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LOBO powers Europa-Park exhibition
Opened this summer to celebrate the German park’s 35th anniversary, Europa- Park Historama is a multimedia experience. After a walk-through exhibition at the beginning of the attraction, guests board one of six cabins that revolve on a turntable between six scenes.
The first scene features a clumsy park attendant who accidentally sets off the fire alarm, bringing the museum to life. This is followed by a whistle-stop history of the park, a scene dedicated to the Mack family business, an on-ride experience from one of the park’s coasters and a sensational finale featuring plenty of glamour. Up to 700 guests per hour can enjoy this 15-minute ride through history. Responsible for the technology behind the show was the laser specialist and long- time Europa-Park collaborator LOBO. A total of 27 digital video projections help create the 180° panoramas that are integral to the experience, and no less than nine lasers projectors generate the sophisticated 3D effects. Highlights include hologram- like 3D projections, fog projection and water screens and fountains. A surround
Dollywood announces Barnstormer
Situated in a new barnyard-themed area, Barnstormer is a Screamin' Swing ride from S&S planned for 2011 at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. A similar ride with a similar theme already operates at Silver Dollar City, another Herschend Family Entertainment property.
The Dollywood attraction will feature two pendulum arms with seating for 32 riders. Seated back to back, riders travel progressively higher on each swing of the Barnstormer’s massive arms, reaching a maximum speed of 45 miles per hour and an angle of 230 degrees. At its peak, Barnstormer reaches a height 81ft taking riders high above the barn’s rooftop and surrounding treetops. Situated in the lush
foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the Barnstormer will rest amid a traditional red barn on the Owens Farm, a nod to Dolly Parton’s family’s rural upbringing. While the new ride swings high above the barn, a children’s play area pig pen water play area will be on hand for younger guests.
system takes full advantage of the theatre’s geometry and the guest cabins. “For more than 20 years, we have
implemented dozens of spectacular projects with Europa-Park,” highlights LOBO creative director, Alexander Hennig. “An attraction with six rooms stuffed with sophisticated multimedia technology,
three simultaneously running guest cabins and live interactions with actors is an extraordinary challenge.”
Pinball Museum chooses Sacoa
The new National Pinball Museum in Washington DC is to install a PlayCard system from Sacoa. Due to open this month, the 14,000 square feet not-for-profit museum boasts a collection of over 850 pinball machines, including a pay-to- play area with 40 classic
machines from the 1950's through the ‘90's. Founded by David F. Silverman, the museum will also host a number of educational initiatives and touring exhibits depicting the history and art of pinball. The Sacoa debit card system will allow visitors to enjoy coin-free use of the pay-to-play machines, as well as various retail purchases. “We are really excited to be working with Sacoa,” says Silverman.
“Although we are small in comparison to their other clients, they have really provided stellar customer service and worked really hard to provide us with an affordable system that meets our needs.”
Based in Argentina, Sacoa is the leading provider of debit card and point of sale systems for the amusement park and family entertainment industry.
www.playcard.com www.nationalpinballmuseum.org
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