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The Aon Center in Chicago is in process of adding a new observation experience for visitors. The Hettema Group [ Inset photo: Phil Hettema & Jodi Roberdes ] is taking it beyond a mere observation deck to a meaningful exploration of Chicago, placing the visitor into the city.
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Table of contents
Museum makeovers Three museums embrace digital technology for educational exhibitions • by Bryan Boehme
Meet Amanda Thompson IAAPA’s incoming chair has deep roots in the attractions industry • by Chris Lange
Xavage Gardens Riviera Maya’s Xcaret advances adventure • by Martin Palicki
IAAPA Expo Europe 2019 New partnerships and a focus on sustainability • by Martin Palicki
Elevator Pitch Hettema’s sky-high vision for the Aon Center Observatory in Chicago • by Freddy Martin
Growing the legend Calico finds new territory at Knott’s Berry Farm • by Bill Butler
“The one with the pop-up” JRA co-designs experience around iconic FRIENDS TV show • by Joe Kleiman
Game masters Farbound delivers gamified immersion • by Philip Hernandez, Martin Palicki & Judith Rubin
Unwrapping the new Hersheypark Reese’s Cupfusion helps launch a sweet new world • by Philip Hernandez & Joe Kleiman
TEA 2020 A chat with Michael Blau, incoming TEA Board President • by Judith Rubin
Showtime in Lanzhou ECA2’s Legend of Pangu shines on the desert’s edge • by Michael Switow
Lesson plan Collaboration between academia and themed entertainment • by Peter Weishar
FauxFire and real people Technifex powers up for the next 35 years • by Gene Jeffers
Geppetto grows Moody Gardens and Super 78 team up on a new adventure • by Robert Coker
Visualization vectors Smart Monkeys’ ISAAC empowers smaller scale projects and attractions • by Judith Rubin
Telling tales with tech Jora Vision brings theme park design skills to cultural attractions • by Simeon van Tellingen
Picture perfections The secret to in-park photo profitability is in delivering unique pictures • by Cliff Reeves
