Amusement parks have a lot of storage needs. From storing maintenance equipment to keeping excess merchandise protected and out of sight, there are quite a few considerations that those running an amusement park need to be aware of to ensure effective resource management.
In this blog, we’ll cover what amusement park operators need to know about storage, how containers may be able to help in them manage inventory and maintenance equipment and identify container modifications that may be particularly useful for amusement park storage.
Containers for Ride Maintenance & Repair Equipment Storage
Amusement parks require a lot of maintenance equipment. From pressure washers to power tools, welding equipment and spare parts, these crucial tools should be stored somewhere easily accessible by personnel. A container is a great way to keep everything close to where it’s needed.
In addition to ongoing maintenance, expansions to amusement parks are a common sight. Think of Disney World’s 2019 expansion, Galaxy’s Edge, or its upcoming Magic Kingdom expansion.
Containers can store construction equipment during these expansions, and keep materials hidden from the view of curious crowds.
Containers for Merchandise Storage
Containers can be used to store merchandise and shop equipment. Think cups, bottled water, lanyards and bracelets, sunglasses, magnets, ponchos and other things that park attendees may purchase from your park’s storefronts.
Decorated containers can be used for guest storage, an even more effective option with personalized storage lockers that can be locked from the outside. With paint, insulation and creative decoration, a container can blend into its surroundings, making it a great option for affordable, secure guest storage.
What Makes Containers Great Options for Amusement Park Storage?
Containers are beneficial for amusement park storage for several reasons. Here’s just a few:
Secure
Containers can protect stored equipment, making them great storage options for amusement parks. Containers are made from 14-gauge steel. The strongest steel is around the container doors and can range in thickness from 2mm to 2.5mm.
Portable
Containers that are 20ft long and shorter can be transported with a forklift, even when loaded. This makes them useful in large amusement parks, where storage needs may change locations depending on the season.
Customizable
Containers are also customizable, and amusement parks can modify them to meet specific storage needs. Options like custom doors, windows and ventilation can all create a container specifically tailored to meet amusement park needs.
Container Add-Ons to Meet Amusement Park Storage Needs
In addition to the benefits of standard storage containers, you can also modify containers to meet specific needs. For instance, if you’re storing temperature-sensitive items, it may make sense to have a ventilation whirlybird to regulate internal temperature.
Here’s just a few of the add-ons we offer that allow you to customize your container to your requirements.
Roll-Up Doors
Roll-up doors add increased flexibility, allowing you to quickly get in and out of your container. While cargo doors are secure, they can be a tad cumbersome if you’re entering and exiting the container with frequency.
Roll-up doors allow you to open your container up without having to deal with all the steps to open container cargo doors.
Personnel Doors
Personnel doors are another addition that can increase the utility of your container. A personnel door is different from both standard cargo doors and roll-up doors.
While cargo doors are the pinnacle of security and roll-up doors offer peak ease of access, think of a personnel door as the middle option. It is an entryway that has the benefit of enhanced security, while also maintaining ease of use.
A personnel door can be further customized with keypad access, panic push bars, and other options to further customize your container’s entryway.
Utility Hooks, Shelving, and Cabinets
When you need to store and organize a variety of equipment, modifications like hooks, shelves and cabinets can make a huge difference. If you need to store pipes or long cables, pipe racks can be an effective solution that clears up space on the ground of your container, resulting in more efficient storage.
Shelves and cabinets can be used for employee storage, and locker rooms can keep entertainer’s equipment close to their performance areas.
What’s Possible with Container Customization?
Just how far can we go when it comes to customizing a container for your amusement park?
At Southwest Mobile Storage, we have an experienced team of fabricators and welders that have the experience to modify containers for a variety of circumstances. However, there are some modifications that fall outside of our focus area.
If you’d like to make a larger modular building with containers, we can provide the containers, but you’ll need to enlist the assistance of architects and contractors to ensure that the structure will meet necessary building requirements.
Summary
Amusement parks, with their diverse needs for storage, rely on effective resource management to keep operations running smoothly. From ride maintenance equipment to merchandise storage, containers play a crucial role in meeting these demands.
Their secure construction, portability, and customization options make them ideal for amusement park storage. Whether it’s safeguarding tools or organizing merchandise, containers offer practical solutions.
Additionally, container add-ons like roll-up doors, personnel doors, and utility hooks enhance their versatility, allowing amusement parks to tailor storage solutions to their specific requirements.
With shipping containers, you have a flexible storage option that you can customize to meet the unique needs of your amusement park. Curious about buying or renting shipping containers for your amusement park’s next project? Connect with a sales representative and we can answer your questions and provide you with a quote.
