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News Flashes from Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine

June 18, 2013 No Comments

The life-size Lego® Star Wars™ X-wing starfighter is now on display at Legoland® California Resort. “At Legoland California we are constantly urging children to build upon their dreams and use their imaginations. Model Builders took their imagination to the extreme when building this X-wing and once our park guests see how amazing it is, they ...

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News Flashes from Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine

June 10, 2013 No Comments

Splashdown Beach Expansion Is Underway for 2013 Summer Mega Funworks Inc., dba SplashDown Beach Waterpark in Fishkill, N.Y.,  is undergoing a $12 million expansion. The development will include two new rides for the summer of 2013. The Mega Funworks team has collaborated with Zamperla Rides and HIT Entertainment to introduce Dizzy’s Water Whirler, currently the only of ...

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June 3, 2013 No Comments

All the Latest Disney News A Fall 2013 opening is slated for Princess Fairytale Hall as New Fantasyland, largest expansion project in the history of Magic Kingdom, continues. Princess Fairytale Hall will be the new home for Disney princesses to meet their loyal subjects in the Magic Kingdom. The castle-like entrance will feature walls of ...

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News Flashes from Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine

May 29, 2013 No Comments

Palace Entertainment Parks Are Red Cross Donation Sites for Midwest Storm Relief Fund In light of the recent tornadoes that occurred in Oklahoma and Texas, all Palace Entertainment parks will collect donations for American Red Cross Disaster Relief.  Guests will be able to make donations at registers upon entering the park beginning Saturday, May 25 through ...

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News Flashes from Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine

May 20, 2013 No Comments

Brady Distributing and Legacy Property Group Launch New Gaming Venue – Game-X Brings Trend-Setting High-Tech Excitement to Downtown Atlanta Brady Distributing  is the premier distributor of arcade games and vending machines in the Southeastern United States.  Recently they have worked with Legacy Property Group, supplying their industry expertise and exceptional products, to Game-X, a $4 ...

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News Flashes from Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine

May 13, 2013 No Comments

WhiteWater Announces Breakthrough Attraction in Latin America WhiteWater is pleased to announce Latin America’s first water coaster featuring Linear Induction Motor (LIM) technology at Xocomil Waterpark in Guatemala. The AdrenaLIM Blaster, which features cutting-edge linear induction technology, was installed to celebrate IRTRA Xocomil’s 50th anniversary and features the largest drop in the world. Xocomil’s newest addition ...

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News Flash from Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine

May 6, 2013 No Comments

Splashdown Beach Expansion Underway for 2013 Season Mega Funworks Inc., dba SplashDown Beach Waterpark, recently received planning and zoning board approvals for a $12 million dollar expansion. The development will begin immediately with the addition of two new rides for the summer of 2013. The Mega Funworks team has collaborated with Zamperla Rides and HIT ...

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News Flashes from Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine

April 30, 2013 No Comments

Triple Turn Now Ready for Shipping NAMCO’s new redemption game, Triple Turn, is now ready for shipping. The flashy, multi-tiered ticket dispensing game was first shown at the 2012 IAAPA Attractions Expo to positive response, with show attendees lining up to see what the buzz was about at the NAMCO booth. The concept of Triple ...

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News Flashes from Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine

April 21, 2013 No Comments

Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas Expands Management Team Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas has solidified its management team with the additions of Chris Hicks as revenue manager and Matthew Watts as resale manager. Both bring extensive operations, ticketing, concessions, retail and systems experience in the waterpark and amusement industry and large-scale operations to the $50 million ...

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News Flashes from Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine

April 12, 2013 No Comments

Namco Steals the Show While only a few months have passed since November and the IAAPA show where NAMCO America recorded one of their most successful shows to-date, the 2013 Amusement Expo has provided the company with another outstanding show. Preliminary sales numbers look to rival the ones placed in November as domestic locations prepare ...

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News Flashes from Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine

April 2, 2013 No Comments

Barron Games Offers the X-Putt Nano Barron Games International exhibited early this year the X-Putt Nano, an addition to the company’s product line that was first debuted at IAAPA 2012. The X-Putt Nano incorporates the same great features as the original X-Putt, but is over 50 percent smaller. The size of this unit makes it ...

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News Flashes from Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine

March 25, 2013 No Comments

Extreme Engineering to Operate Zipline During Spring Break at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk    Extreme Engineering will be operating the award-winning and thrilling mobile Fly WireTM Zipline during Spring Break at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, March 23 through April 7, 2013. The company is a large supplier of climbing walls, ziplines, Extreme AirsTM and adventure ...

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News Flashes from Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine

March 18, 2013 No Comments

Redemption Plus Is Exclusive Supplier for XBowling, Two Innovative Companies Join Forces Redemption Plus, a leading provider of toys, tools and training for the amusement, educational, fundraising, and retail markets, has finalized an agreement with Sports Challenge Network to be the exclusive merchandise supplier for xbowling. xbowling brings unique features and innovations to bowling with ...

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News Flashes from Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine

March 13, 2013 No Comments

Barron Games International’s Air Ride – A Two Player Air Hockey Table In Stock and Shipping Now A sleeker version of Barron Games’ current two-player redemption air hockey table has arrived. Air Ride is perfect for smaller locations or height restrictions.  It has a sleek updated design with scoring directly on the playfield and blue ...

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News Flashes from Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine

February 26, 2013 No Comments

New Tool Helps Decrease Employee Theft, Wait Times Entertainment facility solutions provider CenterEdge Software (www.centeredgesoftware.com) has released a new mobile app that mimics a card reader for use in attractions access control. The new app allows employees to scan barcodes on tickets, customer cards or wristbands to make sure customers have paid for the tickets ...

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Sponsors

    Gold Medal Products Co.

    Concession equipment, foods and beverages, popcorn, pretzels and snack foods.

    Extreme Engineering

    Industry leader in zip lines, climbing walls, jumper systems and adventure products.

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    Store on Wheels

    Importer and distributor of quality toys, lighting and novelties. Cater to the amusement, retail and entertainment industries.

    Midway Concepts (Circus Tops)

    Premier designers of stainless steel food service equipment.

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

    Family Fun Corp.

    Waterpark walls for rivers, bumper boat and splash down pools.

    Cost of Wisconson

    Creators of simulated environments, duplicate structures, sculpted figures, exhibits, water features, mini-golf and more.

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    Formula K Raceways

    Go-karts, kiddie cars and bumper boats, go-kart parts and tires.

    Art Attack

    Theming, miniature golf, parade floats, 3D props, air-brushed murals, signage and art panels.

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    Max Flight

    Manufactures interactive virtual reality motion-platform game systems including networkable flight and roller coaster simulators.

    Soft Play

    Leader in designing, manufacturing and installing soft contained playground equipment.

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    Tear Repair

    Tear-Aid industrial strength patches to repair holes and tears.

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Concession trailers and Antique, Jeep and Grand Prix auto rides.

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    Barron Games

    Redemption air hockey games.

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

    Designers of unique themed parks, attractions and environments for the entertainment business.

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    Laser Star

    Laser shooting galleries, laser tag, dark ride target systems, overhead target ranges.

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

    Precision Dynamics (PDC)

    Wristbands with no hidden costs, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Wristband System.

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    International Special Events (ISERA)

    Risk purchasing group, a better way to purchase liability insurance, specializing in inflatables and much more.

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Mahoning Valley Mfg.

    A complete line of Imperial strollers, wagons and safari utility vehicles.

    Bulbtronics

    A premier source for lamps, LEDs, batteries and lighting-related and electrical products.

    Aquaventronics

    Research and development of interactive water games for use in the commercial amusement industry.

    Rides-4-U, INC.

    New and used rides, kiddie, family, major and thrill.

    Enchanted Castle Studios

    Fiberglass statuary and figures for restaurants, mini-golf, theme parks and other attractions.

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    Jane Farrell Turf and Carpets, Inc.

    Commercial carpet, printed and decorative patterns, loop and cut-pile construction. Wall coverings in fluorescents, Class A fire rated. Colored turf, both traditional and neon colors.

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    S&S Worldwide

    Large Park amusement rides.

    Sureshot Redemption

    One-stop source for prize redemption counters at entertainment centers.

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    Namco

    Namco America is a premier manufacturer of coin-op arcade attractions, ranging from the hottest titles like Crazy Typhoon and Jumpin’ Jackpot to classic game-room experiences such as the Pac-Man 25th Anniversary upright that features Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga. Specialized pieces such as Wonka Sweetland and Flamin Finger are favorites too! For arcade gaming fun, Namco America is your answer.

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    See Coast Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Coin-operated binoculars and telescopes.

    Knight Equipment

    Drive cables for ferris wheels, Tilt-A-Whirls, Rock-O-Planes and many others.

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

    Picnic tables, grills, park benches, planters, trash containers and more.

    Castle Golf, Inc.

    Planning, design and construction of miniature golf courses and family fun parks.

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    American Changer

    Bill and coin dispensers and counters, ticket machines and more.

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    Rio Syrup

    Over 250 flavors, syrups and concentrates for shaved ice, sno cones, shushes, food colors. Now featuring Hawaiian Flower Cups.

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    Thomco Insurance (Fun Pro)

    Fun Pro is an insurance program especially designed for party planners and party rental businesses.

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

    Premier vending supply for all of your vending equipment and supply needs.

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    Brunswick Bowling

    Entertainment bowling center developer and manufacturer of bowling equipment and entertainment products.

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    Perfect Fry

    Innovative and simple-to-operate countertop deep fryer Perfect Fryers.

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Penny Press

    Penny souvenir machine, great for parks, FECs, bowling and skating centers, museums and tourist attractions.

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    Embed

    Provides innovative IT products and services with a primary focus on card-based solutions and database applications for the leisure and retail industries.

    Poly Products

    Tables, benches and related products. Green products for a green world.

    Spectrum Sports

    Climbing walls, ropes courses, go-karts and more.

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

    Planning consultants for wet/dry attractions, mini-golf, go-kart tracks and laser arenas.

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    Stoelting
    OpenAire
    Spectrum Sports
    State Fair Mini Donuts
    Cannonball Blaster
    CCI
    Funovation
    Empex Water Toys