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L AU N C H
Dispatch
written by Scott Fais
C O M M U N I T Y E N G AG E M E N T
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BRIGHT IDEAS
SILVER DOLLAR CITY
What’s the coolest attraction you could create? Silver Dollar
City asked children to think big—and share. Rooted in the
Ozark Mountains, the theme park created the Mini Miners
Crew for kids ages 5–12. Crew members shared ideas for future
rides, new food items, and experiences at the park—without
the need to buy a ticket. Selected recruits received a light-up
helmet, personalized membership certificate, and T-shirt.
“At its heart, the Mini Miners Crew is about much more than
what arrives in the mail,” says Brandei Clifton, senior publicity manager. “It’s about celebrating the spirit of creativity,
craftsmanship, and family that built Silver Dollar City from the
ground up.” Some young recruits may be invited to present
their concepts directly to park leaders.
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SLIDING INTO
ISRAEL
SPEEDY
SOUTH KOREA
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Smile. Happyland opened a new
outdoor entertainment concept
combining family-friendly attractions, adventure experiences, and
thrill rides. Named Happyland Park
at Mallplaza Oeste, the project
expands Happyland’s offering
beyond its traditional indoor facilities. Located within one of Chile’s
leading retail and leisure destinations, the new development creates
fresh opportunities for family time
and shared experiences, reinforcing
the vision of both Happyland and
Mallplaza.
Funworld | JULY/AUGUST 2026 | IAAPA.org/Funworld
HAPPYLAND
It’s pedal to the metal at the
Jangsaengpo Whale Museum.
South Korea’s whaling conservation museum opened a unique
CoasterKart ride from Wiegand.
Named Whales Kart, guests drive one
of 10 themed vehicles through lifesize whale exhibits. “The CoasterKart
combines knowledge transfer with
emotional driving experiences,
creating lasting memories,” says a
museum spokesperson. Electrically
powered and individually controllable, the ride combines a roller coaster
with an interactive vehicle.
WIEGAND
WHITEWATER
Call it a “sweet splash.” The new
Candy Slide complex features four
water slides at Israel’s Shefayim
Water Park. Two of the tube slides
boast a minimum height requirement of 107 cm, allowing children to
safely slide with an adult. The park
believes the familly-friendly height
requirement will allow children ages
4–5 to slide. WhiteWater built in colorful AquaLucent effects in the shape
of candies that swirl over the heads
of riders in the enclosed portions. The
new complex by WhiteWater cost a
total of NIS 15 million.
HAPPY IN
CHILE
