Talking with Rob Decker, a real-life roller coaster tycoon

New York Times talks with Rob Decker, senior vice president of planning and design at Cedar Fair Entertainment.

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

From their earliest days, roller coasters have been designed to inspire awe (and an element of fear) among riders. Rob Decker, senior vice president of planning and design at Cedar Fair Entertainment, which operates 14 theme parks in the United States and Canada, tries to make sure that the roller coaster experience continues this tradition, while reinventing how theme parks can continue to attract visitors. “We have a broad group of guests,” Mr. Decker said. “We have roller coaster enthusiasts and our family audience, so we try to balance the two and create a great environment for everyone.”

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