NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER 2022
5 Park Hoppin’
Susan Storey talks the time of year when industry comes together at IAAPA Expo
6-18 Park News Goings-on around the world in the attractions industry
20-22 Who ya gonna call? We speak with Leif Petersen, CEO of HOLOGATE, about the company’s latest VR ventures
26-27 Thinking inside the box Susan Storey finds out what’s behind Sally Dark Rides’ years of success
28-29 Company Profile P&P Projects tells Park World all about its turn-key solutions
30-31 IAAPA Update Jim Pattison Jr. talks to Park World as he becomes IAAPA Chairman
32 Park Update
A gnarly new coaster is coming to SeaWorld Orlando
33 Ride Profile Part roller coaster, part art exhibit, the Brava! is a thing of beauty
34-40 Product Showcase 42 Show Calendar
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It’s that time of year again! Everyone is headed to IAAPA Expo in Orlando. It’s the ultimate opportunity for our industry to share knowledge and showcase new products - but more than that, it’s a chance for people to come together. There’s no doubt this industry is about fun and friendship above all, and as Susan points out in a heartfelt Park Hoppin’ piece, IAAPA Expo exemplifies this. Meanwhile, on pages 18 & 19, you’ll find
Susan’s interview with Jim Pattison Jr, president of Ripley Entertainment, as he takes on the role of IAAPA Chairman - and it’s fair to say he’ll be presiding over IAAPA during an especially exciting year ahead. As we leave behind the hangover of the pandemic, industry is gearing up for a very busy 2023 jam-packed with new plans and projects. Lots of these will be revealed on the IAAPA Expo trade show floor, but we’ve got a few sneak previews for you in this issue of Park World as well - including a look at HOLOGATE’s awesome new Ghostbusters VR Academy, and SeaWorld Orlando’s Pipeline: The Surf Coaster. Who says you shouldn’t put people in
boxes? Lauren Wood Weaver takes us through 45 years of adventures with Sally Dark Rides on pages 26 & 27. Plus, we learn more about the team of experts enabling P&P Projects to deliver compelling turn-key solutions time and again, and we take time for some art appreciation following Skyline Attractions’ input on a rideable sculptural installation at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. And, as always, we’ve got news for you too.
Enjoy the issue! Charlotte P28
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THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT:
Bringing fantasy to fruition is the name of the game at HOLOGATE. On pages 20 & 22 the immersive tells us all about some exciting new releases, including the anticipated Ghostbusters VR Academy.
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