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PW-MAR20-03-Contents.qxp_Contents 30/03/2020 18:15 Page 3


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SUMMER PART 3 2021 5 Front Gate


TThheelatest from Paul Ruben 6-19 Park News


Your monthly round-up 22-23 Cover Story


Your monthly round-up 22-23 Cover Story PolinWaterparks


28-29 Ride Profile


MARCH 2020 6 Park Hoppin’ 6-620 Park News


MARCH 2020 6 Park Hoppin’ -20 Park News


20 Industry Event PolinWaterparks


22-25 Paul Ruben A tribute


26-28 Cover Story 28-29 Ride Profile


30-40 Special Feature Media Based Attractions


42-43 Park Update 44-45 Attraction Profile


44-45 Park Update Waldameer Park


Kalahari Resorts 48 Guest Article


44-45 A traction Profile Kalahari Resorts


46-47 Company Profile Aquatic Development Group 48 Guest Article


46-47 Company Profile Aquatic Development Group 46 Guest Article


David Bromilow, Mobaro


49-51 Park Profile Folly Farm


49 Guest Article 49 Guest Article


SSccoott Sherrod: Stay in the Game 50-51 FEC Profile


50-51 FEC Profile LLaannggeer’rs’s


52-54 Park Profile CiCnecittàWorld


52-54 Park Profile ineci tàWorld


58 Web Guide Online Resources


56-57 Asia Pacific Daan Dujim, SunWorld 58-61 Latin America


56-57 Asia Pacific Daan Dujim, SunWorld 58-61 Latin America


TThheeregion’s response to the pandemic 62 NewProducts Your monthly round-up 70Web Guide Online Resourses


62 NewProducts Your monthly round-up 70Web Guide Online Resourses


SUMMER PART 3 2021 P P region’s response to the pandemic


51 New Products Your monthly round-up


t She rod: Stay in the Game


Figures of Fun and News Kernels latest from Paul Ruben


Your monthly round-up


MARCH 2020 P18


P18 Park World Excellence Awards


25-26 ParkWorld Excellence Awards Make some noise!


MiMckey andMinnie’s Runaway Railway 30-33 Industry Influencer


FFrank Stanek and The Producers Group 35-42 Special Feature


ickey andMinnie’s Runaway Railway 30-33 Industry Influencer


rank Stanek and The Producers Group 35-42 Special Feature TThheemimnging


25-26 ParkWorld Exce lence Awards Make some noise!


Kraftwerk Living Technologies (KLT)


6 Park Hoppin’ The latest from Paul Ruben 6-20 Park News Your monthly round-up 22-23 Cover Story PolinWaterparks 25-26 ParkWorld Excellence Awards Make some noise! 28-29 Ride Profile Mickey andMinnie’s Runaway Railway 30-33 Industry Influencer Frank Stanek and The Producers Group 35-42 Special Feature Theming 44-45 Attraction Profile Kalahari Resorts 46-47 Company Profile Aquatic Development Group 48 Guest Article Debbie Evans:Manging your brand through social media


P22 P35 P35 Paulton’s Park - Tornado Springs


Debbie Evans:Manging your brand through ialmedia


Debbie Evans:Manging your brand through ssooccialmedia


49 Guest Article Scott Sherrod: Stay in the Game 50-51 FEC Profile Langer’s 52-54 Park Profile CinecittàWorld 56-57 Asia Pacific Daan Dujim, SunWorld 58-61 Latin America The region’s response to the pandemic 62 NewProducts Your monthly round-up 70Web Guide Online Resourses


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Park Word


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Park Word


Park Word


Welcome to theMarch i sue. I hope you are all safe and keeping well.


in association with in association with in association in association with


Welcome to theMarch issue. I hope you are all safe and


Welcome to theMarch issue. I hope you are all safe and


WiWtih parks beginning to re-open in China and Japan a number of industry voices have said they can see a light a the end of the tu nel and that’s very much wha this i sue is all about – continuing to work on future projects as best we can, while


China and Japan a number of industry voices have said they can see a light at the end of the tunnel and that’s very much what this issue is all about – continuing to work on future projects as best we can, while


ppriroritising the health and safety of guests and staff by keeping gates shut until our respective governments advise it is safe to do otherwise.


ior tising the health and safety of guests and staff by keeping gates shut until our respective governments advise it is safe to do otherwise.


33), Frank Stanek, looks back on his life in the industry and addresses the current economic climate for the planning and development of attractions and new entertainment real estate developments. In ‘Stay in the Game’ (p49) Scott Sherod CEO of


In this month’s extended ‘Industry Influencer’ (pp30 - 33), Frank Stanek, looks back on his life in the industry and addresses the current economic climate for the plpanning and development of attractions and new entertainment real estate developments.


In this month’s extended ‘Industry Influencer’ (pp30 - 33), Frank Stanek, looks back on his life in the industry and addre ses the cu rent economic climate for the la ning and development of attractions and new entertainment real estate developments.


Intercard, picks up on the theme of keeping calm and carrying on by exploring the ways which operators, manufacturers and suppliers can support each other through the crisis. In this month’s Big Question (p5) we find out how


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In ‘StayWin the Game’ (p49) Scott Sherod CEO of Intercard, picks uppon the themaie of keeping calnm and ca rying on by exploring the ways which operators, manufacturers and suppliers can support each other through the crisis.


Intercardam, puiscekments uparoks ann thdeetntheretmnmee ont cf koemeplpeixnes in ig calm and carrying oVn by exploring the ways which operators, manufactuGorenzrsáand suppliers can support each other through the crisis.


In ‘Stayoirn the Game’ (p49) Scott Sherod CEO of operations and set-up for SunWorld, a series of leading


Dreamworld,WhiteWaterWorld, SkyPoint, Efteling, Linnanmäki Amusement Park, Toverland and Ripley Entertainment are managing to keep guests entertained while gates are shut. We also hear from Stefano Cigarini, CEO of Cinecittà ld in Rome (52-54) and Daan Duijim, di ector of


ietnam, (pp56-77), while regular contributor Astrid lez Nariño gives us an update on the situation in


Latin America (pp60-62).


In this month’s Big Question (p5) we find out how DDreamworld,WhiteWaterWorld, SkyPoint, Efteling, i nanmäckni Amusement Park, Toverland and Ripley Entertainment are managing to keep guests entertained while gatfents are shut.


reamworld,WhiteWaterWorld, SkyPoint, Efteling, LiLnnanmäkoi Amusement Park, Toverland and Ripley Entertainment are managing to keep guests entertained while gateas are shut.


In this month’s Big Question (p5) we find out how coming weeks and months – let’s continue to talk about


Throughout the issue we also highlight projects that went live before the crisi or were due to go live in the


We albaso hear from Stefano Cigarini, CEO of Cinecittà World in Rome (52-54) and Daan Duijim, director of operations and set-up for SunWorld, a series of leading amusement parks and entertainment complexes in in VVietnam, (pp56-77), while regular contributor Astrid González Nariño gives us an update on the situation in Latin America (pp60-62).


We also hear from Stefano Cigarini, CEO of Cinecittà World in Rome (52-54) and Daan Du jim, director of operations and set-up for SunWorld, a series of leading amusement parks and entertainment complexes in in ietnam, (pp56-77), while regular contributor Astrid González Nariño gives us an update on the situation in Latin America (pp60-62).


them, as when gates re-open, they will undoubtedly be (or tinue to be) a success. This includes SuntagoWater World in Poland, where PolinWaterparks has installed 15 of its signature slides (pp22-23), and all of the other astic theme parks, water parks, FEC’s and location- sed entertainment mentioned throughout the issue.


Becci Knowles, editor Editor:


Becci Knowles (+44 1622 699140) bknowless@datateam.co.uk


North American Editor: Paul Ruben (+1 585 381 1012) parkw@rochester.rr.com


MARCH 2020 Sliding


into action!


Polin Waterparks supplies Europe’s largest covered water park with 15 of its signature slides


P42 THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT:


SuntagoWaterWorld, which claims to be the largest covered waterpark in Europe, opened its doors to the public in February. Featuring 15 of PolinWaterpark’s signature water slides, it’s a tropical paradise for guests of all ages. Takes a look on pages 22&23.


P56 P56 Frank Stanek and


The Producers Group Park World


Excellence Awards


Stefano Cigarini, Cinecittà World Theming + more


Throughou the i sue we also highlight projects that went live before the crisis or were due to go live in the coming weeks and months – let’s continue to talk about them, as when gates re-open, they will undoubtedly be (or continue to be) a success. This includes SuntagoWater World in Poland, where PolinWaterparks has installed 15 oof its signature slides (pp22-23), and all of the other fantastic theme parks, water parks, FEC’s and location- based entertainment mentioned throughout the issue.


Throughout the issue we also highlight projects that went live before the crisis or were due to go live in the coming weeks and months – let’s continue to talk about them, as when gates re-open, they will undoubtedly be (or continue to be) a su ce s. This includes SuntagoWater World in Poland, where PolinWaterparks has installed 15 f its signature slides (pp22-23), and all of the other fantastic theme parks, water parks, FEC’s and location- based entertainment mentioned throughou the i sue.


MARCH EDITION • ISSN 1462-4796 © Copyright 2020. All materials in this publication remain the copyright of Datateam BusinessMedia Ltd and no part of it may be reproduced without the written permission of the proprietors. A request to insert an advertisement is deemed to be an acceptance of Datateam BusinessMedia Ltd’s conditions of trading, copies of which are available on request.


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Like so many of you in the industry, the Park World team has been deeply saddened by the news of Paul Ruben’s passing. I only knew Paul for two and half years, but he had the effect that I felt like I had known him a lifetime. He was our North American editor for over 30 years and all of Park Worlds staff, past and present, found him an absolute joy to work with. He will be greatly missed. Together with his industry colleagues, we pay tribute to him on pages 22&23. A consummate professional to the end, Paul still managed to send me what would be his final article for Park World, published on pages 44 and 45. In it, he speaks to Paul Nelson, owner of Waldameer Park, Erie. Turn to pages 44 – 45 to find out more. Kraftwerk Living Technologies and its latest range of media-based attractions are the subject of this month’s Cover Story. Turn to pages 26 and 28 to find out more about Sun Dark and Night at the Manor, the first two attractions in its appropriately named, ‘Transforming Theaters’ range. Following on from this nicely is this month’s Special Feature, which continues the discussion about Media Based Attractions (pp30-40). Take a look to find out what’s new from Navitar, Brogent, Simworx, Sally Dark Rides, SimEx- Iwerks Entertainment and Simtec Systems. In another Park Update on pages 44 and 45, Marcus Gaines, owner of Ride and Park Media pays a visit to Tornado Springs at Paulton’s Park; while in this month’s Park Profile, Bryony Andrews, editor of GlobalAmusements&Play.com, speaks to operations manager Royston Badham to find out more about Folly Farm’s history and its plans (pp49-51). We also have two further guest articles, one from Playsafe Systems’ Iain Lunt, examining current and future trends in payment in family entertainment centres and other location-based entertainment venues (p46) and Mobaro’s director of parks and attractions, David Bromilow who explains why safety, maintenance and operations should be brought together in one system (p48). Finally, you will find all of the latest industry news on pages 6 – 19, together with coverage of the upcoming Park World Excellence Awards on pages 20 and 21. Don’t forget the new 30 September deadline for entries and nominations, this could be your year to shine!


keeping well. With parks beginning to re-open in


th parks begi ning to re-open in


China and Japan a number of industry voices have said they can see a light at the end of the tunnel and that’s very much what this issue is all about – continuing to work on future projects as best we can, while prioritising the health and safety of guests and staff by keeping gates shut until our respective governments advise it is safe to do otherwise. In this month’s extended ‘Industry Influencer’ (pp30 -


Contributors this issue:


Bryony Andrews, Scott Sherrod, Debbie Evans


Sales Manager: Mark Burgess (+44 1622 699124) mburgess@datateam.co.uk


Sales & Events Manager:


Julian Davies (+44 1622 699106) jdavies@datateam.co.uk


Publishing Director: Paul Ryder pryder@datateam.co.uk


Managing Director: Parvez Kayani pkayani@datateam.co.uk


Publication Secretary:


Tracey Ballard (+44 1622 699109) parkworld@datateam.co.uk


Becci Editor: Editor: Member of:


Head Office: Datateam Business Media Ltd London Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8LY, UK Tel: +44 1622 687031


North American Editor: Paul Ruben (+1 585 381 1012) parkw@rochester.rr.com


North American Editor: Paul Ruben (+1 585 381 1012) parkw@rochester.rr.com


North American Editor: Paul Ruben (+1 585 381 1012) parkw@rochester.rr.com


Editor: Becci Knowles Contributors this issue:


Transforming Theaters


MARCH 2020 MARCH 2020


Kraftwerk Living Technologies takes centre stage with latest developments


001 Cover_PW_SUMM3.indd 1 Sliding THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT:


THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT: SuntagoWaterWorld, which claims to be the


THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT: SuntagoWaterWorld, which claims to be the


largest covered waterpark in Europe, opened itis doors to the public in February. Featuring 15 of PolinWaterpark’s signature water slides, iti’ts a tropical paradise for guests of all ages. Takes a look on pages 22&23.


largest covered waterpark in Europe, opened ts doors to the public in February. Featuring 15 of PolinWaterpark’s signature water slides, ’s a tropical paradise for guests of a l ages. Takes a look on pages 22&23.


NEW. UNIQUE. TURNKEY – Thatʼs how Kraftwerk Living Technologies (KLT), a global specialist for integrated media technology solutions and media-based attractions describes its latest range of media-based attractions. Park World went behind the scenes to find out more about the ʻTransforming Theatersʼ concept, which has so far created two attractions, Sun Dark and Night at the Manor – turn to pages 26 & 28 to find out all about them.


into action!


into action!


Polin Waterparks supplies Europe’s largest covered water park with 15 of its signature slides


Polin Waterparks supplies Europe’s largest covered water park with 15 of its signature slides


The Producers Group Park World


Excellence Awards


Stefano Cigarini, Cinecittà World Theming + more


The Producers Group Park World


Excellence Awards


Stefano Cigarini, Cinecittà World Theming + more


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Contributors this issue: Contibutors:


Sales & Events Manager: Sales & Events Manager:


Bryony Andrews, Scott Sherrod, Debbie Evans


Sales Manager: Mark Burgess (+44 1622 699124) mburgess@datateam.co.uk


Sales Manager: Mark Burgess (+44 1622 699124) mburgess@datateam.co.uk


Publishing Director: Paul Ryder


Julian Davies (+44 1622 699106) jdavies@datateam.co.uk


Managing Director: Parvez Kayani Publication Secretary:


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pryder@datateam.co.uk


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Managing Director: Parvez Kayani pkayani@datateam.co.uk


Managing Director: Parvez Kayani pkayani@datateam.co.uk


Tracey Ballard (+44 1622 699109) parkworld@datateam.co.uk


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pkayani@datateam.co.uk


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Julian Davies (+44 1622 699106) jdavies@datateam.co.uk


Bryony Andrews, David Bromilow, Iain Lunt


Bryony Andrews, Scott Sherrod, Debbie Evans


Becci Knowles, editor


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