Archive for 2012

Water Maze Opens in Alabama

August 1, 2012 No Comments

Alabama Splash Adventures waterpark in Bessemer, Ala., debuted the Aqua Maze last June. Constructed by Amaze ‘n Mazes, the attraction drew more than 1,700 children and adults on opening day. Startling blasts of water from a variety of sources helped keep guests cool as they searched for the labyrinth’s exit. “The maze momentum  just keeps ...

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Our 40th Anniversary Year – Creating a Culture of Responsiveness to Guests

August 1, 2012 No Comments

In the heat of the season, it is easy to get caught up in individual tasks and responsibilities and not become a student of the overall guest experience. Trying to see things as your guests perceive them, addressing complaints immediately and remembering to laugh a little with your customers and lighten up are all important ...

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August 2012

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THE MAGIC OF HIGH TECHNOLOGY Aquarium Exhibit Sound, Lighting and Special Effects – How Guests Benefit from Innovation Sound, lighting and special effects, including iPads embedded into exhibit walls, are enhancing the guest experience at aquariums across the country. THE LARGE PARK REPORT New Attractions – Creating an Experience Inside the Experience There once was ...

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August 2012

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The Question of Drop-off Inflatables

August 1, 2012 No Comments

Strategies for the Changing Party Landscape Inflatable amusements add an extra dash of fun to everything from a small backyard birthday party to a large corporate event. Amusement companies offer their expertise and often manpower at these events to ensure that all guests have a safe and enjoyable experience. For eight years, Mike Wilbur has ...

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Food Service Spotlight on Major League Baseball – Stepping Up to Bat for Menu Innovations

Food Service Spotlight on Major League Baseball – Stepping Up to Bat for Menu Innovations

August 1, 2012 No Comments

While there is no doubt that hot dogs and peanuts remain ballpark staples, the fact is that the average sports fan has expanded to a more sophisticated palate in recent years. This knowledge has created a challenge for concessionaires to develop an ever-changing menu of fresh and interesting delicacies that appeal to the fans. “Food ...

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Aquarium Exhibit Sound, Lighting and Special Effects – How Guests Benefit from Innovation

Aquarium Exhibit Sound, Lighting and Special Effects – How Guests Benefit from Innovation

August 1, 2012 No Comments

Via touch screens, whether double touch or single touch ELO, visitors to Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, Conn., explore the interactive animal habitat exhibit, Shark Smell, and alternately, Life of Inuits in Alaska and Canada, and macro or micro telescopic views inside a fish tank through an Omniscope, invented by an aquarium trustee. BrightSign/Roku processors drive the ...

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Creating Coin-op Pros – Employee Hiring and Training Strategies

August 1, 2012 No Comments

The coin-operated machine industry is one that builds its staff using the core attributes of honesty and diligence. Workers possessing these qualities can be difficult to find, which creates the need to search for employees through more personal means than simply posting an ad. There is so much to teach these workers about the intricacies ...

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News Flashes from Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine

July 19, 2012 No Comments

  Universal Orlando Resort’s All-New Retail Experience Is Inspired by Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants  New Store Brings Bikini Bottom to Life and Features Exclusive Merchandise, Meet-and-Greet Opportunities with SpongeBob SquarePants and More Universal Orlando Resort is introducing an all-new, one-of-a-kind retail entertainment experience that immerses guests in the underwater world of Bikini Bottom, home to Nickelodeon’s ...

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News Flashes from Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine

July 11, 2012 No Comments

  Putt Putt Fun Center Adds Laser Tag by Creative Works Creative Works once again traveled to Putt Putt Fun Center in Lynchburg, Va., during May of 2012 to install a new attraction for owner Joe Aboid.  This new Adventure Quest laser tag arena was the anchor attraction of the facility’s expansion. This wasn’t the ...

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Sponsors

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

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

    Poly Products

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

    Tear Repair

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

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    S&S Worldwide

    Large Park amusement rides.

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    Family Fun Corp.

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

    Soft Play

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

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    Formula K Raceways

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

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    Rio Syrup

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

    Cost of Wisconson

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

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

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

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    Store on Wheels

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

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    Rides-4-U, INC.

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

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

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

    Mahoning Valley Mfg.

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

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    Enchanted Castle Studios

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

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    Art Attack

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

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    Aquaventronics

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

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Castle Golf, Inc.

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

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

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

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    Precision Dynamics (PDC)

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

    Laser Star

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

    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.

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

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

    Brunswick Bowling

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

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    Max Flight

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

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Extreme Engineering

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

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    Barron Games

    Redemption air hockey games.

    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.

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    Embed

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

    Sureshot Redemption

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

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

    Bulbtronics

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

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

    See Coast Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Coin-operated binoculars and telescopes.

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    Spectrum Sports

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

    Penny Press

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

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

    International Special Events (ISERA)

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

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    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.

    Gold Medal Products Co.

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

    American Changer

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

    Perfect Fry

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

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    Knight Equipment

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

    Johnny Rockets
    OpenAire
    Spectrum Sports
    State Fair Mini Donuts
    Cannonball Blaster
    CCI
    Funovation
    Empex Water Toys