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Figures of Fun 1
billion dollars is the reported cost of Warner Bros theme park opening in Abu Dhabi in July.
50
centimetres of water will flood the UAE’s first 5D Cinesplash theatre in a cinematic interpretation of the country’s pearl diving past. Created by Attraktion, effects will include spraying water, water explosions, rain, waterfalls, neck blasts, water guns, and fountains.
1140
metres of track make up the new steel coaster, ICON, opening at Blackpool Pleasure Beach on 25 May.
50,000
square metres of heart racing and jaw dropping slides and attractions make up new waterpark Wet’n’Wild Haikou in Hainan, China, including wave pool Wild Water Bay, Vortex, Water Rockets and more.
50,000,000
pounds will be invested in the UK attractions industry in the UK, according to BALPPA, The British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions, thanks to a rise in staycations and the continued growth in inbound tourism.
BigQuestion
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If you were to operate a park with only five rides, what would they be? Why?
Rob Norris, Seabreeze: Just five? I would think a compact waterpark might work. Anchor the park with a wave pool and lounge area. Add a family raft ride and separate tower with two person tube slides. For the little ones, a play structure with slides over a wading pool would be good. Finish off with either a lazy river or mat racer. Good capacity, variety of experiences and attractive to the whole family.
Steve Pastusak, Jolly Roger: A carousel, the quintessential memory maker for kids of all ages. There would be a train to tour the park and relax with friends and family. A Giant Wheel would allow guests to enjoy the panoramic views or perhaps a romantic moment. A roller coaster, providing screams, laughs, and fun for everyone. And who wouldn't want to experience the thrills and chills of a hunted house? I'd want my park to make memories for generations of families to share.
Dallas Jones, Beech Bend Park & Splash Lagoon: I’d have a wood roller coaster because it appeals to the whole family and gives a great ride different than the steel coasters. A steel roller coaster, another great family ride. A carousel: something for the very young and old that you can ride together. A train ride. They are pretty and it’s nice seeing the little infants face light up riding on this one. Finally, a Ferris wheel. It’s a nostalgic ride that never gets old.
Kernels
Over 12,000 industry professionals from more than 100 countries – including 500 manufacturer and supplier companies – will gather this year at the largest exhibit space in the Euro Attractions Show’s history.
Cavu Designwerks has announced a partnership with Force Engineering to sell Linear Inductions Motors in China, positioning Cavu as the country’s sole distributor of LIMS.
The sold out 23rd edition of FMX, a conference for immersive media, was themed around “Creating Worlds”, and packed presentations, workshops, and masterclasses from key industry figures into one week.
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