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MARCH 2020 5 Park Hoppin’
MARCH 2020OCTOBER 2022 6-16 Park News 18-19 IAAPA Update
23-38 Awards Supplement All the highlights from this year’s Park World Excellence Awards in London
40-41 Industry Insider Park World sits down with Triotech’s VP of Communications and Strategic Alliances, Christian Martin
42-43 Ride Profile
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
Park World speaks to Ken Whiting as he moves on from his role as IAAPA Chairman of the Board
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44-48 Product Showcase 50 Show Calendar
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
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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
Susan Storey embarks on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Epcot
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
Susan Storey has an encounter with the Poltergeist at Six Flags Fiesta Texa
The latest news and events from across the industry
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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
Here’s what’s happening in Orlando at the IAAPA Expo 2022 In the Spotlight
We get the low-down on what to expect from Brogent at the IAAPA Expo
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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
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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
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
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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.
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THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT:
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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.
Family entertainment is what Sally Dark Rides does best. Find out more in next month’s issue.
Polin Waterparks supplies Europe’s largest covered water park with 15 of its signature slides
Polin Waterparks supplies Europe’s largest covered water park with 15 of its signature slides
Stefano Cigarini, Cinecittà World Theming + more
Stefano Cigarini, Cinecittà World Theming + more
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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
It’s October - which means fright nights
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 -
and thrills across the industry as parks and attractions celebrate Halloween. Our very own Susan Storey gets into the spirit of the season with a visit to Six Flags Fiesta Texas where the Poltergeist awaits - and we have plenty more news on some of the spook-tacular events parks have been putting on this month. Also somewhat scary is the fact that right off the back of September’s IAAPA Expo Europe, the IAAPA Expo in Orlando is right around the corner. You can find out what to expect from this epic event in this issue. It’s safe to say there’s going to be a hell of a lot happening, and there’s a general feeling in our industry of serious excitement now that things are getting back to normal post-pandemic. Speaking of getting back to normal, the Park
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
World Excellence Awards could once again be hosted live this year. To those who attended who are reading - it was fantastic to meet you, and you’ll find all the highlights from the evening within our Awards Supplement! Elsewhere in the issue, we have a chat with Christian Martin of Triotech about his role and what’s going on in the world of media-based attractions, while Susan continues in the rat race with a visit to Epcot. Enjoy!
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