® St. Louis Union Station’s Reinvention as a New Destination p. 40 Budget-Friendly Sustainability Tips for FECs p. 56 AUGUST 2020 PassportPassport to theto the FutureFuture With a growing global brand, KidZania continues to empower the next generationHIGH PROFIT HIGH THROUGHPUT MINIMAL MAINTENANCE ELEVATED SAFETY rciadventure.com PATENTED DESIGNS LIFETIME SUPPORT CRAFTING ADVENTURE FOR YOUR AMUSEMENTFEATURES INSIDE | August 2020 KIDZANIA CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM Cover Story | page 32 Passport to the Future Through technologically advanced role-playing activities and a new 4.0 model, KidZania continues to empower the next generation of global citizens ON THE COVER: KidZania facilities around the world invite children ages 1 to 14 to try real-world occupations, including firefighters, chefs, pilots, construction workers, radio hosts, and more. COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF KIDZANIA 40 On Track St. Louis Union Station uses attractions to turn a mall into a new destination 46 Retail Apocalypse = Attractions Opportunity How attractions can benefit from vacant retail space 51 A ‘Monster’-Sized Challenge Ride construction reduced park size, but Gröna Lund has found the keys to keeping guests happy in a smaller space JOHAN GRAMEN/ GRÖNA LUND2 Funworld | AUGUST 2020 | IAAPA.org/Funworld O— LEGACY AT WORK Luna Park Melbourne Honors #3183F-+8>>><+->398=… 9 O— REGIONAL UPDATES … 12 O— IN DEPTH %83@/<=3>C$?<8="99L9:38>9 383\960 6+C1<9?8.… 18 O— PICK YOUR PATH /A'+>/< +<5 >><+->398/@/69:= Skills … 19 O— MOVERS AND SHAKERS … 20 O— WHAT’S NEW … 21 O— THE ART OF ATTRACTIONS $2/ +<5bc'</=>6381 988/->398… 22 August 2020 VOLUME XXXVI • ISSUE 8 Funworld is a member benefit of IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry. 23 ASSOCIATION NEWS VOLUNTEER &96?8>//<=//: Moving Forward … 24 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IAAPA Young Profes- =398+6=/8>9<m/8>// <91<+7--/:>381 ::63-+>398=Q25 GIVE KIDS THE WORLD 3@/3.=$2/'9<6. &\%:.+>/Q26 IAAPA ORAL HISTORY PROJECT Award-Winning IAAPA <+63=>9<C <94/-> #2+</=#>9<3/=0<97 8.?=><C/+./<=Q27 NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT The Bakken Museum … 28 CALENDAR … 29 DEPARTMENTS LETTER FROM IAAPA … 6 AD INDEX … 58 TIM’S TURN … 60 ® BUSINESS RESOURCES 54 Cost Containment Special event savings that don’t compromise the guest experience #7+66#>/:=N313H/</8-/ How FECs can improve their sustainability while staying on budget INSIDE | ?1?=> Launch DAVID CLODE SHANGHAI DISNEY RESORT WILDLIFE TRADING CO. 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Turn to p. 32 to learn more about KidZania, a global brand that allows kids to try real-world occupations through role-playing activities at its facilities around the world. KIDZANIA Production Manager Michelle Wandres MWandres@IAAPA.orgFunworld | AUGUST 2020 | IAAPA.org/Funworld 6 Letter from IAAPA Working Together: Advocating for Members Around the World IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE IT’S ALREADY AUGUST, and the world continues to move through the unforeseen challenges and profound impacts brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic. While personally and professionally we are affected by this crisis in many ways, we continue to take necessary precautions to adapt our lives and businesses for the protection of our families, employees, and guests. As recovery begins and we see progress with attractions reopening and welcoming back guests, we also remain vigilant in implementing new health and safety measures to provide safe experiences for everyone. As an association, IAAPA finds solutions through meaningful conversations and strong collaboration. Now more than ever, it’s important that the global attractions industry’s voice is heard to ensure important needs are considered as we move forward. IAAPA’s global advocacy efforts are critical during this time as we focus on working with members, other associations, and local governments to help our industry financially recover from this global crisis. Navigating advocacy initiatives around the world can be complex, requiring local knowledge of evolving issues to understand what action is needed. The IAAPA team works alongside our members to understand the challenges they are facing affecting their safety, well-being, and success to effectively advocate on important issues on their behalf. IAAPA strives to provide valuable member benefits and services, including various COVID-19 resources and strong advocacy and government relations support. We are committed to communicating and collaborating with our global members and strengthening partnerships with other associations, allowing us to address issues impacting us all and make important changes. Working together, we will begin the recovery process for attractions around the world. With sincere gratitude for your continuous support and collaboration, Hal McEvoy President and CEO IAAPA For updates on IAAPA’s global advocacy e"orts, visit IAAPA.org/ Public-A"airs . ® IAAPA Mission: We inspire, grow, and protect the global attractions industry through member connections.RMC products now sold by MVR in the Middle and Far East USA and Canada distributor forContact Chuck Bingham c.bingham@martin-vleminckx.com www.martin-vleminckx.com Quality, Dedication and Satisfaction for over 30 yearsNext >