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 Tomorrow’s Technology— Today
Look around and you probably won’t notice a single item in your life or your profession that didn’t come to be through some technological innovation. All those great things that make our lives easier and more comfortable were brought to life by creative thinkers, researchers, and developers in their fields.
That same process takes place over and over in our industry, too, for all that you see at an attraction: rides, shows, theater experiences, games—everything.
This issue of Funworld is devoted to those exceptional risk takers and technologies that break through the status quo, bringing our guests new experiences.
To kick off this issue, Senior Editor Jeremy Schoolfield asks the big question, “How did ‘Avatar’ change the industry?” Themers and innovators share their insights on how the attractions industry is taking direction from high-tech Hollywood. From there, we explore projection technology, the concept of augmented reality, mobile apps at attractions, and the tech behind Cirque du Soleil’s new Elvis show in Las Vegas.
We hope you take some inspiration from this issue—an innovative change doesn’t have to cost millions. A germ of an idea can be applied to your business and effect change and a new perspective in your day-to-day operations.
Sincerely,
Bob Rippy, Chairman of the Board
VGBA Updates: Make sure your U.S. water attraction is compliant with recent consumer protection rules related to the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. IAAPA’s Stephanie See provides an update on IAAPA’s blog at http://iaapainthequeue.blogspot.com/2011/04/consumer-protectionupdate- vgb-cpsia.html.
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