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Andretti expands
Atlanta FEC is about more than just karting
Atlanta-based FEC brand Andretti Indoor K arting and Games is opening its second location in the US city this su
city this summer. er The ew 100,000 square r.. The new 100,000
foot (9,290 sq m) outlet will be located in the heart of Marietta, Georgia.
Signature attractions will include two multi-level tracks designed in-house, equipped with Sodi R TX electric karts capable of reaching speeds up to 60 mph (97kmh. Also on offer will be boutique bowling from US Bowling, laser tag designed by Creative Works and Delta, a challenging ropes course (supplier to be determined), a T riotech XD 7D Motio
D Motion Theater r,, CX C racing simulators and
an arcade area with over 120 video games and a redemption centre.
Visitors will be able to relax and unwind over drinks and snacks in the Andretti Grill and domed Sky Bar overlooking the kart tracks, which will allow guests to follow the action while enjoying their favourite drinks. W ith over 10,000 square feet (929 sq m) of event space and in-house catering , the FECs operators are marketing the venue as suitable spot for birthday parties, corporate events and more.
hic ue “Since opening the first Andretti Holovis in Harbin
The largest shopping and leisure complex in the Heilongjiang province of northeast China is creating a dedicated family attractions zone on the third floor of the building. Since opening in 2004, Harbin L esong Plaza has been renowned for championing the trend of integrated shopping and leisure facilities in the region, and as from this May it will have a new attraction courtesy of Holovis Attractions. The British company is supplying a 12- seat interactive Immersive Theatre complete with a 180° surround screen that “wraps” the audience in media featuring a unique storyline and game content. The interactivity will run on InterAct, a proprietary technology platform from Holovis that enables a highly accurate, easy -to-use interactive experience for seamless player integration. Players will sit on Holovis motion seats that have a three DOF platform capability .
In what is believed to be a first for such theatres, the players will be able to select the game that they participate in with a live vote using their interactive devices at the beginning. The two game options, taken from the Holovis DomeRider Series are Jungle Crisis and The Lost Cove.
Flashback to 2014 at Zoombezi Bay
This AquaPlay R ainF ortress, named Baboon L agoon, helped Zoombezi Bay break attendance figures last summer despite less than favourable weather conditions in Ohio.
“ When you have something new to offer before the season open it encourages group sales and increases the number seasons pass holders,” explains John Gannon, general manager of the waterpark facility at The Columbus Zoo. “ W e experienced the majority of this revenue boost by promoting Baboon Lagoon pre -season.” The animal-themed structure by WhiteW ater replaced an existing water playground but enhanced the guest experience offering over twice the waterslides alongside added play elements. The attraction formed the centrepiece of a new area designed by ADG , which also included new retail and dining choices.
Baboon Lagoon also won an IAAPA PA A Best
New P roduct Award for Zoombezi Bay in the category of best Themed Exhibit Design for Zoos, Aquariums and Museums.
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Following the popularity of a slide with the same name at Water Country USA in W illiamsburg, Virginia, Busch Garde s T
ardens Ta Tampa in Florida has
installed a new attraction called Colossal Curl as part of its Adventure Island waterpark, the first new addition since 2006.
T rue to its name and holding up to four passengers at a time, this mega slide from ProSlide Technologies becomes the tallest ride at the Florida park, standing nearly 70ft (21m) high and 560ft (170m) in length. Riders hurtle in tubes through a combination of funnel and wave elements, experiencing moments of weightlessness during some of the biggest drops.
Te P ictured here during the final stages of
installation, Colossal Curl was due to be ready for the start of the 2015 season on March 7.
MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 Colossal Curl 2 focus has always b been to offer state of the art
attractions, the highest level of customer service and a clean and safe environment”, notes John Andretti, a NASCAR wi
AR winning driver r..
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