It’s a given in the industry that attractions need to keep investing and updating to remain appealing and relevant. But where to start? It may make sense to bring in outside help. In my Funworld…
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Want to go for a ride in January? The coaster is clear at these parks
The season just got a whole lot longer at seasonal parks. Some regional parks, such as Six Flags Over Texas near Dallas and Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Virginia are extending their operational calendars and are…
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Imagineering a new (maskless) way to visit theme parks
No masks? No social distancing? No hand sanitizer? No kidding! Ex-Walt Disney Imagineer Eddie Sotto has a plan for theme parks to safely welcome guests so they can party like it’s (pre-pandemic) 2019. Read my…
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Deno’s Wonder Shields and other emergency response efforts
Deno “D.J.” Vourderis of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York is not the kind of guy to sit on his couch and watch “Tiger King” for hours on end while his…
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Retaining Passholders in the Season of COVID-19
Issuing refunds, offering new benefits, upgrading membership levels, making up for lost days (and then some): These are some of the ways that parks are responding to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on season…
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Taking the temperature of temperature screenings
One of the ways parks and attractions have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic is to screen guests’ temperatures before allowing them entry. I dive into the two categories of non-invasive tools available to assess temperatures…
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