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Aquatica III SeaWorld acquires Knott’s Soak City
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has acquired Knott’s Soak City in San Diego, California, and plans to reopen it as the third Aquatica branded property within its group. The standalone waterpark was previously owned by Cedar Fair, operator of Knott’s Berry Farm outside Los Angeles. Located just south of San Diego in Chula Vista, the park sits 23 miles (37km) from SeaWorld San Diego. SeaWorld already operates Aquatica outlets close to its parks in Orlando, Florida, and San Antonio, Texas, and an extensive renovation is planned over the winter in Chula Vista – including
the introduction of new animal exhibits. “We will make significant changes transforming the park into Aquatica,” promises Jim Atchison, president and CEO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. “These parks reflect the highest standard of quality in attractions, entertainment and theming, but the presence of animals makes the experience something truly special.” Aquatica San Diego will open in June. Terms of the deal with Cedar Fair, which have been under negotiation for several months, have not been disclosed.
Waterparks get social
Don’t be disturbed if you see a UFO next time you visit the local waterpark. India’s Arihant Industrial Corporation has announced plans for a new space-age-themed attraction that will turn a corner of any waterpark into a social space for guests to interact and party. The 77ft-diameter Space Disc consists of undercover disco with rain showers, fog effects, fountains, sound and light effects including an
illuminated dancefloor. As well as helping waterparks extend their opening hours, the attraction can also be rented out for conferences and events for up to 130 people.
Arihant has already built several similar products in Asia, but has refined various features for the launch of Space Disc in Europe and the USA. Following the unveiling of the concept at the recent IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, the company is already talking to several interested parties according to marketing director Pranay Safari
Tivoli makes Merry Six hundred square metres of additional
attractions will await guests in 2013 at Tivoli in Copenhagen as the famous Danish amusement opens a new themed land called the Merry Corner.
Inspired by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, the 1,200 sq m new area will three rides against a backdrop of feature Renaissance-era Copenhagen houses, stars and planets. Leading the pack will be Galaksen, a
highly-themed Zamperla Air Race featuring giant eagle ride vehicles. Passengers will
experience forces of up to 4G as they are whirled in a propeller like motion on the end of arms that circle the ride’s centre. The other two rides will be an 8-metre high drop tower and the Little Pilot, a classic Tivoli attraction with a new look. To make way for the Merry Corner, Tivoli has added an extra 6,000 sq m to the park, as well as removing its Big Clock mini wheel. The new land is part of an renewal plan that will be implemented over the coming years. The 2013 season starts on April 11. In the meantime, Tivoli’s Christmas season runs from November 16 to December 31.
12 Santorini Water Fantasy
Santorini Water Fantasy is one of two new Thai waterparks opening in 2013 supplied by Polin Waterparks & Pool Systems. Set to open in May, the waterpark will complement an amusement park at the Cha-Am Premium Outlet Mall in the southern part of the Phetchaburi province. The project is the brainchild of Supoj Tantichirasakul, chairman of the clothing company Pena House. Waterpark attractions will include one of Polin’s signature King Cobra slides as well as a Looping Rocket, Space Shuttle, Windigo, Freefall, Aquatube, Rafting Slide, Black Hole, Kids Freefall, Space Hole, Kids Octopus Slide, Mini Pirate Slide, Turtle Slide, Rabbit Slide, Mini Rainbow Slide, Giraffe Shower, Mushroom, Aquatower Type 600, Frog Slide and Baby Octopus Slide. Built at a cost of bt100 million (US$3.25m/€2.5m), Santorini Water Fantasy will sit on about 4-acres (1.6 hectares). The existing amusement park occupies about double that. A further 8 acres is already earmarked for a three-star resort.
New for Knott's
California’s Knott’s Berry Farm will add three new family attractions to its Boardwalk for summer 2013. Chief among this will be Coast Rider, a Wild Mouse from Mack Rides. The coaster will feature 1,339ft (408m) of track including a 52ft (16m) first drop, followed by a series of hairpin turns, twists and spins. Surfside Glider, a Flying Scooters from Larson International, will enable guests to pilot their own glider
suspended from a height of 28ft (8.5m). From Eli Bridge, the Pacific Scrambler is a
boardwalk classic and should be a hit with families.
DECEMBER 2012/JANUARY 2013
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