#81 – COVID-19 and beyond

COVER

The Connect&GO ParkPass RFID wristband is allowing attractions to reopen safely by making ticketing, purchases, queuing and more completely contactless. Photo courtesy of Connect&GO

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Editorial: Finding paths forward during uncertain times • by Martin Palicki

Editorial: Appreciation for Alf Heller, to whom I owe my career • by Judith Rubin

Sustaining the mission Zoos and aquariums in the age of COVID-19 • by Joe Kleiman

Through the generations Mack Rides and Europa-Park have stood the test of time • by Kevin Dazey

Removing barriers The trend of contactless technology is here to stay • by Martin Palicki

Self-driving vehicle CAVU Designwerks rolls out an intelligent, trackless ride vehicle • by Sarah Brack

Postponing an Expo What does it mean to postpone Expo 2020 Dubai until 2021 • by Jim Ogul & Judith Rubin

Weighing in on the delay International participants in Dubai Expo 2020 share thoughts on the new dates • by Jim Ogul

Inside the time machine Geoff Thatcher’s new book: The CEO’s Time Machine • interview by Martin Palicki

Course objectives What should Themed Experience graduates know, say and do? • by Peter Weishar

Reality, but better AR and VR are making more memorable attractions • by Sarah Brack

Rethinking interactive exhibits Mad Systems’ QuickSilver integrates touchless and other options for museums • by Maris Ensing

Around Disney’s Galaxy in 25 minutes Rise of the Resistance impresses on all fronts • by Martin Palicki & Judith Rubin

Inside the mouse house Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway revealed • by Martin Palicki