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SPRING PART 1 2021 4 Park Hoppin’ TThheelatest from Paul Ruben


MARCH 2020 6 Park Hoppin’ -20 Park News


MARCH 2020 6 Park Hoppin’


5 Big Question 6-620 Park News


6-19 Park News PolinWaterparks


Your monthly round-up 22-23 Cover Story


Your monthly round-up 22-23 Cover Story PolinWaterparks


24-25 Cover Story Polin Waterparks


28-29 Ride Profile


26-29 Park History Franz Mack


21-22 Industry Event


The latest from Paul Ruben latest from Paul Ruben


Park operators share their views Your monthly round-up


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25-26 ParkWorld Excellence Awards Make some noise! Park World Industry Awards 28-29 Ride Profile


MiMckey andMinnie’s Runaway Railway 30-33 Industry Influencer


30-42 Roller Coasters TThheemimnging


44-46 Park Update Six Flags


FFrank Stanek and The Producers Group 35-42 Special Feature


44-45 Attraction Profile Kalahari Resorts


44-45 A traction Profile Kalahari Resorts


47-49 Industry Influencer Jakob Whal, executive director and vice president, IAAPA Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA)


46-47 Company Profile Aquatic Development Group 48 Guest Article


46-47 Company Profile Aquatic Development Group 48 Guest Article


52-54 Park People 50-51 FEC Profile


49 Guest Article 49 Guest Article


55-56 Attraction Profile The Giant


52-54 Park Profile CiCnecittàWorld


57-58 Adventure Play 56-57 Asia Pacific


52-54 Park Profile ineci tàWorld


56-57 Asia Pacific Daan Dujim, SunWorld 58-61 Latin America


Daan Dujim, SunWorld 58-61 Latin America


62 NewProducts Your monthly round-up 70Web Guide Online Resourses


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A look at what’s new in the sector, by Bryony Andrews


TThheeregion’s response to the pandemic 62 NewProducts Your monthly round-up 70Web Guide Online Resourses


60 New Products Your monthly round-up


66 Web Guide Online Resources


region’s response to the pandemic


SSccoott Sherrod: Stay in the Game 50-51 FEC Profile LLaannggeer’rs’s


t She rod: Stay in the Game


Laurent Guinci, founder, LOLO CREATIVE


Debbie Evans:Manging your brand through ialmedia


Debbie Evans:Manging your brand through ssooccialmedia


ickey andMinnie’s Runaway Railway 30-33 Industry Influencer


rank Stanek and The Producers Group 35-42 Special Feature


25-26 ParkWorld Exce lence Awards Make some noise!


Paul Ruben and Becci Knowles report on 2021 coaster openings


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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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


While the speed of the vaccine rollout continues to cause concern, particularly for parks in Europe, a number around the world are already open or due to reopen in the coming weeks, while those that are waiting for the green light have all the safety protocols in place ready.


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 -


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.


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 ‘StayWin 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.


Intercardam, puiscekmens up on the theme of keeping calm and carrying oVn by exploring the ways which operators, manufactuGorenzrsáand suppliers can support each other through the crisis.


In ‘Stayoirn 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 ld in Rome (52-54) and Daan Duijim, di ector of


t parks and entertainment complexes in in


ietnam, (pp56-77), while regular contributor Astrid lez Nariño gives us an update on the situation in


Latin America (pp60-62).


In this month’s Big Question (p5) we find out how DDreamworld,WhiteWaterWorld, SkyPoint, Efteling, i nanmäcki Amusement Park, Toverland and Ripley Entertainment are managing to keep guests entertained while gatfents are shut.


reamworld,WhiteWaterWorld, SkyPoint, Efteling, LiLnnanmäkoi Amusement Park, Toverland and Ripley Entertainment are managing to keep guests entertained while gateas are shut.


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


We albaso 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).


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).


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Polin Waterparks supplies Europe’s largest covered water park with 15 of its signature slides


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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 2018, Glassy, Polin Waterpark’s new transparent composite was officially previewed at a number of industry trade shows, including the IAAPA Expo in Orlando. Just two years later, in 2020, it found its home in the Looping Rocket waterslide at Candyland Waterpark, Turkey. On pages 24 and 25 Polin’s director of marketing and communications, Sohret Pakis, explains what it all means for the future of high- adrenaline water park experiences. Plus! The Park World Excellence Awards are open


them, as when gates re-open, they will undoubtedly be (or ntinue 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 astic theme parks, water parks, FEC’s and location- sed entertainment mentioned throughout the issue.


Becci Knowles, editor Editor:


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Contributors this issue:


Bryony Andrews, Scott Sherrod, Debbie Evans


Sales Manager: Mark Burgess (+44 1622 699124) mburgess@datateam.co.uk


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for entry (pp21-22); North American editor, Paul Ruben and I report on roller coasters opening this year (30-42); Bryony Andrews gets the latest from the Adventure Play sector (pp57-58) and Park World celebrates the life of Franz Mack (pp26-29).


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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.


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We fi nd out why Glassy, Polin Waterpark’s new transparent composite is changing the face of the water park industry


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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


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The Producers Group Park World


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Stefano Cigarini, Cinecittà World Theming + more


Frank Stanek and


The Producers Group Park World


Excellence Awards


Stefano Cigarini, Cinecittà World Theming + more


Roller Coasters Franz Mack Adventure Play + more


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.


Polin Waterpark’s transparent composite, Glassy, at home in the Looping Rocket waterslide at Candyland Waterpark, Turkey. Find out how it got there on pages 24 &25.


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.


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In March I spoke with Jakob Whal, executive director and vice president, IAAPA Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) who told me that parks in the region had made substantial investments for 2021; IAAPA had “never been so close to its members” and at the moment at least, it’s full steam ahead for the IAAPA Expo in Barcelona in September. Turn to pages 47-49 to read the interview in full. With spring in full swing and optimism in the air, this month’s Big Question is all about the future. I ask: How do you support seasonal and entry-level staff level staff with ambitions to rise through the ranks and establish a successful career in the industry? Turn to page 5 to find out what the seven operators I spoke to have to say on this.


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


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