FEATURES:

PARK PROFILE
Gator Tales
A hands-on look at how some Florida roadside attractions are faring in the shadow of hotshot amusement parks.
By John Eldderkin

BEHIND THE SCENES
Grand Ole Tryouts
What goes on during the high-stakes Dollywood auditions? We went to Nashville to find out.
By Amanda Kazdoy

MERCHANDISING
A Lasting Memory
FUNWORLD takes a look at how the little things at parks and attractions can mean big business.
By Mike Bederka

MERCHANDISING
Hands Off!
Are you doing all you possibly can to minimize inventory shrinkage?
Didn't think so. Find out what you could be doing wrong.
By K.F. Moffett

DEPARTMENTS:

Chairman's Letter

IAAPA News

Front Row News

Universal's new indoor ride, Korea's Everland, Space Park Bremen, and more.

Top FECs of the World
Saudi Arabia's unique Toon City uses strong themes to entertain it's guests.

Waterpark Report
Russia's amusement industry deals with the aftermath of a recent disaster.

Village News
The GKTW Passport program continues to shine.

Perspectives
Movie characters prove to be valuable tools for training sessions.

Marketing Plus
Providing a unique experience to your guests is all in how you combine the elements.

Safety Notes
A Q & A with a Zephyr Environmental Services expert.

Government Report
The biometric passport deadline frustrates IAAPA and the travel industry.

Calendar
Cover: Alligators are the stars of this month's cover story, Gator Tales.
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