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By Jason Holland | Published in Attractions Management 2014 issue 4
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Editor’s letter: Access for all
We ask whether enough is being done to ensure access for all to
attractions and what practical steps can be taken to improve things
Interview: Tim Smit
The Eden Project was groundbreaking
when it opened in 2001. Now the
attraction’s founder Tim Smit is taking
the concept to a global audience,
and he’s starting with China
Interview: Jonathan Gottschall
Literary scholar and author of The
Storytelling Animal explains why we’re
all addicted to story, and how attractions
can capitalise on our love of narrative
Heritage: Actions Speak Louder
The National Trust’s Ben Cowell
describes how landscaping can build up
to a reveal, and ways the organisation
is using actors to bring history to life
Conference Report: SATE 2014
TEA president Christine Kerr presents
the hot topics from the annual design
conference devoted to Storytelling,
Architecture, Technology, Experience
Story Centres: Tell Me A Story
The popularity of story centres shows
the youngest generation – dubbed
digital natives – are thirsty for
children’s literature and illustration
Technology: Reinventing the Nerd
Meet carnival-inspired Two Bit
Circus, created from its founders’
passion for engineering, video games
and the newest technologies
Promotional feature: BARCO
Barco offers state-of-the-art visualisation technology and
a holistic solution uniquely tailored to suit any attraction
Rides: The Ride Makers
In the first of a new series,
industry-leading manufacturers
tell us about the latest trends and
innovations in thrill coasters
Theme Parks: Kooza Came to Town
PortAventura’s general manager
on the Spanish park’s partnership
with celebrated circus troupe Cirque
du Soleil and its Kooza show
Planetariums: Tom Falvey
A new planetarium, capable of live
streaming to 14,000 schools, opens
as a new addition to the South
Carolina State Museum in the US
Show Preview: IAAPA EXPO
IAAPA returns to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando,
Florida, from 18-21 November, with more than 1,000 exhibitors
and an expected 27,000 attendees
Multimedia: Art Project
State-of-the-art projectors and
world-class artists combine to
create inspiring installations
Adding a waterpark is a growing trend, says Polin The $6.5m (€5m, £4m) addition of a new waterpark at Spain’s Isla Magica theme park is the latest example of a growing trend in Europe, says Polin.
The new Aqua Magica waterpark has been added as a major part of a strategy to ensure long-term guest interest at Isla Magica. Several of Polin’s rides have been installed at the waterpark, including Racer Twin Hybrid, Rafting Slide + Flying Boats and Freefall.
Keyword: Polin
Polin rides are installed at Aqua Magica
WhiteWater supplies successful Lotte World opening South Korea’s Lotte World has officially opened the first phase of a Polynesian themed waterpark, with WhiteWater serving as the exclusive supplier of waterpark products. It’s the first of three phases of construction of the waterpark at the Seoul recreation complex, with attendance of 18,000 guests per day recorded in the first four months of operations. Whitewater rides at the park include Abyss and Surf Wave Pool – the third largest of its type in the world. A 2,000sqm AquaPlay structure and an indoor Rattler ride also feature. The completion date of the park’s third phase has not yet been confirmed.
Keyword: Whitewater
Lotte World recorded 18,000 guests per day
Tennis court becomes a play installation at resort Australian Waterslides & Leisure has completed a KIPS (Kids Interactive Play Structure) installation at Turtle Beach Resort on the Gold Coast, Australia. The project took 12 weeks to complete besides planning and design, and was created on a disused tennis court in the middle of the resort. KIPS comprises five zones that can be integrated or installed separately as standalone units dependent on budget and available space.
Keyword: Australian
The KIPS zones at Turtle Beach Resort
Enhanced wristband queuing solution unveiled An updated version of a wristband that lets guests wait for popular waterslides without standing in line has been unveiled. The new version of Accesso Technology Group’s Qband queuing solution – specifically designed for waterparks – features enhanced display technology, improved battery life, expanded RFID capability and a new design.
Keyword: Accesso
Accesso’s Qband queuing solution
Creating chocolate heaven at Cadbury World cinema Triotech has supplied the seats and motion systems for Cadbury World’s new 4D Chocolate Adventure. The recently inaugurated zone at the Birmingham, UK, visitor attraction features a 4D immersive cinema experience. Seating 60 people, the auditorium offers modern production, motion seats, surround sound and surprise special effects. The new zone opened to the public on 20 June.
Keyword: Triotech
The 4D cinema at Cadbury World
Sally details DC Comics project for Six Flags parks Sally Corporation is developing a DC Comics universe dark ride for Six Flags theme parks. Justice League: Battle For Metropolis is set to open in 2015 at both Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags St. Louis.
The attraction features superheroes such as Superman and Batman “battling alongside park guests” as they attempt to defeat notorious villains The Joker and Lex Luthor and save Metropolis from destruction. Guests are recruited by the character Cyborg, and the animatronic figure demonstrates how to defeat the villains with laser blasters.
Alterface is providing interactivity for the project, while Oceaneering, who built the ride system for the Transformers ride at Universal Studios, is providing the dynamic ride system for the attraction. The four-minute ride incorporates five large interactive 3D screens, an interactive 3D fog screen, multiple custom vehicles equipped with laser blasters, and a custom musical score.
Keyword: Sally
Animatronic DC character Cyborg demonstrates how to use the laser blasters
A sea of happy faces as Elation lights up aquarium A new 11,500sq ft (1,068sqm) aquarium in Mexico has been lit by Elation Professional products.
The company’s Mexican partner, Adimsa, supplied Elation LED lighting fixtures to Inbursa Aquarium, where it fulfilled product specification, on-site supervision, and lighting fixture programming duties. Located in Mexico City, the aquarium opened in June and features 230 species of marine life across the site’s four levels.
Keyword: Elation
Inbursa Aquarium in Mexico City
Fitness tech adapted as immersive display An open platform dome display that began life as a high-end running experience for treadmill users is set to provide the latest in immersive audience experiences for the attractions industry. Running Unlimited has adapted its Zone domes after discovering there was currently only a “limited choice of expensive, proprietary immersive dome solutions” for visitor attractions operators.
Keyword: Running Unlimited
The all-new Zone dome is available for use across the attractions sector
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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
By Jason Holland | Published in Attractions Management 2014 issue 4
Read more from this issue of Attractions Management magazine
View contents of Attractions Management 2014 issue 4
Editor’s letter: Access for all
We ask whether enough is being done to ensure access for all to
attractions and what practical steps can be taken to improve things
Interview: Tim Smit
The Eden Project was groundbreaking
when it opened in 2001. Now the
attraction’s founder Tim Smit is taking
the concept to a global audience,
and he’s starting with China
Interview: Jonathan Gottschall
Literary scholar and author of The
Storytelling Animal explains why we’re
all addicted to story, and how attractions
can capitalise on our love of narrative
Heritage: Actions Speak Louder
The National Trust’s Ben Cowell
describes how landscaping can build up
to a reveal, and ways the organisation
is using actors to bring history to life
Conference Report: SATE 2014
TEA president Christine Kerr presents
the hot topics from the annual design
conference devoted to Storytelling,
Architecture, Technology, Experience
Story Centres: Tell Me A Story
The popularity of story centres shows
the youngest generation – dubbed
digital natives – are thirsty for
children’s literature and illustration
Technology: Reinventing the Nerd
Meet carnival-inspired Two Bit
Circus, created from its founders’
passion for engineering, video games
and the newest technologies
Promotional feature: BARCO
Barco offers state-of-the-art visualisation technology and
a holistic solution uniquely tailored to suit any attraction
Rides: The Ride Makers
In the first of a new series,
industry-leading manufacturers
tell us about the latest trends and
innovations in thrill coasters
Theme Parks: Kooza Came to Town
PortAventura’s general manager
on the Spanish park’s partnership
with celebrated circus troupe Cirque
du Soleil and its Kooza show
Planetariums: Tom Falvey
A new planetarium, capable of live
streaming to 14,000 schools, opens
as a new addition to the South
Carolina State Museum in the US
Show Preview: IAAPA EXPO
IAAPA returns to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando,
Florida, from 18-21 November, with more than 1,000 exhibitors
and an expected 27,000 attendees
Multimedia: Art Project
State-of-the-art projectors and
world-class artists combine to
create inspiring installations
Adding a waterpark is a growing trend, says Polin The $6.5m (€5m, £4m) addition of a new waterpark at Spain’s Isla Magica theme park is the latest example of a growing trend in Europe, says Polin.
The new Aqua Magica waterpark has been added as a major part of a strategy to ensure long-term guest interest at Isla Magica. Several of Polin’s rides have been installed at the waterpark, including Racer Twin Hybrid, Rafting Slide + Flying Boats and Freefall.
Keyword: Polin
Polin rides are installed at Aqua Magica
WhiteWater supplies successful Lotte World opening South Korea’s Lotte World has officially opened the first phase of a Polynesian themed waterpark, with WhiteWater serving as the exclusive supplier of waterpark products. It’s the first of three phases of construction of the waterpark at the Seoul recreation complex, with attendance of 18,000 guests per day recorded in the first four months of operations. Whitewater rides at the park include Abyss and Surf Wave Pool – the third largest of its type in the world. A 2,000sqm AquaPlay structure and an indoor Rattler ride also feature. The completion date of the park’s third phase has not yet been confirmed.
Keyword: Whitewater
Lotte World recorded 18,000 guests per day
Tennis court becomes a play installation at resort Australian Waterslides & Leisure has completed a KIPS (Kids Interactive Play Structure) installation at Turtle Beach Resort on the Gold Coast, Australia. The project took 12 weeks to complete besides planning and design, and was created on a disused tennis court in the middle of the resort. KIPS comprises five zones that can be integrated or installed separately as standalone units dependent on budget and available space.
Keyword: Australian
The KIPS zones at Turtle Beach Resort
Enhanced wristband queuing solution unveiled An updated version of a wristband that lets guests wait for popular waterslides without standing in line has been unveiled. The new version of Accesso Technology Group’s Qband queuing solution – specifically designed for waterparks – features enhanced display technology, improved battery life, expanded RFID capability and a new design.
Keyword: Accesso
Accesso’s Qband queuing solution
Creating chocolate heaven at Cadbury World cinema Triotech has supplied the seats and motion systems for Cadbury World’s new 4D Chocolate Adventure. The recently inaugurated zone at the Birmingham, UK, visitor attraction features a 4D immersive cinema experience. Seating 60 people, the auditorium offers modern production, motion seats, surround sound and surprise special effects. The new zone opened to the public on 20 June.
Keyword: Triotech
The 4D cinema at Cadbury World
Sally details DC Comics project for Six Flags parks Sally Corporation is developing a DC Comics universe dark ride for Six Flags theme parks. Justice League: Battle For Metropolis is set to open in 2015 at both Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags St. Louis.
The attraction features superheroes such as Superman and Batman “battling alongside park guests” as they attempt to defeat notorious villains The Joker and Lex Luthor and save Metropolis from destruction. Guests are recruited by the character Cyborg, and the animatronic figure demonstrates how to defeat the villains with laser blasters.
Alterface is providing interactivity for the project, while Oceaneering, who built the ride system for the Transformers ride at Universal Studios, is providing the dynamic ride system for the attraction. The four-minute ride incorporates five large interactive 3D screens, an interactive 3D fog screen, multiple custom vehicles equipped with laser blasters, and a custom musical score.
Keyword: Sally
Animatronic DC character Cyborg demonstrates how to use the laser blasters
A sea of happy faces as Elation lights up aquarium A new 11,500sq ft (1,068sqm) aquarium in Mexico has been lit by Elation Professional products.
The company’s Mexican partner, Adimsa, supplied Elation LED lighting fixtures to Inbursa Aquarium, where it fulfilled product specification, on-site supervision, and lighting fixture programming duties. Located in Mexico City, the aquarium opened in June and features 230 species of marine life across the site’s four levels.
Keyword: Elation
Inbursa Aquarium in Mexico City
Fitness tech adapted as immersive display An open platform dome display that began life as a high-end running experience for treadmill users is set to provide the latest in immersive audience experiences for the attractions industry. Running Unlimited has adapted its Zone domes after discovering there was currently only a “limited choice of expensive, proprietary immersive dome solutions” for visitor attractions operators.
Keyword: Running Unlimited
The all-new Zone dome is available for use across the attractions sector
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.
A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’
planned resort in Bedford are emerging as part of a wider transformation of the Oxford–
Cambridge Growth Corridor into a major centre for UK leisure and tourism inv
Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-
Iwerks, as part of a wider strategy to enhance the guest experience and create additional
revenue opportunities.
The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions and
children’s meals as part of a summer cost-of-living support package designed to stimulate the
visitor economy and encourage family days out.
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks exclusively
to CLADmag about his mission to spread joy, the power of play, and his bold approach to using
colour (including the colours you won’t see in his work).
The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn)
entertainment complex in the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with officials
proposing a large-scale theme park and sports destination as part of a broader tourism and
economic development strategy.
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