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Roland Mack to keynote TEA SATE Europe 2018
German theme park Europa-Park will host the SATE Europe 2018 conference on Experience Design, organised by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), and taking place 2-3 May, 2018. Park founder Roland Mack (pictured) will be the keynote speaker. Roland Mack created the idea for Europa-Park together with his father in the 1970s after spending time in the USA. Over the next years he, his father Franz and brother Jürgen turned a day- trip destination into an international recreation enterprise. He was the first German chairman of IAAPA, and in 2013, Europa-Park was honoured with the Thea Classic Award by the TEA. The theme of SATE Europe
2018 is ‘Industry Landscape: The power of the collective in creating shared experiences that are shaping themed entertainment.’ The two-
day conference will feature a range of speakers from various disciplines and is aimed at helping delegates understand how great attractions are being shaped and how current developments and innovations will shape the industry going forward.
Mountain Monster coming to Pigeon Forge
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onstruction has begun on the newest attraction to the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, market, opening soon. The Mountain Monster will feature three rides from a 200-foot tower overlooking the Smoky Mountains. A Triple Thrill, the Mountain Monster will be designed, built, and operated by Stan Checketts of Soaring Eagle, Inc. “I’ve designed ride concepts all over the world, but I am particularly excited about
the Mountain Monster,” said Cheketts. “This setting has a unique combination of incredible views and a vibrant market of family entertainment. This fits perfectly with our goal to provide the most exciting and safe experience for thrill seekers.” The Mountain Monster will be centered in The Tower Shops at Mountain Mile, a multi-purpose retail and family entertainment development located on Teaster Lane in the heart of Pigeon Forge shopping and dining. The property borders The Island and Cal Ripken Baseball, and the owners are currently recruiting and negotiating with dining and retail concepts that are new to the market.
Two move at Disney
Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts (WDPR) announced the promotions of key leaders for the Parks segment. Effective from 5 March, Michael Colglazier will become president and managing director of WDPR’s Asia Pacific Operation and Josh D’Amaro will become president of the Disneyland Resort. For the past five years, Colglazier has served as
president of the Disneyland Resort. In his new role, the 28-year Disney veteran will be responsible for overseeing the company’s parks and resorts operations and development throughout Asia, including Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Tokyo Disneyland Resort with the Oriental Land Company and Shanghai Disney Resort. D’Amaro, who most recently served as senior vice
president at Walt Disney World Resort, has held several Disney leadership positions in operations, business planning, finance, sales and marketing.
Josh D’Amaro
MichaelColglazier
Zip Line opens at Pirate’s Cove
Oceanfront activity centre Pirate’s Cove Water Park, located in Freeport, the Bahamas, opened its doors in June 2016, and has now launched a zip line. The zipline course, which runs between seven towers, was constructed by High Extreme Adventure Tours of Jamaica. The longest span between towers is 540 feet (165 m). The installation of the zip line completes the second phase of the adventure park. In addition
to the zip line, the park offers floating bouncy slides, water sports, Segway rides, snorkeling, banana boat rides, a beach massage service, a bar and grill, and two other eateries.
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