Funworld May 2009

With Open Arms by Ana Belluscio Mariá Ferro, artistic director of Tierra Santa, a religious theme park in Buenos Aires, Argentina, discusses how bringing education, religion, and history together makes for a successful park. [Read More ...] Cover Photo by Caitlin Kelly

Faithful to the Mission by Keith Miller FUNWORLD takes a close look at other religious-themed facilities, and how they balance the challenge of offering an attraction for everyone while promoting their beliefs. [Read More ...]

Hitting the Reset Button by Jeremy Schoolfield  FUNWORLD talks with Steve Baker of Baker Leisure Group, one of the new owners of Hard Rock Park, about what went wrong last year and how history won’t repeat itself. [Read More ...]

INDUSTRY FOCUS

Pass It On

What season passes offer attractions in the midst of a recession [Read More ...]
By Juliana Gilling

Stay on Top

Operators share ideas on how to be competitive with birthday party packages. [Read More ...]
By Mike Bederka

Coming Together

FECs can attract new audiences by working with community groups. [Read More ...]
By Mike Bederka

DEPARTMENTS

• Letter from the Chairman
• Quick Hits
  
• Industry Notes
  
• Association News
  
• NEW! Crossword Puzzle

THE MIDWAY

• Q&A: From Petting Zoo to Major Attraction
• Digital World: Maximizing Your Landing Page
  
• Game Time: ASI Reveals Exciting New Redemption and Two-Player Models
  
• In Brief