Archive for 2010

The Haunt Trifecta: Sound, Lighting and Special Effects

August 1, 2010 No Comments

Well, our season is just around the corner. Some of us may even be starting the build out for what promises to be a great year. So what will set us apart from not only our competition, but even our last year’s haunt? The currents trends seem to focus on a new Haunt Trifecta; sound, ...

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Selling the Perfect Party: <br />Trends and Tips from the Amusement Rental Business

Selling the Perfect Party:
Trends and Tips from the Amusement Rental Business

August 1, 2010 No Comments

People of all ages like to join in the fun at parties, and companies in the amusement and inflatable rental business are able to meet the demand through an ever-expanding selection of products on the market. Inflatable bounce houses, which started the industry with moonwalks and other space-age themed attractions, remain a popular choice, said ...

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For Amusement Parks, A Visible Security Presence

For Amusement Parks, A Visible Security Presence

August 1, 2010 No Comments

Once guests enter the gates of an amusement park, they expect to enter a world of fantasy and fun.  Far from their minds should be worries about security or safety.  Security officers at amusement parks walk a fine line. They need to show guests that they are there ready to help without interfering with the ...

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LAI Games Teams Up with Imaging Spectrum to Bring Low-cost Photo Booth Paper to Operators

August 1, 2010 No Comments

LAI Games, a leading manufacturer of coin-operated games and photo booths, has teamed up with the digital imaging experts at Imaging Spectrum, Inc. to offer low-cost paper to the operators of their line of photo booths. The low price per print results in higher profits for operators through decreased operating costs. (For more information, circle ...

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Special Programming: <br />Success Stories from the Nation’s Museums

Special Programming:
Success Stories from the Nation’s Museums

June 1, 2010 No Comments

Though the definition of a successful special program might differ from museum to museum, the consensus among museum professionals is offering such programming is a win-win. Members have another reason to visit and experience the museum. And the museum can reach new audiences and attract new members. Free Market Response It is no surprise that ...

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Insuring Success: Even in States Without Requirements, Rental Businesses Bank on Insurance

Insuring Success: Even in States Without Requirements, Rental Businesses Bank on Insurance

June 1, 2010 No Comments

The proper insurance can be as much of a selling point for companies that rent inflatables and party equipment as the brightly colored bouncers and fine china they cart to events. That’s what Robert De Los Santos discovered after he started Sky High Party Rentals in Houston, Texas, from his parents’ backyard shortly before his ...

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June 2010

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Ovens and Fryers: Best Food Equipment Practices at Family Entertainment Centers

June 1, 2010 No Comments

A little foresight goes a long way in buying and maintaining ovens and fryers to serve up scrumptious food for the lively guests of the family entertainment center environment. According to Joe Guido, catering manager for Calypso’s Cove, Old Forge, N.Y., “It definitely helps to know what you’re going to use the equipment for and ...

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The Critical Role of Concession Signage at Zoos and Aquariums

The Critical Role of Concession Signage at Zoos and Aquariums

June 1, 2010 No Comments

Seeing the animals may be the first priority of a visitor at a zoo or aquarium, but the second priority is always food.  Food managers and directors use creative signage to show off their menus and bring visitors to the snack stands, restaurants and cafes.  At the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Café Scuba welcomes ...

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Customer Service Report: Keeping Coin-Op Route Locations Happy and Earning

June 1, 2010 No Comments

When you are the owner of a company, you know that client satisfaction holds the key to success. Owners and managers of vending machine companies all agree that when it comes to keeping your route locations satisfied, it is a matter of service and appearance.   “Service can really differentiate one vendor from another,” said ...

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Sponsors

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    Mahoning Valley Mfg.

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

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    Spectrum Sports

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

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    Midway Concepts (Circus Tops)

    Premier designers of stainless steel food service equipment.

    Rio Syrup

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

    Precision Dynamics (PDC)

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

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    Laser Star

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

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    Store on Wheels

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

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    Sureshot Redemption

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

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Knight Equipment

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

    Art Attack

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

    Gold Medal Products Co.

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

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    Brunswick Bowling

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

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Soft Play

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

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    American Changer

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

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    Rides-4-U, INC.

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

    Enchanted Castle Studios

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

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    See Coast Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Coin-operated binoculars and telescopes.

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    Barron Games

    Redemption air hockey games.

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

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

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    Embed

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

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    Thomco Insurance (Fun Pro)

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

    Formula K Raceways

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

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    Castle Golf, Inc.

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

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    Aquaventronics

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

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    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.

    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.

    S&S Worldwide

    Large Park amusement rides.

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    Bulbtronics

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

    Poly Products

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

    Family Fun Corp.

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

    International Special Events (ISERA)

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

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

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

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

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

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

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

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

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

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    Perfect Fry

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

    Tear Repair

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

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

    Cost of Wisconson

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

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

    Penny Press

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

    Extreme Engineering

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

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    Max Flight

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

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

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