Midway amusement companies and traveling fairs have secured an iconic place in American culture....
Rain and wind are not the only weather elements that can dampen attendance at...
As the second-oldest amusement park in North America, Cedar Point has been welcoming generations...
Every Halloween season, thrill-seekers gather at haunted attractions, with the desire to be in...
A unique combination of museum and waterpark, The Evergreen Air and Space Museum in...
Elephants are the largest living land animal on Earth and one of the most...
Whether you are considering adding an additional attraction to your facility or are designing...
When guests visit zoos, they do not always notice the trees immediately, but when...
Bowling. The word conjures up memories of lazy afternoons or energetic evenings spent amid...
Bumper cars have come a long way since the day of the metal bodied...
Times and tastes change and smart businesses adapt to those shifts. Today’s consumers are...
In the arid climate of New Mexico, in a city of mountains and desert,...
Amusement park officials want visitors not only to enjoy the rides and attractions but...
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A large part of making your attraction family friendly is to ensure that you...
The summer months provide the biggest boon in zoo attendance, but when crippling heat...
Solicit feedback from guests and employees. This not only increases the chance that customers will like what they see at the redemption counter, it opens doors to acquiring new, potentially popular items family entertainment center operators may not have discovered on their own. Becky Olbrych, owner of Wheels Family...
Read more...With competition for consumers’ leisure dollar remaining fierce, family entertainment centers with mini-golf and go-kart facilities are paying as much attention to maximizing the appeal of their redemption counters as they are to making their attractions as compelling as possible. “The game room is where we make a large...
Read more...In bowling’s history, the 1930s were known as the shellac era. Wood was plentiful then, and that was a good thing, because it was the only available option to proprietors at the time. Many high scores were rolled during this period due to a high friction ball track being...
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Empex Watertoys® and Beachpark Waterpark were presented with the prestigious World Waterpark Association’s (WWA) Industry Innovation Award at the 2011 WWA trade show and convention. The award was presented for the latest design from Empex called Aquacircus, an interactive water playground with a dynamic interactive play structure, interactive Aquanetic™...
Read more...SplashTacular, winner of the 2011 Industry Innovation Award for Suppliers from the World Waterpark Association (WWA), recently announced the launch of their new family raft ride, the patent-pending Double BowlsEye™. The Double BowlsEye is a contemporary take on a high-speed family raft chase. Riders gaze down the 60-foot launch...
Read more...Tropical Palm Trees has introduced the newest innovation to their line of artificial outdoor trees, The “Oasis” Shower Palm. This exciting new product is ideal for pool and beach areas. Guests will appreciate this convenient way to clean off sand, oil and chlorine. The unit is engineered to withstand...
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A unique combination of museum and waterpark, The Evergreen Air and Space Museum in McMinnville, Ore., with its Evergreen Wings & Waves Waterpark, is fulfilling an educational and entertainment mission for the whole family. The tie-in of the waterpark to the Air and Space Museum is as visual a...
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Elephants are the largest living land animal on Earth and one of the most intelligent animals. Sadly, they are also one of the most endangered species. However, a resurgence among zoos to help stabilize the population has helped their cause. Many zoos are seeking to educate the public about...
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