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EUROPEAN STAR AWARD 2016 &

Revue At this year’s European Star Award, all

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INTRODUCTION very hearty “Bienvenidos” to this year’s Euro Attractions Show in the vibrating city of Barcelona, and

at the amazing PortAventura World, where some EAS Events will take place. Additionally the 5th

edition of the European Star Award will be presented in the “México” area of PortAventura Park. We are proud that the independent and non-profit European Star Award is well established now, and as

always, it is dedicated explicitly to the European theme park industry, bringing attention to entrepreneurial courage and exceptional innovations. The winners are voted by an international team of experts in 13 categories. In each category, members of the trade jury were able to award their three personal favourites. Choices could be made from theme and water parks throughout Europe, including Russia and Turkey, with the minimum criteria of at least one operating attraction at the park. For the 2nd time now, we have split the election for the best theme parks into two categories. With the classifications of "Europe’s Best Theme Parks" (over 1 mio. annual visitors) and "Europe’s Best Amusement Parks" (less than 1 mio. annual visitors), we wanted smaller parks to also have the chance to be in the Top 10 and to be honoured for their engagement in the amusement and theme park culture, despite often having smaller budgets than the big players. The category of "Europe's Best Family Parks" however remains unaffected.

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trade magazine, when at the same time one or the other voting result was a surprise to us as well. Howwith a slightly changed jury each year.

We would like to say thank you to PortAventura World Parks & Resort, in particular to Mr. Fernando Aldecoa and Mr. Giovanni Modena and his team for their generous support in making it possible to have the European Star Awards take place directly at their beautiful park. We are also pleased to congratulate all Top 10 parks, and we wish all visitors to the Euro Attractions Show a wonderful time in Barcelona, and that they obtain many inspirations for future attractions which perhaps will become a European Star very soon!

Cordiales saludos Frank Lanfer

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THE EXPERT-JURY OF THE EUROPEAN STAR AWARD 2016 Gerardo Arteaga (Chile)

and has since worked across Europe, Middle East and Asia. Over the years she has completed a wide range

Gerardo Arteaga

Nergis Aslan

Gerardo is general manager at his family's amusement

of leisure and attraction assignments including feasi-

park, Fantasilandia, located in the heart of historic San-

bility studies, reviews of operational performance, eco-

tiago, Chile (www.fantasilandia.cl). In 1978, the park

nomic impact analyses and due diligence for a num-

was founded by his father, and up until today, it is still

ber of large-scale attractions and attraction groups. In

the only large amusement park of its kind in the coun-

2014, Natalia became a partner at Leisure Develop-

try. Meanwhile, on the seven-hectare grounds, there

ment Partners (LDP), a leading consulting practice

are currently 40 rides and attractions in operation, with

focused on leisure and entertainment real estate,

new and exciting additions and innovations scheduled

which is also IAAPA's current platinum sponsor. LDP

every year. The Arteaga Family and Fantasilandia are

excels at market and economic testing for both new

also prominent supporters of the Chilean “Make-A-

projects and existing operations, providing services to

Wish” foundation and the "Hogar de Cristo" charity.

the development, investment and operations commu-

Furthermore, the family business also includes a chain

nities (www.leisuredevelopment.co.uk).

of FEC's called Happyland, located in Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Mexico. Gerardo is an active member

Bas Bakkers (Netherlands)

of IAAPA serving as Immediate Past Chairman and participating in a number of committees and the

Bas is working for The Coca-Cola Company and lead-

Board of Directors. In his function as IAAPA Chairman

ing the international engagement with the Leisure and

last year, he visited and familiarised himself with many

Hotel Industry. Bas has 20 years of experience in the

European theme parks. Gerardo is 42 years of age,

Coca-Cola system where he was responsible for

and has four children together with his wife Catalina.

Sales and Business development roles in the Home

In his free time he enjoys skiing, playing tennis, sailing,

and Away from Home markets in The Netherlands.

and flying remote control aeroplanes.

Jeff Bertus (Netherlands) Nergis Aslan (Turkey) Over the last 40 years, Jeff has gained high repute in Natalia Bakhlina

Bas Bakkers

Nergis is the founding partner of Tureks Uluslararası

the industry for his work in the field of leisure and

Fuarcılık, the organising company behind ATRAX

amusement parks, not only in the Netherlands, but also

(www.atraxexpo.com), the only specialised trade fair

internationally. A former executive director at Club van

of the amusement industry in Turkey and the surround-

Elf (Dutch Association of Leading Visitor Attractions)

ing region. With her profound knowledge of and ex-

and the lobbying group Europarks, he became vice-

perience in the global amusement and recreation in-

president of IAAPA Europe, where he was responsible

dustry, Ms. Aslan has played an important role in gath-

for establishing the association's regional base in

ering the players of the sector under one roof for the

Brussels. Jeff has also served as a member of the

first time in Turkey. Along with the ATRAX exhibition,

board at the Dutch Employers’ Association VNO-NCW,

she continues to contribute towards the further devel-

as a member of the Dutch Platform Tourism & Recrea-

opment of the sector with the Shining Star Awards and

tion of VNO-NCW/MKB Nederland. Furthermore he

Atraxion Magazine. She also carries out a detailed sec-

was government consultant in the framework of various

torial analysis and statistical study of the amusement

projects regarding “traffic and leisure” and “Reduction

and recreation industry in Turkey, something which has

of Overload of Rules & Regulations in the Leisure

never been done before. With a view to monitoring the

Industry”, and consultant/treasurer of ETAG (European

development of the industry closely, she continues to

Travel & Tourism Action Group). Nowadays he runs his

travel globally. Nergis Aslan has an undergraduate

own consultancy business, Jeff Bertus Leisure.

degree in Sociology from Hacettepe University.

Carlos Catalá Aliaga (Spain) Natalia Bakhlina (Great Britain) A Spanish blogger based in Paris, Carlos discovered

Natalia began her career as an analyst at Knight Frank

Disneyland Paris as a 7 year-old child in 1992 and

in Moscow., where she led the office in real estate mar-

since then theme parks have become a major part of

ket analytics. Now boasting 12 years' consulting ex-

his life. He loves travelling around Europe discovering,

perience in real estate economics with emphasis on

visiting, taking pictures and trying to understand the

entertainment destinations and complex mixed-use

history, cultural influences and motivations behind the

urban and resort developments, she moved to the UK

continent's many wonderful amusement parks. His

in 2006 to join Economics Research Associates (ERA)

blog (www.ThemeParkZone.es) is where Carlos

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Carlos Catalá Aliaga

Victor Cavaller

shares his travel journals and the experiences he has

zines and, around 15 years ago, started cooperating

enjoyed along the way. It's a source of a lot of funny

with Rollercoaster Database (www.rcdb.com), for which

and relevant information about the most important

he now handles the site's photo management . Rik's wife

theme parks in Europe and the across the world.

is just as passionate about roller coasters as he is, and

Rik Engelen

Dr. Felix Fritz

they enjoy travelling together in pursuit of new rides and

Victor Cavaller (Spain)

theme park experiences.

Victor is managing director of Garmisch Consulting

Dr. Felix Fritz (Germany)

Group (www.garmischconsulting.com), affiliated to the design firm TAA and based in the German Alps.

Dr. Fritz has been fascinated by theme parks, and some

Among other projects, he has led GCG's concept and

time later by rollercoasters, ever since his father took

design development for new rides at Ferrari World Abu

him to Europa-Park as a child. As a result, after attain-

Dhabi, various themed hotels and aquariums for

ing his degree in mechanical engineering, he worked

Merlin Entertainments, and shopping mall/FEC pro-

on the topic of “roller coaster dynamics” during his time

jects for Parques Reunidos. Prior to GCG, he was part

as a doctoral candidate, where he established contact

of O-partners and Thinkwell Europa, serving as show

with TÜV SÜD in Munich (www.tuev-sued.de). Today he

producer for the “Furius Baco” roller coaster intro-

reviews technical documentation and performs on-site

duced in 2007 at PortAventura, producer for the “Bat-

testing of rides worldwide for this renowned safety

man Begins & Police Academy” stunt shows at Parque

body. Although he knows the business behind the

Warner Madrid, project manager for the “Ice Age

magic, Dr. Fritz still likes to visit parks for fun and loves

Adventure!” dark ride at Movie Park Germany and the

to get some airtime on a good roller coaster.

Marcus Gaines

Ski Dubai snow park in the United Arab Emirates. Victor was also a part of the team responsible for the

Marcus Gaines (Great Britain)

award-winning FiestaAventura Nighttime Spectacular and “Templo del Fuego” attractions at PortAventura.

Marcus grew up as a theme park and funfair fan and

He has a degree in Audio/Visual Communication from

family holidays as a child always involved visiting at

the University Autonoma de Barcelona. His credits

least one park somewhere. Nowadays Marcus spends

also include executive producer roles on the Spanish

about 30 days a year in theme parks and amusement

feature films Cravan vs. Cravan, La leyenda del

parks across the globe and has visited over 260 parks

tiempo and La maleta mexicana.

in 19 countries, riding as many as 1,200 different roller coasters. As the father of two young boys, he now pays

Rik Engelen (Belgium)

Dr. H. Jürgen Kagelmann

as much attention to family rides as thrilling coasters. Graduating from university in 1999 with an honours

Rik and lives in the Flanders region of Belgium. He has

degree in Media Production and Technology, Marcus'

a law degree and works at the Belgian insurance com-

first job was as a show technician for Disney Cruise

pany Ethias. The 41-year-old has always had a fascina-

Lines. These days he works as a television camera

tion for everything theme park-related, particularly roller

man for the BBC and is often called upon to use his

coasters and water rides. He grew up with his home-

knowledge of the amusement industry to work on

town park Bobbejaanland. Once he began working and

related documentaries and news features. Marcus is

had his own car, he started to visit other European parks.

currently working with a number of ride manufacturers

Rik's interest in parks combined with his passion for

to produce their promotional videos and regularly

photography offer a harmonious mix. He can also be

shoots real world 360 degree VR videos for various

found writing for Kirmes & Park Revue and other maga-

clients. More information at www.coastertouring.com

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Dr. H. Jürgen Kagelmann (Germany)

Mario O. Mamon (Philippines)

Jürgen is psychologist and tourism researcher, a lec-

The chairman and president of Enchanted Kingdom

turer on tourism and leisure psychology and sociology

(www.enchantedkingdom.ph), the Philippines’ first

at the Duale University Baden Württemberg in Ravens-

and only world-class theme park has, for more than 20

burg. He was appointed Professor for Tourism and

years, been been at the forefront of the country's

Recreation in Chur/Graubünden in 2009 and has been

amusement and attractions industry. The park is ex-

generally operative in tourism science since 1987. He

pected to consolidate its leading position in the com-

is co-founder of the Deutschen Gesellschaft für Tou-

ing years as it transforms from a standalone theme

rismus (German Association of Tourism Sciences), the

park into an integrated destination resort. The park is

publisher of the standard work "Tourismuspsychologie

divided into seven meticulously-themed zones that

und -soziologie" and the author and publisher of over

transport the visitor into a certain place and time in

30 books and studies (www.profilverlag.de). Addition-

history, accentuated by the various rides, attractions

ally he is occupied as a travel journalist and publisher

and entertainment offerings. Mario became chairman

of trade literature focused on theme parks, experience

of IAAPA in 2014, the first Asian representative to

worlds, health and wellness tourism, and applied

achieve such office. In the course of his official duties

vacation psychology.

with the association, he has been able to travel extensively around the world including Europe, visiting and

Bruno Lancetti (Switzerland)

familiarising himself with many of the continent's amusement parks and attractions.

Born in Italy in 1979 and working formally in the amusement industry since 2005, park operations and

François Mayné (France)

coasters are Bruno’s bread and butter (or pizza and

Mario O. Mamon

pasta). Known as someone who can turn his attention

Born in Brussels, Belgium, François has had a passion

to (almost) anything, he currently serves as technical

for the theme park industry for years. At the beginning

project manager at the BMF Group of Switzerland

of the 2000s, he was involved in the management of

(ropeways industry). With a bachelor’s degree in Inter-

several websites that formed the core of an emerging

national Trade & Business Economics, he has worn

French-speaking fan community. Among the projects

many different hats, including marketing & communi-

he led during this period was the Ultimate European

cation, sales, product management and project man-

Theme Park Awards. After gaining a degree in market-

agement for such leading industry names as Zam-

ing, he moved to Amsterdam then to Paris where he

perla, Gardaland and B&M. A qualified ski instructor,

worked in customer relations at Disneyland Paris. In

triathlon athlete and part time musician, Bruno cites

early 2010, François decided to create his own busi-

himself as being fun, passionate and a keen observer.

ness and became editor of NewsParcs.com, a web magazine dedicated to professionals in the amuse-

Alex Lemmens (Netherlands)

ment park industry. After a successful three-year run, he chose to focus on website for a more mainstream

After his mechanical and electrical studies at techni-

audience: OOPARC.com, an online guide to theme

cal university, Alex ('Lex') worked for a few years in the

parks around Europe. Together with that business,

timber industry until he joined Efteling in 1975 as

François now offers his services as freelance reporter

director of technical services. From 1987 to 1992 he

for the attractions industry.

was park manager and from 1992 to 2005 responsible for project development and realisation. Large attrac-

Shaun McKeogh (Australia)

tion projects were created under his responsibility. In François Mayné

2000, Lex was organiser of the first Carousel Festival

Shaun is currently vice-president with Management

at Efteling, and chairman of the international confer-

Resources and ProFun Management Group, de-

ence TiLE (Trends in Leisure and Entertainment) in

scribed as the attraction industry’s leading operational

Maastricht in 2004. After more than 30 years at Efte-

consultancy firm. He is also head of the Attractions

ling, he decided to take "early retirement" in 2005, start-

International Training Academy. Shaun is an experi-

ing his own company Alex Lemmens Consultancy and

enced industry professional, author, trainer and con-

working as a permanent adviser to leading design

sultant, particularly passionate about delivering excel-

company BRC Imagination Arts. He is also an advisor

lent service at theme parks across the globe. He is co-

to the Blijdorp Zoo, Toverland and "TVE" advertising

author of the leadership book Reasons 2 Reward,

productions. In 2014 a documentary about Lex's work-

writes articles for the attractions industry, and is a high-

ing life was directed by Sandero Video Productions for

ly respected international speaker. Prior to working

"De Vijf Zintuigen", the largest fan club of Efteling. This

with Management Resources (www.mgmtres.com)

can be seen, with subtitles in English, on YouTube or

and ProFun, he part of the opening team at Ferrari

on www.devijfzintuigen.nl.

World Abu Dhabi, and he was the culture and people

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Frédéric Pastuszak

development manager for Australia’s premier cluster

Wolfgang Payer

Prof. Ann-Marie Pendrill

Jochen Peschel

of theme parks, including Warner Bros Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘N’ Wild Water World. Shaun cur-

Ann-Marie is professor of Science Communication and

rently serves as chair of both IAAPA's Human Re-

Physics Education and director of the Swedish Nation-

sources and Education committees.

al Resource Centre for Physics Education at Lund University. For many years she has used amusement

Frédéric Pastuszak (France)

rides as examples in the teaching of physics and engineering, as well as arranging physics days at Lise-

Frédéric's passion for the theme park industry started

berg amusement park. Ann-Marie has a background

at a young age, and after graduating as an architect

in computational atomic physics at the University of

in 2004, he worked for Atelier Artistique du Béton

Gothenburg, where she studied how weak interaction

(ABB) in Dubai, art directing the Emirate's largest

makes even an atom slightly different from its mirror

themed shopping mall and eventually joining the Paris

image. Now she experiences a similar joy in compar-

team where he worked as master planner and theming

ing theory and measurements in amusement rides. For

consultant for various projects across Europe, China

example, a slinky used to illustrate differences be-

and the Middle East. In 2007, he joined the creative

tween right- and left-handed helices can also be used

team of PGAV Destinations and participated on many

to measure G-forces in amusement rides. Indeed,

outstanding projects, including those for SeaWorld

rides give striking examples of fundamental physics

and Busch Gardens parks. Frédéric returned to

principles that are experienced throughout the body.

Europe in 2009 to become the creative director and

In amusement parks, physics is fun, says Ann-Marie.

project architect for Europa-Park and was able to

Find out why at http://tivoli.fysik.org/english

Marek Pisarski

design and plan key projects like the wooden coaster “Wodan” and the attraction “Arthur”. From late 2014 he

Jochen Peschel (Germany)

spent a year in China as a consultant and advisor to the Chimelong Group as it embarked on its ambitious

The Munich-based patent attorney is occupied in the

expansion plans. Currently he is based in United Arab

area of intellectual property and other topics, as well

Emirates, working as art director for a high-profile pro-

as questions concerning commercial legal protection

ject in the Middle East. With 13 years' professional ex-

in the amusement branch. As a student, Jochen was

perience, Frédéric has proven his technical skills,

able to take a look behind the scenes of the Pützchens

creativity and design innovation.

Markt, with his interest in fairgrounds and theme parks being awakened during his electrical engineering

Wolfgang Payer (Austria)

Owen Ralph

studies in Aachen. Since then he is responsible for the contents of the online magazine www.coastersand-

Born in 1957 in Vienna, the electrical engineer is

more.de, acting as a part-time journalist focusing on

employed in the field of commerce and engineering at

the technical aspects of roller coasters and other amu-

the Austrian capital's international airport. Since 2009

sement rides.

he has been professionally photographing roller coasters as well as other theme park attractions, and

Marek Pisarski (Poland)

publicises them in various trade magazines, including Kirmes & Park Revue. Wolfgang's roller coaster photo

The owner of PAIT Consulting and his own self-titled

compositions, which he describes as "coasterart" and

imagineering firm (www.atrakcje-marekpisarski.pl),

“Model&Coaster” can be viewed at

Marek specialises in the edutainment sector. He has

www.wolfgangpayer.com

authored several studies on the leisure industry,

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including science and discovery centres, in his native

classic wooden coasters. In August 1977, Richard

Poland and also provides consultancy for different

achieved his first Guinness World Record for roller

government institutions, as well as developing inter-

coaster marathons, riding the Coney Island Cyclone

active exhibitions, themed parks and attractions.

non-stop for 103 hours and 55 minutes. Richard would

Editor-in-chief of the online magazine Atrakcje

go on to set 17 more world records for endurance rid-

(www.magazynatrakje.pl), he is also the chairman of

ing in countries including the USA, Canada, Germany

the Association for Polish Touristic Attractions, called

and Great Britain. His current world record stands for

Festiwal Polska. Marek is passionate in his search for

405 consecutive riding hours in July 2007. In pursuit

ideas for new themed attraction concepts.

of his record attempts, Richard has raised funds for charities including Give Kids the World, the American

Owen Ralph (Great Britain)

Diabetes Foundation, and the Wounded Warriors Project for US Veterans. Having served in the US Army,

Dr. Igor Rodionov

Richard Rodriguez

Owen has been writing about the amusement industry

Richard devotes time to working on behalf of Military

for over 20 years, having held staff positions with the

Veterans Organisations in his home state. He also

World's Fair newspaper and Park World magazine in

enjoys participating in activities with the German FKF,

the UK and also freelancing regularly for international

which awarded him an honorary membership in 2003

publications including Kirmes & Park Revue and web-

following his record on Holiday Park’s Expedition Ge-

site Blooloop. Interested in rides and attractions from

Force. Richard currently resides in North Carolina

an early age (growing up half-an-hour from Blackpool

where he works as an educator and writing instructor.

probably helped), he shows no signs of growing out of it any time soon and is pleased to have made many

Stefan Rothaug (Taiwan)

friends and contacts in the business on a professional basis. “As a trade journalist, it's important that my

Born in Marburg, Germany, Stefan's first contact with

articles are insightful and informative,” says Owen,

theme parks came about in his early childhood at the

“but I also like them to convey some of the personal-

Panoramapark and Safaripark Stukenbrock. During

ities and sense of fun that make the industry tick.”

his studies of economic sciences he spent time in the marketing divisions of Fort Fun Abenteuerland, Pano-

Dr. Igor Rodionov (Russia)

ramapark and Phantasialand. After he falling in love with the Asian continent through countless trips to

Stefan Rothaug

Igor is 31 years-old and a graduate of Moscow State

Japan and Korea, Stefan moved to Tokyo in 2006 and

University of Culture and Arts. At present he is the

later Taiwan, from where he observes the Asian park

vice-president of the Russian Association of Amuse-

scene to this day. Whilst in the early years he was main-

ment Parks and Attractions (www.raapa.ru), director of

ly travelling in Japan, first and foremost his attention is

the annual RAAPA Expo in Moscow and chief editor of

now focused on Chinese parks as he travels more and

the Russian industry magazine Attractions and Enter-

more through Southeast Asia. The 36 year-old enjoys

tainments. He is also a founder of a training centre for

connecting his enthusiasm for Asia, theme parks and

specialists of amusement parks and family entertain-

travelling, with his journalistic activities. Recently he

ment centres, where so far over 1,000 companies in

has joined Taiwanese attraction supplier Brogent

the industry have been trained and certified. In 2011,

Technologies in a marketing role, but there is still

Igor wrote and defended a thesis on the topic “De-

nothing more enjoyable for him than to return to the

velopment of cognitive activity of children and teen-

Japanese capital from time to time and to take a walk

agers in the parks of culture and leisure” and was sub-

through his favourite park, Tokyo DisneySea.

sequently awarded a PhD in Pedagogic. Igor has published a number of articles and publications for Rus-

Christine Schweiberer (Austria)

sian and foreign industry magazines, and he acts as a Christine Schweiberer

speaker at many conferences and forums. As well as

Christine is the publisher of Airtimers.com and ended

takes part in various amusement industry trade shows,

her course of studies successfully in Tourism and Lei-

he has attended many Russian and foreign amuse-

sure Management at the IMC University of Applied

ment parks and leisure complexes, and lectures at the

Science in Krems. Parallel to her full time job in tourism,

Moscow State University of Culture and Arts.

she recently passed her General Management studies at the JKU in Linz. Apart from her profession and work,

Richard Rodriguez (USA)

Christine is a real expert in the area of tourism and theme parks and has made countless tours through-

Richard is a native of New York City where he attended

out Europe, North America and the Persian Gulf, to ex-

Columbia University and earned a BA in American

perience some of the most breathtaking parks and

History and an MFA in Creative Writing. Growing up in

coasters in the world. The Disney parks, however, are

the Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn, he was a frequent

always top of her list. A lover of sport, Christine also

visitor to Coney Island and avid enthusiast of its

enjoys taking on players on the ice hockey rink.

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Dennis L. Speigel (USA)

of his enormous creativity in connecting physics and design with the experience of the human body on

As president of International Theme Park Services

roller coasters and other rides. The first and only per-

(www.interthemepark.com), a leading, independent full-

son ever to be recognised with a Lifetime Achievement

service management/consulting firm based in Cincin-

in the European Star Awards, in 2009 Dr.Stengel was

nati, Ohio, Dennis is an internationally recognised

also awarded the highly prestigious Cross of Merit of

leader and expert in the theme park and leisure industry

the Federal Republic of Germany.

with over 50 years of experience. He began his career in 1960 as a ticket taker and seasonal employee at

Francis Stokkel (USA)

Coney Island amusement park (Cincinnati) and worked his way up to manage Kings Island, Kings Dominion, and

The native-born Dutch Engineer began his career with

then became vice- president of international operations

Warner Bros Movie World in Germany and now has

for the Taft Broadcasting Company’s leisure division. A

almost 27 years of experience in the leisure industry.

former IAAPA president (before the role became as-

Francis was involved in numerous theme park projects

signed as chairman), he currently serves on the asso-

such as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi (FWAD), Six Flags

ciation's board of directors and in 2010 received the

Holland and Tropical Islands in Germany. Completing

IAAPA Service Award for a lifetime's commitment to the

the world’s fastest roller coaster (Formula Rossa at

industry. Quoted daily, he regularly appears in the Wall

FWAD), he is currently working as project executive on

Street Journal, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA

another record-breaking coaster, the 280 metre high

Today, Financial Times, China Daily and other publica-

Skyscraper/Polercoaster at the Skyplex in Orlando.

tions around the world. His company has worked on over

Boasting a deep knowledge of all kinds of ride con-

500 projects in more than 50 countries.

structions, Francis has know-how in project manage-

Dennis L. Speigel

Marc Spies

ment and development, technical and operational

Marc Spies (Germany)

facility management, budgeting control and management. Claiming to looks outside the box for unique

Marc is a social education worker. Occupied pro-

solutions to keep projects within budget and on sched-

fessionally mainly in youth welfare, he also works in adult

ule, he is a team player who believes a rising tide lifts all

education consultancy, as well as freelancing for various

ships; he knows that no one achieves success alone.

media companies. Marc has been interested in fairs, parks and water parks since his early childhood, and

Dr. Sacha Szabo (Germany)

with increasing age and mobility often travels domestic-

Dr. Werner Stengel

ally and abroad to test novelties and to experience the

Dr. Szabo is a sociologist and works as a trend re-

classics. For years now he has been indispensable in

searcher, examining popular culture at the “Institut für

the area of water parks as a contributor to Kirmes & Park

theoriekultur” (www.institut-theoriekultur.de) in Frei-

Revue, but also reports about coasters and fairs.

burg. He has been a guest lecturer at Uni Freiburg and HfMT Hamburg. He wrote his PhD about cultural

Dr. Werner Stengel (Germany)

dimensions of thrill and amusement rides and has authored a number of books and articles about amuse-

Now 80 years-old, there can hardly be another person

ment culture like Rausch und Rummel, which exam-

who has impacted the ride manufacturing and amuse-

ines rides from a scientific view, and also edits Kultur

ment industry as strongly as Dr. Stengel. Over the past

des Vergnügens. In 2015, Dr Szabo published Sozio-

decades, his company Ingenieurbuero Stengel GmbH

analyse des Alltags with some conclusions about fairs

has developed the designs for over 700 roller coasters

like Oktoberfest, for example. Currently he is studying

plus another 600 ride constructions worldwide. In

the socio-phenomenological effects of funfairs.

1963, Stengel began his work with Anton Schwarzkopf on the first German steel coaster. With Schwarzkopf,

Prof. Dr. Torsten Widmann (Germany)

Francis Stokkel

and later with many other manufacturers too, he revolutionised the amusement branch again and

The 45-year-old studied tourism geography, business

again. For example, in 1976, thanks to his engineering

administration and economics at the University of Trier.

ingenuity, the first modern coaster in the world with

Since 2007 he has been a professor for Tourism and

vertical loops was realised. Since 1974, Dr Stengel has

Leisure Management, initially at the Cologne Business

been an active member of the German standard com-

School, since 2009 as director of the Bachelors course

mittee for amusement rides DIN 4112, now EN 13814.

“Management of Leisure and Recreation Facilities” at

In 2004, he stepped back from daily work, allowing his

the Cooperative State University of Baden-Württem-

son-in-law Andreas Wild and colleague Harald

berg in Ravensburg (www.dhbw-ravensburg.de). The

Wanner to take over leadership of the Munich office. In

study path has since trained many junior managers for

2005, the Faculty of Science at the Göteborg University

the parks and attractions industry. New training part-

awarded an honorary doctorate to him, in recognition

ner operations are always welcome.

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Prof. Dr. Torsten Widmann

www.TAYTOPARK.ie Melanie Yankers-Lauterbach (Germany)

OUR ADS t is important to point out

amusement industry. For example, she has accompanied showmen from fairground to fairground, has

Melanie Yankers-Lauterbach Melanie has worked as editor for 15 years on the week-

documented the build-up of attractions at theme parks

ly magazine Abenteuer Leben, shown by German TV

and reported about the opening of water parks. Thus

(www.kabeleins.de/tv/abenteuer-leben).

pro-

she has become a top insider of the leisure industry

duces her own documentaries, plans and organises

virtually in passing, as part of her job. Especially

shows, and supervises her colleague's films. In her

exciting for her are insights behind the scenes of the

reports, she has often covered various aspects of the

industry.

She

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EUROPEAN STAR AWARD 2016

EUROPE’S BEST THEME PARKS

EUROPA-PARK

summary

that

nent position in the branch. The family run park is

itself:

testimony to honesty and integrity in management,

even on the occasion of

and a great willingness to invest. There is no other

the fifth European Star

park that has had the good fortune that the operat-

Award, Europa-Park has

ing family is simultaneously also a manufacturer of

been voted as Europe's

attractive rides. And so Europa-Park is not only a

Best Theme Park for the

tourist and recreational destination, but also a show-

fifth time, and with that

case for Mack Rides. The five theme hotels make

has proved its promi-

Europa-Park to an attractive multiple-day resort.

speaks

for

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PORT AVENTURA

Port

and world class attractions on a spacious area

Aventura World also

speak for the holiday resort PortAventura. Unique

ranks among the best

throughout the whole of Europe is the "Sesame

theme parks on the

Aventura" area, the top-class gastronomy, and the

continent.

imme-

often until midnight opening times. Together with

diate vicinity to the

four themed hotels, water park, golf course, and its

Mediterranean, a fan-

own beach club, PortAventura World offers an

tastic landscape de-

extensive offer, which cannot be found in another

sign, first class theming

park anywhere else in the world.

Spanish

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EFTELING

he over 60 year old theme

for young persons and adults. Further along on the

park

Netherlands

200 hectare area there is also the extensive holiday

stands for fairytales, fun, and

village "Bosrijk", in the style of a farming village with

entertainment. Actually the park

freestanding houses. The high quality shows, such

is both: a huge fairytale land for

as "Raveleijn" and "Aquanura", are of particular

children and a large theme park

value here.

the

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LISEBERG

he park that first opened in

berg is constantly renewed and extended. There are

1923 still has not lost any of its

six coasters and countless round rides in the park

appeal right up to this day, in fact,

portfolio. Many of the attractions use the park's topo-

just the opposite is the case. De-

graphy in order to offer a very special experience. All

spite its inner city location, the

this and the evening party atmosphere with festive

park both below and on the Lise-

illumination, makes this park in Göteborg unique.

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PARC ASTÉRIX

ince 1989 Europe's most

tractions such as "Goudurix", "Tonnerre de Zeus",

popular comic hero has his

"Trace Du Hourra" or the already European Star

own theme park. Since then the

awarded B&M Inverter "OzIris". Remarkable also is

"Romans" and others have to be

the theming and the division of the various theme

careful if they don't want to lose

lands that are all dedicated to the Gauls. A park-

their stomach contents on at-

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EUROPE’S BEST THEME PARKS (<1 MIO. VISITORS)

ERLEBNISPARK TRIPSDRILL

oming into being from an excur-

2013 erected Looping "Karacho". What really is uni-

sion destination with dance club

que and very special is the theming characterised by

that has already existed since 1929,

a great deal of Swabian local colour, and original at-

today's theme park is an attractive

tractions. The offers are rounded off by a zoo and an

mixture of family ride attractions and

overnight accommodation resort, which comprises of

modern thrill rides – in particular the

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FÅRUP SOMMERLAND

he family owned theme park in Denmark not only has a lot to

offer in terms of attractions for the whole family, but also thrill

rides such as the Wooden coaster "Falken" from S&S, the Launch Coaster "Lynet" from Gerstlauer as well as the Family Inverter "Orkanen" from Vekoma. Special value has been placed on the expansion into a multi-day resort during the past years: for example in 2010 Denmark's largest outdoor water park opened, and this year it also opened its own hotel located directly in the park.

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NIGLOLAND

he relatively young Nigloland in the French

coasters (four from Mack alone), a fantastically

Ardennes was founded in 1987 by the two show-

themed Wave Swinger (Zierer), a 60 metres high

man brothers, Philippe und Patrick Gélis, and has

Ferris wheel, and a beautifully designed "Sky Fly"

developed into a stately theme park that leaves

from Gerstlauer have been erected, and that is to

nothing to be desired. In just a few years six

mention just a few of the attractions.

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HOLIDAY PARK

he park, already founded in 1971 by showman

park has belonged to the Plopsa Group, and since

Wolfgang Schneider, has been considered as a

then Holiday Park has been transformed into a theme

trailblazer for a long time. It was here that the very first

park with characters considered attractive across

German Rapid Ride opened, and also the first Free-

Europe. Extension by way of new attractions is stea-

fall Tower and the first Hyper Coaster. Since 2010 the

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elantis opened in the year 2003 near Leipzig,

erected a huge, disused brown coal opencast mine

BELANTIS

and has a unique, underlying concept: The

on the grounds – an attractive subsequent use of

design of the park as a world map with the con-

industrial wasteland together with attractive rides,

tinents being the individual theme areas. And if

primarily from Huss, Hafema, and Gerstlauer (five

that's not unusual enough, Belantis has also

coasters).

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EUROPE’S BEST FAMILY PARKS

EFTELING or the first time Efte-

ling has been voted

for in the category of "Europe's Best Family Parks" and with that has displaced Disneyland Paris from that position. All top places were well earned, and only a few votes divided the first three positions. Efteling has remained a huge fairytale land to this day, in that it has adapted to

often undergo an interactive renaissance here,

family friendly rides as well as breathtaking thrill

which delights not only the hearts of children but

attractions step-by-step. But in particular fairytales

also of adults.

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PLOPSALAND DE PANNE

Studio 100, and make this theme park the perfect family treat. The theming, the attractive ride conaya the Bee, Heidi, Wickie – intergenerational

structions and the newly opened indoor water park

and well known comic figures that have found

in 2014 with its unusual Viking winter landscape,

a new home here since the entrance of Plopsa /

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DISNEYLAND PARK PARIS

he Disney sub-

contains more thrill attractions (among them two

sidiary in France

looping coasters) than any other Disneyland park

counts ranks clear-

in the world. So it's no wonder that Disneyland Park

ly among the best

Paris has been voted as ranking among the

of the best. Addi-

topmost places, offering enough variety not only

tionally, this Euro-

to children, but also to young persons and even

pean

adults.

Disneyland

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makes Hansa-Park into

HANSA-PARK

something very special. However,

thematically,

the park on the Baltic coast is also unique. The theme areas, particularly those that have been newly erected in the past years, concentrate on the history of the Hanse and the hanseatic cities – for example the 73 metre high "Schwur des Kärnan", attraction

the

Looping

"Fluch

von

lone the fact that this is the only theme park in

Novgorod", or the kiddie coaster "Schlange von

Germany that is located directly on the ocean

Midard" (all from Gerstlauer).

LEGOLAND DEUTSCHLAND

PAULTONS PARK

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EUROPEAN STAR AWARD 2016

EUROPE’S BEST WATER PARKS

SIAM PARK

that

the same time an attractive show case for the Cana-

opened on Tenerife in

dian manufacturer ProSlide, which has contributed to

2008 not only has an un-

all the attractions. Additionally, with its exemplary

usual concept and an excit-

water management, the park has its own desalination

ing theming, but also the

plant and other features making it the first "Green

largest variety of slides in

Water Park" in Europe. The Thai themed grounds also

Europe to date – and if that

contain the world's longest Lazy River and a wave

were not enough, is also at

pool with the highest artificial breakers in Europe.

water

park

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COSTA CARIBE PARK

he water park in Port

16 slides from ProSlide, but in particular due to its

Aventura

was

theming: Whilst the older area in Caribbean style

opened in 2002, and ex-

has been retained, the newer area has many set

tended to 6.5 hectares in

pieces from Sesame Street, much to the joy of the

2013. In addition to a small

kids. And with the 31 metre highest water slide in

indoor area Costa Caribe is

Europe, the park offers a record additionally – much

not only convincing with its

to the satisfaction of all young persons.

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TROPICAL ISLANDS

archi-

long, 210 metres wide), where there are not only pools, water slides, and a 10,000 square metres

tecture

alone is over-

sized nudist sauna, but also the possibly of an over-

whelming

night stay in tents on the sandy beach or in high

the water park

quality chalets. Restaurants and bars round off the

with a south-

indoor offers. Water fun is possible 24 hours a day

sea theme that has existed since 2004, where once

– that is unique worldwide! This year Tropical Island

huge airships were to be built. In the world's largest

has been extended by the 35,000 square metre out-

unsupported hall (107 metres high, 360 metres

side area "Amazonia".

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AQUA FANTASY

ne of the largest and most successful all-

structed by the Texan firm NBGS (Schlitterbahn-

inclusive-resorts in Turkey is the Aqua Fan-

Parks) at that time. In the meantime however the cur-

tasy Resort, located near Izmir. The key ele-

rent slide attractions from manufacturer Polin are the

ments are the huge sandy beach with bars, a

dominating factor – for example the "Sphere" Combi-

number of (indoor) pools, and the water park

slide from 2013. Top quality, historic places in the

that opened in the year 2000 that had been con-

immediate vicinity also speak for this resort.

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AQUAPARK ISTRALANDIA

wo years ago the first

metres away), the seven hectare park located on a

modern water park in the

mountainside in a bay on the Mediterranean, is well

very popular holiday destination

known over the border as well. In addition to a num-

of Croatia was opened. How-

ber of pools and slide attractions from Polin Water

ever, due to it being very near to

Parks, there are also own creations such as the steep

the Italian border (only 40 kilo-

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EUROPE’S BEST NEW COASTERS 2016

ith the erection of the first Euro-

WILDFIRE

pean work of manufacturer RMC,

now at long last even non-Americans can enjoy this very different Hybrid Coaster. The cheeky track course and the fresh elements that are found nowhere else in Europe, make this coaster with the steel track and wooden supports truly breathtaking. Additionally, there's the fantastic setting in Kolmården, a zoo located in the proximity of fiords but still in the forest. Added to that, the coaster has been built onto a craggy, steep slope – a better relationship to nature really can't really exist, even if not all passengers are likely to be able to enjoy the view on the 1,265 metre long and up to 56 metres high construction.

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TARON

here was only a razor-thin

so that quarrelsome neighbours sensitive to noise

edge in reaching the top spot

remained undisturbed. The new construction has

for the award of “top ride" at

also been equipped with a noise barrier and proud-

Phantasialand. Everything simp-

ly presents a successful theming. A double launch

ly fits here: The perfect hardware

and precipitous and vast course of the compact lay-

and the perfect theming. Park

out provide for maximum variety on the 1,320 metre

Manager Richard Löffelhardt

long fun ride. The same goes for the new Family

had to dig a deep 30 metre

Boomerang "Raik" that is also part of the overall pre-

chasm as a matter of necessity,

sentation under the name of "Klugheim".

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intensive

ROLLERCOASTER FORMULA 1

and

breath-

taking experience in the full sense of the words. And Poland's theme park that opened in 2014, founded

local

beverage manufacturer, will undoubtedly profit from this Hype. The 500 metre long and 85 km/h speedy construction is fittingly

themed

Formula 1. The highest point, a vertical loop, aunch Coasters are ab-

reaches the 25 metre mark. For Energylandia, it is

solutely in trend. No wonder

already the seventh coaster (including two kiddie

then that the launch is a very

coasters).

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short "Big Dip-

LOST GRAVITY

per"

individual

cars are in use. This results in the possibility of completely new types

ele-

ments, for example the spectacular first drop with a simultaneous 180° directional had

ge, which almost equates to a vertical drop. The

decided on a coaster

following ride figures on the 680 metre long and up

novelty from Mack Rides, on

to 32 metres high course are breathtaking (among

which the newly developed

them two inversions).

alibi

W DA VOGLWUIDE SEPP

chan-

Holland

RAIK

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EUROPE’S BEST STEEL COASTERS

SHAMBHALA

t is still the highest coaster in Europe

"Shambhala" will undoubtedly continue to be con-

with its 78 metre track difference – but

vincing with its continued intensive moments of

in the upcoming year the record will go

weightlessness thanks to the strung together para-

to the 34 metre higher, park internal

bolic hills and the grandiose turnaround in the form

competitor. But irrespective of this fact,

of a figure eight.

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HELIX

he coaster that

difference of 41 metres and a 1,300 metre long and

opened in 2014

very lively track course. "Helix" is a compact and at

not only has seven

the same time All-Terrain-Coaster – a special

completely differ-

characteristic without comparison. This experience

ent inversions, but

takes place without a pause for breath on the green

also two launch

hills of Göteborg. "Helix" is perhaps the most varied

stretches, a track

coaster in Europe.

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BARON 1898

oasters are difficult to

with its Dive Coaster "Baron 1898", in the style of a

theme due to their size.

mine. Since 2015 brave labourers have been drop-

Nevertheless, great suc-

ped 37 m into the tunnel only to be ripped into the

cess was achieved by the

sunlight immediately. And the following 500 m long

Dutch theme park Efteling

course has a lot to offer, including two inversions.

â&#x2013;

NEMESIS

emesis" opened in 1994 as Europe's first

thematic setting is unique: due to the height limit,

NEFESKESEN

Inverted Coaster, and still counts as one of the

the tracks have to run under the treetops, and in

best on the continent. And although it's not the

order to reach a maximum height difference of

largest representative of its class with only a 716

almost 32 metres, a large part of the ride experi-

metre long track course and four inversions, the

ence takes place under and close to the ground. â&#x2013;

EXPEDITION GEFORCE

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EUROPE’S BEST WOODEN COASTERS

COLOSSOS

his gigantic construction came into being exactly

culations – a patent from Werner Stengel, and at that

15 years ago, and represents the most consistent

time a new type of innovation with the utmost manu-

realisation of an airtime-coaster – and in wood as well!

facturing precision that was only known on steel

This master work was accomplished by prefabricat-

coasters. Since then, passengers amuse themselves

ed tracks per CNC milling according to exact cal-

on the 52 m high and 1,344 m long attraction.

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BALDER

ear after year "Balder" and

compact construction. However in this case the 1,070

"Colossos" deliver a neck-to-

metre long tracks have been prefabricated by means

neck race. No wonder, as at first

of CNC-milling according to exact calculations. Ad-

glance the rides are completely diff-

ditionally there's no need to do without airtime

erent to each other: "Colossos" is a

moments on "Balder" either, and there are also many

classic

"near misses" on the entwined attraction following the

out-and-back

coaster,

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CÙ CHULAINN

he new coaster in the European Wooden-Star-

unusual track course: The 1,092

Class opened at the Irish Tayto Park last year. It

metres contain out-and-back as

is not only one of the longest and fastest wooden

well as Twister sequences, and a

coasters in Europe, but is also the only coaster in

115°

Ireland (apart from four small kiddie coasters). The

Gravity Group has also been built

coaster becomes something truly special due to its

in.

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curve

from

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TROY

he 31 metre high and 1,070 metres

young adults as well, with "Troy" from Great coasters

MAMMUT

long wooden coaster does not real-

offering not only a great ride experience for passen-

ly fit in with the usual range at Tover-

gers, but it is also an attractive, visual pleasure for

land, which targets mainly families

visitors. Together with the other outdoor attractions,

with children. Nevertheless ever since

the earlier indoor park has become a full fledged

its appearance, the indoor and out-

theme park, which is also recommendable as a

door park has become interesting for

destination even in bad weather.

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EUROPE’S BEST NEW RIDES 2016

here are many “Disk’O

DISCOBÉLIX

Coaster” ride construc-

tions from Zamperla, however only a few are really appealingly

designed.

very special example opened this season – with both a logical and consistent theming: the 40-seat passenger carrier looks like a disc, and in the year of the Olympic Games

Astérix's

closest

friend was used for the name. Since then "Diskobélix" has been convincing both passengers and happy onlookers on the sideline. ■

SOULKEN

classic novelty has been voted

However overlapping family fun has no age

to second place this year: a

barriers: Lively but not too wild. Attractive but not a

"Polyp" from Gerstlauer Rides, a

thrill ride. And when the theming also fits and is

ride type that has been on the

somewhat different to the Kraken and other sea

market for decades, and is a real

monsters that appear on the Volksfests, then it has

capacity monster (40 places).

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NINJAGO THE RIDE

world novelty opened this season at

gers can hit various targets by gesticulating. In

Legoland Billund: An interactive Dark-

combination with the popular Ningao-theming, the

ride, where there is no use for handguns

ride enthrals the public from ART Engineering and

or other such objects, but where passen-

Triotech.

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FATAMORGANA

classic novelty has been newly interpreted by

experiences. Parks with restricted ground areas

Huss Rides: A "Condor" with even classic

profit in particular from the "2-in-1" attraction – just

gondola variations and new suspended round

the thing therefore for the inner-city Tivoli Park in

gondolas. This results in two fully different ride

Copenhagen.

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DERREN BROWN’S GHOST TRAIN

horpe Park is a draw for the youthful public in particular, and is well known

for its psycho-effect attractions. The virtual reality variation "Derren Brown's

Ghost Train" came about in a cooperation between Intamin and Simworx, Severn Lamb, and other firms, and is an outstanding example.

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EUROPE’S BEST ATTRACTIONS

VERTIGO

he "Vertigo" that opened at Denmark's Tivoli in

2009 is one of the most unusual rides ever –

and one of the most intensive. This ride that at first glance looks like a "Propeller" from various manufacturers, is actually a 37 metres high construction on which ride guests can involve themselves in the ride sequence by way of a joystick – and in the process reach a fully 5.2 g at up to 100 kilometres per hour. The oriental theming is new as of this year.

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TALOCAN

he 18 metres high "Suspended Top Spin" from

Huss Park Attractions enjoys a great deal of

popularity at many theme parks around the world. However the 2007 erected version at Phantasialand gives a great and exciting ride feeling to all the senses, particularly due to its intensive theming: Water and fire effects, and a setting that half encircles the ride are simply impressive.

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SLEDGE HAMMER

he world's first "Giant Frisbee" from Huss Park Attractions was

opened in 2004 at the Belgian Bobbejaanland. Based on the count-

lessly sold "Frisbees", the measurements have increased immensely, so that with a flight height of 42 metres the attraction is an evident and impressive phenomenon in every theme park. With a side outward swing of 120° and a speed of up to 110 kilometres per hour speed, the racy ride is a spectacular experience.

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LEONARDOS FLUGMASCHINE

he "Sky Fly" is a success story for manufacturer Gerstlauer Rides,

in the meantime is popular worldwide. The version at the Austrian

Familypark Neusiedlersee is especially well themed. Here, not only the 12 individual seats and the main mast have been well designed, but also the up to 22 metre high ride construction has been set in the scene with a roman-looking partial façade.

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WENKEP

hake" attractions from Mondial Rides can especially be en-

countered at central European Volksfests. One of the few perma-

nently installed exceptions is located at the Russian park Divo Ostrov in St. Petersburg with a flat and slanting podium. The biggest examples can also be offered with five gondola crosses.

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AIR RACE

FLYING NINJAGO he fact that quite a few

"Sky Flys" from Gerstlau-

er were voted among the Top 10 speaks for this ride type. Another impressively themed example is the "Flying Ninjago" at Legoland Deutschland. And as simple as the principle of this ride is, the

resulting

experience

couldn't be more individual. Passengers also

learn

something about flying.

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DE GROTE GOLF amperla's "Disk’O Coaster" is also

a sales hit. An especially magnifi-

cently themed version of this 81.5 metre long attraction with "W"-formed tracks is the "De Grote Golf" at Belgian's Plopsaland de Panne, enjoyed by all.

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EUROPE’S BEST FAMILY RIDES

ANGKOR

urope's longest

dom" from Mack Rides. The 323 metres long water

boat water batt-

canal winds and meanders through the imposing,

le was opened in

artificial temple landscape of Cambodia. The very

2014 and is called

wet adventure in Spanish PortAventura takes a

"Angkor: Adventure

whole ten minutes, and is operated without any age

in the Lost King-

restriction at all – a real family ride!

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ARTHUR

large part of the 505 metres long track course

and with hanging gondolas, which can even rotate

of "Arthur" runs under the 16 metre high dome

horizontally. Skilful theming, a superb onboard-

of "Arthur – Im Königreich der Minimoys", the

sound, and perfectly coordinated movement se-

world's first Inverted Powered coaster – in other

quences make the four minute ride an experience

words a coaster with permanent current collection

for the whole family.

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the few, really good

DIE SCHLANGE VON MIDGARD

"beginner" coasters that

undoubtedly

will "produce" future coaster fans. It is convincing with a lively layout, good operating characteristics and a great theming. Additionally, a part of the track runs indoors, and the lift is also under cover, before the ride runs out he nine metre high and 200 metre long

into the outdoor area with a number of really

kiddie coaster from Gerstlauer is one of

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T MAMMUT TREE he nightmare of every

skier has become reality

at Connyland: The crashing of the ski-lift gondola. An innovative

concept

from

Swiss Rides hides behind the experience, and is a perfect combination of cableway and ride attraction: The 16-seat gondola is brought to a controlled crash in complete darkness, before going back to the lower station again. ■

DINOSAUR TOUR COMPANY

hildren of all ages are

Park has created such a world for them, and with

enthusiastic about dino-

varied attractions for the complete family. For the very

saurs. And so it's really

smallest visitor a wonderfully designed "Dino Tour

wonderful that Paulton's

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EUROPE’S BEST DARK RIDES

TWILIGHT ZONE TOWER OF TERROR

he Freefall attraction at Disney Studios Park Paris has already been

voted as Europe's Best Darkride five times in a row. Themed Free-

fall Towers are extremely rare – and especially those that are as high as this one. The enormous amount of ride fun with multiple drops is not for those with weak nerves, but still ideal for children. The waiting time is also a part of the experience; The excellently coordinated sequences make the 55.8 metres high "Tower of Terror" with a lift system from Otis a unique attraction throughout Europe.

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THE TIME MACHINE

n unusual update of an

"The Raving Rabbids" from the French firm Ubisoft,

already available at-

Joravision developed a completely new and com-

traction celebrated its re-

pletely weird experience with five scenes, three-

opening two years ago:

dimensional full-HD-technology, special effects

Based on the video game

and animatronics figures.

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RATATOUILLE: THE ADVENTURE

ogether with the rat Rémy, the main figure in

on the screen. Thanks to the cars in rat design, the

"Ratatouille", a 4D-Darkride with elaborate

trackless ride system, and a child orientated size

theming carries passengers through impressive

approval, the attraction is fun for the whole

settings that almost melt in with the visual animation

family.

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he indoor Freefall Tower from

KNIGHTS RIDE TOWER

abc rides that opened in 2013 is

not the largest of its type at all, but it is convincing due to the number of combined effects: Before the fall from a 16 metre height takes place, the 10-seat gondola stops at various levels with animatronics and video beams producing an impressive atmosphere. Additionally the seats have two inbuilt elements that everybody already knows of from the 3D-cineams: Spiders crawl from the feet upwards, and a thorn "bores" into the guests' backs.

DROOMVLUCHT

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN

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EUROPE’S BEST WATER RIDES

CHIAPAS

anufacturer Intamin has produced a top

to the other. Further along,

class prototype with its water attraction

Phantasialand

has

once

"Chiapas" that opened in 2014. Almost all con-

again produced an impress-

struction parts have been put to unique use; for

ive theming that is perfectly

example, the switch-point system that brings the

integrated into the Mexican

boats as quick as lightning from one water canal

theme area.

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VALHALLA

he indoor water ride at Blackpool Pleasure-

Intamin into something very special: The elaborate

beach is 610 metres long and has a height differ-

design, the grandiose effects, the temperature fluc-

ence of 18 metres. Nevertheless it is the incompar-

tuations from -20° to + 40° Celsius and – typical

able overall concept (design from Sarner; effects

England – the unbelievable humidity level are the

from Technifex), that has made "Valhalla" from

outstanding features.

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his construction was a

POSEIDON

sensation in its opening

year, 2000, and remains so to this very day. For the first time real coaster sequences were combined with real water attraction elements. Two wet drops are offered on the 836 metres long course, the last of which was realised as a Double-Dip; in other words a drop in which an intensive airtime hill has been built in, to the enjoyment of its many guests.

â&#x2013;

ue to the restricted avail-

RIVER QUEST

able space, an unusual

Rapid Ride has come into being

Phantasialand,

which spreads throughout a half closed building, instead of the surface area: Following the 20 metre high vertical lift comes the 340 metres long course on a number of levels with multiple drops, a first-time realised whirlpool and an innovative free-fall sequence,

during

which

time a powerful, dam-induced water flush pulls the boats downwards.

VONKAPUTOUS

DIVERTICAL

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EUROPE’S BEST WATER SLIDES

SINGHA

ast year's novelty at Siam

popular combination of various slide elements. In

Park has now made it to the

the case of "Singha", ProSlide has combined a 240

'number-one spot'. The new

metre long "RocketBlaster" with the new type of

slide – as all five first placed

"FlyingSaucer" curves, which make possible the

water attractions – show a

open design and the continued high speed.

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KING COBRA

nbelievable but true: For

"King Cobra" slide from Polin, which due to its

the first time two structur-

colours has also a theming. Additionally, Turkey

ally identical water slides

stands high on the list as a holiday destination, so

have been voted in the Top

that this year for the first time Crystal Waterworld of

10! That in itself speaks for

the same-named 5-Star-Resort Hotel in Belek/

the attractiveness of the

Antalya, is also represented.

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LE KING COBRA

ot only are the colours of the "King Cobra" at the French Aqualand Fréjus con-

vincing. The attraction is a racy, airtime and Sidewinder slide all in one. Initi-

ally two slide courses run parallel with each other, and following a type of figure8-sequence that runs partly under a roof, an eight metre deep and intensive airtime drop in the Sidewinder or alternatively, a Boomerang element takes place. ■

KINNAREE

urope’s best water park contains

Europe’s best water slide as well.

The manufacturer of this Combi-Slide from the year 2012 is ProSlide. It unifies a funnel slide, a sidewinder (or functions rather as a steep curve also found on coasters), and a number of tunnel sequences. Large rafts accommodating four passengers provide for an adequate and satisfactory capacity, and many spins on their own axis provide a lot of disorientation. Despite its respectible size the construction located at Siam Park could be perfectly integrated into the terrain.

HOULA HOOP

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also realised an ex-

tremely attractive combination slide in Europe. The "Houla Hoop” is the unification of the two proven and reliable slide types, "Constrictor" and "Rattler". Speedy curve combinations change with funnel type elements along the attractions 140 metres, much to the surprise guests.

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HISTORY "Shambhala" and "Dragon Khan" stamp the silhouette of the park on the Spanish Mediterranean

The first modern theme park in Spain opened on the 1st of May 1995. It is located south of Barcelona, and it has an area covering almost nine square kilometres. Today, PortAventura World is a top holiday destination on the Spanish Mediterranean coast.

Text:

Frank Lanfer

Photos:

PortAventura

PortAventura World

Frank Lanfer

These days – 21 years after its opening – the park doesn't look the same as when it was located on a slightly hilly meadow / The master plan from PGAV was once contracted by the American brewery Anheuser-Busch

lready in the first season there were 2.7 million

"Stampida" and the Junior Woodie "Tomahawk" (both

visitors, which was well over the initially projected

from Custom Coasters), and also a short time later a

two million necessary to cover operating costs. This

Junior Coaster (from Vekoma), joining the already

led to the rapid expansion of the park. Initially, the

existing coasters "Dragon Khan" (a looping attraction

range of refreshing water attractions: At the very start,

from B&M) and "El Diablo" (a Mine Train from Arrow).

there was a log flume from Mack and a Rapid Ride from

Further attractions followed thereafter at regular inter-

Intamin, which were then extended by an Intamin’s

vals, making up today’s close to 40 ride constructions

"Spillwater", followed in 1997 by a huge wooden

including eight coasters and four water rides, much to

coaster complex comprising the Racing Coaster

the delight of visitors.

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nean entrance area. Its typical Spanish village design

The entrance area of

makes this themed hotel unique: when viewed from the

"MediterrĂĄnea" is presented

The important and future-orientated step towards a

outside, the hotel complex looks to comprise visually

with "Furius Baco" with the

short-stay resort came about in 2002 with the opening

different houses. These buildings, with a maximum

Ferrari-coaster that will open in

of the 34,000 square metre water park Caribe Aquatic

height of three and a half storeys, are grouped around

2017 in the background

Park together with an indoor area for the colder

three pools and a main plaza, cafĂŠs, restaurants, and

months. This was generously expanded in 2013 (to

areas simulating a Mediterranean atmosphere. Inside,

50,000 square metres) together with the renovation of

the houses are connected by labyrinth-type walkways

the possibility of shopping and

the Hotel PortAventura that connects to the Mediterra-

on various levels, and nearly all of the 500 guest rooms

eating / "Polynesia" theme land

The entrance area offers

with the "Ice Agi 4D"

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are different from one another. In the meantime, a

Following the park walkway, visitors cross a subtropi-

further four themed hotels have been added including

cal jungle and suddenly find themselves in the middle

one 5-Star hotel, allowing for the current maximum

of a small village. This theme area is called "Polynesia"

overnight capacity of close to 7,000 guests.

and is home to a dance and bird show, water attrac-

It is obvious to guests as soon as they arrive that Port

tion "Tutuki Splash" (Intamin), Swing Boat "Kontiki"

Aventura is something quite different from other theme

(Huss) and a not quite so Polynesian "Ice Age 4D"

parks. Visitors do not enter the park through a classic

adventure.

and standardised "Main street" entrance which has

The circular route continues directly to "China" with

been copied thousands of times (albeit with countless

wonderfully designed pagodas, shops, restaurants, a

different designs). At PortAVentura an unusual, origi-

kiddie driving school, and the "Área Infantil" with

nal and extravagant welcome gesture awaits visitors

various kiddie rides and playground. Visitors reach the

as they enter into a small Mediterranean fishing village

highest point of the park via the "Chinese Wall". Alter-

with building developments only on one side, whilst the

natively, there’s also a detour from "Polynesia" to

other opens onto the park’s lake. This is also an

"China" via the "SésamoAventura" area that opened in

atmospheric setting for the park’s splendid daily clos-

2011, with rides especially for children. These include

ing show with fireworks, fountains, music, and water

the "Tami Tami" coaster (Vekoma), the Jet Ski "Magic

acrobatics. Since the opening of the world’s first Wing

Fish" (Zierer), the tractor ride "La Granja de Elmo"

Coaster "Furius Baco" from Intamin in 2007, the

(Metallbau Emmeln), the two cable pull towers "El Salto

"Mediterrània" area has gone from being a thorough-

de Blas" (Heege), the "Coco Piloto" (Zamperla), and

fare, shopping and restaurant area, to an area also for

some others, which keep all Sesame Street fans enter-

attractions.

tained.

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Three attractions dominate "China": the looping

course is a favorable feature

coaster "Dragon Khan" (B&M), present since the open-

in all parks, but which is parti-

ing of the park and which attempts to tie knots in the

cularly notable in a park under

stomachs of its passengers with its eight inversions;

the Spanish sun. For this rea-

"Shambhala" that was launched in 2012 and is visible

son, a suitable number of

from all sides, transforming the park’s skyline with its

trees were planned at an ear-

imposing height of 76 metres; and the lively water fun

ly stage, with the planting of

"Angkor" (Mack Rides) with its 323-metre long canal

around 300,000 trees and

flowing through a Cambodian temple construction.

bushes long before the park’s

The visitor’s round course reaches the "México" theme

opening. The last and largest

area next, which is also divided into a Mexican Plaza

theme area however is almost

with shops and a restaurant area, and a Maya area

devoid of greenery – as is fitt-

offering the Mine Train "El Diablo" with three lifts, the

ing for a prairie in the Wild

103-metre high Freefall Tower "Hurakan Condor"

West. The "Far West" never-

installed in 2005, and the breath-taking Walkthrough

theless provides a number of

"Templo del Fuego".

opportunities

It is not only the design of the now six themed lands

down

that is remarkable, but also the visual and spatial

coasters, a number of round rides from Huss such as

separation of the individual areas by way of bridges,

the "Volpaiute" Flipper and the "Crazy Barrels" Break-

gates, or thick vegetation. PortAventura already

dance ride, but in particular the water attractions

stands out due to also the lush vegetation that of

"Silver River Flume" and "Grand Canyon Rapids".

with

for

cooling

three

wooden The "Sésamo Aventura" kiddie area that opened in 2011 The extremely wet park refresher "Angkor"

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There are many water surfaces spread over the entire

40% La Caixa, 16% Anheuser-Busch and 7% motor-

harmonise perfectly with each

park area and even a number of rides have been con-

way operator Acesa). This all was in conjunction with

other

structed over them, giving the park a more relaxed look

the renaming to Universalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Port Aventura, and later to

and providing a pleasant and refreshing feeling in all

Universal MediterrĂĄnea. Following the takeover of

areas. For those who do not like to walk, there are two

Universal itself, La Caixa purchased the Universal

modes of transport available: a park railway and a

shares in 2004, and shortly after, those of Anheuser-

water taxi connecting a number of theme areas.

Busch. Since then, the park has returned to its original

Two huge B&M attractions

name of PortAventura (without a space for copyright

International Development

reasons). In 2010 the Italian based private equity company

The Chinese wall runs along the highest point of the

Over the 20-year existence of the park, the ownership

Investindustrial joined the project. They lead a new

park where two of the largest

structure has naturally changed a number of times.

phase of the company focused on two main strategies:

coasters of the park are located,

Already in 1997, only two years after the opening, the

a stronger development of the resort and an inter-

the 76 metre high "Shambhala"

Universal Studios Recreation Group took over 37%

national strategy to position the company among the

and the eightfold looping

from Tussauds (other shareholders at that time were

top five players in the European industry.

attraction "Dragon Khan"

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The main projects that marked this period were

Ferrari Land. This will go into operation in the spring of

"SesamoAventura", "Shambhala", "Angkor" or the ex-

2017 as an extremely exciting addition for Port

"Huracan Condor" in action /

pansion of the Water Park. New record-breaking rides

Aventura World to help it become the European leisure

Photo down-left: a scene in

focused on the international projection of the resort. In

destination. The first tan-

"Templo del Fuego"

addition, in 2014 Cirque du Soleil joined the resort with

gible development co-

a 5-years agreement for the summer base of the circus

mes in the form of a 112-

at PortAventura World.

metre high Launch Coa-

"Shambhala" and

ster from Intamin as a

Ferrari Land

new landmark for Port Aventura: the highest

However, in January 2014, the American private equity

and fastest coaster in

KKR joined Investindustrial in the property of Port

Europe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; two records

Aventura Resort. The first and most concrete impact

which Port Aventura has

since the beginning of KKR participation was imme-

already claimed with the

diately announced: the construction of the 6-hectare

13km/h speedy "Furius

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Baco" and the 76-metre high "Shambhala". Further

thanks to the unique and exclusive European Ferrari

along the line, the 100-million Euro project will see the

Land and with that the likelihood of more visitors from

creation of 55-metre high Bounce Back Free Fall

other racing sport enthusiast countries such as

Towers "Torres de Rebote" (Shot and Drop Combo from

Germany, Italy, and Scandinavia.

S&S), a 570-metre long "Circuito" Go-kart course (with electric cars from Preston & Barbieri), a "Flying

Résumée

Theatre" (from Simworx), an interactive Dark ride, eight

Universal's Woody Woodpecker is the PortAventura mascot right up until today

smaller Simulators and an Italian street scenario in-

PortAventura World Parks & Resort, the new corporate

cluding food and beverage facilities and a shop, which

brand, brings almost all the elements together:

is a recreation of the original workshop of Enzo Ferrari.

PortAventura Park, Caribe Aquatic Park, the new

Ferrari Land was designed for an average length of

Ferrari Land, the five themed hotels, and the conven-

stay of six hours – in other words a half a day "add-on"

tion centre. Unquestionably, this resort on the Costa

to the usual park visit which no doubt will fuel the

Daurada includes one of the most beautiful theme

demand for multi-day stays. However, another idea

parks in Europe. It is not without reason that Port

plays a role in the development: a side trip to Ferrari

Aventura and its attractions are bestowed with a

Land could become a logical part of a planned tour of

number of European Star Awards every year – among

Barcelona for the Formula-1 tourist. Even higher visitor

others it has been voted as one of the best theme parks

numbers are projected for PortAventura in the future

in Europe. Our heartfelt congratulations!

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