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Inside Parc Astérix’s Challenges, Triumphs, and Future p. 68 Efteling’s Monumental Track Toward Sustainability p. 104 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024 SPECIAL ISSUE: 2024 NEW RIDES & ATTRACTIONS Finding Light Adversity Liseberg’s great resilience in the wake of Oceana’s devastating fire in68Astérix Adventures The French park’s CEO reflects on 35 years of Gaulish magic INSIDE | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024 Cover Story | page 58 LISEBERG COMPAGNIE DES ALPES Finding Light Adversity Liseberg’s great resilience in the wake of Oceana’s devastating fire in ON THE COVER: Liseberg Commercial Coordinator Pontus Hallsberg and NCC Team Leader Jonathan Hallén lead Funworld on a tour of the fire-torn Oceana on June 17. COVER PHOTO: SCOTT FAIS NEW RIDES & ATTRACTIONS 2024 76Fun In the Dark From dark rides to themed rides 82The Most Entertaining Parades, shows, and immersive experiences 86From Interactive to Educational Exhibits at zoos, aquariums, and museums 90Ups and Downs Roller coasters big and small 95Splish Splash Attractions with a common element of H202 Funworld | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024 | IAAPA.org/Funworld O—EMPLOYEE WELLBEING Europa-Park’s two new facilities promote social engagement and holistic health … 6 O—DISPATCH … 10 O—REGIONAL UPDATES … 12 O—IAAPA RESEARCH … 25 O—FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS … 26 O—ESCAPE ROOMS … 28 O—IAAPA SAFETY CORNER … 30 O—WHAT WORKS Communications: What to Do When Different Situations Arise … 32 O—MOVERS AND SHAKERS … 34 O—WHAT’S NEW … 36 O—PEOPLE OF THE ATTRACTIONS … 38 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024 VOLUME XXXIX • ISSUE 5 Funworld is a member benefit of IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry. ASSOCIATION NEWS AND BENEFITS EVENT RECAPS IAAPA Expo Asia Provides Solid Performance … 42 IAAPA Explores: Sustainability Delivers Unparalleled Insights and Access … 44 IAAPA Presents: Cedar Point Connects Professionals … 46 IAAPA EXPO EUROPE SPONSORS … 48 AWARDS IAAPA Evolves Awards Programs for 2024–2025 … 50 IAAPA WORLD PASSPORT FOR KIDS Magic Beyond the Gates … 52 MEMBER BENEFITS Unlock the Power of IAAPA Membership … 54 HOSTED BUYER PROGRAM Expand Business Connections … 56 IAAPA COMMITTEES Application Deadline Approaching … 56 CALENDAR … 57 DEPARTMENTS AD INDEX … 106 MIC DROP … 108 ® Launch BUSINESS RESOURCES AQUARABIA INSIDE | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024 Visit IAAPA.org/News for leading industry news in the IAAPA News Hub. 104Full Steam Ahead Efteling reaches new milestones in its sustainability journey EFTELINGDISCOVER MORE! Our team of specialists in concept design, engineering , and manufacturing can deliver the most thrilling experience for your guests! Whether you want to create a new family coaster that appeals to children, teens, parents and grandparents, are looking for a new heart-pounding experience to delight thrill seekers , or want to develop any other attraction that will make your venue a success! We look forward to meeting you at IAAPA EXPO EUROPE! WWW.VEKOMA.COM FAMILY ADVENTURE NEW 2024 - SUSPENDED THRILL COASTER & FAMILY BOOMERANG EMERALD PARK, IRELAND NEW 2024 - MINE TRAIN ENERGYLANDIA, POLAND AMSTERDAM 24 - 26 SEPTEMBER BOOTH #10126 NEW 2025 - INDOOR FAMILY LAUNCH COASTER MANDORIA, POLAND4 Funworld | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024 | 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. Periodicals postage paid at Orlando, FL, and additional offices. The purpose, function, and nonprofit status of this organization have not changed during the preceding 12 months. 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Website: greatcoasters.com Email: info@greatcoasters.com Address: 2627 State Route 890 • Sunbury, PA 17801 Phone: 570.286.9330 C O M E A N D V I S I T U S A T B O O T H 1 0 3 1 1 ! EUROPE 2024 EXPO IAAPAIAAPA.org/Funworld | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024 | Funworld 7 Launch PRIORITIZING THE NEEDS OF ITS EMPLOYEES, Mack Group—the company that owns and operates Europa-Park—recently introduced two separate initiatives to help distin- guish itself amid a highly challenging and competitive labor market. The new Welcome Center 75 and Feel Good health center represent innovative, proactive efforts to attract and retain the park’s seasonal workforce of more than 5,000 employees. As a family- operated company, the Mack’s collaborated to create the two world-class facilities that provide multiple benefits. A Center for All First, the new Welcome Center 75 (named for the year the park opened) is located a short walk from Europa-Park’s on-site employee housing complex. Managing Partner Jürgen Mack and Frederik Mack, director of human resources and management representative for finance and controlling, saw a need to centralize its human resource services. New employees now visit the facility to complete the onboarding process, which includes processing paperwork, receiving employee uniforms, and learning about the company’s benefits and culture. Previously, new employees had to visit several buildings to Europa-Park Centers on Employees Two new facilities promote social engagement and holistic health by Arthur Levine EMPLOYEE WELLBEING c EUROPA-PARK Europa-Park’s Welcome Center 75 is a short walk from the park’s on-site employee housing complex.Next >