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Vol. 14, Issue 6.1 SEPTEMBER 2010 $5.00 BP’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill had impact on amusement facilities Although oil spill did not hit all beach areas, lost tourism resulted in lost business for many facilties and attractions

Pam Sherborne Pam Sherborne nance, and operations for the many educational pro- Amusement TodayAmusement Today grams come from offerings inside the museum, such as admission into the Imax theater. Scenes of oil gushing from a broken well deep “So, we are very much tied to visitation,” Rags- below the surface of the waters of the Gulf of Mexico dale said. were common beginning in the first couple of weeks Ragsdale started to see the drop in May. It was after British Petroleum’s Deepwater Horizon rig ex- worse in June and then more so in July. She estimated ploded on April 20. those two months were between 20-25 percent down The explosion killed 11 platform workers and from 2009. uncapped a well that some reports now estimate re- The Gulfarium, an aquarium located right on the leased 4.9 million barrels of oil before efforts to finally beach on Okaloosa Island, Fla., at Ft. Walton Beach, stop the oil seemed successful at the first of August. Fla., is down by 50 percent. Photos of sunbathers on the white sandy beaches “We have filed a BP claim and we have filed of the Gulf shores and in the background workers in amended BP claims,” said Tammy Abrams, public hazardous materials suits cleaning up oil hit the news relations, the first week in August. “We have been and almost immediately cancellations at hotels, mo- heavily, heavily impacted. And, we have had only a tels, resorts, condominiums, and attractions began. When the track of the oil became clear, areas east few little tar balls here and there. I was out on the Tar balls and oil sheens seen on the pristine wa- of the well site started feeling the pinch. beach yesterday and it was absolutely gorgeous. The ters in some regions of the gulf scared away the one “About 90 percent of our business is based on waters were a lovely aqua color. It was just beautiful. thing many along the Gulf coast rely on — tourism. tourism,” said Ron Hardy, an owner of the Gulf But, people are scared.” Even though it appeared the oil had stopped, as World Marine Park, Panama City Beach. “We are sig- No cutbacks have had to be made so far, Abrams more tourists began to head back to the shores and nificantly off. We are down between 23 to 25 percent said, but some budgetary changes were implement- more fishing areas reopened, from Louisiana to as in the main part of our season.” ed. Those changes impacted the hiring of seasonal far east as Apalachicola, Fla., Gulf businesses were Hardy represented one of the few attractions employees. feeling the impact from that oil whether or not it had along the Gulf coast to speak publicly with AT about “We just didn’t hire as many this summer,” she shown up on their shores. the impact. With so many claims against BP still be- said. “During these summers months, May-August, Amusement attractions were right in there with ing negotiated for lost revenues, some representa- we make the majority of our income for the rest of the rest of the businesses that rely heavily on sum- tives from amusement attractions are apparently the year.” mer visitors. keeping their cards close to their chests. With the facility located on the beach, water from Confusion on which way the oil would track at But, when final numbers are in, it won’t be a very the Gulf is run through a filtration system and is used the onset of the Deepwater Horizon explosion led to a good season for many. in the tanks for the marine life. They haven’t had any few cancellations west of the well site, along the Tex- “We were actually up for the first part of 2010,” problems. as seaboard. Jeffrey Siebert, communications direc- said Shelley Ragsdale, public relations/marketing, Chip Cleary, senior vice president, Palace Enter- tor, Waterpark, said he did hear those National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, Fla. tainment, which owns Big Kahuna Waterpark, Des- reports. But, the Schlitterbahn parks in both St. Padre “Last year, our attendance was just under 760,000. tin, Fla., one hour east of Pensacola, said: “On behalf Island and Galveston Island were not impacted. We were on target to hit about 800,000 this year. Now, of , it (the oil) has had a very “There was some initial confusion,” Siebert said. I think we will end our season in the low 700,000s.” large impact on our business this summer and on the “But, both parks have held their own and business This Pensacola museum, which opened in 1962, Destin region. It is too early to tell right now what looks to be on par with last year.” has free admission. Funds for renovations, mainte- 4See OIL, page 4 INTERNATIONAL AMUSEMENTPARKS WATERPARKS BUSINESS MIDWAY/CLASSIFIEDS SEE PAGES 5-10 SEE PAGES 11-18 SEE PAGES 19-24 SEE PAGES 25-32 SEE PAGES 33-39 Dated material.Dated

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Favorite amusement ride To me, the scariest movie of all-time is … The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man …and my ran- Is Joan Rivers considered a monster? goon red 64 ½ Mustang Convertible. The concert I would love a backstage pass to would be … If I wasn’t working in the amusement industry, I would be … Pink Floyd. Compiled by Janice Witherow Commissioned to write a book on 50 “must-do” relax- ing, romantic and rowdy adventures to add to your life’s Pick one: country house or big-city condo Denise Weston “Bucket List.” Extensive research needed! Country house on Golden Pond complete with Hepburn Creative Kingdoms / MagiQuest and Fonda. Biggest challenge facing our industry Denise Weston sure knows how to Fear of trying new concepts and attractions due to eco- Ten years ago, I was … have fun! In fact, some say she revolu- nomic pressures. Dreaming of families creating magic together. tionized the art of play by discovering an inventive concept that combines comput- The thing I like most about amusement/water park sea- I can’t stand being around people who … er play and physical activity for children son is … Have contagious diseases. with MagiQuest, the world’s largest live Show us the money! action game. A trained psychologist, My family’s ultimate road trip game is … Denise has used her talents to consult for Weston My first car was … “In my Jewish grandmother’s trunk there is a …” companies such as Hasbro and Disney; A big Ford van with the back seats taken out replaced by plus she has authored three books and beanbags. What is a seat belt?! The magazine cover I would most like to appear on written more than 75 articles on play, toys, family enter- would be … tainment, family travel and parenting. In 1999, she helped A recent life-changing moment for me was … Fortune, Travel and Leisure, Time and Sports Illustrated. found Creative Kingdom. As a mother of three, Denise Realizing I wasn’t 7 years old anymore. But 8 isn’t so bad. Which means I must have done something outrageous. has plenty of inspiration from her children. Her sense of humor is obvious … and a big key to her success. Coolest ocean creature My least favorite word is … My daughter Emily scuba diving with me. IMPOSSIBLE.

Title If I was a secret agent, my code name would be … I am afraid of … Director of Imagination and President Creative Kingdoms/ I can’t tell you! It’ll blow my cover. Not spending enough time with my parents who live in the MagiQuest. Midwest. (OK, that got me to call them and plan our next The magical power I wish I had is … adventure). Number of years in the industry I don’t have to wish. Have you seen my collection of magic 21. wands? The all-time best ad slogan hands-down is … Sometimes you feel like a nut…sometimes you don’t. Best thing about the industry It’s September! My favorite fall activity is … Amusement Today! OK, enough sucking up. The opportuni- Road trip with family and friends seeing autumn colors To suggest a candidate for the Two-Minute Drill ty to entertain families by letting your imagination go wild. and then skipping through the leaves. feature, contact columnist Janice Witherow at jwith- [email protected] or (419) 357-3520.

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1428 Maple Ave. • Hamilton, OH 45011 • 513.737.9012 • www.TheBigIdeaPeople.com 4 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2010 OIL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Continued from page 1 that total impact will be.” Passion for a park Other businesses in Destin Dear Editor: tendance is down because of were also reporting losses. Ho- The county of Westchester, sticker shock. No park has tels and condominium rentals New York has a crown jewel gone from a free gate to a paid were down by as much as 30 [Rye ] by the sound. gate without experiencing at percent, according to some re- It is a tarnished jewel as po- least a temporary decline in ports. litical football has been played attendance. In Panama City Beach, with it for ages. And because In a perfect world, the about 60 miles east of Des- it is subject to political foot- county would either hire park tin, Buddy Wilkes, owner of ball, it has never lived up to professionals to run the park Shipwreck Island waterpark, the promise it offers. or a company that runs tra- said his business is down this It was not always that ditional amusement parks. summer, but he feels, at least way. When the citizens of Would the owner of a grocery for him, it may have more to Westchester County first com- store hire someone to manage do with the local school calen- missioned Playland, it was his store that had no experi- dar than any oil tar balls or the PHOTO COURTESY OF GULFARIUM left to an industry veteran to ence in groceries? But they threat thereof. Gulfarium, located along the Gulf of Mexico on Okaloosa design and operate the park. cannot hire just any profes- “There were maybe four Island near Fort Walton Beach, Fla., has seen a drop of at- Frank Darling came up with a sionals. They must hire those or five tar balls reported on tendance this summer of up to 50 percent due to the Gulf design so good that even Walt with a passion for the business. the beach so far this summer,” oil disaster. Officials say there have been very few small Disney visited to get ideas for It would be nice to get some- Wilkes said, at the first of Au- tar balls on the beach there, but the perception has scared his little project, Disneyland. It one from a park like Knoebels gust. tourists away. has significance enough that it where the gate is still free. A Right after this interview, has been designated a national professional from there would however, over the weekend of paign and came up with some cas in New Orleans were not historic landmark. understand how to make a free Aug. 6-8, there were reports promotions.” interested in giving comments At some point, the county gate work. I of tar balls washing ashore in One successful promotion for this story. took over. With parks, recre- feel the tradition of a free gate the Panama City Beach area. for them this summer was tied The New Orleans Con- ation and conservation per- must be restored in order to A news report from the local to the Florida Lottery. People vention and Visitors Bureau sonnel trying to run a park, drive attendance. Someone ABC affiliate there reported who purchased Florida lottery stated in several reports that the passion was gone. The who has a passion for running tar balls ranging in size from tickets and didn’t win could tourism was still going strong. Airplane Coaster was torn the park and understands the as small as a penny to as large bring their losing tickets to the It seems people were still vis- down because of negligence in dynamics of a free park is es- as a softball were collected by waterpark and receive a $5 off iting New Orleans, but were the maintenance area. sential to making Playland the cleanup crews that descended discount towards admission. skittish about eating seafood, I was lucky enough to success it can be. quickly on the beaches. In all, “We had a ton of these,” he according to the Louisiana work at the legendary park There is profit in Playland. over the three days, there were said. “When we look at what Seafood Promotion and Mar- when Joe Montalto was the The concessionaires who run about 35 pounds collected, ac- could have been we are really keting Board, who found their director. He had a passion the food outlets, the games and cording to the report. pleased at where we are right business way down. for the park and did much to the gift outlets are for profit. Yet, school schedules are now in the season. In fact, if Repeated attempts to improve the park’s infrastruc- It is a shame that the county still Wilkes’s nemesis. Schools you can hold your own this reach management at The ture. Joe brought in new rides does not take some of those in the Panama City Beach area year, that is really good.” Track Family Recreation Cen- to attract guests. Joe brought operations. Also, Playland’s got out for the summer break Wilkes also said that the ter and Waterville USA, both in business people from out- budget includes hundreds of June 10 and were scheduled to Panama City Beach Conven- located in Gulf Shores, Ala., side the county to run the park thousands of dollars for the return Aug. 11 this year. tion and Visitors Bureau re- went unanswered. professionally. buses to run to it. Does any “That is a 70-day window ceived $1 million of a $20 mil- Kim Chapman, public re- When Joe Montalto retired, other business in Westchester for us,” Wilkes said. “That lion payment made by BP to lations manager, Alabama Gulf another parks, recreation and County pay this amount for doesn’t give us much time.” the State of Florida to promote Coast Convention and Visitors conservation manager came to buses to stop at them? Other In the initial several weeks tourism. With that, the Pan- Bureau, responded by send- the park. He tried the political charges get put on Playland’s after the Deepwater Horizon ama City Beach CVB created ing tourism figures for the first tactic of saying that Playland budget. Get the politics out explosion, Wilkes said the several promotions. portion of the 2010 season. was not an amusement park. and hire professionals to run Panama City Beach area did Management at Gulf Taxable lodging rentals It was a county park that just the park and a jewel will be begin to see cancellations. World Marine Park staff has for May 2010, reached more happened to have amusement saved. “Some said they were see- done what it could to draw in than $20 million, a 7.3 percent rides. And the management Bay Beach Amusement ing cancellations of up to four its share of the local Panama decrease from $22 million col- changed to treating Playland Park in Green Bay Wiscon- to one and then later 10 to City Beach visitors. But, many lected in May 2009. Taxable as just another park. The per- sin is run by the municipality one,” he said. “But, when they of its programs begin filling retail sales topped $51 million sonnel who had a passion for parks and recreation depart- realized it hadn’t come back, up early in the year, as they for May 2010, which is a 4.3 the business were pushed out ment. It is so successful that some of the people started are reservation-only, such as percent decrease from $53 mil- along with those from the out- more land has been purchased coming back. We began a very the dolphin swim. People be- lion for May 2009. side of the parks system. and a wooden coaster is being aggressive marketing cam- gan canceling reservations “While June taxes are be- New management did not moved from a defunct park. not long after the oil started ing processed, hotel and con- look at the history of Playland. Just as many government bod- heading in that direction, even dominium occupancy rates for It had Marriott Corporation ies run waterparks, thus an though it hadn’t reached his the month allude to a 20 to 30 EXTRA! EXTRA! run the park for a few seasons amusement park can be run shores. percent decrease,” information YOUR DESKTOP EDITION! in an attempt to return to the successfully by a government “Even our more popular released from the Gulf Shores, roots of the company. But pol- entity with the right leader- educational programs, like the Orange Beach CVB stated. iticians could not stay out of ship. Dolphin Camp and Vet Camp, “Hotels were filled more than FREE the mix and did not approve are down as much as 35 per- 60 percent while condomini- of the spending to bring Play- Toby Higgs cent,” Hardy said. ums were about 44 percent full. land back to its former glory. Sanger, Texas Management at some These rates show a decrease of NEWS The one mistake that Marriott higgsamusement@ other Gulf shore attractions 22.7 percent and 38.4 percent, EVERY DAY made was to start charging a yahoo.com couldn’t be reached for com- respectively, when compared Sign up at gate fee. The current regime ments. Officials at the Audu- to June 2009.” www.AmusementToday.com has repeated that mistake. At- bon Aquarium of the Ameri- September 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 5 INTERNATIONAL www.AmusementToday.com PARKS ATTRACTIONS RESORTS ENTERTAINMENT SUPPLIERS BRIEF Asian Attractions Expo pulls in record numbers Nickelodeon Land Andrew Mellor first time the Asian Attrac- to open in 2011at Amusement Today tions Show has been held in Blackpool Beach Malaysia. But we couldn’t Held in Kuala Lumpur, have predicted this would be Nickelodeon and Black- Malaysia, in mid-July, this the greatest and largest show pool Pleasure Beach, one of year’s IAAPA Asian Attrac- ever in Asia. As the co-host, Britain's top tourist attrac- tions Expo turned out to be a we are very satisfied with the tions, recently announced a record breaking event – and results. The show outcome licensing partnership to de- in more ways than one! was beyond expectations.” velop the first Nickelodeon- The four day conference For the Australian Amuse- branded attraction in the and trade show, held at the ment Leisure and Recreation U.K. Nickelodeon's popu- Kuala Lumpur Convention Association (AALARA), asso- lar shows and characters Center, broke previous event ciation President Robert Brad- will come to life with more records for the total number ley said, “It was a tremendous than 14 attractions covering of participants and buyers opportunity for our group of an area of 6-acres at Plea- in attendance, the size of the over 120 to represent the Aus- sure Beach. Construction trade show floor and atten- tralian industry at this major on "Nickelodeon Land" will dance figures for the confer- event attended by the Asian begin this fall and the grand ence program. attractions industry and lead- A total of 212 exhibiting opening is scheduled for the ers of industry from Europe The organizers estimated companies took part in the spring of 2011. that approximately 4,750 peo- and the United States. The 2010 Asian show, show- "Blackpool Pleasure ple participated in the event, feedback I received from the Beach is a first-class amuse- including 3,250 buyers from many Australian delegates casing a wide variety of ment park and popular des- 40 countries, representing a who attended was a fabulous equipment and services. tination for families in the 34 percent increase in the total event providing an interesting Below, IAAPA President U.K.," said Gerald Raines, number of buying companies and insightful education pro- Charlie Bray chats to MAAT- Senior Director, Nickel- and an 11 percent increase in gram, diverse trade exhibi- FA President Dato Richard odeon Theme Parks and At- the total number of buyers tion, fun evening social func- Koh over dinner during the tractions. "This is an ideal when compared to the previ- tions at Aquaria and Sunway IAAPA Asian Attractions location for Nickelodeon ous year’s event. in an exciting city Expo. and a great opportunity to “We are extremely pleased undergoing a huge amount PHOTOS COURTESY IAAPA expand our global presence. with the record-breaking re- of growth in attractions and We look forward to offering sults for Asian Attractions development. I am sure we all the Pleasure Beach patrons Expo 2010 in Kuala Lum- brought back great ideas for experiences that are unique pur,” said IAAPA Chairman our businesses.” to Nickelodeon and based Chip Cleary. “Our co-hosts, The trade show itself saw on fan favorites like Sponge- MAATFA and AALARA, an impressive increase in the Bob SquarePants and Dora and our sponsors, Arihant, number of exhibiting compa- the Explorer." Jack Rouse Associates and nies taking part, with this be- Under the terms of the Kraftwerk, provided signifi- ing up almost 50 percent on agreement, Nickelodeon cant support for this year’s the 2009 show. A total of 212 will bring its characters, in- event and played a key role in companies took part. teractive shows, and signa- that success. For that, we are Asian Attractions Expo ture green slime to Pleasure grateful.” 2011 will be held at the con- Beach. "Nickelodeon Land" Dato’ Richard Koh, Presi- vention center at Singapore’s also will feature new rides, dent of Malaysian Association new destination resort, Re- attractions, retail shops, sorts World Sentosa, from games and food service es- of Amusement Themepark June 21-24. tablishments. and Family Attractions (MAATFA) said: “This is the 6 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2010 KMG’s XXL swings into Belgium U.K. seaside venues add 4D effects theatres from Simworx Two U.K. venues have opened exciting new family attractions for the 2010 season from 4D effects theatre special- ist Simworx. The Grand Pier in Weston- Super-Mare, near , and Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach on the Suffolk coast, have both added new 4D ef- fects theatres from the U.K. based specialist, adding more family fun and excitement and a totally new type of attraction to their offerings. Devastated by a fire in July 2008, the Grand Pier is on schedule to re-open this sum- mer/early fall following a £39 million rebuilding program, which includes state-of-the-art rides and attractions. Among these is a new, 51-seat, 4D ef- fects theatre from Simworx, who have completed a full turnkey project, incorporating the theatre into the new Pavil- ion building. Featuring grandstand seating, the theatre also uti- PHOTOS COURTESY KMG lises full HD 3D projection, a The new XXL portable from KMG Europe BV Christie high definition sound serves as a major highlight of the annual Sinksenfoor system, special effects lighting and numerous 4D effects, such in Antwerp, Belgium. Owned by showman Jack Do- PHOTOS COURTESY SIMWORX www.amusementtoday.comas seat vibration, water spray, tremont, XXL holds 20 passengers per ride cycle, swings The Great Yarmouth Pleasue Beach is showing two 4D to a height of 148 feet and can be set up in six hours leg ticklers, wind blowers, low smoke and bubbles. 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Germany coaster special- ist Maurer Söhne is currently involved in a number of dif- ferent projects around the world, including the installa- tion of two coasters at the new Magicland park be- ing built in Valmontone near Rome, Italy. The new park is being developed at a cost of €300 million (approximately U.S. $396 million) and among the many rides and attractions on offer will be an X-Car Launch Coaster and a Spinning Coast- er (SC) from Maurer Söhne. PHOTOS COURTESY MAURER SÖHNE The SC3000 will be an in- Above left: The Maurer Söhne Spinning Coaster takes shape at the new Rainbow Magicland park in Italy. Above right: door coaster covering a base The track on the Maurer Söhne Spinning Coaster takes riders outside the building in a short “panorama curve” section, area of 40 meters by 60 meters as can be seen in the top right of this image. (179 feet by 131 feet) and will feature a short section of track layout stretching a total of 430 and reach a height of 35 me- Coaster for Bobbejaanland in park in Germany, which will that takes riders outside the meters (1.411 feet). The maxi- ters. It is set to take passen- Belgium which is due to open go under the name of "Freis- building, a “panorama curve” mum height of the ride will be gers from 0 to 100 kph in 2.5 in the spring of 2011. This will chütz" and incorporate a new at one corner of the building, 17 meters (56 feet) and hourly seconds and will have a ride feature a 420 meter (1,378 foot) concept of brake and LSM according to the company. capacity will be 850 riders uti- duration of 80 seconds. Five long tack, stand 16 meters (52.5 in one element. Track length The ride will feature two lizing seven cars. Maximum trains will be used providing feet) high, and will have a ca- will be 480 meters (1,574 feet), lifts, the first located shortly will be 58 kph (36 mph) a capacity of approximately pacity of 800 riders per hour height 35 meters (115 feet) and after the station and the sec- and a ride time of 75 seconds. 1,000 riders. using six cars. Additionally, top speed 80 kph (50 mph). ond just before riders return The launch coaster (ac- Other projects in which and also planned for opening One X-Car train with 12 seats to the station. In between will cording to unofficial sources) Maurer Söhne is currently in spring next year, is a new will be used. be a narrow and twisting track will be 750 meters in length involved include a Spinning launch coaster for the Bayern- Amusement Technical completes variety of projects for 2010 season With the 2010 season now and a newly developed vehi- in the U.K. in full swing, U.K. amusement cle anti-collision system have Amusement Technical’s ride manufacturer Amusement been added. product range also includes a Technical has announced the The anti-collision sys- number of rides and sales of completion of a range of proj- tem is, in fact, part of a retro- these continue to be buoyant. ects for a variety of attraction fit safety product range the Among new installations for venues, while also introduc- company is developing in re- the 2010 season are two rides ing several new “off the shelf” sponse to feedback from both at Atlantis Adventure Park, safety related products. operators and ride inspectors Atlantic Village, in Devon, At in for the need for such devices U.K., where a Honey Pot Bears north west England, Amuse- to reduce even further the pos- children’s round ride and a ment Technical has completed sibility of incidents occurring dolphin themed mini-Pirate the full refurbishment of the on different amusement ride Ship are to open shortly. park’s 33-seat ride, devices. Additionally, the com- while also carrying out con- “In discussions we’ve had pany’s range features several tinued maintenance on the with ride operators and in- other children’s and family Knightmare roller coaster. At spectors it’s become clear that PHOTO COURTESY AMUSEMENT TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS rides, such as the Rodeo Trail Knowsley Safari Park, also the creation of a range of safe- New at Atlantis Adventure Park this season is this Honey and Jungle Safari, with more in the north west area, the ty products which can be retro recent additions being a mid- Pot Bears children's round ride and a dolphin themed company has refurbished the fitted to rides to help further size panoramic tower, a Big venue’s mini-Pirate Ship and alleviate a number of poten- mini-Pirate Ship ride (not shown) from Amusement Tech- Wheel, a monorail system, a Severn-Lamb built train. tial hazards, would be a real nical Solutions. transportation sys- On the south coast, at Fun- benefit for individuals and for ally useful product to offer. also being provided is an au- tem and a Wave Swinger. All land Hayling Island, Amuse- the industry as a whole,” com- “There are a number of tomated railway crossing for are manufactured at the com- ment Technical has completed mented Amusement Techni- issues that need solutions ‘off park train rides. This will ac- pany’s premises in Preston, the full refurbishment of the cal owner and director Sean the shelf’ to improve different tivate when a train approach- , while Amusement park’s ride, in- Brian. “The anti-collision sys- aspects of different rides and es a section of track at which Technical also provides a va- cluding a full upgrade of the tem, for example, is an ‘off the we are targeting these with guests cross and will feature riety of specialist engineering drive and control system, shelf’ product for any multi- these latest ideas,” he added. bells, flashing lights and other and refurbishment services to while it has also carried out car transport system powered There will be five products warnings to alert those in the the global ride industry. work on the Ghost Train on from a rail. There is nothing in the range initially, while in vicinity that a train is coming. •www.amusement tech- the South Pier in Blackpool, similar on the market at pres- addition to these a custom- The first of these has already nicalsolutions.co.uk where a new control system ent and I believe it will be a re- made safety product now been installed at Twycross Zoo September 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 9 SIMWORX Melbourne’s Luna Park introducing Shrek show Continued from page 6 EXTRA! EXTRA! To mark the upcom- ... but Shrek has forgot- YOUR DESKTOP EDITION! ter spray, wind and bubbles. ing spring school holi- ten all about their special The films to be shown in days, Melbourne, Aus- day. Princess Fiona makes the Great Yarmouth theatre tralia’s Luna Park will a heartfelt wish, which is are Curse of Skull Rock and a present a live stage show overheard by a Frankie the FREE new film currently in pro- — Stompin’ the Swamp — Funky Fairytale Fairy, who duction called Dracula 4D, a featuring characters from sets out to help. “spooky” action comedy suit- DreamWorks Animation’s Stompin’ the Swamp will able for all the family. The popular Shrek film series. run daily from Sept. 18 un- two films will be alternated Stompin’ the Swamp til. Oct. 3, 2010. NEWS throughout the season. tells the tale of Shrek and More details on historic EVERY DAY “This has been something Princess Fiona’s wed- Luna Park can be found at: evening of dancing and mu- Sign up at we’ve been looking at for a ding anniversary. Fiona www.lunapark.com.au. sic with her one true love www.AmusementToday.com couple of years,” comment- dreams of a romantic ed Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach Managing Director Albert Jones, “in particular because of the weather in the early and late part of the season; we are trying to add more indoor attractions. It ca- ters for all ages from toddlers to senior citizens, as well as being accessible by the dis- abled. 3D is ‘in’ at the mo- ment, too, so it’s good to do something topical and that the public is talking about. “We went to the IAAPA show in the U.S. last year and looked at several differ- ent suppliers but decided to go with Simworx,” he con- tinued. “The new theatre re- places a we had previously and we’ve done all the building works and design on the outside to Simworx’s specifications. We are having two films, Curse of Skull Rock and Dracula 4D, and will probably run each one every couple of hours. We wanted two films so we can cater for repeat visitors, which we get a lot of, and give them something differ- ent to watch.” Commenting on the two projects, Simworx Manag- ing Director Terry Monkton said: “I’m delighted to have secured these two quite dif- ferent projects at two of the U.K.’s most popular seaside resorts. It’s been a pleasure to be involved in the re-building plans at the Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare and I’m sure our theatre there will be- come a very popular part of the overall experience provid- ed. At Great Yarmouth, again we’re very proud to bring to a traditional seaside amuse- ment park an attraction which features some of the latest, state-of-the-art technology which I feel will add another dimension to the vast array of rides and attractions on offer. I’m confident both projects will be very successful.” •www.simworx.co.uk. 10 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2010 September 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11 AMUSEMENT PARKS www.AmusementToday.com FEC’S ATTRACTIONS RESORTS ENTERTAINMENT SUPPLIERS BRIEF finally makes a splash at Tim Baldwin park’s water rides near each to add Amusement Today other. John Hildebrandt, vice president and general man- It took a little while in com- ager for Cedar Point, explains, ing. Hoping to have its new “The advantage is guests who It’s a new look with an ride ready for opening day, get charged with getting wet old friend as Snoopy and Cedar Point was dismayed have another such attraction the Gang are finally coming when the new-for-2010 Shoot close by.” Hildebrandt also home to Minnesota. Valley- the Rapids didn’t open un- says it helps security as other proudly announces it til late June. Getting the ride parts of the park require shirt will open Planet Snoopy for ready to launch had its share and shoes and having the wa- its 2011 season. of snags and hiccups, but rid- ter rides near each other con- “It is a very excit- ers are now enjoying Cedar tains those with water-minded ing time for Valleyfair as Point’s latest . dress into one location. Snoopy and his friends Cedar Point brought back Shoot the Rapids, sup- make our park their new the name Shoot the Rapids plied by IntaRide, features not home,” said Larry MacKen- from a short-lived, but often only one, but two major drops zie, vice president and gen- remembered, flume ride from to thrill guests. The largest eral manager of Valleyfair. 1967. What was small in stat- comes first. At 85 feet, boats Planet Snoopy will be ure back then now boasts reach speeds close to 50 mph located in what is currently some bigger statistics. In ad- at the bottom of the splash known as KidWorks. Con- dition to the removal of the landing. The second drop, lo- struction on Planet Snoopy original Shoot the Rapids, Ce- cated at the spectator viewing will begin this fall and is dar Point had also removed its area is 49 feet and crosses just anticipated to be completed other flumes —The below the larger drop. In so in plenty of time for the to make way for , and doing, the plunge dives below opening of the park next White Water Landing to make an overhead support of the season. Current plans for space for Maverick. The time larger drop giving an unnerv- the project include an esti- to return a flume ride to the ing visual. “It’s a mo- mated five re-themed rides park seemed clear. ment,” laughs Hildebrandt, and the addition of 14 new Today, the park’s three referring to the park’s large rides and attractions. Planet water rides are clustered near racing coaster where one par- Snoopy will provide fun for each other. Thunder Can- ticular hill dives just below an the whole family as well as yon, the rapids ride, overhead support creating a give Valleyfair a fresh and is across the walkway from scary surprise. In all, the flume exciting new look. Shoot the Rapids, and just be- travels 2,100 feet and utilizes The arrival of yond is the Arrow Snake River 730,000 gallons of water. characters in the park is fit- Falls. Amusement Today asked “We put in full filtration ting because it was Minne- what advantages there are on both reservoirs,” says Mon- sota native, Charles Schultz, to positioning all three of the ty Jasper, corporate vice presi- who introduced the Pea- Cedar Point's new Shoot dent of safety and engineer- nuts characters to the coun- ing. Referring to the treated the Rapids gives some re- try in 1950. Snoopy, Charlie water, Jasper adds, “It’s swim- Brown and the others be- lief from the summer time ming pool quality.” To create came one of the most cele- heat. The ride's tallest lift the two reservoirs needed for brated and popular cartoon (top) comes first, while the the attraction, the park had to strips in history, spawning final drop splashes into a bring in fill to raise the area. television specials, movies, rocky canyon of cascading “We didn’t want the natural toys, dolls and countless water (bottom). water of Lake Erie to inter- other forms of merchan- fere,” states Jasper. dise. PHOTOS COURTESY The park considers the CEDAR POINT 4See FLUME, page 14 12 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2010 's new Air Race Intamin first-generation takes off at Luna Park Italian ride manufacturer Zamperla chose 's new Luna Park as the roll-out customer for its latest innova- finds new life at Dorney Park tion – the Air Race. 's Dorney Park spent the 2009 seconds of true free-fall before experiencing the Intended to replicate the motion and forces experienced season focusing on family fun with the addition deceleration as the car enters a pull-out curve. by acrobatic airplane pilots, the Air Race puts riders through of the Good Time Theater and Snoopy Rocks on A computerized braking system stops the car the paces by generating a wide range of maneuvers includ- Ice show. This year, Dorney Park ramps up the and then returns it under the main track and ing banks, dives, loops and weightlessness. thrill factor with the addition of , back to loading platform. Offered in both a deluxe and standard version, Air Race a first generation Free Fall from Intamin. The Vice President and General Manager of features a central mast from which radiate six stationary ride simulates a plunge from a 10-story build- Dorney Park & Jason Mc- arms. From each arm hangs a secondary rotating arm and a ing, and will be the park's first true free-fall ride Clure said: “Demon Drop is a great addition to single open-cockpit, four-seat airplane. As the entire struc- experience. the Dorney Park skyline. The collection of three ture revolves, motors on each of the six arms cause the air- After operating for 27 successful summers amazing drop-tower experiences [, planes to rotate 360 degrees. A number of different programs at 's flagship park, Cedar Point, the an S&S twin tower complex featuring a Space offer the 24 passengers a variety of ride experiences. Over- 131-foot-tall Demon Drop was closed at the end Shot and ] now makes Dorney a ha- the-shoulder restraints are used to secure riders. of the 2009 season. Following a careful disman- ven for free-fall thrillseekers.” Amusement Today spoke about the appeal of the new ride tling, it was refurbished, repainted and rebuilt While once theme park staples, Intamin's with Valerio Ferrari, general manager of Zamperla USA. in Dorney Park’s lower midway near the Thun- first-generation Freefalls are becoming rarer "The Air Race is by far the most popular ride at Luna Park," der Creek Speedway. with each passing season. Along with Dorney's he said. "It's extremely fast and it pulls up to 4 G's, about the A Demon Drop ride begins with passen- Demon Drop, the only remaining installations same as a fighter pilot." gers boarding at ground level into a four-per- still in operation are: Torre do Terror, Beto Car- On a somber but nonetheless impor- son car that moves horizontally to the base of rero World, Brazil; Hollywood Tower, Movie tant note, Ferrari wanted to mention that the tower. The car then climbs to the crest of Studios Park, Italy; and three units in Japan Air Race was conceived and designed by the tower in six seconds. Once at the top, the (Toshimean, Central Park and Nagashima Spa Zamperla Engineer Giambattista Zambelli. car slowly inches forward into the drop area. Land). This amazing visionary, who is also credited Without warning, the vehicle is released, plum- —Scott Rutherford with numerous other successful Zamperla meting toward the ground and generating two rides such the and Rockin' Tug, passed away suddenly in late May 2010, just Zambelli days before he was scheduled to board a S&S Screamin' Swing going to Dollywood flight from Italy to the United States to see his latest ride in action at Luna Park. New $5.5 million gan, Utah. in the Smoky Mountains!” "I met Giambattista Zambelli in 1993, and he joined “I remember my daddy Taking its name from the Zamperla shortly after that," Ferrari added. "It was very sad Barnstormer to and granddaddy talking about daring aerialists and stunt to lose Giambattista. Not only was he an excellent engineer, swing 32 riders up to the old barnstormers that used pilots of the 1920s, the Barn- he was a very good friend." to do all kinds of crazy stunts stormer features two pendu- —Scott Rutherford height of 81 feet above the fields where they’d lum arms with seating for 32 work crops,” said Dolly Par- riders. Seated back to back, Dollywood officials have ton. “My new Barnstormer riders travel progressively announced that the park's 2011 ride offers folks those same higher on each swing of the improvements will be high- breathtaking moments, high in Barnstormer’s arms, reaching lighted by the introduction the sky above Dollywood. And a maximum speed of 45 miles of Barnstormer, a $5.5 million I’ve recreated a critter-themed per hour and 230 degrees of Screamin' Swing supplied by barnyard that reminds me of rotation. At its peak, the Barn- S&S Worldwide, based in Lo- growing up on the farm here stormer reaches a staggering 81 feet in the air, taking riders high above the barn’s rooftop and the area’s treetops. Situ- ated in the lush foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the Barnstormer rests amid a tra- ditional red barn on the Ow- Zamperla debuted its ens Farm, a nod to Parton’s new Air Race this family’s rural upbringing. summer at N.Y.'s While the Barnstormer fills Luna Park. the air above the barn, chil- dren’s play areas dot the land- AT PHOTOS/GARY SLADE scape around the barn. With a fun, barnyard theme, children can enjoy a 22-foot by 16-foot bi-plane play area as well as a pig pen waterplay area. The Barnstormer has a ride capacity of 450 passengers per hour, and a 48-inch minimum height requirement. The Barn- stormer will be built adjacent to the Mountain Slidewinder, RENDERING COURTESY DOLLYWOOD one of the park’s most popular For the 2011 season, Dollywood will launch Barnstormer, rides which opened in 1987. a 32-seat Screamin' Swing supplied by S&S Worldwide. The new area opens in The ride will be built adjacent to the Mountain Slidewind- March 2011 to usher in Dolly- er and take its first flight next March. wood’s 26th operating season. September 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 13 14 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2010 FLUME beautiful site.” Theming for the ride was Part of Shoot the Rapid's Continued from page 11 done in house. Located on the charm comes from theming Frontier Trail of Cedar Point, incorporated into the ride. ride to have two “sides,” one being on the island which it a western feel permeates the Cedar Point created the shares with the Millennium ride experience. Riders jour- western theming in-house, Force giga-coaster, and the ney through a mist-filled tun- crediting the Planning & “mainland” side. Hildebrandt nel (complete with appropri- Design department for likes the ride’s location. “It ate music), between canyon enhancing the ride experi- has great interplay with other walls, along spraying geysers ence. The thematic touch rides around it. You cross the and by an abandoned ghost fits in nicely within the Cedar Point Railroad and on town. “Rob Decker of Cedar Point’s Planning & Design put park's Frontier Trail. the other side is Paddle Wheel Excursions. The background is together the theming,” credits Jasper. “His team is wonder- AT PHOTO/TIM BALDWIN , and .” ful.” Hildebrandt beams, “It’s a Guests choosing not to ride can still be part of the experi- ence with eight geysers along- AMUSEMENT side the ride’s grand finale. For just 25 cents, friends and fam- MARKET PLACE ily (and malicious strangers) can send bursts of water at the passing riders continuing the Magnetic Brake Retro t wet fun. Passengers are duly The best stop is a smooth one. EMG is proud to warned to be prepared to get be the exclusive representative for Velocity Magnetics magnetic retro t braking systems. soaked. “The second drop has water effects and the guest in- Replacement Chain teraction,” says Jasper. “Both As the representative for Elecon Chain EMG can provide replacement chain, sprockets and drive drops are spectacular.” systems for roller coasters, water rides, and at rides. With an original budget of ENTERTAINMENT $10.5 million, Shoot the Rap- Custom Spare Parts MANAGEMENT GROUP If you are having trouble nding a pump, ids continues to maintain Ce- commutator or piece from an old ride contact EMG. dar Point’s reputation of big, We have the ability to track down and source rides from any era. high-capacity rides. With 10 boats that seat 10 riders each, Entertainment Management Group the ride has a potential ca- 1-410-643-9300, ext. 303 ENTERTAINMENT [email protected] pacity of 900 riders per hour. GROUP OF COMPANIES Shoot the Rapids also utilizes a single rider line which al- lows the park to further their throughput each hour. With Shoot the Rapids now welcoming guests, Cedar Point now has 75 rides, includ- ing 17 coasters, more rides and more coasters than any park in the world. The park also has introduced five new shows to its entertainment package, including a real-life version of MTV’s Rock Band video game. FREE

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MORE THAN 10,000 NEWS FEATURES TO DATE! Keep our amusement park industry strong! Sign up at Buy products and services from these suppliers. www.AmusementToday.com September 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 15 Animalive installs first U.S. Party Room system at iT`Z Animalive, a developer character leading the party ity," adds Goss. of live interactive animation in singing Happy Birthday. iT'Z and Animalive were for the amusement and lei- All of the interaction is then both recently awarded top sure industries, recently an- recorded and available to the honors by IAAPA in their re- nounced the first installation party on a take home DVD. spective business categories. of its Party Room technol- The technology combines iT'Z was voted top FEC of ogy in , Texas. The motion capture, real time the world by IAAPA for 2009. unique interactive system animation rendering soft- Animalive was awarded for has been installed at Hous- ware and video recording to the best product show pro- ton's iT'Z family entertain- deliver a new performance duction and entertainment. ment center, creating a one of every time. "We are thrilled to be able a kind experience for party "This creates such a mag- to expand our birthday party guests. ical experience for the birth- experience to our guests and IMAGE COURTESY AMINALIVE TECHNOLOGIES Animalive's party room day party attendees and a offer the Houston, Texas mar- iT'Z, a hugely successful FEC in Houston, Texas, was the system allows birthday party personalized keepsake for ket the first U.S. installation first U.S. facility to intorduce the interactive Party Room guests to participate in a live the birthday child," says Mi- of this brand of interactive technology from U.K. based Animalive Technologies. animated interactive show chael Goss, Animalive U.S. entertainment," said Mark The technology lets guests take home a DVD of their in- with the company's popu- director of sales. "Animalive Moore, iT'Z CEO. "Animat- teractive show experience, in this case with iTZ's popu- lar beagle mascot "Buddy." has installations throughout ing your mascot and allow- lar beagle mascot, Buddy. Party goers will be provided the rest of the world and is ing live interaction is truly with an interactive experi- excited about entering the special, the families love it," gies is owned and operated in Brighton, U.K. ence with games, live conver- U.S. market, especially with added Moore. by Digital Interactive Booth •www.animalive.com. sation and the highlight, the such a highly honored facil- Animalive Technolo- Systems Ltd, head-quartered •www.itzusa.com. 16 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2010 It's the last hoorah for Allan Herschell Mad Mouse at Quassy Coaster closing to benefit Kissimmee, Fla. The sign may Give Kids The World be claimed Oct. 1. Give Kids The World Vil- Ron Gustafson lage (GKTW) is a 70-acre, non- Special to Amusement Today profit “storybook” resort in Central Florida. Children with life-threatening illnesses and This “Mad Mouse” will be their families are treated to making its last dash come late weeklong, cost-free vacations, September. complete with accommoda- In an official “farewell” to tions, donated attraction tick- the classic Allan Herschell roll- ets, meals, and more. er coaster, Quassy Amusement Since 1986, GKTW has Park in Middlebury, Conn., welcomed more than 100,000 will offer free rides — on the families. For more informa- coaster only — from noon to 6 tion, visit www.givekidsthe- p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25 and world.org. Sunday, Sept. 26. Parking is $5 at the lakeside facility. New coaster coming “The ride has been a cor- Quassy will also be high- nerstone for the park for more lighting its new wooden roller than a quarter of a century, and coaster during the September it has served us well,” noted weekend. The yet unnamed George Frantzis II, a Quassy ride will be a family coaster owner. with 1,200 feet of track and The all steel ride will be a height of 35 feet. It was de- AT PHOTOS/GARY SLADE replaced by a new wooden signed by Ohio-based The The Allan Herschell “Mad Mouse” (aka “Monster Mouse”) at in coaster for 2011. Gravity Group. A video virtu- Middlebury, Conn., will be retired on Sept. 26. The park will provide free rides on the al ride and other information In addition, the “Mad coaster Sept. 25 and 26 in an official farewell to the ride. The ride was built in 1966 in Mouse” sign on the entrance about the new roller coaster North Tonawanda, N.Y. and has been at Quassy since 1983. to the ride will be auctioned off — as well as the retiring “Mad to the highest bidder at 1 p.m., Mouse” — will be displayed ing in a “name the coaster” invited to Quassy next spring About the Mouse Sept. 25 (rain date of Sept. 26). all weekend in the Quassy res- contest. The classroom that for an official unveiling of the Quassy Amusement Proceeds from the auction will taurant. comes up with the name se- coaster sign and rides on the Park has operated the “Mad benefit Give Kids The World in Area schools are compet- lected for the new ride will be new thrill machine. 4See MOUSE, page 17 September 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 17 MOUSE Continued from page 16 New attraction highlights recovery from ’08 backlot fire Mouse,” also known as the Universal Studios Hollywood unleashes ‘King Kong 360 3-D’ “Monster,” as its signature coaster since 1983. It was a fix- Dean Lamanna ture at Playland in Rye, N.Y. Amusement Today Universal before coming to Connecticut. “I was 14-years-old when As might be expected of Hollywood’s my father purchased the ride,” a rampaging 25-tall ape, King recalled Lou Tolve, who is an Kong returned to the Universal backlot to independent concessionaire Studios Hollywood backlot in at the county-owned amuse- a very big way on June 29 with the future the premiere of “King Kong ment park in New York. The The most extensive 360 3-D.” The accompanying ride was delivered in the backlot construction ever media drum beat and some vir- spring of 1967 after his late at Universal Studios Hol- tual 3-D chest-thumping from father, Joe, purchased it new lywood, undertaken af- the attraction’s creator, Oscar- from the Allan Herschell Co. ter many historic sets and winning filmmaker Peter Jack- of North Tonawanda, N.Y. The buildings were destroyed son, ensured a larger-than-life ride’s serial number carries a by a three-alarm fire in June welcome for the classic cinema 66, meaning manufacturing 2008, was completed in late character and numerous VIPs started/occurred in 1966 and June. on hand at the Universal City, Herschell records list Joseph The four-acre proj- Calif., park. Tolve as the buyer. ect includes re-creations “King Kong 360 3-D,” the “I remember when it ar- of legendary soundstages newest addition to the famed rived at the park it was loaded and sets, plus the introduc- Universal Studios Hollywood onto several tractor-trailers,” tion of brand-new exterior Studio Tour, is billed as the Tolve asserted. “Three weld- shooting locations. Studio world's largest and most in- ers were on it all day during tram tours have resumed tense 3D presentation. Replac- the construction process, but through the rebuilt and/ ing the audio-animatronics- we had it up and running that or enhanced Courthouse based “King Kong Encounter,” summer.” Square, Brownstone Street the popular 1986-built sound- “It was a great ride for us and New York Street, as stage tram stop that was de- and very safe,” he added. The well as through a new city- stroyed in a devastating back- Tolves ran the maximum of scape setting erected since lot fire two summers ago, it eight cars on the ride at one the blaze. combines ground-breaking time. It was also a marquee To rebuild and upgrade Surround Digital 3D film- piece at Playland during its the backlot for today’s high- making and thrilling visceral years there as it took the place er-tech film and TV pro- effects to create a next-genera- of a wood frame “Wild Mouse” Universal Studios Holly- duction, the entertainment tion theme park experience. that had been at the landmark wood's Tram Tour, top, now community assembled a Passengers aboard the fa- property. features 'King Kong 360 world-renowned creative miliar Studio Tour trams get Today, Quassy, only an team. Jim Watters, president their first hint of what’s in 3-D', above, where guests hour from Playland, operates and general manager of store when they are given spe- watch King Kong do battle three cars on the ride with two NBC Universal Operations cial 3D glasses at the entrance with 35-foot tall dinosaurs, in reserve. Group, and Dave Beanes, of a massive soundstage larger left. “It’s a great classic ride senior vice president of than a football field. Once in- in every respect,” said Eric NBC Universal Production side, the trams are enveloped PHOTOS COURTESY Anderson, a Quassy owner, Services, were joined by, within enormous screens — UNIVERSAL HOLLYWOOD of the Herschell coaster. “For among others, Steven Spiel- covering an area equal to 16 youngsters who ride their first berg and Academy Award- conventional movie screens — big roller coaster with a par- winning Avatar production and come to rest atop steel ent, it’s the ideal fit. The ride is designer Rick Carter to par- plates that deliver powerful combine to produce a sense environment,” Jackson said. who and what we are as a fam- take in the design process. motion. of immersion and vivid real- “This attraction provided us ily facility and that is why this The team quickly expanded Through Surround Digital ism, with rich sound effects with a unique opportunity to coaster has been an integral to a list of 25 award-win- 3D projection, guests are trans- and more-subtle atmospheric really push film and theme part of our operation.” ning production designers ported deep into a tangled, enhancements completing the park technology to create that “It still receives rave re- and graphic artists who col- primal jungle, where they sur- illusion. illusion.” views after all these years,” laborated to restore this leg- vive a close encounter with a It would be an understate- Larry Kurzweil, president Anderson remarked. “It’s a endary Hollywood “dream swarm of hungry raptors be- ment to say that Peter Jackson, of Universal Studios Holly- unique ride in a class all its factory.” own. It will be missed, but we fore being confronted by ter- director of the 2005 Universal wood, added: "After a two- have a new coaster coming!” rifying 35-foot-tall dinosaurs. Pictures feature remake upon year absence, King Kong has Commemorative “Mad Suddenly, King Kong emerg- which “King Kong 360 3-D” returned with a vengeance high-grade digital playback Mouse Last Dash” T-shirts es, and the trams begin to rock is based, is enthused about never before seen. ‘King Kong and audio systems —a s well and postcards will be avail- and shudder — caught in the his very expensive live-action 360-3D’ is the fight of the cen- as new video content incorpo- able Sept. 25 & 26 while sup- middle of a titanic struggle brainchild. tury and a highly repeatable rating commentary from top plies last. between the great ape and car- “As a filmmaker, you’re breakthrough thrill ride...." filmmakers like Steven Spiel- The park’s “Little Dipper” nivorous prehistoric reptiles. hoping to have the audience The arrival of the “King berg, Ron Howard and Ste- roller coaster, one of the old- The attraction’s sprawling step inside your movie and be- Kong 360 3-D” coincides with phen Sommers — offer guests est steel coasters in the nation, scale and cutting-edge tech- come part of the experience... major enhancements to the a deeper behind-the-scenes has operated in the park’s kid- nology elevate the powerful, to create the illusion of reality Studio Tour. The trams have look at the film and television dyland since 1952. It was also iconic storyline to a new lev- in a way that is much more been upgraded with high-defi- industry. For more info, visit: built by the Allan Herschell el. The 3D environment and tactile and profound than can nition TV monitors in each car, www.universalstudiosholly- Co. synchronized tram motion be done in the normal cinema and new video content and wood.com. 18 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2010 September 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 19 WATERPARKS www.AmusementToday.com AQUATIC CENTERS INDOOR FACILITIES RESORTS REVENUE SUPPLIERS BRIEF Waterparks in N.J., Mass. and Georgia all see additions Splash Country adds to the waterpark fun at three properties at Dollywood Thanks to exceptionally The touched hot weather, the 2010 summer down between the water- reports numbers season has been a busy one at park’s tube slides 'Bada Bing, are up, thanks to North America's waterparks. Bada Bang, Bada Boom! and Three Six Flags properties — the speed slide complex Jurah- hot, dry summer Six Flags Harbor in nimo, Cannonball & Wahini Jackson, N.J., Six Flags New Falls.' It seems the unusually England in Agawam, Mass. hot summer weather has and Six Flags White Water in 's been beneficial to attendance Atlanta, Ga. – all introduced Hurricane Harbor, numbers at most waterparks. major expansions, which en- Agawam, Mass. This is especially true in the ticed visitors even more to Mr. Six beckons families to southern states. drop in for a chance to beat the splash and play in New Eng- In an effort to beat the heat. land's largest water park with heat, crowds have been The trio of improvements the addtion of Mr. Six’s Splash flocking in droves to Dol- include: Island, 16,000-square-feet of lywood's Splash Country, drenching thrills and relax- which is situated adjacent to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, ation. Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Jackson, N.J. Mr. Six’s Splash Island Tenn. Six Flags Hurricane Har- boasts a 30,000-gallon shaded Pete Owens of Dolly- bor kicked off its 10th Anni- wavepool designed specifi- wood and Splash Country versary season on May 29 with cally for the little ones; and, a sums it up: "Splash Country a new 60-foot Tornado slide. 150-foot interactive lazy river has done really well. We're Supplied by Canada's with dumping coconuts, rain up about 15 percent over ProSlide Technology, the Tor- curtains and squirting effects where we were last year," he nado blasts thrillseekers down to keep kids cool in the hot said. "We've exceeded our a 132-foot long tunnel New England sun. The fun season pass sales quota. All and into a 60-foot wide fun- continues with water bubblers of those things indicate that nel. During the journey, guests and fountains throughout the it's going to be a pretty good fly into the eye of the storm, area. Parents can relax in style year." swishing from side-to-side with ten new luxury cabanas Splash Country's shady, by more than 5,000 gallons of set poolside that offer lounge densely forested location water before being released chairs, personal lockers, re- makes it a perfect place to into a calm catch pool. Guests frigerators, a flat screen TV find respite from the soaring can enjoy Tornado together in and personal wait staff. southern temperatures and specially-designed, cloverleaf- Along with Six Flags own oppressive humidity. The shaped tubes that seat four. designer providing concep- PHOTOS COURTESY SIX FLAGS lack of rainy days this sea- Those not brave enough to tual design and project man- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Jackson, N.J. celebrated its take on this new thrilling ad- agement, major suppliers for son also played a major role 10th Anniversary with the addition of a new Tornado slide in the attendance jump. venture can ride out the storm the Hurricane Harbor expan- provided by Canada's ProSlide Technology. For specta- "In 2009, there were from the observation platform sion include: Gylnn Geotech- about 40 percent of the days which features a view of all nical Engineering (project tors, the park constructed an observation platform where impacted by rain," added the action. 4See SIX FLAGS, page 22 bystanders can view the action. Owens. "It's less than five Mr. Six’s Splash Island pro- percent this year that we've vides 16,000 square feet had days that were signifi- of thrills and relaxation at cantly impacted by rain." Six Flags New England's Hurricane Harbor. The new Who will be in the area includes a 30,000-gal- Golden Ticket lon shaded wavepool Class of 2010? designed specifically for younger guests along with a 150-foot-long interactive Winners to be lazy river.

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HAVE WATERPARKS NEWS OF INTEREST? EMAIL IT TO US AT: [email protected] 20 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2010 September 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 21 22 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2010 SIX FLAGS Wiggles Water World Continued from page 19 boast five interactive sections spread over a 40,000-square- foot area. The centerpiece is engineers); Murphy's Waves S.S. Feathersword, a 25–foot- LTD (primary layout design tall interactive play ship. and wave equipment); Fam- Guests are invited to become ily Fun Pools (water movment Captain Feathersword's first and fiberglass river channel mate while exploring wa- walls); and Funtraptions, Inc. ter cannons, telescopes, net (interactive pool and river fea- climbs, secret crawl–throughs, tures). port-holes and various slides. Also new for the 2010 sea- And the fun doesn't stop son is a Johnny Rockets restau- there as adventure seekers can rant located next to Mr. Six’s visit Wags the Dog's Kennel Splash Island. Slide Tower, splash around in Henry the 's Pop Jets, Six Flags White Water, explore Dorothy the Dino- Atlanta, Ga. saur's Spray Garden or take a Guests are finding them- ride on the Big Red Car Slide. selves wiggling with excite- The whole family can even systems); and Playtime LLC, ment as Six Flags White Water grab a bite to eat at the Yummy Englewood, Colo. (waterplay introduced its newest attrac- Yummy Cafe. structures). tion in May 2010. The largest Major suppliers for Wig- "The Wiggles have touched waterpark in the Southeast gles Water World include: the hearts of children for over transformed into the wiggliest FunWorks Design Group, 18 years and we are thrilled at and wettest family destination New Braunfels, Texas (interac- the opportunity to bring this with the introduction of North tive play ship); Waterworks, unique family experience to America's first Wiggles Water International, High Ridge, our water park," said Six Flags World. Mo. (modular water play Atlanta Properties Park Presi- dent Melinda Ashcraft. "Wig- PHOTOS COURTESY SIX FLAGS WHITE WATER AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM gles Water World is the first of its kind in North America and Six Flags White Water debuted North America's first Wig- AMUSEMENTTODAY.COM has made 2010 a very special gles Water World this summer. The new 40,000-square- season." foot area includes five interactive sections including the —Scott Rutherford 25–foot-tall S.S. Feathersword play ship. September 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 23 24 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2010

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SUPPLIERS Amusement industry associations in the news Great Wolf Lodge Poconos IAAPA to take NEAAPA enjoys solid turnout hosts PAPA summer meeting Expo to Orlando for annual summer meeting for next 10 years Annual scholarship “I think that was at least Santa's Village in good time. We got to sample Officials from The In- in part because we usually try all the ice cream we wanted program renamed to ternational Association Jefferson, N.H. played to bounce it around, but we and the park held a full lobster of Amusement Parks and honor Barbara Knoebel ended up in the east two years host for first time bake with surf ‘n’ turf, which Attractions (IAAPA) an- in a row,” Knoebel said. “Next was excellent. It was really MaryMary Wade Wade Burnside Burnside nounced on August 3 the MaryMary Wade Wade Burnside Burnside year, we are looking to move good stuff.” AmusementAmusement Today Today organization will host IAA- AmusementAmusement Today Today into western Pennsylvania. With the absence of PA Attractions Expo at the We have some candidates — the board’s president, Greg Orange County Conven- Barry Kumpf stepped two parks — that we are going About 80 members of the Chiecko of Eastern States Ex- tion Center (OCCC) in Or- down as first vice president to ask to consider.” New England Association of position in West Springfield, lando, Florida, for the next of the Pennsylvania Amuse- Knoebel did not want to Amusement Parks & Attrac- Mass., Hutchinson was the 10 years. ment Park Association (PAPA) disclose the potential parks tions (NEAAPA) attended highest-ranking board mem- Prior to signing the new during the group’s July 19-20 until more plans have been their summer meeting Aug. 4 ber attending the meeting. agreement, IAAPA Attrac- summer meeting at Great Wolf made. at Santa’s Village in Jefferson, The tradition of serving tions Expo was scheduled Lodge & Waterpark Resort in In other news, members N.H. lobster during the summer to take place in Orlando in Scotrun, Pa. also discussed the Parks and “That is the standard meeting goes back to the first 2010, in 2011, and Kumpf left his job at Lake- Carnivals Education seminar number we get, not including NEAAPA meeting held in 1926 Orlando in 2012, 2013, 2016, mont Park & The Island Wa- that will take place Nov. 8-11 the host facility attendees,” at Crescent Park, Riverside, and 2019. Now the Expo terpark for one at the Blair at the Holiday Inn in Morgan- said Alan Ramsay, the group’s R.I., Ramsay said, “when a full will take place in Orlando County Convention Center in town, Pa. secretary/treasurer. shore dinner was served. from 2010 to 2019, adding Duncanville, Pa., and there- Gary Chubb, past PAPA The day was more about “NEAAPA traces its roots five years to the original fore had to be replaced, said president and now a member getting together, meeting old back to 1913 and was officially agreements with Orlando. Buddy Knoebel, president of of the board of directors, over- colleagues, having some fun organized in 1926,” he added. The decision to move PAPA. sees the PACE training semi- and casting an eye toward the The board of directors the Expo to Orlando “What we did is we el- nar. upcoming get-togethers, both held a meeting during the day, through 2019 was driven by evated Carl Crider, who was “The seminar is generally the monthly board of directors but official business was not several important factors: second vice president, into that set up in two training tracks, meetings that are suspended discussed, Hutchinson said. •IAAPA Attractions position,” Knoebel said. “Then one geared toward fixed-site for a busy summer, the social “It’s usually a light meet- Expo attendees and exhibi- we elected a second vice presi- locations and another track gathering at this year’s Inter- ing,” he said. “We don’t get tors said Orlando is the pre- dent, but we were only able to toward the traveling show national Assn. of Amusement into things that are too hot and ferred expo location. elect him on an interim basis. industry,” Chubb said. “We Parks & Attractions conference heavy.” •The Orange County We have to wait until spring to have not gotten to the point in Orlando, Fla., and then the Because New England Convention Center (North/ make it official.” where we offer different class big spring meeting, the time amusement parks have such a South Hall) is the ideal Brian Bossuyt of Camel- options. You’re either going to and location of which have yet short season – about 13 weeks, building for IAAPA Attrac- beach Mountain Waterpark in take the traveling track or the to be determined. Hutchinson said – NEAAPA tions Expo in the U.S. Tannersville, Pa., was elected fixed-park track.” “The meeting was great,” members do not hold monthly •Orlando is the unof- to the position of second vice The seminar is open to said Cory Hutchinson, the board of directors meetings in ficial capital of the theme president, and members will anyone — students do not group’s first vice president as the summer and even getting park industry. make that official during the have to be a member of PAPA well as vice president of Fun- away for the one-day summer •Signing the long-term spring meeting, which will or of the National Association town Splashtown USA in Saco, meeting can be tricky. agreement will generate sig- take place Feb. 28-March 1 at of Amusement Ride Safety Of- Maine. “Our host at Santa’s After a summer hiatus, the nificant expense savings. Hershey Lodge in Hershey, ficials, or NAARSO. Village were over and above board of directors will hold its •Travel in and out of Pa. Anyone who holds a ride excellent. The park was amaz- next meet on Thursday, Sept. Orlando is accessible from Knoebel was not sure inspector certification in Penn- ing. It was a beautiful day. It 9, at the Hilton Garden Inn throughout the world. what the attendance was dur- sylvania must be re-certified was supposed to rain but it in Worcester, Mass., Ramsay The decision to move ing the meeting, but he said it every three years, Chubb said. held off for us. We had a great said. was fewer than last year. 4See PAPA, page 26 4See IAAPA, page 26 turnout and we had a really 4See NEAAPA, page 27

Your Source for Spare Parts NORTH AMERICAN PARTS, INC. (716) 839-4791 Email: [email protected] Web: www.nap-inc.com 26 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2010 James Reid-Anderson named new CEO of Six Flags; Al Weber named COO Six Flags Entertainment Corpora- served as CEO of the Siemens Health- knowledge the tremendous work of folio of theme parks and improved tion (NYSE:SIX), announced on Au- care Diagnostics Division, and then Al Weber, who has served as Interim capital structure, the company is very gust 13 that James Reid-Anderson has was promoted to CEO of the Siemens CEO over the last three months. Under well positioned for the long term. I been named the company's Chairman, Healthcare Sector and appointed a Al's leadership, we've streamlined our look forward to enhancing the experi- President and Chief Executive Officer, member of the Siemens Managing operations and re-focused our organi- ence for our guests and continuing to effective immediately. Board. zation on our core theme park busi- build value for our stakeholders." Reid-Anderson, 51, previously "Jim is an exceptional CEO, and ness. Al's deep industry experience Prior to joining Dade Behring, served as Chairman, President and he brings to Six Flags an outstanding will complement Jim's capabilities." Reid-Anderson held various financial Chief Executive Officer of Dade Beh- track record of shareholder value cre- Usman Nabi will continue to serve and operational positions at Wilson ring Holdings. Dade Behring emerged ation," said Usman Nabi, Executive as a director and a member of the ex- Sporting Goods, PepsiCo, and Grand from Chapter 11 in September 2002 Chairman of the Board of Six Flags ecutive committee of Six Flags while Metropolitan PLC, and currently and under Reid-Anderson's guidance, and Senior Partner at H Partners. "As Al Weber will transition to the role of serves as a director on the boards of Dade Behring established itself as a past investors in Dade Behring, we Chief Operating Officer. Brightpoint, Inc. and Stericycle, Inc. leader in customer excellence, innova- understand the value Jim delivers to "I am very excited to be joining Six He is a fellow of the U.K. Association tion and shareholder value creation. shareholders, and the board is confi- Flags' dedicated group of employees of Chartered Accountants and received In 2007, Dade Behring was sold to Sie- dent that he will repeat this success at and to build upon the momentum al- an Honors Degree in Commerce from mens AG and following the comple- Six Flags." ready underway at the company," said the University of Birmingham, U.K. tion of the transaction, Reid-Anderson Nabi continued, "I'd like to ac- Reid-Anderson. "With its strong port-

PAPA classes. IAAPA Continued from page 25 Topics that will be cov- Continued from page 25 ered include roller coaster Participants can attend for safety and electrical safety, the Expo to Orlando was made the first three days and get although not all course topics by the IAAPA board of direc- 24 hours of certification to have been selected yet. tors and supported by the as- re-certify as a Pennsylvania “Sometimes we get in- sociation’s executive commit- state inspector. volved in go-kart and go-kart tee and manufacturers and Also, “You can attend track inspections, suppliers committee. Several for an additional eight hours inspections, basic ride inspec- members of the amusement on the 11th and you’ll get 32 tion techniques and ASTM industry applaud the Orlando hours of training, which is standards,” Chubb said. news. good for NAARSO re-certi- The cost of the ride safe- David Dean, owner of Joy- fications, because every two ty seminar has not been de- land Park in Lubbock, Texas years, you need 32 hours of termined yet, Chubb said, said, "Orlando is the theme additional certification. but he expects it to be in the park capital of the world, “This makes the PACE neighborhood of $200-$250. and as such, there is no bet- seminar Pennsylvania’s only In other news, Rob Ful- ter place to go. As an operator nationally-recognized ride ton, the president of the I can sample everything from safety seminar.” Pennsylvania Convention & FEC's to waterparks to the big The seminar site alter- Visitors Bureau, has become AT PHOTOS / SUE NICHOLS themers. It's a great choice by nates between amusement the new lobbyist for PAPA, Taking time out to visit during the PAPA event were l to IAAPA to go there for 10 years parks and those that cater to taking over for Barry Wick- r: Dick Knoebel, Knoebels Amusement Resort; Tom Rebbie and I'm looking forward to it." the traveling shows. “This es. and daughter Janine, Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters; Dino Fazio, Morey's Piers year happens to be the trav- The meeting did not in- and Joe James, Haas & Wilkerson Insurance. in Wildwood, N.J., also ap- eling industry’s turn to bring clude a discussion of legis- plauded the move by IAAPA some rides,” Chubb said. lative issues facing PAPA. ing with is a 65 percent cut in Members also discussed saying, "Orlando is the ideal Rides will be set up in However, Fulton said, one is- tourism dollars in the state the newly-named scholarship location for the IAAPA Expo the parking lot for hands-on sue PAPA members are deal- of Pennsylvania in the past program that provides $1,000 — it's the one place where you two years, from $33 million annual scholarships to four can truly experience virtually in 2008 down to $10 million amusement park employees. every facet of our industry, this year. The scholarship program not to mention the amazing “That affects everybody,” has been named the PAPA educational and benchmark- Fulton said. “With those Barbara Knoebel Memo- ing opportunities afforded by funding cuts, there are less rial Scholarship after Dick the variety of attractions in the dollars going toward market- Knoebel’s wife, who passed area." ing amusement parks, restau- away from cancer last No- John Robinson of Ohio- rants, hotels. We’re working vember, Chubb said. based William H. Robinson, on some tourism initiatives to PAPA member Tim Timco Inc. said, " Orlando is the hub get the funding increased.” helps coordinate the scholar- of the Amusement Industry, Another legislative issue ship program, which raises I don't think anyone can re- that PAPA wants to work on about $2,500 through fund- ally deny that. Internation- is a bill that would require raising efforts and then also ally, nationally, ask anyone schools to start after Labor includes additional funds off the street where the center Day. from PAPA. of theme parks, amusement “We’d like to have the “The winners are deter- parks, rides and family enter- schools start consistently af- mined by an essay that each Fun, food and friendship were on hand during the PAPA tainment is... They're going to ter Labor Day, to help the em- applicant writes, delineat- Summer Meeting held at the Great Wolf Lodge. Shown say 'Orlando!' without a mo- ployees for the parks and to ing their work experience in ment's pause to think about here, l to r are: Steve Cohen, Wisdom Mfg.; Dick Franks, let visitors extend their vaca- the amusement park indus- it." Bucktail Camping Resort; Carl Crider, DelGrosso's Amuse- tions. It’s a pretty significant try and how that helps them IAAPA Attractions Expo ment Park (1st VP of PAPA); Andy Quinn, Park concept. It’s something that with their career at hand as 2010 will take place in Orlan- and Rob Fulton, new lobbyist for the Pennsylvania Con- has been working its way they go through their college do Nov. 15-19. vention and Vistors Bureau. through the system.” years,” Timco said. September 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 27 At right: It wouldn’t be a NEAAPA Summer Meet- ing without lobster, as prepared this year year by Santa’s Village. Far right: Santa’s Village is proudly owned and oper- ated by the Gainer family. From l to r: Christian Gainer, Elaine Gainer, Mike Gainer, Melanie Staley and Nick Staley are shown in front of the parks newest attraction, Ho Ho H20. PHOTOS COURTESY NEAAPA NEAAPA Continued from page 25

The next general mem- bership event will be the Tom Morrow Social on Nov. 17 at Maggiano’s in Orlando during IAAPA. The event has been named for Tom Morrow, the longtime operations manager at Cano- bie Lake Park, who died of cancer three years ago. “Tom was known as Mr. NEAAPA,” Hutchinson said. “He was at every single meet- ing every single time. He brought a lot of cohesion to the group.” The annual spring meeting should be a time for discuss- ing harder-hitting subjects, Hutchinson said. The date and place for that event have not been set, but the board is aiming for late March or early April 2011 as well as consider- ing Rhode Island as the loca- tion. The past couple of years, the event has been held in western Massachusetts. “We try to pick an area that is somewhat in the middle for everybody,” Hutchinson said. “New England is a big place. When we have people coming from as far as New Hampshire and Providence, we try to find something in the middle. At the same time, we want to go to different areas of New Eng- land, so we’re looking a little south.” EXTRA! EXTRA! YOUR DESKTOP EDITION! FREE

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Gulf Coast 2.933 0.326 Rocky Mountain 3.011 0.378 86.22981 JPY (Japanese Yen) welcomes new team member West Coast 3.129 0.385 1.05151 CHF (Swiss Franc) Dutch Wonderland, in Lancaster, Pa., announced 3.186 0.314 1.12059 AUD (Australian Dollar) the promotion of Stephanie Good to manager of ride Prices per gallon; Information provided by U.S. Department of Energy 1.04231 CAD (Canadian Dollar) operations. Good began her career with Wonderland Amusement Management, LLC as a ride operator in BRIEFS 2000. She then became an assistant supervisor in 2003, a supervisor in 2004, and a lead supervisor in 2007, all Cedar Fair completes refinancing of 2010 senior secured credit facilities are subject to seasonal positions within the rides department. Good senior secured credit facilities customary affirmative, negative and financial Good graduated from Millersville University in covenants. 2006 with a degree in education. She taught full-time Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, based in Sandusky, Ohio, recently announced that it as a secondary math teacher at Garden Spot High School until joining the Amusement locations add Subway Dutch Wonderland team full-time in July. In her new role, she is respon- has successfully completed the refinancing of its sible for the day-to-day operations of the Dutch Wonderland rides depart- existing senior secured credit facilities with new The Subway restaurant chain, based in Mil- ment. senior secured credit facilities (the “2010 senior ford, Conn., recently announced that it has added secured credit facilities”), consisting of a $260 mil- several food outlets within the amusement indus- ProSlide adds Lars Lenders to international staff lion revolving credit facility and a $1,175 million try. ProSlide Technology, based in Ottawa, Ontario, term loan. Recent openings include: , Canada, is proud to welcome the newest member to the “By successfully refinancing our debt, we Brean, England; KD Deutsch Riverboat Cruises, ProSlide team! Based out of Amsterdam, Lars Lenders accomplished two priorities: greater certainty Rudesheim, Germany; Kuusamo Ski Resort, Ru- will step into the role of business development manager within our capital structure and significantly en- katunturi, Finland; Valleyfair Amusement Park, for ProSlide’s overseas projects. He will join the sales hanced financial flexibility,” said , Ce- Shakopee, Minn.; Amusement team, with Rick Hunter, Jeff Janovich, Phil Hayles & Park, Kansas City, Mo. Frank Good, to further develop the company’s presence dar Fair’s chairman, president and chief executive in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. officer. “The fact that we were able to complete a Having worked with both manufacturers in the Lenders transaction like this in an uncertain economic en- Minick announces new phone number theme park and waterpark industry, Lenders will use vironment is a testament to the enthusiasm our Bob Minick, president of Dallas, Texas-based the extensive experience he has gained from being in charge of leisure lending partners have for our business model, Minick Associates announced that the design projects worldwide. “In fact, now that I have seen the various fields of growth potential and value creation. We truly company has a new phone number. Effective im- leisure development, I look forward to combining this know-how in future appreciate the strong support of our relationship mediately, the new number is (214) 228-5801. The waterpark projects,” said Lenders. banks and the debt capital markets.” company’s address remains the same: Minick As- The refinancing significantly extends the ma- Legoland Florida marketing team taking shape sociates, 8331 San Cristobal Drive, Dallas, Texas turities of the company’s debt, with the revolv- 75218. The bricks are falling into place at Legoland Florida as the first three ing credit facility maturing in July 2015 and the •www.minickassociates.com. members of the marketing team begin to market the first Legoland park senior secured term loan maturing in December on the east coast. Director of Sales and Marketing Kim Isemann, Manager of Sales Todd Andrus and Public Relations Representative Jackie Wallace 2016. “This financing provides us with long-term Reliance, Universal eye India theme park are bringing their expertise from central Florida attraction destinations to stability in our capital structure as our earli- India’s Reliance ADA Group is in talks with promote the family theme park opening fall 2011. est debt maturity, the revolving credit facility, is Universal Studios to build a $1.5 billion, 400 acre Isemann brings considerable expertise in theme park and attractions five years out,” added Peter Crage, Cedar Fair’s theme park and resort in India, according to a re- marketing and will lead the estimated 20-person marketing team. She was corporate vice president of finance and chief fi- cent report in the Wall Street Journal. formally general manager of the Daytona 500 Experience Attraction at the nancial officer. “In addition, we believe the new Reliance’s Big Entertainment unit and Uni- Daytona International Speedway. Prior to the Speedway, Isemann was covenants offer us the necessary flexibility we with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. versal, a unit of General Electric Co’s NBC Uni- need to successfully pursue our strategy, which versal could reach a deal this year, although one Joining Legoland as the manager of sales is Andrus, a 13-year sales includes continued re-investment in our parks, veteran from SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment where he was most recently person familiar with the matter warned the talks the senior manager of national sales. Andrus’ knowledge and contacts in debt reduction, as well as distributions at an ap- were at an early stage and could break down, the the sales arena will prove invaluable to the first new theme park to be built propriate time in the future.” newspaper reported. in Central Florida in more than 10 years. The interest rate for the $1,175 million senior Reliance ADA is controlled by billionaire Wallace will be heading the communications efforts for the new park secured term loan will be LIBOR plus a margin Anil Ambani. as public relations representative. With more than 10 years of theme park of 4 percent per annum, with a LIBOR floor of 1.5 The newspaper cited a source as saying that experience, Wallace comes to Legoland Florida directly from the promo- percent. The interest rate for borrowings under Reliance ADA would have full ownership of the tions team at SeaWorld & Busch Gardens. the $260 million revolving credit facility will be venture but would pay Universal royalties and EMAIL PEOPLE NEWS TO: [email protected] LIBOR plus a margin of 4 percent per annum. The fees for using Universal-owned content. September 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 29 BRIEFS Rocky Mountain Construction unveils Legoland Florida selects PCL as designer/builder Legoland Florida has announced that it has chosen PCL Con- struction Services, Inc. (PCL) as the builders for Florida’s newest new Topper Track technology family theme park. Legoland Florida opens in fall 2011 and will Design replaces be a 145-acre interactive theme park dedicated to families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. With more than 50 rides, aging top layers shows and attractions, Legoland is geared towards family fun. “Merlin Entertainments Group is confident that PCL is the on traditional right company for this enormous job,” said John Ussher, Lego- land general manager of development. “PCL’s quality stan- wooden coasters dards, along with their attention to detail and incredible safety record make them our company of choice.” Gary SladeGary Slade “We are committed to the success of Legoland Florida, and AmusementAmusement Today Today appreciate the confidence Merlin Entertainments Group has placed in our firm,” said Deron Brown, PCL vice president and Fred Grubb, owner of PHOTO COURTESY RMC district manager. “PCL is thrilled to be awarded such a unique Hayden, Idaho based Rocky Rocky Mountain's new Topper Track was created to replace project,” said Bob Hopfenberg, PCL’s director of business devel- Mountain Construction Group the aging top two layers of wooden coaster track bed, with opment. recently shared with Amuse- a new longer lasting steel version. PCL is one of the top entertainment builders in the country ment Today another wooden according to Engineering News Record Magazine. With more than coaster technology that his than traditional wood track." trains? 200 entertainment projects completed by the Orlando district, firm has a patent pending on. Can this track be added "The same trains used be- PCL has a diverse and extensive design build and fast track en- This new technology, to just the portions of the fore can be used on this Top- tertainment background that includes rides, roller coasters, sim- called Topper Track, uses a coaster showing wear, or does per Track. No modification ulators, aquariums, restaurants, retail and support facilities for steel box to replace the aging the entire ride track have to needed to the trains." numerous major Orlando theme parks. PCL is a 104-year-old top two layers on traditional be replaced? Can the park install the firm with 27 office locations throughout North America and an wooden coasters. Accord- "We can do portions or all Topper Track themselves or annual construction volume exceeding $6 billion. ing to Grubb, this technolgy of a coaster track meaning we do you require RMC to do the Due to the high-volume of interested sub-contractors, PCL has been in development for can tie back into an existing install? has created a specific email address to collect proposals. All some time and was developed track. We can pull the stack "The park can install sub-contracting queries should be sent to PCL via the following out of a need to reduce ongo- back into shape with this track the track themselves if they email address: [email protected]. ing maintenance on existing taking out the washboarding choose. RMC would provide wooden coasters. and the roughness that exists supervision and training." Hendrick Construction wins zoo contract Grubb shares his thoughts on many of the wood coasters Is the Topper Track filled Hendrick Construction, Inc., based in Asheboro, N.C., won on the new Topper Track in today." with anything like sand, the a contract to build five barns and expand the North Carolina this exclusive interview with Talk about your steel track way some steel coaster are? Zoo's 37-acre African Plains habitat. AT: and the welding process. "The track is filled with a de- The project includes a rhinoceros barn, three hoof-stock "We survey the existing sign mix grout so the noise barns and a treatment barn with connected paddocks and ani- Amusement Today: What coaster track and then build level is comparative to run- mal holding facilities. Hendrick Construction will also repair the is the purpose/benefits of in- the Topper Track to our engi- ning on the existing track. exhibit's existing barns and complete the associated site work. troducing the Topper Track to neered prints. Traditional top How much lead time does The buildings will house rhinoceroses, gazelles, antelope and the industry? two layer wood track is not a park need to schedule for other plains animals. Fred Grubb: "To reduce this accurate. The steel rail that this type of install? The 11-acre expansion will feature extensive wood- and main- is used on a traditional top "The track fabrication and vinyl-coated fencing, as well as indigenous turf, plants and tenance significantly thus re- two layer track is bent on site install together will not take landscaping to control erosion and mimic the animals' natural ducing the cost of maintaining using old-technology. With the any more time than replacing environments. the top wooden layers which all steel Topper Track we cut traditional wood track. The "This project is next to occupied corrals and paddock areas, are consistently having to be with CNC Automated Plazma Topper track comes with a and the animals are very sensitive to heavy vibrations, loud nois- replaced. Tables. This is cut to our exact three-year warranty." es and other distractions found on typical construction sites," What type of coaster design. Most welding is done Do any modifications said Jon Hattaway, project manager for Hendrick Construction. should consider using it? with automation and is pre-in- have to be made to the struc- "Our work will require careful planning and consideration so "Any wood coaster with spected by a third party weld ture to install Topper Track? we don't disrupt their daily routines." a wood stack that is not rot- inspection firm. "The Topper Track actually Designed by Raleigh, N.C.-based Schema Architecture, the ted and is in reasonable shape "We believe customers strengthens the existing track facilities incorporate a mix of construction techniques, includ- could use this technology. will enjoy the smooth ride on to a level stronger than when it ing pre-engineered metal buildings with standing-seam roofs, When the wood stack finally the new track, where the worn was a new wood track. It will a steel-pole barn, concrete masonry units and cast-in-place con- does need to be replaced, this out wooden track is becom- actually reduce the fatigue put crete walls. all steel Topper Track can be ing a very rough ride. Our on the structure, and as a re- The project is scheduled to be completed in June 2011. removed and reinstalled on a running steel is replaceable, if sult, it is strong and works as new wood stack. at sometime years down the a unit. Employee dress code eased at Disney parks globally How can this help if the road it needs replacing. This "The track is pre manufac- In its first major dress code policy change since 2000, when coaster has ledger or track is a simple operation for the tured in an environment that it okayed male employees to sport mustaches, the Walt Disney spreading/guage issues? park maintenance crew to do. is conducive to this type of de- Company no longer requires female park employees to wear "The guage of the track The track is also painted thus tailed work." pantyhose with skirts unless they are part of a costume. Female When and where will we will be set and held in place by giving the old ride a face lift if company workers also are now allowed to wear Capri pants, see the first Topper Track in- the use of our all steel cross tie desired. It also reduces inspec- open-toed sling-back shoes and sleeveless tops—as long as the stalled? that is attached to the all steel tion time for the track on a day straps are at least three inches wide. Men are now permitted to Topper Track." to day basis." "We will be installing a wear casual shirts untucked. If the Topper Track is able How does this track com- corner on the Tremors coaster Announced in late May, the changes arose from a regular re- to let the park use its current pare to the top two layers of at Silverwood Theme Park view of company employee guidelines as well as a comparative rolling stock — will this cre- wood for weight, longevity soon." analysis of similar regulations at other major corporations. They ate extra noise, steel wheels and, most of all, cost? •www.rockymtncon are expected to impact mainly office and backstage workers at on steel track? Do any adjust- "The weight is about the struction.com. the parks. same and the cost is a bit more ments have to be made to the EMAIL news briefs TO: [email protected] 30 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2010

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Many people came up to tening and reading “back to ly held Asian the booth to express that they school” commercials and ad- Attractions had heard of AIMS and the vertisements. I find this iron- Expo held Moore high quality education AIMS ic, as I know that most school Beazley in Malaysia. is known for. kids are not ready to go back This was done at the sugges- It was mostly the opinion to school. There are definitely more “dog” tion of Charlie Bray (CEO / that people from Asia would days of summer to be had at the pool and President ) of IAAPA who rather not travel to the U.S. furthermore, there is no crisp chill of autumn organizes the annual show. but are very interested in at- air to be found within the continental United inar was one of the best professional weeks of Charlie was very adamant tending a safety seminar in States! As I was speaking with my 15-year-old my life. To be in company with others who are that Asia is starving for edu- Asia. Even with the reluc- niece, Sarah, concerning the beginning of the as equally passionate about the industry was cation in the amusement in- tance to travel, at least four school year, she flatly exclaimed that she de- invigorating. And if you believe that the AIMS dustry and that safety train- people committed to traveling spises school. Even though she is a straight Safety Seminar is for senior management ex- ing is highly desirable. He to Orlando this year for the “A” student, she claims that the best part of clusively, let me rectify your thoughts. Senior thought it would a good idea seminar because they could school was seeing her friends and that her fa- management does attend, but the majority of to exhibit this year to see what combine it with the IAAPA vorite activity is cheerleading. Hmmm…. It our classes are driven for the front line and su- the reaction would be for the Attractions Expo. This may made me think! pervisors in operations, maintenance, aquat- AIMS Safety Seminar. change as more people learn As our conversation continued, I ex- ics, and inspectors. These individuals are the I was able to combine the that the seminar is being held plained that school is a necessity. In fact, ones who deal with the issues, problems and show with seeing some of Ure- in conjunction with the show. learning is a life long pursuit. When we cease opportunities of our industry on a day-to-day met’s customers and personal The Chinese organization to learn, our careers and life opportunities basis. In fact, the education committee keeps time to test the idea of AIMS China Association of Amuse- have a tendency to diverse. And about that that in mind when we plan our yearly cur- safety training in Asia. Timo ment Parks & Attractions had cheerleading? It’s her passion. Passion is what riculum for the AIMS Safety Seminar. Klaus of Coasters heard of AIMS and has asked drives us to do what we like the most. The AIMS Safety Seminar is a 40-hour was also planning on attend- if I would do a presentation To all of my amusement industry col- week of classes that also provides certification ing the show and was able to on safety education. I see this leagues – what drives you? Did you major in testing and continuing education credits in an help man the booth. Jim Seay as a great opportunity to fur- Amusement Park Industry? No. Most of you amusement professional’s chosen field. of Premier Rides was able to ther promote AIMS in Asia probably had ideas of other career paths yet Our certifications include Operations, work in some pull-up banners and internationally. I am cur- were consumed by your passion of working Maintenance, Aquatics and this year, Inspec- with his promotion items to rently working out the details in the amusement industry. tions. We offer certificates of completion for provide the banners at a good and will keep the AIMS mem- By trade, I am in education. I received my the following curriculum tracks: Aquatics, cost. IAAPA does several ed- bership up to dates. Master’s in Guidance Counseling and became Leadership, Certified Pool Operator, Mobile ucation classes at the show. All in all, the Asian At- a teacher and guidance counselor. How in the Shows, ASTM and Crisis Management. Our Jim Seay was the speaker at tractions Expo was beneficial heck did I get into the amusement industry? classes are taught by many of the top indi- one, and classes were twice to AIMS's future growth. Passion. Plain, simple, and with a fire. viduals in their field from the amusement the size as last year. Like many of us, I started as a seasonal industry that want to share their wealth of employee at a local park, but I always had the knowledge so you too can be your best. I passion to do more, do better and be the best guarantee that if you attend an AIMS Safety that I could be. Upon becoming a full time Seminar, you will learn. I encourage you to employee at the park, I had heard of the AIMS visit the AIMS Web site at www.aimsintl.org organization, but thought it was an organiza- and review the classes that will offered for the tion for only senior management. In fact, I upcoming seminar. didn’t even attend an AIMS Safety Seminar This year, the AIMS Safety Seminar will until I was self-employed and upon the ur- be held in Orlando, Florida, November 13- gency of my business partner. 18, 2010. Like my niece Sarah, I too enjoy be- If I could change the hands of time, I ing with old friends for the week and even would have insisted to my previous employer learning something new. I hope to see you in that I needed to be a part of AIMS to continue November. In the mean time, I’m going to be my education in the amusement industry! watching a passionate cheerleader on Friday I can honestly say that my first AIMS sem- nights! The AIMS booth at the Asian Attractions Expo.

Space for this AIMS page is provided courtesy of Amusement Today as a corporate partner of AIMS Intl. Content is provided by AT & AIMS. Please direct comments to [email protected] September 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 31 AIMS improves audio visuals through silent auction Each year AIMS conducts its annual safety sem- AIMS Silent Auction inar. This requires large quantities of audio visual 1829 N. Richmond equipment. Each year there is a certain amount of Wichita, Kan. 67203 equipment that has to be replaced adding to the overall costs. In order to help defray the costs of AIMS will inventory the items and artfully dis- this equipment while at the same time highlight- play them during the safety seminar so that your ing some of the companies that send people as stu- company and/or the person donating the items dents and instructors, AIMS conducts a silent auc- The next AIMS Safety Seminar will be Novem- receive recognition. All items donated should be tion of donated logo items. All proceeds from the ber 13-18 in Orlando, Florida during the IAAPA boxed and labeled “silent auction” and should be silent auction go to the AIMS audio visual fund to Expo. During this week AIMS will also conduct shipped to arrive prior to November 5, 2010. If you help purchase and repair needed equipment to help their silent auction. If you would like to highlight have any questions regarding the silent auction make the classroom presentations as professional as your company send logo or amusement items to the please contact the AIMS office at (714) 425-5747. possible. following address: OBITUARY Disney legend Harrison "Buzz" Price dies at 89 Harrison "Buzz" Price, the research economist who recom- mended Ana- heim to Walt Disney as the Price location for Disneyland, then later recom- mended Orlando to Roy O. Disney as the location for Dis- ney World, passed away Sun- day, Aug. 15, at the age of 89. "Despite his failing health, he continued to demonstrate his trademark humor, cutting edge wit and enduring love for family and friends," his son David Price said on behalf of his mother, Anne Shaw Price, and the Price family. "His leg- acy of laughter, wit, love, pas- sion and commitment leaves its mark on each of us – family, friends and colleagues in the leisure and recreation industry he loved." Encouraged by Walt Dis- ney, Price formed Economics Research Associates (ERA) in 1958. Ultimately, he conducted 150 studies for the Walt Disney Company (including site and feasibility analysis for Walt Disney World in Florida and Tokyo Disneyland) and over 3,000 projects for other clients. After selling ERA in 1969, most of Price's projects were under the aegis of his own Har- rison Price Company, includ- ing studies for eight World's , Sea World, Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios, the Six Flags parks, museums, zoos and many feasibility analyses for international projects. At the time of his death, after retiring in 2005, Buzz and Anne Price made their home at Mt. Gardens in Pomona. 32 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2010 September 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 33 MIDWAY www.AmusementToday.com CARNIVALS FAIRS FESTIVALS REVENUE SUPPLIERS BRIEF Deggeller attractions, Salem Fair posting gains Pam Sherborne Solano County Fair Amusement Today starts anew, minus Andy Deggeller, Deggeller horse racing Attractions, said the season has been going pretty well so Making the Solano far and the success of the Sa- County Fair a “true county lem (Va.) County Fair, which fair” as opposed to a fair ran July 1-11, has helped things with horse racing made the run smoothly. 2010 fair a completely differ- The Salem County Fair ent fair than the 2009 fair, ac- posted gains in both atten- cording to officials. dance and revenue for the sec- That difference, officials ond straight year in a row. Fair said, was one of the reasons Manager Carey Harveycut- the fair saw a 28 percent dip ter said 2010 attendance was in attendance this year com- more than 300,000 represent- pared to 2009. Attendance ing a nine percent increase of this year, which ran June 23- last year’s attendance. 27, was slightly more than Gross receipts for rides on 35,000, compared to the ap- the midway also were up, with proximately 49,000 fairgoers a reported 10 percent increase last year. over 2009. PHOTOS COURTESY SALEM FAIR The fair ran a month “We changed our layout a The Salem (Va.) Fair posted gains for the 2010 run with more than 300,000 in atten- earlier this year than last little this year,” Deggeller said. dance. This is the second consecutive year the fair has reported increases in attendance. because horse racing dates “It was a good date for us.” The fair, which ran July 1-July 11, reported a nine percent gain over 2009's event and didn’t have to be put into Deggeller said the carni- management feels attendance would have been even larger if record high temps didn't val fielded 35 rides at the Sa- the equation. The Solano plague the area for several days. Deggeller Attractions, Stuart, Fla., fielded the midway. lem date. County Fair board had an- The carnival reported a 10 percent increase in gross receipts. To address the high temps, nounced at the end of 2009 it “We’re very gratified that carnival officials purchased large fans while in Salem and put them under the office tent wouldn’t feature live horse we had this increase in atten- racing in 2010. The decision 4See SALEM, page 34 for workers breaktime. was based on declining at- tendance, revenue and horse population industry-wide. Once that decision was made, moving the fair dates was a positive one. “But, we still had a lot of competition,” said Debbie Egidio, fair spokesperson. “We had three fairs going on within a 60-mile radius at the same time. But, we were happy with what we got." Butler Amusements, Fairfield, Calif., fielded the midway this year. This was the carnival’s second year.

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Toll Free: (800) 395-9980 • email: Ldsippers@aolcom • www.sippersbydesign.com 34 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2010 SALEM On the Road Continued from page 33 AT PHOTOS / SUE NICHOLS dance and I think a lot of that can be attributed to the fact that we didn’t raise any prices on the ride wristbands in an effort to keep things afford- able,” Harveycutter said, af- ter the fair. “We also extended ourselves a bit this year with advertising that attracted peo- ple from West Virginia, North Carolina, Richmond (Va.) and Charlottesville (Va.).” Deggeller during, the first week of August, they had been plagued with temperatures of about 100 degrees for about two weeks. “Ever since July 4, it has been really hot,” he said. “I think the heat does affect us some. People don’t want to come out during the day. But, during the week, the average The Sonoma-Marin Fair, Petaluma, Calif., had a good run Butch Butler, right, Butler Amusements, Fairfield, Calif., opening time is about 5 p.m. this year with an aprproximate two percent increase in had two back to back successes in his line-up of fairs On the weekends, when we attendance over 2009. Brass Ring Amusements Midway with the Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Calif.,June open earlier, we make sure of Fun, Oroville, Calif., provided the rides. Here are, from 23-July 11, and the California State Fair, Sacramento, we have water coolers spread left, Eva and Harry Mason, owner of Midway of Fun, with July 14-Aug. 1. Seen here with Butler are Kurt Vomberg, throughout the midway. We Patricia Conklin, fair manager, and Vicki DeArmon, fair unit manager, and Kelley Butler, Butch Butler's daughter have about 20 water coolers for that. marketing director. and company food concession manager. “When we were in Salem, we bought some of those big cooling fans,” he said. “We put them under the office tent so our employees could come take a break from the heat.” Deggeller Attractions has made some purchases within the last year. Those include Wisdom’s Viper and Orient Express that were bought in late 2009. During the winter of 2009-2010, the carnival pur- chased Zamperla’s Tea Cups and a Banana Squadron by Advantage Rides. In August, the show was scheduled to be at the Fred- ericksburg (Va.) Agricultural So far, so good for Christina and Kerry Benner in their first Brandi Snyder and Adam Brotzman, Snyder's Amuse- Fair, July 30-Aug. 8; Howard year as carnival owners with Penn Valley Amusements, ments, are continuing to let the good times roll even County Fair, West Friendship, Middleburg, Pa. They had been with Mid Valley Amuse- though 2010 business has been down somewhat for the Md., Aug. 7-14; Prince Wil- ments, also based in Middleburg. Seen here at Highspire, carnival based in Greencastle, Pa. Donnie Snyder, show liam County Fair, Manassas, Penn., are Christina Benner, second from left, with her owner with his wife, Tammy (Brandi is their daughter), Va., Aug. 13-21; Rockingham children, Alycia, Chase, the oldest son, and Chance. said spring and early summer dates have decreased from County Fair, Harrisonburg, last year but as they enter into their fair season, things Va., Aug. 16-21; and the Mary- are looking a little better. Brandi Snyder and Brotzman land State Fair, Timonium, Aug. 27-Sept. 6. are engaged. Here, they are standing on the midway at a fireman's bazaar in Shepherdsville, West Virginia. September 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 35 Promotions, discounts turn it around for California State Fair People are looking for dis- der through the gates for free. successful this year. counts, promotions and value And, the majority of the rides “Everything was up,” he when deciding how to spend are just $1 for everyone. On the said. “Our rides were up and their money. first Tuesday, July 20, fair offi- our food was up.” At least that is what Butch cials saw 56,505 people come Butler Amusements had Butler, Butler Amusements, through the gates. On Tues- seven record setting days in Fairfield, Calif., and officials at day, July 27, there were 73,363 the carnival. On the July 27th the California State Fair, Sac- in attendance, setting a record Kids’ Day, the carnival sold ramento, quickly discovered for the number of guests for a 197,000 $1 tickets. when advanced tickets sales weekday. Butler brought in 66 rides, for the 2010 fair soared to re- “This is normally a good including quite a few of his cord levels. Discount deals and promotion for us, but this new ones such as the packaged promotions pushed year it was amazing,” Egel by . He was also able to online ticket sales to more than said. “The fair moved its dates show off some of his new LED $1 million representing an in- up for this year by almost a lights, such as the starburst crease of 16 percent over 2009, month. In the past, we ran up located in the bull’s eye of his making it the highest ever. through the Labor Day week- Giant Wheel. Rides4U, Somer- And, there were other re- end. This year parents didn’t ville, N.J installed these lights. cords set as officials reached have to worry about the kids “That ride was up 50 per- out to the community with spe- being back in school.” cent this year over 2009,” he cial offers in an effort to turn A new promotion this said. “We also had a new en- around a sliding attendance year was the “Recession Spe- trance sign made and we in- the fair has experienced over cial.” Californians currently stalled LED lights on that as the last few years. It apparent- unemployed and receiving well. It was so bright. You just ly worked. Unaudited figures unemployment benefits were had to come into the midway show 741,189 people attended admitted free when they after seeing that sign.” the California State Fair this showed their unemployment Butler said Rides4U also year during its July 14-Aug. 1 check stub. Over 1,500 state did his new sign. run. That is a 10.1 percent in- residents took advantage of Chestnut Identity Ap- crease over last year. that promotion. parel/Amusementline, Register now to attend at www.goldenticketawards.com! “And, we were very The California State Fair Brookdale, Calif., has done pleased with that,” said Corey had announced prior to the four rides in LED lights for

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The North Dakota State Fair, Minot, drew the highest number of fairgoers this year since becoming a state fair in 1966. There were 308,641 in at- tendance at the 2010 event, which ran July 23-31. The sec- PHOTOS COURTESY NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR ond largest year for attendance The North Dakota State Fair, Minot, July 21-31, set a record at the 2010 event, drawing the highest number of fairgoers was set in 1983 with 300,790 in the history of the fair. This year's event drew 308,641 people. Fair management is attributing the great success to people. The 2009 event drew hard work, weather, great entertainment and the new $15 million grandstand. Record crowds turned out for grand- 296,819. stand entertainment. Murphy Brothers Expositions fielded the midway with more than 40 rides. In addition, for the first time in the history of the fair, Renae Korslien, first year the bullet from rain and wind that new facility during the Murphy Brothers Exposi- both the Grandstand Country fair manager, attributed this that could have affected every run. On opening night, Brooks tions, Tulsa, Okla., provided Showpass and the major rock year’s success to her staff and major Grandstand show.” & Dunn drew 14,863. Sugar- the midway with approxi- concert (KISS) sold out. The the “magnificent new grand- The new $15 million land drew 14,200 on July 31. mately 46 rides and attrac- Grandstand Showpass sold out stand.” grandstand was constructed in Three non-musical grand- tions. with 16,000 Showpasses while “Weather was certainly a less than a year. It was funded stand events, such as a demoli- Commercial booth space KISS sold out with 15,082 fair- factor in our high attendance,” by the state Legislature. And, tion derby and car show, were sold out, with 650 commercial goers in attendance. she said, “repeatedly dodging there were other successes in also successful. vendors on grounds. 38 AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2010

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