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Vol. 16 • Issue 8.1 NOVEMBER 2012 IAAPA registration strong, 2012 surprises ahead for attendees during upcoming IAAPA Attractions Expo STORY: Pam Sherborne The IAAPA Attractions and former Walt Disney Parks a tour to Fun Spot USA, and [email protected] Expo is expecting to host an and Resorts executive, will two Institutes — Rookies and estimated 25,000 attendees take over as IAAPA president Newcomers: Family Enter- ORLANDO, Fla. — Chip this year to take advantage of and CEO on Jan. 1, 2013. The tainment Center Program, and Cleary, IAAPA’s CEO and the offerings. The organization leadership transition has al- Institute for Attractions Man- president promised during is also expecting 1,100 exhibit- ready begun and attendees to agers. Monday begins formal ’s Golden ing companies on the trade- this year’s event will notice scheduling, all of which can Ticket Awards, held Sept. 7-8, show floor. just that. be found on the organization’s Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, “Registration for As is the tradition of website, www.iaapa.org. Tenn., that this year’s IAAPA IAAPA Attractions Expo 2012 the Attractions Expo, offer- “Beginning Tuesday, the Attractions Expo would hold is strong,” Cleary said, later ings will include educational show floor will come alive,” some surprises. in September. “Tens of thou- seminars, luncheons, round- Cleary said. As both attendees and ex- sands of attractions industry table discussions, behind- The tradeshow runs 10 hibitors descend upon the Or- leaders and decision makers mately this length of time. the-scenes tours, daylong a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday (13), ange County Convention Cen- from around the world will “This really was the plan I institutes, and half-day sym- Wednesday (14) and Thursday ter, Orlando, Fla., for the 2012 gather in Orlando this No- had when I took over,” Cleary posiums designed to keep at- (15), and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Fri- convention, set for Nov. 12–16, vember for the attractions in- said, during the Golden Ticket tractions industry profession- day (16). they certainly will be looking dustry’s premier trade show Awards. “I plan to stay in the als up-to-date with the latest Some highlights planned for those surprises. and conference, IAAPA At- industry, but I am not ready trends and developments in for this year include a Lunch But, perhaps, more im- tractions Expo.” to release my plans. But, it has attractions management. and Learn presentation on portantly, they will look to Making big headlines dur- been great to be able to leave Although the expo of- Monday, Nov. 12 by Tom IAAPA’s annual event as a ing the summer was Cleary’s this position knowing Paul ficially begins Nov. 12, there Mehrmann, CEO of Ocean way to gauge trends, find new decision to leave as CEO and Noland will be coming in. He are some features scheduled Park Hong Kong; the Kickoff products and maybe even get president. He had said that it will be great.” for Sunday, Nov. 11. Those Event, Tuesday, Nov. 13; the a glimpse of the industry’s fu- was his intention to head up Noland, a theme park con- include the charity golf tour- GM and Owners’ Breakfast, ture. the organization for approxi- sultant, IAAPA board member, nament and motorcycle ride, 4See EXPO, page 4 IAAPA chairmen share thoughts on industry OUTGOING: Roland Mack INCOMING: Will Morey ORLANDO, Fla. — Roland Mack, ORLANDO, Fla. — Will Morey, Mo- Europa-Park, , reflected that he rey’s Piers, Wildwood, N.J., will take over learned more about the as chair of IAAPA during the 2012 IAAPA industry in this past year as the IAAPA Attractions Expo, set for Nov. 12–16, at chairman than in all 40 years he as been a the Orange County Convention Center, part of the industry. Orlando, Fla. Mack will turn over reins as chairman to His goals for the coming year include Will Morey, Morey’s Piers, Wildwood, N.J., the continued implementation of the asso- at the upcoming 2012 IAAPA Attractions ciation’s Strategic Plan, to encourage open Expo, set for Nov. 12–16, at the Orange dialogue and increase attention to North County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. America. As a global organization, Mack said Here, Morey shares some thoughts for IAAPA is making tremendous strides. the upcoming year. Here he shares some thoughts with What are your goals this coming year Amusement Today. as the chair of IAAPA? First, on a personal note, what has Roland Mack I’m very focused on seeing that the Will Morey been the best part of being chairman of diligent execution of IAAPA’s 2013 – 2015 IAAPA this year? Strategic Plan occurs in a timely and effec- The best part of being chairman was tive manner. This is essential, as the plan that even though I have been working in this industry for more than 40 identifies key initiatives that a number of IAAPA’s best minds and leaders years, I have learned a lot about this great industry and what makes it so see as key to the association and industry’s future success. special — the people. I visited many parks and had a chance to see what While I’m committed to advancing all key goals of the Strategic Plan, I 4See MACK, page 6 4See MOREY, page 8 2 AMUSEMENT TODAY November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 NEWSTALK OPINIONS CARTOON LETTERS AT CONTACTS EDITORIAL: Gary Slade, [email protected] CARTOON: Bubba Flint Thank you Chip Cleary Last year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo at the Orange County Convention Center was certainly filled with its share of unplanned surprises and events that kept IAAPA Presi- dent and CEO Chip Cleary hopping and up into the late night hours one night, just to Slade make sure the show could go on. After many attendees made their com- ments to AT last year about the poor quality of the rest rooms at the OCCC, we asked Chip if he could look into it. After all, clean rest rooms are a key part of our amuse- ment industry and the image the parks send to their paying customers on a daily basis. During our recent visit with Chip at the annual Gold- en Ticket Awards event at Dollywood, Cleary promised that the rest room issues have been addressed by both IAAPA and the OCCC, and that this year’s attendees will see clean restrooms. We have full faith that once again, Chip and his team will see to it the job is done by the OCCC. For that, we say thank you Chip Cleary! EDITORIAL: Andrew Mellor, [email protected] —Gary Slade Quality shines through Gary Slade is the founder and publisher of Amusement Today. His love for amusement parks began at age six when Although I wasn’t lucky down to budgets. No matter how big or small enough to attend AT’s Golden a park is, however, a high quality experience is he first visited Pontchartrain Beach Amusement Park and Six Ticket Awards this year, from something guests have come to expect and if it Flags Over . His long newspaper career helped lead what I’ve heard and read about is not provided the chances are they won’t return to the launch of AT in 1997. the event it was clearly hugely and they certainly won’t recommend the venue SUBSCRIBER NOTICE successful and once again high- to others. Amusement Today would like to remind subscribers lighted some fantastic parks and It’s a natural reaction when you see a well their attractions in many differ- done, good quality product to want to embrace that AT will publish two November issues for the upcoming Mellor ent ways. it and get involved with it, no more so than in IAAPA Attractions Expo, set for Nov. 12-16, 2012 in Orlan- The host venue itself, Dolly- the case of an amusement ride, a themed area, do, . wood, did pretty well too, coming out on top in a great restaurant or a well-planned retail layout. November I (Pre-IAAPA) issue contains interviews and a number of categories, the park being just one And our best parks recognize the value of this other useful information about the upcoming IAAPA event of many to shine with the provision of top class, key aspect of operation and are providing such as well as a listing of registered exhibitors. It mails at its high quality attractions and facilities which are so quality-filled experiences, continually improving usual time, near then end of October. important to any venue’s success these days. their image and reputation in the process and November II (Convention issue) is AT’s normal Novem- Many years ago the public would, in general, doing their bit for the reputation of the attrac- ber issue, packed with more useful news, in-depth exclusive accept more easily things that weren’t necessar- tions industry as a whole. interviews and features for your reading pleasure. This issue ily of a very good quality but of course nowadays Another key aspect to this is value for money. will mail the week of Nov. 5. that situation has changed dramatically. People Although people’s expectations are high these Both issues will be distributed at the IAAPA Attractions recognize almost instantly if something is poor days in everything we do, most will be happy to Expo trade show floor from AT’s booth #4215 and from quality, be it the theming of a ride, the F&B pro- pay for a great experience — and that of course IAAPA’s publication bin distribution area. AT will also deliver vision, restroom facilities, etc., and our parks means a high quality experience. each issue to the Peabody Hotel (IAAPA headquarter hotel) therefore need to be right on the ball when it So at AT’s Golden Ticket Awards quality for door-to-door deliver on Tuesday morning, Nov. 13. comes to ensuring everything is just right. shone through and was deservedly rewarded. To subscribe to AT visit: www.amusementtoday.com. Some are better at doing this than others, }AT will have a complete GTA recap in the for different reasons, and it doesn’t just come November main issue

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November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 3 THIS MONTH IN HISTORY •1903: Two men fighting over Presented by MINUTE a woman are believed to have caused one of ’s greatest fires. The November 2 DRILL 1 fire would lay bare 14 square COMPILED: Janice Witherow blocks of the Brooklyn resort, killing at least one and destroy- Will Morey, Morey’s Piers ing 264 buildings. Over 30 per- sons were hurt and 500 were left www.RollerCoasterMuseum.org The Morey name is perhaps homeless. Scarcity of an available synonymous with Wild- water supply initially delayed firemen, which would create the need wood, , where to develop an improved system in the amusement area. The fire was Will Morey and his brother watched by an estimated crowd of 70,000 spectators and caused Jack are second-generation $1,200,000 in damage. partners in the highly suc- cessful and classic Morey’s •1913: The November 29 issue of Billboard magazine included a full Piers seaside amusement review of the upcoming Pacific International Exposition in and boardwalk district. In , . The article includes a short interview with addition to being president Frederic Thompson (of Luna Park, Coney Island) and makes men- and CEO of Morey’s Piers, tion that the industry celebrity known as LaMarcus A. Thompson will Will has an especially busy have two devices — the L.A. Thompson Scenic Railway & the L.A. year on tap as the gavel is Thompson Racer — at the . Both debuted when the PPIE opened passed his way to serve as Will Morey, Morey’s Piers, is the incoming IAAPA chairman. on February 20, 1915. the 2013 Chairman of IAAPA, a role he is well prepared for The first thing I do when I get to work is … •1922: In early November, local investors announced plans for a and excited to get down to business — while hav- Make calls from my car on the beach that sur- $200,000 park in Monticello, New York, on 10-acres of land. Mon- ing fun along the way — with his industry peers. rounds Morey’s Piers. ticello Park would open in 1923 and contain the Pippen, a Miller & A self-professed beach guy, Will is well known Baker , a , a full-sized swimming pool, a dance for his quick wit, easy-going attitude and can-do It’s November! On Thanksgiving, you can find hall, and other attractions. On August 16, 1932, the dance hall caught mentality. me … fire and it, along with a number of other of the structures were de- Squeezing in a touch football game against my stroyed. The cause of the fire was never determined, but the park Title brother and his family. never reopened, ending a ten year run. President/ CEO of Morey’s Piers and 2013 Chairman of IAAPA. In one word, I would describe my car as … •1927: The Philadelphia Toboggan Company began construction of Beach ready. a new wooden roller coaster for Sans Souci Park, in Wilkes-Barre, Number of years in the . Started in early November, the new ride, the Bearcat, industry The last time I danced was … would open in May 1928. Designed by chief engineer Herbert P. Depending on what qualifies, Each time my wife “suggested” it. Schmeck, the Bearcat had a 77-foot tall first drop and would charm between 18 and 37 years. park-goers for more than 40 years. Morey Favorite pizza topping … Pepperoni when I throw caution to the wind. •1952: Edward A. Vettel, passes away November 2. Vettel began Best thing about the industry his career working under the direction of T.M. Harton, and would in- Its generous, caring and unique people. What’s your take on Twitter? clude work on coasters for West View Park, West View, Pennsylvania Seems like a good idea that I should really stop and Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio. After Harton’s death, Vettel would Favorite amusement ride avoiding. design coasters utilizing a new shallow track design. Other coasters The Wipe Out Giant Slide, formally on Morey’s included the Zephyr at Pontchartrain Beach, New Orleans, Louisi- Pier where “it all began” for the Morey family. The clothes I feel most comfortable in are … ana, and the Jack Rabbit, at , Youngstown, Ohio. Two of Jeans, after being introduced to them by my wife his creations still operate today: the Cyclone at Lakeside Park, Den- If I wasn’t working in the amusement industry, I after college (my excuse, I was a Florida boy). ver, Colorado and the endangered Blue Streak at Conneaut Lake would be … Park in Pennsylvania. Not driving my brother crazy, and likely in real You live in New Jersey. What’s the best thing estate development or the aviation industry. about the state? •1968: Demolition of one of the most famous landmarks in Long Truly a beautiful place with fantastic natural diver- Beach, California, began in early November. Opened in 1930, the Cy- Biggest challenge facing our industry sity and unique beach town culture. clone Racer at (later Nu-Pike), represented the only racing Recognizing the need to accelerate the sharing bobs style coaster ever built. Designed by Frederick Church, it sat of safety enhancing information to near real-time My life motto is … over the ocean until the beach was built up under the pier. Much of . Dang, I need one of these. the reasons for its removal were based on the acquisition of the RMS Queen Mary, forcing the city of Long Beach to submit to changes to The thing I like most about amusement/water If I could guest star on one TV show, it would its roadway infrastructure. New landfill would eventually replace the park season is … be … beaches and piers of the amusement area, resulting in new roadways The energy, seeing our team working together I don’t like TV enough. and parks connected to the area of the prized ocean liner. Today an and flying to visit other parks (yes, I know that’s overpass, depicting an artist’s representative of the famous coaster, three). The funniest person I know is … commemorates the former location nearby of the beloved ride. Sorry, there are too many funny people in this in- —Compiled by Richard Munch / NRCMA The three things I am most looking forward to dustry (and even a bunch that don’t know they’re at the IAAPA Expo are … funny) to name just one. The gavel (joking Roland, sort of), seeing our TM - Morey’s Piers team engage in education and at In the year 2013, I am really looking forward P.O. Box 5427 tack the “floor,” and collaborating with respected to … Arlington, Texas 76005-5427 5-time Award Winner friends in the industry. Advancing the IAAPA Strategic Plan, making new (817) 460-7220 industry friends worldwide and completing the Fax (817) 265-NEWS (6397) Favorite fall activity work of IAAPA’s Global Governance Task Force. Flying and travel. Find us on Facebook The one place I have always wanted to visit, facebook.com/amusementtoday The band that I would really like to see reunite but haven’t yet is … is … Anywhere I can fly the Company plane, “Board- In the interest of avoiding embarrassment, I will walk One.” (We are working on aerial refueling Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/amusementtoday not respond to this question, but I have recently now with the IAAPA M&S Committee.) learned, only 30 years or so late, that I really like much of Queen’s music. When it comes to basketball, I am a fan of … Subscribe to our YouTube channel Wake Forest. Get a free QR Code scanner for your phone youtube.com/amusementtoday by visting www.mobiletag.com. 4 AMUSEMENT TODAY November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012

2012 - ORLANDO EXPO IAAPA Attractions Expo attendance* mand structures, critical Continued from page 1 response teams, and main- 26.5 taining essential business op- 25 25.8 Wednesday, Nov. 14; a facility erations. The event will lead tour of SeaWorld Turtle Trek, 23.8 24 participants through a variety Wednesday, Nov. 14; a facil- 22 of scenarios and, by working 20.5 14.6 14.8 15.3 ity tour of Legoland Florida, Buyers Buyers Buyers in small groups, participants Thursday, Nov. 15; and IAAPA • • • will explore key elements and Celebrates at Universal Stu- 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 factors to consider in each sce- dios Florida, Thursday, Nov. Atlanta Atlanta Orlando Orlando Las Vegas Orlando Orlando nario. 15. Both symposiums are part

An abundance of recep- FACTS FAST *in thousands (AT Research) of the General Interest Educa- tions are scheduled through- tion Program, however, due to out the week. Some of these for 4:30-6 p.m., Wednesday, of Cedar Fair Entertainment space considerations, advance include an opening reception, Nov. 14. Everyone is invited Company; Jim Reid-Ander- registration is strongly recom- a young professionals recep- to attend as awards are pre- son, chairman, president, and mended to reserve your seat. tion, the carnival and show- sented for excellence in live CEO of Six Flags Entertain- IAAPA will offer guided men’s reception, European re- entertainment, marketing, ment Corporation; and Thom show floor tours in six product ception, FEC reception, Latin retail, human resources, fam- Stork, president and CEO, categories including theming America reception, and water- ily entertainment centers, new Florida Aquarium. and design suppliers, museum park social. products, trade show displays, Daylong institutes offer suppliers, waterpark suppli- For the first time, several and — new in 2012 — food in-depth professional devel- ers, participatory play suppli- of the highlights and recep- and beverage excellence. opment programs on select ers, entertainment and show tions are to be hosted on the The educational seminars functions of attraction man- production, and inflatable trade show floor. The 2012 also are highlights attendees agement and family entertain- suppliers. Tour participants Kickoff Event, which features won’t want to miss. Topics this ment center operations. Exclu- will be taken to exhibitors to an action-packed hour of year will include entertain- See IAAPA sive behind-the-scenes tours learn more about products news, entertainment and mul- ment and facility operations, Exhibitor offer exclusive, hands-on and services that fall within timedia reports from every finance, government relations, learning at area attractions, in- their specific area of interest. corner of the globe, will be one safety, human resources, com- Listing cluding Fun Spot USA, “Turtle There will also be a guided of those such events. It will be munications and public rela- Trek” at SeaWorld Orlando, tour for first-time attendees. hosted in The Wanda Group tions, marketing, and technol- Pages 9-13 Disney’s Art of Animation IAAPA Attractions Expo Presents the IAAPA Theatre ogy. Resort at , attendees will have multiple from 8:15-10 a.m. There will be targeted museums and science centers, Legoland Florida, Busch Gar- opportunities to support Give Another event to be learning tracks offered that parks and attractions, water dens Tampa, and the Gaylord Kids The World (GKTW) and hosted in The Wanda Group address specific interests re- parks and zoos and aquari- Palms Resort. In addition, its Village. GKTW Village is Presents the IAAPA Theatre lated to certain IAAPA mem- ums. there will be an accessibility a 70-acre, international non- is the presentation of Brass ber constituencies, including “Respected industry lead- tour of Give Kids The World profit resort based in Central Ring Awards. It is scheduled family entertainment centers, ers will deliver invaluable Village, allowing partici- Florida that creates magical information about best prac- pants to see how the village is memories for children with tices, the latest trends, and the equipped for guests with dis- life-threatening illnesses and future of the attractions in- abilities. their families. com amusementtoday dustry during the IAAPA At- New this year, IAAPA Attendees’ support op- tractions Expo 2012 education will offer two half-day sym- portunities include the golf conference,” said Doug Stag- posiums on Friday, Nov. 16: tournament and motorcycle ner, corporate senior direc- Inflatables Symposium and ride on Sunday, as well as a 5K tor of operations at SeaWorld Incident Management Sympo- run and/or 1K walk, or visit- Parks and Entertainment and sium. The Inflatables Sympo- ing the GKTW Village. Last IAAPA Education Committee sium is designed for inflatable year, IAAPA raised more than chair. “The conference offers attractions operators and lead- $74,000 for GKTW during practical take-aways that will ers will discuss such topics as IAAPA Attractions Expo, and appeal to all areas of attrac- risk management, indoor op- hopes to eclipse that figure tions operations as well as erations, and more. There will this year. management levels.” also be an operators round- Attendees may contrib- Some of these respected table. ute on the trade show floor by professionals include: Fer- The Incident Management entering the GKTW Chance nando Eiroa, president and Symposium allows partici- to Win or by donating booth CEO of Palace Entertainment; pants to experience decision- items, such as plush, games, Tom Mehrmann, CEO of making in a dynamic setting T-shirts, rides, etc. All profits Ocean Park Hong Kong; Matt and learn best practices on will benefit GKTW. Ouimet, president and CEO incident management, com-

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ments for IAAPA over the our offices in Brussels, Hong Last year, you mentioned tance for our association. The MACK last year? Kong and as well as that if you had to name just board and all the staff are Continued from page 1 During my time as chair- with my (IAAPA) board col- one primary focus for IAAPA supporting this and are mov- man, we had four important leagues, we have been con- in 2012, “it might be the cre- ing the process forward. We is important for our industry goals: establishing a more siderably successful in pur- ation of a global governance formed a Governance Task in all the different regions to- long term strategy for IAAPA; suing all these goals, and, in and management structure.” Force, which analyzed and day and got an insight what the focus on safety; strength- some areas, even more suc- Where did the association reorganized our governance lies ahead. Everywhere I have ening the global governance, cessfully than we expected. get with this? structure. Our association has been I was welcomed in a and management structure But it will be important to con- Throughout the whole to act global, being support- warm and friendly way and of IAAPA and also promoting tinue. It is good to see that all year, our top priority has been ed by strong regions. Latest, had the opportunity for open “going green” as one of our my fellow officers have been safety. But creating a global end of 2013, we will imple- exchange and discussions. top goals. Together with the involved and will carry on with governance and management ment this new structure in our What have been the IAAPA team in Alexandria and this process. structure is of crucial impor- association. My special thanks most significant accomplish- are going to everybody who contributed to this important process. If you could name just one memory this past year WE BUILD FUN that you will carry the rest of your lifetime, what would AND EXCITEMENT. it be? This is hard to tell. There were so many moments to remember. But, definitely for International me, and my family, it was a Leisure very special honor to be hosts Consulting Inc. of the IAAPA board meeting at Europa-Park in June where INTLLEISURECONSULT.com 425 . 778 . 2552 we decided about important developments for IAAPA. This meeting was a great example ILC Construction LLC of how good the global coop- Ride Installation Specialists eration within our association [email protected] works. —Pam Sherborne Recent Projects • Galveston Pleasure Pier About IAAPA • • Myrtle Beach Sky Wheel The International As- • Kemah Boardwalk sociation of Amusement Parks and Attractions Future Projects (IAAPA) is the premier • 500’ Observation Tower trade association for the attractions industry worldwide. Founded in 1918, IAAPA is the largest in- ternational trade asso- ciation for permanently situated amusement fa- cilities and attractions and is dedicated to the preservation and pros- perity of the amusement industry. IAAPA represents more than 4,000 facility, supplier, and individual members from more than 90 countries. Member facilities include amuse- ment/theme parks, wa- terparks, attractions, family entertainment centers, arcades, zoos, aquariums, museums, science centers, resorts, and casinos. •www.IAAPA.org November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7 8 AMUSEMENT TODAY November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 2012 - ORLANDO IAAPA board of directors elects On the cover As an annual tradition, Amuse- John McReynolds as third vice chairman ment Today has highlighted on our Pre-Convention issue cover, for government and commu- the chairmen of IAAPA and the Universal Parks and nity relations for the company. vice-presidents that will follow Resorts exec to in the coming years. Featured Prior to joining Universal, and are: Will Morey, incoming 2013 lead IAAPA in 2016 for eight years, McReynolds chairman; Mario O. Mamon, first served on the staff of United vice chairman (2014); Gerardo ALEXANDRIA, Va. — States Senator Connie Mack. Arteaga Cerda, second vice The board of directors of the McReynolds has also been chairman (2015) and newly International Association of elected John McReynolds as an active volunteer within the third vice chairman (2016). Amusement Parks and At- IAAPA for 10 years. He is a The cartoon was drawn by AT’s tractions (IAAPA) has elected member of the board of direc- longtime cartoonist Bubba Flint, John McReynolds third vice tors for the IAAPA Founda- whose work can also be seen in chairman. McReynolds is se- tion; has served two terms on the Dallas Morning News, Dallas nior vice president — external Business Journal and the Dallas the IAAPA board of directors; Cowboys Star. affairs for Universal Parks and was on the association’s exec- Resorts. He will move through utive and nominating commit- the positions of third, second, tees; and has chaired the IAA- and first vice chairmen before PA Government Relations and leading the association as its Political Action committees. LATE-BREAKING NEWS chairman of the board in 2016. McReynolds has also been a “John has been an indus- featured speaker at IAAPA At- try leader and active IAAPA John McReynolds tractions Expo. FREE! volunteer for more than 10 McReynolds is involved years,” said Darrell Metzger, career in the attractions in- in a number of travel industry, com chairman of the IAAPA nomi- dustry in 1995 when he joined civic, and community organi- amusementtoday nating committee and chair- the Universal Orlando team zations including California man of Themed Attractions as manager, government re- Attractions and Parks Asso- and Destinations Resorts in lations. He was named vice ciation, Florida Restaurant . “His extensive ex- president in 1999, and in 2001 & Lodging Association, Visit perience, understanding of the he assumed oversight respon- Florida, Orlando Business key issues and opportunities sibility for political, regulato- Force, Efficient Transportation facing the worldwide indus- ry, and legislative matters for Coalition of Central Florida, try, and his leadership acumen Universal’s parks and resorts Orlando Inner-City All Stars, will play a key role in moving in Orlando, Florida, and Hol- West Orange Chamber of the association forward for the lywood, California. He was Commerce, California Tour- next five years.” promoted to senior vice presi- ism Industry Association, and McReynolds started his dent in 2007 and is responsible the YMCA Aquatic Center.

Are there some seg- around the challenges we will MOREY ments IAAPA would like to face. But, more importantly, Continued from page 1 be able to represent more I hope to provide a leader- here in the U.S.? If so, what ship style that promotes (or do have very high interests in segments are those? maybe requires) candid dia- Goal I: Expand IAAPA’s Role IAAPA leadership has log in which the whole team in Safety and Security and identified that North America participates collaboratively to Goal IV: Strengthen the ONE needs and deserves more at- enhance understanding and WORLD – ONE IAAPA Brand. tention to membership gen- result in smarter decisions. Do you think the change erally than has been provided What strengths or per- in IAAPA leadership will over the past several years. sonal growth do you expect have an impact on any pro- While I believe the associa- to gain this next year as grams or projects that you tion has deployed its energy chairman? or any committee wanted and focus properly to address Being an officer of IAAPA to undertake for the next the needs and opportunities is like being in the World Se- year? (Chip Cleary will leave of , Latin America, and ries (or World Cup) of busi- IAAPA as president and CEO -Pacific, there is no ques- ness and liberal arts gradu- and Paul Noland will take tion we must now increase ate school. If you’re smart over at the end of 2012.) our attention and focus on enough to listen, you soon IAAPA’s chairmen are all serving the and realize just how many smart focused on working together North America in general. and concerned people within to see the association’s stra- Consistent with our strategic our industry contribute to and tegic plan advanced in an plan, I’ve committed to step really care about IAAPA’s mis- effective manner. I see this up visitation and attention to sion and its importance to as a team approach that has North American parks and at- our members and industry. If grown in consistency and fo- tractions in 2013. you fail to learn and enhance cus over the past couple of What strengths are you leadership skills from this ex- years. Therefore, I think the bringing to IAAPA? perience, you’re either out of in leadership will be A: Hopefully, my strengths touch or asleep. positive and supportive of key include intelligently applied —Pam Sherborne initiatives the team has estab- persistence and a measure of lished and in which it believes. ability to get the right people November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 9 2012 - ORLANDO 2012 IAAPA Attractions Expo exhibitor listing

The list of the 2012 IAAPA trade show exhibitor names Amusements International ...... 5460 Power Breezer...... 3686 and booth numbers were provided by IAAPA. List is current as Amusements Unlimited...... 4878 Bromley, Inc...... 908 of Oct. 5, 2012. For last minute changes and booth additions Anchor Industries, Inc...... 4600 Brown Entertainment ...... 4619 and cancellations, consult the IAAPA show directory. Andamiro USA Corp...... 1306 Bruce D. Robinson Design Group...... 1852 Animakitstudios.com...... 4382 Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation...... 5143 animalive...... 318 B-Token BVBA...... 4088 Safari Challenge ...... 1643 Aoqi Inflatables Limited ...... 5858 Budget Arenas ...... 5678 3-D Branded Attractions...... 4865 Apple Industries, Inc...... 1812 , Inc...... 3219 3D New Culture Co.,LTD, Ningbo, ...... 4475 Aqua Robotics Company, Inc (ARC Inc.)...... 629 Busy Mover...... 5765 3D Plus ...... 4572 Aquakita ...... 3411 Buzzpark Oyun Parklari Ekipmanlari Ins. Tur.San.ve Tic. Ltd. 3DME Photo Solutions ...... 1847 Aquatic Development Group, Inc...... 3056 Sti ...... 4075 5 Wits Productions ...... 656 Aquatics Group, a division of Weston & Sampson. . . 3854 Bytemark, Inc...... 5781 Aquatics International/Hanley Wood ...... 3317 A-B Aquaventronics...... 4265 C-D A & A Global Industries...... 2910 Arachnid, Inc...... 1917 C. and S. S.r.l...... 2036 A & E Sculpting and Paint Studio...... 4335 ArborTrek Canopy Adventures, LLC...... 3280 C. Cretors & Co...... 3202 A.R.M. (USA), Inc...... 7006 ARCA...... 1658 C.P.I. Amusement ...... 2145 Aardvark ...... 3420 Arihant Industrial Corp. Ltd...... 3254 Calplush Manufacturing Corp...... 3004 ABC Rides ...... 4237 Armor Safe Technologies ...... 5475 Mecanarc Inc...... 3858 Absolutely Experiential, Inc...... 3082 Art Attack ...... 2262 CamZone...... 5588 Accelerando Inc...... 5986 Artistic Contractors, Inc...... 842 Canadian Museum of Civilization...... 3887 accesso - Ticketing & eCommerce...... 4269 Ashley Nostalgia...... 2889 Cannonball Air Blaster ...... 5762 Ace Inflatables Ltd...... 5875 Astro Carpet Mills...... 3204 Capitol Online Auctions ...... 5735 ACIGI Relaxation/Fujiiryoki/Dr. Fuji...... 3756 Atkins...... 1163 Carmi Flavor & Fragrance Co., Inc...... 4460 Action Lighting, Inc...... 4708 Audio Innovators, Inc...... 2836 Carnival Depot ...... 3862 ActionInnovators.com...... 5462 Autograph Foliages...... 2852 Carolina ATM Services, LLC ...... 3956 Active Network...... 4239 Automated Batting Cages Corp...... 2833 Carousel News & Trader...... 4026 Adhesive Systems, Inc...... 5687 Automatic Toys Modena S.r.l...... 4669 Carousel Works, Inc...... 3035 ADMAR...... 5681 AV Stumpfl Inc...... 2073 Castle Golf, Inc...... 2629 Admit One Products...... 4279 Avalanche Waterslides Inc...... 3790 Cawley...... 4427 Adrenaline Amusements...... 715 Avanta International ...... 4175 Celina Tent, Inc...... 1828 Advance Asian Amusement Limited...... 5788 Avius...... 1571 Centaman...... 3074 Advanced Animations, LLC...... 1654 Axiom Insurance Managers...... 5486 Centennial Woods LLC...... 2872 Adventure Books...... 4571 B J Toy Company ...... 3006 CenterEdge Software...... 831 Adventure Golf Services...... 4233 B&B Exporting Ltd ...... 4277 Cfb Manufacturing LLC...... 3462 Adventure Solutions...... 4482 B&C Mortensen...... 4579 ChairkiD Foerdertechnik GmbH...... 3781 Adventure Sports, LLC ...... 2840 B-AIR...... 5447 Challenge Towers...... 2986 Adventureglass...... 4615 Bankshot Sports Org...... 3587 Champion Shuffleboard Ltd./Valley-Dynamo...... 600 AECOM...... 2052 Barbados Liaison Service...... 2979 ...... 4824 Aerial Adventure Technologies...... 2987 Bill’s World Famous Lemonade...... 4588 Characters Unlimited, Inc...... 2877 Aerodium Ltd ...... 4486 Barron Games International ...... 3600 Cheer Amusement Equipment Corporation...... 5800 Aerophile S.A.S...... 3919 Dartron ...... 4620 Chef’s Fun Foods...... 2850 AET/Amusement & Edutainment Technologies. . . . .447 Bay Tek Games, Inc...... 1024 Chestnut Identity Apparel...... 3400 AFEX...... 5682 BBF Integrated Solutions/ Clondalkin Group...... 810 Chick-N-mation...... 762 Agosin Eventos LTDA...... 658 Bears Playgrounds...... 4188 Chill Skinz, Inc...... 3465 AGRIC (Advanced Arcade Game Regional Innovation Center) Bears2Go.Com...... 3415 Chuck Wagon Old-Fashion Soda ...... 4458 ...... 1360 Beaver Machine Corporation ...... 2000 CIEE...... 4310 AIMS International ...... 4686 Beckman Insurance Agency ...... 3106 Cirque Vertigo...... 4281 Airglow Co., Ltd...... 5758 Beijing Jiuhua Amusement Rides Manufacturing Co.,. .4533 Classic Toy Company, Inc...... 3209 Playmotion & Cinemotion...... 4774 Beijing Shibaolai Amusement Equipment Co. Ltd.. . . 4544 Clean-Up Group ...... 4480 Alamo Grid Aquatics...... 3590 Benchmark Games, Inc...... 615 ClearView Financial, Inc...... 5718 Alberts Co. Inc., Ralph S...... 4624 Berg USA LLC...... 4764 CLM Entertainment...... 3427 Alcorn McBride, Inc...... 654 Berk Concession Supply...... 4456 Cloward H2O ...... 2038 Alinco Costumes, Inc...... 4702 3B Srl...... 2647 CMD Enterprises L.L.C...... 5659 Allied Specialty Insurance, Inc...... 3024 Best Lockers LLC...... 2827 CNCA Laser Co., LTD...... 4164 Allstar Vending ...... 1626 Best Name Badges...... 3281 Coast To Coast Entertainment ...... 1603 Alterface S.A...... 4858 Betson Enterprises ...... 2015 Coastal Amusements, Inc...... 1324 ALTUS...... 4064 Big Daddy Games LLC ...... 811 Cobalt / AV...... 3371 Amaze’n Mazes...... 4503 Big Sky Miniature Golf ...... 5584 Coca-Cola Refreshments...... 4800 Amazing Interactives...... 437 Big Squirt!...... 2829 Cogan S.R.L...... 1315 amaZulu, Inc...... 2838 Big T Sports...... 808 Coin Tech S.A...... 1624 American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA). . 1915 Billings Productions, Inc...... 3272 ResourceConnection.info...... 209 American Changer ...... 3664 Birds N Beasts Inc...... 3574 Cold River Mining...... 4613 American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) ...... 3033 Birket Engineering, Inc...... 856 ColorID...... 4488 American Express Open...... 728 Black Hills Institute of Geological Research, Inc. . . . .2943 Colorvision International, Inc...... 4203 American Holtzkraft, Inc...... 4473 Experiential Amusement Company ...... 5587 Combase USA, Inc...... 3090 American Inflatable Alliance...... 5549 Blacklight Attractions ...... 1860 Comfy Edutainment Centers...... 5558 American Locker Security Systems, Inc...... 4400 BLD Oriental Co., Ltd...... 4769 Commercial Recreation Specialists...... 4586 American Paper Optics, LLC...... 4519 Blubandoo Cooling Headwear & Accessories . . . . .3581 Commercial Silk International...... 4690 ARC- World Skate Parks...... 4449 BlueTiger LLC...... 3687 CompuPool Products USA ...... 3981 American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services, Inc.. . . 4608 BN Performance Rides SRL...... 5441 Concept 1900...... 3237 American Wave Machines, Inc...... 3869 Bob Kramer’s Marionnettes, Inc...... 2651 Conductix-Wampfler...... 4779 Americo, Inc...... 4219 Bob’s Space Racers, Inc...... 2615 Content Management Group...... 3489 Ameristar Fence Products...... 4135 Bolliger & Mabillard Consulting Engineers, Inc.. . . . 4815 Contract Furnishings International, Inc...... 1933 AMI Companies...... 2950 Bo-Mar Soft Playgrounds International...... 5442 controlPLAY...... 1633 AMI Entertainment...... 1800 Bombay Amusement Ride (P) Limited ...... 1726 Convergence.net...... 1660 Amigo Mobility International ...... 3780 Bonita Marie International, Inc...... 521 Cool Dog Productions...... 3142 Amtact...... 4679 Bouncin Bins, Inc...... 8009 Cool Glow LLC ...... 429 Amusement Advantage Guest Experience Solutions. . 3927 Bouncing Angels, Inc...... 5829 CORE Cashless, LLC...... 3475 Amusement Electronics Co., Inc. dba Taylor Engineering. 806 Bowlers Supply Inc ...... 4189 Zip- ...... 6060 Amusement Products, LLC...... 5118 Bowling Center Management...... 834 Corsair Display Systems, LLC ...... 4433 Amusement Rides By Bailey...... 1843 Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America. . . . . 3589 Cossio Insurance Agency ...... 6056 Amusement Supply Company...... 5824 BPH Entertainment, LLC...... 2981 Cost of Wisconsin, Inc...... 3026 Amusement Today...... 4215 Brady Distributing Co...... 404 Costume Specialists, Inc...... 4408 10 AMUSEMENT TODAY November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 2012 - ORLANDO

Country Meats...... 4581 Eurolockers B.V...... 5462 Glo Cone International...... 4309 Creations Jean-Claude Tremblay, Inc...... 2842 European Body Art...... 4205 Global Event Supply...... 5784 Creative Imagineering, Inc...... 4610 European Leisure Industries bv...... 5462 Global Innovation, LLC...... 1662 Creative Works Theme Factory...... 5147 Eworks Pro Inc...... 4229 Global Special Effects...... 5690 Crescent Group International Inc...... 3826 Exhibitor Logistics...... 3419 Global VR ...... 1810 Crossroads LED LLC...... 4758 USA INC...... 4635 Globe Ticket...... 2602 Cruden Racing Simulation B.V...... 1362 Extreme Engineering...... 3800 G-Look Amusement Machine Co., Ltd...... 221 Sno Biz...... 3573 EyeClick Ltd...... 845 GLORY (U.S.A.) Inc...... 4580 Cultural Homestay International...... 4507 EZ Inflatables Inc...... 5807 Gloworks Imports, Inc...... 5509 Dalian Wanda Group Corporation Limited...... 5452 F.A.S.T. Corp./Fiberglass Animals, Shapes & Trademarks Goffa International Corp...... 2606 Daniels Wood Land, Inc...... 3062 Corporation...... 2800 Gold Medal Products Co...... 2200 Darklight: Precision Lighting System...... 1872 ...... 4820 Golden Global Mfg., Inc./TikiMundo.com ...... 1656 EOS Rides...... 4809 FABCO International...... 8012 Golden Horse Amusement Equipment Co. Ltd.. . . . 4439 Designmaster Fence by Deacero ...... 4736 Fabrique Innovations Inc...... 1736 Good Stuff Company ...... 3012 Archery Tag...... 3284 Facto Edizioni S.r.l...... 1928 Utatz - Perfected Temporary Tattoos ...... 3181 Delfield ...... 3458 Fairy Dust Ltd, Inc...... 3662 Gordon’s Action Products, Inc ...... 5802 Delta Strike Laser Tag...... 2874 RealXGear...... 3079 Gosetto S.r.l...... 1829 Deltronic Labs, Inc...... 2010 ’s Treehouse, LLC...... 1060 Gould Manufacturing ...... 2642 Denny’s Electronics, Inc...... 3821 Falgas Industries...... 1334 Graftobian Make-Up...... 2936 50% Off Plush...... 443 Family Fun Companies...... 1019 Gravity Works/BCI...... 4629 Design Park Corporation...... 3877 Family Fun Corp...... 5445 Great American Recreation Equipment, Inc...... 1629 Design Plus Industries, Inc...... 502 Felimana Luna Park SA...... 2831 Great Coasters International, Inc...... 2040 Designs In Motion, Inc...... 4502 Fiberglass Coatings Inc...... 3158 Greater Houston Partnership ...... 3279 DH Recordings, LLC ...... 4484 Fibrart AquaSplash...... 3069 Guangzhou Bangwei Amusement Equipment Co. Ltd.. 5780 DiCAPac USA, Inc...... 2890 Field Station Dinosaurs...... 5891 Guangzhou Channal Inflatable Carnie Facility Co. L. . .5861 Digital Centre America...... 1038 Fiesta Concession Corp...... 3518 Guangzhou Sealy Electronic Technology Co. Ltd. . . . 200 Dino Rentos Studios...... 2071 Firestone Financial Corp...... 1815 Guangzhou Tongli Animation Technology Co. Ltd. . . . 310 Dinosaurs Unearthed...... 1647 First Card...... 3580 Gull Wing Industries, Inc...... 3829 Dippin’ Dots, LLC ...... 3700 FirstLease, Inc...... 412 Guzzi Eugenio...... 3042 Direct Line Ziplines...... 4481 Flagship Carpets...... 4402 Haas & Wilkerson Insurance...... 4421 DNP IMS America Corp ...... 4260 Flashing Blinky Lights ...... 1733 HAFEMA Water Rides GmbH...... 4631 Dobco Enterprises Limited...... 1821 Flipping Fun LLC...... 4377 Zhejiang Hongshida New Material Co. Ltd...... 3081 Dominic Fun Rides PVT LTD...... 5635 Floor Signage, LLC...... 3880 Haining Jinda Coating Co. Ltd...... 5435 Doppelmayr USA, Inc...... 4626 Florida Attractions Association...... 5536 Hanasab Insurance Services, Inc...... 4680 Dorfman Museum Figures, Inc...... 1958 Florida Creative Industries ...... 1972 Hangzhou Trains Equipment Co. Ltd...... 5589 Doron Precision Systems, Inc...... 2652 Flyboard, Inc...... 3689 Hankook Leisure...... 1631 Dotto S.r.l...... 4028 ForeverLawn Inc...... 4508 Happy Feet USA, Inc...... 5574 Double Summit, LLC...... 122 Formula K Ltd...... 2203 Harman Professional...... 8112 Dreampark International...... 3657 Forrec Ltd...... 1650 Harris Miniature Golf Courses, Inc...... 2640 Dry Case, LLC...... 4081 ForscH Polymer Corp...... 1728 Haystack Dryers Limited...... 3239 Dubai Entertainment Amusement & Leisure Show (DEAL Foto Master...... 5769 Henan Hengtaihua Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd. . .5760 2013)...... 5572 FotoSmile Pegaso Control System...... 4744 Herborner Pumps...... 4450 DuPont Co...... 4527 Francal Feiras E Epreendimentos...... 5557 Hi Striker Co...... 5654 DWA Uniforms ...... 3481 Franchini Toys SRL...... 5439 High Mountain Enterprises LLC ...... 4317 Dynamic Designs & Associates, Inc...... 5631 Freedom Outdoor Furniture...... 2882 Hindustan Amusement Machines Ltd...... 3088 Dynamic Motion Rides GmbH ...... 1865 FreeStyle Slides, Inc...... 3816 Hitch-Hiker Mfg...... 4435 Dynamic Attractions and . . . . . 4862 Freij Entertainment...... 5618 Hi-Tech Amusements ...... 210 French Fry Heaven ...... 5888 Hiti Digital...... 4187 E-F Froggy’s Fog...... 2690 HMS ...... 2612 E & F Miler Industries, LLC...... 4718 FTS ...... 744 Hoffman Mint ...... 1908 E Four Creative...... 850 Fudgie Wudgie Fudge & Chocolate Co...... 4077 Hogan Stakes ...... 5733 E.P. Sales, Inc...... 3621 Fun Attractions USA/Magical Enterprises...... 5880 Holo-Walls, LLC...... 461 e3light Group ...... 4684 Fun Express, Inc...... 2706 Holsag Canada ...... 3479 e4Soft...... 4082 Fun Parts Xpress...... 2738 TurtleGates USA...... 3365 Eaglewood Manufacturing...... 835 Fun Pro by Thomco...... 5533 ...... 2031 Eball International...... 3484 Fun Works...... 4445 Hot Games ...... 1628 Eco-Choice Pool Coatings by Sau-Sea...... 4665 Funovation, Inc...... 4016 Hot Shots Photography...... 2069 Ecofenix S.A de C.V ...... 3875 Furyu Corporation...... 2002 HR Certification Institute...... 4080 Economy Tent International ...... 5400 Huffer Amusements ...... 5779 Eddie Cole’s Jumpshot...... 4604 G-H HUSS Park Attractions GmbH...... 2604 Fun Spot Trampolines...... 4284 G. Martin & Vleminckx Amusement Ltd...... 4018 Hytechnology, Inc...... 4884 EFFECI Srl...... 5684 G.A. Printing...... 4556 Elaut USA, Inc...... 824 G.S. Engineering Ltd...... 6069 I-J Eldorado Climbing Walls/ TRUBLUE /ZipStop. . . . . 608 Galaxy America...... 5127 I Tech CO...... 964 Electro Freeze/Division of H.C. Duke & Son, Inc.. . . .3102 Gale Pacific USA, Inc...... 4789 I.C.E. Infinite Creative Enterprises ...... 4138 ETRI...... 3888 Game Art (Hong Kong) Limited ...... 800 I.E. Park S.r.l./Amusement Rides & SOLI . .5420 Electrosonic, Inc...... 2054 Game Plus Ltd...... 3682 IAAPA Central...... 3431 ...... 4621 Game Time International (GTI)...... 2937 Ice-World International...... 4058 ELSACO - Ing. Jindrich Franc...... 3690 Games To Go...... 5884 Ideal Software Systems, Inc...... 802 Elton Amusements Ltd...... 319 Garmendale Engineering Limited...... 2050 Ideas Extremas, S.A. de C.V...... 3403 Embed...... 1034 Garner Holt Productions, Inc...... 1047 IdeAttack, Inc...... 2859 Emerald FX LLC/Mazur...... 5489 Gary Goddard Entertainment...... 1347 IGPM Group / Kalkomat...... 1909 Emiliana Luna Park S.r.l...... 2645 Gatemaster Systems...... 4412 Image Sunwear...... 5615 Emperor Aquatics, Inc...... 2773 Gateway Ticketing Systems, Inc...... 5169 Imagination Trends...... 3879 Empex Watertoys...... 3606 Gayla Industries...... 4327 Imprintor...... 3586 Enertrols, Inc...... 3058 Gehl Foods...... 4074 Impulse Industries Inc...... 5789 Engineered Treatment Systems, LLC ...... 4447 General Projection Systems Inc...... 3084 INCOM Manufacturing Group Inc...... 4079 Entertainment Concepts, Inc./ Peter F. Olesen. . . . .4709 GEP Productions, Inc...... 419 InCord...... 1674 ESG/VenueMagic ...... 967 Amusement Rides GmbH...... 5151 Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industr. . 3236 Clip N Climb...... 5177 Gibbons Fan Products Ltd...... 5715 Indoor Fun and Games LLC ...... 5544 Epic, LLC...... 5719 GIGA-TMS INC...... 212 Industrial Frigo Ice...... 5660 Equip, Inc...... 3480 Gilderfluke & Co., Inc...... 1854 Inflatable Games, Inc...... 5677 Escape Zone...... 3884 Give Kids the World ...... 3234 Inflatable Office LLC...... 5534 ETF Ride Systems...... 5158 Glamour Nail Vending...... 4190 InfoTree Corporation...... 642 Eurobungy USA...... 431 Glasdon, Inc ...... 4677 Injoy Motion Corp...... 827 Eurogames SRL...... 3269 Glimmer Body Art...... 3611 Innovative Concepts in Entertainment, Inc. (ICE). . . .1406 Eurolink Development LLC...... 1615 Glittertainment LLC...... 2972 InPark Magazine...... 1850 November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11 2012 - ORLANDO

Inscribe ...... 4782 Leisure Activities Co., LTD...... 5652 Nancy Sales Company, Inc. / Nanco...... 2810 Intamin...... 3224 Leisure Boulevard...... 5462 Natare Corporation...... 4490 Integrus S.R.L...... 4090 Leisure Craft, Inc...... 3110 Nation Pizza Products/Connies...... 3133 Interactive Entertainment Group ...... 4282 Liberty United Insurance Services, Inc...... 5736 National Amusement Park Historical Assn...... 3128 Interactive Game Warehouse...... 8100 LifeFormations...... 852 National Aquatic Safety Company (NASCO) . . . . . 3235 Interactive Ticketing...... 5686 LightUpToys.com...... 3715 National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials/ InterAmerica Stage, Inc...... 1664 Lil’ Orbits, Inc...... 3015 NAARSO...... 3819 Intercard, Inc...... 1015 Lilliput Play Homes, Inc...... 3086 National Fiber Technology, LLC ...... 1857 Interlink LG Ltd...... 5424 LilYPad...... 511 National Prize and Toy ...... 5637 International Cordage, Inc...... 4333 Lindstrand TECHNOLOGIES Ltd ...... 4429 National Roller Coaster Museum & Archives. . . . . 4217 International Currency Technologies...... 1618 Lindstrand USA, Inc...... 8200 National Ticket Co...... 3424 International Laser Tag Association...... 1943 Lock America, Inc...... 2108 Naughton Insurance, Inc...... 2610 International Mascot Corp./IMC...... 3054 Long Range Systems...... 3675 Naumann Nature Scapes, Inc...... 5787 International Play Company, Inc...... 2662 Looneyz Graphics LLC...... 4180 Neptune-Benson...... 4452 International Special Attractions...... 3556 Lo-Q plc...... 3654 Holland Pavilion...... 5462 InterPark Magazine...... 1858 Losberger US...... 5889 Nets Unlimited, Inc...... 1856 Intrax Career Development...... 4781 LS- Game Amusement Equipment Company Ltd.. . . .218 Neveplast SRL...... 3666 ISERA Evolution Insurance Brokers...... 4612 Lynkris Patio Furniture...... 4549 New England Association of Amusement Parks & Attra. 3527 Ital International, LLC ...... 2749 Nicco Parks and Resorts Ltd...... 2845 Italian Trade Commission ...... 4881 M-N Niceberg Studios...... 450 Ital-Resina di Di Talia Angelo...... 2644 GmbH & Co. KG ...... 2240 Nickels & Dimes, Inc./Tilt ...... 411 ITW Ployspec-Futura Coatings...... 3108 Maclan Corporation ...... 3775 Nitto Fun Technology Co. Ltd...... 934 XTeam Show...... 863 Magian Media Studio...... 1950 Noble Roman’s, Inc...... 4415 J & J Amusements, Inc...... 2631 Magic Carpet Lifts, Inc...... 5427 Noel Industries ...... 1918 J & J Snack Foods Corp...... 2666 Magic Memories...... 1669 Northeast Insurance Center...... 4627 J Philip Chubb Insurance Agency...... 4179 Magna Gaia, Inc...... 3077 Novelty Inc. Wholesale...... 910 Jack Rouse Associates...... 650 Magnet World, Inc...... 3519 NSF International ...... 3680 JackJaw® Stake Extractors...... 4564 Magnetic Autocontrol Corp...... 317 nWave Pictures S.A...... 4854 Jane Farrell Turf & Carpets, Inc...... 2750 Magnetic Cash ...... 2004 Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc...... 4542 Mahoning Valley Manufacturing, Inc...... 4726 O-P Jelly Belly Candy Company...... 3071 Mainline Carpets...... 3490 Ocean Amusement Machine Co., Ltd...... 413 Jennison Entertainment Technologies ...... 1000 Majestic Manufacturing, Inc...... 1824 Oceaneering Entertainment Systems...... 1054 Jerith Manufacturing Co. Inc...... 4551 MammaMia Rides srl...... 4454 OCT Vision Inc...... 4262 Jersey Jack Pinball, Inc...... 837 Marine Fasteners, Inc...... 5487 Olympus Group...... 3156 Jin Xing USA Group Inc...... 3080 Martin & Vleminckx Rides LLC ...... 4020 Omega Pattern Works...... 3135 Medallion Vending Fun...... 742 Mask U.S., Inc...... 4518 OmniTicket Network/ Best Union Company Spa. . . .2862 Johnny Rockets...... 4307 Mason Corporation...... 2927 On The Fly Baby!...... 3381 Jokers Import Inc...... 5624 Master Pitching Machine, Inc...... 2603 Onlyfactorydirect.com...... 2881 Jolly Roger (Amusement Rides) LTD / Photo-Me International Matthews Paint...... 3374 Open Air Cinema, LLC ...... 5187 400 Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee & Smoothies...... 3988 OpenAire, Inc...... 1838 Bad Dog Tools...... 4618 MAURER Rides GmbH ...... 4806 opticwash ...... 3882 JRW Productions...... 5679 MaxFlight Corporation...... 2265 Orca Coast Playground Ltd...... 4405 Jump N’ Jump Sales LLC ...... 5869 Max-R ...... 4510 ORI, LLC...... 3857 Jumpions, Inc...... 5864 McAdams Graphics Inc...... 4089 Orlando Special Effects, Inc...... 1956 McNichols Company...... 4647 Outdoor Amusement Business Assocation (OABA). . .3302 K-L Coins Unlimited...... 4174 Outdoor Gravity Inc...... 4069 KAF Production...... 5469 MediMassager.com...... 4311 Outdoor Ventures...... 5657 Karaoke Reality Video Inc...... 5688 Medialon...... 452 Owen Trailers, Inc...... 1831 Kay Park Recreation Corp...... 3000 MediaMation, Inc...... 854 P&H Crystalite...... 3215 KCC Entertainment Design...... 1345 MedTech Wristbands...... 3206 Pacific Lights, Inc...... 1833 Kellytoy U.S.A., Inc...... 631 Mee Industries, Inc...... 2172 Pacific Surf Designs, Inc...... 3282 KettenWulf USA LP...... 1836 MEI ...... 1704 Pageantry World...... 2045 Kevin’s Wholesale, LLC...... 4437 Melissa & Doug, LLC...... 4258 Pale Night Productions...... 2056 Keystone Amusement Enterprises LLC...... 3464 MGC Developers, LLC ...... 2684 Palmetto Specialty Tire...... 2650 Kidspotter...... 4590 MICROS Systems, Inc...... 5757 Pan Amusements...... 1300 KidSteam...... 5480 Mid-America Sales, Inc...... 2873 Panel System SRL ...... 1645 Kingdom Photo Booth LLC...... 1638 Middle-Earth Studios ...... 4181 Panphonics USA ...... 3980 Kirmes & Park Revue-Gemi Verlag GmbH ...... 4489 Midway Stainless Fabricators ...... 3572 Paokai Electronic Co. Ltd...... 813 KLOPP International, Inc...... 3303 Millennium Elastomers ...... 5161 Paragon International...... 4404 KMG International B.V...... 5135 Millionaire Gallery/Gotta Have It Golf ...... 5415 Park World Magazine ...... 4720 KMIT Solutions LLC...... 1758 Milspec Industries...... 5629 Parkash Vikem Amusement Pvt. Ltd...... 2687 Kodak Event Imaging Solutions ...... 2669 Milwaukee Dustless Brush...... 3364 Parsal Vending Supply...... 3681 Konie Cups International, Inc...... 1735 Mini Golf 2 Go...... 5449 Party Direct, Inc...... 1919 Koppen Import - Export B.V...... 5462 Mini Melts Ice Cream ...... 4250 PartyCenterSoftware.com...... 611 KristallTurm GmbH & Co.KG...... 3380 Miniature Golf Solutions by Bailey Consulting. . . . .5472 Partymachines.com...... 5734 KSB Inc...... 4066 Minime USA ...... 1959 Pax Company Ltd...... 3627 The Amusement Engineers ...... 5462 Mirage Entertainment, Inc...... 2047 PAI...... 3886 Kusser FountainWorks...... 2062 MistAMERICA Corp...... 4275 Peavey Electronics...... 2065 Airhead...... 4643 Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc . . . .5389 Peek-A-Boo Toys...... 206 Kwik-Covers of New York...... 4319 Life Floor...... 4577 Pelland Advertising...... 4380 Lagotronics Projects B.V...... 1869 Mondial World of Rides...... 5115 PEM Fountain Co...... 2379 LAI Games Sales, Inc...... 1031 MoneyTree ATM...... 628 Penny Machine Company (PMC) ...... 5782 Lake Country Corporation ...... 4186 Monkey Business Productions...... 2888 People VisionFX ...... 1949 Landmark Studio & Design...... 3456 Moonwalk USA...... 5754 Perfect Fry Company ...... 2989 Angry Birds Activity Parks by Lappset ...... 426 Moser’s Rides S.r.l...... 2243 Perky’s Pizza ...... 100 , Inc...... 4220 Mosley Erecting...... 4136 Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc...... 2824 Laser Star Amusements, Inc...... 613 Motoi Group Srl ...... 840 Photo Concession Systems...... 3177 Laser-Blast...... 2077 Moving Image Technologies...... 5488 Photo Touch, Inc...... 6086 Laserforce International...... 1666 MPGroup- Dedem Automatica...... 1318 Photoguys...... 5683 Lasertron, Inc...... 2806 MSKY...... 4673 Picsolve International Ltd...... 3228 Launch Logic...... 4441 Autofry/Multi-Chef/MTI ...... 4707 Pictureworks Pte Ltd...... 2675 Lazer Images...... 4165 Mueller Recreational Products, Inc...... 211 Pinkerton Global Screening Solutions...... 3144 Lazer Mazers...... 3989 IAAPA Attractions Industry Marketplace ...... 4242 Tropical Sno...... 3460 LaZer Runner Laser Tag Systems...... 1340 Mucnie Novelty Company, Inc...... 1920 Pizzaovens.com...... 3762 LCI Productions LTD...... 2171 Murphy’s Waves Ltd...... 4227 Mall Silks...... 956 LearningZen ...... 4471 Namco America, Inc...... 1006 Plastic Card Systems, Inc...... 4535 Leisure & Recreation Concepts, Inc./LARC, Inc.. . . . 4024 Namco Entertainment Inc...... 1842 Play Meter Magazine ...... 1617 12 AMUSEMENT TODAY November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 2012 - ORLANDO

Play Time Toys...... 1702 SAPIR...... 4574 Superior Clean Solutions...... 4682 Playair, Inc...... 5729 Sartori Int’l Group...... 5124 Superior Studio Specialities ...... 3977 Playfun Culture & Technology Co. Ltd...... 3982 SB International AB...... 4431 Supreme Party and Novelties...... 4662 PlaySmart, Inc...... 1862 SBF Srl...... 5131 Sureshot Redemption...... 3515 Playtime...... 3040 Schroeder Slater, LLC...... 743 Surewin Medallion Venders...... 3189 Playtop L.L.C...... 4541 Scollon Productions, Inc...... 2702 Suzhou Fwu-Long Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd.. . 5612 PLI...... 409 ScooterBug, Inc...... 2803 SUZO-Happ...... 1818 PM Productions Entertainment Inc...... 5680 Seasons Designs Ltd...... 3382 Sweet Monkey Frozen Yogurt...... 3482 Poligon by Portercorp...... 2033 Seatbelt Solutions, LLC...... 3271 SWISS Rides AG ...... 3620 Polin...... 2257 SeeCoast Manufacturing Co., Inc...... 3656 Syndicate Graphic Technologies (Div. of Syndicate Group). . VIRO ...... 1573 Sega Amusements ...... 815 ...... 4418 Polysoft Pty Limited ...... 3190 Sela Cars s.r.l...... 3043 Tacki-Mac...... 1840 Popcornopolis...... 3678 Adventa...... 4062 Tapeswitch Corporation ...... 2008 PopNoggins ...... 440 Semnox Debit Card System ...... 5474 Taylor & Associates, Inc...... 4231 Precise Trading LLC...... 5387 Senor Tech...... 4464 Taylor Company ...... 5154 Precision Dynamics Corp...... 2654 Severn-Lamb...... 4252 Taylor Studios, Inc...... 2072 Premier Polysteel Outdoor Furniture...... 4126 SGM, Inc...... 3264 TB Visual Effects ...... 1871 Premier REACH...... 2880 Shaller Enjuneering/Div. of Shaller Investments, Inc.. . 4200 Team Play, Inc...... 2006 , Inc...... 5111 SharpShooter Imaging ...... 3469 TEARepair, Inc...... 4207 Premierworld Technology Limited ...... 3986 Gold Standard Games/Shelti ...... 1703 Tec-Garde...... 2980 Preston & Barbieri S.r.l...... 5139 Shenzhen Advance Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd . . .2884 S.N.C...... 2847 Price Chopper Inc...... 2742 Shenzhen LAMP Technology Co. Ltd...... 3564 Technifex...... 1351 Pricetag BV...... 1659 Shenzhen Yuanwang Cocotop Technology Inc. . . . . 2273 Tecway – Mecpower...... 1003 Prime Play by WhiteWater ...... 2231 Show Me Fabrication, Inc...... 3200 Teddy Mountain Pte. Ltd...... 415 Primetime Amusements ...... 1303 Siemens Industry Water Technologies Business Unit. . 3786 Telescope Contract Furniture...... 3060 Pro Forma Advisors LLC...... 1759 Siemens Industry, Inc...... 965 TentandTable.com, LLC...... 8004 Pro-Fab, S.L...... 8105 Sigma Services, Inc...... 661 Tentnology Co...... 2269 Pro-Karting MFG INC/ Nor-Am Go-Karts...... 4224 Signgrass - Tufting Synthetic Grass Mats...... 5462 Terracast Products LLC...... 2977 ProSlide Technology, Inc...... 4739 SimEx- Iwerks ...... 2247 Texture Plus...... 4762 PT. Jasuindo Tiga Perkasa TDK...... 727 Simnoa Technologies Ltd...... 4288 The Brothers Grimm Games...... 5559 Public Restroom Company...... 2879 Simtec Systems GmbH...... 5402 The Coalition For A Traditional School Calendar. . . .2887 Pucker Powder by Creative Concepts, Inc...... 4469 Simulator Makine Produksiyon Ltd...... 1365 The Comex Group...... 3372 Puka Creations ...... 3277 Simuline Inc...... 2215 The Friedman Group, Inc...... 5627 Pyramid Technologies Inc...... 2102 Simworx Limited...... 2869 , LLC ...... 5507 Sippers by Design...... 1936 The ICEE Company...... 2766 Q-R Siriani & Associates...... 3928 The Juice Films Limited...... 1342 QIQI Toys Co. Ltd...... 5805 Siriusware, Inc...... 3669 The Lifeguard Store, Inc...... 4137 QLT.COM...... 445 Skafos International Limited...... 2771 The Michael Angelo Auction Company ...... 408 QNC, Inc. dba Quik n’ Crispy...... 624 Skee Ball, Inc...... 2220 The Mural...... 4459 QubicaAMF...... 406 Sketchers...... 4790 The Moscow Region Government ...... 4888 Quick-Tag (a Divison of The Hillman Group)...... 1619 Skip Stewart Costumes...... 3979 The Penny-Press Machine Co., LLC ...... 726 R. 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Aengwirderweg 57, 8449 BA Terband. Holland Tel.: +31 (0)513 61 01 70 • Fax: +31 (0)513 62 24 12 E-mail: [email protected] www.mondialrides.com November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 15 INTERNATIONAL PARKS ATTRACTIONS RESORTS SUPPLIERS Germany’s Holiday Park Plopsa opens 11 attractions in new Majaland STORY: Andrew Mellor Reporter’s [email protected] Notebook GERMANY — A new main en- Severn-Lamb extends trance and the opening of a brand new area to further entrench the Plopsa product range with theme into the venue are the highlights Piaggio commercial for 2012 at Holiday Park Plopsa in Ger- vehicle dealership many. UNITED KINGDOM — Severn- The park was purchased by Plop- Lamb has added further to its prod- sa, the theme park division of the Bel- uct line by taking on one of the U.K. gian media company Studio 100, in dealerships for Piaggio Commercial November 2010, with key Plopsa char- Vehicles. acters being introduced for 2011 along The Piaggio Group is a global with some new live shows and attrac- company and a leading European tion theming to begin the transforma- manufacturer of scooters and tion from an attraction park to a theme motorcycles, owning well-known brands such as Vespa, Aprilia and park. Moto Guzzi. The group is also a Following major development leader in the commercial vehicle work, guests now enter Holiday Park market, offering a line of compact, Plopsa directly from the car park three and four wheeled vehicles through a newly built entrance area which are now available from followed by a glass covered entrance Severn-Lamb. And the company is walkway, all designed in the familiar Above, Verrückter Baum is a Zierer Kontiki XL, one of the many themed converting them for operation in a style of Piet De Koninck, creative direc- wide range of uses at a variety of rides in the new Majaland. Below, Flip, der Grashüpfer (Flip the Grasshop- tor of Studio 100. This area features a venues using their world renowned per), introduced in 2011, is from Metallbau Emmeln and now features a specialist design and build conver- range of attractions and facilities, again large hollow tree trunk over the ride’s station. sion skills and expertise. set within buildings designed in the COURTESY HOLIDAY PARK PLOPSA The Piaggio vehicles available well-known Plopsa style. from Severn-Lamb cover three dif- The new Majaland (Maya Land), ferent models, including the three which opened on June 26, further es- wheeled Ape and four wheeled tablishes the Plopsa theme in the park Porter and Quargo and Severn- with a host of rides and attractions Lamb is providing conversions on themed on the popular Studio 100 TV all models depending on customer requirements. The Ape, for exam- brands and characters such as Maya ple, can be converted into mobile the Bee and Vicky the Viking. Cover- units selling hot and cold drinks, ice ing an area of 15,000 square meters cream, hot dogs or merchandise, to (161,458 square feet), the new land is in name but a few possible uses, while particular aimed at the youngest visi- the larger Porter and Quargo mod- tors and their parents and features 11 els can be used as maintenance or attractions in a highly themed setting work vehicles. which also incorporates huge flowers, Severn-Lamb will also carry a comprehensive stock of spare parts trees and colorful meadows. for the Piaggio vehicles and will thus A number of new rides have be able to provide a fast, reliable been added to the park in Majaland, and local support service, backed complementing other existing attrac- up by a two year warranty. A team tions that have been transformed with of mobile engineers is also in place new theming and decoration based on to back up all after sales service Maya the Bee and her friends. Majas requirements. Blütensplash is a Flying Fish ride from 4See PLOPSA, page 16

IAAPA BOOTH 2749 16 AMUSEMENT TODAY November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 PLOPSA rocks back and forth along a fer (Flip the Grasshopper) track while simultaneously ro- from Metallbau Emmeln, also Continued from page 15 tating on its own axis. opened last year and the sta- Zierer, which takes guests on The Schmetterlingsflug is tion for which is now within an interactive experience over a Magic Bikes ride from Zam- a huge hollow tree trunk; Die water in which they control perla with a butterfly theme, Frosche (The Frogs), a Jump the large calyx style gondolas, riders pedaling to make the Around from Zamperla; and while the Verrückter Baum is gondolas rise and fall, and the other existing, re-themed rides a Zierer Kontiki XL in which Blumenturm is a 12 meter high from Zamperla including Mini riders are seated in a huge tree children’s free-fall tower from Cars bumper cars, Bienchen- trunk themed gondola which Zierer named Maya’s Flower wirbel, a mini tea cup ride, Maja’s Blütensplash is an Tower, introduced in 2011 and Lara’s Marienkaferflug, Lara’s interactive Flying Fish ride now themed as the stem of an Ladybug Flight, Willi’s Floss- from Zierer. oversized plant. fahrt, Willi’s trip on a float Zierer Ad AT 2012-2.ai 1 12/10/12 22:38:07 COURTESY Additional attractions (boat), and the Rieseneimer, a HOLIDAY PARK PLOPSA include Flip, der Grashüp- large rotating, spraying buck- et in a new water playground.

Gateway Ticketing New Installations launches U.K. venture BOYERTOWN, Pa. — Gateway Ticketing Systems, Inc., has announced the open- Launch Coaster with Vertical Drop ing of a new company in the 2012 U.K., which is set to change in Busch Gardens Williamsburg, USA the face of the attractions tick- eting industry in the U.K. and Ireland. Based in Hammersmith, London, Gateway Ticketing One of four Systems UK, Ltd. is a joint venture partnership between new Zierer Gateway Ticketing Systems U.S. and software services spe- rides in cialist Metafour U.K. The ven- LEGOLAND ture will be headed by Andy Povey as operations director, Malaysia a well-known face within the visitor attractions and events sectors. Metafour brings a solid base of resources and experience to deliver sales, support, installation, custom- ization and consultancy to the table. The new company will deliver the full range of Gate- Djurs Sommerland way’s industry-leading Gal- axy revenue management so- lutions for general admission ticketing and access control to provide customers with new ways to boost revenue. Gate- way U.K aims to be the solu- tion of choice in the U.K. for all venues within the attractions sector, including museums and galleries, heritage attrac- tions and historic houses, zoos and gardens, theme parks and events, as well as for those in the bus and ferry transporta- tion sectors. A new website for the U.K. See us at: office (www.gatewayticketing. IAAPA Orlando co.uk) was recently launched. Gateway Ticketing Sys- November 13-16 tems U.K. Ltd. is located at 2 Booth 2206 Berghem Mews, Hammer- smith, London, W14 0HN. www.zierer.comwwwwwwziererco.zierer.comm Contact Andy Povey at Gate- [email protected]@zierer.com way Ticketing Systems U.K.  +49+49 991991 9106091060 at (207) 912-2022 or by email: apovey@gatewayticketing. co.uk. November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 17

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Vinpearl - Aqualand Bassin d’Arcachon - FRANCE Tropiclandia - FINLAND 18 AMUSEMENT TODAY November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 19 PARKS & ATTRACTIONS RIDES ENTERTAINMENT REVENUE SUPPLIERS New KMG Tango ride highlights ’s autumn schedule SALEM, N.H. — Canobie Lake Reporter’s Park ramped up its fall schedule with a newly-acquired KMG Tango ride, Notebook which made its debut on the park’s Minnesota developer midway in October. The Tango, dubbed Equinox, fea- planning $100 million tures a breathtaking flight of almost entertainment resort 75 feet into the air spinning in almost KINGSLAND, Ga. — Real every direction simultaneously. The Development Corp., a Midwest- ride has a trio of arms emanating from ern developer based in Minne- a center hub with each arm holding apolis, Minn., has announced its two four-seat gondolas in an “open- plans to build a more than $100 seat” configuration. A massive boom million entertainment and ad- lifts 24 passengers into the sky as they venture resort in Kingsland, Ga. revolve around the center. And then Located along Interstate-95, the the thrills increase exponentially as 574-acre resort’s entertainment the boom holding the arms rotates and district is expected to attract each arm in turn begins to flip inde- more than 500,000 visitors an- pendently. nually and create more than 800 “The Equinox combines three jobs for residents of both South- different types of revolutions while east Georgia and Northeast soaring high through the air,” said Florida when it opens in 2014. Chris Nicoli, Canobie’s marketing and entertainment manager. “It is certainly Dave & Buster’s intense and perfectly complements our other high energy attractions including withdraws offering our newest roller coaster, . If DALLAS, Texas — Dave & you are truly a thrill seeker, this ride is Buster’s Entertainment, Inc., an- Canobie Lake Park’s fall schedule was highlighted by Equinox, a newly- waiting for you.” acquired KMG Tango ride that joined the park’s lineup in October. nounced on Oct. 4 that based 4See CANOBIE, page 21 on continued volatility for new COURTESY CANOBIE LAKE PARK issuers in the equity market, it has chosen not to proceed with its planned initial public offer- Kings Island’s K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad ing at this time. Dave & Buster’s intends to withdraw its registra- surpasses 50-million rider mark tion statement on Form S-1 as filed with the Securities and Ex- The K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad attraction at Ohio’s change Commission. Kings Island has surpassed the 50-million mark in rides “While we received signifi- given since opening with the park in 1972, the second- cant interest from potential in- most in park history behind the Racer roller coaster vestors, current market condi- which has given more than 97 million rides. Kings Island’s tions are not optimal for an IPO locomotives are scale replicas of the famous 1800’s lo- at this time,” said CEO Steve comotive known as The General, which was the subject King. of the Great Locomotive Chase of the American Civil Founded in 1982 and head- War, and are real authentic steam-spitting trains. Each quartered in Dallas, Texas, Dave of the two engines pulls six coaches and when both & Buster’s currently owns and trains are filled to capacity, 960 guests can be on rail operates 60 facilities in 25 states at one time. More than 5,000 guests may ride on the and Canada. train each hour. COURTESY KINGS ISLAND

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Tokyo Disney Resort confirmed that the and amusement companies and nearly 900 total combined attendance at Disney- carnival rides. land Park and Tokyo DisneySea Park during • the first half of this fiscal year (April 1 – Sept. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo reached two 30, 2012) amounted to a record high figure of milestones on Oct. 1 by welcoming its one mil- 13,250,000 persons (an increase of 2,511,000 lionth visitor of 2012 and a total of 20 straight persons or 123.4 percent of the attendance years with one million or more in attendance. figure for the same period last year). Credited This year’s one millionth visitor was Tara L. of with the surge in attendance were Tokyo Dis- Parma Heights and her three children. The neySea’s special event “Mickey and Duffy’s family won a Zoo prize pack including a Zoo- Spring Voyage” and the grand opening of Toy Parent animal adoption package from the Story Mania! along with the debut of a new Cleveland Zoological Society, limited edition Tokyo special event, “Disney’s Zoo posters and more. Natsu Matsuri.” • • A part of Merlin Entertainments’ Sea The iconic Shock Wave roll- The Zippin Pippin wooden roller coaster Life group, Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium er coaster at Six Flags Over at Wisconsin’s Bay Beach avoided the dread- in Auckland, New Zealand reopened on Sept. Texas is getting a much- ed sophomore slump by drawing a record- 29 following a $5.5 million redevelopment needed facelift from Bay- breaking number of riders during its second that created eight new themed zones includ- num Painting of Covington, year of operation at the Green Bay amuse- ing a walk-through penguin encounter and Ky. Opened in 1978, the ment park. Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt said Maori Pacifica theming of the Shark Tunnel. Schwarzkopf-built Shock 465,000 people rode the Pippin during its first Other new attractions include New Zealand’s Wave has gone through sev- year. Though the final tally isn’t in yet, 2012’s first-ever live jellyfish display; the world’s only eral color schemes over the ridership is expected to be well above last display of Spiny Sea Dragons; the world’s big- years. This latest pairing year’s number. The coaster brought in about gest species of stingray, an interactive Rock- of colors, bright green and $2.4 million this year, which is $200,000 above pool Experience and a new animal-themed blue, is similar to the color expectations. quiz trail. scheme it has had during the • • last decade. Baynum is also The Los Angeles Planning Commission The Tennessee Aquarium’s lights that il- painting the park’s Intamin has approved a $1.6-billion makeover of Uni- luminate the Chattanooga skyline are getting bobsled ride, La Vibora. versal Studios. The commission voted unani- an upgrade to a more energy-efficient sys- COURTESY SFOT mously to recommend the “Evolution plan” tem. The aquarium’s cathode lighting system despite the objection of Los Angeles River that has been in place for 20 years was se- advocates who requested a riverfront bike verely damaged during a hailstorm on March path. The upgrade to the 100-year-old stu- 2. The aquarium decided to install a new LED dios would expand TV and movie production system, which uses only about a quarter of facilities, support and offices. It would also the power required by the previous system. allow for additions to the Universal Studios The new lighting system is also computer- Hollywood theme park and CityWalk. controlled, allowing the aquarium to display • colorful animated sequences. Nova Southeastern University’s Center • of Excellence for Coral Reef Re- Arcturus Group and Avenue Capital Man- search was unveiled at a ceremony held Sept. agement have announced that an investor 27 at the new facility in Hollywood, Florida. group they formed has completed the pur- The 86,000-square-foot Center of Excellence chase of Anaheim GardenWalk, a retail life- at Port Everglades will generate information style center located near Disneyland’s main and research products to help understand, entrance. The terms of the GardenWalk ac- conserve and protect coral reef ecosystems. quisition, in which Arcturus and Avenue have • been joined by Elliott Management, have not John Mark, vice president of construction been disclosed. and maintenance for Michigan’s Adventure, • has been appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to Walt Disney World annual passholders the Michigan Carnival-Amusement Safety will be able to get a sneak peek of the Magic Board. The seven-member board, housed Kingdom’s new Fantasyland on select days in within the Michigan Department of Licensing early November. The catch: They had to reg- and Regulatory Affairs, oversees the inspec- ister on the passholder Website. tion and operation of more than 200 carnival

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CANOBIE tional time to enjoy fall fun. That’s also when Screeemfest Continued from page 19 added a bit of fear to the In addition to the new ride, mix haunting Canobie Lake Canobie Lake Park featured a Park each weekend during range of fall events with some- that time. The event featured thing for everyone. The sev- five haunted houses, includ- en-weekend Oktoberfest cel- ing the new “Terror in the ebration and this year’s new Corn” haunted maze in a corn Autumn Fairgrounds retail field that Canobie grew on- area opened on September 15. site just for this event. There The Oktoberfest gala includ- were also Halloween games, ed a beer garden, tradition- zombies and monsters lurk- al German food, music and ing about, and for the young- live entertainment. Canobie’s sters, Canobie’s Kiddieland crowd-pleasing live show, was open along with a family- a tribute to the music of friendly walk through the corn Madonna, also returned this maze on Saturday and Sunday fall. afternoons. The one and only Hours were extended MINI KISS tribute band also this year on Saturdays and returned, rocking every night Sundays, giving guests addi- during Screeemfest.

Las Vegas wheel support structure rising Bakken (DK) Right, the massive sup- Rutschebanen (2010) port columns are rising as construction continues on A major upgrade to a wooden rollercoaster from the early 1930’s , the 500-foot-tall which had used an on-board brake man to control the speed observation wheel being and separation of the trains. built on the across the street from the This upgrade includes new trains featuring trailing axle articulation hotel. Below, for a smoother ride experience and individual passenger restraints near the wheel site is the providing infinite adjustability and compliance with the requirements track and support struc- of the current European amusement ride safety standards. In addition, ture for the Premier Rides an innovative speed control and block system was developed and LIM launch coaster formerly implemented which eliminated the need for the on-board brake man. known as Speed The Ride. Both the coaster and big wheel are slated to open in 2013 as part of a massive entertainment, dining and shopping complex. AT/GARY SLADE

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Space Shuttle Endeavour flies over Disneyland and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

The Space Shuttle Endeavour, shown atop the 747 shuttle carrier aircraft made a cross-country trip from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to its final home in Los Angeles, stopping overnight at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. During its final leg on September 21, it flew over several California landmarks including Disneyland (left) and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (right).

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif.- — Structural Technologies Inc Nickelodeon is teaming again New Construction with SimEx-Iwerks Entertain- Renovations ment and creative studio Su- Daily Maintenance per 78 to produce SpongeBob Relocations SquarePants 4-D – The Great Track Replacement Jelly Rescue. With stunning Demolition 3-D graphics and a dramatic Inspections assortment of scents, sounds Emergency Work and physical interplay, the new attraction will offer an im- 380 Bad Man Hill Rd. • Paxinos, Pa 17860 mersive, 4-D experience. Pro- (570) 590-3255 or (570) 590-9880 duction of the film is currently [email protected] underway and the experience will debut around the world at select venues spring 2013. Fans of all ages will join Parts & Service SpongeBob and his trusty pals Division Patrick and Sandy on a deep- sea adventure as they try to • Spare Parts for Any Ride • Train Rehab and Replacement prevent their arch-enemy, • Chains and Sprockets • Track Replacement Plankton, from harvesting • Flotation Collars • River Rapids and Flume Boats the ocean’s jellyfish for his own evil use. The race is on as NEED SOME SPARES? DON’T DESPAIR! SpongeBob and gang encoun- CALL US FOR A QUOTE TODAY! ter obstacles and mishaps as they try to foil Plankton’s vil- Tel: (817) 652-1212 • Fax: (817) 652-1242 lainous plot. www.dynamicattractions.com “SpongeBob is an inter- Parts and Service - Arlington, TX, USA • Sales and Marketing - Victoria, BC, Canada national and this Engineering & Fabrication by Dynamic Structures exciting new attraction gives fans the opportunity to feel like they are part of his under- sea world,” said Brent Young, principal of Super 78. “This ex- perience shares a conservation message using a charming sto- ryline and special effects that engage all the senses. It even adds a fifth dimension of sorts that taps the capricious humor SpongeBob is famous for.” “This is our third film partnership with Nickelode- on,” said Mike Frueh, senior vice president of Film Dis- tribution for SimEx-Iwerks. “Based on the success of the original SpongeBob 4-D Expe- rience and most recently, Dora and Diego 4-D Adventure, we are delighted to be partner- ing with both Nickelodeon and Super 78 to bring a new SpongeBob 4-D experience to North American Representative the 4-D screen.” “SpongeBob Square-Pants is an iconic and beloved prop- Amusement Sales, Inc. erty, with a global fan base,” Texas Office: JRide Sales said Gerald Raines, vice presi- 405 Dodson Lake Dr. JReplacement Parts dent, Nickelodeon Recreation Arlington, TX 76012-3442 JService Business Development. “This new experience, which inte- Telephone: (817) 275-9393 • Fax: (817) 860-7373 grates 3-D technology and www.fabbrigroup.com • [email protected] dazzling in-theater effects, will engage fans the world over with a positive and enter- Keep our amusement park industry strong! taining message.” Buy products and services from these suppliers. November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 25 26 AMUSEMENT TODAY November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012

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baynumpainting.com SShhoocckk W Waavvee a at tS Sixix F Flalaggss o Ovevre rT eTxeaxass November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 27 WATERPARKS & RESORTS INDOOR FACILITIES AQUATIC CENTERS RECREATION SUPPLIERS Lost City of Atlantis erupts to life at Mt. Olympus waterpark Reporter’s WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — When Nick Laskaris of Mt. Olympus Lost City of Atlantis is Water & Theme Park considered ex- highlighted by this massive Notebook pansion of his waterpark, he turned 120 foot-tall blast of water The Dollywood Co. once again to WhiteWater West. In pre- into the sky. The Rain For- pulls plug on planned vious years WhiteWater has provided tress, from WhiteWater, was the park with a family raft ride, multi- new this season at Mt. Nashville waterpark lane mat racer and a giant surf pool, Olympus waterpark. PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Poseidon’s , capable of producing COURTESY WHITEWATER Dolly Parton announced on Sep- surging waves up to nine feet. tember 28 that due to the deci- New for 2012, the Lost City of At- sion by Gaylord stockholders on lantis is a large AquaPlay Giant Rain- September 25 to sell the daily Fortress occupying a three-acre section operation of its Opryland Re- near the front of the park and standing sort and Convention Center to a over 60 feet tall. The Lost City features third party, the Dollywood Com- a WhiteWater eruption geyser that pany has ended its participation blasts water over 120 feet into the air. in the previously announced The Eruption surges from a custom- Nashville water park. made, fully-themed volcano before “Gaylord makes decisions raining back down on everything be- that they feel are good for their neath it. company and their stockhold- In addition to the enormous gey- ers and I have to make decisions ser, an eight-foot, 317-gallon tipping based on what is best for me bucket also douses everyone and ev- and the Dollywood Company,” erything on the play structure. Un- said Parton. “Governor Haslam, like most play fortresses that cater to Mayor Dean, and all the folks in children, the Lost City of Atlantis has government have been great to features for the entire family including work with. I really appreciate a family raft slide, which, as the name their support through this pro- implies, allows whole families to ride cess.” 4See MT. OLYMPUS, page 28 “I think everyone knows I love Nashville and I hope the Lake Compounce Waterpark begins multi-year expansion work we’ve already done will spark more family entertainment STORY: Jeffrey L. Seifert in Nashville,” Parton added. [email protected]

BRISTOL, Conn. —Lake Compounce began its multi-million dollar waterpark Quoted expansion in the spring with the open- “I didn’t make it big ing of the Riptide Racer four-lane speed enough. I should slide. The expansion was made possible have made it two to by the relocation of Mount Vernon Road, three times as big.” which runs alongside the park perim- —Mt. Olympus Water & eter. The park got permission to move Theme Park owner Nick Las- the town road at its own expense, after karis on his adding the massive a request for state funding was denied in This ProSlide Riptide Racer is just the WhiteWater West AquaPlay 2008. The move freed up more than six first phase of a multi-year expansion of Giant Rain Fortress this season acres of land for development. Lake Compounce’s waterpark. 4See COMPOUNCE, page 28 COURTESY LAKE COMPOUNCE 28 AMUSEMENT TODAY November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012

sion of our waterpark underway, four more cabana areas, each COMPOUNCE and as a welcoming gesture to rentable for a daily fee, secured Continued from page 27 our new mascot, we felt it was a by locked gate, as well as a nurs- perfect time to rename the area,” ing stations, located near Kid- In August the park an- says Jerry Brick, the park’s gen- dieLand and the First Aid build- nounced it was renaming its eral manager. “This expansion is ing, where mommy and baby waterpark Crocodile Cove. exciting because our waterpark can sit comfortably. Preferred To pump up the excitement, a has always been one of our most parking was also available at new twist on an old friend was popular areas, and we are look- the front of the lot closest to the brought back as the park’s mas- ing forward to accommodating entrance, where pavement had cot. Kyle the Crocodile, neph- even more guests, especially on been installed. ew to Cyle who lived at Lake those hot summer days.” Food offerings were up- Compounce in the 1980’s, has Admission to the water- graded as well with signature Creative theming and seven waterslides are just part of Mt. decided to make the Cove his park will remain free with park hot dogs added to the Philly Oylmpus’ new RainFortress this year. permanent residence. He made admission. The multi-million Cheesesteak menu. The signa- COURTESY WHITEWATER appearances all over the park, dollar waterpark expansion is ture “Lake Compounce Dog” and within the community slated to continue for several was chosen by Facebook fans recently held World Water- throughout the summer. years with new rides and attrac- over the winter, and the win- MT. OLYMPUS tions ning toppings include chili, Continued from page 27 park Association trade show Sara Frias, the park’s mar- that he did make one mistake keting director, describes Kyle This year’s new water fea- cheese, and bacon. Good Times with the project, “I didn’t as a five-year-old, lovable am- ture, Riptide Racer, was manu- Coffee and Ice Cream Shop was together. make it big enough. I should phibian who found his way to factured by ProSlide Technol- also added, offering various cof- The entire Lost City of At- have made it two to three Crocodile Cove this summer ogy. The slide is a four-lane fee drinks along with hard ice lantis addition features seven times as big. It’s unbelievable after a great recommendation high-speed competition water cream, milk shakes and other waterslides including a cham- — a big home run again from from his uncle, Cyle. He stands slide that begins with a dark treats. tunnel, leaving riders in sus- “We spend a great deal pagne bowl, boomerango, WhiteWater. This thing is just about 6 feet tall and is two-tone green in color. Sara says that pense not knowing which rider of time during our off season family raft slide and multiple incredible, the geyser shoots Kyle’s new favorite thing to will win the race as they speed brainstorming and planning, body slides. Overlooking the over 100 feet in the air, the wear is his Crocodile Cove T- down the slide, head first. and this year I really think our Lost City, a hand-carved Posei- Boomerango was a huge suc- shirt. “This waterslide sets itself team did an amazing job com- don sits with trident in hand— cess, the champagne bowl was “Kyle is full of energy and apart from others, because it ing up with new additions that detailed to look weathered very popular, and the kids enjoys making kids of all ages features intertwining dark tun- we know families will really and distressed by the sea. Pyr- have a blast shooting the wa- laugh” says Frias. “He also nels, and the riders don’t know enjoy,” said Jerry Brick, Lake amid roofs, temple entryways, ter guns at each other. They’ve loves to have his picture taken, who will win the race until they Compounce general manager. hand carved seahorses and been trying to talk me into this and has become quite the fan of emerge from the tunnels and “In addition, watching the wa- other details help complete the for years; I’m glad I finally did Facebook, and he would love it head toward the open racing ter park expansion begin to take mythological theme. it.” if guests tag him in their photos lanes for one last stomach-drop- shape is something we have Owner Nick Laskaris told —Jeffrey Seifert every chance they get.” ping plunge,” says Brick. been anxiously waiting for and Amusement Today during the “With the massive expan- Other 2012 additions were we could not be more pleased.” November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 29

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UNITED KINGDOM — The an- Reporter’s nual U.K. trade show Leisure Industry Week (LIW), which serves the out-of- home leisure industry, took place from Notebook September 18-20 in its regular venue, Redemption Plus the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), acquires Aquabi Toy in Birmingham. Redemption Plus, Lenexa, Once again providing a compre- Kan., a provider of toys, tools hensive mix of leisure products and and training for the amusement, services provided by more than 300 ex- educational, fundraising, and re- hibiting companies, the event took its tail markets, has announced the familiar format of several different sec- acquisition of Aquabi Toy Com- tions, each targeting a specific leisure pany. industry sector. These included Play Aquabi Toy was founded in and Attractions, Eat and Drink, Lei- January 2009, and specializes in sure Facilities, Pool and Spa, Sport and the development of branded, Health, and Fitness, with the cross- open market toys. Its target over aspect from each part of the event customer base includes small proving one of its key elements and Top, The Sky Trail high ropes course from Innovative Leisure was the central specialty retailers, as well as providing attendees with inspiration feature of the Play and Attractions area at LIW 2012. Below, LIW’s Play and small to mid-sized mass retail- and thought provoking opportunities Attractions area would benefit considerably from the participation of more ers. Its past experience provid- they might not find at other leisure in- ride and attractions suppliers. ing consultative product and dustry trade shows. AT/ANDREW MELLOR brand development services will Of course for AT it was the Play also be a benefit to Redemption and Attractions section that provided Plus’ own product development the most interest, with Innovative Lei- team. sure’s fully operational Sky Trail high Kyler Tarwater, VP of Aqua- ropes course dominating the area and bi Toy Company, stated “Our creating a focal point for visitors. The marketing and branding efforts company’s Mobile Zip Line also made focus on increasing in-store im- its LIW debut, as did its new inflatable pulse value where the final pur- Water Wars game in the outdoor area. chase decision is made. The Although no manufacturers of large Aquabi Toy line has a look all its rides were present, other companies own. Our creative product de- offering a wide range of products and velopment and branding keeps services relevant to the parks and at- the focus where it matters most tractions sector included OmniTicket — the store shelves. An Aquabi Network, Timberplay, Zone Leisure dollar item will have the same Technology, David Taylor Design, Hip- look and feel of a major brand- po Leisure, International Play Com- ed item, but at a lower price, pany, SPI Global Play, The Softbrick driving previously unheard of Company, Russell Play, Water Walkerz, marketing, industry standards in in- area of LIW could do with more ride impulse sell-through.” Fountainworks and Miracle Design door play, training and operational is- and attraction manufacturers taking and Play. sues. part, and despite the fact that things This section of LIW was support- Indeed, the PPA conference formed went noticeably quiet in this area by AIMS International ed by the Play Providers Association part of this year’s educational program mid-afternoon on the first two days of News & Notes (PPA) which utilized the event for its at LIW which in total provided over the show, exhibitors in general were annual conference which ran over two 150 hours of free education on topics pleased with the quality of the visitors See page 40 days of the show and covered a variety ranging from social media advice to as- which for the organizers will hopefully of topics, including site location and sociation keynotes. result in them returning next year. planning, financing new businesses, Although it has to be said this Looking for a part? E-mail us! Email: [email protected]

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. retailers. — Officials at Creative www.creative Operational Concepts (When operationalconcepts.com Pigs Fly) have opened reg- istration for the 2013 ROTC Ride Operator Training will School, which will be held in be the emphasis of the annu- Las Vegas, Nev. Feb 5–7, 2013. al ROTC course Feb. 5–7, The ROTC (Ride Operator 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev. The Trainer Certification) program safety training event is host- has proven to be a great way ed by Creative Operational to standardize and improve Concepts/When Pigs Fly. front line teams’ performance AT FILE in ride and attraction opera- tion.

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Six Flags Ent. Corp. $57.32 $61.45 $62.37 $28.20 DIESEL PRICES California $4.376 $0.369 CBS Corp. $35.56 $36.49 $38.32 $22.05 TOP 7 MOST TRADED On 10/08/12 $1 USD = Walt Disney Co. $50.79 $52.97 $53.40 $32.23 CURRENCIES 0.7668 EURO Apollo Global Mgt. LLC $13.48 $14.74 $15.48 $10.26 0.6196 GBP (British Pound) Blackstone Group $13.18 $14.09 $17.25 $11.12 78.3017 JPY (Japanese Yen) Village Roadshow $3.50 $3.51 $3.65 $2.56 0.9330 CHF (Swiss Franc) 0.9794 AUD (Australian Dollar) NBC Universal $20.65 $23.12 $23.18 $14.68 CURRENCY 0.9761 CAD (Canadian Dollar) Networking opportunities abound at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2012 ORLANDO, Fla. — More day, Nov. 13, including the 2012 features exclusive guid- Movie Memories.” than 25,000 attractions indus- Opening Reception (hosted ed tours of several world- IAAPA Celebrates is a try professionals will gather in the IAAPA Theatre pre- renowned attractions in the separately ticketed event and in Orlando this November sented by the Wanda Group), Orlando area. Tour locations Expo registration is required. to connect with colleagues Young Professionals Recep- include Fun Spot USA, Busch More information about the and forge business-changing tion, Carnival and Show- Gardens Tampa Animal Care event, transportation, and partnerships at the indus- men’s Reception, European Center, the Gaylord Palms tickets are available at www. try’s premier global business Reception, FEC Reception, Hotel, SeaWorld Orlando’s IAAPA.org/expos/attrac- event, IAAPA Attractions Latin American Reception, “Turtle Trek,” Disney’s Art of tions/2012/events/univer- Expo 2012. and Water Park Social. Each Animation Resort, Give Kids sal.asp. The week-long confer- event requires a ticket and The World Village, and Lego- ence and trade show, taking will offer hot and cold hors Constituency Lunch for Mu- land Florida. Attendees must Charity events place from Nov. 12–16, will d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and seums and Science Centers purchase a ticket to attend Beginning Sunday, Nov. feature a full schedule of net- soda. Additional informa- featuring Don Skeoch, Chief the tours. More information 11, IAAPA will offer sev- working receptions, break- tion regarding tickets, times, Marketing Officer with LA about tickets, times, and lo- eral opportunities to net- fasts and luncheons, facil- locations, and transportation Incorporated; GM and Own- cations is available at www. work with peers in a relaxed ity tours, charity events, and (if applicable) is available at ers’ Breakfast, featuring Jim IAAPA.org/expos/attrac- and fun setting while ben- more than 1,100 exhibiting www.IAAPA.org/expos/at- Reid-Anderson, Chairman/ tions/2012/events/tours. efitting Give Kids The World companies, giving IAAPA tractions/2012/events/Re- President/CEO, Six Flags En- asp. (GKTW). Events include the Attractions Expo 2012 at- ceptions.asp. tertainment Corp.; Constitu- 10th Annual IAAPA Interna- tendees multiple venues to ency Lunch for FECs: Parties IAAPA Celebrates at tional Charity Golf Tourna- network with other industry Breakfasts and luncheons and Events; Constituency Universal Studios ment; the 3rd Annual IAAPA professionals. Monday, Nov. 11, through Lunch for Amusement Parks: IAAPA Celebrates will Motorcycle Ride; the 6th An- “Get out there, go to the Thursday, Nov. 14, there will Reinventing Coney Island; take place Thursday evening, nual IAAPA 5K/1K Fun Run events, meet the people, and be 10 breakfast and luncheon Canadian Breakfast; Asia-Pa- Nov. 15, from 7:30 p.m.– and Walk, Footprints from get others to help show you events designed to connect cific Breakfast; and Constitu- 11 p.m. at Universal Studios the Heart; visits to the GKTW around and introduce you like-minded industry profes- ency Lunch for FECs: The Florida. It will provide event Village; and chances to win because this is a great indus- sionals and featuring some of FEC Roundtable Luncheon. attendees a chance to expe- prizes. Additional informa- try and these are great people the most respected people in A ticket is required for each rience some of the park’s tion regarding registration, to meet,” said Greg Hale, the attractions business. event. Information regarding newest attractions, includ- scheduling, location, and vice president and chief safe- Breakfast and luncheon tickets, times, locations, and ing 4-D attraction “Despi- more is available at www. ty officer for the Walt Disney events include the Lunch and more is available at www. cable Me Minion Mayhem,” IAAPA.org/expos/attrac- Company. Learn with Tom Mehrmann, IAAPA.org/expos/attrac- “The Simpsons Ride,” “Men tions/2012/events/GKTW. CEO, Ocean Park Hong tions/2012/events/Lun- in Black Alien Attack,” and asp. Receptions Kong; Constituency Lunch cheons.asp. “Shrek 4-D.” The night will A complete list of IAAPA Seven receptions will be for FECs: Food and Bever- also feature a showing of the Attractions Expo 2012 Plati- held for various groups Tues- age Case Study; Latin Ameri- Facility tours new “Universal Cinematic num, Gold, and Silver level day, Nov. 12, and Wednes- can Conference and Lunch; IAAPA Attractions Expo Spectacular–100 Years of sponsors is available at www. IAAPA.org/expos/attrac- tions/2012/exhibitor/Spon- sors.asp. Information regard- ing additional sponsorship opportunities is available by contacting Emily Popovich at [email protected]. Of special note: Many networking events sell out. To ensure attendance, please purchase a ticket in advance. Options to attend separately ticketed events are available in the registration process. November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 White Swan Park founder Roy C. Todd dies at 95 FINDLAY, Pa. — Roy C. Route 60 followed by the Pitts- View, it still had a loyal fol- than $4 million for the proper- Todd, founder and builder of burgh Motel. Though success- lowing with locals due to its ty and attractions. The Galaxi the former White Swan Park ful, Todd and his team longed inexpensive pricing. During Coaster was sold to Joyland near Moon, Pa., died Sept. 2 at for a more family-friendly its most successful seasons, Park in Lubbock, Texas with his daughter’s home in Mesa, business. And so began the the park drew up to 100,000 the Mad Mouse finding an Ariz. He was 95. dream that would become people each year and was a extension on life at Lakemont Born on Nov. 14, 1916, White Swan Park. popular site for company pic- Park in Altoona, Pa. Todd grew up in North Fay- Todd purchased 47 acres nics and reunions. Todd purchased a home ette, Pa. At 17, he found em- in 1952 at what is now the in- Todd absolutely loved in Findlay, Pa. where he main- ployment in area coal mines tersection of I-376 and Route White Swan. He wore many tained the grounds with the and worked the coal veins for 60. He drained a swamp, cre- hats, even serving as the main- love and perfection he had five years. He married Kather- ated three lakes, poured con- tenance man and grounds once lavished on White Swan. ine Valenti in 1941, just seven crete and built the park’s sig- keeper when it was necessary. Todd is survived by a sis- weeks before Pearl Harbor nature picnic shelters. From It is said that when ride opera- ter, Grace Siry; three daugh- was attacked by the Japanese. the start, White Swan was a tors needed a break, he filled ters, Janet Bundy of Moon, After the U.S. military rejected family enterprise, with the Roy C. Todd in because he wouldn’t trust Marlene Moore of Bluffton, him because of a heart mur- owners living on the property. anyone who didn’t know the S.C., and Kathy McDonald mur, he spent the war years The name White Swan attractions intimately. of Mesa, Ariz; five grandchil- as a welder at Westinghouse Park was selected because White Swan opened in 1955 Following his wife’s death dren; and nine great-grand- where he built electric switch Todd planned to feature with seven rides. The arsenal in 1985, it was discovered the children. gear boxes for warships. swans in the lakes. The idea eventually grew to 15 along park stood in the way of a A memorial service was Beginning in 1949, Todd, was scrapped after it was de- with mini-golf, a skating planned highway that would held Sept. 8 at Wharton-Her- along with his wife, his sis- termined the birds would be rink, arcade games and fish- lead to the expanding Pitts- rick Funeral Home, Imperial, ter Margaret Kleenan and her prey for local wildlife. How- ing. Though White Swan was burgh International Airport. with interment in the Valley husband, Edward, built and ever, the park’s name was re- smaller than its competitors White Swan Park closed in Cemetery in Imperial, Pa. opened the Crafton Diner on tained. According to records, like and West 1989. PennDOT paid more Gene Patrick, original Six Flags Over Texas creative staff member, dies at 72

ARLINGTON, Texas — served on the Downtown Gene Patrick remembered by Bob Minick Gene Patrick, a longtime Arlington Revitalization Arlington, Texas City Council Committee, three years as Gene will be remembered in the amusement indus- member and theme park cre- president of the original try as an excellent musician, arranger, artist, designer, and ative director, died Sept. 8. Downtown Arlington Inc. park executive. 2012. He was 72. and then three terms on He was with Six Flags Over Texas when we first Patrick served as the at- the Planning and Zoning opened in the summer of 1961. He was the marching large District 8 City Council Commission. He and other band director (his actual title may have been something representative from 2003 community leaders helped different) and played trumpet, plus Gene did most of the until November, 2011 when draft a long-term master he was forced to resign for plan for the revitalization of musical arrangements. Gene started the “Crazy Band” health reasons. downtown Arlington. and was the orchestra leader for the Six Flags Amphithe- Patrick, who was born Mike Jenkins, LARC, ater shows. In 1963 Gene came to work for Randall Duell in Cleburne, moved with Dallas, Texas, remembered & Associates (which had been formed to handle design for Six Flags after Randall left Marco Engineering). Gene his family to Arlington in Gene Patrick Patrick saying, “I think the 1951 and graduated from thing that I remember the & I were draftsmen for Duell working on designs for Six Arlington High School. After most about Gene was that Flags capital improvements and the designs for Angus Wynne’s Texas and Kiddieland at the 1964–65 attending Arlington State Carowinds. besides being a really nice New York World’s Fair. Randall had set up design offices College, now the University He moved back to Texas person, he always took the in the GSC Industrial district and brought in a number of of Texas at Arlington, he from California in 1985, after time for everyone. During his Hollywood Movie Studio design talents — including Paul began working with the retiring as creative director Six Flags Over Texas career Grosse, Hans Peters, Bob Stoddard, Max Drebbin Roger Great Southwest Corp. as an for Marriott’s Great America he was very involved in the Duell, and Gabe Scogamillio. The only local guys were original member of the Six parks. The family had been design of the signs at the Gene Patrick and myself. Flags Over Texas creative looking for homes in other new park. He had his magi- staff. North Texas cities, but cal touch on the Confederate Roger Duell, Gene and I were all working on designs As one of his project high- Patrick was set on returning Street and was a key man for the Speelunker Cave ride, the indoor water lights, Partick would work to Arlington to open his own in the Campus Revue, the which was using ’s new water trough closely with Randall Duell production company. nightly show in the amphi- system for the conveyance. Roger was preparing all the & Associates during the Patrick, who owned theater where he played the story board and perceptual sequence renderings. Gene development of what would GP Show Productions and lead trumpet. He would also and I were preparing the architectural and interior draw- soon become a park icon, the Showtek Corp., was known be seen on occasion directing ings — plus building a scale model to assist in the field Speelunker Cave ride. He cre- as an expert in design, cos- the Six Flags Orchestra. He art direction. Eventually, Gabe Scognamillio created the ated the music background tuming and animation in will be missed by all who got Speelunker character designs which became a park icon. for the entire ride. show production. His clients to know him.” Gene scored the music finally used in the ride. Over the next 30 years, included 10 national theme Survivors include wife Gene later established a show production company Patrick was involved in many parks, such as Six Flags Penny Jo of Arlington, broth- and a firm building animated character and special effect theme park and entertain- Over Texas and Hershey’s er Robert Patrick of Athens, shows, providing shows and other services to such enter- ment projects, including the Chocolate World, as well as Texas, six children and five tainment facilities as the Tropicana’s Tivoli Theme Park in Astrodome, an indoor theme the MGM Grand Hotel in Las grandchildren. Atlantic City, the MGM theme park in Las Vegas as well as park in China and the creation Vegas. A memorial ser- a number of other well known properties. of Six Flags Over Georgia. Before being elected to vice was held at the First —Bob Minick, Minick Associates, Dallas, Texas He also served general man- the council in 2003, Patrick United Methodist Church in ager roles at Astroworld and Arlington on Sept. 22. 40 AMUSEMENT TODAY November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012

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As the last guest passed through the turnstile on Sun- day, Sept. 23, it marked the closing of 17 successful days with 1,117,323 visitors, the end of the Puyallup Fair era, and the beginning of State Fair. The final attendance at the Sept. 7–23 fair topped last year’s numbers by 58,141 guests. Next year, when the trademark paperwork is complete, the event will be called the Washington State Fair. It will re- tain the tagline, “Do the Puyallup.” As for reason for the name change, officials said since the fair features entries, animals, entertainment and two major youth state competitions, it was logical to have a name that would fit all the that the fair encompasses. Funtastic Shows provided the midway. • Attendance for the 2012 Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, Aug. 9–19, saw an increase by more than 10,000 over last year’s numbers. Final attendance numbers for the 11-day event confirm that more than 353,700 people attended this year’s fair, up from just over 343,000 in 2011. It was the 110th fair. The parade included entries cel- ebrating the history and traditions of those organizations, as well as the New Bloomfield High School Marching Band, which also took part in the first Fair parade in 1901. The Missouri State Fair midway is provided by Murphy Brothers Expositions. • The 160th Allegan (Mich.) County Fair was a success this year and fair officials are already looking at next year. Attendance was estimated at 234,950 for the nine-day event Sept. 7–15. That’s less than last year’s attendance re- cord of 270,370, but still a great turnout. In 2010, attendance was 160,381. The concerts were not sell-outs but did well, Miller said. A highlight was the Kiss and Motley Crue concert as well as the special fireworks show on the closing Saturday. This year was the first for computerized entrance at the gates for concert ticket holders. The fireworks marked the fair’s 160th anniversary and aren’t a regular feature of the fair. The midway was provided by Skerbeck Brothers. • Preliminary estimates of gate receipts at the Vernon County Fair, Viroqua, Wis., which ran Sept. 9–19, had a re- cord year. The previous record for gate receipts came in 2009, when good weather led to $82,900 in revenue from attendance. The preliminary estimate for this year is $84,000. Mr. Ed’s Magical Midways provided the rides and at- tractions. The Vernon County Fair is the last county fair of the year in Wisconsin. • More than 142,000 people attended the St. Joseph County Grange Fair, Centreville, Mich., over the course of its seven-day run, Sept. 16–22. Despite rain Friday night and Saturday morning during the event, a strong crowd to the Saturday evening Alan Jack- son concert helped push the weekly attendance to a point that it surpassed 2011 attendance by two percent, according to fair officials. North American Midway Entertainment provided the midway. • Attendance at the 2012 Rowan County Fair, Salisbury, N.C., which ran Sept. 17–22, bounced back this year after a 30 percent drop in 2011. Fair officials said that although attendance grew this year, it was still lower than the 32,000 it drew in 2010. Last year, attendance was 22,000. This was the first year the Rowan County Fair Association, which manages the fair, has owned the fairgrounds. Powers Great American Midways provided the midway. November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 45 This Huss Flipper amusement Risotto Poppers from French MINNESOTA ride was a first-time show at Continued from page 43 Meadow Bakery; Classic Walleye Roll from Giggles’ the 2012 Minnesota State games of skill. Midway oper- Campfire Grill; Lamb Fries Fair. The ride was brought ators offered a variety of new from Holy Land Deli; Waffle in by S & J Entertainment, rides and attractions for the De Liege (Belgian Street Waf- Steve Vander Vorste’s fair. These include: fle from Blue Moon Dine-In company. Vander Vorste •The Bubble House Fun Theater; and Spaghetti Ed- also brought in his S.D.C. House, brought in by 2012 die’s Super Stick, from Spa- Windstorm coaster, Jump- ing Jumbos (a Sellner/Larson Amusements Inc. (Douglas ghetti Eddie’s. International ride), and his Morenson); The Minnesota State Fair Reverchon Crazy Mouse •Flipper, manufactured also features grandstand by Huss, brought in by S & J Spinning Coaster. named entertainment and COURTESY Entertainment; free grounds entertainment. MINNESOTA STATE FAIR •Jumping Jumbos, manu- factured by Sellner /Larson International, brought in by S & J Entertainment (on the Kidway); •Freak Out, KMG, Re- ithoffer Shows; •Fun Factory, KMG, Mc- Donagh’s Amusements Inc.; •Stratosphere, KMG, Mc- Donagh’s Amusements Inc.; •, Tivoli, Lauther Amusements; •Sizzler, Wisdom, Play- world Unlimited; •Rock-It, KMG, Demas Enterprises; •Tractor Ride, Dalton, Carnival Attractions LLC., (on the Kidway). The top ride this year was the S & J Entertainment’s (Steve Vander Vorste) Rever- chon Crazy Mouse Coaster with S & J Entertainment’s Windstorm coaster, manufac- tured by S.D.C., coming in second. There were many other new offerings this year in- cluding: the 3rd Lair Skate- Park Lessons, where fairgoers could learn the basics from skateboarders and BMX rid- ers; the Great Sandbox; the Lasertainment’s Laser Hitz Show, a high-powered aerial laser beam show choreo- graphed to music; the Lu- minarium, a large inflatable sculpture; Pianos on Parade; World of Wonders Palace Il- lusions; the Minnesota Wine Country; People’s Choice Awards, the Minnesota High School Rodeo Cutting Horse Competition; and the Eco Ex- perience. New foods were also abundant. Some of those in- clude: Alere’s Featured Salads of Asian Salad, Classic Tossed Salad, and Garden Salad; Bacon Ice Cream from Rain- bow Ice Cream; Beef Tongue Caramelos and Eggplant Caramelos from Sonora Grill; Breakfast Sliders from Ragin’ Cajun; and Camel Burger Sliders from Safari Express. Others were Gluten-Free 46 AMUSEMENT TODAY November IAAPA Pre-Convention Issue 2012 MIDWAY BRIEFS Alcorn County Fair up 20 percent plans on meeting with benefactors and trying MARKET PLACE CORINTH, Miss. — Organizers of the Al- to recruit more for the fair foundation. corn County Fair, held at the Crossroads Arena, Average annual attendance for the fair, Corinth, Miss., Sept. 11–15, reported that at- which ran this year Aug. 17-25, is over 200,000. tendance jumped 20 percent this year over last Poor Jack’s Amusements provides the mid- year. way. The local newspaper reported that about State Fair of Texas uses food truck 8,400 people attended the 5-day event. DALLAS, Texas — For the first time, the After a 12-year hiatus, the fair resumed in State Fair of Texas, which ran Sept 28–Oct. 21, 2011. had a food truck to serve food at the fair. Big draws included midway rides by Cres- Two local Dallas area food trucks, Slush- cent City, the livestock show, a petting zoo and Works and Good Karma, teamed up to serve a lawn mower pull. fairgoers from a stationary food truck that was New GM for Allen County Fair to be parked in the Food & Fiber building every Providing LIMA, Ohio — The new Allen County Fair, day during the fair. Mobile And Permanent Food Preparation And Sales Solutions. Lima, Ohio, General Manager Dave Grimm, of- Good Karma Kitchen is a gluten-free veg- etarian food truck and SlushWorks is an all-nat- HITCH-HIKER MFG. 330.542.3052 ficially started on his new job Oct. 1. Grimm, who was with the Champlain Val- ural slushie business. Good Karma Kitchen's ley Exposition, Essex Junction, Vermont, for 22 food was Texas-themed, and the items were years, took over from retiring Jay Begg, who exclusively created for the fair. worked in that position at the Allen County The State Fair of Texas features an abun- FairFrederiksen for 17 years. 1/7x3 b/w 3/14/02 11:22 AM Pagedance 1 of food items, with many vendors creat- During a press conference in September, ing new items just for the event. Grimm said his first goal was to get acclimated The fair also features over 70 rides and at- to the fair. In his first 90 days in the position, he tractions on its independent midway.

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