Coaster Magazine

LIVE FAST. TRAVEL SMART.

AMUSEMENT PARK FOODS | WHAT TO PACK | AROUND THE TOWN | WALT DISNEY

SPRING 2013

- WALT DISNEY

PACKING JUST GOT EASIER.

05

What’s your favorite theme park?

Amanda Carracci

“Six Flags in

St. Louis! Mainly

because I’m from

St. Louis and

everything there

is radical.”

“Sea World, even

though all the

animals are locked

away and sad. Other

than that it’s great.”

“Definitely Disney

World, so many

sweet characters

running around

scaring kids and

lovin’ life.”

“Disney World

because it has

everything and

people pick up the

trash every five

seconds.”

Melissa Meyers

Stephanie Roche Jon Marzette

CONTRIBUTORSCONTRIBUTORSWE ASKED OUR

FEATURESnew gadgets

ESSENTIALStraveling entertainment

CIRQUE DU SOLEILtop 5

ROLLER COASTERSHow it’s made

SPLASH MOUNTAIN0

7

FLIP FOR JOY

SURVIVAL GUIDE

AROUND THE TOWN

FINDING FOOD

WALT: MAN VERSUS MYTH

18

28

38

46

10

14

56

62

The Golf BlueMotion.Reduce your carbon footprint. Only 99/km CO².

Visit environ-normal.com.au

Why be environ-mental when you can be environ-normal?

10

NEW GADGETS

Spring is coming up and it’s time to ditch all the snow-covered,

frost bitten iPhone chargers from this past winter and dive into

some seriously awesome gear for the warmer gear.

SPRING ESSENTIALSSPRING ESSENTIALS

STREAMING PROJECTOR

Prices Starting at $300


KINDLE PAPERWHTIE

Yeah, this is a little bit of déjà vu. But we can’t say it enough:

when you’re carrying around a beautiful camera, the cheap

strap that comes in the box won’t do. Tanner Goods knows

how to make leather gear that lasts—and unlike your camera,

you won’t want to upgrade this strap in a few years.

TVs have been getting jacked up to the Internet over the

past few years, with WiFi connectivity and streaming

services like Netflix and Hulu Plus baked into their hardware.

And now, projectors are getting in on the Internet TV game.

The 3M Streaming Projector has the ability to stream content

from Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, and other streaming

services, without having to string any boxes to it. All you

need is a power outlet, a white wall, and a WiFi connection.

11

You know who they are. Maybe you are one: the techno-

outdoorsy types, who do 10K trail runs so they can Instagram

the finish, and someday hope to tweet from base camp

at the foot of K2. And now, for those Patagonia-wearing,

plastic-and-paper-separating enviro-techno-obsessive

friends, there’s the BioLite CampStove. When they’re out in

the sticks, they can stuff in twigs and leaves to power their

gadgets via USB, and boil a liter of water in 4.5 minutes.


CAMPSTOVE


Yeah, this is a little bit of déjà vu. But we can’t say it enough:

when you’re carrying around a beautiful camera, the cheap

strap that comes in the box won’t do. Tanner Goods knows

how to make leather gear that lasts—and unlike your camera,

you won’t want to upgrade this strap in a few years.

CAMERA STRAP

For the last few years we’ve been rambling on about the

benefits of the interchangeable lens camera (ILC, if you

wanna show off in a crowd of nerds). You get all the killer

photo-taking power of a bulky procamera—including

swappable lenses and a big sensor—in a smaller body. Except

Marc Newson, designer of the 16.3-megapixel K-01, missed

that last part of the memo. Instead he created something

that looks part Playskool, part pop-art.

K-01 HAND HELD CAMERA


12

ne

w g

ad

ge

ts

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE PRODUCTS, VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.COASTERMAG.COM

If you’ve ever lost your precious smartphone on a messy

desk or nightstand, you’ll appreciate the Milo. Just press the

back of your phone against its microsuction—but not sticky—

surface and your phone stays put, levitating in midair.

The Zik, designed by Philippe Starck, is nothing short of a

miracle: a Bluetooth headphone that’s actually—get this—

intuitive. Instead of buttons that all feel the same to your

fingers, it uses touch controls: stroke the right ear cup’s

surface up or down to tweak the volume, forward and back

to change the track. Take them off your ears and the music

stops, and vice versa. Plus it has active noise canceling and

a smartphone app that lets you tweak the sound.

Think of a headlamp as a no-hands flashlight, and you’ll

realize that you to don’t have to climb Kilimanjaro to

appreciate the SnowMiner. Yeah, it works great for finding

the perfect tree after you’ve tossed back a few at the

campsite. But it’s also great for everything from grilling in the

dark to working under the sink. And in lantern mode it’ll light

up a dark corner as easily as it does a tent.


SNOWMINER HEAD LAMP


IPHONE STAND

ZIC HEADPHONES


They’re here.

14

TRAVELING ENTERTAINMENT

CIRQUE DU SOLEILCIRQUE DU SOLEILA fascinating journey into the evolution of mankind

TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human

species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate

desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking

a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient

civilizations—as well as other mythical creatures.

A young girl’s escape into a world of imagination

Young Zoé is bored; her parents, distant and apathetic,

ignore her. Her life has lost all meaning. Seeking to fill the

void of her existence, she slides into an imaginary world—

the world of Quidam—where she meets characters who

encourage her to free her soul.

Upcoming sHows

Macon, GA May 03, 2013

Savannah, GA May 07, 2013

Columbus, GA May 11, 2013

Orlando, FL May 15, 2013

Cedar Rapids, IA June 06, 2013

Upcoming sHows

New York, NY May 03, 2013

Philadelphia, PA May 30, 2013

Columbus, OH June 11, 2013

Long Beach, CA June 29, 2013

Orange County, CA July 16, 2013

TOTEM QUIDAM

Tickets Starting at $55.00 - $140.00 Tickets Starting at $28.00 - $95.00

15

The newest touring show creation A high-energy Cirque du Soleil classic

Amaluna invites the audience to a mysterious island

governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of

the moon. Their queen, Prospera, directs her daughter’s

coming-of-age ceremony in a rite that honours femininity,

renewal, rebirth and balance which marks the passing of

these insights and values to the next generation.

Mystère is classic Cirque du Soleil, combining the

powerful athleticism, high-energy acrobatics and inspiring

imagery that has become the company’s hallmark.

Deemed a theatrical “flower in the desert,” Mystère thrills

generations of audiences with its exhilarating blend of

whimsy, drama and the unimaginable brought to life on

stage. Presented exclusively at Treasure Island, Mystère

provides the ultimate discovery that life itself is a mystery.

Upcoming sHows

Columbus, OH May 02, 2013

Cedar Rapids, IA May 16, 2013

St. Louis, MO June 01, 2013

Kansas City, MO June 19, 2013

Oklahoma City, OK July 10, 2013

Upcoming sHows

Denver, CO May 29, 2013

Minneapolis, MN June 23, 2013

San Francisco, CA July 18, 2013

San Jose, CA Aug. 07, 2013

Phoenix, AZ Sept. 01, 2013

AMALUNA MYSTERE


Cirque du Soleil is a legengdary traveling entertainment company

that has many different shows to view, which makes it universal.

These short descriptions feature the top shows Cirque du Soleil offer.

16

tr

av

el

ing

en

te

rta

inm

en

t

O

A door opens and two worlds collide. Enter the attic of

make-believe, where the mundane meets the marvellous.

Dreams and nightmares intertwine. La Nouba which

calls on both individual and collective memory, is an

unforgettable journey into a world at once threatening

and exhilarating, frightening and familiar.

Cirque du Soleil weaves an aquatic tapestry of artistry,

surrealism and theatrical romance in the timeless

production, “O”. Inspired by the concept of infinity and

the elegance of water’s pure form, “O” pays tribute to

the beauty of the theatre - from the simplest street

performance to the most lavish of operas - where

anything is possible and where the drama of life plays

itself out before our very eyes.

A Boundless and Festive Journey of the Imagination An aquatic masterpiece of surrealism and theatrical romanceLA NOUBA O

Upcoming sHows

Atlanta, GA May 13, 2013

Columbus, GA May 20, 2013

Orlando, FL June 3, 2013

Miami, FL June 17, 2013

Cedar Rapids, IA July 15, 2013

Upcoming sHows

Dallas, TX May 9, 2013

Oklahoma City, OK May 30, 2013

Wichita, KS June 13, 2013

Cedar Rapids, IA June 27, 2013

Columbus, OH July 11, 2013


PURCHASE TICKETS FOR ALL CIRQUE DUE SOLEIL SHOWS AT WWW.CIRQUEDUSOLEIL.COM

WWW.KASHI.COM

When you are getting ready to head to the park, make sure to

pack a healthy snack so you are not stuck with sugar packed

items. Theme park foods are notoriously bad for your health, so

bring your own snack from Kashi!

UNNECESSARY SUGARwill slow you down and take away from your park day

18

YOUR PLANNING—AND FUN—can start as early as

now. Build your group’s anticipation by visiting the

park’s website together. Get to know the map, de-

cide what your must-see attractions are, and find

out about special events such as shows, character

parades, fireworks, and laser displays.

Of course, while you’re getting your kids pumped

up for their park visit, you also have to manage

their expectations. Take the time to prepare them

emotionally for the big trip, suggests George Scar-

lett, a professor of developmental psychology.

HOW TO AVOID HEADACHES

TO TRIP PLANNING

20

s

ur

viv

al

gu

ide

Don’t forget to bring these items: 1 . Reusable Water

Bottle, 2. Sun Hat, 3. Hand Sanitizer, 4. Sun Screen,

5. Extra Set of Keys, 6. Power Cords, 7. Band-Aids,

8. Earplugs, 9. Camera, 10. Wallet with ID, 11. Sunglasses

12

5

7

9

10

21

A theme park is awash in eye candy that can test

kids’ self-control, especially preschoolers’. Let

them know there are park rules, just as there are

rules at home. They may need to stand patiently

in line before they can board a ride. They’ll likely

have to wear safety belts or protective gear, and

they’ll need to keep their hands and feet inside all

attractions. Because many rides have minimum

height restrictions, make sure they understand

which ones will be off-limits to them. Robert Niles,

founder and editor of ThemeParkInsider.com, sug-

gests that in the weeks leading up to your theme

park visit you should let your kids earn a “souvenir

allowance” to spend at the end of the day or the

trip (remember, you don’t want to be stuck carting

around a collossal stuffed animal from ride to ride).

wHat’s tHe best ticket deal option?

Some things are obvious: You can save money

and time, buying park passes online; multiday

tickets will usually bring the per-day cost down.

But some seemingly high-priced offers—such as

park combo deals and annual passes—can ac-

tually save you a bundle. A season pass to Six

Flags, for instance, gets you into all 13 of the

company’s theme parks for the year. (If you de-

cide to get an annual pass while you’re at a park,

ITEMS TO PACK

3

4

6

8

11

MAN DOES NOT PLAN TO FAIL,

HE JUST FAILS TO PLAN. FREDERICK DOUGLASS

for the year. (If you decide to get an annual pass

while you’re at a park, you can usually upgrade

your ticket right on the spot.) Theme parks can

be a lot of fun. Be sure to follow a park on Twitter

or Facebook, so you’ll be alerted to flash promo-

tions—last-minute offers that can include discount-

ed nighttime attendance, buy-one-get-one-free

deals, and savings on meals or souvenirs.

Hotel package deals will certainly cost you more,

but they also come with perks. A family of four can

expect to pay several hundred dollars more for, say,

a three-day Walt Disney World package than for a

comparable “a la carte” stay at a nearby Marriott.

But Disney packages often include discounts on

on-site hotels, dining, and special events that may

make up the difference. At Universal Studios Flori-

da and Universal’s Islands of Adventure, if you stay

on-site you get a complimentary Express Plus Pass

that lets you skip lines for certain rides and attrac-

tions. (For more on express passes, see “Should

You Pay Extra for Shorter Lines?” to the left).

i never take my kids anywHere witHoUt a loaded

backpack. is tHat a good idea at a tHeme park?

Just because a park features a castle doesn’t mean

you should have to pay a king’s ransom for basics

like water, snacks, sunscreen, and bandages. “Nev-

er buy anything in a theme park you can buy out-

side the park,” says Niles. If you worry about things

like food spills, cuts, inclement weather, and melt-

downs, by all means do some schlepping. Bring

packaged snacks, wet wipes, Ziploc bags, a change

of clothes, disposable rain ponchos, sunscreen,

bug repellent, water bottles, a small first-aid kit,

small toys, coloring books, and glow-in-the-dark

sticks and necklaces (which the parks sell at dusk

but they charge a fortune). While we’re obsessing

over details, don’t forget to pin your name and cell

phone number to the inside of your kids’ clothes

and wear closed-toe shoes to the park. You don’t

want your little one’s flip-flops flying off on the new

Wild Eagle ride at Dollywood.

Planning ahead can save

a lot of stress and even stop you

from overpacking.

mickey probably didn’t need to

bring six suitcases.

22 s

ur

viv

al

gu

ide

CHECKLISTMake sure you’ve completed these tasks before your trip.

Book all of your tickets: For everything from airline to day-park passes

to special event tickets. This will help you avoid ticket lines.

Pack your backpack: Look back a couple pages to see what you should

be bringing to the park with you. If you’ve already got your backpack set

up, you won’t have to worry about forgetting anything.

Day-to-Day Itenerairy: No one is saying you need every minute of your

trip mapped out beforehand, but have a rough idea of where you want to

be each day at the least. By planning ahead, you can look up which days

are busier than others at each park.

How you’re getting around: Be prepared to walk in the park, but con-

sider whether or not you’ll need a rental car or if there is pulic transpor-

tation available to get to and from your hotel.

wHat are tHe best times of day to visit?

Remember one thing: Always go against the flow.

The more you can anticipate where the herd will

be—and flee to where it’s not—the more elbow

room and (relative) solitude you’ll enjoy. For in-

stance, most visitors don’t show up first thing in

the morning. Arriving at least 15 minutes before the

gate is thrown open (c’mon, your kids are going to

be up at dawn anyway) and heading for the most

popular rides first can be the difference between

no wait and a wait of 60 to 90 minutes for marquee

attractions. Niles notes that, amazingly enough,

you can walk right on to Tatsu, billed as the world’s

tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster, at Six

24

s

ur

viv

al

gu

ide

ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE GATES OPEN

Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles when the

park opens at 10:30, but by 11 the wait can be as

long as two hours. But do your homework so that

you choose your morning rides carefully. A water

ride that soaks you to the bone may be a less than

inspiring way to start your day.

The same goes for lunch. If you head to a popu-

lar watering hole such as Three Broomsticks in The

Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Is-

lands of Adventure between noon and 2 you’ll find

that a thousand other Muggles had the same idea.

Instead, pack a lunch, or make reservations to eat

early or late (check reservation policies; Disney, for

instance, will let you make online restaurant reser-

vations up to 180 days in advance). While every-

one else is chowing down, enjoy some shorter wait

times at attractions that are otherwise jammed. If

your park features a midday character parade or a

popular live show, you’ll likely find rides less crowd-

ed at those times as well.

PLAN AHEAD TO CREATE

MOMENTS LIKE THESE WITH

YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

27

Other go-against-the-flow techniques include:

heading for the back of the park at opening while

everyone else is boarding the rides nearest the

front gate; leaving the park at midday for a dip in

the hotel pool or a nap, then returning in the early

evening when crowds are often lighter; opting for

the left-hand line at snack bars and souvenir shops

because most folks are programmed to turn right

(sounds crazy, I know, but park sharks swear this

one is true).

If you remember that your phone or tablet works

for you (and not the other way around), it can help

solve some problems.

As for time of year, most major parks are less

crowded in September and October, as school

starts up, and April and May, as school winds

down. (But if anyone asks, I’m not the one who

suggested you take your youngster out of class

to shake hands with Mickey!) Theme parks are the

best. Some parks have trends all their own: Busch

Gardens Tampa Bay sees an increase in student

tour groups from Brazil each January and June;

Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays are more

crowded at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom;

at its Southern California cousin, Disneyland, locals

flock on Saturdays and Sundays.

28

THINGS TO DO IN...

sanduskY, ohio

orlando, Florida

anaheim, caliFornia

mason, ohio

EVEN THOUGH YOU’RE THERE TO go to the

theme park of your choosing you can only spend

so much time inside the park. Eventually the sun

will set and the neon lights will turn off and you

will slowly make your way to the front of the park

and take trek back to your car, the same one that

seemed so short this morning. Though you are

tired, and maybe a little sunburned. You still need

to eat, and sleep somewhere. Within this article you

will find useful information about each of the towns

featured in the previous story about the parks in

The United States with the best roller coasters.

OTHER PLACES TO SEE

30

a

ro

un

d t

he

to

wn

1

2

34

5

Top: ghostly manor

Left: cedar Points hotel

Right: kalahari resort

31

Kalahari Resort

From the moment of arrival there is a sense that you are a world away.

Kalahari Resort with its authentic African themed guestrooms and suites, by

design, goes beyond expectations.

Cedar Points Hotel Breakers

This elegant, historic hotel blends modern conveniences and amenities

with the turn-of-the-century sophistication and elegance of the building’s

true character and includes hardwood floors, wicker furniture, a five story

rotunda, and Tiffany stained glass windows.

Ghostly Manor

Welcome to our newest attraction, Wizard’s Journey! Wizard’s Journey is a

one of a kind 3D blacklight adventure. It takes you on an interactive quest to

slay the dragon through caves, waterfalls, a forest, and much more.

Red Gable Mesquite Grill

The Red Gables, where you can dine on the finest steaks and freshest

seafood served anywhere in the world. All of the meals are cooked over

mesquite wood to add flavor. Red Gables stepped into history in the 1930’s

as a truck stop, diner and weigh station.

Chet & Matt’s Pizza

At Chet and Matt’s pizza they make their own pizza dough and pizza sauce,

layer on a secret blend of cheeses, combinations of toppings. Their specialty

thin crust lets the pizza’s many flavors power through.

1

2

3

4

5Weather Averages

Fall: 48° – 65°

winter: 29° – 40°

spring: 38° – 65°

summer: 68° – 80°

SANDUSKY

32

ar

ou

nd

th

e t

ow

n

Cincinnati Marriott Northeast

Located in the suburb of Mason, Ohio and minutes from offices, attractions,

shopping and more, the Cincinnati Marriott Northeast is an ideal destination

for every traveler. Leisure guests enjoy our family-friendly hotel.

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park

Located near Kings Island and The Beach Waterpark, this hotel offers guest

rooms with either a king size bed or roomy suites for the whole family. As

well as an indoor waterpark. Great for children and young adults.

Beach Waterpark

One of the top five waterparks in the nation, the Beach Waterpark boasts a

750,000 gallon wavepool, over 40 rides and attractions including five-story

freefall slides, sand, palmtrees, and much more.

Cazadores Mexican Restaurant

A very casual, authentic Mexican restaurant popular with family groups. We

go for the great food, especially the wonderful pork carnitas. The menu has

many authentic dishes along with the basic tacos and enchiladas. Service is

very quick and attentive.

Aponte’s Pizzeria Family

Tony Aponte began his pizza career in north New Jersey at age 11. “We were

poor,” he said about his first job. “I had four brothers and sisters, and I started

to work to take care of my family.” Thirty years later, Aponte has opened his

second Aponte’s Pizzeria.

1

2

3

4

5

Weather Averages

Fall: 41° – 62°

winter: 39° – 42°

spring: 49° – 69°

summer: 75° – 85°

MASON

33

1

2

34

5

Top: Beach waterpark

Left: aponte’s Pizzeria

Right: great wolf lodge

34

a

ro

un

d t

he

to

wn

1

2

3

4

5

Top: gatorland

Left: margaritaville

Right: seaworld

35

JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes

The JW Marriott Orlando is set among pristine lakes, sweeping vistas and

fragrant gardens that will bring you back to the genteel elegance of old-

world Florida. Located just minutes from the Orlando International Airport.

SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando is a theme park, and marine-life based zoological

park, in Orlando, Florida. It is owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks &

Entertainment, a subsidiary of The Blackstone Group.

Gatorland

Take a trip to this 70-acre park and see thousands of alligators, and the

kindred crocodile, up close. Visit breeding pens, nurseries and rearing ponds.

Children love the site’s mini water park, and the petting zoo boasts goats,

lamb, and other barnyard animals.

Margaritaville

Escape to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, right in the center of Universal

Orlando CityWalk. From a volcano flowing with margaritas to suspended

airplanes, Margaritaville is more than a restaurant; it’s a state of mind.

Hanamizuki Japanese Restaurant

Graced by a fountain at its entrance, this small, casual eatery offers an

intriguing variety of Japanese dishes that range from standard Japanese

culinary items to more exotic selections. If you want to walk off your dinner,

visit the popular Mercado shopping next door.

1

2

3

4

5

Weather Averages

Fall: 58° – 64°

winter: 45° – 58°

spring: 60° – 73°

summer: 75° – 89°

ORLANDO

36

a

ro

un

d t

he

to

wn

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Designed in the early 20th century Arts and Crafts architectural style,

this luxurious hotel celebrates the California lifestyle with a wide range of

amenities on site for guests to enjoy including 751 elegant accommodations.

Gaya Island Resort

Locaated 15 minutes off Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Pulau Gaya is underlaid by

folded sandsrone sedimentary rock and is part or the Crocker Range rock

formation of the western coast of Sabah.Be refreshed with a welcome treat

and mineral water.

The Winchester Mystery House

It once was the personal residence of Sarah Winchester, the widow of gun

magnate William Winchester. She thought the house was haunted by the

ghosts of the people who fell victim to Winchester rifles, and that only

continuous construction would appease them.

Kareem’s Restaurant

Homemade, low-fat, and low-cholesterol Mediterranean food is the specialty

of this restaurant that has appetizers, shish kabobs, soups, salads, hummos,

falafel, BabaGanoosh, and a variety of sandwiches on its menu.

Ruffino’s Italian Restaurant

This comfortable restaurant serves authentic Italian seafood, veal, and

chicken entrees, all prepared fresh daily. Catering and take out services are

available. Ruffino’s is perfect for date night.

1

2

3

4

5Weather Averages

Fall: 64° – 75°

winter: 45° – 58°

spring: 60° – 68°

summer: 72° – 87°

ANAHEIM

37

12

3

4

5

Top: ruffion’s italian restaurant

Left: disney’s grand california hotel

Right: winchester mystery house

38

AMUSEMENT PARK EATS

SUMMER JUST ISN’T QUITE summer without a

trip to the amusement park. But between the

cotton candy, chili cheese fries and nachos you

may think your family is destined for a day of

high-calorie, nutritionally empty meals and snacks.

“Eating right at an amusement park can seem like

an impossible feat, but it doesn’t have to be,” says

Jim White, RD, ACSM-HFS, a spokesperson for the

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Now that

OF AMUSEMENT PARK FOODS

EAT THIS AND NOT THAT!

strawberry

ice cream

125 calories

snow cone270 calories

lemonade

300 calories

iced sweet tea30 calories

nacHos1 ,100 calories

corndog

240 calories

cotton candy

220 calories

45 caloriespopsicle

kettle corn195 calories

cHocolate

marsHmallow

fUdge 400 calories

JUST BECAUSE YOU’LL BE AT THE PARK

FROM DAWN TO DUSK DOES NOT MEAN YOU

HAVE TO EAT EVERY MEAL THERE.

people are more health conscious than ever, there

are a surprising number of healthy options. You

just need to know where to look for them.” Here’s

how to snack responsibly:

scoUt it oUt

While you’re walking through the park keep your

eyes open for healthy eats. You’ll be surprised what

you can find. Skip the hot dogs and hamburgers

and go for a grilled chicken breast sandwich with

a side salad or corn on the cob instead of fries.

Or squeeze in a serving or two of veggies with a

veggie burger or grilled vegetable skewers.

byo snacks

Just because you’ll be at the park from dawn

until dusk doesn’t mean you have to eat every

meal there. Before you leave, serve up a healthy

breakfast at home. That way you’ll know your

family started the day fueled up and ready to

go. At the park, fill in with nutritious snacks from

home. A few well-planned snacks can cut down

on the number of meals you’ll have to buy and the

amount of time you spend waiting in line for food.

“A small bag of granola or nuts or a piece of fresh

fruit can help hold kids over between meals and is

a lot healthier than an ice cream sandwich,” says

White. If the park you’re visiting doesn’t allow you

to bring in food from outside you can still snack

right. Many amusement parks now stock healthy

nibbles like fresh fruit cups, yogurt, and even carrot

and celery sticks.

sip smart

Supersized sugar-filled drinks can bring lots

of hidden, empty calories to the table. While

41

IT’S COMPLETELY

OKAY FOR KIDS TO HAVE

A SMALL TREAT.

42

am

us

em

en

t P

ar

k e

at

s

fat-free or 1% milk or chocolate milk are great

choices so is water. “If it’s hot and everyone’s

sweating, replenishing fluids is key for preventing

dehydration,” says White. Encourage kids to hang

on to their empty water bottles and refill them

throughout the day rather than tossing them in

the trash.

don’t cave

Nothing’s more frustrating than listening to your

kids nag you for kettle corn, giant pretzels and

funnel cake. While there’s certainly room for the

occasional treat, don’t feel that you have to say

yes to everything. A 2012 Journal of the Academy

of Nutrition and Dietetics study found that parents

who were most permissive when it came to kids’

eating were the most likely to have children whose

diets had the fewest nutrients.

indUlge

If most of the day’s eats are healthy it’s completely

okay for kids to have a small treat. Rather

than snacking while walking through the park,

encourage your children to sit down and savor

their food. They’ll actually enjoy it more. If you

are going to have a treat, try to save it for later

you for kettle corn, giant pretzels and funnel cake.

While there’s certainly room for the occasional

treat, don’t feel that you have to say yes to

everything. A 2012 Journal of the Academy of

Nutrition and Dietetics study found that parents

who were most permissive when it came to kids’

eating were the most likely to have children whose

diets had the fewest nutrients. If you are going

to have a treat, try to save it for later in the day,

suggests White. That way you won’t feel like your

kids stuffed themselves with not-so-nutritious

food the minute you got to the park and you can

focus on what really matters – the fun.

44

a

mu

se

me

nt

Pa

rk

ea

ts

1. snow cones have been a popular

pick in amusement parks, but

now with the options of toppings,

including chocolate and cream,

snow cones are more unhealthy.

2. amusement park food stand

profits have decreased starting in

2010. visitors now take advantage

of the surrounding resturants and

choose healthier foods.

1

2

45

4. the funnel cake is a unique

favorite to the amusement park. the

fried dough and powdered sugar

make it delicious, but it also is the

most unhealthy item of food offered

in the parks.

3. ice cream is the best seller in

amusement parks. the combination

of homemade ice cream and the

usual warm weather are the reasons

for this great achievement.

3

4

46

THE INFLUENCE

the

the

MAN

tHe

MYTH

THERE’S NO DOUBT OF THE AMOUNT

OF IMPACT WALT DISNEY HAD

ON THE ENTERTAINMENT

INDUSTRY. BUT WHAT KEPT

HIM SANE? IS HE REALLY FROZEN?

frozenINSIDE

an ice block?

HONESTLY, IT WAS

ALL REALLY AN ACCIDENT,

I ALMOST BLEW IT.

49

TRY TO IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT DISNEY.

A world without his magic, whimsy, and optimism.

Walt Disney transformed the entertainment indus-

try, into what we know today. He pioneered the

fields of animation, and found new ways to teach,

and educate.

Walt’s optimism came from his unique ability to

see the entire picture. His views and visions, came

from the fond memory of yesteryear, and persis-

tence for the future. Walt loved history. As a result

of this, he didn’t give technology to us piece by

piece, he connected it to his ongoing mission of

making life more enjoyable, and fun. Walt was our

bridge from the past to the future.

During his 43-year Hollywood career, which

spanned the development of the motion picture

industry as a modern American art, Walter Elias

Disney established himself and his innovations as

a genuine part of American art.

Probably the most painful time of Walt’s private

life, was the accidental death of his mother in 1938.

After the great success of Snow White and the

Seven Dwarfs, Walt and Roy bought their parents,

Elias and Flora Disney, a home close to the studios.

Less than a month later Flora died of asphyxiation

caused by a faulty furnace in the new home. The

terrible guilt of his mother’s death haunted Walt

for the rest of his life.

In 1940, construction was completed on the Bur-

bank Studio, and Disney’s staff swelled to more

than 1,000 artists, animators, story men, and tech-

nicians. Although, because of World War II 94 per-

cent of the Disney facilities were engaged in spe-

cial government work, including the production of

training and propaganda films for the armed ser-

vices, as well as health films which are still shown

through-out the world by the U.S. State Depart-

ment. The remainder of his efforts were devoted to

the production of comedy short subjects, deemed

highly essential to civilian and military morale.

Disney’s 1945 feature, the musical The Three Ca-

balleros, combined live action with the cartoon

animation, a process he used successfully in such

other features as Song of the South and the highly

acclaimed Mary Poppins.

Life: December 5, 1901—December 15, 1966

Cause of Death: Lung Cancer

Home Town: Chicago, IL

Awards: 7 Emmy and 22 Academy Awards

FAST FACTS ABOUT WALT

IF YOU’RE GOING TO ACCOMPLISH SOMETHING, YOU

HAVE TO MAKE SURE TO BELIEVE IN YOURSELF OTHERWISE

YOUR DREAM CAN’T REALLY COME TRUE.

Close to the Disney family farm, there were Santa

Fe Railroad tracks that crossed the countryside.

Often Walt would put his ear against the tracks,

to listen for approaching trains. Walt’s uncle, Mike

Martin, was a train engineer who worked the route

between Fort Madison, Iowa, and Marceline. Walt

later worked a summer job with the railroad, selling

newspapers, popcorn, and sodas to travelers.

During his life Walt would often try to recapture

the freedom he felt when aboard those trains, by

building his own miniature train set. Then building a

1/8-scale backyard railroad, the Carolwood Pacific

or Lilly Bell.

Besides his other interests, Walt attended McKinley

High School in Chicago. There, Disney divided

his attention between drawing and photography.

During the fall of 1918, Disney attempted to enlist

for military service. Rejected because he was

under age, only sixteen years old at the time.

Instead, Walt joined the Red Cross and was sent

overseas to France, where he spent a year driving

an ambulance and chauffeuring Red Cross officials.

His ambulance was covered from stem to stern, not

with stock camouflage, but with Disney cartoons.

Once he returned from France, he wanted to pursue

a career in commercial art, which soon lead to his

experiments in animation. He began producing

short animated films for local businesses, in Kansas

City. By the time Walt had started to create The

Alice Comedies, which was about a real girl and

her adventures in an animated world, Walt ran out

of money, and his company Laugh-O-Grams went

bankrupted. But instead of giving up, the early flop

50

t

he

in

Flu

en

ce

51

of The Alice Comedies inoculated Walt against

fear of failure; he had risked it all three or four

times in his life. Walt’s brother, Roy O. Disney, was

already in California, with an immense amount of

sympathy and encouragement, and $250. Pooling

their resources, they borrowed an additional $500,

and set up shop in their uncle’s garage. Soon, they

received an order from New York for the first Alice

in Cartoonland(The Alice Comedies) featurette,

and the brothers expanded their production

operation to the rear of a Hollywood real estate

office. It was Walt’s enthusiasm and faith in himself,

and others, that took him straight to the top of

On July 13, 1925, Walt married one of his first

employees, Lillian Bounds, in Lewiston, Idaho. Later

on they would be blessed with two daughters,

Diane and Sharon . Three years after Walt and

Lilly wed, Walt created a new animated character,

Mickey Mouse. His talents were first used in a silent

cartoon entitled Plane Crazy. However, before the

cartoon could be released, sound was introduced

upon the motion picture industry.

RUMOR HAS IT WALT DISNEY’S BODY IS FROZEN IN

A CRYONICS CHAMBER—HOWEVER HE WAS ACTUALLY CREMATED.

During the fall of 1918, Disney attempted to enlist

for military service. Rejected because he was un-

der age, only sixteen years old at the time. Instead,

Walt joined the Red Cross and was sent overseas

to France, where he spent a year driving an ambu-

lance and chauffeuring Red Cross officials. His am-

bulance was covered from stem to stern, not with

stock camouflage, but with Disney cartoons.

Once he returned from France, he wanted to pur-

sue a career in commercial art, which soon lead to

his experiments in animation. He began producing

short animated films for local businesses, in Kansas

City. By the time Walt had started to create The

Alice Comedies, which was about a real girl and

her adventures in an animated world, Walt ran out

of money, and his company Laugh-O-Grams went

bankrupted. Instead of giving up, Walt packed his

suitcase and with his unfinished print of The Alice

Comedies in hand, headed for Hollywood to start a

new business. He was not yet twenty-two.

The early flop of The Alice Comedies inoculated

Walt against fear of failure; he had risked it all

three or four times in his life. It was Walt’s enthusi-

asm and faith in himself, and others, that took him

straight to the top of Hollywood society.

52

th

e in

Flu

en

ce

Cinderella Castle was inspired by a

variety of real and fictional castles.

Cinderella Castle was completed in

July 1971, after about 18 months of

construction. The castle is 190 feet (58

m) tall, as measured from the concrete

bottom of the moat, which itself is 6

feet (1.8 m) deep at the drawbridge.

Cinderella Castle is more than 100 feet

(30 m) taller than Sleeping Beauty

Castle at Disneyland in Anaheim,

California. An optical trick known as

forced perspective makes the castle

appear even larger than it actually is.

THE CASTLE: A DREAM INTO REALITY

No matter where life takes you.Your Chacos can handle it.

PURCHASE A PAIR OF CHACO FOOTWEAR

DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL AND THE

ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION WILL PLANT A

TREE IN OUR NATIONAL FORESTS

Fit for Adventure.

Get closer to the world around you.

Discover what it feels like when minimal meets supportive.

56

TOP FIVE

BEST ROLLERBEST ROLLERCOASTERSCOASTERSWe’re back and just in time for summer with our list of the

top five coasters as voted on by the travel enthusiasts all around

the country and help from our experiences readers.

At 364-acres with 75 rides, ten shows, a water park and

seventeen roller coasters, Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio

packs more thrills per square foot than anywhere else

on the planet, and that makes it our choice for the very

best amusement park in America. Among the 17 coasters,

the most of any park on Earth, you’ll find several notable

must-rides. Magnum XL-200 was once the tallest and

fastest steel coaster in the world. Mean Streak is surely

one of the most visually arresting wooden coasters we’ve

seen. And with its astonishing 120-mph, 400-ft. 90-de-

gree drop, the Top Thrill Dragster separates the thrill-

maniacs from everyone else in only 17 seconds!

For More Info: www.cedarpoint.com

Call: (419) 627-2350

Ticket Prices: $22.99 - $85.99

CEDAR POINTSandusky, OH

“LIFE IS A ROLLER COASTER; YOU CAN EITHER

SCREAM EVERY TIME YOU HIT A BUMP OR YOU CAN

THROW YOUR HANDS UP IN THE AIR AND ENJOY!”

WALT DISNEY WORLDOrlando, FL

What isn’t there to say about Disney World? The largest,

most-attended recreational complex in the world and

home to some of the most iconic landmarks and imagery

on the planet, Walt Disney World is an American pastime.

You can call it expensive, you can call it corporate, but

you can’t deny to sense of wonder that greets you

at every turn.

The Disney World Resort is a collection of four theme

parks and numerous other attractions like waterparks,

shopping districts, concert venues and restaurants. The

original park, and still the most popular to this day, is the

Magic Kingdom, home of the world-famous Castle.

For More Info: disneyworld.disney.go.com

Call: (407) 939-7211


For More Info: www.visitkingsisland.com

Call: (513) 754-5700


King’s Island started much lower on the list, but

as the debate raged back and forth it crawled higher and

higher on one simple fact: this is a good, old-fashioned,

pretension-free, no guff, no gimmicks thrill-park.

It’s also humongous, with 364 acres of park grounds

boasting over 80 rides and attractions. Coaster-enthusi-

asts take note: this is the kind of park for you! King’s Island

features 15 roller coasters including Beast, the world’s

longest wooden roller coaster, and Son of Beast, the

world’s fastest and tallest wooden roller coaster. The 2009

addition, Diamondback, is causing quite a stir already, so

we can’t wait to get up there again.

KINGS ISLANDMason, OH

59

For More Info: disneyland.disney.go.com

Call: (714) 781-4636


For hundreds of thousands of theme park fans, Disney-

land could never be anything but #1, but even in fifth

position there’s no question that Disneyland Park and the

larger resort, with 20 million annual visitors combined,

is simply one of the best. Disneyland Park, the original

opened by Walt Disney himself in 1955, is visited by more

than 14 million guests every year, the second most of any

theme park in the world, and you can bet that this jam-

packed park has something for them all.

So much of what makes Disney parks great started at

Disneyland: the monorail, It’s a Small World, Mr. Toad’s

Wild Ride, Haunted Mansion and The Matterhorn.

For More Info: themeparks.ustudios.com

Call: (407) 224-4233


Having seen countless end-caps on Nickelodeon featur-

ing the iconic Universal Studios Globe as a child, this

Orlando, Florida juggernaut was always more exciting to

me than Disneyland or Six Flags. When I finally saw it for

myself, it did not disappoint! With more entertainment

than you can experience in a whole week across two

large parks and the retail-centric CityWalk, the Universal

Orlando Resort is simply a lifetime must. At this theme

park, rides and attractions are based on popular movie

and TV show properties, including Shrek, Men in Black,

The Mummy, Terminator, Jaws (a classic, as always) and

so on. The new The Simpsons RideTM is just awesome!

DISNEYLAND RESORTAnaheim, CA

UNIVERSAL STUDIOSOrlando, FL

Making your family vacations more memorable.One rental at a time.

62

HOW IT’S MADE

CONSTRUCTION OF

The idea for the attraction was originally conceived in the summer

of 1983 by Imagineer Tony Baxter while stuck in rush hour traffic

on his way to work. This is how Splash Mountain was made.

SPLASH MOUNTAINSPLASH MOUNTAIN

1983

Tony Baxter comes up

with the design concept.

From there he created

blueprints, three-demin-

sonal models and survey

the land before construc-

tion can even begin.

1984

Baxter and co-creator

begin the surface design

aspect of the ride. Includ-

ing landscaping and what

visuals riders will see both

on and off the ride.

1988

Construction based on the

model went way over

budget, eventually reach-

ing $75 million.

1989

The attraction opened in

Disneyland to acclaim

and was eventually du-

plicated in other Disney

parks around the globe.

STAGED PHOTOS Plan ahead for your image on the ride

how do You do?—The Floozies

ev’rybody has a laughing Place—Newton Sisters

Burrow’s lament/sooner or later—Newton Sisters

Zip-a-dee-doo-dah—choir of 75 members

RIDE SOUNDTRACK

The Lumix DMC-FX 100 camera.

With 28 mm wide-angle lens

ideas for lifeideas f


AMUSEMENT PARK FOODS | WHAT TO PACK | AROUND THE TOWN | WALT DISNEY

SPRING 2013

FOR MORE JOY, SUBSCRIBE.

LET US GET

YOU HERE.

New levels of comfort, connectivity and convenience.

all passengers

have no charge for

one carry-on

and one checked bag.

- DAVID NIVEN

70

SNEAK PEEK

Next quarter look for an exciting issue including some ways to

find free entertainment, the best water parks to cool off in, theme

parks with a theme, and where you can find the best summer deals!

Coast anywhere.Coaster™ for the iPad

Coaster Magazine

Documents

Transcript of Coaster Magazine