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Category Archive: #66 Theatrical Influence and Convergence, 2016, Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, Features, Haunts, Headlines, Latin America & Mexico, North America, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums

#66: Theatrical Influence and Convergence

#66: Theatrical Influence and Convergence

Feb 24, 2017 #66 Theatrical Influence and Convergence, 2016, Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, Features, Haunts, Headlines, Latin America & Mexico, North America, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on #66: Theatrical Influence and Convergence

Download a PDF of this issue The theatrical haunting of themed entertainment This issue’s bonus distribution diversity reflects our industry • by the Editors Valley ghouls Los Angeles’...
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ISSUE 66 EDITORIAL: The Theatrical Haunting of Themed Entertainment

ISSUE 66 EDITORIAL: The Theatrical Haunting of Themed Entertainment

Feb 24, 2017 #66 Theatrical Influence and Convergence, 2016, Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, Features, Haunts, Latin America & Mexico, North America, Theme Parks, World Expos, World markets Comments Off on ISSUE 66 EDITORIAL: The Theatrical Haunting of Themed Entertainment

This issue’s bonus distribution diversity reflects our industry ABOVE PHOTO: Courtesy CityArchRiver           If you are reading this magazine in St. Louis you are likely...
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LOS ANGELES HAUNTS: Valley Ghouls

LOS ANGELES HAUNTS: Valley Ghouls

Feb 24, 2017 #66 Theatrical Influence and Convergence, 2016, Attractions, Business, Features, Haunts, North America, People, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on LOS ANGELES HAUNTS: Valley Ghouls

Los Angeles’ influential haunts industry by Rick West Halloween in Southern California is a unique animal. The season that has become a $10 billion worldwide industry as it has expanded throughout...
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GATEWAY ARCH: Journey to the Top

GATEWAY ARCH: Journey to the Top

Feb 24, 2017 #66 Theatrical Influence and Convergence, 2016, Attractions, Features, Museums, North America, Technology & Media, World markets Comments Off on GATEWAY ARCH: Journey to the Top

Upwards of 926,500 tickets are sold annually for the tram ride. After decades of service, major components vital to this system are being updated or replaced to ensure continued safe operation for...
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Building a Better Attractions Industry in Asia

Building a Better Attractions Industry in Asia

Feb 24, 2017 #66 Theatrical Influence and Convergence, 2016, Asia, Attractions, Business, Features, Headlines, People, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Building a Better Attractions Industry in Asia

Megna sees Silkroading Entertainment as addressing one of the critical gaps in Asia – a lack of full-service themed entertainment companies.
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SEAWORLD: Enter Esparza

SEAWORLD: Enter Esparza

Feb 24, 2017 #66 Theatrical Influence and Convergence, 2016, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Features, Headlines, North America, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on SEAWORLD: Enter Esparza

“There’s a new SeaWorld coming. It doesn’t walk away from the strengths of its heritage, but it’s supercharged and focused."
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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 Comments Off on DISNEY’S TRON: Greetings Programs

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 Comments Off on FELD ENTERTAINMENT: Lorelei Owens at the Circus

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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From Sawmills to Smurfs

From Sawmills to Smurfs

Feb 24, 2017 #66 Theatrical Influence and Convergence, Business, Europe & Middle East, Features, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on From Sawmills to Smurfs

Wärtsilä Funa Solutions builds on company’s legacy of innovation and technology by Martin Palicki ABOVE: The Smurfs say goodbye to guests at the end of the Smurfs Studio Tour MOTIONGATE™ Dubai,...
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Manufacturing Innovation: Ford and the Robot

Manufacturing Innovation: Ford and the Robot

Feb 24, 2017 #66 Theatrical Influence and Convergence, 2016, Features, Museums, Technology & Media Comments Off on Manufacturing Innovation: Ford and the Robot

Visitors learn the history of the factory that engendered a long line of famous vehicles, and get to know the modern Rouge facility, where robots and people collaborate to turn out the breakthrough...
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