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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

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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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Safe and Sound: Keeping Inflatables Securely in Place

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In June of 2009, an Ohio boy made news when a gust of wind caught the poorly anchored inflatable slide in which he had been playing, sending the unit 40 feet into the air with the child clinging to it. While the incident ended on a happy note—quick-thinking adults stabbed and deflated the slide, and ...

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Equal Access: <br />How the Nation’s Zoos and Aquariums Are Serving Guests with Disabilities

Equal Access:
How the Nation’s Zoos and Aquariums Are Serving Guests with Disabilities

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A trip to a zoo or aquarium should be an easy and fun experience for everyone, including those with disabilities.  Since the inception of the American with Disabilities Act in 1990, zoos and aquarium have been finding creative ways to ensure that all visitors enjoy the exhibits. The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ...

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A Taste of the Past

A Taste of the Past

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Food Programs Enjoy Growing Popularity at Living History Museums

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FECs Turn Up the Heat to Serve Patrons’ Favorite Foods

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Families, even knee deep in a recession, know that they get more bang for the buck by combining a weekly night out to eat with inexpensive out-of-home entertainment at a family entertainment center. As reliable as these venues have become, for groups as well as family outings, so must the food they serve be reliably ...

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Driving Toward Profits: How to Choose the Right Vehicles for Your Vending Business

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How to Choose the Right Vehicles for Your Vending Business

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Sponsors

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

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

    Embed

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

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    Knight Equipment

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

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    Tear Repair

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

    Perfect Fry

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

    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.

    Midway Concepts (Circus Tops)

    Premier designers of stainless steel food service equipment.

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    Extreme Engineering

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

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    Aquaventronics

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

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

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

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    Mahoning Valley Mfg.

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

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    Soft Play

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

    Formula K Raceways

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

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    Family Fun Corp.

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

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Max Flight

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

    International Special Events (ISERA)

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

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    Sureshot Redemption

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

    Penny Press

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

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    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.

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    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.

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    Castle Golf, Inc.

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

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    Poly Products

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

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    Bulbtronics

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

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    Enchanted Castle Studios

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

    Spectrum Sports

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

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    Rides-4-U, INC.

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

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    Cost of Wisconson

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

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    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.

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    S&S Worldwide

    Large Park amusement rides.

    Barron Games

    Redemption air hockey games.

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

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

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    American Changer

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

    Gold Medal Products Co.

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

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    Brunswick Bowling

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

    Laser Star

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

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

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

    Art Attack

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

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

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

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

    Store on Wheels

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

    Stoelting
    OpenAire
    Spectrum Sports
    Cannonball Blaster
    CCI
    Funovation
    Empex Water Toys
    FunProInsurance