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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fol- lowing a preview weekend, Kentucky Kingdom reopened its gates, and residents of Lou- isville could once again enjoy thrills in their hometown. Dormant since 2010, rumors circulated for years with various proposals surfacing to reopen the park. Finally, a new life for the park officially began on May 24, 2014. Returning fans, or those who were simply curi- ous, found much among the line-up to offer brand new fam- ily fun. Top row, l to r: Overbanked turns and airtime hills thrill riders on the new from . Guests control their own ride the Larson-built Professor John’s Flying Machines. Bottom row, l to r: ’s new Rock-A- The past Bye swings ride takes the old porch swing to a whole new level. Guests can choose from three different water slide experi- There aren’t many parks ences on the Wikiwiki slide complex from ProSlide. AT/GARY SLADE & TIM BALDWIN that have quite the storied past claimed by Kentucky Kingdom. Its actual origins began in 1987, as a small group of inves- tors wished to develop leased Hart property on the Kentucky State Fairgrounds into more of a regional amusement park. A small assortment of rides occupied 10 acres, but the venture only lasted a year before falling into financial ruin. Investor Ed Hart stepped in and redeveloped the park for a 1990 opening. Newer, bigger pended looping coaster in the well-received wooden coaster Kentucky Kingdom was rel- at the end of the 1997 season the rides materialized and the park U.S., ’s first next-genera- from Dinn & Summers, who ishing great success in the 1990s. rights to operate Kentucky King- was on track for a steady jour- tion , the world’s tall- were ushering in a new dawn of So much so, that Premier Parks dom were sold to Premier for $64 ney of financial and attendance est stand-up coaster and a rare woodies at the time. The addition sought out Hart to buy the park million. The following April, Pre- growth throughout the 1990s. Waikiki Wave ride from of a waterpark — Bay and make it part of its expanding mier Parks purchased the entire During Hart’s tenure, many cut- called The Quake. Among initial — was eventually established, chain of entertainment venues. chain and in June of that ting edge rides were installed offerings was the 1990 debut of broadening the customer experi- At the time, Premier was gob- same year the bluegrass themer including the first Vekoma sus- Thunder Run, a rollicking and ence during a day at the park. bling up numerous parks and 4See KENTUCKY, page 4

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EDITORIAL: Gary Slade, [email protected] CARTOON: Bubba Flint Patent comes full circle With the popularity of the trap door cap- sules on today’s water slides skyrocketing, it makes one feel a bit old to know that such an idea has now come full circle. Yes indeed, the concept of dropping someone through a trap door and into the water slide hidden underneath is not new. Slade The idea dates back to 1990 when George Millay invented and patented the first Bomb Bay at his Wet ‘n Wild Orlando water park. The same slide concept would later be introduced at the second Wet ‘n Wild park in Arlington, for the 1991 season. Millay came up the concept though his connection to the military. The Bomb Bay was designed to operate like the area in the fuselage of a military plane from which bombs are dropped. And in this case, the dropped ammunition is truly “alive.” Millay worked with his long-time design and develop- ment guy, Bill Getz, to mount the launch capsule on top of both park’s existing Der Stuka 75-foot tall drop slides. Rid- ers stand in the capsule and the entry door is closed by the operator. From the control panel, the capsule is then rolled out over the slide’s drop area. A few seconds later EDITORIAL: Andrew Mellor, [email protected] the trap door is released and the slider then truly knows what “bombs away” feels like. Overnight stays on the Although the Bomb Bay was bit clunky, and very me- One aspect of park opera- hotels at all the company’s Legoland resorts, chanical, the slide experience was an instant hit, and was tion that many park owners fre- for example, as well as at other parks in the another symbol of a Millay creation being way ahead of its quently mention when talking group, was a key strategy for the business time in those early years of the water park industry. about future plans and expan- and it is one that is clearly paying dividends. When Millay’s original patent expired a few years ago, sion is accommodation facili- Indeed, at Merlin’s Chessington World of it opened the market for suppliers to improve that proven ties. Adventures in the U.K., a second hotel is now concept with newer modern versions. This year alone North Be it hotels, log cabins, being added following the success of the first chalets, camp grounds or some- which opened just a couple of years ago. That American suppliers delivered trap door slides to the market Mellor in record numbers: ProSlide with 25 units and WhiteWater thing else, I get the impression speaks for itself. that offering a place to stay overnight is some- Hotels, of course, open up a range of other West with 11 units. thing pretty much every park owner would like opportunities too, not least the fact that they Millay said in a 1991 Wet ‘n Wild Arlington press re- to be able to do, so that guests stay on site can be operated all year round and therefore lease: “The premise of a bomb being dropped from an longer and therefore, hopefully, spend more provide parks with a useful source of income airplane came to us as the logical answer. Unlike any other money. in what for many would normally be the closed attraction we have, the start is taken completely out of the I’ve done a good number of interviews season. The market for social and corporate passengers’ control and put into the hands of the ride op- with park owners/operators over the past events can also be tapped when a park has the erator and gravity. This results in several very tense, anxious few years and increasingly interviewees have right facilities to offer this sector, so it can be a moments during which the passenger literally sweats it out, espoused the benefits of offering accommo- lucrative side to an attraction’s business. suspended high above the ground, waiting for the plunge dation, and if your attraction is large enough, We are clearly going to see more and more to occur.” then it is clearly a good route to take. Not only parks adding accommodation options, and not Those words from Millay are still fitting today, for all do guests pay for the privilege of staying for a just because the venues themselves require the parks that continue to add the trap door capsule drop night or two but in many cases they will use the longer visits for guests to enjoy all the facili- slides, with the rider sweating it out — wondering just when onsite restaurants and shops, so it’s something ties on offer. The short break market in general the door will open. of a win/win situation. is growing each year, so parks are in an ideal We’ve come full circle, as Millay’s creative concepts con- Talking to Merlin Entertainments CEO Nick position to take advantage of this. And I’m sure tinue to thrill water park guests today. Varney recently, he explained that building they will.

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Park President. , cut a path through the New Jersey park late in the It is 8 p.m. Where would we typically find you? afternoon. It left in its wake the charred ruins of 15 concessions along Number of years in the industry Hmmm … depends on time of year. But most of the the midway, and for a time, threatened the entire amusement park. time, I’m cooking dinner or enjoying a summer walk 29, but who is counting! I started Fortunately no lives were lost, but about one-eighth of the park was through the park. at SFMM as a seasonal food ser- destroyed. vice hostess flipping hamburgers! You have just met Oprah… what do you say? Best thing about the industry I admire her work ethic. She totally shaped who she •1974: Warner LeRoy, the son of Mervyn LeRoy (producer of the is today and has made a difference in many people’s It’s such a fun industry. I love film Wizard of Oz), realized part of his dream project when Great lives. She should be commended for taking risks, em- walking the Park/s and seeing all Adventure Theme Park, in Jackson, New Jersey, opened on July 1. powering women, and bringing out the best in people. the smiling faces as our guests Financed mainly by the Hardwicke Companies, Inc., LeRoy did much spend time with family and friends For me, the ideal Sunday morning consists of… of the concept planning himself, creating a themed park with tremen- … making memories. Rabjohn An early morning run or hike along the hills overlooking dous dynamics and fantasy architecture. The site, established ideally between Philadelphia and New York, contained both the Enchanted Favorite amusement ride the ocean. Forest amusement area and a drive through safari park. The park was I have a huge affinity for roller coasters, and I have to My all-time favorite restaurant would have to be… say my new favorite is Full Throttle (at SFMM). It’s an crowded the first season, with visitors clamoring to see the new en- This is the hardest question of the bunch. In Los amazing ride where the marketing hype of “world’s tall- terprise, although not all of LeRoy’s concepts ever made it past the Angeles, I’m a huge Pizzeria Mozza fan. But probably est loop” truly paid off. drawing boards. Only a few years later, the park was sold to the my all-time favorite dining experience to date was an Six Flags Corporation. Today, during its 40th anniversary, Six Flags If I wasn’t working in the amusement industry, I over-the-top Chef’s Table extravaganza on the Island of Anguilla … perfectly paired amazing food and wine. Great Adventure still contains several of the original buildings and would be… attractions, including the wonderful Yum Yum Palace, and A chef with my own restaurant … maybe part of a Bed The magazine I flip through most often is… Runaway Mine Train. and Breakfast in Wine Country. I just love to cook and Who has time to flip through magazines anymore? It entertain. would have to be Bon Appetit. •1999: With the success of relocating a from Biggest challenge facing our industry , Texas to Knoebel’s Amusement Resort in Elysburg, The longest flight I have ever taken was… Probably the price of “WOW” and innovation – keep- 12 hours to Europe. But further destinations are calling Pennsylvania still fresh in their minds, the Knoebel family would try ing our industry and our product relevant. my name! again in 1999 to add another ride to their growing collection of machines. Led by Richard ‘Dick’ Knoebel , the Knoebels The thing I like most about amusement/water park The one television show I never miss is… season is… team visited the original Elitch Gardens (1890-1994) in Denver to While my girls were at home: “American Idol.” Now Opening Day of a new coaster or new attraction. It ascertain the condition of the former Mr. Twister, which had been that they are in college, it is “Iron Chef” or anything on likely stems from my PR roots, but there’s no greater dormant for four years. Based on its condition and space limitations, Food Network. “Breaking Bad” was also a standout, feeling than getting positive guest reactions to all the Knoebels felt it was not feasible to move the structure, and a new but I watched it all on DVD … all 5 seasons in about hard work and tremendous team effort that it takes to a month. ride based on the original design would be adapted to the smaller go from conception to reality. footprint. The new version, with two lifts, was designed by the park’s In one word, my office is … John Fetterman, built under the supervision of Leonard Adams Jr. Pick one: a picnic in the park or a power business lunch… Inviting. The ride, including the terrific and powerful double helix, opened on Definitely picnic in the park! In fact we actually have July 24 and is a favorite with guests today. I have always wanted to visit… picnics with our entire staff where we spend time Paris … our next European adventure. together and they can ask anything about the business. It’s a great chance to interact with our employees one- Least favorite household chore on-one. Dishes. So the rule is whoever cooks, the other cleans. P.O. Box 5427 5-time Award Winner Arlington, Texas 76005-5427 My favorite place to take a nap is… You live in California … do you head for the beach (817) 460-7220 On a beautiful California beach listening to the surf. or mountains? Fax (817) 265-NEWS (6397) When it comes to wine, do you prefer red or white? Fortunately I don’t have to choose. In Southern Cali- fornia it’s the best of both worlds … hiking on a trail Find us on Facebook Red! California Reds, of course. facebook.com/amusementtoday in the mountains that overlooks the beautiful Pacific The last time I wore blue jeans was… ocean. 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Admittedly, the park had a So impressive, any waterpark tucky Kingdom, the first of sev- Once the lengthy, and some- challenge on its hands. Six Flags would be pleased to have just a eral Premier properties that were times difficult, negotiations had removed some key rides, single component of it. Numer- eventually “flagged.” The park with the Kentucky State and others were either shuttered ous major attractions are intro- would remain as such until the Board were complete and Hart or in need of significant mainte- duced, along with new ameni- close of the 2009 season. Several was fully committed to the Ken- the park opening. nance. As it turns out, the park ties and eateries. Three slide factors, including an unfortunate tucky Kingdom project, he reas- Bill Hargrave, assistant gen- has achieved a good balance of complexes from ProSlide include injury in 2007, caused a change sembled, with astonishing ease, eral manager, tells Amusement returning favorites and a broad the Wikiwiki Wai tower featur- in attendance. Amid difficulties much of the team that helped Today, “The most rewarding selection of new attractions. Ken- ing a twisting enclosed slide, a negotiating with the Kentucky him redevelop the park back in part of my job is people stopping tucky Kingdom re-opened with cannon bowl and a tor- State Fair Board in February of 1990. Everything was in place in us all the time and thanking us 54 rides/water attractions rang- nado slide. All three can be en- 2010, Six Flags terminated its the spring of 2013 to begin work for opening the park. They are ing from small children’s rides to joyed in either double or single agreement and entered legal dis- on reopening the park in May of telling us what a great job we its newest thriller — Lightning rider tubes. The tallest complex cussions to separate themselves 2014. did.” He does share that early Run, a new is second in height at the park from the property. Although Needless to say, the com- on there were teething pains. by Chance Rides Manufacturing only to the giant . multiple proposals to reopen the munity was thrilled. The park “We have a lot of people in the (see sidebar). Wave Runner is a six-story triple park were presented to the Fair enjoyed great season pass sales. park; probably more than we ex- The most dramatic changes dip slide that is sure to Board, it took almost three years With 110,000 sold, more than pected,” Hargrave adds. While come within the waterpark. On offer weightlessness, and Deep before one was accepted. 80,000 were purchased prior to a good problem to have, it has the location vacated by the re- 4See KENTUCKY, page 6

FAST FACTS Lightning Run — Chance serves up big screams LOUISVILLE, Ky. — While ing an incredible amount of Park/Name refurbishing existing coasters airtime into Lightning Run — Kentucky Kingdom Lousiville, Kentucky/ was well underway, it made 11 times. Outrageous nega- Lightning Run sense to offer something tive Gs are becoming Schilke’s new and dynamic as Ken- claim to fame, and this new in- What tucky Kingdom prepared to stallation is one more on the Non looping GT-X coaster welcome new and returning list of crowd-pleasing favor- Features guests. The park turned to ites. 11 points of negative G air Chance Rides for their newest Brian Ondrey, president time; maximum G-Force of thriller. of Irvine Ondrey Engineer- 4.5 g’s; 120-degrees of As a complement to the ing, tells AT, “Lightning Run’s maximum banking on track wooden coaster, Thunder Run, control system features what’s Track the new steel twister is named quickly becoming an industry 44 inch wide guage track to Lightning Run, giving the park standard: computer monitor- allow vehciles to sit lower to both ‘Thunder and Lighting’ ing of lapbar position and of ride’s centerline as Ed Hart, park president individual seat lapbar control. proclaimed. And a twister it It also utilizes an Allen-Bradley Height/Length/Speed 100 feet/2,500 feet long/ is. To best describe the ride’s GuardLogix Integrated Safety 55 mph layout, one merely needs to System, which is an innovative picture an inflated balloon system that ensures a failsafe Trains/Capacity that has just been let go. With PLC.” 2 trains of 5 car (20 total compact, banked turns incor- The ride was being pre- passengers)/ 800 pph porated into steep drops and viewed by a group of Ameri- Interesting Facts airtime-inducing speed hills, can Coaster Enthusiasts a Ride not only makes use of a ride on Lightning Run dem- week prior to the park’s official the former Schwarzkopf onstrates just what an out- opening. When Amusement Loading of-control experience can be asked Dick Chance Station, but also reuses Today several of the former created in limited space and where ACEers would prefer to coasters ride footings on a budget. The first drop ride, he responds, “The back including one that was used is frighteningly steep at 80 car has the most airtime.” to support the degrees taken from a That needn’t be a big con- height of 100 feet. It provides cern as the early reviews were Opening May 17, 2014 preview; a 4G pullout at the bottom nothing short of sheer raves May 24, 2014 official opening and 1.5 negative Gs over the from the enthusiast communi- second hill. One of the more ty, noting every seat delivered Supplier signature moves is a close- the goods. Chance Rides to-the-ground maneuver that Chance Ride’s Lightning Run packs big-time thrills into a The queue does offer a Wichita, Kansas zips riders through a right- small, compact layout. The new track system and vehicles test seat, as most coasters do. provide a silky-smooth, speedy ride. AT/GARY SLADE Supporting Suppliers left-right directional change Larger guests should heed its Profile and vehicle design: configuration at high speed. they get off, ‘Wow. I wasn’t allows the cars to sit wider placement as the fit is snug. Ride Centerline (Alan Schilke); It’s hysterical and is followed expecting the ride to be that and lower, according to Dick The restraint system is de- Structural Engineering, by a triple dose of airtime fi- intense.’ And it is — ,” Chance. He is quite pleased signed to accommodate pas- Glynn Geotec (Mark Glenn); intense Vehicle Padding, nale before hitting the mag- emphasizes Binker. With its with the totally redesigned sengers placed in a “Z” posi- Ralph S. Alberts; netic brakes. smaller footprint, the ride vehicles, and was even fur- tion allowing the train design Magnetic Braking, Lesly Binker, director of packs a thrilling punch within thermore pleased that with all to negotiate inversions if de- Velocity Magnetics, Inc.; operations, tells AT about the 2,500 feet of track. the parties involved with the sired. Chance hinted that the Vehicle Wheels, guest reaction. “The surprise Expanding on previous many components, the coast- next one manufactured would Uremet, Corp.; Safety System; and the thrill — I think people knowledge from the Mor- er was completed and ready have a barrel roll heading into Irvine Ondrey Engineering looking at the footprint of the gan era, Chance widened to roll two weeks early. the . Source: Chance Rides ride are not quite prepared the gauge of the track from Alan Schilke of Ride Cen- —Tim Baldwin for it. People are saying when 38 inches to 44 inches. This terline is credited for design- July 2014 AMUSEMENT TODAY 5 6 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2014 sliders. Bar stools, cocktail Twisted Twins Custom Coast- KENTUCKY and rooftop shading make for a ers Inc. dueling wooden coaster Continued from page 4 relaxing location to take in the (1998) will be restored in 2016. surrounding views. Stations that While the park looks ready now, Water Dive is an intimidating make free sunscreen available more landscaping in progress is trap-door, drop-capsule water- are also welcome additions. evident. slide that sends riders plummet- “Two of our cabanas are Season passes were intro- ing 12 stories, the tallest of such exclusively committed to corpo- duced at $59.95 last fall. “We type slides in all of North Amer- rations,” says John Mulchahy, were the first park to make the ica. The final tower — Plummet director of marketing and com- purchase available completely Summit — is a 52-foot, four pas- munications. “In this market, online. Everything was on the senger family raft ride, most of that is perceived as having a ‘sky computer. You could even up- which is enclosed. This tower box.’ It’s more of a perk for the Hurricane Bay’s massive wave pool is visible from the park’s load your own photo,” says Mul- includes a conveyor for the large employees.” 150-foot observation wheel. The Thunder Run wooden chahy. “If you did that, we could rafts. Various manufacturers have coaster is visible in the background. AT/TIM BALDWIN actually mail out activated pass- Other aspects of the Hurri- provided additional rides. Lar- time visitors will remember Kingdom Nachos. Here the torti- es before the park even opened. cane Bay expansion include Ad- son International has delivered a Hart’s original tagline: Kentucky lla chips are loaded with smoked Many families had them in time venture River, a second tubing drop tower and Kingdom — The Thrill Park. brisket or pulled barbeque pork for Christmas under the tree.” river for the waterpark. Aquatic ride, Majestic provided the bum- One approach to this new with a basil tomato salsa, com- Acknowledging the tech- Development Group installed a per cars, and Zamperla has new direction is value. Park officials plemented with cheese, jala- nology of today allows much family wave lagoon, also a sec- children’s rides on offer. The want to make sure families find penos and sour cream. Food is more advantages than when the ond for the park. Loren Wing- park is also the first to debut Rio the park affordable fun. In ad- provided fresh daily from local team first redeveloped the prop- feld, aquatics manager, finds the as a 5D adventure with a 3D film dition to admission discounts vendors, and main menu items erty almost 25 years ago, specific new family wave pool particu- with various effects. In all, 20 of via local partners, the park has are all prepared in-house. The codes can be given to each busi- larly a hit with him. “It is not the the 54 rides/attractions are new priced its food offerings at rea- brisket is smoked right on the ness partner or visiting group flashiest thing, but it has really for 2014. sonable levels. Season pass premises. that allows discount tickets to be drawn in a lot of families. The holders get deeper discounts printed right at home utilizing Big Kahuna (the park’s original A new view on meals, which include $1 soft The future computers, and there is no lon- larger wave pool) has such large With a well-rounded com- drinks. Confident in the great gains ger a need for physical tickets to waves, it is more adventurous. plement of attractions to offer Food and Beverage Manager they’ve made and appreciative be provided to each group. The smaller waves really draw guests of any age, Kentucky Aaron Banks is one of the newer of the outpouring of support When speaking to AT, in families and they pull right Kingdom has entered a newer team members. “The expecta- from the community, manage- Mulcahy laughs, “When Ed up and settle down.” Cabanas, a strategic phase of its business tion was to have great food,” ment still is cognizant of the gathered us the first time in 1990, lounging beach, new restrooms model — marketing to Mom. he says when being brought on steps yet to take. The park map the lure was ‘This is a once-in-a- and snack eateries round out Mulcahy states, “Make Mom board. “The challenge was to cre- is straightforward, recognizing lifetime opportunity to redevelop most of the expansion. However, happy. We will continue to be ate incredible menus with great that the refurbishment of the the park.’” With the success seen pushing the cool factor is the successful if we please Mom and pricing. I feel we’ve pretty much suspended looping coaster and so far, Kentucky Kingdom might Hurricane Bay Beach Club, a bar make it one of the most afford- done that.” His favorite is what are underway find lightning can indeed strike and food outlet specializing in able parks in the region.” Long he claims is the flagship item — and both will debut in 2015. The twice. July 2014 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7

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CONFERENCE: NOV. 17–21, 2014 • TRADE SHOW: NOV. 18–21, 2014 ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER • ORLANDO, FLORIDA USA July 2014 AMUSEMENT TODAY 9 INTERNATIONAL Fons Jurgens named new chairman and CEO for Dutch attraction Efteling — See Page 10 New landmark attraction now open at Denmark’s Legoland ABC Rides provides indoor freefall rides; Mini-Friends firgures, mirror maze included STORY: Andrew Mellor meters (42 inches) and over. [email protected] Ghost: The Haunted House is the latest feature BILLUND, Denmark — in the historical part of Legoland Billund Resort has Legoland – Legoredo Town added to its range of family – where guests can also ad- attractions for the 2014 sea- mire the legendary Indian son with the addition of a Chief Sitting Bull and the new haunted walk-through faces of four presidents on and ride experience. Mount Rushmore. With Ghost: The Haunted its impressive 15 meter (49 House takes guests through foot) roof ridge, it will also a haunted building as they become a landmark that explore different rooms fea- is visible from outside the turing monsters and ghosts park. before boarding one of the “Since construction Crazy Professor’s two float- work began in August 2013, ing machines — freefall a large number of builders, rides — which plummet technicians and others have them towards the ground worked hard to create this from a height of 8 meters unique house,” said Chris- Above, Legoland Billund Resort’s latest major attraction, Ghost: The Haunted House, pro- (26.2 feet). tian Woller, CEO of Lego- vides a new haunted and drop ride experience for guests to enjoy. Below, the new attraction The two-story haunted land Billund. “We were joins the Chief Sitting Bull (right) and the Mount Rushmore four U.S. president in the Lego- house covers an area of 800 therefore happy to finally redo Town area. COURTESY LEGOLAND BILLUND RESORT square meters (8,611 square welcome guests inside. We feet) and features an inter- are very proud of the result, active Lego experience with and judging by the smiles 149 specially designed Lego and thrills of the many chil- models hidden in unexpect- dren, Ghost will definitely ed places, combined with become a smash-hit attrac- the thrilling freefall rides, tion.” which were provided by the Ghost: The Haunted Swiss company ABC Rides. House was officially opened The park’s latest addi- by Denmark’s Minister for tion incorporates nine Lego Social Affairs, Manu - Sa scenes with interactive reen, assisted by children features and as well as the from the Children’s Aid various models inside also Foundation, who along features 28 different, 80 cen- with those from other simi- timeters (2.6 foot) tall Lego lar children’s organizations Mini-Friends figures. And and other young people along with the drop towers, were present to take up the the building also features park’s traditional invitation a 50 square meters (538 to enjoy the park on the day square foot) mirror maze. prior to the season’s official The height requirement for opening day. the attraction is 110 centi- 10 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2014 Fons Jurgens named new chairman and CEO for Dutch attraction Efteling STORY: Andrew Mellor the future. [email protected] “A steady increase in visitor numbers is therefore KAATSHEUVEL, The essential,” according to Ju- Netherlands — The world rgens. “This calls for con- famous Efteling in The Neth- tinued phased investment erland has appointed Fons in our park. An important Jurgens as its new CEO and spearhead of this approach is chairman of the board of di- raising the quality of existing rectors. attractions, shows, shops and Under Jurgens’ leader- catering outlets. In addition, ship Efteling aims to become during the summer of 2015 an international destination we will open a with 5 million visitors by the — a spectacular roller coaster year 2020, through the imple- that will thrill visitors with a mentation of a phased pro- 37.5 meter (123 foot) freefall. gram of growth. During the This provides an extra chal- Fons Jurgens (left) is the new CEO and chairman of the board at Efteling in The Netherlands, first phase, Efteling will invest lenge for teenage visitors, in shown above. COURTESY EFTELING in a new attraction and the ex- particular, while increasing pansion of the Efteling Village our range of attractions.” tion of an extra 400 beds, and In addition to the ap- director, while, after 24 years Bosrijk holiday park over the In order to attract more new cottages and pointment of Jurgens, other as President of Efteling’s su- next few years. guests from abroad to spend will be completed and ready changes to the board of direc- pervisory board, Berry Be- Efteling has established several days at the park, Eft- to take their first visitors by tors and supervisory board melmans stepped down upon itself as one of Europe’s larg- eling will also expand its ac- the summer of 2015. The su- were also recently ratified. completion of his final term of est and most popular theme commodation offering over pervisory board of Efteling Among these, Coen Bertens, office. He has been succeeded park destinations and is seek- the coming years. Efteling has approved an investment formerly adjunct director of by Henk Kivits, who has been ing to independently main- Village Bosrijk, which opened of €36 million (U.S. $49,010 operations, has been appoint- supporting the board of direc- tain its position among Eu- in December 2009, will be fur- million) in the first phase of ed as a member of the board tors for some time in his role rope’s leading theme parks in ther developed with the addi- this latest program of growth. of directors and operational as delegated commissioner. PortAventura opens world’s longest interactive boat ride provides ride system; concept and storyline by PGAV Destinations

BARCELONA, Spain, — PortAventura’s newest at- traction, Angkor: Adventure in the Lost Kingdom, sets the world record for the longest interactive boat ride. While Germany’s Mack Rides provided the ride sys- tem and hardware for An- gkor, PGAV Destinations, based in St. Louis, Mo., origi- nated the concept and basis of The 984-foot-long Angkor: Adventure in the Lost Kingdom design for the new attraction at Spain’s Port-Aventura is billed as the world’s longest inter- including thematic storyline active boat ride. It was supplied by Germany’s Mack Rides and content, site planning and with concept and storyline by PGAV Destinations. layout. COURTESY PGAV DESTINATIONS “We are thrilled to of- along the river’s shores. They project lead. “We really think fer this brand new adven- then encounter a native vil- it’ll be loved as one of the ture for our family visitors to lage in the second act, inspired most unique experiences that PortAventura,” said Sergio by river villages throughout the park has to offer. It’s been Feder, president and CEO of Thailand, where they’re chal- a pure joy to work on this at- PortAventura. “Angkor is ab- lenged to blast a variety of traction with Port-Aventura.” solutely the most immersive characters and targets with Valerio Mazzoli Studios interactive boat ride on the water. In the third and final completed the final theming planet and establishes a new, act of the 984-foot-long adven- package, and PortAventura’s expandable themed zone for concept we introduced with til you’re on the boat and deep ture, the course doubles back Design and Engineering De- PortAventura!” Angkor,” said Josh Rodgri- within the hidden jungle.” in close proximity, and guests partment managed the project Angkor revolutionizes guez, attraction designer with Guests embark on their are flooded in a water battle execution. Angkor is the latest the traditional interactive boat PGAV Destinations. “We still three-phase adventure from with the other boats. result of a master plan created ride by creating a winding, show just enough of the ride an Angkor Wat-inspired tem- “It’s really exciting to see for PortAventura by PGAV mysterious path through a lost from the main walking path to ple. The path guides them just how well Angkor turned Destinations, whom also de- jungle. “The hidden path of an intrigue and excite guests, but through a lush jungle, where out,” said John Kemper, signed the original park and interactive boat ride is a new the rest remains a surprise un- they meet numerous creatures PGAV Destinations VP and Hotel Gold River. July 2014 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11 EAS set for another record-breaking event in Amsterdam STORY: Andrew Mellor products and services in over [email protected] 100 different categories, they AMSTERDAM, The Neth- will also be able to take ad- erlands — The 2014 season vantage of another compre- in the European attractions hensive educational program industry has seen the open- which will run alongside the ing of a record-breaking num- trade show. ber of new parks, rides and Seminars and workshops shows across Europe and of within the program will focus the more than 300 amusement on the most recent develop- and theme parks in the region, ment in the industry and Eu- many have introduced new at- to the RAI Exhibition and ropean industry leaders will tractions this year. Convention Center in Amster- give presentations on a wide The attractions industry in dam, September 23-25. And range of topics covering in- Europe has an average invest- this year’s event is set to be an- novative technologies, story- ment of more that €500 million other record-breaking show. telling, safety, in-park spend, (U.S. $680.7 million) on new At the time of writing, events, human resources, rides alone (CAPEX) and fol- more than 10,000 net square waterparks, FECs and indoor lowing a good year in 2013, meters (108,000 square feet) of play facilities. most parks were able to record exhibit space had been booked The EAS 2014 trade show will take place in Amsterdam in Networking events such an increase in both attendance making it the largest event in the Netherlands and is set to be the largest such event ever as the Opening Reception, and revenue. Park operators EAS history, with to date over with more than 360 manufacturers and suppliers scheduled the Leadership Breakfast are looking forward to another 360 manufacturers and suppli- to exhibit. An estimated 8,500 attendees are expected due- and behind-the-scenes tours strong year in 2014 and as they ers are scheduled to exhibit. In ing the three-day event. COURTESY IAAPA EUROPE to attractions in the Nether- continue to introduce new at- total, over 8,500 visitors are ex- in, this year we hope to fea- rope. lands will also be on offer as tractions to drive visitation, pected to attend from 80 coun- ture more than 400 exhibitors EAS will take place in two EAS continues on its annual without doubt one of the best tries. who will showcase the latest halls at the RAI venue in order growth path and offers yet places to source these is the “Last year in Paris, 393 products and services for the to accommodate the demand another must-attend event for annual Euro Attractions Show companies exhibited, and with industry,” said Karen Staley, for exhibit space, and while those in the European attrac- (EAS), which this year moves exhibit contracts still coming vice-president of IAAPA Eu- visitors will be able to view tions industry. 12 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2014 WATER PARKS & RESORTS Splashtown Houston gets major makeover — Page 14 / Six Flags adds slides to several parks — 16 Branson’s White Water adds biggest thrill — KaPau Plummet STORY: Tim Baldwin your breath away.” [email protected] For the first 15-20 feet, riders drop at a 70-degree BRANSON, Missouri — angle at a near freefall. This White Water, one of the na- sends thrill-seekers rocket- tion’s first waterparks, open- ing through a horizontal spi- ing in 1980, has upped the ral. With its translucent color, thrill factor for their 35th sea- the slides allow spectators to son. see friends and family zoom “It’s the biggest thrill through the three-foot diame- ever at White Water,” shouts ter tubes until the final splash- Lisa Rau of public relations. down. Anyone with an eye on the KaPau Plummet stands industry can see that the trap on area partly occupied by door water slide is the hottest one of the world’s first fiber- ticket in water parks nowa- glass slides. One of the park’s days. In fact, in just the past original 1980 attractions, the half-decade, multiple manu- Bermuda Triangle was retired facturers have marketed this and the new addition takes its in-demand product. KaPau place. A section of that previ- Plummet was manufactured ous slide was donated to the by WhiteWater West of British National Roller Coaster Mu- Columbia, Canada. Whitewater’s new slide seum and Archives. “Kapau” is a U.S. surfer complex (left) starts with an When asked about work- slang term meaning the next Aqua Launch drop capsule. ing with Whitewater West, big wave or the next big thing. Those waiting to ride can Roebuck states, “I think At $1.7 million, it is one of the watch the thrillseeker WhiteWater West is a great larger investments the park before them take the business partner. They pro- has put in place. Riders board plunge. The shiny, vided a great product that fit the attraction by stepping into translucent tubes allow our needs that we hope reso- two capsules at the launching spectators to see the action. nates with our guests.” platform. Clear Plexiglas lets AT/TIM BALDWIN Standing at 40 feet, the riders see out, but also lets new attraction sends riders those next in line see what is riders step inside the Aqua- “It’s all about anticipa- ‘seen’ my heartbeat the first traveling at a speed of 26 feet about to happen, as they can Launch capsule, the trap door tion,” says Cory Roebuck, di- time I rode.” He laughs, “It per second. The pair of duel- see the proceedings from the is also clear, allowing people rector of operations for White was like 600 beats a minute. ing tube slides have lengths top step. In addition, when to see the upcoming plummet. Water. “I wish you could have The plunge will literally take 4See KAPAU, page 13 Developer seeking to build $145 million waterpark resort and conference center in JASPER, Georgia — in the Southeast as well as a Port Royal Holdings, LLC, a local community hub and re- New York development firm gional entertainment venue,” whose principals include mu- said , chief sic and entertainment execu- entertainment officer. tive Mathew Knowles, held Jasper Mayor John Weav- their first public meeting to er acknowledged the po- unveil plans to develop Port tential of Port Royal. “This Royal Resort, Jasper, Georgia. project turns the switch back Over 400 guests, including on to restart development in government officials, local Pickens County,” said Weav- residents, civic leaders and er. business owners learned that The new state-of-the-art Port Royal Resort will be the waterpark resort and confer- first North American, fully- ence center will feature a 400- themed, year-round, water- room, full service hotel with a park resort and conference day spa, two restaurants, in- center replicating the historic door/outdoor lounges, sports city of Port Royal, Jamaica — bar and retail space, indoor bringing the colorful Carib- and outdoor waterparks, bean tropics to Georgia year family entertainment center, round. conference center, 16,000-seat “Our business plan plots amphitheater, artificial lake The $145 million, state-of-the-art Port Royal water park resort and conference center will the course toward establish- and lush gardens. The resort feature a 400-room hotel located on a 176-acre plot of land atop beautiful rolling hills in ing Port Royal as the premier will be located on a 176-acre Jasper, Georgia. Located within an hour’s drive of , developers hope to establish the family and business leisure parcel of land along High- resort as the premier leisure and convention destination in the Southeast. and convention destination 4See RESORT, page 13 COURTESY PORT ROYAL HOLDINGS, LLC MEDIA

NEWSPAPER July 2014 AMUSEMENT TODAY 13 EMPLOYEE IN GOOD STANDING KAPAU mented that the thrill was all Continued from page 12 in the trap door. Everything B. JEFFREYDEREK SHAW L. SEIFERT that comes afterward is just NEWSSPLASH EDITORIALEDITORIAL of 243 and 246 feet. Capacity extraneous. If that holds true, COMPILED: Jeffrey L. Seifert, [email protected] is expected to be around 360 then KaPau Plummet has ev- MEDIA passengers per hour. During erything it needs to satisfy a Great WolfMEDIA Lodge, the largest oper- deal,” General Manager Bob Martin says. CREDENTIAL AT’s visit, dispatch intervals guest’s thirst for the next big ator of CREDENTIALindoor waterpark resorts opened “It’s a big deal because depending on who VALIDVALID were efficiently launched. wave. its 12th location on June2010 5. Great Wolf you talk to, Wild Water is one of the top five Lounge seating at the base of In addition to the new THROUGHTHROUGH 2012 Lodge New England in Fitchburg, Mass., oldest water parks in the nation.” A summer the ride is provided for those ride, White Water is offering features 406 themed suites, multiple din- of fireworks, reptiles, concerts and appear- not quite up to the challenge guests more Dive-In movies on ing options, amenities for the entire family, ances by start of several Disney TV shows just yet. a giant screen above the wave and of course, the centerpiece indoor water will mark the 40th anniversary. Along with 17 GARY SLADE At just four stories tall, pool, as well as fireworks dur- park. SignaturePUBLISHER, Great AMUSEMENT Wolf TODAY Lodge experiences days of the popular Fireworks on the Lake, KaPau Plummet might not ing Saturdays nights called include Scooops Kid Spa and the interactive, Friday Family Nights and the July 4th Show have the towering statistics Night Water, which take place live-action game, MagiQuest along with the with music, lasers and fireworks, there will be of other such installations, later in the summer with ex- giant Howlin’ Timbers Play Park, indoor mini the Danny Connor’s Reptile Adventure Show but one industry insider com- tended operating hours. golf, Ten Paw Alley bowling, and an assort- performed three times daily from July 14 ment of kiddie amusement rides, Each night, through Aug. 3. The show includes crocodiles, guests can gather in the lobby for the interac- pythons, lizards and many more exotic crea- RESORT flow, energy efficient and so- tive Forest Friend Show and Story Time. tures from the reptile world. lar powered fixtures; and no Unique to the New England resort is the • Continued from page 12 or low VOC carpeting, paints, 30-foot tall Howlers Peak Ropes Course — Miss Alabama contestants visited way 515 atop beautiful roll- adhesives, caulk and cleans- Great Wolf’s first and only indoor ropes course Alabama Splash Adventure on Sunday, June ing hills in the city of Jasper, ers. experience. The adventure begins when 1 to will meet with park guests and enjoy Pickens County, Georgia, By the numbers guests put on harnesses and then venture some fun in the sun at Alabama’s number one about an hour’s drive from The new resort is esti- out across several rope pathways. Complete destination for family fun. Guests were invited the city of Atlanta. mated to cost $145 million, with varying heights and challenges at each to take pictures and meet the contestants In addition to the water- and within the first year station, Howlers Peak will be one of the key vying for the prestigious honor of represent- parks, the resort will offer a create approximately 1,247 attractions at Great Wolf Lodge New England. ing Alabama. number of indoor and out- construction jobs, 395 per- Younger children will also howl with delight • door recreational facilities manent, full-time jobs, 600 as they can walk alongside their parent on a Although the world’s tallest water slide, and activities for families, as permanent part-time jobs, smaller course designed just for them. Verrückt, at Kansas City well as fully appointed ex- generate approximately $11.9 • missed its original May press day, the ride is ecutive meeting rooms and million in additional county The one-year-old Wet’n’Wild Las Vegas now fully functional with a planned opening business facilities for corpo- and state tax revenue, and has decided to expand its Dive’n’Movies the weekend of June 28. As to be expected rate guests. The conference an estimated $54 million of offering by starting earlier and adding more with such an extreme attraction, a little more dates. “Our Dive‘n’Movies proved to be a tweaking than anticipated was necessary to center’s flexible meeting additional economic activity family favorite last year so we’re starting these ensure that guests have a thrilling — but safe rooms and banquet halls will within the county, according special events earlier this season and have — experience. accommodate business meet- to an independent economic impact study performed by added more dates,” said Takuya Ohki, gener- Schlitterbahn, in concert with Travel ings and social gatherings of al manager of Wet‘n’Wild Las Vegas. “They’re Channel, will be debuting the ride to coincide Hotel & Leisure Advisers, all sizes. a great way for the whole family to spend with the premiere of the one-hour behind- LLC, a leading leisure indus- Damion Barrett, chief of time together. We’ll be showing a wide range the-scenes special on the building of Verrückt. try consulting firm. development, added, “Port of movies from animated classics to favorite Travel Channel has been filming this special Royal, Jasper will set a new The development will be action features that are perfect for all ages.” for over a year; and it will air on its popular leisure industry standard and financed by a combination of Dive‘n’Movies will be every Friday from series “Xtreme Waterparks” on Sunday, June redefine the concept of a wa- developer and investor equi- June to Aug. 22 at the Red Rock Bay Wave 29th. The opening also coincides with an terpark resort by providing a ty, debt and existing federal Pool which is transformed into a unique event planned by a local region of American unique leisure and business and state economic develop- outdoor cinema. Guests will be able to view Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE). Considering the guest experience.” ment programs the project is blockbuster films while relaxing on inflatable water slide is taller than most roller coasters, eligible for. tubes, available to rent, or on lounge chairs who better to help inaugurate the ride than Operating green “This project would not enjoying popcorn and other snacks. a group of thrill-seeking coaster aficionados. “We firmly believe that have been possible without • • being a good steward of the the city of Jasper and Pickens Pittsburgh’s Sandcastle Water Park is The board of directors of the World earth is not only good for county’s hands on assistance, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Waterpark Association (WWA) is seeking business, it’s also good for which was instrumental in Opened in 1989 on the site of an old railroad assistance to recognize and thank great indus- the community and our coun- developing the site,” said service yard, the venerable park will have try leaders by asking colleagues to nominate try,” said Timothy Smith, Barrett. a 25-day celebration to commemorate the worthy candidates for the 2014 Hall of Fame Port Royal project director. To fully articulate their event. Park specials, contests, special events and Board Awards slate. The deadline to “Accordingly, our architec- vision, the developers have such as the Family Fun Fridays and the 4th of submit nominations is June 25, 2014. These tural firm is focused on using assembled a world class, July celebration will kick off on July 1. Also awards recognize lifetime achievement by new this year is a selection of items for snack an industry professional, and excellence in technologies designed to save globally recognized develop- lovers. New offerings include Fresh Cut Chips, leadership and safety. WWA members may energy and preserve resourc- ment team of leading local, Wrapsters, Pretzel Dogs, and Mini Doughnuts. nominate fellow colleagues or submit a self- es. Moreover, construction national and international professionals that include: In addition to the anniversary celebration, nomination. The important thing is to give and day-to-day operations Sandcastle will again host Cartoon Network’s the board the chance to consider great can- Architectural Design Consul- are being designed for the national Move it Movement Tour. Move It didates that deserve recognition for their tants, Inc., Horizon Construc- lowest possible carbon foot- Movement offers kids and families across the hard work. And, remember, recognition for a tion Group, Weber Group print.” country an opportunity to try new activities colleague is really recognition for the whole Port Royal’s sustainabil- Inc., Aquatic Development and sports while introducing them to strate- team and facility! ity plan includes: local pur- Group, S&L Hospitality, Ho- gies for a healthier, more active lifestyle. The following awards that are now chasing whenever possible; tel & Leisure Advisers, LLC, • open for nominations: Hall of Fame, Al extensive day lighting; facto- Ross Consulting Engineers, Wildwater park in Clovis, Calif. just out- Turner Commitment to Excellence award, ry engineered components to P.C., and Acts of Creation, side of Fresno, is marking its 40th anniversary Executive Board award, and the Kelly Ogle reduce waste; a combination Inc. by increasing its entertainment lineup. “It’s Memorial Safety award. Members interested of permeable pavers, con- The project is scheduled not as big as a 25th or 50th anniversary, but in providing a nomination should sign into the crete and asphalt, bio swales to break ground in 2014 and we still are treating this year as a real big waterparks.org website. and retention ponds for natu- open in 2016. ral storm water drainage; low 14 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2014 Splashtown Houston enjoys major transformation in 2014 Name change, slide additions, facility upgrades just part of multi-million dollar makeover STORY: Pam Sherborne [email protected] SPRING, Texas — Wet ‘n’ Wild Splashtown’s Gen- eral Manager Jody Kneup- per wasn’t knocking Hanna- Barbera Land when he spoke last month about the water- park’s 2014 multi-million transformation. “This park was built in 1984 as Hanna-Barbera Land,” Kneupper said. “We veyor lift for both Wet ’n’ Wild Splashtown still had a lot of those little and the new family raft ride, has just undergone a multi- elements around.” Big Kahuna. million transformation. The “We conducted a sur- renovations included an ex- vey of our patrons last fall,” panded and updated food said Rosie Shepard, director and beverage operations, of sales and marketing. “In with more tables (right), many cases those sugges- more light and updated tions were incorporated into menu. Above, the new Flow our plans.” Rider, by Aquatic Develop- ment Group, was placed It was just time to re- Kneupper said the idea into the redesigned park think, rebrand, and redo the of the conveyor came from entry plaza — with seating 80-acre park. And, said Kne- some of those survey sug- for Flow Rider contests and gestions. upper, when the park’s par- demostrations. ent company, Premier Park “We had people ask for COURTESY LLC, acquired the rights to it, so we were able to con- WET ‘N’ WILD SPLASHTOWN use the name Wet ‘n’ Wild, struct the Big Kahuna ad- it also seemed fitting to re- jacent to the Tornado, then Rider rolls out waves at 35 dimension of wet thrills, but ness of the new paint just name it as well. build a conveyor that could mph, moving 30,000 gallons important details that our made the old paint look Park officials aren’t re- serve both rides,” he said. of water. visitors have asked for, in- older. So, they have now leasing the project costs, but When the gates swung The park will host a first- cluding more shaded lounge just about re-painted the en- the list of improvements, en- open for the 2014 season on time event Aug. 4 when the areas and expanded food of- tire park. A local company, hancements and additions April 27, there was still some Professional Flowboarding ferings. We’ve done that and Painting Professionals has is proof that it was a “multi- construction going on. But, Tour competition comes to a whole lot more,” Shepard been on site painting since million” project, which is all by the time the park opened town. said. January. they are saying. for daily operations after The Big Kahuna is a The food building also “The substantial invest- A short list of improve- Memorial Day, all construc- mega-tube serpentine raft got an update. Kneupper ment in this exceptional ments shows: tion was finished. ride that blasts visitors into said the entire area was re- property represents our com- •Three new major at- “We are still doing some a dark, enclosed tunnel filled modeled. Park management mitment to enhancing the tractions: The Big Kahuna landscaping and such, but with a series of unpredict- hired consultants to help overall entertainment value by ProSlide, Flow Rider it has been exciting seeing able twists and turns, breath- them with the layout. In ad- and experience for all our by Aquatic Development people come into the park taking drops, and back-to- dition, the survey conducted visitors,” said Kieran Burke, Group, and a new kid’s area, for the first time this season,” back curves. The five-person last fall showed that patrons president of Premier Parks, which incorporates elements Kneupper said last month. “I raft then shoots through the wanted healthier food offer- in a press release about the by Aquatic Development have seen people that have tunnel opening, splashes ings and they got that. By the improvements. Group and WhiteWater West been here for a long time get through the wildly fun s- same token, desserts were Wet ‘n’ Wild Splashtown Industries; confused on where things shaped waterway, while also added. is located less than 30 min- •Improved food and are because we also changed catching some major hang Joe Sanchez remained utes from downtown Hous- beverage offerings, along the path lanes.” time along high bank walls as food manager at the park ton and now includes 36 with a complete enhance- Upon arriving at the before hitting splashdown and a new position, revenue rides and attractions. Special ment of the air-conditioned park, guests are being greet- into the catch pool. director, was filled by a new events are planned through- dining area with updated ed by a new expanded en- The kids area now in- employee Brian Dodson. out the season, primarily in kitchen; trance leading into a new cludes eight exciting water Shepard said they have June and August. Those in- •Increased number of entrance plaza that has an slides, including a double used all mediums imaginable clude movie nights, Texas, women’s restrooms and up- open design and a colorful, body slide and triple track to get the word out about the Hispanic and Latin America dated men’s restrooms; Caribbean-style atmosphere. ; an extreme gushing transformed park, using ra- festivals. •Increased number of “We positioned the Flow spray tower; a continuously dio, television, social media, The park is open daily parking spaces with a circu- Rider in the center of this drenching waterfall as well newspapers, and commu- until Aug. 24, then goes to lar drive in anticipation of plaza next to a new restau- as jumping spray fountains nity newspapers. They have weekend operations until future tram transportation; rant, bar area,” Kneupper that little visitors can frolic already seen an increase in Sept. 14. •Repaving of the park- said. through. the number of season passes The two most often tick- ing lot; There are viewing decks, “A major transforma- sold for this year. et prices purchased for 2014 •Expanded picnic area continuous music, a surf tion to one of Houston’s best And, once they started are: $39.99 for general ad- outside, increased shaded shop and a performance summer attraction gems will doing some touch-up paint- mission and $30.99 guests areas inside; and tube con- stage as the double Flow not only deliver a whole new ing, Kneupper said the new- under 48 inches. July 2014 AMUSEMENT TODAY 15

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Another WhiteWater Innovation AquaPlay ™ Interactive Tipping Buckets, Waterslides, Net Climbs and Spray Elements Get Inspired at www.WhiteWaterWest.com 16 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2014 Six Flags expands three waterparks with capsules and mats STORY: Jeffrey L. Seifert [email protected] SEE RELATED STORY — PAGE 27 GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Six Flags En- It is the first swim-up bar to be installed at any tertainment expanded its waterpark proper- of the Six Flags branded waterparks that will of- ties in California and Texas with the addition fer adult beverages, including the new Bahama of new water slides, and added a brand new Blaster drink. New decking, additional lounging water park to . areas and two kids slides finish out the expand- Hurricane Harbor, adjacent to Six Flags ed area. Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, recy- “This is the first water park expansion in cled a name used at other Six Flags locations, seven years,” adds Seibert, “rounding out some- when adding Bonzai Pipelines — two ProSlide thing for our thrill seekers is a new relaxing la- SuperLoops equipped with the SkyBox drop goon area for mom and dad, plus two new little capsule launch system. After reaching the top slides for smaller guests.” Closer to the main en- of the five-story tower, guests approach one of trance, guests will find private cabanas for rent two side-by-side thrill slides, then step into the and judging by their popularity, more cabanas Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Arlington, Texas added Wahoo enclosed vertical capsule where the floor drops are likely to be added in the future. Racer, a six-lane mat racer slide from WhiteWater West. out beneath them, sending riders free-falling Also in Texas, across the I-30 Interstate AT/GARY SLADE nearly 40 miles-per-hour down the slide. The Highway to the original Six Flags themer in Ar- two slides offer two different experiences, and lington, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the larg- guests can choose to plummet down a straight est water park in North Texas, is off to the races drop or into a twist. with the opening of Wahoo Racer. This exciting A similar attraction was installed at the Six six-lane water slide complex from WhiteWater Flags Fiesta Texas in-park waterpark, White West, stands nearly 60 feet tall. Here riders slide Water Bay, located in San Antonio. But, of headfirst on a mat, first through an enclosed spi- course, everything is bigger in Texas. Not only raling tube, then meet up to race side-by-side to does the attraction sport a unique moniker, it the finish. is being touted as the world’s most extreme The new slide complex occupies the former waterslide. Fiesta Texas is claiming their new space of the Bubba Tub. The Bubba Tub’s exist- four-slide Bahama Blaster complex features ing loading platform was reused as was some the world’s steepest waterslide drop at 80 de- of the larger steel support towers. All new stair grees and the manufacturer has backed up that platforms were installed. claim. Two of the four slides feature straight “This one-of-a-kind slide complex symbol- drops, while the other two offer a sidewinder izes our ongoing commitment to remain the ProSlide supplied floor drop capsule slides to Six Flags twist — all from the top of a six-story tower. leader in providing innovative family fun,” said Magic Mountain’s Hurricane Harbor (above), dubbed Bonzai Thrill seekers will achieve speeds of 40 mph Steve Martindale, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Pipelines and to ’ White Water Bay as the Bahama Blaster. That slide features the world’s steepest without the aid of a vehicle. “It’s 70 feet tall park president. “Hurricane Harbor has been a water slide drop at 80 degrees. to the top of the launching capsule; the drop staple in North Texas for more than 30 years of- COURTESY SIX FLAGS is at 80 degrees. In many ways it’s like sliding fering a growing number of unparalleled water down the first drop of the ,” said park thrills for guests of all ages.” Jeffrey Siebert, director of marketing for Six The park also used the offseason to update Flags Fiesta Texas. “Six Flags is synonymous the park with new staircases on other slides tow- with thrills, so it was important for us to add ers, and new paint from Baynum Painting could something unique to this region, and what’s be see shining brightly in the Texas sun on nu- more exciting than the world’s steepest water- merous waterslides. slide?” As AT was going to press, Six Flags Over Unique to this installation is a clear section Georgia just introduced a brand-new multi-mil- of the tube immediately following the drop. lion dollar in-park Hurricane Harbor waterpark. That clear section is directly in front of the Occupying the real estate that formerly held queue, giving those waiting to board a chance the Southern Star Amphitheater, the new water to see priceless expressions as guests before park will feature several water attractions from them begin their plummet. Like its California ProSlide as well as a 38,000 square-foot wave sibling, the new slide complex was provided pool. The new waterpark ties into the popular by ProSlide. However, Bahama Blaster isn’t Skull Rock-themed water park structure add- the only addition to the waterpark. A new sec- ed several years ago. Look for full-coverage of tion created alongside Bahama Blaster also in- Georgia’s Hurricane Harbor in our October is- cludes a zero-entry pool with a swim-up bar. sue.

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BALI, Indonesia — Breaking boundaries on April 29th, Waterbom Bali raised the bar with some of the fastest, longest and most exciting waterslides in the world. The world’s first combina- tion Constrictor + Python is a fusion of thrilling and adrenaline pumping twists, turns and sensa- tions. With this latest expansion, Waterbom Bali now has a total of 20 waterslides, with 80 percent of them supplied by WhiteWater West. “We are happy with WhiteWater since they always cross the boundaries of innovation. They have exceeded my expectations, and when expectations are exceeded it puts a smile on my face and more importantly the face of the customers, which is the primary motive of the business,” Santo Gulino, president and director of Waterbom Bali. Vince Tytler, the WhiteWater project manager for the expansion comments, “We are very happy to have worked with Waterbom Bali and their team to deliver the first WhiteWater com- bination waterslide in Indonesia and the longest, most exciting Family Raft Ride in WhiteWater history. Working with the entire team throughout this journey has been a joy.” This latest expansion by WhiteWater featured a Combination Constrictor+ Python, family raft ride, open body slide and enclosed body slide.

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Another WhiteWater Innovation Anaconda ™ with Flume-Thru-Flume Technology Now Open at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Get Inspired at www.LargestFlume.com 20 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2014 Spain waterpark receives first Polin Twin Turbolance LAS PALMAS, Spain — then diverge into two separate After a successful first season, Turbolance slides and propel Aqualand Maspalomas kicked the riders vertically uphill. off its second season with one Thrillseekers then experience a of the biggest waterslides in reverse path as their race con- Europe — a Racer Twin Turbo- tinues backward over a hill, lance from & into a valley and ending in a Pool Systems. dry runout. The water park in Las Pal- The Racer Twin Turbolance mas, a beach-resort city on the offers strong visual appeal to southernmost tip of Gran Ca- both riders and spectators. With naria in the Canary Islands, a Natural Light Effects (NLE) Spanish archipelago, is part technology applied, guests of the Aqualand water park swoosh at high speeds along chain, the largest in Europe. two double turns in enclosed Owned by Aspro Group, the tunnels, enjoying the light ef- park is among 20 located across fects during the first part of the the continent in France, Portu- multi-lane slide’s ride path. As gal, Finland, Switzerland and water sluices through the ride, Spain. it interacts with sunlight that The Racer Twin Turbolance shines through translucent is the world’s first circular, rac- stripes at the top of the slide’s ing tube slide. The innovative tunnels. These natural effects Spain’s Aqualand Maspalo- design of the high-capacity take different forms depending mas kicked off it’s second season with a Racer Twin attraction consists of two- tun on the strength and angle of Turbolance slide complex nels configured side by side. sunlight throughout the day to from Polin Waterparks & Pool Two guests per tube make the create a truly dynamic experi- Systems. The new high capac- slide one of the highest capac- ence for guests. The water slide ity attraction consists of two ity rides in the park. Riders fol- is manufactured with Resin tunnel areas configured side low a circular path, racing each Transfer Molding technology by side that open up into other along a series of twists which is the latest technology the big forward drop before and turns before reaching an in waterslide manufacturing experiencing the reversing enclosure that suddenly plum- and offers a smooth and shiny return run and speed bump mets riders down a nearly ver- finish on both sides. into the final runout landing. tical drop. The double-tubes — Jeffrey Seifert COURTESY POLIN July 2014 AMUSEMENT TODAY 21

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GTA Ad June 2014.indd 1 6/12/14 3:14 PM 26 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2014 SESAME AMUSEMENT Continued from page 23 MARKET PLACE and two re-themed. They in- clude: Captain Cookie’s High C’s Adventure (Regatta ride) GAME TOPS | CONCESSIONS | BALLYS is a spinner – ocean themed. RIDE TOPS | CUSTOM PRODUCTS | TENTS Oscar’s Rotten Rockets (Fly- ing Tigers) is an oval shaped course with eight planes that accommodate up to four kids each. The re-themed rides in- clude The Flying Cookie Jars (Samba Tower) balloon ride that spins 40 feet in the air and The Monster Mix-Up, a tradi- tional tea cup ride. Providing Superior Outdoor Amusement Fabric & Relocated from Busch Frame Products for over 100 years Gardens Tampa Bay is Honk- 800.322.8368 | www.anchorinc.com er Dinger Derby (Tivoli Enter- prises Company in 1979 and was rehabilitated by Premier Rides last year). It ran for 34 seasons, until the end of 2013 to make room for ’s Fury drop tower. Ramon Rosario, director of sales for Zamperla Inc. – USA, told Amusement Today, about the Sesame Place proj- ect, “We have a very success- ful relationship with them. Seen at Sesame Place in 2014 is Oscar’s Rotten Rockets We worked well with their (Zamperla Fling Tigers) is seen in foreground with The Fly- design team to create these ing Cookie Jars (Zamperla Samba Tower) seen in the back- special rides. I feel like we are ground. a partner with them.” AT/B. DEREK SHAW The area was a response People love the area.” Rounding out the mix is from customer input. “Guests Cookie’s Monster Land an upgrade from a food cart are not afraid to tell us what also contains Monster Club- to a grab and go food estab- they want. They wanted more house, a three story net climb- lishment. Cookie’s Some- dry rides,” said Mike Taylor, ing area and a soft play area times/Anytime Food Market director of park operations. dubbed, Mini Monster Club- features sandwiches, fruit, When asked about the results, house, for park goers who are vegetable trays and juice box- Taylor said. “It’s been great. five and younger. es. HERSHEY Continued from page 23 done nicely. We are happy to be a part of it.” When asked why Her- sheypark does not have a centralized children’s area, Chubb said, “We pride our- selves on not having a central children’s area. This allows something for everyone to do in a certain area of the park.” Aerial Tramway Design & Manufacture The new rides boost Her- sheypark’s total ride count to SkyTrans Mfg.,L.L.C. nearly 70. This breaks down to 106 Burnham Intervale Road 40 family rides, 27 children’s Contoocook, N.H. 03229 rides and 12 roller coasters. Phone: (603) 746-4446 Fax: (603) 746-4447 The other addition to the park this year is a Chickie & •Specializing in sales & refurbishment of used aerial tramways Pete’s walk-up eatery. A long- •Replacement parts for aerial tramways and amusement rides time Philadelphia/South Jer- •New ride control systems and modifications sey tradition, they are known •Rebuilt used chairlifts - one year guarantee for their crabfries. “The Sweet- (603) 746-4446 est Place on Earth just got a lit- Parts and Service Jerry Pendleton or Dan Pendleton tle crabby with the addition of Crabfries,” quipped Pete Ciar- rocchi, chairman and CEO of Chickie & Pete’s. The eatery Keep our amusement park industry strong! can be found in the Midway Buy products and services from these suppliers. America section of the park. July 2014 AMUSEMENT TODAY 27 Six Flags rolls out plenty of summer thrills ride features eight two-seat STORY: Scott Rutherford RELATED STORY PAGE 16 [email protected] cars, each equipped with a moveable front rudder that al- As warm weather settles lows guests to climb, dive and ideal addition to The Great in and summertime ramps soar at speeds up to 40 miles- Escape in 2014 as it perfect- up, Six Flags Theme Parks per-hour. ly complements the nearby across North America have The entire Mardi Gras and all of our great plenty in store to keep guests area is a party inspired by the rides and attractions.” entertained. What follows is a energy of with quick sampling of some of the existing rides re-themed and Six Flags Magic Mountain highlights. the addition of new retail, New in 2014 and for a lim- games, and fun refreshments ited time, the popular invert- at Hurricanes, serving adult ed coaster, The Ride Six Flags America has in- beverages and light fare. and the celebrated wooden troduced a new Mardi Gras- coaster, , have both themed section for the 2014 The Great Escape run backward. Younger visi- season. Highlighting the fes- Kicking off its 60th anni- tors and their families are tive area are two new major versary season, The Great Es- being treated to a revitalized attractions: Ragin Cajun and cape unveiled its newest ride, children’s area, Bugs Bunny the French Quarter Flyers. Extreme Supernova. World. As the park’s ninth roller A Zamperla Midi Dis- The section is anchored by coaster, Ragin Cajun is a spin- covery, the new attraction ac- the launch of a new kid-friend- ning coaster that features commodates 16 riders in out- ly coaster, Speedy Gonzales 1,378 feet of track arranged in ward facing seats. Once the Hot Rod Racers (Zamperla a compact -style floor disappears from below Family Gravity Coaster 80STD). layout. The Zamperla Twister their feet, Extreme Supernova The new coaster, which stands Coaster operated under the swings back and forth while 13 feet high and features 262 same name and theme at sis- guests are spun in circles de- feet of track, brings the total ter park Six Flags Great Amer- livering powerful positive G- number of coasters in the chil- ica from 2004 through 2013. Forces and swinging up to 50 dren’s area to four, more than “Ragin Cajun, with its feet above the midway. any other U.S. theme park. A Highlighting the new Mardi Gras-themed area at Six Flags spinning car, is the first of Extreme Supernova sits new show in the area’s Carrot America are two new major attractions: (top) Ragin Cajun, its kind at Six Flags America next to the world famous Club Theater is also on offer. a Zamperla Twister Coaster and (above) the French Quarter and offers guests a completely Comet roller coaster, celebrat- “We are excited to intro- Flyers, a Flying Scooter. In both pho- new type of thrill,” said Rick ing 20 years at The Great Es- duce Speedy Gonzales Hot tos below, both Six Flags Discovery Kingdom & Six Flags St. Howarth, park president. cape this season. The two at- Rod Racers to our coaster Louis have guests waging water wars this summer on their “Riders get a good taste of the tractions create a brand new collection at Six Flags Magic new Soakers, interactive spinning water attractions excitement of Mardi Gras as cosmic thrill zone for guests Mountain,” said Bonnie Rab- supplied by Germany’s Mack Rides. COURTESY SIX FLAGS they zip, spin, twist and turn in 2014. john, Six Flags Magic Moun- on this fantastic new ride.” “Extreme Supernova de- tain and Hurricane Harbor The coaster shares its new livers an intense experience park president. “This time it’s home with the family-friendly for thrill seekers of all ages,” a fun adventure for our lit- French Quarter Flyers, a Fly- said Eric Gilbert, park presi- tlest guests. The mini-coasters ing Scooter supplied by Lar- dent, Six Flags Great Escape in Bugs Bunny World are the son International. The new Resort Properties. “It is the 4See SIX FLAGS, page 28

Six Flags New England’s skyline has been redefined this season by the addition of The New England SkyScreamer, a 400-foot-tall Star Flyer that is being marketed as ‘the tall- est ride of its kind in the world.’ Guests revolve at 35 mph and are treated to panoramic views of the surrounding areas including the Connecticut River and New England horizon. COURTESY RIDE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP 28 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2014 our commitment to delivering SIX FLAGS world-class thrills and attrac- US Thrill Rides and S&S/Sansei have teamed Continued from page 27 tions to up with Florida real estate developers to perfect training ground for that we bring every year.” build the world’s first Polercoaster on Or- aspiring thrill seekers at the lando’s I-Drive. The towering ride will be the ‘Thrill Capital of the World.’ Six Flags Discovery Kingdom No doubt we will be creating and Six Flags St. Louis centerpiece of Mango’s Tropical Café Orlando. lots of magical memories for Both Six Flags Discovery Slated to open in 2016 the coaster will be them this year.” Kingdom & Six Flags St. Louis called Skyscraper and will stand 570 feet tall have guests waging water wars with over 5,000 feet of track. Six Flags New England this summer on their new Tsu- COURTESY US THRILL RIDES The Six Flags New England nami Soakers, interactive spin- skyline has been redefined this ning water attractions supplied season by the addition of The by Germany’s Mack Rides. New England SkyScreamer, a On Tsunami Soaker, up to 400-foot-tall tower six guests board one of the nine (Funtime Star Flyer) that is round boats sitting on a circu- being marketed as the “tallest lar floor atop a pool of water. ride of its kind in the world.” As the ride begins, the floor Raising guests over 40 sto- lowers into the water until it ries in the air, the new thriller disappears below, allowing the treats them to a 35 mph adven- boats to float. Once underway, ture and provides striking pan- the boats begin to rotate. Each oramic views of the entire park seat on the boat features a wa- and surrounding areas includ- ter gun, which allows everyone ing the Connecticut River and to engage in playful water bat- New England horizon. tles. Riders have the opportu- US Thrill Rides, S&S to build record-breaking “We take great pride in nity to blast other boats as well opening the ultimate, biggest as bystanders on dry land. Polercoaster on Orlando’s I-Drive and most innovative attrac- Amusement Today will have tions for our guests,” said John additional Six Flags ride cover- ORLANDO, Fla. — David and Joshua “Imagine a night of incredible dining, Winkler, Six Flags New Eng- age in the August issue as more Wallack, the owners of Mango’s Tropical Café lounging and dancing atop a glass elevator land’s park president. “The rides make their summer sea- Orlando and Mango’s Tropical Café South ride 55 stories into the air,” said David Wal- addition of the New England son debut. Beach, have announced plans to develop what lack. “It’s a true meeting of engineering, SkyScreamer only enhances they are calling “the world’s tallest roller technology and art that is making this dream coaster” at their new Skyplex indoor enter- happen for us. We plan to bring Ocean Drive tainment complex being built at International to I-Drive with a new dining and nightlife Drive and Sand Lake Road. district that locals and Orlando visitors won’t Sporting the appropriate name of Sky- want to miss.” scraper, the ride is actually a Polercoaster, The Skyplex complex was conceived in an innovative new attraction originally an- late 2012 soon after Joshua Wallack began in- nounced in 2011 as a joint venture between US vestigating parking garage locations for the Thrill Rides and S&S - . Mango’s Orlando restaurant project. Utilizing track and ride vehicles similar to What began as a search for multi-acre va- those used on S&S coasters, the Sky- let parking site for the Mango’s project mush- scraper will feature a spiral lift up and around roomed into a whirlwind of negotiations for the Skyplex tower structure. Once the coast- additional land after Wallack was contacted er vehicles reach the highest point (570 feet), by US Thrill Rides as to their interest in build- gravity takes over and riders will be treated to ing the world’s first Polercoaster ride. The a compact collection of quick drops, turns and Wallacks rolled up five contiguous sites com- inversions along the 5,600-foot-long course. prising 12 acres of land with 300 front feet The $200 million Skyplex, comprising ap- on International Drive near Sand Lake Road proximately 495,000 square feet located on 12 and were soon collaborating with US Thrill acres will be located near the soon-to-open Rides to license and develop the Polercoaster, 425-foot-tall Orlando Eye Ferris Wheel. “We’re which they now dub the Skyscraper Skyplex. extremely excited about creating a record- It will include a 1,500-car parking garage breaking, must-try attraction on International with a valet parking option. Drive,” said Joshua Wallack, Mango’s Tropi- Mango’s Tropical Café in Orlando, open- cal Café chief operating officer, who also will ing in 2015, will be a world-class restaurant open a Mango’s Orlando next year across In- and nightlife entertainment destination in ternational Drive from Skyplex. “Nowhere in the heart of the International Drive district the world will you have two iconic structures and just one mile from the Orange County like The Skyscraper and the Orlando Eye. This Convention Center. The restaurant, with will be an incredible opportunity for Interna- 55,000 square feet of entertainment space, tional Drive. ” live bands, shows and dancing, plus gourmet Wallack and his father David are partners dining and event packages, will have a park- in the mixed-use development that includes ing garage next door to it. opportunities for additional attractions, enter- The Wallack family has built a reputa- tainment, interactive venues, restaurants and tion as entrepreneurs and philanthropists retail to include a two-story prime retail space in Miami with the Mango’s Tropical Café on International Drive. The Skyplex indoor South Beach restaurant. The Wallacks have entertainment complex, including the obser- pioneered the innovative Community Part- vatory and restaurant and lounge at the top nership Program in Miami Beach benefitting of the Skyscraper, was designed by global ar- Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach, which chitectural firm HHCP, based in Orlando, and has yielded more than half a million dollars in will be constructed by Euforria, a construction the past two years. The Wallacks plan similar management division of Winter Park Con- philanthropic activities in Central Florida. struction, based in Winter Park, Fla. July 2014 AMUSEMENT TODAY 29 30 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2014

There’s newfound gold in them thar thrills! Knott’s revitalizes Calico Mine Ride, Camp Snoopy attractions STORY: Dean Lamanna upgrade / expansion of its [email protected] 31-year-old Camp Snoopy area for kids and families. BUENA PARK, Calif. — The two latest projects rep- Knott’s Berry Farm hasn’t resent a substantial, ongoing yielded produce in many de- reinvestment in Knott’s, which cades. But its field of delighted is nearing the century mark of screams continues to bear fruit. its beyond-humble beginnings Following the refurbish- as a farm and roadside stand ment last summer of its clas- along State Route 39. sic Timber Mountain Log Ride “We’re always looking at and expansion of its Board- revitalizing Knott’s and strik- walk Pier section, both popu- ing a balance between the lar draws, the park undertook old and the new,” said Raffi an extensive, state-of-the-art Kaprelyan, park vice presi- makeover of another iconic at- dent and gen- traction, the 54-year-old Calico eral manager. Mine Ride, and a cosmetic “The Calico Mine Ride and Camp Snoopy FAST FACTS have delight- ed guests for Name/Park decades and Kaprelyan Calico Mine Ride/ are classics Knott’s Berry Farm, that families come back time Buena Park, Calif. and again to experience to- gether. The revitalization of Type these areas once again dem- Gravity onstrates our commitment to Knott’s heritage and will- pre Original Opening/Cost serve these experiences for a November 22, 1960/ new generation of guests to $1 million (refurbishment enjoy.” cost not announced) Invited media and local Reopening dignitaries were among those Knott’s Berry Farm June 14, 2014 who were treated to a June 12 reopened its renovated, 54-year- preview of the improved and old legacy attraction, the Calico Mountain Height new attractions. The Calico Mine Ride, to the public June 14. Seven stories (three levels) Mine Ride and Camp Snoopy New animatronic characters in- enhancements were unveiled clude a miner (right) just inside the Track Length/Longest Ascent to the general public June 14, entrance tunnel who warns riders 1,080 feet/160 feet accompanied by the expected of impending danger. (25-degree angle) upticks in both attendance and AT/DEAN LAMANNA (TOP); social media buzz. Duration/Capacity COURTESY KNOTT’S BERRY FARM 8 min./1,500 pph Re-mining a park legacy steam locomotives — skirt the our company’s top priority to GHP founder and president. As the first major ride at rim of a 65-foot-deep, 90-foot- Number of Trains/Cars per preserve and enhance the orig- “The Calico Mine Ride is now Train/Passengers per Train Knott’s Berry Farm, the Calico wide, three-level scene filled inal story of a working gold filled with lifelike sounds and 6/5/50 Mine Ride set a new standard with dozens of animatronic mine deep in the heart of the motion, while maintaining the for immersive, swift-moving employees of the Calico Mining Old West,” said Garner Holt, 4See KNOTT’S, page 31 Number of Animatronic dark rides after it opened in Co. at work. Few dark rides in Characters the park’s Ghost Town section history have ever approached 46 humans, 100 animals in the fall of 1960. this degree of expansive, full- The imposing attraction, scale spectacle; today, it would Artificial Rock Features designed by industry pioneer be virtually cost-prohibitive 8,000-plus stalactites and Bud Hurlbut under the eye of for the average theme park. stalagmites park founder Walter Knott and After the successful, modeled on the actual ghost award-winning makeover of Water Features town of Calico in the Mojave its Timber Mountain Log Ride, 5 waterfalls, 2 interior Desert, carries riders aboard ponds (20,000 gallons total) Knott’s was looking to strike ore cars on a dank, spooky ad- gold again by continuing its Ride Refurbishment/ venture through the dim tun- creative collaboration with New Animation Supplier nels of a simulated gold mine. San Bernardino, Calif.-based Knott’s Berry Farm/ The eight-minute journey Garner Holt Bud Hurlbut’s toolbox pro- Garner Hold Productions, winds past underground lakes, Productions San Bernardino, Calif. waterfalls and steaming gey- (GHP) on the duced magic at Knott’s Ber- sers inside caverns filled with Calico project. ry Farm for decades. One of Designer/Manufacturer dangling mineral formations. The restora- Hurlbut’s former employees, Bud Hurlbut, At several points inside the tion began in John Waite (left), takes his Bud Hurlbut Attractions, seven-story manmade moun- earnest last first trip on the revamped Buena Park, Calif. tain, the trains — pulled by January. Calico Mine Ride. 19th century-themed replica “It was Holt AT/DEAN LAMANNA July 2014 AMUSEMENT TODAY 31

animatronic figures, refreshed KNOTT’S paint and landscaping, addi- Continued from page 30 tional special effects, remas- tered music, and an all-new uniquely authentic feel of the LED lighting system that deliv- attraction as designed by Wal- ers dazzling hues, plus crisp, ter Knott and Bud Hurlbut.” pre-recorded digital storytell- As it did with Hurlbut’s ing audio on each train. log ride, GHP, working with “The spiel is based on the the park’s design team, has ele- original 1960 script, and it has vated the mine ride’s mid-cen- all-new points of interest and tury design while preserving stories in the voices of three the original mining experience. character narrators so that each New denizens of the mountain trip through the mine will be include an old miner just inside unique,” said Holt. “The up- the first tunnel who welcomes dated script includes referenc- guests and warns them of dan- es to a number of real historic Now in its 31st year, the six-acre Camp Snoopy at Knott’s has been made over into a relax- ger on the rails ahead. mining practices and person- ing High Sierra “escape” that’s also a setting for the Peanut Gang’s adventures. Among the Added excitement also can alities. The onboard narrator improvements are extensive landscaping and water features, rustic fencing, greater cartoon be found along the newly re- also interacts with animatron- character integration and three new family rides from Zamperla, including Pig Pen’s Mud tracked chainlift, where trains ics and special effects in some Buggies (below right). COURTESY KNOTT’S BERRY FARM pass a nervous miner carry- scenes.” ing an animatronic canary in The ride’s rustic wooden a cage for safety. Among the loading platform has been other mechanized animals on refreshed and now includes display are a donkey, vultures, a “peek-in” similar to those a dog, countless bats and blind found throughout Ghost Town fish in the eerie Lake Room. — offering guests windows Think Disney-meets-the into the rich mining history of subterranean scare movie The the 1850s on their way toward Descent. boarding the mine train car. A The renovation includes new guest and employee el- dozens of new state-of-the-art evator has been installed to im- prove access to the attraction, FAST FACTS especially for guests seeking ADA accommodations. The Calico Mine Ride was Name/Park a huge hit on its initial opening its High Sierra mountain camp dozen characters on a Craig Schulz’s favorite Peanuts Camp Snoopy/ and earned back Hurlbut’s $1 theming has been enhanced camping trip in the High Sier- character.) Knott’s Berry Farm, million investment in less than throughout — with new rustic Buena Park, Calif. ra. The journey features pre-re- Walter two years. The groundbreaking fencing and ride theming, new corded narration by none other and Cordelia Section Type attraction held a special place paving and additional land- than Linus Van Pelt. Knott’s grand- Peanuts/High Sierra- in the heart of Walter Knott, scaping — and three new fam- Since son, Darryl, themed area for children, who had worked in mines ily rides have been added. its original who grew up families around the turn of the century The rides, all products of opening, playing and in the Calico mining region of Parsippany, N.J.-based Zam- millions of working at Original Opening/ San Bernardino County before perla that replace older attrac- kids and Knott’s Berry Knott Reopening calling Buena Park home. tions, are Charlie Brown’s Kite their parents Farm, was July 1, 1983/ Despite the massive opera- Flyer, a junior wave swinger have visited impressed with the refurbish- June 14, 2014 tion depicted inside the Calico that invites “campers” to fly a the official Schulz ment of both Camp Snoopy Mine, since the attraction’s ear- kite with Charlie Brown; Pig theme park and the Calico Mine Ride — Size/Number of Rides liest debut, no character has Pen’s Mud Buggies, which lets base of Schulz’s celebrated and was very pleased with Ce- Six acres/14 ever discovered gold in the tykes climb aboard their very beagle and the rest of the Pea- dar Fair’s general handling of New Rides in 2014 mountain. As part of the reno- own all-terrain vehicle for an nuts gang. Schulz’s son, Craig, his family’s amusement entity. Pig Pen’s Mud Buggies vation, one lucky miner has adventurous ride in the High who is president of Santa Rosa, “ has been terrif- circular with been allowed to strike it rich — Sierra; and Linus Launcher, a Calif.-based Charles M. Schulz ic,” Knott told AT. “They have 24-person capacity with gold in-hand. kite flyer ride that recreates the Creative Associates, said Camp taken the park to a whole new (6 ATV-themed cars/ Walter probably would classic Peanut’s moment when Snoopy fulfills his father’s- vi level. In addition to the legacy, 4 riders per car) have loved it. Snoopy grabs Linus’s blanket sion for the section. they understand the value of • and launches him on a wild “My dad had a love of good landscaping and keeping Charlie Brown’s Kite Flyer A Camp Snoopy revamp ride. children, and he saw this as a things fresh. junior wave swinger The late cartoonist Charles In addition, visitors will place where they could hang “When I finally got her to 32-person capacity M. Schulz surely would’ve ap- find a refurbished out, be safe and enjoy his [car- come back here to visit and (16 swings, each seating proved the makeover of Campy Creek Lodge, a new meet-and- toon] world,” Schulz, himself walk around the park, my two riders, 11-foot Snoopy, the Knott’s Berry Park greet area for the Peanuts char- a father of two, told Amuse- mom [Marion Knott] said, ‘You maximum swing height) home of his beloved Peanuts • acters and a relaxing gazebo ment Today. “Kids who read know, they’ve been really good Linus Launcher Gang, which he helped launch park. the comic strip would love to stewards of this asset.’ Now, kite flyer at the park in the summer of As part of its Camp Snoopy live in Charlie Brown’s world, that’s a real compliment com- (16-person capacity, 1983. celebration, Knott’s — partner- and Camp Snoopy is a physi- ing from somebody who had 8 prone sleds, each seating The Knott family, work- ing with Garner Holt Produc- cal place they can go to and a true vested interest in the two riders, 12-foot ing with Schulz, envisioned tions once again — also is aug- feel like they’re actually in his park. And I feel the same way. maximum sled height) Camp Snoopy to be a carefree menting the scenic enjoyment neighborhood. For parents, it’s I don’t think we could have place where nature, adventure provided by the Grand Sierra nice to be able to go to a place done a better job of finding a Manufacturer of New Rides and imagination come to life. Railroad. The classic train now in the park, sit down with the home for our history and our Zamperla, Inc., In honor of the six-acre sec- chugs past six new wilderness kids and enjoy themselves.” legacy.” Parsippany, N.J. tion’s recent 30th anniversary, scenes featuring more than a (For the record, Pig Pen is •www.knotts.com 32 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2014 New Chance Wheel lights up D.C. skyline WASHINGTON, D.C. — summer season, which runs Washington, D.C.’s skyline through August. just got a little brighter with Once the sun sets, The the addition of the Capital Capital Wheel really shines Wheel, a new giant Ferris thanks to an illumination wheel that opened to the pub- package consisting of 1.6 mil- lic on May 23. lion LED lights that are fully Supplied by Chance programmable with a spec- Rides, The Capital Wheel is trum of 16.7 million colors. the newest addition to Mary- “The Capital Wheel at Na- land’s National Harbor, a tional Harbor [is] a welcomed 300-acre multi-use waterfront addition to the numerous at- development on the Potomac tractions that have made Na- River just south of Washing- tional Harbor a regional des- ton, D.C. near the Woodrow tination,” said Prince George’s Wilson Bridge. County Executive Rushern L. Standing 180-feet above Baker, III. “Like the National the Potomac River, the Harbor ice rink and carousel, 165-foot-diameter The Capital The Capital Wheel will draw Wheel features 42 climate-con- even more visitors. These trolled gondolas that accom- types of attractions are why modate up to eight passengers Prince George’s County is the each. The gondolas feature ‘Place to Be.’ I thank the Peter- glass exteriors that offer riders son Companies for their com- panoramic views of the Na- mitment to bringing innova- tional Mall, White House, U.S. tive and fun attractions to the Capitol, Arlington Cemetery County for our residents, busi- and other area landmarks. nesses and visitors. I look for- Additionally, The Capital ward to more announcements Wheel is equipped with one like this in years to come.” VIP gondola dubbed ‘Nation- “The Capital Wheel will al Harbor One.’ It sports glass be a new icon for the Na- floors, wine chillers, a retract- tional Capital region, a fami- ing monitor/DVD player and ly-friendly yet sophisticated Supplied by Chance Rides, The Capital Wheel is the newest addition to National Harbor, a leather bucket seats. magnet for area residents, 300-acre multi-use waterfront development on the Potomac River south of Washington, At full capacity The Capi- U.S. and global tourists alike,” D.C. The Capital Wheel stands 180 feet above the river. tal Wheel can handle 336 added Peterson Companies COURTESY CHANCE RIDES guests and provide them with Principal and Chairman Milt a memorable ride experience Peterson. “Already, Maryland Wheel will be a tremendous Prince George’s County and ages 3 to 11. Discount adult lasting 12-15 minutes. is attracting more tourists complement to the existing the state of Maryland.” tickets for seniors and military The operating hours for in part to National Harbor’s shopping, dining and lodging Pricing for tickets to ride with ID are $13.50. Tickets for the wheel have been extended emergence as a premier re- options at National Harbor The Capital Wheel are $15 per the National Harbor One gon- from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. for the sort destination. The Capital and further drive visitation to adult and $11.25 for children dola are $50 per person.

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Ride Time/Capacity/Opened 12-15 minutes/336 riders/May 28, 2014 July 2014 AMUSEMENT TODAY 33 New and old food fare abound at the Meadowlands STORY: Pam Sherborne State Fair Meadowlands. [email protected] “Fairgoers will find a feast for their eyes and mouths with EAST RUTHERFORD, the incredible assortment of N.J. — Fairgoers will get a delicious food vendors we slice of uniquely American will be hosting. In fact, with so cuisine at the State Fair Mead- many great choices, the hard- owlands, East Rutherford, est part will be picking what N.J., with vendors offering ev- to try first.” erything from more tradition- Those fairgoers with a al offerings such as burgers, sweet tooth will love Brian hot dogs, funnel cakes and the Deep-Fry Guy who prom- fries to more daring fare such ises to deep fry anything in- as deep-fried larvettes. cluding cookies, candy bars, Yes, that is larva. grilled cheese sandwiches, The Deep-Fry Guy offers Fair officials released in- Pop Tarts, and even his buck- just about anything fried at formation on fair foods in ear- eye creation of peanut butter his food concession at the ly June. The fair, which will dough wrapped in chocolate State Fair Meadowlands, run June 30-July 6, will have and deep-fried. East Rutherford, N.J, which food offerings from more than Daring foodies might started June 20 and will 50 food vendors. want to try Brian’s deep-fried conclude July 8, includ- “The fair has something cream cheese with larvettes. ing this (above) deep-fried for everyone — from Jersey Fairgoers also will have grilled cheese sandwich. The pizza and classic chicken the opportunity to try out Deep-Fry Guy is also known wings to Mr. Sticky’s famous some real jamba- as Brian Shenkman. Pennsylvania sticky buns,” laya, Maryland pit beef sand- COURTESY STATE FAIR MEAD- said Al Dorso, president of 4See FOOD, page 34 OWLANDS Bates Brothers debut A.R.M.’s new Frenzy STORY: Pam Sherborne of the ride. [email protected] The Frenzy will travel with the Orange Unit all season long. That is the unit with the LYNDHURST, Ohio — Bates Brothers larger number of rides. Amusements have taken A.R.M. Rides’ new Bates Brothers Amusements has two units, Frenzy prototype on the road this year and so the other being the Yellow Unit that is run by far the response has been very good. Amy Bates, with unit manager Kevin Mitchell. Bates Brothers Amusements, owned by “We have a total of 48 rides,” said Dall- A.R.M, played their first date with the new man. We run between 22 and 27 rides on the ride at the IX Center Indoor Amusement Park, Orange Unit and between 18 and 24 rides on Cleveland, which ran March 22-April 14. the Yellow Unit.” The first road date was a still date in Co- The carnival also purchased an S&S Frog lumbus, Ohio, May 25 and 26. The second Hopper for this season and that, too, is on the was the St. Clare Festival in Lyndhurst, Ohio, Orange Unit midway. which ran May 29-June 2. “We have an A.R.M. Quasar and are re- “The new ride is doing very well and get- theming it to a ,” he said. “That ting a positive response,” said Brad Dallman, is not on the road right now, but should be be- who runs Bates Brothers’ Orange Unit with fore the end of the season.” wife Michelle Bates Dallman. “It is really a nice That also will be on the Orange Unit. ride with a nice LED package.” In addition, the carnival purchased six, 45- A.R.M installed the LED package, which foot bunkhouses from Gary Otterbacher. was purchased from Maxtron. “We sold three of our bunkhouses to “For being brand new, we have been very, Amusements of America,” he said. very pleased,” Dallman said. Dallman, who is on the board of directors The ride stands over 60 feet tall with an 80- of the Outdoor Amusement Business Associa- foot swing, drawing about 4Gs to the bottom. tion, said business has been going pretty well It holds 12 passengers per ride and has over- this season so far, as long as the weather holds. the-shoulder harnesses. The back arm slopes Dates are in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York A.R.M.’s new Frenzy debuted at the St. Clare Festival, Lynd- forward at the top to keep riders from extend- and West Virginia. The last date of the season hurst, Ohio, May 29-June 2. AT/SUE NICHOLS ing their feet and arms and touching the center this year is Oct. 7.

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Cal Expo, Sacramento, Calif., announced “If they aren’t getting the 4-H push and two new team members last month. Jennifer getting them interested in whether it be pic- Castleberry, of Rocklin, Calif., has been ap- tures, animals, whatever the category might pointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown as be. That’s 90 percent of this fair,” he said. the marketing and public relations manager of The state of Iowa has an initiative where the California Exposition & State Fair. counties can apply for $10,000 to improve Castleberry’s background includes being their fair buildings, which helps. general manager at Modamedia Communica- • tions from 2012 to 2014 and senior director The Ford County Fair, Melvin, Ill., June of marketing, events and entertainment for 22-28, featured several new events this year the Sacramento River Cats Baseball Club from but perhaps the biggest change was the new 2010 to 2012. carnival. Freddie Miller, Miller Spectacular Shows said this is the only Lara N. Popyack, of Rancho Cordova, Ca- Swyear Amusements, a well-known name Fabbri Eclipse in North America and one of three in the lif., has been hired as the media director for on the fair circuit in central Illinois, played the world. He has owned it for about eight years and he said it this summer’s California State Fair July 11 - 27. event for the first time this year. draws as much attention on the midway as it ever has. Lara worked as a freelance producer and di- Other Illinois played by Swyear in- AT/SUE NICHOLS rector in film and television from 2012 to 2014 clude the Fisher (Ill.) Fair, July 8-12; Iroquois and as a producer at local News 10 (ABC) from County Fair, Watseka, July 16-21; and the Miller Spectacular Shows 2009 to 2011. Cissna Park (Ill.) Old Settlers , Aug. Castleberry and Popyack are seen as key 16-18. additions to the Cal Expo team, as the fair In addition, Swyear Amusements played going and growing strong strives toward new levels of success, both as a the Macon Fairgrounds Festival, Decatur, VERSAILLES, Ky. — basically just reworked our celebration of the state’s rich past and a show- Ill, June 12-15. This was the first time in the Freddie Miller, Miller Spec- dates and dropped some of case for the state’s prosperous future. event’s 159 years that it didn’t use the name tacular Shows, spent most of our still dates.” • of the Macon County Fair. May and June going back and Now, they are all hus- A new lease was signed last month, ensur- Stripped of its ability to host some of the forth across Kentucky. tling, including his wife, Patsy ing the Tennessee State Fair, Nashville, will classic agricultural events thanks to outstand- When he spoke with Miller, but keeping a positive remain at the fairgrounds for at least five more ing debts and unpaid premiums from the 2013 years, according to a Nashville local news sto- fair, the Decatur-held festival focused on mu- Amusement Today in the sec- outlook. ry. sic, racing, a carnival and other forms of family ond week of June, he was in They have had one mis- In the more recent past of the Tennessee entertainment with a mind-set firmly focused Versailles, Ky., laying out for hap this season with one of State Fair, fair officials were only allowed to on turning a profit and helping the organiza- the Woodford County Fair their trucks involved in an ac- have a year-long lease, which gave organizers tion back into solvency. and Horse Show, which was cident. That truck was carry- only 60 days to plan the fair. The carnival opened June 10, with music set this year June 13-21. His ing a Zamperla balloon kiddie Organizers said this longer lease will allow and comedy acts as nightly headliners June unit, one of the two of Miller ride. the fair to expand in many more ways. 12-15. Spectacular Shows, was play- “Normally, I am in a rush “Having a longer contract allows us to in- • ing the McCreary County to replace any ride that I might vite venders back for years to come, so ven- While awaiting whether there were re- Fair, Whitley, Ky., June 8-14. lose during the season, but be- dors are more enthusiastic about being at the ports of a tornado touchdown June 4, Union But, because there was virtu- cause I had already scheduled Tennessee State Fair. There’s more stability County Fair officials began the task of clean- ally no in between time for his the arrival of other new rides, there,” said Kinsey Emery, a volunteer at the ing up the fairgrounds from the storm that unit, he was already on the I will probably wait on that fair. swept through. road and had already taken for a while,” he said. The Tennessee State Fair has been sched- The fairgrounds were one of the harder about 13 rides there. Miller took delivery of a uled to run from Sept. 5-14. hit parts of town of Sturgis, Michigan severe- Meanwhile, the unit his Wisdom Aladin ride on Fri- • ly damaging a pavilion and several RVs. The dad, Johnny Miller, along with day, June 6. That ride was pur- Southeast Texans effectively ignored the storm hit just two weeks from the start of the his mom, Sue Miller, runs was chased from Len Soled, Rides tornado watch and dark skies that loomed event, which ran June 16-21. playing the Murray-Calloway 4-U. The show also took de- overhead at Ford Park on the final day of the “We could see the lightning flashing,” County Fair, Murray, Ky. June livery of a new A.R.M. Mega South Texas State Fair, Beaumont, helping says Terry Scott, a volunteer from Indiana. He 9-14. That unit was to play the Bounce on June 10. Miller said push attendance past last year’s numbers, a was staying at the fairgrounds while building Union County Fair, Sturgis, he had also just purchased according to officials of the Young Men’s Busi- the new First Christian Church in Sturgis. He Ky., from June 16-21. a Zamperla Surf’s Up from ness League (YMBL), presenter of the event. didn’t know what had happened until another “I have been driving a lot Mighty Thomas Carnivals More than 175,000 people attended this volunteer went back to camp. of miles,” Miller said. “I just and they just brought back a year, up from 165,000 in 2013. “Parts of the two by fours busted through left Murray, Ky., to come to newly completely refurbished • the side of the camper, there was a piece on Versailles even though my A.R.M. Thor ride, which they As the fair season got underway in the conduit stuck up higher into the camper,” he unit is in Whitley. I was help- had originally bought new State of Iowa, many county fair organizers had says. been busy for months preparing for upcoming Those pieces that damaged several camp- ing my dad get set up. He had from A.R.M. in 2000. events. ers, came from the decades old Hancock Pavil- 23 hours to get from a date in “We like to have some dif- Jerry Hopperstad, vice president of the ion. Fair officials say the storms severely dam- St. Louis to Murray.” ferent rides on our midway,” Iowa County Fair board, one of the first fairs aged the pavilion, which will likely have to be Miller Spectacular Shows Miller said. “For example, we of the season in Iowa, said last month that his torn down. The June 4 storms were so power- picked up eight new fairs in have a Fabbri Eclipse. It is the event, the Worth County Fair, Northwood, ful that the winds picked up the posts support- Kentucky for 2014 after op- only one in North America Iowa, had seen a steady increase in atten- ing the pavilion and moved them three to four erators of Myers International and one of three in the world. dance. The fair ran June 18-22, Smith Amuse- feet off their base. Midways decided not to go on We also have a Majestic X- ments providing the midway. • the road this year. Scream. We have had both He contributes this to volunteers, increas- Does your traveling show or food unit “That makes nine dates rides about eight years and ing amounts of show livestock, and beautiful have carnival, midway, festival or state fair for us in Kentucky right now, they still draw as much atten- fair grounds, but not every county is seeing news of interest? Let us know about it! Email and eight of those are new,” tion as they did back then.” such success. your news to Pam Sherborne at: psherborne@ Miller said. “We were thank- The carnival moves a little “There are some that are struggling, yes,” amusementtoday.com. ful to get the dates. It was in a over 60 rides among its two said Hopperstad and gave a few reasons why. part of our season that needed units during the season. some work anyway and we 36 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2014 New Big E logo shown during release of economic impact study WEST SPRINGFIELD, While doing so, officials also uct (analogous to the nation- lates to important economic Mass. — Eastern States Expo- showed off a new logo as al Gross Domestic Product) dollars for our region.” sition attracts more than 2.5 the event moves to position of over $299 million annu- The study focuses on million people to its 120 year- itself more firmly into the ally. Eastern States Exposition, and round events including 1.4 community. Eastern States Exposi- its 120 year-round shows and million visitors to The Big E, Eastern States Exposi- tion (ESE) President, Eugene events. the fifth largest fair in North tion not only provides a J. Cassidy, said, “The mix of a Among the other findings America. one-of-a-kind entertainment variety of events year-round in the report, the Exposition: ESE officials announced experience for its visitors, by Regional Economic Mod- and the entertainment, agri- •Accounts for 3,000 jobs that the economic impact is it also promotes the agri- els, Inc., (REMI) of Amherst, culture, and culture of New in Hampden County; $479,000 in a press confer- culture and culture of New Mass., the overall economic England at The Big E, make •Generates $91.9 million ence held in May prior to its England. impact of $479,000,000 in- our venue an attractive des- in personal income; annual meeting with trustees. 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July 2014 AMUSEMENT TODAY 37 38 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2014 July 2014 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 BUSINESS & CLASSIFIEDS AIMS News — Page 43 / Book review — Page 44 / MarketWatch — Page 45 / CLASSIFIED — Page 47 New building at front gate keeps with early 1900s trolly line theme Quassy completes new groups sales facilities; restroom renovations STORY: Ron Gustafson fledged amusement park and — theme of our heritage as one of Special to Amusement Today most recently — a water park. the few remaining trolley parks While Quassy was celebrat- in the nation,” Anderson said MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — ing its centennial in 2008, the of the design work. “His per- Andrew Peklo III has made his park was also embarking on a spective allowed us to change “grand entrance.” long-term investment plan to direction [somewhat] and have The Woodbury, Conn., ar- add new rides and attractions a structure that was appeal- chitect is responsible for design- as well as restore existing struc- ing and at the same time spoke ing the new buildings that greet tures, some of which date back about Quassy’s history.” thousands of guests as they ar- nearly a century. Construction of the build- rive at Quassy Amusement & “Eric (park President Eric ing began in the fall of 2008 Waterpark, a lakeside property Anderson) came to me with a and the ticket book opened on that has entertained generations sketch of something — kind of schedule the following spring. for more than a century. with an amusement park look,” “It made perfect sense for Known as a , Peklo, a Connecticut native, said Andrew Peklo III stands in front of the two new buildings us to move the ticket booth up of a meeting that took place that front, giving it visibility and Quassy is rich in history as it he designed for Quassy Amusement & Waterpark in Middle- was founded in 1908, the same year. easy access to walk-in guests bury, Conn. The main ticket booth at the right is reminiscent year an electrified rail line was The project the park was and bus groups,” Quassy’s completed from the nearby City presenting was a concept for a of the trolley stop station that serviced the park a century George Frantzis II said. “It was of Waterbury. Lake Quassapaug new main ticket booth to be lo- ago. COURTESY QUASSY extremely well-received by all station was located adjacent to cated near the parking lot. For ing,” the 63-year-old artist and something he called “an inter- of our customers and alleviated the 20-acre park and roundtrip decades, ride tickets were sold architect recalled. “I sketched esting surprise.” confusion as to where our tick- fare in 1909 was 15 cents, ac- from a small building near the up something and everyone While some of his initial ets were sold.” cording to newspaper clippings. in the heart of loved it.” concepts related to that bygone Though modern in build, The trolley line and station the property.  era, the photo enabled him to the ornate structure offers the are long gone, but the family- “Knowing some of the his- Old photo sparks ideas further refine his drawings and feel of taking a bit of a step back owned business has managed tory of Quassy, my first thought During the design process, present a final plan that was ap- in time. to preserve much of its heri- was to add the flavor of a rail- Peklo ran across an old photo proved by the business owners. “We tried to capture that tage while evolving into a full- road station to the new build- of the original trolley station, “Andy really grasped the 4See QUASSY, page 40 adds 54 cabins to Lighthouse Point Cedar Point Resort in San- dusky, Ohio has more than just new rides to attract guests for the 2014 sea- son. 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PHONE: (716) 839-4791 FAX: (716) 839-4506 EMAIL: [email protected] www.nap-inc.com SERVING THE AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY WE’VE KEPT YOUR RIDES IN MOTION SINCE 1982 40 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2014 sister” of the main ticket booth QUASSY About The designer as it is very similar in design. Continued from page 39 Andrew Peklo III: “The restroom renovation era (early 1900s),” Peklo industrial designer, ar- was an interesting exercise in carrying over the park theme to asserted. “We didn’t want it to chitect. Lifelong resident appear like stage scenery, but it,” he added. of Connecticut, living in reflect the substance which ex- Many of the doors on the isted in that era.” Woodbury the past 34 new buildings and renovations Those visiting Quassy can years. Wife, Abby, and were built by Peklo in his one- make an easy comparison be- son, Zeke, 11. Member, man Woodbury workshop, only tween the old and new. A laser American Institute of Ar- minutes from the park. engraved plaque highlighting chitects. “During the renovation of the former Lake Quassapaug “My objective is to the (Quassy) bath house last trolley station that served guests create timeless architec- year, we took out a great deal a century ago is displayed at the ture and furniture. I be- of redwood and saved it for fu- ticket booth. lieve humans and nature ture projects,” he recalled. “That wood is now on the outside of In August of 2010 the park are the embodiment of the doors on the restaurant ad- broke ground on a highly-an- universal beauty and to ticipated wooden roller coaster, Architect Andrew Peklo III reads the plaque at the new ticket dition.” that end, I strive for my which opened the following booth he designed for Quassy Amusement & Waterpark in Yet the biggest challenge April. The fall of 2012 brought Middlebury, Conn. The former trolley station that once ser- work to be a reflection of in completing the latest Quassy with it another major undertak- viced the park is reflected in the new building. “We tried to their essence.”- Andrew projects was New England’s ing as Quassy was doubling the capture that era (early 1900s),” the architect said. Peklo III wicked weather. size of its water park for the next COURTESY QUASSY •www.peklodesign “We worked through a hor- season. andjoinery.com/ rible winter,” Peklo exclaimed. “The Wooden Warrior  our strategy in regard to mar- •www.quassy.com “Everyone pulled together and (coaster) really put us on the Taxing the infrastructure keting the water park and it it’s amazing how much work map,” Frantzis said of the new The enlargement of the reaped remarkable dividends.” became very apparent that our you can get done when there is marquee ride. “We immediately water park was completed on But the increase in traffic restroom and group sales facili- a deadline.” started drawing guests from schedule with the addition of put additional stress on existing ties needed our attention.” “What Andy has done here further distances and saw an three large water slides and a infrastructure at the property Peklo was called into ser- over the past several years has immediate spike in attendance.” children’s splash pad. and the operators quickly rec- vice again to create a new season had dramatic impact on the first As owners, Anderson and “Our season pass and walk- ognized the dilemma. pass and group sales building impression our guests get as Frantzis oversee the daily op- in ticket sales shot up as soon “Our restaurant had its bus- as well as design a huge addi- they drive in,” Anderson said of erations of the park, which has as the water park opened,” iest season ever,” Anderson said tion to Quassy Restaurant. The the entry area. “There is a fresh, been owned by the family since Frantzis said of the expansion. of 2013. “And with more guests lakefront restaurant was built in welcoming — yet nostalgic — 1937. “We had carefully mapped out in the park than ever before, it 1940 and originally opened as look to all three buildings up a tea room. Also, the restroom there. With the Wooden Warrior building at the top of the park lining the entrance drive on the was due for a facelift inside and left and the water park serving out. as a backdrop behind our new AMusement today The restaurant renovation ticket booth, Quassy indeed has and addition were challenging, a new face.” according to the architect. “It was wonderful to work NEW “I had to try to make sense on these projects with Quassy. of what I was adding on to — I was given enough freedom of D IGITAL EDITION between the old and the new — expression there and it made my and create a roofline that would work very interesting,” Peklo work,” he revealed. added. “It was all designed with exclusively for print subscribers The restaurant now has the budget in mind, we carried double the food preparation it out and the park got a great INSIDE: room to accommodate daily project for the money.” Food and Concessions and large group functions. Ad- Editor’s note: Ron Gus- Spotlight : Pages 7-14 TM & ©2014 Amusement Today, Inc. ditional storage space and an of- tafson is public relations man- April 2014 | Vol. 18 • Issue 1 www.amusementtoday.com Adventuredome’s El Loco newest thriller at Circus Circus fice were also incorporated into ager at Quassy Amusement Park STORY: Dean Lamanna [email protected] INSIDE: LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Over the expansion. and amusement industry histo- the last two decades, roller coasters in this desert destina- Food and tion have launched, looped, Concessions corkscrewed and even coiled languorously atop a tower al- Spotlight : As for the new group sales rian. He is a regular contributor to most 1,000 feet up. iPad Pages 7-14 With at least two such high-profi le rides and an en- tire theme park adjacent to one casino resort having also www.amusementtoday.com office, he refers to it as the “baby Amusement Today. been dismantled in that time, The Adventuredome at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino — the indoor fun park that has sur- vived the local vicissitudes of family entertainment since its TM & ©2014 Amusement Today, Inc. debut as Grand Slam Canyon in 1993 — has done something exceedingly right: providing April 2014 | Vol. 18 • Issue 1 rides and att ractions in a cli- mate-controlled environment connected to a resort known Adventuredome’s El Loco newest thriller at Circus Circus for its kid friendliness for half STORY: Dean Lamanna a century. [email protected] It took more than six years LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Over of planning and decision- the last two decades, roller making to choose and custom- Tom Nolan, vice president coasters in this desert destina- Funtown Splashtown USA used El Loco, from tion have launched, looped, ize a new thrill att raction that of operations for the park, de- S&S~Sansei Technolo- scribed the coaster as “the per- corkscrewed and even coiled would both compliment the gies, Inc., performs its languorously atop a tower al- park’s popular Canyon Blaster fect addition” to the enclosed most 1,000 feet up. wild mouse-on-steroids With at least two such coaster and fi t into facility’s arsenal of two dozen acrobatics with precision high-profile rides and an en- the tight, dome-roofed foot- rides and att ractions. and family-friendly com- “El Loco off ers our guests tire theme park adjacent to print left by the Rim Runner fort within the dramatic one casino resort having also fl ume ride. something they have never ex- confi nes of The been dismantled in that time, But on Feb. 18, after sev- perienced before,” Nolan said Adventuredome at The Adventuredome at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino — the eral weeks of extensive test- in a chat with Amusement To- Circus Circus. 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IAAPA adds major new networking 2014 GOLDEN TICKET AWARDS event to 2014 IAAPA Attractions Expo September 5-7, 2014 Two scheduled events sively to IAAPA members for features both Disney U.S. $175. Combo tickets are and Universal attractions limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. ORLANDO, Fla. — In All prices are in addition keeping with IAAPA Attrac- to IAAPA Attractions Expo tions Expo 2014’s theme of registration. More information “Big Starts Here,” IAAPA of- and event details are available ficials have expanded the list at: of networking opportunities www.IAAPA.org/ with the announcement of two IAAPAAttractionsExpo IAAPA after-hours events dur- ing the annual IAAPA Attrac- tions Expo, scheduled for Nov. 17-21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlan- do, Fla. IAAPA Connects Monday, November 17 New Fantasyland at Disney’s Magic Kingdom This unique networking event is designed exclusively for IAAPA Attractions Expo 2014 participants to recon- nect with industry friends and form new business rela- tionships before they step on the trade show floor Tuesday morning. Attendees will - en joy a number of attractions at New Fantasyland including: the roller coaster, Dumbo the Fly- ing Elephant, and more. The evening will also feature Dis- ney’s nighttime spectacular: Celebrate the Magic. IAAPA Attractions Expo 2014 registra- tion is required to purchase a ticket for this event, which will take place from 7:30-10:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17. Tickets are U.S. $149; IAAPA mem- bers can purchase tickets for U.S. $104. IAAPA Celebrates Thursday, November 20 Night details TBA Universal Orlando Resort The IAAPA Celebrates event will take place Thurs- day, Nov. 20 from 7:30-11 p.m. at Universal Orlando Resort. IAAPA Attractions Expo 2014 participants will enjoy exclu- sive access to select locations within Universal Studios Flor- ida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure with unlimited ac- cess to some rides and attrac- tions. Additional event details will be available this summer. Tickets are U.S. $149; IAAPA members can purchase tickets for U.S. $104. Event combo ticket available for IAAPA members An IAAPA Connects and IAAPA Celebrates Combo Ticket is being offered exclu- 42 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2014 Park launches Berry Market brand of jams and jellies Knott’s ‘preserves’ fruit spread tradition with new food line STORY: Dean Lamanna owner Cedar Fair Entertain- [email protected] ment Company is going back to the property’s roots — res- BUENA PARK, Calif. — urrecting Cordelia’s secret Well before it featured roller recipes with a new line of jam, coasters and served fried jelly and marmalade products chicken dinners, Knott’s Berry under the label Berry Market. Farm was known for the one The brand, available online thing that ultimately gave its and onsite at the park’s Gener- name a certain fun and flavor- al Merchandise Store in Ghost ful cachet: berries. Town and just outside the In 1920, from a roadside main gate at the MarketPlace, stand on their farm along was launched quietly last No- State Route 39 (now known vember. as Beach Boulevard), Walter According to Raffi Kapre- Knott’s Berry Farm introduced its new Berry Market line of jams and jellies last fall. It will and Cordelia Knott began sell- lyan, vice president and gen- expand from 11 to 16 flavors this summer. COURTESY KNOTT’S BERRY FARM ing homemade berry pies and eral manager of Knott’s Berry the production of the differ- about exploring what could combination of natural ingre- preserves made with a hybrid Farm, Berry Market represents ent flavors, was diminishing,” be done internally to bring dients that includes cane sug- berry they grew and named both a nod to the park’s histo- said Kaprelyan, who contin- the jams and jellies “home.” ar, whole fruit and water — the boysenberry. Cordelia’s ry and a response to the com- ued to stock the commercial Webster located a California with no preservatives added. kitchen creations were such mercially produced Knott’s brand exclusively at the afore- vendor willing to make the There’s a lot of love put into a hit that her husband saw Berry Farm store brand, to mentioned park locations un- product in small batches and every jar.” opportunity in the increas- which The J.M. Smucker til the Berry Market line was fill the jars the old-fashioned By the end of this summer, ing numbers of visitors. As Company presently holds the unveiled last fall. “Boysenber- way: by hand. He also worked the Berry Market line will ex- the years rolled on, he added rights. The Knott family sold ry jam has been a big of part directly with the vendor to get pand from 11 to 16 flavors — shops, attractions and, of its preserves division to food what Knott’s Berry Farm is the packaging right and to en- including seedless raspberry, course, Mrs. Knott’s Chicken giant ConAgra in 1996 — just all about. We wanted to make sure adherence to the original seedless blackberry, triple ber- Dinner Restaurant to create a year before it sold the park to sure we were able to keep recipes. ry and apple mint. Gift packs, an irresistible regional desti- Cedar Fair. ConAgra, in turn the tradition going, and that “Smucker’s changed the already available onsite and nation. And an amusement sold the Knott’s specialty food something very popular with recipe,” Webster noted. “It online, will be marketed with industry legend was born. brand to Smucker’s in 2008. our guests was maintained.” has high fructose corn syrup more vigor during holiday pe- Nearly a century later, “As years went by, the Bob Webster, the park’s in it. What we’re making here riods. current Knott’s Berry Farm [Smucker’s] product level, and merchandise director, set is a pure product — a simple •http://marketplace.knotts.com Silver Dollar City has unexpected hit with ice cream STORY: Tim Baldwin ing thriller with promotional The popularity of the fla- [email protected] graphics on the side of each vor has often caused the ice carton. cream to sell out in stores. At BRANSON, Missouri — With this successful pro- the park’s sister water park, Partnering with local compa- motion underway, Silver Dol- one White Water supervisor nies, particularly food items lar City approached Hiland commented that her particular and fast food outlets, is a com- with an idea, which both supermarket at one point had mon marketing strategy for parties would have assumed a waiting list for the ice cream. theme parks. A little business would have been a limited Outlaw Run is an inno- savvy tends to benefit both time offering. Silver Dol- vative wooden roller coaster parties involved. Discounts lar City makes their own ice built by Rocky Mountain Con- on soda cans and coupons in cream on property. Guests en- struction into the terrain of eateries entice wise guests tering the ice cream shop can Silver Dollar City. It opened to to seek out the savings when see the process taking place rave reviews in 2013 and took planning their trip. But Silver right before them with old- Amusement Today’s Golden Dollar City has stumbled into fashioned charm. But the park Staff fill requests for Outlaw Run ice cream in the park’s old- Ticket Award for Best New a unique situation where what wanted to work with Hiland fashioned shoppe. All flavors except Outlaw Run are made Ride. was expected to be a limited for one specific flavor that they at the park the old fashioned way. AT / TIM BALDWIN The park continues to time item has turned into a would dub “Outlaw Run.” created. And a new flavor was ed on into the fall.” He adds make all their own ice cream runaway hit. Food Manager Sam Hed- born. with a smile, “Because it was flavors except for Outlaw Partnering with Hiland rick created four distinct reci- Feature flavors are typi- so popular last year, in the Run. Hiland still produces Dairy Foods, a company that pes for the dairy company to cally sold for a limited time spring, Hiland put it back out that specific flavor for Silver has delivered high quality try. Hiland sampled them all, and then rotated out. How- again. So it has another run for Dollar City, as well as provid- dairy products to customers and loved all of them. Leaving ever, Outlaw Run wasn’t so the 2014 season as well.” ing the dairy ingredients for in the Midwest (particularly the decision up to the park, quickly dismissed. This spe- More than 50,000 half the park’s own recipes. Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, with little hesitation, the clear cific flavor developed for Sil- gallons were sold in super- Management is quick to Oklahoma and Arkansas), Sil- winner for the feature flavor ver Dollar City wasn’t just markets last year. “It became give praise to Hedrick for the ver Dollar first marketed their consisted of chocolate chunks sold on property, but also in their number one special edi- quality work he does with new-for-2013 roller coaster and swirls of sea salted cara- the supermarkets in the sur- tion flavor they’ve ever done,” food. When Amusement Today on school-sized half pint milk mel in rich vanilla ice cream. rounding communities. As Thomas beams. “Moms shop asked if they would save He- cartons. On a daily basis for When the park inquired what General Manager Brad Thom- in the ice cream freezers of su- drick’s other three great ice several months leading up to they needed to do to tweak as explains, “It was supposed permarkets. We love having cream recipes for new attrac- Outlaw Run’s opening last the recipe, Hiland simply said to have a two to three month the Silver Dollar City logo in tions, with a wink and a smile, spring, students were enticed “nothing.” They agreed the limited run, but consumers those freezers to remind mom Thomas says, “Absolutely.” to experience the upcom- recipe was top notch just as were liking it so much it last- about us!” July 2014 AMUSEMENT TODAY 43

Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers International, Ltd. 3026 S. Orange • Santa Ana, Calif. 92707 Phone: (714) 425-5747 • Fax: (714) 276-9666 www.aimsintl.org Email: [email protected] • www.aimsintl.org AIMS board of directors readies for annual fall meeting Roger W. Berry nar, taking place in Orlando, Fla. in safety training to our international as well as update our AIMS Online AIMS International January 2015, and the many ways members. interface. These programs are criti- www.aimsintl.org we can expand the AIMS mission As you may imagine, technol- cal to our quest for comprehensive (727) 458-5072 across the amusement industry in- ogy will continue to be a huge tool flexible educational elements that [email protected] ternationally. in educating the masses. The chal- can be custom tailored and admin- It is the goal of AIMS that stu- lenges with an association of our istered outside of our traditional ORLANDO, Fla. dents attending the seminar annu- size are not the hardware, the soft- safety seminar. — As summer heats Berry ally are given the best education the ware, but the human element of cre- If you have a topic that you up we have turned industry has to offer. To meet these ating the product. As an association would like brought before the our attention and planning toward objectives we are going to be ex- that runs on passion, staffing always board, please forward your request the annual AIMS board of directors ploring ways to improve the quality seems to be a challenge. Volunteers to aims.office@.com to be meeting scheduled in September. of the instruction in the classrooms are a way of life, our friends, and the added to the agenda. This meeting will be held in conjunc- and look to expand the curriculum energy behind AIMS. Even those at So as the summer heats up, tion with the 2014 Golden Ticket offered. AIMS that collect a weekly check keep a water bottle close and re- Awards, presented by Amusement AIMS continues to expand our are very much volunteers, the size alize that we know, now is not the Today, scheduled Sept. 5-7 in San presence internationally. The more of their checks serve as proof. The time to catch our breath, but a Diego, Calif. This is the perfect time members we can reach overseas board will continue to review, and time to re-evaluate, and do it bet- of year for the meeting and the GTA the more diverse and safer the in- tweak the AIMS business model in ter. AIMS board members and staff event is a great place to relax and dustry becomes. We continue to an effort to maximize the quality of will be in the parks this summer, and see old friends, and to celebrate develop our infrastructure and fos- our product line and staff. collecting ideas for the next semi- accomplishments in our industry. ter alliances that will one day allow Finally, we will be discussing the nar, but we need your input. AIMS is The primary focus of the meeting us to one day hold an AIMS Safety many ways we can we can improve your association — make an invest- will include the AIMS Safety Semi- Seminar abroad and bring industry the AIMS on the Road program, ment, send us your ideas.

Space for this AIMS page is provided courtesy of Amusement Today as a corporate partner of AIMS Intl. Content is provided by AT & AIMS. Please direct comments to [email protected] 44 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2014 New book by Tim O’Brien chronicles life of Ward Hall STORY: Jeffrey L. Seifert cluded multiple interviews [email protected] and perusing through ev- Amusement industry erything that had previously book author Tim O’Brien has been written on Hall. just released the first-ever bi- One year after running ography of the man who has away, at age 16, Hall was eat- helped shape the American ing fire, juggling and serving Circus Sideshow into what it as a sideshow magician. A has become today. Ward Hall year after that he was man- — King of the Sideshow! chron- aging a sideshow act, and by icles the life of Ward Hall, be- age 21, he owned his own ginning with his first visit to sideshow. the circus at the age of eight. Among other oddities When he turned 14 he Hall has worked with mon- took on a part-time gig with key girls, half-people, fat men, the local circus and the fol- sword swallowers, fire eaters, lowing year he dropped out giants, colossal snakes, huge In his newly released of school to join the Dailey rats and diminutive horses. book, Ward Hall — King Bros. Circus. His father didn’t Throughout the years of writ- In the vast world of show- of the Sideshow!, amuse- stop him, telling Ward he ing about his sideshow op- biz impresarios, none have ment industry book author would get the circus out of his erations, he pestered him to proven themselves to be more Tim O’Brien takes a look system and “be back in two let him write a biography. In successful, enduring or more at the life of the man who weeks.” 2013, at the age of 83, Hall fi- popular than Ward Hall. helped shape the American Now 70 years later, Ward nally consented. The 250-page book, pub- Circus Sideshow into what it has become the King of the O’Brien’s years of expe- lished by Casa Flamingo Lit- has become today. Above, Sideshow and is still in the rience covering the amuse- erary Arts LLC, retails for O’Brien poses with Hall. business. He plans to retire ment industry and authoring $24.99 softcover or $35.99 Right, Hall is seen with Pete at age 100, so he can see the numerous books have given hardcover. It is available on- Terhune at the Meadowlands world. him the skills needed to pro- line at Amazon.com, direct Fair. Little Pete was a fire- Author Tim O’Brien first duce a fascinating biography from the author at Casafla- eating 3-foot, 7-inch dwarf met Ward Hall in the late on a subject with which few mingo.com, or it can be spe- who worked with Ward for 1980s working as an edi- are familiar. His research took cial ordered through most more than 55 years. tor for Amusement Business. more than 15 months and in- book stored in the U.S. COURTESY PUBLISHER

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Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town 000069 SZSE 4.96 6.49 4.30 IAAPA extends Orlando Expo agreement Co., Ltd. (OCT) Officials from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), Visit Orlando, and the Orange County Con- Six Flags Entertainment Co. SIX NYSE 41.67 42.94 31.86 vention Center (OCCC) announced a six-year extension of their agree- ment to host IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando through 2025. A/S DK:TIV CSE 3103.00 3197.00 2880.00 The new contract represents an extension of IAAPA’s previous agree- ment to host the Expo in Orlando from 2010 through 2019. Village Roadshow VRL ASX 7.42 8.44 5.00 Quick Hits... STOCK PRICES ABOVE ARE GENERALLY QUOTED IN THE FOREIGN •Give Kids The World held their annual Black and White Gala on May CURRENCY IN WHICH THE COMPANY IS LOCATED at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. With a Kentucky Derby theme of “Run for the Roses” the event hosted more than 1,200 community leaders, valued Worldwide Markets: ASX, Australian Securities Exchange; CSE, Copenhagen Stock Exchange; LSE, London Stock Exchange; NYSE, partners, celebrities and other supporters, who gathered for an evening New York Stock Exchange; NASDAQ, National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations; SEHK, Hong Stock of elegance, fine dining and word-class entertainment, all in support of Exchange; SZSE, Shenzhen Stock Exchange; TSEC, Taiwan Stock Excange, Corp.; TYO/TSE, Tokyo Stock Exchange GKTW. The event raised $620,000 for GKTW. —SOURCES: Bloomberg.com; Wall Street Journal •The IAAPA Hall of Fame is seeking nomination entries for the 2014 inductee class. Entries are due by August 1, 2014. for more information, DIESEL PRICES and selection criteria, contact Jan McCool at (703) 299-5747 or at: hallof- [email protected]. Region As of Change from • Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Ind. hosted the (U.S.) 06/09/14 1 year ago park’s ninth annual Walk to Cure Diabetes on May 17, raising more than East Coast $3.983 $0.144 $350,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Midwest $3.845 - $0.032 Holiday World donated 1,700 tickets to JDRF for the event; those tickets were “earned” by individuals, families, and teams who raised dona- Gulf Coast $3.769 $0.021 tions for the Walk. Mountain $3.909 $0.044 Holiday World has helped raise close to $3 million for JDRF since the West Coast $3.899 $0.029 park’s late president, Will Koch, who was diabetic, started the event in California $4.074 $0.066 2006. Koch’s widow, Lori, and their younger daughter, Leah, were on hand this morning to thank the walkers. CURRENCY On 06/10/14 $1 USD = CORRECTION 0.7340 EURO In the June 2014 issue of Amusement Today, a story about Castaway 0.5950 GBP (British Pound) Cove Water Park, Wichita Falls, Texas, Kent Lemasters, president and 102.51 JPY (Japanese Yen) CEO of AquaticAmusement Management Group (AMG) was quoted about the revenue loss the park would have this year from hauling water. 0.8949 CHF (Swiss Franc) To clarify, what Lemasters actually said was that the park would still 1.0694 AUD (Australian Dollar) produce a profit for the city, but those profits would be $70,000 less than 1.0921 CAD (Canadian Dollar) expected due the additional cost of hauling well water during the drought.

Through the smiles, the seasons & the miles – Financing everything for the outdoor amusement industry since 2000. Prairie Financial The outdoor amusement Division of Boulevard Bank Paul Muller [email protected] Mark Walker A division of [email protected] Wade Muller blvdbank.com/outdoor-amusement [email protected] 816-554-3863 46 AMUSEMENT TODAY July 2014 PEOPLE WATCH Tyler Thornberg joins Thinkwell Group Thinkwell Group, a design and production agency headquartered in Burbank, Calif., recently announced the appointment of Tyler Thornberg to director of COMPILED: Scott Rutherford, Business Development. Thornberg will focus on grow- [email protected] ing the agency’s experiential marketing clientele while maintaining a strong foothold in the exhibit, attraction The famed Astroland Rocket Ship, one Six Flags Magic Mountain’s iconic wood- and theme park industries. of the first and only surviving early amusement en racing roller coaster Colossus will close “Tyler is a proven leader in the event production park simulators, has returned home to Coney Aug. 16 after a 36-year run. Banners placed marketplace,” said Thinkwell Senior Vice President of Thornberg Island after five years in storage. It debuted in around the park warn coaster enthusiasts of Global Business Development, Kelly Ryner. “Coupling 1962 at Astroland Park as one of the first of their “last chance to ride the king of wooden that production experience with his entrepreneurial spirit and strategic thinking makes him a perfect fit for Thinkwell.” the “imaginary” space voyage simulators con- roller coasters.” Six Flags Magic Mountain will Thornberg has more than 14 years of experience in the event pro- structed during the Space Race. Originally built announce plans for the upcoming transforma- duction and film/television industries; where he has held roles as pro- as the Star Flyer, the Astroland Rocket later sat tion of Colossus at a later date. ducer and production manager. atop the boardwalk restaurant Gregory and • Paul’s. After Astroland closed in 2008, Carol “This Built America,” a new multimedia IAAPA Europe adds Pable Moragrega and Jerry Albert, owners of Astroland Park, platform from AOL exploring the companies The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions donated the Rocket to the city, which promised and people re-imagining American manu- (IAAPA) announced that Pablo Moragrega will join its IAAPA Europe of- to make it a centerpiece of the new, revitalized facturing, recently came to Wichita, Kansas fice located in Brussels, Belgium, later this month as senior manager of amusement and entertainment district. where a recent episode spotlighted Chance European operations. • Rides, the country’s largest builder of amuse- Moragrega will be responsible for recruitment and retention of IAA- Orlando’s Fun Spot America recently cel- ment park rides. For Chance, being featured PA members in Europe and will also develop and implement educational ebrated its 16th birthday with $16 wristbands. on This Built America is recognition and proof offerings, including conference sessions at the Euro Attractions Show, In addition to giveaways and entertainment, that producing goods and services in America regional events, and webinars. He will manage all IAAPA communication auditions for The Amazing Race were held at is still important and of value. It’s also an op- materials for European members, including newsletters, IAAPA News the park. Fun Spot America also enhanced its portunity for Chance to gain some recognition Flash Extra: Europe Edition, direct mail campaigns, and more. diverse food options with a new menu item in in its own hometown. “Building our rides in Moragrega comes to IAAPA with an extensive 16-year career in the attractions industry. Most recently, he was general manager of Serena the Sky Diner: Classic Italian and meatball subs. America was something that was always impor- Villas, Waterpark & Ski Resort in Helsinki, Finland. • tant to my dad and today its something that Busch Gardens Tampa’s new thrill ride remains important to me. We are proud of the Falcon’s Fury includes first-of-its kind design consistent, top-notch quality of our products WhiteWater restructures global offices elements, systems and parts. Due to a delay that are made right here in Wichita,” said Dick WhiteWater West Industries announced the restructuring of its Eu- in the fabrication of key component parts, Chance, who bought the company from his fa- ropean and Asian offices that will continue to bring dedicated and local neither the manufacturer nor Busch Gardens ther in 1985. support to these regions. Sean Hinton will relocate to Asia where he will assume responsibility were able to complete the lengthy testing pro- • of WhiteWater’s Asia Pacific Region, based in the Shanghai office. This cesses needed to open the ride to the public The Mall of Qatar, which is scheduled to transition will leverage Sean’s wealth of international industry experience by the Memorial Day weekend. The ride has open in the fourth quarter of 2015, has an- and drive the development of a long-term strategic approach to China been safely operated in the initial stages of the nounced it will bring a unique FEC concept and the developing Pacific Rim Region. testing process, and all other elements of the to the Middle East for the very first time. The Replacing Sean in Europe is Grant Poje who has been the executive park’s newest re-imagined land Pantopia are center will feature the world-renowned Angry vice president Business Development for Asia based out of Richmond, now open to guests. Busch Gardens will pro- Birds Activity Park for families with young Canada for the last two years. Grant will maintain his title for the EMEAR vide updates on the ride opening as events children, a futuristic Juniverse family edutain- region (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Russia) based in WhiteWater’s warrant. ment experience set aboard a space station, Barcelona office. In the coming months, Operations Management and • and the high octane thrills of Virtuocity for Project Management will be added to WhiteWater’s European office, fur- ther maximizing our dedication to the market. The Texas State Aquarium (TSA) has re- teens and adults. ceived a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence • award. The accolade, which honors hospitality One of two new beluga whales at Sea- Around our industry... excellence, is given only to establishments that World San Diego is now available to guests. •During a recent conversation with Dollywood’s king of PR, Pete consistently achieve outstanding traveller re- Atla, a four-year-old female, came from Sea- Owens tells a story about a recent shopping trip to a nearby Wal-Mart. It seems he wasn’t the only one from the Dollywood Resort family walk- views on TripAdvisor, and is extended to quali- World San Antonio and went on display in the ing the aisles when he looked up to see Dolly Parton, with her sisters, all fying businesses worldwide. Wild Arctic exhibit in San Diego. Klondike, having a little fun while doing a little shopping! • an 11-year-old male from SeaWorld Orlando, Aramark, the award-winning food and should go on display soon. hospitality partner for national and state parks • MAILBAG and other leading leisure and cultural attrac- Merlin Entertainments has announced the To Amusement Today: tions, is ready to welcome guests and visi- opening of Beijing which I subscribe to your daily emails, and I do enjoy them a lot. In recent tors with new and innovative hospitality and welcomed over 3,500 visitors on its first day. months, it seems like there have been more articles per day than there interpretive programs, for everyone’s enjoy- Merlin’s 102nd attraction (the fourth in China) used to be, and this has caused Gmail to clip the message and require ment. From national parks to national zoos to and the 16th Madame Tussauds is located on us to open a new page to see the entire email. I’ve noticed though that museums, Aramark destinations play host to the historic “blood line” that runs through the the emails tend to only take up a third of my computer screen’s width, more than 40 million visitors each year across heart of Beijing next door to Tianmen Square which makes this seem a little inefficient. Would it be possible to increase the United States. Among the enhancements and the Forbidden City. the width that the article summaries take up in order to keep the entire awaiting visitors this summer, a new fleet of • message visible in Gmail? Thanks, luxurious lake yachts at Lake Powell, renova- Tinker Bell has found a new home at Walt Travis Rothbloom tions at Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort and Asilo- Disney World with the opening of its latest From AT’s Extra! Extra! Your Desktop Edition (XXDE) Editor John mar Conference Grounds, a newly re-branded version of Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook, now Robinson: Since email viewers and monitors vary, and there aren’t as tourist destination just outside Denali National located through the Town Square Theater off many “sizing freedoms” with email as there is with web pages, the size Park, and more. Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom. limitation remains for the time being. I’m currently running dual 24” • This is the same place where one can meet the monitors set at a fairly high resolution, so the newsletter only takes up Production crews from the upcoming film talking Mickey Mouse and the former home about one-fourth or so of my available space. In the same vein, it fills the Jurassic World recently set up shop at shut- to the Disney Princesses before they got their screen on my iPad almost perfectly and takes up over half of my laptop tered . The park has new locale in Fantasyland. The updated meet- screen. been closed since devastat- and-greet is now in what Disney is calling the The increase in daily articles is tied directly into the North American ed the area in 2005. An open casting call went Garden Theater, and will allow guests to meet parks opening up for the season (and opening up their new attractions). Much more to talk about when things are operating! our for extras wanting to appear in the latest the most famous of fairies. Glad you enjoy the daily issues! Please know that as standards im- entry in the Jurassic Park franchise. The film • prove/change, we will do our best to continue to keep XXDE viewable to opens June 12, 2015. Email NewsFlash items to Scott Rutherford as many subscribers as possible. • at: [email protected]. July 2014 AMUSEMENT TODAY 47

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