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Disney, Universal and Nickelodeon executives to speak at SATE 2010
Now an annual fixture, the SATE (Storytelling, Architecture, Technology, Experience) conference takes place on September 30 and October 1 at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida.
Drayton Manor Hotel takes shape
Fans of Drayton Manor in England can follow construction of the park’s new hotel, scheduled to open next summer, via a webcam on its 60th anniversary website.
Extreme coaster planned for Gardaland
“The most extreme and imposing rollercoaster in Italy” is now under construction at Gardaland, close to Lake Garda.
Six Flags shake-up
As part of a series of major series of executive changes, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has named John M Duffey as its new chief financial officer and Lance C Balk as general counsel.
IAAPA appoints Asia-Pacific director
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced Andrew Lee will be the executive director of its new office for the Asia Pacific, starting September 16 and working out of Hong Kong.
Ocean Odyssey opens at Marineland
Marineland in Ontario, Canada, recently introduced Ocean Odyssey, a new family ride from Zierer.
Tivoli Hotel opens in Copenhagen
Copenhagen’s first themed hotel was due to open on September 2, realising a long held dream for the operators of the city’s world-famous Tivoli amusement park.
Happy Times in Beijing
Happy Times is the name of a new area at the OCT Group's Happy Valley Beijing.
Holly goes Wild!
Holiday Park’s parrot mascot gives his name to the German venue’s new rollercoaster. Holly’s Wilde Autofahrt (Holly’s Wild Car Ride) is a themed Wild Mouse from Maurer Söhne, and the anchor attraction of the new Holly’s Cartoon Town.
Planet Snoopy
Below: Planet Snoopy at Dorney Park
The Cedar Fair chain is to transform two more Camp Snoopy children’s areas at its park in the United States into Planet Snoopy.
TEA elects new president
Rick Rothschild will be the new president of the TEA (Themed Entertainment Association), starting in November.
Andersen to replace Wedin at Liseberg
Andreas Andersen (pictured) is to replace Mats Wedin as president and CEO of the Liseberg Group in Sweden, starting February 1. Wedin is due to retire.
WhiteWater debuts funnel slide
WhiteWater has built its first Tornado-style waterslide. The Abyss opened this August at Hanwha Resort in South Korea.
Giant's Causeway tramway
A new four-coach tram from Severn Lamb is now in service in Northern Ireland, offering a welcome diversion for visitors to the Giant’s Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Eden's Eye opens at Drusillas
Drusillas Park in England has replaced its old Bug World attraction with a maze courtesy of theming specialist Meticulous.
Terra Mitica makes changes
Terra Mitica, the Spanish theme park on the Costa del Sol, is to be closed for six months by its new owners as they make a number of changes and improvements.
Leisure Industry Week 2010
Play & Attractions is the new name for the family entertainment sector of Leisure Industry Week (LIW) in the UK, and it all kicks on September 21.
Euro Attractions Show 2010
The industry’s leading European get-together arrives in the Italian capital next month. Park World looks ahead to the week’s events at Euro Attractions Show (EAS) and asks, “are you ready for Rome?”
Shoot the Rapids
Cedar Point’s new Shoot the Rapids is a flume ride on steroids. The newest ride at the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park and resort opened earlier this summer, and has been drenching guests ever since.
Grand Pier 2.0
A fire in July 2008 wrecked the Grand Pier’s pavilion and most of the rides and attractions inside it at the English resort of Weston-super-Mare. As the pier's owner's move closer to unveiling their £51 million ($79m/€61m) transformation, Park World takes an exclusive look at the progress that has been made.
Caution - klutz on board!
Shoehorned into the maze of attractions on Mariner's Landing, one of three Morey's Piers in Wildwood, New Jersey, is the majestic sight of the decrepit, rusting merchant ship, the Ignis Fatuus. That's Latin for foolish fire or light.
What deals do you offer on ride/admission tickets?
Robin Goh, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore (pictured): There's so much to do here that it really depends on what our guests prefer. They may choose to stay in one of our hotels, in which case they can opt for our resident circus theatrical, Voyage de la Vie. Most guests come with families and all they want to do is experience Universal Studios Singapore. We have had many sold out days this summer through promotional deals and we are very mindful of price as the Singapore dollar can be very strong in comparison to neighbouring countries. We have to make it a little more affordable where possible. Our deals change quickly, but guests can always check out what deals are in store for them on the Resorts World Sentosa website
Sky Rocket
Kennywood, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, has introduced Sky Rocket, a linear synchronous motor (LSM) launched coaster from Premier Rides. Paul Ruben reports.
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.
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.
Waldameer Park
Gary Kyriazi revisits the Pennsylvania amusement park after more than 30 years and finds that, whilst some of the rides may have changed, the atmosphere is alive and well.
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.
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.
New naked rollercoaster record!
Over 100 “thrill streakers” shed their clothes and their inhibitions to set a new world record for a naked rollercoaster ride on August 8. The stunt, at Adventure Island in Southend-on-Sea, England, also raised more than £22,000 ($34,000, €26,000) for breast cancer research.
IAAPA Expo to stay in Orlando until 2019
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has abandoned plans to return to Las Vegas in the foreseeable future and agreed a new deal committing its annual Attractions Expo to Orlando for the next 10 years.
Knall & Fall
The first Multi Motion Tower from ABC Rides debuted in July at Taunus Wunderland in Germany.
