July 2010 - Amusement Today

July 2010 AMUSEMENT TODAY 7INTERNATIONALwww.AmusementToday.comPARKS ATTRACTIONS RESORTS ENTERTAINMENT SUPPLIERSBRIEFKHS&S bringsattractions to lifeat Singapore resortThe innovative themedconstruction of KHS&S Internationaltook center stagewhen Resorts World SentosaSingapore unveiled itssignature attractions, Lakeof Dreams and Chamber ofTreasures.Visitors experienceKHS&S's unique constructiontechnology, which playsa major role in these multisensoryattractions. In its design-assistrole, KHS&S tookthe attractions from conceptto implementation. The attractionsare the concept ofEmmy award-winner JeremyRailton.Lake of Dreams, a musicalextravaganza, featuressynchronized high-speedwater jets and flaming firepits. KHS&S played a keyrole in nearly every aspectof this centerpiece display,including supplying andinstalling “vines” of glassfiber reinforced polymer(GFRP) that transform intofire-breathing dragons.Chamber of Treasures,a multi-sensory escalator,transports visitors to theresort casino via a kaleidoscopeof sights and soundsshowcasing works of worldrenownedglass sculptorDale Chihuly.“These projects trulyshowcase the talent of ourattraction and show controlexperts, and the comprehensiveservices we bring to theentertainment and themepark industry,” said PhilipCherne, KHS&S COO.Largest ever Asian Attractions Expo set for MalaysiaPHOTO COURTESY IAAPAThis year’s Asian Amusement Expo will take place at theKuala Lumpur Convention Centre.Supplied by IntaminAlton Towers unveils world’sfirst with new roller coasterAndrew MellorAmusement TodayTouted as the world’s firstfree fall drop coaster, Th13teenwas opened to the public atthe start of the 2010 seasonat the Alton Towers Resort inStaffordshire, U.K.Built by Intamin, the newthriller takes riders on a twisting,turning journey throughthe Dark Forest area of thepark where they “battle theoverwhelming force of thewoods, before plummetinginto the unknown.” With highspeeds, rapid reversing, numerousleft to right combinations,drops and a pitch blackindoor section, not to mentiona fun storyline to completethe experience, Th13teen hasproved an instant hit withvisitors following all the hypeand secrecy surrounding itsdevelopment.Best described as an excellentfamily attraction, AltonTowers’ latest addition featuresa track length of 740 meters(2,428 feet) and has a maximumtrack height of 19 meters(62 feet). Maximum speed is67 kph (41 mph), ride time 120seconds and three trains eachwith five, four-seater cars areutilized, providing an impressivehourly capacity of approximately1,300.4See ALTON, page 10Th13teen, the newest rollercoaster at Alton Towerswas supplied by Intaminand features a freefallvertical drop on the ride.The coaster was two yearsin development.RENDERING COURTESYALTON TOWERSAndrew MellorAmusement TodayThe IAAPA organizedAsian Attractions Expo (AAE)2010 is set to host the biggesttrade showarea in theevent’s historywhen it opensits doors onJuly 14.Due totake place Brayin the KualaLumpur Convention Centre(KLCC) in Malaysia, the Expobegins on July 13 with the IAA-PA Safety Institute, while theannual exhibition commencesthe following day, July 14, andcontinues until July 16.“Asian Attractions Expo4See EXPO, page 8