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Cedar Fair Seeks Mondial
Mondial, the Dutch ride manufacturer, is to supply four WindSeeker rides to the Cedar Fair chain in 2011, each towering over 300ft (91.7-metres) tall.
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Watercube Waterpark opens in Beijing
Exactly two years after the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, the city’s National Aquatics Center has reopened as home to the Watercube Waterpark.
Sky Rocket
Kennywood, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, has introduced Sky Rocket, a linear synchronous motor (LSM) launched coaster from Premier Rides. Paul Ruben reports.
Harrison ‘Buzz’ Price, 1921-2010
Harrison “Buzz” Price, the research economist who conducted thousands of feasibility studies for theme parks, museums and zoos – including Disneyland – passed away on August 15 at the age of 89.
Six Flags names new CEO
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has named James Reid-Anderson as its new chairman, president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately.
John Wardley
As Alton Towers celebrates its 30th anniversary as an amusement park, Park World talks to the “ideas man” behind many of its most famous attractions.
Return of the woodie at Gröna Lund
Described as the most difficult and complex attraction ever installed at the Stockholm city park, Twister will be the first wooden coaster at Gröna Lund in over 45 years when it opens next season.
Dark in the Park 2010
Park World’s dark ride round-up is becoming something of an annual tradition, and with good reason. Whether it’s a classic Ghost Train or an all-new interactive ride with branded content, dark rides, boat rides and even walk-through shows are a hit with a wide range of park guests.
Universal Studios Singapore
An integral part of the S$6.59 billion (US$4.9bn/€3.7bn) Resorts World Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore brings the magic of the movies to this small but significant island nation. The concept for the park may not be new, but several of its attractions are, as Owen Ralph reports.
New Luna Park
New York City’s first new amusement park in more than four decades is now in full swing. Packed with nearly 20 new rides by Zamperla, Luna Park also pays tribute to the history and legacy of Coney Island. Paul Ruben celebrates the rebirth of “America’s Playground”
Huracan
A new coaster was long overdue at Belantis, and now the park in Leipzig, Germany, has opened Huracan, its biggest investment since it opened back in 2003.
Knall & Fall
The first Multi Motion Tower from ABC Rides debuted in July at Taunus Wunderland in Germany.
Nightmare in Norway!
Europe’s first interactive “5D” haunted house from Alterface has opened at Tusenfryd in Oslo, Norway.
New flume for Blackpool
A new Log Flume has opened in time for the summer holidays in Blackpool, England. The ride is located on the resort’s South Pier, across the road from the Pleasure Beach, where it is operated by Peter Sedgwick and family.
Style Vs Safety
Are you watching what your park guests are wearing? Are today’s styles cool and trendy or an accident waiting to happen?
New Moon Rising
Luna Park has opened at New York's Coney Island. Operated by Central Amusement International and filled with Zamperla rides, it appears to be an instant success.
‘It’s all about discounting and earnings‘
As I look at our industry and large corporations that now dominate ownership, one thing comes clearly through: “It’s all about earnings.” That is not a bad thing, but make no mistake, this is the driving force that charts the course for public companies.
Are 3D films in mainstream movie theatres a threat to your park's 3D/4D offering?
Fernando Medroa, Walibi Belgium (pictured): 4D goes further than 3D; it immerses the audience in the heart of the movie with numerous effects including moving seats, water sprays, air blasts, soap bubbles and light effects.
