Archive for August, 2011

Creating the Next Best-Selling Food Items at Leisure Entertainment Facilities

August 23, 2011 No Comments

When it comes to food service, leisure entertainment facilities have a “captive audience” in their visitors that helps to keep the operation profitable. However, periodically introducing new food items with the potential to become best sellers can set the profitability bar even higher. Viable ideas for additions to leisure entertainment facilities’ menus might come from ...

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Top Tips for Maximizing Insurance Coverage

August 16, 2011 No Comments

No matter how vigilant owners and operators of leisure entertainment facilities, party rental companies and the like are when it comes to the safety of their premises and attractions, there remains the possibility of a visitor accident or other occurrence, such as a fire, flood, or theft, which subsequently leads to an insurance claim. This ...

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The Real World Foundations Style: Teaching Attendees How to Do It Right the First Time

The Real World Foundations Style: Teaching Attendees How to Do It Right the First Time

August 14, 2011 No Comments

“The Real World” isn’t just a reality TV show on MTV. Sometimes the best way to do something right the first time, is to learn from the mistakes of others and apply real world experience to your educational checklist before ever breaking ground or buying that first attraction. Jellystone Park at Rustic Creek Ranch, Burleson, ...

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Matching Trainers to Your Core Values

August 12, 2011 12 Comments

This topic will raise some eyebrows and spark comments. Should your trainers be required to train on subjects or philosophies that they strongly disagree with? Some would say, “It is their job. It does not matter if they agree or disagree!” But, let me tell why this may not be the best policy. What Makes ...

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August 2011

August 1, 2011 No Comments

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The Great Cover Up: Maintaining and Providing the Right Tents for Customer Events

The Great Cover Up: Maintaining and Providing the Right Tents for Customer Events

August 1, 2011 No Comments

People love to bring the indoors to the great outdoors.  After all, it’s the best of all worlds.  Fortunately, today’s variety of tents enable them to do just that.  From business functions to social events, here’s how tent rental operations maintain and install the right covering for their clients. “Basically it’s like a game of ...

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Food at Arenas, Stadiums, and Performing Arts Spaces: Catering Operations that Cater to Individual Tastes

Food at Arenas, Stadiums, and Performing Arts Spaces: Catering Operations that Cater to Individual Tastes

August 1, 2011 No Comments

It used to be that feeding a large crowd was as easy as peanuts, crackerjacks, a hotdog and a soda. It still is in many stadiums and arenas, said Chuck Kovach, director of food and beverages for Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes Barre, Pa., where the old favorites are still top sellers. ...

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Launching Good Eats:
Introducing New Menu Items at Waterparks

August 1, 2011 No Comments

Spending the day swimming and splashing at a waterpark can really whet the appetite.  To keep hungry customers satisfied, waterpark concession stands offer an array of meals and drinks to stave off hunger and provide patrons with that extra boost of energy to enjoy the park all day long.   When arranging a menu, those ...

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Digital Centre Is a Photo Booth Leader

August 1, 2011 No Comments

Digital Centre makes photo booths cabins with all the equipment included. The company’s products are installed in all types of locations and by event planners and home users. The company offers durable and reliable photo booths, with new retro design combined with improved software ideal for any high-traffic location.

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Brunswick Rolls Out Major Network System Upgrade

August 1, 2011 No Comments

Brunswick debuted Version 5 of its industry-leading Vector®Plus center network system at the 2011 International Bowl Expo last June. The update included significant enhancements that help bowling center proprietors improve cash management, simplify in-center marketing and further enhance the entertainment value of the bowling experience. Vector Plus 5 will ship standard to all new Vector ...

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Sponsors

    Store on Wheels

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

    Spectrum Sports

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

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    Aquaventronics

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

    Midway Concepts (Circus Tops)

    Premier designers of stainless steel food service equipment.

    Castle Golf, Inc.

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

    Soft Play

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

    International Special Events (ISERA)

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

    Family Fun Corp.

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

    Embed

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

    Enchanted Castle Studios

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

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

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

    Cost of Wisconson

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

    Brunswick Bowling

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

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

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

    American Changer

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

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

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

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    Extreme Engineering

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

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    Thomco Insurance (Fun Pro)

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

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    Penny Press

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

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    Knight Equipment

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

    Laser Star

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

    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.

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

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

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    Sureshot Redemption

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

    Tear Repair

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

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Rides-4-U, INC.

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

    Formula K Raceways

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

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    Precision Dynamics (PDC)

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

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

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

    See Coast Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Coin-operated binoculars and telescopes.

    Mahoning Valley Mfg.

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

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

    Poly Products

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

    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.

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    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.

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    Art Attack

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

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    Perfect Fry

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

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    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.

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    Bulbtronics

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

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Gold Medal Products Co.

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

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

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