Columns

Campbell Family Photo in front of Ryan's Family Entertainment Center
People of the Attractions: Striking Gold with Pinsetting Equipment
The Campbells get the bowling ball rolling at Ryan's Family Amusements
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Portrait of Jack Chan, executive director and vice president of the IAAPA Asia-Pacific region (APAC)
Mic Drop: Falling Into Place in the Attractions Industry
Reflections on industry support ahead of IAAPA Expo Asia 2024
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Portrait of Don Lessem, owner and founder of Dino Don Incorporated
People of the Attractions: Don Digs Dinosaurs
Unearthing the colossal career of a professional dinosaur enthusiast
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Professional portrait of Paulina Reyes, executive director of IAAPA Latin America, Caribbean region
Mic Drop: Regions Rooted in Our Industry
In this debut column, we highlight IAAPA’s power to connect industry professionals
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Portrait of Brian Knoebel, co-owner and fourth generation family heir to Knoebels Amusement Resort
People of the Attractions: Brian Knoebel Gets a Kick Out of His Family’s Park
Family upbringing and business experience defines the fourth generation Knoebel
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Columnist Tim O'Brien sailing off into the sunset at Belgrade Lakes area in Maine
Tim’s Final Turn: Sailing Toward New Horizons
Tim O’Brien bids farewell in his final column for Funworld magazine
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Movie theater marquee sign for Saco Drive-In, located in Maine. Marquee sign text: Fri to Tues, Spiderman FFH and John Wick 3
Tim’s Turn: Rolling Up to the Revitalized Saco Drive-In
Tim O’Brien talks with Maine water park owners on drive-in theater acquisition
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Entrance to Antwerp Zoo, a new IAAPA member located in Antwerp, Belgium
New Member Spotlight: Antwerp Zoo
Antwerp Zoo discusses the benefits of an IAAPA membership for its zoological initiatives
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Jordan Hill and his wife, Sarah Hill, posing at the Kakau Canteen tiki bar that Jordan created from scratch
People of the Attractions: A Life-Changing Tiki Room
A basement tiki bar helped Jordan Hill reignite his passion of working in theme parks
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Circa 1923 carousel inside Liseberg's Grand Curiosa Hotel
Tim's Turn: Food Fights and Fun at Liseberg
A visit to Sweden takes Tim O'Brien back in time
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Carla Ward shares her late husband’s collection at Tinkertown with Tim O’Brien.
Tim’s Turn: Traveling to Tinkertown
Tim visits Tinkertown, an attraction located at an elevation of 7,007 feet in Sandia Park, New Mexico
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Mike Denninger
People of the Attractions: Rising Through the Ranks to Design Thrills
How Mike Denninger became SeaWorld’s “ride guy”
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The Sub Sea Systems SeaTrek helmet on display at IAAPA Expo 2022.
People of the Attractions: Taking the Plunge
Jim Mayfield brings guests on underwater treks
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Wood Family
The First Family of Dark Rides
The Wood family brings animatronic characters to life
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Liam on his first ride
Tim’s Turn
Sustaining a Love for Attractions Through the Generations
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Epcot leaders past and present
People of the Attractions: Dreaming the Future
Epcot designers honor the park’s 40th anniversary
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Oral History Tim O’Brien
Tim’s Turn | The Value of the IAAPA Oral History Project
The Value of the IAAPA Oral History Project
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The Sunken Lounge at the TWA Hotel sports a retro look. Visitors can enjoy 1960s cocktail favorites and look out the windows to see the 1958 "Connie" plane.
Tim's Turn | History Takes Flight at the TWA Hotel
Columnist Tim O'Brien visits the TWA Hotel at New York's JFK Airport.
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Rey visits young guest at Disney's Galactic Starcruiser
The Art of Attractions | Through the Eyes of Children
Columnist Arthur Levine reminds us to take a look of our favorite attractions from the eyes of babes.
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Tim O'Brien at Gaylord Opryland
Tim's Turn | A Winning Experience at Gaylord Opryland
Columnist Tim O'Brien visits Gaylord Opryland's water park, SoundWaves
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Douglas Trumbull
The Art of Attractions | He Took Us Back to the Future of Themed Entertainment
Columnist Arthur Levine writes on the loss of innovator Douglas Trumbull
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Young Tim O'Brien and friends pose in swimsuits
Tim's Turn | Buckeye Lake Lessons
Columnist Tim O'Brien talks his first taste of the attractions industry and what it taught him
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Maurer Rides
The Art of Attractions | A Spike in Rider Interactivity
Columnist Arthur Levine talks the latest coasters from Maurer Rides
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Tim O'Brien and IAAPA Hall of Fame friends
Tim's Turn | Reflections from the Show Floor
Tim O'Brien reflects on IAAPA Expos of the, past, while looking toward the future
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The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
The Art of Attractions | Transcending the Impossible
Arthur Levine talks groundbreaking tech and IAAPA Expo's Legends panel on "The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man" ride at Universal Studios Orlando
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Tim O'Brien at Bad Axe
Tim's Turn | Bad Axe is a Good Idea
Tim O'Brien talks Bad Axe Throwing in Tennessee
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IAAPA Expo
Art of Attractions | A Grand Return to IAAPA Expo
Arthur Levine talks IAAPA Expo 2021 and its many new announcements
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Vourderis Brothers on new roller coaster at Deno's Wonder Wheel Park
Art of Attractions | Coney Island Rising—and Taking New First Drops
Arthur Levine talks with Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park about their newest addition, the "Phoenix" roller coaster
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Cory Hutchinson standing in front of a ride queue at Funtown Splashtown USA
Tim's Turn | "Bring It On!"
Tim O'Brien talks with Funtown Splashtown USA's General Manager Cory Hutchinson about coming back after COVID-19
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Cousin Brucie on stage at Palisades Amusement Park
Tim's Turn | In Tune with Cousin Brucie
Tim O'Brien talks to legendary radio deejay, Bruce Morrow, about his years producing and hosting the “Ring- A-Ding Record Hop,” a weekly event at Palisades Amusement Park.
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Walt Disney Word
The Art of Attractions | Mickey and I Go Way Back
Arthur Levine reminisces about his career amid the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary.
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From left: Tim O’Brien, Garrett Sauers, Joshua Litvik, Jim Futrell, and Mike Costello
Tim's Turn | Editing My Lifestyle
Tim O'Brien shares how his spring cleaning was a bittersweet experience
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Matterhorn - (Credit: Paul Hiffmeyer Disneyland Resort)
The Art of Attractions | A Super Development for Arrow
Brent Young continues Arrow's legacy and keeps it relevant
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Tim O'Brien
Tim's Turn | The Amazement Park’s Amazing Atlas
Tim O'Brien speaks with Ken Miller, author of “Rolling Through the Years: A Cedar Point Atlas & Chronology”
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Titan - credit: Six Flags
The Art of Attractions | All by Myself (Don’t Wanna Be)
Arthur Levine shares his take on the social aspect of enjoying parks and attractions
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Tim Obrien, Clack RObinson and John Woods at October Fest 2008
Tim's Turn | Snapshots of Joy 
This is a happy, true tale of an Ohio-born boy who usually has success at trying to stay happy and positive and is at the age where memories are everything. 
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Liseberg Coasters - Credit: Liseberg
The Art of Attractions | Longing for Near-Life Experiences
Compelling sessions and speakers at IAAPA Expo | Virtual Education Conference
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