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Attractions Management 2011 issue 4

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5 Editor's letter

Scaling up

Merlin has become master of branding and scale - fitting each business to the opportunity to create a company that's thriving at local, regional, national and international levels

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8 Theme park news

Paramount signs deal for Spain

Details of the new Paramount park were revealed at a launch event

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10 Science centre news

4D attraction for Science North

Science North in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, has added a new 4D experience to its range of attractions

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12 Zoo news

Singapore aquarium opens

The Maritime Experiential Museum and Aquarium (MEMA), the first ever maritime-themed attraction for Singapore, has been unveiled at the Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) waterfront.

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14 Museum news

Dresden's new-look military

The Military History Museum in Dresden, Germany, has been reopened to the public after an extensive redesign, which was led by US-based architect Daniel Libeskind.

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16 Waterpark news

Two new waterparks for China

Two new waterparks - featuring attractions and slides supplied by US-based company WhiteWater West - have opened in China.

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18 Heritage news

Facelift for Statue of Liberty

Renovation work on the statue and visitor facilities will begin November

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21 Gallery news

New gallery for Descanso site

The new gallery space will double the arts space at the visitor attraction

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22 Profile

Nick Varney

The CEO of Merlin Entertainments talks about the opening of Legoland Florida in October, the company's involvement in the regeneration of Blackpool and his plans for Merlin's continued expansion

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26 Top team

Adler Planetarium

Hailed as the most technologically advanced in the world, Grainger Sky Theater opened in July as part of Deep Sea Adventure. Members of the team behind the project describe their work

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32 Mystery shopper

A force to be reckoned with?

Disney's Star Tours attraction relaunched in May as a 3D experience. We find out if the force is still strong

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36 Project preview

Pure magic

Warner Bros Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter opens next March. We get a sneak preview of the incredible film sets and props on show

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42 Occupational hazard

Mythological mystery

How Zeugma Mosaic Museum's 2,000-year-old artefacts survived flooding only to be vandalised and stolen

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44 New opening

Edging forward

The CN Tower in Canada's new 1,200fthigh EdgeWalk is a must for thrill seekers

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48 Interview

Chip Cleary

IAAPA's new president explains how the organisation is embracing change

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52 Show preview

IAAPA 2011

Some of this year's exhibitors detail the products they'll be showcasing

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58 Interview

Jeremy Reed

BALPPA's new chief executive on how he'll continue lobbying for the industry

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60 Multimedia

Time after time

Experiences continue to be brought to life thanks to multimedia's developments

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64 Waterparks

Wet solutions

A round-up of some of the latest waterpark solutions launched this year

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70 3D/4D/5D

At a cinema near you

The latest technology is being taken up by the industry, ensuring cutting-edge experiences are available for everyone

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78 Ticketing

Data driven

Advice for operators on how to use the customer data obtained by point of sale systems to generate additional revenue

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80 Mystery shopper

A grave issue

Glasnevin Cemetery's new museum recently received Thea and M&H awards. We fi nd out how the attraction has brought new life to this corner of Dublin

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82 Product focus

FUN-KIT

A selection of the latest products available to for the attractions industry

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84 Buyers' guide

Web Gallery

A source of attractions services

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Attractions Management 2011 issue 4

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Scaling up

8 Theme park news

Paramount signs deal for Spain

Details of the new Paramount park were revealed at a launch event

Download PDF magazine

10 Science centre news

4D attraction for Science North

Science North in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, has added a new 4D experience to its range of attractions

Download PDF magazine

12 Zoo news

Singapore aquarium opens

The Maritime Experiential Museum and Aquarium (MEMA), the first ever maritime-themed attraction for Singapore, has been unveiled at the Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) waterfront.

Download PDF magazine

14 Museum news

Dresden's new-look military

The Military History Museum in Dresden, Germany, has been reopened to the public after an extensive redesign, which was led by US-based architect Daniel Libeskind.

Download PDF magazine

16 Waterpark news

Two new waterparks for China

Two new waterparks - featuring attractions and slides supplied by US-based company WhiteWater West - have opened in China.

Download PDF magazine

18 Heritage news

Facelift for Statue of Liberty

Renovation work on the statue and visitor facilities will begin November

Download PDF magazine

21 Gallery news

New gallery for Descanso site

The new gallery space will double the arts space at the visitor attraction

Download PDF magazine

22 Profile

Nick Varney

26 Top team

Adler Planetarium

32 Mystery shopper

A force to be reckoned with?

Disney's Star Tours attraction relaunched in May as a 3D experience. We find out if the force is still strong

Download PDF magazine

36 Project preview

Pure magic

Warner Bros Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter opens next March. We get a sneak preview of the incredible film sets and props on show

Download PDF magazine

42 Occupational hazard

Mythological mystery

How Zeugma Mosaic Museum's 2,000-year-old artefacts survived flooding only to be vandalised and stolen

Download PDF magazine

44 New opening

Edging forward

The CN Tower in Canada's new 1,200fthigh EdgeWalk is a must for thrill seekers

Download PDF magazine

48 Interview

Chip Cleary

IAAPA's new president explains how the organisation is embracing change

Download PDF magazine

52 Show preview

IAAPA 2011

Some of this year's exhibitors detail the products they'll be showcasing

Download PDF magazine

58 Interview

Jeremy Reed

BALPPA's new chief executive on how he'll continue lobbying for the industry

Download PDF magazine

60 Multimedia

Time after time

Experiences continue to be brought to life thanks to multimedia's developments

Download PDF magazine

64 Waterparks

Wet solutions

A round-up of some of the latest waterpark solutions launched this year

Download PDF magazine

70 3D/4D/5D

At a cinema near you

The latest technology is being taken up by the industry, ensuring cutting-edge experiences are available for everyone

Download PDF magazine

78 Ticketing

Data driven

Advice for operators on how to use the customer data obtained by point of sale systems to generate additional revenue

Download PDF magazine

80 Mystery shopper

A grave issue

Glasnevin Cemetery's new museum recently received Thea and M&H awards. We fi nd out how the attraction has brought new life to this corner of Dublin

Download PDF magazine

82 Product focus

FUN-KIT

A selection of the latest products available to for the attractions industry

Download PDF magazine

84 Buyers' guide

Web Gallery

A source of attractions services

Download PDF magazine

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Universal announces long-awaited details of its Epic Universe, set to open in 2025

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Heartbreak for Swedish theme park, Liseberg, as fire breaks out

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Wake The Tiger launches new 1,000sq m expansion

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Merlin teams up with Hasbro and Lego to create Peppa Pig experiences

Merlin Entertainments, the LEGO Group and Hasbro have teamed up to create Peppa Pig experiences.

Tate Modern and Frame collaborate on a mind/body experience

London boutique operator, Frame, has teamed up with the Tate Modern to offer two yin and sound yoga classes, following by a tour of the art gallery.

Elvis Presley Live is rolling out globally

Immersive entertainment specialists, Layered Reality, is creating a tribute to Elvis Presley featuring a concert experience with a life-sized digital Elvis.

Carmel Lewis takes top spot at BRC

Carmel Lewis has been appointed president at global experiential planning and design firm, BRC Imagination Arts, heralding a new era for the company.

Perth Museum to launch at Easter with rare Jacobite objects

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