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COVER PHOTO BY MIRAL MIRAL SWAROVSKI KRISTALLWELTEN FUTUROSCOPE Back to the Futuroscope The French park’s plan to stay relevant2 Funworld | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023 | IAAPA.org/Funworld Launch INNOVATIONS DISPATCH INSIDE LOOK WHAT’S NEW MOVERS AND SHAKERS PEOPLE OF THE ATTRACTIONS Lifelike 3D Holograms Take Step Forward ... 7 Accessibility Front and Center at Dot Experience Museum ... 20 A Life-Changing Tiki Room ... 30 REGIONAL UPDATES ... 10 ... 12 SUPPLIER CONNECTIONS Bouncing Into Success With Inflatable Water Park ... 22 ... 24 ... 28 WHAT WORKS ... 26 ® Visit IAAPA.org/news for leading industry news. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023 VOLUME XLI • ISSUE 5 Funworld is a member benefit of IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry. DEPARTMENTS 33 ASSOCIATION NEWS 79 NEW ATTRACTIONS 2023 ANAKEESTA AD INDEX …106 TIM’S TURN …108 EVENTS CALENDAR ... 49 Excitement Brews for Upcoming IAAPA Events ... 34 MEMBER BENEFITS IAAPA FOUNDATION Support the Future of the Attractions Industry ... 42 IAAPA Elite Insurance Program ... 40 Meeting Space Available at IAAPA Headquarters ... 44 EXPO NEWS IAAPA Expo Europe 2023 Brings Specialized Insights ... 36 Dark Rides ... 80 Roller Coasters ... 84 Water Rides ... 92 Family Attractions ... 96 Water Park Attractions ... 100 ALMANAC IAAPA Expo Asia Connects in Singapore ... 46 INSIDE | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023DISCOVER MORE! Our team of specialists in concept design, engineering and manufacturing can deliver the most thrilling experience for your guests! 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IAAPA shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury, claim, or otherwise, whether an action in contractor 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). IAAPA Chairman of the Board Jim Pattison Jr. IAAPA President and CEO Jakob Wahl IAAPA Vice President, Global Marketing, Communications, and Membership Patrick Haller IAAPA Asia Pacific Vice President and Executive Director Vacant IAAPA Europe, Middle East, Africa Executive Director and Vice President Peter van der Schans IAAPA Latin America, Caribbean Vice President and Executive Director Paulina Reyes IAAPA North America Vice President and Executive Director Michael Shelton IAAPA.org APH Dot Experience Museum The Dot Experience Museum, opening in 2025 on the campus of the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) in Louisville, Kentucky, aims to empower people who are blind or have low vision by providing accessible and innovative exhibits. The museum will showcase artifacts related to Braille and pay tribute to the history of the APH, with a focus on blind visionaries and their contributions. Learn more about the developing attraction on p. 20. 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Yet, strictly speaking, attractions have not yet presented true holograms the way audiences have seen them in futuristic scenes from fictional series like “Star Trek” and “Star Wars.” Superimposed images, augmented reality (AR), and mirrored projections are some of the methods used to give the impression of 3D. Often, screens and 3D eyewear are usually involved, which wouldn’t be necessary with a true hologram. To date, projections of light needed to reflect off some surface to be visible as the images aren’t visible in empty air … until now. A newly developed, cutting-edge holographic technology—pardon the pun—has introduced a new dimension to 3D. It’s named Miirage, and to anyone viewing the system, a person, animal, or object not only appears completely three-dimensional, but also seems to be moving around in a three-dimensional space, visible to the naked eye. Better still, the holograms don’t have to be presented in a dark environment and can be seen in full daylight. “It’s so bright that the image carries across incredibly well, and ambient lighting is ideal,” James Butler, founder and CEO of London- headquartered Miirage, explains to Funworld. “The technology merges the physical and virtual worlds by utilizing transparent LCDs to create holographic illusions. It takes people, objects, products, and characters and makes them look as if they are actually moving in front of us in lifelike resolution.” “With virtual reality, it’s a solitary experience. But Miirage allows you to share it with your family and others around you, which is what storytellers want,” explains Mark Lister, with Miirage.Next >