Archive for September, 2010

Keeping the Fun Accident Free

Keeping the Fun Accident Free

September 15, 2010 No Comments

Usually, the two most popular activities at a family fun center are miniature golf and go-karts.  And, amazingly enough, most insurance claims stem from these two activities.  So, how can you work to keep your facility safe while keeping the experience for your guests enjoyable? Having owned a family fun center with both of these ...

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Rejuvenate Your Business and Give it Something to Market

September 15, 2010 No Comments

Competition for the leisure dollar is at its highest level these days and this scenario does not look like it will ever go away.  The public is always looking for something new and exciting and the amusement entertainment industry should always be on their radar screen.  You do not have to go to the lengths ...

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General Manager Announced for Legoland® Florida

September 15, 2010 No Comments

Legoland® Florida, scheduled for a fall 2011 opening, recently announced the appointment of Adrian Jones to the general manager’s position. During the construction phase,  Jones will work closely with John Ussher, Merlin Entertainments’ general manager of Development for Legoland.

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Dutch Wonderland Announces Promotion

September 15, 2010 No Comments

Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, Pa., has announced the promotion of Stephanie Good to manager, Ride Operations. Good began her career with Wonderland Amusement Management, LLC, as a ride operator in 2000.

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Waves for Success to Offer Workshop at IAAPA

September 15, 2010 No Comments

If you want to hire the best teenagers and young adults, train them well and motivate them to provide the quality service you demand, then join Waves for Success as they offer a full-day workshop at the IAAPA Attractions Expo. Visit the company’s booth at the show, and its Web site, for more information. (For ...

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Redefining the Family Vacation Experience  <br />The Great Escape Lodge and Indoor Waterpark

Redefining the Family Vacation Experience
The Great Escape Lodge and Indoor Waterpark

September 15, 2010 No Comments

Nestled among the beautiful Adirondack Mountains, in the Lake George Area of New York, you can find the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Water Park. While the region offers the perfect opportunity for couples, families and group road-trippers to experience everything from outdoor adventure to peaceful solitude, the lodge offers the ideal location ...

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September/October 2010

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September/October 2010

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Features Waves 16    The Great Escape Lodge and Indoor Waterpark – Redefining the Family Vacation Experience The picturesque and pristine Adirondack Mountain region in upstate New York offers the perfect opportunity for couples and families to get away from daily stress. And in the Lake George area, vacationers will find the Six Flags Great Escape ...

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Gaining Insights from the Season

September 15, 2010 No Comments

After a busy summer, fall can be an extremely productive time to reevaluate your operating procedures and analyze the season’s lessons, both successes and missteps. In this issue, we offer a wide range of articles to assist you in keeping your business on track and earning throughout the year. In the Waves section, we bring ...

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How Two Large Parks are Dealing with Today’s Tough Times

September 15, 2010 No Comments

As the weather gets cooler and children return to school, the peak summer season is winding down for many theme parks and resorts.  That makes now a good time to look back and consider how some of the industry’s larger parks continue to deal with an economic downturn that seems to linger on like an ...

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Sponsors

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    Cost of Wisconson

    Creators of simulated environments, duplicate structures, sculpted figures, exhibits, water features, mini-golf and more.

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

    Premier vending supply for all of your vending equipment and supply needs.

    Laser Star

    Laser shooting galleries, laser tag, dark ride target systems, overhead target ranges.

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

    Designers of unique themed parks, attractions and environments for the entertainment business.

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    Gold Medal Products Co.

    Concession equipment, foods and beverages, popcorn, pretzels and snack foods.

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    Penny Press

    Penny souvenir machine, great for parks, FECs, bowling and skating centers, museums and tourist attractions.

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    Barron Games

    Redemption air hockey games.

    Poly Products

    Tables, benches and related products. Green products for a green world.

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    Tear Repair

    Tear-Aid industrial strength patches to repair holes and tears.

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    Enchanted Castle Studios

    Fiberglass statuary and figures for restaurants, mini-golf, theme parks and other attractions.

    Rides-4-U, INC.

    New and used rides, kiddie, family, major and thrill.

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    Spectrum Sports

    Climbing walls, ropes courses, go-karts and more.

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    Sureshot Redemption

    One-stop source for prize redemption counters at entertainment centers.

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    Castle Golf, Inc.

    Planning, design and construction of miniature golf courses and family fun parks.

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    Formula K Raceways

    Go-karts, kiddie cars and bumper boats, go-kart parts and tires.

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    International Special Events (ISERA)

    Risk purchasing group, a better way to purchase liability insurance, specializing in inflatables and much more.

    Thomco Insurance (Fun Pro)

    Fun Pro is an insurance program especially designed for party planners and party rental businesses.

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    Namco

    Namco America is a premier manufacturer of coin-op arcade attractions, ranging from the hottest titles like Crazy Typhoon and Jumpin’ Jackpot to classic game-room experiences such as the Pac-Man 25th Anniversary upright that features Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga. Specialized pieces such as Wonka Sweetland and Flamin Finger are favorites too! For arcade gaming fun, Namco America is your answer.

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    Aquaventronics

    Research and development of interactive water games for use in the commercial amusement industry.

    Brunswick Bowling

    Entertainment bowling center developer and manufacturer of bowling equipment and entertainment products.

    Knight Equipment

    Drive cables for ferris wheels, Tilt-A-Whirls, Rock-O-Planes and many others.

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Concession trailers and Antique, Jeep and Grand Prix auto rides.

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    Midway Concepts (Circus Tops)

    Premier designers of stainless steel food service equipment.

    Mahoning Valley Mfg.

    A complete line of Imperial strollers, wagons and safari utility vehicles.

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    Jane Farrell Turf and Carpets, Inc.

    Commercial carpet, printed and decorative patterns, loop and cut-pile construction. Wall coverings in fluorescents, Class A fire rated. Colored turf, both traditional and neon colors.

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    Max Flight

    Manufactures interactive virtual reality motion-platform game systems including networkable flight and roller coaster simulators.

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    Art Attack

    Theming, miniature golf, parade floats, 3D props, air-brushed murals, signage and art panels.

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

    Planning consultants for wet/dry attractions, mini-golf, go-kart tracks and laser arenas.

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    Perfect Fry

    Innovative and simple-to-operate countertop deep fryer Perfect Fryers.

    Extreme Engineering

    Industry leader in zip lines, climbing walls, jumper systems and adventure products.

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Bulbtronics

    A premier source for lamps, LEDs, batteries and lighting-related and electrical products.

    Family Fun Corp.

    Waterpark walls for rivers, bumper boat and splash down pools.

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    Embed

    Provides innovative IT products and services with a primary focus on card-based solutions and database applications for the leisure and retail industries.

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

    Picnic tables, grills, park benches, planters, trash containers and more.

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    Soft Play

    Leader in designing, manufacturing and installing soft contained playground equipment.

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    Precision Dynamics (PDC)

    Wristbands with no hidden costs, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Wristband System.

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

    American Changer

    Bill and coin dispensers and counters, ticket machines and more.

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    S&S Worldwide

    Large Park amusement rides.

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    Store on Wheels

    Importer and distributor of quality toys, lighting and novelties. Cater to the amusement, retail and entertainment industries.

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    See Coast Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Coin-operated binoculars and telescopes.

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    Rio Syrup

    Over 250 flavors, syrups and concentrates for shaved ice, sno cones, shushes, food colors. Now featuring Hawaiian Flower Cups.

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    Johnny Rockets
    OpenAire
    Spectrum Sports
    Cannonball Blaster
    CCI
    Funovation
    Empex Water Toys
    FunProInsurance