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IPM EXCLUSIVE: Interview with AECOM’s Brian Sands and Chris Yoshii on the 2016 Theme Index

IPM EXCLUSIVE: Interview with AECOM’s Brian Sands and Chris Yoshii on the 2016 Theme Index

Jun 12, 2017 Asia, Europe & Middle East, Features, Headlines, IPM Interviews, Latin America & Mexico, News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World markets 0

Ultimately, for a park to be successful, it must analyze and use data about its visitors and their habits. -- Brian Sands, AECOM
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Vekoma: Heavy Metal

Vekoma: Heavy Metal

May 30, 2017 #68 Going Global: Technology on the International Stage, 2017, Asia, Business, Current Issue, Europe & Middle East, Features, IPM Interviews, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets 0

"There will always be parks that want to aim for records, such as tallest, fastest or first, but that isn’t important for everyone."
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Six Flags: Behind the headsets

Six Flags: Behind the headsets

May 30, 2017 #68 Going Global: Technology on the International Stage, 2017, Attractions, Current Issue, Europe & Middle East, Features, IPM Interviews, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets 0

Last year, Six Flags began redefining the coaster experience by adding optional virtual reality experiences, in conjunction with partners Samsung and VR Coaster, part of the Mack Rides family.
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Pirates, Treasure & WDI’s Luc Mayrand

Pirates, Treasure & WDI’s Luc Mayrand

May 30, 2017 #68 Going Global: Technology on the International Stage, 2017, Asia, Current Issue, IPM Interviews, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets 0

InPark Editor Martin Palicki sat down with Luc at the 2017 TEA Summit in Anaheim, California to talk about the Thea Award winning Shanghai Disneyland and Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the...
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CharacterZ: Costumed Entertainment on the Big Screen

CharacterZ: Costumed Entertainment on the Big Screen

Apr 17, 2017 #67 - Experience Design: Many Faces Many Places, 2017, Attractions, Features, IPM Interviews, North America, World markets 0

“Working in the industry can be dysfunctional at times, but we wouldn’t want to do anything else!”
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Eleventh Hour: Themed Employment Specialists

Eleventh Hour: Themed Employment Specialists

Apr 17, 2017 #67 - Experience Design: Many Faces Many Places, 2017, Business, Features, IPM Interviews, Museums, People, Theme Parks 0

Eleventh Hour collectively has 25+ years of experience in staffing and recruiting, and a genuine passion for and deep involvement in the entertainment industry.
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Go East, young man: Alterface in China

Go East, young man: Alterface in China

Apr 17, 2017 #67 - Experience Design: Many Faces Many Places, 2017, Asia, Attractions, Features, IPM Interviews, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets 0

InPark’s Martin Palicki spoke with Benoit Cornet on how the company is evolving to meet the needs of the Chinese marketplace and the importance of Asia to the larger industry.
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DISNEY’S TRON: Greetings Programs

DISNEY’S TRON: Greetings Programs

Feb 24, 2017 #66 Theatrical Influence and Convergence, 2016, Asia, Features, Headlines, IPM Interviews, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets 0

2017 marks the 35th anniversary of Disney’s groundbreaking 1982 science fiction film TRON. The movie became a cult phenomenon but never attained much theme park presence. However, that could
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FELD ENTERTAINMENT: Lorelei Owens at the Circus

FELD ENTERTAINMENT: Lorelei Owens at the Circus

Feb 24, 2017 #66 Theatrical Influence and Convergence, 2016, Attractions, Features, IPM Interviews, North America, Technology & Media, World markets 0

When Ringling made the decision in 2014 to retire its elephants, work began on “Out of This World,” a new show that is story driven and embraces new technologies.
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KEN SABA: The Whats, Whys and Hows

KEN SABA: The Whats, Whys and Hows

Feb 23, 2017 #66 Theatrical Influence and Convergence, 2016, Asia, Business, Europe & Middle East, Features, IPM Interviews, North America, People, Theme Parks, World markets 0

Ken Saba has just joined the media department at Universal Creative in a fulltime capacity, after many years of serial, freelance contracting as a film/TV editor and media producer.
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