Park Update
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EDEN’S EYE
DRUSILLAS Drusillas Park in England has replaced its old Bug World attraction with a maze courtesy of theming specialist Meticulous. Based on the four elements of earth, air, fire and water, Eden’s Eye is a “sensory maze” that challenges guests to find a hidden garden with a golden tree. Added features include a talking statue, magic lamp, music, water effects and other surprises. “We wanted the maze to be a themed delight,” explains Meticulous director Dean Weal, “not a frustrating waste of time like so many of the mazes we visited while doing our research.” The beautiful flooring throughout the attraction is an example of the attention to detail employed by Weal and her colleagues. The maze was designed to provide equal access and enjoyment for both able-bodied and disabled
visitors alike, with wide walkways suitable for wheelchairs. Based in East Sussex, Drusillas features a mix of animals, adventure play Based in Sussex, Drusillas features a mix of animals, adventure play areas and other attractions including a Thomas & Friends themed railway.s
www.drusillas.com
ROCKET GERMANY
PRATERTURM VIENNA PRATER
The world’s tallest Star Flyer – all 117-metres of it – opened back in May at the Prater in Vienna. Installed by Funtime, the Austrian manufacturer that pioneered this type of ride back in 2004, the Praterturm (Prater Tower) seats 24 riders in 12 pairs of flying chairs. Funtime used around 70,000 nuts and bolts!
www.prater.at
One of the talking points at this year’s Oktoberfest in Munich was the latest extreme attraction from Funtime. Presented by showman Michael Goetzke, the Rocket debuted this summer in Düsseldorf, and has gone on to appear at a number of German events before the high profile appearance in Munich (as pictured here). The Goetzke family already travels two Funtime Star Flyers, and Rocket adopts a very similar format. Instead of seats suspended by chains, the 55-metre-high ride boasts five six-seater planes that rotate around their own axis. Funtime first used such a vehicle on a larger, single car Rocket ride at Divo- Ostrov park in St Petersburg, Russia.
www.goetzke.de
RAINBOW PRODUCTIONS ‘Meet & Greets’ & Shows starring TV characters
Rainbow Productions has 25 years experience in creating bespoke mascot costumes for clients in the leisure sector. The company is also the official UK licensee, exclusively offering personal appearances of over 90 children’s
characters from the world of television and publishing. Licensed characters in the portfolio include Peppa Pig, Postman Pat and Wallace & Gromit. A range of 15-20 minute Shows featuring live performances from licensed characters has also been developed - specifically to appeal to family audiences at leisure and retail attractions.
Shows available to book: ● Angelina Ballerina - Mouseland’s Greatest Dancer
● Bob the Builder - Sunflower Sailor
● Bob the Builder - Never Mind the Breeze Blocks – Live! ● Barney - Playtime Sing-along
● Fifi Forget-Me-Not - Rock with the Tots +44 (0)20 8254 5300
● Fireman Sam - Extra, Extra, Read All About It! ● LazyTown - Get Active with the UK Sportacus and Stephanie Mini Show
● Roary the Racing Car - The Roary Show! ● Rupert Bear - Rupert’s Marching Band
info@rainbowproductions.co.uk www.rainbowproductions.co.uk OCTOBER 2010 31
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