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Editor’s letter: Here comes China
As China opens up to the West, the nation’s attractions are
booming, with existing attractions reporting record attendances and
new museums, theme parks and science centres planned
Teamworking: The Art of Collaboration
Merlin’s Mark Fisher talks about working
with Hollywood studio DreamWorks on
the upcoming Shrek-themed midways,
how to spot a winning IP and the
importance of creative collaboration
Talking Point: Whose Museum Is It Anyway?
Five experts debate how museums
can tackle the controversial issue
of balancing the needs of the visitor
with their curatorial responsibilities
Analysis: TEA/AECOM Enduring Appeal
Theme park attendance for 2013
reached an all-time high, and museums
worldwide performed well. AECOM’s
economics experts crunch the numbers
Theme Parks: Oceans of Fun
Chimelong International Ocean Resort
is a big development on a small island.
Will its proximity to the gambling haven
of Macau be a help or a hindrance?
Museums: Virtual Visits
Europe’s biggest museum conference
looks at how technology and the digital
revolution can enhance the attraction. We
report from the event in Newcastle, UK
Technology: Face Reality
As Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg buys
Oculus VR and its Rift device, we look at
how far VR has come, and ask whether
it has a place in the attractions industry
Profile: Sarah Maltby
As Jorvik turns 30, director Sarah
Maltby talks about keeping archaeology
at the heart of what the Viking centre
does, and moving with the times
Storytelling: Inside Story
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Waterworld draws on
the local culture to create a narrative
journey for its visitors. Atkins Global
tells us about an innovative approach
Interview: Rick Schwartz
San Diego Zoo Global ambassador on the
Tiger Trail and conservation initiatives
Twin racing waterslide thrills Aqualand visitors Polin has installed its Racer Twin Turbolance at Aqualand Maspalomas, part of the Aspro Group chain. It’s the first of its kind in Spain, and one of the biggest waterslides in Europe, according to the Turkish manufacturer. The ride features two circular racing tube slides. Polin uses its Natural Light Effects technology on the attraction – as water sluices through the ride, it interacts with sunlight that shines through translucent stripes at the top of the slide’s tunnels. These natural effects take different forms as the sunlight changes throughout the day. The half-closed/half-open waterslide is manufactured with resin transfer moulding technology, offering a smooth, shiny finish on both sides.
Keyword: Polin
Twin racing waterslide
A holistic approach to water park design Nature-themed Senbo Green Park Resort in China made Forrec responsible for master planning and concept design down to detail design. The theme is based on a magical story of ancient tribes.The Canadian company is also responsible for concept and schematic design for Dawang Deep Pit Water World, China, an indoor water park in a recreational development that includes an Ice and Snow World.
Keyword: Forrec
A holistic approach to water park design
A dynamic and colourful interactive environment Empex Watertoys has supplied water park equipment at the newly refurbished and redesigned Cronwell Platamon Resort in Platamonas, Greece. Empex has created a dynamic and colourful spray park for children up to the age of 12. It features an interactive play structure with water sprays and slides. Empex supplied water features from its different design lines. These included Aquatons, Aquatoys and Aquanetics.
Keyword: Empex
A dynamic and colourful interactive environment
Custom theming is no monkey business Whitewater West themed a new $4.5m (£2.6m, €3.3m) play structure at the Zoombezi Bay waterpark. The AquaPlay RainFortress at the park in Ohio, US, features baboons and a sprawling octopus created by Whitewater West. The play structure, called Baboon Lagoon, opened in May, and has more than 90 interactive water elements and nine watersides.
Keyword: Whitewater
Custom theming is no monkey business
COMPANY PROFILES
DJW
David & Lynn Willrich started the Company
over thirty years ago, from the Audio Visual
Department [more...]
IAAPA EMEA
IAAPA Expo Europe was established in 2006 and has grown to the largest international conference and [more...]
IDEATTACK
IDEATTACK is a full-service planning and
design company with headquarters in
Los Angeles. [more...]
Simworx Ltd
The company was initially established
in 1997. Terry Monkton and Andrew
Roberts are the key stakeh [more...]
Wherever you are in the world, find the right products and services 24/7 by logging on to Attractions Management’s free search engine
www.attractions-kit.net
Read more from this issue of Attractions Management magazine
View contents of Attractions Management 2014 issue 3
Editor’s letter: Here comes China
As China opens up to the West, the nation’s attractions are
booming, with existing attractions reporting record attendances and
new museums, theme parks and science centres planned
Teamworking: The Art of Collaboration
Merlin’s Mark Fisher talks about working
with Hollywood studio DreamWorks on
the upcoming Shrek-themed midways,
how to spot a winning IP and the
importance of creative collaboration
Talking Point: Whose Museum Is It Anyway?
Five experts debate how museums
can tackle the controversial issue
of balancing the needs of the visitor
with their curatorial responsibilities
Analysis: TEA/AECOM Enduring Appeal
Theme park attendance for 2013
reached an all-time high, and museums
worldwide performed well. AECOM’s
economics experts crunch the numbers
Theme Parks: Oceans of Fun
Chimelong International Ocean Resort
is a big development on a small island.
Will its proximity to the gambling haven
of Macau be a help or a hindrance?
Museums: Virtual Visits
Europe’s biggest museum conference
looks at how technology and the digital
revolution can enhance the attraction. We
report from the event in Newcastle, UK
Technology: Face Reality
As Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg buys
Oculus VR and its Rift device, we look at
how far VR has come, and ask whether
it has a place in the attractions industry
Profile: Sarah Maltby
As Jorvik turns 30, director Sarah
Maltby talks about keeping archaeology
at the heart of what the Viking centre
does, and moving with the times
Storytelling: Inside Story
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Waterworld draws on
the local culture to create a narrative
journey for its visitors. Atkins Global
tells us about an innovative approach
Interview: Rick Schwartz
San Diego Zoo Global ambassador on the
Tiger Trail and conservation initiatives
Twin racing waterslide thrills Aqualand visitors Polin has installed its Racer Twin Turbolance at Aqualand Maspalomas, part of the Aspro Group chain. It’s the first of its kind in Spain, and one of the biggest waterslides in Europe, according to the Turkish manufacturer. The ride features two circular racing tube slides. Polin uses its Natural Light Effects technology on the attraction – as water sluices through the ride, it interacts with sunlight that shines through translucent stripes at the top of the slide’s tunnels. These natural effects take different forms as the sunlight changes throughout the day. The half-closed/half-open waterslide is manufactured with resin transfer moulding technology, offering a smooth, shiny finish on both sides.
Keyword: Polin
Twin racing waterslide
A holistic approach to water park design Nature-themed Senbo Green Park Resort in China made Forrec responsible for master planning and concept design down to detail design. The theme is based on a magical story of ancient tribes.The Canadian company is also responsible for concept and schematic design for Dawang Deep Pit Water World, China, an indoor water park in a recreational development that includes an Ice and Snow World.
Keyword: Forrec
A holistic approach to water park design
A dynamic and colourful interactive environment Empex Watertoys has supplied water park equipment at the newly refurbished and redesigned Cronwell Platamon Resort in Platamonas, Greece. Empex has created a dynamic and colourful spray park for children up to the age of 12. It features an interactive play structure with water sprays and slides. Empex supplied water features from its different design lines. These included Aquatons, Aquatoys and Aquanetics.
Keyword: Empex
A dynamic and colourful interactive environment
Custom theming is no monkey business Whitewater West themed a new $4.5m (£2.6m, €3.3m) play structure at the Zoombezi Bay waterpark. The AquaPlay RainFortress at the park in Ohio, US, features baboons and a sprawling octopus created by Whitewater West. The play structure, called Baboon Lagoon, opened in May, and has more than 90 interactive water elements and nine watersides.
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed
€1 billion
offer to acquire Pierre and Vacances SA, the European holiday resort operator behind the
continental European Center Parcs business.
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers
confirming the six-million-square-metre site will become a Global Village after the event closes.
The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,
creating a new attractions business spanning two of the country's largest visitor destinations.
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme
that will add a resort, new attractions and staff facilities as it pursues plans to become a multi-
day destination.
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package
that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
is preparing to open near the world-famous archaeological site in southern Italy.
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder
Bob Rogers pass ownership of the business to four long-serving senior executives, while
remaining actively involved with the company.
Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of its 30th
anniversary celebrations, using immersive storytelling and adaptive reuse to reinforce the park’s
longstanding “Hollywood in Germany” positioning.
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions
that measure 65,000sq m, will be the largest bathing and wellbeing attraction in the world once
complete, according to prof David Russell, CEO of Therme UK.
Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the appeal of its
recently launched Sirene Island themed area and introduce younger visitors to thrill attractions.
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COMPANY PROFILES
DJW David & Lynn Willrich started the Company
over thirty years ago, from the Audio Visual
Department [more...]
IAAPA EMEA IAAPA Expo Europe was established in 2006 and has grown to the largest international conference and [more...]
IDEATTACK IDEATTACK is a full-service planning and
design company with headquarters in
Los Angeles. [more...]
Simworx Ltd The company was initially established
in 1997. Terry Monkton and Andrew
Roberts are the key stakeh [more...]
