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Offering an Integrated Experience: How Planning and Thoughtful Facility Design Create Repeat Visitors

Offering an Integrated Experience: How Planning and Thoughtful Facility Design Create Repeat Visitors

January 4, 2012 No Comments

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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Sponsors

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Brunswick Bowling

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

    Thomco Insurance (Fun Pro)

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

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    American Changer

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

    Family Fun Corp.

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

    Tear Repair

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

    Laser Star

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

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

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

    Spectrum Sports

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

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    Extreme Engineering

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

    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.

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

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

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    Max Flight

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

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    Cost of Wisconson

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

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

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

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    Soft Play

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

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    International Special Events (ISERA)

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

    Rio Syrup

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

    Gold Medal Products Co.

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

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    Rides-4-U, INC.

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

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    Precision Dynamics (PDC)

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

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

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

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Perfect Fry

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

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    Sureshot Redemption

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

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

    Enchanted Castle Studios

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

    Bulbtronics

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

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    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.

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Midway Concepts (Circus Tops)

    Premier designers of stainless steel food service equipment.

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    Poly Products

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

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    S&S Worldwide

    Large Park amusement rides.

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    Store on Wheels

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

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

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

    Aquaventronics

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

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    Formula K Raceways

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

    See Coast Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Coin-operated binoculars and telescopes.

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    Knight Equipment

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

    Castle Golf, Inc.

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

    Art Attack

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

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    Penny Press

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

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

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

    Mahoning Valley Mfg.

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

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    Barron Games

    Redemption air hockey games.

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

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