Archive for 2013
Six Tips to Stay Sanitary
May 20, 2013 No Comments“We have ‘clean checks’ throughout the day and make sure to wipe down all the equipment daily, and as needed.” – Jamie Brown, Full Blast Waterpark, Battle Creek, Mich. “Our top priority, other than safety, is cleanliness. It is important to make sure your chlorine and ph levels are always correct and we also send ...
Read more...Shining Light on Working with Lighting Vendors: Five Tips
May 20, 2013 No CommentsStay Smart and Local. Find knowledgeable, close-by vendors who stress safety first. Ensure the Price is Right: Weigh the costs carefully. Hit the Shows. Visit TransWorld’s shows to meet the experts. Do Your Homework. Read up on technology and map out a change game plan so you can ask intelligent questions when speaking with vendors. ...
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Tips for Making the Scene with Lighting
May 20, 2013 No CommentsA Haunted House attraction measures its success by the number of loud cries and screams emitted by its visitors. To achieve their goal of terror, these attractions count on the talents of live actors, custom make up, set designs and specialized lighting. D’Ann Dagen is president of La-De-Da Productions, Inc. and the producer of Hangman’s ...
Read more...California Portable Dance Floor Company Offers New Products
May 20, 2013 No CommentsCalifornia Portable Dance Floor Company (CPDFC) is now offering a new full sheet vinyl seamless 3-foot-by-4-foot section in the company’s Rustic Cedar design and peel-and-stick vinyl floor covering in many colors. The Rustic Cedar design product is a full 3-foot-by-4-foot sheet of vinyl in each section. These dance floor sections can be used indoors as ...
Read more...Getting the Biggest Bounce from Inflatables: Five Tips
May 20, 2013 No CommentsMake a List. Start by defining what you hope to accomplish, factoring in any restrictions such as space and height. Check it Twice. When listing your requirements, be specific. Talk the Talk. Do your research, including talking to others with inflatables and attending trade shows to find the right manufacturer. Make a Quick Study. Evaluate ...
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Making the Bounce the Main Attraction
Fun Center Inflatables Profit Strategies
May 20, 2013
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You can create magical castles, houses, animals and almost anything else you can imagine with air and vinyl. Inflatables enable attractions to build or enhance a theme without major construction or expense. Here’s how some savvy operators are using them to target certain groups and add to their bottom lines. Some of the newer entertainment ...
Read more...Stoelting Launches Smart Technology:
ConnectI2U Wi-Fi Enabled Machines Deliver Custom Status Updates and Alerts
May 20, 2013
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Stoelting, a leading manufacturer of frozen treat equipment for the foodservice industry, has introduced ConnectI2U.com, a subscriber website that monitors, tracks and reports on Stoelting machines equipped with IntelliTec2™ controls. The Wi-Fi enabled control has the ability to communicate anywhere in the world that has internet access, and is Stoelting’s newest technology engineered to improve ...
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Food for the Ages
Strategies from Zoos and Botanical Gardens to Satisfy All Guests
May 20, 2013
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Visitors to zoos and botanic gardens range in age from the very young to the not so very young, and satisfying the taste buds of every guest can prove to be a challenge. Food concessions managers and executive chefs work to offer foods and snacks that will quell hunger and keep their visitors content. As ...
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Playing Around with Placement
How to Give Redemption Games the Best Spot
May 20, 2013
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Vendors and arcade operators agree that instant-win redemption games can act as their own selling points. With prizes displayed like merchandise in a retail display window, they serve as their own advertising. It is with that in mind that the placement of these popular games within an arcade makes them even more profitable. As Mike ...
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