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Unique Applications for Recognition Technology in the Industry p. 107 What Attractions Should Know About Generation Alpha p. 73 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 ® Marathon Man How 2022 IAAPA Chairman Ken Whiting sets goals, leads, and inspiresView more at: www.pacificsurfdesigns.comView more at: www.pacificsurfdesigns.com Trademarks are property of Pacific Surf Designs, Inc. © 2021 Pacific Surf Designs. All rights reserved. 4887 Ronson Court, Suite D San Diego, CA 92111 858.633.6009 info@pacificsurfdesigns.com ® the premier custom surf simulator company Booth #1652AttractionDesign&Development WorkNow,PayLater NoLargeUpfrontFees CustomPaymentScheduling AccessibleForProjectsOfAllSizes Immersivearts.com|IAAPAExpo-Booth#3982|info@immersivearts.comFEATURES INSIDE | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 73 Planning for Generation Alpha The biggest generation the world has ever seen will be tech-savvy, global in outlook, and culturally aware 81 Rolling into the Future Innovations in surf tech and attractions make riding a wave more accessible Cover Story | page 60 Marathon Man How 2022 IAAPA Chairman Ken Whiting sets goals, leads, and inspires ON THE COVER: Ken Whiting, president of Whiting’s Foods Inc., and his family operate 26 locations on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk that serve popcorn, burgers, pizza, soft serve, churros, and more. COVER PHOTO BY LAURA TILLINGHAST PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA TILLINGHAST PHOTOGRAPHY 87 Shooting for the Stars Kings Island’s Mike Koontz stays the course during a global pandemic 93 Cue the Confetti Parks commemorate notable anniversaries while creating bonds for the future 99 The Natural Side Brazilian resorts embrace the ecotourism trend KINGS ISLAND UAKARI LODGE4 Funworld | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 | IAAPA.org/Funworld 107 Face Forward Unique applications for recognition technology abound across the industry O— EXHIBITIONS Captivating Choices for Science Centers and Museums … 13 O— REGIONAL UPDATES … 16 O— FIRST LOOK How Carnival Cruise Line’s ‘Bolt’ Struck Success … 24 O— IN DEPTH SkyPark at Santa’s Village Sets Itself Apart with Culinary Creations … 26 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 VOLUME XXXVII • ISSUE 6 Funworld is a member benefit of IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry. 37 ASSOCIATION NEWS EXPO PREVIEW What to Expect at IAAPA Expo … 38 EVENT PREVIEWS IAAPA EMEA Christmas Summit to Present Exclusive EDUTours in Germany … 44 IAAPA FEC Summit 2022 Set to Reunite the Family Entertainment Center Community … 46 PUBLIC AFFAIRS Spotlight on IAAPA’s 2021 Public Affairs Initiatives and Activities … 48 NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Allianz Parque, São Paulo, Brazil … 52 MEMBERSHIP Member Anniversaries … 54 Welcome New Members … 54 CALENDAR … 58 DEPARTMENTS LETTER FROM IAAPA … 8 AD INDEX … 110 TIM’S TURN … 112 ® 103 Bringing Business Back to FECs Family entertainment center leaders share proven tactics for reviving facilities INSIDE | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 Launch GAMEWORKS CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE BUSINESS RESOURCES O— IN MEMORIAM … 28 O— MOVERS AND SHAKERS … 30 O— WHAT’S NEW … 31 O— THE ART OF ATTRACTIONS Coney Island Rising— and Taking New First Drops … 32 P O I N T D E F I A N C E Z O6 Funworld | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 | IAAPA.org/Funworld Rope Drop Funworld (ISSN 08923752; mailed in Canada under IPM #0902179) is published bimonthly by IAAPA, 4155 West Taft Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32837; phone: +1 321-319-7600. 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IAAPA shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury, claim, or otherwise, whether an action in contract or tort and further shall not be liable for any lost profits, or direct, indirect, special, punitive, or consequential damages of any kind (including without limitation attorneys’ fees and expenses). 4155 West Taft Vineland Road | Orlando, FL 32837 USA +1 321-319-7600 Funworld Magazine Team Managing Editor, Funworld Magazine Juanita Chavarro Arias JChavarroArias@IAAPA.org Managing Editor, Global Communications and Digital Content Scott Fais SFais@IAAPA.org Assistant Editor Kendall Tamer KTamer@IAAPA.org News Editor Keith Miller KMiller@IAAPA.org Contributing Editors Mike Bederka michaelbederka@gmail.com Juliana Gilling julianagilling@gmail.com Manager, Global Advertising Sales Julie Rice-Witherell JRiceWitherell@IAAPA.org Production Manager Michelle Wandres MWandres@IAAPA.org IAAPA.org/Funworld IAAPA Chairman of the Board Amanda Thompson OBE, ICAE IAAPA President and CEO Hal McEvoy, ICAE IAAPA Chief Engagement Officer and Executive Vice President David Mandt IAAPA Asia Pacific Vice President and Executive Director June Ko IAAPA Europe, Middle East, Africa Vice President and Executive Director Jakob Wahl IAAPA Latin America, Caribbean Vice President and Executive Director Paulina Reyes IAAPA North America Vice President and Executive Director John Hallenbeck IAAPA Vice President, Global Marketing, Communications, and Membership Patrick Haller IAAPA.org ® LAURA TILLINGHAST PHOTOGRAPHY Confection Conversation 2022 IAAPA Chairman Ken Whiting and his sister, Margie Sisk, engage in preopening conversation outside a modern version of Whiting’s Foods’ first location on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in California. 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