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
Read More...Parks, Zoos, Water Parks, Family Entertainment Centers, etc. have A LOT of moving parts, fans, motors, pumps, climate controlled buildings with open doors, compressors- ALL of which contribute to low Power Factors, even if everything you implement is “high efficiency.”
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We’ve talked about Power Factor Correction for a few years now. We’ve also spent a great deal of time discussing the solution, but not enough about what may cause it in the first place. The Attractions Industry is a catch-all term for several very distinct types of venues: Theme Parks, Zoos, Water Parks, and Family
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Family entertainment centers (FEC’s) and arcades use a significant amount of electricity to power games, lighting, and other equipment. Power Factor Correction (PFC) can offer several benefits for these businesses: Reduced Electricity Costs: Many utility companies charge penalties for a low power factor. Power Factor Correction improves the efficiency of electricity usage, reducing the reactive
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Energy Efficiency Group, in partnership with Theme Park Consultancy the Attractions Group, is introducing the Power Factor Correction concept to the family entertainment industry. Amusement parks, with their mix of rides, lighting, restaurants, concessions, etc. can benefit from power factor correction in a couple of ways: Reduced Electricity Costs: Many amusement parks use inductive loads
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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...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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