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Windy Wonderland
Did you know that most Americans don’t have passports? Only about 6% do. That’s probably a good thing, so we don’t visit and annoy the rest of the world more than we already do.
Animation Brain
It’s never been easier – or more cost effective – to interact with your visitors in CGI form than with this latest product from Animalive.
Locker Link
Are ride lockers a revenue stream or a service to your guests? They can, of course, be both, but if your guests don’t have the right change or are asked to pay too many times chances are they will stop using them. A new system developed by the American company Smarte Carte together with Core Cashless Kiosks aims to address both these issues.
Crazy Fruits
Elton’s derby race games are a midway classic, but on quiet days at a park it can be frustrating waiting for other players. No such problem with Crazy Fruits, which requires just three players for a full race, or can be played by a single player against the machine.
Connect 4
This classic family board game has been reborn as a coin-operated arcade machine.
Sym 026
This professional dynamic simulation platform on three rotation axes features a control system, in the loop hardware and high precision mechanics direct from Formula One. This allows for quick reaction movements and acceleration, providing a very realistic driving experience.
Water Web
Made up of a grid of rain curtains, Water Web provides a maze for waterpark guests, with curtains acting as barriers.
10 Years of The Goddard Group
To mark the 10th anniversary of The Goddard Group in 2012, we bring you this exclusive interview with Gary Goddard.
Landora - Turkey's first theme park
In soft opening phase since last 2011, this new park at the ORA shopping and leisure complex in Istanbul was designed by Valerio Mazzoli Studios (VMS).
Observation tower provides double vision
The City Eye is a new observation tower concept from the Anglo-French supplier Interlink. The double deck gondola features a standard 60-seat-capacity viewing platform with seating on top and a glass-floored lower deck for full panoramic views.
Eco attraction challenges children to build a better future
Designed to teach children about environmentally-friendly choices in food shopping and recycling, Eco Challenge is a new immersive game at the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana, California.
360 Play opens second FEC
A new FEC has opened in the UK aimed at kids. 360 Play in Stevenage is the second in a planned chain of venues from DP Leisure and at 24,000 sq ft is approximately a third larger than the original outlet in Milton Keynes.
Feel the intensity and thrive!
Our industry has always been identified with certain intensities, but in recent years additional factors have had a real impact on park attendance.
Lotte plans new waterpark in Korea
South Korea’s Lotte Group is to build a new waterpark in Kimhae near Busan. The project will include a US$22 million package of attractions from WhiteWater, the largest ever order for the Canadian supplier. Dubbed the Lotte World Waterpark, completion is anticipated for May 2013.
Dollywood to open Tennessee FEC
The Dollywood Company is teaming up with Gaylord Entertainment to bring a major family entertainment centre (FEC) to Nashville.
New ride for Legoland Deutschland 10th anniversary
To celebrate its 10th anniversary season in 2012, Legoland Deutschland is to debut a Gerstlauer Sky Flyer and a new themed area within Miniland.
Tibidabo fattened up for privatisation
According to the Spanish newspaper El Pais, the Barcelona government has approved plans to pump €15.5 million ($20.8m) into Tibidabo ahead of a proposed privatisation.
Safari Challenge
Safari Challenge is an interactive treasure hunt combining fun physical and mental challenges across a themed adventure course.
Preston & Barbieri in Tajikistan
Due to open this spring in Tajikistan, this new coaster from Preston & Barbieri is expected to accommodate up to 1,000 riders per hour.
Universal Orlando 2012
This year Universal Orlando will debut more new entertainment than during any other year in its history.
Wodan Wonder
IAAPA chairman and Europa-Park managing director Roland Mack is pictured with son and strategic director Michael Mack as construction continues on his park’s new wooden rollercoaster. .
Pax seeks wheel partners
The Russian ride manufacturer Pax Design is offering to partner with developers keen to build an observation wheel but without the funds to do so.
