October 30, 2010
Establishing a Foundation Before you Begin Without a well thought out plan for the building and development of your employee team, there is a good chance that you will be extremely frustrated, dissatisfied and even worse, settle below the bar with the number one asset and success determinant of your family entertainment or leisure business. ...
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October 30, 2010
For the large park and resort segment of the amusement industry, 2010 was clearly the Year of Potter as Universal Orlando’s newest attraction overcame some curious design decisions to still become the year’s undisputed runaway hit. For the coming year, the big question for Universal and its large park competitors is whether the big gains ...
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October 30, 2010
January 1, 2011 could mark the start of a steady climb out of the United States economic recession. Leading financial experts seem to agree that we have hit bottom and the curve is heading in a positive direction. Well, let’s be more specific. There will be sectors of the economy that will see the benefits ...
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October 30, 2010
An Empex water playground has debuted in the state-of-the-art Beijing Happy Magic Watercube Indoor Waterpark. Designed by Forrec, the Beijing Watercube has made a fine transition from a former Olympic venue into an indoor waterpark for all seasons. The Empex water playground is an area within the waterpark that caters to children up to age 12, and complements the ...
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October 30, 2010
The 2010 season came to a close in September for many outdoor waterparks. As I look back over this year’s Waves articles, I have seen some interesting trends emerging. We continue to see that this industry, unlike many others, is somewhat recession resistant. Many entertainment facilities, including waterparks, have actually seen an increase in attendance ...
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September 15, 2010
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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September 15, 2010
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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September 15, 2010
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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September 15, 2010
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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September 15, 2010
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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