Thursday, November 19, 2009
Out of the Blue: Matt Goldman shares how Blue Man Group intersects with the attractions industry [ More ... ]
From the Floor: News Straight from the Exhibit Halls: Electrosonic Gave Audio and Video Life to Henry VIII; Full Integration with Ideal Software; MagiQuest Announces New Location, Online Game; SCS Makes Human Cannonballs; Six Flags, 5D Announce Attraction Agreement; Hydroplane with Starflight’s AquaZoom [ More ... ]
The Heart of Every Organization: It’s the people who really make a difference, Peter Herschend says [ More ... ]
Read Back Issues of Show Daily.
News Releases
Chip Cleary to Chair IAAPA Board of Directors for 2010 (November 17, 2009)
IAAPA Presents 2009 Souvenir Awards at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2009 (November 17, 2009)
Three Attractions Industry Pioneers Inducted into Hall of Fame at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2009 (November 17, 2009)
IAAPA International Charity Golf Tournament Raises $45,000 for Give Kids The World (November 17, 2009)
IAAPA Presents 2009 Brass Ring Awards to Recognize Excellence in Attractions Industry Marketing (November 16, 2009)
IAAPA Attractions Expo 2009Nov. 16-20, 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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Cover Story:
Extreme Makeover
Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, discusses the radical changes coming to Disney’s California Adventure. Also included: Details on the new “World of Color” nighttime show, the “Little Mermaid” attraction, and Cars Land, straight from the Imagineers designing them.
REGIONAL PROFILE: Japan
Funworld takes a look at people and places that are shaping the industry in Japan in the following three stories:
- interview with Kidzania CEO Einosuke Sumitani
- a look at urban attractions throughout Japan’s big cities
- how Japanese operators manage crowds
Spotlight on Waterparks: Funworld examines trends and developments in the following three stories:
- how the waterpark industry has delivered with new twists on the classic facility
- what attractions can learn from Malaysian waterpark giant Sunway Lagoon
- how the Australian industry is positioned for growth
Plus…
A look at resorts offering extreme sports
Trends in maze design and operation
How some FECs are moving to cashless operations
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