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6-17 Park News
18-19 Park Update
22-23 Maxtron Show Lighting MSL’s UAE move plus its V5.5 control system
24-25 Subaqueous Shenanigans Sally Dark Rides’ SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride
27-28 Company Profile Unlimited Snow and Miko’s Studio
30-31 Industry Insider 32-34 Park Update 36-37 Ride Update
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 202024 Susan Storey on the joys of spring
MARCH 2020 5 Park Hoppin’
MARCH 21 Sustainability 38-40 Park Update
44-47 Product Showcase The latest innovations across industry
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
A look at Nemesis Reborn 42 DEAL Review Highlights from DEAL 2024 50 Web Guide Useful online resources P P
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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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
The latest from the industry Jora Vision on Energylandia SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’s work with GEMS P16 A chat with Convious’ Camiel Kraan P24 Susan Storey reports as SeaWorld turns 60 P52 P52 We explore Zootopia at Shanghai Disney
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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
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 -
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
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. Charlotte
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
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.
Welcome to the latest issue! Spring is finally in the air - and as ever, it’s bringing with it lots of new beginnings. Our industry is certainly no exception; there is plenty going on right now, with many operators opening up for the season with a brand-new attraction or area ready for visitors to check out. Meanwhile, manufacturer Maxtron Show Lighting has even made a big move to the UAE (pages 22-23). Perhaps one of the most awaited reopenings for the UK this year is Nemesis Reborn at Alton Towers. The legendary Nemesis coaster first opened in 1994 - and it’s now quite literally back with a brand-new track. Read more about the update on pages 36-37. Exciting changes have been made in parks all over the world as they get set for the season ahead. China’s Shanghai Disney has added a Zootopia themed area (pages 38-40), while Poland’s Energylandia has also added a new themed area called Sweet Valley. We talk to Andrea van der Vlis, design lead at Jora Vision, to find out more about this on pages 18-19. Speaking of theming, this month’s Company Profile sees us chatting with Unlimited Snow’s founder Kees Alber, on the importance of theming, storytelling and immersion - and he introduces us to the all-new Miko’s Studio (pages 27-28). Plus, you can check out our interview with Convious founder and CEO, Camiel Kraan, on pages 30-31, and read the latest from SeaWorld (pages 21 and 32-34).
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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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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.
THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT: Sally Dark Rides has collaborated with Nickelodeon and Paramount to create SpongeBobʼs Crazy Carnival Ride at Circus Circus in Las Vegas. The result is an interactive undersea adventure like no other. Find out more on pages 24-25.
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