Funworld November 2008

Audience Advocates

by Jeremy Schoolfield
Keith James, Jack Rouse, and Amy Merrell of Jack Rouse Associates share their thoughts on the business—how it’s developed, where it is now, and where it’s going.

Photo by Bruce Crippen
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Animatronic Evolution

by Keith Miller
The industry sees the application of animatronics in a new way. [Read More ...]

Saying Good-bye

by Jim Futrell
Ride closings can be opportunities to drum up some excellent—and unexpected—press. [Read More ... ]

Down on the Farm Stronger Than Ever

by Jim Futrell
Agriculture and entertainment are meeting halfway with new farmbased attractions. [Read More ... ]

Industry Undercover

by Keith Miller
Find out why and how parks are using secret shoppers.[Read More ... ]

The Cycle

by Jim Futrell
Though it’s hard to see parks go, industry experts maintain it’s a natural progression of any business. [Read More ... ]

Assessing Change

by Juliana Gilling
FUNWORLD asks key European industry leaders if the continent is truly becoming a level playing field. [Read More ... ]

INDUSTRY FOCUS

Broad Appeal

By Dan Rafter
How parks can serve multiple age groups with a range of activities and events. [Read More ... ]

The Aftermath

By Dan Rafter
FUNWORLD finds out how parks can capture a wider audience when neighboring parks close. [Read More ... ]

The Dane Attraction

By Juliana Gilling
How a small country has maintained strong attendance numbers. [Read More ... ]

Special Effect

By Denis Gathanju
How Innovative Film City has changed the leisure business in India. [Read More ... ]

A Smooth Ride

By Mike Bederka
Routine slide checks and maintenance are the key to preventing major waterpark issues. [Read More ... ]

A Win-Win Partnership

By Dan Rafter
Employees with disabilities help teach tolerance and patience to park employees and guests. [Read More ... ]

Becoming a Zoo of the Future?

By Marion Hixon
How Hannover Adventure Zoo reinvented itself to stay competitive. [Read More ... ]

Science Project

By Keith Miller
A traveling museum exhibit looks very closely at the industry. [Read More ... ]

Family Comes First

By Andrew Mellor
FUNWORLD looks back as Drayton Manor reaches its 60th anniversary. [Read More ... ]

Risks and Rewards

By Marion Hixon
Larry Stottlemyer combined calculated decisions with leaps of faith to achieve success at Adventure Park USA. [Read More ... ]

A Word from Our Sponsors

By Mike Bederka
FECs find building partnerships can increase revenue and their community profile. [Read More ... ]

Air Play

By Jim Futrell
Inflatable-focused facilities are jumping into the industry. [Read More ... ]