Polin Waterparks has a range of products on offers
across multiple divisions. The company explains
how it’s integrating new technologies into its offering
The Stardust ride features a multipoint entrance to the drop section
Polin Waterparks is a 43 year old waterpark company. We’re part of the Polin group. At Polin, we do design, manufacturing, engineering and installation of waterparks and water play attractions. We’ve completed more than 3,000 waterpark projects in 105 countries worldwide and have many patented signature rides.
You might be familiar with our King Cobra, Magic Sphere, Space Shuttle and Spheres, as well as our RTM waterslide manufacturing technology, which has marked many milestones in the industry.
Polin group serves as a one-point solution provider. Our aim is to extend our services to fully serve our clients and help them to integrate different entertainment channels. We want to be a one stop destination point for our clients, which is where our industry is heading. To achieve this, we’ve established multiple strategic divisions within Polin.
Polin Game Technologies The PGT division is integrating technology, interactivity and gaming into waterparks and water play attractions. As of March 2017, we’ve been a research and development centre, where 54 leading engineers are working on new technologies and projects. We focus on high-quality design and innovation patents.
Polin Design Studio Polin Design Studio designs the most sophisticated ride types, works with the unique characteristics of each project, maximises the site potential and ensures the success of every project.
Polin Wave Parks Creating ideal conditions for surfing in a safe and controlled environment, any time of the year, anywhere in the world isn’t rocket science because of Polin’s ground-breaking technologies, innovative perspective and dedicated team of experts. Polin Wave Parks can generate waves that will ensure hours of fun for guests. The installations are engineered for durability, ease of operation, maintenance, safety and fun. Polin has perfected hundreds of exclusive and successful projects all around the world with that attitude.
Polin Aquariums This division of Polin is entirely dedicated to the design of aquariums, with all projects we undertake in this area including concepts, architecture and design, construction, business plans, procurement of the living creatures and brand identity development.
Polin Aquariums aims to achieve excellence, with its team of experienced architects, engineers, biologists, veterinarians and technical experts.
Debuted in 2016, Polin Aquariums’ initial projects are now developing into full-fledged installations.
The division allows the company to serve up multifacted levels of expertise that let clients integrate an entirely new entertainment channel into their facilities.
Polin’s oversight includes every imaginable detail of the installations, such as concepts, business plans, architecture, construction, procurement of living creatures and brand identities – all delivered by a team of experienced architects, engineers, biologists, veterinarians and technical experts.
Read more from this issue of Attractions Management magazine
View contents of Attractions Management 2018 issue 4
Rides: Themed dreams
We take a look at some of the major
openings at visitor attractions worldwide
Theme Parks: Fan power
Jordan Middleton explains how operators
can best work with their audiences
Tourism: The Tourist Trap
What role could attractions play to keep
tourism beneficial for residents and
visitors alike? Kath Hudson reports
Conference: Creativity Cocktail
This year’s SATE conference came to the global epicentre for themed entertainment – Orlando – as the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) searched for the secrets to “The Experience Recipe”.
Promotional feature: Whitewater
WhiteWater is branching out of the waterpark business as it
introduces two new attractions products and its brand new
Vantage guest engagement and management software
Show report: Enabling fun
Tom Anstey was on-hand to see what was
on offer at this year’s Euro Attractions Show
Promotional feature: Simtec - forward thinking
Simtec is a flying theatre and simulator ride supplier
for the attractions industry, as well as a manufacturer
of driving and flight simulation applications
Stardust Pushing the boundaries of storytelling in waterslides, every detail in the design of the Stardust Waterslide supports its mysterious story and delivers guests on a daring journey. Using a unique, streamlined geometry, the expertly engineered waterslide allows guests to impact their journey throughout its ellipses and orbits. Guests’ weight and movement directly affect their raft’s speed and course along the slide’s path, delivering endless alternatives as they approach the drop section. The result is a journey so unexpected that, as guests exit the ride, they will be consumed with an urgent desire to start the adventure a new. The engineering accomplishment of this slide – delivering a “multipoint entrance” to the drop section – is a significant, ground-breaking accomplishment within the waterslide-design industry. It’s also one more substantial example of Polin’s customer-oriented, adaptable and efficient understanding of design and engineering.
Storm Racer Just opened at Aqualand Frejus, France. Storm Racer incorporates a variety of key features that set it apart from other waterslides on offer: unique geometry, high capacity, a pioneering ride configuration and an exclusive, interactive “watersplash” feature that ensures intense competition and blasts of adrenaline.
Storm Racer perfectly exemplifies Polin Waterparks’ expertise in engineering, R&D and technology integration into its signature rides.
As rafts shoot to the top of the slope, Polin Waterparks’ exclusive watersplash sensors detect the exact high point reached by the raft. The sensors are connected to a lighting system that displays results on a score board to create a competitive element for riders. At each level, the lighting system showcases another colour and, if the raft makes it to the top, the Watersplash feature activates, and water splashes over the riders. Winners can be determined based on each hour of the day, day of the week or the entire season to ensure months of competition between teams.
The Storm Racer uses watersplash sensors to detect each raft’s high point, so riders can compete and try to beat the set high score
Splash Bucket Head to head competition in stunning interactive splash challenge Splash Bucket is a one-on-one interactive splash game to see who has better reactions. Players must tap the lit buttons as fast as they can when lights appear on the wall. If successful, their competitor is splashed by nozzles embedded on the wall and also by water splash at the end of the game.
HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES • Availability of single gaming module and double gaming modules • Against the clock and score collection game mode options • Ability for head-to-head battles by playing simultaneously • In-game variable levels of difficulty • Water shooters embedded on the modules • Sound effects available • ‘Easy to Play’ and ‘Plug’n to Play’ features • Slim and unique design • Various colour combination options • Availability of different themed modules
Polin Waterparks has a range of products on offers
across multiple divisions. The company explains
how it’s integrating new technologies into its offering
The Stardust ride features a multipoint entrance to the drop section
Polin Waterparks is a 43 year old waterpark company. We’re part of the Polin group. At Polin, we do design, manufacturing, engineering and installation of waterparks and water play attractions. We’ve completed more than 3,000 waterpark projects in 105 countries worldwide and have many patented signature rides.
You might be familiar with our King Cobra, Magic Sphere, Space Shuttle and Spheres, as well as our RTM waterslide manufacturing technology, which has marked many milestones in the industry.
Polin group serves as a one-point solution provider. Our aim is to extend our services to fully serve our clients and help them to integrate different entertainment channels. We want to be a one stop destination point for our clients, which is where our industry is heading. To achieve this, we’ve established multiple strategic divisions within Polin.
Polin Game Technologies The PGT division is integrating technology, interactivity and gaming into waterparks and water play attractions. As of March 2017, we’ve been a research and development centre, where 54 leading engineers are working on new technologies and projects. We focus on high-quality design and innovation patents.
Polin Design Studio Polin Design Studio designs the most sophisticated ride types, works with the unique characteristics of each project, maximises the site potential and ensures the success of every project.
Polin Wave Parks Creating ideal conditions for surfing in a safe and controlled environment, any time of the year, anywhere in the world isn’t rocket science because of Polin’s ground-breaking technologies, innovative perspective and dedicated team of experts. Polin Wave Parks can generate waves that will ensure hours of fun for guests. The installations are engineered for durability, ease of operation, maintenance, safety and fun. Polin has perfected hundreds of exclusive and successful projects all around the world with that attitude.
Polin Aquariums This division of Polin is entirely dedicated to the design of aquariums, with all projects we undertake in this area including concepts, architecture and design, construction, business plans, procurement of the living creatures and brand identity development.
Polin Aquariums aims to achieve excellence, with its team of experienced architects, engineers, biologists, veterinarians and technical experts.
Debuted in 2016, Polin Aquariums’ initial projects are now developing into full-fledged installations.
The division allows the company to serve up multifacted levels of expertise that let clients integrate an entirely new entertainment channel into their facilities.
Polin’s oversight includes every imaginable detail of the installations, such as concepts, business plans, architecture, construction, procurement of living creatures and brand identities – all delivered by a team of experienced architects, engineers, biologists, veterinarians and technical experts.
Read more from this issue of Attractions Management magazine
View contents of Attractions Management 2018 issue 4
Rides: Themed dreams
We take a look at some of the major
openings at visitor attractions worldwide
Theme Parks: Fan power
Jordan Middleton explains how operators
can best work with their audiences
Tourism: The Tourist Trap
What role could attractions play to keep
tourism beneficial for residents and
visitors alike? Kath Hudson reports
Conference: Creativity Cocktail
This year’s SATE conference came to the global epicentre for themed entertainment – Orlando – as the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) searched for the secrets to “The Experience Recipe”.
Promotional feature: Whitewater
WhiteWater is branching out of the waterpark business as it
introduces two new attractions products and its brand new
Vantage guest engagement and management software
Show report: Enabling fun
Tom Anstey was on-hand to see what was
on offer at this year’s Euro Attractions Show
Promotional feature: Simtec - forward thinking
Simtec is a flying theatre and simulator ride supplier
for the attractions industry, as well as a manufacturer
of driving and flight simulation applications
Stardust Pushing the boundaries of storytelling in waterslides, every detail in the design of the Stardust Waterslide supports its mysterious story and delivers guests on a daring journey. Using a unique, streamlined geometry, the expertly engineered waterslide allows guests to impact their journey throughout its ellipses and orbits. Guests’ weight and movement directly affect their raft’s speed and course along the slide’s path, delivering endless alternatives as they approach the drop section. The result is a journey so unexpected that, as guests exit the ride, they will be consumed with an urgent desire to start the adventure a new. The engineering accomplishment of this slide – delivering a “multipoint entrance” to the drop section – is a significant, ground-breaking accomplishment within the waterslide-design industry. It’s also one more substantial example of Polin’s customer-oriented, adaptable and efficient understanding of design and engineering.
Storm Racer Just opened at Aqualand Frejus, France. Storm Racer incorporates a variety of key features that set it apart from other waterslides on offer: unique geometry, high capacity, a pioneering ride configuration and an exclusive, interactive “watersplash” feature that ensures intense competition and blasts of adrenaline.
Storm Racer perfectly exemplifies Polin Waterparks’ expertise in engineering, R&D and technology integration into its signature rides.
As rafts shoot to the top of the slope, Polin Waterparks’ exclusive watersplash sensors detect the exact high point reached by the raft. The sensors are connected to a lighting system that displays results on a score board to create a competitive element for riders. At each level, the lighting system showcases another colour and, if the raft makes it to the top, the Watersplash feature activates, and water splashes over the riders. Winners can be determined based on each hour of the day, day of the week or the entire season to ensure months of competition between teams.
The Storm Racer uses watersplash sensors to detect each raft’s high point, so riders can compete and try to beat the set high score
Splash Bucket Head to head competition in stunning interactive splash challenge Splash Bucket is a one-on-one interactive splash game to see who has better reactions. Players must tap the lit buttons as fast as they can when lights appear on the wall. If successful, their competitor is splashed by nozzles embedded on the wall and also by water splash at the end of the game.
HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES • Availability of single gaming module and double gaming modules • Against the clock and score collection game mode options • Ability for head-to-head battles by playing simultaneously • In-game variable levels of difficulty • Water shooters embedded on the modules • Sound effects available • ‘Easy to Play’ and ‘Plug’n to Play’ features • Slim and unique design • Various colour combination options • Availability of different themed modules
The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana
Heritage
Center, a US$107 million (£79 million, €92 million) destination that combines immersive
storytelling with cutting-edge audiovisual technology to bring the sta
San Antonio Zoo has reported a US$283 million economic impact for 2025, following a decade-
long transformation programme that has seen almost US$200 million invested into the Texas
attraction.
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are
progressing, with the project set to transform the attraction into a global centre for reef
education and conservation.
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.
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
business by 2033, using new America250 celebrations to underline the role its attractions play
in supporting jobs, tourism and economic growth.
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.
