January 5, 2012
Sacoa POS powered by Ordyx integrates a full restaurant POS with all the available debit card system functionalities of the Sacoa Playcard System. The partnership between the two companies was announced at the 2011 IAAPA Attractions Expo. Ordyx provides customers with the capability of manager approvals from outside the restaurant, SMS notifications, handheld compatibility, inventory ...
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January 5, 2012
Falgas Comercial S.L., a world-leading kiddie ride manufacturer, proudly accepted the Brass Ring Award for Best New Coin-Operated Kiddie Ride for the third consecutive year at the 2011 IAAPA Attractions Expo. The 2011 winner, the 4X4 Safari Car, is the latest in a series of kiddie rides that combine the traditional ride experience with the ...
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January 5, 2012
A Hersheypark performer, Lindsay Karchawer, was recognized as the 2011 Best Female Performer at the 2011 IAAPA Attractions Expo. Karchawer, a native of Goshen, N.Y., was a performer in the cast of “Rock the Jukebox!” Karchawer also performed in “Christmas in Chocolate Town, A Holiday Dinner Musical,” last year at the Hershey Lodge. Both shows ...
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January 5, 2012
As the second-oldest amusement park in North America, Cedar Point has been welcoming generations of tourists since the late 1800s. And while the classic park has introduced quite a few new attractions in recent years, like roller coasters, water rides and a kids’ section, the park hasn’t forgotten its family roots in the Midwestern town ...
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January 5, 2012
Every Halloween season, thrill-seekers gather at haunted attractions, with the desire to be in the presence of terror. The owners of these haunts work with skilled actors and makeup artists in order to deliver the creepiest, most sinister characters and provide the best fright nights imaginable. Located in an old theater, Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse of ...
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January 5, 2012
A unique combination of museum and waterpark, The Evergreen Air and Space Museum in McMinnville, Ore., with its Evergreen Wings & Waves Waterpark, is fulfilling an educational and entertainment mission for the whole family. The tie-in of the waterpark to the Air and Space Museum is as visual a treat as it is an experiential ...
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January 4, 2012
Elephants are the largest living land animal on Earth and one of the most intelligent animals. Sadly, they are also one of the most endangered species. However, a resurgence among zoos to help stabilize the population has helped their cause. Many zoos are seeking to educate the public about how important these animals are and ...
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January 4, 2012
Jane Farrell Turf & Carpets, Inc., offers vinyl tile, which is engineered for commercial applications, durable and aesthetically attractive. The tiles are available in 26 styles and many patterns and colors for customers seeking an area to appear as grass, stone, water, sparkles, concrete, solids or wood. This flooring is a solution for birthday party ...
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January 4, 2012
Birthday University (BU) has announced a new format for 2012. BU has been touring internationally for the past 12 years, educating thousands of commercial business owners how to deliver a more unique, higher value party that yields greater profitability. This evolution has now spun into adult and corporate group events as well as enhancing the ...
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January 4, 2012
Whether you are considering adding an additional attraction to your facility or are designing a facility with multiple attractions from scratch, how you integrate your attractions together is very important. Attractions that looked patched together detract from the appeal of your facility and can cost you money. Worse is if your customer base doesn’t see ...
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