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The Empowerer: Massimiliano Freddi Opens Up to Funworld

The 2025 IAAPA chairman shares insights into life, business, and helping others
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Astérix Adventures

The French park’s CEO reflects on 35 years
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Riders embark on a ride down a slide at Noah's Ark water park.

IAAPA Safety Corner: A Culture of Safety

From the director of parks and attractions at Mobaro
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Liseberg: Finding Light in Adversity

Liseberg’s resilience after a fire
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Attention Natural Attraction Parks, Venues, Manufacturers, and Suppliers:

Funworld wants to know what you opened in 2024!
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Polynesian Cultural Center Food Offerings

6 Attractions Delivering Haute Cuisine as Elevated Dining Experiences

Ensuring F&B enhances facilities and the guest experience
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A puppy in a life jacket at Wild Waves Theme and Water Park

Woof It Up!: Dog-Friendly Water Parks and Community Pools Make a Splash

How water parks and community pools provide a paws-itive end-of-season experience for dogs and their owners
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Portals to Creativity: How Meow Wolf Brings Alternative Entertainment into Reality

Inside Meow Wolf's own genre of attraction
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Celebrating with Chimelong: The Art of Seasonal Events from Concept to Execution

How China's Chimelong Group prepares, promotes, and executes seasonal events
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Fall on the Farm: 3 Attractions Harvest Memories with Seasonal Fun

How agricultural-based events gave rise to permanent attractions in Illinois farm country
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America's Candy Cane Lane: 6 Sweet Spots to See for Christmas

Unwrapping how facilities plan and operate Christmas events
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Three college graduates throw their caps in the air celebrating their degrees from Bowling Green State University's Resort and Attractions Management program

Attractions-Focused University Programs Create Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

Preparing the next generation through industry-related degrees
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The Industry Suppliers Representing Cincinnati's Crafting Leaders

How industry suppliers grew at Kings Island and established their own path forward
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Kirin Sinha on Becoming An Augmented Reality Architect

The Illumix CEO shares insights on AR, attractions, and achieving success as a young entrepreneur
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All Grown Up: The Rise of Adult-Focused FECs

The evolution of adult family entertainment centers
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Guests point and look at Optimus Prime Tower ride inside Hasbro City

The Metropolis of Hasbro City: A New Concept on Classic Games

Mexico’s fresh approach to “shoppertainment” in a region hungry for leisure
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The Stars of San Antonio: A Look Inside 10 FECs in the Lone Star State

FEC operators share their steps to success
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Inspiring Young Minds at London's Young V&A Museum

Revitalized museum sparks children’s imaginations
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Exploring Terrific Thailand and its Thriving Attractions

How Thai attractions grow and adapt
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Heart and Soul: A Conversation with Wuthichai Luangamornlert

Meet the 2024 IAAPA Chairman of the Board
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Creating Katmandu Park: A Harbor for Resort Entertainment

New Latin America theme park launches a new business stream for Falcon’s
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Expansion on the Horizon for Futuroscope

The French park’s 10-year plan to stay relevant and "future-proof"
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Sustainable Growth Shapes Austria’s Awesome Attractions

Operators share successes in IAAPA Expo Europe 2023’s host nation
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SeaWorld Abu Dhabi Shimmers

Inside Miral’s new marine life theme park and animal care facility
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Splashy Transformations

How water park renovations can make waves
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Nick Varney’s Exit Interview

Nick Varney reflects on highs, lows, and lessons learned in this exclusive Funworld article
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The Science of “WOW!”

How history museums and science centers create excitement for guests
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The Science of Attraction

How COSI's Dr. Frederic Bertley is redefining the science center
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Thwomp! There It Is.

How Universal Studios Hollywood’s Super Nintendo World encourages guests to game on
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The Fun Resumes

Asia-Pacific operators launch new themed lands and record-breaking attractions
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Preparing for the Next Meltdown

Operators lean on cash, technology, and one another
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Hope in the Stars

Planning for a post-pandemic tourism resurgence in Asia-Pacific
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Sailing Toward Sustainability

Cruise lines move toward emission reductions and sustainable technologies
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Creating Sensory-Friendly Experiences

Achieving attraction accessibility for all impairments and disabilities
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Environmental Champions

Attractions share their sustainability wins
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Disney’s New Wish

How Disney Cruise Line created a modern theme park at sea
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Disney Wish Video Coverage

All aboard as Funworld presents insight at sea
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The Eat is On

What attractions expect from food and beverage of the future
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

Swimming to Success

How the Virginia Aquarium excels at animal care and guest satisfaction amid a sea of change
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Head of the Class

Finding success when preparing for school field trips
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Welcome to the Recovery

Attraction suppliers talk about their business and look ahead
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Versed in the Metaverse

Applying groundbreaking technologies to attractions
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Masters of Reinvention

Dubai’s Global Village perfects the art of change
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Theme Park Designer Keith James Reflects on His First 50 Years while Strolling Kings Island

How a first job led to developing attractions around the world
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A True Showmance

Creating next-generation immersive experiences that guests crave
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Believe It or Not!

Jim Pattison Jr. is set to move the global attractions industry forward as 2023 IAAPA Chairman of the Board
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IAAPA Expo's Successful Week

Annual convention and trade show a success
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Thursday at IAAPA Expo Provides Hope

Special events show the heart of IAAPA Members
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IAAPA Celebrates at Islands of Adventure

Relive the connections, tastes, and thrills
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Wednesday Glows at IAAPA Expo

Watch the highlight reel from Wednesday here
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Brass Ring Award Winners Shine

Winners strut the red carpet at IAAPA Expo
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IAAPA Expo Sizzles on Tuesday

Feel the energy as the trade show floor opens
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IAAPA Expo's Monday Debut

From Education to Receptions, IAAPA Expo is off and running
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IAAPA Expo Launches

See a recap of Sunday at IAAPA Expo in video
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Expo Golf Tournament Tees Off

IAAPA members gather to play and remember a lost friend
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IAAPA Expo Motorcycle Run Accelerates the Fun

Annual charity event benefits Give Kids The World
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Kennywood Bounces Back with Festivals

The Pennsylvania park also debuted refreshed facilities and a restored classic
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Overcoming the Supply Chain Crunch

Manufacturers and suppliers struggle to keep up with price increases, delayed deliveries, and more
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Season Passes: A Win-Win

When guests score perks and unlimited admission at attractions, it can increase park revenue
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Changing Guest Demographics in a Pandemic World

COVID-19’s lasting impact on international travel
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Behind-the-Scenes Tours Make a Splash Again at Aquariums

Tennessee Aquarium's new guided tour allows visitors to see aquatic animals up close
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Relocating a Roller Coaster Demands Careful Consideration

Attractions executives talk pros and cons of repurposing roller coasters from other facilities
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Smart Ways to Make Money in a Post-Pandemic World

Going cashless and offering online conveniences can elevate guest satisfaction and generate profits
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Summertime Promotions at FECs

Family entertainment centers get creative with deals and marketing to bring guests inside
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Bouncing Back from the Pandemic

Three attractions share how they’ve reworked operations to adapt to challenges brought on by COVID-19
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Roaring Into the Year of the Tiger

Vietnam's attractions are preparing for a post-pandemic boom
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Workcation: Remote Work on Vacation

How resorts and inns are using the rise in remote work to draw new business
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Operating During a Pandemic

Staffing and marketing strategies at China’s Atlantis Sanya

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Insights on Award-Winning HR Initiatives

IAAPA Brass Ring Award winners share on their human resources programs and their positive effects

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How the Pandemic Changed HR

Human resources teams remain flexible and update policies
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A Dream that Endures

Museo de Cera de la Ciudad de México survived an arduous founding, a massive earthquake, and a devastating fire to become an icon in Mexico City

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Staffing Lessons Learned for 2022

Theme parks evaluate and apply new strategies for finding and retaining staff
in the upcoming season
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Reviving Operations at Attractions

Operators share strategies for reopening following pandemic closures

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How New Rides Fared in 2021

Amusement and water parks share the success of their 2021 ride openings

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Feel-Good Moments of 2021

Attractions look back on the year’s positive experiences

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Launching in a Time of COVID-19

Lessons from new Asian attractions
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Bringing Business Back to FECs

Family entertainment center leaders share proven tactics for reviving facilities
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Shooting for the Stars

Kings Island’s Mike Koontz stays the course during a global pandemic
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How Attractions Respond to Negative Effects of COVID-19

Attractions discuss the victories, as well as the challenges, that came with overcoming the pandemic
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Guests enjoy Silver Dollar City's newest coaster, Time Traveler, when the park reopened for 2021

Lessons Learned for a Hopeful Future

How attractions are bouncing back in the wake of the pandemic
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Opening a New FEC Amid a Pandemic

A husband-and-wife team persevered throughout the pandemic to bring a family entertainment center to their community
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Hello from the Wild Side!

Wildlife Reserves Singapore hosts a Saturday morning webinar
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The Clubhouse Benefits from Municipal Ownership

The 7-acre FEC in Ardmore, Oklahoma, features an arcade, mini-golf, go-karts, and a zip line
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The Keys to FEC Success in Asia

Family entertainment centers look to benefit from educational activities, reinvestment, and targeted attractions
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Designing from Across the Globe

Innovating with an all-virtual process
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Vaccine Passport or No Passport

How attractions could use verifiable vaccine passports
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Summer Camps Make a Safe Comeback

Attractions find success bringing back programs after 2020 closures
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Social Media Strategies in the Era of COVID-19

Attractions share ways they respond to feedback and interact with guests online
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Updates to First Aid Best Practices

Attractions should evaluate their first aid kits, PPE, and training procedures
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Danish Amusement Park Cleverly Weathers the COVID-19 Storm

Recovery insights from Sommerland Sjaelland in Nørre Asmindrup, Denmark
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Reviving an FEC Birthday Party Program in 5 Steps

Two family entertainment center operators share new policies and creative ideas to host birthday parties
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California Theme Parks Get Creative

Before reopening, the state’s parks first host events to bring guests back in
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Chinese Theme Park Industry Continues to Grow Despite Pandemic

AECOM’s “2021 China Theme Park Pipeline Update” sheds light on trends and growth
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5 Things Not Going Away Post-Pandemic

Innovations in queuing, cashless transactions, and cleanliness offer long-term benefits at attractions
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The National Comedy Center relaunched and renamed its e-commerce site as The Comedy Shop, with all sales supporting the nonprofit museum. (Credit: National Comedy Center)

CLICK: Ramping Up Revenue Online

Generating merchandise sales beyond the gift shop
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Staying Connected

Virtual activities can enhance the guest experience and lead to in-person visits
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Screening Entry Screenings

Innovations in advanced sensors and AI enhance screenings at attractions
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How Leksand Sommarland Saved Summer

The amusement park shares key learnings from its shortest season ever
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Fueling the Recovery

Insight and ideas to power attractions in the age of coronavirus
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Sweet Dreams

The Dahl family continues to make Karls a family attraction brand
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New Ways to Earn Revenue

Attractions leaders share campaigns and offerings to generate revenue
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