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MARCH 2020 6-20 Park News 21-22 Regina reborn 24-25 In the Spotlight 28 Zamperla 33-34 Ride Profile 35-36 Park Profile
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 socialmedia
37-40 Product Showcase What’s new from manufacturers
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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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
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 socialmedia
MARCH 2 23 5 Park Hoppin’
Susan Storey on the TRON experience All the goings on across industry
GCII puts its stamp on Regina II at Topu Zoo
An interview with Maxtron SL’s Karl Renoldi
The Italian amusement rides manufacturer talks roller coasters
30 Park Update
Conny-Land introduces a new drop tower
32 Ride Preview
All the details on Dollywood’s Big Bear Mountain coaster
ArieForce One takes flight P24
Ghibli Park makes the magic of the Studio Ghibli movies a reality
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Park Word
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Welcome to theMarch issue. I hope you are all safe and
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keeping well. With parks beginning to re-open in
Welcome to theMarch issue. I hope you are all safe and
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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 -
keeping well. With parks beginning to re-open in
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
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
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
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
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 Vietnam, (pp56-77), while regular contributor Astrid González Nariño gives us an update on the situation in Latin America (pp60-62). Throughout the issue we also highlight projects that
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
Welcome to our April Park World edition! The season has now well and truly picked up
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 -
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
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 of 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.
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 Vietnam, (pp56-77), while regular contributor Astrid González Nariño gives us an update on the situation in Latin America (pp60-62). Throughout the issue we also highlight projects that
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take on why the roller coaster ride remains a theme park staple, even as trends have evolved from past to present (page 28). And as for the future? Well, few coasters come more futuristic than Disney’s all-new TRON Lightcycle / Run. Our very own Susan Storey tells us of her experience on page 5 – and she’s also taken the time to sample the all-new ArieForce One! Read her take on why this new coaster is a force to be reckoned with on pages 33-34. Elsewhere in the issue we’re bringing things
back to a more leisurely pace as we explore Japan’s Ghibli Park which opened in November 2022. It’s a physical, real-world ode to the visually stunning Studio Ghibli animated films loved by so many. Turn to pages 35-36 to find out more about the park (hint: expect theming, not thrill rides) and its plans for the coming year. Plus, we have news as usual, an interview with
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 of 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.
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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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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.
COVER SHOT: When not designing and building epic wooden roller coasters, Great Coasters International Inc. uses its expertise to make existing ones faster, smoother, and safer. Regina at Topu Zoo has undergone a GCII makeover to become the new and improved Regina II. Find out more on pages 21-22.
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Polin Waterparks supplies Europe’s largest covered water park with 15 of its signature slides
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Polin Waterparks supplies Europe’s largest covered water park with 15 of its signature slides
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Stefano Cigarini, Cinecittà World Theming + more
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Karl Renoldi from Maxtron SL on page 24-25, and we take a look at Conny-Land’s new addition on page 31.
speed for 2023 – so it seems only fitting that this month’s issue is a roller coaster-heavy one! You can find our Great Coasters International Inc. cover story on pages 21-22 detailing the five- month-long project to transform Regina at Topu Zoo into Regina II – plus details on improvements to Boulder Dash at Lake Compounce as well. Meanwhile, Zamperla’s Adam Sandy gives his
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