Srl ...... 4663 Perky’s Pizza ...... 100 Leisure Academy Brabant...... 4276 Motorola by AlphaComm...... 4385 Philadelphia Insurance Companies...... 735 Leisure Activities Co., LTD...... 5657 MP Group Srl...... 823, 4651 Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc...... 2825 Leitner-Poma of America...... 3570 MSL Maxtron Show Lighting...... 2848 Photoguys...... 4193 Liberty United Insurance Services, Inc...... 5586 Multifan...... 2882 Picnmix4u ...... 212 Liberty-ivoke...... 4386 Muncie Novelty Company, Inc...... 1922 Picsolve Inc...... 3829 Life Floor...... 5553 Murphy’s Waves Ltd...... 4320 Pictureworks Pte Ltd...... 1671 LifeFormations...... 858 Myrtha Pools...... 5537 Pinkerton Employment Screening...... 3462 LightUpToys.com...... 4017 Namco America, Inc...... 906, 1006 Pixe LLC...... 3269 Lightwave International, Inc...... 3563 Namco Entertainment Inc...... 427 Pizzaovens.com...... 4729 Lil’ Orbits, Inc...... 3017 Nanco - Rhode Island Novelty ...... 2211 Plastic Card Systems, Inc...... 4535 Lilly Development Partners...... 4569 Natare Corporation...... 1945 Plastic Components, Inc...... 3285 LilYPad...... 2154 Nation Pizza Products/Connies...... 1827 Play Meter Magazine ...... 1822 Limelight Photo Booth ...... 3286 National Historical Association. . . .4520 Play Time Toys...... 2012 Lindstrand Technologies Ltd...... 4091 National Aquatic Safety Company (NASCO) . . . . . 5547 Playfun Culture and Technology Co., Ltd...... 1870 Lip Labz...... 3485 National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials/ PlaySmart, Inc...... 3217 Liquidifast Funding LLC...... 4282 NAARSO...... 4021 Playtime, LLC...... 1843 Locker Network...... 709 National Fiber Technology ...... 1861 PLI Cards...... 639 Long Range Systems...... 3679 National Kiddie Rides, LLC...... 221 Plinkogames.com ...... 3587 Lo-Q plc...... 4267 National Prize and Toy ...... 3719 Polar King...... 5420 Losberger US...... 3895 National Roller Coaster Museum ...... 4655 Poligon by Portercorp...... 2035 LS- Game Amusement Equipment Company. . . . . 4245 National Ticket Co...... 3425 Polin...... 2273 luck & Jing Amusement Machine Manufacturing Co. Ltd..637 NatureMaker, Inc...... 1760 Poly Pong, Inc...... 3860 Lynkris Patio Furniture...... 5545 Naughton Insurance, Inc...... 2611 Polysoft Surfaces...... 1947 Naumann Nature Scapes, Inc...... 1963 Portable Acoustical Walls by Screenflex...... 2982 M-N Neofuns Amusement ...... 107 Power Breezer...... 4060 M&E Sales...... 3282 Neptune-Benson...... 4558 Premier - Value 4...... 2784 M2Leisure...... 3582 Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip ...... 2888 Premier Polysteel Outdoor Furniture...... 5476 GmbH & Co. KG ...... 2651 Nets Unlimited, Inc...... 653 , Inc...... 5100 Maclan Corporation ...... 4544 Neveplast SRL...... 4004 Premierworld Technology Limited ...... 3377 Magian Media Studio...... 155 New England Association of Amusement Parks & Attra. 3229 Preston & Barbieri S.r.l...... 4838 Magic Carpet Lifts, Inc...... 5542 Nicco Parks and Resorts Ltd...... 5560 Price Chopper Inc...... 4420 12 AMUSEMENT TODAY November 2013 2013 - ORLANDO Pricetag BV...... 1664 Scollon Productions, Inc...... 2702 Studio 41b...... 233 Prime Karts ...... 4528 ScooterBug, Inc...... 2803 Studio Style by Collector’s Gallery...... 2876 Primero Games LLC ...... 4184 Sea Lion Splash...... 4187 Studio Y Creations Inc...... 251 PrimeTime Amusements...... 2000 Seatbelt Solutions, LLC...... 3862 Suncoast LED Displays, LLC ...... 3696 Pro Forma Advisors LLC...... 2153 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. . . Sponsor/No Booth Sunkid...... 5528 Projectiondesign AS...... 3805 Second Star Group, LLC...... 2693 Sunkist Growers, Inc...... 3069 Pro-Karting MFG INC...... 4625 Sega Amusements ...... 517, 617 Super Booths, Inc...... 5479 ProSlide Technology, Inc...... 5142 Sela Cars s.r.l...... 3858 Superior Inflatables...... 6079 PTE Productions ...... 3982 Self Absorbed Inc...... 2985 Superior Recreational Products...... 2902 Public Restroom Company...... 2975 Semnox Debit Card System ...... 729 Supreme Party and Novelties...... 3667 Pucker Powder by Creative Concepts, Inc...... 4471 Senor Tech...... 2903 Sureshot Redemption...... 1733, 1833 PUCUDA...... 1864 Severn Lamb...... 4855 Surewin Medallion Venders...... 4295 Puja! Aerial Shows...... 3697 SGS...... 2886 Suzhou Fwu-Long Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd.. . 5804 Puka Creations ...... 3277 Shaller Enjuneering/Div. of Shaller Investments, Inc.. . 4200 Suzo-Happ...... 710 Pyramid Technologies Inc...... 2011 K-Box Motion Technology Co. Ltd...... 1770 Sweet Amanda’s Incorporated...... 5563 QiQi Toys Co. Ltd...... 5758 Shanghai Leaders Investment Management Company Lim- Sweet Monkey...... 443 QNC, Inc. dba Quik n’ Crispy...... 425 ited ...... 2079 Swiss Rides AG...... 1628 Quartus Engineering...... 3385 SharpShooter Imaging ...... 3473 Syndicate Graphic Technologies...... 5411 QubicaAMF Bowling Products...... 1317 Long-on Culture Travel Technology Inc.. . . 3688 Synergy Water Park Rides Pvt. Ltd...... 4784 Quick-Tag (a Divison of The Hillman Group)...... 1633 Shenzhen Yuanwang Cocotop Technology Inc. . . . . 2896 Show Me Fabrication, Inc...... 3200 T-U R-S ShowOffis Body Art...... 3287 Tacki-Mac...... 627 Radex, Inc...... 4070 Sigma Services, Inc...... 665, 764 Tap Packaging Solutions...... 5486 RadioBoss 2-Way Radios...... 3460 Sim Leisure Consultants Sdn Bhd...... 747 Tapeswitch Corporation ...... 3309 Radz Brands...... 4286 SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment...... 2251 Taylor & Associates, Inc...... 2648 Ragtime...... 4239 Simply Soothing ...... 3386 Taylor-Dunn Manufacturing Company ...... 4395 Rain Drop Products, LLC...... 648 Simtec Systems GmbH...... 661 Team Action Zone...... 935 Raindrops ...... 4676 Simulator Makine Produksiyon Ltd...... 4073 Team Play, Inc...... 614 Ramstar Safety - AmeriTees ...... 3870 Simuline Inc...... 2261 S.N.C...... 3628 Randolph Rose Collection...... 2706 Simworx Limited...... 2873 Tecway - Mecpower ...... 1302 RAVE Sports ...... 2840 Sippers by Design...... 4002 Teddy Mountain Pte. Ltd...... 5176 RAYGLYPH...... 3576 Siriusware, Inc...... 3658 Telescope Contract Furniture...... 3670 RDC/Ride Development Co...... 2625 Skafos International Limited...... 2045 TentandTable.com, LLC. . . .7105, 7106, 7107, 7116, 7125 RDL (Radio Design Labs)...... 1670 Skechers ...... 3275 The Brothers Grimm Games...... 5678 Reality Entertainment Video...... 3388 Skee Ball, Inc...... 1322 The Friedman Group, Inc...... 5521 Rebound Unlimited, Inc...... 3817 Skidata...... 3271 The Fungroup/Eurofun...... 5404 Redbone Products, Inc...... 4291 Smart Industries ...... 1719 , LLC ...... 4256 Redemption Plus...... 1300 Smarte Carte, Inc...... 2775 The ICEE Company...... 5402 Redemptronic...... 3827 Snazaroo USA, Inc...... 337 The Inflatable Depot, Inc...... 5873 RentMaster, Inc...... 5585 Sno Biz...... 2977 The Juice Films...... 2060 RePlay Magazine...... 903 SnowMagic, Inc...... 2845 The Lifeguard Store, Inc...... 2145 Resource Connection ...... 1929 Soaring Eagle Inc...... 5613, 7160 The Michael Angelo Auction Company ...... 1739 Reynolds Advanced Materials...... 4127 Sodi Kart...... 4262 The Nassal Company ...... Sponsor/No Booth Rhetroactive, Inc...... 265 Soft Play, L.L.C...... 3621 The Penny-Press Machine Co., LLC ...... 736 Ride Entertainment Group of Companies ...... 5151 Soft Stuff Creations Inc...... 4137 The Petting Zoo ...... 538 Rider Hero Video Corporation ...... 966 Solid Concepts Inc...... 3584 The Producers Group...... Sponsor/No Booth Rides-4-U, Inc...... 5158 Solomon Group...... 1667 The Scarefactory, Inc...... 3494 Rizhao Suntime Amusement Equipment Manufacture Co. Soundtube Entertainment...... 3369 The Toy Barn...... 821 Ltd...... 4770 Southern Golf Distributors ...... 202 Theme Builders Philippines, Inc...... 1071 Rockin’ Rollin’ Party...... 2991 Specialty Vehicles ...... 5173 Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) ...... 1355 Rocky Mountain Construction Group...... 4442 Spectrum Sports International, Inc.. . . . 5800, 6000, 7109 and Animatronics Industries S.A...... 3019 RollercoasterRestaurant ...... 3288 Speedy’s One Stop Repair Service...... 1703 ThermoServ...... 1927 Ropes Courses, Inc...... 3404 SPI Industries Inc...... 3047 Thinkwell...... Sponsor/No Booth Roto...... 458 Spider Climbing, Inc...... 5713 Tianjin Brother Electric Vehicle Co. 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www.mondialrides.com Aengwirderweg 57, 8449 BA Terband-Heerenveen, The Netherlands T +31 (0)513 610 170 - F +31 (0)513 622 412 - [email protected] November 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 15 INTERNATIONAL PARKS ATTRACTIONS RESORTS SUPPLIERS European parks add variety of Zamperla attractions STORY: Andrew Mellor and Scandinavia. spinning vehicles, while Parc [email protected] In , where the com- du Bocasse has added four pany has enjoyed much suc- Zamperla attractions this year. EUROPE — Among the cess in recent years, Parc Ange These include a Mini Tea Cup, many new ride installations Michel has installed a Twist- a Barnyard, a Midi Family this year to be completed by er Coaster featuring a track Swinger and a Flash Tower. Italian manufacturer Zamper- length of 420 meters (1,378 At Didiland the own- la are several around Europe feet) and six, four-seater, ers have purchased a Mega Disk’O 24, while at Fraisper- tuis a Crazy Bus Chuck Wagon and a Mexican themed Jump Around have been added to the park’s Western themed area. Finally, for now, La Pal has this year added a Jump Around Frog with a special, custom color scheme. At De Panne in Belgium, the park invested €5.5 million (U.S. $7.4 million) in building a new themed area based on the popular Vicky the Viking intellectual proper- ty which also features a highly Among three new attractions for 2013 from Zamperla at the themed Disk’O Coaster from U.K.’s Flamingoland is this Volare coaster, (left) called Hero Zamperla, while in Denmark at the park. Above, Didiland in France purchased a Zamperla Copenhagen opened a Mega Disk’O 24 for the 2013 season. new Tyco Brahe themed area COURTESY ZAMPERLA 4See ZAMPERLA, page 17 London Aquarium adds Magic Memories STAFFORDSHIRE, U.K. — Tourism pho- book, a ‘coffee table’ story album or images tography experience company Magic Memo- that can be easily accessed and shared with ries has announced a new partnership with the friends and family via social media channels Sea Life London Aquarium in the U.K., oper- such as Facebook and Twitter. Magic Memories ated by Merlin Entertainments, which in addi- worked with the Sea Life team to design the tion to improving the guest experience has pro- solution into the visitor flow, thus minimizing vided the venue with an increase in spending. queuing time both at the time of photo capture Magic Memories specializes in being a ful- and at the sales area, while also creating im- ly outsourced operating partner, designing and mersive environments in which to engage the delivering the perfect mix of image-based, on- guest as much as possible. site and online personalized products that can Toby Forer, the general manager of Sea Life be accessed and shared digitally. The compa- London Aquarium, comments after only the ny’s partnership with Sea Life London Aquari- first month of operations: “We have enjoyed um is one of several with Merlin-operated sites working with Magic Memories. They have pro- globally and one of 12 venues now up and run- vided a seamless and professional integration ning in the U.K. into our venue with staff and systems that add The Magic Memories solution provides Sea much to the guest experience. They understand Life guests with photographic based memories how we work and our brand values and have Magic Memories has partnered with the Sea Life London of their visit in the form of an interactive photo 4See SEA LIFE, page 17 Aquarium in the U.K. COURTESY MAGIC MEMORIES 16 AMUSEMENT TODAY November 2013 Gateway Ticketing Systems installs ticket system for Sundown Admission control and LONDON, U.K. — Ad- offers a wide range of rides ticketing software supplier mission control and ticketing and attractions suitable for its Gateway Ticketing Systems software supplier Gateway target group. Additionally, provided a new ticket- Ticketing Systems has an- over the Christmas period, ing system at Sundown nounced the installation of a the park is transformed into Adventureland in Notting- new ticketing system at Sun- a winter wonderland for its hamshire, U.K. Sundown is down Adventureland in Not- Christmas Spectacular, a huge a theme park specifically tinghamshire, U.K. event for the venue which con- designed for families with Sundown is a theme park tinues to grow every year and

Zierer Ad AT 2013-1.ai 1 09/10/2013 11:56:58 children under 10. specifically designed for fami- is a major draw for visitors. COURTESY GATEWAY lies with children under 10 and The Christmas event was the catalyst for the new tick- eting system from Gateway, with bookings for this, includ- ing the park’s unique Night Before Christmas ride, all be- ing carried out online. And in addition to vastly improv- FUN Coasters ing this process, the new in- stallation has also improved throughput times at the en- trance gate and online Web WHAT A FEELING sales. The new system was in- WHEN HAVING FUN! stalled by Gateway in just six weeks from contract signing to going live and very quickly the park noted a significant increase in online bookings. Transactions are fast and simple to complete and online sales are live into the on-site database with print at home tickets and no possibility of double bookings, which had occurred with the previous system. Commenting on the in- stallation, Paul Tomlinson, park manager at Sundown Adventureland, said: “Primar- ily we were looking for a prov- en ticketing system that could manage our online web book- ings for the Christmas Spec- tacular here at Sundown Ad- ventureland. This is a massive event for us and it is totally controlled by the booking sys- tem. I knew Gateway’s Galaxy system was used worldwide in a lot of big theme parks so I felt sure it could help us too. “When the system was demonstrated to us, I instantly liked the POS terminals’ ease of use and the flexibility of the system in regards to tailoring it to our individual needs. I think the pedigree of the Gate- way system outshone a lot of See us at: its competitors and this is why we chose this booking system. IAAPA Orlando The support, training and November 19-22 back-up seemed very good Booth 2207 and has proven to be excep- tional further down the line.” www.zierer.comwwzierercom On behalf of Gateway,  +49+49 991991 9106091060 U.K. Operations Director Andy Povey added: “We are [email protected]@zierer.com very happy with the instal- 4See GATEWAY, page 17 November 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 17

Bussink unveils new Zeppelin gondola

Bussink Design Gmbh, Dusseldorf, Germany, recently completed it’s new 16 passenger Zeppelin gondola at the Maurer German Wheels facotry in Munich. Shown here taking a spin in the new gondola are left to right, Marcel Moesler, quality control at Team R80XL, Mirsad Alija, CTO at Team R80XL and Ronald Bussink, designer and owner Bussink Design GmbH. COURTESY BUSSINK DESIGN ”

tion of the park in the shape of d ZAMPERLA a Jump Around, Magic Bikes Continued from page 15 l and Flying Tigers. L e in 2013, based on the Danish The Italian company has t O u nobleman known for his as- also continued its excellent re- s “ b tronomical and planetary ob- lationship with Flamingoland re a N m servations. The new section in the U.K. with the instal- t he o of the park includes two rides lation of three more rides in n e r ew w F from Zamperla, an Air Race 2013. These are a Volare coast- li fe Rides 6.4 and a Rotating Jumping er, a Junior Twister Coaster into . your attractions Tower. and a Magic Bikes, which join KumbaK is specialized in the Over in Sweden, Zam- many other Zamperla rides al- upgrading of existing amusement perla has continued to enjoy ready operational at the park. rides and solving technical problems further installations at Lise- The largest of the new rides, of all types – whether it be to increase berg, which marked its 90th the Volare, called Hero at the safety, reduce costs of ownership, or anniversary this year. To help park, also features a signifi- to bring a new ride experience to your celebrate this milestone in the cant update, with this instal- guests for minimal expense. park’s history, it renovated lation incorporating magnetic and extended its children’s brakes in the final braking Please come and visit us at the area and chose three Zam- zone of the ride. IAAPA Attractions Expo perla rides to add to this sec- to see how we can help you! SEA LIFE the Merlin team we walked the attraction from a guest Holland Pavilion Booth 4276 Continued from page 15 perspective to ensure we un- enabled us to offer guests a derstood the brand proposi- quality end product that will tion and everything we have keep the memory of their visit designed, and will continue to alive long into the future. It’s a design, has come from this,” great partnership and we look said Magic Memories’ Lon- forward to more new innova- don Operations Manager Tom tions from the Magic Memo- Shoosmith. “This laser-like ries team as we continue to focus MM has on guest led develop the offering.” creativity ensures an efficient “We are delighted with process that makes everything this new, world class attrac- positive for the guest. tion partnership. Along with

come all these issues with our GATEWAY system. Continued from page 16 “All transactions are now lation at Sundown Adven- quick and simple to complete tureland and the fact that it while we also trained all ca- is achieving exactly what the shiers on the day of opening, park required. The previous including one of 83 years old, system that was in place suf- which gives an indication of fered from very slow transac- how user friendly it is. The tion times, a complicated on- many benefits of the system t +31 (0)495 - 58 31 00 line booking process and was will certainly make life a lot i www.kumbak.nl incapable of handling timed easier and more efficient for e [email protected] bookings for the park’s Christ- both the park and its visitors.” mas ride, among other things, so we have been able to over- 18 AMUSEMENT TODAY November 2013 November 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 19 PARKS & ATTRACTIONS RIDES ENTERTAINMENT REVENUE SUPPLIERS Soaring Eagle Zipline provides new thrills for Kemah Boardwalk KEMAH, Texas — Ke- reaches the top, the Iron Eagle mah Boardwalk is a haven for changes directions and zoom thrilling rides, and this fall the forward at 30 mph returning park added yet another to its back to the ground to com- growing arsenal. Supplied by plete the flight. Iron Eagle Stan Checketts and his com- riders will experience the pany Soaring Eagle Zipline, sensation of flying, while ac- the Iron Eagle is a new zipline celerating down a suspended attraction. cable. The new ride is located Sharing the title of the in front of Lighthouse Buffet second tallest ride on the and Landry’s Restaurant, ex- Boardwalk with Aviator, Iron tending across the property to Eagle offers a unique experi- the top of the Boardwalk Inn. ence unlike any other at the This zipline is unique in Boardwalk including views of that it is not a hanging har- the Galveston Bay and enter- ness system allowing riders of tainment complex. all ages to share in the excite- The attraction includes ment. one zipline totaling over 400 “The Iron Eagle is a per- feet in length each way, and fect fit with the existing ride Kemah Boardwalk recently added a new thrilling ride to the park’s line-up in the form of reaching heights of 100 feet. mix that has established the the Iron Eagle zipline attraction. Supplied by Stan Checketts and his company Soaring Eagle One or two thrill seekers in Kemah Boardwalk as a popu- Zipline, the Iron Eagle utilizes a comfortable side-by-side two-seat chair ride vehicle, which a comfortable side-by-side lar family destination,” said soars to a height of 100 feet and stretches over 400 feet across Kemah Boardwalk. two-seat chair are pulled Mark Kane, regional director COURTESY KEMAH BOARDWALK swiftly backward as they pre- of Landry’s Theme Park Di- ting well with our property everyone.” place seven days a week, pare to fly over the Kemah vision. “This zipline model dynamics and overall theme Riders must be 42-inches weather permitting. Boardwalk. Once the ride addresses a family appeal fit- that we offer something for tall to ride. Zipline rides take

Valleyfair’s new-for-2014 area to be called Route 76 SHAKOPEE, Minn. — The new Route 76 area will recently announced take guests back into amuse- the addition of a new major ment park Americana with the ride, Northern Lights, and the return of three Valleyfair clas- development of Route 76, an sic rides that made their debut all-new area geared towards in 1976 when the park opened. families. All are slated to open Antique Autos, a treasured next spring. favorite, returns with a new A Zamperla Disk’O Coast- roadway in Route 76 featur- er, Northern Lights will fea- ing brand new Cadillac-styled ture a 36-seat ride vehicle that cars. Tilt-a-Whirl and Scram- revolves as it travels along 300 bler will also be relocated to feet of track at speeds of up the new area and will receive to 43 mph. At night, Northern new theming and LED light Lights’ dancing lights of blues, packages, bringing guests a greens and purples will match perfect mix of classic and new the same colorful display of to ensure they get their kicks light that illuminate the hori- on Route 76. zon during this natural phe- “Route 76 is an exciting nomenon. 4See ROUTE 76, page 20

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For the 2014 season, Valley- fair will introduce Route 76, AMUSEMENT an all-new area geared to- MARKET PLACE wards families. Highlights of the area will include North- ern Lights (Zamperla Disk’O EXPLORING SALE OR MERGER OPPORTUNITIES Coaster) as well as three re- located/refurbished original park attractions. Antique Au- tos returns with a new road- way in Route 76 featuring brand new Cadillac-styled cars while Tilt-a-Whirl and will be relocated to the new area and will re- ceive new theming and LED 35-year-old, 20-acre park with 100 acres to expand light packages. Successful, growing, now formulating new five-year plan. COURTESY VALLEYFAIR Contact only Harry | [email protected] www.thunder-island.com ROUTE 76 Continued from page 19

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SeaWorld to debut float in Macy’s Parade Busch Gardens Tampa creates children’s play area NEW YORK, N.Y. — For ing Day Parade. “With its di- TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Tampa has teamed up with almost five decades, SeaWorld verse and majestic depictions of International Plaza to create a one-of-a-kind children’s play area, Parks & Entertainment has sur- sea creatures transformed into offering many of the iconic structures from one of Florida’s most prised and amazed guests with larger-than-life form, the ‘A Sea popular theme parks. unique entertainment, thrilling of Surprises’ float is sure to in- “This is a great partnership, and as the Tampa Bay area’s No. rides, and up-close encounters spire millions of children and 1 family theme park, we’re excited to bring a little bit of adven- with amazing sea life. Millions adults to learn more about, ap- ture into the community for all families to experience each and have been inspired through the preciate and enjoy all forms of every day,” said Busch Gardens Park President Jim Dean. “This will be a fully immersive experience for kids, highlighting the ex- power of entertainment, to cele- aquatic life.” citing elements you’d find at the park.” brate, connect with and care for Featuring rolling ocean The new Busch Gardens children’s play area will be free to all the natural world. This Thanks- waves, the gentle movement guests at International Plaza and Bay Street and include several giving, the beauty and majesty of swaying kelp and a vibrant animal stars such as hippos, a baby elephant, baby lions and an of the sea will come to life on school of tropical fish, the scene alligator, as well as a train, safari truck and a 14-foot Cheetah the streets of New York as Sea- will take spectators on an ex- Hunt Tower. The area will also include a 70-inch TV showcasing World’s “A Sea of Surprises” traordinary undersea journey. all of the exciting adventures that await guests at Busch Gardens. float debuts in the 87th Annual Taking center stage on the “A “When Busch Gardens stepped forward as our local spon- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Pa- Sea of Surprises” float is the This Thanksgiving, the beau- sor, we knew this custom designed, multi-sensory experience rade. iconic Shamu, breaching 27-feet ty and majesty of the sea will for young children would capture the passions of the Tampa Bay “The magicians of Macy’s above the millions of Parade come to life on the streets community, being its beloved Busch Gardens Theme Park,” said Parade Studio have outdone spectators lining the streets of of New York as SeaWorld’s Nina Mahoney, International Plaza marketing and sponsorship di- themselves yet again with the Manhattan. “A Sea of Surprises” float rector. “I know it’ll be a hit with young families living in the area, awe-inspiring and entertaining The 87th Annual Macy’s debuts in the 87th Annual as well as those visiting from out-of-town.” The new play area celebrated its grand opening event for design of the new SeaWorld Thanksgiving Day Parade airs Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Pa- the community on Sept. 20, 2013. float,” said Amy Kule, executive nationwide on NBC-TV, on rade. producer of Macy’s Thanksgiv- Thursday, November 28. COURTESY SEAWORLD November 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 23 WATERPARKS & RESORTS INDOOR FACILITIES AQUATIC CENTERS RECREATION SUPPLIERS WhiteWater opens combination water attraction at Nagashima Resort KUWANA CITY, Japan — WhiteWater delivered an- other innovation by pairing two thrilling waterslides at Nagashima Resort in Kuwana City, Japan. This industry first is a fusion of the award-win- ning Family Boomerango and the all new Manta into one titan of a waterpark ride — times two. The mirror image Family Boomerango plus two Mantas that originate from the same tower set themselves apart by being visually spec- tacular. The unprecedented views at multiple platforms in the queue line will build antic- ipation and transform stand- ing in line into an entertaining adventure. This iconic giant has to be first seen then experienced to be believed; taking guests to the edge and keeping them there for what seems like an eternity. The journey begins with the classic sensation of rafting, leading into a veloci- ty-building drop that launches riders up the famous Boomer- ango wall, making them feel like they are weightless, all the while getting a bird’s eye view of what is coming next. The return fall sends riders back into the rushing waters of the Manta where maximum os- cillations and a plunge to the At Nagashima Resort in Japan, this massive waterslide complex (above) combines the action of a Family Boomerango and finish will leave them eager to the all-new Manta (all shown below) into one exciting slide. Mirror images of the same slide double the capacity and keep ride again and again. the lines moving at this popular Japanese resort. COURTESY WHITEWATER President and CEO, Geoff ter is honored to have been project from concept to com- time without the strong rap- and numerous installations Chutter explains the value of chosen again by Nagashima pletion could never have been port that we have built dur- over the years.” this relationship, “WhiteWa- Resort. The execution of this accomplished in such record ing our continued partnership — Jeffrey Seifert 24 AMUSEMENT TODAY November 2013

Dawwama, Yas Waterworld, UAE

Hybrid rides – a ProSlide invention – combine two, three & more iconic rides into a single ride path. They integrate unique combinations of TORNADO funnel rides, bowls, wave-walls & LIM water coasters. And create massive differentiation.

Case in point – Yas Waterworld’s Dawwama, the world’s newest, best ; immediately voted #1 ride by park guests, it combines two IAAPA Impact Award-winning technologies into one. The ProSlide HydroMAGNETIC ™ water coaster plus the world’s  rst six-person TORNADO 60™. Unimaginable thrills & impact.

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Dawwama, Yas Waterworld, UAE

Hybrid rides – a ProSlide invention – combine two, three & more iconic rides into a single ride path. They integrate unique combinations of TORNADO funnel rides, bowls, wave-walls & LIM water coasters. And create massive differentiation.

Case in point – Yas Waterworld’s Dawwama, the world’s newest, best water ride; immediately voted #1 ride by park guests, it combines two IAAPA Impact Award-winning technologies into one. The ProSlide HydroMAGNETIC MAMMOTH™ water coaster plus the world’s  rst six-person TORNADO 60™. Unimaginable thrills & impact.

19 ProSlide hybrid rides installed since 2008. Learn more at www.proslide.com.

See us at IAAPA #5142 26 AMUSEMENT TODAY November 2013 Enlarged Costa Caribe waterpark opens at Port Aventura STORY: Andrew Mellor with more than 13,000 square [email protected] meters (139,930 square feet) of new attractions for fami- SALOU, Spain — Port- lies, and Shambhala, Europe’s Aventura in Salou, Spain, has highest roller coaster. opened its newly expanded The new-look waterpark Costa Caribe Aquatic Park features a number of major which is part of the resort’s de- new rides and a variety of velopment strategy in which it other attractions and facili- is aiming to become the best ties. Among these is the King European family holiday des- Khajuna, the highest free fall tination. slide in Europe at 31 meters The project, which has (102 feet), which takes riders seen the waterpark expand- down a 55-degree descent at ed by 14,000 square meters more than 6 meters (20 feet) (150,694 square feet), also per second. Alongside is the reflects a commitment to in- Ciclón Tropical, another slide vestment in the region which but one for those who prefer has led to PortAventura ear- a less extreme experience. A the multi-bump slide. Above, the Rapid is marking more than €70 mil- multi-bump slide, it is 19.64 At the Sésamo Beach pool a six-lane ProRacer from lion (U.S. $91.3 million) for meter (66 foot) in height and area the central feature is the ProSlide and can be enjoyed new initiatives within the past offers an undulating descent Galeón Pirata, a by both adults and children. three years. of over 100 meters (328 feet) filled with Sesame Street char- At right, the King Khajuna The expansion increases with two steep drops. acters and four slides, while at and the Ciclón Tropical offer the area of the waterpark to Both the King Khajuna and the side of this is Cayo Cookie, park guests exciting but 50,000 square meters (538,195 the Ciclón Tropical are from a play area featuring an array different waterslide square feet) and represents an Canadian company ProSlide, of water jets. Connected to the experiences. investment of €10 million (U.S. which has also supplied the children’s pool is Playa Para- COURTESY PORT AVENTURA $13 million). This latest project Rapid Racer, a six-lane ProRa- iso, a pool for the family fea- continues the resort’s overall cer waterslide in another area turing a waterfall, just one of expansion which has also in- of the park. Suitable for both the features incorporated into ment team, which built all the cluded the addition of Sésa- adults and children, this has the park as part of the detailed new attractions and facilities moAventura, the largest ex- users racing each other lying Caribbean theming created apart from those supplied by pansion in the park’s history down on mats as they descend by the PortAventura develop- ProSlide. November 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 27 MEDIA

28 AMUSEMENT TODAY November 2013 NEWSPAPER EMPLOYEE IN GOOD STANDING operates the waterpark, said the company complies the waterpark’s equipment and procedures. Hotel B.NEWS JEFFREYDEREK SHAW L. SEIFERTSPLASH with all local water laws and it was unaware of any owner Young Kim originally appealed the decision, EDITORIALEDITORIAL COMPILED: Jeffrey L. Seifert, [email protected] misuse. but later withdrew the appeal and signed a consent • agreement. MEDIAMEDIA CREDENTIALCREDENTIALImpoverished North Korea is constructing a lav- Although SeaWorld’s Waterpark in • ishVALIDVALID outdoor waterpark in a showcase city across the Orlando, Florida, has yet to release any details on its In September, Disney Magic, Disney Cruise THROUGHTHROUGH 20122010 border from China, which residents say appears to new-for-2014 attraction, one detail is known — the Line’s first ship was dry-docked in Cadiz, Spain, for be a pet project of regime leader Kim Jong Un. The height. Earlier this year Aquatica flew a tethered bal- a six-week upgrade that included new waterslides park, with a swimming pool and a waterslide among loon over the park with a tag reading “105’,” a com- and interactive water play areas on the upper decks. GARY SLADE PUBLISHER,other AMUSEMENT facilities, TODAY is being built in Sinuiju along the Yalu mon technique used to test sightlines prior to getting One of the waterslides, dubbed Aqua Dunk, fea- River and bordering the Chinese city of Dandong, approval for a new project. SeaWorld has confirmed tures a drop capsule and a vertical plunge of 40 feet where many tourists flock to get a glimpse of the that the new attraction will be the “tallest of its type” followed by a horizontal loop in a clear tube that is highly-secretive hermit kingdom. in Orlando. cantilevered over the side of the ship. Following the But while most of North Korea’s major facilities • refurbishment, Disney Magic was repositioned to Mi- are built out of sight from prying eyes, this one ap- While most waterparks pride themselves on their ami, Florida, for 2, 3, 4 and 5 night sailings to the pears to be deliberately placed so it can be seen. Chi- water quality and cleanliness, it is unfortunate that a Bahamas and Western Caribbean for the remainder nese cruise ships routinely pass within 30 meters (100 few uncaring parks can give the industry a bad name. of 2013. feet) of the construction site multiple times a day, and The Wasserbahn Waterpark at the Hotel Clarion in • that the people of Sinuiju are starting to talk about Williamsburg, Iowa, was forced to close after Iowa’s ’s waterpark will open a 2.5 how the project is simply meant to impress tourists. Bureau of Environmental Health Services found nu- acre-addition modeled after the popular prod- The waterpark, which boasts a massive slide simi- merous health code violations including lack of chlo- uct line and cartoon show, “Legends of Chima.” The lar to one constructed in 2012 in Pyongyang’s Rungna rine, broken equipment, poor record keeping and in- expansion will be located on the northeastern side People’s Pleasure Ground, is being built directly in sufficient water testing. Visitors who filed complaints of the waterpark, next to the Pirate Reef attraction front of the existing Sinuiju Amusement Park. stated the water was murky to the point that they (Hopkins Shoot-the-Chute) that opened in 2012. The • could not see the bottom of the pool. According to Chima expansion will have eight principal areas, each The manager of a popular waterpark in Vil- the inspector reports, the sand filter had not been tied to characters in the Chima Story Line. Attractions lanueva de la Cañada, , Spain, has been repaired and the pressure gauge on the activity revealed thus far include a wave pool, water play charged with stealing what could amount to more pool was broken, there were no records of biologi- area, build-a-boat and a food service area. than €500,000 (U.S. $666,000) worth of water. Mari- cal samples being taken and staff failed to test for • ano Valverde, the manager of the Aquópolis water pH — which controls the effectiveness of chlorine in San Martin de la Vega, park in Villanueva de la Cañada in Madrid, was taken — for several days because they ran out of testing Spain, announced it will invest €8.5 million (U.S. $11.6 into custody by the environmental protection unit of drops. The spa, which had been closed due to me- million) in a Warner Beach waterpark adjacent to the Spain’s Civil Guard police force. Villanueva claims he chanical issues, had not been drained and the water existing theme park. Warner Beach will feature two has been using water from underground wells, but was turning slight green with white foam on the top. wave pools, a themed river and two slide towers. Ad- police now believe he has been siphoning water from Inspectors prepared a corrective action plan and the mission to the waterpark, which is expected to open the key Canal de Isabel II that provides water to the Clarion owners have agreed to hire a pool manage- in July 2014, can be purchased separately or as part Community of Madrid. , which ment company and an experienced engineer to audit of a combination park and waterpark ticket. November 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 29

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Strong Spectator Appeal! www.polin.com.tr 30 AMUSEMENT TODAY November 2013 November 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 31 BUSINESS REVENUE PEOPLE SAFETY SUPPLIERS 2013 Euro Attractions Show in Paris a success Record exhibit floor, sold resenting a 10 percent increase and order new attractions for where experts discussed the out events and tours in the exhibit space over EAS the 2014 summer season and latest developments and stan- among highlights 2012 and marking the largest beyond. They looked at new dards in the fields of safety exhibit floor in the 10-year his- innovations in a variety of and accessibility. Participants tory of EAS. products and services includ- also benefitted from a behind- PARIS, France — The 2013 “We are more than happy ing multi-dimensional cin- the-scenes look at the safety Euro Attractions Show (EAS), to have participated in the emas, interactive dark rides program at one of Europe’s Europe’s largest trade show 2013 edition of Euro Attrac- and roller coasters with inte- most attended theme parks. and conference for the amuse- tions Show. In three days, we grated multimedia, ticketing The EAS Opening Recep- ment parks and attractions have reached out to many of and queuing systems, and in- tion took place September 18 industry, was held September our existing but also to many tegrated theming products. at the Musée des Arts Forains 18-20 in Paris and set records new contacts,” says Benoit at Paris-Bercy. A sellout crowd for the size of the exhibit floor, Cornet from Belgian supplier mainly comprised of interest- Sold out tours of 1,200 enthusiastic partici- the number of exhibitors, and Alterface. “EAS is a must for ed buyers, and proved again and special events pants enjoyed the evening in the number of education pro- us as we realize here the major that rotating the show in dif- The record exhibit floor the unique setting of histori- gram participants. The three- part of our turnover.” ferent countries is beneficial was complemented by a vast cal and operational rides and day event is owned and pro- Preliminary estimates to attract local professionals. program of special events and games from the last century. duced by the International indicate 8,500 attractions in- We had much more attendees tours. More than 300 industry President of Euro Disney Association of Amusement dustry professionals, includ- from all countries in Eastern professionals toured and stud- S.A.S. Philippe Gas delivered Parks and Attractions (IAA- ing 5,900 buyers from all over Europe as before as well as Af- ied world-renowned French the keynote address at the PA). the world participated in the rica.” attractions including Disney- EAS Leadership Breakfast on event which was held in Paris Operators of amuse- land Paris, Parc Asterix, Puy September 19. In front of more Record-breaking at the Porte de Versailles Con- ment parks, waterparks, zoos, du Fou, , and the than 190 worldwide industry exhibit floor vention Centre. aquariums, museums, indoor Machines de l’Ile in Nantes. professionals, Gas highlighted A record 393 exhibitors Emmanuel Mongon from playgrounds, casinos, and A special highlight of the the history of the resort, de- from more than 40 countries French supplier Imaginvest holiday parks used the trade week was the IAAPA Safety scribed its contribution to the participated in EAS 2013, rep- said, “The attendance was show to catch up on trends Institute at Paris 4See EAS, page 32 Trade associations link up with U.K.’s LIW show STORY: Andrew Mellor floor given over to the Play main sponsors, while also in- [email protected] and Attractions section was volved as a new partner was of a similar size to that at the the British and Irish Associa- BIRMINGHAM, U.K. — 2012 event but the impres- tion of Zoos and Aquariums The U.K. trade show Leisure sion given was that there was (BIAZA). Both organizations Industry Week (LIW) took slightly less actual product were instrumental in putting place once again in Septem- on display on this occasion. together a range of targeted ber at its usual venue, the That was certainly the view educational sessions over the NEC in Birmingham. expressed by some of the three days of the show. Taking its familiar for- exhibitors and visitors AT An Attractions Lounge, mat of six different sections spoke to, with a number of which was home during the representing a range of out- the former also being of the event to BALPPA, BIAZA, of-home leisure sectors, opinion that visitors to this the National Farm Attrac- exhibiting companies dis- part of the show were less in tions Network and U.K. played products and services number too. safety organization RoSPA, for markets covering Health Significantly for the or- created a meeting point for and Fitness, Eat and Drink, ganizers, they were success- visitors while above this was Leisure Facilities, Pool and ful earlier this year in once also the central feature of this Spa, Sport and Play and At- again securing the support of area of the show in the shape tractions, the latter being of the British Association of Lei- of a fully operational high Innovative Leisure once again provided the central feature most relevance to readers of sure Parks, Piers and Attrac- ropes course from Innova- of the Play and Attractions area at the LIW show with opera- AT. tions (BALPPA) and its FEC tive Leisure. The company tional High Ropes and Sky Tykes courses. AT PHOTO The area of the show division, as one of the show’s 4See LIW, page 34 32 AMUSEMENT TODAY November 2013

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World of Color − Winter Dreams, an Maine’s Funtown Splashtown USA has all-new holiday version of the popular World been rated No. 20 by ThemeParkCritic.com, of Color after-dark spectacular, will debut at an online theme parks guide. Funtown Splash- Disney California Adventure Park, Nov. 15. town USA, owned and operated by the Corm- Hosted by Olaf the snowman, from the upcom- ier family, was very pleased to hear the news. ing Walt Disney Pictures animated feature Fro- Funtown Splashtown USA most recently added zen, the − Winter Dreams show the Mount Olympus section to the Splashtown combines new animation with classic winter USA waterpark as part of a multi-million dollar scenes from such Disney films asBambi, Fan- expansion in 2012. This year, the waterpark was tasia and Toy Story. The show will include new featured on the Travel Channel show, “Xtreme Enjoying the EAS tradeshow from the U.S. were Philadelphia special effects and present new methods for Waterparks” and was the site of a major flash Toboggan Coasters, Inc.’s Tom Rebbie and Janine Rebbie. utilizing the massive stage of water, color and mob event. Below, the show drew a record number of exhibitors. light on which World of Color is presented. • AT PHOTOS • When Knoebels Amusement Resort Chance Rides was named as the present- opens its doors between April and October, it ing sponsor for : ’s Last is with the help of hundreds of seasonal work- Wild Ride, an independent film during the ers. Recruitments come through job , walk- 11th Annual Tallgrass Film Festival. This year ins and from PA CareerLink. Management’s the schedule of featured independent films in- appreciation of the reliability and experience cluded two showings of Zipper: Coney Island’s that older workers bring was shown by its hir- Last Wild Ride held on October 18 and 19. The ing demographics during the 2013 season. A film is an homage to one of Chance Rides most full 22 percent (430) of Knoebels’ 1,981 work- thrilling and well-known carnival rides. The Zip- ers were age 55 or older. Most positions were per first debuted on the carnival circuit in 1968 in food service, ride and game operations, gift and can still be found at many traveling shows shops, grounds maintenance, recycling and today. The film is written and directed by Amy ticket sales. Seasonal workers are offered a Nicholson who tells the story from the per- flexible work schedule and many choose days spective of a small time ride operator named and hours they prefer to work. Eddie Miranda who is operating the Zipper on • rented land that gets bought out from under The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s pre- him to make way for a new development that sentation of three special exhibitions during floor and take advantage of threatens to erase the nostalgia associated the spring/summer 2013 season: Impression- with Coney Island. ism, Fashion, and Modernity; Punk: Chaos to EAS seminars organized by IAAPA • Couture; and The Roof Garden Commission: Continued from page 31 Europe. Anything that can Australia’s and Save the Bil- Imran Qureshi generated an estimated $742 European attractions industry, help to professionalize and by Fund have announced that not one, but two million in spending by regional, national, and and provided a look into the develop the business is im- bilby joeys (nocturnal omnivores) have been international tourists to New York, according to future of . portant for SNELAC: EAS in discovered in a routine monthly check inside a visitor survey released by the museum. Using France was such a unique op- their mom’s pouch. Born in the same week as the industry standard for calculating tax reve- Extensive conference portunity to meet the increas- Prince George, the brothers have been named nue impact, the study found that the direct tax program highlights ingly demanding needs of our Prince George I and Prince George II in hon- benefit to the city and state from out-of-town industry’s trends visitors.” our of the Royal baby. At the time of Prince visitors to the museum totaled some $74.2 mil- and hot topics George’s arrival, the Australian Government lion. The full-year estimate of visitor spending Developed by the IAAPA EAS moves to announced a toy bilby gift for the Royal baby in New York by out-of-town visitors to the mu- Europe Education Sub-Com- Amsterdam for 2014 and a $10,000 sponsorship of their bilby pro- seum in fiscal year 2013 is $5.4 billion. mittee, the comprehensive Euro Attractions Show gram. The Royal baby joins an esteemed list of • conference program at EAS 2014 will take place September iconic Australians who have had bilbies named The Abilene Zoo set a record for atten- 2013 provided more than 20 23-25 at the RAI Convention in their honour including, Governor-General dance during the just-ended 2013 fiscal year, Quentin Bryce and Olympic Swimming leg- drawing 224,805 visitors and beating the pre- hours of attractions indus- Center in Amsterdam, Nether- end, Dawn Fraser. Prince George I and Prince vious record established a year earlier by more try learning from some of the lands. More than 230 compa- George II will be on display for a limited time than 7,000 visitors. During fiscal 2012, the zoo nies have already reserved in most successful leaders in Eu- at Dreamworld in The Bilby Semi-Nocturnal drew a then-record 217,103 visitors. Atten- rope. More than 1,500 attend- excess of 7,800 square meters House located in the Australian Wildlife Expe- dance has continued to grow since the zoo ees — a 25 percent increase of exhibit space. rience. attracted 114,328 visitors in 2005. The open- over last year’s program — “Euro Attractions Show is • ing of the zoo’s Caribbean Cove exhibit and learned about the latest trends for us the ideal event to meet Ideal Software Systems’ visionary Season its black-footed ferret exhibit were credited and developments in the Eu- our customers, prospects, but Pass and E-Ticketing products will allow water- as being major factors in the increase in atten- ropean attractions industry equally see our colleagues parks and amusement facilities to tap into the dance. and studied key issues of the and discuss the continuously multi-billion dollar mobile consumer market. • industry including: new tech- growing attractions industry,” Ideal’s debit card and mobile-based Season Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will nologies, events, storytelling, says Jérôme Giacomoni, CEO Pass and E-Ticketing allow guests to purchase have 19 magical nights from Nov. 8-Dec 20. investments, sustainability, of the French exhibitor Aero- season passes and single-day tickets for their For a quarter century, Re- social media, and the growth phile SAS. “We are extremely favorite waterparks online or via smart phone, sort guests have enjoyed this must-see event. of indoor playgrounds and proud to have participated in and use either a printable ticket or a mobile Beginning at 7 p.m. (after regular park hours), waterparks. the 2013 edition. EAS has enor- ticket stored on a smart phone for access to guests with special event tickets to Mickey’s the park. Customers can then add cash value Very Merry Christmas Party can enjoy all the “We are delighted that mously developed in terms of to their season passes and tickets via smart holiday splendor with lively stage shows, fire- EAS has been in Paris this exhibitors and attendees. It phone and use them to make purchases at any works, a unique holiday parade and favorite year,” states Sophie Huber- is definitely a must event for POS in the park. Facility owners can get real- traditions including complimentary cookies and son, managing director of the everyone in the attractions time reports via smart phone, too, with the N- hot cocoa, and snow flurries on Main Street, French association SNELAC. industry and we are looking Site Mobile app. U.S.A. Guests can enjoy new experiences and “Many members of SNELAC forward to the next edition in • attractions at New Fantasyland. came to meet the industry, Amsterdam.” see new products on the show •www.IAAPA.org/EAS November 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 33 34 AMUSEMENT TODAY November 2013 niTicket Network, World of tion, it is usually always held continues to provide the U.K. LIW Rides, Timberplay, Airquee, within a week or two of the market with a home grown Continued from page 31 Russell Play, Vertical Real- ever-growing EAS, the major trade show with some very also brought along a fully- ity, Bounceabouts Leisure, parks and attractions show in good educational content. built Sky Tykes ropes course Tornado International and Europe, and this year was no With the continued support aimed at younger patrons, Lorica Insurance Brokers, to exception. As a result, it inev- of the various sector trade as- among other attractions, and name but a few. itably has a fight on its hands sociations mentioned, hope- reported another very suc- Unfortunately for LIW, to attract stronger numbers of fully that will augur well for cessful few days. Other ex- and specifically the event’s both exhibitors and visitors the future. hibitors here included Om- Play and Attractions sec- from the parks sector but it FOR SALE: Maurer Söhne Xtreme 2000 Portable/ Park Model Excellent Condition Innovative Leisure once Available Immediately again provided the central feature of the Play and At- tractions area at the LIW $2,000,000 show with operational High Ropes and Sky Tykes cours- es. AT PHOTO

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rz_MR-12-0358_Marketing-Strategie_Anzeigen_EURO_Prof_208x297_4c.indd 2 10.04.13 12:13 November 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 35 Herschend Family Entertainment new owners of Harlem Globetrotters NORCROSS, Ga. — Her- looking forward to building upon schend Family Entertainment this domestic and international Corporation (HFE) announced in success,” said Kurt Schneider, October it has acquired Harlem HGI’s CEO. “We also see oppor- Globetrotters International, Inc. tunities to cross-market between (HGI) from Shamrock Capital Ad- the Harlem Globetrotters’ popular visors, effective immediately. HGI tour and players and HFE’s family is a wholly owned subsidiary of attractions, allowing both compa- HFE. nies to reach even more fans. We “For nearly nine decades, the A complement to HFE’s fami- are very thankful for Shamrock’s Harlem Globetrotters have had a ly-friendly portfolio of businesses, stewardship of the brand these rich tradition of creating family this acquisition marks an expan- past eight years.” memories through sports and en- sion for the company into new me- “We feel very fortunate that tertainment. The team is coming dia, audiences and markets. HGI we had the opportunity to be stew- off its best touring year ever, and brings to HFE a hugely popular ards of this treasured American this acquisition helps HFE diversi- and relevant brand that has seen brand,” commented Michael La- fy into a new but complementary a resurgence in the past five years, Salle, partner at Shamrock Capital business,” said Joel Manby, HFE’s growing from a live event tour- Advisors. “The current team has president and CEO, in making the ing company into a full-fledged enabled the Harlem Globetrotters announcement. “Becoming the global entertainment brand. The to entertain more families than new owners of this legendary team Globetrotters perform over 400 ever before, and we look forward is a natural step as HFE continues live events worldwide annually, to watching the next successful to develop wholesome, immersive reaching over three million fans in chapter of this storied franchise.” entertainment that parents can more than 30 countries. Last year, While details of the agreement trust — entertainment that brings HGI produced all-time highs in are private, HFE disclosed that the families closer together.” live-event revenue, sponsorship current HGI management team “We couldn’t be more pleased partnerships, merchandise sales as well as the active player roster to join the HFE family. The Globe- and media impressions, all while would remain the same. HGI em- trotters enjoy a huge global popu- building a top-notch online com- ploys more than 90 people includ- larity that spans all continents, A Harlem Globetrotter takes time to teach a munity and introducing its star ing staff, players and coaches. and our brand is hotter than ever. young girl how to spin a basketball on her finger- players to a new generation of Under HFE’s ownership, we are tip. COURTESY HFE fans.

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PEOPLE WATCH CenterEdge, EMBED team up for joint Franceen Gonzales joins WhiteWater team served on the IAAPA governance and strategic planning com- ticketing and cashless WhiteWater West (Richmond, B.C., Cana- mittees. She is active with and has served on numerous ASTM payment solution da) recently announced that Franceen Gonza- International (American Society for Testing and Materials) com- les has been named Vice President Waterpark mittees. She currently serves on the board of directors of AIMS ROXBORO, N.C. & CAR- Business Development. In this role she will be (Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers) and NSPF ROLLTON, Texas — Enter- responsible for directing sales and business (National Swimming Pool Foundation). tainment facility solutions development throughout the growing Latin provider CenterEdge Software American region and in areas of the USA. In Annmarie Nikola added to Quassy sales team recently announced a joint addition, Franceen will act as an ambassador Gonzales Annmarie Nikola has joined the sales team ticketing and sales solution for WhiteWater’s booming global markets. “We at Quassy Amusement & Waterpark in Middle- in cooperation with EMBED, are truly honored to have Franceen join the original waterpark buty, Conn., park officials announced. a worldwide supplier of rev- and attractions company. She personifies everything we stand “She is a seasoned sales representative and enue management systems for.” said Geoff Chutter, president and CEO. brings with her other attributes important to for the amusement, gaming, “We are thrilled to have Franceen join the WhiteWater dealing with our clients,” said George Frantzis entertainment and leisure in- team,” echoed Andrew Mowatt, executive vice president, II, a park owner. dustries. business development. “Her impressive background and expe- As a sales and event coordinator, Nikola Nikola The solution taps Center- rience in the waterpark and amusement park industry will be a will help organize corporate and other catered Edge Software expertise with huge asset in providing innovative solutions to attractions for outings with Quassy’s sales and marketing team. front line ticketing, integrated our customers,” he said. Prior to joining the park she was a sales representative with labor control and capacity Gonzales brings 25 years of waterpark experience to Pitney Bowes Inc. in Shelton, Conn., and obtained a degree in management features, while WhiteWater, most recently as vice president, Risk Management hospitality from Georgia Southern University. utilizing aspects of the market and Waterparks, for Great Wolf Resorts where she held respon- leading EMBED System allow- sibility for safety and risk management as well as waterpark Neptune-Benson names David Monk as director ing for cashless operation of games and attractions. operations and maintenance for the company’s 12 waterpark Neptune-Benson, a manufacturer of com- “Every facility is unique resorts in North America. Prior to joining Great Wolf Resorts in mercial aquatics filtration systems in Coventry, and brings a set of goals and 2006, she was park director for Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags R.I., has promoted David Monk to Director of requirements that can be best Great Adventure. She has also held top management positions International Sales. David will be responsible served by CenterEdge, EMBED at Golfland Entertainment Centers Inc., Waterworld Safari in for business development outside of the U.S. or a combination of the two , Arizona, and Wet ’N’ Wild Waterworld in El Paso, working with representatives in Western Eu- Texas. platforms,” said Merrik Keller, rope, Russia, Australia and New Zealand. EMBED USA sales manager, In accepting the position, Gonzales commented, “I have Monk has been with Neptune-Benson for always had the utmost respect and admiration for the caliber Monk North America. the past two years as an International Sales According to Keller, Cen- of WhiteWater’s products and their people and I am honored Manager and three years prior as National Sales Manager for to be part of such a great and growing organization. I could not terEdge and EMBED together Lawson Aquatics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Neptune-Ben- deliver the strongest system be more excited about this new opportunity!” son. Gonzales is a former board chair and board member of solution to the market as each “David is looking forward to serving our customers in his company is a leader in their WWA (World Waterpark Association) and serves on the IAAPA new capacity” states Barry Gertz, CEO Neptune-Benson. respective part of the indus- (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) “This appointment demonstrates our commitment to better try. The joint solution has been board of directors. She is a member of the IAAPA Safety Com- servicing the international community.” deployed at a significant num- mittee, has chaired the IAAPA Membership Committee, and ber of entertainment venues around the country. The integration between EMBED and CenterEdge products is seamless, allow- ing for easy management by on-site staff. Complementing EMBED’s card readers and back-end software that are es- pecially useful in facilities with large-scale arcades with 25 or more units, CenterEdge pro- vides an advanced point of sale SLA ticketing product and flexible, Continued from page 41 feature-rich tools for booking events and birthday parties. November 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 37 Amusement industry titan, Gary Story dies at 58 EDMOND, — at Six Flags Over Mid-America quire parks starting with White company to one of the largest Gary Story, former IAAPA until 1982. From 1982 to 1984 Water waterpark, Oklahoma regional theme park opera- chairman and former Presi- he worked in a consulting role City, in 1991, then the finan- tors in the world. In 1998 Pre- dent and Chief Operating Of- in two new parks: Luna Park cially troubled Wild World, mier Parks acquired Six Flags ficer of Six Flags Inc. died on in Sydney, Australia, and Di- Largo, Maryland in 1992. Fol- Inc., and changed the name in September 21 at his home in versiones del Reino in Mexico lowing the acquisition of Wild 2000 from Premier Parks to Six Edmond, Oklahoma. He was City, Mexico. He returned to World, Story was promoted to Flags Inc. By that time the new 58 years old. the United States to work for president and chief operating Six Flags operated 39 parks in Story began his theme Tierco Properties as the gen- officer. In 1994 Gary Story and eight countries. park career in 1972 as a season- eral manager of Chief Financial Officer Kieran Story retired from Six Flags al employee at Six Flags Over theme park in Burke changed the name of in December 2003 for health Mid-America in park opera- in 1984. Under his leadership the company to Premier Parks reasons and Kieran Burke left tions and retail. After graduat- Frontier City’s attendance and Inc. Story was instrumental following a hostile takecover, ing from the University of Mis- revenues quadrupled. in driving the growth of Pre- but the two remained in the souri, he held various positions Tierco continued to ac- mier Parks from a three-park 4See STORY, page 38 Gary Story remembered “It is so hard for me to try to put on paper all the things I would gether and most recently talked on the phone for almost endless dustry. My most fun time was with him on a trip to the 2008 Super like to say about my dear friend and long time business partner, conversations daily. I owe my career success to Gary. Bowl XLII in Phoenix to see the Giants beat the Patriots. The game Gary Story. He was a larger than life person, a giant of a man who “Three years ago he saved my life. While traveling to our new- was great but the most exciting part was trying to exit the parking packed so much living into his too short 58 years. Most impor- est park at the time, in Virginia Beach, I became very ill. Gary found lot when some younger rowdy fans tried to cut us off. All I need tant, he had a huge heart and really cared about and touched out how sick I was from another friend, Jim Dunn and phoned me to say is that a fight was avoided, but Gary got in the last word! so many people. In terms of our business, Gary was absolutely immediately. I of course, as most of men do, took the high road He was quite a guy, bigger than life, always fun to be with and tell the key driving force in building Premier Parks, Inc. from one park and said I was fine. The next thing I know, Gary had called the ho- stories, a great friend and I will truly miss him.” (Frontier City in Oklahoma City) into the largest regional theme tel and had them call an ambulance. After two surgeries, and five —Dick Chance, Chance Rides Mfg. park company in the world (renamed Six Flags, Inc. in 2000) listed days later, I was able to go home. I do not believe I would be here • on the New York Stock Exchange with 39 parks in eight countries today without his care and compassion. “It is only beginning to sink in that Gary is gone. I just read that in North America and Europe and over $1.2 billion in revenues. “Gary was my dear friend and I miss him deeply already. May Long Beach may consider rebuilding the Cyclone Racer. My first It is no exaggeration to say that Gary Story was our company’s God bless and keep Gary and may God bless Lorena and the kids reaction was to call him. Gary had a deep interest and respect ‘Walt Disney.’ in this difficult time.” for the history of our industry dating back to the Golden Age. He “Having started in high school in the grounds department at the —Hue Eichelberger, knew a great deal about it, from Coney Island to and Six Flags park in St. Louis sweeping streets, Gary began his ascent Premier Attractions Management, LLC almost everywhere else. This passion, this love was foundational in through the ranks of that park after graduating from the University • his overall development of the parks he directed as well as IAAPA of Missouri. He had the self confidence and entrepreneurial spirit “I enjoyed getting to know Gary Story during the early days of where he was instrumental in helping steer its course. to ultimately leave Six Flags as a young man and travel abroad to Great Coasters, International, Inc. He was a very personable guy. “Gary was as loyal, caring and generous as anyone I have ever run parks in and Sydney, Australia before returning He had a business to run but he also took the time to get to know known. He was genuinely interested and took time to listen. Fair, to the States and eventually helping found our company in 1989. people. It was always a great conversation when Gary would call. open and honest: he was a best friend. I only wish I could talk “To borrow a sports analogy, he was a ‘complete player.’ In a fun way, I always found that I learned something from him. about the Cyclone Racer with him. He would have been interest- Blessed with a keen intellect and prodigious memory, he was a Clair Hain Jr. and I will always be grateful to Gary for the oppor- ed.” born leader and tireless worker. He knew every function at a park, tunities he gave Great Coasters, the greatest of which was allow- —Joe Heflin, WhiteWater West Ind. had great marketing instincts and financial skills and an artist’s eye ing us to develop our new coaster trains, the Millennium Flyers for • and vision for how to design and develop parks. He transformed in at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, Calif. This was “I met Gary in September 1993 and the first time I almost ac- the look and feel of countless parks throughout the world, includ- an incredible gesture of faith by Gary that I will always remember. cidently killed him when I literally shot a loaded pistol inside his ing so many of the Six Flags parks. Everything I know about the He was a very busy man, and unfortunately we fell out of touch office and it was a friendship that started with gunfire and it never park business I learned from Gary. And I am not alone in that. Gary in recent years. He always said he wanted to coach his son’s soccer ended. Over the years he bought with Tierco first, and then Pre- mentored and trained so many people throughout his long career. team. I hope he found the time to do that before his much too mier and later Six Flags hundreds of rides and he helped to grow He was a demanding and tough boss, but he was always fair and early passing.” our company and established a strong relationship with the mar- held himself to the same high standards he expected from others. —Michael Boodley, Co-Founder, ket. “He was also a man of great personal integrity. A true Eagle Great Coasters, International, Inc. “He was also very instrumental in giving us ideas for new rides Scout to the end, Gary never cut corners in business or in his per- • like the Rocking Tug, and we always shared with him new con- sonal life. Gary Story always did the right thing, even when no “Gary was one of the handful of people that defined the re- cepts. His comments were always very important to the good end one was looking. He was also a man of great courage, particularly gional theme park industry we know today. His innovation with result of the project. in the stoic way he faced his long struggle with diabetes without product and his vision of industry consolidation were ahead of his “I will miss him, I will miss the long phone call at the end of the complaint. And he had an unfailing sense of humor that made it so time. Gary was a giant in every sense of the word. He left us far day that was draining my cell phone battery.” much fun to be around him and work with him. too soon.” —Valerio Farrari, Zamperla USA “Keenly aware of his mortality, Gary lived life large and to the —Tom Iven, Six Flags Entertainment Corp. fullest. His 58 years were far too short, but a testament to a life • “Gary was the ultimate trickster and he relished in wrapping his well lived. We will all miss him dearly, particularly his wife, Lorena, “It was an incredible experience to have worked by his side, as friends and foes alike into elaborate pranks. One such prank was and his three children whom he loved above all else and they him.” he transformed a small company with three parks into the largest during the time we were developing and discussing Challenge of —Kieran Burke, operator of parks in the world. Gary shared his passion for the Tutankhamon dark ride for Six Flags Belgium (now Walibi). In our Premier Attractions Management, LLC industry and creative genius with everyone he came to know, and discussions of the style of ride he tried to convince me to create • his mentoring and friendship had an immeasurable impact on my a ride around ‘the most successful film of all times – Flash Dance!’ “I began working at Frontier City in 1991 in the shows depart- life.” He went on to tell me that it had won at least 20 Academy Awards ment when Gary was the general manager at the park. I remem- —Les Hudson, Six Flags Entertainment Corp. and was by far the most popular movie ever produced. During an ber being very surprised, almost worried, when Gary knew my • IAAPA Board Meeting he even sketched out a layout on a nap- name and stopped to talk to me one day. He just wanted to know “Gary has been a good friend for over 30 years well before his kin outlining the various scenes and show action elements on this a little about me. And it was then that I learned that Gary never affiliation with Premier Parks which catapulted his career in the imaginary ride. We laughed about it for years to come and...no forgets anything. He always had time to stop and share stories. amusement park industry with the acquisition of Six Flags. The telling, it might have made a great ride! “When faced with a decision that potentially changes the op- growth of Six Flags and the acquisition of many family owned “Gary was full of many stories...some true, some fiction. If you eration of the park, I would often times ask myself ‘What would parks was the vision of Gary. He saw many existing family owned got him going on one of his hunting stories you better be pre- Gary think?’ I don’t expect that thought process to change for me. parks that had the opportunity to grow and prosper with the syn- pared for an hour long, step by step, blow by blow description “Hardly a day goes by that I not reminded how honored I am to ergy and capital of the Six Flags brand. Parks like Riverside Park but, that was Gary’s style of storytelling. I remember a different be in my position, and it is in large part due to Gary Story. I feel in Agawam, Mass and Elitch’s Gardens in flourished after time at the bar where he went into great detail about a Vietnam incredibly fortunate to be at the helm of Frontier City and I pray their acquisition. War incident where, after a half hour of details and descriptions that I can do honor to Gary by continuing the legacy he created “Many ride manufacturers also saw their sales grow during the he admits that he had never been to Vietnam after all and all of it at the park.” 1990’s with the new rides that were installed to grow attendance was just made up! —Stephen Ball, Frontier City in their markets. Gary’s purchasing decisions were always done “My wife Sherry and I had many a fun evening on IAAPA sum- • based on the needs of each park with the manufacturer that could mer meeting events with Gary and Lorena. One of the most mem- “My friend of 28 years, my leader, and my lifesaver. best meet those needs. He always treated Chance Rides very fairly orable was at Oktoberfest when all of us got separated at closing “Gary and I met in the Dallas Love Field airport for the first time and expected performance and rewarded us with continued busi- but somehow made it back safe and sound to the hotel in different 28 years ago. He gave me the chance to run my own park and ness opportunities. cabs. was my mentor from that time forward. I feel so fortunate to have “Even after his retirement from Six Flags we maintained a “Gary was larger than life in many ways and he will be greatly known Gary in life and learned from him for so long. We rode the friendly relationship and he was always there to provide some free missed in our industry and in our lives.” rocket ship to becoming the largest regional theme park chain to- advice when needed from his wealth of knowledge about the in- —John Wood, Sally Corp 38 AMUSEMENT TODAY November 2013

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amusement industry, eventu- ally forming a new Premier Attractions Management com- pany that managed several parks owned by CNL Lifestyle Properties. Current IAAPA Chair- man Will Morey commented, “Gary had a boundless pas- sion for the industry and was an avid supporter and contrib- This AT archive photo shows left to right: Mike Boodley, Ki- utor to IAAPA throughout his eran Burke, Gary Story and Clair Hain at the Great Coasters career.” International booth during an IAAPA show. AT FILE “Gary contributed a great deal to IAAPA and was an impassioned promoter of our industry,” said IAAPA Presi- dent and CEO Paul Noland. George and Vera Bryan, founders of the U.K.’s Drayton Man- “We are sorry to hear the news or Theme Park, are seen in this file photo in front of flowers of his passing. Our thoughts at the park. COURTESY BIRMINGHAM MAIL are with his family and friends during this difficult time.” Current Six Flags En- Drayton Manor Theme tertainment Corp. CEO Jim Reid-Anderson said: Park founder dies at 92 “Gary was a dear friend and colleague to many at Six Flags Gary Story, left, takes a prototype test ride on the new STAFFORDSHIRE, U.K. team of helpers, they spent and he will be terribly missed. Avaiator with Dick Chance at the Chance Rides factory in — George Bryan, the own- six months transforming the His innumerable contributions Wichita, Kan. AT FILE er and founder of Drayton site and opened Drayton helped significantly shape our Manor Theme Park in the Manor Inland Pleasure Re- company and industry. Our U.K., died on September 20. sort in April, 1950. deepest condolences go out to He was 92. At that time, the park his family.” George was a trained en- had a restaurant, a tea room, An Eagle Scout as a youth, gineer with a passion for the three hand operated rides, Gary was also very involved entertainment industry and six rowing boats, some pedal nationally with the Boy Scouts in his early career he manu- cars and a set of second-hand of America, the Juvenile Dia- factured penny arcade ma- dodgem cars, but of course betes Research Foundation chines with his father, Wil- since those early days it has and UNICEF. liam, who was known as the gone on to become one of the Story is survived by his ‘King of the Penny Arcade.’ most popular and successful wife, Lorena; three children, He served in the army theme parks in the U.K. fea- Paul, Katherine and Scott, who during the Second World turing the most up-to-date make their homes in the Okla- Riding Apollo’s Chariot at Busch Gardens Williamsburg to- War and met his wife, Vera rides and attractions. Today, homa City area. gether during the 2010 Golden Ticket Awards were from Cartlidge, in May 1942, the approximately 1.2 million Memorial services were held at St. John the Baptist left, Dick Knoebel, Richard Munch, Lorena and Gary Story. couple marrying in Decem- annual visitors enjoy Dray- Catholic Church in Edmond. AT FILE ber of the same year. At the ton Manor and it continues time, Vera’s family owned to be owned and run by the California in England members of the family. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Former Six Flags President and Chief Operating Officer Gary Story has been in the theme park business for pleasure park in Berkshire The skill and determi- more than 40 years. Here are some of his career highlights: which was to be the inspira- nation demonstrated by •1972: Takes a job as a seasonal worker sweeping streets at Six Flags Over Mid America near St. Louis. tion behind the creation of George and Vera Bryan in •Mid-to-late 1970s: Has summer internships with Six Flags during college and lands his first full-time job with the company. Drayton Manor. opening a tourist attraction •1981: Leaves Six Flags to work in a consulting role for Reino Aventura theme park in Mexico City. George and Vera pur- in post-war Britain was in- •1982: Becomes general manager of Luna Park, a theme park in Sydney, Australia. chased the 80-acre site in dicative of his commitment •1984: Returns to the United States to take upper management position at Frontier City in Oklahoma City. •Late 1980s: Various management positions with Tierco Group, the company that owned Frontier City. 1949 for GBP 12,000 (U.S. and dedication to the task. •1992-1994: Chief operating officer and executive vice president, Tierco Group. $19,200 at today’s exchange He was also a known philan- •1994: Named president and director of Premier Parks. rates) following its use by the thropist, supporting a num- •1996: Premier Parks goes public with an Initial Public Offering that raises nearly $70 million. •1998: Premier Parks purchases the Walibi chain of theme parks in France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Pre- army which had “moved in” ber of local charities, which mier Parks buys Six Flags from Time Warner and Boston Ventures for $1.9 billion. in 1939. After the end of the is part of his legacy. George •2003: On December 31 Gary retires early as president and chief operating officer of Six Flags Inc., citing health hostilities, the site became received the OBE (Order of reasons. surplus to army require- the British Empire) in 2004 in •2004: Serves as special adviser for Six Flags Corp. through Dec. 2005. Becomes Chairman of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. ments and by the time the recognition of his dedication •2009: In November Kieran Burke and Gary Story purchase Nashville Shores waterpark, marina and camp- Bryans arrived it was over- to hospital services and his ground in Nashville, Tenn. grown with huge brambles, contribution to tourism. •2011: In January, Burke and Story purchase Ocean Breeze in Hampton Roads, Virginia; gain management con- tracts with CNL for Frontier City and in Oklahoma City, Okla. and Splashtown waterpark in Spring, mounds of rubbish and old He is survived by his Texas; form Premier Attractions Management, LLC; in November purchase Clementon Park and Splash World in army huts. Indeed, locals wife Vera, children Co- Clementon, N.J. thought they were “barmy” lin, Jane and Andrew, and •2013: Ink managment contract with CNL Properties for waterpark in Palm Springs, Calif. to want to undertake such grandchildren and great- —AT research a project, but with a small grandchildren. November 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 Reflecting on Gary Story and a When I first met Gary Story, he had made the move to the ride and about my conservations with John, who was Oklahoma City and was working for real estate company COMMENTARY convinced the ride could be moved and re-erected for un- The Tierco Group. In 1982, Tierco had purchased Frontier der $1 million. City for $1.2 million as a small struggling theme park in always drifted back to the history of our industry. Park his- Gary made the trek to Kansas City the next week to in- town, with the intent of closing it and redeveloping the tory, ride history, people history, Gary always wanted to spect the ride where he became convinced it was going to real estate. That was until the real estate bottom dropped talk about all of it. be his next signature ride. After convincing Kieran E. Burke out causing the company to sell off real estate holdings to In those conservations, he told me one day he wanted (Tierco) to release the needed capital, Gary purchased the fund growth at Frontier City. to move a wooden roller coaster the way Knoebels Amuse- coaster and hired John to make the ride relocation a real- Tierco, needing an experienced park executive, ment Resort had done in 1985 with its highly-successful ity. turned to Gary Story who joined the company in 1984 to Phoenix, formally the Rocket at park in San An- Gary seeing that the back turnaround of the coaster become the park’s general manager. With $13 million in tonio, Texas. appeared to be a bit on the non-thrill side, told John to improvements, Frontier City’s attendance was growing. Numerous wood coaster opportunities kept present- redesign the back turn with what he termed “your time Gary made the first of two big steps to put Frontier City ing themselves, but asking price, moving logisitics, or for greatness!” John had to also adjust other areas of the on the map when he purchased the Schwarzkopf Looping some other hurdle kept Frontier City from getting its sig- ride layout to make it fit the site plan and in true fashion he Star coaster from Charlie Edens in 1986. The 1979-built nature wooden coaster. delivered his redesigned “greatness” back turn. coaster had traveled the German fair market before mak- I had learned from sources within the American Coast- When it was all said and done, Gary Story got his sig- ing its way to the Maryland’s Jolly Roger in 1984. It would er Enthusiasts that the owners of the closed Fairyland Park nature wooden coaster (for $968,000 I have been told) for also play the fall dates at the State Fair of Texas in ‘84 and in Kansas City were looking to sell their wooden coaster, Frontier City, and John Pierce launched his new coaster ‘85 before being sold to Frontier City, where it operates The , which had operated 1967–1977. career. And yes, Gary told me more than once that the today as Silver Bullet. In visiting with John F. Pierce, long-time right hand Wildcat not only helped save the park, but it pushed the Frontier City continued a modest growth but could man to coaster designer William L. Cobb, John believed park into the 400,000 attendance bracket. never seem to get to the next level. Gary always told me that with the short distance between the two cities along I will miss Gary Story for his industry knowledge on that when a park gets to the 400,000 attendance level, it with the fact that the Wildcat was only 70 feet tall and fea- both things current and from our historic past. opened up so many more doors on how the park operates, tured a steel structure, the Wildcat would be a perfect fit Most of all, I’m thankful to have called Gary a friend. how the park grows and the number of staff you can retain. for Frontier City. My thoughts are with Lorena, his children and all who knew Gary always cared about history. Our long conserva- Not wanting to waste time, I drove up to Frontier City Gary far better than me. tions both in his office at Frontier City and on the phone and met with Gary and told him everything I knew about —Gary Slade, Amusement Today publisher

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Attendance was down nearly 12 percent from last year at the Central Washington State Fair, Yakima, Wash., Sept. 20-29, according to officials who blamed the decrease on cooler, wetter weather. The fair started Sept. 20, and most of the 10 days of its run at State Fair Park in Yakima were at least partly overcast. In 2012, total fair attendance was 304,769; this year, it fell to 269,253. “The weather really does affect our attendance,” Fair Presi- dent and General Manager Greg Stewart said in a news release. Last year, the fair enjoyed 10 straight days of sun. Up until a week before the fair, weather reports were pre- dicting warm and sunny conditions. A few days before the fair, reports started to say it could be cool and rainy for the opening weekend, but would soon warm back up. Unfortunately, that just never happened, fair spokesman Rob Phillips said. “This was the hottest summer we’ve had on record in the COURTESY RON GUSTAFSON Northwest, and then boom, it went from summer to fall basically overnight. It just happened to fall on the first weekend of the fair,” he said. The 2013 Eastern States Exposition sets new The drop in attendance will probably affect what fair orga- nizers plan for next year, Phillips said, but “I think basically we attendance record with 1,481,917 guests build our budgets based on what’s anticipated.” SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Total attendance Eastern States Exposition President and It’s undecided whether to hold the fair at the end of Sep- tember again, or push it back a week; Phillips says the worry at the 2013 Eastern States Exposition, West Chief Executive Officer Eugene J. Cassidy, as with moving into October is that temperatures tend to get a lot Springfield, Mass., set an all-time attendance well as all fair officials, were extremely pleased cooler. record with 1,481,917 visiting the grounds dur- with the outcome. • ing its run Sept. 12-28. In addition, there were North American Midway Entertainment The Tulsa (Okla.) State Fair brought in $1.86 million in paid four single day attendance records set this year. provided the midway at The Big E, bringing gate revenue from its opening day through the last Saturday of They were Sept. 13 when 69,851 visited the fair; with them a new ride this year, the Mach 3, the fair Oct. 5. That showed an increase of 18 percent over the Sept. 20, with an attendance of 96,417; Sept. 26, manufactured by KMG. same time period in 2012. The fair ran from Sept. 26-Oct. 6. with 82,875; and Sept. 28, with 160,872. Sarah Thompson, marketing and business development representative for Expo Square, said part of the success at this year’s event is due to the great weather. The paid gate revenue figure was released the day after the fair ended last month. Final attendance figures were to be re- leased at a later date. Thompson said the fair’s first Sunday this year, Sept. 29, showed the highest paid gate revenue in five years. Saturday, Oct. 5 was the second-highest Saturday of the same period. The Chance Giant Wheel is The final tally for estimated attendance in 2012 was lit up at night on The Big E 1,022,000 people, which was down from the previous two years. midway provided by North Attendance spiked to a high of 1,123,000 in 2011. American Midway • Entertainment. Missouri’s 102-year-old State Fairgrounds will be getting COURTESY RON GUSTAFSON $2.2 million in infrastructure improvements. Gov. Jay Nixon announced the upgrades recently at the nearly 400-acre fairgrounds in Sedalia. The work will focus on the storm water management sys- tem to tackle leaks and improve drainage, partly by repairing and replacing pipes throughout the site. The improvements will also address connections between the fairgrounds and Sedalia’s storm water system. The Missouri State Fair takes place each August, but other events take place there throughout the year. • Thomas Ryan, a political appointee who headed the New York State Fair, Syracuse, for just eight months has stepped down, according to a news release from the Department of Ag- riculture & Markets. Ryan, 65, of Little Falls, took the job in February at a salary of $136,304 a year. North American Midway Matt Driscoll, the former mayor of Syracuse and current Entertainment showcased director of the New York State Environmental Facilities Corpora- its new spectacular Mach tion, will head a search committee for a permanent fair director, 3 from KMG at The Big E, the release said. The release did not say who was on the commit- West Springfield, Mass. tee, or who would appoint members of the committee. Seen in the foreground is a Ryan’s departure is the latest change in a series of manage- from Larson Intl. ment struggles at the fairgrounds in Geddes. This May, an as- COURTESY RON GUSTAFSON sistant fair director was fired for using lewd language on the job, an Ag & Markets spokesman said at the time. Total attendance for this year’s state fair was up slightly from 2012, but was still the second lowest in the past 10 years. The final tally in 2013 was 851,157, up 5,562 from last year, or about six-tenths of one percent. November 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 45 46 AMUSEMENT TODAY November 2013 November 2013 AMUSEMENT TODAY 47

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