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By Jason Holland | Published in Attractions Management 2014 issue 4
Adding a waterpark is a growing trend, says Polin The $6.5m (€5m, £4m) addition of a new waterpark at Spain’s Isla Magica theme park is the latest example of a growing trend in Europe, says Polin.
The new Aqua Magica waterpark has been added as a major part of a strategy to ensure long-term guest interest at Isla Magica. Several of Polin’s rides have been installed at the waterpark, including Racer Twin Hybrid, Rafting Slide + Flying Boats and Freefall.
Keyword: Polin
Polin rides are installed at Aqua Magica
WhiteWater supplies successful Lotte World opening South Korea’s Lotte World has officially opened the first phase of a Polynesian themed waterpark, with WhiteWater serving as the exclusive supplier of waterpark products. It’s the first of three phases of construction of the waterpark at the Seoul recreation complex, with attendance of 18,000 guests per day recorded in the first four months of operations. Whitewater rides at the park include Abyss and Surf Wave Pool – the third largest of its type in the world. A 2,000sqm AquaPlay structure and an indoor Rattler ride also feature. The completion date of the park’s third phase has not yet been confirmed.
Keyword: Whitewater
Lotte World recorded 18,000 guests per day
Tennis court becomes a play installation at resort Australian Waterslides & Leisure has completed a KIPS (Kids Interactive Play Structure) installation at Turtle Beach Resort on the Gold Coast, Australia. The project took 12 weeks to complete besides planning and design, and was created on a disused tennis court in the middle of the resort. KIPS comprises five zones that can be integrated or installed separately as standalone units dependent on budget and available space.
Keyword: Australian
The KIPS zones at Turtle Beach Resort
Enhanced wristband queuing solution unveiled An updated version of a wristband that lets guests wait for popular waterslides without standing in line has been unveiled. The new version of Accesso Technology Group’s Qband queuing solution – specifically designed for waterparks – features enhanced display technology, improved battery life, expanded RFID capability and a new design.
Keyword: Accesso
Accesso’s Qband queuing solution
Creating chocolate heaven at Cadbury World cinema Triotech has supplied the seats and motion systems for Cadbury World’s new 4D Chocolate Adventure. The recently inaugurated zone at the Birmingham, UK, visitor attraction features a 4D immersive cinema experience. Seating 60 people, the auditorium offers modern production, motion seats, surround sound and surprise special effects. The new zone opened to the public on 20 June.
Keyword: Triotech
The 4D cinema at Cadbury World
Sally details DC Comics project for Six Flags parks Sally Corporation is developing a DC Comics universe dark ride for Six Flags theme parks. Justice League: Battle For Metropolis is set to open in 2015 at both Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags St. Louis.
The attraction features superheroes such as Superman and Batman “battling alongside park guests” as they attempt to defeat notorious villains The Joker and Lex Luthor and save Metropolis from destruction. Guests are recruited by the character Cyborg, and the animatronic figure demonstrates how to defeat the villains with laser blasters.
Alterface is providing interactivity for the project, while Oceaneering, who built the ride system for the Transformers ride at Universal Studios, is providing the dynamic ride system for the attraction. The four-minute ride incorporates five large interactive 3D screens, an interactive 3D fog screen, multiple custom vehicles equipped with laser blasters, and a custom musical score.
Keyword: Sally
Animatronic DC character Cyborg demonstrates how to use the laser blasters
A sea of happy faces as Elation lights up aquarium A new 11,500sq ft (1,068sqm) aquarium in Mexico has been lit by Elation Professional products.
The company’s Mexican partner, Adimsa, supplied Elation LED lighting fixtures to Inbursa Aquarium, where it fulfilled product specification, on-site supervision, and lighting fixture programming duties. Located in Mexico City, the aquarium opened in June and features 230 species of marine life across the site’s four levels.
Keyword: Elation
Inbursa Aquarium in Mexico City
Fitness tech adapted as immersive display An open platform dome display that began life as a high-end running experience for treadmill users is set to provide the latest in immersive audience experiences for the attractions industry. Running Unlimited has adapted its Zone domes after discovering there was currently only a “limited choice of expensive, proprietary immersive dome solutions” for visitor attractions operators.
Keyword: Running Unlimited
The all-new Zone dome is available for use across the attractions sector
Wherever you are in the world, find the right products and services 24/7 by logging on to Attractions Management’s free search engine www.attractions-kit.net
Jason Holland, Leisure Media
Adding a waterpark is a growing trend, says Polin The $6.5m (€5m, £4m) addition of a new waterpark at Spain’s Isla Magica theme park is the latest example of a growing trend in Europe, says Polin.
The new Aqua Magica waterpark has been added as a major part of a strategy to ensure long-term guest interest at Isla Magica. Several of Polin’s rides have been installed at the waterpark, including Racer Twin Hybrid, Rafting Slide + Flying Boats and Freefall.
Keyword: Polin
Polin rides are installed at Aqua Magica
WhiteWater supplies successful Lotte World opening South Korea’s Lotte World has officially opened the first phase of a Polynesian themed waterpark, with WhiteWater serving as the exclusive supplier of waterpark products. It’s the first of three phases of construction of the waterpark at the Seoul recreation complex, with attendance of 18,000 guests per day recorded in the first four months of operations. Whitewater rides at the park include Abyss and Surf Wave Pool – the third largest of its type in the world. A 2,000sqm AquaPlay structure and an indoor Rattler ride also feature. The completion date of the park’s third phase has not yet been confirmed.
Keyword: Whitewater
Lotte World recorded 18,000 guests per day
Tennis court becomes a play installation at resort Australian Waterslides & Leisure has completed a KIPS (Kids Interactive Play Structure) installation at Turtle Beach Resort on the Gold Coast, Australia. The project took 12 weeks to complete besides planning and design, and was created on a disused tennis court in the middle of the resort. KIPS comprises five zones that can be integrated or installed separately as standalone units dependent on budget and available space.
Keyword: Australian
The KIPS zones at Turtle Beach Resort
Enhanced wristband queuing solution unveiled An updated version of a wristband that lets guests wait for popular waterslides without standing in line has been unveiled. The new version of Accesso Technology Group’s Qband queuing solution – specifically designed for waterparks – features enhanced display technology, improved battery life, expanded RFID capability and a new design.
Keyword: Accesso
Accesso’s Qband queuing solution
Creating chocolate heaven at Cadbury World cinema Triotech has supplied the seats and motion systems for Cadbury World’s new 4D Chocolate Adventure. The recently inaugurated zone at the Birmingham, UK, visitor attraction features a 4D immersive cinema experience. Seating 60 people, the auditorium offers modern production, motion seats, surround sound and surprise special effects. The new zone opened to the public on 20 June.
Keyword: Triotech
The 4D cinema at Cadbury World
Sally details DC Comics project for Six Flags parks Sally Corporation is developing a DC Comics universe dark ride for Six Flags theme parks. Justice League: Battle For Metropolis is set to open in 2015 at both Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags St. Louis.
The attraction features superheroes such as Superman and Batman “battling alongside park guests” as they attempt to defeat notorious villains The Joker and Lex Luthor and save Metropolis from destruction. Guests are recruited by the character Cyborg, and the animatronic figure demonstrates how to defeat the villains with laser blasters.
Alterface is providing interactivity for the project, while Oceaneering, who built the ride system for the Transformers ride at Universal Studios, is providing the dynamic ride system for the attraction. The four-minute ride incorporates five large interactive 3D screens, an interactive 3D fog screen, multiple custom vehicles equipped with laser blasters, and a custom musical score.
Keyword: Sally
Animatronic DC character Cyborg demonstrates how to use the laser blasters
A sea of happy faces as Elation lights up aquarium A new 11,500sq ft (1,068sqm) aquarium in Mexico has been lit by Elation Professional products.
The company’s Mexican partner, Adimsa, supplied Elation LED lighting fixtures to Inbursa Aquarium, where it fulfilled product specification, on-site supervision, and lighting fixture programming duties. Located in Mexico City, the aquarium opened in June and features 230 species of marine life across the site’s four levels.
Keyword: Elation
Inbursa Aquarium in Mexico City
Fitness tech adapted as immersive display An open platform dome display that began life as a high-end running experience for treadmill users is set to provide the latest in immersive audience experiences for the attractions industry. Running Unlimited has adapted its Zone domes after discovering there was currently only a “limited choice of expensive, proprietary immersive dome solutions” for visitor attractions operators.
Keyword: Running Unlimited
The all-new Zone dome is available for use across the attractions sector
Originally published in Attractions Management 2014 issue 4
