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Dynamic Attractions and Chance Rides team-Up
they will provide the industry with innovative ride systems designed by Dynamic Attractions with manufacturing support provided by Chance Rides at its 20-acre ride manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas. The two companies’ alliance allows them to capitalise on Dynamic Attractions’ strengths in engineering and cutting-edge innovation while leveraging Chance Rides’ full in- house manufacturing capabilities. “By working with the legendary Chance Rides, we’re able to offer theme parks faster build times while maintaining our high standards in build quality,” noted Guy Nelson, CEO, Dynamic Attractions. “The artistry of Chance's fabricators is impressive; we’re delighted to be working with them on a number of our projects.” Chance Rides has manufactured more than 5,000 amusement rides in its 57-year history. Their diverse product line of Coasters, Rides, and People Movers includes the famed C.P. Huntington Train, world-class carousels, and giant observation wheels.
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ynamic Attractions and Chance Rides have announced a strategic alliance. Together
Always Cedar Point
After signing a strategic alliance, Chance Rides and Dynamic Attractions presented a carousel horse to IAAPA to mark the Association’s centennial. L to R: Hao Wang and Cindy Emerick, Dynamic Attractions, Richard Chance, Chance Rides, Hal McEvoy, IAAPA, and Guy Nelson, Dynamic Attractions, admire the carousel horse
“Dynamic Attractions continues to raise the bar for
innovation,” said Dick Chance, CEO, Chance Rides. “The company is looking forward to having access to Dynamic Attractions’ 100 plus in-house engineers, many of whom have experience designing next generation ride systems. The company constantly wins innovation awards for a good reason; they can see the invisible and do the impossible.”.
ParadropVR City Flyer to launch at Thailand’s new architectural landmark
Guests will be able to take the world’s first self-controlled VR flight around a major city when ParadropVR City Flyer launches at King Power Mahanakhon, an iconic new destination in summer 2019. Riders will sit in a suspended paragliding harness
wearing a VR headset, using a full range of controls to fly around a 4km area of the city rendered in virtual reality. Sound and wind effects add to the realistic flying effect, and the whole experience will be gameified for an additional layer of fun and exhilaration. Located on the 4th floor of King Power Mahanakhon,
the ParadropVR City Flyer installation is due to launch during summer 2019. Frontgrid CEO and Co-Founder, Matt Wells said:
“We’re excited to be launching the world’s first ParadropVR City Flyer at King Power Mahanakhon in Bangkok. To be part of such an iconic new development is a real honour, and reflects the confidence King Power have in our product.” “By combining bespoke VR content with a skill-based game and self-controlled physical movement, ParadropVR
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City Flyer gives destination-based visitor attractions an opportunity to engage guests in a completely new and exciting way.” “Unlike other simulators, the ParadropVR City Flyer gives
riders a completely interactive and personalised experience with no two passengers taking the same route. It’s fun, it’s exhilarating, and provides the kind of premium VR experience high-end operators want to offer their guests.”
Always Cedar Point, a Memoir of the Midway gives the reader a rare insider’s view of the operations of one of the world’s greatest amusement parks, Cedar Point. The book is filled with many inside stories and apparently a closely guarded secret or two. There is humour, history, disappointment, thrills, and excitement in his storytelling. And there are memorable people as well. The focus of the book is Hildebrandt’s relationship with the park’s most iconic attractions such as its legendary collection of world- class roller coasters, including Millennium Force, Top Thrill Dragster, Magnum, Maverick, Corkscrew, and GateKeeper. As marketing vice president, it was Hildebrandt’s job to introduce these magnificent scream machines to the world. From how the coasters were named to thrilling first rides to the creation of memorable advertising campaigns, Hildebrandt gives the reader a unique perspective, including lessons learned. Part memoir, part history, part business brief, part autobiography, Always Cedar Point is also Hildebrandt’s love poem to a remarkable place, a nearly 150-year old amusement park and resort in Sandusky Ohio on the shores of Lake Erie.
- Paul Ruben
JANUARY 2019
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