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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...The FEC Issue
May 20, 2013 No CommentsFrom serving the most delicious pizza and getting the biggest bounce from inflatables to adding attractions such as candlepin bowling and laser tag and minimizing injury risk, the family entertainment center industry is always changing and adjusting to the times. Some FEC practices and attractions may fade away, but there will always be new trends ...
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Restaurant Theming
Johnny Rockets Takes Off at Amusement Parks
April 5, 2013
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Since Johnny Rockets was founded in 1986, the classic American-themed restaurant became as known for its entertainment value as much as it was revered for its great cheeseburgers and shakes. With a 1950s diner décor, individual jukebox stations, chrome accents, counter seating, vinyl seats and a staff that breaks into song and dance every 30 ...
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Where There Is an Appetite, There Is a Way
Subway Franchises Thrive in Non-traditional Locations
April 5, 2013
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When Hersheypark approached Subway franchisees Ben Farahani and his family about opening a Subway in their theme park, they were intrigued. The family already was operating Subway franchises throughout the central Pennsylvania region, but they liked the idea of owning a franchise in a “non-traditional” environment. “This was 1992 before the trend for national branding ...
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