Editorial Schedule

January 2013 – FAIRS, FESTIVAL and CARNIVAL TRENDS PLUS
SPECIAL INSURANCE FEATURE

  • Trends at Fairs, Festivals and Carnivals: Rides, Portable Games
  • Waves: Indoor Waterparks
  • Food Service: Trends for Concessions and Carts
  • Fun Foods and Soft Serve
  • Amusement Rental and Inflatable News: Insurance
  • Street Beat: Ticketing
  • FEC Report: BPAA Letter, Bowling, Mini Golf and Go-Karts, Laser Tag
  • Zoos, Aquariums and Museums
  • Haunted Houses and Attractions
  • BONUS DISTRIBUTION: IISA-Gibsonton, Air Show, ARA, NICA, ATEI

 

February/March 2013—ANNUAL BUYERS’ GUIDE DIRECTORY

  • Large Park Report
  • Waves: Waterpark Section
  • Food Service Spotlight: Food Vending
  • Street Beat: Games and Vending
  • Amusement Rental and Inflatable News
  • FEC Report: BPAA Letter, Bowling, Mini Golf and Go-Karts, Laser Tag
  • Zoos, Aquariums and Museums
  • Haunted Houses and Attractions: Trends
  • BONUS DISTRIBUTION: Amusement Expo, NBVA, Trans World/Halloween and Party Show

 

April/May 2013 – FOOD SERVICE SPOTLIGHT ISSUE/DESIGN TRENDS

  • Special Food Service Coverage Including Fun Foods, Staffing and Training and Equipment
  • Large Park Report: Food at Amusement Parks – Theming your Location
  • Waves: Spring Maintenance and Water Filtration/Treatments
  • Food Service: Franchise Opportunities – Stand-alone or Concessions
  • Amusement Rental and Inflatable News: Special Events
  • Street Beat: Food Vending
  • FEC Report: Laser Tag Locations/ What’s new at the Roller Rinks
    BPAA Letter, Bowling, Mini Golf and Go-Karts: Food Service and Equipment
  • Zoos, Aquariums and Museums: Sprucing up for Spring and Site Amenities
  • Food at Zoos, Aquariums and Museums
  • Haunted Houses and Attractions
  • BONUS DISTRIBUTION: Roller Skating Association Convention and Trade Show, International Laser Tag Association

 

June 2013 – ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTORY FEC and BOWLING REPORT

  • Large Park Report: Staffing and Training
  • Waves: Splash Parks – Wet and Dry Play
  • Food Service: Facility Menus – Selections for Guests of All Ages
  • Amusement Rental and Inflatable News: Inflatable Locations
  • Street Beat: Redemption Report, New Games
  • FEC Report: BPAA Letter, Bowling, Mini Golf and Go-Karts, Laser Tag
  • Zoos, Aquariums and Museums
  • Haunted Houses and Attractions
  • BONUS DISTRIBUTION: Bowl Expo

 

September/October 2013 – Waterpark Review

  • Waves: Expansive Coverage of Waterparks, Including Free-standing Water Rides
  • Large Park Report: Mobile Apps (Ride and Eateries Reservations) Plus Crowd Control
  • Food Service: Food Trends at Arenas and Stadiums and Food Service at Waterparks
  • Street Beat
  • Amusement Rental and Inflatable News: Inflatable Locations (Air Show)
  • FEC Report: BPAA Letter, Bowling, Mini Golf and Go-Karts, Laser Tag
  • Zoos, Aquariums and Museums
  • Haunted Houses and Attractions
  • Profiles in Excellence
  • BONUS DISTRIBUTION: World Waterpark Association Show

 

November 2013 – IAAPA SHOW ISSUE

  • Large Park Report
  • Waves
  • Food Service
  • Amusement Rental and Inflatable News
  • Street Beat
  • FEC Report: BPAA Letter, Bowling, Mini Golf and Go-Karts, Laser Tag
  • Zoos, Aquariums and Museums
  • Haunted Houses and Attractions
  • BONUS DISTRIBUTION AT 2013 IAAPA Attractions Expo

 

January 2014 – FAIRS, FESTIVAL and CARNIVAL TRENDS PLUS
SPECIAL INSURANCE FEATURE

  • Trends at Fairs, Festivals and Carnivals: Rides, Portable Games
  • Waves: Indoor Waterparks
  • Food Service: Trends for Concessions and Carts
  • Fun Foods and Soft Serve
  • Amusement Rental and Inflatable News: Insurance
  • Street Beat: Ticketing
  • FEC Report: BPAA Letter, Bowling, Mini Golf and Go-Karts, Laser Tag
  • Zoos, Aquariums and Museums
  • Haunted Houses and Attractions
  • BONUS DISTRIBUTION: IISA-Gibsonton, Air Show, ARA, NICA, ATEI

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