expense he incurred by way of the 14 loads of semi-trailers, box vans and associated vehicles that were necessary to transport his amusements to Del Mar. “Wood said he did what he could to save costs, trimming unnec- essary vehicles, making sure the most efficient electrical generators and supplies are used, limit- ing hours that power is


importance of keeping one’s attractions aesthetically appealing and how that, in turn, results in increased ridership plus money earned.


Regarding the earlier-noted Magnum’s improvements, “(the) overhaul paid off in Del Mar where the Magnum finished #2 behind Steve Vander Vorste’s Crazy Maus roller coaster, according to Wood. This was the ride’s highest finish ever at the fair. ‘It was a combination of great visibility, the new look of the ride and the best operational crew I have had,’ said Wood” to MCW. The high-end mon- ies that Michael garnered at that spot eased, somewhat anyway, the $40,000


run and replacing inefficient light bulbs with more cost efficient (LEDs)...”, quot- ing MCW. With the endeavor to profit financially never far from his mind,


Michael disclosed to MCW, “The last 15-20 years, we have been a little bit up each year. This year, we will have to be up over 20% just to overcome the increased (operational) costs.’ Michael also prognosticated about what the portable amusement industry needed to do in order to succeed, long term. “We have to reinvent ourselves. Carnivals need a good, profitable mix of rides to trim fat, become more efficient and to be run more like a business. We need to take our expenses very seriously. Wood said...those games, rides and food stands that offered a great value or had a hot item were doing well. He expects customers to be more discern- ing than ever with their money this year, looking for a good value.’” Michael continued, citing MCW, “I think you will see more regional carnivals. Shows will have tighter routes, overlap less with their competitors. He said the economy may even cause shows to work together for their respective bottom lines. ‘Two shows...could swap...events on their routes’, he speculated. Each company would then (have) a tighter route, sav- ing on fuel and expenses.” 


have tighter route their competitors. He said the eco may even cause shows to work together for their respective bottom lines. ‘Two shows...could swap...events on their routes’, he speculated. Each company would then (have) a tighter route, sav- ing on fuel


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Watch for P rt IV f “Wood Entert Anniversaries” in the December


AnniivAn iversaries” in the December ShowTime.


or Part IV of “Woo Enter ainment’ertainment’s be ShowTime


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WE’RE HERE. AND WE’RE IN THIS WITH YOU.


Wade Muller 


Paul Muller 


Mark Walker 


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