Archive for October, 2010

VendEver Expands 24/7 Tech Support, Hires Sean Domino

October 30, 2010 No Comments

VendEver, co-maker of the Cotton Candy Factory with Feiloli Electronic Company, has announced the expansion of their customer support with the hiring of Sean Domino as their Technical Services Manager. For the last 11 years, Domino has managed the technical department at Circus Circus in Las Vegas. “…Everyone here knows the true strength of our ...

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Dennis McGregor Joins Tacki-Mac

October 30, 2010 No Comments

Dennis McGregor, a well known miniature golf executive, has joined Tacki-Mac’s Family Entertainment Division. McGregor has more than 30 years of experience in the mini golf industry. Tacki-Mac, known for the last 20 years for their industry leading no punch-thru miniature golf grips, is now using the same drive and ingenuity to furnish the best ...

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Legoland® Discovery Center Chicago Names New General Manager

October 30, 2010 No Comments

Merlin Entertainments Group, a leading name in location-based family entertainment, recently announced that Benjamin (Ben) Sweet has been named general manager of Legoland® Discovery Center Chicago. Open since 2008, Legoland Discovery Center Chicago provides fun for LEGO® enthusiasts of all ages. “It’s a great honor to join Legoland Discovery Center Chicago,” said Sweet. “I’m looking ...

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Comfy Edutainment Centers Names Alpha-Omega Sales Exclusive Distributor in the United States

October 30, 2010 No Comments

Alpha-Omega Sales, Inc., a leading provider of sales and service to the leisure and amusement industry, has forged a partnership with Comfy Ware Ltd. to make the company the exclusive distributor of the Comfyland ExperienceTM in the United States. The Comfyland ExperienceTM, winner of the IAAPA 2007 Best New Product Award and IAAPA 2007 Impact ...

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Party Time Scheduling Program is Available from Bounce Magic

October 30, 2010 No Comments

PTS Pro from Bounce Magic gives locations a powerful reservations system with the simplicity of a desktop application. Owners and supervisors can manage rooms, schedules, event registration, catering menus and detailed billing all from one computer. Locations can create a customer database, mailing lists, financial reports, agreement contracts and much more. The system includes the ...

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Cotton Candy Vending Announces New and Improved Fourth Generation Cotton Candy Vending Machine

October 30, 2010 No Comments

Cotton Candy Vending has added some great features to their latest cotton candy vending machine that will be shipping in November 2010. This is the fourth generation of the device. “We have received many requests to add a recycler option to our unit,” said Marty Man Smith, vice president of sales for Cotton Candy Vending. ...

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Galvin Design Group Reports on Wizarding World of Harry Potter Food Service Operation

Galvin Design Group Reports on Wizarding World of Harry Potter Food Service Operation

October 30, 2010 No Comments

Galvin Design Group completed the food service design and installation of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. The throughput of the kitchen and bar is meeting the expectations of operations and giving the guest a memorable experience at the new attraction. This project was featured in the August 2010 edition of ...

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November 2010

October 30, 2010 No Comments

The Large Park Report 36    New Attractions: A Look Ahead to 2011 The run-away hit of 2010 for large parks was clearly the much-anticipated Harry Potter attraction at Universal Orlando. As the year draws to a close, The Large Park Report examines what is in store for 2011 at the nation’s favored destinations for families. ...

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Poised for an Upswing:
The Leisure and Entertainment Industry

October 30, 2010 No Comments

This issue’s Business Strategies feature, where you can read about the expected upswing in the leisure and entertainment, road and infrastructure and health care sectors of the economy, is the perfect accompaniment to the 2010 IAAPA Attractions Expo. The show has felt optimistic and positive for several years, and this year’s edition will likely fit ...

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Lazer Runner: Still a Hot Opportunity for FECs

October 30, 2010 No Comments

Lazer Runner’s Pay-Per-Play program was designed to make purchasing and paying for a Lazer Runner Laser Tag System as easy as possible. The program features no fixed monthly payments, no interest charged and paying the balance from the income that Lazer Runner generates. Locations can save a bundle on this best-selling laser tag system. Visit ...

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Sponsors

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    Barron Games

    Redemption air hockey games.

    Rio Syrup

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

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

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

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    Rides-4-U, INC.

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

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

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

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    Sureshot Redemption

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

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    S&S Worldwide

    Large Park amusement rides.

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

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

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    Max Flight

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

    Soft Play

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

    Laser Star

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

    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.

    Midway Concepts (Circus Tops)

    Premier designers of stainless steel food service equipment.

    Bulbtronics

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

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    Penny Press

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

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    Castle Golf, Inc.

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

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    Brunswick Bowling

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

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    Enchanted Castle Studios

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

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    Tear Repair

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

    Poly Products

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

    Mahoning Valley Mfg.

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

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    Knight Equipment

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

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    Formula K Raceways

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

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

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

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    Gold Medal Products Co.

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

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

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

    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.

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Family Fun Corp.

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

    Aquaventronics

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

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    Extreme Engineering

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

    International Special Events (ISERA)

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

    Cost of Wisconson

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

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    Embed

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

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    Art Attack

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

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    Perfect Fry

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

    Spectrum Sports

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

    American Changer

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

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    Store on Wheels

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

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    Precision Dynamics (PDC)

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

    See Coast Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Coin-operated binoculars and telescopes.

    Thomco Insurance (Fun Pro)

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

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

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