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STORY: Scott Rutherford est attraction. “When we [email protected] were kids, we were absolutely amazed when we saw an air- Adventurous guests vis- plane do stunts in the sky,” iting Dollywood this season said Parton. “Their tricks will find an exciting way to see would entertain us for hours the on end, and I just know that thanks to the park’s newest my new ride is thriller – Barnstormer. Locat- going to be every bit as excit- ed in the themer’s ing to folks today. I can’t wait Owens Farm section, adjacent to see the looks on folks’ faces to the Mountain Slidewinder as they dip and soar!” flume ride, Barnstormer is While thrillseekers enjoy a $5.5 million dual Screa- spins aboard Barnstormer, min’ Swing supplied by S&S Dollywood’s younger guests Worldwide. will find plenty to keep them Inspired by the jovial an- occupied at a new children’s tics of 1920s stunt pilots as section created around the they flew their fixed-wing air- new barn. The activity-filled planes, Barnstormer features play area includes Lil’ Pilots two pendulum arms with Playground, which is home seating for 32 riders. Seated to a wooden bi-plane rep- back to back, riders travel lica. Additionally, Granny’s progressively higher on each Garden & Pig Pen offers play swing of the Barnstormer’s 4See DOLLYWOOD, page 4 arms, reaching a maximum of 45 mph and 230 de- Dollywood’s new Barn- grees of rotation. At its peak, stormer seats 32 riders and the Barnstormer crests 81 feet achieves a maximum speed above the barn’s rooftop. of 45 mph and 230 degrees recalls with of rotation. At its peak, the fondness her memories that Barnstormer soars 81 feet inspired the production and above the barn’s rooftop. theming for her park’s new- COURTESY DOLLYWOOD

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FACTS FAST • 283 Golden Tickets awarded. 2 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 NEWSTALK OPINIONS CARTOON LETTERS AT CONTACTS EDITORIAL: Gary Slade, [email protected] CARTOON: Bubba Flint Amusement Today’s 15th year Where did the time go? With this April issue, Amusement Today begins its 15th year of publishing. When the company was started back in 1997, there was no way of knowing the ride that would be ahead. Slade Six Flags would be bought and sold multiple times. would be sold. And who would have ever thought the Busch Gardens and SeaWorld properties would be under new ownership? And then there are the park closures. Opryland and AstroWorld were two that locals wish they had back, as were Miracle Strip, Bell’s and to name a few. Just as fast as the parks changed hands, so did the supplier side. While Arrow may be the biggest name to be gone, others — from Chance to — escaped through reorganization. During these past 15 years, Amusement Today has grown, all in an effort to keep the news on our amuse- ment industry flowing to you our reader. We have ex- EDITORIAL: Andrew Mellor, [email protected] panded out international news coverage and added the Accommodating extended visits Midway section on carnivals and state , following the closing of Amusement Business. While many parks around major hotel development or the addition of camp- AT has jumped into the electronic media side as well, the world have successful- grounds, chalets, holiday cottages or similar. This through the launch of two Web Sites and a daily emailed ly extended their seasons into year, for example, in the U.K.’s Drayton Manor the winter months by open- Theme Park will open a new 152-bedroom hotel news edition, with more on the way. ing around Halloween and while it was also recently announced that And we would have never imaged that our annual Christmas, for example, opera- Windsor, again in the U.K., is to open a 150-room Golden Ticket Awards event would turn into the fun tors have also come to extend hotel in 2012. One of that park’s sister attractions, filled two-day event and ceremony that it is today. visitor length of stay on indi- Legoland Deutschland, will extend its holiday vil- Mellor As AT begins Volume 15, issue No. 1, we will continue vidual days by increasing open- lage this year too, with the addition of a further 24 ing hours at various times of the holiday homes, and no doubt many others, large to send news your way, through all the various outlets season, be it for just an hour or two, or going right and small, will be developing accommodation that are available to us. into the evening by putting on special events such offerings this year and next or if not, planning We also welcome your comments through your writ- as concerts and other forms of live entertainment. something for the future in whatever form it may ten or emailed letters, so let us know what’s on your Whatever route is chosen maximizing the use take. mind! of the attractions and facilities on offer in a park in Naturally, larger developments such as major this way is something that has become increasingly hotels add yet further to a park’s offering and as Thanks for letting us be part of the fun, and thank you noticeable over the years and not surprisingly – it well as helping to hold guests for longer periods to all who have supported us through these past 14 years. makes complete sense to make the most of what during the season also provide opportunities to —Gary Slade you have to offer and to maximise revenues by maintain activities, and therefore revenues, 12 opening as much as possible during the main sea- months of the year. Thus some will move into son period and/or extending things further into the the conference and events business, with facilities Gary Slade is the founder and publisher of Amusement winter months. available to cater to what potentially could be a Today. His love for amusement parks began at age six Of course, one of the best ways to encourage lucrative market. when he first visited Pontchartrain Beach Amusement guests to stay longer is to provide on-site accom- But whatever form it might take, accommoda- modation and the trend to do so seems to be tion in its various guises is and will continue to be Park and Six Flags Over Texas. His long newspaper career continuing apace. Increasingly parks are adding an important part of our industry’s future. helped lead to the launch of AT in 1997. accommodation of one form or another, be it a

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Inc. [email protected] Beth Jenkins Daily E-mail Newsletter Advertising Amusement Today is an independent newspaper, published monthly by Amusement Today Inc., P.O. Box 5427, Arlington, Texas 76005. Presort Standard Postage (Permit No. 2069) pre-paid at Fort Worth, [email protected] Bubba Flint (615) 794-7288 Texas. The entire contents of this newspaper and its related Web sites are copyrighted and trademarked Cartoonist [email protected] by Amusement Today 2011, with all rights reserved. [email protected] POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Amusement Today, P.O. Box 5427, Arlington, Texas Contributors: Terrance Lind, Andrew Mellor, Jeffrey L. Seifert, B. Derek Shaw, Janice Witherow, WHR Inc. 76005-5427. April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 3 THIS MONTH IN HISTORY •1905: On April 24, a disastrous Presented by MINUTE fire swept throughOcean View Park, in Norfolk, Va. The fire, started by a boy’s cigarette, 2 DRILL began in the tunnel of the sce- COMPILED: Janice Witherow nic railway and burned fiercely for an hour, doing an estimated Patty Sullivan - $25,000 damage. Beside the www.RollerCoasterMuseum.org Patty Scenic Railway, an assortment of Sullivan buildings were destroyed. Even though the bucket brigade fought is one the fire valiantly, only the razing of a large building stopped the fire busy lady from spreading further. … and she loves •1907: On April 24, Milton Hershey officially dedicated Hershey every Park in Hershey, Penn. as a leisure park for the employees of the minute Hershey Chocolate Company to enjoy. A was installed the of it. In Sullivan following year thus setting the stage for its growth into a world addition class . to being the president and CEO of Eli Bridge Com- •1936: On April 19, a 22-year-old seaman was killed after he top- pany in Jacksonville, Ill., pled from his seat on the Cyclone Racer, Long Beach, Calif., and Patty is an accomplished fell into the adjacent surf. Spectators said that the young seaman educator on amusement clung to the side of the car before being hurtled in the ocean just ride safety, maintenance before midnight. and inspection, sits on nu- Patty Sullivan (Eli Bridge), presenting with Dennis Speigel merous boards, is deeply (ITPS) to ’s Jeffrey Siebert, during the 2010 •1942: Neville Bayley, owner of Roton Point Park, in Norwalk, Ct., involved with her com- Golden Ticket Awards at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Patty announced on April 26 that the park would not open for the 1942 munity and has been the stays involved with many areas of the industry, volunteering season. The old resort on the Long Island Sound, which has been recipient of many industry her time, to help the industry, as needed. an excursion resort and amusement park for New Yorkers for nearly awards. Patty enjoys three-quarters of a century, had a full compliment of rides, a beach spending time with family and friends, garden- The celebrity with the best fashion sense is … front roller coaster and bathing beach, comprising over 30-acres. ing, cooking, singing, knitting and traveling. I don’t know off-hand … do any of them have And anyone who knows Patty knows that she good fashion sense? •1967: Opening ceremonies for Expo 67 in Montreal were held on is a real joy to be around! April 27. The Expo ran through October 29, 1967 and was consid- It’s April! My favorite thing about Spring ered to be the most successful World's of the 20th century. The is… Expo logged more than 50 million visitors in one season. Of note, Title Gardening, I love to plant perennial gardens. Canada's entire population at the time was only 20.5 million. The President/CEO. amusement section of the Expo, La Ronde, still operates as popular I love the sound of … amusement park today with 40 rides and attractions and draws 2.5 Number of years in the industry Birds singing in the morning. million guests per year. 26 years. My next vacation will be to … •1968: Pacific Ocean Park, Santa Monica, Calif., once one of Best thing about the industry I don’t know … I’m taking my two oldest Southern ’s bright tourist attractions, was placed on the The wonderful friends you make, and the nieces and we haven’t decided, yet. auction block on April 24, by federally appointed trustees. This opportunity to bring joy to people you never would be the last west coast park on a pier, with a wooden roller even see. All-time best ballgame food coaster, to close. A hot dog, what else? Favorite amusement ride •1984: A day coaster enthusiasts would rather forget, April 26. That To me, the funniest actor in movies is … The . was the day a fire occured on the famed Wildcat wooden coaster Robin Williams. at Idora Park in Youngstown, Ohio. The park never recovered from If I wasn’t working in the amusement the fire and from having its star attraction closed. The historic park When I look out my backdoor at home, I industry, I would be … would close forever just one year later. In some manufacturing business, but I can’t see … A huge yard just waiting to be loved and imagine not being in our industry. •1996: On April 11, the first test launch of Outer Limits: Flight of planted with perennials. I just moved to a new Fear took place at , near Richmond, Va. It was the (old) house with lots of potential, but no real Biggest challenge facing our industry first LIM catapult coaster, and the test proved it was possible to landscaping. The government … taxes, fees, regulations, accelerate a coaster fast enough to complete an entire circuit using etc. My ultimate cure for hiccups is … only a magnetic wave. The thing I like most about amusement/ Take a deep breath, hold and think hard on calming your body down. •1998: City-based Premier Parks aquired Six Flags waterpark season is … Theme Parks on April 1 for $1.98 billion, and that was no April When the weather is fine and my customers Fool's joke! are making money! Kindle or good old-fashioned book? Right now at least, an old fashioned book or —Compiled by NRCMA and AT staff Ultimate part of a cake … frosting, filling or audio books … love ‘em! the cake itself TM The cake itself … unless the filling is raspberry. Favorite outdoor activity Gosh that’s a hard one. Either gardening, P.O. Box 5427 Arlington, Texas 76005-5427 5-time Award Winner When I say shopping, you say … boating or entertaining friends on the deck. (817) 460-7220 Please don’t make me. Fax (817) 265-NEWS (6397) I always wanted to learn how to … The last thing I watched on YouTube was … Weld. Find us on Facebook This great harmonica player who played clas- facebook.com/amusementtoday sical music including the William Tell Overture The one thing that really gets on my nerves (the Theme from the old TV show, “The Lone is … ” – Hi Ho Silver – Away!). Loud music or loud noise. Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/amusementtoday The hobby I have that would probably The drink I typically order when in a surprise most people is … restaurant is … That I knit and crochet when I actually have Rusty Nail or a good red wine. Get the free mobile app for your phone Subscribe to our YouTube channel http://gettag.mobi youtube.com/amusementtoday time to sit down. 4 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 DOLLYWOOD Continued from page 1 structures and water foun- re-launches Superman ride tains. To add authenticity to the Owens Farm area and the VALENCIA, Calif. — Six Flags Magic Mountain, in partner- Barnstormer attraction, Dolly- ship with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertain- wood partnered in the project ment, has launched their next generation of thrills with the debut with Tennessee Farmers Co- of the new ride experience, Superman: Escape from Krypton. operative. Taking the record-breaking 100-mph-in-seven-seconds fea- “The Barnstormer is going ture and elevating it to the next level of extreme by reversing to be a great family thrill ride the direction of the vehicles and sending riders shooting back- for the park,” said Craig Ross, wards up 41-stories into the sky, Superman: Escape from Kryp- Dollywood vice-president and ton leaves riders hanging for several seconds of weightlessness general manager. “The ride before they plummet back to earth face first. itself naturally integrates into Unlike traditional coasters, the -designed Super- the barn at the Owens Farm man: Escape from Krypton uses linear synchronous motors to area of the park. The experi- blast riders at 100 mph backwards in newly-designed sleeker ence creates that thrilling feel- cars, also from Intamin, on a dual track that spans 900 feet and ing small communities must looms 415 feet in the air, forming a gigantic L-shaped super- have felt when they took their structure. The ride has been repainted a vibrant blue and red first ride with those daring pi- with a yellow track, and branded with a giant Superman ‘S’ lots.” Barnstormer, a 32-seat Screamin’ Swing supplied by S&S World- shield at the top that can been seen miles away. Dollywood opens for wide, highlight’s Dollywood’s 2011 season. The new ride, lo- “Six Flags is known internationally as the industry leader the 2011 season on Saturday, cated adjacent to the Mountain Slidewinder, recalls the thrills in next generation thrills. Since it opened in 1995, Superman March 26. experienced by early 20th century aviators. COURTESY DOLLYWOOD The Escape, has been one of the most popular thrill rides in the world,” said Bonnie Rabjohn, Six Flags Magic Mountain park president. “By redesigning the cars and turning them back- wards, Superman: Escape from Krypton provides even the most Wow!Works makes a splash with daring thrill seekers a new and unique ride experience that only Six Flags Magic Mountain can deliver.” new show at Georgia Aquarium ATLANTA, Ga. –– AT&T Dolphin Tales, an inspiring theatrical production starring several Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, is poised to thrill and amaze visitors at Georgia Aquarium. A musical tribute to the beauty and grace of dol- phins, this visually lush indoor show combines live action, dramatic storytelling, state-of-the- art technology and thrilling animal behaviors in a way that has never been seen before. In a collaborative effort between Georgia Aquarium, architectural firm PGAV, owner representative Heery and entertainment design pansive new dolphin gallery will be revealed and production company Wow!Works, the to the public for the first time this spring. The group developed the theatrical technical de- brand new 1,800-plus seat theater has a show signs for the theater, as well as, created and pro- space the size of the Radio City Music Hall duced every element of the ground-breaking stage, encompassing 84,000 square feet and show. Working closely with the animal train- housing 1.8 million gallons of water in four ing staff and a talented team of creative experts pools. The show’s backdrop rises high above including writers, directors, graphic artists, the large, glistening performance pool and con- digital animators and musicians, Wow!Works sists of five organic tail shapes that serve as the conjured a magical journey that will transport projection surfaces for captivating digital me- audiences into a legendary story of the sea. dia. There is also an interconnected network of With a duration of 25 minutes, the show elevated platforms and bridges for the human features dazzling special effects, digitally pro- performers. jected animation, a sweeping orchestral score, As the show begins, a falling star conjures theatrical lighting, exhilarating dolphin behav- a mysterious storyteller, the StarSpinner. Sing- iors, and the Broadway-quality talents of a live ing with power and intensity, this enchanting performer. character holds the audience spellbound as sto- The Wow!Works mission is to transform ries of mythical dolphins and adventure on the creative visions into tangible moments an audi- high seas come to life right before your eyes. ence will never forget–and the company clearly “This is unlike any dolphin show any- succeeded with AT&T Dolphin Tales. where on earth,” said Gary Paben, co-director. “We wanted to create a unique dolphin “It takes you on a voyage with the StarSpin- show that has a real emotional impact. We ner, and dolphin behaviors actually advance knew the best way would be to create a story the plot. The audience is so captivated by the that takes you on an adventure,” said Bettina whole experience that they forget they’re sit- Buckley, the show’s producer and company ting in a theater.” Six Flags Magic Mountain introduces Superman: Escape principal at Wow!Works. “There’s something Roy Luthringer, co-director, added, “It’s from Krypton, a re-imagining of the 1997-built, Intamin-de- for everyone – from the agility of the dolphins all about the relationship between humans and signed Superman The Escape Reverse Coaster. The and the trainers to the exciting action sequenc- dolphins … and the best part is, the dolphins revamped attraction features sleek passenger vehicles that es and the unforgettable beauty of the music.” help the StarSpinner to triumph over evil in the blast riders backwards from the station at 100 mph via LSM The $110 million Dolphin addition is the end. You have to see it to believe it!” propulsion to a height nearing 415 feet. COURTESY SIX FLAGS Aquarium’s largest expansion to date. The ex- April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 5 6 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 Italy’s Ermes Technologies Herschend Family Entertainment, to represent Sally Corp. Jerry Henry launch research company JACKSONVILLE, Fla. BRANSON, Mo. — Her- groups. insight at real-world costs — Sally Corporation has schend Family Entertain- “Now with our expand- while maintaining a personal signed Ermes Technolo- ment (HFE) and Jerry Henry ed expertise and capabilities, touch.” gies Themed Entertainment & Associates, a research con- including an in-house, U.S.- H2R offers a diversity of Division to represent the sulting firm, have developed based call center, we can pro- services including quantita- Jacksonville, Florida-based a strategic partnership to vide clients with even more tive analysis, questionnaire dark rides and animatronics launch a new company called dynamic high-touch, high- development, data collection, manufacturer in Italy. H2R Market Research. The tech research solutions,” said focus group moderation, re- “This is the first time new corporation provides Henry, president of the new search training/education Sally Corporation has had full-service research services company. “Our current and and general marketing re- a representative dedicat- in the travel and tourism, lei- new clients will benefit as search counsel. ed specifically to the Ital- sure, healthcare, and retail we provide a comprehensive H2R Market Research ian market,” says Sally service sectors among others. approach to research insight, specializes in innovative CEO John Wood. He notes Led by continuously striving to find business insight for a vari- that Ermes Technologies Enrico Petrucci Jerry Henry, better ways for them to learn ety of clients. Based in Mis- Themed Entertainment Di- transportation and aero- a research in- more about their customers souri, the company offers a vision, with its strong back- space industries. Its Themed ground in high tech prod- Entertainment Division was dustry veteran and grow their business.” broad portfolio of services ucts and projects, has an established to bring some of with more “Jerry has always main- using varying methodologies established client base and that engineering expertise than 25 years tained a hands-on and practi- including online surveys, excellent reputation both to the entertainment and of experience cal approach to research. His telephone interviews, mail within the Italian themed attractions field, accord- and a frequent Henry team is skilled at analyzing surveys, intercept/personal entertainment industry and ing to the company’s CEO, guest speaker and interpreting data so it is surveys, in-depth interviews other markets. Enrico Petrucci, who adds, at regional and national trav- easily understood and helps and focus groups. Led by Headquartered in “We have long admired the el industry conferences, H2R move business forward,” hands-on professionals who Rome, Ermes Technologies, animatronics and interac- offers a full range of analyti- said Rick Baker, senior vice share more than 50 years of a subsidiary of the Eurolink tive dark rides produced by cal services using custom- president of marketing, collective experience, the Systems Group, was found- Sally Corporation, and we ized methodologies includ- HFE. “This new partnership company offers smart, stra- ed in 2005. The company feel that together Ermes and ing online surveys, telephone strengthens his group’s capa- tegic and affordable research provides custom engineer- Sally will have great success interviews, mail surveys, in- bilities and provides custom- solutions. ing services for the defense, in this exciting industry.” tercept/personal surveys, in- ers with economies of scale. •www.h2rmarketresearch.com. depth interviews and focus You get world-class research Six Flags Over Texas opens for 50th anniversary

Six Flags Over Texas opened on March 5 in grand style as the Arling- ton, Texas themer cel- ebrates its 50th anniver- sary. With many VIP’s on hand, a special ceremony was held to officially kick off this historic season. Top row, left photo, l to r, were Errol McKoy, former park president and current president of the State Fair of Texas and Steve Martin- dale, current park presi- dent. Right photo, l to r, are park founder Angus G. Wynne Jr.’s children: Shan- non Wynne, Mary Temple Wynne and Angus Wynne III. Bottom row, l to r: Jim Reid-Anderson, chairman, president and CEO of Six Flags Entertainment; Jack Knox, Six Flags Limited Partnership and Barry Corbin, actor. AT / GARY SLADE April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7 INTERNATIONAL PARKS ATTRACTIONS RESORTS SUPPLIERS BRIEF Legoland Windsor to unveil Mack submarine ride STORY: Andrew Mellor WhiteWater [email protected] opens China office UNITED KINGDOM — The U.K. theme park Legoland RICHMOND, British Windsor, located just outside Columbia — WhiteWater London, will open a new, West Industries Ltd. has multi-million dollar, under- announced the opening water attraction for the 2011 of new office in , season. China. This new office will Atlantis Submarine Voy- allow WhiteWater to meet age, built by the Germany the growing demand in company , will be China as well as improve unveiled during the summer service to existing clients. and is part of a wider, £30 mil- David Bogdonov, vice lion (U.S. $49 million) invest- president business devel- ment at the park by parent opment—Asia, said of the company Merlin Entertain- opening: "It's a great step ments Group, which will also for us, particularly because include the future addition of this is a result of client a new hotel. The ride itself is demand. This office will an £8 million (U.S. $13 million) greatly increase the level addition to the park and will of support for clients in the be the first Lego-themed un- Chinese market, and marks derwater ride in the world. a considerable milestone An artist’s impression of the The new attraction will in our company's develop- boarding area, above, and take families on a marine voy- ment, signifying our grow- ride journey, right, of the age inside one of eight cus- ing presence in the market- new Legoland tom-built Lego themed sub- place.” Windsor Atlantis marines, each of which holds Along with the open- . up to 14 people. During the COURTESY LEGOLAND WINDSOR ing of its 15th office experience, guests will explore ever by the Merlin Entertain- worldwide, WhiteWater a one million litre ocean tank ments Group and is testament has additional personnel featuring over 50 species of to the continued success of assigned devoted to this rare sharks, rays and tropical the park. Atlantis Submarine area including Phil Zhong fish. Additionally, almost 100 Voyage represents a unique and Dawn Tong who will striking, bespoke Lego brick partnering of a Legoland park be responsible for business models and features are being with , Merlin’s global development in China. hand built by the Lego model aquarium brand, and will of- With the opening of this of- building team to “bring Atlan- fer families something they’ve fice, WhiteWater will focus tis to life,” with an estimated never seen before.” on increasing its presence 2,683 hours of work being Marine experts based at in China, therefore dem- completed ahead of the launch Legoland Windsor will be onstrating a commitment to create the models. The new working with Sea Life col- to this market, as well as attraction is also expected leagues at the forefront of building awareness. to create over 50 jobs for the global marine conserva- park, with three specialists tion. Regular research proj- Register today positions for the aquarium – ects will be carried out at the preserve marine habitats and ter holidays. In March 2012 one displays curator and two new aquarium and education protect endangered species. the park is due to open a new for the aquarists. programmes will also be of- Legoland Windsor cel- 150 bedroom Legoland Hotel, IAAPA Asian Commenting on the new fered which will encourage ebrates its 15th anniversary transforming it into a destina- ride, Legoland Windsor divi- families and school groups to in 2011 and as part of the cel- tion resort in order to meet the Attractions Expo sional director Sue Kemp said: consider the issues that im- ebrations will be holding a growing demand from visi- See Page 12 “This is Legoland Windsor’s pact on aquatic life by getting Lego Star Wars themed After tors wishing to extend their biggest attraction investment involved in campaigning to Dark laser show for the Eas- stay at the park. 8 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 ’s B&M Raptor coaster nears completion STORY: Andrew Mellor “winged” trains to sit either [email protected] side of the track, legs dangling below them. Four riders will be ITALY — The much antici- seated in each row, two on ei- pated new coaster being built ther side of the train, and there at Gardaland in northern Italy will be seven cars per train. is currently nearing comple- The almost 800 meters (2,625 tion and promises to offer park feet) long track will cover an visitors a thrilling, heavily area of over 16,000 square. me- themed experience. ters (172,200 square feet) and “Raptor: a chilling flight” will take riders to a top speed as it is being tagged, has been of 90 kph (56 mph) at two built by Swiss company Bol- points, assisted by a 65 degree liger and Mabillard (B&M) and inclination in the ground level is a “winged” coaster set to be in one section. The lift system the most extreme and unique will reach a height of 30 meters in Italy. Representing an in- (98 feet) from the start with an vestment of €20 million (U.S. inclination of 40 degrees. $28 million), the story behind All the theming on the ride the ride tells of an implacable has been designed and built predator, an unknown winged by the creative team at Mer- creature, woken from its an- lin Studios in London, which cient sleep beneath the ground serves all the parks in the at Gardaland during the con- Merlin group and has worked struction of the ride. As it closely with Gardaland’s man- seeks vengeance for the slight agers since the inception of the perpetrated upon it, it kidnaps attraction. anyone trying to tame it by “The track will be almost dragging them into an extreme 800 meters long overall,” said flight through enormous arid Chris McCormack, project Gardaland’s new Raptor coaster from B&M will offer a chilling “flight” through a heavily forests and devastated lands, manager of Merlin Entertain- themed landscape. COURTESY GARDALAND ments and supervisor of the avoiding a series of obstacles do, will make you reach a peak moments, 90 degree turns and At the time of writing, project. “This imposing and at the last minute as it goes. height of 30 meters with an a series of exciting and partic- Raptor was due to open when extreme roller coaster, effec- The starting point for the inclination of 40 degrees from ularly technical ‘tricks’ which the new season began at the tively much faster than the attraction will be underground the ground; the journey will will literally leave you breath- beginning of April. where guests will board the adrenaline-filled Blue Torna- feature two ‘head over heels’ less.” Belgium’s Bobbejaanland to add Maurer Spinning Coaster STORY: Andrew Mellor you measure 1.10 meters. But [email protected] the attraction fans should not underestimate the adrenaline BELGIUM — A new spin- kick you feel in a spinning ning coaster from German coaster. We are sure that all manufacturer Maurer Sohne age groups will be very ex- will be an additional experi- cited when they feel the Dizz.” ence for visitors to Bobbejaan- The theme of the new land in Belgium for the 2011 coaster will be “street life, season. city feel, urban jungle, skat- To be called Dizz, the ing, BMX, music,” according coaster is one of Maurer’s to Verelst, and it is therefore SC3000 models and will be expected to help attract more situated near the park’s lake, youth to the park, i.e. 12 to 16 close to the water on the side year olds. which also features the Revo- Other developments for lution, Typhoon, Sledge Ham- the 2011 season at Bobbejaan- mer and Banana Battle attrac- land include the redesign and tions. It will utilize six vehicles rebuilding of the park’s shops which will travel along a track by Dunes, a specialist mer- length of 430 meters (1,411 chandising company, along feet) and reach a maximum with new product lines, a height of 17 meters (56 feet). “facelift” for the park mascot The top speed on the ride will Bobbie the Cowboy coupled to be 55 kph (34 mph) and hourly new retail products, three new capacity will be 800. The new Dizz spinning coaster will entertain guests of all ages at Bobbejaanland in 2011. characters for Kinderland, a Dizz is a family ride aimed COURTESY BOBBEJAANLAND children’s indoor play area, at guests aged six years old gy Verelst said: “It was time Is it a novelty in our market or least, does this type of coaster and a King Kong related shop and above (minimum height for Bobbejaanland to build a can the visitors already expe- fit our target group? close to that ride. 1.10 meters/3.5 feet) and com- new coaster. In the choice a lot rience this type of coaster in “Bobbejaanland is a fam- A new website (www. menting on its installation, of parameters matter—the cost a competitor’s park? Is it an ily park and this new coaster bobbejaanland.be) was also Bobbejaanland’s marketing to build the coaster, mainte- added value to the rest of our is perfect for families. You are due to be launched during and commercial manager Peg- nance and the available space. attractions? And last but not allowed to do the ride when mid-March. April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 9 10 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 Successful installation for Wood Design — with more to come STORY: Andrew Mellor Entertainment in the U.S. and features hand [email protected] carved, wooden animals. A third carousel was a 13 meter (43 foot) THE NETHERLANDS — Carousel spe- diameter, double-deck ride supplied to Plopsa cialist Wood Design, based in The Nether- Indoor in Coevorden, The Netherlands, also lands, is following on from a successful year featuring hand carved wooden animals, while in 2010 with a number of deliveries planned the same venue was also the recipient of a 10 for venues in Europe and the U.S. for 2011. meter (33 foot) Wave Swinger from Wood De- Among the company’s most recent instal- sign, custom designed to a K3 theme, a suc- lations have been three and two fam- cessful girl singing group. ily rides, in Europe, the U.S. and Asia. Of the Yet another project has been a flying, tilt- carousels, one was a custom designed, four- ing and spinning boat ride installed at Drou- abreast, sealife themed ride for Ocean Park in wenerzand, again in The Netherlands, this be- Hong Kong, this being 16 meters (52 feet) in ing a newly developed ride and one that has diameter and featuring 61 fibreglass animals been well received in its new home. It features with a capacity for 80 riders, while another, a lot of movement and parents are able to ride for Toronto Zoo, was also a custom designed with their children in the revolving, “flying” attraction. This 12 meter (39 foot) diameter, boats. Rain Forest/conservation themed carousel was Among installations for the 2011 season, The Wave Boat ride at Drouwenerzand was one of Wood delivered to the zoo in conjunction with Ride 4See WOOD DESIGN, page 11 Design’s 2010 projects. COURTESY WOOD DESIGN Drayton Manor announces themed junior Vekoma coaster ENGLAND — Drayton er ‘first’ for Drayton Manor, Manor Theme Park in the U.K. and will incorporate the same has revealed it will open an- principles and a similar lay- other major branded attraction out to the hugely successful for the 2011 season based on Boomerang coaster, but with- the hugely popular children’s out the inversions. It will be a character Ben 10. fun, exciting attraction for all Taken from the animat- the family themed on one of ed TV series produced by the most popular children’s Cartoon Network, Ben 10 is brands around.” based around the adventures The coaster, however, is of 10-year-old Ben Tennyson, not the only new element be- who finds a watch-like device ing introduced to the park for known as an Omnitrix that 2011. Aside from the previous- gives him the ability to trans- ly-announced new 150-room form into various alien forms, hotel, a new Junior Regatta each with its own powers. style ride from will At Drayton Manor, the replace the Terence the Trac- character and his adventures tor attraction in Thomas Land, will form the storyline behind Drayton Manor’s major new-for-2011 attraction will be a which will be moved to a new a new family launch coaster heavily themed family launch coaster from Vekoma Rides home in the expanded Farmer from Vekoma Rides Manufac- Manufacturing. The new prototype ride will incorporate the McColl’s Farm, situated at the turing, Ben 10 – Ultimate Mis- same principles and a similar layout to the hugely successful far end of the railway track sion, the first of its type in the Vekoma Boomerang coaster but without inversions. on which guests travel from world. Based on Vekoma’s ju- COURTESY DRAYTON MANOR Thomas Land. nior coaster system, the attrac- they learn that Earth is under with suitable signage and art- oped just two years ago, will The new addition will tion features a shuttle track attack from the evil Vilgax. work. Additionally, a stage also be completely re-themed have a capacity of 32 riders layout, similar to the classic They move through the Alien above the entrance will ac- and re-branded as Cartoon and will feature four locomo- Vekoma Boomerang, which DNA workshops where vari- commodate a live show as Network outlets, with Car- tives and four coal cars, at the launches riders forwards on ous interactive devices will al- part of the pre-show element toon Network cartoons being same time introducing four their first tour of the track low them to explore the Alien before the ride. played on flat screens around new Thomas and Friends before they return travelling DNA-based breeding and “The show will act as a the diner and a variety of other characters to this section of the backwards along the same experimentation program be- prelude to the ride and will related decor also being added park. Two live shows, again route to the station. The track fore boarding the laser cannon set the scene,” explained show both inside and out. The retail produced by Paul Hammond will be 590.5 feet in length and power generator, which needs producer Paul Hammond of outlet will become a Cartoon Productions, will also be a fea- will have a highest point of 65 to be fired into outer space to Paul Hammond Productions. Network store with a host of ture of Thomas Land for 2011. feet. Maximum speed will be destroy Vilgax and save the “It will feature Ben 10 and his related merchandise on offer. A new 4-D film (details to 34 mph and riders will experi- world! Ben 10 fans will get to cousin Gwen and one of the “The new coaster will fill be announced at a later date) ence up to 3G. An hourly ca- help Ben and his friends in monsters (from Ben’s adven- a gap we feel there is at Dray- will be shown in the park’s pacity approximately 850 rid- a mission to save the planet tures) in a live setting. It will ton in our arsenal of coasters,” 4-D effects theatre and the Caf- ers is expected. from invading aliens – and run for approximately seven said Edward Pawley, park eteria food outlet will be trans- The new attraction will make a video of their experi- minutes before guests enter general manager park opera- formed into the California be heavily themed to Ben 10 ence too. the ride, on a custom-built tions, “and will slot in between Grill, a new sit-down, waitress and will also incorporate spe- As well as in the queue stage above the entrance, and the Troublesome service restaurant available to cial elements within the queue area and on the ride, the Ben will feature state-of-the-art ef- Trucks ride in Thomas Land all park visitors, hotel guests area. Set in a truly immersive 10/Cartoon Network them- fects.” and the Maurer Sohne G-Force and the general public, and environment, riders will en- ing will be maximized in the The diner and retail out- coaster. Ben 10 – Ultimate Mis- open all day from breakfast ter Asmuth’s laboratory (who surrounding area of the new let directly opposite the ride sion will be the first coaster of right through to dinner. built the Omnitrix) where coaster and be emblazoned entrance, which were redevel- its kind in the world, so anoth- April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 11 Innovative Leisure installs two major high ropes courses UNITED KINGDOM — Innovative Leisure has com- pleted the installation of two new major high ropes adven- ture courses at venues quite literally at either end of the U.K. Clarence Pier, in , , on the south coast of England, and Codona’s Amusement Park in Aberdeen in Scotland, have both added a major high ropes course for the 2011 season as they seek to bring yet more family fun and entertainment to their facili- ties. At Clarence Pier, the at- traction’s structure is visible across the Solent from the and has been built on the corner of the pier to allow access from the nearby street Innovative Leisure has area and directly from the pier completed installation itself. The double level, eight- of two new major high pole-high ropes course in- ropes adventure cours- corporates a unique walk the es in the U.K. Guests vis- plank feature and pirate them- iting both Clarence Pier, ing, making it an ideal fit with (shown in left photos) in the coastal location. Southsea, Portsmouth, The new course has been on the south coast of named Pier Pressure — Rise England, and Codona’s to the Challenge and is large Amusement Park (shown enough to cater for up to 150 in right photos) in Aber- guests per hour, with 35 par- deen in Scotland will be ticipants able to enjoy the ex- able to challenge and perience at any one time. Of- entertain themselves on fering 28 different elements, it these ADIPS certified at- tractions. is themed with natural colors, COURTESY INNOVATIVE LEISURE specially stained hand carved wood effects, hessian ropes the Innovative Leisure cours- have to complete all three lev- and pirate theming on the sec- es. The service we received els and that they only need to ond level, which offers a more from Innovative Leisure was climb as high as they are com- challenging experience than first class too, with everything fortable with. the level below. completed on time as prom- “We have sited the high “It is totally and utterly ised, despite the snow in De- ropes course in the center of unique,” said Clarence Pier’s cember.” the park, taking advantage of Jill Norman. “We are a relative- In Scotland, at Codona’s the open floor space below it to ly small operator compared to Amusement Park, a six-pole, house our photo shop and side some of the larger parks so triple level high ropes course stalls. It will open with our were looking for something has been installed alongside outdoor amusement park on different and decided to add the ride. With a ca- April 1, 2011. And Innovative a high ropes course. It’s aimed pacity of 35 people at any one Leisure were great to deal with at anyone over five years old time, the attraction is believed and comfortably made all the and we hope it will bring in a to be the only three level high deadlines set at the start of the Ocean Park is now operating a sealife themed carousel from different market that possibly ropes course in the U.K. and contract, as well as organizing Wood Design. COURTESY WOOD DESIGN wouldn’t go on the more tra- is particularly aimed at pro- the design review and ADIPS ditional amusement rides. We viding additional thrills for certification which were com- are also aiming it at the corpo- the teen market, although the pleted just a few days after the WOOD DESIGN rate market and will be offer- lower levels cater perfectly inspection on site.” Continued from page 10 ing corporate packages featur- for younger or less confident “Our major high ropes Wood Design is building two ing the high ropes course, with guests. courses are creating a lot of custom carousels for venues in team building days combined “We liked the concept of interest among operators of a Europe and the U.S., with fur- with our conference facilities. adding something totally dif- wide range of attraction ven- ther details to be revealed by “A unique feature is the ferent to our park that can still ues and we are very happy the clients at a later date, while walk the plank element that be enjoyed by almost any age with these two latest installa- according to the company’s Jo- takes visitors over the edge of group,” said Alfred Codona. tions,” said Innovative Leisure han Vermolen, many inquiries the pier and fits perfectly with “Having decided to go for Managing Director Phil Pick- for its products are also being the pirate theme. One thing three levels on the attraction ersgill. “They are both very received from the Asia region. that particularly appealed to we are pitching the market- impressive structures offering us was that other high ropes ing more towards the teenage/ an exciting and challenging One of the Wood Design courses don’t provide the facil- extreme market. However, we experience for all ages and I’m rides at Plopsa Indoor, ity for participants to overtake will be making it very clear sure will be popular additions Coevorden, is a 10 meter each other, which is unique to to the public that they do not at both venues.” Wave Swinger. 12 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 13 PARKS & ATTRACTIONS RIDES ENTERTAINMENT REVENUE SUPPLIERS BRIEF At SeaWorld San Antonio Bob the Builder, 3.5-acre Sesame Street Bay of Play opens new show lineup STORY: Pam Sherborne ready to debut at [email protected]

Alabama Adventure SAN ANTONIO, Texas BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — — Dan Decker, general man- Alabama Adventure has ager, SeaWorld San Antonio, announced the summer Texas, said he has been asked 2011 show line-up for the why his facility would put in a park’s Star Theater. The Sesame Street attraction? season will kick off June “They say, ‘Why this 11 with a family presenta- brand? How does it fit?’” tion, Swingin’ Safari featur- Decker said, on the day of the ing Curious George. Next, grand opening of the new Ses- join Bob the Builder start- ame Street Bay of Play. “I tell ing July 2 with the show, A them that the two brands have Whole Lot of Buildin’ Goin’ the same goals — educating On. Finally, Clifford the Big and connecting families.” And, officials felt it would Red Dog will perform start- be a great fit. It has been. In ing July 23, 2011 in Super- fact, said Decker, it has al- star Funfest. All shows will ready been a huge success. run three times per day, six SeaWorld San Antonio debuted its new attrac- Decker said they opened days a week. Shows are tion, Sesame Street Bay of Play, March 11, which the 3.5-acre attraction the closed on Tuesdays. included two new rides, and retheming of exist- first of March just for week- Swingin’ Safari featur- ing rides. New was this Sesame Street-themed ends. That was more of a soft ing Curious George will run Chance carousel named “Grover’s Round-Up.” At opening. The grand opening right, this Zamperla drop ride was rethemed to June 11 to July 1, 2011. was March 12, when the park Elmo’s Dolphin Dive. Zamperla did provide a new Guests join Safari Sam had already started its nor- and Jungle Jenny as they Rockin’ Tug called Abby Cadabby’s Rocking Wave. mal spring schedule, which is COURTESY SEAWORLD SAN ANTONIO use the power of imagina- Thursday-Saturday. But, the cool in a San Antonio summer, Sesame Street characters avail- movie showing at the 4-D Sea tion to take the audience park would be open for the so new water play areas with able for greeting, taking pho- Star Theater. Called “Sesame on a fun-filled adventure entire week of March 13-19 for zero depths were added. That tos and making memories. Street presents Lights, Cam- through the African Jungle. spring break. includes “Little Bird’s Splash,” At the Happenings Stage era, and Imagination!” the This non-stop song and Sesame Street Bay of Play which features 22 water ele- Area, there are musicals that new movie features Elmo, Big dance spectacular features is located in the area that was ments such as bubbles, gey- run daily and bring tales of Bird and the rest of the Sesa- favorites such as “Can’t formerly occupied by Shamu’s sers, jets and dumping buck- adventure to life featuring me Street gang as they try to Wait to be King” and “Ease Happy Harbor. The area was ets. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Zoe and save the Sesame Street Film on Down the Road,” and totally rethemed and two new There is a dry play struc- Cookie . Afterwards, Festival. Their adventures are incorporates plenty of au- rides were added to the exist- ture that is three stories high the characters are available for brought to life with zany 4-D dience participation that’s ing Zamperla , and the only way up is to a meet and greet. gags and special effects like guaranteed to entertain renamed “Big Bird’s Spinning climb. The restaurant in the new wind, bubbles, water and oth- young and old alike. Reef,” and Zamperla’s vertical The play area called Tot’s area also has been rethemed er surprises. Bob the Builder joins drop now called “Elmo’s Dol- Ahoy is specifically designed and renamed Rosita’s Café. SeaWorld has had the 4-D guests in the fun-filled phin Dive.” for children up to three years Rosita is an Hispanic Sesame movie theater since 2002. show, A Whole Lot of The two new rides are old. Street character. Decker feels The park also has three Buildin’ Goin’ On. Bob the a Rockin’ Tug by Zamperla Children can climb, crawl that is also a good fit since San merchandise locations in the Builder and two members called “Abby Cadabby’s Rock- and explore in a webbed Antonio has such a large His- new area — World Azul, Sea of his Can-Do crew need ing Wave,” and a Chance world of challenges and make panic community. Star Gifts and Main Mast gift some help from all the carousel with Sesame Street their way down into a fun- On select days visitors can shops. builders in the audience for characters called Grover’s filled sandbox. enjoy breakfast with Elmo and The grand opening fes- this special project. Round-up. At the “Big Bird’s 1-2-3 his friends in Rosita’s Cafe. tivities were offered to season Water is critical to stay Smile with Me” area there are The park also has a new 4See SEAWORLD, page 14 14 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 SEAWORLD Continued from page 13 pass holders and the media. Decker said the Sesame Street Bay of Play attraction as well as other attractions are created and designed through the efforts of a team put to- gether by park staff and cor- porate staff. The Sesame Street Bay of Play is a significant addition to the San Antonio park, but not the only one for 2011. The new killer whale show, debuting in all Sea- World parks in 2011, will open in San Antonio June 11. Called “One Ocean,” Decker described it as being more educational than the former show, which was more inspi- rational. This show focuses on how “one person can make a difference in the world and how they can take care of kill- er whales.” “The show opens in (Sea- World) Orlando in April and in (SeaWorld) San Diego in May,” Decker said. “All of the shows in each park are some- what different. It is a very im- mersive show, with the light- ing, sound, and video. Our Shamu Theater is in the round so it makes it a little different to work with than at the other parks.” Decker said they were also upgrading the park’s Hal- loween and Christmas events this year. “These investments are going on in all our parks since the new ownership,” Decker said. “San Antonio is becom- ing a bigger player.” In fact, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, the par- ent company of 10 parks in- cluding SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, will unveil 10 new attractions across the country this year, the largest single- SeaWorld San Antonio’s new Sesame Street Bay of Play has proved popular with the younger set during the park’s March year capital investment in the schedule. Shown here, top row, are two views of the massive play area and its interactive crawl and climbing areas. Middle company’s history. row l to r shows Zamperla’s new Abby Cadabby’s Rocking Wave and Chance’s new carousel Grover’s . Bottom All attractions in Sea- row shows just some of the waterplay area for kid’s to cool off during the hot Texas summer days. AT / GARY SLADE World San Antonio are includ- ed in the one price admission. to come back for free for the want throughout the year.” is the military program the “We usually have about “And, right now, for all rest of the year,” Decker said. Although not new, this park offers. Any servicemen 150,000 military personnel those that pay for a full price “So, for $59.99, a visitor can program is very successful for as well as three friends can taking part in this program,” admission, they will get a pass come back as much as they the San Antonio SeaWorld, as gain free admission into park. he said.

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Thanks to RMC’s Over Texas, other crews from the record-breaking first drop as work, this movement is no lon- bustling company are working well as various other temporary ger a factor. on three other notable wooden fixes in an effort to wrangle the Unlike the Giant’s make- roller coasters in preparation intense forces speeding trains over, which required replacing for their respective 2011 season inflict on the track and structure. the wooden track and ledgers openings. The rides receiving This powerful coaster’s lat- with all-steel setup, RMC’s the RMC Topper Track treat- est area to receive attention is a Topper Track more closely re- ment include: Rattler, Six Flags 345 foot section swooping sec- sembles traditional laminated Fiesta Texas; Cyclone, Six Flags ond drop. Previously, portions track stacks with a few curious New England; and at of the structure would sway differences: RMC measures, ’s Silverwood Theme Park. dramatically and then snap back hand-cuts and then glues six layers of Yellow Pine (supplied by Idaho based Tree Dog Lum- ber) in 48-53 feet lengths. These sections are next crowned with hollow, flat steel rails that re- place the next top two layers of wood. These steel rails are then filled with a special concrete/ grout that is mixed on site once the track is in place. This pro- cess helps to dampen the ringing sound trains produce as they ne- gotiate the new track. The result of RMC’s Topper Track treatment on the Rattler is a significantly smoother ride experience and, so far, reduced maintenance expenses com- pared to before its installation. “The Rattler’s new Topper Track section performs excellent. It has made the structure stronger and has made the curved section smoother,” said Fred Grubb, owner of Rocky Mountain Con- struction. “I am beyond pleased with the outcome. The cost to add the Topper Track is not much more than replacing tra- ditional wood stack. In the long run, this will result in very low maintenance for the park.” Amusement Today spoke with Six Flags Chief Corporate Engineer Larry Chickola about the decision to go with Rocky Mountain Construction and their new Topper Track on two of the chain’s most high-profile and popular wooden coasters. “The section in which we uti- lized the Topper Track on the The Rattler wooden Rattler — the second drop to the roller coaster at Six quarry floor and partial climb Flags Fiesta Texas is out — wasn’t terribly rough in sporting 345 feet of that particular area but it was new Topper Track this one that required a lot of atten- season, supplied by tion maintenance-wise,” said Chickola. “As you know, wood- Rocky Mountain Con- en coasters inherently bend and struction. The Topper flex as the trains make their way Track features six around the course. In the case of layers of glued wood the Rattler, the track itself — the with a steel box rail Topper Track running rails — mounted on top of have become a structural mem- the wood base. The ber themselves. It really helps revamped section bind the ride together in the sec- of track was on the tion in which it was used, mak- ride’s big curving ing it even stronger. drop into the quarry’s 4See RATTLER, page 21 bottom. AT / GARY SLADE April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 19 20 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 21 lizing it in high-stress areas. It RATTLER not only offers a very strong Continued from page 18 track but it also holds the struc- Merlin to build Big Wheel in Orlando ture together in a more coherent ORLANDO, Fla. –– Global visitor attrac- preeminent domestic and international lo- “It also allows the trains to fashion.” tion operator has con- cations for its Observation Wheels under its behave somewhat differently, A full 550 feet of the Cy- firmed that it is working with entertainment exclusive worldwide license agreement with a bit smoother since the gauge clone’s course is being fitted with is consistently maintained to a Topper Track that was shipped company Circle Entertainment, Inc. and de- US Thrill Rides and Bill Kitchen, its found- greater degree in the area with in 12 sections to the park. Six veloper Unicorp, to bring at least three of its er.” the Topper Track. Flags New England’s signature best known global attraction brands to Or- Unicorp president Chuck Whittall is ex- “We want to see how it per- wooden coaster and its newest lando including and the cited about the project and his development forms over the season, and at the addition is slated to be ready to Orlando ‘Eye’ — a sensational 425-foot-tall joint venture with Circle Entertainment. “We end of the year we’ll take a look. roll when the park opens for the Ferris wheel. Talks are well advanced, and if are so pleased to undertake this extraordi- And if it stands up the way we 2011 season. agreed, the attractions will form a key part nary new development opportunity that expect it to, we will certainly When asked what other of Circle and Unicorp’s exciting plans for I- will re-shape the landscape of International consider using it on other areas wooden roller coasters in the Six Walk Orlando — a new high quality devel- Drive,” said Whittall. “We waited patiently of the Rattler where excessive Flags chain might have Topper opment of retail, restaurant and bars and for four years to create the ideal retail and maintenance is a constant issue.” Track or RMC’s full-blown I-Box entertainment facilities scheduled to open in entertainment destination. This is it and will (ala the New Texas Giant) over- 2013 in the center of International Drive at be a world wide destination. I-Walk Orlando Cyclone hauls in their future, Chickola the old Mercado location. has secured all necessary zoning and entitle- William Cobb’s enigmatic responded with: “It all depends 1983-built Cyclone at Six Flags on what we find at the end of “I-Walk Orlando will be a very exciting ments.” New England was once a top- the year when we go around and addition to International Drive, providing Commenting, Merlin Entertainments’ rated thriller that pushed the en- evaluate the Topper Track’s per- a unique mix of leisure and retail activities. CEO added: “I-Walk Orlando velope like few others before it. formance on the Rattler and Cy- When we were looking for a partner, Mer- is destined to be a ‘must visit’ destination But as with many other late-20th clone. We were talking with the lin was the obvious place to start and we for Orlando’s millions of visitors. With this century wooden coasters, it has Rocky Mountain guys about this welcome them to I-Walk,” said said Paul project we believe Merlin, Unicorp and undergone a number of severe technology even before they in- Kanavos, president of Circle Entertainment. Circle Entertainment will be bringing an ex- modifications to tame its aggres- stalled it last year on Tremors at “Merlin has a unique portfolio of indoor vis- ceptional group of new attractions to what sive nature. For the 2011 season Silverwood. Once that was done, itor attractions all with global reputations; is undoubtedly the best and most exciting it also received the RMC Topper we went up there and liked what but most importantly they are the owners location for family entertainment any where Track. we saw. Based on the success and operators of the world famous London in the world. More than that, in October we “Just as with the Rattler, they had with it on Tremors con- Eye observation wheel in the U.K. They are are opening in Winter Ha- we’re installing the Topper Track vinced us to give it a try on two also the second largest attraction operator in ven, our second Legoland theme park in the on a section of the Cyclone that of our large wooden coasters. takes a lot of effort to keep it in I think overall it will be a great the world and are expanding very rapidly USA and fifth in the world underlining the proper operating condition,” help to us in the maintaining here in the U.S. Circle Entertainment is com- importance of North America, and Florida said Chickola. “It’s not really these rides.” mitted to building and owning the Orlando in particular, as key development areas for about using this technology on •www.rockymountain Eye at I-Walk Orlando and is seeking other Merlin.” an entire layout but instead uti- construction.com 22 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 23 WATERPARKS & RESORTS INDOOR FACILITIES AQUATIC CENTERS RECREATION SUPPLIERS BRIEF Waterparks continue to build new attractions STORY: Pam Sherborne 2011 [email protected] WATERPARK REPORT San Jose opening Even as the waterpark sea- stadium seats. We have hired West Coast’s first son is getting closer and closer a production company that ProSlide SuperLoop to beginning, waterpark offi- used to do work for Opryland cials are still busy completing (the theme park that was lo- SAN JOSE, Calif. –– new attractions. cated in Nashville, Tenn.) and Debuting in May 2011, Here, AT looks at some of Dollywood (Pigeon Forge, those plans. Tenn.). We have a new show Raging Waters San Jose called ‘Kentucky Calling.’ It will debut Bombs Away, Beech Bend Park, will be centered around mu- the first West Coast in- Bowling Green, Ky. sicians and song writers from stallation of a SuperLoop After trials and tribula- Kentucky.” waterslide supplied by tions in 2010 at Beech Bend Canada’s ProSlide Tech- Park, the new water attraction Idlewild Park and nology. that was scheduled for com- SoakZone, Ligonier, Pa. Idlewild & SoakZone, The Bombs Away ex- pletion last year, will definite- A new wave pool will Ligonier, Pa., amusement perience begins when a ly be up and operating when greet visitors here when and waterpark is adding a rider steps into the en- this season begins. the 2011 season at Soak- new wave pool for the 2011 closed launch capsule in “We had to replace six of Zone opens May 26, said Jeff season. The wave pool will the standing position, five the slides on Tiki Island,” said Croushore, sales and public replace the facility’s aging stories above the park’s Charlotte Gonzales, whose relations manager. swimming. The pool can be Lake Cunningham. Once father, Dallas Jones, owns the The new attraction will seen in this aerial view of park. “They just weren’t right. have a water capacity of the park. the capsule door is sealed, COURTESY IDLEWILD & SOAKZONE the trap floor opens, al- But, they are already back on 280,600 gallons, with a water lowing the single rider to and installed. We will be ready surface area of 14,728 square offered on a first-come, first- was first named H2O Zone. It plummet downward at this year.” feet. There is a zero entry and serve basis. There are new ca- was changed in 2000 to Soak- speeds up to 38 feet per The new water attraction it goes to a depth of six feet. banas that guests may rent as Zone. second. After several mo- is a four-story, interactive “This pool is replacing a shady spot. Croushore said it is a ments of free-falling, they tower with seven slides and our aging swimming pool that The architect for the wave multi-million dollar project. then zip through an en- a large tipping bucket. It was was built in 1931,” Croushore pool is International Aquatic to be open last year, but prob- said. “It is the single largest in- Design, with WaveTek by Schlitterbahn Galveston closed, inverted looping lems began for the park own- vestment in the history of the Aquatic Development Group Island (Texas) Waterpark flume and into a ground- ers early in 2010. An unusually park.” providing the wave engineer- Schlitterbahn Galveston level splash landing. cold and wet winter caused The wave pool is called ing equipment. The filtration Island Waterpark announced Bombs Away should construction delays. Then, the the Wowabunga Family Wave system is by Neptune Benson last month the addition of prove to be an awe-in- first of May floods in the area Pool. It will generate waves at Inc. a new attraction for 2011 — spiring experience for rid- washed away parts of the at- timed intervals, going from The design features a stage Shipwreck Harbor wave la- ers and onlookers alike. traction. After that, there were calm periods to wave genera- that may be used for entertain- goon, a 100,000-gallon wave Translucent sections of problems with the way the re- tion. The park plans to keep ment purposes, located at the lagoon that will offer three- flume allow guests to ordered slides fit together. the velocity of the waves at a pool’s deep end covering the foot waves along with a new watch as their friends and “We are billing it like a level that will offer a thrill to wave generating equipment. beached ship kids’ slide, a family drop and careen new attraction because that is older guests but still allow the Even though Idlewild has clam shell slide, enormous through the waterslide’s what it is,” she said. younger ones to enjoy the fun. had swimming facilities since lifeboat shade structures, ad- enclosed course. Tiki Island was built by The beach area surround- 1931, it wasn’t until the mid- ditional lounging and more “As Northern Califor- Fun Works, New Braunsfels, ing the wave pool is featuring 1980s that slides were added. picnic tables. nia’s largest waterpark, Texas. chaise lounges, which will be The waterpark area of the park 4See WATERPARKS, page 24 situated in the heart of The name of the Beech Silicon Valley, we are ex- Bend’s waterpark is Splash cited about entertaining Lagoon and includes a lazy families with the latest river and a wave pool, as well technology,” as a leisure pool, Raging Riv- said park General Man- ers water slides and another ager Valerie Contreras. child’s play area. A new stage also will be “This incredible ride uses completed this year. That was powerful G-forces that another park component that glue riders to the wall of a was scheduled to be finished This is an artist rendering of 360 degree looping body in 2010, but when the flood- the new wave lagoon being slide. There is literally waters came, attention was installed at Schlitterbahn nothing like it.” turned elsewhere. Galveston Island (Texas) Raging Waters San “That is finished now,” Waterpark. The new attrac- Jose opens for the 2011 Gonzales said. “We have just tion is scheduled to open season on May 15. finished installing our 408 this summer. COURTESY SCHLITTERBAHN Have waterpark news of interest? E-mail it to [email protected]. 24 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 Bob the Builder sets up shop at New York’s SplashDown Beach FISHKILL, N.Y. – Mega Funworks Inc., Splash- available daily at the park. Schneider, Mega Funworks’ in-house designer and Down Beach Waterpark and HIT Entertainment “Over the past five years we have focused our at- Steve Turk will be working with Raindrop and HIT have entered into an agreement to develop the first tractions on the teen and adult market. This year, we on all of the themed elements of the attraction. permanent Bob the Builder amusement attraction in want to ensure that something fresh and exciting is “Although we have a lot of heavy lifting in front North America. Splash Works, Bob’s new attraction provided for our younger visitors,” said Steve Turk, of us, we are dedicated to opening this attraction for at SplashDown Beach in Fishkill, N.Y., will be open owner of SplashDown Beach. “It has been a great ex- Memorial Day weekend,” said Andrew Chafatelli, for the 2011 Season with a grand opening on May 28 perience working with HIT Entertainment; they are general manager of SplashDown Beach. during Memorial Day weekend. professional and passionate about their brand.” “We are thrilled to work with SplashDown Beach Splash Works, a 1,600-square-foot Bob the Builder Rain Drop Products, based in Ashland, Ohio, will to open Bob the Builder’s first permanent attraction themed spray and play area, is geared towards chil- be the primary water feature equipment vendor for in North America,” said Julie Freeland, director, live dren ages 1-5, and contains more than 50 interactive Splash Works. They will provide Splash Works’ main events & attractions, The Americas, HIT Entertain- features. Splash Works will include Bob’s tool shed structure pieces and in-ground spray equipment. In- ment. “SplashDown Beach has taken all of the color- play structure, two slides, tipping buckets, tot bounc- cluded in the site is Rain Drop’s ‘Rain Brain’ computer ful and fun elements from Bob the Builder and created es, dancing water, geysers and many other surprises. system that allows features to respond to movements a great splash park that we hope that kids and families In addition, Bob the Builder meet and greets will be and step activators throughout the area. Christina will enjoy for many years to come.”

WATERPARKS future,” said Larry Giles, vice Continued from page 23 president of design and engi- neering at Busch Gardens and And, this is all in a ship- Water Country USA when an- wreck theme. nouncing the construction of The new attraction is Vanish Point. scheduled to open this sum- mer, although no specific date Yogi Bear has been set yet, said Jeffrey Jellystone Campground, Siebert, corporate director of Fremont, Ind. communications and sales, Lance Yule, president, Schlitterbahn Waterparks & StarFlight Amusement Rides, Resorts. Portland, Maine, has an- Siebert said the new wave nounced that the first Aqua- pool was designed by Schlit- Zoom bumper car system in- terbahn Development Group stallation is going into the Yogi and the equipment has been Bear Jellystone Campground. constructed in-house as well. Yule said the new attrac- tion, consisting of hydroplan- The Beach Waterpark, ing , will go into Mason, Ohio The Beach Waterpark, Mason, Ohio, will open 2011 with the campground’s waterpark This year The Beach Wa- new attractions this year — the Rainforest Rapids and Tou- area. Completion is scheduled terpark is transforming one of can Lagoon. These new attractions will fit nicely with the for the first of June. Empex, Uxbridge, Ont., is its most popular rides into a park’s wave pool shown here. COURTESY THE BEACH WATERPARK new and exotic water adven- supplying two perimeter wa- ture experience called Rain- lushly wooded terrain, a tun- They can step into a skybox attraction plan, we look at ter cannons and Pebble-Flex, forest Rapids. Once known nel and the sheer splash of and take a plunge when the what we’ve done in the past, Eatontown, N.J., is the select- as Snake River, this million- tumbling waterfall to reach floor drops out beneath their what rides resonate with ed surface treatment, with a dollar attraction area will now their final splash down. feet. Or, they can get horizon- theme park goers today and Yogi graphic designed into the feature heated tropical waters, The new Toucan Lagoon tal on a 300-foot speed slide what would make an appro- surface. lush rainforest themes, and will feature a zero-depth chil- that drops them straight down priate addition to the parks’ expanded waterplay elements dren’s pool bubbling with as soon as they enter. after the total retheming. warm blue water, whimsical Contractors broke ground Along with Rainforest marine animals spouting over- on the new attraction last Rapids, Toucan Lagoon has head, and a rope ladder entry fall. Work is on schedule and been created for the younger to the miniature body slide. should be completed this set. This new “green” adven- spring. According to Kate Storch, ture experience also will allow The manufacturer of Van- executive marketing manager, guests to learn more about the ish Point is ProSlide Technol- Rainforest Rapids and Toucan rainforests, view some authen- ogy, Ottawa, Canada. Lagoon will debut May 21 the tic rainforest birds, play in a The slide tower will have opening day of the 2011 sea- white sandy beach and relax two free fall slides and two son. These projects are being in colorful new seating area. super loops. The length of the created in-house. free fall slides are 285 feet and “We do most of our at- Water Country USA, the length of the super loops tractions in-house anyway,” Williamsburg, Va. are 390 feet. The speeds of Storch said. According to Alicia Brax- the slides will reach almost 40 On the new ride expe- ton, senior publicist for Busch mph. rience, guests must travel Gardens/Water Country USA, Busch Gardens’ officials, through misty tropical forest guests at Water Country USA when announcing new at- vegetation and past exotic bird this spring will be met with a tractions for the 2011 season, aviaries to reach the cascading new drop slide, Vanish Point. said the reason this attraction waterfall entryway into Rain- Inspired by the point on a was built over another comes forest Rapids. Once aboard wave where water and grav- down to consumer demand their inner tubes, guests will ity form a perfect partnership, and what fits appropriately Construction began last fall on Water Country USA’s new shoot the 650-foot whitewater the crest of this 75-foot tower into the park. attraction, Vanish Point. Here is a view of the new feature rapids, descending through offers guests two wave paths. “When we develop a new under construction. COURTESY WATER COUNTRY USA April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 25 26 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 Schlitterbahn New Braunfels announces major 2011 expansion NEW BRAUNFELS, are interconnected through an burg and new beach areas other world record-breaking Braunfels Waterpark opens Texas –– Schlitterbahn New innovative Transportainment surrounding the Rapids hot ride for our guests.” weekends beginning Satur- Braunfels Waterpark recently river allowing tubers to stay tub situated at the far end of Schlitterbahn New day, April 30. announced the largest devel- in the water and float through Schlitterbahn East. The Falls opment in almost 15 years the Schlitterbahn East area. is a continuous rushing river with the addition of a new Attractions include: that also features a ride up the park area called Tubenbach. •The Falls — the world’s park’s first AquaVeyer (con- The new Tubenbach area longest waterpark ride is veyor belt lift hill) back to the features several new no-wait packed with raging rapids, beginning of the ride allowing attractions and beaches al- careening waterfalls and gi- for an endless float. lowing park guests to enjoy ant waves. Enter the 3,600 •Deluge Whirlpool River the new rides quickly without foot-long whitewater river at — tubers twist through a swift standing in a line. Also, sever- a variety of no-wait locations moving canyon wild with al of the Tubenbach attractions including Blastenhoff, Surfen- waves. This serpentine river also connects to The Falls of- fering a ‘choose your own ad- venture’ never-ending . •Boogie Bay Hot Tub — a secluded hot spring offers the perfect setting for a beverage of your choice while relaxing under a legacy oak tree. •Boogie Bay Kids’ Area — younger guests will love a new collection of pint-sized wa- terslides including a Dragon slide and several body slides. New guest amenities in- clude the addition of multiple Treehaus lodging units, sev- eral beaches, new lounging lo- cations, the Grand Lawn event area, large family-size cabanas and the Wasserstrasse river walk along the banks of the Comal River. “We are excited to an- nounce the largest expansion in nearly 15 years,” said Dar- ren Hill, Schlitterbahn New Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark’s 2011 expansion is Braunfels’ general manager. highlighted by the introduction of the new Tubenbach area. “Not only do we feel that this The section will be home to The Falls, a 3,600 foot-long is the most exciting new col- whitewater river (shown in top rendering); Deluge Whirl- lection of attractions to open pool River; Boogie Bay Hot Tubs (below); Boogie Bay Kids’ this year in Texas, but we are Area; and multiple Treehaus lodging units (above) along also honored to introduce an- with various other guest amenities. COURTESY SCHLITTERBAHN April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 27 28 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 29 BUSINESS REVENUE PEOPLE SAFETY SUPPLIERS BRIEF Chip Cleary, IAAPA CEO, shares thoughts on new role Gateway Ticketing, STORY: Pam Sherborne this position? Prologic First ink [email protected] “Since I was an individual going through the process, international deal ALEXANDRIA, Va. — the first few questions are The International Association challenging for me to answer. BOYERTOWN, Pa. of Amusement Parks and At- What I can tell you is what was — Gateway Ticketing tractions announced the first expressed to our members, the Systems, Inc., a leader of March that Chip Cleary, IAAPA President and CEO in high-speed admission senior vice president, Palace search committee completed control and ticketing soft- Entertainment, will take over its work with a recommen- ware for the attraction, as the association’s new presi- dation that the IAAPA board amusement, and intercity dent and CEO. of directors approved. If you bus transportation indus- He plans to take over this would like additional infor- tries, expands its pres- position April 4. He takes over mation related to the process ence in Egypt by welcom- from Charles Bray. it is best you contact IAAPA ing the Susan Mubarak Here, Cleary spends a few directly. Family Park to its interna- moments with Amusement To- “I can also say I am confi- tional family of clients. day. dent in the 30 years of indus- The park takes its try experience and more than name from Egypt’s First When did you throw your 20 years of IAAPA volunteer Lady and is located in an resume into the ring to be service that I bring with me.” area of the city designat- considered for this position Will being the IAAPA- at IAAPA? What was the in- president and CEO entail that ed as “new Cairo” where terview process like and why you relocate? it will be surrounded by did you decide to apply for 4See CLEARY, page 30 a massive new residential Chip Cleary, IAAPA president, CEO and business community. Located 20 minutes north of Cairo International Air- PAPA enjoys good turnout for spring meeting port, it is the first attrac- STORY: B. Derek Shaw open for tourism, the more revenue comes tion of its kind to fully [email protected] back.” combine museum-quality HERSHEY, Pa. — Ninety-nine mem- The Pennsylvania Fall 2011 Ride Safe- educational experiences bers of the Pennsylvania Amusement ty Seminar is scheduled for October 31st with family entertainment Parks Association (PAPA) took the last — November 3rd with hands on training in a 69-acre theme park day in February and the first one in March at Knoebels Amusement Resort and class garden setting. As well to attend to their business at their annual training in the Bloomsburg area (actual as rides and live shows, meeting at Hershey Lodge. site TBD). Last year’s seminar attracted 83 other attractions at the The first day consisted of a board of people. Suzanne Mubarak Family directors meeting followed by a recep- Pennsylvania House Bill 137 deals The association also awarded four, Park will include Egypt’s tion and banquet that evening. The next with dates and times of school terms and $1,000 scholarships this year to deserving largest open air aviary and day was reserved for the membership sessions. PAPA is urging the state legisla- students throughout the Commonwealth. a spacious state-of-the-art meeting held over breakfast. Presiding ture not to consider starting school prior The final day session also featured 3-D theater, plus a variety over the event was Ron “Buddy” Knoe- to Labor Day each year. It is hoped it may two presentations. Alicia Caridi an attor- of casual, themed and fine bel, of Knoebels Amusement Resort un- be able to get passed during this legisla- ney with Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, til the second day when the presidential dining experiences. tive session. Currently some school dis- Coleman & Goggin’s Scranton office gave gavel was handed to Carl Crider, Jr. from tricts go back prior to Labor Day, making a presentation on 2012 ADA Deadlines The park was looking DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, who will it difficult on the customer and labor base for Accessibility. The firm operates in six for a ticketing, revenue guide the organization for the next two of all Pennsylvania amusement parks. states with nine offices in Pennsylvania. management and access years. “The state spends a lot of dollars enticing The other presentation was by B. Der- control solution for the fa- Association business included reports people to come to Pennsylvania and half ek Shaw, board member of the National cility using barcoded tech- in various aspects of the industry: legisla- the stuff is closed,” related Andy Quinn, Roller Coaster Museum & Archives. He nology. To meet this need, tive, Amusement Ride Safety Advisory from Kennywood who also heads up the gave an overview on the NRCMA, histo- Gateway presented its so- Board, Ride Safety Seminar, scholarships, government relations activities for PAPA. ry, background, who serves on the board, 4See GATEWAY, page 30 waterpark and human resource issues. He continued, “The longer the state stays 4See PAPA, page 31 Looking for a part? E-mail us! Email: [email protected]

NORTH AMERICAN PARTS, INC. (716) 839-4791 x101 30 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 owners of smaller, family- CLEARY owned and operated facili- Chip Cleary will bring GATEWAY Continued from page 29 Continued from page 29 ties feel IAAPA is not ad- many years of experience to IAAPA dressing their needs. Have lutions for Point of Sale, Or- “Yes, for now I will keep you heard this and do you der Entry for consignment ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Chip Cleary started his career in my home on Long Island but ticketing, Resource Manage- think you might address this the industry in 1978 at Adventureland Amusement Park, I am in the process of getting ment for timed ticketing, and how? Farmingdale, N.Y. He worked his way up through the num- a place to live in the Washing- and its eGalaxy Server solu- “My first job in high ber of positions to serve as vice president where he oversaw ton, D.C. area.” tion for interfacing with the school was working at Ad- the rebuilding and operation of the park. What do you think will park’s online shopping cart ventureland on Long Island, In 1991, Chip supervised the design and construction and access control system. be your first endeavor? What which was and is a family- of Splish Splash waterpark on Long Island, N.Y. He served In a statement Gate- will be the most pressing owned business. I later took as the park’s president until 1999. He and his partners sold way Ticketing Systems said, matter? on a leadership role there, Splish Splash to Palace Entertainment in 1999 and Cleary “The ability to integrate with “Simple answer: IAAPA so my roots are based in the joined Palace’s executive team as vice president of the wa- wing-style gates offered has a strategic plan. I will take small- to mid-sized park com- terpark division. by a company in China was that vision and spend some munity. I am very aware of Spain-based Parques Reunidos purchased Palace Enter- crucial to the project. Since time listening to our members the challenges and opportu- tainment in 2007 and Cleary was named senior vice presi- Gateway has interfaced with from around the world, learn- nities facing these important dent to oversee the company’s portfolio of waterparks in multiple turnstile manufac- ing more about their needs. constituents. They really have the United States. In 2008, was added to turers in the past, it was easy Then (I will) work with the always been the “roots” of this his group. for us to confirm compliance. IAAPA Team around the industry. I personally know a In addition to his vast industry experience, Chip has Strong local support was of- world to consistently beat our great many of these owners been an active member volunteer in IAAPA for nearly 15 fered by Prologic First. Gate- members’ expectations.” and look forward to visiting years. He served on the association’s exhibit awards, gov- way’s past experience in Based on your past expe- and listening to them. IAAPA ernment relations, safety and maintenance, and conference working with Profun on the rience with the association, belongs to its members. That and trade show advisory committees. And, he has chaired uShaka project and the fact are there areas of concern is an important fact that my membership, strategic planning, compensation, and execu- that Prologic already had an you would like to address team and I will always re- tive committees. implementation in Egypt, sooner or later? member.” He also led the team that produced the Kickoff Event at Cleopark Egypt, were a few “This question is chal- And, finally, what do you IAAPA Attractions Expo for the last four years. Chip served of the factors responsible lenging for me to answer think you bring to the table two terms on the board of directors and was elected third for their decision in selecting since I am not starting until in this position for IAAPA? vice chairman in 2007. He served as second and first vice Gateway.” April 4th. Having said that “Thirty years of working chairman in 2008 and 2009, respectively. He was chairman Gateway Ticketing Co. in a broad context, our march with operators, manufactures, of the board in 2010. is based in Boyertown, Pa. towards serving our members and suppliers have given me a Cleary graduated magna cum laude in 1973 from the while Prologic First is based globally is an important prior- set of “eyes and ears” that are New York Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Fine in India. ity.” very connected to the indus- Arts degree. I have heard that some try we all love!” April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 31

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V AWARDS opening its doors to the public last November, the park has event will be hosted this year by the innova- since welcomed hundreds of thousands of guests. tive, hospitable and charming Holiday World BEST OF THE BEST! Universal Studios Hollywood’s acclaimed theme at- & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Ind., where traction, King Kong 360 3-D, created by triple Oscar-winner the staff is already hard at work preparing to agenda for the event, which will outline all of Peter Jackson, was awarded ‘Outstanding Visual Effects in roll out the red carpet for industry attendees on the details (including hotel information and a Special Venue Project’ at the 9th Annual Visual Effects So- Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17. registration), will be released at a later date. ciety (VES) Awards. This prestigious award is the first-ever This event is reserved for working profession- Special behind-the-scenes tours, a luau- presented to a theme park ride. als in the amusement industry; representatives style party and cocktail reception are being J&J Snack Foods has added Minute Maid Soft Frozen from parks and attractions, manufacturers, planned to kick-off the event on September 16. Orangeade to the Minute Maid Soft Frozen Novelties 12 fluid suppliers and consultants are invited to join Other activities such as guided park tours, a ounce Cup line. Perfect for stadium, theme and leisure audi- Holiday World and Amusement Today at this day of experiencing Holiday World & Splashin’ ences, Minute Maid is a world-famous name that customers Safari in operation and the anticipated awards’ fun-filled celebration. know and trust. Rated #1 in brand awareness in Foodservice, show followed by a special dinner will enter- This is the 14th annual year for the Golden Minute Maid Soft Frozen Orangeade offers great tasting tain attendees on September 17. Ticket Awards; they are presented to the “Best natural refreshment anywhere – anytime. To check out the general itinerary for the of the Best” in the amusement industry and are Morey’s Piers’ Ghost Ship theatrical horror walk- Golden Ticket Awards, please log on to www. calculated from an international poll conduct- through attraction beat four major theme parks and their goldenticketawards.com. A more specific ed by Amusement Today. newest rides for the title of About.com’s Reader’s Choice Award for Best New Theme Park Attraction of 2010. dent Carl Crider, Jr. from DelGrosso’s Amuse- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom kicks off its 25th anni- PAPA ment Park said, “I’m just the bridge,” (between versary season on May 19 with five new dining options. The Continued from page 29 the different parks.) “I want to let the organi- eateries include: Macho Nachos Burritos, Primo’s Pizzeria, what has been acquired from Pennsylvania zation do what it does best – meet and share Primo’s Italy, JB’s Smokehouse BBQ and an Icee Mix-It-Up parks and how PAPA members can get further ideas – interact with each other. He concluded, kiosk. involved moving forward. “I want to keep things moving in the right di- The Sahara hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip plans to When asked what his plans are for the rection.” close the property on May 16. Opened in 1952, the Sahara PAPA under his leadership, incoming Presi- has 1,720 rooms and 1,050 employees. No word yet on what will become of Speed The Ride, the 2000-built Premier Rides Scenes from PAPA meeting in Hershey LIM steel shuttle roller coaster. AT / B. DEREK SHAW A six-year-old boy was killed and 28 others were injured March 20 when a 1942-built 7.5-gauge miniature train at Spartanburg, ’s Cleveland Park derailed and overturned while crossing a wooden trestle. A 46-year-old man visiting the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 20 died after falling from the Hi-Miler coaster. Initial investigations of the coaster, which is owned by Ray Cammack Shows, revealed no malfunctions. Six Flags Over Texas has announced that the New Texas Giant will open for the 2011 season on Friday, April 22. The reworked ride boasts a unique steel track designed and sup- plied by Rocky Mountain Construction. The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation has issued a solicitation for the renovation, operation & main- tenance of the Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster Ride, with Buddy Knoebel, left, Knoebel’s Amusement Left to right, Robin Snyder, Jim Seay (Pre- an option to develop, operate and maintain food service, in Resort and Carl Crider, Jr., DelGrosso’s mier Rides) and Alicia Caridi. Snyder and Coney Island, Brooklyn, N.Y. Amusement Park. Caridi are with Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Holiday World officials have confirmed that park’s Coleman. award-winning Voyage will utilize two seven-car PTC trains for the 2011 season. They say the GravityKraft-designed Timberliner trains tested on the ride in 2010 will be upgraded and placed into operation on the Voyage for the 2012 season. Construction on the WonderWorks attraction at Myrtle Beach’s Broadway at the Beach, is 95 percent complete. In- terior exhibits are beginning to take shape and the ‘Amuse- ment Park For The Mind’ is on target for an early April open- ing. Ohio’s will unveil Dinosaurs Alive!, the world’s largest animatronic dinosaur park on May 26, 2011. Supplied by the Canada-based company Dinosaurs Un- earthed, the 12.5 acre attractions will feature more than 60 Left to right, Chris Gray, Great Coasters Intl. Mike Boodley, left, Great Coasters Intl. Inc. life-sized dinosaurs along a 4000-foot-long wooded path Inc.; two Knoebels Amusement Resort family and Tom Rebbie, Philadelphia Toboggan within an outdoor Jurassic forest setting. members, Rick Knoebel and Dick Knoebel. Coasters. 32 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 Arcadia’s new book on Aquarena Springs now available STORY: Jeffrey L. Seifert [email protected] Images of America Aquarena Springs is another book from the immensely popular “Im- ages of America” series from Arcadia Publishing. As with all of the books of this series, the focus is, of course, on im- ages. Arcadia has managed to put together an amazing collection of photographs, postcards, tickets and park brochures. The images and captions tell the story of this unique Texas attraction that was one of the most popu- lar tourist destinations in the Southwest. All images reprinted BOOKS with permis- sion from Aquarena Springs is lo- Aquarena cated at the headwaters of the Springs, by San Marcos river where cold, Doni Weber. clear water immerges from an Available underground aquifer through from the pub- three large and numerous lisher online smaller fissures in the rock. at www.arca- The deep crystal-clear waters diapublish- ing.com or by make it possible to see every- calling (888) thing beneath the surface to a 313-2665. depth of over 30 feet. Arthur Birch Rogers and his son Paul Clockwise from top left: The book cover for Arcadia’s newest J. Rogers acquired this land book, Aquarena Springs; park guests got to see underwater in 1926 and created the “Wa- mermaids drink soda pop while in the comfort of this underwa- terful Wonderland” that was ter theater, built exclusively for the park. Above water, guests Aquarena Springs. Through were treated to a longtime favorite: Ralph the swimming pig. photos and narration, the Rogers brought a similar un- swimming pig would enter- tion for almost 60 years, the tion and preservation. book tells the story of how derwater ballet show to Texas. tain on the surface, while the Rogers family sold the park to Written by Doni Weber, the men first started with the Taking the concept a step fur- theater slowly lowered into a private investor who eventu- granddaughter of Paul Rog- Spring Lake Park Hotel, then ther, they built the world’s the water. ally sold it to Texas State Uni- ers, this 128-page book will eventually offered tours in first Submarine Theater that During the years other versity. The focus has shifted be a fascinating read for those the now-famous glass bottom submerged during the show attractions were added in- from theme park to an educa- who have fond memories of boats, allowing guests to view to give guests a view of the un- cluding a Von Roll skyride, tional environment. The Uni- visiting the park, or to any- the spectacular aquatic life derwater action. Trained mer- Intamin revolving observa- versity has been taking steps one interested in the rich his- of Spring Lake. As the area maids and swimmers, breath- tion tower, Hanging Gardens to return the area to its natural tory of this famous attraction. became more popular they ing through air hoses, would and the Texana Village. At its state, but visitors are still wel- The book retails for $21.99 looked at other ways to en- perform underwater ballets peak, Aquarena Springs was come. Five of the glass bottom and is available at large book tertain the many visitors that and stunts and tricks such as open every day of the year boats have been refurbished stores, any of the popular on- came to enjoy the cool, clear having a submerged picnic except Christmas and was at- and today guests are wel- line booksellers, or it can be water. and drinking from a soda bot- tracting more than half a mil- comed aboard to learn about ordered directly from arcadia After visiting Weeki tle. As the show evolved over lion guests each year. the freshwater ecosystem and publishing.com. Wachee Springs in Florida, the the years, Ralph, the famous After operating the attrac- are educated about conserva- While Aquarena Springs was best known for its glass bottom boat tours (shown in bottom corner of far right photo) over the spring-fed Texas lake, the adjacent hotel and nearby golf course, many guests will also remember the Von Roll skyride with its mas- sive gap between support towers as gondolas crossed directly over the lake. Once on the other side of the lake a trip on the Intamin revolv- ing tower offered another great view of the park and town of San Marcos. April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 33 PEOPLE WATCH be working directly with Alpha-Omega’s Presi- Fresh Look - Memory Pix Norton Auctioneers announces STORY: Tim Baldwin dent, Frank Seninsky, focusing on marketing and return of two key employees [email protected] COLDWATER, Mich. — David A. Norton, distribution, advertising, sales communications, President and CEO of Norton Auctioneers of and education. As a ‘dynamic duo’ team, togeth- Fresh Look is a seasonal Michigan, is pleased to announce the return of er they will continue to look for new and innova- feature that spotlights a first- time exhibitor at the recent Daniel Satow and Darin Spieth to his crew. Nor- tive ways to provide products and services that IAAPA trade show. Amuse- ton Auctioneers is known nationwide for the benefit the Family and Leisure Entertainment In- dustry; something Sarris is very familiar with from ment Today sought out new auction and appraisal of amusement properties and engaging vendors that — parks, carnivals, museums, haunts, antiques, her time with IALEI. “It has been an exciting year and one full of may not have caught the eye trains, amusement manufacturers, and all unique of everyone at the show. As and unusual. opportunities,” says Sarris. With the merger of IALEI and IAAPA in 2009, I decided to start my AT continues this feature this Dan Satow is an auctioneer, professional spring, be sure to take note own business and have been fortunate to have appraiser, realtor, and real estate broker. Da- of some new ideas that just obtained clients who service the family entertain- rin Spieth is a professional auctioneer as well as might be a good fit for your ment industry, which allows me to continue to a realtor. Dan, started with Norton Auctioneers park. at the young age of 12, and Darin was a head work with a great number of people who I have auctioneer with Norton’s for 12 years. Dan and come to appreciate and enjoy. Working with Frank Seninsky has been like going to school all Memory Pix Darin are taking over the day to day operations Technologies of Norton Auctioneers, while David Norton is over again. I have learned more about the ‘for profit’ amusement entertainment industry in www.memorypix.net still acting President and CEO. Dan and Darin Mike Whitaker will be handling most of the listings, set-up and just a few months of working with Frank, than in What is it? have been busier for the ma- on-site work. They are excited to be rejoining the five years of running IALEI. He is a wealth of Memory Pix is a photo jority of the show.” Norton Auctioneers and look forward to being knowledge and a fantastic mentor. I find it hard to keep up with him!” system that allows park guests What does your product on the road again. Says Satow, “I look forward to to have their photo taken for bring to the industry? getting re-acquainted with all of my colleagues Sarris can be reached via e-mail at tracy sar- [email protected] and by phone at (717) 533-1945. free, and then using self-serve “The industry has had from the past and meeting the new faces in to- kiosks have the image placed photo operations within it day’s business that are making things happen.” on numerous views from since the camera was portable. Dan and Darin’s experience, expertise, and Karen Rifenbury joins Sea Life throughout the park. From Not much had changed in 100 enthusiasm is a great asset to Norton Auction- GRAPEVINE, Texas – Mer- there, they choose to email years beyond instant printing eers. Combined with David’s over 40 years expe- lin Entertainments Group, the it to whichever friends they from digital media and push- rience as a professional auctioneer and appraiser world’s second largest visitor at- choose. The brilliance is that ing the photo in front of peo- making over 85 years of combined experience! traction operator, recently hired not only is the park’s image ple as they exit. The end-use “This is an exciting time,” says CEO Norton. Karen Rifenbury as the display and logo then sent around of the photo has been the same “The addition of Dan and Darin will ensure the curator for its new attraction, the world (a la free advertis- and we intend to change that professionalism of Norton Auctioneers, Inc. as Sea Life Grapevine Aquarium, ing), but the park also builds a as we assist attractions with we continue to play an important part of the that will open in July 2011 at Rifenbury database for future marketing 21st century photo marketing. amusement industry.” mall in Grape- opportunities. Social media (i.e. Facebook, The transition will not be noticed to anyone, vine, Texas. In her new role, Rifenbury will man- What made Amusement Twitter, text messaging, email) Today take notice? is modern marketing that is as you will still have Denise Kinsey’s cheery voice age the care of the animals that will live at the at- It was a free service! In an positive because it is based on the phone, and the ever present Terry Hyland traction and their systems. She will also oversee age when guests are opening upon a good experience. Push will still be the point man. the staff that will work with the animals in a variety wallets around every corner, advertising has worn so thin of ways. David, Dan, and Darin can be reached at what a refreshing change for — especially with the under Prior to joining Merlin, Rifenbury was the Norton’s corporate offices in Coldwater, Michi- visitors. The beauty lies in that 40 crowd. It’s less real by com- gan (800) 279-9063, email: nortonsold@cbpu. senior keeper at the Oregon Zoo where she the real benefit to the park is parison and they ignore it. com, Web site: www.nortonauctioneers.com, or worked for the past 11 years. During her time the nationwide (or world- They are more interested in call Dan directly at (517) 617-1104. there, she managed the care of a variety of ani- wide) advertising. And yes, recommendations from their mals, including; tigers, leopards, sun bears, po- hard prints are also available friends. Thus, we use the pho- Tara Casey joins Lo-Q staff lar bears, Steller sea lions, and Pacific Northwest so that visitors have an im- to memory as the centerpiece ATLANTA, Ga. — Tara fish and invertebrates. Rifenbury became the mediate satisfying keepsake. for helping attractions reward Casey is the new director of spokesperson and lead trainer for the southern Guests go from a typical nega- attendance and communicate marketing for Lo-Q plc, a leader sea otters and has been highly involved in their tive experience to a modern- with the world the very posi- in Virtual Queuing Systems for heath, husbandry and conservation efforts. ized positive one. tive aspects of their brand. As amusement parks around the She previously worked at SeaWorld of Texas Amusement Today talks to far as guest experience im- Mike Whitaker, Memory Pix provement, our interactive ki- world. She will manage all of in San Antonio, and volunteered and interned at executive director, about their osk allows users to view their the company’s internal & exter- Marineland of the Pacific in Palos Verdes, Califor- first time at the show: photo, select custom features nal marketing along with imple- nia, while getting her degree. Casey How was your first IAA- and backgrounds, and instant- menting & managing all client Sally names customer service manager PA experience? ly broadcast to their social net- in-park marketing efforts. The company has “It was BIG! Everything work. It’s very entertaining JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — queuing products at amusement parks across was larger and more intense and an excellent marketing the USA, Canada, Australia and all over Europe. Sally Corporation has promoted than we expected. We had tool for the attraction.” Lo-Q’s head office is in the U.K. with their U.S. David Jones to the position of a great location and found What is your biggest suc- head office in Atlanta, Ga. customer service manager. the attendees knew exactly cess story from the show? Jones, who joined the Jack- what they were looking for as “Wow. There were many Alpha-Omega hires Tracy Sarris sonville, Florida-based they roamed the show. I’ve positives for us. Our best mo- EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — and animatronics company in never seen time fly so fast. ments were a series of compli- Tracy Sarris, former executive 1980 as an electro-mechanical Jones We opened each day and we ments by well-known experts director/president of the Inter- technician, has worked as chief would look up and it was 3pm who understood our strategy national Association for Leisure animatronics programmer and audio technician before we knew it.” and smiled their approval. Did the show meet your Since we were a first-time ex- and Entertainment (IALEI) re- until recently, participating in numerous instal- expectations? hibitor, that kind of validation cently accepted the position of lation projects worldwide. As customer service “Yes, in terms of interest is priceless.” director of marketing and com- manager, Jones is responsible for providing cus- in our product and serious See more of how it works munications with Alpha-Omega Sarris tomized manuals for all Sally products. To reach David Jones call Sally Corporation at (904) 355- connections we made with on YouTube. Just search Mem- Amusements & Sales, part of many people. We couldn’t ory Pix. the Alpha-Omega Group of companies. She will 7100. 34 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011

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Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers International, Ltd. • 3026 S. Orange • Santa Ana, Calif. 92707 Phone: (714) 425-5747 • Fax: (714) 276-9666 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.aimsintl.org Think you’ve seen it all? Mike Gutknecht have been involved in the industry I calculated once that in my 12 AIMS Safety Seminars are Ride Entertainment since the mid 1990’s when I was years of casino experience, I dealt taught by the members of the Group of Companies part of the original Top Eliminator somewhere around 2.7 million amusement industry’s leading man- and AIMS president Dragster design team. Prior to that, hands of blackjack. Near the end ufacturers and suppliers. In many [email protected] I was president of a wooden shutter of my dealing career, I felt that with cases, the same people that de- manufacturing company and prior that many hands behind me, that veloped and built the rides are the On April 1, Mark Moore will of- to that, a blackjack dealer at Cae- there was nothing that could sur- ones teaching the AIMS classes on ficially step down as sars Palace in Las Vegas. Certainly a prise me because quite frankly, I’d how to operate and maintain these president of AIMS varied past, but one in which every seen it all. rides. Getting this information di- International after position I’ve held has prepared me I can’t help but think that my rectly from the source is not only a two year term. for where I am today. blackjack dealing mind-set of “hav- the most effective method of ob- Like many before My time as a blackjack dealer ing seen it all” is prevalent in oth- taining the information, but it’s truly him, Mark’s tire- presented me the most intriguing er industries. As a member of the a rare opportunity to learn from the less work ethic and experiences I’ve had. I was fortu- amusement industry, nothing fright- icons of the industry. This is why I commitment to the Gutknecht nate enough to deal to many high ens me more than the thought of the got involved with AIMS Internation- advancement of the profile celebrities such as Frank people maintaining and operating al. This organization has worked AIMS organization has left a lasting Sinatra, Diana Ross, Tom Cruise and amusement rides not giving their diligently to promote the safety of impression on this organization, and Dustin Hoffman as well as many full attention to the job because, the industry and, in the process, has he has certainly left very large shoes sports figures including Howard like me as a dealer, they’ve seen it developed an opportunity that is to fill. As first vice president, I will Cosell, Jimmy Connors, Sugar Ray all. This is where AIMS International truly unique in this day of electronic be making the transition into the Leonard and Jimmy Johnson (the can step in and make a difference information solitude. If there is one presidency and will do my best to coach, not the car driver). I’ve dealt in the mind-set of the amusement bit of advice I can offer, it would be continue on the path that Mark and on games with extremely high lim- industry employee. If there is a for everyone in our industry to take his predecessors have set for AIMS. its, in some cases the table limits common thread in the hundreds of advantage of the seminars offered I currently work with some of were $5,000 minimum and $40,000 classes offered at each seminar, it’s by AIMS and to learn from the best the most talented people in the maximum. In one instance, I busted that no matter what you think you in our industry. amusement industry at the Ride En- three hands in a row and gave away know or have seen, there is always Now, did I ever tell you the story tertainment Group of Companies. I just over $1.2 million in the process. something new to learn. about the time I was dealing to…?

2011 Safety Seminar set for Nov. 10-15 2011 AIMS Safety Seminar Patty Beazley When Pigs Fly schedule of events AIMS seminar director Wednesday, November 9, 2011 4:00PM - 8:00PM Registration for Safety Seminar and educational chairperson [email protected] Thursday, November 10, 2011 8:00AM - 11:30AM Classes 11:30AM - 12:30PM Lunch I just returned from New 12:30PM - 5:15PM Classes Orleans, La., and before you 6:00PM - 8:00PM AIMS Reception come to any conclusions, it Friday, November 11, 2011 wasn’t for a bender on Bour- 8:00AM - 11:30AM Classes 11:30AM - 12:30PM Lunch bon Street. I met with the 12:30PM - 5:15PM Classes volunteers and staff of AIMS 6:00PM - 8:30PM NAARSO Testing for the education and plan- Saturday, November 12, 2011 ning committee for the annu- Beazley 8:00AM - 11:30AM Classes al Safety Seminar. We are ex- 11:30AM - 12:30PM Lunch 12:30PM - 5:15PM Classes cited to announce that the 2011 AIMS Safety Seminar will be held November 10–15, 2011 Sunday, November 13, 2011 8:00AM - 11:30AM Classes in Orlando, Florida at the Doubletree by Hil- 11:30AM - 12:30PM Lunch ton Orlando at SeaWorld. We have backed and take advantage of a limited discount, 12:30PM - 5:15PM Classes up our dates a bit so those who are attend- please call the AIMS office at (714) 425-5747. 6:00PM - 8:30PM AIMS Certification Testing, Maintenance, Opera- tions, Aquatics and all AIMS Inspector Testing ing IAAPA events and AIMS can do both with The first 50 folks who call will receive $100 ease. off the tuition price of $595. Monday, November 14, 2011 8:00AM - 11:30AM Classes On site registration at the seminar will I will keep everyone posted with our new 11:30AM - 12:30PM Lunch be on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from classes, curriculums and other events in the 12:30PM - 5:15PM Classes

4-8 p.m. This year, classes will be held at the next few months. Until then, save the date: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 hotel as requested by our attendees. On line November 10-15, 2011! We can’t wait to see 8:00AM - 11:30AM Classes registration for classes will be available in you there! 1:00PM - 6:00PM Pick up Completion Packets and Certifications at AIMS Booth at IAAPA Expo May, but if you want to be an “early bird”

Space for this AIMS page is provided courtesy of Amusement Today as a corporate partner of AIMS Intl. Content is provided by AT & AIMS. Please direct comments to [email protected] April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 35 ASTM F-24 February meeting updates released Len Morrissey Gravity or Patron There is a new group un- There have been several re- Award of Merit, to Mike With- Director of Technical Controlled der Monty Jasper’s leadership visions to F2291 that have been ers from Walt Disney Imagi- Committee Operations, Non-mechanical working to develop guidance approved by the Committee neering. Mike is only the sec- ASTM International Spherical Devices to address safety for main- but are on hold status. We will ond member of committee F24 [email protected] This task group met to tenance personnel accessing soon be moving this new ver- to receive this honor. discuss the different types of catwalks and other high fall sion out to publication so look ASTM F24, the commit- equipment that could fall un- risk areas. Also, we had a kick for an update of F2291-11 in Next Meeting tee on amusement rides and der this broad topic and have off meeting of Marina Frey’s early summer. The next Committee F24 attractions, which produces begun working on an outline taskgroup to address Standing meeting is scheduled for Thurs- global safety standards for the for a first draft. Wave Machines and other simi- Award of Merit day, October 13 through Sat- amusement industry, held its lar types of attractions. At our meeting, we were urday, October 15, 2011 at the scheduled meeting February Fall Protection and very proud to present ASTM’s Valley Ho Hotel in Scottsdale, 16-19, 2011 in New Orleans, Standing Wave Machines New Version of F2291 highest award, The ASTM Arizona. Please join us there. La. The following is a brief re- cap of the meeting:

Canadian Harmonization Our ground breaking co- ordination efforts with the Ca- nadian Standards Association (CSA) made a great deal of progress at this meeting. The committee will soon be issuing ballot items and, if successful, hope to publish this new stan- dard this year. This pointer document has been touted as a model for other jurisdictions and regions around the globe who would like to incorporate the technical guidance within our committee F24 standards but need to address region- ally specific exclusions or ad- ditional requirements that are unique to their locale.

Controls Steve King and his F2291 Controls group had several sessions to further develop the work that they have been do- ing during their weekly virtual meetings. Expect to see sever- al proposals in the upcoming ballot from Steve’s group in- tended to further bolster this critical section of F2291.

Ziplines, Ropes Courses and Challenge Courses Mike Teske’s group on Ziplines hammered out a shell of a document to standardize this new area of the industry. In the near future an initial ballot will be sent to the F24.60 subcommittee for its first re- view.

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E S 7 T. 1 9 9 Celebrating our 15th year! 36 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 OBITUARIES BRIEFS William T. Pope of Pope’s Concessions dies Luna Park, Chance across the United States and MARKET William T. Pope, 55, Pope’s Concessions, Greenfield, Tenn., Canada. died March 8 at Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn., from using repeaters •www.acsound.net. WATCH complications of pneumonia. William is survived by his wife Don- from A.C. Sound STOCKS na Emert Pope of Dyersburg, Tenn., his mother Mrs. Jane Pope SEYMOUR, Tenn. — An- Morey’s Piers’ of Greenfield, Tenn., two sons, Terry Pope of Dyersburg, Tenn., thony Cordina, owner and Chris(Lauren) Kiser of Fort Hood, Texas., two daughters, Tasha operator of AC Sound Repeat- executive chef Pope of Dyersburg, Tenn., Tandi Conway of Paris, Tenn., one sister ers, recently announced that impresses judges SaDonna (Chad)Cardwellof Medan, Tenn., one brother, James Roy ride manufacturer Zamperla WILDWOOD, N.J. — Pope of Greenfield, Tenn., four grandchildren and a host of friends. will be using AC Sound Re- At the 10th Annual Men R’ He was preceded in death by his father Mr. Jimmy Pope. peaters for several of their Services for Pope were held March 11 at Williams Funeral Cookin’ event to benefit the rides in Luna Park at Coney Home in Greenfield, Tenn., and was buried in Highland Cemetery. Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic Island. The company, based City, 75 cooks and chefs from Kevin Lee Nolan, of former Nolan Amusements, dies in Seymour, Tenn., has been in various backgrounds and skill Kevin Lee Nolan, 55, of Zanesville, Ohio, of the Nolan family business manufacturing safety levels arrived armed with Region As of Price one that formerly owned and operated Nolan’s Amusements (now out (U.S.) 03/17/11 year ago spiel repeaters since 2007 and secret family recipes or cre- of business), died March 6, 2011, at Genesis-Good Samaritan Hos- L.P. $18.62 $12.02 is still going strong. pital, Zanesville, Ohio. ative concoctions, hoping to MGM Mirage $12.64 $11.91 “Having a company like He is survived by his fiancé, Ruth Durant; one daughter, Nicole impress the judges. Morey’s Six Flags Ent. $67.80 $0.11 Zamperla as a customer is an Ann Dilley; his mother, Sallie (Nolan) Kirkbride; two brothers, Tim Piers’ Executive Chef, Wally CBS Corp. $23.25 $14.37 Nolan and Scott (Amy) Nolan; grandchildren, Dakota Lee Nolan- honor,” says Cordina. “We Jurusz, was prepared to im- Walt Disney $40.76 $33.78 Dilley, Mackenzie Edith Nolan-Dilley; also surviving are Ruth’s have been trying to get into press the judges with his own Great Wolf Resorts $2.42 $2.87 family, Lisa and Dave Curby and Cole Bryan; his Lima Ohio family, Coney Island for years.” blend of spices from his spice Blackstone Group $16.35 $14.50 Becky Mitchell, Jan Thompson, Kim Huffer, and Jill Voglesang; also The company met up with company, HA Spice Compa- Village Roadshow $3.39 $10.37 survived by 18 nieces and nephews. Luna Park’s Beau Berni at ny. NBC Universal $19.22 $18.19 He was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl (Eversole) No- IAAPA. It was there they came There were two divisions lan; his father, Fred Nolan; one brother, Rick Nolan; his father and to an agreement on several in the event — Professional FUEL PRICES mother-in-law, Charles and Dorothy Eversole; special friend, Aus- looping and 4 channel spiel re- and Non-Professional. Jurusz tin Evans. peaters for some of the rides at competed in the Professional Services were March 11 in Lima, Ohio. Luna Park. division. The judging panel Lake Compunce’s Bruce Gisiger dies “Last year, we sold a cus- was comprised of instructors It is with regret that NEAAPA inform the membership of the tom sound track to Chance from Atlantic Cape Commu- passing of Bruce Gisiger on March 15, director of foodservice at Rides Manufacturing that nity College and other college Lake Compounce, Bristol, Conn. He was 59. will be used on Chance’s new chefs. In addition to his father, Lester, of Bristol, Conn. he is sur- outdoor train,” said Cordina. Jurusz prepared grilled vived by his wife of 27 years, Carole (Sweezey) Gisiger of Bristol; “That custom repeater will Cape May sea scallops with his children and their spouses, Megan (Gisiger) and Prof. Mitchell have four distinctive steam lo- Cuban spices and chimichurri M. Harris of Sioux Falls, S.D., John and Cindy (Chomic) Dudac of comotive sounds to give their — a meal that took home the Southington Conn. and Kristyne (Dudac) and Michael LaBrie of Li- train ride realism.” ‘Best Entrée’ title in the Pro- tchfield Conn.; his grandchildren, Chandler Harris, Carley Dudac, AC Sound also manufac- fessional Division, beating Samuel and Madison LaBrie and many devoted family members tures sound repeaters for tick- out exotic dishes including and friends. et, food, and game booths. The smoked bison and coral snake Burial information was not available at presstime. Memorial company has a list of cliental donations in Bruce’s name may be made to: Smilow Cancer Hos- chili. from various parks, carnivals, pital, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, Conn. 06508, for the continued •www.moreyspiers.com. research of Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. and other ride manufacturers

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Find us on Facebook! facebook.com/amusementtoday April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 37 MIDWAY CARNIVALS STATE FAIRS REVENUE SUPPLIERS BRIEF Clear skies help Florida State Fair Butler Amusements back on the set a new gross revenue record in 2011 Big Fresno midway 106 rides FRESNO, Calif. — But- make up midway ler Amusements, Fairfield, STORY: Pam Sherborne Calif., will once again be [email protected] providing the midway for the Big Fresno (Calif.) Fair, TAMPA, Fla. – Weather set this year for Oct. 5-16. was kind to the Florida State “We are very excited Fair this year, Feb. 10-21, and to have Butler Amuse- officials were very pleased ments back as our carnival with the results. provider,” said John C. Al- “We had a great 2011 kire, CEO, Big Fresno Fair. fair as the weather was our “Butler Amusements was friend this year,” said Charles our carnival provider be- Pesano, executive director. fore for 24 years and they “Our entire fair team worked always bring quality rides extremely hard to provide and games that our fair wonderful entertainment and patrons love. We are look- programming to please just ing forward to a great year about everyone and all at an with Butler Amusements outstanding value.” with some amazing car- Preliminary and unau- nival promotions, so stay dited attendance this year was tuned.” just under 487,000, approxi- Shamrock Shows, Fon- mately 132,000 more than 2010 tana, Calif., was the car- when the fair suffered from nival provider last year, unusual cold temperatures which was the last year and rain. of that carnival’s five-year “We had a little rain on the The Florida State Fair, Tampa, set an all-time gross revenue record this year and officials contract. first day of the fair, but then were very pleased. Attendance this year during the run, Feb. 10-21, drew 487,000 this Butler Amusements after that, the weather was year. The independent midway provided 106 rides to fairgoers. COURTESY FLORIDA STATE FAIR has a three-year contract great,” said Fred Brown, di- with two, one-year options. rector of operations. “We had “We expanded our fam- Butler proposed to provide a very good year.” ily area with more rides and Top food at 2011 Florida State Fair 19 spectacular rides, nine Pesano said total com- a stage,” Brown said. “It was majors and 20 kiddie rides. bined gross admission rev- new last year and really suc- The Florida State Fair awards three food vendors annually, Danielle LeBouef, com- enue and gross midway cessful so we made it bigger.” ranking them by appearance. Fair officials look for the impres- munications director, said revenue was approximately The number of games sion the stand makes, such as creativity, friendliness of staff, the decision to change $7,775,000, which set a new was reduced from between 68 cleanliness, etc. carnival operators was de- all-time record beating the to 70 in 2010 to 60 this year. This year the top three vendors are: cided through a bidding previous record by $780,000. There were 21 food stands on 1. Wonderland Amusements, Riverview, Fla., (had five iced process. Gross midway revenue alone the midway this year. That is teas that looked like Tiki Huts, with nice little areas around them) “Butler Amusements was just under $4.5 million, down about six. There were a 2. Gabby’s Kitchen, Crystal River, Fla., first year at the Florida ended up with the highest setting a new record. total of 200 food stands on the State Fair point score; thus winning Brown said there were fairgrounds. 3. Tom Hodson Co., Kissimmee, Fla., serves barbecue (Hod- the bid,” LeBouef said. 106 rides on the midway this “Having fewer games and son is also a director of NICA, National Independent Concession- Aside from a new mid- year. Two of the more signifi- food on the midway allowed aires Association Inc.) way provider, LeBouef cant changes to the midway us to really open it more,” The two vendors with the most locations at the Florida State said other plans for the were the expansion of the fam- Brown said. “It looked very Fair were: 2011 event include con- ily area and the reduction of nice and I think people could Netterfield, Land O Lakes, Fla. 4See BUTLER, page 38 games and foods. 4See FLORIDA, page 38 Best Around, Fort Myers, Fla. 38 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011

for our patrons – the $2 FLORIDA Top rides during 2011 Florida State Fair BUTLER Tuesday and the Community Continued from page 37 Continued from page 37 Food Drive. We will continue tell. I think we will do the 1. Super Slide, built by Dave Barham for the fair, owned by tinuing the $1 Wednesday to expand upon our Green- same thing next year and put Florida State Fair carnival ride promotion that house exhibit building that in a few more rest areas.” 2. Sky Glider, built and owned by Sky Fair Inc. was started in 2010. It was a mixed our floriculture ex- Brown also said the 106 3. Hit in 2000 Himalaya, built by Mack, owned by Wade Shows huge success. hibit with Home & Garden rides this year is down one 4. Giant Gondola Wheel, Chance, Wade Shows “Additionally, we will type vendors, are building a from last year’s 107. 5. Super Himalaya, , Reithoffer Shows continue the discounted Un- bridge to connect the Water “But, I think we are find- 6. Vertical Swing, Zamperla, Reithoffer Shows limited Carnival Ride Wrist- Tree with Catfish Falls in our ing the magic number,” he 7. RC48 roller coaster, Pinfari, Wade Shows bands if purchased pre-fair,” Table Mountain Rancheria said. “It looked really nice out 8. Himalaya, Wisdom, Dreamland Amusements she said. “We are focused Park, plus so much more.” there.” 9. Fighter, Mondial, Wade Shows on providing great discounts —Pam Sherborne The fair wasn’t without 10. Magnum, Mondial, Wood Entertainment new attractions this year. For the first time there was Nock Helicopter Trapeze Thrill Show performing a show daily 300 feet above the fair- grounds. “Also new was the Corn Dogs & Country concert,” Pe- sano said. “We really needed this one this year,” Brown said. Frederiksen 1/7x3 b/w 3/14/02 11:22 AM Page 1 Have Midway News? E-mail it to Pam! psherborne @amusementtoday.com “The #1 Leading Slide Manufacturer in America” FREDERIKSEN “World’s Largest 5 Lane, One Trailer Slide - 108 Ft.” INDUSTRIES, INC. 5212 St. Paul St. • Financing and Leasing Available • Trades Considered Tampa, Florida 33619 • Order Slide Bags or “New Rain” Bags (813) 628-4545 • 6 New Slides In Stock FAX (813) 621-3679 • Have 20 Used Rides www.funslide.com • 90 Ft. Fiberglass Slide • 65 Ft. Fiberglass Slide

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Eugene J. Cassidy named executive vice president of Eastern States Exposition SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — will continue as president and Eugene J. Cassidy, of Long- chief executive officer. meadow, Mass., has been “The growth of Eastern named executive vice presi- States Exposition has necessi- dent and chief tated the creation of this new operating offi- position. It is also a key compo- cer of Eastern nent in our management strat- States Expo- egy to position the exposition sition (ESE), for the future,” said McCary. West Spring- Cassidy joined the staff of field, Mass. ESE as director of finance, a po- The announce- Cassidy sition he has held since 1993. He ment was will report to McCary and will made by ESE Chairman of the be responsible for the financial Board Donald R. Chase, fol- management of the company, lowing a meeting of the Expo- strategic planning, developing sition’s board of directors, who a plan for year-round growth voted to promote Cassidy to at ESE and furthering the Ag- the newly established position. ricultural/Educational mission “It is important for an of the exposition. He will rep- organization to identify and resent the exposition regionally reward key individuals, con- and nationally in the fair and sistent with our long term suc- outdoor amusement industry cession plan,” said Chase who and act as a liaison with com- indicated that Wayne McCary munity and local government. April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 39 OABA announces 2011 officers, board members STORY: Pam Sherborne ship, N.J., welcomed over 400 [email protected] members who attended the TAMPA, Fla. — The Out- annual meeting. In address- door Amusement Business ing the crowd, he said: “I am Association (OABA) elected pleased that the OABA has its 2011 board of directors at such talented board members their 46th Annual Meeting of willing to serve and provide members Feb. 11, in Tampa, leadership, advocacy and in conjunction with the Inter- educational programs for our national Independent Show- membership and industry.” men’s Association trade show Bill Johnson Jeanne McDonagh Mike Featherston in Gibsonton, Fla., which ran Feb. 8-12. Bill Johnson, A Fantasy Amusement Company, Ar- lington Heights, Ill., was named the 2011 chairman of the OABA board. Jeanne McDonagh, Mc- Donagh Amusements, Inc., Chesaning, Mich., is the 1st vice chair. Mike Featherston, Gold Star Amusements, Min- neapolis, Minn., became the 2nd vice chair and Chris Lo- pez, Ray Cammack Shows, Laveen, Ariz., was named as the new, 3rd vice chair. Director Tony Cassata, Bob’s Space Racers, Daytona Beach, Fla., who served on the board for 10 years, had to step down in accordance with OABA By-Laws, and was recognized for his ser- vice to the association. Eight directors were re- elected by the membership to serve additional, two-year board terms from Febru- ary 2011 to February 2013. They were Joe Burum, direc- tor of Showmen’s League of America; Andy Deggeller, Deggeller Attractions, Stu- art, Fla.; Michael Doolan, Big Fun, Inc., Jensen, Fla.; Kris- tin Parra, Carson & Barnes Circus, Hugo, Okla.; Brad Piche, Jack’s Fries, Treasure Island, Fla.; Patty Sullivan, Eli Bridge Co., Jacksonville, Ill.; Amber Swedgan, North American Midway Enter- tainment, Ridgeland, Miss., and Michael Wood, Wood Entertainment, San Antonio, Texas. In addition, three new directors were elected by the membership and now take their place on the board. They are Blake Huston, N.A.M.E.; Ben Pickett, Ray Cammack Shows; and Joe Skerbeck, Skerbeck Bros. Shows, Es- canaba, Mich. Outgoing chairman Dom- inic Vivona, Jr., Amusements of America, Monroe Town- 40 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 2011 Fort Worth MIDWAY Stock Show bears MARKET PLACE cold temps and snow in final week STORY: Pam Sherborne [email protected]

FORT WORTH, Texas — Even with ice, snow and frigid temperatures the final week of the 2011 Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show and Rodeo, which ran Jan. 15-Feb. 5, final atten- dance showed an increase from the 2010 total number of visi- tors. The event attracted 930,300 visitors this year, up from 920,000 in 2010. There was a new single day attendance re- cord set during this year’s run. On Saturday, Jan. 29, the event attracted 154,400 visitors blow- ing away the previous single- day record of 126,000 set in 1986. 4See TALLEY, page 41

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Talley’s Amusements provid- ed the midway for the 2011 Fort Worth Stock Show and Keep our carnival and fair industry strong! Rodeo, including this Chance Wheel and Fabbri slide. Buy products and services from these suppliers. AT / GARY SLADE April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 41 It looked like the Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show was on the road to setting a multitude of records this year, after Jan. 29 set an all- time single day attendance record of 154,400. But, during the final week, cold weather put a stop to that. The fair did draw 930,300, an increase from 2010. AT / GARY SLADE

TALLEY Continued from page 40 Officials had hoped to hit and surpass the one million mark, but that was not to be. “We had three really crum- my weather days,” said Shanna Weaver, publicity manager. The crummy weather hit the last week of the fair. Ice ear- ly in that week was followed by six inches of snow in some ar- eas and very cold temperatures. “It was frigid,” said Mary Talley, Talley Amusements, based in Fort Worth, Texas, the carnival that provided the midway. “I didn’t open for four days. I was closed from Mon- day through Friday of that final week. I didn’t open again until Saturday.” Talley said the bad weather closed schools in the area for five days, four in a row – the same days she had to close down her 48 rides. Indoor activities and ex- hibits, as well as rodeo and live music, continued throughout the inclement weather. The Stock Show did shut down one day earlier than 2010 but that wasn’t due to weather. “We closed early because of the Super Bowl,” Weaver said. Super Bowl XLV was held at the Cowboys Stadium, Ar- lington, Feb. 5. Because of that the Fort Worth event ended the 2011 run on Saturday, Feb. 4, in- stead of Sunday, Feb. 5. But, all in all, Weaver said they felt the 2011 run was in- credible. New this year was “Open- ing up the Borders,” Weaver said. “For those that came to the Stock Show, they also received passes to the Cowgirls Muse- um and Hall of Fame, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, and the Cattle Rais- ers Museum,” Weaver said. “It gave our patrons an added val- ue. It was very well received.” The event drew 22,000 head of livestock to take part in the agricultural exhibits and sales. Other entertainment in- cluded attractions from horse shows and rodeos to ballet and concerts. B.J. Thomas and the Bellamy Brothers were just part of this year’s musical talent. 42 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 Eastern States Exposition to construct $2.2 million equine facility STORY: Pam Sherborne quickly as possible,” said Donald Chase, ESE chairman under cover,” McCary said. [email protected] of the board. “We are fortunate to have the ability to The project is the result of an extensive study of make this investment in our physical plant in response ESE facilities, conducted in 2010 to assess the needs of SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Wayne McCary, presi- to the needs of our horse show community.” existing tenants and look toward future year-round dent and CEO of Eastern States Exposition (ESE), The new arena will match the height of the exist- growth. The research included a major engineering Springfield, Mass., announced that the organization ing building and the 66-foot-by-170-foot clear span study of the Coliseum by Populous, Knoxville, Tenn., will embark on a $2.2 million construction project. outdoor roof will be bordered by a four-foot brick pe- and a marketing analysis by AECOM of Washington, The project, announced at the first of January, in- rimeter wall with pre-cast concrete upright posts. The D.C. cludes the construction of a new, covered warm-up exterior of the structure will mirror the north wall of The Exposition will assume financial responsi- arena attached to the main horse barn utilized by the the existing barn and its walls will consist of a perme- bility of the project and will receive no funding from ESE Horse Show held during The Big E as well as a able vinyl designed to protect riders and horses from the state of Massachusetts. In addition, its 2011 capital number of year-round equine events. the elements while providing air circulation and ven- budget of more than $1.1 million will include the in- By committing to this project, exposition officials tilation. stallation of a new roof and other major improvements also vowed to continue their commitment to agricul- Each end of the covered arena will feature 20-foot to the Coliseum. ture and the Horse Show by further developing infra- ornamental iron sliding gates. “We are investing in our future to maintain our structure to maintain ESE’s position as New England’s Riders will be cooled by 16-foot, low speed, high roots and stay viable in an ever-changing market- most sought-after equine destination. volume fans. New lighting will be installed and the place,” McCary said. “I am confident that this project will further solid- riding arena will have spray irrigation and under- The design architects for the project are Char- ify the Exposition’s position as the premier horse show ground drainage. lie Smith and David Forkner of Populous, Knoxville. facility in the northeast,” McCary said. “Our commit- An existing angled doorway will be enlarged so Neffinger Architects, West Springfield, will serve as ment to agriculture and our Horse Show, which began riders may enter and exit the ring on horseback and the on-site architect. here in 1916, is ongoing.” the immediate exterior area will also be covered. A This winter, contractors will be selected and con- The Exposition is also home to 12 year-round canopy connector from the east entrance of the main struction will begin at the end of March. The project horse shows as well as a major equine-related trade horse barn to the west entrance of the Coliseum will will be completed in time for the 2011 Big E in Sep- show, Equine Affaire, held each November. also be erected. tember. “The Exposition’s Board of Directors voted unani- “For the first time ever, competitors will be able to The Big E takes place Sept. 16 – Oct. 2, 2011. mously to approve this project and move forward as practice as well as enter and exit the Coliseum entirely April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 43 Carnival museum is well on its way for opening to public STORY: Pam Sherborne [email protected]

GIBSONTON, Fla. — The carnival museum on the grounds of the International Independent Showmen’s As- sociation (IISA) may not be up and ready for the general public, but the glimpse indus- try members received during the association’s tradeshow was eye opening. Jim Frederiksen, Frederiksen Industries, Tampa, Fla., said everyone seemed to really like what they saw. Now, all they need is for the contractor to finish the building and for more do- nations to come. “Hopefully, the museum will be open to the public later this year or, at the very latest, the first of 2012,” Frederik- sen said. “We want to fill the building up with exhibits.” The 18,000 square-foot building will house two full size carnival rides along a menagerie of other memora- bilia representing the carnival and circus industry. The two rides will be a Ferris wheel, which is already on exhibit, and a carousel. The wheel is a 1900 Con- dermen wheel, donated by Avery Wheelock. “Avery told me that these wheels were made between The carnival museum on the grounds of the International Independent Showmen’s Association was open for industry 1895 and 1906,” Frederiksen members attending the association’s trade show, which ran Feb. 8-12, Gibsonton, Fla. It should be at the end of the year said. “The company only pro- before it is open to the general public, but already there are fine exhibits inside the 18,000 square-foot building, such as duced about a dozen of them. a carnival game wheel and kiddie bumper car shown above. AT / GARY SLADE Avery Wheelock Sr. bought it in 1945 for $300.” The wheel nearly reaches the full height of the approxi- mately 55-foot high building. Frederiksen said they don’t have a carousel as yet. If someone doesn’t step up with one, he will donate his own, which is an Allen Her- schel American Beauty with 20 horses, two abreast, and two chariots. “But, we are really hop- ing to find one a little nicer than mine,” he said. “I mean mine’s not bad, but we hope Exhibits that will come in to get something that looks the future will just add to better. “ those such as the historic When it’s all said and Reithoffer Shows, Gibson- done, Frederiksen said the to- ton, Fla., truck above and tal cost of the museum would the 1900 Condermen wheel be about $2 million. He made at far right. Cost of the a donation of $1.1 million to museum, when all is said bring the museum dream to and done, should be fruition. about $2 million. 44 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 Food vendors show products during Gibtown Show

43rd Annual Trade Show Feb. 8-12, 2011

This was the second year for Chipstix USA, East Brunswick, N.J., to exhibit at the Gibtown show. Sam Saleh, a partner in the company, said they were awarded the Rookie of the Year award at the 2010 show. The interest in the product, Dustin Elder, left, and Mark Jones represented Blend Pak, a spiral potato on a skewer, was exceeding expectations based in Bloomfield, Ky., a first time exhibitor at Gibtown. and the 2011 Gibtown show was proving to be very busy. Blend Pak manufactures batters, breaders, marinades, sea- AT / GARY SLADE soning blends and specialty mixes. The two were also dis- playing the gluten-free products from a Blend Pak subsid- iary, Bloomfield Farms.AT / PAM SHERBORNE

This was the first year for Tom and Tomi Newberry to ex- hibit their company, TNT Confectionery, Panama City, Fla., at the Gibtown show. Their products are Funnel Sticks. Tomi Newberry said the Funnel Sticks can go from the bag towww.amusementtoday.com the fryer, then topped with one of a variety of glazes, sprinkled with powder sugar and in a customer’s hand in Patti Jones, Belshaw Broth- three minutes. She said the show was going well for them. ers, based in Auburn, Wash., “We have spoken to a lot of people,” she said, adding it was busy serving donuts to was great because, being new, they wanted to learn what- attendees and exhibitors ever they could about the industry. AT / GARY SLADE alike at the Gibtown trade- SUBSCRIBE TODAY RECEIVE 14 NEWS-PACKED ISSUES PER YEAR show.STAY Belshaw INFORMED manufactures and distributes donut frying equipment. AT / PAM SHERBORNE

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Seen at 2011 International Independent Showmen’s Association annual show Feb. 8-12 • Gibsonton, Fla. • AT / Pam Sherborne

The Dartron Zero Gravity at the Gibtown show was pur- Jeff Kudler, Majestic Rides, New Waterford, Ohio, shows chased by Playworld Unlimited, Alma, Mich., from Rides-4-U. a photo of the company’s new Cloud Buster ride. The com- pany had already sold one to Bartlebaugh Amusements, Pe- tersburg, Pa.

This SBF/Visa Frog Hopper, seen in the Rides-4-U booth at Gibtown was sold to Clas- sic Amusements, Dalkeith, Ont. Rides-4-U, Somerville, N.J., had a very busy show also selling a chopper train to Jake Inners, Majestic Mid- ways, York, Pa. and a SBF/ Visa Puppy Love to Wag- ner’s Carnival, Aransas Pass, Texas.

Dave Starke, Gloworks, Fraser, Mich., was very busy during Michael Curci, Midway Stainless Fabricators, Hillside, N.J., the Gibtown show showing the company’s new professional reported having a great Gibtown show. Here are a sampling grade lasers and the variety of light up novelty. of carts he brought to the show.

Roni Levi, vice president, Kellytoy Company, with of- fices in New York, Los Ange- les and Hong Kong, stands beside one of the company’s newer products. The shiny balls can range in size for Representatives from the Volusia County Fair, DeLand, Fla., the giant one shown here were on hand during the Gibtown show. Having just visited to as small as six inches. The the AT booth are, from left, George Shierling, fair treasurer; Zamperla Inc., Boonton, N.J., had a great response to the company was exhibiting at Thom Giordano, marketing director, CFE; David Viers, ex- new ride Happy Swing, shown here at Gibtown. The com- Gibtown and having a good ecutive director, CFE, and Sharon Tighe, director. This year’s pany was also exhibiting a mini tea cup. show. Volusia County Fair is set for Nov. 3-13. 46 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011 April 2011 AMUSEMENT TODAY 47

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Wanted used 90+ft. slides, repeatingportability custom canned not needed. speil. BuiltG-Force 1977, 4, Excellent 56’ high xcondition 635’ long in are made to 100% / over 6,000 new •Ride setup BuiltWanted in 1977, used excellent 90+ft. condition slides, in ChaosScooter -Chance 1800 T/M T/M (Majestic) ...... $99,000 ....$224,000 LED lights,amusement new electrical wiring, new •Ride tear down $375. Go to www.ACSound.net portabilityIndiana. not $200,000 needed. FUNHOUSES ForIndiana. photos $200,000and details: Crazy Bus T/M (Zamperla) ...... $99,000 PIC drive. 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Four complete CLASSIFIEDS Call Len or John systems ready for production with Great Condition. YOUR USED RIDE claSSIFIed QUARTERTIME AMUSEMENTS Call(908) Len 526-8009 or John two additional systems available. Tower rehabbed in 2004. (908) 526-8009 claSSIFIed MARKETPLACE P/M. Excellent ride for FAX: (908) 526-4535 Please contact [email protected] deadlIneS Call Michael: (410) 358-8311 FAX: (908) 526-4535 mid-sizedpark. deadlIneS MAY AMUSEMENT TODAY’S Ride is operating and available Classified pages close the 10th of October 1st. AMUSEMENT TODAY’S month prior to the issue date. Location - Eastern USA. Classified pages close the 10th of Rates: month prior to the issue date. • Rates: •Regular classified ad– 99-year-old Carousel w/1924 Wurlitzer $20 minimum up to 30 words; organ. Located in USA. Major rehab •Regular classified ad– $1 per additional word. in 2004. Indoor location. Available $20 minimum up to 30 words; •Display classified ad –$50 September 2009. $1 per additional word. per column inch. A 1-point •Display classified ad –$50 Four rows, 35 jumpers, 23 standers, rule will appear around ad. per column inch. A 1-point 2 chariots. www.amusementtoday.com •Company logos, screens and rule will appear around ad. reverses also are available on Available through International Ride •Company logos, screens and display ads upon request. Management reverses also are available on display ads upon request. Call (609)SUBSCRIBE 920-0252 or (609) TODAY 827-1316 RECEIVE 14 NEWS-PACKED ISSUES PER YEAR STAY INFORMED AT CLASSIFIEDS YOUR USED RIDE MARKETPLACE AT CLASSIFIEDS YOUR USED RIDE MARKETPLACE GAMES FOR SALE LOOPING COASTER MAIL THIS FORM TO: AMUSEMENT TODAY • P.O. BOX 5427 • ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76005 USA TO SUBSCRIBE FAX THIS FORM TO: 817.265.6397 • SUBSCRIBE ONLINE: www.amusementtoday.com SUBSCRIPTION1. 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Box 5427 Arlington, Texas 76005-5427 CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE (or Province and Postal Code) TELEPHONE NUMBER (REQUIRED) Call Michael: (410) 358-8311 Arlington, Texas 76005-5427 • R Payment Enclosed AMUSEMENT • (817) 460-7220 COUNTRY EMAIL ADDRESS Charge to Credit Card: (817) 460-7220 Fax (817) 265-NEWS (6397) TODAY SIGN ME UP FOR FREE EMAIL NEWS ELI #5 FERRIS WHEEL Fax (817) 265-NEWS FREE(6397) • QUESTIONS? CALL AT: 817.460.7220 NEWS! R EXTRA! EXTRA! YOUR DESKTOP EDITION RRSerial# 1161-69 R • We accept: G/M, sand blasted CLASSIFIEDS ready for repair and paint We accept: 45-foot trailer YOUR I WANT TO HELP BY MAKING A TAX DEDUCTABLE DONATION IN THE AMOUNT BELOW TO PRESERVING MAKE A YES! THE NATIONAL ROLLER COASTER MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES. MORE INFO: ROLLERCOASTERMUSEUM.ORG $6,000 cash ROLLER COASTER USED RIDE HISTORY DONATION R $10 R $25 R $50 R OTHER AMOUNT: $ Call John Fanelli (978) 343-4881 MARKETPLACE 48 AMUSEMENT TODAY April 2011