The Large Park Report The Year in Review: 2016 at Large Parks and Resorts Contributing Writer Chad Emerson looks at changes and improvements during 2016 at a selection of parks. Amusement Parks – Top Tips for Training Top Workers How parks of all sizes are properly training staff members. Bonus Sidebar: What Is Your Best […]
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No matter what stage you are guiding your business through, whether it is planning, renovating or some other benchmark, you can never stop building with improvements and new ideas. From addressing the small details that will give you a spotless attraction to making a big splash with a new major ride, every aspect of your […]
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If your idea of a haunted attraction involves spattered blood, gross-out eyeballs and decaying plastic flesh, the proprietors of the Northeast’s most popular Halloween spots have news for you. Blood is out, creepy is in — and the scariest stuff, in a world jaded by R movies and Internet memes, is psychological. “It’s a lot […]
Read more...Amusement Park Report Crowd Control – How to Keep Parks Safe and Well Organized – From Food to Rides How a selection of parks stay organized by offering advanced services to guests. Bonus Sidebar: Five Tips to Streamline Park Operations The Large Park Report What’s the Future of Waterparks in the Large Parks? In this […]
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By Natalie Hope McDonald With more than 20 acres and 22 rides, Quassy may not be the largest amusement park in Connecticut, but it’s certainly one of the oldest. Opened in 1908 on the South Shore of Lake Quassapauq, the park has been evolving with the needs of its visitors for more than a century. […]
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This issue marks the start of the busy fall trade show season, and we wish you the best of luck in your travels. The shows are a great way to get inspired to improve your operation in every area, from food and rides to customer service and staff training. As you seek to give guests […]
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Chills, thrills, fire drills? While patrons aren’t usually required to take part in actual drills, fire safety is definitely a top priority for owners and managers of haunted attractions. Fire safety and a host of other concerns specific to the genre present unique situations. Certainly other entertainment venues are accustomed to having hordes of people […]
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By Genie Davis From a retro-look to a knight’s castle theme, bowling centers nationwide rely on a wide variety of design and theming strategies to keep balls rolling down the lanes. Regardless of the decor choices made, the best bowling center designs appeal to customer demographics or offer unique attributes that make a center stand […]
Read more...The Large Park Report Mousing Around with Store Size – Disney Bets on Small Shops within Shops A look at Walt Disney World’s retail picture. Waves Location Profile: Kalahari Poconos The Kalahari Resorts and Conventions’ new resort in the Pocono Mountains of Pa. includes a 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark. Splash Parks Offer the Fun of Water, […]
Read more...Your colleagues around the country are experiencing many of the same issues and concerns you deal with daily. It only makes sense that sharing new ideas, solutions and strategies can help owners and managers to sort out the demands a challenging industry puts forth every day and to experience clarity on which solutions to embrace. […]
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