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Tekzone in Kuwait takes Sunkid’s Time Loop for a spin
by virtual and augmented reality concepts. Tekzone combines more than 60 different experiences into an innovative entertainment destination spanning more than 4,000 sq m, and the Time Loop sits at the centre of it all. Developed by Sunkid, special software has been added to Tekzone’s Time Loop in order
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Name selected for Dreamland’s newest ride
Rebecca Wood, the winner, will be one
of the first to take a whirl on the ride at its opening on July 21 and 22. A modern take on the classic Enterprise
Over 2,900 entries were submitted in a competition to name Dreamland’s new addition, located in Margate, England. ‘Dreamcatcher’ was chosen by a panel of judges after being suggested by 111 people – one of which, randomly selected, was selected as the winner of the competition.
ride, Dreamcatcher is an open-air wheel that lifts riders to heights of 60ft at 25 mph, seating 24 people, two per gondola. “We’ve had a great response to the ride naming competition which has really got people talking.” said Steve Gotkine, chief operating officer at Dreamland. “We were looking for something fun, thrilling, bold and original which captures the spirit of Dreamland and this really is a fitting choice. “We’re delighted that so many people
wanted to share in the naming process and be part of Dreamland’s new look for the summer with a host of new rides and a fun family festival feel every day at the park.”
Work begins to revive Heide Park’s Colossos coaster
Dismantling of the rails has begun on the Colossos, Europe’s highest and fastest wooden rollercoaster. Managing director of Heide Park Resort, Sabrina de Carvalho, announced in January this year that the fan favourite Intamin coaster will return for the 2019 season with a €12m investment from parent company Merlin Entertainments. Now, construction has begun, and the
old Kerto wooden rails and ledgers have been completely removed. The project is a
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huge undertaking for the RCS company from Hamburg, a specialist in the construction and dismantling of roller coasters as well as for Fa. Cordes, a wood-engineering company from Rotenburg which was already involved in the construction in 2000. “Now we can start,” said project manager Thorsten Berwald. “all trades have set up and we start the project dismantling.”
AUGUST 2018
uwait’s largest shopping centre recently welcomed Tekzone – an indoor entertainment venue inspired
to record the loops independently of direction with a scoring system. The results are displayed on a screen next to the Loopster at the end of the ride, and if your name, recorded via an RFID chip in the bracelet, appears on the panel, you'll know you won the ride. Time Looper also features specially
developed colour-changing LED components that can be controlled individually by the operator.
John Hallenbeck named vice president of North American operations by IAAPA
IAAPA has announced that John Hallenbeck has joined the association's team as vice president of North American operations. Hallenbeck will lead the IAAPA North American office, based in Orlando, and oversee membership engagement, growth, and service of the association largest region, representing more than 3,500 members. With more than 25 years of themed
entertainment experience, Hallenbeck most recently served as managing director of project development at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts. Prior to that, he served as vice president of revenue operations at Dubai Parks and Resorts, and senior vice president of attractions for Universal Studios Singapore, Southeast Asia Aquarium, Adventure Cove, and Dolphin Island located within Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore.
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