Augmented and Virtual Reality Amusement Parks: The Future of Thrills?
Amusement parks are always looking for new ways to thrill their guests. That might have meant animatronics and boat rides in the past, but today, the digital world is becoming a significant player in our entertainment. The reality is that the digital world is increasingly blending with our real world. Augmented and virtual reality (AR […]
Keeping Your Amusement Park Accessible and Compliant with ADA Guidelines
Accessible amusement parks enable everyone to have a great experience—including people with disabilities whose trips might be spoiled by inaccessible rides. Families often plan vacations around accessibility options of parks to ensure their kids’ needs are met. Not only are inaccessible rides and parks disappointing, but they also violate federal compliance laws. That means amusement […]
Waterborne Illnesses at Water Parks
Swimming recreationally naturally puts people at risk of ingesting or coming into contact with germs and chemicals in the water. In fact, 3600 people became sick, and 13 died due to diseases from water parks and recreational water sites between 2015 and 2019. These waterborne illnesses are a significant concern for water park managers, as […]
Amusement and Entertainment Industry Trends for 2023
Labor shortages, security concerns, and technological advances are the emerging trends in the amusement and entertainment industry for the coming year. Growing amusement and entertainment industry trends The amusement industry is slowly returning to normal. Attendance at entertainment venues is trending upward, nearing 2019 levels. A look at the financial reports of major theme park […]
Put Event Safety First With a Venue Risk Assessment
When do you need a venue risk assessment? The short answer is every time you put on an event. There’s an endless amount of work that goes into planning a successful event. It’s easy to get lost in all the details, but understanding and preparing for risk is one detail that must not be overlooked. […]
Event Crowd Management Plans Are More Important Than Ever
A strong event crowd management plan is imperative in situations of large groups of people – a necessity tragically highlighted by recent crowd-related disasters. In November, ten concertgoers were killed and dozens injured in a crowd surge at the sold-out Astroworld Music Festival in Houston. The tightly packed crowd of 50,000 attendees compressed towards the […]
