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Funworld February 2010
APPRECIATIONREMEMBRANCE:Mike Riley, president of Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas, passed away Nov. 15, 2009. Riley began his career with Gal-Tex Hotel Corporation, Inc., at the Baker Hotel in 1965 and most recently served as its vice president of operations alongside his post at Moody Gardens. Known for his determined work ethic and kind disposition, he successfully coordinated oxygen tanks and refrigerated trailers to sustain the attraction’s cold-water animals during Hurricane Ike in 2008. He also worked on enhancements to Moody Gardens’ Rainforest Pyramid and was developing a 302-room hotel convention center in Lubbock. www.moodygardens. com ANNOUNCEMENTS & HONORS PEOPLE BRIGHT FUTURES: In January, Jonathan Bryant joined The Dreamland Trust as project director. Bryant will implement the first amusement park at Dreamland Margate in Kent, United Kingdom, after the property was awarded a grant from Heritage Lottery and the Government’s Sea Change program. Bryant established the UK’s first brewing museum in Staffordshire, England, set up Henley’s River & Rowing Museum on the River Thames in London, and led Dundee, Scotland’s Renaissance Discovery Project. www.dreamlandmargate.com PRODUCTS
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SWEET SUCCESS: Andrew Sutton, executive chef for Disneyland Resort’s Napa Rose restaurant, was one of four recipients who received the Antonin Carême Medal from The Chefs Association of the Pacific Coast, Inc. The 26- year culinary veteran was honored for his lifetime achievements and involvement in creating an award-winning menu. Sutton helped launch Napa Rose when he joined the Disneyland Resort in 2000. 
POSITIVE WITHDRAWAL: Sacoa introduces the Touch 'n Play debit card reader with touch display, which guests use to credit a game before playing. The large, bright display allows the customer to interact through interactive sponsored quiz or skill games, winning discounts for the play or direct prize awards. 
COMPACT CONVENIENCE: One Plus Corp announces Compactor Plus, a waste compactor management service which reduces waste-removal pickups and costs. For a monthly service fee, customers receive a waste compactor with a digital reader, which automatically e-mails compactors or haulers a request for pick-up when a designated level is reached. The service prevents trash overflows, keeps the environment and compactor clean, and reduces hauler trips by 20 percent. 
ZIP DOWN THE HILL: Zipfy Inc. introduces the Zipfy rugged plastic snow sled with a distinctive lever for stability and safe turning. Weighing three and-a-half pounds, the sled comes 
in a variety of bright colors for ages 5 and older, and holds up to 250 pounds. Riders control their speed by dropping their heels and can immediately halt the sled by lifting the handle and leaning back..