- Bangkok Bounce-Back
- How Themed Attractions and Destination Resorts are remaking the Malaysian attractions industry.
- A look at what Asian parks are doing to leverage social media.
- New attractions don’t stay new forever—which is why adaptable infrastructure is looking like the way of the present and future.
- Surf and Turf: Water and FEC attractions can mix successfully.
INDUSTRY FOCUS
- BALPPA leaders reflect on the association’s 75 years serving the UK industry.
- How attractions can and should benefit from local tourism boards.
- How Montreal’s Snow Village—the ultimate snow fort— earns cold, hard cash.
- The gas vs. electric go-kart conversation revs up.
DEPARTMENTS
THE MIDWAY
Funworld August 2007
New Rides and Attractions 2007by Jeremy Schoolfield & Keith Miller COVER PHOTO OF DOLLY PARTON BY: Patrick Murphy-Racey 'Mystery' Solvedby Jeremy Schoolfield Need for Speedby Jeremy Schoolfield Bubbling Up by Keith Miller New, Reborn, and Evolvingby Keith Miller Let’s Danceby Jeremy SchoolfieldIn the final piece of an exclusive three-part series, Cedar Fair executives discuss their company’s future now that it has acquired the Paramount Parks chain. Safety and the Roller Coaster....Safety consultant and IAAPA Safety and Maintenance Committee member Harold Hudson shares the main tenets of ride safety, plus a few helpful tips. The Holiday Spirit....FEC operators share creative tips on how to bring in the crowds with holiday celebrations. [ Read More... ] Game On....Operators and experts discuss ways to keep the kids coming with plenty of redemption, unusual games, and a range of prizes. [ Read Now ... ] DEPARTMENTS |
In
this 24-page annual special section, FUNWORLD editors
profile 50 of
the hottest new and upcoming projects in the industry.
Highlights
include the new Blue Man Group show at Universal
Orlando,
“Mystery Mine” at Dollywood, and Legoland
Berlin Discovery Center.