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AUTUMN PART 1 2021 6 Park Hoppin’ 6-620 Park News
MARCH 2020
TThheelatest from Paul Ruben 5-20 Park News
24-28 Industry Event IAAPA Expo Europe Review
24-28 Industry Event IAAPA Expo Europe Review
Your monthly round-up 22-23 Cover Story PolinWaterparks
Your monthly round-up 22-23 Cover Story PolinWaterparks
28-29 Ride Profile
36-37 Park Update The London Resort
28-29 Ride Profile
36-37 Park Update The London Resort
39 – 40 Ride Profile Namazu, Vulcania
39-40 Ride Profile Namazu, Vulcania
20-34 Special Feature Waterparks
29-34 Special Feature Waterparks
4 Park Hoppin’ With François Mayné
5- 20 Park News Your monthly round-up
latest from Paul Ruben -20 Park News
Your monthly round-up
4 Park Hoppin’ With François Mayné
MARCH 2020 6 Park Hoppin’
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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
44-45 A traction Profile Kalahari Resorts
44-45 Attraction Profile Kalahari Resorts
46-47 Company Profile Aquatic Development Group 48 Guest Article
46-47 Company Profile Aquatic Development Group 48 Guest Article
50 Web Guide Online Resources
50 Web Guide Online Resources
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 ineci tàWorld
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52-54 Park Profile CiCnecittàWorld
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
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P region’s response to the pandemic t She rod: Stay in the Game
42 New Products Your monthly round-up
42 New Products Your monthly round-up
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!
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
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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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Welcome to theMarch i sue. I hope you are all safe and keeping well.
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Welcome to theMarch issue. I hope you are all safe and
Welcome to theMarch issue. I hope you are all safe and
keeping well. With parks beginning to re-open in
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 ‘Stay in the Game’ (p49) Scott Sherod CEO of 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 meonltihe’s Big Questiornw(p5) we find out how DDreamwotrld,WhiteWaterWorld, SkyPoint, Efteling, i nanmäki Amusement Park, Toverland and Ripley Entertainment are managing to keep guests entertained while gates are shut.
reamwohremld,,asWhiteWaterWorld, SkyPoint, Efteling, LiLnnanmäki Amusement Park, Toverland and Ripley Entertainment are managing to keep guests entertained while gates are shut.
In thiswmntonvth’bs Big Questione(p5) we find out how coming weeks and months – let’s continue to talk about
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 Vietnam, (pp56-77), while regular contributor Astrid González Nariño gives us an update on the situation in Latin America (pp60-62). Throughout the issue we also highlight projects that efore the cri i
re due to go live in the when gates re-open, they will undoubtedly be (or
We albsasoehear 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).
On the front cover this month is a Multi Dimension Launch Coaster by Intamin Amusement Rides installed at Vulcania in Puy-de-Dô me, France. Named “Namazu” by the park it is themed around earthquakes and offers a unique, fully immersive family thrill experience. Turn to pages 39 and 40 to find out more. 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
continue 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 fantastic theme parks, water parks, FEC’s and location- d entertainment mentioned throughout the issue.
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MARCH 2020 Sliding
into action!
Polin Waterparks supplies Europe’s largest covered water park with 15 of its signature slides
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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.
P56P56 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.
In this month’s ‘Special Feature’ we look at what’s new and what’s next in waterparks (pp29-34), while bringing you up to date with the all the latest news on pages 5-20, together with a ‘Park Update’ from The London Resort (pp36-37) – plus more inside!
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As I write this, our Park World Excellence Awards judges have begun the process of sorting through nearly 200 entries and nominations which they tell me is “an interesting and impressive list for us all to look at carefully.” The shortlist will be announced the third week of November, with the virtual awards ceremony taking place on Tuesday 9 December at 11.00am GMT. Vekoma meanwhile has joined our sponsor line-up - I look forward to bringing you further news about this in the next issue.
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This is “Namuzu” a new earthquake themed family thrill ride at French park, Vulcania. It’s also a Multi Launch Coaster by Intamin Amusement Rides. Find out what makes it so special on pages 39&40.
into action!
Sliding
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
IAAPA Expo Europe Review Waterparks
Frank Stanek and
The Producers Group Park World
Excellence Awards
Stefano Cigarini, Cinecittà World Theming + more
Frank Stanek and
The Producers Group Park World
Excellence Awards
Stefano Cigarini, Cinecittà World Theming + more
The London Resort + more
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THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT: THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT:
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.
SuntagoWaterWorld, which claims to be the 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.
THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT: SuntagoWaterWorld, which claims to be the
Intaminʼs newest Multi Dimension Launch Coaster, named “Namazu” by the park, successfully opened to the public on 10 July 2021 at Vulcania, France. Read the story in full on pages 39&40.
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In ‘Stay in the Game’ (p49) Scott Sherod CEO of Intercard, picks up on the theme of keeping calm and ca rying on by exploring the ways which operators, manufacturers and suppliers can support each other through the crisis.
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
I think I speak for everyone when I say it was great to finally meet members of the industry again last month at IAAPA Expo Europe. Despite all the uncertainties around travel restrictions in the lead – up to the event, the conference and expo went ahead without a hitch. The global association’s largest event in Europe, which took place in Barcelona from 27 to 30 September, at the Fira Gran Via Barcelona venue featured 439 exhibiting companies, from 43 countries, highlighting what’s new for the industry. At the opening event of the new edition of the IAAPA Expo Europe, which took place on Tuesday 28 September at the Fira, the president and CEO of IAAPA, Hal McEvoy, highlighted the importance of recovering this annual meeting and seeing first-hand the great work carried out by professionals in the sector to carry out solutions that aspire to revolutionise leisure, as we know it now. “The industry professionals who are with us this week are committed to moving forward and are learning new ways to add technology to their businesses in response to the global pandemic. Technology has played a significant role as parks have added new protocols and security measures, as well as helped enhance the visitor experience and support sustainable efforts,” he said. I spoke with several exhibitors both at the show and afterwards and they all seemed to agree that despite the expected reduction in visitors, those who had made the trip were serious about buying. Read my report in full on pages 24-28.
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 -
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