David Detling and Clete Reinberger are the new hosts of the Attractions Group Podcast! Previous and Founding hosts, Ryan Suhr and Don Helbig signed off for the last time Tuesday, February 12 in a handoff to the new hosts as they pursue further development of their Kings Island-focused podcast, named: Tower Topics. Though Don will
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In today’s competitive attractions industry landscape, simply offering a lightly themed area or environment sometimes causes reactions to fall short of management expectations as they become “ordinary” quickly. Thrills fade as quickly as they come on when the newer, taller, faster, etc. get introduced. Guests crave experiences – journeys that linger in their mind long
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Amusement parks are a great place to have fun, but they can also be overwhelming, especially for first-time visitors. With so many rides, attractions, and restaurants to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to go and what to do. This is where interactive wayfinding comes in. Innovative rides, roller coasters, and shows
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Take your park’s experience to the next level! The Attractions Group has partnered with industry-leading hardware and software developers to design wayfinding solutions customized to any park, zoo, or entertainment venue. We’ll consult with your leadership to create a solution that encompasses the brand and unique theming of your venue. Sample Features: Interactive (and realistic)
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One of the most dangerous, most exhausting, most rewarding, most- whatever you want to call it- question anyone in a creative position pertaining to Guest Experience can ask themselves or a group: “What if?” Ask this question and let the creativity and innovation flood in. Full disclosure, I was nowhere near any conversation or whisper
Read More...Improving guest experience at a park restaurant is an essential aspect of maintaining guest satisfaction and loyalty. In this blog, I will discuss some useful tips and ideas for improving the guest experience at theme park restaurants. Offer a Diverse Menu: Provide a diverse menu with a range of options catering to all dietary needs,
Read More...A quick web search states that there are 475 Amusement Parks in the US. Most can name the 50 (+/-) that are associated with the household names; to use round numbers we’ll place that at 75. This means that approximately 85% don’t have access to multi-million dollar budgets to install new and improved or game-changing
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Amusement parks and zoos are places where guests come to have a fun-filled day with friends and family. But as these places are often sprawling, with numerous attractions and exhibits, it can be challenging for guests to navigate their way around. That’s where interactive wayfinding kiosks come in, providing guests with hassle-free navigation and enhancing
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LG-MRI (www.lg-MRI.com) is the market leader in the design and manufacture of digital outdoor LCD display solutions used in public venues for advertising and wayfinding. Formed in 2014, LG-MRI is a 50-50 joint venture between outdoor LCD technology pioneer, Manufacturing Resources International and consumer electronics powerhouse, LG Electronics. Together, these companies created a unique and
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I was a late bloomer to the thrill ride genre. Kings Island, in northern Cincinnati, is my “home” park- as a matter of fact I can see their nightly fireworks from my driveway today. Their legendary roller coaster, “the Beast” has been thrilling guests nonstop since 1979. My first time riding it didn’t happen until
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