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PRSRT STD PRSRT www.amusementtoday.com 2 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2012 NEWSTALK OPINIONS CARTOON LETTERS AT CONTACTS EDITORIAL: Gary Slade, [email protected] SPECIAL INFORMATION | SUPERSTORM SANDY Storm a rare industry challenge SUPERSTORM SANDY: NJAA NEEDS HELP NJAA 1st Responder Relief Effort: Your Help is Needed! The damage that has been done to the and east coast amuse- SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — The New Jersey Amusement Association sustained a direct ment industry by “superstorm” hit to the heart of the amusement industry as Sandy damaged and destroyed more Sandy is unprecedented. than 50 miles of the and dozens of communities from Long Beach Island to Not in my lifetime can I recall a Keansburg. NJAA members’ homes, businesses and property were impacted, as well as the property and homes of our communities and guests. Many of these communities are served Slade single storm event causing such wide- by volunteer first responders, including firefighters and emergency medical personnel, who spread damage and performed vital emergency services at the height of the storm at great personal sacrifice. disrupting so many facilities at one time. Today, the storm has passed, but up and down the Jersey Shore, these volunteers and their From Maryland and the entire new Jersey families are unable to return to their damaged homes and are now in need of shelter, food shoreline up to historic , the hurricane- and basic needs. turned- Nor-easter (spanning more than The New Jersey Amusement Association (NJAA) needs your help. Now is the time to as- sist those who risked their personal safety to help others survive Hurricane Sandy. 1,000 miles at its peak) wreaked havoc on our The NJAA is accepting direct financial contributions to the volunteer first responders and amusement industry, causing varying degrees of their various association. The NJAA will also aid by collecting and distributing food, personal damage to parks, piers, waterparks and supporting articles and basic needs. For more information visit: www.njamusements.com. attractions. Monetary donations can be made to: This massive area of destruction has left some NJAA Volunteer First Responders Relief Fund Charitable Registration NJ CRI-300R in our industry without homes and facing shattered Mail to: 720 Woodchuck Lane, Toms River, N.J. 08755 businesses. and FunTown Amusement Or wire transfer to: TD Bank, Routing #031201360, Account #: 4274682058 Pier, both in Seaside Heights, N.J., were the hardest hit with portions of their parks ripped away by the EDITORIAL: Andrew Mellor, [email protected] tidal surge. The annual IAAPA pilgrimage While many in this industry have become experts at cleaning up after Mother Nature, this setback As I write this column, Orleans that year and I remember charging will challenge even our strongest-willed owners and the news here in the U.K. is round the show gathering my reports and operators. full of reports from the U.S. pictures, trying to cover as many companies on the devastation being as possible in numerous different categories, Mopping up is one thing. But this recovery caused by Hurricane Sandy from major and children’s rides to anima- has some unknowns. Will New Jersey impose new as it batters the country’s tion and F&B — and everything in between. coastal regulations making the rebuilding process east coast. The pictures look I have fond memories of the event, which harder for pier owners and others to restore their Mellor awful and I sympathize with introduced me to so much about the busi- businesses? Let’s hope government cuts the red all those who are caught up ness all in one go and to so many industry tape and doesn’t over-regulate. in the dreadful conditions. Indeed I have colleagues. friends visiting Washington this very week so One of the first people I interviewed and I know all of our amusement associations, I’m not sure how their holiday will be going photographed at that 1980 IAAPA was John IAAPA, WWA, OABA and of course locally the right now. Probably not that great! Wood at Sally Corp. and I’ll be very happy to NJAA, will be there for the membership, to support And talking of the U.S., when this issue of see him again in Florida this year, along with them in their efforts to clean up and rebuild. AT AT is hot off the presses I’ll be in the middle the many other industry colleagues I’ve met encourages these associations to work together not of my annual pilgrimage to Florida attend- over the years. Seeing people you’ve known only to assist members, but to monitor new regula- ing the IAAPA Attractions Expo. The task of for a long time from different parts of the compiling this item for AT is, therefore, being world, albeit just two or three times a year, tions that may impact the recovery efforts. done a little earlier than usual as this issue will and making new contacts at different events, Our industry’s park owners, operators and work- be available at the show on the last two days, is one of the most important aspects of our ers are proud and resourceful. We are willing and so deadlines have been brought forward. industry for me, as I’m sure it is for most able to work hard to overcome the odds, and we My first “IAAPA,” as it is fondly known, people, and I value very much the friendships will emerge even stronger for it. was way back in 1980 when I was a fledgling and acquaintances I have made. And I look journo and sub-editor. It was held in New forward to making many more in the future. —Gary Slade

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John Robinson / W.H.R. Inc. [email protected] Bubba Flint Daily E-mail Newsletter Cartoonist Amusement Today is an independent newspaper, published monthly by Amusement Today Inc., P.O. Box 5427, Arlington, Texas 76005. Presort Standard Postage (Permit No. 2069) pre-paid at Fort Worth, [email protected] Jeffrey L. Seifert [email protected] Texas. The entire contents of this newspaper and its related Web sites are copyrighted and trademarked Editorial / Special Projects by Amusement Today 2011, with all rights reserved. [email protected] POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Amusement Today, P.O. Box 5427, Arlington, Texas Contributors: Dean Lamanna, Andrew Mellor, Richard Munch, Janice Witherow, WHR Inc. 76005-5427. December 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 3 THIS MONTH IN HISTORY •1905: Frederick W. Hen- Presented by MINUTE ninger and Theodore M. Har- ton would announce the cre- ation of West View Park, just 2 DRILL north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylva- COMPILED: Janice Witherow nia, in early December. Report- Mark Rosenzweig, Ride Entertainment Group of Companies edly built at a cost of $300,000, the 30-acre park would open in www.RollerCoasterMuseum.org For Mark Rosenzweig, going May 1906 and become a show- to work doesn’t feel like work case for T. M. Harton and Ed- at all. A true ward Vettel rides. Meanwhile in 1906, Henninger would partner fan and the director of new with Andrew S. McSwigan, to purchase the then nine-year old business development for Ride Entertainment Group of Kennywood Park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Descendants of Companies, an international both families owned and operated Kennywood, until the sale of leader in the amusement the park in 2007. West View would close after the 1977 season. industry that designs, sells, in- stalls, maintains and finances •1912: Henry B. Auchy announced in early December that his attractions for clients around park property, Chestnut Hill Park (or White City), outside of Phila- the world, Mark is right at delphia, Pennsylvania, had been sold for real estate development. home on the job. Known The park was opened in 1898 by Auchy, who lived across the road. for his dry sense of humor He said he would now spend full time at the Philadelphia Tobog- and antics; plus creative flair and quick follow-up, Mark’s gan Company, which he had started with Chester Albright in 1904. The park operated 15 seasons, until area residents, who approachable attitude makes Mark Rosenzweig is an avid park fan traveling throughout the didn’t like the type of crowd attracted to the park, eventually pur- him everyone’s friend, too. summer as time permits to visit parks, like Epcot, shown here. chased it. Title Proudest moment Director, New Business Development. The birth of my daughter, marrying my soul mate •1924: Traver Engineering Company, of Beaver Falls, Pennsylva- nia, announced in December that it had sold more rides in 1924, Number of years in the industry and hitting a hole-in-one on demand in Ocean City, then any year before. Harry G. Traver told Billboard magazine 15. Maryland, on the first sudden death hole of a mini golf tournament that was part of our company’s that the company had sold a total of 98 rides, including one Jazz Best thing about the industry retreat this past September. Railway and four Bobs coasters for Frederick Church. Traver I have always admired our industry’s uniqueness also proudly announced that he had sold an additional three Bobs Margaritas … on the rocks or frozen and longevity. For instance, City resi- coasters for 1925. dents went to Coney Island as an escape from their Rocks, baby! That frozen stuff is a mix! day-to-day responsibilities in 1898 and still do the Favorite cereal •1938: Grover A. Whalen, president of the New York Cor- same thing today. Crackling Oat Bran/Honey Nut Cheerios; it’s a toss- poration, signed a contract with Harry C. Baker and Harry G. Traver, on December 16, for the erection and operation of a “gi- Favorite amusement park ride up. ant safety coaster” at the 1939 New York World’s Fair Expo- Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at For 24-hour news … FOX News or CNN? Disney’s Hollywood Studios. sition. Visitors to the Fair were assured of a that CNN. would be the ‘Thrillingest’ giant ride and absolutely safe, too! The If I wasn’t working in the amuse- Baker/Traver Cyclone, promoted as a super coaster, would oper- ment industry, I would be … Last household item I purchased was … ate for the two year run of the fair. Cuisinart coffee pot with built-in burr grinder. We Running a Chicago-style hotdog Rosenzweig are admittedly coffee snobs! and Italian beef stand. •1963: It was announced on December 28 that the 43-acre water- front amusement area in West Haven, Connecticut, known locally Biggest challenge facing our industry When it comes to TV, my 3 “must watch” shows are … as Savin Rock, would be turned into an apartment development. Keeping up with the technology race while both retaining the ever shrinking attention spans of The Office, Parks and Rec, No Reservations. It would mark the official end of the famous amusement zone on guests and serving as a “repeatable” experience in the Long Island Sound, which dated back as far as 1874. Just in- It’s 5 p.m. on Friday evening. Where are you their eyes. land, White City would continue to operate until 1967, and would typically headed? also fall victim to the western housing push coming from the city Home. If by car from the office, I’m somewhere The thing I like most about the amusement park of New Haven. on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. If by plane, most season is … —Compiled by Richard Munch/NRCMA Historian Being able to (with my wife Amanda) take my likely in a Southwest Jet. If by train, riding south on daughter Sydney to “work” (at favorite amusement Amtrak along the Northeast Corridor. parks across the country). The last song I sang out loud is … All-time favorite sports team Bullet the Blue Sky by U2. Despite how sad this October made them look, the Season’s Greetings My least favorite chore around the house is … New York Yankees. Power washing/sealing the deck. from the board of directors of the Dream car Celebrity crush I am by no stretch of the imagination a gearhead. But if an Audi R8 GT Spyder magically showed up Depending on my mood, Gwen Stefani or Scarlett National Roller Coaster Museum & Archives in my parking pad, it wouldn’t upset me. Johannson. Gull Wing Industries When it comes to Christmas trees … white or The first thing I usually notice when meeting someone is … Working with the Carnival colored lights? Industry since 1989 Colored. Whether or not they make eye contact with me while speaking. A strong hand shake (or lack Contact us at: www.gull-wing.com Favorite holiday tradition thereof), too. Toss-up between the Miracle on 34th Street in Balti- If I could take my family anywhere in the world, more, soaking up the holiday cheer in the vicinity it would be to … of Rockefeller Center in and visiting Walt Disney World for their many holiday festivities. Tokyo. Pack-Man 175 kw or 250 kw Quiet Power–Tractor or Trailer Mounted McDonald’s or Burger King The coolest of the Seven Dwarfs is … Really? Big Mac versus patties with painted-on grill Grumpy; a tough shell but loyal, honest, and even- marks? 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2012 Golden Ticket Awards Quips and Quotes Here are some comments heard at the 2012 Golden Tick- et Awards ceremony held live at and presented by Amusement Today on Sep- tember 8:

“It’s great to be first. We can set the bar low for everyone else.” —Bob Dean, Leisure Labs on taking the stage as first pre- senter

“...You smell good, too!” —Dolly Parton, Dollywood to Ken Bell, Dollywood Com- pany president, after praising him with a long list of favorable attributes

“This normally goes to Holiday World. I want to thank them This artist rendering shows the location of the three rides (Wild Mouse coaster, Flying Scoot- for their inspiration for setting the bar very high.” ers, ) going into the Boardwalk Area at Knott’s Berry Farm for the 2013 season. —Ken Bell, Dollywood on acknowledging past wins of the Friendliest Park category The new rides are on a site that once featured Perilous Plunge . COURTESY KNOTT’S “I can literally eat twice my weight in chicken alone. Over the past two days I’ve eaten 400 pounds of fried chicken. I love 16th Annual Edition Knott’s expands Boardwalk area it!” —Jeffrey Siebert, Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resorts on Expansion to include lapbars for a thrilling fam- and is undergoing a complete praising Dollywood’s food Mack mouse coaster, ily coaster experience. The ad- rehab to give it that new look Larson , venture aboard the ride gives and feel. “At this point, she might be the best candidate.” guests the feeling of riding the “We are very pleased that —Jim Seay, Premier Rides reacting to co-presenter Cin- Eli Bridge Scrambler curves of the coast, Cedar Fair decided to add to dee Huddy’s t-shirt and campaign for “Dolly for President” but once they reach the crest, it its collection of Mack Wild BUENA PARK, Calif. — is a harrowing journey down Mouse rides.” Bob Dean, Lei- “Spirit fingers! Woohoo! I don’t know what that means, but In their continued efforts to the 1,339 feet of track filled sure Labs/ said to it’s cool! I hope it isn’t something bad.” re-invest in their property and with hairpin turns, twists and AT via phone. “Other parks —Rick Schuiteman, SeaWorld San Diego enhance guest experience, spins. like , Cana- “Presenting the finalists for Best Water Ride, also known as Knott’s Berry Farm will de- Surfside Glider da’s Wonderland and Carow- the category where Ryan has to say difficult names.” but new family attractions to Larson Flying Scooters inds have had great experi- —Ryan Stana, RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc. the theme park’s Boardwalk Taking the ride into their ences with their Wild Mouse section during the summer of own hands, guests will pilot rides, and we look forward to “How many of these awards do I have to win to get a hug 2013. This multi-million dol- their own Surfside Glider. extending the Mack relation- from Dolly Parton?” lar development will include These two-man vehicles zip ship with Knott’s Berry Farm —Rich Costales, Universal Studios Orlando after multiple three attractions designed for through the air providing a with a second coaster.” wins families. The area will further view of the Boardwalk area Commenting on the Surf- enhance the feeling of stroll- as they glide over Boardwalk side Glider, Jeff Novotny, Lar- “I feel bad competing with and the Her- ing down a colorful Califor- Bay. son International told AT, “It’s schends...not real bad though.” nia Boardwalk fun zone filled Pacific Scrambler an honor and a privilege to —Dolly Parton, Dollywood after beating out sister park with amusements, games, and Eli Bridge Scrambler supply a classic Flying Scoot- Silver Dollar City in three categories fun food offerings. Everyone will be caught in ers ride to a great historic and Additions to the Knott’s the spin of the Pacific Scram- family-driven park such as “Indoor roller coasters are funny things. When people see massive steel structures outside, they realize there is no way on Boardwalk Area will include: bler, a family favorite and tra- Knott’s Berry Farm. The team it. It’s great to watch, 70-, 80-, 90-year olds getting off the ride, Coast Rider ditional Boardwalk attraction at Cedar Fair has been out- knowing they slid right under a heart attack. I think we’ve added Mack Rides wild mouse making its return to Knott’s. standing to work with and The 52 foot ascent to the years to their lives.” Removed from the park to conducting business with this —Rich Costales, Universal Studios Orlando on accepting top of Coast Rider will have make room for Pony Express, group is truly a pleasure.” for Best Indoor Roller Coaster everyone clinging to the the ride has been in storage “Ramon, eat your heart out!” (directed at ’s Ra- Columbus Zoo breaks ground on Safari Africa! mon Rosario and his foiled plan to sneak a hug from Dolly with a fake win) ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Jungle Jack Hanna, the and a grassland plain safari will offer visitors —Richard Munch, National Roller Coaster Museum and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and Franklin many opportunities to learn about and inter- Archives after receiving a hug from Dolly Parton County officials recently broke ground with act with some of their long-time favorite ani- golden shovels for the new PGAV Destinations- mals, as well as some new species, including “...and to your never ending support to friends in need and designed Safari Africa! gazelles, impalas, cheetahs, zebras, monkeys, the countless kindnesses bestowed on so many with a heart The $30.4 million project will develop 43 ostriches, and a pride of lions. Guests will even bigger than Texas.” acres of the zoo’s current 586-acre expanse and be able to hand-feed giraffes, zip-line across the —Patty Sullivan, Eli Bridge Co. to Gary Slade, during the presentation of the Golden Heart Award, thanking him for his is scheduled to open in May of 2014. savannah, and truly get up-close and personal support of the industry Tom Stalf, interim CEO and president with the animals and their trainers. of the Columbus Zoo, said the new exhibit Safari Africa! is the zoo’s first expansion “I’ve been truly amazed at the Tennessee hospitality.” will simulate the look, feel, tastes, smells, and since the opening of the $20 million Polar Fron- —Marq Lipton, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk accepting sounds of the African savannah, in addition to tier in 2010 and is the first project of the com- the hosting duties for the 2013 Golden Ticket Awards a marketplace, new restaurant, and a creative, prehensive master plan developed by PGAV art-making hub for guests. Destinations. —Compiled by Tim Baldwin An innovative array of close-encounters December 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 5

Christmas Leg of Lamb For Chris Hammond, Corporate Director of Food and Beverage for Great Wolf Lodge Resorts, the holiday season is a great time to celebrate food. Chris shares his mother’s recipe for her fam- ily tradition of serving Christmas Leg of Lamb. He says it’s easy to do and takes little time to prepare – and the smell of this dish just says “Holidays.”

1-5lb Domestic Leg of Lamb (NZ or Australian is ok too) ½ Pound of Peeled Carrots cut into 2 inch pieces HOLIDAY ½ Pound of Celery cut into 2 inch pieces ½ Pound of Peeled Spanish Onions cut into quarters 6 small Idaho Russet Potatoes, washed, Peeled and cut into quarters ½ cup of Vegetable Oil ½ cup of Red Wine Chris Hammond ½ cup unsalted Butter COOKING Corporate Director of Food

GUIDE Sauce: and Beverage 1 cup Cider Vinegar Great Wolf Lodge 1 cup Malt Vinegar 2 tbls Sugar 4 tbls Dried Mint Leaves

16th Annual Edition Pre Heat Oven to 350 degrees

Season Lamb with Salt & Pepper, Place is a shallow roasting pan and coat with ¼ cup of oil Place Carrots, Celery & Onions on the bottom of the pan, season with salt & pepper Place in oven, uncovered for 1 Hour

Potato Latke Wedges Boil Potatoes for 10 minutes, drain, season with salt & pepper and cover with remaining oil, add to 4 russet potatoes (about bottom of roasting pan, basting the potatoes with the natural juice. 2 ½ pounds total) Add the Red Wine, stir vegetables, increase heat to 450, cook another 20 minitues or until the 2 onions Lamb reads 130 Degrees internally. 3 large eggs Pull Lamb from pan and let rest on a Cutting Board with trenches (or a large platter works as well) 4 Tbsp all purpose flour and brush generously with a quarter of the Mint Sauce. or matzo meal Place Pan on the Stove on medium heat and continue to reduce the wine and natural juice, add 2 tsp salt the butter, stir. ½ tsp fresh ground pep- per After the Lamb has rested for a minimum of 15 minutes start to slice it thinly from side to side and ½ cup oil for frying place on a Serving Platter Using a Slotted Spoon pull the Potatoes and Vegetables from the pan and place around the Applesauce Marq Lipton Lamb Sour cream Santa Cruz Serve with the remaining Mint Sauce and Natural Juice. Beach Peel potatoes, then Boardwalk grate them using a food processor or hand grater. Place in a large strainer, press out as much liquid as pos- sible. While potatoes drain, grate onion the Swedish Christmas Saffron Buns ”Bullar” same way and drain if necessary. Dough In a large bowl, beat eggs to blend, mix in 3 packages of dry yeast potatoes, onion, flour, salt and pepper. Let 1 cup of butter mixture stand 10 minutes. 2 cups of milk Add ¼ cup oil to each of two 12 inch ½ tsp of salt nonstick frying pans. Heat oil over medium ½ cup of sugar heat. When oil is hot, add half the po- 5 – 5 ½ cups of flour tato mixture to each pan. With a spatula, 2 (0,5 grams) packets of powdered saffron spread mixture out to pan sides. Smooth tops. Filling Decoration Cook over medium heat, pressing tops Spreadable butter 1 egg, beaten down with a spatula occasionally, until ½ cup of sugar Pearl sugar undersides are brown and crispy, about 1 cup raisins (optional) 8 minutes. Quickly slide each latke onto a large plate, then invert back into pan Melt the butter and mix it with milk in a pot. Using a thermometer heat it until and cook to brown the other side, about 8 approximate 115 F and then pour it into a bowl. Add sugar, salt and saffron, stir. Peter Osbeck minutes longer. Mix the flour and yeast together before pouring it into the bowl and mix it with Grona Lund Slide latkes out of the pans onto plates the rest. again. Cut each into 4 wedges and serve Work the dough until it is smooth. Put it aside and let it rise under a cover in the immediately with applesauce and sour bowl for 40 minutes. cream. After it has doubled in size divide the dough into 4 parts. Roll out each part until Makes 8 servings, about 45 minutes to it is ¼” thick. Try to make it fairly square. Brush dough with the butter, sprinkle sugar and raisins on top. Roll make. up into a cylinder shape and cut each cylinder crosswise into 10 – 12 pieces. Put each piece into a muffin cup and place them on a baking tray in room temperature and let it rise again under cover for about 30 If using one pan, keep first latke warm minutes. Brush the buns with the egg wash and then sprinkle with pearl sugar. by transferring it to a lightly oiled baking (Pearl sugar is most common in Scandinavian countries, where it makes a pretty topping for many des- sheet, covering it loosely with foil, and serts and pastries. It’s hard to find in the U.S., unless you know where to look. You can find it in cake deco- placing it in a 300 degree oven until the ration stores, in IKEA or online; Amazon carries a few brands imported from Sweden. ) Bake the buns in the middle of the oven for 7 – 10 minutes 480 F (250 C). second latke is ready. Makes about 48 buns. These freeze well and are delicious warm. 6 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2012

HOLIDAY COOKING GUIDE

Parsnip-Potato Puree Swedish Christmas Sausage – Korv

Ingredients (main course for 4 persons): A tradition in our family for years, but when moving to North Carolina from western New • 1lb parsnip York – where there were a lot of Swedes – we • 1lb potatoes couldn’t find Korv, so we have this recipe for • .85 cups cream making it at home • 8.5 oz butter • 2 eggs (split – both the white and Purchase your hog casings from the local yolk are required) butcher a few days in advance. Soak them • 3.5 oz of black olives (in slices/ overnight in bowl of water in the refrigerator and pieces) then take them out, rinse them and put them in fresh water while they wait on the kitchen • nutmeg (to taste) counter for stuffing. • olive oil with truffle essence (to taste) Timo Klaus The “Korv” mix (Note: you can make it with or The without potatoes. When I was a kid, we had Preparation: both versions for Christmas. Nancy and I only Amusement Engineers 1. Peel parsnip and potatoes and cut in make potato Korv) Ron Gustafson pieces (similar sized). Boil in water (partly immersed) with salt (to taste). Boil until the 2 pounds of ground, lean pork Quassy Amusement 2 pounds of ground, lean beef potatoes and parsnip are ready (approxi- Park 6 medium potatoes, shredded and uncooked mately 15 to 20 minutes). Drain the water and leave to steam of for a (peel ‘em first) moment. 3 teaspoons salt 2. Rub the parsnip and potatoes through a sieve. 2 teaspoons ground All Spice 3. Heat butter and cream in a separate pan and mix this with the ½ teaspoon pepper parsnip/potatoes mixture. Use nutmeg, salt and pepper to season. 1 medium onion, chopped. 4. Mix the egg yolks, olive oil with truffle essence and olive pieces through the parsnip/potatoes mixture. Mix everything together in a large bowl. I generally start with the meat and add the spices before mixing in the potatoes and onions simply because we do 4 times this batch, so it is a load to handle. Finishing Touch: 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F). Once it is mixed, you are ready to stuff the hog casings using a stuffing attach- 2. Slightly heat (careful not to burn) the parsnip/potatoes mixture to ment on your kitchen mixer, stuffing machine or even the old-fashioned hand make it supple. meat grinder with a sausage stuffing cone (done that with old hand-cranked 3. Whip the egg whites (use some lemon to degrease the bowl and grinder and it’s a lot of work) whisk). 4. Mix the egg white carefully with the parsnip/potatoes mixture in a We tend to keep our individual sausages around 18-24 inches in length before tying them off. They can be shorter. Put them in freezer bags so you can casserole and bake in the middle of the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. have Korv throughout the winter.

(Originally from Delicious Magazine) Thawed sausage can be simmered for around 45 minutes, baked or even pan fried. Like with any meat product, make sure it is cooked thoroughly. My grandmother used to fry it and some folks like to simmer and then stick it in frying pan to brown the outside.

Cut into short pieces (3-4 inches) and serve hot. Add a little cucumber ranch dressing on the side to dip it in. Mild and delicious!

After-Thanksgiving Turkey Bake Whiskey Sweet Potatoes (served at Bengasls/Ravens games as ‘Raven Bake’) (I use Tennessee Whiskey & serve when we non-stick cooking spray play the Titans) 12 ounces penne pasta 10 med. Sweet Potatoes 2 cups cooked turkey meat cut into 1 inch cubes 1 stick butter 2 cups drained no-salt-added canned Ital. plum tomatoes 1/2 cup Whiskey 8 ounces nonfat cottage cheese 1 cup Brown Sugar 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese 1 Tbsp Ground Cinnamon 4 scallions (chopped) incl. some green tops, 14oz pkg. Caramel Candies 1 tspn crushed dried basil 2 cup Chopped Pecans 1/2 tspn crushed dried oregano 16oz pkg. Marshmallows 1/3 cup unseasoned dried bread crumbs 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley John Robinson Bake Potatoes. Peel potatoes and cut in WHR Inc./ Bengal Bomb Squad half. Place in greased baking dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9 X 13-inch casserole with cooking spray. Cook pasta according to Combine & heat in saucepan (do not boil): package directions to al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain well butter, whisky, brown sugar, and ground and return to cooking pan. Stir in turkey and tomatoes (coarsly chop toma- cinnamon. toes first). Spread mixture in bottom of prepared casserole. In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, scallions, basil, and oregano. Remove from heat and add Caramel Can- dies. Pour mixture over potatoes. Top with Mix well. Spread mixture over the turkey mixture, smoothing with the back Pecans & Marshmallows. of a spoon. Toss bread crumbs with parsley & sprinkle over the top. Bake until casserole is hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Serve at once. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30 min- utes. Uncover and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. December 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7 8 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2012

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PO BOX 638 • Plainview, Texas 79072 • (806) 293-1353 • www.larsonintl.com December 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 9 INTERNATIONAL PARKS ATTRACTIONS RESORTS SUPPLIERS European parks offer seasonal fun and fare STORY: Andrew Mellor [email protected] CHRISTMAS SPOTLIGHT 2012

Christmas and New Year the venue. Throughout each able to visit him in the Santa opening continues to be a pop- day of the festive period snow Clause Village at Cottonwood ular option for an increasing will magically fall on Main Creek Ranch in Frontierland. number of parks around the Street USA while, among And the iconic It’s A Small world and European venues other activities, each day will World ride will pay tribute are no exception. Here we take culminate in a true finale with to Christmas celebrations in a look at just a few of those the Christmas tree lighting countries around the world venues that are offering some ceremony and the night time with changes and additions festive fun this Christmas. show Disney Dreams. both inside and outside the at- The fairytale show takes traction. Paris, France guests into the heart of the Disneyland Paris will be most beautiful Disney dreams Toverland, the Netherlands twinkling and shimmering with a combination of magic, Themepark Toverland is even more than usual this emotions and special effects, holding a new Festival of Mag- Christmas as the park contin- while state-of-the-art tech- ic Lights during the Christmas ues its 20th anniversary cel- niques will be used to project period, which takes place from ebrations. images onto Sleeping Beauty’s December 22 to January 6. For nearly two months, Castle. Fountain displays and It will be the first Christ- from November 9 to January fireworks will add yet more to mas during which guests can 6, during Disney’s Enchanted the entertainment on offer. enjoy the upgraded themed Christmas, Mickey and friends Santa and his elves will area Land of Toos, an indoor will don their festive costumes be featured in a new Christ- area that last winter received a to welcome Santa Claus to the mas cavalcade on Main Street, major revamp with an invest- park, with guests being greet- along with Mickey and Minnie ment of €1.5 million (approx. ed by a 24 meter (79 foot) high and other well-known charac- U.S. $2 million) being made to Christmas tree as they enter ters, while guests will also be completely transform it. The previously bare walls of the hall were decorated with picturesque facades of houses and enchanting murals, while at the same time the park en- Above, a new Christmas cavalcade will be a feature of Main trance, shop and restaurant Street USA at Disneyland Paris. Below, festive fun can be with its terrace were given an had at the park for almost two months, from November 9 Oriental style. The restaurant, to January 6. which also serves as an event COURTESY DISNEYLAND PARIS location, has been renamed Mamouche and new enchant- ing music and atmospheric lighting make the transforma- tion complete. During the Festival of Magic Lights the whole area will be darkened so visitors won’t have to wait until late afternoon to experience the lights and specially illuminat- ed attractions. As well as the The Festival of Magic Lights will be at the center of the of- Christmas lights there will be fering at Toverland this Christmas. a special show with lights and COURTESY TOVERLAND 4See EVENTS, page 10 10 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2012

EVENTS Continued from page 9 music at specific times of each day. Toverland’s main char- acter, Toos Toverhoed, and a character from the park’s show, Benjamin the young magician, will also provide some ‘magical’ entertainment. All the rides at Toverland will be available to guests during the Christmas holiday opening period, including the new Mack spinning coaster, d’wervelwind, which is part of a major new themed area due to open at the park in 2013. A wide range of rides, decorations and attractions will be open in the lead up to Christmas at Paultons Park in the U.K. with Paultons Park, U.K. Peppa Pig World, right, being a big part of Santa’s Christmas Wonderland. Santa’s Christmas Won- COURTESY PAULTONS PARK derland began operation at Paultons Park in England on Paultons is the hugely popular dinavia, Kolmården is Scan- restaurant, which has offered with a real snow slide, while November 17, with open dates Peppa Pig World which has dinavia’s largest wildlife park. julbord every year since 1983, with the exception of the Fly- subsequently taking place on been suitably themed with During the winter months it is is hugely popular among lo- ing Dutchman and the Pira- weekends and a number of se- twinkling illuminations, deco- open for Halloween celebra- cals at this time of year. A 35 nha, almost all attractions re- lected week days in the run up rations, Christmas trees and tions, while in the lead up to meter (115 foot) long buffet main open. to December 25. more to provide an ideal fes- Christmas, Kolmården offers table is set and contains more This year, in the enchant- Described as a “magi- tive ambience. Additionally, julbord (literally ‘Christmas than several hundred fla- ingly illuminated Fairytale cal world of fun and song,” a wide selection of other rides table’) in December, a Swedish vors. Most of the ingredients Forest, the new fairytale The the central feature of Santa’s and attractions are also avail- tradition which is dear to the stem from northern Sweden Emperor’s New Clothes will Christmas Wonderland is a able during the Christmas hearts of many Swedes. The and several exotic dishes are be available for the first time. themed walk-through attrac- opening days. julbord offers a wide range served. Approximately 15,000 Situated close to the storytell- tion featuring a host of ani- For hungry visitors, the of traditional Swedish Christ- people come for the julbord ing Fairytale Tree, the forest mated characters and other park’s Wagoner’s Restaurant, mas dishes and is a tradition each year. is now home to 28 fairytales. elements all set within an en- Station Restaurant and the reminiscent of the celebration The Reveleijn show, in which chanted snow scene. Guests new Railroad Diner fast food after a period of fasting from Efteling, the Netherlands live horses and ravens play a can see Rudolph and Donner outlet are open, while if it’s the beginning of Advent until The Dutch park will again leading role, will also be per- the singing reindeer and elves Christmas presents visitors midnight on Christmas Eve. hold its Winter Efteling event formed four or five times dai- working hard to finish gifts in are on the look-out for, three Julbord is served in the hotel from November 8 to Febru- ly. time for Christmas Eve in San- shops are offering a wide at Kolmården from November ary 3. For 12 weeks the park is The finale to each winter ta’s toy factory, among many range of gifts. 24 to December 16. transformed with thousands evening is Aquanura, a water other scenes. At the end of the Gröna Lund of lights, crackling camp fires show that transforms the park journey, children meet Father Parks & Resorts Gröna Lund, another and special winter attractions lake into a musical spectacle, Christmas and receive a pres- Scandinavia, Sweden member of the Parks & Re- such as ice skating and cross lasting around 12 minutes, ent. Kolmården sorts group, also offers the tra- country skiing. while special celebrations will Also open as part of the One of the five venues ditional Swedish julbord from Unique features of Winter also be held on New Year’s Christmas operation period at within Parks & Resorts Scan- November 22 to December 20 Efteling also include a Chil- Eve. in the Tyrol restaurant. The dren’s Winter Wonderland,

Kolmården and Gröna Lund in Sweden, both part of the Park & Resorts Group, offer a traditional Swedish ‘julbord’ – Christmas table – over the festive period. The Aquanura water show is just one of the spectacles on offer during Winter Efteling. COURTESY PARKS & RESORTS GROUP COURTESY EFTELING December 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11 Sally’s Justice League ride a hit for Warner Bros. Australia AUSTRALIA — Sally laser optical blasters, a dra- Corporation’s new, inter- matic custom musical score, active , Justice numerous animatronic citi- League: Alien Invasion 3D, zens whom riders must fight was unveiled on Sept. 22 at to save from the alien spores’ Warner Bros. Movie World, on evil mind control, and culmi- Australia’s Gold Coast, bring- nates in a dramatic struggle ing the world’s most famous between Superman and the super heroes to life...battling evil villain, in which riders alongside park guests in an play a decisive role. epic fight to defeat one of the The exterior of the most feared villains in the DC 6,561-square-foot building is Universe. themed as the Hall of Justice. The Sally team worked As they enter, visitors are closely with Warner Bros. immediately immersed in the Consumer Products and story of the alien attack via a DC Entertainment, to create “live” newscast anchored by this dynamic adventure fea- Vicki Vale, who urges view- turing Superman, Batman, ers to take shelter at Justice Sally Corp.’s new interactive dark ride, Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D, was unveiled in Wonder Woman, The Flash, League embassies worldwide, September at Warner Bros. Movie World, on Australia’s Gold Coast. The team assembled Green Lantern and Supergirl and to help defend Earth to create the adventure included Threshold Animation Studios, , Techni-Lux, RealD, in a fight to save Earth from against the alien threat. Bose, , Wyatt Design Group, and Sculpt Studios (Australia). destruction. They are aided Passing through a high- COURTESY SALLY by the amazing Cyborg who tech scanning device into the “Our goal was to create cial effects throughout, and Entertainment Justice League recruits guests for the volun- pre-show area, guests discov- a ride based on the Justice blended into the city streets franchise with a ride jam- teer force and demonstrates er the impressive animatronic League heroes that could be and spaceship interiors are packed with action and 3D how to defeat the alien spores Cyborg in his test lab, and a fun and exciting experience high-definition CGI animated thrills the whole family will that are attacking citizens in Batman beaming in from the not only for hardcore fans of sets and characters...allowing love.” cities throughout the world. Justice League Watchtower the franchise, but also those us to take the action to new To create this one- Almost two years in pro- Command Center, in orbit not so familiar with the char- heights.” of-a-kind dark ride, Sally duction, the ride features around the Earth. Once acters,” says Tim Fisher, chief executive Corporation pulled together state-of-the-art animatron- aboard their custom tactical CEO John Wood. “There’s officer of Village Roadshow an experienced team including ics and 3D video technology, assault vehicles, riders are a lot of action and interac- Theme Parks, owner of Threshold Animation Studios, together with numerous spe- teleported into the dark streets tion throughout the ride, and Warner Bros. Movie World, Alterface, Techni-Lux, RealD, cial effects. The five-minute of Gotham City and join the you’re immersed in the expe- says, “Justice League: Alien Bose, Bertazzon, Wyatt Design ride incorporates eight huge Justice League in an epic bat- rience. There are full-scale Invasion 3D is the perfect Group, and Sculpt Studios 3D screens, twenty custom tle. Scores are recorded on in- three-dimensional sets, scen- fit for this park as it com- (Australia), among others. vehicles equipped with special car consoles. ery, animatronics and spe- bines the hugely popular DC Simworx completes 3D project for Woburn Safari Park UNITED KINGDOM — Simworx has completed a unique project at the well- known Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire, England. The park re-opened its sea lion house, Sea Lion Cove, of African lions. done before. Woburn is a case at the end of July following Simworx has played a in point with the requirement a major refurbishment, with key role in helping to put for a retracting screen which the attraction now incorpo- guests right at the heart of the adds a unique touch to the rating a brand new 320-seat action in the cinema with the park’s new 3D Safari Cinema 3D Safari Cinema Experience. supply of a high definition, Experience. We are delighted It is the first time a safari 3D projection system and with the way it has turned park in the U.K. has com- surround sound technology. out and the contribution it bined a live action animal Additionally, the company makes to the overall experi- demonstration with state-of- has supplied a unique, elec- ence.” the-art 3D cinema technology tronically retracting screen Also commenting on and the installation brings on which the films are shown the new attraction, Woburn a superb new dimension to which comes out over the sea Safari Park General Manager lion pool during each show. Drew Mullin noted: “We visitor entertainment at the England’s Woburn Safari Park selected Simworx to provide ”We’ve completed a wide hope that through the venue. a new 320-seat 3D Safari Cinema Experience in its recently range of projects over the extraordinary advances in 3D The new Sea Lion Cove refurbished Sea Lion Cove attraction. The cinema showcases years at a variety of differ- technology we can offer fami- cinema showcases three live three live sea lion shows each day in addition to screenings ent venues,” said Simworx lies another great adventure sea lion shows each day in of Safari Park Adventure 3D. addition to screenings of COURTESY SIMWORX Managing Director Terry with the wildlife, whilst also Safari Park Adventure 3D. with the park’s animals and take viewers into the lives of Monkton, ”many of which highlighting Woburn Safari This is a series filmed on keepers. The show was a huge Kai the rhino as he meets his have required us to provide Park’s commitment to educa- location for the Discovery success on Sky 3D and the new mates and right inside something slightly out of the tion and conservation.” Channel in 2011 which goes short feature length episodes the lion house with the pride ordinary or that hasn’t been behind the scenes at Woburn 12 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2012 December 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 13 PARKS & ATTRACTIONS RIDES ENTERTAINMENT REVENUE SUPPLIERS ‘Tis the season to be jolly in parks across the country STORY: Pam Sherborne [email protected] CHRISTMAS SPOTLIGHT 2012

Holiday celebrations in 30. The park plans to welcome There will be cookie dec- amusement and theme parks guests on Saturdays and Sun- orating, gingerbread house across the country have al- days through Dec. 23., and is making, the opportunity for ready begun. From breakfast featuring more than 700,000 children to customize their with killer whales to snow lights throughout the park very own letters to Santa, sledding on real snow to an dancing to holiday music ev- among many other holiday abundance of musical perfor- ery half hour. activities. There will be carol- mances, along with millions “This is the first time ever ers strolling throughout the of twinkling lights choreo- that will park, an ice carver creating graphed to music, the parks be open at holiday time, and unique frozen creations and are offering guests an array guests will get to see not only lots more festive entertain- of attractions all packed into the park in winter time, but ment. The childhood favorite about six weeks. they will see it transformed — photos with Santa — is not Food and beverage op- into a winter wonderland to be missed in the Starlight erations are geared toward the with hundreds of thousands Theatre. holidays with traditional holi- of lights, and exciting holiday , Lancaster, Pa., offers six weeks of holiday day favorites offered. And, entertainment and activities , Hershey, Pa. celebration during its Dutch Winter Wonderland. The cele- many parks also offer holiday throughout,” said Jerry Brick, Hersheypark began of- brations began Nov. 17 and will run throughout the end of shopping. general manager. “We would fering its 2012 holiday fes- December. Seen here are guests on the sky ride, while in the Here is a look at what like to make this event a fami- tivities in mid-November and background is the Royal Light Show. The latter includes thou- some parks are doing this hol- ly tradition for years to come.” will continue throughout the sands of twinkling lights choreographed to holiday music. iday season. Kiddieland rides and fam- month of December. This holi- COURTESY DUTCH WONDERLAND ily themed rides will be in day season guests are enjoy- lar. Guests can enjoy nearly poem, “‘Twas the Night Be- Lake Compounce, operation. The train will be ing unique holiday-themed 600 illuminated, animated dis- fore Christmas,” this show not Bristol, Conn. transformed into the North attractions, special kids’ activ- plays from the comfort of their only tells a beloved story but Lake Compounce be- Pole Railway where guests ities, holiday shopping, festive cars as they drive through two is jam-packed with singing gins its first ever “Lake Com- may see a few special friends culinary events, and special miles of wooded trails. and dancing. This 20-minute pounce Holiday Lights” Nov. along the way. overnight packages. show is performed at the Am- The interactive Christmas Dutch Wonderland, phitheatre every evening of In Chocolate Town, “A Holi- Lancaster, Pa. Dutch Winter Wonderland. day Dinner Musical” — is part This is Dutch Wonder- Returning this year is the of the town-wide celebration. land’s 11th season to offer Dutch Winter Wonderland Mayor Herschel Sugarman be- holiday celebrations. This year Royal Light Show. Guests gins the show and is the guide those festivities began Nov. 17 are sure to be mesmerized by through a multi-course cel- and run Saturday and Sunday thousands of twinkling lights ebration. Not only are guests nights through December 30. choreographed to a holiday treated to culinary delights, The event features both soundtrack. The Royal Light they are also entertained by outdoor and indoor activities, Show uses the latest lighting song and dance. including rides, games, light technology, LED lights. Shows Hersheypark also brings shows, visits with Santa, sto- are approximately 10 minutes back Hershey Christmas Can- rytelling with the Princess and in length and begin every 20 dylane. Here, there are two Knight of Dutch Wonderland, minutes starting at 5 p.m. million twinkling lights, 30 gift shopping, gingerbread Hersheypark, Hershey, Pa., began offering holiday festivities rides for all ages including the house contests, and a Polar SeaWorld parks in in mid-November and will continue throughout the month of Twilight Express, festive deco- Playground where children San Diego, Calif., December. This holiday season guests are enjoying unique rations and Hershey’s Product can build snow castles with San Antonio, Texas, holiday-themed attractions, special kids’ activities, holiday Characters decked out in their dozens of “ice cube” blocks. and Orlando, Fla. shopping, festive culinary events, and special overnight holiday best. Entertainment for Dutch With special festive- packages. Guests are greeted by familiar Hershey characters Hersheypark also pres- Winter Wonderland includes themed animal shows, real donning holiday wear. ents Hershey Sweet Lights, a the new stage show, “Mistle- snow, reindeers, festive décor COURTESY HERSHEYPARK Holiday Drive-Thru Spectacu- tails.” Based on the famous 4See CHRISTMAS, page 14 Creating Memories & Profitability

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The San Diego park was to SeaWorld San Antonio is have its festivals through Jan. offering new attractions this 5; the San Antonio and Orlan- year including the Sesame do parks until Dec. 31. Street Bay of Play Block Party. Building on SeaWorld’s Guests can dance and sing strong animal shows and in- along with their favorite Sesa- teractive fun for all, all parks me Street friends. have similar celebrations with Returning for Christmas SeaWorld parks across their own twist. All three Sea- in San Antonio are: A Dolphin the U.S. are in full holiday World parks offer guests high- Christmas, Elmo’s Christmas mode including: (above) lights such as Shamu’s Christ- Wish and Reflections, and an Shamu Claus is on hand mas show, a Clyde & Seamore abundance of traveling musi- at the 2012 Seaworld show with sea lions and otters, cians, singers and photo op- Christmas Celebration and Polar Express 4-D Experi- portunities each with their in San Antonio; (above ence. own unique Christmas flare right) The Tree of Lights The Shamu Christmas sure to get families into the is a holiday must see in Miracles is a seasonal music holiday spirit. Orlando and (right) Clyde show that is choreographed There is also the popular and Seamore Save Christ- to the antics of the massive Santa’s Fireside Feast. This mas is another popular whales. reservation-only experience show in San Diego. In San Diego, guests can features a holiday dinner with COURTESY SEAWORLD experience Snowworld, an all the trimmings. expanded play area with Guests to the SeaWorld in year are the “O Wondrous holiday celebration include: tion with amazing spins and 6,500-square-feet of fresh Orlando are also enjoying the Night” performance show and •Carol of the Trees, where spirals choreographed to the snow. Snowworld also con- live animal shows and experi- the Winter Wonderland on Ice, each night thousands of lights beautiful sounds of the season. tains the popular sled runs. encing thousands of lights. the latter being an ice skating synchronized with holiday Also included in the cele- The Tree of Lights with a Returning to Orlando this extravaganza featuring tower- music transform the River- bration is the “Twas the Night ing water fountains, fireworks town Lake area into a “season- Before Christmas” show, the and some of the most talented al symphony for the senses.” Polar Express 4-D Experience ice skaters in the world. •Celebrate an acoustic and the Parade of Lights. There is the Sesame Street Christmas at the Back Porch Christmas experience as well Theatre with Appalachian Stone Mountain Park, at SeaWorld Orlando’s Sea of Christmas. This musical Atlanta, Ga. Trees, which includes more Christmas tradition features This Georgia holiday cel- than 100 trees with thousands a 12-member cast performing ebration began Nov. 10 and of lights that are choreo- hometown holiday favorites runs, select dates, through Jan. graphed to holiday classics. that celebrate the joy of the 1, 2013. More than two million The Orlando park also season. lights greet guests as they try features Holiday Reflections: •Christmas with the selecting which one of the 12 Fireworks and Fountains Fi- Kingdom Heirs where guests performances and activities nale with soaring fountains, celebrate a Southern Gospel they have time to see. dazzling lights and festive Christmas as the Kingdom Some of the shows in- fireworks, all choreographed Heirs keep spirits high with clude: Toyrific!; Forever to holiday music. favorite Christmas hymns and Christmas, which is new for And, there is also the Fire- songs. 2012; and The Gift, a live side Feast with Santa. •Dolly’s Christmas Cha- show about the true meaning pel, the Robert F. Thomas of Christmas that includes a Dollywood, Chapel, hosts worship ser- sing-a-long Christmas train Dollywood’s Smokey Mountain Christmas began Nov. 10 Pigeon Forge, Tenn. vices each Sunday throughout ride. and runs through Dec. 30. The park is full of hundreds of Dollywood’s Smokey the festival. Enjoy other great live per- thousands of lights as well as special attractions all geared Mountain Christmas began •Dollywood’s Christmas formances including Holly to the holiday season. Nov. 10 and runs through Dec. on Ice features a spectacular Jolly Cabaret, A Crossroads COURTESY DOLLYWOOD 30. Special attractions for that indoor ice skating produc- 4See CHRISTMAS, page 15 Through the smiles, the seasons & the miles – Financing everything for the outdoor amusement industry since 2000. Prairie Financial Paul Muller [email protected] A division of Mark Walker Wade Muller [email protected] prairiefinancialinc.com [email protected] 816-554-3863 December 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 15

CHRISTMAS Continued from page 14 New classes offered during Christmas Carol and more. 2013 AIMS Safety Seminar Guests can wander through the Wonderland ORLANDO, Fla. — Its that Walkway, a dazzling tunnel time of year again! Time to reg- of lights that lead to the Snow ister for the 2013 AIMS Safety Angel Palace, where guests Seminar. The upcoming event can have their pictures taken looks to be the best ever, with with the Snow Angel and her 40 new classes for 2013 and Tin Soldier Guards. 320 instructional hours avail- The Polar Express 4-D Ex- able. Some of the newest class press is also offered during the titles include Amusement Ride holidays at Stone Mountain. Fires, Your Carnival Whose A nightly Christmas Pa- Utilities?, and Death by Pen- rade includes whimsical floats cil Whipping. A complete list of classes, new and returning and the arrival of Santa Claus. Above, holiday celebrations can be found on the AIMS website. Join other industry col- Nightly, after the parade, at Santa’s Village, leagues at the seminar to see why AIMS continues to lead there is the Snow Angel Snow- Jefferson, N.H., run selected the amusement industry in education and certification. fall and Fireworks Finale to dates, through Dec. 22 with Also taking place this year are several certificate tracks wrap up the evening. fourteen rides operating including leadership, aquatics, carnival, and ASTM F-770. weather permitting. Right, These specialized tracks focus on a single subject and cul- Santa’s Village, this parade featuring Santa minate with the student receiving a prestigious certificate of Jefferson, N.H. Claus is a popular festivity as completion. Santa and Mrs. Claus guests watch surrounded by The seminar will take place on January 13–18, 2013 at greet all those who come to more than two million lights the beautiful DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld. Santa’s Village for the holi- at Stone Mountain Park. Check out the AIMS website (www.aimsintl.org) for seminar day celebrations there, which COURTESY SANTA’S and hotel registration information. began Nov. 17, and runs, se- VILLAGE/STONE MOUNTAIN —Tony Claassen lected dates, through Dec. 22. Weather permitting, some of Santa’s Smackers (Bumper Park guests are advised to those rides are the Skyway Cars), and more. dress warmly as it gets cold on Sleigh Monorail, Antique cars, Rudy’s Rapid Transit the Skyway Sleigh Monorail Santa’s Express Train, Pixie Coaster is also open only if the or the Merry Christmas Fer- Mix, Christmas , Loo- temperature is 32 degrees or com ris Wheel. Fourteen rides op- pin’ Louie’s Flying School, the above. amusementtoday erate during the celebrations. Great Humbug Adventure,

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The Walt Disney Company announced on • Oct. 30 that it had acquired Lucasfilm, Ltd., Silver Dollar City debuted the all-new including the Star Wars franchise and all of musical show It’s a Wonderful Life, an original Lucasfilm’s operating businesses. The acquisi- production from Silver Dollar City’s award- tion strengthens a worldwide portfolio of re- winning show producers, created for the park’s nowned brands such as ESPN, Pixar, Marvel ‘An Old Time Christmas festival,’ presented and ABC. Fans have been told to expect a new Nov. 3 through Dec. 30 at the Branson, Mo., feature film, Star Wars Episode 7, in 2015. theme park. It’s a Wonderful Life, adapted • from the Frank Capra classic, presents a new, Duke the Dragon is the biggest and new- musical interpretation of the inspirational story est addition to the Castle Park in Riverside, that is a world-wide Christmas favorite. Calif. To celebrate Duke’s arrival, the park • dropped its standard admission price by 60 Boomers Family Entertainment Cen- percent for a limited time. The new pricing is ter in Fresno, Calif. is holding its 1st Annual a limited time offer to introduce the new mas- Holiday Food Drive to benefit Ronald Mc- cot; and, the more friends and fans that Duke Donald House Charities of Central California. the Dragon makes, the longer the promotion This year, Boomers is asking the public to join will last. The $9.99 admission offers guests an them in stocking the shelves of the Central affordable amusement park experience in the Valley Ronald McDonald House for the holi- Inland Empire; it is about 55 percent cheap- days. Non-perishable food items that are not er than the closest competitor’s pricing. This beyond their expiration date may be dropped North American Representative is Castle Park’s lowest price in years helping off Monday through Friday during regular busi- the park continue to offer guests big fun for a ness hours at Boomers. Visit BoomersParks. small price. com for full park operating hours and more Amusement Sales, Inc. • details. Texas Office: JRide Sales The newest expansion at Legoland Flor- • 405 Dodson Lake Dr. JReplacement Parts ida opened has opened. Massive Lego Star The Chicago Children’s Museum recently Arlington, TX 76012-3442 JService Wars models such as the Lambda Shuttle, an announced a new lease with Navy Pier, secur- iconic spacecraft found in Episode VI Return of ing a home at the waterfront park for the rest Telephone: (817) 275-9393 • Fax: (817) 860-7373 the Jedi, have arrived at and of the century. Under the 90-year lease agree- www.fabbrigroup.com • [email protected] model builders are busy making final adjust- ment , the Children’s Museum will expand in ments and constructing the animations that are size from 57,000 square feet to 84,000 square being installed in Miniland USA’s new cluster, feet. The deal lays to rest a controversial and Lego Star Wars Miniland Model Display. The long-delayed plan promoted by former Mayor new Lego Star Wars Miniland display area will Richard M. Daley to move the museum to the include a scene from each of the six live-action northeast corner of Grant Park. Star Wars movies, as well as a scene from the • animated series Star Wars: The Clone War all in Osaka greeted created from more than 1.5 million Lego bricks its 100 millionth visitor Oct. 29 since opening and built in 1:20 scale. in March 2001. The milestone visitor, Yumiko • Yamashita, a 41-year-old company worker from New Hampshire’s Santa’s Land received a Tokyo, along with her husband Hidenobu, 40, Christmas gift from a generous benefactor who and their six-year-old daughter Sumika, was stepped in and cancelled a liquidation auction congratulated in a ceremony featuring actors that would have sold off the park’s assets. The dressed as Snoopy and Sesame Street char- 1950s Christmas-themed park will reopen for acters. the 2012 holiday season. Santa’s Land closed • last December after 54 years, when the current The world’s most beautiful theme park owners said they could no longer afford to is about to transform into one of the largest keep the park open. The park’s longtime Santa Christmas events in the country as Busch Gar- Claus, Arthur Bailey, 93, of Charlestown, N.H., dens in Williamsburg, Va. celebrates its fourth is slated to resume the holiday role he has held season of Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens for 21 years. The park will be open every Sat- Celebration. urday and Sunday until Dec. 23. This year guests can have themselves a • very retro yuletide as the sights, sounds and The Indianapolis Zoo is well on its way nostalgic good cheer of a vintage Americana to completing another successful fundraising Christmas comes to life. Holiday Hills wel- campaign with only $5 million left to be put to- comes guests to a time gone by when holiday ward its International Orangutan Center. The traditions were bold, flashy and warm as apple zoo broke ground on the $21.5 million center pie. Holiday Hills will open in the park’s Festa in early September, but Jon Glesing, public re- Italia section. The new area expands Christmas lations director for the Indianapolis Zoo, said Town’s footprint and offers guests additional the zoo would continue to collect donations ride and restaurant choices this Christmas sea- until the center opens in May 2014. Funds son. Many of the park’s world class rides and for the center come from contributions to the attractions are also open (weather permitting), zoo’s larger Campaign for Conservation and including the all new Verbolten, an indoor/ Community. The capital fundraising goal for outdoor, multi-launch roller coaster and the that project is $30 million. Tim Ardillo, director park’s tallest ride, Mäch Tower, will operate in of institutional advancement, said the remain- observation mode so guests can see a Santa’s Keep our amusement park industry strong! ing $5 million raised will go directly toward the eye view of the park. Buy products and services from these suppliers. orangutan center. December 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 17 18 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2012 Chance obtains Dutch Wheels expands its activities into the North America rights for Bussink NETHERLANDS — Voldrop, Neth- in Seattle, Wash., this year. Both of those include a giant wheel in their expansions, erlands-based giant wheel manufacturer attractions were manufactured and sold by acknowledging the business opportunity Giant Wheel in Dutch Wheels BV, a member of the of Wichita, Kansas under an and the importance of such a landmark to North America Rides Group of companies, will expand its exclusive licensing agreement. attract visitors. Dutch Wheels is a global presence in the U.S.A. and Canadian mar- These unique locations already in op- leader in giant wheels with a wide variety ket. eration turned out to be a great success of high quality designs ranging from 130 to WICHITA, Kan. — Chance A new, direct approach has been taken and were warmly welcomed by both the well over 500 feet. Rides has signed a long to respond to the increased demand for gi- owners and their guests. 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11oct12 Bil 22 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2012 WATERPARKS & RESORTS INDOOR FACILITIES AQUATIC CENTERS RECREATION SUPPLIERS 2012 WWA Trade Show abuzz with activity in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The useful information than at any keep abreast of what is trans- WWA Symposium & Trade previous show. I’m impressed piring within our ever-ex- Show, held Oct. 2-5 in Las with the way WWA keeps on panding industry,” said James Vegas, , earned rave the cutting edge of informa- Judy, vice president opera- reviews for its in-depth and tion and is able to pass it on to tions, Palace Entertainment. timely content, networking its members.” In addition, the trade opportunities and trade show. show floor provided a great The 32nd annual event wel- Exhibit hall welcomed place for Village Roadshow comed more than 1,600 own- new business and Theme Parks to announce that ers, operators, developers, a few surprises next June the Wet ‘n’ Wild wa- suppliers and designers, with This year’s show floor terpark brand will re-launch in a double-digit increase in at- proved to be just the place to the Las Vegas market. Local in- tendance over 2011. bring together the people who vestor and retired tennis great, “Las Vegas is always a provide the innovative prod- Andre Agassi helped make the good draw for us,” said WWA ucts and the people who put announcement, drawing close President Rick Root. “The loca- them into play on a daily basis. to a hundred local, national Hundreds of developers, owners and operators visited 340 tion paired with new sessions, “This year was quality and international media. booths during the WWA Trade Show, held Oct. 3 and 4, fresh content and special key- and quantity in leads. We saw “Village Roadshow 2012 in Las Vegas. note and guest presentations scheduled clients, and we Theme Parks was proud to COURTESY WWA on safety, customer reward had a lot of new interest and partner with the World Water- products from lifeguard uni- Of CPI Amusements. programs and future trends people returning from year’s park Association on the press forms to water quality con- “This show was awesome. was a powerful combination.” past,” said Jim Bagent, Family announcement to launch Wet trollers to waterslides to chil- I believe it is by far the best “I have been attending the Fun Corporation. ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas. The trade dren’s play structures. show I have ever done; the WWA convention for many “Having the chance to show floor was the perfect “The WWA convention in contacts were great,” said Joe years and have always enjoyed meet with many of our key backdrop to launch our new Las Vegas was one of the best Griffin, Contract Furnishings. the Symposium and Trade suppliers face to face in one property,” said Trevor Wilson, trade shows of all. It was well The following companies Show. But, I thought this year’s place at the critical planning director of marketing, Wet ‘n’ attended, and very well man- were awarded for their cre- show was the best in terms of time of the year is always a Wild . aged and for me it was worth- ative and impactful exhibits at the educational offerings,” huge benefit to us. The WWA The trade show encom- while. If you missed it in 2012, the show: said Nick Scott Sr., president, Trade Show continues to be an passed 90,000 square feet and make reservations now for •Best One-Booth Cate- Splash Lagoon Indoor Water invaluable resource for us to more than 340 booths featur- 2013!” said Cindy van der gory: Avalanche Waterslides, Park Resort. “I found more discover new products and to ing innovative water leisure Wyk, Pageantry World, Div. 4See WWA, page 23 Jim Basala, Deep River Waterpark, new WWA chair STORY: Pam Sherborne ciation? Sustainable may mean recycling to some, [email protected] As incoming chairman, my goals are to but it also means being profitable and rel- LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Jim Basala, super- build on the long history of the association evant to your customers. intendent of business development, Deep as the world leader in waterparks. In an ev- What do you think are the most im- River Waterpark, Crown Point, Ind., took er-changing world of regulations, techno- portant future challenges for the water- over as chairman of the World Waterpark logical advancements and changing market park industry? Association (WWA) during that associa- demands, we need to help our members Safety has been and will always be our tion’s 32nd Annual Symposium and Trade build sustainable and growing operations. number one challenge and goal. The WWA Show, which was held Oct. 2–5 at the Paris If our members are successful then we as an track record for its members is unparal- Hotel and Conference Center, Las Vegas. association are successful. With a myriad of leled in advocating safety. There are still He took over from Glenn Davidson, issues that continually arise, our association areas where we can use the expertise of ALDAR, a real estate development, man- members look to the WWA board and staff our members to spread the primary goal of agement and investment company with to stay at the forefront of their concerns. safety for all patrons. The World’s Largest headquarters in Abu Dhabi, United Arab The WWA has a long history of excelling in Swimming Lesson is just one of those safety Emirates. these matters. Sustainable may be a word I initiatives the WWA has started in the past Basala spent some time with AT talking use a lot, not so much as an environmental few years. We also have the challenge of about the coming year. issue but in the broader sense of develop- dealing with expanding and changing gov- As incoming WWA chairman, what ing facilities, operations, and an association ernmental regulations. Even though many Basala are your professional goals for the asso- that can survive and thrive for generations. 4See BASALA, page 24 December 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 23 ager, Hurricane Alley Water- saw a substantial increase in this year’s event, I was amazed MAHC Modules, responding WWA park daily attendance and the peo- by the number of people will- to active shooter incidents, Continued from page 22 This year’s program of- ple in the room were actively ing to share information with weather forecasting and more. fered a strong mix of topics participating—the energy in the new guy,” said Mort Fish- “I really enjoyed the semi- Carthage, Mo.; that affect daily business such the room was inspiring,” said man, Waterpark Developer nars. It made me wish I could •Best Two-Booth Catego- as risk management, hiring Chris Landgrave, chair, WWA & first-time attendee. “I have bring more people to the ry: Life Floor, Minneapolis, and training, maintenance and Education Committee. “We been involved with many show because it is so benefi- Minn.; revenue generation, includ- feel the strength of our pro- businesses and trade shows cial to come each year,” said •Best Four-Booth Catego- ing the new WWA Univer- gram lies in the fact that our over the years and without a Fay Chen, president, Formosa ry: American Locker Security sity: Food & Beverage School, speakers are waterpark op- doubt this show proved to be Wonderworld. Systems Inc., Coppell, Texas; which took attendees behind- erators themselves; they speak a terrific use of both my time Best speaker awards went •Best Eight-Booth Cat- the-scenes of food outlets at from proven experience and and money.” to Matt Boyd, Whale’s Tale egory: Water Technology, Inc./ headquarters hotel, Paris Las this is what gets our attendees New sessions covered Waterpark and David Mitch- Neuman Group, Beaver Dam, Vegas. excited.” timely topics like ADA le- ell, Palace Entertainment. Wis., and “Our sessions this year “Throughout my time at galities, the recently released •Best of Show: WhiteWa- ter West Industries Ltd., Rich- mond, British Columbia WWA announces 2012 Wave Review winners In-depth education Key (winners listed in order, based on annual a) Splash Universe, Michigan, Dundee Mich. Radio Commercial attendance) b) Gulf Islands Waterpark, Gulfport, Miss. a) Raptor Reef Indoor Waterpark, Hayden, offerings hit key areas a) Up to 100,000 annual attendance c) Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks, Wild- Idaho for operators b) 100,000 to 250,000 annual attendance wood, N.J. b) Alabama’s Splash Adventure Waterpark, Bes- WWA is best known for it’s c) 250,000 & up annual attendance In-Park Promotion semer, Ala. a) Splash Kingdom Waterpark, Shreveport, Shreve- c) Wet ‘n Wild Phoenix, Glendale, Ariz. in-depth education offerings. Billboard port, La. Social Media Campaign Every year the show delivers a) Whale’s Tale Waterpark, Lincoln, N.H. b) Massanutten Water Park, Harrisonburg, Va. a) Andy Alligator’s Water Park, Norman, Okla. a wide variety of new sessions b) Pump House Indoor Waterpark, Jay, Vt. c) Hyland Hills Water World, Federal Heights, b) Wave, Die Wörgler Wasserwelt, Worgl, c) Noah’s Ark Waterpark (tie), Wisconsin Dells, Colo. Austria on topics that increase safety, Wis. Poster c) Kalahari Resorts, Wisconsin Dells, Wis. improve operations and grow c) Hyland Hills Water World (tie), Federal Heights, a) Andy Alligator’s Water Park, Norman, Okla. TV Commercial the bottom line. This year was Colo. b) Wave, Die Wörgler Wasserwelt, Worgl, a) Andy Alligator’s Water Park, Norman, Okla. Brochure Austria b) Pump House Indoor Waterpark, Jay, Vt. no exception. a) Andy Alligator’s Water Park, Norman, Okla. c) Roaring Springs Waterpark, Meridian, Idaho c) Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix (tie), Glendale, Ariz. “Within the first hour of b) Pump House Indoor Waterpark, Jay, Vt. Press Kit/Media Kit c) Wild Wadi Waterpark (tie), Dubai, UAE the education component, I c) Aquatica San Antonio (tie), San Antonio, a) Andy Alligator’s Water Park, Norman, Okla. Website Texas b) Magic Waters Waterpark, Rockford, Ill. a) The Cove Waterpark, Riverside, Calif. learned enough to pay for my c) Wild Adventures (tie), Valdosta, Ga. c) Aquatica San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas b) Mountain Creek Waterpark, Vernon, N.J. trip expenses four times over. Direct Mail Print Media c) Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks, Wild- How many conferences can a) Splash Universe, , Shipshewana, Ind. a) Wahooo! Waterpark Bahrain, Manama, wood, N.J. b) Pump House Indoor Waterpark, Jay, Vt. Kingdom of Bahrain boast that kind of payback?” c) Noah’s Ark Waterpark, Wisconsin Dells, Wis. b) CoCo Key Water Resort, Mt. Laurel, N.J. said Jim Kunau, general man- Email Campaign c) Beach Park, Aquiraz, Brazil 24 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2012

sessions cannot be matched. BASALA The amount of knowledge that Continued from page 22 is shared before, during and after our educational sessions WWA Board Awards regulations begin with the best would fill an old school ency- Las Vegas, Nev. — The Down Beach Water Park, Fish- PJSC; Al Jaber LEGT Engi- of intentions they often go clopedia. Our members look WWA Board Awards recog- kill, New York. neering & Contracting (ALEC); awry when the industry experts to the WWA as the one stop nize member contributions in •Kelly Ogle Memo- ATKINS; ProSlide Technology are not involved with their de- shop for everything relating to a variety of areas significant rial Safety Award: George Inc.; Vekoma Rides Manufac- velopment. the water attractions industry, to the industry’s success such Deines, Surf and Swim, Gar- turing B.V.; Water Technology As I mentioned earlier, sus- which is exactly what the WWA as: dedication to guest and land, Texas; Rafaele Madorma, Inc.; WhiteWater West Indus- tainability will be a key issue delivers. employee safety; excellence Academia Via Esporte, INATI, tries Ltd.; Wave Loch. moving forward. Whether that What are your personal means water conservation, in- goals as WWA chairman? in leadership; innovation and São Paulo, Brazil; Schlitter- •New in 2012 Emerg- creasing electrical efficiency or Personally my goals are to creativity in designing new bahn Waterparks and Colin’s ing Leader Employee of keeping markets engaged with live up to the legacy handed themes and attractions; and Hope for their partnership on the Season Award: Kevin new rides and uncompromis- down to me by the previous the development of standards water safety and drowning Ebner, Morey’s Piers, Wild- ing service the industry needs chairmen, board and asso- that raise the bar for the in- prevention program. wood, N.J.; Chris Ford, Splash to proactively respond. The ciation members. This is an dustry overall. •Al Turner Memorial Kingdom Family Waterpark, consumer will increasingly look incredible association and it is Commitment to Excellence Shreveport, Louisiana; Sam- to our members to operate in very humbling and exciting to WWA Hall of Fame Award: Family Fun Corpora- uel Gilek, City of Henderson, a responsible manner. We will be the chair. You asked what I The WWA inducted two tion, Louisville, Ohio; Steve Henderson, Nevada; Christine need to meet these challenges expect to gain personally from individuals into the WWA Hall Miklosi, Breakers Water Park, Gorczyca, Casino Pier & Jen- while remaining profitable. my role as chairman. Hon- of Fame, which honors the Marana, Arizona; Tomahawk kinson’s Breakwater Beach What role do you believe estly, I have never given that the WWA plans in the indus- any thought. If after two years water leisure industry’s most Lake Waterpark, Sparta, New Waterpark, Seaside Heights, try both currently and in the it can be said that I kept the important pioneers and inno- Jersey. N.J.; Zikomo Sargeant, CoCo future? WWA strong and expanded vators. This year’s honorees •New in 2012 Lead- Key Water Resort, Orlando, I believe that the WWA’s its role in the industry through- were Tim Gantz, Waterpark ing Edge Award: Alabama’s Florida. role in the industry is what it is out the world I will consider it Venture Management, LLC Splash Adventure Waterpark “Recognizing our young, — the preeminent leader in the a successful tenure. Being the and Sonny Horton, Stone and WhiteWater West Indus- up & coming leaders and water attractions industry. Each chairman is not about me. It is Mountain Park. tries Ltd. for Ad- placing a fresh Association fall the WWA gathers for its about the association, its leg- venture Course at Alabama’s focus on supporting and de- annual symposium. This is THE acy, its expanding future, and Board of Directors Awards Splash AdventureWaterpark; veloping this vital industry re- largest gathering of waterpark most importantly helping its The WWA Board recog- Holiday World & Splashin’ Sa- source is a key WWA priority,” professionals in the world (the members succeed. convention). Our educational nized the exceptional accom- fari and ProSlide Technology said Root. plishments of 30 recipients in Inc. for Mammoth at Holiday •Lifetime Achievement 2012 including: World & Splashin’ Safari; Yas Award: Greg Mastriona, Hy- •Executive Board Award: Waterworld Abu Dhabi and land Hills Water World, Den- Johnny Blevins, MEDIASplash King- multiple suppliers for the de- ver, Colorado; this was award- dom Family Waterparks, Can- sign and development of Yas ed for only the second time in ton, Texas; Siam Park, Costa Waterworld Abu Dhabi, in- WWA’s history. Adeje, Tenerife, Spain; Splash- cluding: ALDAR Properties NEWSPAPER EMPLOYEE IN GOOD STANDING

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AquaticsMEDIA MEDIASupervisor Chrstine Gorzyca sold and is being trucked to other water- of BreakwaterCREDENTIALCREDENTIAL Beach at Casino Pier in parks in California, Connecticut, Florida, New JerseyVALID VALIDwas awarded2010 the Emerging Massachusetts, Ohio and Wisconsin. The Leaders EmployeeTHROUGHTHROUGH of2012 the Season Award property is adjacent to tribal lands and at the WWA Trade Show in September. It tribal leaders have proposed a $26 million is the second time that Breakwater Beach casino in the area. has been honored by the WWA. In 2009 • GARY SLADE the parkPUBLISHER, took home AMUSEMENT the TODAYKelly Ogle Safety ISIS Hospitality, owners of the WaTiki Award for significant contributions to guest Indoor Waterpark Resort in Rapid City, and employee safety. S.D., plan to break ground in April on a • 40,000 square-foot addition that will more The waterpark at Quassy Amusement than double the size of the existing facility. Park, Middlebury, Conn., will double in size Also included in the plan is a new Marriott for the 2013 season. A new tower with three Residence Inn. The resort already features new attractions — a BulletBowl and two two hotels, a LaQuinta Inn & Suites and a slides will be supplied by ProSlide Fairfield Inn & Suites as well as a restaurant Technology and a splash pad called Splash and arcade. The Residence Inn is designed Away Bay will be manufactured by Vortex to appeal to the business traveler who Aquatic Structures. might stay for a longer period of time and • bring along the family. The Inn will include Thunder Falls Family Waterpark in convention facilities with space to accom- Mackinaw City, Mich., named Michigan’s modate 400 people. New attractions at the best waterpark in 2008 by the Detroit waterpark include a WhiteWater Aqua- News, closed permanently just after Labor Loop, mat racer, bonzai slide, wave pool, Day. The property was purchased by the indoor/outdoor hot tub with swim-up bar Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians and a projection screen over the pool for in mid-September — then was promptly dive-in movies. closed. Most of the equipment has been December 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 25 26 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2012

Idlewild’s SoakZone expanding in 2013 Holiday World expanding in 2013 with

LIGONIER, Pa. — The Golden Ticket Award-win- ProSlide slide tower, Zamperla tea cups ning Idlewild & SoakZone SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — Holiday World guests theme park in Pa. will add Following one of the hottest will find plenty of new a 603-foot-long lazy river, summers on record, Holiday options in 2013 with 6,000 square-foot beach World & Splashin’ Safari is this four-slide tower area and cabanas to its wa- creating more ways for fami- from ProSlide named terpark for the 2013 season. lies to stay cool in 2013. RhinoBlaster and a “In 2013 we’ll be better That’s according to park new tea cup ride from and wetter then ever when president Dan Koch, who says Zamperla. we open a new lazy river — COURTESY our guests’ most requested the investment of $6.5 mil- HOLIDAY WORLD and desired attraction — in lion provides everything from our SoakZone water park,” a new water-slide complex said park spokesperson Jeff to misters throughout both Croushore. “And, our fans parks. can join in the fun early by “We’re adding four new participating in our lazy riv- in-the-dark water slides in a er naming contest and po- complex called RhinoBlaster,” tentially win a pair of 2013 says Koch. “The longest slide season passes if their sug- is 350 feet and includes a half- gested name is chosen.” pipe element — similar to our The lazy river is two Zinga water ride — for a re- feet four inches deep and ally cool back-and-forth skate- will have a large zero-depth boarding effect.” ride, just the park boundary,” sic Zamperla tea cup ride — Halloween Weekends to in- entry zone. Uniquely de- RhinoBlaster will be sup- says Koch. “Splashin’ Safari’s Kitty’s Tea Party — will be clude six weekends; signed kid-sized tubes will plied by ProSlide Technology. entrance will also be expand- added to Holidog’s FunTown, •After-dark light show for complement adult tubes so Splashin’ Safari will gain ed and we’re adding a new plus a larger high-dive pool, summer nights; families can easily play to- a second ride, as the Pilgrims style of lockers. This is part of stage and seating area will re- •20 additional cabanas; gether. The attraction holds Plunge shoot-the-chute ride our ongoing effort to improve place the current theater. •Misters and fans 185,309 gallons of water becomes part of the water our guests’ experience here at Additional projects for throughout both parks, and and will contain additional park and is renamed Giraffica. the park.” 2013 include: •More shade structures spray features. “We’re not moving the In Holiday World, a clas- •Expansion of Happy and seating. December 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 27 28 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2012 December 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 29 BUSINESS REVENUE PEOPLE SAFETY SUPPLIERS New Jersey operators hit hardest in northeastern U.S. Historic ‘superstorm’ Sandy wallops amusement piers, parks STORY: Dean Lamanna “There are emotional sto- Special to Amusement Today ries coming from people who are hurt pretty badly, and our SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. thoughts are with everyone — Images that emerged from who has been touched by this this shore resort in late Octo- horrific situation,” said Chip ber shocked the industry and Cleary, president and CEO the public: battered beachfront of the Alexandria, Va.-based homes, a shattered boardwalk International Association of and oceanfront amusements Amusement Parks and Attrac- sundered and submerged by tions (IAAPA). “We will be Mother Nature. working with the regional as- sociations, including the New Amusement Today Jersey Amusement Associa- tion, and trying to get in touch SPECIAL REPORT with different members to as- SUPERSTORM SANDY sess their needs.” No reports of storm-re- The toll of the massive, lated problems beyond fallen record-breaking “superstorm” trees and cosmetic damage at called Sandy — the product of inland parks in the Northeast Although many of the 30- a late-season hurricane com- had been filed as of Election plus attractions on Casino bining with a low-pressure Day. While determining the Pier in Seaside Heights, N.J. system and a full moon to full measure of the storm’s (seen here before and after unleash extreme winds, rains, industry impact and cost will Sandy’s onslaught) survived, waves and tides — continued take months, AT surveyed the pier’s entire back end to climb across the Northeast amusement operations along was swept away. The Still- as AT went to press, with more and near the coast from Mary- walk Manor dark ride, Cen- than 100 lives lost and prop- land to Connecticut immedi- trifuge (enclosed Scrambler) erty and economic damage es- ately after Sandy’s passing. and most of the timated at $60 billion. are gone, while the In New Jersey, President New Jersey takes brunt roller coaster rests still-intact Obama issued a major disaster Seaside Heights, an icon- in the surf. declaration for Atlantic, Cape ic beach town beloved by COURTESY GOOGLE EARTH May, Essex, Hudson, Middle- generations of vacationers (TOP), ANTHONY CATANOSO sex, Monmouth, Ocean and and, recently, the location of (ABOVE RIGHT) AND Union counties. Expressing MTV’s hit reality show “Jer- MARIO TAMA/GETTY IMAGES NEWS (RIGHT) gratitude for the swift federal sey Shore,” was Ground Zero action, New Jersey governor for Sandy — becoming a stark lost about 200 feet of its pier, We saw the first images [of the Log Flume, Stillwalk Manor and native Chris Christie also national symbol of the storm’s but its enclosed antique mer- damage] on Facebook. Every- (dark ride), Centrifuge (en- delivered a very personal re- power. ry-go-round was still intact. one was heartbroken.” closed Scrambler) and Jet Star sponse to the direct hit his Along the buckled and The owners and staff of With return access to Sea- roller coaster — “are gone.” state suffered. partly obliterated 16-block Casino Pier, forced to evacuate side Heights still restricted Whereas Sandy’s 20-foot “It is gone,” Christie told boardwalk, Casino Pier and the barrier island along with due to debris-blocked roads waves and tidal surge wiped the media after a helicopter FunTown Amusement Pier everyone else, “were com- and broken natural gas lines, out much of FunTown, the flight over Seaside Heights, were heavily damaged, with pletely in the dark through the Casino Pier’s owners were ini- storm took large chunks from and before he joined Obama many of their rides and roller storm,” said Toby Wolf, pier tially allowed only one brief, the back end of the Casino for an aerial and ground tour coasters left broken or missing marketing director. police-escorted visit to their Pier, which also sits on wood- of the state’s devastated 127- in the surf. Of the 44 rides on “We lost our phones and property, so a full assessment en pilings. “We need to be able mile coastline. “The pier with the latter, reportedly only four power,” she said. “The day of its more than 30 attractions to go in there to do salvage the rides where I took my kids remained whole after, our cell phones barely had not been made. Based on and cleanup,” said Wolf. “Our this August… those rides are Carousel Family Enter- worked, so we couldn’t even aerial photos of the pier, said insurance people can’t get into in the Atlantic Ocean.” tainment Center reportedly get in touch with each other. Wolf, at least four rides — the 4See STORM, page 30 Looking for a part? E-mail us! Email: [email protected]

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Seaside yet.” Wolf was speaking from an office at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, for which she also handles marketing, about 12 miles north of Seaside Heights in Point Pleasant Beach. “We made out extremely well up here, especially in compari- son to surrounding areas,” she said, pointing out that the rides at Jenkinson’s are mostly portable and were therefore FunTown Amusement Pier in Seaside Heights, N.J. (left), virtually vanished into the sea as Hurricane Sandy’s high winds and easily moved and stored. “Our waves took out its wooden structure along with several dozen rides. Farther south on the coast, Atlantic City’s Steel Pier rides and park maintenance (right) stared down the storm’s fury with its reinforced concrete pilings and deck, remaining fully intact as seen here just staff did about five weeks’ two days after the storm passed. worth of work in less than two COURTESY ANTHONY CATANOSO to get everything out of there opening date. enhancements announced ear- to support a proposed casino here, but about 40 miles north before the storm.” Other parks in the Garden lier for 2013 will proceed as hotel, is a concrete deck built in Seaside Heights, where his Farther up the coast, State found that location was scheduled. upon 10-foot-diameter con- family ran the Sling Shot ride on Raritan Bay, Keansburg everything with this unusual “Our prayers and best crete pilings reinforced with on FunTown Amusement Pier Amusement Park was not so storm. wishes are with all of those baseball bat-thick rebar and through a leasing arrange- lucky. Pieces of its facades, In central New Jersey, impacted by the storm,” Siebe- driven 100 feet into the seabed. ment. “It was fully insured,” concessions and 30 rides were only a few miles west of some neicher said. Although he remained he said. strewn about, the carousel was of the state’s most devastated In southern New Jersey, confident of Steel Pier’s And Sandy, Catanoso smashed, and shore communities, Six Flags over which Sandy’s huge but strength even as dire Sandy added, won’t curtail Steel had been tossed about like Great Adventure in Jackson relatively calm eye passed, forecasts swirled, Catanoso Pier’s ambitious 2013 expan- bath toys as 90-mph gusts and acknowledged it was “lucky.” some operators were breath- thoroughly prepped the at- sion plans. “We’re full steam a six-foot storm surge demol- “We escaped the brunt of ing a sigh of relief. tractions inventory as the ahead.” ished buildings. Some attrac- the storm,” said Kristin Siebe- Atlantic City’s Steel Pier storm approached. Most rides Continuing south, Gil- tions from the family-owned, neicher, park communications and main oceanfront board- were stripped of their cars, lian’s Wonderland Pier in 108-year-old property were director. “Since we are inland, walk remained standing solid- signage and loose parts, and Ocean City and Gillian’s Fun- buried in several feet of sand, we were not affected by the ly. (Contrary to national news together with all the kiddie land in Sea Isle City reported- while parts of others were re- coastal storm surge. There reports, only a dilapidated, rides, everything was moved ly came through for the most trieved from residential yards was no flooding and we have previously condemned two- to an inland warehouse. part but did suffer some dam- a half mile inland. Looters just minor damage, including block extension of the board- “We did leave up and age. preyed on coin-op arcade downed trees and park clean- walk along Absecon Inlet was secure the sidewalls of two In aerial news footage, games left scattered on sur- up. All of our rides, animals destroyed.) brand-new tents rated for 120- flooding was observed around rounding streets. and buildings are secure.” “The pier is a testament to mph winds,” he said. “Except Wonderland’s Ferris wheel Despite the enormous The park’s readiness pro- good concrete construction,” for a couple of panels that and Log Flume near the back challenge, Keansburg’s own- cedure involved ensuring that said Anthony Catanoso, presi- blew open on the Diving Bell of the property, which is situ- ers have vowed to clean up, its large safari animal popula- dent of Steel Pier Associates. Biergarten tent at the end of ated on land side of the board- repair and rebuild their park tion was safely inside winter The current two-decade-old the pier, they withstood it.” walk. Several large retract- and waterpark — confidently housing ahead of the storm. incarnation of the historic at- Ironically, Catanoso’s able doors along the seaward setting an April 8, 2013, re- Property modifications and traction, originally designed only ride-related loss was not side of the entrance pavilion were blown inward, and some planks in the boardwalk out front were thrust upward. At the southern tip of Cape May County, in Wild- wood — where the extra-ex- pansive beach protected the boardwalk and oceanfront structures from the full force of Sandy’s pulverizing surf — Morey’s Piers emerged large- ly unscathed. “It was less extensive than we expected,” said Maggie Warner, digital media and public relations manager. “No structural damage has been observed and only minor dam- ages have occurred through- out the piers and waterparks. Minor flooding occurred in The ferocious tropical storm smashed into coin-op arcades, tossed bumper cars and pancaked the Chance carousel at north- one of the beach-level main- ern New Jersey’s Keansburg Amusement Park. The rides and their enclosures were no match for Sandy’s 90-mph gusts and tenance shops and a few wa- six-foot storm surge in the Raritan Bay area. terpark pumps and motors COURTESY TANYA BREEN/ASBURY PARK PRESS 4See STORM, page 31 December 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 31 SPECIAL REPORT | SUPERSTORM SANDY

STORM Continued from page 30 were damaged. Some signage and lights were damaged and general debris was scattered throughout the facilities.” Warner credits advance storm preparation by a dedi- cated staff with minimizing losses at Morey’s. This includ- ed dismantling all Halloween attractions and decorations, securing loose items that could become projectiles and remov- ing ride control panels. In ad- dition, Go-Karts were moved to a higher elevation. “We are very fortunate and businesses lining Surf Although no obvious park and blessed,” said Warner, Avenue, including Nathan’s structural damage aside confirming that Morey’s 2013 Famous. from twisted fencing and season plans remain on track. “Luna Park and all the a panel missing from the “Our thoughts and prayers property between our park Astrotower was immediately are with our Eastern Seaboard and the Cyclone roller coaster seen, signs were torn loose, neighbors that have been were under five feet of wa- sand coated most flat rides harder hit by the hurricane, ter during the storm,” said and floodwaters reaching a and we hope that in time they Valerio Ferrari, president of depth of five feet or more are able to rebuild and recover Boonton, N.J.-based Zam- compromised electrical sys- what they have lost.” perla USA, which owns and tems at Luna Park and other Metro New York inundated operates Luna Park through Coney Island attractions. Perhaps the storm’s big- its Central Amusement Inter- COURTESY JIM McDONNELL/ gest surprise is the crippling national. “It left a lot of mud CAI, LUNA PARK blow it struck New York City behind, so we’re working with and its boroughs — caus- power washers and hoses and Jane’s Carousel, a 90-year-old ment Park fared very well. associations and see what is ing severe human tragedy in washing everything down.” Philadelphia Toboggan Com- Some tree limbs were down needed. For now, we’re en- Staten Island and Queens and Although no obvious park pany carousel in Brooklyn around the 104-year-old, 20- couraging our members to sending a record tidal surge structural damage aside from Bridge Park that has under- acre property — including one make donations to the Ameri- into Lower Manhattan that twisted fencing and a panel gone a privately funded multi- that crashed onto the track of can Red Cross through links halted transportation and cut missing from the Astrotower million-dollar restoration, was the Wooden Warrior roller on our website [www.iaapa. power for days. At the storm’s was immediately seen, many at one point surrounded by coaster. “Fortunately, the ride org].” height, a buoy near the mouth signs were torn loose, sand floodwaters from the East Riv- was not damaged,” said Eric Some entities were already of New York Harbor detected coated most flat rides and er. The ride’s basement flood- Anderson, park president. stepping forward. Hersheyp- a passing 32-foot swell. floodwaters had compromised ed and its floor has warped, Quassy had been closed ark in Hershey, Pa., pledged a Amusement landmarks in electrical systems. but the neighborhood fixture for the season October 6 and portion of gate proceeds from waterfront sections of Brook- “Once we finish drying was expected to be operational many rides were already in its “Hersheypark in the Dark” lyn were left standing in sev- everything up at Luna Park, again within a few months. winter storage. event to the American Red eral feet of water and muck. we’ll be inspecting each piece Meanwhile, to the north- At the southern end of San- Cross, and Sahara Sam’s Oa- In Coney Island, fortu- of equipment,” Ferrari said, west across Long Island dy’s main landfall area, Jolly sis Indoor & Outdoor Water nately, raging sea waves did noting the extra-corrosive na- Sound, at Westchester County- Rogers Amusement Parks in Park West Berlin, N.J., sent a not destroy the boardwalk. In- ture of saltwater. “We need owned Rye , Sandy Ocean City, Md., reportedly “safety squad” to the hardest- stead, a combination of ocean to very careful, because the was destructive. The northern had some damage among its hit shore communities to dis- overwash, wind and water damage might not show up part of the boardwalk at this six properties. About 100 feet tribute supplies. Carnival food surging in from Gravesend right away. We’re lucky that National Historic Landmark, of its franchised Ocean City vendors in Pennsylvania and Bay swamped Luna Park and it happened at the end of the which was established in 1928, Fishing Pier was stripped to Ohio reportedly were mobiliz- Deno’s Park, season.” was ripped loose by the storm its pilings by high waves. ing to feed utility crews sent as well as boardwalk shops Third-generation Deno’s surge and set adrift. Trees As AT went to press, to the region by unaffected Wheel operator Deno John were knocked over, fences IAAPA’s Chip Cleary said the states. Getting Relief Vourderis was less optimistic, bent and walkways damaged. organization was not planning “It shows the can-do ef- stating to at least one reporter Sand was everywhere, and any formal meetings about di- fort that this industry has al- The Federal Emergen- that his park would not be dead fish and clumps of sea- saster recovery at its Novem- ways shown,” Cleary said. cy Management Agency able to reopen without even- weed were found in the Ice ber 12-16 convention in Orlan- “We may get kicked, bruised (FEMA) is accepting applica- tual government aid. Casino ice rink after the tidal do, Fla., but that there would and knocked down, but we’re tions for disaster assistance Nearby, the Wildlife surge receded. be informal discussion during coming back — and bigger from businesses and individ- Conservation Society’s New Although damage to elec- the expo and a relief strategy and better than we were be- uals in those counties. York Aquarium, a 14-acre Co- trical systems at Rye was still implemented afterward. fore.” Contact FEMA at www. ney Island facility founded in being assessed, all of the ma- “It’s early, and we still Watch for additional disasterassistance.gov, via 1896, also suffered extensive jor rides appeared fine struc- don’t fully know what’s hap- Northeast storm coverage in web-enabled mobile de- flooding. A post-storm evacu- turally. Park officials said the pening,” he said. “Once roads the January 2013 edition of AT, vice at http://m.fema.gov or ation of the aquarium’s 12,000 boardwalk will be rebuilt. and other things are secured, in your email via AT’s daily by calling (800) 621-FEMA animal inhabitants was being we’ll be looking to do a lis- Extra! Extra! Desktop Edition (3362) or (800) 462-7585 considered due to filtration Impact on others, IAAPA tening tour — with IAAPA and at www.amusementto- (TTY) for the hearing and system issues. Farther inland, in Middle- working its way up the coast day.com. speech impaired. Elsewhere in Brooklyn, bury, Conn., Quassy Amuse- to visit with operators and 32 AMUSEMENT TODAY December 2012

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PEOPLE WATCH Cedar Fair announces Premier Rides welcomes Pete Barto SoakZone, commented: “Who would have thought 135 Premier Rides has welcomed years ago, when Judge Thomas Mellon founded the Coca-Cola Company as Pete Barto to the company in the Ligonier Valley Railroad, and Idlewild became a picnic position of director of sales. Travel- ground along the railroad, that 135 years later, Idlewild ing directly to the customer will al- and SoakZone would be recognized by the state as the official beverage sponsor low Barto to ascertain specific client oldest amusement park in the state.” needs and interests and to present Dave Hahner, historian for American Coaster partnering exclusively with the wide array of quality products and Enthusiasts, nominated the park for this historical des- Expanded agreement The Coca-Cola Company,” services that Premier’s reputation has ignation. to extend across the been built upon. His dedication to the Amusement Today awarded Idlewild and SoakZone said Bob Wagner, Cedar industry is sure to be appreciated by Barto a Golden Ticket in 2012 as World’s Best Children’s Park. company’s 17 parks Fair’s corporate vice presi- Premier’s clients, and will enable him dent of strategic alliances. to reinforce existing and forge new client relationships. Lisa Gayle Welch joins creative design SANDUSKY, Ohio — Ce- “We look forward to develop- Jim Seay, president of Premier Rides, commented, team at The Hettema Group dar Fair Entertainment Com- “We are excited to have Pete on board. The combina- ing a comprehensive alliance The Hettema Group, Pasadena, Calif., recently pany (NYSE: FUN), a leader tion of Pete’s sales expertise and extensive experience announced that Lisa Gayle Welch has joined the cre- which enables park guests to in the industry will allow Premier to better anticipate the ative design team as director of marketing and business in regional amusement parks, create memorable moments needs of our valued customers and to identify new op- development. With an award-winning staff of veteran waterparks and active enter- with their family and friends portunities.” designers, architects and creative artists, The Hettema tainment, and The Coca-Cola while enjoying Coca-Cola’s “I am extremely excited to join the Premier team,” Group creates stellar immersive experiences fueled by exclaimed Barto. “All of my experiences have enabled Company recently announced iconic brands. We welcome the power of storytelling. a 10-year agreement, making me to develop a broad understanding of motivation of “We’re delighted Lisa has joined our team as we the opportunity to take our potential customers and achieve successful sales results celebrate our 10th anniversary,” said Phil Hettema, Coca-Cola Cedar Fair’s “Of- relationship with The Coca- across a diverse client base. I hope to take the sales president and creative executive, The Hettema Group. ficial Refreshment Beverage” Cola Company to the next knowledge I have gained from the past and with it, gen- “She has an impressive track record in the industry, and of its parks beginning Janu- erate new opportunities and rewarding outcomes for level through new market- will be a tour de force ensuring the continued growth of ary 2013. Premier Rides.” our company, strengthening client relations and oversee- ing initiatives and products Prior to joining Premier Rides, Barto continued his ing strategic marketing efforts.” The new agreement in- which will be debuted next desire to work with sales as the senior account executive Previously, Welch served as a producer for Walt cludes product offerings and year.” for Network Media Partners where he strived in estab- Disney Imagineering R&D, where she was responsible fully-integrated marketing Through the agreement, lishing third party sales for associations. His time there for producing new in-park role playing experiences was short-lived due to his strong ambition to return to and sponsorship opportuni- Cedar Fair and Coca-Cola and online/mobile projects for Walt Disney World. As ties designed to maximize the amusement industry; motivated by his previous em- director of marketing for Hyper Entertainment, in both will co-develop and intro- ployment with the International Association of Amuse- London and offices, Welch created and marketing collaboration and duce comprehensive market- ment Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). Before Network Me- implemented sponsorship strategies, marketing and activation. Coca-Cola bever- ing initiatives which will cap- dia Partners, he spent over seven years as vice president business development for a variety of international proj- ages will be made available to of exhibitions, conference and sales with IAAPA. ture the attention of guests ects including Capitol Records, FerrariWorld Abu Dhabi, park guests throughout Cedar Abbey Road Studios, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and through a broad range of Idlewild recognized as historical place more. Welch also held management positions with Fair’s regionally dispersed mediums, including prop- Idlewild Park was officially declared a historical Vertex Productions, Sony Corporation of America, and network, which encompass- erty specific programs and place in Pennsylvania on Oct. 6. During the ceremony Iwerks Entertainment. es 11 amusement parks, 6 campaigns tailored specifi- that took place on Route 30 near Idlewild’s entrance, “This is an exciting time to be joining The Hettema waterparks and 5 hotels, in- cally to regional preferences. Pennsylvania officials presented a state historical marker Group. The creative design team has an amazing story to cluding Cedar Point, which to the beloved amusement park for its long history and share,” said Welch. “The Hettema Group brings magic, In addition, Cedar Fair and ability to change over time. a sense of wonder and the ‘wow factor’ to every proj- has won the Golden Ticket Coca-Cola will launch a fully The Pennsylvania Historical Marker recogniz- ect.” Welch received a B.A. degree in Theater Arts from Award for Best Amusement integrated joint campaign, es Idlewild Park as the oldest amusement park in the University of California, Santa Barbara. Park for 15 consecutive years. targeting broader audiences Pennsylvania. “We are thrilled to be Jeff Croushore, spokesperson for Idlewild and through social media, TV, ra- dio, internet and cinemas. “We are excited by the op- portunity to expand our rela- tionship with Cedar Fair and refresh guests with our broad array of brands,” said Stefanie Miller, group vice president of strategic partnership mar- keting, Coca-Cola Refresh- ments. “We look forward to leveraging our brands, pro- grams and resources to en- hance the guest’s experience when they Open Happiness with a Coca-Cola during their next visit.” December 2012 AMUSEMENT TODAY 33 MIDWAY CARNIVALS STATE REVENUE SUPPLIERS 2012 State Fair of Texas scores big revenues STORY: Pam Sherborne milestones, including the 60th birth- The top ride this year, as in many [email protected] day of Big Tex,” Gooding said. “The years past, was the Texas Star, owned Fletcher Corny Dog celebrated its by BLB Panorama and manufactured DALLAS, Texas — The 2012 State 70th. The Girl Scouts celebrated the by SDC. Reporter’s Fair of Texas is now in the record books. 100th anniversary of the organization. New rides included the Flipper, And, although fair visitors spent $36.6 And, the 2013 Corvette celebrated the brought in by S & J Entertainment million on food and amusement rides 60th anniversary and was on display and manufactured by Huss; Strato- Notebook from the state fair currency of coupon Western Fairs during this year’s fair. The Chinese sphere, brought in by McDonagh’s sales making this the second highest Lantern Festival attracted fairgoers to Amusements; Air Raid, operated by Association Convention total, the 2012 version, which ran Sept. the grounds for a must-see exhibit that Kyle Brady and manufactured by and Trade Show set 28–Oct. 21, most likely will be first re- was best enjoyed while the sun was Zamperla and an Owens Manufac- for Reno, Nev. membered as the year Big Tex burned. down.” turing Big Bamboo, also operated by RENO, Nev. — Western The iconic 52-foot structure was There were 73 rides on the mid- McDonagh’s. The Stratosphere ranked Fairs Association is busy prepar- destroyed by the fire that officials are way, 25 kiddie rides and 48 majors. number 10 in the top 10 rides this year. ing for that association’s premier saying resulted from an electrical mal- Rusty Fitzgerald, vice president Some other highlights noted this event, the WFA Convention and function. However, officials are expect- operations, said the main addition to year include the $1,155,671 brought Trade Show, set this year for ing Big Tex back at the 2013 fair good the midway for 2012 was the comple- in at the annual Youth Livestock Auc- Jan. 20–23, 2013, Reno, Nev. as new. tion of the LED light show “we had in- tion of Champions. The grand cham- This event connects more Yet, Sue Gooding, fair PR manager, stalled underneath the shade structure pion steer was purchased for a record than 1,200 fair CEOs, direc- said there were many other milestones shielding the entire midway.” $104,000 and a group of state fair con- tors, staff and fair-related pro- at this year’s fair. The $36.6 million on “While our light show has always cessionaires paid $23,000 for the re- fessionals in one location. The food and rides is $2 million more than been synced to music, this year we serve grand champion. Tom Thumb event includes the trade show, was spent in 2011. It is not far off the were able to enhance the show with Food & Pharmacy purchased the educational sessions, member current 2010 record of $37.3 million. more advanced options and opticals,” grand champions in four categories, meetings, receptions, live enter- “This year’s fair celebrated many Fitzgerald said. 4See TEXAS, page 34 tainment and an abundance of network opportunities. The WFA was founded in 1922 and was incorporated in Big Tex to return for 2013 State Fair of Texas 1945. The association’s primary DALLAS, Texas — Big Tex, State Fair of arms still clothed in their cowboy shirtsleeves, purpose is to assist in maintain- Texas’ 60-year-old icon, may be a little bigger and the charred metal frame. Fair workers ing the highest professional when he returns to the State Fair of Texas in quickly removed the frame, and for the next standards within the fair indus- September 2013, following his reconstructive two and a half days, visitors left “memorials,” try through a voluntary network surgery. at the site, including hand-written notes and of individuals and organizations. Although no final decisions have been a Corny dog corsage. Currently Western Fairs made, officials have said that he might grow Donations for Big Tex’s restoration have serves more than 800 mem- by as much as eight feet, to commemorate been arriving unsolicited, including from the 60 years that he stood at his post greeting Houston-based Mattress Firm, a state fair bers, representing fair-related visitors to the annual fair. sponsor, which announced it would donate businesses, fair management, The iconic 52-foot-tall cowboy burned, a portion of its fair proceeds, about $10,000. fair board directors, festivals, with only three days to go on his three-week The icon was “born” in 1949 in Kerens, and industry associations. This stint at this year’s fair, on Friday, Oct. 19. Fans Texas, as a Santa Claus. After only two years, membership is represented by of the super size symbol were shocked and he was brought to Dallas to be transformed a 23-member elected board of saddened by the fire, which was caused by an into a cowboy, debuting at the 1952 State directors that governs the activi- Big Tex, the 52-foot icon electrical short in wiring near the left boot of Fair. ties and policies of the associa- of the State Fair of Texas, the metal and fiberglass structure. Big Tex has had his share of alterations tion. looked great for the most Although no costs or other details have during his tenure as official fair greeter. But part of this year’s State been announced, state fair officials say that none has changed his essential form or spirit. Fair of Texas. The large Big Tex will be better than new and ready to And officials now say it is with that in mind Season’s Greetings structure was destroyed resume his post as official greeter, complete that his rebuilding will be accomplished. on Oct. 19 due to a fire with his familiar, “Howdy, folks.” His mechanics and electronics will be from the staff at that resulted from an Big Tex’s clothing, a set of denim jeans new. The goal is to help his movements be- electrical short. and red-white-and blue cowboy shirt, con- come more fluid and natural, according to re- Amusement Today COURTESY KEVIN BROWN/ tributed to the fast-burning blaze. Within ports. But the cost is also a factor. STATE FAIR OF TEXAS minutes, all that remained of Tex was a pair of —Pam Sherborne

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TEXAS 2012 State Fair of Texas Top 10 rides ARM to present Frenzy in 2013 Continued from page 33 1.Texas Star Ferris Wheel, owned by BLB Panorama, WINTERSVILLE, Ohio — ARM is coming out with a lamb, swine, meat goat and manufactured by SDC new ride for the 2013 season. broilers. 2. Texas Skyway, owned by Skyway Transportation, Named Frenzy, ARM President Mike Gill said in late The 100th anniversary of manufactured by Dopplemayr October that the first model is just now being engineered the Girl Scouts organization 3. Crazy Mouse, S & J Entertainment Inc., Reverchon and built for the 2013 operating season. Frenzy is a giant mentioned by Gooding drew 4. Fast Trax Super Slide, State Fair Spectaculars, Fabbri . more than 140,000 visitors to 5. Love Bugs, Prime Pacific, Mack “As of yet we have not sold the first unit,” Gill said. the exhibit, which was located 6. Rock It, Demas Enterprises, KMG “This ride will be designed to be sold as a park model as in the Dallas Historical Society 7. Magnum, Wood Entertainment, Mondial well as portable. “ Hall of State. The organization 8. , Lone Star Entertainment, Huss Ride specifications are: gave away 60,000 sleeves of 9. Starship 3000, Laser Fair Inc., Wisdom •Capacity of 12 passengers; cookies, signed up 4,000 new 10. Stratosphere High Swing, McDonagh’s •LED lighting; Girl Scout alumnae, filled Amusements, KMG •passenger swing height of 60 feet and 1,437 volunteer shifts and sold Source: State Fair of Texas •portable operating dimensions of 45 feet by 80 feet 8,500 Big Tex-pedition patch- on the swing diameter. es. Gill said the ride will feature a stainless steel fence and The Chinese Lantern the State Fair of Texas’ run. Chevrolet’s Ride & Drive at- handrail and an A/C drive system. Festival hosted thousands These state fair donations traction, testing the mettle of The portable model will be on a single trailer with a of visitors each day to its ex- will provide 170,439 meals for some of the hottest wheels split tandem axle set. hibit, which featured brilliant North Texans in need. in the 2013 lineup. Qualified displays in and around Fair Canine charisma explains drivers took a free spin in a Park’s lagoon. the huge crowds shopping be- Camaro convertible, Silverado Generous donations made hind the Centennial Building, HD, all new Malibu and Volt. by fair patrons to the North where the City of Dallas Ani- Next year’s State Fair dates Texas Food Bank set two re- mal Services and DFW Res- are September 27 through Oc- cords: a grand total of 204,527 cue Me found happy homes tober 20, 2013, during which pounds of canned foods were for 117 lucky dogs hoping for time The Lion King will be the collected, beating last year’s families to call their own. featured show at the Music previous high mark of 189,182 Approximately 40,000 Hall at Fair Park. pounds accumulated during auto enthusiasts zoomed to

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MIDWAY midwaylights MARKET PLACE COMPILED: Pam Sherborne, [email protected] Attendance at the State lier in the summer to avoid conflict with school Fair held strong this year. schedules, and offering more discount tickets. The 452,576 attendance figure for the 2012 But that’s not the long-term answer. Bartosik fair, which ran Oct. 10–21, was about 10,000 said the grounds need a major overall for them more than last year, but behind the 492,395 re- to be successful in the long term. corded in 2010. Bartosik, 63, has never worked anywhere Even so, state fair officials said they were other than a fairground, and he said, while an- happy with this year’s totals. nouncing his retirement, he never wanted to. “They came and they really seemed to have Cal Expo is a state government entity, but it a good time,” said Nancy Smith, fair assistant gets no state funding. It must balance its books manager. while competing against a host of other op- The turnout is credited largely to the ideal tions for the public’s entertainment dollars: the weather the area had experienced the past two Sacramento River Cats, the Sacramento Kings, weeks of the fair. There were only clouds and Indian casinos, and the growing market of high- light drizzle late one evening of the fair. tech entertainment gadgets. “Otherwise it was a perfect fair,” Smith Bartosik is expected to leave in January. said. Brian May, Bartosik’s deputy manager, is re- North American Midway Entertainment tiring as well after 24 years at the fair. The Cal provided the midway. Expo board is conducting a national search for The 2013 State Fair is set for Oct. 9–20. Bartosik’s replacement. • • Now that the gates have closed at the Ar- September’s San Joaquin County Fair, kansas State Fair, Little Rock, it can be said Stockton, Calif., drew more than 132,000 fair- that “Ridin’, Rockin’, and Livestockin’” was a goers, a small increase from the 2011 event, ac- smash hit in 2012. The fair ran Oct. 14–23. cording to a Recordnet.com story. Despite a few rainy days and a slow start, This year’s fair lasted eight days, three this year’s fair saw four record days, finishing more than last year’s fair in June, when atten- with a jump on last year and a grand total of dance was about 128,000. The past two fairs over 446,000 fair goers. have shown an attendance increase of more “We finished right at one percent up, so we than 50,000 from the 2010 edition. were pleased,” said Ralph Shoptaw, fair general “We’re happy with the number,” said Ja- manager. “With all the rain, and on Wednes- net Covello, the chief executive officer of the day we had some severe weather, we were real fair. “We know we had a change in dates, so we pleased with the outcome.” didn’t expect to see double numbers.” Deggeller Attractions provided the mid- Admission to the fair has been free for way. two years. The 152nd San Joaquin County Fair • was the first held in September since the early After two decades on the job, Norb Bar- 1920s. Many of the exhibits this year were re- tosik, is retiring as general manager of Cal lated to the arrival of autumn. Expo, Sacramento. But, he has made a plea to Covello said that because the 2012 fair was the community and to the State of California to held during the school year, it probably limited help save the fair. attendance on weekdays. She said attendance Bartosik said the Cal Expo fairgrounds are was strong on weeknights and weekends. middle-aged and outdated, crumbling under a Of holding the fair in September, she said, $50 million deferred maintenance backlog, and “We were very happy with the time of year. It can no longer handle modern event needs. Fair didn’t work for some, but it worked for most. attendance has dropped in the past decade, The weather was great. The fair itself was inci- and the budget is shrinking with it. dent-free and overall a great experience.” FrederiksenBartosik 1/7x3and his b/w Cal Expo3/14/02 board 11:22 managed AM Page An1 announcement with dates and details of to achieve an uptick in attendance in each of next year’s fair is expected before the end of the last three years by moving the fair up ear- the year.

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