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Funworld August 2010

They’re Off to See the Wizard

Story by Jeremy Schoolfield
Fans are flocking to see Islands of Adventure’s The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Read FUNWORLD’S in-depth report on all the new 20-acre land has to offer.

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Cover photo by Digital Imaging Direct

FEATURES

World Expo 2010

by Lim Hui Sin, Urso Chappell, and Jakob Wahl
As 70 million visitors descend on Shanghai for this year’s world’s fair, FUNWORLD profiles IAAPA members’ projects and some of the most popular and interesting pavilions.

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History Project

by Story by Tricia Vita, Photos by Bruce Handy
Zamperla looks to Coney Island’s origins in creating the new Luna Park, which is breathing new life into that entire amusment district.

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Two for the Theme of One

by Jeremy Schoolfield
Cedar Fair’s “Intimidator” coasters lead an adrenaline-pumping lineup of new coasters in 2010.

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Thrills, Chills, Spills, and Gills

by Marion Hixon and Jeremy Schoolfield
Many of the year’s biggest projects didn’t run on train tracks. Here’s a look at some of the hottest noncoaster attractions.

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No Longer an Afterthought

by Keith Miller
Once merely nice additions, today’s kids’ rides are major installations for many parks, providing a previously unseen level of marketing prominence.

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New Heights

by Mike Bederka
Going beyond go-karts and laser tag, some FECs add major attractions to generate buzz, business. FUNWORLD examines the pros and cons of these big investments.

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Get Them Up Off Their Seats

by Marion Hixon
Interaction with the audience is a key element of new live entertainment, as FUNWORLD profiles many new shows playing in parks around the world this year.

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The Next Decade of Waves

by Marion Hixon
A review of new waterpark attractions in 2010 shows how drop-out capsules, looping slides, and themed play areas are big trends in hydro entertainment.

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