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SPRING PART 2 2021 4 Park Hoppin’ TThheelatest from Paul Ruben
MARCH 2020 6 Park Hoppin’ 620 Park News
6-25 Park News PolinWaterparks
Your monthly round-up 22-23 Cover Story PolinWaterparks
Make some noise! 28-29 Ride Profile 29-30 IAAPA 28-29 Ride Profile
6-5 Big Question Your monthly round-up 22-23 Cover Story
MARCH 2020 6 Park Hoppin’ -20 Park News
The latest from Paul Ruben latest from Paul Ruben
Park operators share their views Your monthly round-up
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25-26 ParkWorld Excellence Awards 26-27 Industry Event
MiMckey andMinnie’s Runaway Railway 30-33 Industry Infl Event Scheduleuencer
30-33 Industry Influencer
32-33 Cover Story ProSlide Technology
43-45 Guest Article Waterpark Trends
44-45 Attraction Profile Kalahari Resorts
44-45 A traction Profile Kalahari Resorts
48-49 Company Update WhiteWater
46-47 Company Profile Aquatic Development Group 48 Guest Article
46-47 Company Profile Aquatic Development Group 48 Guest Article
49 Guest Article 49 Guest Article
54-55 Park Profile Santa’s Land
50-51 FEC Profile LLaannggeer’rs’s
56-57 Asia Pacific Daan Dujim, SunWorld 58-61 Latin America
56-57 Asia Pacific Daan Dujim, SunWorld 58-61 Latin America
56 Interview Intercard
62 NewProducts Your monthly round-up 70Web Guide Online Resourses
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52-54 Park Profile CiCnecittàWorld
52-54 Park Profile ineci tàWorld
TThheeregion’s response to the pandemic 62 NewProducts Your monthly round-up 70Web Guide Online Resourses
57 New Products Your monthly round-up
59 Web Guide Online Resources
SSccoott Sherrod: Stay in the Game 50-51 FEC Profile
35-41 Water Rides A look at what’s new
FFrank Stanek and The Producers Group 35-42 Special Feature
Park World Excellence Awards ickey andMinnie’s Runaway Railway
25-26 ParkWorld Exce lence Awards Make some noise!
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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 social media
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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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Welcome to theMarch i sue. I hope you are all safe and keeping well.
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Welcome to theMarch issue. I hope you are all safe and
Welcome to theMarch issue. I hope you are all safe and
keeping well. With parks beginning to re-open in
WiWtih parks beginning to re-open in China and Japan a number of industry voices have said they can see a light a the end of the tu nel and that’s very much wha this i sue is all about – continuing to work on future projects as best we can, while
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
ppriroritising the health and safety of guests and staff by keeping gates shut until our respective governments advise it is safe to do otherwise.
ior tising the health and safety of guests and staff by keeping gates shut until our respective governments advise it is safe to do otherwise.
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
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 plpanning and development of attractions and new entertainment real estate developments.
In this month’s extended ‘Industry Influencer’ (pp30 - 33), Frank Stanek, looks back on his life in the industry and addre ses the cu rent economic climate for the la ning and development of attractions and new entertainment real estate developments.
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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In ‘StayWin the Game’ (p49) Scott Sherod CEO of Intercard, picks up on the theme of keeping calm and ca rying on by exploring the ways which operators, manufacturers and suppliers can support each other through the crisis.
Intercardam, puiscekmens up on the theme of keeping calm and carrying oVn by exploring the ways which operators, manufactuGorenzrsáand suppliers can support each other through the crisis.
In ‘Stayoirn the Game’ (p49) Scott Sherod CEO of operations and set-up for SunWorld, a series of leading
In this month’s Big Question (p5) we find out how DDreamworld,WhiteWaterWorld, SkyPoint, Efteling, i nanmäcki Amusement Park, Toverland and Ripley Entertainment are managing to keep guests entertained while gatfents are shut.
reamworld,WhiteWaterWorld, SkyPoint, Efteling, LiLnnanmäkoi Amusement Park, Toverland and Ripley Entertainment are managing to keep guests entertained while gateas are shut.
In this month’s Big Question (p5) we find out how coming weeks and months – let’s continue to talk about
Throughout the issue we also highlight projects that went live before the crisi or were due to go live in the
perations and set-up for SunWorld, a series of leading amusement parks and entertainment complexes in in VVietnam, (pp56-77), while regular contributor Astrid González Nariño gives us an update on the situation in Latin America (pp60-62).
perations and set-up for SunWorld, a series of leading amusement parks and entertainment complexes in in ietnam, (pp56-77), while regular contributor Astrid González Nariño gives us an update on the situation in Latin America (pp60-62).
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Throughou the i sue we also highlight projects that wentPlus! North American editor, Paul Rubenwentlilve before the crisis or were due to go live in the cc tells
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Polin Waterparks supplies Europe’s largest covered water park with 15 of its signature slides
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The Producers Group Park World
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Stefano Cigarini, Cinecittà World Theming + more
hem, 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 oof 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.
oming weeks and months – let’s continue to talk about Santa’s them, as when gates re-open, they will undoubtedly be (or of continue to be) a su ce s. This includes SuntagoWater World in Poland, where PolinWaterparks has installed 15 f its signature slides (pp22-23), and all of the other fantastic theme parks, water parks, FEC’s and location- based entertainment mentioned throughou the i sue.
Throughout the issue we also highlight projects that ive before the crisis or were due to go live in the oming weeks and months – let’s continue to talk about t Land (p54),
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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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THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT: SuntagoWaterWorld, which claims to be the
THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT: SuntagoWaterWorld, which claims to be the
ProSlide Technology takes us behind the scenes at Atlantis Aquaventure Dubai
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ts doors to the public in February. Featuring 15 of PolinWaterpark’s signature water slides, iti’ts a tropical paradise for guests of all ages. Takes a look on pages 22&23.
largest covered waterpark in Europe, opened itTHIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT: 15 of PolinWaterpark’s signature water slides, ’s a tropical paradise for guests of a l ages. Takes a look on pages 22&23.
largest covered waterpark in Europe, opened is doors to the public in February. Featuring
ProSlide-powered expansion opens at Atlantis Aquaventure Dubai. Read the story in full on pages 32&33.
into action!
Sliding
into action!
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
Frank Stanek and
The Producers Group Park World
Excellence Awards
Stefano Cigarini, Cinecittà World Theming + more
Frank Stanek and
The Producers Group Park World
Excellence Awards
Stefano Cigarini, Cinecittà World Theming + more
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We albaso hear from Stefano Cigarini, CEO of Cinecittà World in Rome (52-54) and Daan Du jim, director of oo Coaster is on track to open thisBecci Knowles, editor
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We also hear from Stefano Cigarini, CEO of Cinecittà this summer
them, as when gates re-open, they will undoubtedly be (or ntinue 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 astic theme parks, water parks, FEC’s and location- sed entertainment mentioned throughout the issue.
Baker, VP business development MENA, ProSlide Technology, details the company’s involvement in the world’s most anticipated water park expansion, Atlantis Aquaventure Dubai Phase 3. The focus on the Waterpark industry continues right through to page 49 with a look at what’s new from a range of manufacturers and suppliers, together with an industry forecast from our regular contributor, David Sangree.
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 ld in Rome (52-54) and Daan Duijim, di ector of
t parks and entertainment complexes in in
ietnam, (pp56-77), while regular contributor Astrid lez Nariño gives us an update on the situation in
Latin America (pp60-62).
and on pages 50-52 I speak to director of brand development, Manuel Prossotowicz, to find out why it is such a fitting tribute for the park’s 25th anniversary.
As the attractions industry continues to recover and look to the future, IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, is moving forward with plans to host its three IAAPA Expos later this year - more on this on pages 29-30. With increasing numbers of facilities now open, guests throughout the EMEA are enjoying all of the new and unique experiences on offer, hence an influx of entries and nominations for the 2021 Park World Excellence Awards. Turn to pages 26&27 to find out more about this year’s categories and criteria ahead of the 18 July deadline. In our exclusive cover story (pages 32-33), Philip
th parks begi ning to re-open in
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 -
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