
4 AMUSEMENT TODAY October 2010
Compiled by Janice Witherow
Mike Prince
Hawaiian Falls, Manseld, Texas
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Mike Prince’s interesting career
path has led him to Hawaiian Falls
in Manseld, Texas, where he is the
general manager for this successful
waterpark. His rst job in the industry
was in 1995 with Six Flags Waterworld
in California; Mike spent seven years
with Six Flags before being recalled
to active duty in the US Navy (he has
served a total of 22 years altogether) after the September
11, 2001 terrorist attacks in America. Mike then started
his own landscaping business in Florida before winding
up at Hawaiian Falls, where he has been for the last ve
years. His strong work ethic, organizational skills and
sense of adventure make Mike an ideal manager in the
amusement industry.
Title
General Manager.
Number of years in the industry
14 (It’s been one interesting career ride!).
Biggest challenge facing our industry
No doubt about it, the economy.
Favorite amusement ride
Master Blaster at Schlitterbahn.
Best thing about the industry
The excitement of the people, products and parks … it’s
a great business.
If I wasn’t working in the amusement industry, I
would be …
Managing my own gym.
The thing I like most about amusement/water park
season is …
The chaos of it all!
My favorite thing about fall is …
Deer-hunting season starts.
The last time I ate fast food was …
At Sonic.
My all-time best vacation was …
To Puerta Vallarta – it was beautiful.
Favorite avor of ice cream
Mint chocolate chip.
On a typical Sunday morning, you can nd me …
Reading the newspaper with a cup of coffee.
The one thing I always seem to put off is …
Yard work!
My “must-see” television show is …
South Park.
I would best describe my ofce as …
Neat and organized.
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If I was to join the circus, I would hands-down be a …
Cannon yer (wouldn’t that be cool?).
All-time favorite sports team
The New York Yankees.
The most adventurous thing I have done lately is …
Skydiving … now that certainly was an adventure!
Favorite condiment
Mayonnaise.
Ultimate movie soundtrack
Notorious.
Do you: stick to your plans or “wing it”?
Stick to my plans (I am an organizer).
The funniest person I know is …
George Noviski (former neighbor when I lived in
Florida).
The celebrity I would most like to have dinner with
is …
Rihanna.
Something make-believe that you wish was real
Flying.
In one word, Halloween is …
Awesome!
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