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SUMMER PART 4 2021 5 Front Gate
TThheelatest from Paul Ruben 6-22 Park News
Your monthly round-up 22-23 Cover Story PolinWaterparks
Your monthly round-up 22-23 Cover Story PolinWaterparks
Make some noise! 28-29 Ride Profile
26-28 Cover Story Lagotronics Projects
28-29 Ride Profile
rank Stanek and The Producers Group 35-42 Special Feature
32 Dark Rides Triotech
38-39 Attraction Profile
46-47 Company Profile Aquatic Development Group 48 Guest Article
46-47 Company Profile Aquatic Development Group 48 Guest Article
40-41 Park Preview Genting SkyWorlds
49 Guest Article 49 Guest Article
42-43 Interview LLaannggeer’rs’s
SSccoott Sherrod: Stay in the Game 50-51 FEC Profile
50-51 FEC Profile
52-54 Park Profile CiCnecittàWorld
52-54 Park Profile ineci tàWorld
Altitude Trampoline Park
56-57 Asia Pacific Daan Dujim, SunWorld 58-61 Latin America
56-57 Asia Pacific Daan Dujim, SunWorld 58-61 Latin America
62 NewProducts Your monthly round-up 70Web Guide Online Resourses
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44 New Products Your monthly round-up
53 Web Guide Online Resources
TThheeregion’s response to the pandemic 62 NewProducts Your monthly round-up 70Web Guide Online Resourses
region’s response to the pandemic t She rod: Stay in the Game
37 Guest Article Vinny O’Sullivan, PPG
Kalahari Resorts
44-45 A traction Profile Kalahari Resorts
MARCH 2020 6 Park Hoppin’ 6-620 Park News
MARCH 2020 6 Park Hoppin’ -20 Park News
23 Industry Event IAAPA Expo Europe
Your monthly round-up
Figures of Fun and News Kernels latest from Paul Ruben
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25-26 ParkWorld Excellence Awards 24-25 Industry Event
MiMckey andMinnie’s Runaway Railway 30-33 Industry Influencer
30-33 Industry Influencer
34-35 UEC Preview 44-45 Attraction Profile
FFrank Stanek and The Producers Group 35-42 Special Feature TThheemimnging
Park World Excellence Awards ickey andMinnie’s Runaway Railway
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
The World of David Walliams, Alton Towers
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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Park Word
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Park Word
Welcome to theMarch i sue. I hope you are all safe and
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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 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 i sue is all about – continuing to work on future projects as best we can, while
keeping well. With parks beginning 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
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 sta f 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 pplanning 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 lanning 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 uppon the themaie of keeping calnm and ca rying on by exploring the ways which operators, manufacturers and suppliers can support each other through the crisis.
Intercardam, puiscekments uparoks ann thdeetntheretmnmee ont cf koemeplpeixnes in ig calm and carrying oVn by exploring the ways which operators, manufactuGorenzrsáand suppliers can support each other through the crisis.
In ‘Stay in the Game’ (p49) Scott Sherod CEO of operations and set-up for SunWorld, a series of leading
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 World in Rome (52-54) and Daan Duijim, di ector of
ietnam, (pp56-77), while regular contributor Astrid lez Nariño giv s us an update on the situation in
Latin America (pp60-62).
In this month’s Big Question (p5) we find out how Dreamworld,WhiteWaterWorld, SkyPoint, Efteling, Linnanmäki Amusement Park, Toverland and Ripley Entertainment are managing to keep guests entertained while gates are shut.
We alsbaso hear 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).
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 install d 15 of its signature slides (pp22-23), and all of the other fantastic theme parks, water parks, FEC’s and location- ed entertainment mentioned throughout the issue.
Becci Knowles, editor Editor:
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MARCH 2020 Sliding
into action!
Polin Waterparks supplies Europe’s largest covered water park with 15 of its signature slides
P42 THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT:
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.
P56 P56 Frank Stanek and
The Producers Group Park World
Excellence Awards
Stefano Cigarini, Cinecittà World Theming + more
Throughout 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 throughout the i sue.
Contributors this issue:
Bryony Andrews, Scott Sherrod, Debbie Evans
Sales Manager: Mark Burgess (+44 1622 699124)
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Managing Director: Parvez Kayani
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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 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 Latin America (pp60-62).
In this month’s Big Question (p5) we find out how coming weeks and months – let’s continue to talk about
Throughout the issue we also highlight projects that went live before the crisi or were due to go live in the
As the leisure and attractions industry continues to recover and look to the future, IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, is looking forward to hosting IAAPA Expo Europe in Barcelona from 28-30 September (p23). I for one can’t wait to hit the show floor and catch up with members of the industry to find out what new innovations lay in store for operators. I will be joined at the show by Park World media director, Paul Ryder. We look forrward to seeing you there! The Park World Excellence Awards 2021 will close for entries and nominations on Thursday 30 September. In a celebration of all that is great about the industry, the winners will be crowned at a live streamed event in December. If you have yet to submit anything, please make sure you do so before this date as we are unable to grant extensions. After years of development, Lagotronics Projects has introduced its latest innovation in the field of interactive systems for theme parks, FECs, museums and other LBE venues. I caught up with chief executive officer, Mark Beumers and chief technology officer Jacco Groen in ‘t Wout, to find out more about its new, 4th generation technology and how the company has handled the Covid pandemic. Read the story in full on pages 26-28. This month’s Attraction Profile is brought to you by Marcus Gaines, owner of Ride and Park Media. In it, he reviews ‘The World of David Walliams’ at Alton Towers (p38-39). Resorts World Genting has revealed further details of the adventures that await visitors at Southeast Asia’s highly anticipated theme park, featuring nine movie and adventure- inspired ‘worlds’, 6,000 feet above sea level. Find out what it has planned on pages 40-41.
keeping well. With parks beginning 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 -
We have decided to keep Paul Ruben’s much-loved Park Hoppin’ column running in his memory, with a different contributor every month. First up, is Marcus Gaines on page 4. Along with the rest of the issue, I hope you enjoy it.
Becci Knowles (+44 1622 699140)
bknowless@datateam.co.uk
North American Editor: Paul Ruben (+1 585 381 1012)
parkw@rochester.rr.com
Contributors this issue: MARCH 2020 Editor: Becci Knowles
Contributors this issue: Contibutors:
MARCH 2020 Sales & Events Manager: Sliding
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
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
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THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT: tagoWaterWorld, which claims to be the
THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT: SSuunntagoWaterWorld, which claims to be the
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.
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.
Lagotronics Projects is working on an interactive attraction for Kaisa Group in China, which includes the development and production of a highly customised high--quality game. Find out more about this and other projects, including the roll-out of its latest 4th generation technology on pages 26-28.
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Bryony Andrews, Scott Sherrod, Debbie Evans
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Sales Manager: Mark Burgess (+44 1622 699124)
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Managing Director: Parvez Kayani Publication Secretary:
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Bryony Andrews, Marcus Gaines, Vinny OʼSullivan
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