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EUROPEAN STAR AWARD 2017 &
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THE EXPERT-JURY OF THE EUROPEAN STAR AWARD 2017
Gerardo Arteaga
Gerardo Arteaga (Chile)
of leisure and attraction assignments including feasi-
Gerardo is General Manager at his family's amuse-
bility studies, reviews of operational performance, eco-
ment park, Fantasilandia, located in the heart of his-
nomic impact analyses, and due diligence for a num-
toric Santiago, Chile (www.fantasilandia.cl). In 1978,
ber of large-scale attractions and attraction groups. In
the park was founded by his father, and up until today,
2014, Natalia became a partner at Leisure Develop-
it is still the only large amusement park of its kind in the
ment Partners (LDP). LDP excels at market and eco-
country. Meanwhile, on the seven-hectare grounds,
nomic testing for both new projects and existing oper-
there are currently 40 rides and attractions in opera-
ations, providing services to the development, invest-
tion, with new and exciting additions and innovations
ment and operations communities
scheduled every year. The Arteaga Family and Fanta-
(www.leisuredevelopment.co.uk)
silandia are also prominent supporters of the Chilean Nergis Aslan
“Make-A-Wish” foundation and the "Hogar de Cristo"
Jeff Bertus (Netherlands)
charity. Furthermore, the family business also includes
During the past 40 years, Jeff Bertus has gained high
a chain of FEC's called Happyland, located in Chile,
repute, particularly for his work and creative activities
Peru, Colombia, and Mexico. Gerardo is an active
in the field of leisure and amusement parks, not only in
member of IAAPA serving as Immediate Past Chair-
the Netherlands, but also internationally. Jeff was
man and participating in a number of committees and
mainly active as Executive Director at “Club van Elf”
the Board of Directors. In his function as IAAPA Chair-
(Dutch Association of Leading Visitor Attractions), Vice
man last year, he visited and familiarised himself with
President at IAAPA Europe, and initiator of the Euro-
many European theme parks. Gerardo is 43 years of
pean Office for IAAPA. He was Executive Director at
age, and has four children together with his wife
Europarks (the European Federation of National
Catalina. In his free time he enjoys skiing, playing
Amusement Parks & Attractions Associations), Mem-
tennis, sailing, and flying remote control aeroplanes.
ber of the Board of the Dutch Employers’ Association VNO-NCW, and Member of the Dutch Platform of
Natalia Bakhlina
Nergis Aslan (Turkey)
Tourism & Recreation, VNO-NCW/MKB Nederland.
Nergis Aslan is the founding partner of Tureks Ulusla-
Furthermore he was Government Consultant within the
rarası Fuarcılık, the organizer company of ATRAX Ex-
framework of various projects regarding “traffic and
hibition, which is the only specialized trade fair of the
leisure” and “Reduction of Overload of Rules & Regu-
amusement industry of Turkey and the region. With her
lations in the Leisure Industry”, and Consultant/
profound knowledge about and experience in the
Treasurer of ETAG (European Travel & Tourism Action
global amusement and recreations industry, Ms. Aslan
Group). Nowadays, he runs his own business: Jeff
played an important role in gathering the players of the
Bertus Leisure operates in the leisure industry. This
sector under one roof for the first time in Turkey. Along
term can be taken in the broadest sense of the word.
with ATRAX Exhibition, she continues to contribute to
Jeff Bertus
the efforts aimed at further development of the sector
Victor Cavaller (Spain)
with the Shining Star Awards-Amusement Awards and
Victor is the Managing Director of the Garmisch Con-
the Atraksiyon Magazin as well. She also carries out a
sulting Group (www.garmischconsulting.com), the
detailed sectorial analysis and statistical study in the
TAA Design firm based in the German Alps. Among
amusement and recreations industry of Turkey, which
others, he has led since the start of the GCG Concept
has never been done before. With a view to monitoring
and Design Development for New Rides at FWAD in
the development of the industry closely, she continues
Abu Dhabi, Themed Hotels and Aquariums for Merlin
to travel globally. Nergis Aslan has an undergraduate
Entertainments, and Shopping Mall FECs for Parques
degree in Sociology from the Hacettepe University.
Reunidos. Prior to leading GCG, he was part of Opartners and Thinkwell Europa, serving as Show Pro-
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Natalia Bakhlina (Great Britain)
ducer for the 2007 “Furius Baco” coaster at PortAven-
She has 13 years of consulting experience in real
tura, as Producer for the 2006 “Batman Begins &
estate economics with emphasis on entertainment
Police Academy Stunt Shows” at Parque Warner
destinations and complex mix-use developments, in-
Madrid, as well as Project Manager for “Ice Age
cluding both urban and resort schemes. Natalia be-
Adventure!” at Movie Park Germany, and Ski Dubai’s
gan her career as an analyst at Knight Frank in
Snow Park at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Victor
Moscow, where she led the office real estate market
was also a part of the team responsible for the award-
analytics. She moved to the UK in 2006, where she
winning “FiestAventura Nighttime Spectacular” and
joined Economics Research Associates (ERA), and
the “Templo del Fuego” attraction at Universal Port
has since worked across Europe, Middle East, and
Aventura. He has a degree in Audio/Visual Communi-
Asia. Over the years she has completed a wide range
cation from the University Autonoma de Barcelona. His
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Francesco Fabris
credits in Spain as Executive Producer also include the
tion and on-site testing of rides worldwide for this com-
feature films “Cravan vs. Cravan”, “La leyenda del
pany. Although he knows the business behind the
tiempo” and “La maleta mexicana”.
magic, he still likes to visit parks, and loves to get some
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Marshall Hill
airtime on a good roller coaster.
Rik Engelen (Belgium) Rik lives in the Flanders region of Belgium. He has a
Marshall Hill (Great Britain)
law degree and works at the Belgian insurance com-
Marshall Hill is the immediate past-chairman of
pany Ethias. The 42-year-old has always had a child-
BALPPA (British Association of Amusement Parks,
hood fascination for everything theme park-related,
Piers and Attractions). Prominent at the association's
particularly coasters and water rides. He grew up with
meetings and other many industry events/trade
his hometown park Bobbejaanland. Once he began
shows, he is known for his down-to-earth and ap-
working and had his own car, he started to visit other
proachable personality. Marshall is the third genera-
European parks. His passion, along with his other inter-
tion of his family to operate the Funland amusement
est in photography, makes a good combination for also
park in Hayling Island on the south coast of England.
writing for Kirmes & Park Revue and other magazines.
He also buys and sells rides from time to time on be-
For example, somewhere around 2001 he started co-
half of other parks and also travelling showmen. He is
operating with www.rcdb.com, and for a few years now
married to Helen Pawley whose family owns and oper-
has been handling the site’s photo management. His
ates Drayton Manor theme park. Marshall's votes were
wife is also just as passionate about roller coasters as
not allowed to include his own park or that of his wife.
Dr. H. Jürgen Kagelmann
he, so they always travel together to fill in the blank spots on their theme park map.
Dr. H. Jürgen Kagelmann (Germany) As a qualified psychologist and tourism researcher,
Francesco Fabris (Italy)
Jürgen is a lecturer on tourism, leisure psychology, and
For nearly 20 years engaged in the amusement in-
sociology at the Duale University Baden Württemberg
dustry, both independently and through Amusement
at Ravensburg. He was appointed Professor of
Project (Italian consulting firm), Francesco has always
Tourism and Recreation in Chur/Graubünden in 2009
combined his deep passion for the amusement parks
and has been generally operative in the scienceof
with the interest in studying and improving all the
tourism since 1987. He is co-founder of the "Deutschen
issues that belong to this complex, but at the same time
Gesellschaft für Tourismus" (German Association of
engaging business. The goals he always puts in first
Tourism Sciences), the publisher of the standard work
place are to achieve a memorable experience while
"Tourismuspsychologie und -soziologie", and the
maintaining a high level of guest satisfaction in a well
author and publisher of over 30 books and studies.
organized and optimized environment.
Addtionally he is occupied as a travel journalist (focal
Alex Lemmens
points: theme parks, experience worlds, health and
Dr. Felix Fritz (Germany)
wellness tourism, applied vacation psychology), and
Felix has been fascinated by theme parks, and some
publisher of trade literature in the areas of tourism and
time later by roller coasters, ever since his father took
recreation (www.profilverlag.de)
him to Europa-Park as a child. As a result, after attaining his degree in mechanical engineering, he worked
Alex Lemmens (Netherlands)
on “roller coaster dynamics” during his time as a doc-
After his mechanical and electrical studies at the tech-
toral candidate. During this time he established con-
nical university, Alex worked for a few years in the
tact to TÜV SÜD in Munich (www.tuev-sued.de).
timber industry until he joined Efteling in 1975 as
These days he does reviews of technical documenta-
Director of technical services. From 1987 to 1992 he
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was Park Manager and from 1992 to 2005 responsible
Shaun McKeogh (Australia)
for project development and realization. Large pro-
Shaun is recent past Chair of the IAAPA Human
jects such as “Python”, “Pirana”, “Haunted Castle”,
Resources Committee and currently serves on the
“Villa Volta”, “Fata Morgana” and “Dream Flight” were
IAAPA Asia Pacific Education Committee. He is co-
created under his responsibility. In 2000 he was organ-
author of the attractions industry recognition book
izer of the first Carousel Festival at Efteling and Chair-
"Reasons 2 Reward", and is Vice President of the
man of the international conference "TilE" (Trends in
Management Resources and ProFun Management
Leisure and Entertainment) in Maastricht in 2004.
Group. Prior to working with the attraction industry's
After a working period of more than 30 years in Efte-
most trusted operational planners and consultants,
ling, he decided to make use of the possibility of "ear-
Shaun was on the opening leadership team for
ly retirement" in 2005. He started his own consulting
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and managed the culture and
company (Alex Lemmens Consultancy) for the leisure
people development of Australia’s premier theme
industry in 2005 and is a permanent adviser to the
parks, including Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World,
leading design company BRC Imagination Arts. He is
and Wet ‘N’ Wild Water World. Shaun has held man-
also advisor for the Blijdorp Zoo in Rotterdam, theme
agement roles in theme park operations, training,
park Toverland, and "TVE" advertising productions in
human resources and admissions. His career has in-
St. Oedenrode. In 2014 a documentary about his work-
cluded experience across the breadth of the amuse-
ing life was made, produced by "De Vijf Zintuigen",
ment & attractions industry including family entertain-
which is the largest fan club of Efteling and can be
ment centers, theme parks, hotels, zoos, water parks,
seen on www.devijfzintuigen.nl and youtube
cultural centers, museums and destination resorts.
Mario O. Mamon (Philippines)
Frederic Pastuszak (France)
He is the Chairman and President of Enchanted King-
Frederic's passion for the theme park industry started
dom, the Philippines’ first and only world-class theme
at a young age. In 1989, he visited Europa-Park for the
park. For more than twenty years, Enchanted Kingdom
first time, and in his exploration he realised and found
(www.enchantedkingdom.ph) has been in the forefront
his lifetime vocation – the profession of designing and
of the amusement and attractions industry in the
planning theme parks, creating amazing rides and
Philippines, and is expected to continue to do so in the
attractions, and leaving timeless memories through
coming years as it prepares to transform from a stand-
storytelling. After graduating as an architect in 2004,
alone themed amusement park into an integrated
he spent the early years of his career working over-
attractions destination resort. The park is divided into
seas. In Dubai, he worked for Atelier Artistique du
seven meticulously themed zones that transport the
Béton (AAB) art directing the largest themed shopping
park visitor into a certain place and time in history,
mall in the country, and eventually joined the Paris
accentuated by various rides, attractions and enter-
team where he worked as a Master Planner and Them-
tainment offerings in each of the different zones. Mario
ing Consultant for various park projects across Europe,
became the Third Vice-Chairman of IAAPA in 2011,
China, and the Middle East. In 2007, he joined the
rising to become the association’s first Asian Chairman
creative team of PGAV Destinations and participated
in 2014. In the course of his official duties with IAAPA,
in many outstanding projects at the SeaWorld and
he had been able to travel extensively around the world
Busch Gardens parks. He returned to Europe in 2009
including Europe, visiting and familiarizing himself with
to become Creative Director and Project Architect for
many European theme parks and attractions.
Europa-Park (he was blocked from voting for EuropaPark). In late 2014 he moved and spent a year in China,
Frederic Pastuszak
François Mayné (France)
to be consultant and advisor to the Chimelong Group
Born in Brussels, Belgium, François has had a passion
in their ambitious expansion plan of their theme parks.
for the theme park industry for years. At the beginning
Currently he is based in the United Arab Emirates and
of the 2000's, he was involved in the management of
works as an Art Director for a high-profiled project in
several websites that formed the core of an emerging
the Middle East.
french-speaking fan community. After obtaining a de-
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gree in marketing, François decided to create his own
Wolfgang Payer (Austria)
business company, and became the editor of News
Born in 1957 in Vienna, the electrical engineer is em-
Parcs.com, an online news magazine dedicated to the
ployed in the field of commerce and engineering by
professionals of the theme park industry. After a suc-
the Vienna airport. Since 2009 he has been photo-
cessful 3-year run, he chose to focus on another web-
graphing coasters as well as other theme park attrac-
site, developed for a mainstream audience: www.
tions professionally, and publicizes them in various
ooparc.com is an online guidebook about theme parks
trade magazines. His special direction in photography
around Europe. Together with running that business,
is his "Rollercoastercompositions," which he personal-
François also offers his services as a freelance reporter
ly calls "coasterart" and the series “Model&Coaster”
for trade publications covering the attractions industry.
(www.wolfgangpayer.com)
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Marek Pisarski
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Marek Pisarski (Poland)
culture and leisure” and was subsequently awarded a
Marek is a consultant in the sector of edutainment and
scientific degree of PhD in Pedagogy. Igor has pub-
is owner of PAIT Consulting, Marek Pisarski Imagineer-
lished a great number of articles and publications for
ing. He is the author of many projects in the leisure in-
Russian and foreign industry specialized magazines,
dustry, and in the sector of science and discovery
and he acts as a speaker at many conferences and
centres in Poland (www.marekpisarski.pl). He also
forums. He regularly takes part in the international
writes articles about the Polish leisure industry, and he
trade shows of the amusement industry, has attended
also produces different attractions and decorations.
many Russian and foreign amusement parks and lei-
Marek also provides consultancy for different govern-
sure complexes, and lectures at the Moscow State Uni-
ment institutions, and organizes and arranges designs
versity of Culture and Arts on “Attractions and tech-
for different themed and interactive exhibitions, parks
nical support of the leisure industry”.
Dr. Igor Rodionov
Richard Rodriguez
and attractions. His interests and passions are Imagineering and searching for ideas for new themed
Richard Rodriguez (USA)
attraction realizations, as well as informal learning, the
Richard Rodriguez is a native of New York City where
interactive form of education.
he attended Columbia University and earned a B.A. in America History and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. He
Owen Ralph (Great Britain)
was a frequent visitor to Coney Island and an avid
Owen has been writing about theme parks, funfairs
enthusiast of its classic wooden coasters. In August
and attractions for over 20 years, for industry publica-
1977, Richard set his first Guinness World Record for
tions/media including the Kirmes & Park Revue, Bloo-
roller coaster "endurance riding" and rode the Coney
loop, Park World, and the World's Fair. Interested in
Island “Cyclone” non-stop for a record of almost 104
rides and attractions from an early age (growing up 30
hours. He was to go on to set 17 more roller coaster
minutes from Blackpool Pleasure Beach probably
endurance riding marks. His current world record was
helped), he shows no signs of growing out of it any time
obtained at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, where he rode
soon, and is pleased to have made many friends and
“Big Dipper” and “Big One” for 405 consecutive riding
contacts in the business on a professional basis. He's
hours (set in 2007). In pursuit of the records, Richard
also partial to a pint of beer and a slice of cake.
has raised funds for charity organizations. Having
Stefan Rothaug
served in the U.S. Army, he devotes time to working on
Dr. Igor Rodionov (Russia)
behalf of the military veterans organizations in his
Igor is 32 years old and a graduate of the Moscow
home state. He also participates in theme park activi-
State University of Culture and Arts. Currently he is the
ties with roller coaster clubs. Richard has been an
Vice President of the Russian Association of Amuse-
attendee of the IAAPA trade show for over 37 years,
ment Parks and Attractions RAAPA, and Chief Editor
and is currently writing an autobiography of his life ex-
of the Russian industry specialized magazine Attrac-
periences on the roller coaster marathon circuit. He re-
tions and Entertainments. He is a founder of a training
sides in Murphy, North Carolina, where he works as an
centre for specialists of amusement parks and family
educator and writing instructor.
Dennis L. Speigel
entertainment centres, where so far over 1,000 specialists from different companies in the amusement in-
Stefan Rothaug (Taiwan)
dustry have been trained and certified. Since 2010,
Born in Germany, his first contact with theme parks
Igor has been acting as a Director of RAAPA Expo
came about in his early childhood. During his studies
(www.raapa.ru/en). In 2011, Igor wrote and defended
of economic sciences he was employed in the marke-
his thesis on the topic “Development of cognitive
ting divisions of Fort Fun Abenteuerland, Panorama-
activity of children and teenagers in the parks of
park, and Phantasialand from time to time. After he fell
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in love with the Asian continent through countless trips
modern coaster with a vertical loop. Since 1974, he
to Japan and Korea, he moved to Tokyo in 2006 and
has been an active member of the German standard
later to Taiwan, from where he observes the Asian park
committee for DIN 4112, now the EN 13814. In 2004,
scene to this day. With the development of the park
he stepped back from office work, allowing his son-in-
scene, Stefan's focus has changed from Japan to
law Andreas Wild and colleague Harald Wanner to take
parks in China and Southeast Asia more and more. The
over office leadership. In 2005, the Faculty of Science
37 year-old enjoys connecting his enthusiasm for Asia,
at the Göteborg University awarded an honorary doc-
theme parks, and travelling, with his journalistic activi-
torate to him. In 2009, Dr. Werner Stengel was award-
ties. Recently he has joined the Taiwanese ride sup-
ed the Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Ger-
plier Brogent Technologies in a marketing role (the
many. And last but not least, in 2013 he was bestowed
reason he was blocked from voting for Brogent attrac-
with the first European Star Award’s Life-Time Award
tions). But there is still nothing more enjoyable for him
for outstanding achievements in the amusement
than to return to Tokyo from time to time, and to take a
branch. Over the past decades, his firm Stengel GmbH
walk through his favourite park DisneySea.
has developed the design of 700 coasters plus another 600 other ride attractions worldwide.
Dr. h.c. Werner Stengel
Francis Stokkel
Dr. Sacha Szabo
Dennis L. Speigel (USA) He is the President of International Theme Park Ser-
Francis Stokkel (USA)
vices, Inc. (ITPS), a leading, independent full-service
The native-born Dutch engineer began his career in
management/consulting firm in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
the industry with Warner Bros. Theme Park in Germany,
(www.interthemepark.com). Dennis is an internation-
and now has almost 30 years of experience in the lei-
ally recognized leader and expert in the theme park
sure industry. Francis was involved in numerous
and leisure industry with over 50 years of experience.
theme park projects such as Ferrari World in Abu
He began in 1960 as a seasonal employee at Coney
Dhabi, Warner Bros. Europe, Six Flags Holland, and
Island Amusement Park (Ohio), and worked his way up
Tropical Islands in Germany. Currently he is working as
to manage Kings Island (Ohio), Kings Dominion (Vir-
Project Executive on the world’s tallest coaster, the
ginia), and then became Vice President of International
“Polercoaster” in Orlando. With his broad knowledge
Operations for the Taft Broadcasting Company’s Lei-
and know-how in project management and develop-
sure Division. He is also a Former President of IAAPA,
ment, technical and operational facility management,
and currently serves on the Board of Directors. In 2010
budgeting, control and management, he sees oppor-
he received the Life-Time Achievement Award for his
tunities and looks outside the box for unique and suc-
service to the theme park industry. Quoted daily, he
cessful solutions to keep the project within budget and
regularly appears in the Wall Street Journal, New York
on schedule. He is a team positive builder who be-
Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Financial
lieves that a rising tide lifts all ships; he knows that no
Times, China Daily, and other news publications
one achieves success alone. As an analytical driver he
around the world. His company has worked on over
has a passion for working with collaborative cross-
500 projects in more than 50 countries. Mr. Speigel is
functional teams. He also has deep knowledge in all
regarded as one of the pioneers of the leisure industry.
kind of rides and ride constructions.
Marc Spies (Germany)
Dr. Sacha Szabo (Germany)
Marc is a social education worker, and is now mainly
Dr. Sacha Szabo is a sociologist and works as a trend
occupied in stationary youth welfare. He also works in
researcher at the “Institut für theoriekultur” (www.
adult education consultancy, as well as freelancing for
institut-theoriekultur.de) in Freiburg examining popular
media companies. He has been interested in fairs,
culture. He has been a guest lecturer at the Uni Frei-
parks, and water parks since his early childhood, and
burg and the HfMT Hamburg. He wrote his PhD thesis
with increasing age and mobility often travels inland
about cultural dimensions of thrill and amusement
and abroad, to test novelties and to experience the
rides, and has written a number of books and articles
classics. For years now he has been indispensible in
about amusement culture such as Rausch und Rum-
the area of water parks for the Kirmes & Park Revue,
mel, which examines rides from a scientific view and
but also reports about coasters and fairs.
edits the “Kultur des Vergnügens.” In 2015 he published Sozioanalyse des Alltags making some con-
Dr. h.c. Werner Stengel (Germany)
clusions about fairs like Oktoberfest, for example. Cur-
There’s hardly another person who has impacted the
rently he works on the socio-phenomenological
amusement industry as strongly as Dr. Werner Stengel,
effects of funfairs.
who is now over 80 years of age. In 1963, he began
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his work together with Anton Schwarzkopf on the first
Alex Villarroya (Spain)
German steel coaster. Together with other manufac-
Alex is CEO at www.pa-community.com. His state-
turers as well, he later repeatedly revolutionized the
ment: “We are dream makers, inspiring people to plan
amusement branch, with for example the world’s first
their perfect theme park visit, review parks, and buy
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their e-tickets with the best theme park deals with one big benefit: skip the gate lines.” It is an all-inone web/mobile platform with the latest technology, and is full of tips from the entire community. More than 2 million visitors and 50,000 theme park reviews each year, endorses this website as a leader. And of course, Alex loves travelling to theme parks and immersive attractions around the world. Alex Villarroya
Prof. Dr. Torsten Widmann
Piotr Wiecha
Prof. Dr. Torsten Widmann (Germany) The 46-year-old studied tourism geography, business
Melanie Yankers-Lauterbach (Germany)
administration and economics at the University of Trier.
Melanie received a diploma in journalism and has
Since 2007, he has been a Professor for Tourism and
worked ever since for the popular weekly knowledge
Leisure Management, initially at the Cologne Business
magazine "Abenteuer Leben" for over 14 years, shown
School, and since 2009 he is Director of the bachelor
by the German TV station Kabel 1 (www.kabeleins.de/
course of studies “Management of Leisure and
tv/ abenteuer-leben). As editor she produces her own
Recreation Facilities” at the Cooperative State Uni-
documentaries, and she is additionally also Deputy
versity of Baden-Württemberg, Ravensburg (www.
Duty Editor, plans and organises shows, and super-
dhbw-ravensburg.de). The study path has since de-
vises her colleague's films. In her reports for “Aben-
veloped into a proven cooperative education model,
teuer Leben”, she has often covered various aspects
joined together with numerous training partners for
of theme parks and ride attractions. For example, she
junior managers for the amusement industry. A prac-
has accompanied showmen from fairground to fair-
tical training in partner operation evolved within the
ground, has documented the build-up of attractions at
frames of the dual study, the theoretical training at
theme parks, or reported about the opening of water
Campus Ravensburg. New partner operations are very
parks. Thus she has become a top insider of the lei-
welcome.
sure industry virtually in passing, as part of her job.
Piotr Wiecha (Poland)
Stefan Zwanzger (Singapore/Hong Kong)
Piotr is a theme park enthusiast and professional, and
Stefan grew up in Munich and founded the online mar-
is also from a third generation in the showman industry.
keting portal affiliate.de after he left school and earned
Currently he is also publisher of the internet magazine
a small fortune. He was also active in film and movie
www.parkmag.pl, which is dedicated to the leisure in-
production prior to emigrating from Germany in 2005.
dustry in Poland, and which is one of the main sources
Since 2007, he travels around the world, visiting, pic-
within the industry in Poland. The independent con-
turing and trying to understand theme parks and wa-
sultant is working on many on-going projects in theme
ter parks from every angle, whether operating, under
parks in Poland. Furthermore he is also sales re-
construction or abandoned. So far he has been to more
presentative in Poland for Heimotion GmbH and
than 150 countries and over 350 parks worldwide:
Concept1900.
www.thethemeparkguy.com
Melanie Yankers-Lauterbach
Stefan Zwanzger
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EUROPEAN STAR AWARD 2017
EUROPE’S BEST THEME PARKS
EUROPA-PARK
S
ince the Star Award was first
spectacular attractions through to the five on-site
bestowed in 2012, Europa-
hotels, creating an integrated multiple day resort. The
Park has been voted continuous-
family run destination is testimony to honesty and
ly to first place. Undoubtedly the
integrity in management, and a great willingness to
park's consistent theming is re-
invest. It also has one other great advantage: no other
sponsible, which is extended
park has the good fortune that the operating family is
from the both family-friendly and
also a major international manufacturer of rides.
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PORT AVENTURA
lso home to one of the
the five park-owned hotels and easy access to the sea,
best theme parks on
can also be described as a holiday destination. Europe's
A the
continent
is
the
only Sesame Street themed area and lavish vegetation
Spanish resort PortAven-
make PortAventura an experience for both young and
tura World. Visitors to the
old. Together with the new Ferrari Land, water park, golf
Costa Dorada destination
course, and its own beach club, PortAventura World
find a convincingly themed
offers an extensive experience, which cannot be found
property, which thanks to
in another park in the world, let alone Europe.
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DISNEYLAND PARIS
ndisputedly
is
Pirates of the Caribbean, many of the Disney favourites
among the best theme parks in
are here. In fact, it contains considerably more thrill
the world, and so too its European
attractions (among them two looping coasters) than
incarnation outside the French
any other Disney park in the world. The wider Disney-
capital. Disneyland Park Paris is
land Resort Paris is, with its two theme parks, huge
consistently the busiest theme park
hotels and varied evening entertainment options, an
in Europe. From Space Mountain to
attractive holiday destination for all age groups.
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ince 1923 located within the city borders of
well as the thrill seeker. No wonder it's Sweden's top
Gothenburg, it is built on and below a hill. With its
amusement park. Liseberg, which is owned by the city,
six large coasters and countless other attractions (e.g.
is also considered locally to be the first choice for
this year’s new „Loke” swing ride) of all sizes, the park
evening entertainment due to its concerts, gastronomy
offers exactly the right mix both for the family public as
and festive atmosphere.
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or over 60 years Efteling has
as a huge fairytale land for children and a convincing
stood for high quality fun and
theme park for young persons and adults. Its high
classic fairytales, with a reputation
quality shows and theming enrich the experience for
that extends far beyond its base
all, while a golf course, hotel and two holiday villages
location in The Netherlands. The
including the new Loonsche Land provide a multi-day
200 hectare resort functions both
destination.
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EUROPE’S BEST THEME PARKS (<1 MIO. VISITORS)
ERLEBNISPARK TRIPSDRILL
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he family-run enterprise that stemm-
the first large coaster arrived. These days Erlebnispark
ed from an excursion destination
Tripsdrill offers its 730,000 annual guests an attractive
founded in 1929 is considered to be the
mix of original family attractions, modern thrill rides and
oldest surviving theme park in Germany.
characterful Swabian theming. Its offer is rounded off
It was in 1960 that the first ride construc-
with a wildlife park and a small overnight resort compris-
tion was erected, but not until 1998 that
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enmark's most northern theme park was opened in 1975. Since
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then it has been steadily extended, for example in 1989 with a
water park, which is now the nation's largest. Fårup's rides and attractions, including noted European constructions from S&S, Gerstlauer and Vekoma, bring a lot of attention to the park. Additionally Hotel Fårup, opened in 2016 and located in the centre of the facility, offers the popular North Jutland holiday region with some stylish accommodation.
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LEOLANDIA
H
aving developed in 1971 first as Minilandia and
due to the establishment of Italy's first Peppa Pig themed
later under Zamperla management into a showcase
area. Last season 800,000 guests visited the park as it
with countless attractions, the family park located near
introduced new licensed characters including Masha
Bergamo (outside Milan) underwent a boom from 2015
and the Bear. This season the Smurfs were added.
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he park in the French Ardennes was founded in
(four from Mack Rides alone), guests can enjoy a 60
1987 by the showman brothers Philippe und Patrick
metres high Ferris wheel and Sky Fly from Gerstlauer,
Géli. Over the 30 years that have followed, it has
and a 100 metres Freefall Tower from Funtime, along-
developed into a notable theme park containing quite
side which sits a family tower from Zierer for the less
a few unusual attractions. As well as six roller coasters
adventurous.
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HOLIDAY PARK
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ounded in 1971 by showman Wolfgang Schneider,
Europe's first Sky Rocket (Premier Rides). Since the Bel-
and taken over by the Plopsa Group in 2010, this
gian takeover, Holiday Park has been transformed into a
facility in Rhineland-Palatinate helped write European
true theme park, offering intergenerational characters
amusement park history. It was here that the very first
from the catalogue of Plopsa parent company Studio
Rapid Ride in Germany opened, the first Freefall Tower
100. Children and adults can now enjoy themed adven-
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EFTELING
EUROPE’S BEST FAMILY PARKS
he
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historic
Dutch
theme park continues
to entertain families with its storybook of classic fairytales set inside a comprehensive theme park environment. Efteling is an institution in the Netherlands and a milestone in the European leisure industry. The overnight accommodation possibilities that have been added in recent years, in perfect harmony with nature, also make the establishment unique in the sector.
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nly a few votes away from first place, the flagship
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meetings with their favourite characters. Known and
park of Disneyland Resort Paris stands as a
loved over many generations, the likes of Mickey and
reference point for theme parks worldwide. There is no
Minnie Mouse are united with Pixar brands such as Toy
other park in Europe that can make dreams come true
Story and Cars, and soon Star Wars too – making this an
as it does, with children (and adults) enjoying personal
“out of this world” destination for European families.
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HANSA-PARK
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t is Germany's only theme
gue (which once extended as far as Russia). In tandem
park located directly on the
with the idiosyncratic theming, breathtaking attractions
sea, but its very special them-
continue to be erected, such as the 73 metres high hy-
ing make Hansa-Park unique
per coaster Kärnan as well as attractive family-friendly
too. There is no other park in
constructions like Der kleine Zar. The well grown vege-
the world dedicated to the
tation and the breathtaking view of the Baltic Sea make
history of the Hanseatic Lea-
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PARC ASTÉRIX
close to Paris, the "Romans" and others have to be careful if they don't want to lose their stomach contents
on
attractions
such as Goudurix, Tonnerre de Zeus, Trace Du Hourra or the European Star Award winning B&M inverted coaster OzIris. Remarkable also is the theming and the division of the various theme lands that are all dedicated to the Gauls. A 3-star family ince 1989, what is arguably Europe's most popu-
hotel rounds off the offering at the park operated
lar comic hero has had his own theme park. Here,
by Compagnie des Alpes.
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hall of attractions and an outside area including Vekoma's
first
ever
Motorbike Coaster and a flume ride from Mack. Since then, the outdoor offering has expanded considerably – as has the Whilst
park's
theming.
the
wooden
coaster Troy continues to keep the thrill seekers happy, there's still lots to please younger guests, pened in 2001 as an indoor park, this Dutch fac-
including some nice play equipment and the interactive
ility grew only three years later into with a second
Toverhuis from Lagotronics.
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EUROPE’S BEST WATER PARKS
SIAM PARK
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he aquatic paraside that
freefall slide that leads through a shark pool, holiday-
opened on the island of
makers can also enjoy the world's longest lazy river and
Tenerife in 2008 not only has
a large wave pool with Europe's highest artificial
spectacular theming, but also
breakers. Unattractive steel slide towers found in other
truly breathtaking water slides,
parks don’t exist at Siam Park, as all the slides have been
all from ProSlide. As well as a
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he water park at Spain's
tion has an attractive Caribbean flair with lush vegeta-
PortAventura
World,
tion, a large wave pool and a number of water slides
which is divided into three
that provide a tropical holiday atmosphere. An exten-
theme areas, opened in
sion added in 2013 provided Sesame Street theming,
2002. In addition to a small
flat water areas for the kids, as well as the highest
indoor area, the outside sec-
water slide in Europe, 31 metres tall.
COSTA CARIBE PARK
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TROPICAL ISLANDS
A
top class subtropical world located where once
Swimming is possible 24 hours a day, and overnight
huge airships were built has been entertaining
accommodation is available under the more than 100
visitors from Berlin and beyond since 2004. The
metres high dome, in tents on the sandy beach, or in
world's largest unsupported hall offers two bathing
suites. Since 2016, Tropical Islands also has an over
coves, a slide tower, a kiddie playground, a number of
3.5 hectare sized outdoor swimming area with addi-
restaurants and bars, plus a huge nudist sauna.
tional overnight accommodation possibilities.
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THERME ERDING
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urope's largest thermal baths, located not far
world's longest family slide and the High Fly ski jump.
from Munich airport, comprises five large in-
All of the light-flooded, architecturally interesting indoor
door theme areas, three nude saunas, three vital-
halls can be opened during favourable weather con-
ity oases, two family worlds, as well as the Galaxy
ditions, and in the summer months the outdoor area
slide world. The latter features such offerings as the
offers an 18.5 hectare water experience world.
AQUAPARK ISTRALANDIA
AQUA FANTASY
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EUROPE’S BEST NEW COASTERS 2017
RED FORCE
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he newly opened Ferrari Land is the
height. The very evident Intamin Accelerator launch
current theme park sensation of
coaster steels the record from PortAventura's own
Europe! And the highlight of the park at
Shambhala by 36 metres. The maximum speed of Red
Port Aventura World sets a new and pro-
Force is 112 km/h and the dominating colour is Ferrari
bably unsurpassable record: Europe's
red, as is the case throughout the whole motorsport
tallest roller coaster at 112 metres in
themed park.
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he Polish
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park has
existed since 1956, but it was massively extended from 2014 on-
Vekoma. This high speed ride leaves nothing to be
wards and relaunched as a theme park. And now it has
desired right from the start with its steep and twisted
a large and most noteworthy new attraction in the
drop, through to the Corkscrew that twists its way
shape of this 908 m long and 40 m high coaster from
through the station building.
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STAR TREK: OPERATION ENTERPRISE
ovie Park Germany
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Star Trek theming. Not only does the design appear
has done everything
more up to date than ever, but also the 780 metres long
right with this new LSM
and 40 metres high coaster corresponds to current
launch coaster from Mack
trends in the amusement branch with its multiple
Rides and its spectacular
catapult drive.
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PÉGASE EXPRESS
offers not only attractive theming, but also a very varied track course. Beginning with a moderate friction drive launch and banked steep curve, the chain lift is
HYPE
arc Astérix has erected a family coaster unique
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followed by a number of curved parallel turns, an
in Europe, as this 918 metres long and up to
indoor stop-off and a lively reverse section back to the
21 metres high ride experience from Gerstlauer
station. Riders never know what to expect next!
HEIDI THE RIDE
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EUROPE’S BEST STEEL COASTERS
SHAMBHALA
lthough the 2012 opened Shambhala
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this year. The now second highest coaster still has much
from B&M had to give up its record as
going for it, such as the consistent stringing together of
the highest coaster in Europe to its internal
the parable formed hill, which offers long running and
PortAventura World competitor (Red Force
breathtaking airtime. The ride's 1,564 metres of pure air-
at Ferrari Land), its status as best steel
time exhilaration is interrupted only by an overbanked
coaster in Europe was nevertheless retained
turnaround in the form of a standing figure eight.
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TARON
T
his absolute
ble 1,320 metres long course of Taron in the theme area
mega coaster
Klugheim travels along the narrowest of areas and
has called Phan-
more under than over ground level. But everything is
tasialand home
just right here: The perfect hardware with a double
since 2016. The
launch course and intensive airtime moments interac-
extremely varia-
ting with a perfect theming lacks in nothing.
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HELIX
urope's most varied roller
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inversions, but also two launch courses, a track differ-
coaster is located at the
ence of 51 metres and 1,300 metres of track in a lively
famous Swedish park Lise-
layout on a mountain slope. And despite all this, the
berg. Helix not only has
complete course is not visible, which leads to many sur-
seven completely different
prising moments – for both passengers and viewers. ■
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he Inverted Coaster from B&M erected at Mirbilandia
theming is in Mayan style and for an attraction of this size
in 2000 is still the longest of its kind in Europe
is very successful. Its height of 50 m brings attention both
(together with Monster at Walygator Parc in France). The
to the ride and the Italian park itself from afar.
KATUN
LOST GRAVITY
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opened last year at
Walibi Holland is, with its 680 metres of track and highest point of 32 is neither the longest nor the highest ride on the continent by far. Nevertheless the coaster sensation is satisfying. Due to its short, 8-seat cars, manoeuvrable figures are possible that could be hardly be mastered by a full train.
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EUROPE’S BEST WOODEN COASTERS
BALDER
ince the European Star Awards
longer open, Balder becomes the undisputed winner in
began,
2017. The ride's 1,070 m of tracks were prefabricated
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Liseberg's
revered
“woodie” has always undertaken a
exactly according to CNC calculations and erected on a
head-to-head race for the top spot
compact site at the famous park in Gothenburg. Riders
with Colossos at Heide Park, Ger-
can enjoy countless airtime moments and many "near
many. However as the latter will no
misses" whilst travelling through the wooden structure. ■
t's exactly the same length as
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airtime, but also an attractive visual pleasure for all
Balder (1,070 metres) and only a
visitors to Toverland. The fierce attraction, celebrating
metres shorter in height. Troy from
its 10th anniversary in 2017, marked a turning point for
Great Coasters offers not only a
what had previously been more or less a child-focused
great ride experience with a lot of
indoor park.
TROY
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ayto Park was until 2014 a tranquil zoo and adven-
that offers twister as well as out-and-
ture playground. However then came the opening
back style elements. Additionally,
of the largest and fastest wooden coaster in Europe!
The Gravity Group built a 115° steep
Particularly unusual is the 1,092 metres long course
curve into the attraction.
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he almost 40 metres high and 1,050
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number of unusual ride gimmicks allow the track bed
metres long construction is a
to vibrate from beginning to end. Wodan – Timbur-
master work in wooden roller coaster
coaster remains an absolute hit with the more adven-
construction. A varied layout and a
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trong drops, racy
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with fewer than one million visitors annually are also
curves and quite a
capable of erecting a convincing wooden coaster. As
few airtime moments
with other attractions at Tripsdrill, the theming is also
articulate a clear mes-
successful, including the dark ride sequence on the
sage: Theme Parks
860 metres long installation.
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EUROPE’S BEST NEW RIDES 2017
VOLETARIUM
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t long last
rican Disney Parks have entered Europe. The largest
the spec-
and best themed is the “Voletarium” at Europa-Park. In
tacular Flying
the two theatres from Brogent, 1,400 passengers per
Theatres
that
hour can experience a flight over Europe – naturally
are located at
with Europa-Park as the start and destination. The ex-
Northern Ame-
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fteling celebrated its 65th anni-
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find themselves inside an enchanted castle again. At the
versary with a new attraction, and
end of the waiting area a trackless "Multi Mover" from ETF
since then the gigantic “Symbolica”
Rides is ready to transport passengers on three different
palace sits enthroned at the end of the
routes through the estate. In the process, visitors can dis-
entrance. The exterior is already over-
cover secret passages and magic rooms and enjoy
whelming, however the visitors then
everything without shooting or throwing equipment.
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ast year's world novelty that went into
theme area "Ninjago World" was erected in celebration
operation at Legoland Billund is now also
of its 15th anniversary. Since then both small and adult
present at other Legoland parks, including
Ninja-aspirants can help to fight the villains per ges-
Legoland Deutschland, for which the new
ture control.
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VIKING VOYAGE
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he world's first and up to now only Freefall
wish to experience to drop into the depths from 60
Tower with four different seating positions has
metres height. Designed as a drilling rig in a Wild West
opened at the French Fraispertuis City. Park
look, the "Golden Driller" fits perfectly to neighbouring
guests are allowed to decide which thrill level they
attractions thematically.
IKAROS
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EUROPE’S BEST ATTRACTIONS
DISCOBÉLIX
he first attraction with a connection between ride con-
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theming has been conceived: The 40-seat passenger
struction and storyline is something very special at
carrier has been designed as a discus, and in the year
Parc Astérix, and called the "Discobélix". Whilst a "Disc'-
of the Olympic Games Asterix's strong friend Oberlix
O" Coaster from Zamperla is already present at many
throws for the Gallic nation team. Since then "Discobélix"
theme parks, in this case a logical as well as harmonious
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he same goes for the "Sky Fly" from Gerstlauer:
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An attractive design combined with a convincing
overall composition. The 22 metres high standard ride from Gerstlauer could be set in the scene by way of the partial facade of the roman Colosseum at the Austrian family park.
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t was the world's first "Giant Frisbee" from Huss Park Attractions when it
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a side outward swing of 120° and a maximum flight height of 42 metres, this version of a swing ride is the largest of its type, reaching a speed of up to 100 kilometres per hour.
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he 18 metres high suspended version of the successful series model
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"Top Spin" from Huss Park Attractions has been built six times world-
wide. The most attractive version is located in Germany's Phantasialand. Half enclosed in an Aztec cave and accompanied by special effects such as water fountains, mist and balls of fire, the attraction enjoys great popularity. Accompanied by impressive background music, an atmospheric overall picture has been attained, attracting many viewers.
VERTIGO
SAMURAI
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ARTHUR
he
that
505 metres long course. A large part of the four minute
opened in 2004 is a
main attraction of the indoor world "Arthur – Im König-
never before combination
reich der Minimoys" travels inside, passing film scenes
of
Powered
of the cinema hit of the same name, before landing out-
Darkride
side by way of a speedy drop. The onboard sound
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attraction
Inverted
Coaster
and
with horizontally rotating
system, a consistent theming right down to the last
cars. The trains move at a
detail, and a very moderate minimum size of 100 cm
variable speed over the
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urope's longest and perhaps also wettest boat-battle
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ride. The water canal winds through the impressive Cam-
is located in the Spanish PortAventura Park. So it's
bodian landscape and through aiming at various targets,
good that one can depend on the Spanish sun mostly,
different actions can be triggered. There is no age or size
as every passenger becomes really wet, and receives a
restriction, so the whole family can enjoy wet and happy
good portion of refreshment along the 323 metres long
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he perfect "beginner" co-
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a size from 100 cm can already board and enjoy a
aster for all future coaster
speedy and varied ride over the nine metres high and
fans is located at Hansa-
200 metres long track course. The lift is located in the
Park on the shores of the
interior building and the curvy ride takes place mostly
Baltic Sea. Passengers with
over a water surface.
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makes it possible to ex-
perience the nightmare of every skier: The fall of the ski lift. "Mammut Tree" from Swiss Rides is a convincing realistic combination of a customary cableway and breathtaking special effects. The 16-seat gondola is brought to a controlled crash in complete darkness, before it returns to the station – a family ■
ride with thrill factor.
ACCELERATOR
W
hen the first "Family Boomerang"
reverse ride on the large Shuttle Coaster. Although it is
from Vekoma opened in 2011, all
without inversions it has a significant lift height of 20
children from a height of 100 cm could
metres and a speed of 60 km/h, as well as a speedy
at long last experience a forward and
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PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN
very year the indoor log flume from Disney is right up front, and is a
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permanent component at every Disneyland in similar versions. No
wonder then that the excellent theming and the clever storyline is convincing in all aspects. Additionally there is no age restriction. In the case of Disneyland Paris, the 1992 erected hardware is from Intamin and as feature has a vertical lift.
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n the interactive Darkride
I
from mice. In seven scenes the rodents have to be hit
from ETF Rides (ride techno-
with clumps of cake glaze, which can be shot out of
logy) and Alterface (3D-tech-
piping bags by the passengers. The four-seat gon-
nology) passengers have to
dolas appear to rotate aimlessly along the 159 metre
attempt to free a cake factory
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THE TIME MACHINE
T
he fact that an outdated Darkride can be
video game "The Raving Rabbids" from Ubisoft, which
successfully pimped up has been
has in the meantime also produced a cartoon series, an
proved by the experts at JoraVision in 2014,
attractive storyline was developed to interact with
when devising "The Time Machine" for the
current 3D-Full-HD-Technology, special effects, and ani-
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hose who maintain that
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Freefall attractions cannot
be themed will be taught a lesson at the Disney Studios Park in Paris, as the almost 56 metres high tower is presented as an indoor ride completely there.
Six
gondolas
each
accommodate 21 passengers who are secured by simple two-point belts, even though the attraction drops at 31 m/s. A number of stops and scenes at various heights, as well as up and down riding, provide a pleasant disorientation.
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EUROPE’S BEST WATER RIDES
CHIAPAS
D
ue to the confined space conditions a new
pleasant airtime, but also a
solution had to be found for the 2014 erected
switch system that brings the
water ride to have a maximum course length and to
boat from one water canal to
offer maximum fun. The result is a prototype with a
the other at lightning speed.
new type of technology. And so there are not only
"Chiapas" also has an impress-
lively drops including one with a Double-Dip and
ive Mexican theme.
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A
completely new type of water ride was opened in
high U-formed track a number of times, before water
Belgium a year ago. A 20-seat boat is accelerated
flows in a flash into a part of the basin, surprising both
per LSM on the 217 metres long and up to 45 metres
passengers and viewers with a huge splash.
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he significant element
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of the water coaster
erected in 2012 at Italy's Mirabilandia
is
the
55
metres high double vertical lift. What follows then is a drop just as deep and the first plunging into cool wetness, before the speedy coaster sequence is reached. As finale there is a further soaking. The total length of this attraction is 800 metres, 550 metres of which is the coaster se■
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VONKAPUTOUS
ater coasters are
W
more popular than
ever, as they combine real coaster elements with the advantages of a refreshing water attraction. But despite this fact there are not so many in Europe. "Vonkaputous" at the Finnish Linnanmäki Park begins as a completely normal coaster with 10-seat cars/boats that speed over the 330 metres long and 24 metres high course, before shooting into the water ■
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POSEIDON
here are two water
T
coasters at Europa-
Park with "Poseidon" having the longest coaster sequence. The 836 metres long and 23 metres high attraction
from
Mack
Rides has two built in lifts, and each lift is followed by a coaster ride with an ensuing water sequence. An airtime hill has been built into the final drop. The successful integration in the Greek theme area is an optical pleasure as well.
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LE KING COBRA
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he construction erected in the
partly roofed over figure 8 sequence, before an eight
French Aqualand Fréjus in
metres deep drop follows with surprising airtime. A
2012 was the first of, in the mean-
Sidewinder – alternatively Boomerang element is wait-
time, countless structurally ident-
ing that is a recreated snake head spitting water. The
ical "King Cobra" slides. They all
colours and theming of the slides also make them
lead the sliders initially through a
something very special.
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Blaster" on which the three-seat tubes are transported
novelty
that
per LIM, the 240 m long course also contains the so-
opened in 2015. In addition to the
called "Flying Saucer" curves that due to their open con-
three uphill sections of the "Rocket
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a
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t the Swiss Aquaparc Le Bouveret two tried and tested slide types have been
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united. In this case the "Constrictor" with the "Rattler" elements, with the result
of a slide combination that offers a completely new experience. On 140 slide metres, "the Houla Hoop" changes in varied diameter sized pipes and curve combinations with funnel-akin elements, to the great surprise of the guests.
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novelty in water slide construction has been erected in the Turkish
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bathing resort Cesme. "Space Race" makes it possible for the first
time to have two slide tubes in one so-called "Bowl" funnel element. The spectacular but safe operation is accomplished by the use of two completely separate slide paths.
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Roland Mack
Between Tradition and Innovation G
ermany's leading theme park, second in Europe
el, periodically alone and calm, or with a critical or
only to Disneyland Paris, is his life's work. Roland
reflective gaze whilst watching the colourful goings on
time, his personality and human-
Mack is the embodiment of what stands there, as well
in the park and its expansive resort.
ness shine through. Entrepre-
as what thrives and flourishes. Yet self-praise is not his
Elegant yet sporty, he is often seen alongside his
neur and family man, a master of
nature. Roland Mack is keen to share such recognition
buggy; he loves to be able to go from A to B and from
communication and a great host,
with his parents, his brother JĂźrgen, and his family, as
B to C. Movement and speed appear somehow to
engineer and top entertainer, an
well as the people and friends who stood by the Macks
define the life of Roland Mack. He's always close to
expert and connoisseur; that is
during the founding years.
what is happening, near his people and the visitors.
how the co-founder and -owner
The next generation is taking over more and more
And that's where he wants to be. He takes the well-
of Europa-Park comes across.
responsibilities. Both Roland Mackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and wife Mari-
being of his guests personally, and hospitality is his top
anne's sons Michael and Thomas have been ap-
priority. This is the reason that Europa-Park is so differ-
pointed to management partners, and daughter Ann-
ent from other theme parks and amusement parks. The
When one sits opposite Dr.-Ing. h.c. Roland Mack for the first
Kathrin is working on her first project, involved in the
extraordinary dream world that is shared with visitors
Text:
StĂŠphane Kayser
planning of the new Water World at Europa-Park as an
to the park at Rust near Freiburg is impeccable. It's for
Photos:
Europa-Park
architect.
this reason that all involved must carry out their con-
Running into Roland Mack in his 'empire', one may be
cerns with full commitment, whether family member or
greeted with a friendly smile or laugh, sometimes with
employee. The boss is strict but undoubtedly fair. His
a serious expression during discussions with personn-
x-ray vision means he doesn't miss even the slightest
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detail. His demands of his staff are many. But just like
barriers even during leisure time, and there is no in-
his late father and park co-founder Franz Mack, he
compatibility between amusement and spirituality.
does not ask for anything that he's not ready to under-
Those without faith may simply enjoy the positive
take himself.
feeling offered by the closeness to nature. This philo-
"Alpenexpress" / 2015: The
Contemplation also has its place at Europa-Park.
sophy of life explains Mack's inner balance. In his un-
"Alpen-express" was to become
Despite the thrill-experiences, visitors should also find
derstanding of the world, it's all about values such as
Europa-Park's first Virtual Real-
inner peace, and be able to leave behind their prob-
practicing Christian charity, and it's for this reason that
ity Coaster; here Roland Mack
lems and worries. And it's exactly this feeling that is
he and his family are involved in social projects.
with Godfather Willi Mack,
conveyed to guests in the ambience of the resort's five
A lot has been written and discussed about Roland
brother of Franz Mack and father
themed hotels. Visitors also have the opportunity for
Mack, but one can only really understand him after
of Gerhard Mack, as well as be-
reflection at one of the consecrated chapels or the
having visited the parental home at Waldkirch, within
ing the only shareholder of the
church on the park and resort grounds. Faith has no
the factory grounds of parent company Mack Rides.
Heinrich Mack GmbH (these
1984: Opening of the
days Mack Rides)
1975: Both photos on the opposite page were taken in the opening year, among others Roland Mack and Kitty Maus making a round on the "Monza Piste"
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It's an impressive location where time seems to have
Balthasar Castle restaurant or at the Hotel Santa
Roland Mack's father is located
stood still: To cap of Franz Mack hangs close at hand,
Isabel. The cartoon adventure “The Time Carousel” in
directly on the factory premises
as though he were to emerge from the lounge and
the “4D MagicCinema”, is an ovation to grandfather
in Waldkirch
head out to work, full of ideas. Guests immediately feel
Heinrich Mack. Time travels are introspection for the
comfortable in the room where many business matters
very authentic Roland Mack.
are finalised. And naturally the globe with the famous
The company Mack Rides of Waldkirch was founded
company logo – “Die weite Welt ist mein Feld” (mea-
in 1780 when the itinerant cartwright Paul Mack
ning “The Wide World is my Playground”) – stands on
settled in the Black Forest town to build wagons and
the table.
coaches. In the second half of the 19th century, the con-
The lounge of the family home leads to Franz's study.
struction of wagons for the local organ manufacturer
Pens are arranged around the drawing board, ready
followed, and so the contact to the showman industry
for the next project. It is here that ideas sprouted and
was formed. In the 1920s the wagon builder began the
many ride constructions were born that went on to be-
manufacture of transportable constructions. The first
come worldwide hits. The contrast between the home-
rollercoaster "Made in Waldkirch" saw the light in 1921.
ly, down-to-earth, character found in Waldkirch and the
In the 1930s the firm of Roland Mack's grandfather
sophisticated, self-confident, media-savvy entrepre-
Heinrich asserted itself in the amusement sector. After
neur is what makes Roland Mack so fascinating.
the Second World War, the family company continued
The Europa-Park owner knows where he comes from
on its successful course. The positive development of
and honours the family heritage wherever he can. The
the "Economic Miracle" years consolidated the product
park is alive with vestiges of the Mack past. The res-
range more than ever.
pect and the gratitude towards the parental home is
In 1951 the first wooden bobsleigh went into operation,
Mack (r.) introducing the “new”
experienced by the attentive visitor in many areas of
and shortly after, the Macks made a foothold in the
Euromaus, while celebrating
the resort, such as in the Teatro dell'Arte, in the historic
USA. Roland Mack was born into this historical period:
The old house from
2000: Roland and Jürgen
the park’s 25th anniversary
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1995: Roland Mack with park architect Ulrich Damrau, father Franz, and brother Jürgen (f.l.t.r.) Born in 1949, he belongs to the first post war genera-
studies of mechanical engineering at the Karlsruhe
tion. Roland Mack and his brother Jürgen grew up in
Institute of Technology were the subject of discussion
the parental business between craftsmen, circus
within the family. Nevertheless Roland Mack per-
artists and showmen, who ordered and picked up their
severed and after five years, in 1974, he became a
new products, and even pitched up their winter
qualified engineer. Alongside his studies, he was also
quarters, at the Mack premises in Waldkirch.
working in the family business and abroad, completing
And so it was a happy childhood. Dutifully young
several internships. Roland Mack´s ability to speak
Roland Mack accompanied his father to the customers
several languages enriched the future of the prospect-
at fairgrounds and circuses, growing up in the world
ive engineer.
of thriftiness, work and diligence. In the succeeding
On the 12th July 1975 the most important step in the
decade the building of mobile sales wagons, Dodgem
history of the family -company followed. Franz Mack
tracks and cult ride constructions followed such as the
and his eldest son opened Europa-Park in Rust, de-
Wild Mouse, Music Express, Calypso, Hully Gully, St.
signed as a showcase for their in-house products. A
Petersburg sleigh ride and Sea Storm Attraction.
decisive role for this undertaking was a three-year trip
In particular, the company made a name for itself with
earlier by father and son to the USA, where they were
various ghost trains and and water rides. Mack Rides
captivated by Disneyland. On the flight back, the first
was also one of the first ride manufacturers to work with
sketches emerged on serviettes and beer coasters.
polyester (fibreglass) for the decoration of ride con-
These valuable documents can be viewed in the
structions. In the 1980s the Mack Rides-Salon travel
"Historama" section of Europa-Park. "It started with a
vans were the most prestigious dwellings on tour.
flight" – then became the slogan of a documentary film
Roland Mack knew that sooner or later he would take
pertaining to the development history of the park,
over the responsibility of the company, and for Franz
inspired by the Disney slogan, "it all began with a
Mack it was the earlier the better. The elder son's
mouse".
2010: This photo was taken shortly before the passing of Franz Mack in the Balthasar castle gardens with both his children Roland and Jürgen, as well as his grandchildren Michael and Thomas
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The Europa-Park is often visited by colleagues; here Marc Shapiro (centre) from Six Flags Entertainment Corp.
Contact to the showman industry is also excellent: Roland Mack with Albert Ritter and Helmut Gels from DSB (f.l.t.r.)
In October 1974, Roland Mack married Marianne, who
up. Their children Michael (born 1978), Thomas (1981)
also stemmed from a craftsman's workshop, that of a
and Ann-Kathrin (1989) grew up in the world of Euro-
Contract signing at
local butcher business. Yet she gave up her own pro-
pa-Park, and fully immersed in the theme park and at-
Waldkirch: Nick and Amanda
fession as an airline stewardess to dedicate herself to
tractions industry. Contrary to observers' predictions
Thompson are opening a Double
the family enterprise. The young couple lived in a
of the time, the park was a success from day one!
Launch Coaster at Blackpool
house in the park, an affinity that was never to be given
Roland Mack believed in the future of the sector and
Pleasure Beach in 2018
envisioned strong growth. In 1978, he became a founding member and later on vice-president of the German Association of Amusement Parks the VDFV (Verband Deutscher Freizeitparks und Freizeitunternehmen e.V.). New dream worlds were to be created at Europa-Park, blending seamlessly with authentic witnesses to the past such as Balthasar Castle and the 15th Century Schwarzwälder Vogtshaus. The park and its features were neither pale imitations of Disney successes nor soulless scenes. In 1982, with the help of stage designer Ulrich Damrau, the ambience of various European nations was reproduced inside the park. Historic references as well as construction materials from the original countries were integrated. In recognition of Rust's former Balthasar Castle Park, local residents were offered free entry into the world of Ed Euromaus, a privilege they can enjoy to this day. Ed, the Europa-Park mascot, may appear to have similarities to his Disney peer. Yet, just like Roland
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Mack, he has his own character. Mack's courage to
was to specialise in rollercoasters and new, even more
2012: In that year Roland
carry out new ideas meant that in 1984 Europa-Park
ambitious water attractions. With the “blue fire Mega-
Mack was Acting IAAPA Chair-
overtook the parent company in Waldkirch in turnover.
coaster powered by Gazprom”, realised first at Euro-
man and rode the "blue fire"
In 1989, Roland took over the place of his father in the
pa-Park in 2009 but now the basis for many roller-
coaster together IAAPA
management of Mack Rides, alongside Gerhard Mack
coaster installations around the world, the Waldkirch
President Chip Cleary
and Kurt Mack-Even.
company was back in the driving seat as one of the
New areas of business were explored throughout the
industry's leading ride manufacturers.
1990s, such as hotels experience gastronomy and
With the success of Mack Rides, Europa-Park and his
what the family coined 'Confertainment'. Roland Mack
many other professional activities – including a term as
was always convinced of his direction, making him a
the first ever German chairman of the board at IAAPA
pioneer in many areas of business. Not only is he a
(International Association of Amusement Parks and
global amusement industry leader, he's now also
Attractions) in 2012 – Roland Mack's opinion is highly
Germany's leading hotelier.
respected within and the worldwide leisure industry
Roland Mack has always had the foresight to recog-
and beyond.
nise the signs of the times and react accordingly.
Europa-Park itself goes from strength to strength. Its
Whilst the travelling fairgrounds were declining, inter-
winter season, introduced at the end of 2001, has
est in stationary attractions grew. However, the pro-
played a significant role in increasing annual attend-
duction methods at Waldkirch were outdated, so the
ance. The resort's 4-star and 4-star superior hotels
building of showman's wagons was discontinued and
help reduce seasonality and widen geographical
challenge didn't pass Roland
the Macks were forced to rethink at the turn of the
reach. A new level of high-end gastronomy was
Mack by / Roland Mack and
century.
reached in 2014 when the fine-dining restaurant
Werner Stengel met up together
Roland Mack redefined and restructured the family
“Ammolite – The Lighthouse Restaurant” at the hotel
for the opening of "Helix" at the
business by investing in cutting-edge technology and
Bell Rock attained the status of the world's first
Swedish Park Liseberg – one of
new production methods. From now on Mack Rides
Michelin starred restaurant in a theme park (it now
the countless projects that they
2014: The water bucket
realised together
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boasts two stars). The Europa-Park boss, ceaselessly
approaches retirement, he can enjoy the dividends.
painted one of its planes in the
and untiringly, strives to drive the business forward as
The park's founder does not relinquish his links to the
Europa-Park colours
it wins plaudit after plaudit – from Best Theme Park in
showman industry and the circus world either. Roland
Europe (European Star Award, 2012 to 2017) to Best
Mack recalls the lively evenings with friends from the
Theme Park Worldwide (Golden Ticket Award, 2014 to
sector to this day. The entrepreneurial spirit of the
2017).
parent company in Waldkirch is most felt in the “El
The park is the now one of the most visited tourist
Circo Bar” of the hotel El Andaluz. But, the splendidly
attractions in Germany, welcoming over 5.5 million
restored salon-carousel “Eden Palladium” and the
guests annually. With 17 individual themed areas,
historic pavilion of mirrors “Traumpalast”, illustrate the
more than 100 attractions and shows, 59 gastronomy
nostalgic attachment he has to the company's roots.
operations, a 4,500 bed hotel resort (with an occu-
Everything that Roland Mack does is carried out with
pancy rate of 98%), a wellness offer and golf course,
heart and soul. The liberal minded businessman en-
it is a true holiday destination these days. The new
joys the company and biting humour of his colleagues,
Europa-Park WaterWorld, scheduled to open in 2019,
and he is happy to engage them in discussion over the
will only add to the multi-day offering at a business that
occasional glass of wine or beer. He celebrates as he
already employs more than 3,700 staff. And all this
works – there's no such thing as half-heartedness with
remains a pure family company!
Roland Mack.
Very often the Macks have had to take the full financial
And he doesn't take himself too seriously either.
"Voletarium" opened; Thomas,
risk in order to bring new projects to fruition, from the
Roland Mack’s facial features can clearly be seen on
Marianne and Roland Mack as
founding of the park through to the first hotels. Banks
the Kolumbusbüste (Columbus bust) in the “Kolum-
well as Miriam, Mauritia and
may not have had the courage to back such ideas, but
busjolle” reception area. His wife Marianne is the
Jürgen Mack relaxing in the VIP
Roland Mack has always had the conviction. As he
patroness of the café “Chez Marianne”, as well as the
2017: The new attraction
lounge (v.l.t.r.)
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sailing ship "Santa Marian". “Mack” has been cleverly marketed over the years; a trademark as well as a family name. There's Mack Rides and Europa-Park with their multi-faceted areas of operation, Mack Solutions, the Europa-Park Hotels, Confertainment and gastronomy,
and
more
recently
MackMedia
(Michael Mack's “baby”) with everything from radio stations to 3D/4D and virtual reality content, both in and out of the park. Roland Mack has been remarkably successful in reproducing the cultural diversity of Europe in his theme park resort. He is a cultural supporter as well as cultural creator. As an art enthusiast and connoisseur, many small pearls from his collection can be found in Europa-Park's hotels and bars. Roland Mack finds sport, particularly football, an invigorating counterpart to disciplined duties in the park whenever he has some free time, which hopefully soon will be a little more often. Roland Mack is a visionary and a role model. His backbone is his family, his faith, historical awareness and wide knowledge. His method of working: gathering expertise and competence. A diplomat, he makes no political statements. To him it is important to bring people together. Roland Mack’s efforts regarding German and French friendship are remarkable. This philanthropist and staunch European is a true ambassador of our industry.
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POPCORN AFFAIRS
Already over 4,000 years ago, the Aztecs had been eating popcorn as a snack, and in Asia popcorn from corn and rice had been popular and known for thousands of years. In the 1920s, popcorn made its entry into the cinemas in the USA, with Europe following closely. Since then sales have increased rapidly.
Popcorn Affairs delivers gourmet quality
P
opcorn at the movies has become indispensable.
macadamia nuts, or savoury varieties with chilli or
And it's not only a proven business approach or a
sesame for hotels are in the programme as well. In
"nice" additional article, but is much more one of the
addition to individual requirements, seasonal varieties
biggest mainstay of earnings in cinemas these days.
are also available.
And at fairground events and theme parks, popcorn
Additionally individual concepts are offered to the
has always played a big role.
hotel, gastronomy, event, leisure and showman
A new popcorn trend found its way to Europe from the
branches. Founder Till von Geldern is convinced by
USA via Asia: Popcorn in the most diverse flavours and
his experiences that marketing is an important suc-
colours. Different to the classic popcorn, these ver-
cess factor. The buyer wants an optical as well as tasty
sions are basically pre-manufactured, and one has to
experience right from the first test. And with the "Pick
decide between industrially manufactured mass
& Mix" concept the buyer may choose and mix person-
production, and the so-called gourmet popcorn.
ally. The popcorn is delivered in various forms of pack-
The Popcorn Affairs Company prepares this type of
aging, gifts with brands and loose wares as well as pro-
Gourmet popcorn with a number of manual steps,
duction and event equipment. For the park operator
which remains crunchy and tastes as though freshly
individual concepts are developed to respond
able in many different flavours
produced for around six months. The Munich Com-
effectively to the trendy experience and high spirits of
with natural ingredients, which
pany is one of the few manufacturers that offer high
the park visitor.
are even partially available in
quality Gourmet Popcorn in an ultra crunchy fruit
Popcorn Affairs is one of our sponsors of this year's
superior bio-quality
range. Currently 17 gourmet popcorn types are being
European Star Awards. In light of this, all interested
produced, among them also flavours created accord-
customers and operators can test the "Pix & Mix" range
ing to customer requirements, such as for example
available at the Kirmes & Park Revue booth as a
Eggnog popcorn as a White Label solution. All types
giveaway. A test set is also available under:
of popcorn with ingredients such as caramel with
probiermich@popcornaffairs.com
Gourmet-Popcorn is avail-
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MONIQUE
Up until now, monitoring systems on the market have carried out millions of measurements that require the professional analysing by an expert, in order to deter-
Coasters and other attractions nd so that this situation doesn't arise in the first
A
mine the state of the machine and give possible
place, daily visual control as well as maintenance
recommendations personally, regarding the next step
monitored in all western and
and inspections are mandatory at regular intervals.
to be taken by the attraction operator. "MoniQuE"
most other countries by (partly
However, recognising material fatigue or the smallest
however is a self-learning system that analyses the
governmental) technical organ-
hairline cracking before it's too late, is definitely not an
results and trends about the condition of the con-
isations.
easy endeavour.
struction.
caution, spectacular accidents
Standstills, malfunctions and even personal injuries
Warnings are given about possible defects: These are
do happen from time to time.
cause serious economic and reputational damage. An
triggered within the fames of the imminent progress of
intelligent monitoring system can prevent a long stand-
the "trends" before possible damage occurs, so that
still or something even more serious already before-
for example spare parts can be obtained early, or other
hand, as an occurring weak point can be recognised
measures (e.g. a planned standstill) can be under-
at an early stage, and a replacement part, for example,
taken. The expected time frame until the next mainten-
can be ordered from the manufacturer, before
ance is ascertained and fitted to the customer-specific
consequential damages arise. "MoniQuE" is such an
operating mode, in order to constantly improve the
intelligent linkage between people, machines and
accuracy of the analysis.
operation, over and through the internet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a product
Other additional benefits can come about such as
that within the area of monitoring of one or a number
reduction of maintenance costs, value retention of the
of constructions (viewed holistically), produces not
attraction, improvement in communication with other
only millions of measured values put forth in partly
operating facilities, planning calculability of services,
cryptic presentation and evaluation in real-time, but
cost reduction of storage of spare parts, and lower
also simultaneously displays comprehensible remarks
insurance costs.
and interpretations of these numbers and trends.
More information can also be found at their websites:
Corresponding prognoses are created, and eventual
www.inpirioas.com
preventative and required actions are described.
www.pickhan.net
are
considered
as
safe
re-
creational fun, and are basically
this
pre-
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