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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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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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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The First Family of Dark Rides

The Wood family brings animatronic characters to life
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Tim’s Turn

Sustaining a Love for Attractions Through the Generations
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People of the Attractions: Dreaming the Future

Epcot designers honor the park’s 40th anniversary
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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's Turn | A Winning Experience at Gaylord Opryland

Columnist Tim O'Brien visits Gaylord Opryland's water park, SoundWaves
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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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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 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's Turn | Bad Axe is a Good Idea

Tim O'Brien talks Bad Axe Throwing in Tennessee
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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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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'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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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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The Art of Attractions | Longing for Near-Life Experiences

Compelling sessions and speakers at IAAPA Expo | Virtual Education Conference
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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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