Bumper cars have come a long way since the day of the metal bodied Dodgem and Lusse Auto Scooter. They’ve bumped and jostled their way into a variety of settings and surfaces, chugging away from amusement parks to indoor venues, some versions altered to maneuver on water or ice. And they’re a real hit as ...
Read more...How Frustrations Hamper Party Business Growth at Amusement and Waterparks By uncovering the top 10 frustrations of a large amusement park or waterpark birthday program, you’ll find out why a party program falters. In almost all family oriented recreational business entities, the birthday program is one of its strongest revenue sources. It’s a program that ...
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A large part of making your attraction family friendly is to ensure that you find ways to make it a place where kids want to be. Being a kid-centric destination starts by not overlooking the basics. Here’s how some industry professionals are making sure that their operations appeal to younger people by keeping them not ...
Read more...Bowlers know what they go to the bowling center for. Whether they think further to include a meal may hinge on the venue’s presentation, what’s offered on the menu and on how good a deal it is. And arriving at what works for what crowd may take some trial and error from season to season. ...
Read more...Featured Projects: Funhaven, Ottawa, Canada and ZCor Entertainment, Minnetonka, Minn. Funhaven Family Entertainment Center, Ottawa, Canada Target Opening Date: December 2011 “You need to be able to sustain your business at the worst times.” This is the answer that I was given when I asked Dave Ellis of Ellis Entertainment Partners what he felt was ...
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The amusement industry is evolving and changing in many ways. For the owners of small and large amusement centers, this presents a constant challenge for you in keeping up with new equipment, added attractions, upgrading your current games and even expanding to open up additional locations. Your time dedicated to running your business and also ...
Read more...Hiring for a roller skating center can be much like tryouts for a team sport. When asked about their hiring process, several RSA members said they have actual tryouts. Picture a scene similar to that of the local high school varsity football team tryout, but instead of a position on the football team, it’s a ...
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Bob Moeller and his family saw the business potential in the revitalization of the South Pier District, where the Sheboygan River flows into Lake Michigan. Starting in the 1990s, savvy development of the area has turned it into a growing Midwest vacation destination. The Moeller family has invested extensively in their longtime, hometown lakeshore: Bob, ...
Read more...When you think about laser tag, one of the first things to come to mind is technology. Looking at the history of laser tag, it’s easy to see how far those technological advancements have shaped laser tag into what it is today. Few other attractions offer the futuristic feel that laser tag can. Many attractions ...
Read more...Years ago roller skating centers offered an organ, disco ball and maybe a few snacks for customers to enjoy. Stroll into one of today’s modern skating centers and your senses might overload. Music, lights and real food offer an atmosphere of pure entertainment. So what are all these high-tech gadgets and what is the benefit? ...
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