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Vol. 16 • Issue 1 APRIL 2012 Parks in transition Steel Pier initiates three-year, $102 million redo, expansion STORY: Dean Lamanna Group last summer, call for a Special to $102 million renovation and expansion to be completed by ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — 2015. With a history anchored in the The Steel Pier project is shifting sands and fortunes part of a proposed 10-year of Atlantic City for 114 years, citywide redevelopment push Steel Pier — that storied icon called the Tourism District of diving horses and daredevil Master Plan. Established last amusements — is further for- year, it includes the revitaliza- tifying its berth on the Jersey tion of the entire boardwalk. Shore. “This is the beginning of New plans for the amuse- Atlantic City’s renaissance,” ment landmark unveiled in said Anthony Catanoso, presi- February by Steel Pier As- dent of Steel Pier Associates, sociates, which parlayed its whose long-held mission has tenuous, two-decade Steel Pier been to promote the resort’s Steel Pier’s 2013 season will bring a Funtime StarFlyer tower, tenancy into ownership with tradition of family amuse- an ZacSpin coaster or similar ride, and a nightclub in its purchase of the 1,000-foot- ments alongside its latter-day the 20,000-square-foot skybridge connecting the pier to the long structure for $4.3 million gambling industry. “It’s go- Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort across the boardwalk. from Trump Entertainment 4See STEEL PIER, page 4 COURTESY STEELMAN PARTNERS Lease approval moves park Palace Ent. acquires Noah’s Ark closer to possible 2013 re-opening NEWPORT BEACH, Ca- World,” Noah’s Ark is the re- CEO, comments, “We are very LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On us and the community at large lif. — Festival Fun Parks LLC, gion’s most popular family happy to be adding such an February 23 a unanimous vote for their tremendous cheers of doing business as Palace En- attraction and has two hotels iconic waterpark to Palace’s by the Kentucky State Fair support.” tertainment, announced on on the property featuring over array of family parks across Board to approve a lease with Following the lease ap- March 2 that it completed the 300 rooms. the nation. We understand Bluegrass Boardwalk, Inc. proval, Bluegrass Boardwalk’s acquisition of Noah’s Ark wa- Noah’s Ark offers the how important this park is moved the reopening of the next steps are to secure financ- terpark, located in the popu- greatest variety of water rides within the Wisconsin Dells closed 57-acre amusement and ing and continue the appli- lar, family vacation spot of in the nation, including the community, and we are dedi- waterpark (formally cation process for economic Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Black Anaconda watercoast- cated to enhancing the Noah’s ) in Louis- development incentives from Noah’s Ark bills itself as er. The Travel Channel hailed Ark brand. We look forward ville closer to reality. Kentucky’s Tourism Cabinet. America’s largest waterpark Noah’s Ark as “The place for to meeting our new neighbors “We can’t wait to get start- Bluegrass Boardwalk will not with 70 acres, 51 water at- water in the Midwest,” and and community leaders and ed!” says Bluegrass Board- request public monies from tractions, including two wave TripAdvisor.com named Wis- forging lasting relationships walk’s Dan Koch. “We’ve the Kentucky Legislature. pools and two lazy rivers plus consin Dells the number one and partnerships.” got a lot of work to do to get Bluegrass Boardwalk’s dozens of other various at- family vacation destination in Tim Gantz, one of Noah’s the park reopened in just 15 plans are to invest $15-$20 mil- tractions. Located in the city the U.S. Ark’s previous owners stated, months, but we’ll get it done. lion to reopen the park in May of Wisconsin Dells, known as Fernando Eiroa, Palace “When we considered the sale We’d like to thank the fair of 2013, with continued invest- the “Waterpark Capital of the Entertainment’s President and 4See PALACE, page 4 board for putting their faith in 4See KENTUCKY, page 4 SUBSCRIBE TO JOIN US IN SEPTEMBER! Dated material. material. Dated

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John Robinson / W.H.R. Inc. [email protected] Bubba Flint Daily E-mail Newsletter Cartoonist Amusement Today is an independent newspaper, published monthly by Amusement Today Inc., P.O. [email protected] Jeffrey L. Seifert [email protected] Box 5427, Arlington, Texas 76005. Presort Standard Postage (Permit No. 2069) pre-paid at Fort Worth, Texas. The entire contents of this newspaper and its related Web sites are copyrighted and trademarked Editorial / Special Projects by Amusement Today 2012, with all rights reserved. [email protected] POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Amusement Today, P.O. Box 5427, Arlington, Texas Contributors: Dean Lamanna, Andrew Mellor, B. Derek Shaw, Richard Munch, Janice Witherow, WHR Inc. 76005-5427. April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 3 THIS MONTH IN HISTORY MINUTE • 1921: John H. Stavin sold Presented by Glen Island Park, in New Ro- chelle, N.Y. in early April for 2 DRILL residential development. Lo- COMPILED: Janice Witherow cally, the park had been lost in the competition with Rye Patty Beazley, When Pigs Fly, LLC Beach Park, as well as Starlight Patty Beazley began her Park and Clason Point Park in career in the amusement The Bronx, N.Y. The high-end industry as a front-line em- homes never materialized, but today the park is part of the ployee for Opryland USA www.RollerCoasterMuseum.org Theme Park in Nashville, Westchester County Parks sys- and at the closing of this tem, along with the parkland famed park in 1997, she surrounding . had worked her way up to the position of director •1932: In mid-April, fire at Conneaut Lake Park, Pennsylvania of operations. She then destroyed three buildings and damaged several concessions, in- took on the responsibil- cluding destroying the roof of the Merry-go-Round building and ity of general manager at parts of the old Scenic Railway. The coaster was rebuilt and Nashville Shores Water would eventually be replaced by the Edward Vettel Blue Streak, Park and by 2002, she ’s Ramon Rosario and Patty Beazley with Win which has become one of the nation’s greatest coaster preserva- and business partner Pigs Fly ham it up onstage during the 2011 Golden tion stories. Cindee Huddy established Ticket Awards at Holiday World. Beazley is also active the company When Pigs •1972: Exactly 40 years ago this month, Kings Island amusement Fly, LLC, a hospitality and in AIMS International and her annual ROTC safety train- park in what was then Deerfield Township, opened to the safety consulting business. ing course each year. AT FILE public on April 29. The 364-acre theme park was built by the Taft Patty serves as the educa- It’s April! The best thing about springtime is … Broadcasting Company. Taft had purchased Cincinnati’s Coney tion chairperson and safety seminar director Seeing the trees, flowers and peonies bloom Island in 1969, but with no room to expand, and repeated flood- for AIMS; in addition, she is an active member in my yard! ing from the Ohio River, Taft decided to move the park inland. of IAAPA, WWA and ASTM and has been The company originally purchased 1,600 acres of property about awarded several honors for her impressive In one word, what’s your take on reality TV? 25 miles north of Cincinnati. With the exception of the existing seminar presentations. Full of life and energy, Really? wooden roller coasters, most of the rides at Coney Island were Patty is also just plain fun to be around! moved to the new park. All-time best ballgame food Title A great hotdog with a cold beer. (Okay, that’s •1987: After five years of private ownership following a lever- Co-owner and CEO. two!). aged buyout, Cedar Fair returned to public ownership as a mas- ter limited partnership with an initial public offering on April 29. Number of years in the Favorite outdoor activity Trading commenced on the New York Stock Exchange under the industry Working in the yard or taking a long walk. stock symbol “FUN” at $10 per unit. 35 years. I always wanted to learn how to … •1998: Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened on April 22 as the Best thing about the industry Beazley Play the piano. fourth theme park at Walt Disney World. The 500-acre park is Meeting new friends all over the largest single Disney theme park in the world, and the only the world. My favorite place to talk on the phone is … one themed around animal conservation. The park consists of On my deck. seven themed areas all surrounding the park’s centerpiece, the Favorite amusement ride Tree of Life, a 145-foot tall artificial tree. The park attracts an Any . In 20 years, I hope to be … estimated 9.6 million visitors per year, which ranks as the seventh Retired, traveling and hopefully I have made most attended theme park in the world. If I wasn’t working in the amusement an impact on our industry. industry, I would be •2000: It was a taxing day for preservationists, when on April 15, Teaching any Psychology class at the post- You live in Nashville. What three things the Charles I.D. Looff carousel at Whalom Park in Lunenburg, secondary level. should everyone see in your hometown city? Mass. was auctioned off piece by piece by Norton Auctioneers.

Grand Ole Opry, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and It was a last-ditch effort by the struggling park to raise money to Biggest challenge facing our industry the Country Music Hall of Fame. Understanding and motivating the genera- continue to operate. However, Whalom Park closed at the end of tional workforce. that year. The Looff carousel featured a menagerie of 56 animals When I meet someone for the first time, I and horses hand carved by Looff and his associates over a period notice … of several years, with some horses believed to have dated back to The thing I like most about amusement/ His or her eyes and teeth. the 1880s. The 50-foot carousel was assembled around 1909 or water park season is … 1910 and came to Whalom Park between 1912 and 1914 where Meeting the guests and overcoming any chal- Growing up, my favorite band was … it operated for more than 88 years. lenges of the day! Earth, Wind & Fire.

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STEEL PIER Continued from page 1 ing to be a family-friendly resort with an adult compo- nent, instead of the other way around.” Initial improvements at Steel Pier will get underway with the 2012 summer sea- son. Most visible will be the addition of six rides: a Fab- bri Booster, a Zamperla Dune Buggie, a Swing Carousel, and – all from Italy- based SBF Visa Group – a Midi Dance Party 360, an Airborne Shot and an . A general pier makeover includes new facades, a refin- ished deck, new electrical in- frastructure and lighting, and new office and storage build- ings. A beer garden and an ar- cade will also be installed on the first level of the pier’s- or By 2015, Steel Pier will be 65 percent enclosed for year-round operation. It will include a 2000-seat venue and a 200-foot nate entrance pavilion. with climate-controlled gondolas and an LED billboard. COURTESY STEELMAN PARTNERS Catanoso walked AT through the three main year- club and café. On the pier’s dame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. and public performances. Not returning to Atlantic long phases of the project, seaward end, an Intamin Zac- A 200-foot Ferris wheel with “Three major entertainment City: Steel Pier’s legendary which will begin immediately Spin coaster or similar attrac- 42 climate-controlled gondolas companies are interested in diving horse attraction, last after next Labor Day and see tion will replace the helipad, for year-round use and a huge managing it,” he said. seen in 1993. Plans to revive the eventual enclosure of 65 which will be relocated to the LED billboard radiating from According to Catanoso, $6 the show as part of the current percent of the pier for all-sea- roof of the entrance pavilion, its hub will be installed atop million of this season’s total pier renovation were dropped son use, along with a 25 per- and a nearly 400-foot-tall Star- this structure. $15-20 million investment is following opposition by ani- cent increase in usable square Flyer from Funtime Phase 3, to be completed coming from the Casino Re- mal rights activists and others. footage. All plans are tentative. Group will be added. for the 2015 season, doubles investment Development Au- “We are a family opera- Phase 1, to be completed Phase 2, to be completed the enclosed portion of the thority (CRDA). As the proj- tion, and we’ve been in Atlan- for the 2013 season, transforms for the 2014 season, adds a pier. The additional structure ect progresses, it will have a tic City for 20 years delivering the 20,000-square-foot third new, two-level structure ex- will house on its upper level blend of traditional financing, wholesome family entertain- level of the pier’s entrance pa- tending from the entrance what Catanoso calls “the most CRDA financing and state Eco- ment and giving back to the vilion – an enclosed bridge con- pavilion that will enclose one exciting part of the project”— nomic Development Author- community,” Catanoso said. necting Steel Pier to the Trump third of the pier’s rides and, on the Marine Ballroom, a mul- ity grants, and it will rely ad- “We’re not going to do any- Taj Mahal Casino Resort across its second level, will house re- tipurpose venue with up to ditionally on the equity of the thing that will impugn our the boardwalk – into a night- tail, a café and possibly a Ma- 2,000 seats for private events company’s partners. reputation.”

PALACE KENTUCKY Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 First look: Fun Spot America, Orlando, Fla. of the park, we were excited ment in future years. that a company such as Pal- “We’re bringing our busi- ace, with so much experience ness model of exceptional in waterparks, theme parks, safety, cleanliness, friendliness animal parks and family enter- and value for families,” says tainment centers, would come Natalie Koch, a partner in the to this area,” added former co- new park development. “That owner Dan Gantz. “ We look means free soft drinks, free forward to the future success sunscreen and free use of in- of Noah’s Ark, its employees, ner tubes.” and see this as a positive move Bluegrass Boardwalk, for the area as a whole. Inc. is a partnership of four is members of the Koch fam- one of the leading leisure park ily in Santa Claus, Indiana: operators in the United States. Holiday World president Dan With parks located in 11 states, Koch, his sister Natalie Koch, Project approval from the Orlando (Florida) City Commission was granted in early March Palace Entertainment contin- their cousin Kathy Kamp, and for Fun Spot America to continue its $20 million expansion that will enlarge the Fun ues its expansion of brands her husband, Michael Kamp, Spot Action Park from five acres to 15 acres just off International Drive in Orlnado. The within the family entertain- who is a General Manager at highlights of the rendering shown here are: GCII wooden coaster, addition of in-house- ment sector and greets over 13 Holiday World. Dan, Natalie built go-kart track (noted as green track), S&S Screamin’ Swing (from Wild Adventures) million visitors annually. Pal- and Kathy are grandchildren and double deck Carrousel (from Cypress Gardens) and a duel SkyCoaster ace Entertainment was found- of Holiday World’s founder, (from MGM Grand Adventures) to open in early 2013. A waterpark featuring equipment ed in 1998 then purchased in Louis J. Koch, who opened the from SplashTacular is still in development with no opening date scheduled. On tap for 2007 by of park (originally called Santa 2014 will be a family suspended coaster and a wide mix of rides from American Spain. Claus Land) in 1946. ride suppliers to round out the thrill factor. COURTESY FUN SPOT AMERICA April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 5 INTERNATIONAL PARKS ATTRACTIONS RESORTS SUPPLIERS High dive, ice shows a highlight this season at Pleasure Beach Blackpool Reporter’s STORY: Andrew Mellor [email protected]

Notebook ENGLAND — Pleasure Beach Tibidabo still Blackpool, in northwest England, recovering opened for the 2012 season in early SPAIN — Tibidabo amuse- February with the promise of a range ment park in Barcelona record- of new attractions to keep visitors en- ed a loss of €1.5 million in 2011 tertained throughout the year. despite a gain of 40,000 visitors The promotion of Wow Weekends — a 10 percent increase over got things off to an early start with a the previous year. The atten- range of special offers to tempt guests dance figure is an improvement to the venue in February, with the park over 2010, when the park had open during weekends and the school a deficit of 2.2 million and lost half term week. Weekend opening was 34 percent of its visitors, drop- also offered in March before the season ping from 617,903 in 2009 to got into full swing in April. 402,009. Among the new attractions set for The decline is blamed on the main part of the season will be a the July 2010 collapse of El Pen- special troupe of Mexican Olympic dulo, an Italian-made swinging high divers, La Quebrada, who will pendulum ride, in which a 15- bring their unique show to the park year old girl was killed. in July in a purpose-built arena in the The Hot Ice show at The park is aiming to reach shadow of The Big One . Pleasure Beach Blackpool 600,000 visitors, a “magic num- The troupe’s performances have will mark its 75th produc- ber” which officials claim is key wowed audiences around the world tion in 2012. Below, The to the recovery the iconic park. with death-defying high dives from iconic Revolution looping “It’s the ideal figure for the heights of up to 25 meters (81 feet) coaster will be given a park to give us the needed eco- and the routine combines comedy, fire new industrial look nomic balance. If not for the ac- and Olympic dives. They will perform this year. cident, this is the figure the park their first dive on July 16 and continue COURTESY PLEASURE would get,” said city councilor until September 2. BEACH BLACKPOOL Joan Puigdollers And staying with the live enter- tainment offering, the park’s famous Hot Ice ice skating show will celebrate its 75th production in 2012 when En- Quoted tice will be skating its way on to the “China is getting to a ice. Featuring more than 30 skaters time where a high from around the world, the latest ice quality project can and show will feature over 400 stunning will be built there.” costumes along with music, lasers and pyrotechnic effects. A “jaw dropping —Ikonic Entertainment Group’s illusion of the senses” is promised with co-founder and CEO world-class performers taking to the Tony Christopher ice for the show which premieres on said on his company’s July 4, with both matinee and evening agreement to design performances. and develop the largest Another special occasion will be theme park in China the first birthday of Nickelodeon Land, which will take place on May 4. The 4See BLACKPOOL, page 6 6 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2012 CDA revokes share transfer for sale of Fort Fun STORY: Andrew Mellor resentatives of One World Group, the purchaser of 280,000 visitors during the financial year 2010/11. It [email protected] the Fort Fun park, were suspected of producing false recorded sales of €5.7 million (U.S. $7.5 million) and documents concerning the bank guarantee associ- generated an EBITDA of €560,000 (U.S. $735,000) for GERMANY — France based Compagnie de ated with payment of the balance of the transaction the same period. Alpes (CDA), operator of numerous leisure sites in- price (€5.75 million, U.S. $7.5 million), to take place CDA is a major player in the European leisure cluding leisure parks and ski areas around Europe, on January 31, 2012. industry, operating 11 leading ski areas in the Alps has announced the revocation of the share transfer “To protect its interests on a precautionary basis and 15 leisure parks, including Parc Astérix, Walibi executed for the sale of its Fort Fun Abenteuerland and by virtue of a provision specific to German law, parks and Futuroscope. One World Group is a Ger- due to irregularities which have come to light since CDA has sent the buyer a notification of the revoca- man family company held by Ms. Catherine Ziegler the signing of the sale contracts. tion of the share transfer executed at the time of the and her son. It made its debut in the amusement In early January this year, the company an- transaction. Fort Fun will be thus reincorporated into park sector in 2006, focusing on attraction design nounced that it had signed contracts for the sale of the group’s scope of consolidation as of January 31, and masterplanning for parks. For several years the Fort Fun in Germany to the German organization 2012, pending further information as to the outcome group has been looking into the possibilities of es- One World Group. However, a press release issued of this situation.” tablishing a park or taking over an existing site in by CDA at the very end of January states that “CDA Fort Fun became part of CDA upon the takeover Germany. has been informed by German authorities that rep- of Grévin & Cie in 2002. The park hosted almost Funtura FEC opens at Ukraine mall STORY: Andrew Mellor [email protected]

UKRAINE — A large new indoor family entertainment center has opened at the Do- netsk City Mall in the Ukraine as part of the venue’s second phase of development. Situated on the top floor of the building, the new FEC was designed and created by Bel- gium-based KCC Entertain- ment Design and is the larg- est development of its kind in the Eastern European country. Previously, there was a small video arcade area and the mall already had a bowling center and cinema. The new FEC covers an A view of Funtura’s ice rink, ice bar and games areas. area of almost 10,000 square ALL COURTESY KCC ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN meters (107,639 square feet) and accommodates more a Half Pipe (one of the first Jumper, carousel, trampolines than 25 rides and attractions, in the world), Sidewinder and Airborne Shot from SBF/ including a 1,000 square me- and GyroLoop from Moser’s VISA; mini bowling from Qu- ters (10,764 square foot) ice Rides; a Rotating , bica AMF; a 5Di Theatre from rink. Other key attractions are Top Dancer, , Jolly Alterface; an FX simulator from FX Simulation; a Max BLACKPOOL ning new ‘industrial’ look, Flight from MaxFlight; a Com- Continued from page 5 and Pleasure Beach Managing fyland area by Comfyland; Director Amanda Thompson, and soft play from Cheers. new themed area, featuring 12 OBE, said: “2012 is already A selection of novelty and rides, made a big impact when going to be a memorable year redemption games are also it debuted last year and when with the Olympics and the Di- on offer and there is a toddler the rest of the park closes at 5 amond Jubilee taking place. At area for the youngest visitors. The Funtura FEC is the largest venue of its kind in the Ukraine p.m. on the day, Nickelodeon Pleasure Beach we have our Funtura therefore caters to all and accommodates a wide range of attractions suitable for Land will stay open until 7 very own celebrations. We are ages and interests and the at- almost all ages. COURTESY KCC ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN p.m. A birthday cake cutting really looking forward to wel- tractions mix is complemented ceremony will also mark the coming the high divers to the by a themed family restaurant, day. park and I am sure they will food court, ice bar and restau- One of the park’s most fa- be a huge success. Celebrat- rant/lounge. mous rides will also be treated ing Nickelodeon Land’s first The theming behind the to a transformation, with the birthday will be fun and we project is based on the story of iconic Revolution looping are looking forward to the rest a tropical island that becomes coaster being given a stun- of 2012 being a huge success.” a new civilization when it meets an ice boulder. Funtura becomes a refuge for animals Find even more news at: of all kind, a lost paradise in- habited by animals from all com over the world that each have amusementtoday a unique story. April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7 Los Angeles-based Ikonic launches major China project STORY: Andrew Mellor The agreement will feature [email protected] Ikonic as the master designer and project manager for a se- CHINA — The Ikonic ries of projects commissioned Entertainment Group has an- by Taichi Lake Group. These nounced that it has reached a include the Kung Fu themed co-operation agreement with park at Wudang Mountain, Shiyan, China-based Taichi an amusement park in Qing- Lake Group to design and zhou, Shandong Province, a develop what is to become live show combining Daoist China’s largest theme park and Taichi Kung Fu culture and world class leisure resort with western entertainment project. concepts and high-tech spe- The U.S. $3.1 billion proj- cial effects, with Ikonic as the ect, set in Hubei Province’s producer and master contrac- Wudang Mountain region, tor, a documentary on Daoism will see Ikonic provide mas- and Taichi King Fu with Ikonic ter planning, concept creation, as co-producer with a Holly- schematic design, design de- wood studio, a touring show velopment and construction of Daoist and Taichi King Fu oversight services in support culture at U.S. colleges and of the project’s entertainment a video game featuring Taichi related components, which King Fu legends, with Ikonic include a Taichi Kung Fu as the producer of both the lat- themed park, a $50 million ter elements. live show and related media “We’ve been working in production and publishing, China for over 15 years and totalling over $300 million. have seen a lot of changes, The Wudang Mountain area but China is getting to a time is the birthplace of Taichi King where a high quality project Fu, an important center of can and will be built there,” Chinese Daoist culture and a said Ikonic co-founder and thriving commercial hub. CEO Tony Christopher. “I be- Ikonic is a new company lieve China deserves a high Ikonic’s Chinese project will formed in Los Angeles to pro- quality project such as this feature a mix of entertain- vide the total project turnkey which will be based around ment, education and Chi- services to the entertainment a mix of entertainment, edu- nese culture and include this real estate business in China. cation and Chinese culture. Kids Zone Bridge, above, The company is the brain- I think once this happens, and Tea House Tree House child of Tony Christopher, the theme parks in China will find at right. founder and CEO of Land- a big success. COURTESY IKONIC mark Entertainment Group, “Our Kung Fu themed ENTERTAINMENT GROUP and Jack Chen, a Chinese- park is interesting because the American businessman and area we are developing near able for the Chinese Market. founder and CEO of Trans- Wudang Mountain is known “In China now culture is world Capital Group (TCG), for the development of Taichi a pillar industry. The central a financial advisory and in- and Taichi Kung Fu. But it will government is pushing the vestment firm specializing in be an internationally based further development of cul- cross-border business devel- park and I think it will hit the ture as a strategic develop- really interested in delivering gies and culture as the corner- opment and transaction man- cultural aspect perfectly and ment direction that they are Chinese culture to the world stone of this strategy.” agement in China. be very entertaining and suit- moving forward in. They are utilizing different technolo- Severn-Lamb joins Clifton Cowley Group UNITED KINGDON — Severn- portfolio companies with a focus on for Severn-Lamb,” said Managing and that of our clients.” Lamb, the specialist light urban and servicing technology businesses. Director Patrick Severn Lamb, “and As a result of joining the group, leisure transport systems manufac- In Severn-Lamb’s case, the new we have quickly seen a variety of CCG has sponsored a re-launch of turer, has joined the Clifton Cowley partnership has brought numer- benefits in being involved with them, the Severn-Lamb brand, which has Group (CCG), also based in the U.K., ous benefits to both the company as will our clients. The group incor- included a review of the products in a move that will enable the com- itself and its global client base. It has porates a number of companies, sev- and services on offer, the design of an pany to further develop and grow enabled an extension of the prod- eral with unique skills and expertise, updated logo for a more modern look as it combines its existing design, ucts and services on offer while also and we have been able to make use of and a push for further diversification engineering and manufacturing skills providing Severn-Lamb with the these as part of the group. into other market areas. In addition to with the larger organization’s wide- opportunity to collaborate with an “As well as bringing our own the familiar leisure and resort sectors, spread expertise. engineering consultancy company, as manufacturing and engineering Severn-Lamb is now also promoting Clifton Cowley is a group of well as taking advantage of in-house expertise to the group, we are also more actively into the light urban technology, intellectual property, marketing capabilities, additional helping to open up new potential and special purpose vehicle sectors, engineering, manufacturing, design, funding resources and all the addi- market areas for CCG as a whole. It’s as well as growing it’s engineering chartered accountancy and market- tional benefits that come with being therefore a great partnership for all and support services division which ing specialists who work to develop involved in a diverse group. parties and I’m looking forward to covers all types of engineering, refur- and grow innovative ventures. The “Joining the Clifton Cowley developing Severn-Lamb further in bishment, maintenance, repair and group invests in and develops their Group has been a significant move the future for the company’s benefit service work. 8 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2012 April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 9 PARKS & ATTRACTIONS RIDES ENTERTAINMENT REVENUE SUPPLIERS Branson tornado doesn’t stop the music, the fun or the season opening Reporter’s STORY: Pam Sherborne claimed “Live Music Capital of the and intensity for the time of the year. [email protected] World,” during the wee hours of Feb. The deaths were reported in Indiana, 29 hitting several of the area’s the- Kentucky, Ohio, Alabama, Illinois FoundationNotebook poured on BRANSON, Mo. – Lynn Berry, aters and attractions, and residential and Georgia, but significant damages largest observation wheel director of public relations, Branson areas. More than 30 injuries were re- were reported, of course, in Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Conven- in Western Hemisphere ported in Branson. and Tennessee. As it moved eastward, tion and Visitors Bureau, feels her But, damage was apparently there were storm-related damages in city was saved by what could have LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The minimal as city officials announced Mississippi, Florida, South Carolina been a severe blow for the economy massive foundation for what will the city was up and running and and North Carolina. be the largest observation wheel here and the people that call it home. ready for visitors just five days after Branson has a population of in the Western Hemisphere, and “We were really blessed,” Berry the tornado hit. 10,500, but during tourist season, third largest in the world, was said, following a deadly outbreak of Branson was just one of numer- that number can swell to 70,000 and poured on March 1 in Las Vegas, tornadoes that ripped through ar- ous cities that were hit by the storm more. Tourist season normally starts Nev. across from . eas from the Gulf Coast to the Great outbreaks that trekked across areas here the first weekend in March. The is a 500-foot tall Lakes and resulted in more than 35 on Feb. 29 and March 2 and 3, the storm outbreak just skirted that time- wheel that will feature 32, deaths in five different states. “Noth- more deadly coming March 2. More table. City officials believe one reason 24-passenger gondolas and of- ing was totally devastated here. We than 100 tornadoes were reported. there were no fatalities here was be- fer two HD LED Multi Media dis- are fine. We are now dealing with the Weather experts have called the out- cause the tourists hadn’t yet arrived. plays in the center of the Wheel, construction.” break, where tornadoes were report- Branson is full of an array of at- measuring 50,000 square feet. An EF-2 twister bounced around ed from the Gulf Coast to the Great tractions. There are approximately The wheel is being devel- the City of Branson, the self-pro- Lakes and eastward, unusual in size 4See TORNADO, page 10 oped by Howard Bulloch and David Gaffin, both of Compass Investments. Also on board are Circus Circus remodels rooms, adds attraction Keith Robertson, president of JKR & Associates, John Woods, LAS VEGAS, In addition president of Norcross Construc- Nev. — Circus Cir- to the redesigned tion, LLC and LEDCOR, the man- cus Las Vegas re- rooms, Circus Cir- ufacturer of the wheel. cently unveiled a cus also recently The SkyVue wheel is sched- series of remodeled 15-story tower, these accommodations welcomed The uled to open July 4, 2013. guest rooms and welcomed its newest feature classic furnishings, pillow-top Chuck Jones Experience to its roster of attraction, The Chuck Jones Experi- mattresses, 40-inch flat-screen TVs and on-site entertainment options. ence. Wi-Fi Internet access. Guests also have Guests are engaged with interac- More than 1,900 guest rooms in the the option of choosing a Large King tive exhibits, displays and learning op- Quoted Casino and Skyrise Towers have been room featuring an expanded seating portunities as they travel through the “We wanted to do remodeled, offering guests a fresh se- area for added comfort. art, life and mind of legendary anima- something more with lection of accommodations. Refreshed and rejuvenated, the tor Chuck Jones. As a four-time Acad- “The newly redesigned rooms em- rooms in the 29-story Skyrise Tower emy Award recipient, Jones is best Pirates and make a body the personality of Circus Circus welcome guests with jewel tones, known for creating and big ride with a and how we want our guests to feel while providing easy access to the re- Merrie Melodies shorts, Tom & Jerry car- big splash!” during their stay,” said Don Thrasher, laxation of the hotel’s pools and the ex- toons and the TV version of Dr. Seuss’ president and chief operating officer citement of The Adventuredome. For How the Grinch Stole Christmas, along of Circus Circus. “We’ve incorporated additional guest comfort, flat-screen with many other animated classics. — Project modern touches and design elements TVs, pillow-top mattresses and Wi- At The Chuck Jones Experience, Designer Lindsay Burroughs while maintaining the classic comfort Fi Internet access combine to create a special workshops and lectures on the said on the addition of Pirate that keeps guests coming back to our memorable stay. art of animation, screenings of several Reef, the first ever junior-sized hotel time after time.” The remodeled rooms are part of Jones’ animated films and a never-be- from Contemporary jewel and earth an overall re-fresh at Circus Circus that fore-seen collection of more than 250 Hopkins Rides tones welcome guests into the Ca- also includes new wallpaper and car- drawings, doodles and paintings are sino Tower rooms. Nestled within the pet throughout the property. sure to entertain visitors of all ages. 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Tilt-A-Whirl TM 12 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2012 Parks keep roller coasters on track with rehabs STORY: Scott Rutherford better grade of lumber that at the Magic Kingdom is [email protected] will increase the longevity of undergoing a major refurbish- Continuing last month’s our wooden coasters.” ment. Cosmetic attention is look at winter roller coaster Also getting some TLC at being given to the ‘rock’ mesa rehabs, we now turn our atten- Knoebels is the much-antici- as well as a number of special tion to several other notable pated Flying Turns. “We are effects that have been missing projects as the parks ready getting closer. We’ve rebuilt for a while. Extensive track- their most popular rides for the entire trough, replacing work is also on the agenda. the upcoming 2012 season. the original cypress with more Reopening is slated for May durable wood,” said Knoebel. 28, 2012. Waldameer Park “This has been done to pre- A number of other rehab First up is the Comet, pare for testing of the next projects are underway for the a junior wooden coaster at train incarnation designer new season. These include: Pennsylvania’s Waldameer Mike Boodley is developing. Park. Opened in 1951, the For the first time, we can final- •At Pennsylvania’s Comet was designed by ly see the light at the end of Hersheypark: Gerstlauer Herbert Schmeck and built the tunnel. Stay tuned.” is supplying new trains for by the Philadelphia Toboggan Knoebels popular Phoenix is getting 400 feet of new track the 1977 Schwarzkopf-built Company. Slightly taller coming off the lift hill and continuing through to the first Disneyland SooperDooperLooper. and longer than PTC’s ear- turn. Structural Technologies is completing the work for the The Bobsleds •Idaho’s Rocky Mountain lier junior models of that era, park. COURTESY KNOEBELS is getting a major face lift for Construction is replacing the Comet is among the few the 2012 season. Along with approximately 30 percent of wooden roller coasters that According to Gorman, the The park’s own maintenance cosmetic attention being lav- the track on Six Flags Over still employ a manual skid entire friction braking system staff and their on-site lum- ished on the mountain facade Georgia’s Georgia Cyclone. braking system, which turns has been removed from the ber yard is typically able to and interior sections, the most •Along with their exten- out to be the focus of the ride’s start of the brake run to the handle all their needs but noticeable aspect will be the sive overhaul of the Coney current improvements. end of the station. “Replacing thanks to near-record break- addition of new ride vehicles. Island Cyclone, GCII has Waldameer’s Brian W. it will be two initial sections ing flood damage sustained Modeled on the rockets used performed rehab work Gorman details the Comet’s of single-sided magnetic last September, Knoebels has on the original Space Mountain at Dutch Wonderland 2012 enhancements and the brakes provided by Velocity sought assistance so the park at Florida’s Walt Disney (Kingdom Coaster); Morey’s reason for their implementa- Magnetics,” he said. “These staff can concentrate on get- World, the new Matterhorn Piers (Great White); Magic tion. “Since 1951 when the brake sections will be raised ting ready for the 2012 season. vehicles will seat three guests Springs (Arkansas Twister); Comet was installed, it has and lowered by computer- AT spoke with Brian each with their own lap bar as and been operated with large controlled pneumatics and Knoebel about this situation. opposed to the original fleet, (Coaster Express). manual levers that activated will slow the incoming train “Normally, we don’t have which accommodated four •Wonderland Park different sections of friction as it enters the brake run. outside contractors come in riders per car seated in pairs. in Amarillo, Texas is add- brakes in the brake run. In Following the two magnetic to work on our coasters. In The Matterhorn will resume ing magnetic braking from the past, it operated with two sections will be seven com- fact, this will be the first time operation on June 14, 2012. Velocity Magnetics to its his- trains until more recently puter-controlled pneumatic since we built the Phoenix in toric Miler Mouse coaster, in when Waldameer decided it friction brake sections that 1985. But we’re still in full Walt Disney World an effort to not only make the was unsafe to rely only on will continue to slow the train cleanup mode from last year’s Closed since Jan. 9, Big ride safer, but to ease the wear human reaction [to control the until it rests in the station.” flood. Structural Technologies, Thunder Mountain Railroad of the vehicle. brakes]. Over the past couple To handle the Comet’s Inc. has been contracted to decades, Waldameer has oper- new brakes, the park con- rebuild 400 feet of track on the ated only one of its two Comet tracted with industry veteran Phoenix. We’re starting near trains. Being a very popular Terry Hoffman at American the top of the lift hill and ride, the line for the Comet Amusement Rides (www. rebuilding the first drop and often spilled out into the mid- amrides.com) to provide the the climb into the first turn. way. This forced the decision coaster’s new computer con- This will include new lami- to update the braking system trol system. Additionally, the nates from the ledgers up as to a computer controlled oper- Comet will receive a new lift well as all-new running steel. ation in order to make the chain, new VFD (variable “I wanted to put a ride safer as well as increase frequency drive) motor, and plug in for Great Coasters capacity by operating with the new chain sprockets. These International, Inc,” said second train.” items are all being provided Knoebel. “Along with per- The Comet’s elegant cres- by Costasur (www.costasur- forming some off-season work cent-shaped station present- inc.com). The Gravity Group on our Twister coaster, they ed a unique problem when consulted on the installation are also the ones who went to designing the new brake set- of this project. war with the federal govern- up. “We have a curved brake Gorman was quick to ment over the ban on CCA area in the station, so we can- point out that the Comet will [chromated copper arsenate] Waldameer Park not use the typical straight not be losing its status as pressure treated lumber ver- has added mag- brake fins found in most an ACE Coaster Classic as a sus the inferior ACQ [alkaline netic braking into coasters,” said Gorman. “This result of these updates. copper quaternary] treated the curving brake magnetic/pneumatic fric- wood. The latter is fine for run/station of the tion brake system is a new Knoebels your deck or fencing but the park’s historic custom design created by Amusement Resort constant pounding a coaster Comet coaster, a Velocity Magnetics (velocity- Being home to two top-rat- endures, especially in the track first for Velocity magnetics.com) to handle our ed wooden roller coasters is an area, requires lumber that will Magnetics. curved brake section and skid honor Knoebels Amusement last. Thanks to GCII’s efforts, COURTESY brakes.” Resort does not take lightly. we’re now allowed to use a WALDAMEER April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 13 14 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2012 Waldameer takes delivery of new Chance Rides train ERIE, Pa. — In order to improve capacity on its popular L. Ruth Express Kings Island unveils railroad, Waldameer Park 40th anniversary logo has received a second C.P. Huntington engine KINGS ISLAND, Ohio — and coaches from Chance On April 29, 1972 Kings Island Rides. opened its $30 million royal Since the replacement gates outside of Cincinnati, of Waldameer’s L. Ruth Ohio to a mere 7,000 curious Express train engine last Five wooden coaster trains are available for immediate sale from guests. The slogan used to en- season, plans have been Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. tice their visit was “C’mon Get in the works to purchase Trains (six cars, 24 passengers per train) were supplied by Philadelphia Happy!” and admission to the a whole new train for the Toboggan Coasters. park boasting 65 attractions 2012 season. This means Trains operated 1999-2010 and have received all manufacturer recommended was $6.00. It didn’t take long less time waiting in line upgrades and maintenance throughout their service life. Each train is listed for word to get out, though. and more time riding as in good condition requiring only the routine annual maintenance. By the end of the first season the Waldameer classic. A list of spare parts is available upon request. Kings Island had set a theme Sporting a two-tone blue park industry record by play- with white trim color DIRECT ALL INQUIRIES TO: ing host to more than two mil- scheme, the new train Waldameer Park will intro- BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY lion guests. offers a wheelchair acces- duce a second C.P Huntington DOUG SCHMIDT DIRECTOR ATTRACTION MAINTENANCE Since then, more than 120 sible car directly behind from Chance Rides for the (813) 987-5458 DIRECT million visitors have experi- the engineer. 2012 season. The park’s L. [email protected] enced the park to date. The L. Ruth Express Ruth Express railroad will To help honor the park railroad will operate the operate the new blue train during this anniversary sea- new blue train every day every day in the summer and Find even more news at: son, a new 40th anniversary in the summer and add add the second maroon train logo has been unveiled. the second maroon train on busier days to increase com Kings Island opens for the on busier days to increase rider capacity. amusementtoday 2012 season April 28. Daily rider capacity. COURTESY WALDAMEER PARK operation begins May 11. April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 15 to add WhiteWater AquaPlay Wild West theme picked for structure

OKLAHOMA CITY — Frontier City has part- nered with Canada’s WhiteWater to build Oklahoma’s newest and largest waterplay attraction — a custom themed AquaPlay RainFortress dubbed Wild West Water Works. “When we decided to expand with the new attrac- tion, we chose WhiteWater to conceptually design and manufacture Wild West Water Works because we knew their team would bring our ideas to life,” said Stephen Ball, Frontier City’s general manager. Wild West Water Works will showcase the most unique wild, wild west theme yet; from the saloon to the windmill, great thought was taken in the design process to ensure an eye-catching, memorable experi- ence for guests. The 52-foot-high AquaPlay RainFortress multi- level interactive play structure will also feature a 1,000-gallon tipping bucket that resembles a barrel, Frontier City has partnered with Canada’s WhiteWater West to produce Wild West Water Works, a 200 interactive play elements and eight waterslides custom themed AquaPlay RainFortress, for the 2012 season. The 52-foot-high interactive play struc- to entertain kids of all ages. Frontier City’s Wild West Water Works will debut in May 2012. ture will feature a 1,000-gallon tipping barrel, 200 interactive play elements and eight waterslides. COURTESY WHITEWATER Legoland California announces major 2012 investments First ever junior-sized Shoot the Chute Rides, Pirate on board the Shoot the Chute Shoot the Chute ride Reef will feature a modest 25- boat passing between them. A being introduced by foot drop and a gentle slope third interactive component Hopkins Rides that is more suited to small is a bridge between the two children — the park’s primary ships that will get doused STORY: Jeffrey L. Seifert . with a wave of water created [email protected] After plunging down the when the boat lands at the CARLSBAD, Calif. — chute, the 20-passenger boats bottom of the chute. Legoland California will open make their way through two “The biggest thing they a new Pirate Reef attraction life-size pirate ships are going to be excited about on May 24. The main feature where Captain Blue Brick and is getting to stand on board of the new attraction will be Captain Red Brick are cur- a large life-size Lego pirate a specially designed Shoot rently engaged in battle. Park ship and they’re going to get the Chute ride from Hopkins guests on board each ship will really wet,” exclaimed Proj- Rides of Haines City, Florida. be armed with water cannons ect Designer Lindsay Bur- Instead of the 50 to 100-foot to spray at the opposing ship roughs when speaking about thrilling drop typical of most as well as the helpless riders what guests can expect of Pi- rate Reef. “Each ship is about This artist rendering shows the walking bridge that will be 40-feet long and more than built between the two ships, at Legoland California’s new 20-feet high,” she continued. Pirate Reef, a junior-sized Shoot the Chute from Hopkins Burroughs also explained Rides. COURTESY LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA that Legoland surveyed thou- sands of guests to find out California will expand its The new Lego Star Wars what they’d like to see as the popular Star Wars Miniland Gallery will feature 3-foot-tall next attraction. “Through re- area that debuted last sum- Lego minifigures from each search, it was determined that mer. New Lego models will episode. Characters will in- with Pirate Shores, our cur- be introduced in each scene clude: Wicket, Princess Leia, rent pirate-themed area, being as well as a never-before-seen R2-D2, Captain Rex, Darth so strongly liked and our new Lego Star Wars Gallery. Vader, Han Solo, Luke Sky- Legoland Water Park being In the Naboo area, guests walker, Anakin Skywalker, so popular, we wanted to do will discover an “underwa- Boba Fett, Chewbacca, Yoda, something more with Pirates ter” scene featuring an Opee Ben Kenobi and Darth Maul. and make it a big ride with a sea killer as it pursues Obi- In addition, there’s a new big splash!” Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn life-size Darth Maul Lego The entire attraction will and Jar Jar Binks. Other new model in combat-ready pose be accessible from the Lego- Lego models include a Sand- with his double-bladed light- A giant Opee sea killer has arrived at Legoland California. land Theme Park as well as crawler in the Tatooine scene; saber. The 63-inch by 34-inch model created out of 20,000 Lego the separately-gated Lego- Rebels caught in a net trap set The expanded Star Wars bricks is just one of many new models and scenes that was land Water Park. by Ewoks in Endor; and a new Miniland attraction made it added to Lego Star Wars Miniland. In addition to the new Pi- Crystal Tower in Christoph- debut the last week of March. COURTESY LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA rate Reef attraction, Legoland sis. 16 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2012

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The Waterpark Company Tel: +1 604 273 1068 • www.whitewaterwest.com April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 17 WATERPARKS & RESORTS INDOOR FACILITIES AQUATIC CENTERS RECREATION SUPPLIERS Quassy to expand waterpark in 2013 with four new attractions Reporter’s MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Satura- tion Station the popular waterpark at Quassy Amusement Park in Middle- Notebook bury, Conn., is going to spring a major 2011 Parksmania Award leak. Four new attractions will be added goes to Acquavillage to the facility for the 2013 season, near- Water Park in Italy ly doubling the size of the waterpark, Quassy officials have announced. Con- CECINA, Italy — Acquavil- struction is expected to start late this lage Water Park in Cecina, Italy summer. has been named Italy’s Best Wa- ter Park in 2011 by Parksmania. FIRST REPORTED ON Acquavillage Water Park amusementtoday com added two family rides in 2011, contributing to the award. The new slide complex Intrigo (Ital- “We’re excited about moving for- ian for intrigue) contains both ward with our plans to expand Satu- a family rafting waterslide and ration Station,” said Quassy President a rafting waterslide with a con- Eric Anderson. “The waterpark has veyor in-between. Acquavillage been extremely popular and we will be contracted Piscine Castiglione able to provide even a more memora- (Italy), the leading European ble experience for all of our guests with Quassy Amusement Park President Eric Anderson surveys the site of the Swimming Pool Company for these new elements.” waterpark expansion project at the Middlebury, Conn., property. Four new the new additions while Polin Three huge waterslides will be at attractions will be added to the popular Saturation Station waterpark for (Turkey) supplied the water- the heart of the project: a BulletBowl the 2013 season, according to the park. COURTESY QUASSY slides. tube slide and two FreeFall bodyslides, The Parksmania Award is all from ProSlide Technology Inc. of overlooking Lake Quassapaug, was The ride will have a capacity of considered the most important Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. formally occupied by the Mad Mouse more than 300 persons per hour with ceremony of the Italian amuse- Quassy will also install what roller coaster, which was dismantled at a minimum height requirement of 48 ment sector. 2011 marked the it has named Splash Away Bay, a the conclusion of the 2010 season. inches to participate. As of February tenth edition of the award cere- 2,000-square-foot Vortex Splashpad by of this year, 14 BulletBowl installations mony, held December 10, 2011 Vortex Aquatic Structures Internation- About The Attractions existed worldwide. at Gardaland. The owner of Ac- al Inc., Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada. The BulletBowl is a two-person The FreeFall slides, which will quavillage Water Park, Marcello “Our guests have requested a wa- tunneled tube ride that will drop more share the same loading platform with Padroni, received the prize. terplay area just for the toddlers, and than 30 feet and travel more than 210 the bowl tube ride, are also known as “AcquaVillage was particu- Splash Away Bay will be just that,” feet. When the tube emerges from the extreme bodyslides. larly attentive to guests’ needs noted George Frantzis II, a park owner. tunnel it is sent spinning into a gigantic ProSlide revolutionized speed and market trends,” stated All of the new attractions will be bowl where speed and centrifical force slide design in 1991 with the advent of Parksmania’s judges. “They located adjacent to the existing Satura- keep the riders glued to the outside of its narrow, u-shaped fiberglass flume made a huge investment in the tion Station modular waterplay area the bowl. As the tube circles and slows profiles. Cecina park through the real- and waterslides. down, it plunges into the center of the Quassy’s two new bodyslides will ization of a double attraction, The empty parcel to be developed, bowl and exits into a landing trough. 4See QUASSY, page 18 offering fun and entertainment both to families and adrenaline- lovers.” Quoted “At Aqualand Frejus we are bringing King Cobra to France!”

—Aqualand Waterpark Man- ager Michel Moenner on the park’s decision to add Polin’s popular King Cobra This rendering shows the three new waterslides coming Quassy Amusement Park will add a Vortex Aquatic Struc- waterslide for this season to Quassy Amusement Park from ProSlide Technology tures International Splashpad for the 2013 season. The Inc. COURTESY PROSLIDE park has named the attraction Splash Away Bay, a water- play area for young children. COURTESY VORTEX 18 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2012

Anderson and Frantzis, QUASSY Quassy completes owners who oversee daily Continued from page 17 NEWSSPLASH site work for new operations at Quassy, said COMPILED: Jeffrey L. Seifert, [email protected] Zamperla tea cup construction of the new at- each be more than 140 feet in MIDDLEBURY, Conn. tractions will continue It looks like Las Vegas will have to wait at least another length with riders traveling at — Thanks to a rather mild throughout the fall and win- year before getting a waterpark. The previously announced rates of more than 20 feet per New England winter, the site ter with an official open- Splash Canyon waterpark decided that rather than trying to second. The two flumes will work for the new Crazy Cups ing slated for Memorial Day open this year on Memorial Day as planned, the park will in- accommodate more than 300 ride at Quassy Amusement weekend of next year. stead open in 2013. “Moving our opening date to 2013 wasn’t riders per hour with a mini- Park has continued to move The waterpark expansion an easy decision, but it was the right long-term one,“ said ahead a rapid pace. The mum height requirement of is part of a multi-year project- Roger Bulloch of SPB Partners, the developer behind Splash electrical system and fence Canyon. “Now we’ll be able to more fully enhance the guest 48 inches. Riders will come to for the family attraction are ed $5 million improvement a stop in runoff troughs. plan initiated by the park experience, engage the community, and develop ideas, part- now in place. nerships and sponsorships. We’ll also eliminate a compressed “These new slides will The new attraction, being in 2009. The first phase was construction schedule and, most importantly, provide a com- take Quassy’s waterpark to built in Italy by Zamperla, will completed in 2010 with the plete season,” he added. the next level — adding more be located adjacent to the addition of the Free Fall ‘N park’s Carousel Court and • value to the guest experi- drop tower from Italian ride Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific is planning the ence,” Anderson noted. will feature six huge tea cups manufacturer SFB. spinning on a revolving plat- world’s first -themed waterpark, to be locat- form. Each of the cups will Quassy officials did not ed in Bang Saray on the East Coast of Thailand. Scheduled to For The Kids have the capability of seating put an estimated dollar value open in 2013, and named , the Splash Away Bay will an family of four. on the waterpark expansion, waterpark is a nod to the lush Amazon Rainforest while infus- be located next to the new The Crazy Cups are but did note that additional ing the world’s most popular animated series and toon heroes. waterslides and has been de- expected to be ready for the seasonal staffing would be Phase one of the waterpark is already underway and when signed as a play area strictly park’s 2012 opening. added once the attractions are completed will cover 14 acres of coastal plains in Bang Saray, for younger children. completed. The project is be- just 15 minutes from Pattaya Beach City. A multitude of attractions ing financed by TD Bank. • ly so the adults can easily will be incorporated into the The park employees more , which is owned and operated by Colum- keep an eye on their children. area including a rainbow than 300 seasonal workers bus Zoo and Aquarium, has signed a five-year agreement It’s not an attraction for older with Lo-Q, to install and operate its Q-band waterpark ride spray tunnel, geysers and during its April to October children, but geared toward reservation system. Zoombezi Bay opened in 2008 following themed hands-on water play run. those under 8 years old.” an extensive refurbishment of the old Wyandot Lake park elements. Saturation Station opened M.E. O’Brien & Sons Inc. and has since delivered steady annual increases in attendance “We envision this being in the spring of 2003 adjacent of Medfield, Mass., is the re- rates, including a large proportion of season-pass holders. The an extremely popular play to Quassy Beach at the 20-acre gional distributor of the Vor- Q-band utilizes a revolutionary RFID wristband that is water- area for youngsters — espe- amusement park which opens tex products to be used at proof and lightweight. cially toddlers,” Frantzis said. its 104th season on April 28. Splash Away Bay. • “It will be very parent-friend- •www.quassy.com KeyLime Cove, the popular Chicago area indoor water- park resort, was distinguished as the 2011 eMarketer of the Year by TravelClick and Hospitality Sales & Marketing Associa- tion International (HSMAI) at the Adrian Awards gala in New York City. This was the second year in a row KeyLime Cove was recognized with this honor. KeyLime Cove was also honored with two 2011 Gold Adrian Awards for their partnership cam- paign with Six Flags Great America as well as for their online retargeting display campaign. • The giant leisure pool at Beech Bend Park in Kentucky is going to be a lot more active this season with the addition of a Lily Pad Walk across the middle of the pool. Specifically de- signed for kids, the challenge is to step from lily pad to lily pad to get 50 feet across the pool. The kids can grab an overhead net for help, but balancing on the floating lily pads will still be tricky. The Lily Pad Walk will debut when Splash Lagoon opens on May 17. • Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor Water Park in West Berlin, N.J. scheduled a special celebration on March 30, to celebrate three years of fun in southern New Jersey. Sahara Sam’s Oasis opened its doors on March 15, 2009 as the state’s first free- standing indoor water park and entertainment complex. Sa- hara Sam’s has provided nearly 1,000,000 visitors affordable, family oriented fun. • Even though a proposed waterpark in Campbell River, B.C. will be fully funded by the local Rotary Club and Camp- bell River Firefighters Association, the city has not yet com- mitted to provide the funding to pay for the water and electric utility costs or ongoing maintenance. The city needs to budget $75,000 annually in order to operate the waterpark. The Ro- tary Club was hoping to begin construction in April for a June opening, but without a commitment from the city, the project may have to be put on hold or abandoned. • Aquatica Texas the new waterpark at SeaWorld San An- tonio has announced an opening date of May 19 just before the Memorial Day weekend. The opening of Aquatica culmi- nates a year-long expansion of and renovation of the existing waterpark. April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 19

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Sunway Lagoon Five Aqualand Water Parks in France to expand in 2012 expands with Polin named as tour and their Tunnel Body WhiteWater Abyss Slide are scheduled for de- supplier of livery to Aqualand Saint MALAYSIA — White- major attractions Cyprien; Water, based in Richmond, •Aqualand Saint Cyr B.C., Canada, has an- FRANCE — Polin has Sur Mer is installing a tropi- nounced that it has been announced new additions to cal themed Aquatower, and commissioned to provide five of the Aqualand Water •Aqualand Bassin Sunway Lagoon with Ma- Parks in France. The parks d’Arcachon is installng a laysia’s first Abyss attrac- that will be adding new Mini Pirate Slide — a mini tion. water slides and interactive kids slide with pirate them- Sunway Lagoon will of- waterplay structures are: ing and a themed multi level fer one of the world’s larg- Aqualand Frejus, Aqualand waterplay structure. est Abyss waterslides on Cap d’Agde, Aqualand Saint The new rides will open the highest slope in Asia, in summer 2012. All the new as well as hundreds of daz- Cyprien, Aqualand Saint slides at Aqualand Water- zling LED lights. Cyr Sur Mer, and Aqualand parks will use Polin’s unique The Abyss will take Bassin d’Arcachon. up to six riders through Polin’s Tropical Paradise Aquatower will open this summer Last year Aqualand Resin Transfer Molding a thrilling series of open at Aqualand Cap d’Agde, Aqualand Saint Cyr Sur Mer, and Bassin d’Arcachon and (RTM) process for superior and enclosed sections with Aqualand Bassin d’Arcachon. COURTESY POLIN Aqualand Saint Cyr Sur color effects and color reten- gripping twists and turns Mer expanded with new at- tion. before plummeting them tractions from Polin. Now The highlight attraction into the core of the Abyss. one year later, Aspro Ocio will be the King Cobra slide With increased wall height Group, the owner of Aqual- going to Aqualand Frejus. and a lengthened funnel, and Waterparks decided on King Cobra is a gorgeous WhiteWater’s designers a larger expansion plan, this waterslide that offers one have created the largest time covering five of their of the most “intense” riding drops and sustained oscil- parks. The group retained experiences of the indus- lations, while eliminating Polin as their waterpark sup- try, while proving itself as the need for water brakes plier. the number one attraction on this popular funnel-like All five waterparks are in terms of visual impact slide. and spectator appeal. It cre- Sunway Lagoon’s new- adding unique rides and wa- ates a truly different experi- est addition will join a host terplay structures. They are: ence both for the riders and of many exciting attrac- •King Cobra is going to tions including the world’s Aqualand Frejus (the first of for the spectators. With its largest man-made surf this slide type in France); unique design configura- wave pool and an ever- •Aqualand Cap d’Agde tion, fiberglass theming, col- popular FlowRider station- is adding a tropical themed oring and its unique riding ary sheet wave attraction. Polin’s unique water coaster ride, Uphill Navigatour and waterplay structure; path, King Cobra is expected •www.sunwaylagoon.com their Tunnel Body Slide are scheduled for delivery to Aqual- •Polin’s unique water to bring excitement to Aqua- and Saint Cyprien. COURTESY POLIN coaster ride, Uphill Naviga- land guests. “We have worked with Polin for several years and LATE EXCLUSIVE! we are very excited to con- tinue with Polin once again,” Alabama Adventure rebranding into Splash Adventure said Michel Moenner, wa- terpark manager, Aqualand BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama park plans to sell all 20 plus amuse- surveys of our visitors to determine Waterpark. “We appreciate Adventure officials have announced ment rides which include everything what they liked and wanted to see that they innovate every that Alabama Adventure will become from large amusement thrill rides such added to the park. Seventy percent year with new slides.” a new waterpark adventure named as a wood coaster, steel of those surveyed said they visited the “For 2012 we are add- Splash Adventure. coaster to mid-size rides and children’s park because of the waterpark.” ing many revolutionary The new name, Splash Adventure, rides. All waterpark rides, slides and new is a result of plans to operate and ex- This new business development attractions will open in mid-May. Exact attractions to our various pand the waterpark attraction with and marketing strategy is a result of operating schedules and the new at- parks,” continued Moenner. new water only oriented rides and at- the popularity of waterparks and wa- tractions for the 2012 season will be “At Aqualand Frejus we tractions. The waterpark will be ex- ter attractions throughout the world, announced in late March. are bringing King Cobra to panded onto the Main Street entrance America and Alabama. For more information on Splash France! King Cobra is a new and the area adjacent to the existing Kent Lemasters, park spokes- Adventure, visit the website www.ala- generation waterslide and waterpark. person and president of Amusemen- bamaadventure.com or call (205) 481- we are proud to have this General Attractions, LLC, the com- tAquatic Management Group, Inc. 4750. unique ride in our park. We pany that recently purchased Alabama (AMG), states, “We developed this Superior Equipment and Larry can’t wait for the opening.” Adventure, plans to open the Splash waterpark business strategy after ana- Moyers have been secured by the park Spain-based Aspro Ocio Adventure Water Park in mid-May with lyzing the Alabama market, the area’s to oversee the amusement ride liqui- Group is the largest operator new water oriented adventure attrac- demographics, the park’s attendance dation. The list of rides for sale may be of leisure parks and centers tions that are not available in other and the huge popularity of the water- seen in this issue of Amusement To- in Europe with over 40 ven- waterparks. The company will dis- park as compared to the amusement day, page 31, the company’s website ues in the leisure market in- continue the operation of the amuse- park. The waterpark was, hands down, (www.amusementridesales.com) or by cluding 13 Aqualand Water- ment park rides except for early sea- the most popular of the two parks. We calling (865) 977-7294 for more infor- parks in France and Spain. son special group outings in May. The also conducted market research and mation. —Jeffrey Seifert April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 21 Clementon Park installing Aquatic Development wave pool

CLEMENTON, N.J. — vided by Aquatic Development Clementon Park is Clementon Park and Splash Group of Cohoes, N.Y. It will be expanding its waterpark in World will feature the largest located in the center of the park, 2012 with a new wave pool expansion in the waterpark’s between the Laguna Kahuna from Aquatic history including the addition waterplay structure and the Development Group. of the 23,000-square foot Big Funnel Cake Factory. Two of the Wave Bay wave pool. The new ride park’s existing attractions, COURTESY massive attraction will start the Samba Tower and Kite Flyer CLEMENTON PARK making waves Memorial Day will be relocated to allow ex- weekend when the park opens pansion of the waterpark. its gates for its 105th consecu- tive operating season. Clementon Park and Splash World was acquired in Novem- ber 2011 by an investor group led by former Six Flags execu- tives Kieran Burke and Gary Story. At the time of the acquisi- tion the new owners promised significant improvements in time for the 2012 season. “We are thrilled to be bring- ing such a large, spectacular, family-friendly attraction to Clementon Park and Splash World so soon after acquiring the park,” said Burke. “This extraordinary wave pool and its enormous capacity puts our water park on par with the best in the country and lines up perfectly with whom we are and what we offer — two great parks in one showcasing quality, close-to-home family entertainment at an affordable price.” Included in the expan- sion are new restrooms, chang- ing rooms and 10 gigantic 20- foot shade structures installed throughout the expansion to provide comforting shade on those super sunny summer days. Two major food service facilities are being expanded to offer popular fare and to drasti- cally increase speed of service. The park is also introducing its first Tiki Bar, offering adult bev- erages and big screen television viewing. New cabanas, getting in- stalled atop the famous cylin- drical Cove Restaurant, will offer guests shade, comfort and exclusive privacy while over- looking the frolicking fun at Big Wave Bay or the beauty of spar- kling Clementon Lake. “The addition of Big Wave Bay marks the fifth, and most sensational, major attraction introduced at Clementon Park and Splash World in the last five years,” said David Dorman, the park’s general manager. “The changes have been truly trans- formational. If a family has not been here before, or not visited in a while, they will be wowed by improvements.” Big Wave Bay will be pro- 22 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2012 April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 23 24 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2012 April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 25 BUSINESS REVENUE PEOPLE SAFETY SUPPLIERS PAPA’s annual Spring Meeting well attended STORY: B. Derek Shaw impact of delaying school opening un- Special to Amusement Today til after Labor Day is substantial and broad based. Therefore, we support HERSHEY, Pa. — One hundred any such legislation that has a posi- Reporter’s six members of the Pennsylvania tive impact on tourism.” If the bill is Amusement Parks Association (PAPA) passed, it is estimated that 500,000 met February 27 and 28 for their 77th more people would visit the state dur- Notebook Annual Spring Meeting at Hershey ing the days leading up to Labor Day. Book now to attend Lodge. This was one of the “stronger” Also addressing this issue was attended PAPA spring meetings in re- fact that the state’s tourism dollars are Carl Wilgus, president/CEO of the annual Gala benefiting cent times. The event was attended by down 25 percent from four million to Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, Give Kids The World representatives of 23 manufacturers three million. (Pennsylvania now ranks who spoke at the breakfast meeting. and 11 parks and attractions. 44 out of the 50 states in terms of tour- Part of the problem is the number of ORLANDO, Fla. — The 24th The first day consisted of a board of ism funding.) Representative Stern in- school districts in Pennsylvania: 581 in Annual Give Kids The World directors meeting followed by a recep- troduced HB 2056, this past December, 67 counties. Each district has the abil- Black & White Gala has been tion and banquet that evening that was which calls for the establishment of a ity to determine when their classes scheduled for June 2, 2012 at run by Carl Crider, general manager of Pennsylvania Tourism Commission. begin. The Commonwealth mandates The Grand Ballroom in the Pea- DelGrosso’s Amusement Park in Tip- The second day was reserved for 180 days of instruction completed by body Hotel in Orlando. ton, Pa. He is the current President of the Membership Meeting held over June 30 of each year. Wilgus is sug- Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. PAPA, entering the second year of his breakfast. Association business includ- gesting that parks take the grass roots followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. two year term. Speakers included Chip ed reports in various aspects of the in- approach and go district by district to Tickets always go fast for this Cleary, president and dustry: legislative, Amusement Ride gain their support. Each school board sold out event so GKTW officials CEO of IAAPA and Safety Advisory Board, Ride Safety has nine members, so five in support suggest attendees purchase Representative Jerry Seminar, scholarships, waterpark and of starting classes after Labor Day is their tickets early. Individual tick- Stern (R-Blair County), human resource issues. When asked to all that is needed. In most cases, only ets are $200 per person, tables chairman of the Tour- give a financial report, Secretary/Trea- four days is the amount that need to be may be reserved for $2,000. ism and Recreational surer Dick Knoebel responded, “We shifted for a post Labor Day start. Wil- Persons interested in at- Development Com- are solvent!” gus also shared numerous economic tending should contact Lisa mittee, which over- Crider Pennsylvania House Bill 137 (still and social advantages of a post Labor Bertin-Queena at (407) 396- sees Pennsylvania’s in committee) deals with dates and Day start, along with a hand-out that 1114 ext 4225 or via email to: second-largest economic sector. times of school terms and sessions. explains the logic and the process to [email protected]. Cleary talked about the Asian At- President Carl Crider said, “We obvi- help fight school calendar “creep.” Give Kids The World Village tractions Expo, a show run by IAAPA, ously feel that this legislation is impor- The Pennsylvania fall 2012 Ride is a 70-acre, nonprofit storybook which is showing a 20 percent growth tant not only to our industry but for all Safety Seminar is scheduled for the resort where children with life- in vendor participation. Attendance is tourism related industries in Pennsyl- end of October in the Altoona area and threatening illnesses and their also rising at a similar pace. vania. With tourism the second larg- will include more Pa. Class 1 topics this families are treated to a week- Stern’s remarks touched on the est industry in the state, the economic 4See PAPA, page 26 long, cost-free fantasy vacation. Quoted “We are solvent!”

—Dick Knoebel, PAPA’s secretary/treasurer when asked to give the association’s financial report during the PAPA Spring Meeting, Feb. 27 and 28 in Hershey, Pa. On hand at the PAPA Spring Meeting in Hershey Pa. Enjoying time to catch up during PAPA were, l to r: Andy were, l to r, from Knoebel’s Amusement Resort, Dick Quinn, ; Chip Cleary, IAAPA and Rich Henry, Knoebel, Rick Knoebel, Rick D’Aprile (Allied Insurance) PTC. AT/B. DEREK SHAW and Brian Knoebel. AT/B.DEREK SHAW Looking for a part? E-mail us! Email: [email protected]

NORTH AMERICAN PARTS, INC. (716) 839-4791 x101 26 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2012 PAPA on portion will take place at with a brainstorming session DelGrosso’s Amusement Park. Continued from page 25 for those interested, at the The fall 2011 seminar drew Hersheypark Service Center year (Inflatables) along with 107 attendees in 18 classes at conference room. Led by Her- Pa. Class 2 (Major Rides). This Bloomsburg University, with sheypark’s Gary Chubb, more event is coordinated jointly by the hands-on portion being than 25 people attended, dis- PAPA and the Pennsylvania held at Knoebels Amusement cussing topics ranging from State Showmen’s Association, Resort. Human Resources, Operations with training and certification The Association also and Regulations. through NAARSO. The hands awarded four, one thousand When asked about his dollar scholarships this year to inaugural year in office and A strong turnout was on deserving students through- plans for the upcoming year, hand for the 77th Annual out the Commonwealth. There PAPA President Crider said, PAPA Spring Meeting held in were 59 applicants. “My first year was a learning Hershey, Pa. Feb. 27 & 28. After breakfast, the meet- experience but I enjoyed it AT/B. DEREK SHAW ing continued informally very much thanks to the coop- eration and encouragement of the PAPA members and fellow officers and directors. I look forward to my second and fi- nal year and keeping with the mission of PAPA which is to promote the industry by gath- ering and disseminating in- formation to the membership, encouraging the exchange of knowledge among members relating to better management and methods of doing busi- ness, upholding a good pub- lic image and exercising one voice related to legislative is- sues that promote the best in- terests of the industry.” The Pennsylvania Amuse- ment Parks Association was formed in 1935 with R.L. Plarr from Dorney Park serving as the first president. In 1946, roller coaster designer Herbert P. Schmeck of Philadelphia Toboggan was president. The 2012 Summer Meeting will be held at DelGrosso’s Amuse- ment Park July 16 and 17.

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2012 SPONSORS PLATINUM Allied Specialty Insurance Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. GOLD National Ticket Company SILVER Haas & Wilkerson Amusement Today BRONZE Allan Herschell Co. Ashland Technologies Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark Dippin’ Dots High Mountain Enterprises J & J Snack Foods North American Parts, Inc. Pocono Produce Premier Rides, Inc. Ralph S. Alberts Co. TECO Toy Factory Toy Network April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 27 ASTM F24 safety meeting sees record attendance FORT LAUDERDALE, ing trend, a number of ses- ASTM informs congressional review of standards Fla. — ASTM F24, the commit- sions were held to assist both tee on amusement rides and domestic and global represen- W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., — Leading standards experts attractions which produces tatives with the adoption of from ASTM International testified Feb. 29 before a committee of global safety standards for ASTM F24 standards. The re- the U.S. Congress during a review of the effectiveness of the U.S. the amusement industry, held cently passed Canada-specific standards system. its semi-annual meeting from standard was used as a model James L. Seay, chairman of ASTM Committee F24 on Amuse- February 16th-18th in Fort for other countries that wish to ment Rides and Devices and owner of Premier Rides, Baltimore, Lauderdale, Florida. Approxi- incorporate internal require- Md., represented ASTM International on the panel of witnesses mately 50 separate meetings ments and existing standards and described the many beneficial attributes of public and pri- were held, each one focusing into their adoption of F24 stan- vate collaboration in the development of voluntary consensus on a specific safety element of dards. A newly established standards. As the owner of an innovative small business, he dis- the amusement industry. At- loted a new standard for the task group focused on the Lat- cussed ASTM’s ability to provide an open and transparent forum tendance was at an all-time first time. in American adoption of F24 “where the voice and expertise of all stakeholders — including high with more than 200 safety Jim Seay, chairman of standards met to review the those from small businesses and consumer groups — contribute experts from around the world ASTM F24 committee and model. Len Morrissey, direc- directly to the development of international standards that are participating. president of Premier Rides, tor/TCO division of ASTM In- grounded in technical quality and market relevance.” In addition to traditional commented, “I was very im- ternational, stated, “With the As the Congressional discussion turned to the standards sessions on issues like ride pressed by the dedication success of the Canadian and policies of the United States and its global trade partners, Seay design, operations, and main- shown by so many people Colombian efforts, we will be recommended that countries and regions strive to embrace the tenance, some of the areas who are both passionate about reaching out to specific coun- international standards criteria established by the World Trade discussed included nontradi- safety and volunteering their tries in Latin America within Organization (WTO) and recognize the flexibility to chose from tional areas of growth such as valuable time to participate. the next month to assist with a broad portfolio of international standards that includes those the participatory attractions of As one example of many, the the adoption of F24 standards. of ASTM International. “For the amusement industry and oth- zip lines, rock wall climbing, trampoline task group that We also established a task ers, ASTM standards are utilized around the world in support inflatables, Zorbs, and tram- had proactively been estab- group to address New Jersey’s of regulatory and business objectives because they meet WTO polines. A number of meet- lished last year met for two desire to harmonize with F24.” criteria, have multinational involvement in their development, ings focused on water-related days straight. Compelling in- The ASTM F24 meetings and they have global reach in their application. Barriers to their attractions which continue to put was provided by consum- were sponsored by Great Wolf acceptance often results in expensive and time consuming ef- see ample growth in the resort ers who had been personally Lodge, IMPACT, Premier forts to develop duplicative and potentially conflicting stan- and hotel industry. A signifi- affected in a trampoline inci- Rides, ProSlide Technology, dards,” concluded Seay. cant amount of work contin- dent. The task group’s work Rockwell Automation, Sea- Mary H. Saunders, director of the Standards Coordination ues to be performed on the effort was remarkable.” World Parks & Entertainment, Office of the National Institute of Standards and Technology subject of trains, which bal- Following up on a grow- Tapeswitch, and Uremet. (NIST), also testified at the hearing. 28 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2012

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It’s been nearly 25 years since to knock it out in seven hours or less. into how I was going deal with obsta- I’ve attempted to ride 100 miles in one It was a cool 32 degrees when the ride cles along the ride. It was truly a dis- As I’ve written in day, but with some encouragement started at 8:00 a.m. The 25 mile ride appointment after a couple months of previous columns, I’m from my friends and family, I decided to to the first rest stop had a lot of ups training, but also a very humbling ex- a big bicycling fan. It give it a shot. I had almost two months and downs, but generally it was a slow perience that taught me an important doesn’t really matter to prepare for the ride. climb to a 3,971 foot elevation. When lesson. what type of bicycles Being winter in Utah, most of the I arrived at that first stop, I was a little I realized that no matter how much we are talking about; I training occurred indoors on my train- sore, a lot cold and disappointed in my prep work you do, make sure that you like riding them all. On ing rollers. Nearly every day during that performance, but a 100 mile ride is a re-evaluate your plan along the way to my mountain bike, I’ve two month period, I rode my bike on mind game just as much as a physical ensure you can reach your goal. found that there is no Gutknecht the trainer for deliriously boring hours one and I was sure I had the determina- In my case, I trained hard, ate right, better place to be than of going absolutely nowhere. How- tion to make it. lost the weight, but didn’t re-examine Park City, Utah. On my beach cruiser ever, saddle time was important and I The next 25 miles, however, had my plan of execution during the ride. you’ll find me gliding the boardwalk thought that the time I spent preparing a different plan for me. By the time I In other words, I should have stopped from Newport Beach to Huntington would be enough to get me through arrived at the 50 mile second stop, my several times along the route to evalu- Beach, and when it comes to road bik- the upcoming century ride. body was telling me that it was done… ate how the ride was going, stretch ing, just give me a wide enough shoul- When the day of the ride finally ar- time to sit down and relax for the rest the muscles and re-nourish myself with der where I don’t have to worry about rived, I was confident that I had done of the day, maybe even the rest of the food and drink. getting clipped by a passing vehicle. all that I could to prepare myself for week. I was devastated – what did I do In our amusement industry, stop- I’ve put several thousands of miles on the upcoming challenge. I lost most of wrong after all of the preparation I had ping to evaluate your safety program my bikes over the last few years, and my winter weight, had spent countless made? 4See SAFETY, page 29 AIMS member spotlight: Kristle Montgomery Editors note: This is a series of ar- Legoland California and the Merlin time? Tell use one thing you have ticles to run in AIMS News & Notes Entertainment Management Train- “My free time is usually spent learned from the AIMS Safety Sem- that spotlight an AIMS member who ing Program. During the interview relaxing as much as possible. I also inar. has been active in the annual AIMS process it was apparent to me that love sports, especially baseball. In “I learned a lot of things at the Safety Seminar. To suggest a future people at Legoland were more than the summer, when time permits, I en- AIMS Safety Seminar, but I think the spotlight on an AIMS member con- just coworkers, they were family. Un- joy wakeboarding and jet skiing. I am most important thing I learned is that tact Steve Laycock at: fortunately, I did not get that job but also very close with my family and en- we are all in this together. Everyone [email protected] I knew I wanted to work in such an joy spending time with them.” comes to this seminar with their own environment so when I got a call back Tell us something about your- ideas and ways of doing things and Kristle Montgomery regarding an Operations Supervisor self that is not commonly known by when we put it all together we can Legoland California position I applied again. I could pic- your amusement industry peers. come up with what might be con- Ride Operations Supervisor ture myself working at Legoland for “I was originally planning to go sidered the industry’s leading best the long term so when I was offered to law school. With a degree in His- practices. You also make contact Kristle Montgomery is a native the position I accepted and became tory and Political Science it was the with others who will help you trouble- Californian who is a New York Yan- the first outside candidate to be hired natural route to take. Now, however, shoot when you need it. AIMS isn’t kees baseball fan. She has been into a supervisory position within the I am looking more into an MBA pro- each amusement venue showcasing working for the last two years as a Attractions Department.” gram and special training and devel- what they do best, but rather each Ride Operations Su- What did you do before you opment programs to help me further amusement venue sharing ideas as pervisor for Legoland were in the amusement business? my career.” necessary to help everyone run safely California and after “Before working for Legoland What is so special about the fa- and efficiently.” two years still feels California, I was trying to find my ca- cility for which you work? What is your favorite class at lucky to be able to go reer. I had worked a few different jobs “What’s so awesome about Lego- the AIMS Safety Seminar and why? to work every day for but didn’t see any of them as careers. land California is that we cater to an “This year my favorite class was a company that she I graduated from UC San Diego with audience that isn’t generally catered Practical Teaching taught by Pete Car- respects so much. Montgomery a Bachelors of Arts in History and was to. Our target audience is children michael () and Kristle attended the involved with several student leader- ages 2 to 12. Yes, children will out Steve Laycock (Chance Rides). This 2011 AIMS Safety Seminar and dur- ship organizations including student grow our park but they have most of class brought a small group of people ing that week spent some time an- government. My position at Lego- their first amusement park experienc- together and really helped each one swering questions for AIMS News & land California allows me to use my es with us. The highlight of my day is of us fine tune our presentation skills. Notes. leadership skills as well as my love walking past our junior roller coaster Everyone in the class had a different for teaching which I developed while and seeing a child experience it for experience and we all were able to How did you get started in the working for Kaplan as an academic the first time. Our park is magical for offer constructive criticism in an open amusement business? manager for tutoring centers.” these children and the park is geared environment that stimulated growth. “I read about an opportunity at What do you do in your free exactly toward them.” 4See SPOTLIGHT, page 29 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] April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 29 each of them instilling a piece and shares them because he upcoming safety seminars and

SPOTLIGHT of their own experiences and wants everyone to be success- SAFETY look forward to providing each Continued from page 28 knowledge in me that will ful. Lori, Cindee, and Patty are Continued from page 28 and every student with a ben- leave an impact at Legoland three of the most knowledge- eficial and meaningful experi- I also think the Hot Topics California. They are all amaz- able individuals I have met, is just as important as a bicy- ence while attending the semi- clist evaluating performance on and Round Table discussion ing teachers and each of them each with a uniquely different nar. Promoting safety within the a century ride. Just like that amusement industry is the ulti- type classes taught at AIMS teaching style that engages took the time to listen to my bicyclist, it’s important to “re- are well worth anyone’s time. mate goal of AIMS International. ideas and offer suggestions you and makes you want to nourish” the safety program by The specific steps we take are These classes bring us all to- and feedback as well as new learn and improve. I know I updating the methods, policies leading the AIMS members and gether to talk about solutions ideas. Pete has given me new can go to any of them at any- and procedures used on a daily the seminar students toward that to real problems that each of confidence with making pre- time for advice and feedback basis. At AIMS, we are con- goal to make our industry as safe us face in our daily work life. sentations. Matt has helped that I may need and I am lucky stantly striving to offer the best as possible. It also lets you practice your Legoland more than he will to be able to call them friends safety seminar in the amusement We are proud of our part- note taking skills because I ever know with developing and mentors.” industry in order to provide that nership with the amusement in- guarantee you will leave with our employees and our ori- —Complied by nourishment to the park owners, dustry and look forward to con- pages upon pages of ideas!” entations. He has great ideas Steve Laycock operators and maintenance staff. tinuing our path for many years Why should someone at- We are excited about our to come. tend a training seminar and particularly the AIMS Safety seminar? “Networking and for the Safety is our business sake of educating yourself. The people who teach these seminars have experiences that are going to help you do better at your amusement venues. What is great too is that no one thinks of them- ORLANDO selves as an expert, teach- ers and students are there to learn and look for new indus- try leading techniques. The AIMS SAFETY SEMINAR friends and contacts that you make at these seminars are invaluable. I can call someone AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM from a ‘rival’ park and talk through ideas on training or other hot topics and be able to trust their opinions. This JANUARY 13–18, 2013 seminar provides a fresh set of eyes and ideas when you ORLANDO, FLORIDA need them.” In general, how was your overall experience at the DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD AIMS Safety Seminar and how prepared were your in- structors? “I look forward to this seminar every year. This is M Safety in the Classroom TIP #1 only my second time here, but the experience you get is phe- of 4 nomenal. My instructors were well prepared and were not MAINTENANCE OF WATERPARKS afraid to stray away from their prepared presentations if the QUESTION: class needed to go another We have found some grease that is very tacky and claimed to be way. There wasn’t a class or instructor that I had this week good in wet environments. Can we use it? that didn’t leave an impact on me and provide new ideas for ANSWER: me to take back to Legoland.” Tell us one person you Always check with the pump supplier to make sure they will allow it. have met here during a net- If the pump is under warranty and you use an unauthorized lubricant, working opportunity time even if is suppose to be better, you may jeopardize the warranty. that has made an impact on you and why. Always use only approved lubricants. “It is hard to pinpoint just one person that made the big- gest impact on me because REGISTRATION WILL START ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 13, 2013 everyone I encountered this CLASSES WILL START ON MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2013 week provided me with new AND RUN THROUGH FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2013 ideas and confidence. Lori VISIT WWW.AIMSINTL.ORG FOR UPDATES Kaupp, Pete Carmichael, Matt Bosslett, Cindee Huddy, and Patty Beazley are just a few of the instructors and friends that I made at AIMS this week, 30 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2012

Region As of Change from MARKETWATCH (U.S.) 03/05/12 year ago East Coast $4.167 $0.223 Prices Prices 52 Weeks Midwest $3.974 $0.151 RIDING THE Company One Month Ago 03/07/12 High Low MARKET Gulf Coast $4.020 $0.208 Cedar Fair L.P. $27.07 $27.99 $28.92 $16.44 Mountain $3.986 $0.141 MGM Mirage $13.96 $13.41 $16.05 $7.40 West Coast $4.275 N/A FUEL PRICES Six Flags Ent. Corp. $43.79 $45.26 $49.04 $24.72 California $4.454 $0.332 CBS Corp. $29.90 $29.79 $30.55 $17.99 TOP 7 MOST TRADED On 03/07/12 $1 USD = Walt Disney Co. $40.98 $41.75 $44.13 $28.19 CURRENCIES 0.7592 EURO Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. $3.31 $4.22 $4.45 $2.02 0.6326 GBP (British Pound) Blackstone Group $16.69 $14.90 $19.63 $10.51 81.1563 JPY (Japanese Yen) Village Roadshow $2.92 $3.10 $4.45 $2.41 0.9153 CHF (Swiss Franc) 0.9428 AUD (Australian Dollar) NBC Universal $19.18 $18.77 $20.85 $14.02 CURRENCY 0.9977 CAD (Canadian Dollar)

PEOPLE WATCH IAAPA announces Dave Frazier named VP and GM of Valleyfair of human resource development, having previously addition of three Cedar Fair recently announced that Dave Frazier has been served as director of human resource management, new employees named vice president and general manager of Valleyfair Amusement director of human resources, and director of rides Park in Shakopee, Minn. & admissions. Berg’s responsibilities include guid- Frazier, 46, has more than 25 years of experience in the amuse- ing staff development, the management of staff ALEXANDRIA, Va. — ment and theme park industry. He spent 17 years within Cedar Fair support services, plus managing a staff of 20 sea- IAAPA welcomes three staff beginning in 1984, including six years at Valleyfair in various seasonal sonal employees. Berg started seasonally with the members to its headquarters roles. Most recently he served as the general manager of Nickel- park in 1989 as a member of the rides department. Berg and Hong Kong offices: odeon Universe, an indoor amusement park at the Mall of America in He is a graduate of Forest Park High School and In- Stephanie Robert (pro- Bloomington, Minnesota. diana State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Management. He is a certified Pro- nounced ROW-BARE) began “We are pleased to welcome Dave to our senior management in February as vice president, team,” said Richard Zimmerman, Cedar Fair’s chief operating officer. fessional in Human Resources (PHR). Berg lives in Ferdinand with his “He is a disciplined leader who is truly customer focused. With the wife, Rachel, and their four children. membership and marketing extensive amount of experience Dave already has with Cedar Fair and services. In this role, Robert the markets in which Valleyfair operates, we are confident in his ability Cedar Fair adds Semmelroth to management is responsible for the over- to deliver the ‘best-day-of-the-year experience’ to our guests each team sight of all membership and and every time they visit our park.” Cedar Fair recently announced Kelley Semmelroth as the com- marketing services provided pany’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer – a newly by IAAPA including: new Holiday World announces new directors created executive role. member sales, membership Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, Santa Claus, Ind., President “To ensure our marketing communications deliver breakthrough renewal, overall member Dan Koch recently announced the appointment of three directors to growth and our brands are elevated to compete in this ever-changing customer service, and trade the parks’ staff. marketplace, we are adding additional marketing talent to our execu- show, product, service and Erin Smith is the parks’ new director of games. tive team,” said Matt Ouimet, Cedar Fair’s president and chief ex- event marketing. She is responsible for overseeing the games depart- ecutive officer. “Along with a strong passion for the tourism industry, ment which includes selecting games and game Kelley has a deep background in customer relationship management, Brian Skepton joined prizes while overseeing the hiring, training, and brand management, advertising and strategic planning. Her experi- the association in Novem- management of 80 seasonal employees. Smith be- ence, combined with our strong, park-based marketing teams, gives ber 2011, as advertising and gan her career at the park seasonally in 2001 and us the talent we need to continue to grow our business and deliver sponsorship sales executive was named full-time Merchandise Manager in 2007. the ‘best-day-of-the-year experience’ to our guests.” for Funworld magazine, IAA- She is a graduate of South Spencer High School Semmelroth comes most recently from TD Bank where she PA’s digital and online prod- and the University of Southern Indiana, where she Smith served as the Senior Vice President of Marketing and previously, Bank ucts, and publications related earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business of America and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts where she also held Management with an emphasis in Human Resources. Smith is working executive marketing positions. to the associations Expos on achieving a Masters in Business Administration from Murray State around the world. University. She lives in Santa Claus. Disneyland employee celebrates 55 years A graduate of New York Joshua Polk is new to Holiday World & Splash- This past December, the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., University’s Tisch School of in’ Safari. As the park’s director of human resource honored cast member Oscar Martinez, who recently celebrated his the Arts, his career has in- management, he is responsible for the hiring of 55th anniversary with the resort. Martinez, a cook at Carnation Café cluded positions with ABC 2,100 seasonal employees plus full-time staffing on Main Street, U.S.A., began his career at Disneyland as a busboy. National News Programming, needs and support. Polk is a graduate of Murray Over the last half century, he has trained thousands of cast members Adweek, Springer Science State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and has become a favorite of many guests who visit him year after in Psychology. He and his wife, Candace, have two year. Martinez is the first Walt Disney Parks & Resorts cast member to + Business Media, and The daughters. achieve this 55-year milestone and the first to receive the newly cre- American Psychiatric Associa- Brandon Berg is the now the parks’ director Polk ated 55-year Snow White-themed service award. tion. Skepton works in Alex- andria, Va. Jessica Yan started in November 2011, as exhibit and membership sales execu- tive for IAAPA Asia Pacific’s office. In her role, Yan pro- motes and sells exhibit space to the Asia-Pacific market for IAAPA’s three trade shows: Asian Attractions Expo, Euro Attractions Expo, and IAAPA Attractions Expo. She also recruits new members and supports the needs of cur- rent IAAPA members in the region. April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 31 2012 IAAPA Leadership Conference a success COMPILED: Scott Rutherford, [email protected] LOS ANGELES, Calif. — and experienced a warm and One hundred and eighty six open-minded welcome in all Walt Disney Parks & Resorts recently Skyline Eco Adventures, the tour operator, industry leaders from 23 coun- the businesses we visited. confirmed that 10,000 new positions are be- claimed Dollywood caused the damage with tries participated in the second The possibility to exchange ing created worldwide – including 7,000 in the nearby construction, but Dollywood filed a annual International Associa- thoughts and ideas on an in- United States – through broader expansion counterclaim holding that the other company tion of Amusement Parks and ternational level is much ap- efforts including two new cruise ships, a new breached its contract. Attractions (IAAPA) Leader- preciated by our members.” resort in Shanghai and the recently opened • ship Conference, held Feb. 22- The IAAPA Leadership Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, in Hawaii. Boblo Island Amusement Park’s 1913 24 in Los Angeles, California. Conference brings together • mechanical organ that serenaded dancers in The figure represents a 10 per- attractions facility and sup- Redemption Plus’ innovative new Kit of the early decades of the 20th Century, recently cent increase over the number plier company owners, CEOs, the Month program makes it easy to rotate sold at auction for just over a million dollars in of participants in 2011. GMs, directors, and managers attention-grabbing mixes into their clients’ Boca Raton, Fla. Attractions industry lead- for firsthand learning and ex- jumbo cranes every month. The jumbo kits • ers and managers experienced clusive networking opportu- featured will include a mix of seasonal themes, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation two and half days of out of nities. This year participants such as Easter and Halloween, along with first has announced a new marketing relationship the classroom learning at area experienced revolutionary to market characters like the K-9 Kubes. with Lowe’s, the world’s second largest home IAAPA member locations. technology and new rides and • improvement retailer, to be the Official Home During the event IAAPA an- attractions, and discovered Daniels Wood Land is accepting orders Improvement Retailer and presenting sponsor nounced the IAAPA Leader- different ideas to establish on Hen House Hoedown, a mini shooting gal- of opening weekend at participating Six Flags lery offering an incredible amount of enter- parks across North America. ship Conference 2013 will take successful business partner- tainment and excitement within a compact • place in São Paulo, Brazil, in ships. Host facilities for this footprint. It features two gun stations, a pow- San Diego’s historic Plunge Pool in Mission early March. year’s event included: Uni- erful control system and 11 targets including: Beach has reopened, 10 months after it closed “The Leadership Confer- versal Studios Hollywood, an egg laying chicken, a train horn, dancing because the operator said he couldn’t afford ence was a great success,” , chickens, fly-up cans, and their quick-shot the renovations needed to keep the structure said IAAPA Chairman and Technifex, Pacific Park on the challenge. Details: www.danielswoodland.com safe. The indoor pool is one of the most popu- Managing Partner of Europa Santa Monica Pier, California • lar attractions at Belmont Park, but it was shut- Park Roland Mack. “We had Science Center, and The Dis- Jack Rouse Associates Southeast Asia tered last May when a rental dispute erupted. top representatives of all re- neyland Resort. recently unveiled its relocated studio in Kuala • gions of our industry together Lumpur, Malaysia. JRA is one of the first ten- is offering South ants in the new 28-story building, which is lo- Carolina residents a chance to visit the park cated in Kuala Lumpur’s Mont Kiara area. through part of 2012 for a discounted rate in • celebration of the park’s 45th anniversary. For Jack Morey commissioned Neal $45 South Carolina residents can purchase a McPheeters, an accomplished Cape May season pass that is valid for admission every LLC painter, to create high-quality painted render- day during the park’s 45th anniversary season, ings of Morey’s Piers two new waterpark at- which is $10 less than a one-day ticket. tractions for 2012. The painted renderings will • be used in the general brochure for 2012 and Sunway Pyramid has been voted by the AMUSEMENT will be displayed in the Morey’s Piers offices. public as Malaysia’s Most Favorite Mall in an • online voting contest organized by Tourism RIDE LIQUIDATION Madagascar: A Crate Adventure, the Uni- Malaysia. Sunway Pyramid chief executive of- versal Studios Singapore mega-flume attrac- ficer H.C. Chan said more than 300 shopping Rides from Alabama Adventure tion, has been nominated as Best New Park malls in the country competed for the presti- Sartori Convoy PM ...... $4,000 Attraction of 2011 as About.com 2012 Read- gious award. ers’ Choice Award. The nine-minute indoor • S&S PM ...... $350,000 flume ride transports guests into the world of To help promote Transformers: The Ride Wave Swinger PM ...... $300,000 Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the 3D, Universal Studios has created a viral Web Eli PM ...... $17,500 Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo using a range of site and social media game (PrepareForBattle. CCI Wooden Coaster ...... $300,000 special effects that immerse them convincingly com). Once signed up, players get a welcome Mondial 30M Wheel ...... Sold into the story and the experience. video message from General Morshower • played by actor Glenn Morshower in the film Vekoma Boomerang PM ...... $1.8 million Morey’s Piers will offer plenty of new dining series. Bertazzon PM ...... $275,000 options for 2012. Guests will find Mini Melts, a • Preston Crazy Dance PM ...... $100,000 cryogenically frozen ice cream treat, scattered For the first time in the park’s 53-year his- Skytrans Mfg. Shoot The Chute PM ...$1.2 million throughout the piers. There will also be new tory, Busch Gardens Tampa will launch a win- slushie stands located on Surfside and Adven- ter holiday event – Christmas Town. Running Huss Pirate PM ...... $100,000 ture Piers. Nov. 30 through Dec. 23, 2012, the park will Miler Spiral Kid Coaster PM ...... $50,000 • be transformed into a nighttime holiday won- Zamperla Balloon Wheel ...... Sold Icon: The Influence of Elvis Presley, a derland of wintery surprises. Guests can look Zamperla Red Baron ...... Sold new exhibit chronicling Elvis Presley’s influ- forward to special entertainment, live music, ence on pop music performers has opened festive treats, holiday shopping and thousands Zamperla Speedway ...... Sold at Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. The exhibit and thousands of twinkling Christmas lights Betazzon Kid Bumper Car PM ...... $60,000 includes 75 items on loan from the Rock and around every turn. Hampton Motor Cycle ...... Sold Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, plus other • Zamperla Rio Grande Train PM ...... $10,000 memorabilia from artists who have been influ- The Milwaukee County Zoo is now of- enced by Elvis. fering “Behind the Scenes Weekends” where Chance 50’ Grand Carrousel PM ...... $195,000 • visitors can watch zookeepers maintain habi- Bertazzon Adult Bumper Car ...... Sold The legal battle that halted flights on Dol- tats, provide medical treatment and take care lywood’s SkyZip has been settled. The theme of the zoo’s inhabitants in areas normally off Superior Equipment Services LLC park will assume operation from the Hawaii- limits to the general public. Larry Moyers • (865) 977-7294 based company that installed the attraction. www.amusementridesales.com 32 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2012 Morgan’s Wonderland begins third season Timberplay new partnership SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Morgan’s Won- 200,000 guests from all 50 states and more derland, a unique, safe and affordable family than 30 other countries in just two years of brings Santa & Cole street theme park offering a variety of attractions operation. We’re eager to build on this suc- including rides and playgrounds for every- cess and attain even greater milestones dur- furniture to the U.K. one’s enjoyment, kicked off its third season ing the 2012 season.” UNITED KINGDOM — offer to professionals work- on March 2. The inspiration for Morgan’s Wonderland Timberplay officials recently ing in the field of enhancing “Non-profit Morgan’s Wonderland is the came from Hartman’s 18-year-old daughter announced a new partner- external environments. very first park of its kind because it was de- Morgan. Her soaring spirit despite personal ship with the world-class Based in the renowned signed with special-needs individuals in mind challenges sparked within Hartman a deep street furniture specialists, European design city of but built for everyone to enjoy,” said philan- desire to create a haven not only for those Santa & Cole. The addition Barcelona, Santa and Cole thropist Gordon Hartman, CEO of The Gor- with special needs but also for their families, of this classical, thoughtfully work with handpicked inde- don Hartman Family Foundation. “It’s been caregivers and invited friends. designed range of products pendent designers to create gratifying indeed to welcome more than www.MorgansWonderland.com will enhance Timberplay’s a line of products that are both beautiful and function- al. Paul Collings, manag- ing director at Timberplay, said of this new partnership: “Santa & Cole share great synergy with the Timberplay brand. Their commitment to originality and innovation is something that Timberplay respects as it mirrors our own values and those of our existing partners.”

Santa & Cole was estab- lished in 1988, originally an interior furniture and lighting specialist they then worked alongside the key exponents of Barcelona’s transformation in prepa- ration for the Olympics. A number of key prod- ucts developed at this time formed the basis of Santa & Cole’s first urban collection and several are still retained within the current core col- lection. The company has built an enviable reputation, spanning over 30 countries, working with engineers, landscape architects and town planners, among oth- ers, on some of the most highly regarded projects in the public realm. Santa & Cole have invest- ed significantly in devel- oping products that deliv- er savings on their ongo- ing operational costs. For instance, their widespread use of LED has significant implications for the long term running costs of street and pedestrian lighting. This is part of their commitment to the smart city concept of using sensors and informa- tion networks to improve efficiency and reduce waste. •www.timberplay.com April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 33 MIDWAY CARNIVALS STATE FAIRS REVENUE SUPPLIERS Florida State Fair officials looking at proposal to extend fair dates Reporter’s STORY: Pam Sherborne [email protected] Notebook TAMPA, Fla. — On April 30, the Florida State Fair Authority will meet. Calgary Stampede One of the items on the agenda will be launches new if they will vote on a proposal to ex- tend the number of days of the Florida online project State Fair. Executive Director Chuck Pesano CANADA — Celebrating said if the fair asked him what his a century of legendary stories recommendation would be, he would this year, the Calgary (Alberta) suggest the fair be extended six days Stampede, is asking its visitors on the back end of the fair dates, thus to share their favorite memories giving the fair a third weekend. as part of its unique, online My The fair, which ran Feb. 9-20, this Stampede project to mystam year, had a decrease in attendance [email protected]. compared to the numbers in 2011. This According to Calgary offi- year, attendance was approximately cials, up to eight standout sub- 457,000, compared to the 2011 number missions will be awarded “the of 487,000. experience of a lifetime” at this year’s Stampede, July 6-15, win- ning tickets to the rodeo, chuck wagon races and Grandstand Show as well as western clothes and centennial-themed gifts. All submissions will remain a lasting memory, forever in the ar- chives of the Calgary Stampede, Even though attendance dipped between seven and eight percent from this and available to revisit anytime, Yet, the fair reported two days of including the next centennial. year’s Florida State Fair, Tampa, and the 2011 fair, officials were still pleased single day attendance records. with the results. The event drew approximately 457,000 patrons this year “When we had the weather, peo- and set two all-time single-day attendances. This is a view of the crowded ple came out,” Pesano said. “Since our midway with the new Stinger (Loop Fighter), manufactured by Technical fair is held during the school year, our Park, and brought in by Reithoffer Shows. This is the only Loop Fighter in Quoted weekends are when we really draw. the U.S. It ranked number five in the top five rides. The first weekend this year, we had COURTESY FLORIDA STATE FAIR “Crabtree values variety, cool to cold temperatures for our area. affordability, and family The second weekend, we have some (Feb. 10) was the first time we have day ride gross. On the last day of the fun, just as we do rain. We basically have these week- ever gone over $1 million in ride gross- fair, Monday, Feb. 20, the ride gross here at the ends to draw our biggest crowds.” es. So, it was not only a record single- approached $585,000, setting another day for that first Friday, but a record single day gross. State Fair of Louisiana. Records were set on the first Fri- ” day, Feb. 10, of the fair when 78,366 for any one day of ride grosses ever.” Pesano said the fair board has —Lousiana State Fair people came through the gates. That The official number showed the asked him and his staff to do their due President and General is an all-time single day attendance ride gross on that day was $1,012,000, diligence in researching the pros and Manager Chris Giordano record. The final day of the fair, Mon- breaking the previous record of cons of expanding the fair. On April 30, on the hiring of day, Feb. 20, there were 56,737 on the $862,000. the fair may or may not be prepared to Crabtree Amusements grounds, which also set a single-day Tuesday, Feb. 14, the ride gross vote on the matter. If the board does for this year’s fair record for the final day of the fair. was $111,000, setting a single day ride vote to approve an extension, then Pe- “We also set four midway daily gross. 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FLORIDA TOP RIDES AT 2012 FLORIDA STATE FAIR Continued from page 33 No official contract at this time for ply to the state Department of 1. Super Slide, built by Dave Barham for the fair, owned Mega Midway Entertainment to play Agriculture for the extension. by Florida State Fair, total gross $183,180 the 2012 Putnam County Fair Operations Director Fred 2. Sky Glider, built and owned by Sky Fair Inc., $171,107 Brown said it is his under- 3. Hit in 2000 Himalaya, built by Mack, owned by Wade COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Those in attendance at the standing that if the board Shows, $141,044 Putnam County fair board meeting that took place at the does approve the extension, it 4. Giant Gondola Wheel, Chance, Wade Shows, $117,659 end of February were asked to leave for 45 minutes while would probably not go into af- 5. Stinger (Loop Fighter), Technical Park, Reithoffer the board consulted with the county attorney in private. Shows, $96,389 * fect until 2014. According to the local newspaper Herald-Citizen, 6. Super Himalaya, Bertazzon, Reithoffer, $88,846 “We had this many days the board first discussed volunteers for the fair that is to 7. Himalaya, Wisdom, Dreamland Amusements, $88,376 a long time ago, but it just take place Aug. 2-11, 2012. Then, fair board President 8. Vertical Swing, Zamperla, Reithoffer Shows, $85,487 wasn’t successful for us,” Bill Dyer said that the meeting had been called to dis- 9. RC48 roller coaster, , Wade Shows, $72,887 Brown said. “But, that was a cuss the contract the fair had with Glenn Geren, Mega 10. Magnum, Mondial, Wood Entertainment, $71,086 long time ago and things have Midway Entertainment, based in Lake Park, Ga. The car- * New ride. changed…who knows?” nival has been playing the fair for about nine years. A Pesano said if the fair two-year contract extension took the carnival through dates were extended another Reithoffer Shows’ Stinger (a “Another concessionaire 2011. six days to take in the a third Technical Park Loop Fighter). that did really well was Ste- Following discussions between the board and the weekend, it would not only Reithoffer Shows is based in phen Ebers from New Jersey,” county attorney whether the board needed to officially give the fair more days but Gibsonton, Fla. Brown said. “I saw him at the hire the county attorney before private client-attorney would give the additional Kyle Brady, Playworld New Jersey State Fair and got conversations or whether by the mere fact the county days closer to March when the Amusements, Alma, Mich., his card. I didn’t really think attorney already represented the board in his present weather is more stable. Plus, brought in Dartron’s The he would come all the way capacity, the board took a recess having decided they there wouldn’t be any conflicts Rave, another new ride for the down here, but he did and did were already covered under client-attorney privileges. with other events. fair. really well.” New this year on the Foods that made a hit The concession offered The board members then asked all those attending ex- grounds was a restroom facil- this year included the Amish lobster, filet mignon, and a va- cept for the board members and attorney to leave the ity built in the center of the Baking Co., out of Sarasota, riety of other dishes. room. The private meeting ran about 45 minutes. grounds. Pesano said the new Fla. Brown said they were so Walker’s Concessions After the meeting concluded, one board member building cost about $300,000 busy that the operator, Nathan offered all seafood dishes said they really couldn’t comment, but they still had the and was equipped with up- Peachy, had to fly his sister including lobster bites and same carnival. dated amenities. in from Pennsylvania to help conch fritters. More information would be presented at the next Brown said there were 114 them out. The company was “I would say of all the meeting. rides on the midway for the offering large homemade do- concessionaires, these three —Pam Sherborne 2012 fair. New pieces included nuts and pretzels. did really well,” Brown said. April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 35 2012 IISA exhibitors show newest and finest STORY: Pam Sherborne booth he was showing was go- hot dogs, and fried trailer) at [email protected] ing to Corky Powers, Powers the show, which was built for Great American Midways. Bill Morton, a concessionaire GIBSONTON, Fla. — At “It is my own design that that travels with Ray Cam- the conclusion of the 2012 I created,” he said. “It has a mack Shows, Laveen, Ariz. International Independent screen over the windows that There was also a new trail- Showmen’s Association Ex- can be programmed as text er on display that was built travaganza and Trade Show, mode and video mode. It can for Brenda and Joe Premont, Gibsonton, Fla., Mike Curci, show a video of a ride operat- Grannys Foods, San Antonio, Midway Stainless Fabrica- ing and then go into the text Texas. This is the second trailer tors, Hillside, N.J., felt poten- mode. It can be set to go back Hitch-Hiker has built for the tial customers were being very and forth.” Premonts. cautious about their spending. “I really like to make “Brenda and her husband things different,” he said. “I are independent concession- FINAL IN A SERIES like to use LED lights. I like aires and they travel a lot with new designs. I try to do some- NAME,” Swartz said. “They Show Me Fabrication, Sedalia, Mo., exhibited two trailers “I think last year they came thing unusual.” do a lot of the fried Twinkies, this year at the IISA trade show – this lemonade and Slushes. with some money to spend,” Curci was among many Oreos and foods like that. She AT/SUE NICHOLS Curci said. “But, maybe, not exhibitors at the 2012 IISA is famous for her chocolate- so much this year. I think the show. The following is infor- dipped cheesecake.” weather last year and the econ- mation from more that were The Premonts had a omy have people holding onto on hand. unique feature built for their their money more this year new trailer, Swartz said. It is than last.” Hitch-Hiker a slide-out that is rounded in- Nevertheless, Curci is Manufacturing Company, stead of squared. staying busy. At this year’s New Middletown, Ohio “She plans to use it for dis- IISA show, which ran Feb. 6-11, Hitch-Hiker’s Holly play,” Swartz said. “She said he exhibited several of his food Swartz said Gibsonton was she wanted to put a chocolate trailers, including a lemonade good for her company. The fountain in it. There are small and ice tea, as well as a new- company exhibited a new floodlights at the top of the ly designed ticket booth. The mustards trailer (corn dogs, slide-out where she can light up anything in there. A choco- late fountain lighted at night Carlo and Cindy Guglielmi, Ital International, Nashville, will look great.” Tenn., have been very busy with sales this past winter. But, The trailer was built with Carlo Guglielmi said the IISA seemed somewhat slow. He an ample number of warming was pleased to hear that a ride he sold to Reithoffer Shows, drawers made to keep Pre- Gibsonton, Fla., and was debuting at the 2012 Florida State mont’s chocolate warm. Fair, Tampa, was doing very well. Swartz said her company AT/PAM SHERBORNE is booked through about Au- attention. “We saw fewer people at gust manufacturing new trail- “I think the economy still the show than usual this year,” ers for customers. They are has a lot of people concerned,” he said. building one for Steve Marcus, Fike said. “I think people are Still the winter proved another independent conces- looking at something special. very busy for Guglielmi who sionaire. That trailer will have They want something that will not only sells used amusement wide wings for more signage. make that person with a tight rides but also represents Ber- budget spend some money.” tazzon and Technical Park. Show Me Fabrication, He had sold a Loop Fight- Sedalia, Mo. Ital International, er to Reithoffer Shows, Gib- Bill Fike said he felt they Nashville, Tenn. sonton, Fla., and it was mak- had a pretty good show this Carlo Guglielmi, Ital Inter- ing a debut at the 2012 Florida year in Gibsonton. national, had said prior to the State Fair, Tampa, which ran The company gained sev- Gibtown show, that this show Feb. 9-20. Guglielmi said he eral new qualified leads even is traditionally a great place to was pleased when he heard though there were no actual sell used rides since most buy- the ride was doing very well Hitch-Hiker Manufacturing Company, New Middletown, sales there. ers tend to buy new rides ear- there. Ohio, built this trailer for Brenda and Joe Premont, Grannys “But, we are selling now,” lier in the off-season. Foods, San Antonio, Texas. One of the special features is he said. It didn’t happen this year, Dalton Kid Ride this rounded slide-out where the Premonts plan to display Show Me brought two but Guglielmi said after the Rebuilders Inc., Foley, Mo. a chocolate fountain. There are several spotlights in the top trailers to Gibsonton including show, “we are making sales Kevin Dalton said his of the slide-out that shines on the fountain. AT/SUE NICHOLS Slushes, which received much now.” 4See GIBTOWN, page 36 We Finance everything but the smiles on the midWay Prairie Financial Helping show folks grow their businesses since 2000

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GIBTOWN hand for the IISA event giving Continued from page 35 out the company’s mini do- nuts, a favorite among attend- company exhibited several ees and other exhibitors alike. kiddie rides at the IISA show The two were busy demon- this year. One was a tractor strating the company’s donut ride that had been purchased equipment as well as provid- by Mary Talley, Talley Amuse- ing information on the variety ments, Haslet, Texas. of other products the company Dalton also sells fold-up offers. gates and fencing. He had two Belshaw manufactures fold-ups on display that were an array of industrial bakery going to Arnold’s Amuse- equipment. ments, Traverse City, Mich. “While we were at Gib- Fun Food Factories, town, we sold a fold-up to Bob Space Racers’ Whopper Water was exhibited by the Chilton, Wis. Mike Featherston, Gold Star Daytona Beach, Fla., based company at the 2012 IISA trade Paul and Cindy Neuber Amusements (Minneapolis), show. This trailer version has been extremely popular for the were busy giving out samples one to Jeff Brady, Playworld company. Here, it is donned with Smurf plush. of corn dogs that had been Amusements (Alma, Mich.), ALL PHOTOS AT/PAM SHERBORNE UNLESS NOTED made from the company’s Patti Jones and Clark Con- and Sherwood Amusements “Cindy’s Famous Corn Dog ner, with Belshaw, Adamat- (Upper Falls, Md).” right or the other way around “He first began in this in- Mix.” The two, who are con- ic Bakery Group, Auburn, providing a whole new experi- dustry doing air brush,” she cessionaires with their own Wash., were on hand for the Amusement Sales Inc. ence. said. “Now, he is creating trailers and route, have also IISA event giving out the (Fabbri), Arlington, Texas The company also offers these amusement wraps.” started selling their veggie mix company’s mini donuts and Jeff Miller, president, an array of other portables The large piece of artwork and funnel cake mix. having fun doing so. Amusement Sales Inc., said he include the Wacky Worm and behind her could be used to go made some sales leads at the spinning coasters. around just about any type of 2012 IISA show and he was signage. “trying to make hay out of And, it is truly a family them.” Bob’s Space Racers, affair. The Wheelers have two “The Gibsonton show is Daytona Beach, Fla. sons and a daughter. One son always a wild card because On display at the 2012 was works in sales for the family you never know who is going Bob’s Space Racers popular business, while the other does to be there or what the mood portable version of the Stinky installation. Their daughter is will be,” Miller said. Feet, a water race game with involved in the graphics of the Fabbri has had a lot of multiple targets. That game wraps. success with one of the com- has a permanent park version pany’s newest rides, the Day- as well as an arcade version. It Gold Medal Products, tona Round Ride. The cars has done very well in all areas Cincinnati, Ohio allow two kids or one adult for Bob’s Space Racers. Gold Medal’s Bo Wilson and one child to ride together. Among other products, said the company was intro- Riders not only go around, but the company also was show- ducing a new chocolate and can also be steered from left to ing it’s trailer version of caramel dip designed for ap- Whopper Water where it was ples this year at the show. donning Smurf plush. Whop- People were asking for it, Gold Medal Products, Cincinnati, Ohio, introduced a new per Water trailer design allows he said, so the company de- product at the 2012 IISA trade show – a chocolate and cara- for functional weather protec- livered. Gold Medal was also mel dip designed for apples. tion for customers, simplified exhibiting their popcorn and operation and optimum game nacho equipment. layout for guest efficiency. Chef’s Fun Foods, Sippers by Design, Miami East Brunswick, N.J. Sippers by Design’s Lisa Sam Saleh, company part- Dominique stayed very busy ner, said the Chip Stix section throughout the IISA trade of Chef’s Fun Foods has been show. On display was her col- phased out. The company orful and creative drink ware, now has a variety of brands including her Lemon Wedge, and was introducing several Alien Space Invaders, Astro- new products at the IISA trade nauts, new NASCAR Race show. The company intro- Car, new ICEE Bear, and new duced new seasons for their Clear Shakers. Tatorstix product and intro- Some top selling drink duced their new Waffstix, a ware includes Candy Stripes, waffle on a stick with a variety Twister, Boots, Handle Quarts, of glazes. Midway Stainless Fabrica- Hurricanes, Stadium Cups, “We are tailoring our tors, Hillside, N.J., brought and the Tiki sipper. products to parks and carni- several products to the IISA vals,” Saleh said. “We want to show this year. One was Amusement Wraps, redevelop ourselves to fit into this newly designed ticket Ironton, Ohio the U.S. market better.” booth, which features a pro- The Wheeler family is a tal- grammable screen above ented family. Rebecca Wheeler, Belshaw Adamatic Bakery the ticket windows. This one said her husband, Chuck, has Group, Auburn, Wash. Sam Saleh, company partner, Chef’s Fun Foods, East Bruns- was going to Corky Powers, been doing his artwork for the Patti Jones and Clark Con- wick, N.J., shows off the company’s Tatorstix and Waffstix at Powers Great American Mid- industry for many years. ner, with Belshaw, were on the 2012 IISA trade show. ways. April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 37 More than $2 million has been raised to date No date set for public opening of carnival museum STORY: Pam Sherborne [email protected]

GIBSONTON, Fla. — The building is complete and ex- hibits continue to come in, but exactly when the carnival museum, being built by funds raised by the International In- dependent Showmen’s Asso- ciation (IISA), will open up to the public is still not known. Jim Elliott, a member of the museum board, said the nature of the carnival indus- try is pretty much the same reason a public opening isn’t in the foreseeable future. “We had a museum con- sultant here about a week ago,” Elliott said, at the end of February. “He gave us some very good suggestions. Now, we need to figure out how to proceed.” But, since most people on the museum board are carni- val operators and they will hit the road soon for the 2012 season, making decisions as a board, much less implement- ing any of those decisions most likely won’t happen un- til next fall. The first thing and - per haps the most important de- cision to be made is to deter- mine the museum storyline. “We need to figure out what story we want to tell,” he said. “Then, we need to figure The building for the International Independent’s Showmen’s The 18,000-square-foot out how to tell it. If we could Association is complete and exhibits continue to be donat- building houses an array of just get everyone on the same ed or loaned, but museum board members are still not sure exhibits. In the 60-foot peak track, we could make some of when the museum will be open to the public. Some exhibits of the building stands a 1900 these decisions. But, we may in the museum include, clockwise from top left: an Allen Conderman Ferris wheel, have to wait now until every- Herschel American Beauty carousel; a 1958 King Tugboat which was donated by Av- one gets back off the road.” FrederiksenRide; vintage1/7x3 b/w signage 3/14/02 and carousel 11:22 AM decorations Page 1 and this ery Wheelock. Fredericksen The IISA’s museum com- 1920’s Rocky Road to Dublin Car. Inset photo: Jim Frederik- donated his Allen Herschell mittee has been raising mon- sen, Frederiksen Industries, has donated $1,160,000 to the American Beauty carousel. A ey for the museum for years. museum project. AT/GARY SLADE “Money would be raised King Amusement Company throughout the season and made King Tugboat ride was “The #1 Leading Slide Manufacturer in America” then when folks would get put on display by Tom I. Ar- FREDERIKSEN nold. It is a 1950 vintage ride. “World’s Largest 5 Lane, One Trailer Slide - 108 Ft.” INDUSTRIES, INC. back from the road, we would 5212 St. Paul St. work on the building to com- “We have a bumper car, a • Financing and Leasing Available kiddie fire engine and a cou- • Trades Considered Tampa, Florida 33619 plete a phase,” Elliott said. (813) 628-4545 “We did this for about three ple of cars that came off a dark • Order Slide Bags or “New Rain” Bags • 6 New Slides In Stock FAX (813) 621-3679 years.” ride,” Elliott said. “We have a • Have 20 Used Rides www.funslide.com But, interest began to car off an Allan Herschell he- • 90 Ft. Fiberglass Slide wane and the project stalled. licopter ride on display. We • 65 Ft. Fiberglass Slide That was when Jim Frederick- have a very large carnival sen, Fredericksen Industries, model that was made by and Tampa, Fla., made a large donated by Ray Gentry from monetary donation. Construc- Muskegon, Mich. It took him tion, as well as interest and 20 years to build it.” fundraising, began again. The model carnival is So far, Fredericksen has about 65 feet long and about donated $1,160,000 to the mu- four feet wide, with “every seum fund. Elliott said, aside imaginable carnival ride on from Fredericksen’s donation, it.” another one million dollars There also is a gaming has been raised. 4See MUSEUM, page 39 38 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2012 SEEN AT 2012 GIBTOWN Shooting Star Thomas Amusements

Amusements GIBSONTON, Fla. — Jar- rod, Catheryn and little Emma GIBSONTON, Fla. — Thomas, Thomas Amuse- Joe and Brenda Medeiros, ments, Newfoundland, Can- Shooting Star Amusements, ada, stopped by the Amuse- British Columbia, Canada, ment Today booth during were shopping at the 2012 the 2012 International Inde- International Independent pendent Showmen’s Associa- Showmen’s Association Ex- tion Extravaganza and Trade travaganza and Trade Show, Show, Gibsonton, Fla. Jarrod Gibsonton, Fla., but they had Thomas said since his parents, pretty much already made Bill and Gayle Thomas, were their big purchase for the sea- now semi-retired, he and his son. wife are pretty much running Joe Madeiros said they the carnival now. purchased a Fabbri Kamikaze “But, my parents are here from Jessop Amusements, somewhere,” he said. Cambridge City, Ind., the first Thomas said he is the of February before going to Joe and Brenda Medeiros, Shooting Star Amusements, Brit- third generation in his family the trade show. With the ad- to run the show. ish Columbia, Canada. AT/PAM SHERBORNE dition of the Kamikaze, the Thomas Amusements show now has 18 rides and prizewinner for the past two to Disneyland and took with plays about 22 dates in 20 plays 16 events a year. seasons won a trip to Disney- her the carnival’s mascots, weeks of the year. The show Brenda Medeiros said she land, Anaheim, Calif. which are two teddy bears has 18 rides including a Ma- began an online trivia game “I plan to continue the named Twinkle and Sparkle. jestic Manufacturing’s Catch Jarrod, Catheryn and little as a promotion a couple of trivia game, but I may change “She took all these pho- ‘N Air that used to belong Emma Thomas, Thomas years ago. The game is found the grand prize,” she said. “I tos of Twinkle and Sparkle on to Jake Inners, Majestic Mid- Amusements, Newfound- on Facebook and consists of don’t know right now.” various rides and such,” Bren- ways, York, Pa., purchased for land, Canada. individual contests through- The first winner was a lo- da Madeiros said. “It was so the 2012 season. AT/PAM SHERBORNE out the season. The grand cal school teacher who went cute.” April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39

MUSEUM in the museum as well. There sions and begin to implement CalPRO takes home Continued from page 37 are signs, parts of entrance them. gates, smaller exhibits inside “Of course, I won’t be section. display cases, and two Sellner around either for about four important victory “We have an original Tilt-A-Whirl cars. A library months during the season,” park model Bob’s Space Rac- and research area has been es- Elliott said. STORY: Pam Sherborne val rides, which is approxi- ers race game,” he said. “We tablished. Some want to build Elliott is semi-retired [email protected] mately eight times the nation- have a restored digger ma- a theater area and another from the carnival industry. al average for the hourly rate chine from Dale Parker who building in back of the current His son, Tracy Elliott, now LOS ANGELES, Calif. charged by safety engineers used to build them. And, museum where wagons could runs the family business, El- — CalPRO, an organization and exponentially higher going way back, we have a be housed. liott’s Amusements, based in created in 2006 for Califor- than any surrounding states Country Store Wheel. This It is definitely coming Mason, Mich. But, Elliott still nia Portable Ride Operators, all of which DOSH is statuto- came to us from Paul and along though, Elliott said. owns a bulldozer and a lem- took home a victory recently rily required to acknowledge Beryl Dell. It goes back to the Hopefully, he said, it onade trailer, which he takes in what seems to be an on- and explain but has intention- 1940s.” won’t be too long before they out on the road with this son. going fight against that state’s ally ignored.” There are other elements can make the necessary deci- Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), which wishes to raise inspec- tion fees for portable rides in the state. In fact, DOSH did imple- ment a regulation in January 2011 that did just that. But, Boyd Jensen, Garrett & Jen- sen, on behalf of CalPRO, filed a lawsuit against DOSH in February 2011. DOSH then later responded with an op- posing motion. On Dec. 31, 2011, a hear- ing on the Opposing Mo- tions for Summary Judgment took place at the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Jim Hall, president of CalPRO, was also present. After two sessions of argument and a break by the Court, the judge finally made his ruling close to noon. Regulation section 344.18, which established new fees and requirements of portable ride operators that went into effect last year, was declared invalid with the judge’s grant- ing of CalPRO’s Motion for Summary Judgment. This means that the inspection fees in effect prior to January 2011 will be in effect until further notice. The lawsuit filed by Jen- sen on behalf of CalPRO in February 2011, was seeking to invalidate and enjoin imple- mentation of the new regula- tions. The lawsuit stated that the new regulations were “in total violation of the express terms of Labor Code 7904- 7905 by portioning out their ‘administrative costs’ when the Labor Code authorizes in- spection costs’ only.” The suit went on to say that: “… DOSH has for years attempted to find a way, with- out the statutorily required ‘substantial evidence’ and against unanimous statewide public and statewide agency oppositions, to assess fees at a cumulative rate of $309 an hour to inspect simple carni- 40 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2012 Crabtree Amusements hired for 2012 Louisiana State Fair

SHREVEPORT, La. — The State Fair of Louisiana announced last month the hir- ing Crabtree Amuse- ments, Inc., as the car- Amusements President, Pat nival for the 2012 State Fair. Crabtree. “We feature bright, The new carnival will show- clean equipment, courteous case several new rides and an employees and many comfort overall fresh look to the State features to ensure the satis- Fair of Louisiana Midway. faction of our patrons. Safety “We are pleased to part- is a top priority at Crabtree ner with Crabtree,” said Chris Amusements. Our equipment Have Midway Giordano, state fair president is well maintained and con- and general manager. “It is a forms to industry standards.” News of Interest? large carnival that will open The 2011 midway was up many possibilities for the provided by Lowery Carnival, fair. Plus, Crabtree values va- Gulf Shores, Ala. E-mail it to riety, affordability, and family The State Fair of Louisiana Pam Sherborne fun, just as we do here at the provides a variety of attrac- State Fair of Louisiana.” tions including an abundance The 2012 fair will run Oct. of free grounds attractions in- psherborne 25-Nov. 11. cluding the Circus Hollywood, Crabtree Amusements, the Ultimate Safari, roving en- @amusementtoday Inc., Staples, Texas, has pro- tertainers such as Dallas the .com vided carnivals at many fairs Fire Guy and PJ the Clown, across the country including: livestock shows and educa- •The Colorado State Fair, tional agricultural exhibits. Pueblo, Colo.; Fair goers can also attend the •Star of Texas Fair & Ro- State Fair’s many headline LED TRUSS TICKET BOOTH deo, Austin, Texas; concerts for free with admis- •Heart of Texas Fair & Ro- sion. Rodeo lovers can expect deo, Waco, Texas and some of the biggest names on for the new generation • W y o m i n g S t a t e F a i r , the professional circuit riding Douglas, Wyo. champion bulls and horses “We pride ourselves in and competing at the annual • Spell Chase Lettering for • 49” LED Scrolling Sign offering families a safe, en- State Fair of Louisiana PRCA LED “TICKETS” Sign • Corner Truss Systems joyable, fun-filled day to Rodeo. • 60” LED Video Screen or 60” • Corner LED Neon remember,” said Crabtree —Pam Sherborne LED Scrolling Sign • Chasing LED Carnival • Programmable Ride Display on Each Side Video & Text AT BONUS ISSUE — JULY 2012

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To be part of this special issue, contact us today! Ad space closes May 28th! Gary Slade Sue Nichols (817) 460-7220 (615) 662-0252 [email protected] [email protected] April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 41 42 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2012 MIDWAY MIDWAYLIGHTS MARKET PLACE COMPILED: Pam Sherborne, [email protected] With near idyllic and dry weather, the 100th Alpine Amusements, Naperville, Ill., has a Centennial Edition of the South Florida Fair, new date to place on the 2012 calendar. The West Palm Beach, was up in attendance by over carnival will play the Racine County Fair, Union, four percent compared to a year ago. Total re- Grove, Wis., when it runs July 25-29. ported attendance for the 17-day event, which Murphy Brothers, Tulsa, Okla., was play- ran Jan. 13-29, was 588,370 the third straight ing that date as well as the Wisconsin State up year. Fair, which runs 10 days the first of August. The Rick Vymlatil, the fair’s president and CEO, Wisconsin State Fair announced it would go in- following the end of the fair said that: “It was a dependent in 2012, so, due to routing, Murphy solid fair.” Brothers decided to forego the Racine County “Both midway and admission revenues Fair as well. were up nicely,” Vymlatil said. “Once again, a • number of individual or daily records were bro- A five-month search for a new leader at ken including five single-day midway records the Dixon May Fair, Dixon, Calif., ended last and two single-day admission records. Since month. Richard Persons, currently chief execu- this was our 100th anniversary, we were hoping tive officer of the Lake County Fair in Lakeport, this would be a special year and it was.” Calif., will do double duty and also serve as in- Wade Shows, Livonia, Mich., provided the terim CEO of the Dixon May Fair. He replaces midway with more than 200 rides, games and Jack Murphy, who left last September to pur- attractions. sue other career opportunities. Vymlatil noted the introduction of a num- “The timing with Dixon is perfect,” said ber of new events some of which grew rapid Persons in a prepared statement. “Besides the legs such as the first Annual South Florida obvious financial benefits for each fair, this -ar Fair 5K Run, which debuted on Dec. 31 at the rangement also allows me to see how things are Okeeheelee Park attracting 480 runners. done at another fairgrounds, and to help them The “Party of The Century,” the fair’s signa- with my knowledge of what works well here (in ture Centennial event, drew much praise. It was Lake County).” an invitation-only party held during the fair. Earlier last month, officials with the Lake The debut of Wade Shows’ Gold Access County Fair board approved an agreement to pass, enabling riders to enter quick entrance provide management services to the Dixon May lanes for rides, was a hit. Fair. Persons is slated to be in Dixon two to three “We will promote this heavier next year,” days a week through Dixon’s annual event, set Vymlatil said. for May 10-13. Then, he returns to Lake County The 2013 South Florida Fair will run Jan. to prepare for that fair’s Aug. 30-Sept. 2 run. 18-Feb. 3. Persons has been the CEO of the Lake From the South Florida Fair, Wade Shows’ County Fair since November 1996. Prior to that, scheduled included: the Central Florida Fair, he served as the deputy CEO of the Solano (Ca- Orlando, Fla., March 1-11 (another 100th an- lif.) County Fair from 1990-96 and assisted May niversary fair); the Okeechobee (Fla.) County Fair managers numerous times. Fair, March 12-18; Gulf Beaches Rotary Spring • Fling, Treasure Island, Fla., (March 15-18); the Frazier Shows, Scottsdale, Ariz., purchased Poteet (Texas) Strawberry Fest, April 13-15; a new KMG Speed at the 2012 International In- Fiesta San Antonio (Texas), April 19-29; and dependent Showmen’s Association Extravagan- the Gibralter Trade Center, Taylor, Mich., May za and Trade Show, Gibsonton, Fla., in February. North American Representative 11-20. The ride is expected for delivery in June 2013. • • Amusement Sales, Inc. A bill passed unanimously by the State of California’s network of fairs last month an- South Carolina House last month places new nounced plans to introduce legislation that will Texas Office: JRide Sales regulations on miniature train rides in hopes of allow them to continue generating jobs and mil- 405 Dodson Lake Dr. JReplacement Parts preventing another tragedy like the Cleveland lions of dollars in tax revenue for state and local Arlington, TX 76012-3442 JService Park, Spartanburg, S.C., train crash last year, governments, according to the Western Fairs the bill’s sponsor said. Association (WFA). Telephone: (817) 275-9393 • Fax: (817) 860-7373 Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler, R- Based on a sampling of performance at fairs www.fabbrigroup.com • [email protected] Gaffney, was the primary sponsor of the legisla- statewide, WFA reported that 2011 was a ban- tion known as Benji’s Law — named in honor of ner year with record attendance and a $165-mil- six-year-old Benji Easler, who died during the lion tax contribution to state and local govern- park’s miniature train derailment March 19, 2011. ments. Yet the future success of California fairs The bill requires miniature trains to have and related revenue benefits are in jeopardy working speedometers and devices that would because state fair funding is slated for a total limit speed to the manufacturer’s recommenda- elimination. tion or less. It also requires training for drivers As of January 1, California’s network of 78 and documentation of that training, as well as fairs will see its annual state allocation of $32 mechanical inspections of the trains to include million cut to zero, according to WFA. That a speed test. $32 million has traditionally functioned as seed State inspectors already examine such money that kick starts annual operations. Citing rides, but a Labor, Licensing and Regulation California Department of Food & Agriculture worker resigned after the crash last year after statistics, WFA officials said that cutting that admitting to falsifying the inspection report for support could result in a significant reduction the Cleveland Park train that crashed. of the following economic benefits to the state: The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office •$2.65 billion in total economic impact to found that speed was the lone cause of the California; crash, which also injured 28 people on board, •30,000 jobs; including the driver, Matt Conrad. Conrad’s at- •$66 million in states sales tax; torneys have disputed those findings. •$99 million in sales taxes for cities and Keep our carnival and fair industry strong! • counties. Buy products and services from these suppliers. April 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 43

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Three- THE INDUSTRY EXPERTS Conn., has a full-time mechanic’s posi- More info and job descriptions are prong plug comes out of backside. tion available. Applicant must have a online at http://www.hfalls.com/water Price for all four: $6,776 thorough knowledge of and experi- park/employment.html PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS Please call (603) 474-5424 ence with mechanics, gearMay reduction, 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 pneumatics, hydraulics, and electro-me- September 2009 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 CARNIVALS • PARKS • 2008 CAPCO CENTER TRAILER chanical. Must have the proven ability to use these skills to ensure the save FEC’S • MUSEUMS • TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Like-new condition, 18’x8’, removable operation, maintenance, and inspec- hitch, all hydraulic, goes to ground level, Subscribe to our YouTube channel tions of amusement rides, attractions youtube.com/amusementtoday 50 W.P.O. PEARL BOX ST, 279, COLDWATER, COLDWATER, MICHIGAN MI 49036-1967 49036 extra awning lights. and company equipment. 513-279-9063800-279-9063 CLASSIFIEDS$40,300 CLASSIFIEDSCompetitive salary, benefits package. FAX (517) 279-9191 www.AmusementToday.comComplete job description available Call EJ Dean (978) 375-2542 www.AmusementToday.comFollow us on Twitter WWW.NORTONAUCTIONEERS.COM via e-mail at [email protected]. twitter.com/amusementtoday E-MAIL: [email protected] To place an ad call (817) 460-7220Contact Eric Anderson, (203) 758-2913 GENERATOR FOR SALE To placex100. an Quassy ad iscall an EOE. (817) 460-7220 FOR SALE FOR SALE Detroit deisel 140kw mounted in a DATEBOOK eMploYMenT eMFoploYMenR Sale T sound proofFoFo enclosureRR SaleSale FoFoRR SaleSale FoR Sale SeRVIceS Smokey Mountain 400 amp 3 phase main breaker, com- Smokey Mountain pletely rebuilt in 1994 and only used East Coast Beach Location Canned Spiel Repeaters Amusements Inc. APRIL 17 - 19 Great for game booths and ride queue Amusements Inc. 1300 hours since. needs Ride Help - In All Departments lines. Complete with 24-watt amp needs Ride Help - In All Departments 500 gal fuel capacity DEAL, Dubai12 Rides World Trade Centre Ride Superintendent - For Green Unit and weather-tight speaker. Up to fourCan Ride Superintendent - For Green Unit 13 Games 2-minute custom sayings or one self- Electrician - For Green Unit • Electrician - For Green Unit For more details and pictures Profitable, owner looking to diversify repeating custom canned spiel. Contact: MAYwith 21 existing operations. Contact: call Dennis at (718) 372-2592 Brian (Beaver) Bitner $350 - Go to www.ACsound.net® for Brian (Beaver) Bitner NEAAPA Spring Supervisor Educational and (919) 272-5627 If interested, please contact: more information or call Anthony at (919) 272-5627 Billy Clark - (863) 738-1689 Presentation,Len Soled Canobie Lake Park, Salem,(865) 742-1394 N.H. 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