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KALEIDOSCOPE<br />
Facts – Observations – Short Portraits . . . . 4<br />
A LOOK FORWARD<br />
Hannover – Iserlohn . . . . . . . . . 10<br />
SPECIAL<br />
Summertour in <strong>France</strong> . . . . . . . . . 12<br />
COMEBACK<br />
Ghost Ride. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20<br />
TECHNOLOGY<br />
Waltzer (Gundelwein) . . . . . . . . . 24<br />
HISTORY<br />
Showmen’s Museum . . . . . . . . . 28<br />
A LOOK BACK<br />
Reports about <strong>Special</strong>ly Selected Events . . 34<br />
MODEL CONSTRUCTION<br />
Kirmes-Highlights en miniature . . . . . . 38<br />
PORTRAIT<br />
World Joyland . . . . . . . . . . . 42<br />
HISTORY<br />
Coney Island Ohio & Kings Island . . . . . 48<br />
INTERVIEW<br />
Hansa-<strong>Park</strong> Resort . . . . . . . . . . 56<br />
MAGAZINE<br />
Current News from the <strong>Park</strong>-Scene . . . . 60<br />
PREVIEW<br />
Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68<br />
3
KALEIDOSCOPE<br />
FANTASIA<br />
Presented for the<br />
anniversary in its new visual<br />
glory: Kai Weeber’s ”Fantasia”<br />
Text: Norman Vogt<br />
Photos: Norman Vogt, Archive Weeber<br />
This year, showman Kai Weeber from Esslingen<br />
(Baden-Württemberg) celebrates a minor anniversary;<br />
the 20 th birthday of his kiddie track ride<br />
”Fantasia”, ordered from the Lutz firm in 1993.<br />
Last year, the ride was thoroughly overhauled and<br />
partially redesigned. Kai Weeber spent much time<br />
bringing the ride’s visual appearance and technology<br />
up to the latest standards. To begin with, the<br />
"Fantasia” was virtually gutted and completely repainted,<br />
before an overhaul of the electronics and<br />
the drive system were carried out. The latest SMD<br />
lights, providing spectacular lighting effects after<br />
sundown without any control device, were ordered<br />
from the Marek firm. The track, equipped with<br />
corrugated sheeting, was once again painted pitchblack,<br />
and even a new mount, a "cinema bus”, was<br />
purchased. The other ride vehicles were also restored;<br />
a process in which, among other measures,<br />
more than 2,500 rivets were renewed. Additionally, a<br />
station is to be built for the ride.<br />
Weeber’s "Fantasia” is a regular guest in Fellbach,<br />
Reutlingen, Kirchheim-Teck and Ludwigsburg, as<br />
well as at the Christmas Market in Reutlingen. The<br />
"Fantasia” has ground measurements of 14 x 7<br />
metres, and electrical requirements of 10 kW. ■<br />
DAVID WALLIS<br />
Photo:<br />
Keith Hamilton<br />
New President of the<br />
”Showmen’s Guild of Great<br />
Britain”: David Wallis<br />
The Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain – the national<br />
UK trade association for the fun fair industry – recently<br />
elected a new president in the shape of David<br />
Wallis, who will serve in the role until 2016.<br />
"It’s an honour to represent my industry at the highest<br />
level and I am very grateful for the support of my family<br />
and showman colleagues along the way,” said<br />
David. "I hope that as well as catering to the needs of<br />
the Guild’s 4,000 members I can also increase the profile<br />
of this safe, affordable form of family entertainment.”David<br />
represents the fifth of seven generations<br />
of the Wallis family that have made their living in the<br />
fairground business. Spending the earlier part of his<br />
life touring around the North West of England, in more<br />
recent years his touring itinerary has extended across<br />
the country and overseas. In his 50-year career as a<br />
ride operator (‘or riding master’), David has owned a<br />
succession of attractions from British fairground<br />
favourites like the Waltzer and Helter Skelter to newer<br />
novelty rides including the Tagada and Sea Storm<br />
(‘Happy Sailor’). He currently travels the UK’s only icethemed<br />
Mirror Maze. Since making the short hop to the<br />
Isle of Man for the famous TT Races in the early 1990s,<br />
David has taken his attractions abroad on frequent occasions<br />
and was once recognised as "The World’s<br />
4
Most Travelled Showman” at the Golden Pony Awards<br />
from Italian publisher Facto Edizioni. "Once we’d done<br />
it for the first time, I realised it was no more difficult to<br />
put your rides on a boat to Africa than to the Isle of<br />
Man. I’ve been fortunate enough to operate amusements<br />
in such varied places as Ireland, Iceland, Norway,<br />
South Africa, Hong Kong and New Zealand.<br />
Some of these ventures have proved more successful<br />
than others, but I’ve loved every minute of it.” Current<br />
concerns within the British fairground industry include<br />
the cost of diesel (for both transport and generators),<br />
the provision of education for fairground children and<br />
the availability of sites for fairs and for showmen to live<br />
and store their equipment in the winter. Formed in Salford<br />
near Manchester in 1889, The Showmen’s Guild<br />
of Great Britain boasts 10 regional offices around the<br />
country, including headquarters near London. Its<br />
members include fairground organisers (or ‘lessees’),<br />
ride owners, stall holders, caterers and other associated<br />
businesses in the tourism and hospitality sector. As<br />
well as implementing rules governing ‘fair play’<br />
amongst members, the Guild also liaises closely with<br />
the (UK) Health & Safety Executive, local authorities,<br />
education departments and external event organisers.<br />
David Wallis is a member of the Lancashire, Cheshire<br />
& North Wales Section of the Guild and has served on<br />
multiple regional and national committees over the<br />
years.<br />
A member of the Greater Manchester Chamber of<br />
Commerce, he also represents the Showmen’s Guild<br />
in the European Showmen’s Union (ESU). ESU president<br />
Albert Ritter was recently invited by David to<br />
speak at the Showmen’s Guild ‘Central Council’ meetings<br />
nears London.<br />
■<br />
KALEIDOSCOPE<br />
Première in Eisenach<br />
under the management of the<br />
Steffen firm: ”Devil Rock”<br />
DEVIL ROCK<br />
Text & Photos:<br />
Rolf Orschel<br />
At the Eisenach Sommmergewinn the local<br />
showman enterprise Jens Steffen und Sohn<br />
presented its newly purchased ”Devil Rock”<br />
for the first time. The round ride, originally<br />
built by the Huss firm as ”Flic Flac”, is the first<br />
ride of its kind in East Germany.<br />
Jens Steffen is a 4 th generation showman, who<br />
founded his showman enterprise with a chain<br />
ride in 1988. One year later he added a "Round<br />
Up”, and from 1991 to 2006, he operated a<br />
"Fliegender Teppich” built by Zierer, which he<br />
had brought to Eastern Germany from Belgium.<br />
After selling this attraction, the Steffen family<br />
toured a kiddie track ride, a chain ride and a fish<br />
stall. "We have been looking for another ride attraction<br />
for some time,” said Steffen. Having<br />
been given a tip-off, he went to Berlin to examine<br />
and try out Sascha Hanstein’s "Devil Rock”,<br />
which was up for sale at the time, at the German-<br />
French Volksfest last July.<br />
"The attraction is in generally good condition, the<br />
electrical and lighting equipment work perfectly,<br />
and the backflash is as good as new. Sascha<br />
Hanstein looked after the ride very well,” Jens<br />
Steffen was pleased to note after the inspection<br />
in Berlin. Jens Steffen took over the "Devil Rock”<br />
after the Bremen Freimarkt 2012 and then transported<br />
the ride to his property in Eisenach,<br />
where a number of visual improvements were<br />
carried out during winter. Moreover, the ride is<br />
now loaded on only three transport vehicles, and<br />
the inside of the paybox stand is matched to the<br />
ride’s new theme and newly<br />
insulated. The first "proper”<br />
build up of the ride in Eisenach<br />
was achieved without<br />
any help, where it reliably<br />
made its rounds during its<br />
première. This season, the<br />
Steffen family will present the<br />
"Devil Rock” at, among<br />
others venues Halle/Saale,<br />
Leipzig, Eisfeld, and Moers.<br />
The technical data: 23 m in<br />
diameter, power 200 kW, 3<br />
transport vehicles. ■<br />
Jens (r.) and Philipp Steffen<br />
5
HIP HOP JUMPER<br />
Patrick Greier’s ”Hip Hop<br />
Jumper” at the Hamburg Dom<br />
Text: Ralf Schmitt<br />
Photos: Ralf Schmitt, Heiko Schimanzik<br />
Since last year's season, Patrick Greier has presented<br />
his former "Schunkler”, built by Höpler, in a<br />
completely new outfit and entirely re-themed under<br />
the new name of "Hip Hop Jumper”.<br />
While the new design was provided by the Atelier EK,<br />
the new LED light came from the Kairies firm. The new,<br />
tall backflash has been mounted on an especially purchased<br />
wagon, which was originally used on the<br />
"Crazy Tiger” ride and has now been newly built up.<br />
The new theme meets the esprit du temps and provides<br />
the ride with a truly up-to-date appearance. ■<br />
The backflash wagon<br />
and the ride in ”Schunkler”<br />
design
KALEIDOCOPE<br />
JAHRMARKT ANNO DAZUMAL IN MECHERNICH-KOMMERN<br />
CRANGE 2013<br />
Text:<br />
Photo:<br />
Michael Petersen<br />
Stadtmarketing Herne<br />
In January, the Herne city<br />
authorities introduced<br />
the new poster for the<br />
578 th Crange Fair with the<br />
motto: “Crange ist<br />
Liebe”.<br />
Apart from the poster, the<br />
fair pass and the gastronomy<br />
pass were also newly<br />
designed and presented.<br />
From many applications<br />
three couples were chosen<br />
as the faces for the advertising<br />
campaign; two<br />
couples from Herne and<br />
one from Gelsenkirchen.<br />
The faces of <strong>France</strong>sca<br />
Lobina and Mike Struckmeier<br />
are featured on this<br />
year’s posters. <strong>France</strong>sca<br />
Lobina has grown up with<br />
the Crange Kirmes Fair, as<br />
she used to live on the<br />
Dorstener Straße directly<br />
adjacent to the fairground,<br />
for many years. The 578 th<br />
Crange Fair will be held<br />
from 2 nd to 11 th August this<br />
year.<br />
■<br />
The 19 th “Jahrmarkt anno dazumal”, renowned far<br />
beyond the borders of the Rhineland and held at<br />
the LVR-open air museum in Kommern (near Euskirchen)<br />
from 30 th March to 7 th April 2013, will once<br />
again offer many curiosities.<br />
For the first time, there will be a show booth with "living<br />
illusions”, which was probably built in the Netherlands<br />
right after the Second World War, and ranks among the<br />
oldest still existing show booths of its kind in Europe.<br />
Another new feature will be a "Panopticom”, providing<br />
visitors with a look at the mortal remains of famous<br />
celebrities specially preserved for coming generations<br />
behind its peepholes, such as the cut-off ear of the<br />
painter van Gogh as well as Goethe’s fist. Naturally,<br />
there will also be "executions” of people from the audience<br />
once again; an illusion from South German fairgrounds<br />
from the late 19 th century. Among the many<br />
artistic attractions making the museum fair stand out<br />
from most of the other nostalgic events is also a lady<br />
razor blade eater! Together with other mighty acrobats,<br />
she also performs other daring presentations in the<br />
spacious open air arena. At the same time, the historic<br />
ballroom of the museum will be transformed into a variety<br />
show from the 1920s. With a total of more than 70<br />
rides, booth attractions and well-chosen market stalls,<br />
the Jahrmarkt anno dazumal will provide visitors with<br />
a stroll through the history of public entertainment from<br />
the beginning of the Imperial Era in 1871, right up until<br />
the time of the ”economic miracle” around 1960. The<br />
Jahrmarkt anno dazumal, incorporating the fair event<br />
from the Imperial Era, will be open daily from 10 a.m.<br />
to 7 p.m. Admission fee: Adults EUR 6.50, groups of<br />
10 or more people EUR 6.00 p.p., children and adolescents<br />
under 18 years of age admitted free, parking<br />
fee: EUR 2.50. The event programme is available on<br />
the internet: www.kommern.lvr.de<br />
■<br />
8
DIN EN 13814<br />
Text: Jochen Peschel<br />
DIN EN 13814 – these 10 letters and numbers are causing turmoil for<br />
the showmen currently. But why?<br />
It's all about a technical Norm with the title "Fliegende Bauten und Anlagen<br />
für Veranstaltungsplätze und Vergnügungsparks – Sicherheit"<br />
(Safety for transportable constructions for events and amusement<br />
parks).This has all been worked out by the CEN (European Committee<br />
for Standardisation) and the CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical<br />
Standardisation). The standardisation process would normally<br />
be initiated by the private sector, whereby a suggestion for the<br />
theme standardisation would be submitted. In this case however, the initiative<br />
came from the European Commission.<br />
Subsequently it was to be ascertained whether or not a broader requirement<br />
for a Norm is necessary. In this matter, the committee founded a panel<br />
for the draft of the Norm, made up of technology experts in the field.<br />
The completed draft was then submitted to the national standardisation<br />
bodies, which could then make a commentary. This was followed by a<br />
final draft, on which the national standardisation bodies would vote. If the<br />
vote was successful, the Norm would be taken over in all states as the<br />
national Norm standard, and the opposing national Norm would be withdrawn<br />
– therefore the European Norm EN 13814 becomes the DIN EN<br />
13814.<br />
This however is only a technical Norm that has no juristic binding effect.<br />
It only comes into effect through the German national legislative power<br />
within the frames of the building laws. This is due to the federal structural<br />
responsibility of the states, which makes the whole process somewhat<br />
complicated, as each state has its own building laws. All the same there<br />
is a certain alignment, as the individual building laws touch on a model<br />
building regulation that the Conference of Ministers for Building issued.<br />
The Conference of Ministers for Building is the association responsible<br />
for city planning, building and housing, comprising of the responsible<br />
minister and senators of the 16 states of Germany.<br />
§3 paragraph 3 of the model building regulation (Musterbauordnung or<br />
MBO) means:<br />
"The technical rules introduced by official announcement by the highest<br />
building control authority are to be adhered to". This rule is present in all<br />
state building regulations, with the relevant technical building regulations<br />
being mandatory. The DIN EN 13814 was incorporated in the listings of<br />
the states at various periods of time, and it's only since the 01.01.2013<br />
that the Norm has been established nationwide. This Norm is now to be<br />
adhered to in the case of approval of transportable constructions.<br />
The principle of the provision made to safeguard existing standards<br />
makes sure that the approval for an accepted structure does not expire<br />
even if there is a change in building law. In the case of transportable constructions,<br />
the building law has an exception in that the model approval<br />
for such constructions is for a limited period of time, with regular repeat<br />
examinations. Therefore during an examination, the current building law<br />
is always to be adhered to; the provision made to safeguard existing standards<br />
only applies for the period of the granted approval. Although the<br />
transportable construction working group has worked over the decision<br />
support, existing constructions – so long as safety technology considerations<br />
are represented – should be transferred over to the new prevailing<br />
legal Norms. For example up until 2014 the repeat examinations can be<br />
implemented according to the previous regulations, but the new Norm is<br />
to be adhered to by the next but one examination, at the latest.<br />
And it's here that the unease of the showmen begins, as many ride constructions<br />
are many decades old, and had been built according to completely<br />
different technical standards. The demand alone for evidence of<br />
operational strength has changed considerably in part, for example the<br />
underlying stress cycle. There are estimates that the predominant number<br />
of ride constructions cannot fulfil the new Norm, and most of them<br />
cannot be upgraded at justifiable expenditure – which threatens the<br />
existence of many showmen.<br />
The building law however allows for deviations in material requirements<br />
in individual cases. The §3 paragraph 3 sentence 3 MBO reads as<br />
follows: "Deviations can be made in the technical building regulations<br />
when another solution to the same extent of the general demands of paragraph<br />
1 can be fulfilled". Paragraph 1 states that constructions are not<br />
to endanger public safety and order, in particular life, health, and natural<br />
resources." §67 also allows for deviations through the building control<br />
authority.<br />
On the one hand this is an advantage for the showmen, because transportable<br />
constructions that cannot, or cannot be economically brought<br />
up to the DIN EN 13814 standard, can most probably continue to operate.<br />
Thereby though, there may have to be additional measures taken, for<br />
example operation at a lower speed, structural changes, or more frequent,<br />
or more intensive examinations.<br />
Particularly in the case of structural changes, it has to be ascertained<br />
what work is necessary for each construction individually. Here it will be<br />
up to the Showman Associations to bring together owner same-type attractions<br />
in order to take advantage of the synergy effect, and technically<br />
identical or similar constructions not to have to undergo multiple examinations.<br />
The disadvantage is however that the extension of the model approval<br />
does not quite completely depend on the legally established technical<br />
criteria, but the licensing agency allowing for a certain design leeway,<br />
which will be needed to be taken advantage of more often than earlier.<br />
Thereby the approval process is bound by a certain legal uncertainty as<br />
it's up to the approval departments to weigh up the situation between adhering<br />
to the DIN EN 13814 to the letter, and possible deviations. The approval<br />
departments can make the decision with or without the involvement<br />
of the test centre that undertakes technical tasks. Very often the test<br />
and approval departments are identical, for example the TÜV, which at<br />
least can simplify matters.<br />
The approval centres are also in a dilemma, as on the one hand a certain<br />
generosity leads to not endangering the existence of the showman,<br />
and that less lucrative events will not become more unattractive due to<br />
missing attractions. On the other hand a criminal and civil liability threatens<br />
if there is an accident. Then the question quickly arises as to whether<br />
the examiner had made too many concessions.<br />
At the moment the uncertainty is huge as it cannot be estimated what sort<br />
of effect the new regulations will have. In the case of eventual reconstruction<br />
it would be sensible to discuss with the test centre beforehand<br />
if there will be much advisory activity in the next few months. Showmen<br />
are advised not to leave things to the last minute, and attain information<br />
from their professional association, and to contact their approval<br />
centre. It remains to be seen how they go about their responsibilities.<br />
A small suggestion at the end: This article should only be considered as<br />
an overview of building law and the new Norm DIN EN 13814. This material<br />
is very complicated. Despite in-depth research, it can therefore<br />
either be incomplete or even incorrect in some places. The article therefore<br />
cannot and should not be viewed as legal advice.<br />
■<br />
9
The showmen Vorlop, Müller, Hartkopf, Hanstein, and Bötticher<br />
(f.l.t.r.) from the organising ”AG Volksfeste”, present the layout plan<br />
even while drawing it<br />
FRÜHLINGSFEST HANNOVER<br />
Text: Uwe Holzmann<br />
Photos: Uwe Holzmann, Heiko Schimanzik<br />
On Easter Saturday, 30 th March, the 49 th Spring Festival will be opened<br />
on the Schützenplatz in the city centre of Hannover, the state capital<br />
of Lower Saxony. Thereafter, right up until 21 st April, the event will then<br />
offer fun and entertainment to young and old alike.<br />
The organiser, the "AG Volksfeste” from Hannover has once again put together<br />
an attractive fairground from the total of 118 contracted showman<br />
operations. The mixture of major and round ride attractions, Funhouse constructions,<br />
kiddie rides, as well as the ample selection of operations from<br />
all other sectors, will provide a complete and perfect "overall fairground<br />
fun package” to families and thrill-seeking adolescents alike. In addition<br />
to the tall Ferris Wheel (Wilhelm) equipped with new<br />
lighting effects, the following rides and tracks will<br />
dominate the fairground: "Rock & Roller Coaster”<br />
(Vorlop), "High Explosiv” Coaster (Vorlop), "Auf<br />
Manitus Spuren” water ride (Heitmann KG) and "Die<br />
große Geisterbahn” (Schütze). Racy 'thrill rides'<br />
presented will be the "Air Crash” (Wingender), "Free<br />
Style” (Agtsch), "Night Style” (Armbrecht), "Salto<br />
Mortale” (Langenberg/Gusowski) and the "Take<br />
Off” (Ruppert). Moreover, visitors will be able to enjoy<br />
the "Big Spin” (Deinert), "Commander”<br />
(Hanstein), "Heisse Räder” (Armbrecht), "Petersburger<br />
Schlittenfahrt” (Burgdorf), "Breakdance” (Hainlein), "Wellenflug”<br />
(Wendler) and "Magic” (Müller). The Funhouse sector will be represented<br />
at the Spring Festival by the "Omni” (Kinzler), "Crazy Outback” (Hofmann-<br />
Jehn), "Time Factory” (Hartmann) and the "U 3000” Submarine (Ahrend).<br />
Naturally, also present will be the Volksfest classics: the dodgem tracks<br />
(Armbrecht, Thelen); the ample selection of kiddie rides, such as the<br />
"Märchenland” (Risse), "Moglis Traumfahrt” (Walter Oliver Ahrend), "Top<br />
Drive No. 1” (F. Ahrend), "Käpt'n Jimmy” compressed air ride (Walter<br />
Oliver Ahrend), "Disney Jet” (Ambrecht), "Mini Enterprise” (Müller), the kiddie<br />
rides "Europa-Karussell” (F. Ahrend), "Nostalgie-Kinderkarussell” (Heider)<br />
and the "Circus-Karussell” (Heider), as well as the "Junior Scooter”<br />
(Kröker) and the "Sky Jumper” trampoline (D. Ahrend) will not be absent<br />
either. Inside the large beer tents and cosy beer gardens (Marris, Ahrend)<br />
various and constantly changing entertainment programmes will be on offer.<br />
The ample choice of special events that will further enhance the appeal<br />
of the Spring Festival will include fireworks displays on Fridays, the<br />
designated Family Day (offering a reduction of up to 50 % on all ride attractions<br />
and up to 25 % at games booths and, naturally, the Punch and<br />
Judy show as always from Mario Osthold, as well as the Kiddie Make-Up<br />
Events ), special offers for children’s birthdays (a kiddie party pass for 5<br />
children or more) as well as discounts on public transport (a 10 % discount<br />
on presentation of GHV tickets), except for the Family Days on<br />
Wednesdays. The "AG Volksfeste” has announced an extensive advertising<br />
campaign for this year’s Spring Festival once again. Forty-five huge<br />
billboards put up throughout the Hannover region, almost 4,000 A1<br />
posters, quite a number of advertising banners, commercials on the passenger<br />
in-ride TV on the UESTRA (Hannover transport service) trams and<br />
buses, as well as radio commercials on Radio21 will surely entice the public<br />
to visit the 23-day Spring Festival in, hopefully, pleasant temperatures.■<br />
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ISERLOHN<br />
Text: Michael Petersen<br />
The Osterkirmes in the 95,000-resident town<br />
of Iserlohn, the largest town in the Märkischer<br />
Kreis district and the greater Sauerland region,<br />
will be held from 30 th March to 7 th April.<br />
As usual the fair, once again presenting occupancy<br />
quite different from the previous year,<br />
will open on Easter Saturday. The regular attractions<br />
include the dodgem track from Küchenmeister,<br />
Bonner’s "Breakdance” and the Musik<br />
Express from Wendler. In the proven zigzag<br />
course visitors will encounter, among other attractions,<br />
the Go-Kart-Track from Fackler, Sertic’s<br />
Chain Ride, the "Frisbee” from Ruppert, the<br />
"Brasil” walkthrough construction (Schürmann),<br />
and the Ferris Wheel from Vallentgoed. On Easter<br />
Monday, the Easter bunny and a stilt-walker<br />
will distribute small presents and colourful balloon<br />
figures on the Iserlohn fairground.<br />
On the designated Family Day on Wednesday,<br />
fares will be reduced by up to 50 percent, while<br />
all the other attractions will reduce the price for<br />
one principle item by up to 30 percent. Moreover,<br />
there will be a children's programme including,<br />
among other delights, a Punch and Judy show,<br />
a stilt-walker, a kiddie magic show and a kiddie<br />
make-up event. A fireworks display will be held<br />
on Friday evening. The car park at the Seiler<br />
Lake, used as a fairground, has been in very<br />
poor condition for years, its surface being virtually<br />
a cratered moonscape presenting a serious<br />
risk of tripping. On the occasion of the Easter<br />
Fair, the Showman Association Iserlohn/Schwerte<br />
e.V. annually spends a large amount of money<br />
on gravel and other filling material to provide<br />
the fairground with a modestly acceptable surface.<br />
In addition to the cost this is also a lot of<br />
work, as the filling material has to be spread over<br />
a large area. This is neither acceptable nor fair<br />
to the Showman Association Iserlohn / Schwerte<br />
e.V.<br />
As owner/landlord, the town authorities are responsible<br />
for the site at the Seiler Lake, the poor<br />
condition of which has not been caused by the<br />
showmen. After all, the unpaved area is mainly<br />
used as a car park for the adjoining recreation<br />
area. Moreover, circuses build up their tents on<br />
this site at regular intervals, and flea markets are<br />
held there several times a year. It is really high<br />
time to transform the area at the Seiler Lake into<br />
a modern venue, yet in view of empty coffers, this<br />
would certainly not be an easy undertaking. ■<br />
A LOOK FORWARD<br />
Iserlohner<br />
OSTER<strong>KIRMES</strong><br />
am Seilersee<br />
30.03. bis 07.04.2013<br />
Mittwoch Familientag<br />
Freitag Feuerwerk
SPECIAL<br />
Summer entertainment<br />
in Paris: the Fête Foraine<br />
des Tuileries<br />
Luna <strong>Park</strong>s not only entice the<br />
public in the south of <strong>France</strong><br />
during the summer months;<br />
prestigious and traditional fair<br />
events, often presenting numerous<br />
appealing attractions,<br />
are also held on the west coast<br />
and in the north of the country<br />
in this season. Moreover, after<br />
the preceding springtime Foire<br />
du Trone, a beautiful Volksfest<br />
event is even presented in the<br />
capital, Paris.<br />
Text & Photos:<br />
Norman Vogt<br />
Summer Tour <strong>France</strong><br />
Last year, the Fête Foraine des Tuileries in Paris<br />
began on 22 nd June and was open until 19 th<br />
August. The event is held on the "Jardin des Tuileries”<br />
fairground at the Rue de Rivoli, in the direct vicinity<br />
of the world-famous Louvre. The idyllic, elongated<br />
fairground, where more than 80 showman operations<br />
were built up, is located<br />
in a park, and characterised by<br />
the vast number of trees. The organiser<br />
is showman Marcel Campion,<br />
who also presented his<br />
"Roué de Paris” and the "Air<br />
Swing” chain ride. Unfortunately,<br />
the two constructions were placed<br />
next to each other, clearly af-<br />
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SPECIAL<br />
More than 80<br />
showman operations were<br />
presented in Paris<br />
fecting the visual appearance of the chain ride. Two<br />
further outstanding attractions, towering far above<br />
the roofs of the adjacent houses, many of them of<br />
baroque antiquity, were the "La Boule” Ejector Seat<br />
as well as the "V-Maxx” giant Propeller. What needs<br />
some getting used to, is the almost eerie silence on<br />
the fairground, as music and announcements over<br />
the microphones are not permitted. As a result, all<br />
you can hear – apart from the visitors – are the accelerating<br />
or braking motors of the individual rides.<br />
Every now and then, there was the inevitable<br />
scream from a ride though.<br />
The water ride, which moved on to this event directly<br />
from the Foire du Trone, as did a number of other attractions,<br />
provided its passengers with watery fun.<br />
Further attractions presented were "Happy Sailor”,<br />
"Rainbow”, "X-Factor” Miami, and the Walkthrough<br />
constructions "Happy Clown” and "Crazy Space”, a<br />
Ghost ride, nostalgic ride, several kiddie rides, a<br />
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SPECIAL<br />
The Ferris Wheel<br />
was built up as a single<br />
attraction in the harbour area<br />
of Boulgne-sur-Mer, and the<br />
rides enticed visitors in the<br />
town centre<br />
slide and a dodgem track. Due to the exposed location,<br />
it is difficult to find a good spot for parking<br />
cars.<br />
Boulogne-sur-Mer<br />
From 4 th to 27 th August, the "Foire aux Manege d’Ete”<br />
was held on Mariette Esplanade in the small town of<br />
Boulogne-sur-Mer, located on the west coast, way up<br />
in the north of <strong>France</strong>. Due to limited space in the town<br />
area, the Ferris Wheel was relocated with little ado to<br />
an area near the harbour, about one-and-a-half kilometres<br />
from the fairground – as a single attraction, so<br />
to speak! As a result, there were only a few visitors at<br />
the "Grand Roué” in the evening hours, whereas the<br />
rides on the fairground in town were truly "besieged”.<br />
The special attraction this time was the Mondial<br />
"Nightfly”; and with the "New<br />
Spring” convertible Alpine Bob<br />
another novelty also enticed the<br />
public. Moreover, visitors were able to enjoy the "New<br />
Dance”, a dodgem track, a switchback called<br />
"Aubisque”, and the Funhouse attractions "Barbe<br />
Bleur” and "Rio”. The "Dragon” track ride, various kiddie<br />
rides, as well as a Bungee-Trampoline and Walking-Waterballs<br />
rounded off the selection of attractions.<br />
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SPECIAL<br />
Only for children:<br />
Walkthrough construction in<br />
Calais<br />
A collection of<br />
attractions in Calais<br />
Calais<br />
The port town of Calais is also located on the French<br />
coast some 35 kilometres from Boulogne-sur-Mer.<br />
As is well known, to cross the channel from here is<br />
the shortest route to Great Britain. The fairground at<br />
the "Bassin Quest” is located near the harbour centre,<br />
not far from the prominent lighthouse. From 21 st<br />
July to 19 th August, the "Foire aux Maneges” was<br />
held in this area for the first time. The past the event,<br />
which attracted many tourists during the evening<br />
hours, took place on the Square d’Armes (at the former<br />
exhibition grounds). Even though the "Crazy<br />
Mouse” Coaster, towering over the rear site of the<br />
fairground was presented as a novelty, the public’s<br />
response was quite modest and most of the time<br />
only empty cars raced along the track. After a<br />
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SPECIAL<br />
Novelty in Calais:<br />
the “Crazy Mouse”<br />
Fête Foraine in<br />
the coastal town of Dieppe<br />
noticeable absence, the "X-Flight” Swing and the<br />
go-kart track appeared in Calais once again, and<br />
diagonally opposite the coaster the interestingly<br />
designed Ghost ride "Scream” enticed the visitors.<br />
Equipped with elaborate lighting systems were the<br />
dodgem track and the "Le Mistral” Switchback.<br />
Moreover, younger visitors were able to enjoy the<br />
"Big Apple” Coaster, built up next to the "Walking-<br />
Waterballs”. Also very popular with young visitors<br />
was a Walkthrough construction especially designed<br />
for children. A comic feature was a games<br />
booth, where a pyramid of 5-litre<br />
beer kegs had to be toppled with<br />
a football. Too bad that a number<br />
of ride attractions were dismantled<br />
after just the second opening<br />
week and relocated to their next<br />
venue. As a result the remaining<br />
attractions looked somewhat forlorn<br />
in the large area.<br />
Normandie region. Every year in autumn, the largest<br />
organised dragon festival in the world is held there,<br />
following on from the "Fête Foraine” in August (in<br />
2012 from 10 th August to 26 th August) held on the<br />
"Place du Front de Mer”, which is located directly by<br />
the sea, as the name suggests. Among the total of<br />
124 attractions, there were three novelties – a trio of<br />
over-the-top rides. The highest point in the skyline<br />
was the Mondial Propeller "Oxygene”, which had<br />
earlier been a regular guest in the south of <strong>France</strong><br />
in summer for a number of years, and ended up in<br />
Dieppe<br />
Dieppe is a 32,000-resident<br />
coastal town, as well as a major<br />
sea and fishing port in the Haute-<br />
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SPECIAL<br />
Three over-the-top<br />
novelties appeared in Dieppe<br />
the north this time. The "High Energy 2” swing - a<br />
somersaulting variant - was placed in a centre row,<br />
where it fared much worse than the third novelty, the<br />
"Stargate”. Many visitors, mostly young people, enjoyed<br />
the racy and varied looping ride even in the<br />
afternoon. Its operator was often even applauded<br />
for his announcements over the microphones –<br />
something that does not occur very often. By comparison,<br />
the "Spin Fly” looping ride placed opposite<br />
did not fare too well. They were joined by the "Euro<br />
Splash” water ride, "Le Dragon” Coaster, "Palais du<br />
Pirate” Funhouse, the round rides "Sweety” and<br />
"Chamonix”, "Crazy Dance 2”, "New Jump”, two<br />
dodgem tracks, a simulator, and a go-kart-track.<br />
With the "Sahona”, "Super Mario Sunshine” and the<br />
"Pirate Show”, three further Walkthrough constructions<br />
appeared, as well as the "Ghost” ghost ride<br />
and the aforementioned "Palais du Pirate”. However,<br />
a Ferris Wheel providing a magnificent view over the<br />
open sea was regrettably absent. Additionally, a<br />
manageable number of attractions were available<br />
for children, who were able to enjoy a mini Ferris<br />
Wheel, classic rides, and a dodgem track, as well<br />
as a highly appealing track ride. Somewhat annoying<br />
however, were the countless Walking-Waterballs<br />
basins, which were built up everywhere. On the<br />
opening day as well as on 15 th and 24 th August a fireworks<br />
display was held. On the last opening day<br />
prices were reduced to 1 or 2 Euro for all rides and<br />
A number of highlights<br />
offered to younger visitors<br />
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SPECIAL<br />
The Summer Fair<br />
in Cambrai is held on a number<br />
of sites and streets in the town<br />
centre<br />
entrance fees. As a result the fairground by the sea<br />
was very well frequented that day.<br />
Cambrai<br />
Current and appealing ride attractions, a superb<br />
atmosphere, an abundant variety of gastronomic<br />
operations, many novelties, and long thoroughfares<br />
to walk along; all this was offered at the large<br />
summer fair in Cambrai.<br />
Cambrai, located not far from the Belgian border,<br />
is one of the most northerly towns in <strong>France</strong> and<br />
has 33,000 residents. For the event – held from 10 th<br />
August to 22 nd August – the town centre, main<br />
street and adjoining squares were transformed<br />
into a huge amusement area. While large attractions<br />
were built up on the squares, the pathways<br />
between the individual venues accommodated<br />
concession stalls. Even two large tents with beer<br />
gardens were available where suckling pig, prepared<br />
on huge grills and making the mouths of<br />
passers-by water, was very popular with the visitors.<br />
On the main fairground in the town centre the<br />
historic buildings provided a contrast to the mod-<br />
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SPECIAL<br />
“Magic Dance” in Cambrai<br />
Exotic kiddie ride<br />
“Happy Sky” and the highly<br />
impressive setting of the<br />
“Eraser” Ghost ride<br />
ern ride attractions, with the "Infinity” Propeller<br />
towering far above the roofs and racing past the<br />
house façades by a hair’s breadth. Speedy rides<br />
were also provided by the "Maxi Jump”, the "Magic<br />
Dance” and the "Shake Off”. Further presented<br />
on the main fairground were "Polyp”, a dodgem<br />
track, the "Le Sphinx” labyrinth, the "Big Apple”<br />
coaster, as well as the "Eraser” ghost ride, which<br />
was designed like an old warehouse on the outside<br />
and provided first-rate shock effects within.<br />
Negatively noticeable were cars driving across<br />
the fairground during the opening hours, so that<br />
the visitors had to take care not to be mown down<br />
by them.<br />
This situation changed later in the evening though.<br />
Further along the main street, visitors came to the<br />
next, somewhat smaller site, accommodating the<br />
"River Splash” water ride, "Dragon” coaster, simulator,<br />
the "Palais du Rire” Funhouse,<br />
a number of kiddie rides<br />
and, slightly hidden-away, the<br />
"Grenoble” Switchback. Only a<br />
few metres behind, the "X-<br />
Flight” made its last appearance<br />
in <strong>France</strong> before the swing<br />
was shipped to England, due to<br />
the "Air One Maxx” being newly<br />
acquired by its owner.<br />
On other small sites in the town<br />
centre, visitors encountered the<br />
"Scirocco” Alpine Bob, another<br />
dodgem track, the "Impulsion”<br />
ejector seat, the "Cinema 6 D”<br />
(novelty), the "Disco Dance”<br />
track ride, a go-kart-track and a<br />
number of kiddie rides. ■<br />
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COMEBACK<br />
At its comeback in Baden<br />
(Switzerland) the Ghost Ride<br />
was built up behind trees<br />
After more than 20 years, a<br />
long forgotten Ghost ride has<br />
risen like a phoenix from the<br />
ashes, in Switzerland. Quite<br />
out of the blue, Pascal Steiner<br />
from Münchenstein in the<br />
Basle Canton presented the<br />
two-storey “Wiener Prater<br />
Geisterbahn”, thoroughly<br />
renovated and almost trueto-original;<br />
and truly, this<br />
now probably more than 80-<br />
year-old ride celebrated a<br />
'comeback' that exceeded<br />
his highest expectations. Although<br />
Pascal Steiner is a<br />
“private person”, he flawlessly<br />
passed the acid test as<br />
a 'hobby showman' in Baden.<br />
Text: Rolf Orschel<br />
Photos: Archive Alois Steiner, Max Stoop<br />
Ghost Ride<br />
Bohne from Basle purchased the<br />
ride from a showman from Styria.<br />
Raised in a showman dynasty, she<br />
learned the job right from the outset<br />
in her parents' business and was<br />
The year the ride was built and its first owner then the first Swiss show-woman to successfully<br />
can no longer be determined, as all the previous<br />
owners have since passed away, and this ner Prater Geisterbahn” made regular appea-<br />
tour several attractions. From 1952 on, the "Wie-<br />
information is not given in the ride book. The only rances at the Basle Autumn Fair, for many decades<br />
under the management of the "Grande<br />
thing known is that the Ghost ride was probably<br />
built in the 1930s and initially toured throughout<br />
Austria, where it is said to have quite possibly<br />
also "enthralled” the visitors at the Vienna Prater.<br />
In 1952, the show-woman Margrith Romagnoli-<br />
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Dame” of the Swiss showman industry, whose<br />
charm and tolerance is remembered with great<br />
respect by insiders to this day. After the committed<br />
show-woman passed away, her partner<br />
continued to operate the Ghost ride until 1990.<br />
Thereafter Philippe Steiner, a former showman<br />
assistant from Romagnoli, purchased the attraction,<br />
although the now ageing ride urgently<br />
required an overhaul at as little cost as possible.<br />
By around the mid 1990s he had to decommission<br />
the Ghost ride, as it was considered oldfashioned<br />
by most of the operators and it no<br />
longer met safety regulations. As Philippe Steiner<br />
could not find the money for a thorough overhaul<br />
and modernisation at that time, the ride was<br />
put into open-air storage on a property in Delémont,<br />
in the Canton of Jura, where it slowly decayed.<br />
After his brother passed away, Pascal<br />
Steiner inherited the Ghost ride. However, he<br />
took it over only reluctantly and left it packed in<br />
storage. Inspired by many discussions with his<br />
friend, showman Paul Läuppi, Pascal Steiner<br />
eventually got used to the idea of overhauling the<br />
derelict attraction and presenting it in its very<br />
best visual glory. However, it took some more<br />
time until he was able to begin with the complete<br />
and almost true-to-original restoration, some<br />
three years ago. First, the four baggage vans<br />
and the "Stromwägeli” power wagon, accommodating<br />
the electric control panels and the transformers<br />
that generate the traction voltage, were<br />
relocated to the halls of a former foundry in Aarau,<br />
in the Canton of Aargau. Inside the hall that<br />
Paul Läuppi had hired for parking and renovating<br />
his "Calypso” during the winter, the Ghost<br />
ride could be fully built up, thereby considerably<br />
facilitating the overhaul. Inside the spacious and<br />
well-equipped hall, all the technical work as well<br />
as carpentry and paintwork could be expertly<br />
carried out. In the critical phase of the overhauling,<br />
Pascal Steiner was energetically supported<br />
by Läuppi’s "Calypso” crew, as well as a number<br />
An amazing mass of<br />
visitors during an appearance<br />
in Baden<br />
Ghost ride owner Pascal<br />
Steiner with his partner Monika<br />
Leibundgut<br />
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COMEBACK<br />
A scene from<br />
the restoration phase<br />
INFO<br />
Technical Data:<br />
■ Front: 20 m<br />
■ Height: 8 m<br />
■ Depth: 12 m<br />
■ Power: 25 kW<br />
■ 4 transport vehicles<br />
A number of sections of<br />
the wooden construction had<br />
to be reconstructed<br />
of friends, acquaintances, and fans of the Ghost<br />
ride. They sacrificed a great deal of free time to<br />
finish the hard work in time for the planned revival<br />
of the ride in Baden. Many sections of the<br />
old wooden construction had to be renewed,<br />
with a number of posts and connectors being<br />
completely renewed. At the same time, eight<br />
gondolas were dismantled, the bubbles were<br />
sanded down and newly painted, and the seats<br />
as well as the backrests were completely re-upholstered.<br />
The drive system was completely<br />
overhauled and new bearings were fitted. The<br />
electrical equipment, which also did not meet<br />
current standards, had to be completely renewed.<br />
Particular importance was attached to<br />
the restoration of the ride’s interior. The mechanically<br />
operated "residents” were dismantled,<br />
technically overhauled along with the mechan-<br />
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ics of movement, and partially repainted. However,<br />
two figures were not worth the effort. As<br />
they were completely worn-out, they were duly<br />
replaced by new ones. Finally, the some eightmetre<br />
high façade – which was not equipped<br />
with the usual moving figures from the realm of<br />
ghosts and demons, but made a creepy impression<br />
solely due to its artwork – as well as the<br />
decorative pictures in the station and on the balcony<br />
were repainted with classic ghost ride motifs.<br />
The right side of the façade depicts a castle<br />
with two intertwined snakes above it. Moreover,<br />
it features a huge fire-spitting dragon as well as<br />
two skeletons wrapped in a red sheet. On the left<br />
side, a ghost skeleton bows low, seeming to<br />
touch the heads of passers-by with its left hand.<br />
Jungle or Ghost Ride? The construction and old<br />
pictures of the ride from the 1940s, as well as the<br />
kind of motifs painted on the front and the decorative<br />
pictures suggest that the "Wiener Prater<br />
Geisterbahn” had also been used as "Dschungelbahn”<br />
in Austria from time to time. These<br />
themed rides, which simulated a ride through a<br />
jungle where monkeys, snakes, and other jungle<br />
animals, as well as terrifying spectres scared the<br />
passengers, were highly popular in the 1940s<br />
and were frequent guests on the fairgrounds. To<br />
this day, due to its oversized head, eyes widened<br />
with fear, and wild, shaggy hair, one of the spectres<br />
inside the ghost ride rather resembles a wild<br />
jungle dweller. The two storeys and the retained<br />
distinctive features suggest that the construction<br />
was originally a Ghost ride, which was redesigned<br />
into a "Dschungelbahn” later on, and<br />
then later operated as a Ghost ride again.<br />
Whether or not it really comes from the Vienna<br />
Prater could not be determined. There is evidence<br />
that the ride was operated as "Wiener<br />
Prater Geisterbahn” in Switzerland from the very<br />
beginning; however. Boasting more than 100<br />
metres, it may well be the Ghost ride with the<br />
longest track length currently toured by Swiss<br />
showmen. To this day, a ride in the "Wiener Prater<br />
Geisterbahn” provides the classic Ghost ride<br />
feeling, along with the traditional creepy atmosphere<br />
and a number of scary moments. On driving<br />
into the pitch dark hall, passengers hear the<br />
creaking of huge wooden doors banging shut,<br />
and the steel guide track causes a permanent<br />
rumbling ride noise which is accompanied by a<br />
ghastly howling and roaring. The figures wriggle,<br />
bow or stand up – and all of a sudden a shackled<br />
figure is seen lying on the track. The creepy<br />
scenario is enhanced by stroboscopic effects<br />
and ghastly figures briefly flashing into sight. The<br />
"Wiener Prater Geisterbahn” truly lives up to its<br />
promise. During the some two-minute ride behind<br />
the high façade, passengers experience<br />
many scary moments that chill them to the bone,<br />
not least due to the complete darkness inside the<br />
ride. Passengers lose their orientation and cannot<br />
prepare themselves for the effects. Their<br />
shrieking and screaming is transmitted to those<br />
waiting outside via loudspeakers. Prior to the<br />
successful revival of the "Wiener Prater Geisterbahn”,<br />
countless difficulties had to be overcome<br />
and setbacks had to be accepted during the<br />
two-year restoration period, until the ride was finally<br />
approved by TÜV Süd. During the première<br />
at the ten-day "Badenfahrt” in Baden, Pascal<br />
Steiner and his partner Monika Leibundgut, had<br />
their hands full coping with the unexpected rush<br />
of visitors and long queues that formed in front<br />
of the paybox throughout the event. Despite continuous<br />
operation, the Ghost ride ran without experiencing<br />
any problems, and the mechanics of<br />
the ride were just as reliable. it takes 7 to 8 men<br />
some 4 days to build up the 4-ton ride. ■<br />
The 8 original dodgem<br />
cars were thoroughly overhauled<br />
One of two newly made figures<br />
– a tribute to the days as<br />
“Dschungelbahn”<br />
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TECHNOLOGY<br />
The Waltzer ride from<br />
Marco Walz from Zwickau<br />
The name of the showman for<br />
whom the “Bobrennbahn rund<br />
um den Eisberg” ride was built<br />
by Karussellfabrik Gundelwein<br />
in Wutha in 1936 is no<br />
longer known. Ever since the<br />
Walz brothers from Zwickau<br />
purchased the ride from the<br />
Harde firm seventeen years<br />
later, the ride has been under<br />
the permanent ownership of<br />
the Walz family. Just shortly<br />
after the takeover, the ride was<br />
rebuilt into a Waltzer. For the<br />
past 11 years, the ride has<br />
been successfully operated by<br />
Marco Walz, who has implemented<br />
a lot of changes and<br />
has carefully modernised the<br />
ride. The Kirmes & <strong>Park</strong> Revue<br />
has documented the build up<br />
of the Waltzer.<br />
Text & Photos: Rolf Orschel<br />
Waltzer (Gundelwein)<br />
Even though the build up of the Waltzer remains<br />
hard physical work to this day due to its simple<br />
but efficient construction, a well-coordinated team<br />
can manage the process within 8 to 9 hours. On<br />
arrival of the three transport vehicles (two baggage<br />
vans and one centre trailer) at the fairground, the<br />
centre trailer is manoeuvred to the middle of the<br />
measured site. (1)<br />
Prior to the build up, the two baggage vans have to<br />
be positioned around the site before the centre trailer<br />
supports are folded down, bolted to each other<br />
and the base is laid out. Next, the centre trailer is<br />
balanced by the aid of a winch and propped up.<br />
(2)<br />
Once the centre trailer has been carefully balanced,<br />
the base is completed and temporarily<br />
propped up. Next, Marco Walz and his assistants<br />
carefully balance the base with the aid of a spirit<br />
level and a set square, and carefully prop it up with<br />
wood. (3)<br />
This done, large loudspeakers are placed on the<br />
right and the left sides. The supports are put up and<br />
bolted to the base, while the struts between the<br />
supports are mounted and screwed into place at<br />
(1)<br />
(2)<br />
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TECHNOLOGY<br />
The base is propped up<br />
(3)<br />
the same time. (4 and 5)<br />
Once the struts have been mounted, the track is<br />
laid out, levelled, and the rim flanges screwed to<br />
the supports. (6)<br />
Before the build up can continue, the paybox wagon<br />
is manoeuvred to the front of the ride, the paybox<br />
with the operator stand is lowered by four<br />
winches, balanced and propped up. (7)<br />
Next, the pillars and pointed supports are put up<br />
and screwed to the supports and the rounding<br />
boards are mounted between the supports and the<br />
(5)<br />
(4)<br />
pillars. (8 and 9)<br />
When all has been accomplished, the remaining<br />
build up proceeds quickly. First, the stairs are assembled<br />
at the right and the left of the paybox and<br />
the floor segments are laid out. At the same time,<br />
one of the staff members mounts the light grids and<br />
the decorative pictures that adorn the front between<br />
the pillars. (10 and 11)<br />
This done, the arms and the track are mounted,<br />
while the handrails are mounted at the inside of the<br />
(6)<br />
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TECHNOLOGY<br />
(7)<br />
The paybox is positioned<br />
INFO<br />
Technical Data:<br />
■ Diameter: 14.5 x 16.5 m<br />
■ 4 transport vehicles<br />
(1 centre trailer,<br />
2 baggage vans and<br />
1 payboxwagon)<br />
■ Power: 50 kW<br />
■ Manufacturer: Gundelwein<br />
(8)<br />
(9)<br />
(11)<br />
(10)<br />
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(12) (13)<br />
(14)<br />
track. (12 and 13)<br />
Before the roof framework is mounted, the assembly<br />
platform is mounted to the centrepiece. Next,<br />
the roof beams as well as the inner and outer crown<br />
slats or the half open roof are mounted. (14)<br />
Next, the roof tarpaulins are pulled up and opened.<br />
Once the tarpaulins have been lashed, the assembly<br />
platform is removed, (15) and the centrepiece<br />
tarpaulin is mounted above the arms. This done,<br />
the crown and the dancing couple figurine is<br />
mounted to the top of the centrepiece and screwed<br />
to it. Once the arm light strips have been installed,<br />
the gondolas can be mounted and screwed to the<br />
rotating discs. (16) Finally, the light crossbeams,<br />
decoration elements and loudspeakers, as well as<br />
the backflash tarpaulin are mounted. After wiring,<br />
deploying the sound equipment and the carrying<br />
out of the required maintenance work, the test run<br />
can be undertaken.<br />
■<br />
(15)<br />
(16)<br />
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HISTORY<br />
View from the gallery<br />
of the museum of the Ferris<br />
Wheel and a carousel<br />
During the visit to the IISF Trade<br />
Show in Gibsonton/Riverview in<br />
February 2012, interested visitors<br />
were also able to visit the “International<br />
Independent Showmen’s<br />
Museum”. Although it had<br />
not yet been fully equipped and<br />
many exhibits were still packed<br />
in boxes at this point in time, the<br />
museum nonetheless opened its<br />
gates during the showman trade<br />
show, and so visitors were<br />
quickly immersed in the good<br />
old days of American showmanship<br />
and carnival.<br />
Text:<br />
Richard Veldhuis<br />
Photos: Richard Velfhuis, Wouter Koning<br />
Showmen’s Museum<br />
The museum building<br />
in Gibsonton, called “Gibtown”<br />
by many local showmen<br />
The "International Independent Showmen's<br />
Museum” is located across the street from the<br />
Showmen’s Association club premises with its<br />
headquarters, club house and the exhibition of<br />
the "International Independent Showmen's Association”<br />
(I.I.S.A.) in Gibsonton/Riverview –<br />
some 20 kilometres to the south-east of Tampa/<br />
Florida. The local showman enterprises call<br />
"their” city by its shortened eponym, "Gibtown”.<br />
A museum of American carnival has been a<br />
long-standing dream of historians, carnival fans,<br />
showmen, and the amusement industry. This<br />
dream of a museum came true thanks to the generous<br />
support of the International Independent<br />
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HISTORY<br />
Without a donation<br />
of several millions from<br />
James “Jim” Frederiksen,<br />
the construction of the<br />
museum could not have<br />
been realized<br />
Showman Union, the museum’s corporation<br />
"Greater Sun City Center Community Foundation”,<br />
the International Independent Showman<br />
Association, the members of the Independent<br />
International Showman Union Association, and<br />
the University of South Florida Libraries <strong>Special</strong><br />
Collections Department. It impressively demonstrates<br />
the history of the American showman industry,<br />
and is a tribute to the world of American<br />
carnivals and the showmen – called "Carnies” in<br />
the US! The Showmen’s Museum is unique in the<br />
Frederiksen and a panel saying: "We would like<br />
to thank Jim for his generous donation of $<br />
1,000,000 without which the construction of this<br />
building would not have been realized." Once<br />
again, many thanks, "Jim”. By the way, all the exhibits<br />
presented were also donated by showmen,<br />
collectors, and manufacturers. Currently<br />
on display are historic showman transport vehicles,<br />
a number of ride attractions, rare games,<br />
photos, decoration elements and single<br />
components. The ample selection of exhibits<br />
ranges from figures not larger<br />
than a fingertip to a 10-metre<br />
tall Ferris Wheel, taking visitors<br />
on a journey through more than<br />
one hundred years of American<br />
carnival and showman history.<br />
Before entering the museum,<br />
visitors pass a number of<br />
historic baggage vans and<br />
caravans built up on the free<br />
space in front of the museum,<br />
also including two very old<br />
showman wagons with solid<br />
rubber wheels. Also presented<br />
is a wagon from the showman<br />
enterprise "Royal American<br />
A glance at the<br />
technology of the Ferris Wheel.<br />
Below: the not yet so old<br />
“Hug-a-Tug” carousel<br />
United States, which is hard to fathom in a country<br />
of this size with an interesting, if relatively<br />
short, carnival history. American showmen consider<br />
the World Expo 1893 in Chicago – which<br />
presented the first ride attractions, games, burlesques,<br />
curiosity cabinets, and the first Ferris<br />
Wheel built by George Washington – as the<br />
beginning of the showman industry in America.<br />
Many years of preparation, much work and several<br />
million dollars had to be invested before the<br />
museum could be opened. To be able to present<br />
towering exhibits, the centre of the museum<br />
building’s roof structure had to be extended.<br />
Moreover, it was named the "James E. Frederikson<br />
Building”, after the generous donor who<br />
supported the construction of the building. Inside<br />
the museum there is also a portrait of James<br />
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HISTORY<br />
A cornucopia of historic<br />
gondolas and ride accessories<br />
Shows” and a typical American showman vehicle<br />
provided by the Carl J. Sedlmayr family. Inside<br />
the museum, two further historic showman<br />
wagons can be encountered – among others an<br />
ancient vehicle with solid rubber wheels; the<br />
carnival enterprise "Royal American Shows”<br />
used for advertising purposes. This wagon was<br />
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exhibited horse carousel is<br />
clearly older. The 10-metre<br />
tall "Ferris Wheel” was built<br />
by the manufacturer Conderman<br />
around 1900. This<br />
company is said to have<br />
been one of the first manufacturers<br />
of transportable<br />
A historic Puplicity &<br />
Public Relations wagon from<br />
Royal American Shows<br />
probably still in use a few years ago, as it is<br />
equipped with air conditioning despite its age.<br />
Next to it there is a thoroughly restored, bright<br />
red American Packard type tractor from 1918,<br />
which used to be part of the vehicle fleet of the<br />
showman enterprise "Reithoffer Shows”. The<br />
Reithoffers were pioneers of the transport of<br />
showman attractions by road, and owners of the<br />
first traction units. A Ford pick-up from 1928 is<br />
also exhibited, which was used to advertise upcoming<br />
carnival events at that time. The museum<br />
also offers visitors the chance to get a closer<br />
look at a number of nostalgic carousels. While<br />
the open kiddie carousel with small peaks and<br />
troughs called "Hug-a-Tug” is relatively new, the<br />
A selection excerpt<br />
from the ample poster and<br />
company name sign collection<br />
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HISTORY<br />
A restored bright red<br />
Packard-type tractor from<br />
the Reithoffer Shows from<br />
1918<br />
A nostalgic office wagon<br />
from the “All American Shows”<br />
Ferris Wheels. In 1988 the wheel, together with<br />
a still existing original wooden seat (lying in front<br />
of the Wheel), was given as a present to the museum<br />
by Avery H. Wheelock, who had bought it<br />
for some $ 300 on being discharged from the<br />
army in October 1945. From 1946 up until the<br />
late 1950s it was primarily presented at carnivals<br />
in the US state of New York. Having made its last<br />
rounds around the mid-1960s, the Ferris Wheel<br />
was built up as an unusual Christmas decoration<br />
element in the front garden of the Wheelock family<br />
in Syracuse/NY, operating at one r.p.m. The<br />
original drive motor, a 1949 Dodge combustion<br />
engine, is also included in the museum’s collection,<br />
albeit no longer functional. The original<br />
wooden seats were replaced by new steel sets<br />
by the Smith & Smith firm in 1952. Moreover, the<br />
Wheel was equipped with various other parts<br />
and ideas by the well-known<br />
manufacturer Eli Bridge over<br />
the years. Spread throughout<br />
the museum are also gondolas<br />
and other carousel parts, such<br />
as a dodgem track chaise from<br />
the Lusse firm from 1940, a<br />
roller coaster gondola from the<br />
"Rocky Road to Dublin” from<br />
Coney Island from 1920, a "Tilta-Whirl”<br />
gondola, a Mangels<br />
firm fire engine from a kiddie<br />
carousel, a helicopter from an<br />
Allen Herschell kiddie carousel<br />
from 1956, a nostalgic Ghost<br />
Ride gondola, a modern Ghost<br />
Ride gondola from EOS Rides<br />
In the outside area:<br />
two historic showman wagons<br />
equipped with solid rubber<br />
tyres<br />
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HISTORY<br />
A small selection from<br />
the historic games collection<br />
The original paybox<br />
from an old show booth, and<br />
the small library with seating<br />
possibilities<br />
and a "Sky Fighter Tub” kiddie carousel gondola<br />
from Allen Herschell, as well as various gondolas<br />
from many other ride and track attractions.<br />
On the first floor of the museum, visitors are able<br />
to admire a gigantic model fair. A 1:87 scale<br />
model of a large fairground is presented inside<br />
an 18-metre long and 1-metre wide glass display<br />
case. Among the models, there are many ride<br />
attractions from world-famous but also lesserknown<br />
manufacturers and home-made rides<br />
alike. The "Games” sector is, among other exhibits,<br />
represented by a "Wall of Wheels”, with a<br />
survey of different Wheels of Fortune. Moreover,<br />
the collection includes parts from various concession<br />
stalls such as hoop and ball throwing<br />
games, mice-run games, one-armed bandits,<br />
jackpots, milk churn games, pick up trolleys,<br />
nine pins, and many more. Particularly beautiful<br />
is a historic and huge banner of the "Spill the<br />
Milk” game. Furthermore, new and complete<br />
types of games are exhibited from Bob’s Space<br />
Racers; the games manufacturer also located in<br />
Florida. For lovers of "Side Shows” there is also<br />
much more to admire, such as the pay boxes<br />
from the show booths "Nature‘s Mistake”, a twoheaded<br />
child, costumes with black pearls from<br />
the burlesque performances of "Gypsy Rose<br />
Lee”, and the outfit of a 193-kg "Viking Giant”<br />
from Johann K. Peturson. They are joined by<br />
banners from show booths, such as "Nightmare<br />
Alley”, "The Viking Giant from Iceland”, "The<br />
Viking Horse”, "Professor George King and his<br />
London Punch and Judy Show”, "Bloody Mama”,<br />
"Wall of Death”, "The World's greatest Pseudo Attraction”,<br />
together with the "Devil's Child", and<br />
"Wolf Boy & Ape Man”. They are supplemented<br />
by an ample photo collection shown on walls and<br />
in display cases from all kinds of shows and their<br />
casts. A library with a cosy reading corner and<br />
an ample collection of international books on<br />
carnivals and amusement parks is located at the<br />
front of the building on the first floor,<br />
offering visitors not only photo books<br />
on American carnivals and amusement<br />
parks with interesting historic<br />
descriptions, but also new contemporary<br />
pictures that they can peruse<br />
at their leisure. Last but not least, the<br />
enormous collection of historic and<br />
modern fair advertising posters from<br />
different fairs and carnivals spread<br />
all over the museum is well worth<br />
mentioning. The "International Independent<br />
Showmen's Museum” is a<br />
true treasure trove for showmen and<br />
fair enthusiasts alike. If you get the<br />
opportunity to visit the museum, you<br />
should definitely take it! However,<br />
find out about the opening hours beforehand,<br />
as the museum is not yet<br />
open on a regular basis. ■<br />
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A LOOK BACK<br />
DUNKERQUE (F)<br />
Given the heavy snowfall,<br />
the rides were almost<br />
unoccupied<br />
Text & Photos: Marc Spies<br />
All of 'fairground Europe' is currently in hibernation…<br />
well, not all of Europe! Most definitely<br />
not, as a town in the Departement Nord-pas-de-<br />
Calais still holds out against prevailing low temperatures,<br />
snow and fog as it celebrates the<br />
Foire d´Hiver, always opens its gates shortly before<br />
Christmas and runs on into January,<br />
following on from the Christmas Markets at the<br />
closing of the year.<br />
The last Foire d´Hiver was held from 22 nd December<br />
2012 to 13 th January 2013.The University City<br />
of Dunkerque, situated east of Calais on the <strong>English</strong><br />
Channel, is known as being party-happy. Not<br />
only is carnival highly popular there, but a major<br />
Volksfest event is held every year with not less than<br />
19 major attractions being built up on both banks<br />
of a canal. The two banks are connected by the<br />
Pont Emmery, which this year also accommodated<br />
a number of concession stalls. Clearly visible from<br />
any distance are the two main entrances on the<br />
Boulevard Sainte-Barbe, which are both occupied<br />
The staff also prepared themselves<br />
for the winter weather<br />
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A LOOK BACK<br />
Tropical ambience<br />
in freezing temperatures:<br />
“New Spring” Matterhorn<br />
by towering rides in order to entice the public. The<br />
KMG Speed "Vertical Limit” from Baillet, as well as<br />
the bungee-ball "Outer Limits”, provided the visitors<br />
with lots of thrills at this location. The fair mile<br />
began at the entrance to the Avenue du Stade,<br />
where the "New Spring” Matterhorn from Lemay<br />
provided a tropical ambience in low temperatures.<br />
Further along, past several concession stalls (and<br />
unfortunately, also some gaps), visitors encountered<br />
two classic Funhouse constructions; the "Pirate<br />
Show” Walkthrough construction and a Toboggan.<br />
Having crossed the nameless canal via<br />
the Pont Emmery, visitors had to choose which direction<br />
to take. Most of them opted for the cul-desac<br />
– lured by the clearly audible hissing of the<br />
compressed air system of the "Sky Surf” Smashing<br />
Jump from Joly. Moreover, fans of fast round rides<br />
were able to enjoy "Le Sphinx” glass maze (Marchal),<br />
a rather plain Quad Car Track, the "Megeve<br />
Express” Musikexpress (Behra), as well as the<br />
"Shaker”, which was rather unfavourably placed<br />
behind the "Sky Surf”. Less speed but by no means<br />
less fun was offered on the "PoussPouss” chain<br />
ride variation from Longwy, where passengers<br />
were able to win a prize during the ride by pulling<br />
a piece of cloth hung up on a pillar and holding fast<br />
to it. Visitors also had to hold on fast in the Sobema<br />
Break Dance variation "Break Dance Extreme”<br />
from Bigolet, making quite an impression with its<br />
opulent design – more fog and light effects can<br />
hardly be found on the tour circuit! The "Stab 3”<br />
Ghost Ride provided passengers with a traditional<br />
creepy atmosphere as well as the occasional<br />
more contemporary spook scaring them with a<br />
chain saw. However, those who thought this boring<br />
got their share of thrills on the Take Off variation<br />
"Shake off” (Dell) or "Tapis Volant”, a Flying Carpet<br />
from Perrin. Moreover, the thrill rides KMG Sicko<br />
"Air OneMaxx” from Lerendu - a novelty for<br />
Dunkerque - which took over the traditional site of<br />
the former Lerendu Freak-Out "X-Flight”, swept its<br />
passengers high up to the sky, while families preferred<br />
to enjoy the redesigned "La Pieuvre” Polyp<br />
from Vancraeyenest, the small "Le Cobra” coaster,<br />
The games booths enticed<br />
visitors with washing machines<br />
and fridges as prizes<br />
Das Lachen am laufenden Band!<br />
Hofmann-Jehn<br />
Spezialbelustigungsanlagen<br />
Tel. 0178 /217 38 45<br />
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A LOOK BACK<br />
The “Pirate Show”<br />
Walkthrough construction<br />
Attempting to liven<br />
up the closing day with a short<br />
festival procession<br />
The Quad Car Track<br />
without decoration<br />
the dodgem track or the large Walkthrough<br />
construction "Palais du Pirate”<br />
(Renier).Talking of feeling comfortable:<br />
Visitors should not come to the Foire<br />
d´Hiver hungry as there is only a meagre<br />
choice of gastronomic operations;<br />
something that contrasted conspicuously<br />
with the games sector, which was<br />
represented by almost every existing<br />
concession stall! However, guests<br />
should carefully consider where to play,<br />
as with a bit of luck they might win a motorbike<br />
or a fridge, which does rather<br />
raise the question as to how to get the<br />
prize home! Every year, there are controversial discussions<br />
about the issue of "preparations for dismantling”.<br />
While certainly presenting many complexities,<br />
Dunkerque shows the odd issues this<br />
matter can entail: While dismantling is not at all well<br />
prepared for at some rides, the name signs, lights,<br />
and lighting masts are quickly removed at others.<br />
In addition, the entire backflash and all the fences<br />
are already removed on some rides, which can result<br />
in significant safety risks, especially in adverse<br />
winter weather, not to mention the poor visual appearance!<br />
Seeing closed rides and concession<br />
stalls, as was the case again this year, affects the<br />
overall atmosphere.<br />
True business prospects were not exactly good<br />
due to heavy snowfall, low temperatures and almost<br />
no visitors on the fairground at the time of our<br />
visit, yet this is not exactly unusual weather for this<br />
time of the year. After all, the closed attractions also<br />
run counter to the attempt to entice a higher number<br />
of visitors to the Foire d`Hiver, for example with<br />
a short festival procession or by reduced fares, as<br />
was the case on the final day. Maybe that is exactly<br />
what makes up the casual, quintessentially French<br />
charm of the event: C’est la vie!<br />
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ANZEIGE<br />
Das Sachverständigenbüro Dill gratuliert zur Wiederbestellung!<br />
Die Sachverständigenbüro Heinz-Hilmar Dill GmbH gratuliert seinem Geschäftsführer, Herrn Ing. Heinz-Hilmar<br />
Dill, zur Wiederbestellung als öffentlich bestellter und vereidigter Sachverständiger für die Schadenermittlung<br />
und Bewertung von fliegenden Bauten im Schaustellergewerbe.<br />
Heinz-Hilmar Dill, der seit 1978 in der Schaustellerbranche als<br />
Spezialsachverständiger tätig ist, wurde erstmals am 07. März<br />
1991 von der Industrie- und Handelskammer zu Bonn (jetzt<br />
Bonn/Rhein-Sieg) für das Sachgebiet „Fliegende Bauten”<br />
öffentlich bestellt und vereidigt. Im Rahmen seiner Tätigkeit<br />
wurde er nun von der IHK bis zum 31. Dezember 2017 wiederbestellt.<br />
Im vergangenen Jahr hat Heinz-Hilmar Dill zusätzlich<br />
die Qualifizierung als EU-personenzertifizierter und überwachter<br />
Sachverständiger nach DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024:2012 erfolgreich<br />
durchgeführt. Auch hier wurde schwerpunktmäßig der<br />
Bereich „Fliegende Bauten” fachspezifisch geprüft. Für die<br />
Schadenermittlung und Bewertung von Maschinen, Anlagen,<br />
Fahrzeugen und Sonderbauten sowie Havarieschäden und<br />
Havarieverwertungen wurde von Ing. Heinz-Hilmar Dill die<br />
Zusatzqualifikation erlangt. Die Fachkenntnisse des Firmeninhabers<br />
kommen vielfältig zum Einsatz. Nachdem sich das<br />
Unternehmen von seinem Mitarbeiter Ralf Elias getrennt hatte,<br />
wurde es in eine GmbH umgewandelt und expandierte. Im<br />
Zuge der Expansion wurden weitere Zweigstellen gegründet.<br />
Dabei wird das gesamte Bundesgebiet sowie teilweise das<br />
angrenzende europäische Ausland mitversorgt.<br />
Die Mitarbeiter der Zweigstellen Berlin, Köln, Stuttgart und München wünschen dem Firmeninhaber Heinz-<br />
Hilmar Dill sen. alles Gute, viel Gesundheit und Erfolg und freuen sich auf eine weitere langjährige, erfolgreiche<br />
Zusammenarbeit.
MODEL CONSTRUCTION<br />
MEINHARDT-NOVELTIES<br />
The mini “Geisterstadt”<br />
is available as a static or a<br />
functional model<br />
Text & Photos:<br />
Michael Petersen<br />
Shooting gallery and snack<br />
booth<br />
The small series manufacturer from Hilden presented<br />
a variety of new models at the very beginning<br />
of the year. The first series of novelties<br />
focus on fairground attractions and vehicles<br />
from the Düsseldorf Fellerhoff family.<br />
Caravan, baggage van, shooting gallery and snack<br />
booth are available in kit form or as fully assembled<br />
models. The "piece de resistance” is without a<br />
doubt the "Geisterstadt” Ghost ride from Hermann<br />
Fellerhoff. While the images of the small ghosts on<br />
the dodgem cars are engraved into the chassis, the<br />
windmill sails are painted by hand. This model is offered<br />
in fully-assembled versions; as a static model<br />
without any moving parts, or as a functional model<br />
featuring a dodgem car running on the track and<br />
rotating windmill. A matching baggage van is also<br />
on offer. Other novelties are the shooting gallery<br />
(Hermann Fellerhoff) and the snack booth (Yvonne<br />
Fellerhoff), along with caravans in different variations<br />
and the living unit with a small kitchen wagon<br />
from Hermann Fellerhoff. The new centre trailers of<br />
the Alpine Bob and the Musik Express are even<br />
equipped with steerable rear axles. All models presented<br />
are already available and can be ordered<br />
via the online shop www.modellbaukirmes.de. ■<br />
The new caravans,<br />
baggage vans and centre<br />
trailers<br />
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European Showmen’s Union<br />
Europäische Schausteller-Union<br />
Union Foraine Européenne<br />
International non-government organisation (NGO) • Established in 1954<br />
President Albert Ritter<br />
„Convinced Europeans with a big heart for the Volksfests“<br />
EU Parliment President Martin Schulz receives „Goldenes Karussellpferd“<br />
The consortium of the Showman<br />
Association NRW (ArGe NRW) chooses a<br />
personality every year, who has served<br />
the cultural asset of the Volksfests in a<br />
special way, and awards the "Goldenen<br />
Karussellpferd". Among the awardees<br />
until now there have been prominent<br />
representatives from the fields of politics,<br />
economics and society. Martin<br />
Schulz, President of the European Parliament,<br />
was the first European politician<br />
to receive the prize – also known as<br />
the "Kirmes Oscar" – on the 22 nd February<br />
2013 in Düren.<br />
Due to the fact that the EU Parliament President<br />
suddenly became ill, his brother Dr.<br />
Walter Schulz received the valued prize on<br />
his behalf at the NRW-reception. The laudatory<br />
speech about the prize winner was<br />
made by the NRW Prime Minister Hanne-<br />
The awarding of the "Goldenen Karussellpferd 2013": f.l. Luís Paulo Fernandes, President of the<br />
Portuguese Showman Association APED, Dr. Walter Schulz, APED-Presidium member Jorge Amaral,<br />
ArGe-member of the board Hansi Luxem, Prime Minister Hannelore Kraft.<br />
ESU General Secretary Steve Severeyns during<br />
the entrance of the traditional flags.<br />
lore Kraft, who had received the prize last<br />
year. She said that she was very happy that<br />
the "carthorse of Europe" had received the<br />
prize and praised the award commission<br />
for making "the right choice". The Prime<br />
Minister described Schulz as a person<br />
"who gives parliament a new confidence,<br />
and can win back lost trust". He makes decisions<br />
openly and transparently and not<br />
over the heads of people. Just how fitting<br />
the choice of Schulz was, was clear and<br />
concise in other areas: "Showmen are also<br />
traditionally open to other people and<br />
work transcending borders."<br />
Albert Ritter, President of the German<br />
Showman Associations and the European<br />
Showman Union, acknowledged the engagement<br />
of Martin Schulz, described him<br />
as a fighter and convinced European with<br />
a big heart for the Volksfests. The Parliament<br />
President is a person who stands by<br />
his convictions and attacks problems. As<br />
an example, Albert Ritter recalled the current<br />
protests of the Portuguese showmen<br />
Prime Minister Hannelore Kraft holding the<br />
laudatory speech about the prize winner.<br />
against the increase of the reduced VAT in<br />
their country. Martin Schulz, who travelled<br />
to Lisbon on the 11th January 2013 for<br />
talks with government representatives,<br />
spontaneously presented the questions of<br />
the showmen before the Portuguese parliament,<br />
and promised to be committed on<br />
their behalf.
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Representatives of the Portuguese Showman<br />
Association, the Associação Portuguesa<br />
de Empresas de Diversão (APED)<br />
travelled especially to Düren. Directed<br />
particularly at the association by Ritter:<br />
"The German and European showmen<br />
stand behind their Portuguese colleagues,<br />
and support their battle. The protests are<br />
important for the future of all showmen in<br />
Europe. Unity gives strength!"<br />
This year's reception with over 700 guests<br />
was opened with a festive march of flags,<br />
with participants in addition to the German<br />
delegations also being EU represent -<br />
atives from Belgium, Portugal, Ireland, the<br />
Netherlands and Luxemburg.<br />
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PORTRAIT<br />
The globe with park<br />
logo reminds one very<br />
much of the worldwide<br />
known symbol of Universal<br />
Studios<br />
The two current clichés about<br />
Chinese theme park projects<br />
are a large project scope with a<br />
small budget, and copyright<br />
violation by the illicit use of internationally<br />
known characters.<br />
The World Joyland in Changzhou<br />
(the Province of Jiangsu),<br />
which is a city with over one<br />
million residents in eastern<br />
China, fulfils both and is therefore<br />
a popular theme in western<br />
reports.<br />
World Joyland<br />
Text & Photos: Stefan Rothaug<br />
The entrance area and the<br />
entrance arbour in Universal<br />
Islands of Adventure style<br />
On the other hand one must admit that it’s copyright<br />
violation in particular that draws the<br />
western media like bees around a honey pot. After<br />
all there are new large theme parks with painted<br />
concrete theming opening every six months, for example<br />
by the Chinese Fantawild Group (with in the<br />
meantime nine parks in operation). However up until<br />
now, none of these parks have been discussed<br />
by non-Chinese press, but World Joyland has with<br />
its synonyms such as” Warcraft <strong>Park</strong>” or “Mecca for<br />
computer game enthusiasts”.<br />
Despite the many success stories that are told<br />
about the People’s Republic, China is still China.<br />
We are not dealing with Japan, Korea, Europe or<br />
the USA, and this has to be remembered before<br />
expectations run too high. Top Asian parks that<br />
could well rival with western world class parks such<br />
as Busch Gardens Europe, De Efteling, Europa-<br />
<strong>Park</strong> or PortAventura, are still the exception. Thanks<br />
to the regular reports about Tokyo Disney Resort,<br />
Hong Kong Ocean <strong>Park</strong>, Lotte World and Everland<br />
by the western trade media, one tends to forget that<br />
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the mediocre parks are naturally only rarely reported<br />
about. The situation is the same in the amusement<br />
industry as in other economic sectors, especially<br />
the sheer speed of growth at which China<br />
is world class; nothing more and nothing less.<br />
However, this speed has its price, and China is not<br />
the first country that has had to pay. Those who<br />
think about the so-called “Build it and they will<br />
come” projects in the in the meanwhile satiated<br />
Asian market, will quickly realise which way the<br />
wind will blow in China as well: Parque Espana, Kurashiki<br />
Tivoli (both Japan) or<br />
Discovery World (Taiwan) – all of them<br />
genuine theme parks that sprang up<br />
out of the ground at huge financial expense,<br />
which is the case currently in<br />
China. Initially celebrated euphorically<br />
as the economic motors of the various<br />
regions, after only a few years<br />
these parks had to make reductions<br />
in personnel, new attractions, or even<br />
maintenance due to fewer visitors.<br />
The result: the initial detailed and<br />
colourful attractions turned to grey<br />
and average ride constructions. A<br />
theme park in the calibre of Universal<br />
or Disney needs – in addition to high<br />
visitor numbers – first and foremost a<br />
financially strong, and in particular,<br />
willing-to-pay public.<br />
By all appearances it seems that<br />
every available Renminbi in the budget<br />
flowed into the realisation of the<br />
project itself. The expenses outlaid for a solid<br />
planning however appear to have been kept within<br />
limit, as is the case in many Chinese locations. This<br />
affects the infrastructure within the park as well as<br />
transport connections outside the park. Even<br />
though the investors in World Joyland repeatedly<br />
emphasise that the park came into being in<br />
cooperation with prestigious planning companies<br />
such as Jack Rouse Associates or IDEATTACK,<br />
these engagements were restricted to only single<br />
areas of the park.<br />
A grandiose view of the<br />
complete park area offered by<br />
“Holy Mountain”<br />
The “Fairy Lake” castle in<br />
the centre of the theme park<br />
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One of the main attractions<br />
is without a doubt the<br />
Wing Coaster “Sky Scrapper”<br />
from B&M, which offers five<br />
inversions, a height of 32 metres<br />
and a length of 855 metres<br />
Designs of the themed<br />
area called “Terrain of Magic”<br />
This leads to operative problems: Western visitors<br />
are more willing to travel longer distances in order<br />
to visit theme parks. For the Asian the most important<br />
criterion for visiting a park is still the shortest<br />
possible travel time, and for the average Chinese,<br />
first and foremost the low costs as well. Theme<br />
parks in an urban area that offer small novelties<br />
regularly and have a low entrance price with separately<br />
payable individual rides, are on an average<br />
more successful than the new large park, located<br />
way outside the city borders with an all-in-one-price<br />
system.<br />
And so World Joyland also entices fewer visitors<br />
from Shanghai than from the direct area of Changzhou.<br />
These visitors however have inevitably less<br />
spending ability, which in the long run will without a<br />
doubt have an effect on operating results and<br />
product quality.<br />
However let’s enter the park through its impressive<br />
entrance gate. None other than expected, we<br />
already meet up with a whole row of copies here.<br />
Even before the entrance we struck it rich: a rotating<br />
globe with park logo! To the left and right of the<br />
entrance there are statues that reminded us of the<br />
Japanese computer game classic “Final Fantasy”,<br />
however an abstract lean towards the computer<br />
game world can be generously acceptable, as the<br />
park was already positioned as the “first theme park<br />
for the gamer” already in its planning phase. In the<br />
future there are apparently also to be regular socalled<br />
E-Sports events to take place in a hall next<br />
to the park.<br />
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Copies Made by American Companies<br />
The main street at Joyland is called Taobao Street<br />
and in fact is actually similar to the entrance area<br />
at Universal Islands of Adventure (Florida, USA).<br />
And of all places this part of the park was planned<br />
by the American design offices of IDEATTACK, and<br />
not by the “wicked copying Chinese”!<br />
We moved around to the left passing the “Grand<br />
Theatre” in the area “Terrain of Magic” that represents<br />
the world of dwarfs, monsters, knights and<br />
trolls in the brutal fantasy sector. The artificial rock<br />
landscape is really quite impressive at first glance,<br />
however upon visiting the first attraction “Journey<br />
of Danger”, a 4D-Darkride with track bound<br />
vehicles similar to Universal’s “Spiderman” ride,<br />
one sees that the standard of realisation leaves<br />
much to be desired, even though the concept and<br />
the computer animated film are not bad at all. In<br />
actual fact it’s the missing attention to detail in all<br />
aspects that result in the ride experience not being<br />
above average level.<br />
And as far as the complaints of the western media<br />
regarding the possible copyright infringement<br />
against the American computer game developer<br />
Blizzard, this in our eyes is considered more of<br />
media hype than reality. Naturally one can willingly<br />
talk about the stealing of ideas, but when the idea<br />
therein is to bring to life a medieval fantasy world<br />
(and added to that with a computer game background),<br />
it’s not really possible to avoid a faint resemblance<br />
to the world of warcraft.<br />
The water ride “Splash of<br />
Monster Blood”, and the domed<br />
cinema with double Freefall<br />
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The Mine Train “Dragon<br />
Roaring Heaven”<br />
The Main Attraction: B&M Flying Coaster<br />
Passing a restaurant and the grandly placed Shootthe-Chutes<br />
“Splash of Monster Blood”, we make our<br />
way to the next theme area “Universal of Starship”:<br />
naturally we find connections to the strategy computer<br />
classic “Starcraft” (also from Blizzard) in this<br />
science fiction theme area, but one could just as<br />
easily find parallels to other games or films of the<br />
same genre. Definite copies can’t be found here.<br />
More important is the fact that this park area, in addition<br />
to its two tower attractions, can really score<br />
with the first B&M Flying Coaster with vertical<br />
looping. The 32 metre high “Sky Scrapper” offers a<br />
terrific ride experience, however the overall impression<br />
has been narrowed down by a slapdash<br />
paintjob on the station building.<br />
A definitely positive surprise awaits us in the opposite<br />
domed cinema: the CGI-Film of a dragon<br />
attack is impressive, although not fitting here in a<br />
Sci-Fi-theme area. We return from the future to the<br />
medieval fantasy world where we enter the “World<br />
of Legends” that has quite a bit to offer with two<br />
coasters, a Rapid River and a Ghost house, and<br />
where heroes, elves, and dragons master the area.<br />
The Mine Train “Dragon Roaring Heaven” from<br />
Chinese manufacturer Golden Horse leaves from<br />
the mouth of a dragon, and the Maurer-Skyloop<br />
“Clouds of Fairyland” lifts over an oriental looking<br />
building. The Rapid River “Paradise Helm” starts in<br />
an elf palace, obviously inspired by Peter Jackson’s<br />
middle-earth films. The boats swim past rocks and<br />
dragons. The last stop is the Indoor-Shooting-Gallery<br />
“Ghost Hunting”.<br />
The last theme area is “Moles World, the area for<br />
the smaller visitors, and it’s here that we see our first<br />
carousels during our circuit walk. Both attractions<br />
show clearly just how much the planners have<br />
orientated on the kiddie theme area “Suess Landing”<br />
at the Florida Universal Islands of Adventure:<br />
one is a double-storey carousel, the other in a<br />
compressed-air “Flying Fish” optic. In addition to a<br />
Chinese “Rockin’ Tug”-copy, these are, by the way,<br />
the only flat rides in the whole park.<br />
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Monumental Buildings & Odd Garages<br />
Erecting monumental buildings and artificial rocks<br />
go easy on the budget, and are breathtaking to the<br />
viewer. Technically elaborate constructions are a lot<br />
more expensive to purchase, and particularly costly<br />
in operation. Very often these types of attractions<br />
have to be bought from overseas because the<br />
know-how is not available within the country. Unskilled<br />
labourers can build walls but not coasters.<br />
And although every area has its own restaurant and<br />
terrific looking buildings, ride constructions are in<br />
general quite sparse. And when one views the<br />
buildings more precisely there are very definite<br />
signs of missing adequate care that should have<br />
been taken during construction. The lack of flat<br />
rides also makes the park look lifeless overall, and<br />
as most of the larger attractions are hidden behind<br />
huge artificial ricks, there is little atmosphere.<br />
As finale we climb the apparently never ending<br />
steps of the “Holy Mountain”, another huge building<br />
that is located at the edge of the park on a hill. And<br />
it’s first from here that the impressive<br />
scenic beauty of the location of the park<br />
is apparent. The buildings and ride constructions<br />
are gathered in a valley surrounded<br />
by forested hills. Nature presents<br />
itself all over the world as the best<br />
of all theme elements.<br />
Had there been more consistent concentration<br />
on experience and quality<br />
during the development of the park, a<br />
little treasure could have come into<br />
being within this landscape, however<br />
the budget would have been overstrained.<br />
Unfortunately, as is the case with<br />
other impressive scenic parks, arrival<br />
here is difficult. Visitors have to travel for<br />
another good hour if they are coming<br />
from the central bus station in Changzhou,<br />
before they finally reach the Joyland-park.<br />
So the number of visitors<br />
travelling from far away expecting a<br />
world class park will keep within a limit.<br />
However, visitors from the<br />
region may well be described<br />
as spoilt, as the area<br />
with definitely better transport<br />
connections near the<br />
centre of Changzhou, has<br />
already been home to the<br />
Dinosaur <strong>Park</strong> since the<br />
year 2000. And due to the<br />
occasion of the new competitor<br />
in the neighbourhood,<br />
the park extended its<br />
ride portfolio only last year<br />
with the S&S 4D-Coaster<br />
“Dinaconda”, a really world<br />
class attraction.<br />
In the opening year two million guests visited Joyland.<br />
The park is now in its second operating year<br />
and it remains to be seen whether or not guests<br />
return a second time, or would rather visit Dinosaur<br />
<strong>Park</strong>. During the second building phase by the way,<br />
the water park Joysea is to come into being. ■<br />
In addition to great hills<br />
and very detailed design there<br />
are also some really strange<br />
“cement garages” at the park<br />
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HISTORY<br />
The grandiose “Mall”<br />
was unique in those times<br />
and was also re-erected as<br />
a theme land again at the<br />
new Kings Island (photo<br />
before 1964)<br />
The history of origins of Kings<br />
Island, one of the most famous<br />
amusement parks in the USA, is<br />
very special. The park located<br />
in the State of Ohio and these<br />
days belonging to the Cedar-<br />
Fair-Group, was only opened in<br />
1972, however its roots lay in a<br />
chequered but glorious past.<br />
Text:<br />
Photos:<br />
Dennis Speigel<br />
International Theme <strong>Park</strong><br />
Coney Island Ohio & Kin<br />
Services, Inc. (ITPS),<br />
Kings Island, Frank Lanfer,<br />
Vic Nolting (Coney Island),<br />
Alan Light, Will McC<br />
An aerial photo of Coney<br />
Island from the 1950s<br />
The predecessor park was called (and is still<br />
called) Coney Island Ohio. It was a wonderful<br />
amusement park which was termed “America’s<br />
finest amusement park.” Few people remember<br />
that Coney Island in Cincinnati was a favourite<br />
park of Walt Disney’s. He visited the park times<br />
during the planning of Disneyland in California,<br />
and became friends with Ed Schott, owner of Coney<br />
Island at that time. It was said that he offered<br />
Mr. Schott 30% of Disneyland for $5 million – a sum<br />
that, in 1953, Mr. Schott could not afford.<br />
Walt Disney went to many parks in his exploration<br />
to build Disneyland. These included parks like<br />
Pontchartrain Beach (now defunct) in New Orleans,<br />
Riverview <strong>Park</strong> in Chicago, and Riverside<br />
<strong>Park</strong> in Agawam, Massachusetts – just to name a<br />
few. He watched, he learned, and he took notes<br />
on what and what not to do. He clearly had a vision<br />
for Disneyland.<br />
Coney Island featured a beautiful mall planted with<br />
well-manicured Gingko trees. They were the hallmark<br />
of the mall – wonderfully shaped and beautifully<br />
cared for by the park’s landscaping department,<br />
under the direction of Henry Schwab and<br />
Roy Rector. The mall featured a midway-like<br />
feeling, and was aligned on each side by different<br />
types of flat rides. Overhead was a beautiful Von<br />
Roll Sky Ride, with cars that lit up at night creating<br />
a colourful night-time operation.<br />
Through the years, the rides on the Coney Island<br />
mall changed. On the east end of the mall, during<br />
the 1950s and 1960s, as well as part of the 1970s,<br />
sat two highly popular rides: the “Lost River” water<br />
attraction and the “Wildcat” coaster. When the<br />
“Sky Ride” was added in 1965, the “Wildcat” was<br />
torn down to create a station for the new ride. The<br />
“Lost River” endured until the close of Coney<br />
Island. It was really a “tunnel of love” with boats<br />
floating through a serpentine channel and through<br />
dark-lighted sets. No one ever paid much attention<br />
the sets – they were too busy smooching!<br />
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gs Island<br />
The south side of the Coney Island Mall was anchored<br />
by the “Shooting Star” coaster, a dog-leg<br />
layout coaster with an incredible first dip of about<br />
55 degrees, and a dark tunnel before speeding<br />
into the station again. And even by today’s standards<br />
the “Shooting Star” would still be a great<br />
roller coaster.<br />
When we moved to Kings Island, because of<br />
liability issues, we tore it down. Too bad it could<br />
not have been moved at that time. It really had<br />
charm and thrill.<br />
The Coney Island Mall had other entertaining<br />
features – a huge penny arcade, caramel corn<br />
stand, age and weight guessing game, a salt<br />
water taffy shop (candy made on premises), ice<br />
ball stands, Ferris wheel ride, “Monster”, “Scrambler”,<br />
a phenomenal “Tumble Bug” ride, Shooting<br />
Gallery (22 calibre bullets), and a dark ride which<br />
was Haunted House themed. In the 1940s, 1950s,<br />
and 1960s, the Haunted House was a walkthrough<br />
mirror maze. It had many floors, confusing<br />
mirrored walkways, rotating barrels, and curtain<br />
The same view after the<br />
erection of the “Sky Ride”<br />
(photo from 1970)<br />
Group photo at Coney<br />
Island with (all standing): Gary<br />
Wachs 2 nd f.l.), Ed McHale ( 6th f.l.)<br />
and Ralph Wachs (8 th f.l.)<br />
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HISTORY<br />
The entrance arbour<br />
“International Street” in<br />
draft (adjourning), during<br />
the opening year 1972<br />
(down right), and as<br />
Paramount-<strong>Park</strong> (2005)<br />
Festive opening with<br />
Charles Flatt (Project Manager 1 st<br />
f.l.) Ralph Wachs (President<br />
Kings Island; 3 rd f.l.), Gary Wachs<br />
(Group Vice President; left<br />
behind Fred Flintstone) and Ed<br />
McHale (General Manager, right)<br />
areas. As women crossed out front on the upper<br />
observation platform, a hidden worker had a<br />
button he could push to blow up the big hoop<br />
skirts most of the women wore in that era. Everyone<br />
waited down below to watch the faces of the<br />
women who crossed over and got the air hose<br />
treatment. It was really fun.<br />
During certain times of the year, the Coney Mall<br />
hosted popular 4 th of July fireworks celebrations –<br />
special acts that were brought in to ballyhoo<br />
attendance. These included trapeze acts, as well<br />
as “Suicide Simon” who would blow himself up<br />
every night with dynamite! The Coney Mall area<br />
could hold a lot of people, and elevated acts really<br />
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HISTORY<br />
worked well during that time. Many acts played the<br />
Coney Mall; it was the place to be in Cincinnati<br />
during that time.<br />
At the end of the 1960s, Gary Wachs, Vice President<br />
of Coney Island, anticipated the need to<br />
bring new forms of entertainment to the park and<br />
to the mall.<br />
He went to California and struck a relationship with<br />
television puppeteers, Sid and Marty Krofft. This<br />
relationship developed into a major theatre being<br />
built at the east end of the mall. A huge dark light<br />
show, extremely successful produced by the<br />
Kroffts, featured gigantic, “bigger than life”<br />
puppets.<br />
The Coney Island Mall was special. It was<br />
beautiful, and featured a small fountain which had<br />
a light show at night. People loved to stroll the mall<br />
hand in hand in the evening. It was indeed a<br />
romantic experience with all of the ambiance and<br />
features.<br />
Moving to Another Area<br />
However due to the constant and partly devastating<br />
flooding of the Ohio River, on the banks of<br />
which Coney Island Ohio was situated, there were<br />
immediate thoughts of relocating the complete<br />
amusement park to a safe area, with a simultaneous<br />
transformation into a modern theme park.<br />
We bought in the television station Taft Broadcasting<br />
as a strong financial partner.<br />
When we began planning Kings Island, the first<br />
area we defined as a themed area was the Coney<br />
Island area, which we defined in the new location.<br />
To re-create the feel of the Coney mall, we kept the<br />
mall beds and we even figured out a way to transplant<br />
the incomparable Gingko trees. We aligned<br />
the mall with newer versions of the old Coney mall<br />
rides and attractions, and we placed a new<br />
wooden coaster on the north east side, parallel to<br />
the promenade.<br />
The re-erected “Coney<br />
Mall” at Kings Island (photo<br />
middle of the 1970s) and the<br />
only retained and remaining<br />
plan from the planning stage<br />
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HISTORY<br />
The opening of the<br />
“Racer” led to the 2 nd<br />
golden age of coasters<br />
One of the very few photo<br />
documents from coaster legend<br />
John C. Allen; here left in photo<br />
during the construction of the<br />
“Racer” (photo from 1971)<br />
The “Racer” Raced into a New Era<br />
The “Racer” was the first wooden roller coaster to<br />
be built in America since 1947. We brought John<br />
C. Allen from Philadelphia Toboggan in to work<br />
with Jim Figley, our head of construction. At that<br />
time, there were no computers on which to design<br />
a roller coaster; it was basically done on a slide<br />
rule!<br />
The “Racer” was incredible. Red trains and blue<br />
trains left the station together racing out and back.<br />
It was amazing in 1972 to see how close they<br />
would finish.<br />
This coaster launched the renaissance of the<br />
wooden roller coaster. At this point in time, there<br />
were three Six Flags parks, none of which had<br />
wooden roller coasters. The Six Flags management<br />
felt that wooden coasters were passé.-<br />
However, after the enormous reception of the<br />
“Racer”, Six Flags came to visit us and we sent Jim<br />
Figley from our company to assist them in planning<br />
the “The Great American Scream Machine”<br />
(erected at Six Flags Over Georgia). It too was an<br />
immediate success, after which Six Flags built<br />
coasters in all of their parks.<br />
Rides were not the only major feature on the new<br />
Coney mall at Kings Island. We replicated a huge<br />
games and arcade area. Again, neither Disney nor<br />
Six Flags had games until they came and saw our<br />
Kings Island operation. Games were our third<br />
largest revenue producer, with the highest profit<br />
margin. Soon afterwards, games sprung up at all<br />
of the other developing parks. And – they were real<br />
money makers.<br />
These days, forty years later, the “Coney Island<br />
Mall” at Kings Island still maintains a lot of the<br />
charm from the original Coney Island park. Oh,<br />
things have changed, of course. The games are<br />
not quite as popular as they originally were, and<br />
arcades have declined due in part to home computers,<br />
Wii, Xbox, and of course the internet. And<br />
the Mall at Kings Island is not as new as it once<br />
was, but the feeling is still there. It’s a little bit of<br />
carnival, a little festival, and a lot of nostalgia for<br />
those of us who remember old Coney Island and<br />
its fabulous Mall.<br />
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Of course, I would be remiss not to mention other<br />
unique features about Kings Island, a park that<br />
had a lot of “firsts” in its distinctive history. Kings<br />
Island was the first theme park that was primarily<br />
designed in-house. Darrell “Dusty” Daniels was<br />
the architect of record, who was directed by the<br />
Coney Island management team on what to design.<br />
This process was under the direction of Gary<br />
S. Wachs, then head of the theme park group. In<br />
total, there were 16 Coney Island members who<br />
worked diligently on the design process. I had the<br />
good fortune to be a part of that team.<br />
To begin the design, we knew we wanted to use<br />
the “hub and spoke” design. This promoted<br />
excellent guest flow around the park. There were<br />
no dead ends at Kings Island. People flowed<br />
seamlessly around the park. The original themed<br />
areas consisted of “International Street”, “Hanna<br />
Barbara Land”, “Rivertown”, “Oktoberfest”, and<br />
“Old Coney Island”. Each themed area was<br />
germane to our company. The 100.5 metre Eiffel<br />
Tower observation attraction immediately became<br />
the park’s icon. It could be seen from miles away<br />
as one drove along Interstate 71.<br />
A major milestone for Kings Island was the building<br />
of the “The Beast” which opened in 1979 (now<br />
celebrating its 34 th anniversary), and upon<br />
introduction, became the most famous roller<br />
coaster in the world. It was designed “in house”<br />
under the direction of Charles Dinn, an employee<br />
of Kings Island at that time. It was the largest,<br />
tallest, and fastest roller coaster of its day. It cost<br />
$4 million to build back then, was 2,243 metres<br />
long and 33.5 metres high, had a speed of over<br />
100 kilometres per hour, and was an unbelievable<br />
four-minute ride! These statistics were unheard of<br />
by coaster standards of that era, and is today is<br />
still listed among the world’s greatest coasters. It<br />
was built to the unique terrain of Kings Island in an<br />
area where nothing else could be built.<br />
Of course, with every project comes a problem. In<br />
the late early 1980s, Kings Island purchased the<br />
first suspended coaster from Arrow Development<br />
of Ogden, Utah. As the first suspended coaster<br />
in North America, it was to be an important extension<br />
for the park. However, due to its prototypical<br />
nature, it experienced major design and structural<br />
issues, as did its European pendant a few years<br />
before, and had to be dismantled a few years later.<br />
A deal was worked out with Arrow to build another<br />
steel coaster called the “Vortex” (which remains in<br />
operation today). If Kings Island had continued its<br />
lawsuit against Arrow Development, Arrow would<br />
have gone bankrupt. The agreement worked to<br />
everyone’s advantage.<br />
After the success of Kings Island and its design,<br />
we set up Kings Entertainment Company, a totally<br />
in-house design team. Kings Dominion and Canada’s<br />
Wonderland were both designed by this<br />
team.<br />
“The Beast” is still one the<br />
world’s best wooden coasters<br />
America’s first Stand-up<br />
Coaster (1984 from Togo)<br />
“The Bat” (1981 from Arrow)<br />
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ITPS<br />
Dennis Speigel is President<br />
of ITPS (International<br />
Theme <strong>Park</strong> Services,<br />
Inc.). ITPS is globally the<br />
leisure industry’s leading<br />
independent, full-service<br />
consulting firm. Located in<br />
Cincinnati, Ohio, ITPS has<br />
worked on over 500 projects<br />
and in 50 countries since its<br />
inception in 1983.<br />
www.interthemepark.com ■<br />
The young Dennis Speigel and The Banana<br />
Splits (right) at Kings Island<br />
In 1981, Kings Island was sold as a leveraged<br />
buyout to a group of internal employees. Some of<br />
these had theme park backgrounds, while others<br />
had none. Timing was good for the LBO. <strong>Park</strong>s<br />
were hitting their stride. Many members of the<br />
original Coney Island team were terminated and a<br />
group under the direction of a newcomer to the<br />
theme park industry (Nelson Schwab) took over<br />
management. Right or wrong, it was a good time<br />
to be running a theme park. Even led by newcomers,<br />
the parks were performing, and performing<br />
well. The 1980s represented the maturing of<br />
the industry, and it was difficult during those years<br />
to see downturn.<br />
Since the development of Kings Island, there have<br />
been five owners. After the original Taft Broadcasting,<br />
these were Kings Entertainment Company,<br />
American Financial Corporation, Paramount<br />
Studios, and since 2006, Cedar Fair Entertainment<br />
Company. Best said, Kings Island has always<br />
been, from its opening, a “grand money maker” for<br />
its owners. Drawing approximately three million<br />
people per season, Kings Island remains one of<br />
the top parks in the USA, and I am proud to have<br />
been a part of its heritage.<br />
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SON OF BEAST<br />
Of all times, during the 40 th anniversary year,<br />
another construction has had to be dismantled.<br />
After only nine years of operation, and three<br />
years of being idle, the earlier millennium attraction,<br />
the world’s largest and simultaneously the world’s<br />
only wooden coaster with a looping has been<br />
demolished. The “Son of Beast” from 2000 and built<br />
by the Roller Coaster Corporation of America at a<br />
64 metre height proved to be too rough, too extreme,<br />
and also had construction weaknesses. A<br />
number of law suits were instigated against RCCA;<br />
the manufacturer from Atlanta no longer exists. ■<br />
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INTERVIEW<br />
Since 2008 a replica of<br />
the Lübeck Holsten Gate<br />
has been greeting guests;<br />
in the background the<br />
Schwarzkopf coaster<br />
“Nessie” (1980)<br />
During the past years, the<br />
Hansa-<strong>Park</strong> on the Baltic Sea<br />
coast has developed into a real<br />
pearl of the German park<br />
scene. There are not only first<br />
class rides and sometimes<br />
unique attractions worldwide<br />
to discover here, but above all<br />
a commendable way has been<br />
pursued that will be continued<br />
in the upcoming years, leading<br />
the park into a theme park with<br />
a unique characteristic.<br />
Hansa-<strong>Park</strong> Resort<br />
Text:<br />
Frank Lanfer<br />
Photos: Frank Lanfer, Hansa-<strong>Park</strong><br />
Christoph Andreas Leicht<br />
in front of his Holsten Gate<br />
Today, Hansa-<strong>Park</strong> is in the possission of the<br />
Leicht family. We spoke with the personally<br />
liable share holder and Managing Director Christoph<br />
Andreas Leicht about the characteristic features<br />
of the German park branch in general, and<br />
particularly about Hansa-<strong>Park</strong>.<br />
Mr Leicht, Hansa-<strong>Park</strong> arose as the world's<br />
first Legoland apart from Denmark. Why did<br />
Legoland Sierksdorf that opened in 1973 fail<br />
after only four years of operation?<br />
First and foremost: the park was definitely successful!<br />
600,000 visitors came in the first season!<br />
However there were two reasons that played a role,<br />
leading to the closing of the park: the first was the<br />
licence trap – although the toy manufacturer Lego<br />
had created the master plan, it demanded 35% of<br />
all souvenirs and entrance fee turnover. Additionally,<br />
we had to survive the rapidly increasing interest<br />
caused by the oil crisis. The Hamburg property<br />
developer Hans Peter Rüster who had 4,000 apartments<br />
directly on the beach and – as requirement<br />
of the state government also had to create amusement<br />
park facilities – that Legoland erected, failed.<br />
He could hardly sell any apartments. This led to the<br />
bankruptcy of the building company and the liquidation<br />
of Rüster's Deutsche Familienpark GmbH,<br />
the General Managers of which were the shortly<br />
beforehand deceased Carl M. Wenzel (founder of<br />
Wenzel Consulting AG), and Paul Bornscheuer<br />
(earlier owner of Freizeitpark Verden).<br />
And then your family from Bavaria took over<br />
the park. How did the contact to the park branch<br />
come about?<br />
The Landesbank Schleswig-Holstein had cofinanced<br />
Legoland with around 30 million German<br />
Marks, and then had to hold the park as trustee. My<br />
father Rudolf Erich Leicht was a tax accountant and<br />
was appointed as Chief Representative, before he<br />
suddenly made the decision in autumn 1976 to take<br />
over the park for investors. And so Hansaland<br />
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opened in 1977 (since 1987: Hansa-<strong>Park</strong>) with<br />
completely new rides such as the first water attraction<br />
that the Mack firm had built in Germany with<br />
Arrow, and a part of the earlier attractions, but completely<br />
with any Lego connection, without the Miniland,<br />
and without every attraction having to be paid<br />
individually.<br />
Hansa-<strong>Park</strong> advertises with the slogan<br />
"Germany's only amusement park on the sea".<br />
The grounds are actually located only a few<br />
metres from the beach – only separated by a<br />
rarely used one track train line and a field,<br />
where since 2007 a third-party contractor erected<br />
holiday houses in Scandinavian style as the<br />
Hansa-<strong>Park</strong> Resort. Visitors have an unobstructed<br />
view of the ocean from a number of<br />
vantage points, but was there never the option<br />
to have direct contact with the ocean?<br />
We had purchased the parcel of land where<br />
the holiday houses are located now from the<br />
Landesbank, but one can't always do what they<br />
want with their own land and grounds. Planning law<br />
restrictions make construction on the coast these<br />
days very difficult to impossible. We fought for<br />
seven years to at least be able to realise this resort<br />
comprising of 104 individual houses of timber construction.<br />
But even with smaller things we continuously<br />
enter virgin territory, for example the theming<br />
of our entrance as a somewhat smaller replica<br />
of the Lübeck Holsten Gate. The problem was the<br />
roof pitch, which, as the original, is clearly steeper<br />
than 20°. We then obtained a change in the deve-<br />
A view of a part of the<br />
Hansa-<strong>Park</strong> with the indoor and<br />
outdoor coaster “Fluch von<br />
Novgorod” in the front, and the<br />
Baltic in the background<br />
Since 2007 overnight accommodation<br />
located between<br />
Hansa-<strong>Park</strong> and the Baltic Sea<br />
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The way the Hanse<br />
themed world at the entrance<br />
area will soon look<br />
The family coaster<br />
“Schlange von Midget” (from<br />
Gerstlauer)was awarded 2 nd<br />
place in the “Best Kiddie Ride”<br />
category at the first European<br />
Star Awards<br />
lopment plan for the complete theme world area in<br />
advance. Building an amusement park these days<br />
has become almost as difficult as erecting an<br />
airport.<br />
Taking this background into consideration,<br />
do new park projects still actually have a<br />
chance?<br />
In Germany I view the market as being satiated.<br />
There may however still be a few niches or<br />
special locations, for example, the development of<br />
Freizeitpark Plohn for 250,000 visitors annually is<br />
due not only to the capability of the operator but<br />
also to the framework conditions. The list of failed<br />
large projects is however long.<br />
The theme "Hanse" is without a doubt a<br />
strong and simultaneously unique motive in the<br />
theme park world. Will Hansa-<strong>Park</strong> also have independent<br />
theme countries, or will the redesign<br />
be restricted to the entrance area?<br />
Naturally the theming will not be restricted to<br />
the entrance area. For example we have already<br />
realised completely new areas for the coasters<br />
"Fluch von Novgorod" and the "Schlange von Midgart".<br />
With our authentic location in the Bay of<br />
Lübeck, we can typify the Hanse-theme world, and<br />
with that authenticate our name without appearing<br />
artificial. We don't simply erect European themes<br />
without a relationship to the location; they belong<br />
here and nowhere else.<br />
Which theme lands will there<br />
be in the future?<br />
The Hanse offers exciting and<br />
worldwide contents, as it was not<br />
only a European alliance but a<br />
worldwide trade flow and production<br />
location connected together. In<br />
the times of the Hanse the world poles<br />
shifted, and the discovery of<br />
America heralded a new era. However,<br />
the pure America theme is<br />
worn and not current anymore. The<br />
history of the Hanse is a period of<br />
freedom and adventure, of seafaring<br />
and pirates, of power and passion,<br />
which has become legendary.<br />
We don't want to be a museum, so<br />
our themes are almost inexhaustible.<br />
With that you are taking the<br />
wind out of the sails of all theme<br />
park critics who are happily of the<br />
opinion that the parks can be<br />
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compatible worldwide. So you consider the<br />
location of Hansa-<strong>Park</strong> as a deciding factor over<br />
other theme parks in Germany?<br />
There are three factors that influence the<br />
success of a park: the macro location, the micro<br />
location and the concept. The advantage and<br />
disadvantage of a macro location appear due to,<br />
among others, the commuting area and the climate.<br />
For example we have around 7 million residents<br />
within a radius of 2.5 hours by car. By contrast<br />
there's an influence on a micro location by expansion<br />
possibilities and political as well as regionalsocial<br />
acceptance. It's all about the relationship to<br />
the neighbour and enough expansion reserves.<br />
And thirdly it's not enough to have a conclusive, native<br />
overall concept with which one can tell stories.<br />
A successful park requires also professional<br />
management for its implementation.<br />
And what's the situation at Hansa-<strong>Park</strong>?<br />
We now have the correct and authentic concept<br />
that we are implementing step by step, and<br />
following up on. We have a good micro location in<br />
order to perfect the overall theming and the theme<br />
areas.<br />
How many guests do you greet annually?<br />
Slowly but surely Hansa-<strong>Park</strong> has continued<br />
to extend in an increased international sense,<br />
without a doubt due to the location right in the<br />
middle of a popular holiday region. Will there be<br />
new ride constructions in order to generation<br />
more visitors?<br />
Today's visitor is demanding and expects more<br />
than only a possible high number of ride constructions,<br />
and for this reason we offer quality experiences.<br />
The motive of the European Hansa will be even<br />
stronger than before, like a golden thread through<br />
the whole park. For example the entrance area<br />
together with the ticket counter, restaurants, and<br />
shops with replica buildings of large Hanse cities<br />
will be extended once again this year: typical<br />
historic buildings from Bremen, Copenhagen, Goslar,<br />
Nürnberg and Frankfurt will be added. Furthermore,<br />
the theme worlds that at the moment comprise<br />
of facades will very soon harbour adequate<br />
experiences such as for example a Parisian café, a<br />
theme restaurant and a chocolaterie. Additionally<br />
we are planning a group of buildings made up of<br />
Barcelona, Lisbon, and La Rochelle, which will<br />
accommodate an indoor attraction.<br />
But there are also rumours about a new<br />
coaster. And as the Maurer Freefall Tower "Monte<br />
Zuma" has been dismantled in the Mexican<br />
theme area, the thought is almost literally about<br />
a wooden coaster, which would fill in well thematically<br />
into our stereotypical picture of Mexico.<br />
The Mexican theme was only an interim solution<br />
for us, and we will be concentrating more on<br />
the mother country Spain in the future, as it represents<br />
one of the countries of origin of Hanse trading.<br />
Currently we do not consider a wooden<br />
coaster as a priority project.<br />
In this area there will be a<br />
new large attraction erected<br />
from 2014, for which the small<br />
freefall has had to make way<br />
Between 1.2 and 1.3 million visitors annually.<br />
What will it be then?<br />
In the "Mexico" area there are no height<br />
restrictions in the development plan. A track bound<br />
ride construction is planned, which at its present<br />
stage will be unique worldwide. And naturally we<br />
also want to tell a story from the Hanse times at the<br />
same time. However building will only begin in 2014<br />
at the earliest.<br />
Mr Leicht, thank you for the interesting<br />
interview, and I wish you continued success.<br />
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UPDATE: NOVELTIES 2013<br />
Despite all the care taken, it is<br />
necessary again this year to<br />
make an update to our last<br />
month's publicized and worldwide<br />
most detailed new product<br />
list for 2013 – something<br />
that we do gladly as it promises<br />
the current season will be seeing<br />
many interesting attractions<br />
once again.<br />
Austria<br />
■ Familienland Pillerseetal: The theme park will receive<br />
a brand new customised coaster from Zierer.<br />
The 500 m long and up to 22 m high track course<br />
of the "Big Bang" travels through the whole of the<br />
park and also over a number of buildings. The<br />
opening is planned for Pentecost.<br />
■ Vienna Prater: a used Spinning Coaster from<br />
Maurer will be erected as an indoor construction.<br />
Germany<br />
postponed, it was to be scrapped altogether. The<br />
Text:<br />
Frank Lanfer<br />
■ Europa-<strong>Park</strong>: 6 new fairytales will be erected from<br />
the Grimm brothers in Märchenwald by the summer<br />
season. Further along there will also be dinner<br />
shows in the new historic "Teatro Colosseo", and the<br />
"Magic Cinema" will receive an update.<br />
■ Fort Fun: The new ride construction with the play<br />
on words "YuKan Raft" will become a "Top Spin 2"<br />
from Huss (a used travelling model).<br />
■ Movie <strong>Park</strong> Germany: In actual fact initial plans<br />
were for the erection of a very high coaster. But<br />
when all permits had been allocated, the Spanish<br />
Management of the park group announced at the<br />
very last minute that not only would the project be<br />
committed Management of Movie <strong>Park</strong> Germany<br />
reacted without hesitation, and can now present a<br />
new 4D-cinema film in the "Roxy Kino": fitting to the<br />
cinema start of Ice Age 4, the new "Ice Age – The<br />
4D Experience" is being shown. Further alone four<br />
new shows have been produced.<br />
■ Skyline <strong>Park</strong>: The 15.5 m high and 430 m long<br />
Spinning Coaster "Sky Spin" from Maurer opens in<br />
June (from the closed Camelot Theme <strong>Park</strong>).<br />
Indonesia<br />
■ JungleLand Adventure Theme <strong>Park</strong>: The new<br />
park Bogor in western Indonesia will open shortly.<br />
Included are two coasters from Zierer.<br />
Norway<br />
■ Tusenfryd: For its 25 th anniversary year, the most<br />
visited park in Norway with 500,000 guests annually<br />
will receive an interactive, trackless Darkride that<br />
will be installed in the air. A trip through Norwegian<br />
mythology accompanied by the most modern 3Dtechnology<br />
promises an exciting attraction. The<br />
new attraction "Prosjekt Mjølner" has a capacity of<br />
up to 800 passengers per hour.<br />
Sweden<br />
■ Skara Sommerland: The new water slide "BIG<br />
Drop" will be, at 21 m, Europe's highest Freefall<br />
slide with trapdoors. A section of the 82 m long<br />
course runs underground.<br />
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CONSTRUCTION: PRATER<br />
Text & Photos: Wolfgang Payer<br />
Maurer's compact Spinning Coaster "Maihime"<br />
in Tokyo Dome City has been sold to the Vienna<br />
Prater. The new owner is the Koidl Vergnügungsbetriebe<br />
GmbH.<br />
Koidl contracted the in the meanwhile legendary<br />
Ronny Schäfer for the build up of the construction,<br />
who had already erected the coaster "Volare" in<br />
2004. The dismantling in Japan took place under<br />
extreme weather conditions, with heavy snow falls.<br />
Due to this situation the loading into the container<br />
was not done with the necessary care, and the dismantled<br />
parts landed more or less without any real<br />
concept in various freight containers. Ronny Schäfer<br />
then had the problem during build up that he had<br />
to firstly unload all containers on a small piece of<br />
land at the Prater because the base was dispersed<br />
in various containers. The crane therefore had to<br />
redeploy each part a number of times. Despite all<br />
these hardships the build up professional managed<br />
to erect the ride within only a few days. Finally a hall<br />
was built around the construction as the Koidl firm<br />
will be operating the attraction as an indoor variety<br />
with a disco theme.<br />
The attraction is expected to be open all year round,<br />
but more precise details will be shown by operation.<br />
This parcel of ground, where a casino has been<br />
located until now, has many advantages for winter<br />
operation because the Ferris Wheel that is open<br />
during the winter months is<br />
only a few steps away. The<br />
new Prater attraction has<br />
compact measurements of<br />
17 by 32 metres, is 11<br />
metres high and offers an<br />
approximately 300 metre<br />
long layout. Although it's<br />
the third mouse-type coaster<br />
at the Prater, the ride<br />
experience value will be<br />
considerably different. ■<br />
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ANNIVERSARY: BELANTIS<br />
Carefully worded, it's rather a<br />
matter of interpretation as to<br />
whether the largest theme park<br />
in East Germany could already<br />
celebrate its first decade last<br />
year. In actual fact the park<br />
located approximately 10 kilometres<br />
from the city centre of<br />
Leipzig was officially opened<br />
on the 5 th April 2003. The operator<br />
however defined it so<br />
creatively that the park's 10 th<br />
season could be celebrated<br />
last year. On the other hand<br />
one can turn a blind eye, after<br />
all the nine and half years were<br />
an achievement that not everybody<br />
had expected, when at<br />
the beginning of the new century,<br />
a number of radio stations<br />
got together to raise the 50 million<br />
Euro to build a theme park.<br />
Text:<br />
H. Jürgen Kagelmann,<br />
Verena Kagelmann<br />
Photos: Frank Lanfer, Belantis<br />
With around 580,000 guests annually who<br />
amuse themselves on an earlier brown coal<br />
area – a sensible reuse of the area which should<br />
be noted – the park can be quite satisfied, whilst<br />
simultaneously it's quite clear that the leased<br />
coaster "Huracan" with five inversions from Gerstlauer<br />
that opened in June 2010, contributed a not<br />
insignificant positive visitor development.<br />
The original theme-land concept, planned as a<br />
journey through interesting historic regions<br />
around the Mediterranean has in the meantime<br />
been softened and has become more global: added<br />
to the Egyptian "Tal der Pha-ra-onen", the<br />
Greek "Strand der Götter", the British-Celtic "Insel<br />
der Ritter" and the Hispanic "Küste<br />
der Entdecker" were the entrance<br />
area "Schloss Belantis",<br />
the German "Land der Grafen",<br />
the north American "Prärie der<br />
Indianer" and the middle American<br />
"Reich der Sonnentempel"<br />
with the already mentioned<br />
"Eurofighter"-version "Huracan".<br />
Belantis is not a mega-park by<br />
any means, and can't install new<br />
ride constructions every year,<br />
but the focal point is things that<br />
are important for a successful<br />
family outing – even if they are<br />
the traditional affairs of gold<br />
mining, pedal cars, petting<br />
zoos, makeup and similar other<br />
entertainments. The novelty for<br />
the alleged anniversary season<br />
2012 was erected in the castle<br />
area, and was the "Buddel Tanz" ("Crinoline" from<br />
Gerstlauer, earlier at Holiday <strong>Park</strong>). Other reforms<br />
were made in the area of environmentalism, a factor<br />
that in the meanwhile should not to be underrated,<br />
playing an important role in economic success.<br />
As a result all attractions run on electricity<br />
from water power (not generated by the park but<br />
supplied by an electricity supplier) – a clever marketing<br />
for the eco-conscious German visitor. And<br />
new in 2013: it goes a lot faster for the impatient<br />
with the "FastRide-Service", which means no waiting<br />
time for the popular coasters "Huracan" and<br />
"Drachenritt" – modelled on the large American<br />
entertainment parks.<br />
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It appears that Belantis can count on a<br />
loyal visiting public that returns<br />
regularly – and very willingly also to the<br />
Halloween events with evening parties.<br />
And one of the points in the Belantis<br />
advertising is more than true: there's no<br />
other German park that is located so<br />
near to a large city!<br />
The chances that Belantis will become<br />
many years older are not at all bad.<br />
And when another top attraction like<br />
"Huracan" is erected soon, there will be<br />
an even more positive impact. ■
CLOSED: WALYGATOR PARC<br />
Who would have thought it? In<br />
2010 the French Walygator Parc<br />
erected the largest steel<br />
coaster in Europe (the used Inverter<br />
"Le Monster" from B&M<br />
is the third longest Inverter in<br />
the world). And by 2015 it was<br />
intended that the first phase of<br />
the Wallywood-Resort, including<br />
hotels, casinos, and water<br />
park, be completed. But now<br />
things are completely different,<br />
namely bankruptcy.<br />
Text & Photos: Frank Lanfer<br />
The brothers Claude and<br />
Didier Le Douarin<br />
Nevertheless both brothers, Claude und Didier<br />
Le Douarin, had made enough profit with their<br />
theme park, which they had taken over in 2006<br />
(earlier the park was called Walibi Lorraine).<br />
However the showman brothers preferred to live it<br />
up rather than spend their money on their park. The<br />
salaries for their employees were paid irregularly –<br />
if paid at all – as they preferred to purchase 10<br />
discos in the region of Metz, and drive around the<br />
area in luxury cars such as a Bentley and Rolls<br />
Royce.<br />
At the end of 2012 Walygator had to file for bankruptcy,<br />
and the court ordered that the family Le<br />
Douarin had to relinquish the park immediately. This<br />
resulted in the brothers immediately dismantling 10<br />
small ride constructions and disappearing. In any<br />
case though, they still have to answer to charges of<br />
insolvency protraction and probably money<br />
laundering.<br />
New owners have already been found. In addition<br />
to Franck Deglinet, ex-Personnel Manager at Walygator,<br />
and Christophe de Moffarts, earlier Director<br />
of Parc Bagatelle, there are also two business associates<br />
of the Le Douarin family involved: Eric Luc,<br />
an insurance agent, and Jacqueline Lejeune,<br />
earlier owner of the technology firm Olitec, who had<br />
earlier given personal credit to the Le Douarins.<br />
The purchase price of the park was 180,000 Euro,<br />
however with the obligation to retain the 200 employees,<br />
pay outstanding salaries, to pay outstanding<br />
invoices, and to bring a new lease of life to the<br />
park to the tune of 1.5 million Euro – all together an<br />
investment sum of around 4 million Euro (the 1,1125<br />
long Inverter alone had cost almost 5 million Euro,<br />
which was a bargain price; see KPR 9/2010).<br />
In any case, the park itself will apparently reopen<br />
again in June 2013, using a very new name and<br />
new mascots as well.<br />
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64
PROJECT: CRETE<br />
CLOSED: SNOW DOME<br />
MAGAZINE<br />
Text:<br />
Verena Kagelmann<br />
Text:<br />
Verena Kagelmann<br />
An unknown until now Israeli business group is<br />
planning big things: a new theme complex on<br />
the Greek island of Crete, more specifically in<br />
the north of Hersonissos. And the whole thing<br />
is not quite so odd, as there are over 400,000<br />
Israeli tourists visiting Greece annually.<br />
The plan is not new, as it was already prepared in<br />
1994, but never realised until now. At long last an<br />
integrated holiday-amusement-complex will be<br />
erected on a 617 hectare sized area for over 500<br />
million Euro. In addition to the theme park there are<br />
plans to build an 18-hole golf course, a shopping<br />
mall, a five-star-hotel, a conference centre and a<br />
casino.<br />
In order to achieve ideal accessibility and to increase<br />
attractiveness for guests, there is even a<br />
new airport in planning along with an autobahn<br />
connection, which means that the Greek nation<br />
(economic situation is well known) and the Island of<br />
Crete (is comparably doing well) have to invest.<br />
And the economic situation of Greece makes the<br />
country attractive pricewise for guests, particularly<br />
from Israel.<br />
■<br />
Bad news for the winter sport paradise Snow<br />
Dome in Bispingen: the earlier indoor novelty<br />
stands before the gates of insolvency.<br />
A shock for the State of Lower Saxony, which was<br />
financially involved with the settlement to the tune<br />
of over 5 mio € from public funds, and also for<br />
nearby Heide-<strong>Park</strong> with its overnight accommodations<br />
that forms a leisure destination together with<br />
Snow Dome and the newly opened FOC Bispingen.<br />
More than 35 mio € was invested around the Tirol<br />
tourist entrepreneur Jakob Falkner and other Austrian<br />
companies, however Snow Dome has never<br />
written black figures since its founding in 2006. With<br />
a price of almost 35 € for a day ticket, the costs<br />
were too high for many, particularly families.<br />
Another factor was the ever increasing electricity<br />
costs for the constant operation of the lift and the<br />
cooling plant. There are also many repairs due,<br />
which increases the spiralling costs even more.<br />
How and if operation will continue is not clear, or if<br />
there are to be any new investors. What definite is,<br />
is that the GmbH will stop operating initially, and<br />
closed its gates at the end of March.<br />
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THE EXPLORER<br />
Huss <strong>Park</strong> Attractions remains true to its philosophy<br />
of combining proven quality ride types<br />
into a new experience, with the result that the<br />
proven operated attractions can be offered without<br />
the usual teething problems.<br />
And so it all continues on with the new indoor ride<br />
idea by the name of "The Explorer". Hidden behind<br />
the name is a heavily shortened "Sky Tower" attraction<br />
with a 70 person round gondola with modern<br />
glassing at room height, which drops to the ground<br />
after embarking – a so-called type of inverse<br />
viewing tower.<br />
Whilst the capsule rotates to the left and right, 360°<br />
projections are shown – produced according to<br />
customer wishes – for example a simulation flight,<br />
an outer space adventure, or even a trip through<br />
the human bloodstream.<br />
According to information received from General<br />
Manager Mirko Schulze, the company is already<br />
having discussions with a first client.<br />
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BARCELONA WORLD / EURO VEGAS<br />
Text: Frank Lanfer<br />
Currently there are speculations about a new<br />
theme park in the Spanish area of Tarragona/<br />
Reus. According to assertions it is planned to<br />
be erected in the immediate vicinity of Port-<br />
Aventura on grounds that are owned by La<br />
Caixa, the earlier co-proprietor of PortAventura<br />
park.<br />
In actual fact the American Las Vegas Sands Corporation<br />
had planned to realise the so-called Euro-<br />
Vegas here, but surprisingly Sheldon Adelson, CEO<br />
of Las Vegas Sands announced that the project<br />
would be realised in Madrid. However, the proud<br />
Catalonians wouldn't put up with the situation, and<br />
announced a similar project themselves.<br />
According to the Spanish media,<br />
Spanish billionaire Enrique Banuelos<br />
and his Veremonte firm<br />
plan to construct the so-called<br />
"Barcelona World” on 1.5 million<br />
square meters of land. The 4.77-<br />
billion-Euro investment is expected<br />
to create 20,000 direct jobs.<br />
The park will present six areas of<br />
the world: Europe, the United<br />
States, Russia, China, Brazil and<br />
India. There is also to be a casino<br />
and a hotel with 2,000 rooms<br />
to be erected in each theme<br />
area. From the year 2016, there<br />
are to be 10 million visitors<br />
generated (in comparison: Port-<br />
Aventura reaches almost 4 million<br />
guests annually).<br />
Originally this property that is designated<br />
for the project was the<br />
potential Disneyland area, and<br />
belonged later to PortAventura. At the end of 2012<br />
the large Spanish bank La Caixa sold its park<br />
shares to co-owner Investindustria, without the<br />
grounds ever changing ownership. The grounds,<br />
on which there is a huge golfing area, are still owned<br />
by the bank. Should the realization of Barcelona<br />
World eventuate, PortAventura's expansion area<br />
would be extensively cut as a consequence.<br />
However, the momentary economic situation of<br />
Spain and the fact that in the middle of this area –<br />
between PortAventura and the Mediterranean<br />
coast line – there are already large housing<br />
developments (on the map marked grey), speak<br />
more or less against the project. The envisioned<br />
visitor number also appears unreliable and to be far<br />
away from any kind of reality.<br />
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66
TOURISTIC: FIRST WATERPARK CATAGLOGUE<br />
Text:<br />
Verena Kagelmann<br />
Photos: Öger Tours<br />
For the first time, a tourism company – Öger<br />
Tours – which belongs to Thomas Cook – has<br />
released a special catalogue pertaining only to<br />
slide hotels.<br />
The main target group is people who wish to have<br />
an active experience, and are looking not only for<br />
the "classic swimming holiday on the beach."<br />
Especially borne in mind are countless all-inclusive<br />
offers, so that potential guests don't have to worry<br />
about not having exciting activities or lower<br />
budgets.<br />
The travel catalogue "Öger Aqua" is especially<br />
geared up for families, and contains a total of 38<br />
hotel resorts with unusual water parks in Turkey,<br />
Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, and the United Arab<br />
Emirates.<br />
Only hotels offering at least five slides for adults are<br />
featured in the catalogue. And Öger also thought<br />
about an assessment of the slides as well, so slides<br />
are listed according to, amongst others, height,<br />
length, incline angle, and also special effects. With<br />
this assessment, the difficulty level of each slide<br />
can be seen – very practical.<br />
Listed amongst others is the hotel<br />
with the longest slide, the 222 m<br />
long "Crazy Raft" family slide at the<br />
Turkish Aqua Fantasy Aquapark<br />
Hotel in Kusadasi, which with 33<br />
slides is simultaneously the hotel<br />
resort with the largest water park at<br />
the moment. Second place is<br />
occupied by Güral Premier Tekirova,<br />
with a total of 22 spectacular<br />
slides. The hotel with the steepest<br />
freefall slide is the Lykia World<br />
Antalya.<br />
Featured as the most lovely water<br />
park slide-landscape is the Ali Bey<br />
Club in Side, with 25,000 m 2 of fresh<br />
green meadows, and lavish palms<br />
and plants. The most kiddie-friendly<br />
slide paradise (for children under<br />
the age of 5 years) is the Lykia<br />
World Ölüdeniz with 18 water<br />
slides and seven pools.<br />
Most of the slides in Egypt are<br />
located at the Aqua Blu Resort with<br />
19 adult slides (17 different slide<br />
types, among them a Freefall Tube,<br />
and an Uphill-Flying Boat, as well<br />
as an additional 38 small slides).<br />
And finally the largest resort landscape:<br />
the spectacular Aqua <strong>Park</strong><br />
Aquaventure at Atlantis The Palm.<br />
A 17 hectare sized tropical landscape<br />
with a 2.3 kilometre long river<br />
with rapids, a wave pool, and the<br />
slide tower "Leap of Faith" with an<br />
almost vertical slide including an<br />
underwater tunnel through a shark<br />
pool, offers fun and adrenalin.<br />
The water park catalogue can be<br />
viewed online under:<br />
www. oeger-aqua.de<br />
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Öger Tours has its head<br />
office in Turkey – no wonder then<br />
that Turkish parks are well<br />
represented (here the Aqua<br />
Fantasy <strong>Park</strong> in Izmir)
PREVIEW<br />
A calendar of events can be found here for the month of<br />
April in alphabetical order. Additional information<br />
about individual events is listed below.<br />
■<br />
A■ Aachen 30.03.-15.04.<br />
■ Aalen 20.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Albstadt-Ebingen 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Alsdorf/Weiher 19.04.-22.04.<br />
■ Ampfing 04.04.-09.04.<br />
■ Anger 28.04.-29.04.<br />
■ Ansbach-Katterbach 19.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Apen 27.04.-29.04.<br />
■ Arnstadt 23.03.-01.04.<br />
■ Augsburg 31.03.-14.04.<br />
■ Aurich 06.04.-09.04.<br />
B■ Bad Bentheim 12.04.-14.04.<br />
■ Bad Bramstedt 26.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Bad Oldesloe 19.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Bad Tölz 15.03.-01.04.<br />
■ Bad Windsheim 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Badbergen 20.04.-22.04.<br />
■ Bamberg 30.03.-14.04.<br />
■ Barmstedt 20.04.-22.04.<br />
■ Bayreuth 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Bergheim 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Bergisch Gladbach 20.04.-22.04.<br />
■ Berlin-Hellersdorf 23.03.-01.04.<br />
■ Berlin-Hohenschönhausen 04.04.-07.04.<br />
■ Berlin-Mitte-Wedding 27.03.-21.04.<br />
■ Berlin-Neukölln 26.04.-20.05.<br />
■ Berlin-Neukölln 27.03.-14.04.<br />
■ Bielefeld 15.03.-01.04.<br />
■ Billerbeck 26.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Bitterfeld 12.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Bochum 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Bonn-Beuel 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Borna 06.04.-14.04.<br />
■ Bramsche 26.04.-29.04.<br />
■ Brandenburg/Havel 12.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Bremen 22.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Bremerhaven 26.04.-05.05.<br />
■ Buxtehude 12.04.-14.04.<br />
C■ Castrop-Rauxel 12.04.-15.04.<br />
■ Chemnitz 25.04.-05.05.<br />
■ Coburg 19.04.-28.04.<br />
D■ Damme 26.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Darmstadt 19.04.-29.04.<br />
■ Deggendorf 26.04.-06.05.<br />
■ Delitzsch 29.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Delmenhorst 13.04.-17.04.<br />
■ Diepholz 19.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Dietzenbach 27.04.-01.05.<br />
■ Dillingen/Donau 19.04.-23.04.<br />
■ Dortmund 23.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Dortmund-Hörde 12.04.-14.04.<br />
■ Dresden 30.03.-14.04.<br />
■ Düsseldorf-Grafenberg 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Düsseldorf-Mitte 13.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Duisburg-Rheinhausen 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Duisburg-Walsum 30.03.-01.04.<br />
■ Duisburg-Wedau 27.04.-05.05.<br />
■ Durmersheim 30.03.-02.04.<br />
E■ Egelsbach 13.04.-16.04.<br />
■ Eggenfelden 19.04.-29.04.<br />
■ Einbeck 05.04.-08.04.<br />
■ Elsterwerda 19.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Eltville 27.04.-29.04.<br />
■ Emden 27.04.-01.05.<br />
■ Enger 26.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Erfurt 30.03.-14.04.<br />
■ Erlangen 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Eschweiler 19.04.-22.04.<br />
■ Essen-Borbeck 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Essen-Dellwig 26.04.-29.04.<br />
F■ Flensburg 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Florstadt 30.03.-01.04.<br />
■ Frankenthal 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Frankfurt 22.03.-14.04.<br />
■ Frankfurt-Nied 27.04.-05.05.<br />
■ Freilassing 26.04.-05.05.<br />
■ Friedrichsthal 30.03.-03.04.<br />
■ Fürstenfeldbruck 26.04.-05.05.<br />
■ Fürstenwalde/Spree 12.04.-15.04.<br />
G■ Garching/Alz 26.04.-01.05.<br />
■ Gelsenkirchen-Feldmark 30.03.-02.04.<br />
■ Georgsmarienhütte 19.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Gera 20.04.-05.05.<br />
■ Gevelsberg 19.04.-22.04.<br />
■ Gießen 30.03.-14.04.<br />
■ Gnarrenburg 19.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Gottmadingen 27.04.-29.04.<br />
■ Grefrath 27.04.-01.05.<br />
■ Großenkneten 13.04.-15.04.<br />
H■ Hagen 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Hagen-Haspe 12.04.-15.04.<br />
■ Hagen-Vorhalle 12.04.-15.04.<br />
■ Hallbergmoos 24.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Halle/Saale 30.03.-14.04.<br />
■ Hamburg 22.03.-21.04.<br />
■ Hameln 25.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Hamm-Heessen 19.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Hammelburg 13.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Hannover 30.03.-21.04.<br />
■ Harsewinkel 12.04.-15.04.<br />
■ Hattingen 27.04.-01.05.<br />
■ Heddesheim 13.04.-15.04.<br />
■ Heilbronn 26.04.-01.05.<br />
■ Henstedt-Ulzburg 12.04.-14.04.<br />
■ Herborn 19.04.-22.04.<br />
■ Herford 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Herten-Westerholt 05.04.-07.04.<br />
■ Höhr-Grenzhausen 06.04.-08.04.<br />
■ Höxter/Weser 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Hohenlimburg/Hagen 26.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Homburg/Saar 30.03.-02.04.<br />
■ Horn-Bad Meinberg 29.03.-01.04.<br />
■ Hückeswagen 19.04.-22.04.<br />
■ Hürth 30.03.-02.04.<br />
I■ Ibbenbüren 30.03.-01.04.<br />
■ Immenstadt 20.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Iserlohn 30.03.-07.04.<br />
K■ Kamen 19.04.-22.04.<br />
■ Karlshuld 25.04.-30.04.<br />
■ Karlsruhe 30.03.-08.04.<br />
■ Kehl 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Kiel 19.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Kitzingen 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Koblenz 26.04.-05.05.<br />
■ Köln-Deutz 30.03.-14.04.<br />
■ Konstanz 13.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Krefeld 26.04.-05.05.<br />
■ Krefeld-Fischeln 13.04.-15.04.<br />
■ Krefeld-Linn 20.04.-22.04.<br />
■ Kulmbach 19.04.-28.04.<br />
L■ Lampertheim 30.03.-02.04.<br />
■ Landau/Pfalz 27.04.-06.05.<br />
■ Landshut 12.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Leipzig 19.04.-12.05.<br />
■ Lemgo 12.04.-15.04.<br />
■ Lengerich 19.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Leopoldshöhe 19.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Limbach-Oberfrohna 28.03.-01.04.<br />
■ Lippstadt 31.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Luckau 27.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Ludwigsfelde 05.04.-08.04.<br />
■ Ludwigshafen/Rhein 12.04.-16.04.<br />
■ Lüneburg 26.04.-29.04.<br />
M■ Magdeburg 22.03.-14.04.<br />
■ Mainz 23.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Manching-Oberstimm 26.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Mannheim 27.04.-12.05.<br />
■ Marktl/Inn 26.04.-30.04.<br />
■ Marl-Hüls 30.03.-02.04.<br />
■ Mechernich 19.04.-22.04.<br />
■ Mechernich-Kommern 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Merseburg 16.03.-01.04.<br />
■ Mettingen 26.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Mönchengladbach 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Mönchengladbach 30.03.-02.04.<br />
■ Mörfelden-Walldorf 06.04.-09.04.<br />
■ Mörfelden-Walldorf 27.04.-01.05.<br />
■ Moormerland 12.04.-15.04.<br />
■ Moosburg/Isar 26.04.-01.05.<br />
■ Mühlhausen/Thüringen 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ München 19.04.-05.05.<br />
■ München-Au 27.04.-05.05.<br />
N■ Naumburg/Saale 23.03.-01.04.<br />
■ Nettetal-Kaldenkirchen 13.04.-16.04.<br />
■ Neubrandenburg 30.03.-01.04.<br />
■ Neu-Isenburg 20.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Neumarkt/Oberpfalz 26.04.-01.05.<br />
■ Neuwied/Rhein 22.03.-02.04.<br />
■ Nienburg/Weser 05.04.-07.04.<br />
■ Norden-Norddeich 28.03.-01.04.<br />
■ Northeim 27.04.-01.05.<br />
■ Nortorf 12.04.-14.04.<br />
■ Nürnberg 30.03.-14.04.<br />
O■ Ochtrup 26.04.-29.04.<br />
■ Oelsnitz 19.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Oer-Erkenschwick 19.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Oftersheim 13.04.-16.04.<br />
■ Olbernhau 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Olsberg 26.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Ostbevern 19.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Osterode/Harz 12.04.-16.04.<br />
P■ Paderborn 20.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Passau 26.04.-05.05.<br />
■ Petershagen 19.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Pfarrkirchen 03.04.-07.04.<br />
■ Pfungstadt 22.03.-01.04.<br />
■ Pirmasens 30.04.-12.05.<br />
■ Plauen 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Pohlheim 19.04.-30.04.<br />
■ Potsdam 22.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Puchheim 12.04.-21.04.<br />
R■ Rastatt 26.04.-01.05.<br />
■ Ratzeburg 26.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Remscheid 26.04.-05.05.<br />
■ Rendsburg 12.04.-15.04.<br />
■ Rheinbach 30.04.-05.05.<br />
■ Riegelsberg 27.04.-29.04.<br />
■ Rosbach v.d. Höhe 26.04.-29.04.<br />
■ Rostock 23.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Roth/Mittelfranken 26.04.-29.04.<br />
■ Rüsselsheim/Main 26.04.-30.04.<br />
S■ Saarbrücken 26.04.-13.05.<br />
■ Saarbrücken-Dudweiler 13.04.-16.04.<br />
■ Salzgitter-Bad 12.04.-15.04.<br />
■ Salzgitter-Lebenstedt 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Sandhausen 20.04.-23.04.<br />
■ Sankt Ingbert 12.04.-15.04.<br />
■ Schlüchtern 26.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Schneeberg/Erzgeb. 12.04.-14.04.<br />
■ Schwabach 19.04.-23.04.<br />
■ Schwarzenbek 12.04.-14.04.<br />
■ Schweinfurt 05.04.-14.04.<br />
■ Sendenhorst 13.04.-15.04.<br />
■ Senftenberg 19.04.-22.04.<br />
■ Siegen-Weidenau 26.04.-01.05.<br />
■ Soltau 26.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Speyer 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Stade 04.04.-08.04.<br />
■ Staßfurt 06.04.-14.04.<br />
■ Steinfeld/Oldenburg 20.04.-22.04.<br />
■ Stendal 27.04.-05.05.<br />
■ Stuttgart 20.04.-12.05.<br />
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■ CZ Praha=Prag=Praag 02.03.-21.04.<br />
PREVIEW<br />
T■ Telgte-Westbevern 14.04.-15.04.<br />
■ Tirschenreuth 19.04.-22.04.<br />
U■ Uffenheim 30.04.-05.05.<br />
■ Unna 26.04.-29.04.<br />
V■ Varel 12.04.-15.04.<br />
■ Vechta 27.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Velbert 27.04.-01.05.<br />
■ Villingen-Schwenningen 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Völklingen 30.03.-07.04.<br />
W■ Walldorf 27.04.-01.05.<br />
■ Walsrode 12.04.-14.04.<br />
■ Wangen 26.04.-29.04.<br />
■ Wedel 25.04.-28.04.<br />
■ Weiden 26.04.-05.05.<br />
■ Weil am Rhein 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ Weißenfels 06.04.-14.04.<br />
■ Wesel 27.04.-01.05.<br />
■ Wiesbaden 05.04.-08.04.<br />
■ Wilhelmshaven 13.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Winsen/Luhe 19.04.-22.04.<br />
■ Wittmund 28.03.-01.04.<br />
■ Wolfsburg 30.04.-12.05.<br />
■ Wuppertal-Barmen 30.03.-14.04.<br />
■ Wuppertal-Vohwinkel 27.04.-01.05.<br />
Z■ Zeitz/Elster 27.04.-01.05.<br />
■ Zeven 26.04.-29.04.<br />
■ Zirndorf 19.04.-22.04.<br />
■ Zschopau 13.04.-21.04.<br />
■ Zwickau 26.04.-12.05.<br />
International<br />
■ A Berndorf/St.Veit 26.04.-01.05.<br />
■ A Dornbirn 04.04.-07.04.<br />
■ A Kapfenberg 23.03.-01.04.<br />
■ A Klagenfurt 05.04.-07.04.<br />
■ A Linz 27.04.-05.05.<br />
■ A Oberalm 30.03.-01.04.<br />
■ A Sankt Pölten 11.04.-14.04.<br />
■ B Brugge=Bruges 19.04.-12.05.<br />
■ B Charleroi 30.03.-22.04.<br />
■ B Genk 26.04.-06.05.<br />
■ B Kortrijk=Courtrai 28.03.-14.04.<br />
■ B Oudenaarde 29.03.-07.04.<br />
■ B Vilvoorde=Vilvorde 20.04.-28.04.<br />
■ CH Bellinzona 19.04.-05.05.<br />
■ CH Bern 13.04.-28.04.<br />
■ CH Bremgarten 31.03.-01.04.<br />
■ CH Chaux-de-Fonds 23.03.-14.04.<br />
■ CH Frauenfeld 26.04.-29.04.<br />
■ CH Genève=Genf 23.03.-14.04.<br />
■ CH Lugano 29.03.-14.04.<br />
■ CH Luzern 26.04.-05.05.<br />
■ CH Rapperswil 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ CH Sankt Gallen 10.04.-14.04.<br />
■ CH Uster 13.04.-14.04.<br />
■ CH Zug 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ ES Palma de Mallorca 23.02.-15.04.<br />
■ ES Sevilla 16.04.-21.04.<br />
■ F Arras 06.04.-21.04.<br />
■ F Audincourt 26.04.-05.05.<br />
■ F Aurillac 27.04.-26.05.<br />
■ F Bayonne 06.04.-01.05.<br />
■ F Blois 06.04.-28.04.<br />
■ F Caen 13.04.-05.05.<br />
■ F Grenoble 23.03.-14.04.<br />
■ F Laval 23.03.-07.04.<br />
■ F Lille 06.04.-05.05.<br />
■ F Longwy 30.03.-14.04.<br />
■ F Millau 20.04.-12.05.<br />
■ F Montpellier 06.04.-01.05.<br />
■ F Nancy 29.03.-28.04.<br />
■ F Nantes 30.03.-21.04.<br />
■ F Paris 29.03.-26.05.<br />
■ F Pau 06.04.-21.04.<br />
■ F Reims 23.03.-21.04.<br />
■ F Saint-Dizier 30.03.-14.04.<br />
■ F Tours 26.04.-20.05.<br />
■ F Vienne/Isère 23.03.-07.04.<br />
■ GB Bedford 28.03.-06.04.<br />
■ GB Birmingham 28.03.-14.04.<br />
■ GB Blackburn 28.03.-07.04.<br />
■ GB Blackheath 28.03.-01.04.<br />
■ GB Bournemouth 11.04.-21.04.<br />
■ GB Bristol 22.03.-07.04.<br />
■ GB Carlisle, Cumbria 28.03.-06.04.<br />
■ GB Chingford Plain 05.04.-07.04.<br />
■ GB Clapham 29.03.-14.04.<br />
■ GB Coventry 29.03.-06.04.<br />
■ GB Crystal Palace 28.03.-01.04.<br />
■ GB Crystal Palace 04.04.-14.04.<br />
■ GB Ealing, London 25.04.-06.05.<br />
■ GB Failsworth, Lancs 28.03.-06.04.<br />
■ GB Great Yarmouth 04.04.-06.04.<br />
■ GB Hampstead Heath 29.03.-01.04.<br />
■ GB Hampton Court 29.03.-02.04.<br />
■ GB Harpenden 28.03.-01.04.<br />
■ GB Heath 31.03.-02.04.<br />
■ GB High Wycombe 29.03.-01.04.<br />
■ GB Huddersfield 28.03.-02.04.<br />
■ GB Kirkcaldy, Fife 17.04.-22.04.<br />
■ GB Lincoln 19.04.-27.04.<br />
■ GB London 28.03.-07.04.<br />
■ GB London-East 28.03.-02.04.<br />
■ GB London-North 28.03.-07.04.<br />
■ GB Maidstone, Kent 25.04.-06.05.<br />
■ GB Manchester 28.03.-06.04.<br />
■ GB Mitcham, London 28.03.-07.04.<br />
■ GB Northampton 28.03.-14.04.<br />
■ GB Norwich 28.03.-01.04.<br />
■ GB Plymouth, Devon 14.03.-07.04.<br />
■ GB Pontypridd 27.03.-06.04.<br />
■ GB Reading, Berks 26.04.-06.05.<br />
■ GB Southall 28.03.-14.04.<br />
■ GB Southampton 28.03.-07.04.<br />
■ GB Swansea 24.03.-06.04.<br />
■ GB Wakefield, W. Yorks. 01.04.-02.04.<br />
■ GB Wanstead Flats 28.03.-02.04.<br />
■ GB Whitley Bay 28.03.-07.04.<br />
■ GB Worcester 28.03.-07.04.<br />
■ GB York 28.03.-07.04.<br />
■ NL Amsterdam 26.03.-07.04.<br />
■ NL Amsterdam-Noord 04.04.-14.04.<br />
■ NL Amsterdam 29.03.-07.04.<br />
■ NL Amsterdam 23.03.-01.04.<br />
■ NL Apeldoorn 24.04.-02.05.<br />
■ NL Bergen op Zoom 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ NL Breda 29.03.-07.04.<br />
■ NL Den Haag 19.04.-05.05.<br />
■ NL Den Helder 26.04.-05.05.<br />
■ NL Deventer 29.03.-07.04.<br />
■ NL Drachten 28.03.-01.04.<br />
■ NL Emmeloord 26.04.-05.05.<br />
■ NL Enschede 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ NL Haarlem 24.04.-05.05.<br />
■ NL Haarlem 24.04.-09.05.<br />
■ NL Hilversum 24.04.-05.05.<br />
■ NL Leeuwarden 17.04.-21.04.<br />
■ NL Maarssen 10.04.-14.04.<br />
■ NL Nijmegen 27.03.-01.04.<br />
■ NL Rotterdam 20.04.-05.05.<br />
■ NL Utrecht 27.03.-03.04.<br />
■ NL Waalwijk 03.04.-07.04.<br />
■ NL Wormerveer 30.03.-07.04.<br />
■ PL Breslau=Wroclaw 23.03.-07.04.<br />
23. FEBRUARY (SATURDAY)<br />
ES Palma de Mallorca<br />
■ Fira del Ram until 15.04.<br />
2. MARCH (SATURDAY)<br />
CZ Praha=Prag=Praag<br />
■ Matejská Pout (Matthias-Kirmes)<br />
until 21.04.<br />
14. MARCH (THURSDAY)<br />
GB Plymouth, Devon<br />
■ Easter Fair until 07.04.<br />
15. MARCH (FREITAG)<br />
33607 Bielefeld<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 01.04.<br />
Schaustellerverein/Bielefeld<br />
2 x Musik Express, Flying Star, Remmi Demmi,<br />
Breakdance, Scheibenwischer, Booster<br />
Participants: ca. 80<br />
83646 Bad Tölz<br />
■ Ostervolksfest until 01.04.<br />
Closed on Good Friday<br />
16. MARCH (SATURDAY)<br />
06217 Merseburg<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 01.04.<br />
22. MARCH (FREITAG)<br />
14471 Potsdam<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 07.04.<br />
BSV GmbH/Berlin<br />
Riesenrad, Breakdance, House of Horror, Simulator<br />
Participants: ca. 35<br />
20359 Hamburg<br />
■ Dom-Frühlingsmarkt until 21.04.<br />
Closed on Good Friday<br />
Behörde für Wirtschaft Verkehr u. Innovation<br />
Airwolf, Wilde Maus XXL, Geistertempel, Wellenflug,<br />
Haunted Mansion, High Energy, Big<br />
Monster, Konga, Hexentanz, Sky Dance, Viva<br />
Mexico, Action, Rotor, Frisbee, Take Off, Dom-<br />
Dancer, Teststrecke, Atlantis Rafting, Shaker,<br />
Riesenrad, Dom-Geister, Happy Family, Fun<br />
Street, Mäuse-Spektakel, Alpen-Hotel, 2 x Irrgarten,<br />
Revue der Illusionen<br />
Participants: ca. 250<br />
28195 Bremen<br />
■ Osterwiese until 07.04.<br />
Closed on Good Friday<br />
Stadt<br />
Wildwasserbahn, Wilde Maus, Rocket, Spukschloss,<br />
Happy Sailor, Psychodelic, Happy<br />
Traveller, Nessy, Riesenrad, Octopussy,<br />
Ghost, Beach Jumper, Super-Rutsche, Looping<br />
the Loop. Booster Maxxx, Tal der Könige,<br />
Troika, Aqua Velis, Breakdance, Go-Kartbahn<br />
39104 Magdeburg<br />
■ Frühjahrsmesse until 14.04.<br />
V.S.G. GmbH/Magdeburg<br />
Riesenrad, Flasher, Musik Express, Shake,<br />
Magic, Geisterbahn, Irrgarten, Kettenflieger<br />
56566 Neuwied<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 02.04.<br />
60386 Frankfurt<br />
■ Frühjahrs-Dippemess until 14.04.<br />
Tourismus+Congress GmbH<br />
Alpina-Bahn, Wildwasserbahn, Artistico, Daemonium,<br />
Alex Airport, Big Bamboo, Transformer,<br />
Circus Circus, Breakdance, Wellenflug,<br />
Taumler, Riesenrad, Jaguar Express<br />
Participants: ca. 150<br />
64319 Pfungstadt<br />
■ Ostermarkt until 01.04.<br />
GB Bristol-Durdham Downs<br />
■ Funderworld until 07.04.<br />
23. MARCH (SATURDAY)<br />
06618 Naumburg/Saale<br />
■ Frühjahrsfest until 01.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Breakdance, Walzerfahrt<br />
Participants: ca. 33<br />
12627 Berlin-Hellersdorf<br />
■ Osterfest until 01.04.<br />
18055 Rostock<br />
■ Ostermarkt until 07.04.<br />
Großmarkt Rostock GmbH<br />
Riesenrad, Bayernwippe<br />
44145 Dortmund<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 07.04.<br />
S.V. Rote Erde/Dortmund<br />
Crazy Dancer, Down Town, Riesenrad, X-Factor,<br />
Euro-Coaster, 1001 Nacht, Kesseltanz,<br />
Schwanenflieger, Amazonabahn, Tanz der<br />
Vampire, Rutsche, Turbo Force, Breakdance,<br />
Bungee-Trampolin<br />
55120 Mainz<br />
■ Frühjahrsmesse until 07.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Wellenflug, Riesenrad, Breakdance<br />
99310 Arnstadt<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 01.04.<br />
A Kapfenberg<br />
■ Osterfest until 01.04.<br />
CH Chaux-de-Fonds, la<br />
■ Fêtes de Pâques until 14.04.<br />
CH Genève=Genf<br />
■ Luna <strong>Park</strong> Plainpalais until 14.04.<br />
F Grenoble<br />
■ Foire des Rameaux until 14.04.<br />
F Laval<br />
■ Fête Foraine Grandes Angevines<br />
until 07.04.<br />
F Reims<br />
■ Foire de Pâques until 21.04.<br />
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F Vienne/Isère<br />
■ Foire aux Manèges de Pâques<br />
until 07.04.<br />
NL Amsterdam-Westerpark<br />
■ Megakermis<br />
until 01.04.<br />
PL Breslau=Wroclaw<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes<br />
until 07.04.<br />
24. MARCH (SUNDAY)<br />
GB Swansea, South Wales<br />
■ Easter Fair until 06.04.<br />
26. MARCH (TUESDAY)<br />
NL Amsterdam<br />
■ Dam-Kermis until 07.04.<br />
27. MARCH (WEDNESDAY)<br />
12350 Berlin-Neukölln<br />
■ Britzer-Baumblüte until 14.04.<br />
T.H.Wollenschlaeger/Bötzow<br />
Breakdance, Power Express, Nessi<br />
Participants: ca. 40<br />
13405 Berlin-Mitte-Wedding<br />
■ Frühlingsfest Zentraler Festplatz<br />
until 21.04.<br />
Schaustellerverband Berlin eV<br />
Eclipse, Crazy Mouse, Breakdance, Wellenflug,<br />
Hippie Trip, Melodie Star, Rutsche<br />
Participants: ca. 80<br />
GB Pontypridd, Mid Glam.<br />
■ Easter Fair until 06.04.<br />
NL Nijmegen<br />
■ Paaskermis until 01.04.<br />
NL Utrecht-Tuinwijk-Oost<br />
■ Kermis until 03.04.<br />
28. MARCH (DONNERTAG)<br />
09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna<br />
■ Osterfest until 01.04.<br />
M.S.V./Chemnitz<br />
26409 Wittmund<br />
■ Ostermarkt until 01.04.<br />
Closed on Good Friday<br />
26506 Norden-Norddeich<br />
■ Ostermarkt until 01.04.<br />
Closed on Good Friday<br />
B Kortrijk=Courtrai<br />
■ Paasfoor until 14.04.<br />
GB Bedford<br />
■ Easter Fair until 06.04.<br />
GB Birmingham<br />
■ Star City Easter Fair until 14.04.<br />
GB Blackburn, Lancs<br />
■ Easter Fair until 07.04.<br />
GB Blackheath, South London<br />
■ Easter Fair until 01.04.<br />
GB Carlisle, Cumbria<br />
■ Easter Fair until 06.04.<br />
GB Crystal Palace, London<br />
■ Easter Fair until 01.04.<br />
GB Failsworth, Lancs<br />
■ Daisy Nook Fair until 06.04.<br />
GB Harpenden, Herts<br />
■ Common Easter Fair until 01.04.<br />
GB Huddersfield, W.Yorks.<br />
■ Easter Fair until 02.04.<br />
GB London<br />
■ Easter Fair until 07.04.<br />
GB London-East<br />
■ Easter Fair until 02.04.<br />
GB London-North<br />
■ Easter Fair until 07.04.<br />
GB Manchester<br />
■ Easter Fair until 06.04.<br />
GB Mitcham, London<br />
■ Easter Common Fair until 07.04.<br />
GB Northampton<br />
■ Easter Fair until 14.04.<br />
GB Norwich<br />
■ Easter Fair until 01.04.<br />
GB Southall<br />
■ Southall <strong>Park</strong> Fun Fair until 14.04.<br />
GB Southampton<br />
■ Common Easter Bank Holiday<br />
Fair until 07.04.<br />
GB Wanstead Flats, E. London<br />
■ Easter Fair until 02.04.<br />
GB Whitley Bay<br />
■ Spanish City Fair until 07.04.<br />
GB Worcester<br />
■ Easter Bank Holiday Fair<br />
until 07.04.<br />
GB York<br />
■ Easter Fair until 07.04.<br />
NL Drachten<br />
■ Paaskermis until 01.04.<br />
29. MARCH (FREITAG)<br />
04509 Delitzsch<br />
■ Osterfest until 07.04.<br />
C.Franzelius/Schkeuditz<br />
Raupenbahn, Villa Kunterbunt<br />
Participants: ca. 20<br />
32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg<br />
■ Horner Frühlingsfest until 01.04.<br />
B Oudenaarde<br />
■ Paasfoor until 07.04.<br />
CH Lugano<br />
■ Lunapark until 14.04.<br />
F Nancy<br />
■ Foire Attractive de Printemps<br />
until 28.04.<br />
F Paris<br />
■ Foire du Trône until 26.05.<br />
GB Clapham, South London<br />
■ Bank Holiday Fair until 14.04.<br />
GB Coventry<br />
■ Easter Fair until 06.04.<br />
GB Hampstead Heath, London<br />
■ Easter Fair until 01.04.<br />
GB Hampton Court, London<br />
■ Easter Fair until 02.04.<br />
GB High Wycombe<br />
■ Easter Fair until 01.04.<br />
NL Amsterdam-Oud Zuid<br />
■ Paaskermis until 07.04.<br />
NL Breda<br />
■ Voorjaarskermis until 07.04.<br />
NL Deventer<br />
■ Paaskermis until 07.04.<br />
30. MARCH (SATURDAY)<br />
01307 Dresden<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 14.04.<br />
Dresdner Schaustellerverband e.V.<br />
Riesenrad, Musik Express, Geisterbahn, Kettenflieger,<br />
Mini-Achterbahn<br />
Participants: ca. 45<br />
06108 Halle/Saale<br />
■ Osterjahrmarkt until 14.04.<br />
08523 Plauen<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 07.04.<br />
Festhalle Plauen<br />
09526 Olbernhau<br />
■ Osterfest until 07.04.<br />
M.S.V. Chemnitz<br />
Breakdance<br />
Participants: ca. 15<br />
17033 Neubrandenburg<br />
■ Osterfest until 01.04.<br />
ORGBüro/Berlin<br />
24937 Flensburg<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 07.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Breakdance, Super-Hopser, Jet Force, Jumper,<br />
Riesenrad, Drachen, Raupenbahn, Bungee-Trampolin,<br />
Fantasmagor, Go-Kartbahn,<br />
Pharaos Rache, Labyrinth, Tai-Fun, Water-<br />
Walkingballs<br />
30169 Hannover<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 21.04.<br />
ArGe für Volksfeste/Hannover<br />
Amazonas, U 3000, Crazy Outback, Geisterbahn,<br />
Go-Kartbahn, Heisse Räder, Night Style,<br />
Schlittenfahrt, Big Spin, Breakdance, Take<br />
Off, Wellenflug, Free Style, Wildwasserbahn,<br />
High Explosive, Rock & Roller Coaster, Riesenrad,<br />
Air-Crash, Salto Mortale, Time Factory<br />
Participants: ca. 160<br />
32052 Herford<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 07.04.<br />
Mitteldeutscher S.V. Herford<br />
Breakdance, Riesenrad, Musik Express, Rutsche,<br />
Top Spin, Mach 5, Airgate, Geister-Hotel,<br />
Amazonas<br />
Participants: ca. 100<br />
35390 Gießen<br />
■ Frühjahrsmesse until 14.04.<br />
Gießen Marketing GmbH<br />
Go-Kartbahn, Seesturmbahn, Breakdance,<br />
Twister-Coaster, Kristall-Grotte, G-Force, No<br />
Limit<br />
Participants: ca. 50<br />
37669 Höxter/Weser<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 07.04.<br />
38226 Salzgitter-Lebenstedt<br />
■ Ostermarkt until 07.04.<br />
Vorlop GbR/Salzgitter<br />
Devil Dance, Breakdance, Jaguar, Kettenflieger<br />
40235 Düsseldorf-Grafenberg<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 07.04.<br />
Schaustellerverband Düsseldorf<br />
Breakdance, Rainbow, Schlager Express, Hollywood<br />
Star, Speedy Gonzales, Crazy Halloween<br />
Participants: ca. 40<br />
41061 Mönchengladbach<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 07.04.<br />
41199 Mönchengladbach-Odenkirch<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 02.04.<br />
42283 Wuppertal-Barmen<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 14.04.<br />
Schaustellerverein Wuppertal e.V.<br />
44791 Bochum<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 07.04.<br />
Bochum Marketing GmbH<br />
Big Wave, Musik Express, Water-Walkingballs<br />
45355 Essen-Borbeck<br />
■ Oster-Kirmes until 07.04.<br />
I.G.S. mbH/Ritter+Müller/Essen<br />
45770 Marl-Hüls<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 02.04.<br />
S.V. Recklinghausen/Marl<br />
45883 Gelsenkirchen-Feldmark<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 02.04.<br />
Ruppert-Arens Veranstaltungen/GE<br />
47169 Duisburg-Walsum<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 01.04.<br />
47226 Duisburg-Rheinhausen<br />
■ Osterkirmes Hochemmerich<br />
until 07.04.<br />
Schausteller Duisburg Event GmbH<br />
49465 Ibbenbüren<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 01.04.<br />
Schaustellerverband Weser-Ems<br />
50126 Bergheim<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 07.04.<br />
F.von der Gathen/Elsdorf<br />
Riesenrad, Alpha 1, Intoxx, Dschungel Express,<br />
Polyp<br />
50354 Hürth<br />
■ Hermülheimer Osterkirmes<br />
until 02.04.<br />
50679 Köln-Deutz<br />
■ Frühlingsvolksfest until 14.04.<br />
GKS/Köln<br />
Riesenrad, Wilde Maus, XXL, Wellenflug, Breakdance,<br />
Booster Maxxx, Rio Rapidos, Octopussy,<br />
Tower, Geisterstadt, Freddy’s Company<br />
52074 Aachen<br />
■ Frühjahrsbend until 15.04.<br />
Eurogress Aachen<br />
Spinning Racer, The King, Gladiator, Around<br />
the World, Riesenrad, Voodoo Jumper, Südseewellen,<br />
Shake, Beach Party, Simulator, Willy<br />
der Wurm, Bungee-Trampolin, Geisterbahn,<br />
Magic House, Apres Ski Party, Kristallpalast<br />
Participants: ca. 120<br />
53225 Bonn-Beuel<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 07.04.<br />
Bonner Veranstaltungs-ArGe<br />
53894 Mechernich-Kommern<br />
■ Jahrmarkt Anno Dazumal<br />
until 07.04.<br />
Rheinland Kultur GmbH<br />
Raupenbahn, Nostalgie-Riesenrad, Kettenflieger,<br />
Geister-Express, Flohzirkus, Schaubude,<br />
Auf der Reeperbahn, Kuriositäten-Kabinett<br />
Participants: ca. 70<br />
58097 Hagen<br />
■ Höinger Osterkirmes until 07.04.<br />
Hagener S.V. 1907 e.V.<br />
70
Breakdance, Schwanenflieger, Verrücktes<br />
Hotel, Flipper, Wilde Maus, Sky Trip<br />
58636 Iserlohn<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 07.04.<br />
Schausteller Iserlohn GbR<br />
Musik Express, Breakdance, Hully Gully, Frisbee,<br />
Riesenrad, Brasil, Simulator<br />
61197 Florstadt<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 01.04.<br />
A.Köhler/Florstadt<br />
66299 Friedrichsthal<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 03.04.<br />
66333 Völklingen<br />
■ Ostermarkt until 07.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Spin Ball, Tropical Trip, Super-Jumper, Tarantella,<br />
Simulator, Bungee-Trampolin, Nostalgie-<br />
Riesenrad<br />
Participants: ca. 45<br />
66424 Homburg/Saar<br />
■ Osterkirmes until 02.04.<br />
67227 Frankenthal<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 07.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Revolution, Shake, Musik Express, Magic, Simulator<br />
Participants: ca. 50<br />
67343 Speyer<br />
■ Frühjahrsmesse until 07.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Tal der Könige, Riesenrad, High Impress, Chaos,<br />
Himalaya, Freddys Circus, Doggy Dog<br />
Participants: ca. 80<br />
68623 Lampertheim<br />
■ Ostermarkt until 02.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
72458 Albstadt-Ebingen<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 07.04.<br />
R.Renz/Albstadt<br />
76137 Karlsruhe<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 08.04.<br />
Schaustellerverband Sitz Karlsruhe e.V.<br />
Hollywood Star, Dance Express, Olympia-Express,<br />
Hully Gully, Flipper, Monsterhaus, Crazy<br />
Town, Riesenrad<br />
76448 Durmersheim<br />
■ Bickesheimer Frühjahrsmarkt<br />
until 02.04.<br />
77694 Kehl<br />
■ Ostermarkt until 07.04.<br />
Fa. Theo Hahn/Schwanau<br />
The Beast, Wildwasserbahn, Breakdance,<br />
Riesenrad, Taiga Jet, Adrenalin, Simulator, Irrgarten,<br />
Wellenflug<br />
Participants: ca. 40<br />
78054 Villingen-Schwenningen<br />
■ Schwenninger Frühlingsfest<br />
until 07.04.<br />
H.Gebauer/Konstanz<br />
Schlittenfahrt, Simulator, Wellenflug, Walking-<br />
Waterballs, Bungee-Trampolin<br />
Participants: ca. 25<br />
79576 Weil am Rhein<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 07.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
90478 Nürnberg<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 14.04.<br />
Stadt/Verb.Schaust.Nürnberg<br />
Berg & Tal, Wilde Maus, Wildwasserbahn, Riesenrad,<br />
Power Tower, Hot Shot, Rocket, Flip<br />
Fly, Cyber Space, Space Party, Eclipse, Breakdance,<br />
Wellenflug, Rund um den Tegernsee,<br />
Disco Express, Go-Kartbahn, Water-Walkingballs,<br />
Euro-Rutsche, 2 x Bungee-Trampolin,<br />
Gaudi-Hütt’n, Horror-World, Lach+Freu-<br />
Haus, Krumm & Schief Bau, Geister-Schlange,<br />
Panic Room<br />
Participants: ca. 170<br />
91051 Erlangen<br />
■ Frühlingsvolksfest until 07.04.<br />
Ver.z.Förderung von Volksfeste<br />
91438 Bad Windsheim<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 07.04.<br />
Kur-, Kongress-, und Touristik-GmbH<br />
Dancing Monster, Magic, Der Burner<br />
Participants: ca. 20<br />
95444 Bayreuth<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 07.04.<br />
Service- & Veranstaltungs-GmbH<br />
Happy Monster, Super-Hupferl, Dschungel<br />
Train, Bayern-Breaker<br />
Participants: ca. 25<br />
96047 Bamberg<br />
■ Frühjahrsplärrer until 14.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Swing Time, Wildwasserbahn, Domino, Star<br />
Dancer, Bungee-Trampolin, Magic, Riesenrad,<br />
Kettenflieger, Geisterbahn, Street Style<br />
Participants: ca. 50<br />
97318 Kitzingen<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 07.04.<br />
O.Till/Iphoven<br />
99084 Erfurt<br />
■ Altstadtfrühlingsfest until 14.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Flash, Flipper, Heartbreaker, Crazy Mouse,<br />
Schunkler, Musik Express, Spuk, Montgolfiere,<br />
Bayern-Rutsch’n, Jumanji<br />
Participants: ca. 40<br />
99974 Mühlhausen<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 07.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Breakdance, Tornado, Drop Attack, Twister,<br />
Atlantis<br />
Participants: ca. 30<br />
A Oberalm/Salzburg<br />
■ Osterdult Kirtag until 01.04.<br />
B Charleroi<br />
■ Foire de Pâques until 22.04.<br />
CH Rapperswil<br />
■ Osterchilbi until 07.04.<br />
CH Zug<br />
■ Osterchilbi until 07.04.<br />
F Longwy<br />
■ Fête Foraine de Paques<br />
until 14.04.<br />
F Nantes<br />
■ Grande Fête Foraine until 21.04.<br />
F Saint-Dizier<br />
■ Foire de Pâques until 14.04.<br />
NL Bergen op Zoom<br />
■ Bergse Kermis until 07.04.<br />
NL Enschede<br />
■ Paaskermis until 07.04.<br />
NL Wormerveer<br />
■ Paaskermis until 07.04.<br />
31. MARCH (SUNDAY)<br />
59555 Lippstadt<br />
■ Osterkimes<br />
until 07.04.<br />
S.V. Lippstadt e.V.<br />
86153 Augsburg<br />
■ Frühjahrsplärrer until 14.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Cobra, Wellenflug, Top Spin, Riesenrad, XXL,<br />
Breakdance, Fahrt zur Hölle, Leopardenspur,<br />
Flipper, Pirates Adventure<br />
Participants: ca. 85<br />
CH Bremgarten<br />
■ Ostermarkt until 01.04.<br />
GB Heath<br />
■ Common Easter Fair until 02.04.<br />
1. APRIL (MONDAY)<br />
GB Wakefield, W. Yorks.<br />
■ Easter Fair until 02.04.<br />
3. APRIL (WEDNESDAY)<br />
84347 Pfarrkirchen<br />
■ Rottaler Volksfest until 07.04.<br />
H.Dadlhuber/Pfarrkirchen<br />
NL Waalwijk<br />
■ Voorjaarskermis until 07.04.<br />
4. APRIL (THURSDAY)<br />
13051 Berlin-Hohenschönhausen<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 07.04.<br />
Laubinger/Fredersdorf<br />
21660 Stade<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 08.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Rock Express, Simulator, Round Up, Scheibenwischer<br />
Participants: ca. 30<br />
84539 Ampfing<br />
■ Volksfest until 09.04.<br />
A Dornbirn<br />
■ Frühjahrsmesse until 07.04.<br />
GB Crystal Palace, London<br />
■ Spring Fair until 14.04.<br />
GB Great Yarmouth, Norf<br />
■ Easter Fair until 06.04.<br />
NL Amsterdam-Noord<br />
■ Megakermis until 14.04.<br />
5. APRIL (FREITAG)<br />
14974 Ludwigsfelde<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 08.04.<br />
Lausitzer Schaustellerverband/H.Probst<br />
Nostalgie-Riesenrad, Breakdance, Simulator,<br />
Fantastic World<br />
Participants: ca. 25<br />
31582 Nienburg/Weser<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 07.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Polyp, Breakdance, Scheibenwischer<br />
37574 Einbeck<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 08.04.<br />
45701 Herten-Westerholt<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes<br />
until 07.04.<br />
65189 Wiesbaden<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 08.04.<br />
Wiesbaden Marketing GmbH<br />
Breakdance, Safarie Trip, Twister, Hip Hop Fly,<br />
Musik Express, Walk of Fame, Simulator<br />
97425 Schweinfurt<br />
■ Vogelschuß- und Schützenfest<br />
until 14.04.<br />
M.Fertsch/Lauertal<br />
A Klagenfurt<br />
■ Frühjahrsmesse until 07.04.<br />
GB Chingford Plain, London<br />
■ Fair until 07.04.<br />
6. APRIL (SATURDAY)<br />
04552 Borna<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 14.04.<br />
M.Hadlok/Pegau<br />
06667 Weißenfels<br />
■ Frühjahrsfest until 14.04.<br />
J.Seiferth/Taucha<br />
26603 Aurich<br />
■ Ostermarkt until 09.04.<br />
V.r.Schausteller Ostfriesland e.V./Leer<br />
39418 Staßfurt<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 14.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
56203 Höhr-Grenzhausen<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 08.04.<br />
64546 Mörfelden-Walldorf<br />
■ Mörfeldener Frühlingsfest<br />
until 09.04.<br />
Gebr.Hausmann GbR/Langen<br />
F Arras<br />
■ Foire aux Manège until 21.04.<br />
F Bayonne<br />
■ Fête Foraine until 01.05.<br />
F Blois<br />
■ Fête Foraine de Printemps<br />
until 28.04.<br />
Participants: ca. 50<br />
F Lille<br />
■ Foire aux Manèges du Printemps<br />
until 05.05.<br />
F Montpellier<br />
■ Foire aux Manèges until 01.05.<br />
F Pau<br />
■ Fête Foraine de Printemps<br />
until 21.04.<br />
10. APRIL (WEDNESDAY)<br />
CH Sankt Gallen<br />
■ Frühlingsjahrmarkt, OFFA<br />
until 14.04.<br />
NL Maarssen-Maarsseveen<br />
■ Kermis until 14.04.<br />
11. APRIL (THURSDAY)<br />
A Sankt Pölten<br />
■ WISA-Messe until 14.04.<br />
GB Bournemouth, Dorset<br />
■ Easter Fair until 21.04.<br />
12. APRIL (FREITAG)<br />
PREVIEW<br />
06749 Bitterfeld<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 21.04.<br />
C.Franzelius/Schkeuditz<br />
Breakdance, Twister<br />
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PREVIEW<br />
08289 Schneeberg<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 14.04.<br />
P.Walz/Stützengrün<br />
14770 Brandenburg/Havel<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 21.04.<br />
BSV GmbH/Berlin<br />
15517 Fürstenwalde/Spree<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 15.04.<br />
Lausitzer Schaustellerverband/H.Probst<br />
Nostalgie-Riesenrad, Tornado, Simulator,<br />
Fantastic World<br />
21493 Schwarzenbek<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 14.04.<br />
21614 Buxtehude<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 14.04.<br />
24558 Henstedt-Ulzburg<br />
■ Frühjahrsvolksfest until 14.04.<br />
24589 Nortorf<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 14.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
24768 Rendsburg<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 15.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
26316 Varel<br />
■ Frühjahrsfest until 15.04.<br />
26802 Moormerland<br />
■ Frühjahrsfest until 15.04.<br />
29664 Walsrode<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 14.04.<br />
32657 Lemgo<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 15.04.<br />
A.Steuer/Lemgo<br />
33428 Harsewinkel<br />
■ Kleesamenmarkt until 15.04.<br />
37520 Osterode/Harz<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 16.04.<br />
H.Theile/Bad Gandersheim<br />
38259 Salzgitter-Bad<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 15.04.<br />
Vorlop GbR/Salzgitter<br />
Devil Dance, Breakdance, Jaguar<br />
44141 Dortmund-Hörde<br />
■ Hörder Frühling until 14.04.<br />
44575 Castrop-Rauxel<br />
■ Castroper Frühlingskirmes<br />
until 15.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Frisbee, Disco Dance, Schwanenflieger, Breakdance,<br />
Musik Express, Phoenix, Verrücktes<br />
Hotel, Simulator<br />
48455 Bad Bentheim<br />
■ Frühlingsmarkt mit Kirmes<br />
until 14.04.<br />
Heskamp Event/Rheine<br />
58089 Hagen-Vorhalle<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 15.04.<br />
Hagener S.V. 1907 e.V.<br />
58135 Hagen-Haspe<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 15.04.<br />
Hagener S.V. 1907 e.V.<br />
66386 Sankt Ingbert<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 15.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Taiga Jet, Tropical Trip<br />
67059 Ludwigshafen/Rhein<br />
■ Frühlingszauber until 16.04.<br />
LUKOM/Ludwigshafen<br />
Musik Express<br />
Participants: ca. 50<br />
82178 Puchheim<br />
■ Volksfest until 21.04.<br />
84028 Landshut<br />
■ Frühjahrsdult until 21.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Hupferl, Psycho, Riesenrad, Roll Over, Around<br />
the World, Happy Monster, Crazy Mouse, Der<br />
Burner, Allround, Toboggan, Musik Express<br />
Participants: ca. 70<br />
13. APRIL (SATURDAY)<br />
09405 Zschopau<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 21.04.<br />
M.S.V./Chemnitz<br />
Breakdance<br />
Participants: ca. 15<br />
26197 Großenkneten<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 15.04.<br />
26352 Wilhelmshaven<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 21.04.<br />
Schaustellerverein Wilhelmshaven<br />
27749 Delmenhorst<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 17.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Breakdance, Disco-Bahn, Rocket, Air-Gate,<br />
Rutsche, Riesenrad, Psychodelic, Simulator<br />
Participants: ca. 125<br />
40213 Düsseldorf-Mitte<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 21.04.<br />
Schaustellerverband Düsseldorf<br />
Wildwasserbahn, Breakdance, Rainbow,<br />
Schlager-Express, Hollywood Star, Speedy<br />
Gonzales, Crazy Halloween<br />
41334 Nettetal-Kaldenkirchen<br />
■ Frühkirmes until 16.04.<br />
47807 Krefeld-Fischeln<br />
■ Kirmes until 15.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
48324 Sendenhorst<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 15.04.<br />
63329 Egelsbach<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 16.04.<br />
Gebr.Hausmann GbR/Langen<br />
66125 Saarbrücken-Dudweiler<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 16.04.<br />
68542 Heddesheim<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 15.04.<br />
W.Lowinger/Wiesloch<br />
68723 Oftersheim<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 16.04.<br />
78465 Konstanz<br />
■ Frühjahrsmesse until 21.04.<br />
H.Gebauer/Konstanz<br />
Riesenrad, Magic, Extrem, Schlittenfahrt, Simulator,<br />
Freddys Circus, Kettenflieger, Water-<br />
Walkingballs, Bungee-Trampolin<br />
Participants: ca. 30<br />
97762 Hammelburg<br />
■ Volksfest until 21.04.<br />
CH Bern<br />
■ Lunapark Schützenmatte<br />
until 28.04.<br />
CH Uster<br />
■ Frühlingsmarkt until 14.04.<br />
F Caen<br />
■ Foire de Pâques until 05.05.<br />
14. APRIL (SUNDAY)<br />
48291 Telgte-Westbevern<br />
■ Kirmes until 15.04.<br />
Wirtschaftsbetr. Telgte GmbH<br />
16. APRIL (TUESDAY)<br />
ES Sevilla<br />
■ Feria de Abril until 21.04.<br />
17. APRIL (WEDNESDAY)<br />
GB Kirkcaldy, Fife<br />
■ Links Market Fair until 22.04.<br />
NL Leeuwarden<br />
■ Lunatokermis until 21.04.<br />
19. APRIL (FREITAG)<br />
01968 Senftenberg<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 22.04.<br />
Lausitzer Schaustellerverband/H.Probst<br />
Nostalgie-Riesenrad, Musik Express, Simulator,<br />
Fantastic World<br />
Participants: ca. 20<br />
04177 Leipzig<br />
■ Frühjahrskleinmesse until 12.05.<br />
Leipziger Schaustellerverein<br />
Euro-Coaster, Wilde Maus, Riesenrad, Devil<br />
Rock, Frisbee, Musik Palast, Magic, Flipper,<br />
Breakdance, Fliegender Teppich, Hollywood<br />
Star, Geisterbahn, Freddy’s Company, Gaudi-<br />
Hütt’n, Villa Kunterbunt<br />
Participants: ca. 100<br />
04910 Elsterwerda<br />
■ Frühlings- und Gewerbefest<br />
until 21.04.<br />
T.Krämer/Rothstein<br />
Riesenrad, Breakdance, Raupenbahn, Tornado,<br />
Free Fall, House of Horror<br />
Participants: ca. 40<br />
09376 Oelsnitz<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 21.04.<br />
P.Walz/Stützengrün<br />
21423 Winsen/Luhe<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 22.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Breakdance, Kettenflieger<br />
23843 Bad Oldesloe<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 21.04.<br />
Lübecker Veranstaltungs-GmbH<br />
24103 Kiel<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 28.04.<br />
Closed on Wednesday<br />
Stadt<br />
Jet Force, Riesenrad, Musik Express, Breakdance,<br />
Drachen, Labyrinth, Pharaos Rache<br />
Participants: ca. 75<br />
27442 Gnarrenburg<br />
■ Frühlingsmarkt until 21.04.<br />
32469 Petershagen/Weser<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 21.04.<br />
33818 Leopoldshöhe<br />
■ Frühlingsmarkt until 21.04.<br />
35415 Pohlheim<br />
■ Wiesenfest until 30.04.<br />
35745 Herborn<br />
■ Frühlings- und Volksfest<br />
until 22.04.<br />
Veranstaltungsbüro Wagner/Buseck-Beuern<br />
42499 Hückeswagen<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 22.04.<br />
Frank G.Schmidt/Remscheid<br />
45739 Oer-Erkenschwick<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 21.04.<br />
48346 Ostbevern<br />
■ Kirmes until 21.04.<br />
49124 Georgsmarienhütte<br />
■ Hüttenmarkt until 21.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
49356 Diepholz<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 21.04.<br />
W.Schneider/Bielefeld<br />
49525 Lengerich<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 21.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
52249 Eschweiler<br />
■ Inde-Kirmes until 22.04.<br />
52477 Alsdorf/Weiher<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 22.04.<br />
53894 Mechernich<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 22.04.<br />
58285 Gevelsberg<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 22.04.<br />
Hagener S.V. 1907 e.V.<br />
59073 Hamm-Heessen<br />
■ Dorfkirmes until 21.04.<br />
Schaustellerverein/Hamm<br />
59174 Kamen<br />
■ Frühlingskirmes until 22.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
64289 Darmstadt<br />
■ Frühjahrsmesse until 29.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Rutsche, Breakdance, Riesenrad, Geisterbahn,<br />
Wellenflug, Booster Maxxx, Skipper,<br />
Dschungel Train<br />
Participants: ca. 110<br />
80336 München<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 05.05.<br />
V.M.S./München<br />
84307 Eggenfelden<br />
■ Gerner Dult until 29.04.<br />
Gutsverwaltung Gern<br />
Top Spin, The Beast, Alpenrausch, Magic,<br />
Nostalgie-Riersenrad, Route 66<br />
Participants: ca. 35<br />
89407 Dillingen/Donau<br />
■ Frühlingsvolksfest until 23.04.<br />
E.Gührer/Schrozberg<br />
Disco-Flyer, G-Force, Euro-Rutsche, Jump<br />
Street, Hopser, Simulator, Walk of Fame, Tornado<br />
Participants: ca. 30<br />
90513 Zirndorf<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 22.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
91126 Schwabach<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 23.04.<br />
91522 Ansbach-Katterbach<br />
■ Deutsch-Amerikanisches<br />
Volksfest until 21.04.<br />
Uebel & Sachs/Niederwerrn<br />
95326 Kulmbach<br />
■ Volksfest until 28.04.<br />
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95643 Tirschenreuth<br />
■ Volks- und Schützenfest<br />
until 22.04.<br />
H.Perz/Fürth<br />
96450 Coburg<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 28.04.<br />
S.V.r.S - R.Pazdera/Lautertal<br />
Riesenrad, Polyp, Twister, Free Style, Super<br />
Tower, Simulator<br />
Participants: ca. 40<br />
B Brugge=Bruges<br />
■ Meifoor until 12.05.<br />
CH Bellinzona<br />
■ Luna <strong>Park</strong> until 05.05.<br />
GB Lincoln<br />
■ April Pleasure Fair until 27.04.<br />
NL Den Haag<br />
■ Koninginnekermis until 05.05.<br />
20. APRIL (SATURDAY)<br />
07545 Gera<br />
■ Frühlingsvolksfest until 05.05.<br />
Kultur- & Veranstaltungsmanagement/Gera<br />
Crazy Mouse, Musik Express, Tanz der Vampire,<br />
Riesenrad, Breakdance<br />
Participants: ca. 30<br />
25355 Barmstedt<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 22.04.<br />
33098 Paderborn<br />
■ Lunapark-Kirmes until 28.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Wilde Maus, Flash, 1001 Nacht, Simulator,<br />
Breakdance, Musik Express, Remmi Demmi,<br />
Bungee-Trampolin<br />
Participants: ca. 60<br />
47839 Krefeld-Linn<br />
■ Kirmes until 22.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
49439 Steinfeld/Oldenburg<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 22.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
49535 Badbergen/Quakenbrück<br />
■ Badberger Kirmes until 22.04.<br />
Gemeinde<br />
51427 Bergisch Gladbach-Refrath<br />
■ Kirmes until 22.04.<br />
63263 Neu-Isenburg<br />
■ Volks- und Frühlingsfest<br />
until 28.04.<br />
Ferling GbR/Offenbach<br />
69207 Sandhausen<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 23.04.<br />
Fa.Stoner-Krusig/Karlsruhe<br />
70372 Stuttgart<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 12.05.<br />
in.Stuttgart Veranstaltungs GmbH<br />
Alpina-Bahn, Wildwasserbahn, Wilde Maus,<br />
Go-Kartbahn, Power Tower, Hot Shot, Wellenflug,<br />
Polyp, Revolution, Turbo Force, Transformer,<br />
The King, XXL, Flipper, Star Flyer, Musik<br />
Express, Musik-Shop, Happy Sailor, Breakdance,<br />
Shake, Disco-Fieber, Circus Circus,<br />
Riesenrad, Boxbude, Daemonium, Geisterschlange,<br />
Aqua Velis, Hollywood, Krumm &<br />
Schief Bau, Big Bamboo, Geheimnisse des<br />
Orients, Kristallpalast, Rutsche, The Game, Simulator<br />
Participants: ca. 215<br />
73431 Aalen<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 28.04.<br />
87509 Immenstad<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 28.04.<br />
E.Diebold jr./Augsburg<br />
B Vilvoorde=Vilvorde<br />
■ Troostkermis until 28.04.<br />
F Millau<br />
■ Fête Foraine until 12.05.<br />
NL Rotterdam<br />
■ Koninginnekermis until 05.05.<br />
24. APRIL (WEDNESDAY)<br />
85399 Hallbergmoos<br />
■ Volksfest until 28.04.<br />
G.Widmann/Freising<br />
NL Apeldoorn<br />
■ Koninginnekermis until 02.05.<br />
NL Haarlem<br />
■ Zaanenlaan Kermis until 05.05.<br />
NL Haarlem<br />
■ Centrum-Kermis until 09.05.<br />
NL Hilversum<br />
■ Koninginnekermis until 05.05.<br />
25. APRIL (THURSDAY)<br />
09111 Chemnitz<br />
■ Frühlingsfes until 05.05.<br />
M.S.V. e.V. Chemnitz<br />
Riesenrad, Breakdance, Juke-Box, Musik Express,<br />
Wellenflug, Fantastic World<br />
Participants: ca. 50<br />
22880 Wedel<br />
■ Ochsenmarkt until 28.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Participants: ca. 35<br />
31785 Hameln<br />
■ Rattenfänger - Frühjahrskirmes<br />
until 28.04.<br />
Deister Event/Lauenau<br />
Free Style, Mexico-City, Scheibenwischer,<br />
Musik Express<br />
Participants: ca. 50<br />
86668 Karlshuld<br />
■ Donaumoosvolksfest until 30.04.<br />
Gemeinde + P.Winterholler<br />
Sweety Star<br />
GB Ealing, London<br />
■ May Bank Holiday Fair until 06.05.<br />
GB Maidstone, Kent<br />
■ May Day Bank Holiday Fair<br />
until 06.05.<br />
26. APRIL (FRIDAY)<br />
08059 Zwickau<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 12.05.<br />
Zwickauer Volksfeste GmbH<br />
12057 Berlin-Neukölln<br />
■ Maientage until 20.05.<br />
T.H.Wollenschlaeger/Bötzow<br />
Take Off, Atlantis Rafting, Breakdance, Shaker,<br />
U 3000, Hippie Trip, Around the World,<br />
Melodie Star, Achterbahn, Apres Ski Party<br />
Participants: ca. 90<br />
21335 Lüneburg<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt<br />
until 29.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Musik Express, Time Factory, Riesenrad, Breakdance,<br />
Rocket, Devil Dance<br />
Participants: ca. 60<br />
23909 Ratzeburg<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 28.04.<br />
24576 Bad Bramstedt<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 28.04.<br />
27404 Zeven<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 29.04.<br />
27568 Bremerhaven<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 05.05.<br />
ArGe Bremerhavener Märkte<br />
Avenger, Breakdance, Schlittenfahrt, Mach 5,<br />
Kuddel der Hai, Psychodelic, Water-Walkingballs<br />
Participants: ca. 100<br />
29614 Soltau<br />
■ Frühjahrsfest until 28.04.<br />
32130 Enger<br />
■ Kirschblütenfest until 28.04.<br />
36381 Schlüchtern<br />
■ Helle Markt until 28.04.<br />
Gewerbe- und Verkehrsverein<br />
42858 Remscheid<br />
■ Große Maikirmes until 05.05.<br />
Schützenverein 1816/Remscheid<br />
45357 Essen-Dellwig<br />
■ Happy Days Kirmes until 29.04.<br />
47799 Krefeld<br />
■ Frühjahrs-Sprödentalkirmes<br />
until 05.05.<br />
Stadt<br />
48607 Ochtrup<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 29.04.<br />
S.Roosenboom/Ochtrup<br />
48727 Billerbeck<br />
■ Kirmes until 28.04.<br />
49401 Damme<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 28.04.<br />
49497 Mettingen<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 28.04.<br />
49565 Bramsche<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 29.04.<br />
56073 Koblenz<br />
■ Frühjahrsmess until 05.05.<br />
57076 Siegen-Weidenau<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 01.05.<br />
K.D.Schneider/Dortmund<br />
Breakdance, Allround, Musik Express<br />
Participants: ca. 35<br />
58119 Hohenlimburg/Hagen<br />
■ Innenstadtkirmes/Lenne in Flammen<br />
until 28.04.<br />
59423 Unna<br />
■ Mai-Kirmes until 29.04.<br />
Stadthalle Unna<br />
Breakdance, Musik Express, Scirocco, Shaker,<br />
Schwanenflieger<br />
Participants: ca. 80<br />
59939 Olsberg<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 28.04.<br />
A.Steuer/Lemgo<br />
61191 Rosbach v.d. Höhe<br />
■ Blütenfest until 29.04.<br />
65428 Rüsselsheim<br />
■ MaiN-Fest until 30.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
Double Jump, Simulator, Fantasy Dream, Twister,<br />
Breakdance, Kettenflieger, Safarie-Trip<br />
Participants: ca. 75<br />
66115 Saarbrücken<br />
■ Maifest until 13.05.<br />
Stadt<br />
Riesenrad, Wildwasserbahn, Crazy Halloween,<br />
Polyp, Tropical Trip, Music-Swing, Safarie<br />
Express, Chaos<br />
Participants: ca. 40<br />
74072 Heilbronn<br />
■ Maifest until 01.05.<br />
ArGe Maifest<br />
Extrem, Joker, Dance Express, Breakdance,<br />
Hollywood Star, Monsterhaus, Atlantis, Silbermine,<br />
Kettenflieger, Simulator, Mäuse-Spektakel<br />
76437 Rastatt<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 01.05.<br />
Stadt<br />
Spinball, Himalaya, Taumler, Flipper, Riesenrad<br />
Participants: ca. 40<br />
82256 Fürstenfeldbruck<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 05.05.<br />
Stadt<br />
83395 Freilassing<br />
■ Mai-Wies'n until 05.05.<br />
Zeltbetr. B.Hell/Freilassing<br />
XXL-Krake, Free Style, Geisterhöhle<br />
84518 Garching/Alz<br />
■ Volksfest until 01.05.<br />
84533 Marktl/Inn<br />
■ Volksfest<br />
until 30.04.<br />
85077 Manching-Oberstimm<br />
■ Frühlingsfest<br />
until 28.04.<br />
H.Gerstmeier/Augsburg<br />
85368 Moosburg/Isar<br />
■ Frühlingsfest<br />
until 01.05.<br />
Stadt<br />
88239 Wangen<br />
■ Frühlingsfest mit Jahrmarkt<br />
until 29.04.<br />
K.Grubart/Isny<br />
91154 Roth<br />
■ Kirchweih<br />
until 29.04.<br />
PREVIEW<br />
92318 Neumarkt<br />
■ Frühlingsfest<br />
until 01.05.<br />
Stadt<br />
Top Spin, Happy Traveller, Wellenflug, Happy<br />
Family<br />
Participants: ca. 30<br />
92637 Weiden<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 05.05.<br />
Stadt<br />
94032 Passau<br />
■ Maidult<br />
until 05.05.<br />
Passau Event GmbH<br />
Riesenrad, Wellenflug, Geisterstadt, Cobra,<br />
Der Burner, G-Force, Scheibenwischer, Happy<br />
Monster, Amazonas, Freddys Circus<br />
Participants: ca. 100<br />
94469 Deggendorf<br />
■ VDK-Frühlingsfest<br />
until 06.05.<br />
VDK-Ortsverband Deggendorf<br />
Riesenrad, Hawaii Swing, Himalaya, Star Dancer,<br />
Kettenflieger, Street Fighter, Walk of Fame<br />
Participants: ca. 60<br />
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A Berndorf/St.Veit<br />
■ Volksfest until 01.05.<br />
B Genk<br />
■ Éénmeikermis until 06.05.<br />
CH Frauenfeld<br />
■ Chilbi until 29.04.<br />
CH Luzern<br />
■ LUGA, Luna-<strong>Park</strong><br />
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F Audincourt<br />
■ Fête Patronale de Mai until 05.05.<br />
F Tours<br />
■ Fête Foraine until 20.05.<br />
GB Reading, Berks<br />
■ May Fair until 06.05.<br />
NL Den Helder<br />
■ Voorjaarskermis until 05.05.<br />
NL Emmeloord<br />
■ Koninginnekermis until 05.05.<br />
27. APRIL (SATURDAY)<br />
06712 Zeitz/Elster<br />
■ Volks- und Maifest until 01.05.<br />
15926 Luckau<br />
■ Gewerbefest until 28.04.<br />
26689 Apen<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 29.04.<br />
26721 Emden<br />
■ Borssumer Mai-Markt until 01.05.<br />
37154 Northeim<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 01.05.<br />
39576 Stendal<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 05.05.<br />
42329 Wuppertal-Vohwinkel<br />
■ Kirmes until 01.05.<br />
42551 Velbert<br />
■ Maikirmes until 01.05.<br />
D.Osselmann/Mettmann<br />
Musik Express, Breakdance, Simulator, Beach<br />
Party<br />
45525 Hattingen<br />
■ Maikirmes until 01.05.<br />
Stadt<br />
Breakdance, Love Express, Salto Mortale,<br />
Phoenix<br />
46483 Wesel<br />
■ Maikirmes until 01.05.<br />
47279 Duisburg-Wedau<br />
■ Maikirmes until 05.05.<br />
47929 Grefrath<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 01.05.<br />
49377 Vechta<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 28.04.<br />
Stadt<br />
52348 Düren<br />
■ Maimarkt until 01.05.<br />
Stadt<br />
Jaguar, Kettenflieger, Big Wave<br />
63128 Dietzenbach<br />
■ Volksfest until 01.05.<br />
64546 Mörfelden-Walldorf<br />
■ Frühlingsfest Walld. until 01.05.<br />
65343 Eltville/Rhein<br />
■ Frühlingsfest until 29.04.<br />
65934 Frankfurt-Nied<br />
■ Kirchweih until 05.05.<br />
66292 Riegelsberg<br />
■ Frühjahrskirmes until 29.04.<br />
68169 Mannheim<br />
■ Maimess until 12.05.<br />
City Events, GrossMarkt Mannheim GmbH<br />
Rock & Roller Coaster, Wildwasserbahn, Go-<br />
Kartbahn, Inversion, Bayern-Breaker, Magic,<br />
Beach Party, Wellenflug, Starlight, Virus, Tower,<br />
Pirates Adventure, Fun Street, Geisterbahn,<br />
Simulator, Riesenrad<br />
69190 Walldorf<br />
■ Maifeier until 01.05.<br />
76825 Landau/Pfalz<br />
■ Maimarkt until 06.05.<br />
Stadt<br />
Riesenrad, Krake, High Impress, Taiga Jet,<br />
Twister-Coaster, Domino<br />
78244 Gottmadingen<br />
■ Frühjahrsmarkt until 29.04.<br />
H.Gebauer/Konstanz<br />
Kettenflieger, Simulator<br />
81541 München-Au<br />
■ Maidult until 05.05.<br />
A Linz<br />
■ Urfahraner Frühjahrsmarkt<br />
until 05.05.<br />
Wildwasserbahn, Black Out, Breakdance,<br />
Chaos, Crazy Boat, Crazy Surf, Crazy Mouse,<br />
Drachen, Drachenpalast, Bungee-Trampolin,<br />
Frisbee, Geisterbahn, Kamikaze, Kettenflieger,<br />
Magic, Magic Dreamland, Panic, Schlittenfahrt,<br />
Riesenrad, Simulator, Water-Walkingballs,<br />
X-Treme<br />
F Aurillac<br />
■ Fête la Saint-Urbain until 26.05.<br />
28. APRIL (SUNDAY)<br />
83454 Anger<br />
■ Kirta until 29.04.<br />
30. APRIL (TUESDAY)<br />
38448 Wolfsburg<br />
■ Schützen- und Volksfest<br />
until 12.05.<br />
Vorlop GbR/Salzgitter<br />
Katz & Maus, Haunted Mansion, Flasher, Wellenflug,<br />
Big Monster, Black Hole, Freddy’s<br />
Company, Beach Jumper, Devil Dance, Artistico,<br />
Wildwasserbahn, Breakdance, Rutsche,<br />
Jaguar, Riesenrad<br />
53359 Rheinbach<br />
■ Maikirmes until 05.05.<br />
66953 Pirmasens<br />
■ Maimarkt until 12.05.<br />
Stadt<br />
Breakdance, Musik Express, Riesenrad, Fantasy<br />
Drive<br />
97215 Uffenheim<br />
■ Walpurgifest until 05.05.<br />
Fa. R.Baumeister e.K/Würzburg<br />
Jump Street, Simulator, Extrem<br />
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<strong>KIRMES</strong> SALES POINTS ON THE FAIRGROUND<br />
In April & May 2013 the<br />
is available at the following:<br />
• Erfurt Altstadtfrühlingsfest (30. 03. bis 14. 04.) bei "Montgolfiere"<br />
• Bremen Ostwerwiese (22. 03. bis 07. 04.) bei "Aqua Velis"<br />
• Hamburg Dom-Frühlingsfest (22. 03. bis 21. 04.) bei "Happy Family"<br />
• Neumarkt/Oberpfalz Frühlingsfest (26. bis 30. 04.) bei "Happy Family"<br />
• Saarbrücken Maifest (26. 04. bis 13. 05.) bei "Montgolfiere"<br />
• Stuttgart Frühlingsfest (20. 04. bis 12. 05.) bei "Aqua Velis"<br />
• Freiburg Frühjahrsmesse (17. 05. bis 27. 05.) bei "Aqua Velis"<br />
• Menden Pfingstkirmes (18. 05. bis 21. 05) bei "Montgolfiere"<br />
• Dülmen Dreifaltigkeitskirmes (24. 05. bis 27. 05.) bei "Montgolfiere"<br />
Anzeigenschluss für das Maiheft<br />
ist Mittwoch, 10. April<br />
Service<br />
FREIE TERMINE - FREIE PLÄTZE<br />
Suchen Sie noch Geschäfte für Ihre Veranstaltung? Oder haben Sie mit Ihrem Geschäft noch Termine frei? Hier können Sie Ihre Anfrage veröffentlichen.<br />
Für Veranstalter, die bereits in der Kirmes & <strong>Park</strong> Revue ausgeschrieben haben, ist dieser Service kostenfrei.<br />
Für alle anderen Interessenten beträgt der Preis pro Veröffentlichung: bis 3 Zeilen € 25,- + Mwst., für 4-6 Zeilen € 40,- + Mwst.<br />
Bitte wenden Sie sich an Ralf Schmitt, Tel. 08441-402226, Fax 08441-71846, E-mail: ralf.schmitt@gemiverlag.de<br />
Frei<br />
• „Super Tower” frei vom 1. bis 4.<br />
Sonntag im Juni sowie am 4. Sonntag im<br />
Oktober. Tel.: 0170-2333387<br />
• Riesenrad (38 m) frei am 4. Sonntag<br />
im Mai und 4. Sonntag im Juni. Tel.: 0178-<br />
5166437<br />
• Bungee-Trampolin-Anlage hat<br />
Termine frei. Tel.: 0157-83034461<br />
• Flipper hat Termine frei. Tel.: 0163-<br />
4618535<br />
• Scheibenwischer frei vom 2. Sonntag<br />
im Juni bis 1. Sonntag im Juli, 3. Sonntag<br />
im August, 5. Sonntag im September<br />
sowie1. und 4. Sonntag im Oktober. Tel.:<br />
0170-2333387<br />
• Breakdance hat Termine frei. Tel.:<br />
0171-5266995<br />
• Etagen-Belustigung hat Termine<br />
frei. Tel.: 0178-8362951<br />
• Mitmachcircus, Spielmobil, Kettenflieger,<br />
etc. haben noch Termine<br />
frei. Tel.: 0173-3215800, www.circusevents.de<br />
• Kinderschleife (16 x 10 m) frei am 5.<br />
Sonntag im März (Ostern), 1. Sonntag im<br />
April, 1. und 2. So. im Mai, 2., 3. und 4. So.<br />
im Juni, 5. So. im September sowie im<br />
Oktober. Tel.: 0171-5154715<br />
• Night Style (Überkopf-Fahrgeschäft),<br />
19 x 12 (10) m hat Termine frei. Fa.<br />
Armbrecht, Tel.: 0178-4979350 u. 0178-<br />
3567647<br />
• Flugsimulator hat Termine frei. Tel.:<br />
0157-83034461<br />
• Water-Walkingballs hat Termine<br />
frei. Tel.: 0157-83034461<br />
• Riesenrutsche (7 x 35 m) und Water<br />
Walking Balls (10 x 6 m) haben von<br />
Mai bis Oktober Termine frei. Tel.: 0170-<br />
2887765<br />
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Industriestr. 3<br />
44577 Castrop-Rauxel<br />
Tel. 0 23 67/83 37<br />
Fax 0 23 67/17 67<br />
Nach wie vor liefern wir:<br />
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Reetdächer, Mauerwerke<br />
www.karussell-voelz.de<br />
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Fax 07191/ 34 0136<br />
Tel. 06195-960507<br />
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