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MARCH 2020 6 Park Hoppin’ -20 Park News


MARCH 2020 6 Park Hoppin’


SPRING PART 4 Front Gate


Your monthly round-up 6-15 Park News


22-23 Cover Story PolinWaterparks


18-19 Company Update Fabbri’s themed rides


28-29 Ride Profile 28-29 Ride Profile


rank Stanek and The Producers Group 35-42 Special Feature


Cover Story Sally Dark Rides


30-31 Interview


44-45 A traction Profile Kalahari Resorts


44-45 Attraction Profile Kalahari Resorts


32-35 Roller Coasters The latest and greatest


46-47 Company Profile Aquatic Development Group 48 Guest Article


49 Guest Article 49 Guest Article


Aquatic Development Group 48 Guest Article


39-40 Special Feature Bangladesh


50-51 FEC Profile


50-51 FEC Profile LLaannggeer’rs’s


46-47 Company Profile Forrec’s Eric O’Rourke


TThheelatest from Paul Ruben 6-620 Park News Your monthly round-up 22-23 Cover Story PolinWaterparks


5 Park Hoppin’ With Susan Storey


Your monthly round-up


16-17 Industry Event DEAL 2022


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News Kernels and Figures of Fun latest from Paul Ruben


25-26 ParkWorld Excellence Awards Make some noise!


MiMckey andMinnie’s Runaway Railway 30-33 Industry Influencer


20-21FFrank Stanek and The Producers Group 35-42 Special Feature TThheemimnging


24-25 Water Rides New trends


ickey andMinnie’s Runaway Railway 30-33 Industry Influencer


25-26 ParkWorld Exce lence Awards Make some noise!


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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Debbie Evans:Manging your brand through ialmedia


SSccoott Sherrod: Stay in the Game 41 Ride Profile


52-54 Park Profile ineci tàWorld


52-54 Park Profile CiCnecittàWorld


43 New Products The latest in coin-op


56-57 Asia Pacific Daan Dujim, SunWorld 58-61 Latin America


56-57 Asia Pacific Daan Dujim, SunWorld 58-61 Latin America


TThheeregion’s response to the pandemic 62 NewProducts Your monthly round-up 70Web Guide Online Resourses


62 NewProducts Your monthly round-up 70Web Guide Online Resourses


P P region’s response to the pandemic


t She rod: Stay in the Game Jumanji at Gardaland


Debbie Evans:Manging your brand through ssooccialmedia


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


in association with in association with in association wit in a sociation with


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


keeping well. With parks beginning 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 i sue is all about – continuing to work on future projects as best we can, while


keeping well. With parks beginning 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


Hello, and welcome to our Spring Part 2 issue!


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 sta f 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 pplanning 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 lanning 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 ‘Stay in the Game’ (p49) Scott Sherod CEO of Intercard, picks uppon the themaie of keeping calnm and ca rying on by exploring the ways which operators, manufacturers and suppliers can support each other through the crisis.


Intercardam, puiscekments uparoks ann thdeetntheretmnmee ont cf koemeplpeixnes in ig calm and carrying oVn by exploring the ways which operators, manufactuGorenzrsáand suppliers can support each other through the crisis.


In ‘Stay in the Game’ (p49) Scott Sherod CEO of operations and set-up for SunWorld, a series of leading


Our water rides feature, meanwhile, takes a look at some of the attraction trends shaping the waterpark scene, featuring surf parks, splash parks and themed tropical getaways.


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 World in Rome (52-54) and Daan Duijim, di ector of


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 alsbaso hear from Stefano Cigarini, CEO of Cinecittà 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 VVietnam, (pp56-77), while regular contributor Astrid González Nariño gives us an update on the situation in Latin America (pp60-62).


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 install d 15 of its signature slides (pp22-23), and all of the other fantastic theme parks, water parks, FEC’s and location- ed entertainment mentioned throughout the issue.


Becci Knowles, editor


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North American Editor: Paul Ruben (+1 585 381 1012) parkw@rochester.rr.com


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into action!


Polin Waterparks supplies Europe’s largest covered water park with 15 of its signature slides


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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.


P56P56 Frank Stanek and


The Producers Group Park World


Excellence Awards


Stefano Cigarini, Cinecittà World Theming + more


Throughout the i sue 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 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.


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 su ce s. This includes SuntagoWater World in Poland, where Pol PiaulnWaterparks 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 throughout the i sue.


Contributors this issue: Bryony Andrews, Scott Sherrod, Debbie Evans


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It has been an honour to have worked on this much-loved magazine and the Park World Excellence Awards, with such a fantastic team. Thank you to all of you who have taken the time to talk to me and tell me all about your amazing projects. I hope our paths cross again in the future. In the meantime, watch this space, there are some very exciting developments on the way in terms of the new editorial team.


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THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT: tagoWaterWorld, which claims to be the


THIS MONTH’S COVER SHOT: SSuunntagoWaterWorld, which claims to be the


largest covered waterpark in Europe, opened itis 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 ts doors to the public in February. Featuring 15 of PolinWaterpark’s signature water slides, ’s a tropical paradise for guests of a l ages. Takes a look on pages 22&23.


From the Plains to the Pacific – two new dark rides in two unique locations. From breathtaking scenery and life-like animatronic figures, to interactive gameplay and dazzling special effects, Sally Dark Ridesʼ custom concepts spin a compelling narrative for themed dark ride attractions. VOLKANU - Quest for the Golden Idol is an original IP, custom designed for Lost Island themepark, Waterloo, Iowa. It is housed inside a monumental volcano, and riders must save the sacred Ora-Tika idol from the evil VOLKANU. Stand-alone location-based attraction Treasure Hunt – The Ride, in Cannery Row, Monterey Bay, California, was created by Daniels Wood Land and Sally Dark Rides. The pirate themed dark ride takes guests through a system of caverns in search of Captain Bouchardʼs lost treasure.


into action!


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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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 World in Rome (52-54) and Daan Du jim, director of operations 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).


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


On the cover, Sally Dark Rides told us all about their latest interactive projects - mythical experience VOLKANU - Quest for the Golden Idol, created for the ‘fire’ realm at Lost Island theme park in Iowa, and standalone pirate adventure Treasure Hunt, located at Cannery Row in Monterey, California.


ietnam, (pp56-77), while regular contributor Astrid lez Nariño giv s us an update on the situation in


Latin America (pp60-62).


Finally, I would like to say a special ‘thank you’ to Bryony Andrews for helping out with this issue as, after 3.5 fun-filled years at the helm of Park World, I have decided to try my hand in the freelance world.


This issue includes our roller coaster special, taking you through a few of the most exciting new coaster launches worldwide - ranging from Europe to the Middle East to the Americas. Of particular note is the colossal new steel Vekoma offering Fønix (‘Phoenix’ in English), which made its debut at Fårup Sommerland in Denmark last month. More on page 32.


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


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