seminars
EuroAmusementShow
2004
Paris 13-16 January 2004
Tuesday,
13th. January
Back
Stage Tour – Space Mountain
(Ref. 110)
Take
a behind the scenes look at one of Disneyland’s most popular
attractions, the Space Mountain indoor roller coaster. EAASI,
in conjunction with the Disney Imagineering department of Disneyland®
Resort Paris, has arranged for up to 15 people to have a guided
tour of the working of this major ride and to learn more about
how it is operated and what makes it “tick.”
Date and time: 13th January 2004 at 8:00 AM
Language: English
Admittance: Ticketed event, min 10
max 50 people
Supporting
publication: InterPark
Back
Stage Tour – Rock ‘n’ Roller coaster
(Ref. 120)
A
chance to visit the Walt Disney Studios park for a behind the
scenes look at the Rock ‘n’ Roll coaster. Organised
by EAASI in conjunction with the Disney Imagineering department
of Disneyland® Resort Paris, up to 15 attendees will be
guided around this major ride attraction for an in depth study
of its operation.
Date and time: 13th January 2004 at 8:00 AM
Language: English
Admittance: Ticketed event, min 10
max 50 people
Supporting
publication: Park World
Safety
standards – looking for a worldwide standard
(Ref. 330)
Get
updated on the current position regarding European and international
safety standards and legislation with representatives of the
principal organisations involved. CEN TC 152 President Michele
Bertazzon will highlight the European pre-standard prEN 13814,
while attendees will also be able to learn about the American
ASTM and Russian Gosst standards from expert speakers. The question
of a possible ISO standard will also come under scrutiny.
Date and time: 13th January 2003 at 9:00 AM
Language: English,
Admittance free of charge, max 50 people
Moderator of the seminar: Mr. Michele
Bertazzon, President,
technical committee CEN TC 152.
Speakers:
Mike Withers - Walt Disney Imagineering, ASTM
Members,
CEN and GOSSTANDART Experts, International
and National Standardisation Bodies
Supporting publication: Kirmes
& Park Revue, Coin Slot
Attractions
Industry Forum: One Voice
(Ref. 400)
The true value of the parks and attractions
sector to the tourism industry as a whole is rarely recognised
by local and national governments and associated bodies. This
session will bring together many of the relevant trade associations
to discuss this problem with an aim of joining together as “one
voice” to ensure the industry’s opinions and concerns
are heard more effectively where it really matters.
All the national and international
associations of parks, showmen, waterparks and manufacturers
are invited to the Forum
Date
and time: 13th January 2003 at 10:00 AM
Language: French,
English, German, Italian.
Admittance free of charge, max 50 people
Moderator of the seminar: Mr.
Emmanuel Mongon
Supporting publication: all
seminar sponsoring publications.
Disabled
people want to ride too!
(Ref. 370)
The law in many countries now dictates that people with disabilities
should be allowed access to all types of rides and attractions.
As park operators look to accommodate these regulations, while
at the same time ensuring safety issues are not compromised,
this session will look at ways of facilitating access to attractions
for visitors with disabilities, as well as the responsibilities
facing the operators themselves.
Date and time: 13th January 2003 at 11:00 AM
Language:
English
Admittance free of charge, max 50 people
Moderator: GianAntonio Masin, member of CEN/TC
152 WG1
Speakers: Greg Hale - Walt Disney Park and
Resorts; Tom Sheehan - AIMS.
Supporting publications: Amusement Today, Park World.
Wednesday,
14th. January
Back
Stage Tour – Space Mountain
(Ref. 110)
Take
a behind the scenes look at one of Disneyland’s most popular
attractions, the Space Mountain indoor roller coaster. EAASI,
in conjunction with the Disney Imagineering department of Disneyland®
Resort Paris, has arranged for up to 15 people to have a guided
tour of the working of this major ride and to learn more about
how it is operated and what makes it “tick.”
Date and time: 14th January 2004 at 8:00 AM
Language: English
Admittance: Ticketed event, min 10
max 50 people
Supporting
publication: InterPark
Back
Stage Tour – Rock ‘n’ Roller coaster
(Ref. 120)
A
chance to visit the Walt Disney Studios park for a behind the
scenes look at the Rock ‘n’ Roll coaster. Organised
by EAASI in conjunction with the Disney Imagineering department
of Disneyland® Resort Paris, up to 15 attendees will be
guided around this major ride attraction for an in depth study
of its operation.
Date and time: 14th January 2004 at 8:00 AM
Language: English
Admittance: Ticketed event, min 10
max 50 people
Supporting
publication: Park World
Adventure
play – safety in your FEC
(Ref. 360)
The family entertainment centre phenomena continues
to spread across the globe, highlighting as it does a variety
of operational issues, including safety, as it embraces a wider
marketplace. But what are the main safety related problems for
FEC operators to tackle and what are the differences and similarities
between safety in FECs and in major parks?
Date
and time: 14th January 2003 at 9:00 AM
Language: French
Admittance free of charge, max 50 people
Speakers:
Bertrand Coulomb, President, Gamins & Cie
(FEC).
Session
sponsor: SPI (Europe) Ltd.
Supporting publication: L’Inter
Forain.
Park
catering – a question of taste
(Ref. 210)
It’s a well-known fact that secondary spend on catering
is a vital element of “the bottom line” for any
park or attraction facility. Here, our expert speakers provide
their ideas and opinions on how to tantalise your guests’
taste buds for more profit.
Date and time: 14th January 2003 at 10:00 AM
Language: French, English, German.
Admittance free of charge, up to 100 people
Speakers:
Georges Garcin, Hotellerie; Marc Robinot,
Disneyland Resort Paris; Michele Massironi,
lawyer – University Professor.
Session
sponsor: Barilla Food Service.
Supporting publication: Attractions Management.
The Amusement park
market: an investment opportunity? (Ref. 220)
What opportunities are there for corporations looking to enter
the theme park market? Experts from research company Nomisma
talk about the possibilities from an economic point of view,
representatives from Baustudio will discuss the design criteria
imperative for a successful new park, while park industry enthusiasts
group Parksmania will deliberate the question from the public’s
perspective.
Date and time: 14th January 2003 at 10:00 AM
Language: English
Admittance free of charge, max 50 people
Speakers: Stefano Stanzani Nomisma; Franco
Barazzoni, Baustudio; Massimiliano Freddi,
Parksmania.
Supporting publication: Attractions Management.
FECs
– a profit health check
(Ref. 230)
Family entertainment centres continue to open up throughout
the world, but is there genuine reason for optimism in the sector
and a chance for some real profits and profit growth? And what
is the best way to go about investing in the sector?
Date and time: 14th January 2003 at 11:00 AM
Language: French
Admittance free of charge, max 50 people
Speaker: Bertrand Coulomb, President, Gamins
& Cie (FEC).
Supporting publications: L’Inter Forain, InterGame,
Lo Spettacolo Viaggiante.
Thursday,
15th. January
Back
Stage Tour – Space Mountain
(Ref. 110)
Take
a behind the scenes look at one of Disneyland’s most popular
attractions, the Space Mountain indoor roller coaster. EAASI,
in conjunction with the Disney Imagineering department of Disneyland®
Resort Paris, has arranged for up to 15 people to have a guided
tour of the working of this major ride and to learn more about
how it is operated and what makes it “tick.”
Date and time: 15th January 2004 at 8:00 AM
Language: English
Admittance: Ticketed event, min 10
max 50 people
Supporting
publication: InterPark
Back
Stage Tour – Rock ‘n’ Roller coaster
(Ref. 120)
A
chance to visit the Walt Disney Studios park for a behind the
scenes look at the Rock ‘n’ Roll coaster. Organised
by EAASI in conjunction with the Disney Imagineering department
of Disneyland® Resort Paris, up to 15 attendees will be
guided around this major ride attraction for an in depth study
of its operation.
Date and time: 15th January 2004 at 8:00 AM
Language: English
Admittance: Ticketed event, min 10
max 50 people
Supporting
publication: Park World
Visitor
behaviour – the public’s responsibilities
(Ref. 320)
The behaviour and actions of some guests in parks, particularly
on rides, can often create situations that are potentially dangerous,
both to the person/persons involved and those around them. Rider
responsibility is a key subject of discussion within the industry,
but what are the consequences for guests, ride operators, managers
and park owners when things go wrong?
Date and time: 15th January 2003 at 9:00 AM
Language: English
Admittance free of charge, max 50 people
Moderator: Gianni Chiari, EAASI operative secretary,
Speakers: Greg Hale, Walt Disney Park and Resorts;
Tom Sheehan, AIMS; Giorgio Caramori,
expert in Machinery Directive and Product Liability.
Supporting publications: InterPark, Amusement Today.
Wet
fun – keeping water parks safe
(Rif. 350)
The water park market maintains its global expansion, while
the rides and attractions within them continue to provide new
thrills and adventure. As always, safety is a key issue at such
facilities, but how can operators ensure the safety of guests
without encroaching on the amount of fun they have? Luciano
Pareschi, manager of Aqualandia in Italy reveals his philosophy
for keeping his visitors safe.
Date and time: 15th January 2003 at 10:00 AM
Language: English
Admittance free of charge, max 50 people
Moderator: GianAntonio Masin Member of CEN/TC
152 WG1
Speaker: Luciano Pareschi, Aqualandia.
Supporting publication: Leisure Professional.
Eurocertification
– a voluntary scheme?
(Ref. 340)
With an ever-increasing amount of park and fairground equipment
moving around Europe today, the case for a certification scheme
for equipment to cover the whole of the European Union, and
possibly further afield, has never been stronger. Members of
the European Inspection Control Body will debate the predicament
and suggest possible solutions.
Date and time: 15th January 2003 at 11:00 AM
Language: English
Admittance free of charge, max 50 people
Moderator: Gianni Chiari, EAASI operative secretary,
Speakers: Kees Bakker, DNV; Garry Fawcett,
Wilson Consultants: Alfred Ruberg, RWTÜV;
Reiner Thoss, TÜV Thuringen; Peter
Leutenstorfer, TÜV Suddeutchland; Vincenzo
Delacqua, ICIM.
Supporting publication: Kirmes & Park Revue.
Friday,
16th. January
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Stage Tour – Stunt Show
(Ref. 130)
A chance to learn more about the thrilling spectacle
of the Stunt Show in Walt Disney Studios. Let the Disney Imagineering
department of Disneyland® Resort Paris, show you how the
thrills and spills of the highly entertaining live show are
achieved.
Date
and time: 16th January 2004 at 8:00 AM
Language: English
Admittance: Ticket
for Disney Parks
needed,
up to 3000 people
Supporting
publication: Attractions Management.
A
certification case study – the Sling Shot
(Ref. 310)
Germany’s TÜV Theuringen takes a look at the verification
process for a major new attraction, covering aspects such as
stress on the structure and on the passengers, and the process
of “comparing notes” with the manufacturer.
Date and time: 16th January 2003 at 11:00 AM
Language: English
Admittance free of charge, max 50 people
Speaker: Reiner Thoss, TÜV Thuringen.
Supporting publication: Leisure Professional.
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