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MARCH 2020FEBRUARY 2023
6-16 Park News What’s happening in the industry
18-19 Getting to the heart of the matter How DOF Robotics connects with customers
20-23 An Italian job All about SBF-VISA Group
26-27 24-25 Swing, soar, scream 28-34 Flying Theatres
36-40 Product Showcase What’s new from manufacturers
41 Show Calendar
6 Park Hoppin’ The latest from Paul Ruben 6-20 Park News Your monthly round-up 22-23 Cover Story Polin Waterparks 25-26 Park World Excellence Awards Make some noise! 28-29 Ride Profile Mickey and Minnie’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
49 Guest Article Scott Sherrod: Stay in the Game 50-51 FEC Profile Langer’s 52-54 Park Profile Cinecittà World 56-57 Asia Pacific Daan Dujim, Sun World 58-61 Latin America The region’s response to the pandemic 62 New Products Your monthly round-up 70 Web Guide Online Resourses
THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT:
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6 Park Hoppin’ The latest from Paul Ruben 6-20 Park News Your monthly round-up 22-23 Cover Story Polin Waterparks 25-26 Park World Excellence Awards Make some noise! 28-29 Ride Profile Mickey and Minnie’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
MARCH 2020 5 Park Hoppin’
Susan Storey lets her hair down
A sea change Aquatic Development Group’s surf simulator is making a difference
The latest from leading suppliers including Simtec Systems, Brogent, Mack Animation and SimEx-Iwerks
49 Guest Article Scott Sherrod: Stay in the Game 50-51 FEC Profile Langer’s 52-54 Park Profile Cinecittà World 56-57 Asia Pacific Daan Dujim, Sun World 58-61 Latin America The region’s response to the pandemic 62 New Products Your monthly round-up 70 Web Guide Online Resourses
Suntago Water World, which claims to be the largest covered waterpark in Europe, opened its doors to the public in February. Featuring 15 of Polin Waterpark’s signature water slides, it’s a tropical paradise for guests of all ages. Takes a look on pages 22&23.
THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT: THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT:
Suntago Water World, which claims to be the largest covered waterpark in Europe, opened its doors to the public in February. Featuring 15 of Polin Waterpark’s signature water slides, it’s a tropical paradise for guests of all ages. Takes a look on pages 22&23.
We all know the power of great lighting - and this industry is no exception! Maxtron SL specialises in LED lighting systems and signage for the attractions industry and it has a major announcement to make soon. Find out more in our March issue.
Sliding Sliding
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Polin Waterparks supplies Europe’s largest covered water park with 15 of its signature slides
into action!
Polin Waterparks supplies Europe’s largest covered water park with 15 of its signature slides
Frank Stanek and
The Producers Group Park World
The Producers Group Park World
Excellence Awards
Stefano Cigarini, Cinecittà World Theming + more
Excellence Awards
Stefano Cigarini, Cinecittà World Theming + more
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©FEBRUARY 2023 • ISSN 1462-4796 Frank Stanek and P28 P5 Susan Storey checks out Serengeti Flyer P35 P35
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Welcome to the March issue. I hope you are all safe and
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keeping well. With parks beginning to re-open in
Welcome to the March issue. I hope you are all safe and
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
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Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, 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
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World in Rome (52-54) and Daan Duijim, director of operations and set-up for Sun World, 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
Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, 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
For this month’s feature we’re talking Flying Theatres (pg 28-34) Ever on the up-and-up, the Flying Theatre format has already proven its popularity, and industry’s leading suppliers give their input on how the format can sustain this momentum, plus the latest trends and new developments.
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 Suntago Water World in Poland, where Polin Waterparks 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 Sun World, 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
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 Suntago Water World in Poland, where Polin Waterparks 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.
Anyone familiar with this industry will tell you that what really makes it special is that it makes people feel something - from fun to thrills, scares to nostalgia. Read our Company Profile of DOF Robotics on pg 18-19 to find out how this business has achieved success through appealing to the emotions. And for those seeking exhilaration in particular, turn to pg 24-25 for Susan Storey’s take on Serengeti Flyer.
Enjoy the issue! Charlotte
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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 -
Welcome to our latest issue. It may be dated 28 February but now that March is upon us, it’s all starting to get a little bit more exciting for our industry! It’s been a long winter but spring is just around the corner, bringing with it loads of new attractions and park openings.
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
As ever, you can peruse the news (pg 6-16) to find out more about what’s on the cards when it comes to upcoming openings, plus all the other exciting stuff that’s been going on across the industry of late. Perhaps you’re in the market for a new role ahead of the new season start? You might find just the thing for you on pg 9.
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