AUGUST 2023


5 Park Hoppin’ Susan Storey talks coasters


6-21 Park News What’s happening across industry


22-23 Cover Story The Zambezi Zinger returns


25-29 Dark Rides Insights from industry players


32-33 34-35 36-38 40-41 42-43 44-47


Ride Update Mine Blower receives a ReTrak


OK Corral The Wild West comes to the south of France


Company Profile An in-depth look at Mack Rides


Ride Profile We check out Treasure Hunt: The Ride


Sustainability A look at PortAventura World


Product Showcase What’s new from manufacturers


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Elsewhere in the issue, Susan Storey strikes gold with Treasure Hunt: The Ride on Cannery Row (40-41) and she also checks out the updated Mine Blower at Fun Spot America Kissimmee (pages 32-33). We cover the impressive history of Mack Rides on pages 36-38 and we shed light on the latest from the Dark Rides format on pages 25-29.


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Themes abound in our August issue as we head for the African Serengeti onboard the all-new Zambezi Zinger at Worlds of Fun on pages 22-23. With its spiral lift and safari theming, this hybrid coaster serves up some serious thrills courtesy - and Park World has a chat with Olivia Hain from Great Coasters International to find out more.


Meanwhile, pages 34-35 take us to the Wild West via the south of France as we explore the lawless lands of OK Corral. This family theme park puts the emphasis on fun, fair prices and an eco-friendly approach as well; all in all it’s a rather special place! And on the subject of sustainability, PortAventura World is another operator that’s been taking some major steps when it comes to reducing its environmental impact (pages 42-43).


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THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT: Courtesy of Great Coasters International, the Zambezi Zinger has returned to Worlds of Fun - and with a Serengeti safari theme  before. Park World has more on this epic coaster with its hybrid wood and steel track on pages 22-23.


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