Taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 17-19 June 2015, the expo welcomes 7,000 professionals from the Asia market. We preview the news and products coming to the trade show floor
Interview: Marty Sklar
Retired Disney Legend Marty Sklar
reveals the secrets of Imagineering,
the legacy of the 1964 World’s Fair
and the lessons he learned as
Walt Disney’s “keeper of the keys”
Talking Point: The $100 Barrier
As a Walt Disney World day ticket
enters three-digit territory for
the first time, we ask what this
means for pricing in the sector
Museums: Biomuseo
Panama has opened the world’s first
museum of biodiversity, an ambitious
building by architect Frank Gehry. We
meet the team behind the project
Expos: Food for Thought
Expo Milano 2015 launches in Italy,
aiming to bring the planet’s most
pressing problems to the fore, not least
how to provide food for everybody
Zoos & Aquariums: On the SAFE Side
AZA chair Dennis Pate explains a new
initiative designed to help endangered
animals, and offers some tips from
his world-class Henry Doorly zoo
Promotional feature: IDEATTACK
IDEATTACK is a creative maverick with a
new perspective, bringing custom-made
one-of-a-kind attractions typologies to
a world that needs something di�fferent
Rides: The Ride Makers
In the third part of our series, we look at
the enduring appeal of wooden coasters
Ticketing: Dream Tickets
Ticketing systems are advancing to
improve the guest’s experience and the
operator’s profit. We investigate the
sector’s current and upcoming trends
SimEx-Iwerks SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment is presenting the latest additions to its library of 4D blockbusters. From the creators of Ice Age, No Time for Nuts 4D is a custom 4D show starring Scrat, the loveable, acorn-obsessed squirrel in a time-travelling quest. Inspired by the best-selling app, Angry Birds 4D is a thrilling adventure for the whole family from the world’s favourite feathered heroes. And, from the worldwide smash hit Pacific Rim, comes an action-packed 4D film that puts the audience inside the fight to save Earth.
Booth #1520
attractions-kit.net keyword: SimEx-Iwerks
Scrat stars in No Time for Nuts 4D
WhiteWater Attractions WhiteWater Attractions is exhibiting No Boundaries, an exciting dry attraction offering high-thrill and high-challenge activities for guests of all ages and skill levels. With an innovative visual presence, No Boundaries combines elements and activities for both harnessed and unharnessed participants. Weaving together a horizontal challenge course, radical vertical uphill climbs with downward controlled descents and a winding aerial zip coaster, No Boundaries offers a dynamic experience within a singular adventure park.
No Boundaries is a dynamic adventure experience from WhiteWater Attractions
Severn Lamb Along with its range of People Movers, Severn Lamb is exhibiting the Mini Express, a small electric train manufactured by Wattman, represented exclusively in China by Severn Lamb. The Mini Express, which is fitted with proximity sensors, is ideal for shopping centres and FECs. At the last Asian Attractions Expo, the partnership sold three trains into Ningbo, Guangdong and Harbin in China. Severn Lamb is offering an exclusive show offer available to people who visit the booth.
Booth #627
attractions-kit.net keyword: Severn Lamb
The Mini Express electric train is ideal for FECs
Vekoma Vekoma, one of the world’s biggest ride makers, is demonstrating at the Asian Attractions Expo how its in-house design, engineering and manufacturing puts the company in a unique position. Vekoma specialises in custom-designed, innovative rides and, with its partner Brogent Technologies, offers a broad range of media-based and interactive attractions. Vekoma also partners Rocky Mountain Construction to bring a wooden coaster line to its clients (see page 62).
Booth #724
attractions-kit.net keyword: Vekoma
A Vekoma’s coaster at Tibidabo in Spain
Iplayco International Play Company (Iplayco) is a leader in the custom design and manufacturing of indoor play structures. At the Asian Attractions Expo, iPlayco is presenting new installations, such as Discoveryland, Hong Kong’s largest FEC. It features the largest indoor slides in Asia and a variety of fun and learning activities for all ages. Iplayco fitted the attraction with an air trek obstacle course, slides, mini golf, a playground and more.
Booth #512
attractions-kit.net keyword: International Play
A play structure for Discoveryland, Hong Kong
nWave nWave invites guests to its immersive 3D/4D theatre to view its latest films. The multinational film producer and distributor is showing The House of Magic 4D, Knights Quest 4D and Haunted Mansion 4D. Haunted Mansion and The House of Magic are both available in Chinese, while the others have no narration and are suitab++le for any audience. Top of the bill is an nWave dark ride film, Dragon Mine Ride, taking its audience on a journey into the dragon’s den.
Booth #1218
attractions-kit.net keyword: nWave
nWave films are available in Chinese
Empex Find out about Empex’s recent projects, such as the Aquacircus at Seoul Hilton. A downsized layout makes it perfect for installation in hotels and resorts, recreation centres and areas with limited space. The South Korean capital’s Hilton now has a water playground featuring an Aquacircus Aquadek with circus theming and a tipping bucket.
Booth #628
attractions-kit.net keyword: Empex
Empex’s trademark colours at Seoul Hilton
Holovis Holovis is bringing its immersive dark ride experience to the trade show through the means of virtual reality. Using 360° filming techniques, the turnkey attraction will be showcased on Oculus Rift headsets. After the show, it will be uploaded to the Oculus download store and will be the first real ride experience to have been recreated on this platform. Using organic motion and special effects, riders enter a virtual world that feels more immersive than a traditional coaster.
Booth #1738
attractions-kit.net keyword: Holovis
Holovis is combining virtual-reality technology with dark ride attractions
WhiteWater West WhiteWater West’s slideboarding integrates gaming, skill and competitive sports into a futuristic waterslide experience. It uses a smart gaming system that tracks the rider’s progress and scores over his run down the waterslide on an interactive vehicle. Slideboarding is designed to appeal to a variety of waterpark visitors, offering excitement without being too physically challenging.
Booth #818
attractions-kit.net keyword: Whitewater West
Slideboarding: gaming meets waterslides
The Producers Group The Producers Group (TPG), an overall Gold Sponsor of the Asian Attractions Expo and sponsor of the Leadership Breakfast, is inviting delegates to visit its booth and meet the company’s new vice president of business development, Brian Paiva. Also representing TPG will be co-CEO, Edward Marks, and senior project manager, Judd Nissen. TPG is presenting recent projects, including four shows at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Hengqin, China; the Fortune Diamond at the Galaxy Macau; and the Crane Dance at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore.
Booth #2806
attractions-kit.net keyword: TPG
The Crane Dance at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
IdeAttack IdeAttack is presenting upcoming projects to visitors of the Asian Attractions Expo. One of IdeAttack’s major projects is “Fun Capital” theme park, under construction near Beijing, China, and set to open by the end of 2015. Located in ChangPing County, Fun Capital is part of Beijing Outlets World, a large complex that includes also a shopping mall, a resort and a conference centre.
Booth #1018
attractions-kit.net keyword: IdeAttack
IdeAttack specialises in mixed-use projects
Niceberg Niceberg Studios presents its new 3D/4D attraction film, Little Dolphin. The audience joins a young dolphin on a marine adventure, discovering the beauty and the dangers of ocean life. This high-quality Belgium-made production targets 3D cinemas and 4D theatres in parks as well as other attractions like aquariums, zoos and other venues. The 10-minute film has a subtle yet positive underlying ecological message: the future is bright and blue.
Booth #2016
attractions-kit.net keyword: Niceberg
Little Dolphin has an ecological message
Intamin Intamin is introducing its latest rides, including its Coaster Wheel at Hello Kitty Park in Anji, China. The 35-metre (115-foot) wheel has 16 gondolas, which move along a track according to the rotation of the wheel. A Looping Coaster is set to open at Romon World, Ningbo, China, a 560-metre (1,837-foot) long indoor ride with speeds of 80kph (50mph).
Booth #518
attractions-kit.net keyword: Intamin
Intamin’s wheel at Hello Kitty Park, Anji, China
Zamperla Zamperla is introducing the thrill coaster Thunderbolt. The ride – designed by Zamperla’s rollercoaster department in collaboration with world-renowned coaster designer Stengel Buro – is custom built for an narrow area of just 15 metres (50 feet) by 260 metres (853 feet). With 681 metres (2,234 feet) of track, the ride reaches speeds of 90kph (56mph). With its small footprint, Thunderbolt appeals to parks with limited space looking for a thrilling coaster ride.
Booth #1023
attractions-kit.net keyword: Zamperla
Zamperla is presenting Thunderbolt to the Asian market
Huss Huss’s renowned attractions, like Sky Tower, Top Spin, Giant Frisbee and King Kong, remain in huge demand. After successfully bringing the Condor 2G (2nd Generation) back to life in 2013, with two attractions already delivered, Huss is working on the first Condor 2GH (2nd Generation Hybrid), opening in 2016, including a newly designed hybrid seat arrangement, a combination of suspended seats and classic gondolas.
Booth #727
attractions-kit.net keyword: Huss
Huss’s Condor is a signature ride
ProSlide ProSlide is talking to expo guests about its latest stand-out projects. Shaoxing Mirror Lake waterpark, opening in 2015 in China, showcases some of ProSlide’s iconic designs, including a custom complex with Turbo MAMMOTH and MAMMOTH, custom complex with TORNADO 12, three PIPEline, CannonBOWL 40 and TurboPIPEline. Other projects include Ocean Park, Indonesia, and Tieling La Viva in China (see page 54), which features a new hybrid ride incorporating a TORNADO 24/TORNADO 60, MAMMOTH, SuperLOOP (with SkyBOX) and TurboTWISTER.
Booth #414
attractions-kit.net keyword: ProSlide
A new hybrid ride from ProSlide is under construction at Tieling La Viva in China
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innovative bowling equipment provider with
600 employees worldwi [more...]
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Taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 17-19 June 2015, the expo welcomes 7,000 professionals from the Asia market. We preview the news and products coming to the trade show floor
Interview: Marty Sklar
Retired Disney Legend Marty Sklar
reveals the secrets of Imagineering,
the legacy of the 1964 World’s Fair
and the lessons he learned as
Walt Disney’s “keeper of the keys”
Talking Point: The $100 Barrier
As a Walt Disney World day ticket
enters three-digit territory for
the first time, we ask what this
means for pricing in the sector
Museums: Biomuseo
Panama has opened the world’s first
museum of biodiversity, an ambitious
building by architect Frank Gehry. We
meet the team behind the project
Expos: Food for Thought
Expo Milano 2015 launches in Italy,
aiming to bring the planet’s most
pressing problems to the fore, not least
how to provide food for everybody
Zoos & Aquariums: On the SAFE Side
AZA chair Dennis Pate explains a new
initiative designed to help endangered
animals, and offers some tips from
his world-class Henry Doorly zoo
Promotional feature: IDEATTACK
IDEATTACK is a creative maverick with a
new perspective, bringing custom-made
one-of-a-kind attractions typologies to
a world that needs something di�fferent
Rides: The Ride Makers
In the third part of our series, we look at
the enduring appeal of wooden coasters
Ticketing: Dream Tickets
Ticketing systems are advancing to
improve the guest’s experience and the
operator’s profit. We investigate the
sector’s current and upcoming trends
SimEx-Iwerks SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment is presenting the latest additions to its library of 4D blockbusters. From the creators of Ice Age, No Time for Nuts 4D is a custom 4D show starring Scrat, the loveable, acorn-obsessed squirrel in a time-travelling quest. Inspired by the best-selling app, Angry Birds 4D is a thrilling adventure for the whole family from the world’s favourite feathered heroes. And, from the worldwide smash hit Pacific Rim, comes an action-packed 4D film that puts the audience inside the fight to save Earth.
Booth #1520
attractions-kit.net keyword: SimEx-Iwerks
Scrat stars in No Time for Nuts 4D
WhiteWater Attractions WhiteWater Attractions is exhibiting No Boundaries, an exciting dry attraction offering high-thrill and high-challenge activities for guests of all ages and skill levels. With an innovative visual presence, No Boundaries combines elements and activities for both harnessed and unharnessed participants. Weaving together a horizontal challenge course, radical vertical uphill climbs with downward controlled descents and a winding aerial zip coaster, No Boundaries offers a dynamic experience within a singular adventure park.
No Boundaries is a dynamic adventure experience from WhiteWater Attractions
Severn Lamb Along with its range of People Movers, Severn Lamb is exhibiting the Mini Express, a small electric train manufactured by Wattman, represented exclusively in China by Severn Lamb. The Mini Express, which is fitted with proximity sensors, is ideal for shopping centres and FECs. At the last Asian Attractions Expo, the partnership sold three trains into Ningbo, Guangdong and Harbin in China. Severn Lamb is offering an exclusive show offer available to people who visit the booth.
Booth #627
attractions-kit.net keyword: Severn Lamb
The Mini Express electric train is ideal for FECs
Vekoma Vekoma, one of the world’s biggest ride makers, is demonstrating at the Asian Attractions Expo how its in-house design, engineering and manufacturing puts the company in a unique position. Vekoma specialises in custom-designed, innovative rides and, with its partner Brogent Technologies, offers a broad range of media-based and interactive attractions. Vekoma also partners Rocky Mountain Construction to bring a wooden coaster line to its clients (see page 62).
Booth #724
attractions-kit.net keyword: Vekoma
A Vekoma’s coaster at Tibidabo in Spain
Iplayco International Play Company (Iplayco) is a leader in the custom design and manufacturing of indoor play structures. At the Asian Attractions Expo, iPlayco is presenting new installations, such as Discoveryland, Hong Kong’s largest FEC. It features the largest indoor slides in Asia and a variety of fun and learning activities for all ages. Iplayco fitted the attraction with an air trek obstacle course, slides, mini golf, a playground and more.
Booth #512
attractions-kit.net keyword: International Play
A play structure for Discoveryland, Hong Kong
nWave nWave invites guests to its immersive 3D/4D theatre to view its latest films. The multinational film producer and distributor is showing The House of Magic 4D, Knights Quest 4D and Haunted Mansion 4D. Haunted Mansion and The House of Magic are both available in Chinese, while the others have no narration and are suitab++le for any audience. Top of the bill is an nWave dark ride film, Dragon Mine Ride, taking its audience on a journey into the dragon’s den.
Booth #1218
attractions-kit.net keyword: nWave
nWave films are available in Chinese
Empex Find out about Empex’s recent projects, such as the Aquacircus at Seoul Hilton. A downsized layout makes it perfect for installation in hotels and resorts, recreation centres and areas with limited space. The South Korean capital’s Hilton now has a water playground featuring an Aquacircus Aquadek with circus theming and a tipping bucket.
Booth #628
attractions-kit.net keyword: Empex
Empex’s trademark colours at Seoul Hilton
Holovis Holovis is bringing its immersive dark ride experience to the trade show through the means of virtual reality. Using 360° filming techniques, the turnkey attraction will be showcased on Oculus Rift headsets. After the show, it will be uploaded to the Oculus download store and will be the first real ride experience to have been recreated on this platform. Using organic motion and special effects, riders enter a virtual world that feels more immersive than a traditional coaster.
Booth #1738
attractions-kit.net keyword: Holovis
Holovis is combining virtual-reality technology with dark ride attractions
WhiteWater West WhiteWater West’s slideboarding integrates gaming, skill and competitive sports into a futuristic waterslide experience. It uses a smart gaming system that tracks the rider’s progress and scores over his run down the waterslide on an interactive vehicle. Slideboarding is designed to appeal to a variety of waterpark visitors, offering excitement without being too physically challenging.
Booth #818
attractions-kit.net keyword: Whitewater West
Slideboarding: gaming meets waterslides
The Producers Group The Producers Group (TPG), an overall Gold Sponsor of the Asian Attractions Expo and sponsor of the Leadership Breakfast, is inviting delegates to visit its booth and meet the company’s new vice president of business development, Brian Paiva. Also representing TPG will be co-CEO, Edward Marks, and senior project manager, Judd Nissen. TPG is presenting recent projects, including four shows at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Hengqin, China; the Fortune Diamond at the Galaxy Macau; and the Crane Dance at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore.
Booth #2806
attractions-kit.net keyword: TPG
The Crane Dance at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
IdeAttack IdeAttack is presenting upcoming projects to visitors of the Asian Attractions Expo. One of IdeAttack’s major projects is “Fun Capital” theme park, under construction near Beijing, China, and set to open by the end of 2015. Located in ChangPing County, Fun Capital is part of Beijing Outlets World, a large complex that includes also a shopping mall, a resort and a conference centre.
Booth #1018
attractions-kit.net keyword: IdeAttack
IdeAttack specialises in mixed-use projects
Niceberg Niceberg Studios presents its new 3D/4D attraction film, Little Dolphin. The audience joins a young dolphin on a marine adventure, discovering the beauty and the dangers of ocean life. This high-quality Belgium-made production targets 3D cinemas and 4D theatres in parks as well as other attractions like aquariums, zoos and other venues. The 10-minute film has a subtle yet positive underlying ecological message: the future is bright and blue.
Booth #2016
attractions-kit.net keyword: Niceberg
Little Dolphin has an ecological message
Intamin Intamin is introducing its latest rides, including its Coaster Wheel at Hello Kitty Park in Anji, China. The 35-metre (115-foot) wheel has 16 gondolas, which move along a track according to the rotation of the wheel. A Looping Coaster is set to open at Romon World, Ningbo, China, a 560-metre (1,837-foot) long indoor ride with speeds of 80kph (50mph).
Booth #518
attractions-kit.net keyword: Intamin
Intamin’s wheel at Hello Kitty Park, Anji, China
Zamperla Zamperla is introducing the thrill coaster Thunderbolt. The ride – designed by Zamperla’s rollercoaster department in collaboration with world-renowned coaster designer Stengel Buro – is custom built for an narrow area of just 15 metres (50 feet) by 260 metres (853 feet). With 681 metres (2,234 feet) of track, the ride reaches speeds of 90kph (56mph). With its small footprint, Thunderbolt appeals to parks with limited space looking for a thrilling coaster ride.
Booth #1023
attractions-kit.net keyword: Zamperla
Zamperla is presenting Thunderbolt to the Asian market
Huss Huss’s renowned attractions, like Sky Tower, Top Spin, Giant Frisbee and King Kong, remain in huge demand. After successfully bringing the Condor 2G (2nd Generation) back to life in 2013, with two attractions already delivered, Huss is working on the first Condor 2GH (2nd Generation Hybrid), opening in 2016, including a newly designed hybrid seat arrangement, a combination of suspended seats and classic gondolas.
Booth #727
attractions-kit.net keyword: Huss
Huss’s Condor is a signature ride
ProSlide ProSlide is talking to expo guests about its latest stand-out projects. Shaoxing Mirror Lake waterpark, opening in 2015 in China, showcases some of ProSlide’s iconic designs, including a custom complex with Turbo MAMMOTH and MAMMOTH, custom complex with TORNADO 12, three PIPEline, CannonBOWL 40 and TurboPIPEline. Other projects include Ocean Park, Indonesia, and Tieling La Viva in China (see page 54), which features a new hybrid ride incorporating a TORNADO 24/TORNADO 60, MAMMOTH, SuperLOOP (with SkyBOX) and TurboTWISTER.
Booth #414
attractions-kit.net keyword: ProSlide
A new hybrid ride from ProSlide is under construction at Tieling La Viva in China
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.
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).
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seasoned in concept and ride development,
as well as storyte [more...]
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in 2009 by Adam Carnell and James Kinsella. [more...]
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innovative bowling equipment provider with
600 employees worldwi [more...]
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An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally
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