Archive for 2012

Applying Sound Thinking to a Changing Industry

November 1, 2012 No Comments

Encouraging innovation and building up your business to be the best it can be goes hand in hand with listening and responding to what the market is demanding when it comes to creating an organization that will stand the test of time and thrive through adversity. The amusement and leisure entertainment industries have surely faced ...

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November 2012

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November 2012

November 1, 2012 No Comments

COVER STORY Prime Time for Themed Locations – Company Adds Larger-than-Life Prop Creation to Roster of Services Prime Time Amusements (PTA), one of the premier global operators, sellers and event renters of video arcade machines and simulators since 1992, recently launched a new division, called Prop Creations. This article tells the story of the thinking ...

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The Idea Machine

October 23, 2012 No Comments

By Allen F. Weitzel                         The masses have spoken. I received several emails suggesting that I tackle the subject of how to get suggestions heard and/or how to successfully implement change within an entrenched organization. They are sister subjects. I will try to cover ...

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Creative Works Celebrates 15th Anniversary

September 12, 2012 No Comments

The entertainment industry celebrates with Creative Works its 15th year in business.  When most vendor companies in this industry open and close their doors within three years, this company has outlasted and grown nearly four times.  Since 1997, Creative Works has had one vision – to deliver the WOW effect one client at a time.  ...

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Locations Can Benefit from Portable Dance Floor Options

Locations Can Benefit from Portable Dance Floor Options

September 12, 2012 No Comments

Ca. Portable Dance Floor Co.’s NEW 24’ diameter round floor was installed by PBG Events in N.Y. Hall of Science, Queens, N.Y. Turn your CPDFC square floor into a 24’ diameter round or an oval dance floor in our composite laminate style. Having a portable dance floor gives you options. You can move your floor, ...

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Polaris GEM Premium Electric Vehicles  Ideal for Venue Operations

Polaris GEM Premium Electric Vehicles Ideal for Venue Operations

September 12, 2012 No Comments

Utility vehicles offer solutions to move people, cargo and complete essential tasks Polaris® GEM® premium electric vehicles provide venues solutions for parking and security, grounds and facility maintenance and guest service needs. The six-model lineup provides venues with reliable transportation options for up to six people and the ability to haul payloads of up 1,100 ...

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September/October 2012

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Learning the Lessons of the Season

September 12, 2012 No Comments

Waterparks were the place to be last summer, as record heat in many parts of the country drove families toward places to cool off and relax. In this issue’s Waves section, we offer a profile of the Hawaiian Falls Waterpark and also a look at how indoor waterparks around the country are theming and re-theming ...

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September/October 2012

September 12, 2012 No Comments

THE LARGE PARK REPORT Surcharge Attractions: How Parks Are Adding Value to the Visit Ever since Disney’s parks evolved from a “pay as you ride” ticketing strategy to a single admission approach, other theme parks have, by and large, incorporated that same method.  But recently, several of the industry’s larger parks have begun to offer ...

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Sponsors

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    Poly Products

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

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    Soft Play

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

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

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

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    Spectrum Sports

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

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    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.

    Rio Syrup

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

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    Barron Games

    Redemption air hockey games.

    Castle Golf, Inc.

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

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

    Sureshot Redemption

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

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    Aquaventronics

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

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    Tear Repair

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

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

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

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    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.

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    Perfect Fry

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

    American Changer

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

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    Rides-4-U, INC.

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

    S&S Worldwide

    Large Park amusement rides.

    Mahoning Valley Mfg.

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

    Penny Press

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

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

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

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

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

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    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.

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Laser Star

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

    Cost of Wisconson

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

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    Knight Equipment

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

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

    Midway Concepts (Circus Tops)

    Premier designers of stainless steel food service equipment.

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    Thomco Insurance (Fun Pro)

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

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    See Coast Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Coin-operated binoculars and telescopes.

    Extreme Engineering

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

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

    Gold Medal Products Co.

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

    Max Flight

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

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    Precision Dynamics (PDC)

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

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

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

    Brunswick Bowling

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

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    Enchanted Castle Studios

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

    Embed

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

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    Bulbtronics

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

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    Store on Wheels

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

    Formula K Raceways

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

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    Art Attack

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

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

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